Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Detroit)
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4, 9:30am on the Piazza
In honor of the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4) we will have the Blessing of Animals on the Piazza.
Bring your dogs, cats, horses, sheep, birds, hamsters, snakes, etc. and join us.
All animals are welcome! Animals must be leashed or kenneled.

Wedding Anniversary Mass
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00
Are You Celebrating a Milestone
Anniversary in 2025?
Save the Date for the Wedding Anniversary Mass
Together with your families, the Church honors the faithful witness to your vocation of marriage and wishes to celebrate with you. Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all couples celebrating milestone anniversaries to join him on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew for this annual celebration. A simple reception will immediately follow. To be included in the worship aid, RSVP by contacting the parish office and providing your names, number of years you are/will be married in 2025, number of family members that will attend the reception with you. 616-456-1454 x1909 or office@grcathedral.org

Flu Clinic
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00
Get your flu shot…
Each year, Spectrum Health visits the Cathedral Parish Center for a flu shot clinic.
They accept most insurance and free doses are available for those without insurance.
Some high-dose vaccinations are also available.
Mark your calendar and plan to get protected for the upcoming flu season.
Sunday, October 5
11am-2pm in the Parish Center (lower level of the Cathedral)

Parish Religious Education
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
Time to Enroll your Child in Parish Religious Education!
If you want your child to receive sacraments this year, you must register them.
K-6 Classes begin Sunday, Sept. 7 and Youth Group begins Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Enroll your children by picking up a family registration form at the Parish Office or Catholic Information Center or click below to download a form.
Download Forms
Note: You must be a registered member of the Cathedral parish to enroll your child in sacrament preparation. Forms are available at Mass or the parish office.
You can also register online HERE

Mass of Christ the Healer
2025-10-26 10:00 - 11:30
Mass of Christ the Healer
(also known as the White Mass)
Sunday, October 26, 10 am
Mass is televised on FOX17 and livestreamed at grdiocese.org, YouTube, and Facebook.
Bishop David Walkowiak invites all who work in health care;
physicians, nurses, dietary staff, administrative staff, maintenance staff, etc.
to join him for a celebration of grace in gratitude for your ministry of healing.

Month of Service
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Our Community Outreach group is honoring the Cathedral’s 150th anniversary by offering volunteer opportunities for parishioners to put their faith in action throughout October at five community organizations:
Family Promise,
St. Gianna’s Baby Boutique,
Meals on Wheels,
Kids Food Basket,
and Marywood’s Prairie Habitat.
Registration begins online and at each Mass September 13-14, and for three weekends. If you already volunteer at a local community organization, we want to add your service hours during October to our total, so look for a form next week.
To sign up or learn more about the volunteer opportunities, go to bit.ly/3VsFSsp

Organ Recital
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Hope in the Resurrection
An organ recital for the Month of Remembrance featuring music, scripture, and hymns inspired by the funeral liturgy.
Monday, November 17, 7 pm at the Cathedral
Matthew Jakubisin, organist
Director of Music
Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Food Drive
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
November 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
The Downtown Food Pantry is anticipating a significant increase in attendance with the expected lapse of SNAP benefits announced recently. In response to this food insecurity situation, the Cathedral is conducting a food drive over 3 weekends, November 7-8, 14-15 & 21-22, to benefit our downtown pantry. Please bring your donations of non-perishable items to a weekend Mass. You may also drop items off at the office.
Suggested Items: Canned Veggies & Fruit; Cereal/Oatmeal; Pancake Mix & Syrup; Cake/Muffin Mixes; Canned Soup, Stew, Beans, & Chili; Pasta & Sauce; Mac & Cheese; Canned Chicken, Beef, & Tuna; PB & J; Cooking Oil; Snacks & Popcorn; Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, & Juice; Personal Care Items like Deodorant; Tooth Brushes; Tooth Paste; Shampoo; Dish Soap; Toilet Paper. Any other non-perishable items.

