April 17, 2016 - St. Mary Catholic Church

Saint Mary’s Church
April 17, 2016
Office:
15164 Juniper Dr.—Marne, Mi 49435
Office: 616-677-3934 / Fax: 616.677.5866
Parish Hall: 616.677.5065 / www.saintmarysmarne.org
Our Cluster Parish: St Michael’s—Coopersville, MI 49404
616.384.4026 / www.saintmichaels.us
Pastor: Rev. Anton Tran / [email protected]
Parish Secretary:
Cathie VanGessel / [email protected]
Business Manager:
Todd Kline / [email protected]
Pastoral Minister, RCIA and Marriage Programs,
Director of Cemetery :
Dr. Allan Ten Eyck / [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation:
Kim Lothschutz / [email protected]
Youth Minister—EDGE grades 6–8 /Life Teen grades 9-12
Craig Bleckley / [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation:
Rev. Anton Tran, Dr. Allan Ten Eyck
Organist & Choir Director: John Vesbit 616.453.6689
Martha League: Parish Office: 616.677.3934
(assistance with meals during illness or injury)
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Cheryle DeVries,
Wendy Reffeor, Georgia Noel, Sarah Russell, Vito Dolci
Finance Council: Arlyn Doornbos, Ruth Kasul,
Todd Kline, Scott Lampe, Mel Northrup, Paul Lothschutz
Care and Visitation of the Sick: Parish Office: 677.3934
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saint Mary’sSaturday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.)
Saint Michael’s–
Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.)
Sacraments of Baptism & Matrimony:
Parish Office-616.677.3934
Mass Schedule:
Saint Mary’s- Saturday 4:00 PM / Sunday 11:00 AM
Tuesday 9AM - Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 AM
Saint Michael’s– Sunday 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM
Wednesday 9AM - Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 AM
Prayer Line: Parish Office 616.677.3934 or Linda at
677.3269 for evening requests call Darlene 616.453.0157
or email: [email protected]
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
April 17, 2016
4th Sunday of Easter
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
April 24
Altar
Servers
Eucharistic
Ministers
Mass Schedule and Intentions
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
MA=St. Mary’s
MI=St. Michael’s
April 16
MA Paul & Mary Kirkwood
50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
April 17
MI Ron Raczkiewicz by Pam Raczkiewicz
MI John & Sue Hornacek by Arthur Klein, Sr.
MA For Our Parish Family
Monday
April 18 NO MASS
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
April 19
MA Mary Bradley by M/M Scott Bradley
Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm
Wednesday April 20 COMMUNION SERVICE
9:00 a.m.
MI
Adoration begins after Service until 5pm
Thursday
9:00 a.m.
April 21
MA Niki Snowdin by M/M John Harrison
Friday
9:00 a.m.
April 22
MI Linda Kozminski by The Wendt Family
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
April 23
MA For St Mary’s First Communicants
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
April 24
MI Eleanor Loubert by Dick & Jane Burns
MI For our Parish Family
MA Margaret Woodburn
Readings for the Week of April 17, 2016
Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Monday
Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4, Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday
Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7, Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, and 8;
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, and 27;
Jn 13:16-20
Friday
Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, Jn 14:7-14
Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13;
Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Greeters
Lectors
Sacristan
Ushers
Music
7:30 a.m.
Peter Nielsen
Randy Mergener
Jonathon Monroe
Mary Sorensen
Jeremy Cusick
Kathy Maka
Rose Lindberg
Dave Carlson
Steve Anderson
Sue Felicioni
Judy Driedger
Arno Driedger
Mary Sorensen
Judy Driedger
Joe Meerman
Mary Bueche
Steve Anderson
Wade Lindberg
Anna Jonaitis
9:00 a.m.
