C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y
E V E N T S
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Around the World Food Night + Bingo
Join Catholic Campus Ministry for a night of Around the World Food and Bingo! The event will be held at St. John Fisher, and all college-aged students are welcome.
Campus Prayer Walk
Join us for a prayer walk around campus at Oakland University! We will meet at the clock tower at 6pm.
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Volunteer Street BBQ in Detroit
Join Grizzly Catholic for a day of volunteering down in Detroit! We will assist in serving at the St. Aloysius Street BBQ.
10am: Carpool from St. John Fisher
11am - 1pm: Volunteer Event
2pm: Return to St. John Fisher
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Digging Deeper Series: Sergeant Brian Buckley
Digging Deeper is a monthly speaker series at St. John Fisher hosted by Catholic Campus Ministry!
Speakers will join us on the first Wednesday of the month for a topic of faith. Find our full Fall Semester line-up below:
Wednesday, September 10 (Second Wednesday):
Sergeant Brian Buckley
Royal Oak Police Department
”The Daily Grind and the Saintly Warrior Ethos”
Wednesday, October 1
Fr. Steve Mateja
Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry in the AOD
”St. Therese and the Little Way to Heaven”
Wednesday, November 5
Michelle Piccolo
Consecrated Virgin
”Consecrated Virginity and Living Chastity in the World Today”
Wednesday, December 3
Fr. Brian Meldrum
Sacred Heart Major Seminary Faculty
”Praying with the Scriptures for Advent”
Field Day!
College students, join Grizzly Catholic right on the front lawn of St. John Fisher for a classic field day! We will gather in the afternoon for games and fun.
BBQ Dinner + Hangout
College students, join us for a BBQ Dinner & Hangout on the back deck at St. John Fisher!
6pm: Mass
7:15pm: BBQ Dinner & Hangout
Fall Fest!
Start the fall semester off right by joining Grizzly Catholic for one of our biggest and best events of the year!!
Enjoy food, a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course, games, sports, and crafts! Don’t miss this awesome day of community, faith, and fun!
And make sure you invite your friends!
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Ice Cream Social, Yard Games, & Student Welcome!
College students, join us for our kick-off event of the ‘25 - 26 school year! We will have an ice cream social and yard games on the front lawn of St. John Fisher to celebrate the start of the year.
Student-Led Summer Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Student-Led Hang-Outs! These hang-outs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
*NOTE: Dinner will NOT be provided on these occasions.
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the event begins.
Grizzly Catholic Men’s Weekend Camping Trip
College Students: Join us for an end-of-summer day trip to Grand Haven!
We will depart from St. John Fisher by 7:30am and arrive back around 12:30am.
Click HERE for registration and details!
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Student-Led Summer Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Student-Led Hang-Outs! These hang-outs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
*NOTE: Dinner will NOT be provided on these occasions.
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the event begins.
Young Adult Women’s Weekend Retreat!
Young Adult & College Women: Join us for a women’s weekend retreat up north!
RSVP: Click HERE to RSVP!
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What: St. John Fisher Young Adult & College Women's Retreat & Vacation (Ages 18-35)
Where: Companions of Christ the Lamb Retreat Center (Paradise Michigan)
When: Thursday August 14th - Sunday August 17th
Who: Open to Young Adult & College Women Ages 18-35
Cost: Retreat Center Cost $165 Total ($55 / night for 3 nights) + Personal Expenses
* Please bring $165 Cash or a check with you to pay the retreat center for your portion of the trip
** In addition to the $165, please also bring additional money for your own spending. This trip includes lodging and meals while at the retreat center. It does not include your gas, food, etc that you buy outside of the retreat center. Plan to buy ~2-4 meals outside of the retreat center during the trip.
*** There is also the option to do a cruise at Pictured Rock one day, and this would cost an additional $46-$54 / person. It would be up to each person to decide if they would like to do this.
