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Liturgical Minister: Gary Karr / [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Wendy Reffeor, Becky Warners, Vito Dolci, Geary Farrell, Doug Frantz
Finance Council: Arlyn Doornbos, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline, Scott Lampe, Paul Lothschutz. Mel Northup
Martha League: Parish Office: 16.677.3934
(assistance with meals during illness or injury)
Prayer Line: Parish Office 616.677.3934 or Linda at 677.3269 for evening requests call Darlene 616.453.0157 or email: [email protected]
Our Cluster Parish: St Michael’s—Coopersville, MI 49404 616.384.4026 / www.saintmichaels.us
Pastor: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar / [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Cathie VanGessel / [email protected]
Business Manager: Todd Kline / [email protected]
Pastoral Minister, Director of Cemetery & Marriage Programs, : Dr. Allan Ten Eyck / [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Theresa Steffes 616.677.3934/ [email protected]
Youth Minister—Life Teen grades 9-12 Michael Hurst / [email protected]
Directory of R.C.I.A: Jill Brown-616.677.3934
Organist & Choir Director: John Vesbit 616.453.6689
Maintenance/Custodian: Jim & Marian Looks: 677.3934
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys
Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Dec) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Jan Feb) Sunday 10:30AM St Marys (Mar—Oct) Sunday 11:00AM St Marys (Nov—Feb) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9AM St Marys Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm Wednesday 9AM - St Michaels Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 AM St Marys Friday 9:00 AM St Michaels Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM—4:15 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Mary’s Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Michael’s
Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435
616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org February 18, 2018
St Mary’s Mission Statement: We, the Roman Catholic community of St. Mary's, by our baptism have become the People of God, dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a community built on faith and the sharing of
individual talents, abilities and skills for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by prayer and the sacraments, we continue the mission of Jesus to reveal God's presence in all of human life.
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Feb 25—8:00 AM Feb 25—9:30 AM
Altar Servers
Luke Kobi Randy Mergener NEED ONE
Elizabeth Roush Matt Roush Sam Roush
Eucharistic Ministers
Amy Tolar Adam Taylor Cindy Lindberg Cork Boersma Dave Carlson Sharon Carlson NEED ONE
Cindy Bleckley Marissa Bleckley Angie Syrek Kenny Harker Joe Hitchings Debbie Veneklase Denise Nelson
Greeters Arno & Judy Driedger Al & Winnie Spencer Marjorie Cristell
Lectors Cindy Lindberg Dennis Zimmer
Sacristan Judy Driedger Cindy Bleckley
Ushers
Wade Lindberg Dave Tronovich Deb Tronovich Peter Nielsen
Tim Syrek Nathan Syrek Owen Syrek Al Spencer
Music Barb Rohen Barb Rohen
Submissions to the bulletin must be made in writing and sent via mail or email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The deadline is Monday at noon for the following Sunday’s Bulletin. Thank you!
