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Attend ONE “Discover Your Gifts” Workshop (full day workshop with food provided)
September 14 St. Stanislaus from 9-4:30 pm (childcare/activities provided) September 22 St. Mary’s Visitation from 10:30-5 pm (childcare/activities provided) September 28 Sacred Heart from 9-4:30 pm September 29 St. Mary’s Visitation from 10:30-5 pm (childcare/activities provided) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: September 8, 2019 We are about to strengthen our efforts to build the Kingdom of God in our parish ministries, homes, and community. We will do this by discovering, sorting and distributing our individual spiritual gifts over the next three weeks. God is calling each of us to build the Church with Him. The Lord is calling each of us in our parish family and collaborative to build a stronger spiritual foundation in our parish, homes, and community by discovering the building blocks of his Kingdom, our individual spiritual gifts, and learning to use them more effectively. By your participation in the “Discover Your Gifts” Workshop, and use of the spiritual gifts God has given you, our parish will gain a new direction, focus, and purpose. He will also give direction, focus, and purpose to you in your individual life in your family, workplace, and community. With spiritual gifts, God does the work and we experience the victory. In the Old Testament, Joshua and his army used the tools that God gave them to persevere in facing great battle (Judges 7 and 8). They had only 300 soldiers to face over 100,000. They had no idea how God would save them, but they followed God’s lead and God won the victory for them with what He had given them. Spiritual gifts work that way. If we use them, God does amazing things through us. We need that for our parish, our families, and community. Please plan to bring your entire family to the “Discover Your Gifts” Workshop at ONE of four identical sessions listed above during the last few weeks of September. Childcare and religious and recreational activities will be available for those under 16 years of age. Everyone 16 and older is encouraged to participate in the workshop. Your priests, parish, family, workplace, and community really need the spiritual gifts that God has given you! In The Father, the Master Builder, Fr. Derda, Fr. Steve, Deacon Ed and Deacon Russ
(Learn more and register at Rodzinkaministry.com)
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Office Hours: M-F 9 am to 4 pm 616-681-9701
Bulletin Deadline: 3 pm Tuesday Mass Announcements 3 pm Wednesday to [email protected] or 681-9701
Office Email Pastor: Father Steve: [email protected]
Administrator: Fr. Derda: [email protected] Deacon Ed LaRoche: [email protected] Director of Evangelization: Tommy Shultz
[email protected] Geralyn Andres: [email protected] or LuAnn Stein: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education Nathalie Shultz: [email protected]
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 4 pm or by appt. Baptism: After 11 am Mass on the 3rd Sunday of
each month.
Marriage: 9 months notice to Pastor. One party must be a registered and practicing member. Need a Ride to Church: Call 616-896-9913
Care of the Sick
Please notify the parish office of any shut-ins or anyone who is hospitalized.
Parish Membership Please notify the Parish Office if you wish to join and receive envelopes, have moved or change phone numbers.
Council Chairpersons: Pastoral: Jim Pitsch—616-896-9420
Finance: Roark Thurston—616-298-4458 Liturgy: Margie Steffes—616-608-2965 Altar Society: Diane Jones—896-6867
Ed. Commission: Dave Myers —616-681-9426 Bldg./Grounds: Jean DenBesten 896-9913
Christian Service: Jean DenBesten 896-9913
Collaborative Liturgical Schedule For The Week St. Mary’s Visitation Mass Schedule St. Stanislaus Sacred Heart
09/07 Sat 5:00 pm †Edward Lenhart (Birthday) by Steve & Laura Bird 4:30 pm NA
09/08 Sun 9:00 am 11:00 am
†Mary Steffes by Dick & Charlotte Fein †Phyllis Stein (Birthday) by Mary Lee Graham
10:30 am
9:00 am
09/09 Mon NO MASS N/A NA
09/10 Tue 8:00 am †Poor Souls in Purgatory by Laura Bird 9:00 am NA
09/11 Wed 9:00 am †Gabriella Lenhart by The Krajewski Family 10:30 am NA
09/12 Thurs 8:00 am †Garnie Lain by Alan & Chris Weber NA NA
09/13 Fri 8:00 am 9:00 am NA †Marvin Weber (Anniversary) by Bryan & Geralyn Andres
09/14 Sat 5:00 pm †Greg Bieber (Anniversary) by Paul & Deb Rewa 4:30 pm NA
09/15 Sun 9:00 am 11:00 am
†Gert Weber (Anniversary) by Jim & Cherie Gratz †Clem, †Leona and †Jim Rodanhisler (Anniversaries) by Family
10:30 am
9:00 am
Readings 9/15/2019: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 * 1 Tim 1:12-17 * Lk 15:1-32 (132) Reflections from the Catechism 9/01/2019: 1730-1742, 758-762, 1136-1141, 543-546, 588-589, 2544-2547
Pray for Our Sick Friends & Family Members: Susan Arnsman, Titus Baier, Mike Bazan, Pat Belka, Grayson Bedrick,
Elizabeth Brenner, Gary Carey, Dave Crowe, Sandy Einig, Mick Francis, Lucy Gill, Linus Heibel, Mike Heilmann, Maryanne Host, Bob Johnson, Beth Junglas, Onie Kimble, Lisa Kloska, Kelly LaHuis, Vita Lamora, Julie Lenhart,
Maxine Miller, Mercelline Miller, Roger Miller, Will Myrick, Patricia Nylaan, Joey Patrick, Peg Penland, Leola Peters, Robert Pitsch, Wally Pitsch, Aaron Rewa, Alyce Rewa, Gene Roys, Judy Schumacher, Harold Schumaker, Bob Schwartz, Christine
Sokol, Barbara Steffes, Del Steffes, Shirley VanderPloeg, Carolyn Van Hill, Gary Van Hill, Dawn Vogt, Melanie Weaver, Shirley Weber, Gary Williams,
Theresa Williams and Terry Yonker.
