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Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Oct) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Nov--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 Adoration 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
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] 616.677.3934 Emergency: 616.901.0974
Parish Secretary: Cathie VanGessel / [email protected]
Business Manager: Todd Kline / [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Annette Lown 616.677.5065/ [email protected]
Youth Minister—Life Teen grades 9-12 Bob Jonaitis: 616-260-7429 / [email protected]
Director 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 / 616.677.3934 / [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Becky Warners, Vito Dolci, Geary Farrell, Doug Frantz
Finance Council: Jose Gomez, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline, Scott Lampe, 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
September 22, 2019 ~ The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers
Sep 29/ 7:30 AM Sep 29 / 9:00 AM
Altar
Servers
Emmalee Kobi
Luke Kobi
NEED ONE
Bella Eisenhauer
Jocelyn Eisenhauer
Lily Eisenhauer
Eucharistic
Ministers
Denise Parish
Jennifer DeMull
Cork Boersma
Megan Cusick
Robert Huisken
Shelly Huisken
Anne Rumptz
Debbie Veneklase
Paul Schmidt
Greg Helsen
Karen Helsen
William Hapner
Kenny Harker
Mark Phillips
Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Dennis & Sue Smith
Lector Kevin Schumaker Lyndsey Kosten
Sacristan Amy Hehl Sue DeVos
Ushers
Tom Rumptz
Wade Lindberg
Peter Nielsen
Dave Tolar
Curt DeVos
Josh DeVos
Connor Helsen
Greg Helsen
Music Barb Rohen Barb Rohen
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers
Sept 28 / 4:30 PM Sept 29 / 10:30 AM
Sacristan Leo Byrne Wendy Reffeor
Altar
Servers
MaKaelyn Britt
Madison Potts
Need One
Wesley LeMieux
Allison LeMieux
Ryan Klein
Host
Steve Lampe
Austin Lampe
Michelle Lampe
Anthony Serge
Nettie Leale
Katie Klein
Cup
Angie Hanks
Rita Carmody
Butch Schoenborn
Rose Mary Schoenborn
Arlene Smith
Julie Lothschutz
Becky Warners
Margie Jirous
Hospitality
Ministers
Matt Karr
Jeff Schneider
Need Four
Joe Kamp
Pat Wolters
Leonard Horter
Mike Dunphy
Need Two
Lector Joe Grabinski Vince Schoenborn
Lector Geary Farrell John Klein
Music John Vesbit John Vesbit
Donuts N/A Need Help
Readings for the Week of September 22, 2019 Sunday Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8;
Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
Monday Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9; Tb 13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6
Thursday Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Lk 9:7-9
Friday Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest
Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1, 2, 3, 4; Lk 9:18-22
Saturday Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence
Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs
Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31
Mass Intentions
Saturday September 21
4:30 PM † Margaret Wiest by Ed Hapon .......................................... MA
Sunday September 22
7:30 AM † Steven Rohen by Norm & Barb Rohen ........................... MI
9:00 AM † Nathan Syrek by Jack & Janet Riordan ............................. MI
10:30 AM † Elizabeth Wilder by Ruth Brown ...................................... MA
Monday September 23 ............................................................. No Mass
Tuesday September 24
9:00 AM NO Mass / Communion Service ................................. MA
Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm
Wednesday September 25
9:00 AM NO Mass / Communion Service .................................. MI
Adoration begins after Mass until 5pm
Thursday September 26
9:00 AM NO Mass / Communion Service ................................. MA
Friday September 27
9:00 AM NO Mass / Communion Service ................................... MI
Saturday September 28
4:30 PM † Valerie Akasamitowski by John & Cindy Parris ........... MA
Sunday September 29
7:30 AM † David Reames by Al & Winnie Spencer .......................... MI
9:00 AM † Mildred Snowdin by Anonymous ..................................... MI
10:30 AM † Kenneth Zarbeck by Gary Karr ........................................ MA
MA=St. Mary MI=St. Michael’s
Healing our Church Discussion Groups
Come together for six weeks in
small groups with fellow parishioners,
to pray and reflect on the clergy abuse
crisis and to envision a path forward
as a Roman Catholic family of faith.
RENEW International, a Catholic non-
profit organization, has designed this healing process.
