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Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 / 616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org
September 10, 2017 ~ The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 PM Saint Marys Sunday 7:30 AM Saint Michaels-Coopersville Sunday 9:00 AM Saint Michaels-Coopersville Sunday 11:00 AM Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9AM Saint Mary’s Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm Wednesday 9AM - Saint Michaels-Coopersville Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 AM Saint Marys Friday 9:00 AM Saint Michaels-Coopersville Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM—4:15 PM (or anytime by appt.) Saint Mary’s Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.) Saint 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]
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: Jim Looks 616.677.3934
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Wendy Reffeor, Georgia Noel, 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
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Sept. 17—7:30 AM Sept. 17—9:00 AM
Altar Servers
Peter Nielsen Jason Monroe Jonathon Monroe
Elizabeth Roush Sam Roush Matt Roush
Eucharistic Ministers
Adam Taylor Mary Sorensen Rosemary Weigel Cork Boersma Jennifer DeMull Megan Cusick Anne Rumptz
Kenny Harker Joel Meintsma Mark Phillips Paul Schmidt Angie Syrek Debbie Veneklase Al Spencer
Greeters Dave & Amy Tolar Al & Winnie Spencer Marjorie Cristell
Lectors Joe Meerman Dennis Zimmer
Sacristan Rosemary Weigel Deb Mull
Ushers
Ed Irwin Wade Lindberg Mary Bueche Tom Rumptz
Tim Syrek Nathan Syrek Owen Syrek Simon LeMieux
Music Anna Jonaitis Anna Jonaitis
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday Sept 9 4:30 p.m. MA Robert Martin by Margaret Wiest Sunday Sept 10 7:30 a.m. MI Angela Steffes by Arthur Klein Sr. 9:00 a.m. MI S.J. Hecksel by Lucy O’Bradovich 11:00 a.m. MA Mass At Cemetery Altar (weather permit-
ting) Fred Keena by Family Monday Sept 11 No Mass Tuesday Sept 12 9:00 a.m. MA Len Schwallier by M/M Theresa Michalak
Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm Wednesday Sept 13 9:00 a.m. MI Lorna Sutterfield by Barbara Staskiewicz Thursday Sept 14 9:00 a.m MA Mart Egan by M/M Mike VanDyke Friday Sept 15 9:00 a.m. MI Michael Dean by Al & Winnie Spencer Saturday Sept 16 4:30 p.m. MA Gordon Dietrich by Steve Dietrich Sunday Sept 17 7:30 a.m. MI Pete & Marge Ferwerda by Pam Raczkiewicz
9:00 a.m. MI Joan Hitchings by Joe Hitchings
11:00 a.m. MA Lucille Dressander by Bev Mergener
September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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!
Readings for the Week of September 10, 2017 Sunday Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Monday Col 1:24—2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10- 11, 12-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b- 2a and 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 ;Lk 6:43-49 Sunday Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30—28:7; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Sept 16-4:30PM Sept 17-11AM
Altar Servers
Ashley Lothschutz Nina Lothschutz
Ben McDonald Travis McDonald
Eucharistic Ministers Host
Matt Karr Jim Schwallier Joyce Schwallier
Jim Looks Marian Looks Pat Kensil
Eucharistic Ministers Cup
Kay Willcome Lauren Greenland Keith Anderson Kathy Gomez
Mel Snowdin Margie Jirious Jim Fritz Kelley Kasul
Hospitality Ministers
Need Two Helen Byrne Monica Zahm Leo Byrne Jeff Schneider
Need One Mike Dunphy Joe Kamp Pat Wolters Wendy Reffeor Nettie Leale
Lector 1 John Carmody Stephen Steffes
Lector 2 Jose Gomez Mark McDonald
Music Maureen Carmody 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 seminarians of our Diocese who have heard your call to live a life of ser-vice 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: Johnathan Johnson
The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
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SAVE THE DATES
Giving Back to God
William Brown, Sharon Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Mike Magnotta, Jon Perrin, 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]
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
Children’s Liturgy Pre-School thru 2nd Grade— During 11AM Mass. Religious Education 1st-7th Grade / Wednesdays at Hall / 6:15- 7:30pm 8th grade/Confirmation / Wednesdays at Hall / 6:45-8:30pm
Classes Resume: Sept 24 - Pre-School thru 2nd grade Sept 20 - 1st-7th Grade @ Parish Hall Nov 8 - 8th grade- / Parent & Candidate Meeting Sept 17
Accepting Registrations for the 2017/18 School Year! Forms are available online or in the Narthex
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 Ministry - see cluster page for more info. SEPT 17 ~ YOUTH MINISTRY KICK OFF
St. Mary’s Mass & Parish Picnic Sept 10. Mass at the Cemetery Altar 11AM (weather permitting-bring a lawn chair) Picnic at Parish Hall 12PM—3PM Join your parish family for FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN! Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Volunteers are needed, please contact Angie 890.3937
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
RCIA--Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults- Inquiry Classes will begin in September. Contact Jill Brown (text or call): 947-2054.
Plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, September 10 at 10:00 in the parish hall conference room.
Sept 10 Annual Parish Picnic
Sept 17 Catechetical Sunday
Sept 17 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast & Blood Drive
Sept 23 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Sept 29 40 Days for Life / Our Parish Cluster Day of Prayer 7AM-7PM
Oct 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Oct 21 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Oct 22 Knights Veterans Dinner
Oct 25 Flute & Piano Recital
Nov 4 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Nov 12 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Nov 23 Thanksgiving Mass, Annual Slide Show & Grocery Drive
Dec 4 Christmas By Candlelight
Dec 10 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Jan 13, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Jan 14, 2018 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Feb 3, 2018 Valentine Dinner & Dance
Feb 10, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Feb 18, 2018 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Mar 17, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GODS KITCHEN: Volunteers are needed from 10AM to 2PM, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 & Dec 9. Sign-Up forms available in the Narthex.
Sept 2/3
Adult (95) $5,295.00
Loose $104.38
Children’s $4.70 Total $5,404.08
Capital Improvement $320.00
Hurricane Harvey Relief (CRS) $2,428.00
Thank you for your continued support!
The Art & Environment Committee is looking for volunteers! Responsible for creating a prayerful environment in the worship space throughout the liturgical year. Through the use of color, fabric, flowers, banners, lighting, stat-uary, sacred images, and many original elements this com-mittee works to create an environment that draws the congre-gation into the particular season (Advent, Ordinary Time, Christmas, Lent, the Triduum, Easter, and Pentecost, etc.) or celebration. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in being a part of this committee.
Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast Sept 17.
Breakfast Served Hot and Fresh 9:30AM to 1:00PM Breakfast Prices: Adults - $7.00, Seniors - $5.00, Age 5-11 - $3.00, Age 4 and under – Free- All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive: Sept 17 8:30am - 1:00pm Sign-up On line: https://donate.miblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/95155 or watch for sign-up sheets in the Narthex.
Catechetical Sunday September 17. The 2017 theme will be "Living as Missionary Disciples." Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be com-missioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by vir-tue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to re-dedicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
That Man Is You! Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Then Come Join us at St Mary’s Church Community Room: Wednesdays 6pm—7:30pm (beginning Sept 13) Session 1: The Issue is Leadership
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Coopersville Heating & Cooling Coopersville (616) 837-1312
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
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS CLUSTER NEWS
Alexis Yost & Randy Looks Sept 30, 2017 (St Mary)
Liz Nelson & Billy Morey November 11, 2017 (St. Michael)
Lord God, the source of all love, the wise plan of your providence has brought these young people together. As they prepare themselves for the sacrament of marriage and pray for your grace, grant that, strengthened by your blessing, they may grow in their respect for one another and cherish each other with a sincere love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Youth Ministry Kick Off Night!
All starting freshmen through seniors and their parents, please mark your calendars for the High School Youth ministry kickoff September 17 at St. Michaels at 7PM . Parents please join us for a short parent meeting regarding the youth ministry year. Students be ready to tell the Youth ministry Core Team what topics you would like to discuss or have been curious about. Join us for the spirit and fun. And bring your friends! Youth/Life Teen Nights - Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s.. All High School students are welcome, Bring a friend! For more information on any of these events, please contact Michael at 616-384-4026 / 616.677.5065 or [email protected]
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
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
PUTT PUTTS BAR You’re Only A Stanger Once!
1148 West Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI ~ 616.774.9129 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
VIRTUS TRAINING: St. Michael’s is hosting a Protecting God’s Children Session. The Diocese of Grand Rapids requires all volunteers (18 years and older) who are involved in any programs i.e. Preschool, VBS, Faith Formation or any other program that people have contact with children or young people need to attend a one-time session. This FREE course will be held on Monday, October 17th at 6:30 pm in our Family Cen-ter. To register for a session go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0, select the Grand Rapids Diocese.
Marriage Enrichment / Date Night What if marriage is
more than you think it is? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God's work in the world? To find out come and be a part of our new marriage enrichment program, Beloved, beginning Saturday, September 23rd. At St Mary’s-Marne. Whether you have been married for 6 months or 60 years, this program is for you! Watch for more information.
