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Weekly Events & Updates 10/1

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October 3: OLC’s day-to-pray for 40 Days for Life
October 4-5: Speaker from Project Rachel
October 9: Blood Drive
October 9: NKC Fundraiser
October 11: Prayer in the Park
October 19: Coffee & Donuts

Quick Notes:

The bell towers in front of the church are currently under repair. The front drive/parking lot will be closed at some points during this week. If you see cones blocking an entrance, please do not enter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Have you noticed some flickering in the church? You can thank a recent lightning strike from a few weeks ago. We ask for your patience as we await news to see how much damage there is and how fast we can repair it.

Pope Leo is encouraging us to pray a Daily Rosary during October. 👉 Click here to pray the Rosary on Hallow 👈

40 Days for Life
OLC’s Day-To-Pray: October 3

Can you pray for one hour for the end of abortion? 40 Days for Life is a pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of praying, fasting, and holding a peaceful vigil in front of an abortion facility. The fall campaign will take place from September 24 through November 2. This will be the 32nd campaign in Grand Rapids, and it will take place in front of Planned Parenthood at 425 Cherry Street SE. This facility offers surgical abortions, the abortion pill, emergency contraception, and referals for late-term abortions.

OLC has adopted October 3rd, from 1-7pm to pray at the peaceful vigil. At least two individuals are needed for each hour of the vigil. Please visit www.40daysforlife.com/GrandRapids to sign up.

Speaker from Project Rachel

After Masses October 4-5

On October 4 and 5 after Mass, Therese Jandernoa will be speaking on behalf of Project Rachel, a healing ministry for post-abortive men and women. The grief over an abortion experience is often so deep that it remains silent. Women and men may bear this burden for years, thinking that there is no hope of peace or forgiveness.

There is hope and forgiveness after an abortion through Jesus Christ. Come and listen to Therese’s story. Let’s break the silence!

Sign up HERE

October 9, 2025

Frederik Meijer Gardens

Strolling Dinner at 6:30 PM

Program Begins at 7:30 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening of intrigue and impact at the North Kent Connect 2025 fall fundraiser, Solving the Mystery of Rural Poverty, featuring our friends from the Murder Mystery Company. You’ll step into a night of suspense, storytelling, and community connection, while uncovering the real-life challenges faced by our rural neighbors. Come be part of the solution as we shine a spotlight on poverty’s hidden clues and how, together, we can solve them.

For more information on the OLC Sponsored Table please contact Cathy Lugo at: cslugo429@gmail.com

Prayer in the Park

Date & Time: Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 AM
Location: Pavilion in downtown Rockford, MI

Join us for a special event, “Prayer in the Park,” where we will come together to pray the rosary for the protection of life from conception to natural death. This event also marks the 108th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparition at Fatima.

All ages are welcome to participate. Rosaries will be available for those who need them. This event is proudly sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7761. We look forward to seeing you there!

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