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Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Oct) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Nov-18-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
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.
Pastor: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar / [email protected] 616.677.3934 Emergency: 616.901.0974
Parish Secretary: Cathie VanGessel / [email protected]
Business Manager: Todd Kline / [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Theresa Steffes 616.677.5065/ [email protected]
Youth Minister—Life Teen grades 9-12 Bob Jonaitis: 616-260-7429 / [email protected]
Director 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
Liturgical Minister: Gary Karr / 616.677.3934 / [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Wendy Reffeor, Becky Warners, Vito Dolci, Geary Farrell, Doug Frantz
Finance Council: Jose Gomez, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline, Scott Lampe, 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
Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 / 616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org
December 23, 2018 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Dec 30—8:00 AM Dec 30—9:30 AM
Altar Servers
Craig Kutchin CJ Kutchin Katie Jo Kutchin
Bella Eisenhauer Jocelyn Eisenhauer Madelyn Jonaitis
Eucharistic Ministers
Denise Parish Rosemary Weigel Megan Cusick Adam Taylor Sharon Carlson Dave Carlson Cork Boersma
Debbie Veneklase Kenny Harker Denise Nelson Mark Phillips Ken Schwallier Paul Schmidt Joe Hitchings
Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Dennis & Sue Smith
Lectors Kevin Schumaker Dennis Zimmer
Sacristan Rosemary Weigel Sue DeVos
Ushers
Calvin Lindberg Marv Lindberg Deb Tronovich Dave Tronovich
Curt DeVos Josh DeVos Mary Turbessi Herb Schoenborn
Music Jennifer Mapes Jennifer Mapes
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass Schedule and Intentions / MA=St. Mary/ MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
4:30 p.m. MA Carl Goosen by M/M John Byrne
Sunday December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
MI Gladys Langlois by M/M Jack Riordan MI Sandy Meeker by John & Mary VanDenBrink
11:00 a.m. MA Mary Bradley by Family
Monday December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. MA Our Parish Family
4:00 p.m. MI Our Parish Family 9 :00 p.m. MA Our Parish Family
11:00 p.m MI Our Parish Family
Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day / The Nativity of Our Lord
9:00 a.m. MI Our Parish Family
11:00 a.m. MA Our Parish Family Wednesday December 26
9:00 a.m.
MI Rose Vargo by The Rose Vargo Family Adoration begins after Service until 5pm
Thursday December 27 9:00a.m. MA Our Parish Family Friday December 28 9:00 a.m. MI Arnold Wendt by M/M Sherm Hecksel Saturday December 29 4:30 p.m. MA Lucille Dressander by Family Sunday December 30
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
MI Gert Barnes by Sandy Smith & Amber Ortiz MI Anita Bouchard Brown by the Bouchard Family
11:00 am. MA Gene LeMieux by M/M Al TenEyck
December 23, 2018
Readings for the Week of December 23, 2018 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent / Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Monday Morning Mass: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Lk 1:67-79 Vigil Mass: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday Solemnity of The Nativity of the Lord — Christmas / Night Mass: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn Mass: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day Mass: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Wednesday Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a and 2-8 Friday 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph / Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. Dec 29/ 4:30PM Dec 30 / 11:00AM
Altar Servers
Calleigh Finkler Madison Potts Need One
Lauren Lothschutz Grace Kulhawik Emily Kulhawik
Host Matt Karr Lisa Potts Austin Lampe
Dave Benedetti Vicki Benedetti Julie Lothschutz
Cup
Kay Willcome Don Fritz Joyce Schwallier Jim Schwallier
Margie Jirous Lloyd Ney Janette Ney Anthony Serge
Hospitality Ministers
Scott Lampe Agnes May Jerry May Jeff Schneider Need Two
Jim Looks Marian Looks Tony Leale Nettie Leale Pat Wolters
Lector Rita Carmody Joe Kamp
Lector Vito Dolci John Klein
Music John Vesbit Joe Grabinski
Donuts n/a Jim & Edna May
Dear God, bless your Church with love. Raise up dedicated and generous leaders to serve as priests, deacons, sisters, brothers, members of secular institutes, and lay ministers. Send your spirit to strengthen them to serve your people, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
We especially pray for: Deacon Andrew M. Ayers University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary
BISHOP DAVID J. WALKOWIAK ASKS US TO PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018
Children’s Liturgy During 10:30 AM/11:00AM Mass.
There is No Children’s Liturgy of the Word today nor on Sunday, December 30.
Religious Education 1st-7th Grade / Wednesdays at Hall / 6:15- 7:30pm 8th Grade Confirmation / Wednesdays at Hall 6:15– 8:00pm
There are No Religious Education classes on Wednesdays, December 26 and January 2.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Always remember how much God loves you and how very special you are to Him!
“It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.” Saint Mother Teresa
For more information on any of these programs please contact our Director of Religious Education, Theresa Steffes at 677.3934 or 677.5065 or [email protected] High School Youth Ministry No Life Teen Dec 23 or Dec 30. It will resume January 6 @ St. Mikes at 6:30.
