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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 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Resurrection of The Lord
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. April 12 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass
Altar Servers
Karlee Kutchin Kayleigh Kutchin Katie Jo Kutchin
Connor Helsen Owen Syrek Nick Pelfresne
Eucharistic Ministers
Carolyn Johnson Jeff Johnson Denise Parish Jeremy Cusick Jennifer DeMull Emily DeVos Sue Felicioni
Marissa Bleckley Cindy Bleckley Greg Helsen Karen Helsen Lauren Helsen Peyton Helsen Angie Syrek
Greeters Jeff Johnson Carolyn Johnson
Jo Reens Carol Reens
Lectors Jeff Johnson Carol Reens
Sacristan Judy Driedger Cindy Bleckley
Ushers
Calvin Lindberg Dave Tronovich Deb Tronovich Peter Nielsen
Brandon Syrek Tim Syrek Greg Helsen Simon LeMieux
Musician Craig Bleckley Craig Bleckley
April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday of
The Resurrection of The Lord
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday April 4 HOLY SATURDAY
8:30 p.m. MA Easter Vigil (Fr. Julian Reginato)
8:30 p.m. MI Easter Vigil (Fr. Anton Tran)
Sunday April 5 EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. MI Resurrection of The Lord (Fr. Anton Tran) Paula Raczkiewicz-Kelly by Bill & Mary Sienko
11:00a.m. MA Resurrection of The Lord (Fr. Anton Tran) Our Parish Family
Monday April 6—NO MASS
Tuesday April 7
9:00 a.m. MA Rose Mol by Ed & Karen Steffens
Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 8
9:00 a.m. MI Bob & Erika Schmidt by Marv Boerma Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday April 9
9:00 a.m. MA Our Parish Family
Friday April 10
9:00 a.m. MI John Hornacek by Sue Hornacek & Family
Saturday April 11
5:00 p.m. MA Don Morgan by Bernie 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
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
April 11-5:00 pm April 12-11:00 am
Altar Servers
Elizabeth Long Alex Smucker
April Brown Danny Rogers
Eucharistic Ministers Host
Steve Lampe Mary Kirkwood Deb Hapon
Becky Warners Michele Dykstra Beth Willson
Eucharistic Ministers Cup
Need One Austin Lampe Crysta Lampe Michelle Lampe
Need Two Gary Karr Wendy Reffeor
Hospitality Ministers
Ramona Madison Jon Long Helen Byrne Leo Byrne Monica Zahm Darlene Andres
Jim Looks Marian Looks Pat Kensil Wayne Kensil Mary Hendershot Mary Rose Johnson
Lector 1 Rita Carmody Jessica Pabst
Lector 2 Lisa Long Joe Grabinski
Donuts Community Breakfast 9:30AM to 1PM
Readings for the Week of April 5, 2015 Sunday Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118; Mk 16:9-15 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
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: Patrick R. Byars
ST. MARY’S PARISH NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 5, 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)
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
ST MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #11581 NEWS
William Brown, Sharon Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mike Klein, Kelley Kasul, Doris Kowalczyk, Jon Perrin, William Pet-rauskas, Kathleen Sobie, Al & Gloria TenEyck, Darrel VanSpriell, John Vesbit 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]
Upcoming Events: Next Community Breakfast- April 12 ~ 9:30am—1:00pm. 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] Thank You for your support!
St. Mary’s Contributions from March 25/29
Adult (123) $5,413.15
Children $5.00
Loose $333.03
Total $5,751.18
Capital Improvement $140.00
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: $32,330.00 (67%) Balance: $15,851.00 Participation: 119 of 425 households (28%) 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.
FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES PLEASE NOTE OUR CALENDAR CHANGE: Our last Faith Formation Class for Grades 1
st – 7
th will be on Wednesday, April 29
th. The last day
for Sunday School will be Sunday, April 26th. Two weeks are being eliminated due to lack of snow days, etc. Hope this helps all families with their very busy spring schedules!
Benefit for Levi Robert Looks: Grandson of Jim & Marian Looks. Sat. April 18, 4PM to 10PM. At St Vincent DePaul Hall-Conklin. For more information contact Elaine—299.5083 or Mike –389.4204. All funds donated will be used to help cover medical expenses and loss of wages due to the numerous trips that are required to U of M for treatment and care. Read their story: http://www.gofundme.com/mc074k
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 Online– www.saintmarysmarne.org . Many Volunteers Needed-Please contact 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
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
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)
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
WILLIAM I. BEREZA—Attorney at Law 125 Ottawa NW, Ste. 125 GR, MI—616-723-0444
1986 graduate of St. Michael’s School THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
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)
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 - April 12—9:30 AM to 1PM Thank You for your support!
