August 14, 2016 - St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH & SCHOOL
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Sunday, August 14
Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9 & 11 a.m. Mass for
children ages 4-2nd grade & 3rd-4th grade
Nursery ages 1-3 during 9 & 11 a.m. Mass, Teachers’ Lounge
Mass 9 a.m.
Mass 11 a.m.
Monday, August 15
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
Baptism Preparation Session 6 p.m., Pastoral Center
Tuesday, August 16
Parish & School
2750 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
www.stpaulapostle.com
www.stpaul-school.org
WEEKEND LITURGIES
Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 17
Saturday 4 p.m.
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
SPACE Rehearsal 7 p.m., Church
Thursday, August 18
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
Friday, August 19
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 20
Mass 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 21
Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9 & 11 a.m. Mass
Nursery ages 1-3 during 9 & 11 a.m. Mass
Mass 9 a.m.
Mass 11 a.m.
Monday, August 22
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.
PARISH OFFICE
616-949-4170/FAX 616-949-5295
Msgr. Ernest P. Schneider, Pastor
[email protected]
ext. 246
Deacon Ed Harwood, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
ext. 241
Sr. Rosanne Szocinski, O.P., Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
ext. 249
Beth Kolenda-Spencer, Director of Faith Formation ext. 243
[email protected]
Jillian Langford, Youth Minister
[email protected]
ext. 247
Barbara Rewa, Music Director
[email protected]
ext. 240
Mary Harwood, Asst. Music Director/Technology ext. 216
[email protected]
Tuesday, August 23
Communion Service 8:30 a.m.

The following people will be remembered at all Masses
celebrated Monday, August 15— August 21.
† Janet McDiarmid
† Mary Kay Ursul
† Charles Donnelly
† Tim Sullivan, Sr.
† Harry Kryger
† John Schoendorff
† Virginia Twilling
† Adam Murphy
St. Paul
the Apostle
† Nancy Gould
† Lawrence Inman, Jr.
Living & Deceased Members
of the Kowalski & Cwayna
Families
Intentions of Jack & Mary Lou
Gavin & Fran Kelly
Intentions of the Jay Bufton
Family
LAST COLLECTION
8/7/2016 $33,164.50
Peggy Marshall, Parish Manager
[email protected]
ext. 245
Jennifer Trudeau, Finance Manager
[email protected]
ext. 217
Susana Zavala, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
ext. 244
Bulletin Submissions
[email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE
616-949-1690/FAX 616-949-0836
Lori Salva, Principal
[email protected]
ext. 222
Bridget Bissell, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
ext. 221
Lenore Burnett, Office Assistant
[email protected]
ext. 213
We are committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ which calls us to
proclaim our beliefs through love for and service to our community.
Strengthened by the sacraments and our celebration of the liturgy
together we are dedicated to ministering to the spiritual, education,
and social needs of all. As a caring people, we seek to teach, heal,
reconcile, and to grow in the image and likeness of God.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 14, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE, AUGUST 20 & 21
ALTAR SERVERS
Mary Jane Aalders
Bernie Agacinski
Deborah Bangert
Frank Bozek
Dan Burch
Terry Conklin
John Deederly
Sandra Elmer
Dennis Fallon
Jackie Ghysels
Bev Liptak
Marie Mailloux
Thomas Maue
Wayne Morford
Fred & Maureen
Murphy
Rita Quinn
Louis Rabito
Allen Rice
Cecilia Schafer
Joe Spielmakar
Nancy Stone
Mary Woodworth
Mike Woodworth
Elizabeth Zucco
And all those we know and love who are ill.
If you are seriously ill or will be hospitalized, please call to
have your name added to the Prayer List. Names are kept on
the list for four weeks.
Please call or email Deacon Ed with an update once a month.
PERPETUAL PRAYER CYCLE
This week, Joe Russo will be praying for the needs of our
parish. Call him with your intentions at 949-5589.
Next: Tim & Julie Sullivan
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
To schedule a Baptism, please fill out the form under the
Sacraments tab at www.stpaulapostle.com or call the Parish
Office. Couples desiring Marriage should be registered
parishioners and must complete the marriage preparation
requirements. Please fill out the form under the Sacraments
tab or contact the Parish Office to begin the process.
For spiritual care for homebound, nursing home, or
hospitalized parishioners or to schedule the Sacrament of
the Sick, please contact Deacon Ed.
If you or a family member are hospitalized or placed in a
facility for care or rehabilitation and want a visit or spiritual
care, please contact Deacon Ed. HIPPA laws do not allow
clergy or churches to receive information other than from
yourself or a family member. Also, if you make it known that
you are Catholic when entering the hospital or facility,
Communion Ministers and Catholic Chaplains can visit you.
For information about First Communion, First Reconciliation,
Confirmation, or if you are interested in becoming Catholic
(RCIA), please contact Beth Kolenda-Spencer.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
Burton Heights Body Shop
See their ad on the back of the bulletin and remember to
patronize our advertisers who make our bulletin possible!
