Knights of Columbus Kevin Schumaker / 616-340-3483 Credit Union Dave Busman / 616-502-8319 Scrip Coordinator Brenda Kilpatrick / 616-837-6363 Parish Prayer Line Mary Ann Laug / 616-837-8223 Winnie Spencer / 616-837-8631 Environmental Coordinator: Nicole Stroven Family Center Hall Rental: Contact the Parish Office A calendar of all scheduled events can be found on our parish website. Our Cluster Parish: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15164 Juniper Dr., Marne MI 49435 Parish Office: 616-677-3934 or 616-677-1123 Fax: 616-677-5866 [email protected]www.saintmarysmarne.org Pastoral Council Pam Moore Pete Nielsen David Reames Paul Schmidt Mark Veneklase Joel Meintsma Finance Council Dave Busman Megan Cusick Sue Felicioni Marty Marshall Saint Michael’s Catholic Community is a family challenged by Christ, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to care for others and to become the body of Christ through worship, hospitality and service. Saint Michael’s Catholic Church 17150 - 88th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404 Parish Office: 616-384-4026 www.saintmichaels.us Administrator– Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar Email: [email protected]Phone: 616-384-4026 Parish Office Phone: 616-384-4026 Fax: 616-837-7893 Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parish Secretary: Beki Rotman [email protected]Business Manager: Kathie Poelma [email protected]Pastoral Associate: Allan TenEyck [email protected]Faith Formation Youth Ministry: Michael Hurst [email protected]Elementary: Debbie Veneklase [email protected]RCIA / RCIC: Deb Wiggins [email protected]Preschool Phone: 616-384-4026 ext 203 Mrs. Annette Lown [email protected]Meets MWF from 8:45—11:45 a.m. After school care until 4pm. WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE 4:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary 7:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Michael 9:00 a.m. Sunday at St. Michael 11:00 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary Daily Mass Schedule 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at St. Mary 9:00 a.m. Wednesday and Friday at St. Michael Eucharistic Adoration: St. Mary—Tuesday after Mass until 4:00 pm St. Michael—Wednesday after Mass until 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary Wednesday from 3:00—4:00 p.m. at St. Michael Reconciliation can be made anytime by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the Parish Office at least 1 month prior. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior.
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Knights of Columbus Kevin Schumaker / 616-340-3483
Credit Union Dave Busman / 616-502-8319
Scrip Coordinator Brenda Kilpatrick / 616-837-6363
Parish Prayer Line
Mary Ann Laug / 616-837-8223 Winnie Spencer / 616-837-8631
Environmental Coordinator:
Nicole Stroven
Family Center Hall Rental:
Contact the Parish Office
A calendar of all scheduled events can be found on our parish website.
Our Cluster Parish:
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15164 Juniper Dr., Marne MI 49435
Parish Office: 616-677-3934 or 616-677-1123 Fax: 616-677-5866
Pastoral Council Pam Moore Pete Nielsen David Reames Paul Schmidt Mark Veneklase Joel Meintsma Finance Council Dave Busman Megan Cusick Sue Felicioni Marty Marshall
Saint Michael’s Catholic Community is a family challenged by Christ, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to care for others and to become the body of Christ through worship, hospitality and service.
Saint Michael’s Catholic Church 17150 - 88th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404
Mrs. Annette Lown [email protected] Meets MWF from 8:45—11:45 a.m. After school care until 4pm.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE 4:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary 7:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Michael 9:00 a.m. Sunday at St. Michael 11:00 a.m. Sunday at St. Mary
Daily Mass Schedule 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at St. Mary 9:00 a.m. Wednesday and Friday at St. Michael Eucharistic Adoration: St. Mary—Tuesday after Mass until 4:00 pm St. Michael—Wednesday after Mass until 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary Wednesday from 3:00—4:00 p.m. at St. Michael Reconciliation can be made anytime by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the Parish Office at least 1 month prior. Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior.