Diocese of Grand Rapids Pilgrimage 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 Visit. Families from around the world will come together for prayer, 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 registra-tion. For more information about the World Meeting of Fam-ilies, visit the official website at: WorldMeeting2015.org. Most family vacations 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 COOPERSVILLE FLORAL
WWW.COOPERSVILLEFLORAL.COM 270 Main Street ~ 616.837.8525
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they continue to prepare to receive the Sacrament 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
World Mission Sunday Update: Dear friends in Christ, On behalf of Bishop Walkowiak and the diocesan Missions Office, I want to thank you for your ongoing support of the missions. Your prayers and financial commitment to the missions is greatly appreciated. This past year, the parishes of our diocese collected $186,359.40 for World Mission Sunday. Your gifts are an expression of your willingness to be missionary disciples. Fr. Stephen Dudek—Director of Missions
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
Dear Fr. Tran and People of St. Mary's, "Sandy,
please drive me to my people." pleaded John days after regaining consciousness after his serious surgery. "Where is that?" I asked. “St. Mary's!" he replied. Dur-ing those days of confusion, St. Mary's Parish was a main topic of his thoughts and conversation. I wish to thank the St. Mary's community for all the cards, notes, prayers, and support. Recovery is slow but much progress has occurred over these past eight weeks. John is now at Mary Free Bed where intense therapy has begun so that quite soon he will return to the comforts of our home. When we talk about looking forward and making plans for Spring, attending St. Mary's services puts a broad smile on his face. Yes, return-ing "home" is his priority. May you all have a joyous Easter celebration. Sing out, Alleluia! Sandy Vesbit and Family
Thank You to everyone who attended the Soup Supper. It was a fun night of faith and fellowship. $1165.45 was raised, this will be split and donated to God’s Kitchen & Mary's Pence. Thank you for your generosity!
Preschool enrollment for 2015-16 is open!!!! Preschool meets M/W/F from 8:45—11:45 a.m. After school care is available 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.
The Dennison Federal Credit Union The credit union will not be open on Easter Sunday. If you have any questions, please, feel free to call Chris Albrecht at 616-997-6980.
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. We will not have CLW this weekend due to East-er. CLW will resume next week on April 12.
Elementary Faith Formation Students in 1-5
Grades meet on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm. We begin in Church with prayer. We will not have class on Aril 8th due to Spring Break. Faith Formation will resume on April 15th. Giving Back to God
St. Michael’s Contributions from last weekend. Adult Envelope $4,261.45
Online PayPal (Monthly) $685.00
Loose Cash $332.15
Children’s Envelope $4.95
Total $5,283.55
Budgeted Income $5,625.00
Surplus/Deficit ($341.45)
Financial Assistance $20.00
Catholic Relief Services $25.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Church Chuckle In Florida, an atheist created a case
against Easter and Passover Holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and obser-vances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days. The case was brought be-fore a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, "Case dismissed!" The lawyer immediately stood and objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Chris-tians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passo-ver, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays..." The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client, counselor, is woefully igno-rant." The lawyer said," Your Honor, we are unaware of any spe-cial observance or holiday for atheists." The judge said, "The cal-endar says April 1st is April Fool's Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned..." You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 5, 2015
Scrip News: Thank you to our 21 families that purchased
Scrip this week. Our total earnings were $361.10.
CREDIT UNION NEWS: Joan Kutchin, manager of
the Dennison Federal Credit Union, has decided to grace-fully retire to spend more time with her family. The DFCU board would like to take this opportunity to THANK Joan for her 9 years of dedicated service to our credit union mem-bers. We are excited to announce Chris Albrecht has ac-cepted the position beginning April 1st. Chris is not new to the credit union as she has served on the board for many years. Please join us in congratulating both Joan & Chris in wishing them many blessings going forward.
St. Michael’s CSA—Our Catholic faith is
a gift that unites our parish family with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids and in the universal Church. We all are pilgrims on a journey of faith, striving daily to become disciples of Christ through our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. When we give to CSA, we are supporting individuals and families in our parishes, in our communities, and beyond. CSA Pledge Goal: $36,566.00 Total Pledges Made: $19,775.00 (54%) Balance: $16,791.00 Participation: 92 of 410 (22% 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.
THANK YOU St. Michael’s Angel Cooks for the month of March:
Beth LeMieux, Carolyn Johnson, Mary Ann Laug, Marcy Goosen, Pam Raczkiewicz, Cindy Bleckley, Chris Albrecht, Denise Parish. Thank you and God Bless!
ST. MARY’S EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY/HONOR OF
Special thanks to those of you that contributed to the Easter Flower Fund. Please remember in your
prayers through out the Easter Season the following people in whose honor or memory the flowers were donated.
Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Amen.
Wishing our St Mary’s Parish
Family a Happy and Blessed
Easter Season.
May Christ’s message of
eternal life fill you with love.
Your Parish Staff:
Father Anton, Al, Todd, Kim,
John B, Cathie.
Mike Barron
Sam & Margaret Benedetti
Lawrence & Bethel Brown
Chuck & Marie Chesla
Janice Chesla
Zole DeDinas
Ed DeDinas
Jack Fein
Ed Fischer
Don & Gert Fochtman
Ashleigh Forseman
Sally Gavin
Frank & Lucille Gavin
Joe Gavin
Betty Gorton
Sarah Hapon
Jean Host
Marvin Host
Mary & Jerome Hendershot
Dennis Hendershot
Harv & Marie Irish Family
Elise Kolkman
Joe & Norine Kuktic
Warren LaDuke & Family
Deceased Members of The Looks Family
Lyle Lothschutz
The Parents of Mr & Mrs Ben Madison
Howard Martin
Duc Pham
Joseph Pham
Gordon & Bernice Powers Family
Raap Babies
Ike Reed
John Reed
Mary Reed
Case Robach
Merrill Roberts & Family
Dorothy Shusta
Ernie Shusta
O'dell Sund
Ed & Phyllis Tikkanen
Bob & Marie VanOeffelen
Andy Warber
Bill Wichert
Don Wiest
Maria Widdis
Don Zahm
Marcus & Pearl Zahm
21 Coptic Christians who died in Egypt
If you did not pick up PALMS last weekend, we still have some available for you in the Narthex. Please help yourself.