5:00 Jimmy Chavez, Molly Leonard, Logan McCahill
9:00 Kylie Halverson, Lauren Halverson, Elizabeth Jervis
11:00 Daniel Mancinelli, Maria Pozza, Max Trudeau
READERS
5:00 Jack Hartmann, Patty Korte
9:00 Kevin Furmaga, John Gonser
11:00 Bob Kreha, Beth Wojciuch
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 Renee Frazho, Mary Hartmann, Paul Korte, Sarah Kurth
Julia Nellet, Joe Rossi, Florence Tartaglione,
Anne Valentine
9:00 Elaine Allison, Mike Duffy, Robert Ellis, Fritz Gast,
Linda Graham, Susan Miller, Jane Payne, Amy Quillan
11:00 Sandra Elmer, Mo Murphy, Dan Springer, Kathy Swain,
Sharon Tietema, Val Williams, Stacey Wykoski
*1 volunteer needed
USHERS
5:00 Fred Gilhoran, Charlie Jilek, Ray Vella, Tom Wysocki
*1 volunteer needed
9:00 Todd Jervis, Todd Mellema, Al Puglessi, Ed Roubal,
Patrick VanderVeen
11:00 Gary Mancewicz, Dick Wittkowski, Michael Wittkowski,
Rick Wittkowski *1 volunteer needed
VIDEO TECHNICIAN
Nate Trudeau
ALTAR CARE
Lisa & Molly Leonard
Please logon to the scheduler app or contact the Parish Office
to volunteer or to request a sub. If you are having trouble
accessing the scheduler, please contact Mary Harwood.
BISHOP DAVID J. WALKOWIAK ASKS US TO
PRAY
FOR
OUR SEMINARIANS
We especially pray for:
Patrick R. Byars
University of
St. Mary of the Lake
Mundelein Seminary
1000 East Maple Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Faithful God, help us to live out our mission in the
Church. Help your people know their vocation in life
and prepare for it. Give those whom you call to be
priests and religious the grace to respond generously and
to persevere faithfully. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY
Because the Solemnity of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday
this year, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR REP!
Religious Education registration materials
were sent out to all families last week. REP
includes children from age 3 (Sunday school)
through high school (youth group). Religious
Ed classes for 1st-6th grades are filled on a first come, first
served basis, so register early to increase your chances of
getting your first choice! Schedules and additional
information for all age levels will be sent closer to the
beginning of the school year via email. If you did not receive
a
form
or
need
more
information
visit
www.stpaulapostle.com/rep or contact Beth KolendaSpencer.
FALL STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
There will be a four part Monday evening class
to discuss 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr.
Michael Gaitley starting on September 12 at 7
-8:30 p.m. If you would like to participate,
please contact Mary Ann Mancewicz at 9572617 or [email protected] or Patty
Korte at 949-3516 or [email protected].
The Monday/Tuesday Bible Study with Sr. Rosanne will begin
on September 19/20. The Monday session will meet 9:4511:30 a.m. and the Tuesday session will meet 1-2:45 p.m.
The study for the fall will be Follow Me — Meeting Jesus in
the Gospel of John. This is a nine week study. The final week
will be November 14/15.
If you plan to attend the Fall Bible Study, please contact Sr.
Rosanne by Wednesday, August 31. Materials will be ordered
September 1. Cost is $20. Books will be available at the first
class. Please bring your bible and Catechism of the Catholic
Church.
Our winter session will be a study of First Corinthians and will
begin in January.
Questions? Contact Sr. Rosanne.
PARISH MINISTRY & CATECHETICAL CONFERENCE
Devote a day to growing and learning in faith at the
2016 Parish Ministry & Catechetical Conference.
The keynote address — “Must We Forgive:
Prodigals, Mothers, and God” — will be delivered
by Amy Florian, a nationally recognized speaker and
teacher specializing in liturgy and bereavement. All adults in
the Diocese of Grand Rapids are welcome to attend the
conference on Saturday, September 24, 8:45-4:30 p.m. at
West Catholic High School. Cost is $40. Attendance counts for
continuing education hours for anyone with a Catechist
Certificate. Register online at www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org.
AUGUST 14, 2016
The St. Paul family offers our condolences
to Beth & Mark Spencer on the loss of her
father, Gerald Daniels; and to John & Cathy
Cole on the loss of their daughter-in-law, Kathleen Cole.
Please keep the deceased and their loved ones
in your prayers.
Congratulations to Melissa Gary & Stephen Cook who
celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on August 6, 2016.
ELECTRONIC GIVING
St. Paul offers online giving to make stewardship
even easier. Your gift can be given on a recurring
basis or as a onetime gift using your credit card
or through your checking or savings account.
Please visit www.stpaulapostle.com and click on the My
eOffering logo to register for electronic giving. Contact the
Parish Office if you have any questions or need assistance.
Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure.
CHURCH TEMPERATURE
During the summer months, we receive a variety of
opinions regarding the temperature of the church.
Some people would like it cooler and some would like
it warmer. Each week at the staff meeting, we discuss
our experience with the temperature and any
comments that we’ve received and make adjustments as
seems appropriate. Due to the size and design of the space,
maintaining an even temperature is difficult. It is cooler in the
rear of the church as that is where the vents are located. It
gets warmer toward the front.
If you have a concern about the temperature, please email
our Parish Manager Peggy Marshall. As you can appreciate it,
it is difficult for me to discuss the temperature issue in the
time before and after a Mass.
Thank you for your understanding, Fr. Ernie
ST. ROBERT EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY
Those seeking work are invited to attend employment and
networking resource meetings held at St. Robert in Ada. The
group meets every other Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m.
Individual coaching is available from community members
with many years of experience in the hiring process.
Upcoming meetings are on August 17 & 31. Please contact Bill
Weitzel at 616-446-1873 with questions or for more info.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
If your group has information or an event for the bulletin,
please email it to Mary at [email protected] no
later than Friday one week before the weekend you would
like it published. Anything received after the deadline will be
included as space and publishing dates allow.