Mass Schedule and Intentions / MA=St. Mary/ MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday February 17
4:30 p.m. MA 60th Wedding Anniversary of M/M Earl Meerman by M/M Jim May
Sunday February 18 8:00 a.m. MI Louis Fitzsimons by Jane Vitunskas 9:30 a.m. MI Chase & Harrison Tasker by Carol Tasker
11:00 a.m. MA Joan Maxwell by Mary Hendershot
Monday February 19 NO MASS
Tuesday February 20 9:00 a.m. MA Randy Lowing by Lisa Bradley
Adoration begins after Service until 4pm
Wednesday February 21
9:00 a.m. MI Deacon & Mrs. Jerry Rakosky by Roger & Madonna Whitman
Thursday February 22 9:00 a.m MA Lucille Dressander by The Stratton Family
Friday February 23 9:00 a.m. MI Steven Rohen by Natalie Cyphers
Saturday February 24 4:30 p.m. MA James Hapon by Donna Zemaitis
Sunday February 25 8:00 a.m. MI Marlyn Anderson by Jack & Janet Riordan 9:30 a.m. MI Don & John Tasker by Carol Tasker 11:00 a.m. MA Nancy & Randy Lowing by M/M Rick Warners
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. Feb 24 / 4:30PM Feb 25 / 11AM
Altar Servers
Need Two Jack Kluting
Lauren Lothschutz Emma Ruwersma Need One
Host Louann Doornbos Arlyn Doornbos Matt Karr
Chris Pabst Vicki Benedetti Mary Hendershot
Cup
Need One Sara Patterson Vito Dolci Lauren Greenland
Margie Jirous Sandy Worpel Jim Fritz Nancy Todd
Hospitality Ministers
Need Two Helen Byrne Leo Byrne Jeff Schneider Monica Zahm
Need Three Jim Looks Marian Looks Mike Dunphy
Lector Need One Stephen Steffes
Lector Doug Frantz Need One
Music John Vesbit John Vesbit
BISHOP DAVID J. WALKOWIAK ASKS US TO PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Loving God, raise up dedicated leaders who will shepherd your people and guide them to your Son. Give generous and willing hearts to the seminari-ans of our Diocese who have heard your call to live a life of service to the Church. Help us to encourage and support them as they strive to become priests who are models of disci-pleship, possessors of wisdom and on fire with love for your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
We especially pray for: Logan C. Weber
February 18, 2018
Readings for the Week of February 18, 2018 Sunday First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Friday Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday Second Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
The 1st Sunday of Lent
First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018
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Giving Back to God
William Brown, Sharon & Steve Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Mike Magnotta, Jon Perrin, Ann Pols, Mabel Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, Judy Wensink, our sick, hospitalized & homebound parishioners and all of the personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish parishioners hold close to their hearts. If you or a loved one would like to be added to this prayer list, please contact the parish office at 677.3934 or Linda at 677.3269 for evening requests call Darlene 616.453.0157 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Feb 23 Stations of the Cross 7pm
Mar 2 Stations of the Cross 6:45m
Mar 2 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing 7pm
Mar 3 Chili Cook Off & Parish Auction
Mar 9 Stations of the Cross 7pm
Mar 10 Soup Supper 5:30pm
Mar 11 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Mar 15 The Light is On For You, Individual Confessions 5-8pm
Mar 16 LIVE Stations of the Cross by Religious Ed 7PM
Mar 17 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Mar 19 All Parish Reconciliation Service 7PM
Mar 23 Stations of the Cross 7PM
Mar 29 Holy Thursday Mass 7PM
Mar 30 Good Friday Service 3PM
Mar 31 Easter Vigil 8PM
April 1 Easter10:30AM
April 6 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing 7PM
April 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Apr 14 Pre-Cana Workshop
Apr 21 Mass-Bishop Walkowiak / Vocation Fundraiser
Jun 25-29 Vacation Bible School
February 10/11
Adult (110) $4139.00
Loose $311.00
Children’s $26.00 Total $4476.00
Capital Improvement $820.00
Roof Repair Donation Total $41,337.54
Thank you for your continued support!
