St. Michael's Church is located in Port Austin Michigan. By 1867, The people of Port Austin were in the process of collecting the funds to build a new church for Father Kluck and also a need of a home. Between 1867 and 1879, Catholics had made a tremendous progress as they had completed their first church however they didn’t have enough money to install a new bell until 1872.Port Austin had not burned however a much larger church was needed.By 1884, the new (current) church was completed. The original church was built on the corner of Independence, with the original rectory just south of it. New acreage of land was used to construct the present church, which was completed in 1884 and a new rectory north of it. In 1975, the main altar was cut down, the base was moved forward for the mass. The communion rail was removed and the sanctuary was extended four feet. The marble was removed from the rail and altar canopy were used to make a tabernacle altar against the back wall and decorate side altars. The organ was moved to front of church. As Port Austin is a very historical and a resort town we welcome any visitors to celebrate mass here with us at any of our weekend or weekday masses. The parish has roots in the community going back to 1869. Our current sanctuary was completed in the 1880’s. On July 1, 2013 the parishes of St. Michael of Port Austin, St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor were merged into one parish known as the Annunciation of the Lord Parish.
St. Mary's Church is located in Dwight Township of Kinde. The original church was built in 1903 and was rebuilt in 1929 in its current structure. The church is known for the interior beauty of murals on the ceilings and other outstanding decor of the church. The exterior is known for its brick and cobblestone. St. Mary's was built by polish refugees who immigrated from Prussia. In 1903, in an effort to retain their Polish identity, they built St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, which was named for the Queen of Poland. The original wood frame church was built by parishioners on land that was purchased by Frank and Rose Koroleski The old wood frame church burned down on May 29, 1932 which was ironically the Feast of Corpus Christi. The current brick church was built and dedicated on May 28, 1933. Fr. Henry Podsiad directed the building of the church which was built in the Polish Romanesque style. On December 8th, 1982 ironically the feast of the Immaculate Conception the new parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor was the first merger of the two parishes. On July 1, 2013 the parishes of St. Michael of Port Austin, St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor were merged into one parish known as the Annunciation of the Lord Parish.
St. Edward's Church is located in the town of Kinde. Previous to the building of St. Edward's Church, the people of Kinde attended mass at St. Mary's located near Kinde, in Dwight Township or other neighboring parishes. In 1909 the first services were held in the Kinde Store. The church was built in 1912, but it wasn't until 1917 that there was a resident pastor. Until that time it was a mission parish of Sacred Heart of Bad Axe. During the 1920's the steeple and church bell were installed. A fire destroyed the original rectory March 27, 1948 which was Holy Saturday! The home of Joseph Wagner was purchased as the second rectory, and the parish hall was built on the site of the original rectory. An addition to the hall was made in 1960. On December 8th, 1982 ironically the feast of the Immaculate Conception the new parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor was the first merger of the two parishes. On July 1, 2013 the parishes of St. Michael of Port Austin, St. Mary of Czestochowa/St. Edward the Confessor were merged into one parish to be known as The Annunciation of the Lord Parish.
Annunciation of the Lord Parish seeks to build upon it's rich historical tradition and invites all to join with them in worship and praise of God the source of all blessing. Our parish name was selected because it is a Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and presents the good things that happen when you say 'Yes' to God's call. Further the name recalls the appearance of the Archangel Gabriel (a companion of Michael) and Mary - unleashing the font of holiness and grace into our World. Through the Incarnation we are all saved and can be Saints in the halls of heaven.
St. Mary's Church is located in Dwight Township of Kinde. The original church was built in 1903 and was rebuilt in 1929 in its current structure. The church is known for the interior beauty of murals on the ceilings and other outstanding decor of the church. The exterior is known for its brick and cobblestone. St. Mary's was built by polish refugees who immigrated from Prussia. In 1903, in an effort to retain their Polish identity, they built St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, which was named for the Queen of Poland. The original wood frame church was built by parishioners on land that was purchased by Frank and Rose Koroleski The old wood frame church burned down on May 29, 1932 which was ironically the Feast of Corpus Christi. The current brick church was built and dedicated on May 28, 1933. Fr. Henry Podsiad directed the building of the church which was built in the Polish Romanesque style. On December 8th, 1982 ironically the feast of the Immaculate Conception the new parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor was the first merger of the two parishes. On July 1, 2013 the parishes of St. Michael of Port Austin, St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor were merged into one parish known as the Annunciation of the Lord Parish.
St. Edward's Church is located in the town of Kinde. Previous to the building of St. Edward's Church, the people of Kinde attended mass at St. Mary's located near Kinde, in Dwight Township or other neighboring parishes. In 1909 the first services were held in the Kinde Store. The church was built in 1912, but it wasn't until 1917 that there was a resident pastor. Until that time it was a mission parish of Sacred Heart of Bad Axe. During the 1920's the steeple and church bell were installed. A fire destroyed the original rectory March 27, 1948 which was Holy Saturday! The home of Joseph Wagner was purchased as the second rectory, and the parish hall was built on the site of the original rectory. An addition to the hall was made in 1960. On December 8th, 1982 ironically the feast of the Immaculate Conception the new parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa and St. Edward the Confessor was the first merger of the two parishes. On July 1, 2013 the parishes of St. Michael of Port Austin, St. Mary of Czestochowa/St. Edward the Confessor were merged into one parish to be known as The Annunciation of the Lord Parish.
Annunciation of the Lord Parish seeks to build upon it's rich historical tradition and invites all to join with them in worship and praise of God the source of all blessing. Our parish name was selected because it is a Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and presents the good things that happen when you say 'Yes' to God's call. Further the name recalls the appearance of the Archangel Gabriel (a companion of Michael) and Mary - unleashing the font of holiness and grace into our World. Through the Incarnation we are all saved and can be Saints in the halls of heaven.