Description: Join for a Retreat & Vacation at the Companions of Christ the Lamb Retreat Center in Paradise Michigan! The retreat center is absolutely beautiful, and is located on ~1,100 acres of Upper peninsula beauty. The property is full of Catholic stuff, trails, and beautiful nature. The retreat will include: Lodging, Meals, Daily Mass (and Confession availability), time for prayer, and a mixture of activities and free time.
While on Retreat, there are fun options for things to do such as: Visiting Tahquamenon Falls, Stargazing at Whitefish Point (Lake Superior), Going on a Cruise at Picture Rocks, Going on hike(s), Bonfire(s), eating meals together, etc...
Lodging (3 nights stay)
Meals (3 meals / day available while at the retreat center. You will need to buy some of your own meals during traveling days or if the group decides to go out to eat)
Daily Mass (Confession availability as well)
24/7 Chapel access for prayer time
Fun activities available near us such as: Visiting Tahquamenon Falls, Stargazing at Whitefish Point (Lake Superior), Going on a Cruise at Picture Rocks, Going on hike(s), Bonfire(s), eating meals together, etc...
Carpool: Retreatants are expected to meet at St. John Fisher at 6AM, Thursday August 14th, to load up the cars for the carpool. The group will leave ~6:30-6:45AM
Grizzly Catholic Day Trip to Grand Haven!
College Students: Join us for an end-of-summer day trip to Grand Haven!
Please arrive at St. John Fisher by 7:00am, and plan to arrive back around 12:30am.
Click HERE for registration and details!
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Student-Led Summer Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Student-Led Hang-Outs! These hang-outs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
*NOTE: Dinner will NOT be provided on these occasions.
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the event begins.
Grizzly Catholic Volunteer & Evangelization @ St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius (Detroit) is hosting Grizzly Catholic for a street BBQ, where we will serve food to people in their local community - including the homeless.
Join us for an event of service and evangelization!
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Event Schedule:
10:00 am - 12:00 PM
Carpool SJF @ 9:15 AM
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Student-Led Summer Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Student-Led Hang-Outs! These hang-outs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
*NOTE: Dinner will NOT be provided on these occasions.
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the event begins.
Grizzly Catholic Ice Cream, Donuts, & Hike
College Students: Join Grizzly Catholic at Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills for a time to enjoy fellowship over ice cream, Yates donuts, and a hike through the trails.
Meet at 6:30pm at St. John Fisher if you would like to carpool.
Otherwise, please meet at 6:30pm at Yates Cider Mill to join the rest of the group.
Please also bring your own money for ice cream/donuts.
Grizzly Catholic Summer Retreat!
College Students: Join us for our first Grizzly Catholic Summer Retreat up north!
RSVP: Click HERE to RSVP!
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What: Grizzly Catholic Summer Retreat (in the UP!)
Where: Companions of Christ the Lamb (Paradise Michigan)
When: Thursday June 26th - Sunday June 29th
Who: Open to Grizzly Catholic College Students & College-Aged
Cost: Retreat Center Total Cost $165 / person - Grizzly Catholic is paying 2/3rd's of the cost, so your individual out-of-pocket cost is $55 for the retreat center!
* Please bring $55 Cash with you to pay the retreat center for your portion of the trip
** In addition to $55 cash, please also bring additional money for your own spending. The retreat center includes lodging and meals while at the retreat center. It does not include your gas, food, etc that you buy outside of the retreat center. Plan to buy ~2-3 meals outside of the retreat center during the trip.
Description: Join your Grizzly Catholic Friends for a truly incredible retreat experience at the Companions of Christ the Lamb Retreat Center in Paradise Michigan! The Companions of Christ the Lamb Retreat Center is absolutely beautiful, and is located on over 1,000 acres of Upper peninsula beauty. The property is full of Catholic stuff, trails, and beautiful nature. Our retreat will include: Lodging (separate housing for men and women), Most Meals, Daily Mass (and Confession availability), lots of time for prayer, and a good mixture of structure and free time for a truly beautiful retreat experience.