Eli Veneklase
Lauren Meerman
Araceli Zuniga
Andrew Bonter
Joe Hitchings
Mark Phillips
Chris Albrecht
Lauren Anderson
Michele Anderson
NEED 1 MORE
Kevin Schoenborn
Jayne Schoenborn
Carol Reens
Sue DeVos
Curt DeVos
Josh DeVos
NEED 2 MORE
Anna Jonaitis
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Altar
Servers
April 23— 4PM
April 24—11AM
Travis McDonald
Ben McDonald
Sam Way
Danny Rogers
Eucharistic Chris Morgan
Ministers
Allan TenEyck
Host
Annette Lown
Hope Brouwer
Eucharistic
Keith Anderson
Ministers
Jose Gomez
Cup
Kathy Gomez
Jim Lown
Helen Byrne
Hospitality
Monica Zahm
Ministers
Leo Byrne
Need Two
Lector 1
Lector 2
Music
Donuts
Angie Hanks
Geary Farrell
John V
n/a
Pat Kensil
Janette Ney
Mel Snowdin
Roseanne Lynch
Lloyd Ney
Nettie Leale
Leo Raap
Marian Looks
Jim Looks
Matt Karr
Mitchell Kamp
Leonard Horter
Need One
Jessica Pabst
Dave Benedetti
John V
Need Helpers
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 seminarians
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 discipleship, possessors of wisdom and on fire with love for your people. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
We especially pray for: David J. Sacha
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noon for the following Sunday’s Bulletin. Thank you!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 17, 2016
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS
HAPPY 50TH
WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
St. Mary’s Has A Hearing Loop
Installed— Our entire sanctuary is covered
with a T—Coil Hearing Loop. If you wear a
hearing aid, please make sure it is set to T-Coil
to tune into our system. (if you are unsure how to
do this, please contact your audiologist for help)
For those of you with out this capability, we have 2 listening
devices available with more on order for anyone having a
hard time hearing without a hearing aid at Mass. Ask a
Minister of Hospitality for a listener device before Mass.
SAVE THE DATES
DATE
Apr 23
First Communion Mass @4PM
May 8-Jun 19 Baby Bottle Drive to Benefit Pregnancy Helps!
May 22
May 30
June 19
June 20-24
July 9/10
Sept 11
Knights of Columbus Community BreakfastMother’s Day—Moms Eat Free
Graduation Mass & Breakfast
Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery Altar—8AM
Knights of Columbus Community BreakfastFather’s Day—Dads Eat Free
Vacation Bible School
Alfred Salsa Religious Items from the Holy
Land on display/for sale at Masses
Parish Picnic
Visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for all church
happenings! “Like” St. Mary’s Catholic
Church—Marne on Facebook and “Follow “ us
on Twitter and download our MyParishApp
CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL
2016 SO FAITH MAY FLOURISH
Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is
returned to the parish. Please continue to pray for the
success of this important effort. Thank you for your support!
Giving Back to God
St. Mary’s Contributions from April 9/10
Thank you for your continued support!
April 16, 2016
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GODS KITCHEN:
Volunteers are needed from 10AM to 2PM, May 14, June
11, July 9, Aug 13. Sign-Up forms available in the Narthex.
St Mary’s Picnic Planning Group
is looking for volunteers for various
committees for the picnic, Games, prizes,
set-up, etc. For more information on how
you can help, please contact the Parish
Office. Picnic will be Sept 11, 2016
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE: The FIVE St Mary’s
American Cancer Society—Relay for Life teams
will be selling raffle tickets for a variety of gift
baskets. Tickets will be sold after Masses on
April 30/May 1 & May 7/8. Winning tickets will be
drawn at the Community Breakfast on May 8 .
RECYCLE PAPER IN THE PAPER GATOR
Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2016. Your
generous support will fund essential
diocesan ministries that support our
seminarians, provide training for teachers and faith
formation staff, as well as assist our brothers and sisters in
need. Our parish goal for 2016 is $46,092.00 and 100%
participation, which means a pledge card from every parish
family. to pray for the success of this important effort.
CSA Pledge Goal: $46,092.00
Total Pledges Made: 43,867.40 $ (95%)
Balance: $2,224.60
Participation: 170 of 393 households (43%)
Adult (123)
Loose
Total
Capital Improvement
April 16, 2016
Robert & Judy Anderson
EVENT
May 8
Paul & Mary Kirkwood
$7171.00
$293.55
$7465.55
$70.00
What is it? The PaperGator® is a fundraiser
where St. Mary’s is paid to collect paper
products for recycling.
