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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The phase in today’s psalm, “May you see your children’s
children,” is really a prayer for a long life. The good steward
knows that every day is a gift from God, to be lived with joy
and thanksgiving. “May the Lord bless us all the days of our
lives!”
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 06 4:00 PM- SFX + Marvin Denhof by Mary Denhof Father Fred Brucker 5:30 PM-SJ +Lenis Klein by M/M Kevin Klein Father Norm Droski 8:00 PM-SJ- Hispanic Mass SUNDAY, OCTOBER 07 9:00 AM-SC - Members of St. Catherine, St. Francis Xavier & St. Joseph Parishes Father Fred Brucker 11:00 AM-SJ +Noreen Umlor by M/M Ed Armock Father Fred Brucker MONDAY, OCTOBER 08 9:00 AM-SFX + Edna Morse by Jim & Edna May
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 09 8:00 AM-SJ –Mike Klein by M/M Robert Masters 8:30 AM-SJ - Adoration WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 No Mass
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
8:30 AM-SC + Janis Herman by Brett & Hoa Herman
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 10:30 AM-SJ + Joan May by M/M Larry Zahm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Confessions 10:00-11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier 4:00 PM-SFX - Members of St. Catherine, St. Francis Xavier & St. Joseph Parishes Father Joseph Kenshol 5:30 PM-SJ +Esther Finkler by John & Ruth Fritz Father Fred Brucker 8:00 PM-SJ- Hispanic Mass SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 9:00 AM-SC + Janis Herman by Brett & Hoa Herman Father Fred Brucker 11:00 AM-SJ +Paul Brown by Katy Pfaff & Family Father Fred Brucker
OCTOBER 7, 2018
Dear Parishioners: 1) St. Francis Xavier’s Pastoral and Finance Councils met recently. Among the topics discussed included having some fund raisers to help pay for the rectory renovation. We decided to have bake sales on November 3 and December 8. We will have Euchre tournaments on February 9 and March 16 (including sloppy joes and chips to eat). We discussed the parish survey that will be done by CARA (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate from Georgetown University). Deacon Ed Harwood is checking out various items in this to see what will work best for our cluster parishes. The deficit for Divine Providence Academy for last fiscal year was $61,344.33. St. Catherine’s and St. Francis need to repay St. Joseph’s. The money came from St. Joseph’s savings. St. Francis’ portion is 18% or approximately $11,041.00. We will divide that into three parts and add it to the following three years’ of Catholic Services Appeal. Property cleanup was scheduled for October 6 with a rain date of October 13. It was noted that Sunday collections for July and August 2018 are up $2,836.00 over the same period last year. We are still looking for someone to rent the rectory. 2) The priests’ convocation was held at Shanty Creek Lodge this year (September 24 – 27). We had a great turnout of priests both diocesan and order priests. The speaker was excellent. He is a permanent deacon and spoke to us about better management of meetings as well as how to manage our own schedule. I was pleasantly pleased that I am already doing many of the things he suggested. He has done this kind of work for many years at the telephone company and has translated, if you will, the principles for parish use. It was good to see a lot of priests I don’t run into during the year. We had time to visit and catch up. 3) St. Joseph’s 40 Hours devotion in thanksgiving for our harvest will be Friday through Sunday, October 26 – 28 with Solemn Closing at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Signup sheets for adoration are in each of the three churches in the vestibules. I am asking you to sign up for some time to spend in the quiet presence of the Lord. This year, we are focusing on the healing that our country and church need. Healing from the sex abuse scandal that is in both the church and our whole society as well as healing from all the rancor and anger that is exhibited by our country’s leaders and that filters down to the rest of us. Different pastors that I spoke with at the recent convocation said they are doing different things to pray for healing in our church and society. So, please sign up and let’s ask the Lord for the graces and blessings we need. This is a Cluster activity sponsored by St. Joseph’s so everyone is welcome from all three parishes.