Mass for Immigrants
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00
Mass in Solidarity with Immigrants
November 24, 7pm at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Listen to testimonies. Ask for God’s help. Make a gesture of solidarity.
Let’s pray with and for our immigrant brothers and sisters.
Misa por los Migrantes: Unidos en Oración y Solidaridad
Noviembre 24, 7pm at the Catedral de San Andrés
Escucha testimonios. Pide la ayuda de Dios. Haz un gesto de solidaridad.
Oremos juntos por experanza, fortaleza y un camino llemo de fe

Feast of St. Andrew
2025-11-29 17:30 - 19:00
Saturday, November 29
4:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass
5:30pm Celebration in the Parish Center followed by lighting the trees around the cathedral.
The Knights of Columbus are bringing the main dish. We invite you to sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/feaststandrew2025
Bring the whole family.

Advent Daily Reflections
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-23 17:00
Advent Reflections
Journey through Advent with these reflections sent to your email (or text message) each day through Advent. Go to https://cathedralofsaintandrew.flocknote.com/AdventReflect to sign up. Or text AdventReflect to 84576.
If you have signed up for previous Lent or Advent reflections, you don’t have to sign up again, you will automatically receive these. You can also view the entire book online at bit.ly/AdventReflect2025. Or, follow along daily on Facebook. If you do not have access to the internet, we will have some printed copies available at the church or the parish office.
This is a project of the Cathedral’s Ecumenism Team and brings together writers from the Cathedral and our partner churches, Bethlehem Lutheran, St. Mark’s Episcopal, and Westminster Presbyterian.

Evening in December
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Ave. S. Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Evening in December: A Weary World Rejoices
An Ecumenical Community-Wide Event
Monday, December 1, 6:30pm

Catholic Information Center
Join us in person or online. Sign up here…
https://grcic.org/event/an-evening-in-december-a-weary-world-rejoices/

Join us for this community-wide event of meaningful dialogue, prayer, and reflection as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. This event is well known for its hundreds of Christmas cookies.
This year’s theme invites us to acknowledge the weariness many feel in today’s world – and to rediscover the hope and renewal that Advent offers. Reconnect with the promise of joy that comes even in difficult times.
Whether you come seeking peace, connection, or simply a moment to pause, Evening in December is a welcoming place to begin your Advent journey.
All are welcome.
Hosted at the Catholic Information Center. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, First United Methodist, and Westminster Presbyterian.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Community Service Center at Westminster Presbyterian – a new initiative to provide a warming center in collaboration with downtown area churches and Degage.

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-03
DECEMBER 2
bit.ly/GTCathedral2025
At the Cathedral, the celebration of the Eucharist is the center of our life together. For our concelebrating priests, many of our vestments are old, worn, and do not match in color or fabric. Help us replace these vestments with the appropriate sets for each season. All donations will benefit our Vestment Fund.
When you give through the portal at grdiocese.org the Diocese covers the credit card fees.
So, 100% of your donation will go to the Cathedral. Learn more here: https://grdiocese.org/giving-tuesday/
PLAY THE CHALLENGES TO WIN GRANTS
Challenge 1 – In the Beginning: Begins at 5 a.m. on Dec. 3. Rise and shine! The first 10 entities to receive a donation after 5 a.m. on Dec. 3 will receive a grant of $250 each.
Challenge 2 – St. Peter’s Power Hours: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Dec. 3
Give any amount! The entity with the highest total raised between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 3. will be awarded a $1,000 grant.
Challenge 3 – The Chosen One: 11 – 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3. Random? Nah. Providential? More likely! Any entity that receives a donation through the diocesan website from 11 -11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3 will be entered into a random drawing. One winner will be awarded a $500 grant.
24 Hour Challenges:

Where 2 or 3(0) are Gathered: Dec. 2 at midnight through 11:59 p.m.
The first 12 entities to receive a donation from 30 unique donors through the diocesan website wins! The first two entities will receive $500 each and third to twelfth place will receive $200 each.
Be Fruitful and Multiply: Dec. 2 at midnight through 11:59 p.m. It’s all about participation! The top three entities with the most donors in 24 hours will be awarded a grant. 1st ($1,250), 2nd ($1,000), and 3rd ($750) place grants will be awarded.

