About Holy Apostles Parish - Ss. Peter & Paul · Ruth, Michigan
Holy Apostles Parish – Ss. Peter & Paul is a small Roman Catholic parish serving the rural community of Ruth, Michigan, in the Diocese of Saginaw. Its parish church, Ss. Peter & Paul, sits at 7135 E. Atwater Road and is linked in pastoral partnership with St. Isidore Parish of Parisville, whose St. Mary Church (Parisville) and St. Patrick's Church (Palms) share a single pastoral team. The parish is led today by Parochial Administrator Rev. Anthony Pilli, with weekly Masses celebrated in Ruth on Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings, and Wednesdays and Thursdays, alongside a staffed parish office and Faith Formation program run by Sharon Stein.
- Established
- 1946
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul
- Rector
- Rev. Anthony Pilli (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saginaw (Vicariate 1)
Why belong here
Holy Apostles Parish offers a deeply Catholic, community-rooted home in rural Huron County where every member of the four-church partnership is known by name. Weekend and weekday Masses are celebrated in Ruth at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, alongside a staffed parish office, an active Faith Formation program run by Sharon Stein, and lay-led Parish and Finance Councils. Whether you live in Ruth, Parisville, Palms or Forestville, the shared parish family makes it easy to attend Mass, receive the sacraments, raise children in the faith, and contribute to good stewardship of a small but vibrant community.
Mass times at Holy Apostles Parish - Ss. Peter & Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:30 – 3:50 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Ruth
- By appointment (call the parish office at 989-864-3649)
Welcome & Mission
The parish's published Mission Statement reads: 'We, the people of Holy Apostles Parish, are a Christian Community dedicated to building the kingdom of God through our commitment to the Gospel message of love and peace. We believe God leads us to do His will through education, the sacraments and good stewardship.' This statement frames every program and service listed on the parish website.
- Mission Statement: kingdom of God through Gospel love and peace
- Emphasis on education, the sacraments and good stewardship
- In pastoral partnership with St. Isidore Parish of Parisville
Ss. Peter & Paul Church (Ruth)
The parish church of Holy Apostles is Ss. Peter & Paul Church, located at 7135 E. Atwater Road in the unincorporated community of Ruth, Huron County, Michigan. It is the principal worship site of the parish family and hosts the Saturday vigil Mass, the principal Sunday Mass, and the Wednesday and Thursday weekday Masses. The mailing and office address is P.O. Box 55, 7135 E. Atwater Rd., Ruth, MI 48470.
- Address: 7135 E. Atwater Rd., Ruth, MI 48470
- Mailing: P.O. Box 55, Ruth, MI 48470
- Patron: Saints Peter and Paul (feast June 29)
Seasonal Schedule Variations
Discovered through the Diocese of Saginaw page, the parish runs distinct summer and winter schedules for Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth and the linked St. John Chrysostom mission in Forestville. The summer schedule (Memorial Day through October 31) lists a Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass in Ruth, while the winter schedule (late October through mid-May) shifts to Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.
- Summer (Memorial Day–Oct. 31): Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. in Ruth
- Winter (late Oct.–mid-May): Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 9:00 a.m. in Ruth
- Forestville (St. John Chrysostom): Sun 8:30 a.m. during summer schedule
Partner Parishes & Worship Sites
Holy Apostles Parish is the Ruth anchor of a multi-site partnership that includes St. Isidore Parish of Parisville and its two churches — St. Mary Church (4190 Parisville Rd., Ruth, MI) and St. Patrick's Church (1807 Palms Rd., Palms, MI). Together they form a single pastoral family, sharing clergy, sacramental schedules and major liturgical celebrations. GCatholic also lists St. John Chrysostom Church in Forestville as part of the affiliated cluster.
- St. Mary's Church, 4190 Parisville Rd., Ruth, MI 48470 — Sun 8:30 a.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.
- St. Patrick's Church, 1807 Palms Rd., Palms, MI 48465 — Sun 10:30 a.m., Tue 9:00 a.m.
- St. John Chrysostom, Forestville — listed as affiliated mission (GCatholic)
Lent, Holy Week & Easter Triduum
The 2026 Lent/Easter schedule published on ssppruth.weebly.com shows that Holy Apostles and St. Isidore congregations gather across the four churches for the sacred liturgies. Stations of the Cross are celebrated in Ruth on Thursdays during Lent; the Paschal Triduum is shared among the partner parishes.
- Ash Wednesday 2/18/2026: 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's–Parisville; 4:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth
- Stations of the Cross: Wed 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary's–Parisville; Thu 5:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth
- Palm Sunday 3/28–3/29: 4:00 p.m. Sat at Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth; 8:30 a.m. Sun at St. Mary's; 10:30 a.m. Sun at St. Patrick's
- Holy Thursday 4/2/2026: 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's–Palms, Adoration at Altar of Repose until 11:00 p.m.
- Good Friday 4/3/2026: 1:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth
- Easter Vigil 4/4/2026: 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary's–Parisville
- Easter Sunday 4/5/2026: 8:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth; 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's–Palms
Parish Staff & Leadership
The parish is led by Rev. Anthony Pilli (Parochial Administrator) and supported by a small staff and parish councils. Day-to-day operations are handled by Kassondra Kramer (Secretary) and Kate Winkel (Bookkeeper), with Sharon Stein directing Faith Formation. Pastoral governance is provided through the Parish Council (chair: Jamie Stolicker) and the Finance Council (chair: Angie Guza).
- Parochial Administrator: Rev. Anthony Pilli ([email protected])
- Secretary: Kassondra Kramer
- Bookkeeper: Kate Winkel ([email protected])
- Faith Formation: Sharon Stein
- Parish Council Chair: Jamie Stolicker
- Finance Council Chair: Angie Guza
Faith Formation
Faith Formation (the parish's religious education program) is directed by Sharon Stein and operates as part of the multi-parish Holy Apostles/St. Isidore partnership. Contact the parish office (989-864-3649) for current class schedules, registration, and sacramental preparation information.
- Director: Sharon Stein
- Parishes served include Ss. Peter & Paul–Ruth
- Phone inquiries via parish office: 989-864-3649
Parish Office & Contact
The parish office is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (per the Diocese of Saginaw parish page) and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (per the parish website). Staff can be reached by phone, fax or email, and there is a separate Rectory line.
- Parish Office: 989-864-3649
- Rectory: 989-864-3650
- Fax: 989-864-8600
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Tue–Fri 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (also listed M–Th 9–1 on the parish site)
Inclement Weather & Building Use
Because the parish draws worshippers from a wide rural area, the published Inclement Weather Policy ties weekday Mass cancellations to local school closings. Parking is at the parish church grounds; in winter, attendees at weekday Masses are asked to use only the east-side entrance of the church.
- Weekday Mass cancelled if Ubly or Harbor Beach School District issues a 2-hour delay or cancellation
- Weekend cancellations announced on WLEW radio
- Winter weekday Masses: use only the east-side entrance
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Christopher Coman2016–c. 2022/2023 (Parochial Administrator from July 2016; Pastor from July 2, 2018)
Ordained in 2008; holds degrees from Northwood University (Midland), the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Sacred Heart Major Seminary (Detroit); previously employed as a salesman/operations manager in the auto industry.
- Rev. Anthony PilliCurrent
Listed as current Parochial Administrator on the official Diocese of Saginaw parish page and on ssppruth.weebly.com ([email protected]).