I love you,
Fr. Fred
Divine Providence Academy
Contact Information
Principal: Kate Beuschel
Phone: 616-581-4242
Email: [email protected]
St. Catherine’s Campus Secretary: Anne Lewis
Email: [email protected]
Phone 231-853-6743
Fax: 231-853-2664
St. Joseph’s Campus Secretary: Suzanne May
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-899-5300
Fax: 616-899-5491
Part-Time Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher at Saint
Catherine's Campus- Ravenna
Divine Providence Academy is accepting applications for a
Part-Time Infant and Toddler teacher for the 2018-2019
school year. Preferred candidates would have a degree in
Early Childhood, or their Child Care credential. We are
looking for teachers with strong communication and
classroom management skills.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter
St. Catherine’s Parish News & Information
ST CATHERINE’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dr. Tim Beechnau, Eric Burgtorf, Cheryl Helsen, Jason
Klein & Don Swanson
ST CATHERINE’S PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andy Emery, Tony Helsen, Randy Helsen, Hailey Mabrito,
Kathy Morey & Libby Spencer
Parish Prayer Line: Mara Kroll: 231-853-6880
Ethel Nutt: (secondary) 231-853-6733
Ministry of Consolation – Parish Office 231-853-6222
LITURGICAL MINISTRY schedule
October 14, 2018 – 9:00 AM
Greeters & Gifts: Jane & Tony Helsen
Sacristan: Louise Schaallema
Eucharistic Ministers: Brenda Goodno, Mark Grover
& Cheryl Helsen
Lector: Melanie Block
Ushers: Gene Helsen, Rich Hubbell, Mike Diendorf
& Kenny Holubeck
Mass Servers: Savannah Conran, Reese Herremans
& Emma Herremans
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Nancy Adams
Music: Jim Jensen/Guitar Group
Children’s Liturgy: Ann Patterson
Money Counters: Tim & Barb Walker
COLLECTION FOR SEPT. 30, 2018
64 Adults - $3,876.00, 7 Youth - $13.00
Loose - $93.00, Votive - $10.00,
Electronic - $700.00, for a total of $4,692.00. Hurricane
Collection- $257.98. Helping Hands - $100.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Cemetery Note – All decorations must be removed by October 1st for fall clean-up. Winter decorations are allowed from November 15th to April 1st. Urns are the responsibility of the owners. Altar Society News: St. Catherine’s Altar Society will meet on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 6:30pm in the hall classroom. Our host will be Arlene Weaver & Katy Pfaff. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend. Men's Club News: The winner of the 50/50 drawing for $240.00 for the month of August is Mark Arends from Gary Nutt's book, and the winner for September is Megan Darcy from Gale Nutt's book. The next Men's Club meeting will be Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. All men of the parish are invited to attend.
St. Francis Xavier’s Parish News and Information
ST. FRANCIS FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jim Arends, Ted Crowley, Fred Riplo & Sharon Denhof
ST. FRANCIS PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Bill May, Diana VanOeffelen, Connie Riplo, Lynne Myszak
& Don Crowley
Parish Prayer Line: Jean: 616-899-1088
Kate: 616-678-5838
Food Pantry Coordinator: Barb VanDyke 616-899-2697
Ministry of Consolation – Parish Office 231-853-6222
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 13, 2018 – 4:00 PM
Greeters: Chuck & Mary Jo May
Sacristan: Connie Riplo
Eucharistic Ministers: Diana VanOeffelen & Bill Man
Lector: JoAnn Beechnau
Ushers: Leon Bekius & Marvin Miller
Mass Servers: Anyone Available
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Bill May/Sharon Denhof
Music: Jim Jensen/Guitar Group
Money Counters: Don & Roxanne Crowley
COLLECTION FOR SEPT 30, 2018
14 Adults - $712.00, 0 Youth - $0.00,
Loose – $142.00, Electronic: $180.00, for a
total of $1,034.00. Rectory Fund - $60.00.
Hurricane Collection - $114.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Altar Society hosts for October are Pat Sanford & Rosanne
Stream.
St. Joseph’s Parish
News & Information
ST. JOSEPH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Michele Allers, Lou Armock, Emily Bliss, Ashley Dietrich,
Cheryl Kaltz, Tonya Fritz, & Bob Umlor,
ST. JOSEPH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Al Dietrich, Ben Looks, Donald Rasch, Steve Umlor, Larry
Williams, Bob Rander
Prayer Line: Donna Lozon – 616-899-5598
Arlene Armock – 616-899-2683
Altar Flowers: Karen VanDyke – 616-899-2268
Hall Rental: Barb Umlor – 616-899-2191
Hall Phone: 616-899-9381
Ministry of Consolation – Parish Office 616-899-2286
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Oct 13-5:30 PM-Kelly Klein Barb Umlor
Oct 14-11:00 AM-Jean Piccard Connie Armock
MINISTERS OF THE CUP
Oct 13-5:30 PM- Carl Dunn & Reggie Poindexter
Oct 14-11:00 AM-Tammy Kluting & Mike Host
SACRISTANS
Oct 13-5:30 PM- Carl Dunn
Oct 14-11:00 AM- Mike Host
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Oct 13-5:30 PM- Stacey Camp
Oct 14-11:00 AM- Eileen Hoogterp GREETERS
Oct 13-5:30 PM-Theresa & John Michalak
Oct 14-11:00 AM-Bernie & Norm Kluting
USHERS SCHEDULE
Oct 13-5:30 PM- Mark Zemiatis & Sons
Oct 14-11:00 AM- Joe Fritz & Dave Vlug
ATAR SERVERS
Oct 13-5:30 PM- Emily Klein & Jacob Hernandez
Oct 14-11:00 AM- Blake Vandermeulen, Brooklyn
Weronko, Katie Phelps, Lexi Kluting.