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off and Parish Auction March 3rd Free to attend. Chili Tasting requires a $10.00 ticket purchased at the door. Each ticket entitles you to: *1 Sample from every chili entre’ *1 Entry for a Special Door Prize Drawing *1 Vote for your favorite entre’ - People's Choice Doors Open at 5:45PM / Chili Tasting from 6:00PM – 7:30PM Chili Contest Winners will be announced at 8:00PM. Door Prize Drawing will be at 7:45PM (do not need to be present to win) LIVE Auction Begins at 8:30pm A variety of items to bid on. Something for everyone! You MUST pay your winning bid that night in order to claim your item. Soda, Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. (you must be 21 to purchase/consume beer and wine) Hotdogs, chips and cookies will also be available for purchase. This is a Family Friendly Community Event! All are Welcome! If you would like to make a donation for the auction or enter the chili cook off, please contact Cathie at 616.677.3934 or [email protected]
Chili Entrées are needed. Register today
Valentine’s Dinner and Dance: We would like to thank everyone who helped with the Valentine’s Dinner and Dance this year. We had 50 couples from our cluster parishes who enjoyed a night of great food, dancing and friendship. Thanks go out to Cathie VanGessel, our church secretary, for bulletin inserts and advertising; Jeff & Carolyn Johnson and John & Denise Anderson who sold tickets at St. Michaels, Jim & Peggy Lothschutz, John & Maureen Carmody, Gary & Cindy Sabo, Arlyn & Louann Doornbos, and Dennis & Cathy Goosen who helped set up; Leo & Donna Raap and Paul & Kim Lothschutz who helped clean up. Thanks to the donation of beautiful roses and chocolates from Sunnyslope Floral and Gary Sabo, which we raffled off. Most of all, thank you to the couples and Fr. Phil Sangraw for coming that even-ing. It would not have been successful without you. Valentine’s Dance Committee / Rob & Lori Rander and Dave & Vicki Benedetti
Pre-School thru 2nd grade Children’s Liturgy / 11AM Mass In today’s Gospel, we shared with the children that God keeps his promise of showing us love and mercy in the person of Jesus Christ. As Jesus strug-gled with the temptations of the devil in the desert, Jesus came to a clearer understanding of himself and of his mission. After forty days of fasting and prayer in the desert, confronting temptations to abandon or deny his mission, Jesus emerges with a much clearer idea of and a deeper commitment to his mission. Yes, Jesus is fully divine. He is also fully human too. Church teach-ing declares that Jesus was “like us in all things except sin.” Temptation, however, doesn’t become sin until we give in to it. The Gospel makes it clear that Jesus never did. When we struggle to do what is right in the face of powerful temptation to do wrong, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus knows exactly what that experience is like. This season of Lent is a time for us to turn away from sin and to resist temptation, to recognize that we can change our lives and decide not to make bad choices. This Wednesday, February 21, during Religious Education class time Fr. Ayub will give an explanation of the Sacrament of the Eucharist to the sec-ond graders and their parents. They will also participate in a Church scaven-ger hunt. Fr. Ayub will spend additional time visiting classrooms. Next Sunday, February 25, is the Confirmation Candidate and Sponsor Re-treat from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. here at St. Mary's hall.
May God bless you with a Happy Lent! Congratulations to Mikaelyn Britt on making her First Confession last Saturday! May the Love of Jesus be always in her heart! 1st-7th Grade Classes- Wednesday, Parish Hall / 6:15- 7:30 pm 8th Grade Confirmation Classes -Wednesday, Parish Hall 6:45- 8:30 pm
High School Ministry - Youth/Life Teen Nights: Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.. See cluster page for more info
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Council #9909 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
The St. Michael’s Knights meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For more information,
visit https://saintmichaels.us/knights-of-columbus-9909
Ashley Steffes & Joseph Messier June 9, 2018 (St Mary) Jaclyn Guza & Spencer Stanitzek / July 7, 2018 (St Michael) Jessica Fox &Taylor Laug / August 18, 2018 (St Michael) Kelley VanWeelde & David VanDyke / Oct 6 2018 (St Mary) Emily DeVos & Evan Schumann / Oct 27, 2018 (St Michael)
Youth Ministry Life Nights (YMLN) / Feb 18 & 25 at St Michaels.
Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (location rotates between St Marys & St Michaels) All High School students are welcome, Bring a friend! For a class schedule or more information please contact Mi-chael at 616-384-4026 / 616.677.5065 or [email protected]
Sign ups are available for the Spring Lenten retreat, Feb 23-25.
They are online and in the back of Church.
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #11581 News The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00PM in the Parish Hall. For more info please contact Grand Knight: Steve Lampe:(616) 293-7355 or visit: https://saintmarysmarne.org/knights-of-columbus Breakfast February 18, 2018 & March 11, 2018
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
YOUTH MINISTRY
Beloved / Date Night You are invited to join us for the third session of the BE-LOVED series. These DVDs help you to experience the won-der, mystery and joy of the Sacrament of Marriage. Even if you were not able to attend previously, couples can benefit and learn from each individual event. Join us for a free “date night” on Saturday, March 17 at St. Mary’s Parish. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free din-ner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. Registration dead-line is Thursday, March 15. For more information and to regis-ter contact us at: @ [email protected]
CLUSTER NEWS and COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
WILLIAM L. BEREZA ATTORNEY AT LAW (616) 723-0444 ~ [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Vocations Fundraiser-April 21 Bishop David Walkowiak will be celebrating 4:30 Mass at St. Mary’s. The Knights of Columbus will be Co-sponsoring a Vocation Fund Raising Dinner following Mass in the Parish Hall. Fr. Kyle Kilpatrick will be our KeyNote Speaker along with Bishop David Walkowiak as our guest speaker.
