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Saint Mary’s Church
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
Director of Music: 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, Jim Lothschutz, Sara Lothschutz, Wendy Reffeor, Judy Wensink
Finance Council: Arlyn Doornbos, Angie Hanks, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline, Cindy Sabo, Barb Forseman, Lois Lothschutz
Care and Visitation of the Sick: Parish Office: 677.3934
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saint Mary’s- Saturday 4:00 PM—5:00 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 5:00 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]
April 12, 2015
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. April 19 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass
Altar Servers
Mark Borek Kaisee Jonio Will Reames
Eli Veneklase Madelyn Jastrzembski Olivia Jastrzembski
Eucharistic Ministers
Julie Reames Amy Hehl Anne Rumptz Dave Reames Megan Cusick Mary Laug Cindy Lindberg
Debbie Veneklase Al Spencer Joe Hitchings Denise Nelson Liz Nelson Zach Nelson Maureen Russell
Greeters Jayne Schoenborn Kevin Schoenborn
Dennis Smith Sue Smith
Lectors Joe Meerman Liz Nelson
Sacristan Amy Hehl Debbie Veneklase
Ushers
Tom Rumptz Ed Irwin David G. Balkon Wade Lindberg
Otto Nemecek Jim Ponshair Herb Schoenborn Al Spencer
Musician Barb Rohen Barb Rohen
April 12, 2015 2nd Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday April 11
5:00 p.m. MA Don Morgan by Bonnie Mazurek
Sunday April 12
7:30 a.m. MI Bob Emelander by Doris Weber
9:00 a.m. MI Bill Taylor by Melvin Snowdin Darwin Johnson by Melissa Moor
11:00a.m. MA Charles Finkler by Eugene & Pat LeMieux
Monday April 13—NO MASS
Tuesday April 14
9:00 a.m. MA Rich Worpel
Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 15
9:00 a.m. MI For Our Parish Family Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday April 16
9:00 a.m. MA Carl Finkler by M/M Eugene LeMieux
Friday April 17
9:00 a.m. MI For Our Parish Family
Saturday April 18
5:00 p.m. MA Joe Zimmer by M/M Tom Umlor
Sunday April 19
7:30 a.m. MI Ron Raczkiewicz By Pam Raczkiewicz
9:00 a.m. MI For Our Parish Family
11:00a.m. MA Rose Mol by Bob & Marilyn Bacon
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
April 18-5:00 pm April 19-11:00 am
Altar Servers
Wyatt Brouwer Michael Wood
Megan Rogers Alicia Rogers
Eucharistic Ministers Host
Lori Rander Rob Rander Anthony Serge
Michael Glaza Janette Ney Lloyd Ney
Eucharistic Ministers Cup
Renee Fish Hope Brouwer Arlyn Doornbos Louann Doornbos
Donna Raap Cheryle DeVries Rick DeVries Roseanne Lynch
Hospitality Ministers
Matt Karr Mary Northrup Mel Northrup Jean Schwallier Tom Schwallier Duane Jingle
Mike Dunphy Leo Raap May Ruster Bev Mergener Nettie Leale Tony Leale
Lector 1 Kathy Gomez Nancy Fritz
Lector 2 Kurt Kline Leslie Glaza
Donuts n/a Boy Scouts Troop 31
Readings for the Week of April 12, 2015 Sunday Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Monday Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34; Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
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: Robert C. Mulderink
ST. MARY’S PARISH NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
2nd Sunday of Easter April 12, 2015
Giving Back to God
PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN - Sunday 11:00 AM GRADES 1-7 Wednesday 6:15 – 7:30 PM GRADE 8 - Confirmation Preparation (See Cluster Page)
Our last Faith Formation Class for Grades 1st – 7th will be on Wednesday, April 29th. The last day for Sunday School will be Sunday, April 26th.
YOUTH MINISTRY Lifeteen meets on Sundays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (St Michael) See the Youth Ministry News on the Cluster Page for additional information!
ST MARY’S FAITH FORMATION NEWS
William Brown, Sharon Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mike Klein, Kelley Kasul, Doris Kowalczyk, Jon Perrin, William Petrauskas, Kath-leen Sobie, Al & Gloria TenEyck, Darrel VanSpriell, John Ves-bit and the personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish parishion-ers 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 Contributions from April 4/5
Adult (123) $7,829.80
Children $0.00
Loose $280.63
Total $8,110.43
Capital Improvement $75.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Catholic Service Appeal—2015 Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2015. 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. CSA Pledge Goal: $48,181.00 Total Pledges Made: $34,400.00 (71%) Balance: $13,781.00 Participation: 124 of 425 households (29%) Our goal is 100% participation, which means a completed pledge card from every household. If you have not responded, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your stewardship! . Please help us reach 100% participation and turn in your pledge card today.
Visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for all church happenings! “Like” St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Marne on Facebook and “Follow “ us on Twitter.
Benefit for Levi Robert Looks Grandson of
Jim & Marian Looks. Sat. April 18, 4PM to 10PM. At St Vincent DePaul Hall-Conklin. For more info contact Elaine—299.5083 or Mike –389.4204.