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. June 4—7:30 AM June 4 – 9:00 AM
Altar Servers
Will Reames Luke Kobi Randy Mergener
Elly DeGraaf Lily DeGraaf Bella Eisenhauer
Eucharistic Ministers
Julie Reames Cork Boersma Dave Carlson Sharon Carlson Sue Felicioni Jennifer DeMull (NEED ONE MORE)
FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED Kenny Harker Joel Meintsma Mark Phillips
Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Dennis & Sue Smith
Lectors Joe Meerman FILLED
Sacristan Julie Reames Donna Phillips
Ushers
Mary Bueche Ed Irwin Calvin Lindberg Marv Lindberg
Al Spencer Simon LeMieux Dennis Smith Herb Schoenborn
Music Anna Jonaitis Anna Jonaitis
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday May 27 4:30 p.m. MA Angela Steffes by M/M Stephen Steffes Sunday May 28 7:30 a.m. MI Florence Lindberg by Merlin Steffes 9:00 a.m. MI Richard Mayse by M/M Al Spencer 11:00 a.m. MAFran Egan by M/M Ken Stroven
Monday May 29 Memorial Day Mass / Cemetery Altar 8:00 a.m. MA For All Veterans Tuesday May 30 9:00 a.m. MA Morgan & Ashley Todd
Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm
Wednesday May 31 9:00 a.m.
MI John Pater by M/M Sherm Hecksel Adoration begins after Mass until 5pm
Thursday June 1 9:00 a.m MA Mary Jean Schneider by M/M Despres
Friday June 2 9:00 a.m. MI Irene Jankowski by M/M Sherm Hecksel Saturday June 3
4:30 p.m. MA Donna Lampe by Rose Mary Helzer & M/M Leo Byrne
Sunday June 4 7:30 a.m. MI Lerine Lindberg by M/M Jeff Parish 9:00 a.m. MI Ladonna Jonio, Lawrence & Dorothy Pointer,
Steve & Mary Rakosky by The Kilpatrick Family 11:00 a.m. MA Anthony Steffes by M/M Stephen Steffes
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!
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. June 3—4:30PM June 4—11AM
Sharon Kailing Pat Kensil Dave Benedetti Allan TenEyck
Hospitality Ministers
Jeff Schnedier Jean Schwallier Tom Schwallier Helen Byrne Leo Byrne Monica Zahm
Marian Looks Jim Looks Wendy Reffeor Pat Wolters Tony Leale Nettie Leale
Lector 1 John Carmody Mark McDonald
Lector 2 Geary Farrell Stephen Steffes
Music Maureen Carmody John Vesbit
May 28, 2017 / The Ascension of the Lord
Readings for the Week of May 28, 2017 Sunday Seventh Sunday of Easter/ Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or; Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 Monday Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68; 10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday Saint Justin, Martyr Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs / Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Sunday Pentecost Sunday / Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29- 30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
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: Mitchell Dietrich
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Lee Marshall, Helen Langlois, Kevin John-son, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Dawn Stevens, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Bill Corner, Rose Vargo, Margaret Langlois, Al & Winnie Spencer, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George and Gladys Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of Florence, Al & Paul Lindberg
By Rose Feenstra
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $4,422.00
Loose Cash $881.00
Children’s Envelopes $4.10
Total $5,307.10
Budgeted Income $5,833.00
Surplus/Deficit -$575.90
Building Fund $95.00
Financial Assistance $30.00
Endowment Fund $10.00
Thank you for your continued support!
The Ascension of the Lord May 28, 2017
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
THE DENNISON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION The DFCU is open in the Parish Office on Sundays from 8:30—10:30 am. Our rates are comparable to our local financial institutions and you get more personal attention to your needs. Call Dave Busman at 616-502-8319 if you have questions.
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2017-2018—New or incoming preschool parents: if you would like to volunteer in the classroom/attend classroom parties and go on field trips, you will need to attend the Virtus training at St. Mary’s on June 5! Please see the Parish Cluster page for details. For more info, call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Festival News: We’re looking for someone to chair the
kitchen crew for festival. We are also looking for a co-chair for the large raffle (someone willing to take this over for 2018)
Call the parish office if you are interested. 616-384-4026.
Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2017. CSA Pledge Goal: $38,234.00 Total Pledges Made: $35,306.00 (92%) Balance: $2,928.00 Participation: 179 of 359 households (50%) If you have not responded, please do so as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is returned to the parish.
Scrip News: Thank you to our 15 families that purchased
Scrip this week. Our total profit was $77.35
Save the date: 2017 Vacation
Bible School: Maker Fun Factory Created by God Built for a Purpose! July 24-28th, from 6-8:30 pm. Contact Debbie Veneklase with any questions. 616-384-4026.
All Faith Formation Classes: Are on break for the summer
and will resume in the fall.
