Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org February 11, 2018 ~ The Sixth Sunday or Ordinary Time Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Dec) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Jan Feb) Sunday 10:30AM St Marys (Mar—Oct) Sunday 11:00AM St Marys (Nov—Feb) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9AM St Marys Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm Wednesday 9AM - St Michaels Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 AM St Marys Friday 9:00 AM St Michaels Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM—4:15 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Mary’s Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.) St 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/Custodian: Jim & Marian Looks: 677.3934 Liturgical Minister: Gary Karr / [email protected]Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Wendy Reffeor, Becky Warners, 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
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Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435
616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org February 11, 2018 ~ The Sixth Sunday or Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys
Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Dec) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Jan Feb) Sunday 10:30AM St Marys (Mar—Oct) Sunday 11:00AM St Marys (Nov—Feb) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9AM St Marys Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm Wednesday 9AM - St Michaels Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 AM St Marys Friday 9:00 AM St Michaels Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM—4:15 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Mary’s Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.) St 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.
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.
Feb 18—8:00 AM Feb 18—9:30 AM
Altar Servers
Peter Nielsen Jason Monroe Jonathon Monroe
Elly DeGraaf Lily DeGraaf Bella Eisenhauer
Eucharistic Ministers
Rosemary Weigel Jennie Taylor Megan Cusick Nancy McPherson Anne Rumptz Amy Hehl Ray Maka
Joel Meintsma Melanie Mayse Mark Phillips Maureen Russell Debbie Veneklase Paul Schmidt Ken Schwallier
Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Kevin & Jayne Schoenborn
Lectors Jeff Johnson Melanie Mayse
Sacristan Rosemary Weigel Sue DeVos
Ushers
Tom Rumptz Joe Meerman Calvin Lindberg Marv Lindberg
Curt DeVos Josh DeVos Julia Kozminski Cliff Kozminski
Music Barb Rohen Barb Rohen
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!
Mass Schedule and Intentions / MA=St. Mary/ MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday February 10
4:30 p.m. MA Warren Wensink by Judy Wensink
Sunday February 11 8:00 a.m. MI Paula Raczkiewcz-Kelly by Pam Raczkiewcz 9:30 a.m. MI A Special Intention by M/M Barry Kroll
11:00 a.m. MA Jack & Frieda Schneider by M/M Rick Warners
Monday February 12 NO MASS
Tuesday February 13 9:00 a.m. MA Patrick Gavin by M/M Fred Gavin
Adoration begins after Service until 4pm
Wednesday February 14 ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. MI Our Parish Cluster Family
7:00p.m. MA Our Parish Cluster Family
Thursday February 15 9:00 a.m MA Fran Egan by Michael & Jane Fenech
Friday February 16 9:00 a.m. MI Gladys Langlois by M/M Greg Steffes
Saturday February 17 4:30 p.m. MA 60th Wedding Anniversary of M/M Earl Meerman
by M/M Jim May Sunday February 18 8:00 a.m. MI Louis Fitzsimons by Jane Vitunskas 9:30 a.m. MI Chase & Harrison Tasker by Carol Tasker 11:00 a.m. MA Joan Maxwell by Mary Hendershot
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. Feb 17 / 4:30PM Feb 18 / 11AM
Altar Servers
Ashley Lothschutz Nina Lothschutz Need One
Emily Kulhawik Grace Kulhawik Hannah Davis
Host Deb Hapon Kay Willcome Julie Lothschutz
Margie Jirous Dan Todd Sandy Worpel
Cup
Pat Harlett Keith Anderson Gordon Powers Need One
Jose Gomez Wendy Reffeor Jim Fritz Mary Hendershot
Hospitality Ministers
Matt Karr Diane King Pat King Need Three
Pat Wolters Leonard Horter Joe Kamp Need Three
Lector John Carmody Vince Schoenborn
Lector Geary Farrell Kathy Gomez
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 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: Eric B. Rewa
February 11, 2018
Readings for the Week of February 11, 2018 Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11: 1 Cor 10:31— 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Monday Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15
The 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 11, 2018
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Giving Back to God