Vacation Bible School- June 22 - June 26 This VBS promises to be mountains of fun! Plus, kids walk away with a rock-solid faith that they can rely on God when life gets tough. Join our climbing team―register to be a part of Everest VBS www.saintmarysmarne.org . Many Volunteers Needed. Please con-tact Michele at [email protected] or Kim at [email protected] if you can help.
CHURCH HAPPENINGS: For more
information on these events or to help with planning, or to volunteer, please visit the parish website www.saintmarysmarne.org or call the parish office 616.677.3934
DATE EVENT
April 12 K of C Community Breakfast
April 18 Benefit for Levi Looks @ St Vincent DePaul Hall
April 19 Confirmation @ The Cathedral
April 25 First Communion Mass
May 10 K of C Community Breakfast / Mom’s Eat FREE
June 7 Graduation Mass for High School & College Grads
June 7 Parish Picnic (Volunteers Needed-Call Parish Office)
June 21 K of C Community Breakfast / Dad’s Eat FREE
June 22-26 Vacation Bible School
August 23 K of C Community Breakfast
August 31 Inspiring Italy Trip
Sept 13 Parish Golf Outing
Sept 20 K of C Community Breakfast & Blood Drive
Sept 21 –28 World Meeting of Families / Pope Visit Philadelphia
Dec 31 New Years Eve Dance / Parish Hall
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
to Mark Robillard & Henry Salisz for donating their time, talent and materials necessary to build the beautiful custom made Cross for our new Linden wood hand-carved Agonizing Christ Corpus. It is breathtaking! “The crucifix does not signify defeat or failure. It reveals to us the Love that overcomes evil and sin.” Pope Francis
VOLUNTEERS FOR GODS KITCHEN NEEDED: Please
sign up to volunteer to serve meals at God’s Kitchen-Grand Rapids. 10AM—2PM Time slots available for May 9, June 13, July 11 & August 8. Sign-Up forms available in the Narthex.
A big THANK YOU to all those who helped to make the Holy Week Liturgies meaningful – to the Acolytes, the Sacristans, the Choir, the Ministers of Eucharist, the Ministers of Hospitality, the Van Gessel family and Pat O’Connor, many of whom spent a good deal of extra time on their own to make the Holy Triduum memorable. Thanks to Fr. Tran and our visiting priest, Fr. Reginato for leading the liturgies. May the Risen Lord inspire all of us to greater acts of charity and compassion. Allan
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2
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.
Next Pancake Breakfast ~ April 12
CLUSTER & COMMUNITY NEWS
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
No LifeTeen and Middle School Faith For-mation tonight. They will resume April 19. Have a great Easter!!
St. Michael’s graduating SENIORS!! The
mass and breakfast honoring you will take place on May 31 at the 9:00 mass with breakfast following. Please contact the parish office or Craig to indicate whether you are inter-ested in attending so that we can be sure to include you in our invitations. Thanks!! (St Mary’s-June 7 / Save the Date)
Katie VanLier & Jeremiah Kol / May 16 (St Mary) Samantha Carano & Chris Morden / July 11 (St. Michael) Brianna Eldred and Michael Willacker / Sep12 (St. Michael) Angelina McFarlane & DJ Parks / Sept 12 (St Mary)
Lord God, the source of all love, the wise plan of your providence has brought these young people together. As they prepare them-selves 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
St. Mary’s Council # 11581 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. For more info please contact Grand Knight: Chris Booth [email protected] Next Community Breakfast - Mother’s Day (mom’s eat free) May 10—9:30 AM to 1PM Thank You for your support!
Diocese of Grand Rapids Pil-grimage to attend the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit -Philadelphia 2015 – Join us for a once in a lifetime event at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on September 21-28, 2015. The Diocese of Grand Rapids is coordinating a pilgrimage for those wishing to participate in the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Vis-it. Families from around the world will come together for pray-er, speakers, celebrations, and activities for all ages. Craig B., Debbie V. and Kim L. will be leading the group from our two parishes. All are welcome! The cost for double occu-pancy is $650 per person for the week and $325 per person for the weekend. Space is limited! Visit www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org for full details and registration. For more information about the World Meeting of Families, visit the official website at: WorldMeeting2015.org. Most family va-cations are about making memories; come help make history!
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK COOPERSVILLE FLORAL
WWW.COOPERSVILLEFLORAL.COM 270 Main Street ~ 616.837.8525
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK SUPERIOR MONUMENT
High Quality Granite & Bronze Grave Markers At Affordable Prices ~ 616.677.5921
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they continue to prepare to receive the Sac-rament of Confirmation at St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday, April 19 at 3 PM.
8th GRADE CONFIRMATION NEWS
Abram Anderson Graciela Becerra Christopher Creswick Anielya Farmer Madison Forseman Noah Fuller Isabel Gomez Olivia Jastrezembski Leah Johnson Tatum Johnson Grace King Kayleigh Kutchin
Allyson Schoenborn Chad Schuiling Gabrielle Schuiling Zayda Slabbekoorn Megan Sorenson Lanie Stream Peyton Turmell Samuel Way Rae Zemaitis
Kayela Malewitz Garret Mayse Joshua Mc Carthy Matthew Mc Carthy Sally Moore Emma Mull Andy Pelfresne Nickolas Pelfresne Kylee Rasch William Reames Lucas Ring Kaitlin Roush Kobe Russo
If you did not pick up PALMS last weekend, we still have some available for you in the Narthex. Please help yourself.