Grants awarded by Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
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Adult Confirmation Class
2025-12-07
Life-long Catholic, but never Confirmed?
Okay, so you missed your Confirmation in High School or Middle School. Maybe your family was too busy, you were doing sports, working a job, or just sick that day. Whatever the reason, you missed it. You never got Confirmed.
Now as an adult, you want to finish your sacraments of initiation. You want to celebrate Confirmation before you get married. You want to become empowered with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. You want to become a fully mature disciple of Christ Jesus. Whatever your reason, you now want to attend preparation classes and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Now is the time to get started. This year’s Adult Confirmation Classes are held on Sundays from December through March.
Interested? Contact Sean Donovan.

Guadalupe
2025-12-12
Celebrando a nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe
MISA Y CELEBRACIÓN: Domingo, 7 de diciembre
12pm: Misa con Obispo
1:30pm: adelante celebración en el gimnasio de la escuela
NOVENA Y ROSARIO en la iglesia
3-6 de diciembre, 7pm
5 de diciembre, 7pm, bilingual with reception, all welcome
7 de diciembre, 11:15am
8 de diciembre, 8pm
9 de diciembre, 7pm
10 de diciembre, 7pm en la San Francisco Xavier
11 de diciembre, 7pm
MAÑANITAS: Viernes, 12 de diciembre
5am en la catedral, despues convivio en el Centro Parroquial

Christmas Concert
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
We welcome the Majestic Brass to the Cathedral
for a fan-favorite Christmas Concert
Monday, December 15, 7pm
Free and open to the public.
Donations accepted.

Christmas at the Cathedral
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Wednesday, December 24
4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass
Cathedral Choirs and Brass
6:00pm Christmas Eve Mass (bilingual)
Cathedral Choirs
11:00pm Prelude of Carols followed by Midnight Mass
Cathedral Choirs , Diocesan Schola, Strings and Brass
Televised on FOX17 | livestreamed at grdiocese.org and YouTube
Midnight Mass will repeat on FOX17 Christmas Day at 7am

Thursday, December 25
10:00am Christmas Day Mass
Celebrated by Bishop Walkowiak
Wednesday, December 31
4:00pm Vigil Mass (no Confessions)
Mary, Holy Mother of God
Thursday, January 1
10:00am Holy Day Mass (no Confessions)
Mary, Holy Mother of God

Daily Masses

Friday, Dec. 26, 9am Mass only. (no Confessions)
Dec. 29, 30, 31, 12:05pm Mass only.
Dec. 31, 4pm Holy Day Vigil Mass
Jan. 2, 12:05pm Mass only. (no First Friday Adoration or Anointing of the Sick)

Parish Office

Closing at 1pm: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Closed: Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31; Jan. 1.
Closing at 1pm: Dec. 29, 30.

Catholic Inquiry Class
2026-01-18 15:15 - 17:00 | Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Ave. S. Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Explore What it Means to be Catholic
Attend the Catholic Inquiry Class
Various Sundays, 3:15-5:00pm
First two sessions: Jan. 18 & Feb. 15
Register/questions: Sean Donovan at 616-456-1454 x1913 or sdonovan@grcathedral.org
These Catholic Inquiry sessions are designed for seekers who want to learn about the Catholic faith. They are also a necessary precursor to entering into the formal program for adults to become Catholic. Inquiry is geared towards both those who have never been baptized and those who have been baptized in a different Christian tradition. Inquiry helps individuals discern if the process for becoming Catholic is right for them.

Christian Unity
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25
Each year, Christians around the world joyfully recall the prayer of Jesus in the Gospel of John, 17:21, “That they all may be one.”
The Cathedral Ecumenism Committee invites you to pray with us through this week by using the Daily Scripture and Prayer Guide.
You can choose to follow along daily on Facebook. Printed copies are also available in the Church.

Made for More
2026-01-26 18:30 - 20:30
You are
MADE FOR MORE!
Jesus said, “Seek, and you will find.” (Matthew 7:7)
Dates: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, and Mar 2
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Parish Center (basement), Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Enjoy refreshments. Meet new people. Invite a friend to come with you.
This series is free. Please register by January 20, 2026
REGISTER HERE

Discover how you will benefit from these six sessions
Session 1: What is the “more” I am looking for?

Listen to and come to understand the desire in your heart.
Take a moment to savor the peace and honesty life rarely offers.
Begin your journey to a more meaningful, faith-centered life.

Session 2: Who is Jesus, and why does knowing him matter?