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
BROUWER TREE COMPANY Residential & Commercial ~ 40 Years Experience
4653 Gibbs NW ~ 616.784.7086 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
That Man Is You! (Winter Sessions 14—26 ) It is not too late for the men of the Parish Cluster to come join us or to bring a friend. Wednesdays 6pm—7:30pm / St Mary’s Community Room.
Feb 21 / Session 19: A Heart Bound by The World
Finances and Your Faith
Our Culture and Money
Where Are the Desires of Your Heart
Work to Provide
Who Has the Highest Life Satisfaction
Can Someone be Addicted to Success?
Seven Steps to Financial Freedom
For more info contact: [email protected]
Sat. Mar 3 - 6PM Chili Cook Off & Parish Auction! St Mary’s Marne—Parish Hall. All are Welcome! Call 677.3934 or visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for more info!
40 Days for Life: Our parish cluster day of prayer is Feb 23. Would you be willing to pray for one hour to fill in the time slots to pray to end abortion at the Heritage abortion clinic in Grand Rapids? Contact Lisa 616-723-3213 or [email protected] to sign up or for more information. We will need 2 prayer volunteers from 7 am till 7 pm throughout the day. (sign up sheets available in the Narthex)
St. Mary & St. Michael Parish Cluster 2018 Lenten Schedule
40 Days for Life-@Heritage Clinic Friday, February 23 , 7AM –7PM Sign-Up to Pray for One Hour / St Mary & St Michael’s day of Vigil Mass of Hope, Health and Healing with the Sacrament of the Sick Friday, March 2 at 7PM at St. Mary’s The Light is On For You, Evening of Penance / Individual Confessions Thursday, March 15 5pm-8pm at St Mary (Fr. Sub) / 5pm-8pm at St Michael (Fr. Ayub) Soup Supper @ St Mary Saturday, March 10 at 5:30 (Join us for 4:30PM Mass Prior to the Supper) ALL Parish Reconciliation Service Monday, March 19 at 7PM at St. Mary’s Sheri Wohlfert – a well-known motivational speaker. Sheri presents with a great sense of humor, but more importantly, an amazing spirituality. Her focus at this event will be The Cross, Suffering, The Eucharist and Easter Glory and how we can use those things to truly become an Easter People. Saturday, March 24 at 6PM at St Michael’s Fridays at St Mary / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 PM—Stations of the Cross Please Note: On March 2, Stations will begin at 6:45 and A Healing Mass will immediately follow. Fridays at St. Michael / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - K of C Fish Dinners in the Family Center 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross
FULL SCHEDULE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX & ONLINE.