Divine Mercy Sunday Jesus, I trust in You The plenary indulgence
Is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!).
Beginning Experience - If you have been searching for
some help to deal with the pain and feelings associated with separation and loss of a loved one through divorce or death; then you’re welcome to attend the next BE Weekend on May 1-3, 2015 at Camp Geneva Retreat Center. The Beginning Expe-rience (BE) weekend provides a Christian approach to becom-ing aware of the essential opportunities available when a life crisis arises due to the loss of a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, go to www.beginningexperience.org or contact Lynne at [email protected] or (616) 822-2251.
If you have not done so already, Please turn in your CRS Rice Bowls this week! Thank You.
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
CCS TECHNOLOGIES Computer Sales & Support ~ Office Supplies 616-997-8808—300 Main St. Coopersville, MI THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Preschool enrollment for 2015-16 is open!!!! Preschool meets M/W/F from
8:45—11:45 a.m. After school care is avail-able until 4pm also. Your child must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1st and potty trained. For more info or to talk to our Preschool Director, Annette Lown, call 616-384-4026 Ext: 203
WELCOME SCHOLARSHIPS are available for
anyone registered at a Catholic Church in our Diocese. If your child will be a NEW student, and if you don’t have chil-dren currently enrolled in a catholic school, your preschool-er could be eligible for $250! Visit: catholicschools4U.org for more information.
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Erin Plaggemars, Quinn Janssen, Tim Johnson, Al & Winnie Spencer, Marcia Meyers, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, Lillian Gray, Charles Benkert, George and Gladys Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Darnell Green, the victims of abortion, the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
Parish Prayer Line - If you would like to request a prayer for our parish prayer line please contact Mary Ann Laug at 837-8223 or Lerine Lindberg at 837-8882. St. Michael’s Angel Cooks - Call Marcy at 837-8718 if you know of someone who could use our assistance with meals during an illness or recovering from surgery, etc.
St. Michael’s Capital Campaign for our Building Fund Thank you to everyone who
already made a donation or pledge. We have received $128,865.00 in pledges so far. Our goal is to raise $250,000.00. NOTE: The Monthly Orange Building Fund Envelopes also go into this campaign.
The Dennison Federal Credit Union The credit union is open on Sundays from 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. and from 10 a.m.—11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please, feel free to call Chris Albrecht at 616-997-6980.
FITNESS FUN FOR ALL—Tuesday and Thursday
evenings from 6:00—6:45 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church. All classes incorporate flexibility, strength, cardio, toning and fun and are formatted for ALL ages, gender, and fitness level. Classes can be joined at any time and are $3 each class. Questions? Contact Deb Spinner at 616-837-7167.
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of Sister Simone Courtade
By Margaret Jonio Children’s Liturgy of the Word This program takes
place on Sundays during the 9:00 am Mass. Children ages 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. This is the second Sunday of Easter/ Divine Mer-cy Sunday. This is the greatest season of celebration in the liturgical year, as we remember God’s love and mercy that is stronger than sin and death.
Elementary Faith Formation Students in 1-5
Grades meet on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm. We begin in Church with prayer. Faith Formation will resume on April 15th.
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last weekend.
Adult Envelope 3563.00
Holy Day 2557.00
Loose Cash 457.14
Children’s Envelope 1.80
Total 6578.94
Budgeted Income 5625.00
Surplus/Deficit 953.94
Financial Assistance 0
Catholic Relief Services 0
Thank you for your continued support!
Church Chuckle The Good Friday services at the
small catholic church was almost over. The impact of the reading of the Passion showed on the faces of the members of the congregation. As people were waiting in silence to leave the church, a four year old little boy whispered loudly to his father, “Hey Daddy! You need to listen for the an-nouncements to see if there are doughnuts!”
2nd Sunday of Easter April 12, 2015
Hearing Loop— St. Michael’s has a T-Coil hear-
ing loop installed. We have a total of 6 listeners for your convenience available in the narthex on a first come first serve basis. You my use your own hearing buds instead of the ones attached. If you have a hear-ing aid, please set it to T-Coil to tune into our system. Call the parish office with questions.
St. Michael’s CSA—Our Catholic faith
is a gift that unites our parish family with Cath-olics throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids and in the universal Church. We all are pil-grims on a journey of faith, striving daily to become disci-ples of Christ through our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. When we give to CSA, we are supporting individu-als and families in our parishes, in our communities, and beyond. CSA Pledge Goal: $36,566.00 Total Pledges Made: $20,380.00 (56%) Balance: $16,186.00 Participation: 98 of 410 (24% of households) Thank you for your stewardship! Our goal is 100% participation, which means a completed pledge card from every household. If you have not responded, please do so as soon as possible.
