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May 18, 2020
Digital Announcements
LANGUAGE FOR REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:
The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encourages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: 844.324.3374
The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential.
Public Masses may resume beginning May 27, 2020.
Guidelines and FAQs for returning to public Mass may be found at diokzoo.org/public-return-to-mass. The dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass is granted to all the faithful through September 6, 2020.
Many Masses will continue to be live streamed, you may find a list of local live stream Mass times at diokzoo.org/live.
Building a Eucharistic Marriage, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Building a Eucharistic Marriage, a seven weeks series open to all engaged and married couples designed to help couples make the Eucharist the center and source of their marriage. The series will be Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., May 19-June 30. Email Greg at [email protected] to register. All sessions are recorded so you do not have to attend each session live. You may learn more at diokzoo.org/events/building-a-eucharistic-marriage/20200519.
“From Darkness to Light: Hope for a New Pentecost” A Pastoral Reflection
Bishop Bradley has written a pastoral letter for all the Faithful in the Diocese, “From Darkness to Light: Hope for a New Pentecost” A Pastoral Reflection. His message aims to encourage us during these days of Easter, praying that “we will allow that same Holy Spirit, who filled the hearts of the first Apostles and turned them from fearful followers into fearless witnesses...”. You may read the pastoral reflection at diokzoo.org/bishop-bradley. Also available in Spanish.
Forward in Faith: Parish Support Fund
The Diocese of Kalamazoo established this special fund to generate immediate funding to provide financial relief for parishes during the Coronavirus pandemic crisis. All donations go straight to your parish. Learn more at diokzoo.org/parish-fund.
Teen Bible Study, Mondays, 7 p.m.
Every Monday a weekly high school teen Bible study will be hosted via Zoom. The Bible Study will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel readings and will be led by a local high school student. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Join in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a weekly Bible study via Zoom. The study will be led by a Diocesan staff member and will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.
Immigration Assistance Program Remote Services Available
Although our office is closed due to the stay-at-home order, the Immigration Assistance Program continues to offer the following services remotely:
DACA renewalsGreen Card renewalsWork Permit renewals Consultations (limited)
For more information, please email Miguel Rosas at [email protected] or Samantha Lindberg at [email protected]
Programa de Asistencia de Inmigración Servicios Remotos Disponibles
Aunque la oficina está cerrado por el orden de queda-en-casa, el Programa de Asistencia de Inmigración continua de ofrecer los siguientes servicios por remoto:
Renovaciones de DACARenovaciones de tarjetas de residenciaRenovaciones de permisos de trabajoConsultas (limitadas)
Para más información, por favor enviar un correo electrónico a Miguel Rosas: [email protected] o Samantha Lindberg [email protected]
Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service
In times such as these, pregnant and parenting mothers in poverty or who are facing other challenging circumstances need our help. To participate in Walking with Moms in Need: A Year of Service contact your pastor to volunteer to be part of the parish team or, if your parish does not have a team, simply reach out to mothers and pro-life pregnancy care centers that serve them to ask them what support they need and/or pledge to pray for moms in need in your community. Learn more about Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service at walkingwithmoms.com. A Diocesan Walking With Moms in Need initiative will kick off on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 and continue through March 2021. To get involved with the diocesan initiative contact your local parish or Lisa Irwin at [email protected].
Let Jesus’ Light Shine
Bishop Bradley with the Diocese of Kalamazoo launched a “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” campaign inviting you and all Christians to turn your lights on throughout the Easter octave or the complete Easter season, beginning on Easter Sunday, April 12 through Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020 to bear witness to the Risen Lord and the Light of the World.
We invite you to decorate your windows and homes with bright lights – much like the lights we see around the Christmas season.
Click on the below “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” graphic to download and print to place on your window or door to display the message for your neighborhood.
A "Let Jesus' Light Shine" Facebook frame is available to add to your profile picture.
We hope through our united effort to be a visible witness to all the world, that all will experience the joy and hope of our Risen Lord. Let the Light of Jesus shine to all the world through us.
Learn more at diokzoo.org/shine.
Dejemos Que la Lus de Jesús Brille
El Obispo Bradley y la Diócesis de Kalamazoo lanzarán una campaña "Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille" invitando a todos los cristianos a encender sus luces comenzando el Día de Pascua, 12 de Abril hasta el Domingo de Pentecostés, 31 de Mayo del 2020 para dar testimonio del Señor Resucitado y La Luz del Mundo.
Se les pide a las personas que decoren sus ventanas/áreas exteriores según lo deseen con luces brillantes, como en Navidad.
Oprima en el gráfico de “Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille” para poder descargarlo, imprimirlo y colocar la foto en su ventana o puerta para que sus vecinos vean el mensaje.
A partir del Domingo de Pascua, un marco para Facebook de “Dejemos Que la Luz de Jesús Brille”, estará disponible para que lo agregue como su foto de perfil. Oprima en el marco y coloque el marco en su perfil de Facebook.
Esperamos, a través de nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos, ser testigos visibles para que todo el mundo sepa cuán felices y llenos de esperanza estamos porque Jesús ha resucitado. Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille en todo el mundo a través de nosotros.
Aprenda más a diokzoo.org/jesus-brille .
Sunday Experience
The Diocesan Parish Life and Lay Leadership Secretariat has created a page of resources for your family to continue your prayer life at with home, you may find these resources at diokzoo.org/sundayexperience.
Second Collections
Week of May 24Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection which provides funds for six Catholic agencies who provide services for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! To make a donation before public Masses begin again, mail a check made out to your parish with “The Catholic Relief Services Collection” in the memo line.
