About St. Isidore · Laingsburg, Michigan
St. Isidore Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 310 Crum Street in Laingsburg, Michigan, in the Diocese of Lansing. The parish is paired with Holy Family Catholic Church (in the nearby Ovid-Elsie area) to form the St. Isidore–Holy Family community of faith, which the parish describes as located 'in the heart of mid-Michigan' with the mission of proclaiming the Gospel through prayer, catechesis, and the holy Mass. Founded in 1902, the parish is named for St. Isidore the Farmer, the patron saint of farmers and rural communities, and continues to gather for weekend and weekday Masses, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, religious education, youth ministry, and family faith programming.
- Established
- 1902
- Patron
- St. Isidore the Farmer
- Rector
- Rev. Anthony Brooks
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lansing
Why belong here
St. Isidore–Holy Family is a small-town Catholic community in mid-Michigan that welcomes visitors and locals alike to share in the living presence of Christ. The parish offers a full schedule of weekend and weekday Masses, weekly Reconciliation and Eucharolic Adoration, and a robust set of formation opportunities — including Religious Education Formation (REF) for children, Adult Faith Formation, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), a Youth Ministry for middle- and high-schoolers, and the Spirit of Nazareth Family & Faith Ministry that helps Catholic families build friendships, support one another, and live out the spirituality of the Holy Family at Nazareth in their own homes.
Mass times at St. Isidore
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:30–6:20 p.m. and following the 6:30 p.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m.
- First Wednesday of the month: Reconciliation & Adoration before Mass
Adoration times
- Wednesday 5:30–6:20 p.m. and following the 6:30 p.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m.
- First Wednesday of the month: Adoration & Devotions after Mass
Welcome & Parish Identity
St. Isidore–Holy Family describes itself as 'a Roman Catholic community of faith' located 'in the heart of mid-Michigan.' Its stated mission is to 'proclaim the Gospel to all nations through prayer, catechesis, and the holy Mass.' The parish says it is 'a growing community of faith that welcomes all people to share in the living presence of Jesus Christ, as we grow, serve, connect, and give.' Its vision is 'a Roman Catholic church that is actively visible in the community, shares its spirituality through fellowship, and is committed to serving God.'
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation at St. Isidore–Holy Family spans children, youth, adults, and families. Programs are coordinated across the two parishes, with named directors and contact information published on the parish website.
- Religious Education Formation (REF) for children, supplementing family faith life — St. Isidore REF director Mary Stevens
- Adult Faith Formation helping the faithful grow in Christian maturity — Carol and Rich Theile
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) for adults exploring the Catholic faith — directors Roger & Shirley Hughes
- Youth Ministry for middle and high school students — youth leader Rachel Remenar
- Spirit of Nazareth Family & Faith Ministry building Catholic friendships among families — leaders Dan and Angela Porta
Sacraments
The parish website teaches that 'Sacraments are sacred and visible signs that are instituted by Jesus to give us grace, an undeserved gift from God,' and lists the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church: the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). A dedicated page on Holy Orders explains the three levels of the sacrament — bishop, priest, and deacon — and the role of deacons in proclaiming the Gospel, baptizing, witnessing marriages, and assisting at liturgies.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Penance)
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
Parish Staff & Leadership
Parish leadership is named on the 'About us' page. Fr. Anthony Brooks serves as pastor, Deacon John Marsh assists, Sister Katherine Collard, IHM, is the Director of Faith Formation, and Sharon Gillespie serves as parish secretary (and is the contact for prayer-list and bulletin requests).
- Rev. Anthony Brooks — Pastor
- Deacon John Marsh
- Sister Katherine Collard, IHM — Director of Faith Formation
- Sharon Gillespie — Parish Secretary
Community Life & Giving
The parish maintains an active community calendar with events such as the Knights of Columbus 'Night of Vocations,' outings to Lansing Lugnuts games, and an annual Parish Picnic. Online giving — one-time and recurring — is available through the Diocese of Lansing, and weekly bulletins are published online.
- Knights of Columbus – Night of Vocations
- Parish Picnic (annual)
- Weekly parish bulletin (online)
- Online giving via the Diocese of Lansing platform
Visiting or Joining
Whether local or just passing through, visitors are welcomed to attend Mass, devotions, or formation events. Office hours and bulletin/prayer-list requests are handled by the parish secretary.
- Office: (517) 651-6722
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 310 Crum Street, Laingsburg, MI 48848