William Brown, Sharon & Steve Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Mike Magnotta, Jon Perrin, Ann Pols, Mabel Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, Judy Wensink, our sick, hospitalized & homebound parishioners and all of 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
Pre-School thru 2nd grade Children’s Liturgy / 11AM Mass In Children’s Liturgy of the Word we shared with the children that in today’s Gospel it took a lot of courage for the leper to approach Jesus and ask to be healed. The leper declared a belief in Jesus and in his power to heal him. He said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” In that statement, the leper is putting himself totally in Jesus’ hands. We asked the children to imagine how wonderful it must have made the leper feel to be healed and become clean! With just one touch from our compassionate God we are made clean, too. When we partake of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive God’s compassion and mercy. Like the leper, we come before God, asking him to heal us and restore us to life. When was the last time you went to confes-sion? Like the leper in today's Gospel, let us have total faith in Jesus' healing power knowing he can also make us clean! This Wednesday marks the start of Lent. Lent beckons us to walk forty days with the Lord. We fast as the Hebrews did during their forty years in the desert. We pray as Jesus did when he withdrew to the desert for forty days. During this season, we are invited to think and to pray deeply as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the Paschal Mystery, to enter into the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ so that we may come to share in new life. We begin the season marked by the Sign of the Cross with ashes on Ash Wednesday. We will have Religious Education classes this Wednesday, February 14 and then walk the children over to Church for Ash Wednesday Mass at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for Ash Wednesday Mass. What a beautiful way for your family to start Lent by going to Mass together! Pick up will be at Church after Mass. 1st-7th Grade Classes- Wednesday, Parish Hall / 6:15- 7:30 pm 8th Grade Confirmation Classes -Wednesday, Parish Hall 6:45- 8:30 pm High School Ministry - Youth/Life Teen Nights:
Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.. See cluster page for more info
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Feb 14 Ash Wednesday 9AM St Mikes/ 7PM St Mary
Feb 16 Stations of the Cross 7pm
Feb 18 Knights of Columbus Breakfast /Blood Drive
Feb 23 Stations of the Cross 7pm
Mar 2 Stations of the Cross 6:45m
Mar 2 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing 7pm
Mar 3 Chili Cook Off & Parish Auction
Mar 9 Stations of the Cross 7pm
Mar 10 Soup Supper 5:30pm
Mar 11 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Mar 15 The Light is On For You, Individual Confessions 5-8pm
Mar 16 LIVE Stations of the Cross by Religious Ed 7PM
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off and Parish Auction March 3rd Free to attend. Chili Tasting requires a $10.00 ticket purchased at the door. Each ticket entitles you to: *1 Sample from every chili entre’ *1 Entry for a Special Door Prize Drawing *1 Vote for your favorite entre’ - People's Choice Doors Open at 5:45PM / Chili Tasting from 6:00PM – 7:30PM Chili Contest Winners will be announced at 8:00PM. Door Prize Drawing will be at 7:45PM (do not need to be present to win) LIVE Auction Begins at 8:30pm A variety of items to bid on. Something for everyone! You MUST pay your winning bid that night in order to claim your item. Soda, Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. (you must be 21 to purchase/consume beer and wine) Hotdogs, chips and cookies will also be available for purchase. This is a Family Friendly Community Event! All are Welcome! If you would like to make a donation for the auction or enter the chili cook off, please contact Cathie at 616.677.3934 or [email protected]
Chili Entrées are needed. Register today
Knights of Columbus #11581 Breakfast and Blood Drive on February 18 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm in the
Parish Hall. Sign ups for the Blood Drive are in the Narthex or online at : https://donate.miblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/95155
We are pleased to welcome our newly baptized child of God into the St Mary’s parish family. Lincoln Benjamin Looks Baptized on February 11, 2018 Son of Michael & Patricia Looks
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
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,
Ashley Steffes & Joseph Messier June 9, 2018 (St Mary) Jaclyn Guza & Spencer Stanitzek / July 7, 2018 (St Michael) Jessica Fox &Taylor Laug / August 18, 2018 (St Michael) Kelley VanWeelde & David VanDyke / Oct 6 2018 (St Mary) Emily DeVos & Evan Schumann / Oct 27, 2018 (St Michael)
Youth Ministry Life Nights (YMLN) / Feb 11,18 & 25 at St Michaels.
Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (location rotates between St Marys & St Michaels) All High School students are welcome, Bring a friend! For a class schedule or more information please contact Mi-chael at 616-384-4026 / 616.677.5065 or [email protected]
Sign ups are available for the Spring Lenten retreat, Feb 23-25.
They are online and in the back of Church.
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 Next Breakfast February 18, 2018
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
YOUTH MINISTRY
Beloved / Date Night You are invited to join us for the third session of the BE-LOVED series. These DVDs help you to experience the won-der, mystery and joy of the Sacrament of Marriage. Even if you were not able to attend previously, couples can benefit and learn from each individual event. Join us for a free “date night” on Saturday, March 17 at St. Mary’s Parish. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free din-ner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. Registration dead-line is Thursday, March 15. For more information and to regis-ter contact us at: @ [email protected]
CLUSTER NEWS and COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
COOPERSVILLE FLORAL (616) 837-8525 ~ 270 Main St., Coopersville
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Vocations Fundraiser-April 21 Bishop David Walkowiak will be celebrating 4:30 Mass at St. Mary’s. The Knights of Columbus will be Co-sponsoring a Vocation Fund Raising Dinner following Mass in the Parish Hall. Fr. Kyle Kilpatrick will be our KeyNote Speaker along with Bishop David Walkowiak as our guest speaker.
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
FIRST CLASS LAWNCARE & PLOWING LAWNCARE ~ SNOWPLOWING ~ LANDSCAPE DESIGN
& LANDSCAPE RENOVATION ~ 616.437.0507 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
That Man Is You! (Winter Sessions 14—26 ) It is not too late for the men of the Parish Cluster to come join us or to bring a friend. Wednesdays 6pm—7:30pm / St Mary’s Community Room.
Sat. Mar 3 - 6PM Chili Cook Off & Parish Auction! St Mary’s Marne—Parish Hall. All are Welcome! Call 677.3934 or visit
www.saintmarysmarne.org for more info!
Lenten Care Groups Now Forming: This series will be on: The Bible and the Virgin Mary. While Catholics know Mary is important, many never fully grasp how essential she really is. Now they can. The Bible and the Virgin Mary unveils the mystery of Our Lady that is woven into the fabric of Sacred Scripture. Sign up sheets are available in the Narthex and online.
St. Mary & St. Michael Parish Cluster 2018 Lenten Schedule
Ash Wednesday Mass—February 14 9:00 am at St. Michael / 7:00 pm at St. Mary 40 Days for Life-@Heritage Clinic Friday, February 23 , 7AM –7PM Sign-Up to Pray for One Hour / St Mary & St Michael’s day of Vigil Mass of Hope, Health and Healing with the Sacrament of the Sick Friday, March 2 at 7PM at St. Mary’s The Light is On For You, Evening of Penance / Individual Confessions Thursday, March 15 5pm-8pm at St Mary (Fr. Sub) / 5pm-8pm at St Michael (Fr. Ayub) Soup Supper @ St Mary Saturday, March 10 at 5:30 (Join us for 4:30PM Mass Prior to the Supper) ALL Parish Reconciliation Service Monday, March 19 at 7PM at St. Mary’s Sheri Wohlfert – a well-known motivational speaker. Sheri presents with a great sense of humor, but more importantly, an amazing spirituality. Her focus at this event will be The Cross, Suffering, The Eucharist and Easter Glory and how we can use those things to truly become an Easter People. Saturday, March 24 at 6PM at St Michael’s Fridays at St Mary / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 PM—Stations of the Cross Please Note: On March 2, Stations will begin at 6:45 and A Healing Mass will immediately follow. Fridays at St. Michael / Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - K of C Fish Dinners in the Family Center 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Margaret Langlois, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, Lori Hastings, Nathan Syrek, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Paula Raczkiewicz-Kelly
By Pam Raczkiewicz
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $5,223.87
Loose Cash $197.00
Children’s Envelopes $5.72
Total $5,426.59
Budgeted Income $5,913.00
Surplus/Deficit ($486.41)
Building Fund $145.00
Financial Assistance $5.00
Thank you for your continued support!