Liturgical Notes
Rosary Intention for October – Let us pray for favorable fall weather for those engaged in agriculture.
Parish Information St. Joseph’s Finance Council will meet on Tuesday,
October 9th at 7:00 PM in the church meeting room.
St. Joseph’s Worship Committee meets Monday, Oct 15,
2018, at 7:00 PM in the church meeting room.
St. Joseph’s Festival Craft Booth is looking for some items
to be donated to make new items for next year’s festival.
Items requested are Round Pine Cones, antlers, acorns,
Birch branches, Driftwood, Terra cotta pots. We will be
using these items and some crafty people to help make
items during a class this fall/winter. Watch the bulletin for
details. Call Mariann Umlor to donate 745-0623
GIVING BACK TO GOD 9-30-2018 Adults (46) $2806
Youth (1) $1 Loose $102 Hispanic $164 TOTAL $3073 Hurricane Relief $395.96 Thank you for your continued support
Faith Formation
10-10- St. Catherine/St. Francis Xavier K-8-Prayer- Rosary/Mary in the Church. 10-14 – St. Joseph’s K-8 will meet 9:30-10:45 am in the School.
Religious Education Openings: We are still in need of 2 Catechists to teach 5th and 6th grade on Wednesday evenings at St. Catherine’s. We
welcome anyone, mom’s dad’s, grandparent’s, aunts and
uncles! Please contact Diane Beckwith at the parish office 231.853.6222 or [email protected] for more details. . 10/7 - Lifenight - 6:30PM - SFX 10/14 - Lifenight - 6:30PM – SFX 10/21-Lifeteen Mass (9AM@SC) & Lifenight Nov 30-Dec 2 is the youth group's retreat at Little Pine Island, please save the date!"
CLUSTER INFORMATION
Please remember when DPA St. Joseph's Campus is either closed or delayed on Tuesday, Adoration will be cancelled. St. Joseph Auction News: Auction will have papers and pencils in the ends of the pews for every family to update their information with the auction. The auction is using new software this year and we are asking everyone to fill out these sheets. This is very important as we will be using this information to send out auction information. There is a box in the back of church to drop the completed sheets in labeled “Auction Forms”
The Memorial Service for our beloved dead, especially those we lost this past year, will be held Sunday, November 4th at St. Francis Xavier’s at 3:00 pm. If you have had a family member from outside our cluster pass away between
October 1, 2017 to October 1, 2018 and you want them to be remembered at our Memorial Service, please call you parish office with this information so we can include your family in the service. Please respond by Friday, October 12th.
Allow God and others to be there for you to bring comfort and peace to your heart. If you need someone to listen, to pray with, or a shoulder to cry on we are here for you. Call the parish secretary and someone will be there for you. Ministry of Consolation
St. Cecilia Cluster Choir Schedule Rehearsal-Wed. Oct 17th - 6:30 PM @ St. Catherine’s Rehearsal-Wed. Oct 24th -6:30 PM @ St. Joseph’s Liturgy-Sun. Oct 28th – 4:00 PM-St. Joseph’s Solemn Closing of Eucharistic Devotions
Save the Date! St. Catherine’s Spirit Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, November 10. More information to come.
St. Joseph’s Wednesday evening scripture study will take place from 7 to 8:30 pm in St Joseph meeting room. All are invited to this informal discussion of the Sunday readings, so bring a friend and join us! Senior Euchre will take place on Tuesday, October 9th at 1:15 pm. Games start at 1:30 pm and finish approximately 4:00 pm. Senior Euchre takes place every other Tuesday at St. Joseph’s. Weekly Scripture Readings Monday, Oct 8-Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday, Oct 9-1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday, Oct 10-Gal 2:1-14/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday, Oct 11-Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 Friday, Oct 12-Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday, Oct 13-Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 Sunday, Oct 14-Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30
Question of the Week Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 14, 2018
Danger of riches
Reading I Wisdom 7:7–11 (Solomon and the riches of
wisdom)
Reading II Hebrews 4:12–13 (God’s living word)
Gospel Mark 10:17–30 or 10:17–27 (the danger of
riches—Jesus and the rich man)
Key Passage Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle than for someone who is
rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25)
Adult How can the pleasures and comforts of this world
become barriers to your relationship with God?
Child What favorite toy, game, video, etc., of yours
would you be willing to share with someone this
week? FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar
In today’s gospel Jesus encourages married couples to throw away the marriage rule book. Rules are for those with “hardened hearts.” Married couples are called to be a sacramental reflection of God’s faithful and selfless love….a place where people live and love beyond rules and formulas.