Fr. Ayub has appointed a Parish Coordinating Team to
move this initiative forward. Please pray for its success
and watch for more information in the coming weeks
Cluster News and Community News and Events
Parish Cluster High School Youth Ministry
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #11581
The St Mary’s Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the
month at 8:00PM in the Parish Hall.
For more info please contact Grand Knight:
Austin Lampe: [email protected]
616.-438-3256 or visit:
https://saintmarysmarne.org/knights-of-columbus
Community Breakfast / Dec 8, 2019
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus
Council #9909
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
The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Sunday, September 22, 2019
Knights of Columbus News
FALL 2019 Schedule
THE PROMISE: A four week Life Night Series on the
Paschal Mystery at St. Michaels from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Sep 22: The Tree,
Sep 29: The Void,
Oct 6: The Cross,
Oct 13: The Life
Oct 20: FUN NIGHT – Fall Bonfire at St. Mary’s from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dress Warm
(Indoor games planned in case of bad weather)
Oct 27: Service Sunday - An afternoon of service projects (details TBD)
OTHER WORLDLY: A four week Life Night Series on the Mass at
St. Michaels from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Nov 3: Same Wavelength, Nov 10: Parallel Universe, Nov 17: Another Dimension
Nov 24: Detecting a Signal
Dec 1: No Lifeteen - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec 6th-8th: Advent Retreat at Little Pine Island in Comstock Park. Begins on Fri-
day at 6:30 p.m. and ends on Sunday at Noon
Dec 15: FUN NIGHT –
Christmas Party at St. Mary’s Community Room from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Dec 22 & 29: CHRISTMAS BREAK (Resume on Jan 5)
Registration forms available in the Narthex
Upcoming Youth Masses:
Oct 20 – 10:30am St. Mary’s
Nov 10 - 9:30am St. Michael’s
Dec 15 – 11:00am St. Mary’s
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ SM2 Life Teen “Remind” Text Messages: Text @SM2LT to the# 81010. If you have questions please call or text Bob
Jonaitis at 616-260-7429 or email [email protected]
Please Pray for our Engaged Couples
Lord God, the source of all love, the wise plan of your providence has
brought these young people together. As they prepare themselves 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
Christina Hehl and Lucas Wolgamott ….…………. October 5, 2019 (St Michael)
Brianna LaBell & Josh Sheridan …………………….….October 26, 2019 (St Mary)
Tiffany Kline & Tyler Davis ……………………..…….December 28, 2019 (St Mary)
Megan Flipse & Ben Leale ……………………………..…….July 25, 2020 (St Mary)
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Together with your families, the Diocese of
Grand Rapids honors the faithful witness to
your vocation of marriage and wishes to cele-
brate with you. Bishop Walkowiak is inviting all couples
celebrating milestone anniversaries to join him on Sun-
day, Oct. 13 at the 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of
Saint Andrew .Please invite your family and friends, a
simple reception will immediately follow. RSVP to your
parish office.
Congratulations Bishop Rehmat
The parishioners of St. Mary’s
Marne and St. Michael’s
Coopersville Michigan together
with Fr. Ayub Francis congratulate
his excellency Dr. Bishop Indrias
Rehmat on becoming the
6th Bishop of the Diocese of
Faisalabad Pakistan. May God con-
tinue to bless you and watch over
you as you embark on your new
journey as Bishop.
Benefit Dinner for Dan & Laura Klein
Sunday, October 13, 2019 , Noon-4PM / St. Vincent de Paul Hall , (formerly the Conklin
KC Hall) 21130—32nd Ave., Conklin
$20 donation at the door. Dan is at Spectrum Heart Center, recovering after heart
transplant surgery. He has been there since June 18 without any disability, insurance or
income. Come give Dan and his wife Laura a helping hand. There will be food, donation
bar, 50/50, lotto boards, a silent and live auction. Please contact Tim Klein
(616.890.1917) with auction donations or questions regarding the benefit. If you are
unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you can donate to the Dan and
Laura Klein Benefit at any Choice One Bank.
NORTHERN PHYSICAL THERAPY northernpts.com ~ 616.997.6172
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Children’s Liturgy / Pre-School thru 2nd Grade
During 10:30 AM/11:00AM Mass.
