Many people have noticed and commented upon some new neighbors that have arrived in Port Sanilac.  St. Mary Church is now home to a convent of the Sisters of the Mother of Divine Grace. 

(left tot right) Sisters Mary Philomena, Clare Marie, Maria Inviolata, and Mary Teresita now reside at St. Mary Church in Port Sanilac.

Sisters Mary Philomena, Clare Marie, Maria Inviolata, and Mary Teresita have come the to the Village of Port Sanilac and St. Mary Church to re-establish their order, Sisters of the Mother of Divine Grace, under the Vatican II teachings of Rome.

Originally from Spokane, Washington, the Sisters have spent the last three years studying with the Sisters of Mercy in Alma, Michigan and at the Angelicum in Rome.  In October Bishop Cistone of the Diocese of Saginaw assigned the Sisters to St. Mary Parish.  Sister Maria Inviolata will be acting as the Pastoral Administrator.  The other Sisters have been asked by the Bishop to lead, "A call back to faith" outreach program for fallen-away Catholics and shut-ins. 

The Sisters are very excited about coming to Port Sanilac.  Sister Mary Teresita stated, "I was reminded of the passage, 'He leadeth me beside restful waters, He restoreth my soul,' when we were given this assignment."  The Sisters are hoping to grow their order and are seeking candidates to join them in their mission.

Please take a moment to welcome these wonderful women to our community.

The Port Sanilac holiday season is filled with a number of relaxation and shopping events.  Enjoy special moments here in our little town as you prepare to celebrate this winter.

On Friday and Saturday, November 12th and 13th, Amber Lane Gifts and Crafts will be having their Open House Days.  Each day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm you can enjoy snacks and cocoa while shopping for hand-made stocking stuffers, kids' toys, fresh wreaths and grave blankets, and much more.  Amber Lane Gifts and Crafts is located 5 miles South of Port Sanilac in Applegate Corners.

The Stone Lodge will be hosting a Ladies Fulfillment, Wellness, and Healing Day on Saturday, November 13th.  This relaxing day of indulgence will include massages, psychic readings, and luncheon with desert.  Also available are wine tastings; your choices from the extensive list offered by the Stone Lodge.  Reservations are required, please call 810-622-6200, credit cards are accepted over the phone.

Also on Saturday, November 13th, St. Mary Church is having their annual Christmas Boutique.  Visit the Parish Center from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to find a dazzling variety of hand-made gifts.  It is the perfect opportunity to stock up before Christmas.

Raymond Hardware is hosting their first-ever Ladies Night on Sunday, November 21st, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.  Enjoy 15% off storewide all evening while enjoying cider and snacks provided by Willis' Marketplace.  Shop for unique hand-made gifts from local vendors, including Suzan's Herbal Vinegars by Suzan Emerich and silverware and broken china jewelry from the Harbor Light Gallery.  Denise Dutcher, owner of StillPointe Center will be on hand offering therapeutic chair massages.  Door prizes will be awarded!  Please email rsalowitz@truevalue.net or call 810-622-9991 for reservations!

Also on Sunday, November 21st, beginning at 5:00 pm enjoy the O'Rourke On Fire Cooking Show at Uri's Waterfront Dining.  Once again Chef O'Rourke will be wowing the audience with his culinary skills and theatrical style at Uri's Waterfront Dining and Spirits in Port Sanilac.  The show consists of a multi-course dinner cooking demonstrations where you - the audience - get to dine on the results, always paired with just the right beverage.  Entertainment will be provided by Sax Appeal.  Blue Water Wines will be featured and are available.  Tickets are $35 each, call Uri's Waterfront Dining at 810-622-0325 for reservations.