BLOOD DRIVE
Approximately every other month, Holy Spirit conducts a Blood Drive in the Activity Center (gym). In addition to donors, volunteers are needed to help with phone calling prior to the drive and to serve as hosts on the day of the event. Please click here for additional details on dates and how to sign up to give.
Contact: Diane West at (616) 634-6018
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
The Christian Service Committee takes care of the needs of many throughout the year with baskets of food provided to families at Thanksgiving and Easter. At Christmas time, the “Star” Program provides for special needs for families in the Steepletown area and for the HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid Center.
Contact: Pat Gietzen
FUNERAL BUFFET
Ministry to those in grief is an important Christian value. Holy Spirit will begin offering a luncheon once again after funerals of all parishioners, beginning in January 2023. There is always a need for those who are willing to make a dish for these luncheons! There is also a need for any who wish to prepare and serve foods and clean up. Please consider signing up to be a part of this ministry!
Contact: Janet Kenny at 616-453-6643
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GOD’S KITCHEN
The Holy Spirit Family is responsible for having workers to help serve food at God’s Kitchen (a ministry of Catholic Charities West Michigan) to those less fortunate on the first Sunday of each month. Please consider sharing your time to help this special service ministry.
Contact: Janet Kenny at 616-453-6369
GREETER MINISTRY
Help us grow our newest ministry! Greeters share the light of God within them as they smile, open doors and welcome parishioners at each of the entrances to church before masses. Families and all ages are welcome! Greeters may set their own schedule, even working different masses, and are asked to arrive about 20-30 minutes before mass.
Contact: Cheryl Iveson at cheryl.iveson@gmail.com
HOLY SPIRIT MOMS GROUP
Motherhood is a vocation. Holy Spirit Moms Group is a ministry formed to provide a source of spiritual and emotional nourishment for mothers in our parish. We have a variety of opportunities to get involved! Visit here for upcoming events, more information on upcoming events or to get involved contact Jennifer Simon.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Becoming a Knight can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, and most importantly grow in your faith. Holy Spirit Parish has a council that meets once a month and provides many services to the parish throughout the year. If you have been interested in expanding upon your Catholic faith and are looking for a social connection, then the time to act is now! Visit here for upcoming events.
Contact: David Buczkowski, Grand Knight at dvbuczkowski@gmail.com.
HAITI TWINNING
Holy Spirit Parish has a twinning relationship with a parish in Seguin, Haiti. Through a monthly collection of money and supplies the Haitian parish is supported. Through periodic visits, each parish is enriched. The Haiti Committee meets monthly and oversees all dimensions of the twinning process. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Dan Twardowski at 616-453-7028
COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
The Eucharist is the most important gift the parish can bring to those who are sick or unable to come to Mass. Family members are welcome to contact the parish office about bringing Communion to relatives. Parishioners are also invited to join in this ministry to others in need. Communion may be brought after Sunday Mass, on First Fridays, or anytime.
Contact: Parish Office at 616-453-6369
PRISON/JAIL MINISTRY
The Prison/Jail Ministry is an outreach of Holy Spirit Parish to those men and women who are incarcerated. This also includes ministry to their loved ones. Trained participants provide a Catholic presence sharing God’s peace through the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Scripture, and personal contact. This ministry lets all involved know that they are not alone.
Contact: Parish Office at 616-453-6369
