Journeying Together Through Lent
As we enter this sacred season of Lent, we invite you to embrace the many opportunities for prayer, reflection, and acts of charity within our Branch Parish Collaborative.
Whether through Mass, Confession, Stations of the Cross, Lenten Soup Suppers, service projects, or special family events, there are countless ways to renew your faith and draw closer to Christ.
Join us in walking this Lenten journey together, strengthening our hearts in repentance, faith, and love as we prepare for the joy of Easter. We look forward to growing in faith with you!
Ash Wednesday - Tomorrow March 5
- St. Charles Borromeo: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
- St. Mary’s Assumption: 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Bilingual)
Stations of the Cross
- St. Charles Borromeo: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM,
Fridays at 6:00 PM (Spanish) - Our Lady of Fatima: Thursdays at 6:30 PM
- St. Mary’s Assumption: Fridays at 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
- St. Charles Borromeo: Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
- Our Lady of Fatima: First Fridays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- St. Mary’s Assumption: Saturdays, 3:30 - 3:55 PM
- St. Barbara's: Sundays, 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Additional Reconciliation Times
- Monday, March 24th
- from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at St. Barbara's
- Thursday, March 27th
- from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Fatima
- Wednesday, March 2nd
- from 4:30 - 5:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo
- Friday, April 11th
- from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at both St. Charles Borromeo and St. Mary's
No Daily Masses – March 10–14
Due to the priest retreat, there will be no daily Masses at our parishes from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14.
Please keep our priests in your prayers during their time of retreat and renewal.
Mar
10
"Mary’s Way" Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 10
6:00 PM
St. Charles Borromeo Church
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All women are invited to this beautiful reflection on the Stations of the Cross through the eyes of Mary.
Wednesdays during Lent
(Beginning Wednesday, March 12)
Join us for a simple meal and community.
Mar
12
Lenten Soup Suppers
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - St. Charles Hospitality Room
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Mar
19
Lenten Soup Suppers
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - St. Charles Hospitality Room
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Mar
26
Lenten Soup Suppers
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - St. Charles Hospitality Room
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Mar
19
Hands-On Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, March 19
(during Soup Suppers)
St. Charles Hospitality Room
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Come create a hands-on version of the Stations of the Cross to help guide your family in prayer during Lent. This interactive activity is a meaningful way to deepen your devotion and reflect on Christ’s journey.
Mar
30
Family Ministry Sunday – Potluck & St. Joseph Celebration
Sunday, March 30,
3:00 PM
St. Mary’s Gym
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Join us for an afternoon of faith, food, and fun! We’ll learn about St. Joseph, enjoy time in the gym, and share a potluck meal. Please bring a dish to share and a beverage. Everyone is welcome!
Mar
7
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Friday, March 7, starting at 5:00 PM
128 N. Matteson St., Bronson
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Mar
8
Bronson Polish Festival Drawdown Raffle
Saturday, March 8, 6:00 PM St. Mary’s Gym
Tickets: $30 (includes Polish sausage dinner)
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Mar
14
St. Mary’s Alumni Basketball Game
Friday, March 14, 7:00 PM St. Mary’s Gym
All proceeds support the Joe Losinski Tuition Assistance Fund.
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Mar
21
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Friday, March 21, starting at 5:00 PM
128 N. Matteson St., Bronson
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Mar
25
Bible, Bourbon & Bros – Catholic Fellowship
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM
128 N. Matteson St., Bronson
Cost: Purchase what you want to drinkLooking for a night of faith, fellowship, and good conversation? Join us for Bible, Bourbon & Bros—a unique Catholic gathering with a tasteful theme!
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Mar
27
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, March 27, 12:00 - 5:45 PM
St. Charles School Gym
Sign up at redcrossblood.org
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March Food Pantry Collection at St. Barbara's
Through out the Month of March St. Barbara's will be collecting personal care items for the Colon Food Pantry. Items especially needed are shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and soap. Please place your donation in the marked bin found in the parish hall.
Bronson Food Pantry Collection – March 15 & 16
St. Mary’s Assumption will be collecting donations for the Bronson Food Pantry in the back of the church. Please bring your contributions on March 15th & 16th to help support those in need. Items most needed are soups, crackers, spaghetti sauce and bar soap.
Diaper Drive – Support Beginnings Care for Life
Our Lady of Fatima is sponsoring a Diaper Drive throughout the month of March to support Beginnings Care for Life. Please bring diapers of any size and place them in the playpen found in the church basement.
Supporting Branch County Food Pantry
St. Charles is collecting non-perishable food items for the Branch County Food Pantry. Please bring items to the brides room.
Support these ongoing collections
- The Pantry is in need of egg cartons, clean grocery bags, and personal care products.
- The Ronald McDonald House is collecting pop-top can tabs to support families in need.
- Local schools are accepting greeting card fronts and empty ink cartridges for educational programs.
- The Missions are in need of canceled postage stamps and yarn to create baby hats and blankets.
Your donations make a difference—thank you for your generosity and support!
Twenty-five percent of every donation stays in your community to fight hunger and poverty.
- Pick up your rice bowl at any of the
Branch Collaborative Parishes.
Focus on Life 2025 Annual Benefit Dinner
Please join us on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Coldwater Gymnasium for our Annual Focus on Life Benefit Dinner. We will be featuring special guest speaker Theresa Henderson, who has a beautiful testimony about her life, her love for life, and her love for the Lord. Hosted by Branch County Right to Life.
From March 5th to April 13th, join Christians worldwide for 40 Days for Life, a dedicated time of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are invited to stand in peaceful prayer during a 40-day vigil on the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 4201 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo.
St. Mary’s Kalamazoo will host a candlelight vigil on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. All are welcome. Candles will be provided.
- Sunday, March 30th - 6:00 PM
Planned Parenthood, 4201 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo
Parking: Available at Alternatives (4200 W. Michigan), lower level only.