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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 grade 6–8 /Life Teen grade 9-12 Craig Bleckley / [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation: Rev. Anton Tran, Dr. Allan Ten Eyck
Organist & Choir Director: 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, Wendy Reffeor, Georgia Noel, Sarah Russell, Vito Dolci
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 4:00 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 protected]
Saint Mary’s Church
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Dec 6 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass
Altar Servers
Karlee Kutchin Katie Jo Kutchin Kayleigh Kutchin
Andrew Roush Sam Roush Matt Roush
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sorensen Jennifer DeMull Megan Cusick Sue Felicioni Kathy Maka Ray Maka NEED 1 MORE
Denise Nelson Liz Nelson Amber Hoogerhyde Andrew Bonter Chris Albrecht Emily DeVos Sean Roush
Greeters Arno Driedger Judy Driedger
Kevin Schoenborn Jayne Schoenborn
Lector Kathy Maka Chris Albrecht
Sacristan Judy Driedger Sue DeVos
Ushers
Ray Maka David Balkon Ed Irwin NEED 1 MORE
Curt DeVos Josh DeVos Cliff Kozminski Julia Kozminski
Music Jennifer Mapes Jennifer Mapes
Submissions to the bulletin must be made in writing and sent via mail or email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The deadline is Monday at noon for the following Sunday’s Bulletin. Thank you!
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday November 28 4:00 p.m. MA Bob Byrne by Mary Byrne
Sunday November 29 7:30 a.m. MI The Deceased members of
the Wing/Hoffman Family 9:00 a.m. MI Jane Kromer by Joe Hitchings 11:00 a.m. MABill Petrauskas by Dave & Vicki Benedetti Monday November 30 No Mass
Tuesday December 1 9:00 a.m. MA For our Parish Family Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 2 9:00 a.m. MI Bob & Erika Schmidt by J&J Riordan
Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday December 3 9:00 a.m. MA For our Parish Family
Friday December 4 9:00 a.m. MI John Zolinski by Carl & Marcy Goosen
Saturday December 5 4:00 p.m. MA Bill Oziemkiewicz by Betty Oziemkiewicz
Sunday December 6 7:30 a.m. MI Marjorie Holtrop by Helen Langlois Family 9:00 a.m. MI Amy Kwiatkowski by Judie Brown
Jack O’Bradovich by Lucille O'Bradovich 11:00 a.m. MA For our Parish Family
November 29, 2015 1st Sunday in Advent
Readings for the Week of November 29, 2015 Sunday First Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12—4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Monday Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8,9,10,11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. Dec 5— 4:00 pm Dec 6 — 11:00 am
Altar Servers
Dylan Fritz Mikayla Fritz
Ben McDonald Travis McDonald
Eucharistic Ministers Host
Louann Doornbos Arlyn Doornbos Rita Carmody
Lloyd Ney Janette Ney Becky Warners
Eucharistic Ministers Cup
Cindy Sabo Lori Rander Rob Rander Vito Dolci
Bruce Kamp Margie Jirous Pat O’Connor Wendy Reffeor
Hospitality Ministers
Diane King Pat King Duane Jingle Scott Lampe Agnes May Jerry Mary
Joe Kamp Mitchell Kamp Mary Hendershot Mary Rose Johnson Leonard Horter Matt Karr
Lector 1 Doug Frantz Mark McDonald
Lector 2 Nancy Fritz Joe Grabinski
Donuts n/a The Lothschutz Family
Music Craig Bleckley John V / Choir
St. Mary’s—Tuesday, Dec 8—9AM Altar Servers: NEED 1 Host: Need 1 Cup: Need 2 Hospitality Ministers: Need 2 Lector: NEED 1
St. Michael’s—Tuesday, Dec 8, 7PM Altar Servers: NEED 2 Eucharistic Ministers: NEED 3 Lector: NEED 1 Greeters: NEED 2 Sacristan: NEED 1
Call or Email your parish office to volunteer.
The Immaculate Conception - Tuesday, December 8
ST. MARY’S PARISH NEWS PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015
Diane Barron, William Brown, Pat Goodwin, Doris Kowalczyk, Jon Perrin, Jim Poley, Mabel Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, 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]
Visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for all church happenings! “Like” St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Marne on Facebook and “Follow “ us on Twitter.
DATE EVENT
Nov 30 Christmas by Candlelight
Dec 13 K of C Community Breakfast
Dec 14 Icons of God’s Mercy: Emmanuel, Pope Francis and You / Fr. Phil Shangraw Presenta-tion followed by Refreshments & Discussion
Dec 16 Ferguson Apartment Christmas Delivery
Dec 17 Reconciliation Service (at St Michaels)
Dec 31 New Years Eve Dance / Parish Hall
Jan 30, 2016 BINGO in the Parish Hall
Jan 30/31, 2016 Blessing of the Throats after Masses
Feb 6, 2016 Valentine Dinner & Dance / Parish Hall
Feb 19, 2016 Healing Mass (at St Michaels)
Feb 27, 2016 BINGO in the Parish Hall
Mar 19, 2016 Soup Supper
ST MARY’S FAITH FORMATION NEWS
PRESCHOOL & Kindergarten Sunday 11:00AM GRADES 1-7 Wed 6:15 – 7:30 PM GRADE 8 ~ Confirmation Prep classes Begin in Wed. Dec
2nd from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Community Room.
