April 14, 2020

Digital Announcements

LANGUAGE FOR REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encourages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: 844.324.3374

All public Masses and Eucharistic celebrations are suspended through April 30, 2020.

The faithful are strongly encouraged to participate in Masses that are broadcast via television and internet, including our own Diocesan live-stream Mass, and to make a devout Spiritual Communion.

A list of local live stream Masses and prayer times can be found at diokzoo.org/live.

Forward in Faith: Parish Support Fund

The Diocese of Kalamazoo established this special fund to generate immediate funding to provide financial relief for parishes during the Coronavirus pandemic crisis. All donations go straight to your parish. Learn more at diokzoo.org/parish-fund.

Let Jesus’ Light Shine

Bishop Bradley with the Diocese of Kalamazoo launched a “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” campaign inviting you and all Christians to turn your lights on throughout the Easter octave or the complete Easter season, beginning on Easter Sunday, April 12 through Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020 to bear witness to the Risen Lord and the Light of the

World.

We invite you to decorate your windows and homes with bright lights – much like the lights we see around the Christmas season.

Click on the below “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” graphic to download and print to place on your window or door to display the message for your neighborhood.

A "Let Jesus' Light Shine" Facebook frame is available to add to your profile picture.

We hope through our united effort to be a visible witness to all the world, that all will experience the joy and hope of our Risen Lord. Let the Light of Jesus shine to all the world through us.

Learn more at diokzoo.org/shine.

Dejemos Que la Lus de Jesús Brille

El Obispo Bradley y la Diócesis de Kalamazoo lanzarán una campaña "Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille" invitando a todos los cristianos a encender sus luces comenzando el Día de Pascua, 12 de Abril hasta el Domingo de Pentecostés, 31 de Mayo del 2020 para dar testimonio del Señor Resucitado y La Luz del Mundo.

Se les pide a las personas que decoren sus ventanas/áreas exteriores según lo deseen con luces brillantes, como en Navidad.

Oprima en el gráfico de “Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille” para poder descargarlo, imprimirlo y colocar la foto en su ventana o puerta para que sus vecinos vean el mensaje.

A partir del Domingo de Pascua, un marco para Facebook de “Dejemos Que la Luz de Jesús Brille”, estará disponible para que lo agregue como su foto de perfil. Oprima en el marco y coloque el marco en su perfil de Facebook.

Esperamos, a través de nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos, ser testigos visibles para que todo el mundo sepa cuán felices y llenos de esperanza estamos porque Jesús ha resucitado. Dejemos que la Luz de Jesús Brille en todo el mundo a través de nosotros.

Aprenda más a diokzoo.org/jesus-brille .

Sunday Experience

The Diocesan Parish Life and Lay Leadership Secretariat has created a page of resources for your family to continue your prayer life at with home, you may find these resources at diokzoo.org/sundayexperience.

Teen Bible Study, Mondays, 7 p.m.

Every Monday a weekly high school teen Bible study will be hosted via Zoom. The Bible Study will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel readings and will be led by a local high school student. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.

Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Join in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a weekly Bible study via Zoom. The study will be led by a Diocesan staff member and will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.

Blood Drive, Thursday, April 30, 12-5:45 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish, White Pigeon

Healthy eligible donors are strongly encouraged to donate blood amidst rising corona virus concerns. Donating is a safe process with increased safety protocols. Healthy individuals can still donate in areas that have issued shelter in place declarations. The Knights of Columbus Council 13749 is sponsoring a Blood Drive from 12:00 pm to 5:45 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Parish, 16603 E. U.S. 12 White Pigeon, MI 49099. To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-723-2767).

Right to Life of Michigan has called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to clarify that elective abortions are a non-essential procedure. Those wishing to call Governor Whitmer to urge her to treat abortion facilities like other outpatient surgical facilities can call her Lansing office at (517) 373-3400. Full article at rtl.org/governor-whitmer-abortion-coronavirus/