Children’s Liturgy resume September 22
Religious Education / 1st-7th Grade
Wednesdays at Hall / 6:15- 7:30pm
Classes Resumed September 18
8th grade Confirmation
Wednesdays at Hall / 6:15– 8:00pm
Sponsor & Candidate meeting October 13th 11:45am in
the Parish Hall / Classes resume November 6
For more information on any of these programs please
contact Director of Religious Education : Annette Lown
at 677.5065 or [email protected]
High School Youth Ministry
See Cluster Page for More Information.
St. Mary’s Religious
Education News
St Mary Parish Prayer Line
If you would like to request a prayer for our
parish prayer line please contact the parish office
or Linda at 677.3269 . For evening requests call Darlene
453.0157 or email: [email protected] Please continue
to pray for all of our sick, hospitalized & homebound parish-ioners and all of the personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish
parishioners hold close to their hearts.
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Mary’s
Parish News
Giving Back to God
Sept 14/15
Thank you for your continued support!
Save the Dates
Oct 4 Mass of Hope, Health & Healing 7pm
Oct 12 Spaghetti Dinner/Parish Auction - St Mary Church Fundraiser 5:30pm
Oct 18 40 Days for Life / Our Parish Cluster Day of Prayer
Oct 19 Grand Rapids Diocese of Catholic Women’s Conference
(St Mary’s Parish Hall)
Oct 29 Flute Recital 7:30pm
Nov 1 Mass of Hope, Health & Healing 7pm
Nov 2/3 Our Lady of Fatima Guild Bake Sale (before & after all Masses)
Nov 27 Thanksgiving Eve Mass, SlideShow, Grocery/Food Drive 7PM / St Mary
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day Mass / 9AM St Michael
Nov 27—Dec 15 Christmas Giving Tree
Dec 2 45th Annual Christmas by Candlelight / 6:30PM St Mary
Dec 6 Mass of Hope, Health & Healing 7pm
Dec 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Dec 9 Mass of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7PM / St Mary
Dec17 All Parish Cluster Reconciliation Service / 7PM St Mary
Dec 24 Christmas Eve 4PM—St Mary / Christmas Eve 4PM—St Michael
Christmas Eve-9PM—St Mary / Christmas Eve –11PM– St Michael
Dec 25 Christmas Day 9AM—St Michael / Christmas Day 10:30AM—St Mary
Dec 31 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 6PM St Mary
Jan 1 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9AM St Michael Adult (110) $4504.29
Loose $109.00
Children’s $38.75
Total $4652.04
Capital Improvement $70.00
Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund $755.50
Coffee & Donuts Begin September 22
Coffee and Donuts will be served in the community
room on Sundays after Mass. Volunteers are needed!
Sign Up sheets are in the Community Room.
Spaghetti Dinner & Parish Auction~Oct 12
Fundraiser for St. Mary’s Church Operating Expenses.
This is a Family Friendly Community Event! All are Welcome!
Doors Open at 5:30PM . Spaghetti, Salad & Dinner Rolls /
($$$ goodwill offering) Soda, Beer and Wine will be available for pur-
chase. (you must be 21 to purchase/consume beer and wine) Live Auction. A
variety of items to bid on. Something for everyone! (auctions items still
be accepted at the parish office. Gift baskets, gift cards, or come up with
a fun item of your own to donate..) Music & Dancing.....
Large CASH Raffle 1st : $500.00 / 2nd : $250.00 / 3rd: $100.00 .
Drawing will be held on 10/12/19 @ Parish Hall at 7PM.
Raffle License #R54680 If 500 tickets are not sold, the drawing will convert to a
50/50 raffle with the minimum prize of $50.00 being awarded! Raffle Tickets are
now available for purchase in the parish office, they will also be available
to purchase after Masses. (volunteers will be needed to help sell after all Masses-please
sign up to help). Please take additional tickets home to sell to family and friends.. (this is
a fundraiser for our parish) Dinner RSVP sheets and Volunteer Opportunity Sign Up
Sheets are now available in the Narthex. Thank you in advance for helping to make
this a successful event. https://www.facebook.com/events/400338047504718/
Make plans to join us for Mass before the Dinner..
Fr Bill Zink will be our celebrant for the 4:30PM Mass. He will also
be Fr Ayub’s special guest for the spaghetti dinner and auction. Be sure to
stop by and say “Hi” and visit with him. Don’t forget to RSVP for the dinner,
we would like to get an accurate count for table set-up and dinner servings.
