About Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish - St. Stanislaus · Bay City, Michigan
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Bay City, Michigan, is a faith-filled community rooted in Polish heritage and over 125 years of Catholic tradition. It celebrates its identity through liturgical services, including monthly Mass in Polish, vibrant music ministry, youth programs, and active parish ministries. The parish welcomes all backgrounds and invites visitors to join in its mission of service, evangelization, and outreach within the Bay City South End community.
- Established
- 1899
- Patron
- Our Lady of Czestochowa
- Rector
- Fr. Nicholas F. Coffaro
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saginaw
Why belong here
Join a community that offers youth programs, faith formation, outreach, and fellowship opportunities rooted in Polish heritage and Catholic tradition. Whether you’re seeking sacramental preparation, social justice involvement, or simply a welcoming place to worship, you’ll find active ministries and a spirit of service here.
Mass times at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish - St. Stanislaus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 2-3pm
About Us
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish is a faith-filled community celebrating our faith while recognizing the shared Polish heritage of the people of Bay City's South End. From our rich history, representing over 125 years of Catholic tradition, to our engaging liturgical celebrations (including monthly Mass in Polish), to our vibrant music ministry, and extending to our youth programs and beyond into everything we do, we are proud to share our faith, our heritage, and our commitment to service, evangelization, and outreach within our community. Whatever your background, we invite you to come and visit us, and become a part of this shared journey of faith!
Ministries
- Liturgical Ministry
- Youth Programs
- Faith Formation
- Outreach & Fellowship
Sacraments
Baptism of Infants typically takes place at St. Stanislaus Kostka church during Masses on the 3rd weekend of the month. Prior to baptism, parents are required to attend a baptism class, which are held at least four times per year. Visit our Parish Calendar or contact the Parish Office for more information. RCIA/RCIC Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (or Children) is managed through our Faith Formation ministry. Per diocesan rules, all sacraments of initiation take place at St. Stanislaus Kostka, our parish church. Funerals To arrange for funeral ministry for a parishioner or former parishioner, please contact the Parish Office. Note that on days when a funeral is scheduled, the regular weekday Mass may be canceled. Whenever possible, we will flag this on the top line of our website, so check back often! Matrimony We joyously invite current registered parishioners, as well as sons or daughters of registered parishioners to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony in our parish! We will help make your wedding meaningful, joyful, and memorable as well as beautiful. To allow for adequate time for instruction, the parish must be contacted at least 6 months prior to the marriage date. You will meet with a pastoral minister and/or priest to conduct a pre-marriage inventory and complete required forms. You will also be required to attend one large group Pre-Cana session, which are offerred at least twice per year. Please note that due to the solemn, penetential nature of the season, weddings are not held in our parish during Lent. For more information about holding your wedding at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, including current stipends and fees, as well as information about optional renting of parish facilities for your reception, contact the Parish Office.
Liturgy
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish builds on a long tradition of beautiful music ministry in our founding parishes. Cantors and Choirs, together with accompaying musicians, provide opportunity for congregants to engage in prayer through music. Cantors lead the assembly in sung prayer at appropriate times during liturgy, typically from the sanctuary (cantor's stand or from the Ambo during the Responsorial Psalm). There are also several choir/chorale groups for men, women and children to share their talents and enhance the reverence of liturgy through music, including Polish hymns that celebrate our heritage. New members are always welcome (Polish language skills are not a pre-requisite) to weekly rehearsal! If you are interested in participating this ministry, please contact the Parish Office!