(Paper Bin is located in the Parish Hall Parking Lot)
What CAN go in the bins?
Newsprint
Catalogs/Magazines
Junk Mail
Phone Books
Office/School paper
Hard and soft cover books
What CANNOT go in the bins?
Paperboard (Grocery Item boxes)
Plastic
Metal
Trash
Glass
Cardboard
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S
PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
William Brown, Pat Goodwin, Kelley Kasul, Doris Kowalczyk,
Ken Malewitz, Jon Perrin, Jim Poley, Ann Pols, Mabel
Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, Judy Wensink and 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]
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
CLUSTER NEWS
2016 GRADUATION MASS:
Our
Parish Family wishes to congratulate you on
the occasion of your graduation. To help
you celebrate the spiritual dimension of this
special event in your life, a Mass and Breakfast will be held in your honor. Invitations
have been sent out to all 2016 High
School Graduates. If you do not receive
yours, please contact your Parish Office.
College Graduates are also welcome to attend.
Please call your parish office and let us know you will
be joining!
St Michael’s Mass for Graduates
on Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be served following
Mass in the Family Center.
St Mary’s Mass for Graduates
on Sunday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be served prior to Mass
at 10AM in the community room.
YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2
Lifeteen and 8th Grade will meet at AJs this afternoon at 3:45 for a 4-6 fun night! $12 gives you a wrist-band
for entire park. (High School and 8th Grade Only) AJ’s is located on West River Dr. by the White Caps Stadium.
There is NO Faith Formation for 6th and 7th grade this
week. You will resume next weekend.
Important Mission Trip meeting
TODAY after the 9:00 am Mass (10:15) in the youth room for
parents and students.
Upcoming Events to put on your calendar:
April 24—Spiritual Stock weekend (Mission Trip Fundraiser)
May 15—Graduation Mass and Breakfast (notice the date
change) See the info on the left.
June 12-17—High School Mission Trip to Warrensburg, NY.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Save the Date: Lori’s Voice WALK FOR THE
CHALLENGED—June 11, 2016 at Berlin Raceway.
RELAY FOR LIFE-CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW-
St. Michael’s Preschool Open House
Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30—7:30 PM
Bring your child and any questions
you may have about the program.
See the classroom, meet the teacher,
learn about after-school care. Tuition
discounts and scholarships available.
Enroll your child for the 2016-2017
school year. Preschool meets on
MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by
October 1st, 2016. For more info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
Cara Schmidt & Justin Allison / June 18, 2016 (St. Michael)
Amy VanDenBrink & Sean Weaver / August 27 (St. Michael)
Erica Pizarro & Jordan Warren / August 27 (St. Mary)
Kelli Bouchard & Doug Ferguson / Sep 30, 2016 (St. Michael)
Lindsi VanGessel & Trevor Shillinger / Oct 1, 2016 (St Mary)
Elizabeth DeWitt & Kenneth Emery / Oct 15, 2016 (St Mary)
Lindsay Latimer & Aaron DeVos / Sep 30, 2017 (St Mary)
St. Michael’s Council #9909
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
The St. Michael’s Knights meets on the
1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
April 23, 10am 2pm.. Tallmadge Townhship Hall,
Welcome Spring in with some of our favorite local vendors
and crafters. Contact Catie for more info: 616.915.9172
Vocations Dinner, May 14, St. Isidore Parish,
Speaker Deacon Tom Cavera. Adults $25, Kids $5, Family
rate $70. Go online at https://vocations-dinner2016.eventbrite.com to view event schedule, donate or buy
tickets or call Tom Westrickat 269-217-0814. Proceeds
benefit Catholic seminarians/ novices.
Upcoming Events at St. Vincent De Paul Hall
21130 32nd Ave, Conklin, MI 49403
Knight of Columbus #4404 will be serving breakfast
at the hall on April 10th and 17th. Proceeds will go toward a
new well. Breakfasts will be served from 8:30-1:00 pm.
St. Vincent De Paul Mixed couples euchre tournament
will take place on April 22nd. Doors open at 6:00 pm with
play starting at 7:00 pm. Cost is $15 per team. Refreshments will be available with complimentary popcorn. Proceeds will go toward hall improvements.