Knights of Columbus
INFORMATION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4404 Grand Knight: Randy Graftema – 616-502-2628 Email: [email protected] Website: www.4404.councilnet.us Meeting: First Tuesday of the month – 7:00pm at St. Vincent DePaul Bldg. Corp. Hall St. Vincent DePaul Bldg. Corp. Hall Rental Ed & Cindy Denhof: 616-302-0368 MSGR. LEO ROSLONIEC 4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #3492 Faithful Navigator Rick De Vries Email [email protected] Phone 616-813-1874
Meeting: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at St. Joseph’s Hall
Outside the Parishes
Euchre Tournaments to Benefit St Mary’s Religious Education Program. Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 1 at 6PM at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. All are welcome! Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Wedding Anniversary Mass – Together with your families,
the Church in the Diocese of Grand Rapids honors the
faithful witness to your vocation of marriage and wishes to
celebrate with you. Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all
couples celebrating milestone anniversaries to join him
on Sunday, October 21 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the
Cathedral of Saint Andrew (265 Sheldon Blvd., Grand
Rapids). A simple reception will immediately follow. Please
RSVP by calling the parish office.
Misa de Aniversario de Bodas – Unidos a sus familiares,
la Iglesia de la Diócesis de Grand Rapids honra el fiel
testimonio de su vocación matrimonial y desea celebrarlo
con ustedes. El Obispo Walkowiak esta invitando a todas
las parejas que están celebrando el 25, 30, 40, 50, 60
aniversarios de bodas ó más años para que se unan a
él, Domingo, 21 de Octubre a las 10:00 a.m. para una
Misa en la Catedral de San Andrés (265 Sheldon Blvd.,
Grand Rapids). Una pequeña recepción tendrá lugar
inmediatamente después de la misa. Por favor confirme su
asistencia (RSVP) llamando a la oficina parroquial.
Dr. Ray Guarendi, (TV and Radio Host, Clinical
Psychologist, Author, (father of 10) is speaking at West
Catholic High School on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m.-
11:30 a.m. He will be speaking on "The Logic of Being
Catholic" (great for teens!) plus "Standing Strong as a
Parent". Ages 12 and up. Bring your teenagers! Pre-
registration preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! $5 per
person or $20 per family. Please help us fill the gym for Dr.
Ray! He will give practical advice and proven techniques on
parenting Catholic children today. Register at:
http://www.grwestcatholic.org/speakerseries/.
Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all healthcare professionals
(doctors, nurses, students, caregivers, trustees and any
engaged in the care of the sick and infirm), along with your
family and friends, to attend the Mass of Christ the Healer
at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Sunday, October 14,
at 10 a.m. A special blessing for all healthcare professionals
will take place during the Mass and a reception will
immediately follow the Mass in the Cathedral’s Parish
Center.
Are you discerning the priesthood? Gifted and Called is a discernment opportunity sponsored by the Office of Priestly Vocations. Each month, young men (ages 16 – 35) are invited to gather and discern God’s will for their lives. Time for prayer and reflection will be held monthly on the 2nd floor of Cathedral Square Center from 4 -5 p.m. This year’s Gifted and Called discernment opportunities are offered on the following Sundays: Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 7, and May 5. Feel free to show up or call to let us know you are coming at 616-288-0910. Questions, email Fr. Ron Hutchinson ([email protected]) or Fr. Stephen Durkee ([email protected])
OCTOBER 7TH - ROSARY COAST TO COAST - Feast of The Most Holy Rosary On SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH @ 4 PM EST, we are invited to pray the Rosary with others across our country. God's Unfathomable Mercy is opening the hearts, the minds and the eyes of people of Faith. Together we call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to Holiness! Rosary Coast to Coast has quickly been embraced across the country. To date there are over 900 Rosary event locations registered. Rosary rallies are taking place: along US and state coasts and borders; in front of state capitols and other public buildings; in parks; on beaches; along busy streets; as well as outside and inside Churches and Shrines. Many others are joining in from wherever they can to pray the Rosary on Sunday, October 7 simultaneously at 4pm EST Some West Michigan locations include: Kirk Park (West Olive) Grand Haven State Park (Grand Haven) St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe (GR) St. Jude Parish (GR) St. Mary Parish (Westphalia) The Hidden Holocaust Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m Cathedral Square Conference Center We know much about the genocide of Jewish people in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, but what about the hidden Holocaust? Author and Vatican Consultant, Fr. Patrick Desbois comes to Grand Rapids to talk about what he has uncovered in other places throughout Europe with the help of 5,300 witnesses. Free event but space is limited, please register: www.bit.ly/HiddenHolocaust The event is not recommended for children under 13.