The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 11, 2018
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scrip News: Thank you to our 19 families that purchased Scrip this
week. Our total profit was $212.33.
Parish Prayer Line : If you would like to
request a prayer for our parish prayer line please contact Mary Ann Laug at 616-837-8223 or Winnie Spencer at 616-837-8631
Children’s Liturgy of the Word— is offered on Sunday during the
months of January and February at the 9:30 Mass. CLW is for children ages 3-7 years. Each week we pray, read and explore the Sunday Gospel from a child’s viewpoint. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. We receive ashes on our fore heads in the sign of a cross to remind us of our own mortality and to remind us of our own sins. The season of Lent is the time of preparation for Holy Week, leading up to Easter. The liturgical color for Lent is violet.
Elementary Faith Formation— The elementary program is for students
in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Our program begins in the church. Contact Debbie Veneklase if you have any questions (616) 384-4026. There will be no Elementary Faith Formation on Febru-ary 14th due to Ash Wednesday. Mass times will be 9am at St. Michael’s and 7pm at St. Mary’s.
Middle School Faith Formation- Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on Sun-
days. For the months of January and February class will be after the 9:30am Mass from 10:45 to 12 noon in the Youth Room. The eighth graders will have a mini retreat here at St. Michaels on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 10:45-12:45. Sponsors are to attend with students. If you have any ques-tions please contact Debbie Veneklase. 616-384-4026.
High School Youth Ministry (YM2)- Meets tonight at St. Michael’s at 7
PM. All are welcome—bring a friend!
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Do you want to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Join us! RCIA Classes meet on Sundays, at 1 p.m., in the Library. Anyone is welcome to attend; just show up. For more information, please contact Cliff Kozminski at 616-837-6985.
RCIA
We are pleased to welcome a newly baptized child of God!
Piper Aydin Sellon
Daughter of Todd & Heather Sellon
Baptized on February 11, 2018
Benefit Dinner—Join the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, February 17, for a Benefit Event! This spaghetti dinner and auction will help with costs incurred by the Syrek Family, during the treatment of their son, Nathan. All are welcome! Come out to St. Michael’s Family Center, for the dinner 4-7 p.m. Live auction will follow. There will be 50/50 raffles, mini raffles, and two large raffles. The cost is a free-will offering. If you have raffle tickets, they can be returned to Kevin or Niki Schumaker after either Mass or evenings at their home. If you are making a donation to the benefit, please have it St. Michaels by Sunday, Feb. 11, so we can prepare the Mini Raffle. If you volunteered to supply a dessert, please bring them to the Family Center by 3:00 p.m. on Sat. Feb. 17, so we can prepare the dessert table.
Georgetown Harmony Homes— is accepting applications for
part-time 2nd Shift Relief Staff in both our Men’s and Women’s home. We are seeking individuals with strong Christian beliefs and values, who have a heart for disability ministry. You must have completed high school and be 18 years of age to apply. Training will be provided. Competitive wages. For a more complete job description and application, please contact: Brandon Folkert at [email protected] or Cara Kuiper at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the open positions are filled.
Open House—Calling all families of 3 & 4 year olds. St. Michael's Preschool Open House is Tuesday, February 27th from 6:30-7:30pm. Come take a peek into the classroom, meet the teacher and see what our program has to of-fer. Small class size with individualized, fun learning. Enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year. Tuition discounts and scholarships available. Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2018. For more info, call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
