"In the early Church, St. Paul sought to establish communities of believers who could support one another in living a way of life that differed from their pagan neighbors. He recognized that the Holy Spirit dwells in such communities, gifting the members to 'edify' or build up one another in their relationship with Christ (1 Cor 12).
In recent times some church movements are providing models for the new evangelization in their recovery of the communal dimension of Christian life described in Acts and the Pauline letters."
(Biblical Orientations for the New Evangelization, for Josephinum Journal of Theology, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2012): 48-6)
Legion of Mary
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. For information on the history and works of the Legion of Mary go to http://legionofmary.ie/about
Our Lady of Kibeho: A Message for the World
"Our Lady .. asked Alphonsine, “Of all things in heaven, what makes you happy?”4 Alphonsine replied that she loved God and His Mother and that they made her happy. Our Lady was pleased with her answer, telling her that she desired her schoolmates to have her same strong faith. Our Lady poured out, as it were, so much love upon Alphonsine that she felt she would be lifted to heaven. The Blessed Mother then asked her to join the Legion of Mary. She told the girl that she wanted to be loved by people everywhere so that she could bring lost souls to her Son Jesus." Our Lady of Kibeho: A Message for the World - Missio Immaculatae Magazine
For information on Legion of Mary groups forming in our parishes email Tony DiMaria at [email protected]
Life Groups
Find your people. Join a Life Group!
Since the Church began, small groups have unleashed the power of the Holy Spirit in believers. Through Christians alive in the Spirit, God has transformed the world.
To join a life group or to start your own life group of three or more prayerful members contact Tony DiMaria at 517-278-2650 or by Email Here
St Mary's Assumption and St. Barbara "Bronson / Colon +1" Group (Studying various topics) For information contact Tony DiMaria at [email protected]
St. Mary's Assumption Hispanic Catholic Faith Study Group (Studying various topics) For information contact Fredy Bustos at [email protected]
St Charles Borromeo and Our Lady of Fatima - Men Men's Gospel Encounter Group (Studying weekend Mass readings) For information contact Brad Rupp at [email protected]
St. Charles Borromeo and Our Lady of Fatima - Women Women's Gospel Encounter Group (Studying weekend Mass readings) For information contact: Gerri Rupp or Ann Vrablic at [email protected] or [email protected]
St. Charles Borromeo - Women Mary's Angels (Studying Various Topics) For information contact: Janet Wilder at [email protected]