Gaylord
The Secretariat for Marriage Enrichment is taking registrations for the
pre-marriage seminars that will be held this fall.  The seminars are offered in two
three, or four day formats.  The two-day sessions are September 6 and October 4
at Holy Family in East Tawas; September 13, and October 11 at Holy Rosary in Cedar; and September 20 and October 18 at St Mary in the Woods in Kalkaska.  The optimal time to attend is at least 6 months before the marriage date.  More information is available at local parish offices.

Gaylord
Camp Sancta Maria is a catholic summer camp for boys, and a retreat center for family, church and school groups located near Gaylord.  For more info call (248) 822-8199 / www.campsanctamaria.org

Gaylord
The Diocese of Gaylord sponsors a web site which provides information about all of the parishes and schools, diocesan offices, and special ministries. 
www.dioceseofgaylord.org.

Gaylord
Catholic Human Services is a non- profit agency that offers a wide range
of counseling and educational services.  CHS has received a grant and is looking for people with a variety of skills to assist with our daily operations for more information
call Connie at (231) 947-8110. Traverse City

Higgins Lake
On the first and third Thursdays of the month, St Hubert Parish, 7612 West Higgins Dr. offers a grief support group that meets from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.  For more information call the parish office at (989) 821-5591 or Madeline Soltman at (989)821-8113.
       

Mancelona
The Antrim County baby pantry, in the basement of St Anthony Parish, 209 Jefferson is a vital link to families with young children in need.  Most families are referred by local organizations.  For information call in Mancelona call Mary Walker at (231) 587-0511.

Petoskey
St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey has Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. for those wishing to spend time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
The adoration chapel entrance is located on the south side of the church off State Street.

Petoskey
Brother Dan's Pantry, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 313 Howard St. Petoskey, needs help stocking shelves on Monday Nights and with distributions on Tuesday morning.  Donations are also needed.  Call Linda Zulski at 231-539-8733, Susan Pearson at 231-526-2874, or the church office at 231-347-4133.

Traverse City
The Christian Youth Adult Network is a group of young adult (18-35) Catholics in the Grand Traverse area, who gather to pray, learn more about their faith, meet others,
Serve the community and participate in social events, it meets every other
Sunday at 6p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 720 Second St. for more information, call Casey Truelove at (231)883-3271.  The next two gatherings will be May 31 and June 14.

Traverse City
The Fr. Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, is in need of clean sheets, towels, blankets and children's clothes.  They also need are male volunteers to drive vans and pick up furniture.  For more information call (231) 947-2055.

Traverse City
The Gladiator Athletic Booster Club is open to new members.  The goal is to support the athletic programs at Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.  For more information, call (231) 946-1180.

Acme
Mothers in Christ meet Mondays from 9:00-11:00 am at Christ the King Church, 3801 Shore Road.  Child Care is available for a nominal fee.