Upcoming Youth Masses: Jan 20 - 9:30am St. Michael’s Feb 10 – 11am St. Mary’s (cluster page for more info)
Visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for all church happenings! “Like” St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Marne on Facebook
download our MyParishApp
SAVE THE DATES
Giving Back to God
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Thank you for your continued support!
St Mary Parish Prayer Line : If you would like to
request a prayer for our parish prayer line or 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 continue to pray for all of our sick, hospitalized & homebound parishioners and all of the personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish parishioners hold close to their hearts.
December 15/16
Adult (100) $5673.00
Loose $98.00
Children’s $23.00 Total $5794.00
Capital Improvement $126.83
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Mass 4PM St Mary
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Mass 4PM St Michael
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Mass 9PM St Mary (Music at 8:40)
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Mass 11PM St Michael
Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass 9AM St Michael
Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass 11 AM St Mary
Dec 31 Solemnity of Mary– Holy Day Vigil Mass St Mary 6PM
Jan 1 Solemnity of Mary– Holy Day Mass St Mike 9AM
Jan 1—31 Fatima Guild Warming Drive Jan 1—31
Jan 4 Mass of Health, Hope & Healing 7PM
Jan 5 Disabilities Day-Special Persons Day / Popcorn, Movie and Pizza Lunch
Jan 19 Date Night / Marriage Enrichment
Feb 1 Mass of Health, Hope & Healing 7PM
Feb 2 & 3 Fatima Guild Bake Sale after all Masses
Feb 9, Valentine Dinner & Dance
Feb 16 Date Night / Marriage Enrichment
Feb 17 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast & Blood Drive
Mar 8 Mass of Health, Hope & Healing 7PM
Mar 16 Date Night / Marriage Enrichment
Our Lady of Fatima Guild will be having a WARMING DRIVE during the month of January. Warm Hats, socks, gloves/mittens and scarves will be collected to donate to In the Image, Mel Trotter Ministries and Coopersville Cares. A collection box will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your support.
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS Closed– Dec 24, 25 & 26 Closed—Dec 31 & Jan 1
Don’t miss the St Mary Choir’s delightful program of Christmas Music at 8:40 pm Christmas Eve.
Sam & Margaret Benedetti
Sheran Boles
Allan Boomgaard
Mary Bradley
Bretching Family
Lawrence & Bethel Brown
Coine Family
Zoie DeDinas
Edward Dedinas
Deceased Bob Dietrich Family
Renee Donovan
Finn Family
Stephen & Kathryn Frantz
Philip Fritz
Bernard Fritz
Rose & Louis Goosen
Ralph & Pat Harlett
Sarah Hapon
Anna Jarosch
Joseph Kosheba
Richard Kowalczyk
Warren LaDuke & Family
Shelley Locey
Karen Looks
Deceased Looks Family
Charley McCarrthy
Howard Dewayne Martin
O'Connor Family
Joseph Con Sinh Pham
Antoine Alex Duc Pham
Merrill Roberts & Family
Stewart Sarver
Lori Ann Schafer
Carol Thome
Margaret Todd
Mary Westgate
Russ Westgate
Chuck Westgate
Marcus & Pearl Zahm
Elizabeth Zahm
Don Zahm
All Priests
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN MEMORY/HONOR OF
No Life Teen Dec 23 or Dec 30. It will resume January 6 @ St. Mikes at 6:30.
Wednesday January 16 @ 6:15pm St. Mary's OR Sunday, January 13 @
10:45 at St. Michael’s (please attend whichever meeting is easier) — We will have a parent meeting for all 8th grade and High School students to discuss the mission trip and Steubenville Conference this summer along with cost and fund raising opportunities.
High School YM National March for Life Trip— Grand Rapids to Washington, DC Jan 17 – Jan 20, 2019 .
Upcoming Youth Masses: Jan 20 - 9:30am St. Michael’s Feb 10 – 11am St. Mary’s
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ SM2 Life Teen “Remind” Text Messages: Text @SM2LT to the number 81010. If you have questions please call or text Bob Jonaitis at 616-260-7429 or email [email protected]
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
Attention Men— Consider joining us for our annual Mens retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan. The retreat will be hosted the weekend of January 25th through January 27th. This year’s topics will be "From Chaos to Order: A Scriptural Guide to Building a Life-Giving Community" Where is there chaos in your life? Join us at St. Francis Retreat Cen-ter to gain new scriptural insights on ways to bring order in your own life and community. Suggested Donation is $175.00. Contact Father Ayub Nasar for "Knights of Columbus Scholarship funds.” Car pooling will be available. For more information about the Retreat house, visit their web-site, http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html If you are interested in attending , contact Mark Phillips, 616-550-2766 or Joe LeMieux 616-888-9106.
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
DONNA’S CATERING 231.853.6193 ~ PO Box 362, Marne
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
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
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
CLUSTER NEWS and COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approxi-mately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ [email protected] We are excited to be starting the Beloved Date Night series again on November 17th ! We look forward to seeing married couples from St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s join us. Please Note: This is a continuation of last year and not a repeat, newcomers and couples who attended previously are both welcome.