Meet Jesus, come to know him personally.
Experience the freedom of being seen, understood, and loved.
Discover how an encounter with Jesus can bring new purpose to your life.

Session 3: What difference does God make in my life?

Find everyday peace with God and freedom from stress.
Learn to stop bearing life’s burdens alone.
Let God into ordinary moments and feel life lighten.

Session 4: How do I find healing, acceptance, and wholeness?

Experience God’s gentle healing.
Feel accepted, heard, and valued in a safe, honest space.
Begin moving toward wholeness with gentle guidance and hope.

Session 5: Why do Catholics go to Mass?

Satisfy your deep hunger with spiritual food for life.
See Mass in a new, life-giving way as a place of encounter and belonging.
Receive peace through Christ, who sustains you.

Session 6: Is there a place for me in the Church?

Bring yourself where your story belongs, and your voice matters.
Be known. Be loved.
Discover that your presence and gifts can change things.

Join us at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew
REGISTER HERE

One Mission
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30
Many Callings, One Mission: A Choral Worship Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Friday January 30, 7pm, at the Cathedral (Rescheduled from Jan. 23 due to weather)
The choirs of the Cathedral, Westminster Presbyterian, and LaGrave CRC will join voices in a choral worship service in prayer for Christian Unity. Come hear scripture and sing hymns that express our unity through the Nicene Creed, our common belief. Each choir will also offer music representing their tradition and join voices together in combined pieces as one large choir.

Daily Lenten Reflections
2026-02-18 00:00 - 23:59
Share your journey through Lent with our Ecumenical Lenten Reflection Book. Follow along with 40 days of reflections from Cathedral parishioners and our brothers and sisters in Christ from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Westminster Presbyterian. The reflections will appear online and daily on Facebook. Printed books are available at the church or the parish office.
Receive Daily Emails
Online Flipbook

Annual Paulist Appeal
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
This year, I invite you to join us in the 2026 Annual Paulist Appeal: Building Bridges Through Charity. Your gift directly sustains ministries that reach people from all walks of life—Catholic and non-Catholic—throughout the United States and beyond.
Because of you, we are able to share the Gospel in fresh and meaningful ways, care for our senior Paulists, accompany those discerning vocations, elevate women in leadership and ministry, work toward communion in a Church and world marked by division, and minister with compassion to young adults, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Your generosity also enriches our Paulist parishes and campus ministries through Mission Impact grants that fund local initiatives aligned with our mission priorities.
As you reflect on your giving for the year, please remember that every contribution—no matter the amount—helps build bridges of hope, healing, and understanding in our world.
Through your compassion, you join us in creating spaces where God’s love can be encountered more fully by those we are called to serve. Thank you for your faithful partnership and for considering this invitation to support our mission once again.
With prayerful best wishes for you and your family, I remain,
Sincerely yours in Christ,

Very Rev. René Constanza, C.S.P.
President, Paulist Fathers

Watch a video of parishioners talking about the Paulist Fathers
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Lenten Retreat
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Catholic Information Center, 360 Division Ave. S. Suite 2A, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Busy Person’s Lenten Retreat: Rooting in the Holy
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Attend Online
Our busy world is constantly testing us, drawing us away from the oasis of God’s love and our true identity. Eventually, we find our spirits feeling muddled, tired, and disoriented. We find it harder and harder to make decisions, let alone discern with wisdom the way of the Lord in our lives!
But God has not left us without resource.
Lent, the forty days before Easter that the world-wide Christian church observes, invite us to step back, breathe deeply, and return to the source of our identity.
We invite you to “come away for a while” (Mk 6:31) – away from the busy and join Jesus in the desert where he roots into his relationship with the Father. That desert clarity is at the heart of Lent–and at the heart of what this retreat offers you.
Over two weeks, you’ll be offered three “oases” of intentional spiritual time – simple, accessible, and renewing:

Three Zoom gatherings (Thursdays, March 5, 12, and 19, 1.5 hours each) where we will learn, pray, and reflect together in a variety of ways.
Daily spiritual practices that you choose and tailor to your schedule.
One or two meetings with a Spiritual Director – in person or online – to help you listen for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life.