Pray for Our Military & Their Families: Keith Andres, Del Avery, R.J. Batts, Ken Bowen, Chad Brown, Jason Faber,
Brittany (Hyde) Rodriguez, Gilbert Rodriguez, Joshua Hill, David Myers, Peter (P.J.) Parbel, Joe Rapp, Weston Rewa, Anthony Russo,
Chad Safranski and Joshua Vander Ploeg.
Hall Rental Call Parish Office 616-681-9701 x100 Hall Credits/Cash: Earn credits toward school tuition, CCD fees, or hall rentals by being part of a hall cleaning team or hall attending. Don’t want credit? Then just simply take the cash. $150 per cleaning; $50 per attendance. For more info or to sign up, please call Jean at 616-890-6572. (Parishioners & School families only)
Hall Attendants Cleaning Crews
Prayer Relay Captains Christi Vander Woude - 616.490-1687
Karen McKinnon - 896-8612 Ellen Bartz - 681-9733
Beverly Lenhart - 616.893-3869 [email protected]
09/14/19 Matthew Stein 09/15/19 Jim Schwartz 5:00 am 09/21/19 Lisa Gamble 09/22/19 Haiti Comm. 8:00 am 09/28/19 Maxine Myers 09/29/19 Lisa Gamble 8:00 am
Aquinas College—Theological Certificate Program Aquinas College is now offering a Theological Certificate Program designed for lay people engaged in ministry such as catechetical leaders, catechists, pastoral associates, parish musicians and Catholic school administrators. This is a 6-week course and is currently being offered at a discounted rate of 50% for a limited time. For more details, visit Aquinas.edu/theology/certificate-theological-studies.
Aquinas College—Donnelly Scholarship A Donnelly Scholarship is available to eligible parish, school and Diocesan of Kalamazoo employees and provides for a 50% tuition scholarship, an extra-ordinary reduction off normal tuition rates. The scholarship can be used for undergraduate courses or graduate classes. Once received, it is available for up to seven years or until graduation. For more information and to apply contact Margaret Erich at [email protected].
ST. MARY’S VISITATION PAGE 3 BYRON CENTER, MI
Sacrament of Marriage Congratulations to our
newest married couple: September 7, 2019
Theodore Omlor Jr. & Amber Dykstra (SMV)
Parish Schedule Sept. 8-15
Sat After Mass Coffee/Cookie Reception
Sun 10:00 am Bible Study
Sun 10:45 am 12:45 pm
Called & Sifted Info Sessions at SMV
Tues 6:30 pm Called & Sifted Info Session at SMV
Wed 5:30 am 6:00 am 6:00 pm
Adoration Morning Prayer Adoration/Evening Prayer
Thur 6:30 pm Haiti Comm. Meeting
Fri 5:00 am 5:30 am 6:00 pm
Men’s Prayer Group Adoration/Morning Prayer Adoration/Evening Prayer
Sun 10:00 am Bible Study
Sun 6:30 pm R/E Mtg of Familes @ VH
Sponsor of the Week: Dr. Henry Reinart at Pickle Street Veterinary Services
Please patronize our sponsors who make it possible for the bulletin to be provided without cost to our parish.
