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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
Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 / 616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org
December 24, 2017 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent
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 Ad-oration 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
Altar Servers Filled Filled Need Two
Eucharistic Ministers
Need Four Need One Need Five
Greeters Filled Need Two Filled
Sacristan Filled Filled Need One
Ushers Need Three Need Two Need Four
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Dec. 31—7:30 AM Dec. 31- 9:00 AM
Altar Servers
Craig Kutchin Karlee Kutchin Katie Joe Kutchin
Elly DeGraaf Lily DeGraaf Lauren Meerman
Eucharistic Ministers
Megan Cusick Sue Felicioni Denise Parish Anne Rumptz Robert Huisken Shelly Huisken Ray Maka
Cindy Bleckley Marissa Bleckley Angie Syrek Mark Phillips Debbie Veneklase Joel Meintsma Kenny Harker
Greeters Arno & Judy Driedger Dennis & Sue Smith
Lectors Jeff Johnson Chris Albrecht
Sacristan Judy Driedger Cindy Bleckley
Ushers
Tom Rumptz Ray Maka Ed Irwin Joe Meerman
Tim Syrek Nathan Syrek Owen Syrek Dennis Smith
Music Craig Bleckley Craig Bleckley
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday December 23 4:30 p.m. MA Gordon Dietrich by M/M Chuck Dietrich Sunday December 24 - 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. MI Our Parish Cluster Family 9:00 a.m. MI Greg Russell by Maureen Russell 11:00 a.m. MA Lucille Dressander by Family Sunday December 24 - Christmas Eve Vigil 4:00 p.m. MI For Our Parish Family 4:00 p.m. MA For Our Parish Family 9:00 p.m. MA For Our Parish Family 11:00 p.m. MI For Our Parish Family Monday December 25 Christmas Day
The Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. MI For Our Parish Family 11:00 a.m. MA For Our Parish Family
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Dec 30-4:30PM Dec 31-11AM Altar Servers
Elayne Klatt Madison Potts
Emily Kulhawik Grace Kulhawik
Host Austin Lampe Michelle Lampe Steve Lampe
Jim Looks Marian Looks Dan Todd
Cup
Keith Anderson Edna May Jim May Lori Rander
Pat O’Connor Janette Ney Lloyd Ney Mel Snowdin
Hospitality Ministers
Jim Schwallier Joyce Schwallier Matt Karr Diane King Pat King Jeff Schneider
Wendy Reffeor Dick Klein Mary LeMieux Nancy Klein Joe Kamp Mike Dunphy
Lector Geary Farrell John Klein
Lector Vito Dolic Need One
December 24, 2017 / Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings for the Week of December 24, 2017 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent / 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Monday The Nativity of the Lord / Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 / Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Tuesday Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps :1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday 1Jn1:5—2:2;Ps124:2-3,4-5,7cd-8;Mt 2:13-18 Friday 1Jn2:3-11;Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday 1 Jn 2:12-17;Ps96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40
Tuesday December 26 No Mass / No Adoration Wednesday December 27 9:00 a.m. MI Marcia Meyers by Dennis & Kathy Goosen
Adoration begins after Mass until 5pm Thursday December 28 9:00 a.m. MA For Our Parish Family Friday December 29 9:00 a.m. MI Rosemary Stevenson by M/M Richard Olsen Saturday December 30 4:30 p.m. MA Peter & Dorothy Budinger
by Leo, Helen and Rosemary Sunday December 31 -
The Holy Family of Joseph, Mary & Joseph 7:30 a.m. MI Steven Rohen by Carol Tasker 9:00 a.m. MI Anita Bouchard Brown by M/M Randy Graftema 11:00 a.m. MA Joe Kosheba by M/M Dick Kosheba
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for Christmas
Dec 24 –4PM Dec 24—9PM Dec 25-11AM Altar Servers
Ben McDonald Travis McDonald
Need Two Hannah Davis Need One
Host
Rob Rander Lori Rander Kathy Gomez Jose Gomez
Paul Lothschutz Kim Lothschutz Need One
Need Three
Cup
Michelle Lampe Steve Lampe Austin Lampe Joslin Lampe Need One
Margie Jirous Need Three
Need Four
Hosp. Ministers
Pat King Diane King Need Four
Jim Looks Marian Looks Need Four
Need Six
Lector Mark McDonald Rita Carmody Nancy Fritz
Lector Vito Dolci John Carmody Need One
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers Needed for Christmas
Dec 24 –4PM Dec 24—11PM Dec 25-9AM
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 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, 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
We will not have Religious Education on Wednesday, December 27th. Religious Education classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3rd. We will not have Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sundays, December 24th and 31st. Children's Liturgy of the Word will resume on Sunday, January 7th. I pray that God blesses you with a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy this special time with your family.
