Christ the King Church:

9596 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI 49329

St. Francis de Sales Church:

829 East Richardson, Lakeview, MI 48850

Category: Announcements

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our very involved parishioner, Ed Kentgen. May he and all the faithful, departed souls rest in peace.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 4-6 pm at Christ the King Church, 9596 N. Reed Rd. There will be a vigil prayer service at 5:30 pm.
Visitation will continue on Monday, March 11, from 10-11 am. The funeral Mass will begin at 11 am. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall.
Cremation and burial will take place at a later time.
Please see the obituary for more information. https://www.hcfuneral.com/obituaries/Edward-Kentgen?obId=30932836#/obituaryInfo

It’s time to register for this summer’s VBS program! Join us as we visit God’s BIG backyard and learn how to serve others like Jesus. Please go to the Faith Formation tab, drop down menu “Vacation Bible School (VBS)” to find out more and to register or go directly to

https://www.myvbs.org/howardcity/

We would like to congratulations to our High School graduates. We had students representing Cedar Springs, Lakeview, and Tri-County High School. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors. May you always call upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen you and help guide you throughout life.

We are very pleased to announce that we have new apparel for our altar servers. The old albs were becoming worn and discolored. We now have sharp looking servers dressed in black cassocks with white surplices. This project of acquiring new garb began multiple years ago when parishioner Gordie Humm passed away. A fund was started at that time by the generosity of many family and friends to get these new garments. Then Covid hit; the supplier was unable to fulfill orders; too much time passed. Finally this spring, with the contributions of many others along the way, we have purchased new vestments for both church locations. Pictured are two of our altar servers and Diana Jacobs, Gordie’s wife. Thank you for persevering on this project. Thank you to everyone who donated.

We are saddened to announce the passing of parishioner Carolyn Thomas. Even though it has been a few years since she’s lived locally, she always considered Christ the King her home church. A funeral Mass will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 4 pm in Howard City at the church. May she and all departed souls rest in peace.
Please see her obituary for more details. https://www.mundenfuneralhome.net/obituary/Carolyn-Thomas

We would like to welcome Camila Faye to our parish family. She was baptized at Christ the King Church in Howard City on November 13th. She is pictured with her parents, Nolan and Valeria Adamski, and her godparents, David Tarin and Violeta Tarin, along with Fr. James VanderLaan and Deacon Rick Dubridge. Welcome, little one, and may the Holy Spirit be upon you!

The Diocese of Grand Rapids has been notified that the Michigan Catholic Tribune, a newspaper purporting itself to be Catholic, is being mailed to parishioners within the diocese. The paper includes a photo of and quote from Bishop David Walkowiak along with other politically-related content. The publication also has an accompanying website, americancatholictribune.com. This publication and its accompanying website are not endorsed by nor are they affiliated with the Diocese of Grand Rapids or the Catholic Church. Information about the publisher is not apparent in the print publication.

The Diocese of Grand Rapids wants to assure parishioners that the publisher did not receive mailing information from the diocese or its parishes. The diocese does not sell its database of parishioner contact information.

If you have questions about the above information, please contact our Diocesan Director of Communcations: Annalise Laumeyer

Congratulations on your Baptism, Ryleigh Elizabeth! We know you’ve been looking forward to this day for quite a while. Welcome to the Catholic faith.