High School Youth Ministry (YM2): Lifeteen is done for the
school year. June 24/25 CAR WASH during Masses all weekend! July 16 -23 Summer Mission Trip
Dear St. Michael's Parish Family, I am thrilled to be able to invite you to my upcoming ordi-nation to the priesthood. This long journey has been made possible in large part due to your support and prayers. I hope that some of you will be able to come to the ordination Mass on Saturday, June 3rd at 10 am at St. Andrew's Cathedral. I will also be celebrating Mass at St. Michael's the next morning, at the 9 am Mass. I am excited to be entering into this beautiful vocation of service and excited to be able to celebrate the occasion with you all. Please keep me in your prayers, Deacon Kyle Kilpatrick
COOPERSVILLE CARES, a local helping organization, will be
holding its "Annual Benefit Sale" on Friday, August 18th and Satur-day, August 19th at the Grace Lutheran Church - 300 E. Cleveland. Donations of good usable clothing, toys, furniture and house hold items will be needed. Please remember this sale and start collec-tion items that you will be willing to donate the week of the Sale.
Thank you! We would like to thank everyone in the parish for
the continued thoughts, prayers, cards, visits and support for Lucille O’Bradovich while she was recently recovering. We would also like to thank Fr. Ayub for his time spent with her, his prayers, and support as well. We couldn’t ask for a better parish to a be part of. Sincerely, Lucille O’Bradovich & Family
Thank you to all of the helpers and to everyone who donated to St. Michael’s Ladies Tea Party. Without all of your generous donations and all of your hard work, it would have not been such a success!
Church Chuckle: At Sunday School they were teaching how
God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, 'Johnny, what is the matter?' Little Johnny responded, 'I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife.'
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
THROOP FUNERAL HOME 616-837-8161—P.O. Box 111, Coopersville
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
On Saturday, June 3rd at 10 a.m. Bishop Walkowiak
will ordain Deacon Stephen Durkee, Deacon Steven Geerling and Deacon Kyle Kilpatrick to the priesthood . Please continue to pray for these men as they respond to the call to serve the Lord and his people as priests and deacons. All Masses will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. The public is invited to attend. WATCH LIVE. All ordination Masses will be livestreamed at http://bit.ly/DOGRLivestream and on the diocesan Facebook page (Diocese of Grand Rapids).
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
YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2 CLUSTER NEWS
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
Josh DeVos & Caley Bartman - June 3, 2017 (St Michael) Austin Lampe & Ashley Rose - June 17, 2017 (St. Mary) Kelly Wilbur & Joseph Snippe - July 8, 2017 (St. Michael) Julie Brown & Nathan Zielinski - August 19, 2017 (St Mary) Alexis Yost & Randy Looks - Sept 30, 2017 (St Mary) Liz Nelson & Billy Morey - November 11, 2017 (St. Michael)
YOUTH / LIFETEEN June 24/25 CAR WASH during Masses all weekend!
July 16 -23 Summer Mission Trip –
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
St Mary’s will be hosting a Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) Course! The Diocese requires all adult
volunteers who are engaged in programs that involve contact with children attend this Free course. If you want to volunteer in a Religious Ed Class, Youth Ministry, Mission Chaperone, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Liturgy, or any other program you will need to attend this course on Monday, June 5 at 7PM at our Parish Hall! To register for the course visit: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0
STRENGTHENED IN FAITH: A Day of Jubilee for Fam-
ilies with Children, Youth or Adults with Disabilities or Special Needs! Saturday, June 24, 2017 / 1-6:30 p.m. (includes Mass & Dinner) at St. Robert Church, 6477 Ada Drive SE Don’t miss this opportunity for getting a little boost of faith and encouragement from other families who have children, youth or adults with disabilities or special needs! David and Mercedes Rizzo will give a presentation for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. They have four children, one of whom has a disability. Together they developed the “Adaptive First Eucharist Preparation Kit,” available from Loyola Press. Concurrently with the Rizzo’s presentation, children, youth, and adults with disabilities/special needs and their siblings will be able to participate in fun activities. All are invited to participate in Mass at 4:30 p.m. and pizza dinner immediately following Mass. Registration forms available on the Diocese of Grand Rapids website: www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org, or by contact-ing Teri Burns, [email protected], 616-676-9111 ext 115. **To make this day a success, we need many hands to help with food and refreshments, buddies to partner with the children, and as activity assistants. Volunteer Forms are available on the Diocese website or by contact-ing Teri Burns, [email protected], ext 115.
Caregivers and those interested in volunteering to help parish caregivers: St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s is thor-oughly exploring initiation of a Caregiver Ministry to offer free relief breaks for caregivers in their parish. Stay tuned for more information, and if you have further immediate questions, contact Fr. Ayub.