Stewardship
Membership: 434 families, 379 youth
Adults (116) 5,824.65
Youth (3) 11.00
Loose 209.92
E-tithe (2) 250.00
Total 6,295.57
Weekly Goal 6,830.00
Weekly Difference (534.43)
YTD Balance (307.77)
Building & Grounds 170.00
Bus Fund 10.00
Education Foundation 20.00
Team B Sept. 9
Team C Sept. 16
Team A Sept. 23
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Goal 55,643
YTD Pledges (89%) 49,544
YTD Payments (75%) 41,567
Participation (42%) 184
SMV Parish App Download from myparishapp.com
or Text APP to 88202
St. Stanislaus School Job Openings St. Stanislaus School is seeking a 2nd/ 3rd grade teacher and middle school math teacher for the 2019-20 school year to develop academic excellence and Eucharistic love in the spirit, mind and body of every learner. Applicants must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate. The position requires an individual with strong classroom management, organization, under-standing of technology integration and positive people skills. Applicant must be an active Catholic, fully participating in the sacramental life of the church. Please send resume, with cover letter to [email protected].
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Our 1st Annual Diocesan Eucharistic Congress entitled: “Ignite The Faith” will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Radisson Plaza in Kalamazoo. The day will begin with Opening Mass, Keynote Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Discussion Groups and Adoration. Our Bishop is asking all priests, deacons, church/school personnel, catechists, volunteers and all the lay faithful to attend. For more info, and to register visit diokzoo.org/congress.
EMOHC Training We are in need of additional Extraordinary Ministers as many of our current EM’s have been serving for years! If you are interested in becoming a new EM, there is a scheduled training for new and current EM’s as follows: September 10 at 9 am and 7 pm (For EMOHC serving at Mass and new EMOHC). September 24 at 9 am and 7 pm (For EMOHC’s to sick/shut-ins). All cur-ent and new EMOHC are asked to complete an EM form and bring it long to the training. The form can be found at smvchurch.org or copies will be available at the training. Please note the 7 pm trainings on both Sept. 10 and 24 will take place in the Parish Meeting Room.
Fitness ~ Fundraising ~ Fun It’s time for our 12th annual SMV School walk-a-thon! The event will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 10-12:00 pm at the Salem Township Park. SMV students will be collecting donations for the walk-a-thon after all Masses NEXT weekend. If you haven’t had the opportunity to support an individual student, please consider giving at that time. We thank you for your generous support of our parish school and for helping make a Catholic education possible for our children!
Funeral Dishes Ladies, there are several dishes that have accumulated after our recent funerals. Please take a look under the table located in the back of church to claim yours. Thank you!
2005 Cub Cadet Available We are currently accepting sealed bids on our 2005 Cub Cadet lawnmower with a 60” deck and 835 hours. It has grass catcher attachment, new blades and drive tires. Repairs needed are right drive motor and left pump with repairs totaling $4,500.00. Sealed bids are due by Sept. 23 and can be turned into the Parish Office, Attn: Geralyn.
Diocesan Back to School Mass On Thursday, September 12 at 10:30 am, Wing Stadium, 3600 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo. All of the faithful of the diocese are invited to celebrate the start of a new school year. Please join us!
Good News and Brews On Thursday, Sept. 12, 7– 9 p.m. at Main St. Pub, Portage. Come join us as we walk through the Kerygma, the gospel message of the Church.
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St. Mary’s Visitation First Friday Memorial Association~ MASS OFFERED THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH ~
Francis Rewa FamilyClarence Pitsch Family
May & Brougham Family
Fein and Gill FamiliesReynold & Edna Wiest
Fifelski Family L&D
Stein Family L&DJunglas Family L&DDever Family L&D
Miklusicak Family L&DTenHoopen Family L&D
Steve Lenhart Family L&D
A. Nelson & Rosena O’ConnorIvan Weber
269-793-3050
Dr. Henry J. Reinart DVM, MSwww.picklestreet.com
VETERINARY SERVICES
1730 142nd Ave. • Dorr 616-681-9947DORR COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Pharmacy Hours: M-F 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-3pm • Closed Sundaywww.dorr-pharmacy.com
Kathy Rewa, stylist • Parishioner4190 Proline Court - Dorr • 616.877.0878
616-681-95211623 142nd Ave. • Dorr
Mon~Sat7am - 9pm
Sunday9am - 7pm
BAKERY • DECORATED CAKESMEATS • HOT & COLD DELI
LIQUOR • COLD BEER & WINE
www.dicksfoodmarket.com
Kevin Brummel
616-878-94114577 88th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - RESIDENTIAL
BYRONP L U M B I N G
EST. 1969
Cell: 616-291-7887 Fax: 616-681-9134
Bieber Bobcat and Concrete Services, LLC616-681-2926
TODD BIEBER ~ ParishionerBobcat - Flatwork
Commercial - Residential - Agricultural and Decorative
3083 143rd Ave. dorr
Joe UebbingOwner
896.7266
www.toddwenzel.comTodd Wenzel Chevrolet
3156 Highland Dr.Hudsonville, MI 49426
tel: 616.777.1110fax: 616.669.9268
[email protected] “PLOW BOY” HOWARD
sales consultant
Buffalo Meat/Smoked FishBeer Steamed Wieners
Keg Beer “Always on hand”Open till 11p.m. Friday & Saturday
North Dorr-General Store-
4793 - 22nd Street878-9412
Pkg. Liquor/Beer/WineGrocery/Gas/Bait
SINCE 1868 BurnipsMarathonFishing & Hunting Licenses & Supplies4203 30th Street • Burnips
616-896-8103
Mark & Sonne Brenner (OWNERS)
4211 30th St.Burnips
616-896-8229FISH FRY PHONE 616-896-8242
50’s DinerBar & Grill
, Mortgage Loan OfficerConstruction Lending • Lot Loans Available
Purchases • Refinances... And More616-261-4093Weber Electric Inc.