If you’ve been curious about spiritual direction, this retreat is a gentle and meaningful way to experience it.
Come away for a while. Come to the quiet of the desert where Christ meets us.
Come be renewed in your spirit this Lent.
The Busy Person Lenten Retreat is a collaboration of the Catholic Information Center and the Dominican Center Marywood.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

St Patrick's Day Party and Raffle
2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Catholic Central HS, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and Raffle is Saturday, March 7, following the 4:30pm Mass. Get your raffle and dinner tickets at Mass or the parish office.
Raffle tickets are $30ea. or 4 for $100. You can purchase tickets at Mass or take a bag of tickets home with you and return the filled-out stubs with your check to Mass or the office. Raffle tickets will also be on sale at the party. This year, we have 3 cash prizes of $500, $250, and $250, but as usual, we will have many more prizes, including a dinner for four at the rectory, cooked by the Paulist Fathers.
Dinner Tickets Sold Out
Dinner tickets are $40 each. We only have room for 200 people in the Catholic Central Cafeteria, so plan to buy your tickets early.
Your ticket includes…
A traditional Irish dinner
2 drink tickets (soda, beer, wine). More drink tickets can be purchased at the party
1 Irish Coffee
Entertainment, Irish dance, music, & sing-along
Front seat to the raffle and the rest of the shenanigans.
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
As usual, we will have plenty of great raffle prizes you can win, and we’re always adding more.
Check back here or your bulletin for an expanding list.
Dinner for four at the rectory, cooked and served by the Paulist Fathers
Gift certificate for membership to or other purchases at Meijer Gardens
A Steelcase Series 1 ergonomic chair
Artistic wood wall crosses
4 $50 gift certificates for gourmet desserts
2 Tickets to The Price Is Right at DeVos Hall
An Amish-made rocking chair
Garden gift baskets
…and more
ONLINE AUCTION:
Garden work at your home by the Cathedral Garden Ministry
SEE DETAILS AND MAKE A BID
Businesses/Individuals are welcome to be cash sponsors or donate raffle prizes for extra perks and/or recognition in our communication channels.
Make a donation online.

The Light Is On for You
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday, March 19, 5-7pm
Are you wondering how to best prepare yourself for Easter? Why not set aside some time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our priests are available in the church during this time for individual Confessions in English and Spanish.
The Cathedral priests also offer Confession daily immediately following the 7am and 12:05pm daily Masses, as well as Saturdays at 11-11:45am

Lenten Soup Suppers
2026-03-20 18:00 - 19:00
Join us each Friday in Lent at 6pm in the Parish Center. Free (donations accepted).

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00
Join us every Friday in Lent at 7pm for this beautiful practice of scripture, sung response, and prayer, in English, Spanish, and Latin. Embark on a pilgrimage through Christ’s Passion, death, and burial using each station on the Cathedral walls.

Holy Week Schedule
2026-03-29 08:00 - 2026-04-06 21:00
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, March 28
4:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, March 29
10am – Mass with Bishop Walkowiak (televised/streamed live)
12pm – Misa en Español (streamed live)
5:30pm – Mass
7:30pm – Contemplative Mass
Mass of Chrism
Tuesday, March 31
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding (streamed live)
Open to ticket holders only
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, April 2
7pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding, (streamed live)
8:30pm to Midnight – Adoration in the Chapel
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, April 3
3pm – Passion Service – Bishop Walkowiak presiding,
(televised/streamed live)
5:30pm – Good Friday Procession,
procesión del Vía Crucis (way of the cross)
8pm – Tenebrae, a service of shadows with psalmody, Scripture,
contemplative music, a reading from the
Passion, and veneration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday: The Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 4
9pm – Bishop Walkowiak presiding
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, April 5
10am – Mass with Bishop Walkowiak
(televised/streamed live)
12pm – Misa en Español (streamed live)
5:30pm – Evening Mass
7:30pm – Evening Mass

Easter Monday, April 6, we have only one daily Mass at 9am.
From Holy Thursday through Easter Monday, there are no Confessions.
Our parish offices will be closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6)

First Friday Adoration
2026-05-01 07:30 - 11:30 | Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us for any amount of time you are able between 7:30am and 11:30am on each first Friday of the month.