Lori's Voice Walk for the Challenged Saturday June 17, 2017 at the Berlin Raceway. Time: 9-11 am Registration at 8:30 am. Cost $15 for individuals, $40 for immediate families. This is a family friendly event! Kids bring your bikes and ride the track. Bouncy house, face painting racecars, firetrucks, Buster the Bus, refreshments and lots of kid's games. Visit https://www.firstgiving.com/400260/loris-voice-walk-for-the-challenged-17 to Pre-register or www.lorisvoice.org to download a registration/pledge form.
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
DOUG’S AUTO BODY INC. 2 Locations to Serve You! 837.8689 / 453.4479
Doug and Scott Otterbein ~ dougsab.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
CROSSfit: Faith Conversations for Young Professionals
Thursdays, June 1 & 8, 6-7:30pm / With Fr. René Constanza, CSP / The Knickerbocker Brewpub & Distillery (417 Bridge St. NW) Calling all young professionals! Strengthen your faith with Fr. René at the Knick-erbocker for a book study and discussion of Fr. Richard Leonard's book, What Does It all Mean? A Guide to Being More Faithful, Hopeful, and Loving. The book touches on chal-lenges to faith, inside and outside of the Church, that confront and sometimes confound believers today. See you there! To register for a program: [email protected]
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ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS
Giving Back to God
William Brown, Sharon Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Michael Looks, 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]
ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
Children’s Liturgy & Religious Education Classes are done for the school year. Classes will resume in September.
Please watch the bulletin for Sign-up Information.
Youth/Life Teen Nights - done for the school year
June 24/25 CAR WASH during Masses all weekend!
July 16 -23 Summer Mission Trip
Thank you for your continued support!
May 29 Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery Altar 8AM
May 31 Picnic Planning Meeting 7PM
June 5 Virtus Training at Parish Hall—7PM
July 4 9AM Mass
Aug 27 St Michaels Parish Festival
June 19–23 Vacation Bible School
Sept 10 Annual Parish Picnic
Oct 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Oct 22 Knights Veterans Dinner
Nov 12 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Nov 23 Thanksgiving Mass
Dec 10 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Feb 3, 2018 Valentine Dinner & Dance
May 20/21 Adult (1) $5422.00
Loose $189.96
Children’s $28.56
Total $5640.52
Capital Improvement $155.00
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 19 –23 (9am– 12pm each day)
At Mighty Fortress, kids learn that God is their refuge and strength. Friends may fail them. They may not ace their test or make the team, but God promises to be their rock and their salvation—their fortress and sure defense. So raise your banner! In Jesus, the victory is won! Register Today. E-mail Theresa Steffes at [email protected] for more information. Join us to see how in Jesus, the victory is won!
St. Mary’s Mother’s Day/Father’s Day PREGNANCY HELP Baby Bottle Drive! Supporting the drive will benefit HELP’s ministry in so many ways: Keeping them supplied with some of the most needed baby essentials such as pack-n-plays, diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, baby wash, lotion etc. They provide walk-in hours for free ul-trasounds for those who are abortion minded, this service has the cost of providing a qualified ultrasound tech on staff. Please pick up a Baby Bottle from the Narthex on Mother’s Day weekend and fill with your “extra change! Return Father’s Day Weekend. Thank You!
MEMORIAL DAY MASS: Fr. Ayub will be celebrating Mass outside at the altar in front of the cemetery (Bring a chair, weather permitting-otherwise it will be in the church) on Monday, May 29 at 8:00 AM. Please join us to pray for our beloved dead, especially those who were killed in the line of duty.
God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Many Volunteer Opportunities Available If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. PLEASE NOTE: All VBS Volunteers need to be Virtus Certified. We are hosting a Virtus, Protecting God’s Children Class on Monday, June 5
th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church Hall. Please
go to virtus.org to register for the training. (see the cluster page for more information)
Michael Looks and Family would like to THANK everyone for the hospital
visits, meals, cards and prayers. Also thank you Fr Ayub, Todd and The Knights of Colum-bus and anyone else I have forgotten. An Up-date on my condition is good. I have returned to my job just 3 months after this serious acci-dent.. I have no permanent injury. I am very thankful for all that has been done for me and my family.
St. Mary’s Parish Picnic—Sept 10. Do you have an idea for the Parish Picnic? We want to hear it.
The PLANNING COMMITTEE is having a MEETING on Wed, May 31 at 7PM in the community room. They want your ideas and suggestions! All are welcome to attend!
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