RESIDENTIAL ~ COMMERCIALRobert Schwartz ~ Licensed Contractor
3339 Shipwreck Lane, Hopkins 616.896.9027PARISHIONER
5630 S. DIVISION AVE. • GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548OFFICE: 616-827-7339
FAX: 888-655-0240
[email protected] • 616.610.5409
[email protected] • 616.334.4639
Cyndi & Russ Fein - Realtors®
616.890.5130 lenhartslandscape.comProud to serve St. Mary’s Visitation Parish
Heating • Cooling • Controls • RefrigerationPAT PERMODA
[email protected] 136th Ave. • Wayland
ARNSMANSEPTIC SERVICESeptic tank & Drain FielDS
Installations & Repairs2954 134th - Hopkins 269-793-7108
®
878-3366
Family to Family in Byron Centerfor over 32 years Theresa Steffes, CPA, CGFM
(269) 945-9452www.wfscpas.com
T&P MOLE TRAPPING SERVICE
Paul & Tracy Gratz, Parishioners616-681-2226 • Cell: 616-893-2387
PAUL’S PRETTY LAWN SERVICECelebrating 17 Years of Service in the Area
Celebrating 34 Years of Excellence
616 583-9100
7355 Clyde Park SW, Bldg. 8 Ste A Byron CenterPROUD TO SERVICE DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS VEHICLES
DR. PAUL G. FRANCEDR. LEE R. GOODFELLOW
OptometristsGlasses & Contact Lenses
6680 S Division 455-2525 “Bring It to Judd's”
8274 Byron Center Ave.
878-1562800-497-3525
www.juddsbodyshop.com
Complete Repair & Refinishing CenterDomestic and Foreign Cars, Pick-upsSemi-Tractors & Recreational Vehicles 1-800-427-8969 • 2701 12th St.
HopkinsPropane.com • (by US-131)
TRANSPORT INC.
616-896-1560www.blackgoldpavinginc.com
Jody Shaendorf, OwnerDorr, Michigan
AND PAVING SERVICESSeal Coating & Striping Dr. Christine VanderWoude
Doctor of Natural Medicine, HHP, PhDMarissa Brand
Holistic Health Practitioner, BS, BHS, PhD Student
616-540-7982QuantumDoctors.com
501 (c)(3) non-profit charity
of Natural Medicine and Humanitarian Services
616-205-3123Independent Living
Assisted LivingDementia Care
616.878.3300bcmanor.com
byroncentermanor
616-896-8161FAX 616-896-9943
www.modernroofinginc.com4741 - 24th St. • Dorr, MI 49323
Shingles & Single Ply Roofing • Siding & Windows Slate & Tile Roofing • Blown-in Insulation
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10¢ OFF GAS Per Gallon
Mobil20 GALLON MAXIMUM. ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE.
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1612 142nd Ave. • Dorr“A LOCALLY OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS”
David Hart, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
705 West Superior StWayland, MI 49348269-792-1342www.edwardjones.com
Dorr Subway
1612 142nd Ave. Dorr681-2329 Not valid with any other specials
50¢ off a 6 inch$1.00 off a footlong
SCHAENDORFCATTLECO.COM - 269.355.3483
“Where Meals & Memories are Made”Hilliards Corner LoungeHilliards Corner Lounge
3508 18th St., Hilliards269-793-3130Tom & Annette Stein
SundayChicken Dinners!
Armbrecht & WierengaOrthodontics
www.awbraces.com320 84th St. SE - Byron Center
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269-525-1050120 S. Main • Wayland, MI
SJVPARISHIONER
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