If you get a chance, check out the Religious Education Ser-vice Member Bulletin Board in the narthex of Church. If you know of any other parishioners or family members that are serving in the military that are not pictured on the board, please let Theresa Steffes know so that their picture can be added. The Religious Education students would also like to mail them cards and care packages. Most importantly we are asking for you to please keep these men in your pray-ers.
1st-7th Grade Classes Wednesdays at Parish Hall / 6:15- 7:30pm
8th Grade Confirmation Classes Wednesdays at Parish Hall 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
High School Ministry - Youth/Life Teen Nights: Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.. 12/17-1/7- No YMLN. Have a great holiday break! 1/14– The second half of the year at YMLN. Mark your calendars to meet at St. Michael's @ 7pm It is not too late to join us! See cluster page for more info.
ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Jan 1-31, 2018 Fatima Guild—Warming Drive
Jan 5, 2018 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing
Jan 13, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Jan 14, 2018 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Jan 27, 2018 Sledwings Fundraiser Dinner
Feb 2, 2018 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing
Feb 3, 2018 Valentine Dinner & Dance
Feb 10, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Feb 10 & 11 Fatima Guild Bake Sale After Masses
Feb 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday 9AM St Mikes/ 7PM St Mary
Feb 18, 2018 Knights of Columbus Breakfast /Blood Drive
Mar 2, 2018 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing
Mar 10, 2018 Soup Supper
Mar 11, 2018 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Mar 17, 2018 Marriage Enrichment / Date Night
Mar 31, 2018 Easter Vigil
April 1, 2018 Easter
April 6, 2018 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing
Apr 14, 2018 Pre-Cana Workshop
Apr 21, 2018 Mass-Bishop Walkowiak / Vocation Fundraiser
Jun 25-29 Vacation Bible School
Please continue to pray for our RCIA candidates as they prepare for full communion with the church: Chad , Mitch, Andrea, Liz and Lily.
St Mary’s Knights of Columbus is hosting a
FAMILY NIGHT on Friday Dec 29 in the Parish Hall. A night of family fun and fellowship. Activities include games, announce the winners of the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest, popcorn, movie and fun. This is a family event, it is free a free will offering will be accepted. All are Welcome. Please Join Us!
Sorry, Due to Publisher’s Deadlines, we are not able to include collection totals. We will update next week.
Wishing Our Saint Mary’s Parish
Friends and Family a very Merry Christmas!
May it be filled with Peace, Joy and Blessings. From
all of us on the Parish Staff: Fr Ayub, Dr. Al, John,
Todd, Theresa, Michael, Jim, Marian, Gary & Cathie
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen
On behalf of the Smith and Peck families, we wish to thank Fr. Ayub Nasar and staff for the beautiful Funeral Mass and all who offered so many expres-sions of sympathy and support upon the death of our sister, Mary Smith. Thank you, Jean Klein, JoAnn Becker(Jim), Betty Brown(Vince) and David Peck (Mary)
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,
visit https://saintmichaels.us/knights-of-columbus-9909
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)
12/17-1/7- No YMLN. Have a great holiday break! 1/14– The second half of the year at YMLN. Mark your calendars to meet at St. Michael's @ 7pm. It is not too late to join us! Youth Ministry Life Nights (YMLN)- 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 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 Next Breakfast January 14, 2018
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
YOUTH MINISTRY Mark Your Calendar-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.
Beloved / Date Night You are
invited to join us for the third session of the BELOVED series. These DVDs help you to experience the wonder, mystery and joy of the Sacra-ment of Marriage. Even if you were not able to attend previous-ly, couples can benefit and learn from each individual event. Join us for a free “date night” on Saturday, January 13 at St. Mary’s Parish. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. Registration deadline is Thursday, January 11. For more information and to register contact us at: @ [email protected] Date Nights scheduled for: Jan 13, 2018, Feb 10, 2018 and Mar 17, 2018.