Thank You.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Anyone interested in joining the Catholic church, re-
ceiving any of the sacraments or just inquiring about the
faith please text Jill at 616-947-2054
Parish Picnic ~ Thank You
Thank you to all of the members
that joined for fellowship and good
food at the church picnic. A spe-
cial thanks goes to Sharyl Dietrich, Vito Dolci, Gary
Karr and the K of C groups, Geary Farrell (and his
nieces), Kay Wilcome and the kitchen volunteers, The
Remnants Band for great music, Lisa Potts for donating
the pig, Bruce Kamp for taking care of Bingo, Edna
May and all the others that volunteered that day to help
with games and food. It was great to see so many smil-
ing faces as we all enjoyed each other’s company. Spe-
cial thanks also to those who helped at the outdoor
Mass including the Liturgical Ministers and Choir. We
thank God for a beautiful day! St Mary’s Picnic Chairperson, Angie Hanks
Scrip News Thank you to our 12 families that
purchased Scrip this week.
Our total profit was $71.50. You
can now purchase Scrip with your
credit card online. See the flyer on the Scrip table or the Scrip tab on the
church website, www.saintmichaels.us.
Catholic Services Appeal ‘19-
CSA 2019 Pledge Goal: $48,834.00
Total Pledges Made: $42,891.00 (88%)
Balance: $5,943.00
Participation: 197 of 363 households (54%)
Totals as of September 17, 2019
Coffee and
Doughnut
Servers Needed! Please sign up in the family
center to help us keep this
tradition going! Contact the parish office with ?’s
or to volunteer to be scheduled on a monthly or
bi-monthly basis. Thanks! There are complete
instructions posted in the kitchen if you are a new
server.
Parish Prayer Line— If you would like to request a prayer for our
parish prayer line please contact Mary Ann
Laug at 616-837-8223 or Winnie Spencer at
616-837-8631.
St. Michael’s Parish Family Remembers in Their Prayers
Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Helen Langlois, Kevin John-
son, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Margaret
Langlois, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George
Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie
May, Bev Hehl, Ruth Hecksel, Jean Mayse, Joanne An-
derson, the victims of abortion, and the men and wom-
en in the military.
St. Michael’s Faith Formation
Faith Formation Registration: It is not too late to Register. You
can still register your child and join us! Attention families with children
ages 3 through grades 12. If you have not yet registered your child, you can
find registration forms are located in the church narthex and on the parish
website.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: CLW this program is offered on
Sunday during both Masses. 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.
We include the Gospel Acclamation so children understand the importance of
preparing our mind and heart for the Gospel reading. Today’s Gospel Jesus
tells us how to help others to trust us. We do this by being trustworthy.
Elementary Faith Formation: The elementary program is for students
in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday from 6:00- 7:30 pm. Registration forms
are in the back of church and on the parish website. Classes started on
September 18th. Contact Debbie if you have any questions (616)384-4026.
Middle School Faith Formation: Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on Sun-
days after the 9am Mass from 10:15 to 11:45 in the Youth Room. Eighth
grade Confirmation students and Parents have a meeting on Oct. 21 at
11:45am in the Youth Room.
High School Youth Ministry: See Cluster Page for information.
Have you considered St.
Michael’s Preschool for
your child? If not, you
should! Preschool meets
on MWF from 8:45—
11:45 am. Your child
must be 3 or 4 by Octo-
ber 1st, 2019. For more info, please call our Pre-
school Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
St. Michael’s Preschool News
St. Michael’s
Sanctuary Lamp
For A Special Intention
Giving Back to God September 15, 2019
Adult Envelopes $4,217.00
Loose Cash $369.00
Children’s Envelopes $14.10
Total $4,600.10
Building Fund $65.00
Hurricane Dorian Relief $1,353.00
Thank you for your continued support!
St. Michael’s Sponsor of the Week
ZIMMER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Spring Lake ~ (616) 846-4520 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
St. Michael’s Parish News
The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Sunday, September 22, 2019
Healing our Church Discussion Groups Coming—
Come together for six weeks in small groups with fellow parishioners, to
pray and reflect on the clergy abuse crisis and to envision a path forward as a
Roman Catholic family of faith.
RENEW International, a Catholic nonprofit organization, has designed this
healing process. Fr. Ayub has appointed a Parish Coordinating Team to move
this initiative forward. Please pray for its success and watch for more infor-
mation in the coming weeks regarding registration.