While on Retreat, we will do fun things as a group such as: Visiting Tahquamenon Falls (less than 30 min from retreat center), Going on beautiful hikes, exercising and working out, bonfires, etc...
Lodging (3 nights stay)
Meals (3 meals / day available while we are there. We will need to buy some of our own meals during traveling days)
Daily Mass (Confession availability as well)
Chapel access for plenty of prayer time
Fun activities such as: Visiting Tahquamenon Falls, Hiking beautiful Trails, Bonfires, etc!
Carpool: Retreatants are expected to meet at St. John Fisher at 6AM to carpool to the retreat. We will leave at 6:30AM
St. John Fisher Feast Day Celebration + Corpus Christi Procession
10:00am: Holy Mass
11:00am: Corpus Christi Procession around OU’s campus (approximately 1.5 miles)
12:30pm: Feast Day Barbecue Celebration @ St. John Fisher
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Wagons/strollers are welcome on the procession.
Lunch will be fully provided by the parish!
*In the event of rain, we will serve food in JPG Hall.
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Detroit Zoo Trip!
College Students: Join your Grizzly Catholic friends as we take a little trip to the Detroit Zoo!
RSVP: Click HERE to RSVP!
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When: Saturday, June 14th (Meet at SJF at 9:45 AM; Leave at 10AM)
What: Detroit Zoo!
Who: College Students & College-Aged
Ticket & RSVP Information: Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry purchased 20 tickets to the Detroit Zoo, and 5 parking passes for our college ministry. First to RSVP get the tickets!
Schedule:
- (Optional but encouraged) Mass at St. John Fisher 9AM
- Meet at St. John Fisher for Carpool at 9:45AM
- Leave from St. John Fisher at 10AM (Carpooled into 5 cars)
- Spend approximately 3 hours at the Zoo (~10:30/11 - 1:30/2)
- Return to St. John Fisher (~ 2:30PM)
** We will be carpooling from St. John Fisher as we have 5 parking passes (4 people / car). In order to attend, we ask you to please be available to join us for this carpool.
Student-Led Summer Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Student-Led Hang-Outs! These hang-outs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
*NOTE: Dinner will NOT be provided on these occasions.
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the event begins.
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Picnic & Prayer Hike
College Students: Join Grizzly Catholic for a picnic and prayer hike at Stoney Creek Metro Park!
Please bring your own dinner.
Meet us at the Stoney Creek Metro Park Nature Center Parking Lot at 6:30pm
OR
Meet us at St. John Fisher at 6:00pm to carpool.
Community Dinner Hang-Out
College Students: Join us for our Summer Community Dinner Hang-Outs! Summer dinners will take place on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month from May - August.
We will enjoy good food and fellowship amongst our Campus Ministry student community. All students are welcome!
Confession/Adoration (6pm) and Holy Mass (7:15pm) are available before the dinner begins.
Grizzly Catholic + Young Adults Memorial Day Weekend BBQ
Young Adults & College Students: Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with other Catholic young adults and college students at St. John Fisher! We will enjoy a BBQ and fellowship together on our back deck at 7pm (immediately following 6pm Holy Mass).
Please bring a dish to share.
YCP Detroit at St. John Fisher!
Young Adults & College Students: St. John Fisher is excited to host Young Catholic Professionals of Detroit for their monthly Executive Speaker Series! The evening will feature Ave Maria Radio Director of Theology, Marcus Peter.
Click HERE for more information on YCP Detroit.
Schedule
6:00 PM – Confessions / Networking
7:00 PM – Benediction
7:15 PM – Mass
8:00 PM – Networking + Appetizers + Drinks
8:15 PM – Group Introductions (St. John Fisher Young Adult Ministry, YCP, HWAW)
8:25 PM – Talk by Marcus Peters
8:50 PM – Q&A
8:55 PM – Closing + Prayer
9:00 PM – Event ends (After-party TBD)