September 29, Would you be willing to pray for one hour? 40 Days for Life is a unique pro-life effort that con-
sists of 40 days of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil in front of abortion clinics. National campaigns since 2007 have resulted in the closing of 43 clinics, including 3 in Michigan, as well as over 8,245 babies lives saved, and mothers spared the tragedy of abortion. This Spring, the campaign will be held February 10 to March 29 at locations across the U.S., including Grand Rapids, and a good number of other countries. The Grand Rapids campaign will be in front of the Heritage Clinic at 320 E. Fulton, the only abortion clinic still operating in our community. Dozens of area churches have adopted a day of prayer. Our cluster parish family has cho-sen September 29 to fill in the time slots to pray to end abor-tion and close the Heritage abortion clinic in Grand Rapids. Contact Lisa Potts 616-723-3213 or [email protected] sign up or for more information. We will need 2 prayer vol-unteers from 7 am till 7 pm throughout the day. This is a powerful and proven effective way to close abortion centers and show the Mother's that we are praying and thinking about them and their babies. Please consider a hour of your time on the 29th of September or if you are unable to attend that day you may go to the clinic and pray any time! Thank you for your commitment to LIFE! God Bless www.40daysforlife.com/GrandRapids.
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Lee Marshall, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Dawn Stevens, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Rose Vargo, Margaret Langlois, Al & Winnie Spencer, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George and Gladys Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Pete & Marge Ferwerda
By Pam Raczkiewicz
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week.
Adult Envelopes $4,249.00
Loose Cash $247.00
Children’s Envelopes $0.50
Total $4,496.00
Budgeted Income $5,913.00
Surplus/Deficit ($1,417.00)
Financial Assistance $20.00
Building Fund $155.00
Endowment Fund $25.00
Hurricane Harvey Relief $1,508.25
Thank you for your continued support!
The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR 2017-2018—Calling all families of 3 & 4 year olds. Small class size with individualized, fun learning. Tuition discounts and scholarships available. Pre-school meets MWF from 8:45-11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1, 2017. For more info, call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026. Classes began Wed., Sep. 6.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scrip News: Thank you to our 21 families that purchased Scrip this
week. Our total profit was $170.83. We are now carrying a limited
amount of Meijer $50 in stock.
Faith Formation Registration forms can be found on the Parish website and in the church Narthex.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: this program is offered on Sun-
day during the 9:00 Mass. Children 3-7 years old are welcome to join us each week as we pray, read and explore the Sunday Gospel from a child’s viewpoint. We include the Gospel Acclamation so children under-stand the importance of preparing our mind and heart for the Gospel reading. CLW will start on September 24th.
Elementary Faith Formation: The elementary program is for
students in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday from 6:00- 7:30 pm. Registration forms are in the back of church and on the parish web-site. Classes start on September 27th. Contact Debbie if you have any questions (616)384-4026.
Middle School Faith Formation: Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on
Sundays after the 9am Mass from 10:15 to 11:30 in the Youth Room and will begin on September 24. The 8th Grade students will also receive Confirmation Preparation
High School Youth Ministry (YM2): September 17 ~ Youth Ministry Kickoff 7-8:30 PM at St. Michael’s
VIRTUS TRAINING: St. Michael’s is hosting a Protecting
God’s Children Session. The Diocese of Grand Rapids requires all volunteers (18 years and older) who are involved in any pro-grams i.e. Preschool, VBS, Faith Formation or any other program that people have contact with children or young people need to attend a one-time session. This FREE course will be held on Mon-day, October 2nd at 6:00 pm in our Family Center. To register for a session go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0, select the Grand Rapids Diocese.
THE DENNISON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION—The DFCU is open in the Parish Office on Sundays from 8:30-10:30 am. Stop by the office or call Dave Busman at 616-502-8319 if you would like information or have questions.
Save the Dates: St. Michael’s Euchre Parties will
begin this Fall! The dates are: November 18, January 20, February 17 and March 10.
Dave Reames, a long time parishioner, volunteer and employee of St. Michael’s has had serious medical issues. The family is on a restricted diet, so taking meals doesn’t work for them. Wound care is also needed, by medical professionals. If you would like to help out this family, please call the parish office for ideas. Thank you.
Welcome Cliff Kozminski, who will be serving as our new RCIA Director! Cliff and his wife, Julia, are faithful parishioners here at St. Michael, and he will bring a wealth of knowledge to this program. Thank you to Deb Wiggins, who has stepped down after serving our parish for eleven years, as director. We thank you for your time, talent and service, Deb. Cliff can be reached at 616.837.6985 with any questions. Please consider the RCIA program this fall, especially if: You are unbaptized and want to become a Catholic
Christian. You were baptized in another Christian faith and wish to
become Catholic. You were baptized in the Catholic Church but never
confirmed. You are not sure if the Catholic Church is for you, but
would like to learn more.