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council # 11581
The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00PM.
For more info please contact Grand Knight:
Chris Booth: [email protected].
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
May 8 ~ Mom’s Eat Free
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Funeral Homes, Inc.
616-842-6100
Spring Lake and Grand Haven
Fine Diamonds, Watches & Jewelry
248 Main Street, Coopersville—616.997.7173
VANZANTWICK BARTELS KAMMERAAD
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
PHILLIPS JEWELERS
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp
For Fran Egan
By Carl & Marcy Goosen
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers:
Chase & Harrison Tasker, Dawn Stevens, Anne Pols,
Lucille O’Bradovich, Bill Corner, Rose Vargo, Margaret
Langlois, Erin Plaggemars, Al Spencer, Ruth Langlois,
Alexandria Gordon, Charles Benkert, George and Gladys
Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May,
the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the
military.
Giving Back to God
St. Michael’s Contributions from last week.
Adult Envelopes
$5,305.52
Loose Cash
$212.00
Children’s Envelopes
$13.74
Total
$5,531.26
Budgeted Income
$5,790.00
Surplus/Deficit
($258.74)
Financial Assistance
$20.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Scrip News: Thank you to our 15 families that purchased Scrip this week. Our total earnings were $142.80.
The Dennison Federal Credit Union
The Credit Union is open on Sundays in the Parish Office.
Call Chris Albrecht at 997-6980 with questions.
CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL 2016
SO FAITH MAY FLOURISH
Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2016.
Your generous support will fund
essential diocesan ministries that
support our seminarians, provide
training for teachers and faith
formation staff, as well as assist our
brothers and sisters in need. Our parish goal for 2016 is
$37,800.00 and 100% participation, which means a pledge
card from every parish family to pray for the success of this
important effort.
CSA Pledge Goal: $37,800.00
Total Pledges Made: $27,520.00 (68%)
Balance: ($10,280.00)
Participation: 140 of 375 households (37%)
Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is
returned to the parish. Please continue to pray for the
success of this important effort. Thank you for your support!
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2016-2017
Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am.
Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2016.
For more info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
St. Michael’s Preschool Open House
Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30—7:30 PM
April 17, 2016
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
Please keep Deacon Daniel Schumaker
and Seminarian Kyle Kilpatrick in your prayers.
Kyle Kilpatrick will be ordained as a transitional deacon
on Tuesday, May 17 at the Cathedral. He will be preaching
at his first Mass at St. Michael’s on Sunday, May 22nd at
the 7:30 and 9am Mass.
Deacon Daniel Schumaker will be ordained into the
priesthood on Saturday, June 4 at the Cathedral. He will be
celebrating his first Mass on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00 am at
St. Michael’s.
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Michaels as your “payee” and you can tell your bank when to
pay and how much to pay. You can schedule recurring payments weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Save time and your
checks. Questions? Please call the parish office.
St. Michael’s Capital
Campaign for our
Building Fund
We have received $218,003.00 so far. Our goal is to
raise $250,000.00. The Monthly Orange Building
Fund Envelopes also go into this campaign. We
are getting closer to our goal!
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: This program takes
place on Sundays during the 9:00 am Mass for children
ages 3-7 years. In today’s Gospel Jesus talks about his
relationship with us, his sheep. Like a shepherd who cares
for his sheep, Jesus cares for us.
Elementary Faith Formation Our program ends
on Wednesday, April 20th with an end of the year
Celebration for all students and their families. Parents and siblings are asked to join us at 6 pm for
a Rosary prayer service. There will be an ice cream
social and slide show immediately following. Let us
end the school year, with faith, fun and fellowship!
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Welcome to the Catholic Church! Justin Allison and Scott
Kosten. May the peace and love of the risen Christ be with
you throughout this Easter Season!
Church Chuckle A priest parked his car in a noparking zone in a large city because he was short of time
and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note
under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the
block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment….. Forgive us our trespasses.” When he returned, he
found a citation from a police officer along with this note:
“I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket
I’ll lose my job….. Lead us not into temptation.”