St. Mary & St. Michael Parish Cluster 2018 Lenten Schedule
Ash Wednesday Mass—February 14 9:00 am at St. Michael / 7:00 pm at St. Mary
40 Days for Life-@Heritage Clinic Friday, February 23 , 7AM –7PM Sign-Up to Pray for One Hour / St Mary & St Michael’s day of Vigil
Mass of Hope, Health and Healing with the Sacrament of the Sick Friday, March 2 at 7PM at St. Mary’s
Soup Supper @ St Mary Saturday, March 10 at 5:30 (Join us for 4:30PM Mass Prior to the Supper) The Light is On For You, an Evening of Penance / Individual Confessions Thursday, March 15 5pm-8pm at St Mary (Fr. Sub) / 5pm-8pm at St Michael (Fr. Ayub)
Date Night / Marriage Enrichment . Dinner & “ Beloved” Series (daycare provided) Saturday, March 17 at 5:30 at St Marys
ALL Parish Reconciliation Service Monday, March 19 at 7PM at St. Mary’s
Sheri Wohlfert – is a well-known motivational speaker. Sheri presents with a great sense of humor, but more importantly, an amazing spirituality. Her focus at this event will be The Cross, Suffering, The Eucharist and Easter Glory and how we can use those things to truly become an Easter People. Saturday, March 24 at 6PM at St Michael’s
That Man Is You (Men’s Group) Wednesdays at St Mary/ Feb 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 (dinner at 6pm / program at 6:30pm)
Fridays at St Mary / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 PM—Stations of the Cross Please Note: On March 2, Stations will begin at 6:45 and A Healing Mass will immediately follow. Fridays at St. Michael / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - K of C Fish Dinners in the Family Center 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross
Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday - March 29 / Mass of The Lord’s Supper 7:00pm at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub) Followed by Night Watch in the Community Room until 10:00pm 7:00pm at St. Michael (Fr. Anderson) Followed by Night Watch in the Family Center until 10:00pm
Good Friday - March 30 3:00pm at St. Mary - Good Friday Service (Fr. Ayub 3:00pm at St. Michael - Good Friday Service (Fr. Anderson) 7:00pm at St. Mary - Tenebrae Service (Dr. Al TenEyck)
Holy Saturday - March 31 8:00pm Easter Vigil at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub) 8:00pm Easter Vigil at St. Michael (Fr Anderson)
Easter Sunday - April 1 / Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord 9:00am at St. Michael (Fr. Anderson) 10:30am at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub)
Additional Resources Available in the Narthex to enhance your Lenten Journey with PRAYER, FASTING & ALMSGIVING!
Lenten Devotions “ Little Black Books” will enrich your Lenten season with prayer and reflections on the practices of the season. (Six Minute Reflections on The Passion According to John) C.A.R.E. Groups for Adult Faith Formation- small groups of parishioners from St. Mary and St. Michael who meet weekly to watch and discuss select videos which will help them grow in their faith. Weekly Bulletin Inserts- Journey through this season of Lent with PROCLAIMING CHRIST bulletin inserts based on the Sunday Gospels. This six week resource is an easy to read overview of Lent with a focus on prayer, reflection, outreach, and family faith.
Should I attend Mass if I'm sick? Guidelines for flu season
Wherever two or more people gather, some sharing of germs is inevitable. When Catholics gather in Jesus’ name to celebrate the Eucharist, our first concern is sharing our gratitude, our faith and our belief in Christ among us. However, with the cold and flu season at its height, each of us has the responsibility of taking precau-tions to prevent the spread of these illnesses by:
Washing hands frequently and for the appropriate length of time using soap & water
Covering up using the upper part of your sleeve or a kleenex when coughing/sneezing In the event of a severe flu outbreak in our community, stricter guidelines may be issued. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to the flu and Mass: Should I come to Mass? The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and other holy days of obligation is the ordinary expectation for Roman Catholics (Canon 1247). However, extraordinary cir-cumstances such as sickness or severe weather excuse the faithful from this obligation. If you suspect you have the flu or are suffering from a serious cold, please stay at home and do not risk spreading infection to others. Holding hands during the Lord's Prayer Well-intentioned folks introduced this custom into parishes in the 1980s. Although holding hands is a beautiful expression of people united in prayer, the gesture is not envisioned in any Church documents governing liturgy. Thus, no one is required to hold hands. It is very fitting to pray the “Our Father” in the orans position with your palms lifted upward, or with your hands placed together in prayer. The sign of peace Please don’t be offended if someone chooses not to shake hands with you during the sign of peace. An appropriate gesture for those who are concerned about spreading the flu virus might be to strive for eye contact rather than physical contact. You could clasp your hands together and bow gently to those around you, and with a smile say “Peace be with you,” or “Peace of Christ.” Receiving Holy Communion Roman Catholics believe that both the body and the blood of Christ are contained in the Holy Eucharist under the form of the consecrated host. But the Church encourages reception of the cup at Mass as a fuller expression of the Last Supper and Christ’s precious blood poured out for us in sacrifice. If you are feeling sick, please receive Holy Communion in the hand, rather on the tongue, and refrain from receiv-ing Communion from the cup. It is not appropriate to dip your host into the cup, as this is irreverent and can contaminate the cup. Pregnant women and persons with compromised immune systems If you’ve been told by your physician/medical advisor that you are particularly susceptible to infection or to complications due to flu in particular, please refrain from practices that might make you sick, includ-ing shaking hands, receiving Holy Communion on the tongue, drinking the Precious Blood from the chalice, etc
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Margaret Langlois, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, Lori Hastings, Nathan Syrek, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Chase & Harrison Tasker
By Carol Tasker
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $4,313.29
Loose Cash $203.00
Children’s Envelopes $12.37
Solemnity of Mary $20.00
Total $4,548.66
Budgeted Income $5,913.00
Surplus/Deficit ($1,364.34)
Building Fund $50.00
Thank you for your continued support!