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 Blood Drive & Community Breakfast: Feb 17 ~ All Are Welcome
Christmas Mass Monday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve 4:00PM St Mary / Msgr. R. Louis Stasker 4:00 PM St Michael / Fr. Ayub Nasar 9:00PM St Mary / Msgr. R. Louis Stasker (choir music begins at 8:40pm) 11:00PM St Michael / Fr. Ayub Nasar Tuesday, Dec 25 Christmas Day The Nativity of The Lord 9:00AM St Michael / Fr. Norm Droski 11:00AM St Mary / Fr. Ayub
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Monday, Dec 31 6:00PM - St Mary Tuesday, Jan 1 9:00AM - St Michael
Save the Date—Saint Mary's / St Michael's Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance will be Saturday Feb 9rd . Watch the bulletin for more info.
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
CORK’S FRAME SERVICE 616.677.1969 ~ 0-13767 Ironwood Dr.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
GRAND RAPIDS SLED WINGS / OLIVE GARDEN BENEFIT DINNER Tickets: $10 per ticket, FREE for kids five and under. Includes: Complete Olive Garden dinner, dessert and beverages! Date: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Time: 5–7 p.m. Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church15164 Juniper Drive Marne, MI 49435 Ticket Info: Kyle Ringwald 616.840.8538 or [email protected]
That Man Is You—Resumes Wednesday, January 9. 6pm—7:30pm St Mary’s Community Room. For more info contact: [email protected]
Please note we are changing the time from 7:00-8:30 to 6:30-8:00! Doors will open at 6:00 for anyone
who wants to come early and hangout.
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Margaret Langlois, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, Lori Hastings, Nathan Syrek, Ruth Hecksel, Jean Mayse, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Gertrude Niece By Larry & Pat Niece
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $4,034.29
Loose Cash $185.00
Children’s Envelopes $3.65
Christmas Offering $60.00
Total $4,282.94
Budgeted Income $5,931.00
Surplus/Deficit ($1,648.06)
Building Fund $50.00
Christmas Flower Memorials $575.00
Retirement for Religious $120.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
We are pleased to welcome a newly baptized child of God!
Jack Michael DeVos Child of Nathan Bergs & Sarah DeVos
Baptized on December 16, 2018
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scrip News: Thank you to our 23 families that purchased Scrip this week. Our total profit was $211.44.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: this program is offered on Sun-day during the 9:30 Mass. Children 3-7 years old are welcome to join us each week as we pray, read and explore the Sunday Gos-pel from a child’s viewpoint. CLW is on Christmas break. We hope that all of you have a very blessed and joy-filled Christmas!
Elementary Faith Formation: The elementary program is for students in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday from 6:00- 7:30 pm. Elementary Faith Formation is on Christmas break and will resume on January 9, 2019. Have a safe and blessed Christmas!
Middle School Faith Formation: Grades 6, 7 and 8 class will be after the 9:30am Mass from 10:45 to 12:15 in the Youth Room. The 8th Grade students will also receive Confirmation Preparation. Middle School Faith Formation will be on Christmas break and will resume on January 6, 2019. May you and your family experience the true meaning of Christmas and keep it with you throughout the New Year!
High School Youth Ministry: No Youth Ministry tonight or De-cember 30. Life Teen will resume January 6 at St. Michael’s at 6:30 PM. Please note we are changing the time from 7:00-8:30 to 6:30-8:00! Doors will open at 6:00 for anyone who wants to come early and hangout. See Cluster Page for more info.
Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child
must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2018. For more info, please
call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
Christmas Eve Children’s Choir for the 4pm Mass will have their last practice today, from 4:00-5:30 pm in the church. This is open to all chil-dren & teens (preschool through high school) Contact An-na Jonaitis at (616) 498-3480 with questions.
Christmas Eve Adult Choir for the 11 PM Mass will have their final practice today, from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Attention Men— Consider joining us for our annual Mens retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan. The retreat will be hosted the weekend of January 25th through January 27th. This year’s topics will be "From Chaos to Order: A Scriptural Guide to Building a Life-Giving Com-munity" Where is there chaos in your life? Join us at St. Francis Retreat Center to gain new scriptural insights on ways to bring order in your own life and community. Suggested Do-nation is $175.00. Contact Father Ayub Nasar for "Knights of Columbus Scholarship funds” Car pooling will be availa-ble. For more information about the Retreat house, visit their website, http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html If you are interested in attending , contact Mark Phillips, 616-550-2766 or Joe LeMieux 616-888-9106
Decoration of the church for Christmas- will begin today, at 12:30 PM. The more hands we have, the quicker we can transform our church to the beautiful sight you see on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. No need to signup, simply show up ready to help!
Thank You— I would like to thank the St. Michael’s parish family
for having Masses said in memory of Rosemary Stevenson. It has been almost 2 years since Rosemary’s passing when she left us to go work with Jesus. The parish has been so wonderful and gener-ous. You are appreciated very much. Sincerely, Alice Goll.
