St. Mary Roman Catholic Church at 210 West Main Street, Manchester, MI 48158 US - Home

Greetings from
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church,
in the LOVE of the Lord!

An invitation:
Are you looking for a Roman Catholic parish that is:

• Faithful to and thankful for authentic Church teaching;
• Respectful of her time tested, deeply sacred rites;
• Devoted to the Eucharist and Mary;
• Committed to catechesis and evangelism in full Gospel Truth;
• Reverent and aware of beauty in both sacred liturgy and music;
• Striving in joyful self-donation, letting "Thy Will Be Done"

Join us in the sacred liturgy—
Join our household in Christ.

Today the Roman Catholic Church celebrates with great joy and festivity the solemn commemoration of the institution of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. On the evening of Holy Thursday, the Church marks the anniversary of the institution of the Holy Eucharist but that celebration is quickly suppressed with the commemoration of the Lord’s passion beginning that very night. Today’s solemnity allows the members of the Church the opportunity for an extended period of time in which to contemplate, to rejoice, and to celebrate the gift and mystery of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Like all the great mysteries of our Roman Catholic faith, the mystery of the Holy Eucharist could be compared to a multi-faceted diamond: every time that one looks at the diamond from a different angle another facet is revealed, yet it is still part of the same precious gem. As we contemplate the great mystery of the Holy Eucharist I would like to focus on two facets of this sacred treasure of the Church, those two facets being: the Real Presence of Christ and Holy Communion. ..