CLUSTER NEWS and COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
DONNA’S CATERING (231) 853-6193 ~ P.O. Box 362, Marne, MI 49435
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday, Dec 24 (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 7:30 AM St Michael / Sub 9:00AM St Michael / Fr Ayub 11:00AM St Mary / Fr Ayub
Sunday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve Vigil) 4:00PM St Mary / Fr Ayub 4:00 PM St Michael / Fr Mel Fox 9:00PM St Mary / Fr Ayub (choir music begins at 8:40pm) 11:00PM St Michael / Fr Mel Fox
Monday, Dec 25 Christmas Day The Nativity of The Lord 9:00AM St Michael / Fr Ayub 11:00AM St Mary / Fr Ayub
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Save the Dates: St. Michael’s Euchre Parties will continue this winter. The dates are: January 20, February 10 and March 10.
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
STEVE’S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER Complete Mechanical & Electrical Repair
616.677.1155 ~ 1372 Comstock St. Marne THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
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: Jacob Zemaitis
Turn your ADVENT into an ADVENTure! The Holy Spirit
desires a relationship with us that will take us on the greatest adventure imaginable! Beginning in Advent, we offer a video series called "The Wild Goose" (a Celtic term for the Holy Spir-it) on Mondays, December 4, 11, 18 and continuing in January 8, 15, 22, 29. from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. We will meet at St. Vincent de Paul Hall, 21130 32nd Ave., Conklin, Michigan. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the cluster parishes of St. Catherine, St. Francis and St. Joseph. We look forward to seeing you there!
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, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Seth Rollenhagen
By Sandy Rollenhagen & Family
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes
Loose Cash
Children’s Envelopes
Immaculate Conception
Total
Budgeted Income
Surplus/Deficit
Building Fund
Cemetery Fund
Endowment Fund
Christmas Flower Memorials
Retirement for Religious
Thank you for your continued support!
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2017. For more info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Scrip News: Thank you to our 35 families that purchased Scrip this
week. Our total profit was $501.43.
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. CLW is on Christmas break. We hope that all of you have a very blessed and joy-filled Christmas!
Elementary Faith Formation— The elementary program is for stu-dents in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday from 6:00- 7:30 pm. Elementary faith Formation is on Christmas break and will resume on January 10, 2018. Have a safe and blessed Christmas!
Middle School Faith Formation- Grades 6, 7 and 8 meet on Sun-days after the 9am Mass from 10:15 to 11:30 in the Youth Room. The Eight Grade students will also receive Confirmation Preparation. Middle School Faith Formation will be on Christmas break and will resume on January 7, 2018. May you and your family experience the true meaning of Christmas and keep it with you throughout the New Year!
High School Youth Ministry (YM2)- On break until January 14, 2018!
Attention All Dennison Federal Credit Union Members— Effective December 1, 2017, the Dennison Federal Credit Union merged with My Personal Credit Union. My Personal Credit Union has an office at 1147 W. Randall St., Coopersville. All deposits and loan payments can be made at this location, Monday-Saturday.
Save the Dates: St. Michael’s Euchre Parties will
continue this winter. The dates are: January 20, February 10 and March 10.
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
For 2017 charitable deductions and tax credits, the IRS has ruled that charitable gifts are deductible only in the year the organization received the donation. To be considered a charitable donation for 2017, gifts may be dropped off at the parish office no later than Friday, December 29. Mailed con-tributions must have a Dec. 31, 2017 postmark.
Mass Times Change— Beginning January 1st through February 25th
the Sunday Masses at St. Michael’s will change to 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Mens Retreat—All men are welcomed to join us for our annual Mens
retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan, The retreat will be hosted the weekend of January 26th through January 28th. This years topics will be "ENTERING THE HEART OF GOD: PRAY-ING THE LORD'S PRAYER IN OUR DAY.” Suggested donation is $175.00. Contact Fr. Ayub for "Knights of Columbus Scholarship funds.” Car pooling will be available. For more information about the Retreat house, visit http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html. If you are interested in attending , contact Mark Phillips, 616-550-2766 or Joe LeMieux 616-238-8527.
Midnight Mass and Concert—to be broadcast live from the ca-
thedral on FOX 17 and online. Midnight Mass and the Prelude of Carols with Brass, Strings and Choirs on Christmas Eve will be broadcast live from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on FOX 17 (check your local listings) and online on the diocesan website, dioceseofgrandrapids.org, and Fa-cebook page (Diocese of Grand Rapids). The concert begins at 11 p.m. and Mass begins at Midnight. There will be a replay of Midnight Mass on FOX 17 at 6:30 a.m. Christmas morning. The live broadcast of Mass from the cathedral is a ministry provided by our diocese to the home-bound and imprisoned for more than 60 years.
The Knights of Columbus will be leading a Rosary before each Mass on Sunday, December 31.