First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scrip News: Thank you to our 25 families that purchased Scrip this
week. Our total profit was $227.19.
Parish Prayer Line : If you would like to
request a prayer for our parish prayer line please contact Mary Ann Laug at 616-837-8223 or Winnie Spencer at 616-837-8631
Children’s Liturgy of the Word— is offered on Sunday during the
months of January and February at the 9:30 Mass. CLW is for children ages 3-7 years. Each week we pray, read and explore the Sunday Gospel from a child’s viewpoint. In today’s Gospel we hear that Jesus when to prepare in the desert. We too must prepare with fasting, prayer and almsgiving.
Elementary Faith Formation— The elementary program is for students
in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Our program begins in the church. Contact Debbie Veneklase if you have any questions (616) 384-4026. There is a First Communion parent meeting for 2nd grad-ers on Feb. 28 at 6:00 pm in church. Please contact Debbie Veneklase (616-384-4026) if you are unable to attend.
Middle School Faith Formation- Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on Sun-
days. For the months of January and February class will be after the 9:30am Mass from 10:45 to 12 noon in the Youth Room. St. Michael's Confirmation date is Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
High School Youth Ministry (YM2)- Meets tonight at St. Michael’s at 7
PM. All are welcome—bring a friend!
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Do you want to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Join us! RCIA Classes meet on Sundays, at 1 p.m., in the Library. Anyone is welcome to attend; just show up. For more information, please contact Cliff Kozminski at 616-837-6985.
RCIA
We are pleased to welcome two newly baptized children of God!
Waylon James & Ayva Jean Willacker Children of Michael & Brianna Willacker
Baptized on February 18, 2018
Open House—Calling all families of 3 & 4 year olds. St. Michael's Preschool Open House is Tuesday, February 27th from 6:30-7:30pm. Come take a peek into the classroom, meet the teacher and see what our program has to of-fer. Small class size with individualized, fun learning. Enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year. Tuition discounts and scholarships available. Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2018. For more info, call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
ST. MICHAEL’S FISH DINNERS Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #9909 Dinner includes: Deep fried fish OR baked fish, fries, rolls, coleslaw, green beans, des-sert and beverage, grilled cheese sandwich also available.
Every Friday during Lent from 5:30 – 7:00 PM PRICES: Adults - $9.00, Senior Citizen - $7.00, Children –
Ages 6-10 - $3.00, Children under 6 – Free, Immediate Family Rate - $27.00 Maximum (Parents and children)
TAKE A BREAK! LET US DO YOUR LENTEN COOKING! JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday During Lent at St. Michaels
At 7PM following the Fish Dinner.
Next week we begin Catholic Services Appeal 2018. Your support of CSA will benefit both parish and diocesan ministries, including training our future priests, the ongoing education of teachers and faith formation staff, proclaiming Christ’s message through the media, evangelizing our youth, and providing assistance to those struggling with family issues, hunger, and homelessness. Please prayerfully consider how sharing your gifts will benefit many – in our parish and far beyond. Next week we will learn more about the specific programs CSA supports. I look forward to your participation and working together to accomplish more of our Lord’s work.