“Like” St. Mary's-Marne Religious Education on FACE BOOK & “follow” on TWITTER @StMarysRelEd
All Saint Mary’s 6th grade through 12th grader are welcome to join YOUTH MINISTRY LifeTeen & Middle School. The groups meet on Sundays at St Michaels Middle School-4:30 pm—6:00 pm / High School-7:00pm—8:30pm See Cluster Page for More Information!
Giving Back to God
SAVE THE DATES
NEW YEARS EVE DANCE@St Mary’s Parish Hall. Tickets: $60.00 a Couple, Price includes: Hot & Cold Appetizer Buffet, Beer & Wine, Soda, Party Favors and Music Provided by The Shotman Band! FRIENDS & FAMILY WELCOME (must be 21 to attend) Tickets available to purchase at the Parish Office or after Masses (Come As You Are ~ No Dress Code)
The St Mary’s Rosary Altar Society Presents the
41st Annual CHRISTMAS BY CANDLE LIGHT Mon, Nov 30th at 7:00 P.M. Donation - $3.00 All women of the community are invited to an elegant dinner by candlelight. The evening will include dinner, dessert, musical entertainment, raffles, faith and fellowship. Guests are asked to please bring a salad or dessert to share. Please call Kay 616.677.5505 for more information. Thank You.
The Giving Tree will be in the Narthex beginning Thanksgiv-
ing weekend. Parishioners are asked to take a tag off of the tree and replace it with one of the ornaments provided and purchase the gift listed on the tag. Please place these gifts in a gift bag and return with the ORIGINAL gift tag attached to the Giving Tree no later than Sunday, December 13 The tags on the giving tree pro-vide gifts for the 101 residents of Ferguson Apartments, clothing for the Coopersville Cares shopping day and HELP Pregnancy Crisis Center. Everyone is WELCOME to join when the gifts are delivered to the residents at Ferguson. Dec 16 @ 6:15 It is quite a memorable evening! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Prison Jail Ministry Christmas Drive: We are
collecting: NEW-PACKAGED white tube socks and NEW Reading Glasses, Plastic Framed in +1.00 - +1.75 strengths. The donated items will be used at the various jails, shelters and juvenile detention centers within the Diocese. Deadline Dec 15. Please leave items in designated box in Narthex. Thank You in advance!
BIRTHDAY CARDS WANTED! Mrs. Lillian Morse is turning 91. Her birthday is Dec 15. Let’s fill her mailbox with well wishes. Please send to: 195 Hayes St. Grand Rapids, MI 49544
We are pleased to welcome our newly baptized children of God into the St Mary’s parish family.
Rhett Daniel Watkins Son of Corey & Erica Watkins Baptized on November 28, 2015 Landen Joshua Raap Son of Joshua & Pamela Raap Baptized on November 29, 2015
Communal Reconciliation Service with individual confession and absolution will be Thursday, December 17 at St. Michael’s. There will be other priests from the area joining us to allow everyone in attend-ance to receive absolution. Everyone is welcome to come receive the forgiveness that God so desperately wants to give you!!!
Due to the publisher’s Holiday
Deadline we were unable to post
contribution totals. We will
update next weekend.
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 December 6 from 8:00—10:30 a.m.
$6.00 Adults, $5.00 Seniors, $3.00 Children 12 & Under $15 Immediate Family Rate
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
William I. Bereza - Attorney at Law 125 Ottawa NW, Ste. 125, GR—616-723-0444
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
CLUSTER NEWS
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
Cara Schmidt & Justin Allison / June 18, 2016 (St. Michael) Kelli Bouchard & Doug Ferguson / Sep 30, 2016 (St. Michael) Lindsi VanGessel & Trevor Shillinger / Oct 1, 2016 (St Mary) Elizabeth DeWitt & Kenneth Emery / Oct 15, 2016 (St Mary) Lindsay Latimer & Aaron DeVos / Oct 22, 2016 (St Mary)
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY...
There is NO Lifeteen this Sunday - We will resume next weekend at 7pm at St. Michaels.
MISSION TRIP NEWS!!!!– June 12-17 Warrens-
burg, NY. Contact Craig for more info. Please remember to help with decorating wreaths and sorting
poinsettias from 10am-noon on Saturday, December 5.
Today is your last chance to order poinset-tias and wreaths from Lifeteen members. Proceeds to
support this summer’s mission trip!! They will be ready for pickup after masses the weekend of Dec. 5 and 6. Thanks!!
PACK IT UP will be holding a bake sale/fundraiser at the Coopersville Farm Museum on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10am-2pm. Hunger is real and is in our own community, so please help support PACK IT UP so children can have a nutritious meal to take home after school.
PACK IT UP is in constant need of the various items used for the sack meal. Money raised from this fundraiser will go to purchasing much needed items. We are in need of people to donate baked goods for the sale. We are asking that donations be brought to the Coopersville United Methodist Church, 105 68th Ave. in Coopersville, on Friday, December 11, from 6:30 - 8pm. Donations can also be dropped off at the Coopersville Farm Museum on Saturday, December 12, from 9-10am. Use this link to sign up signup-genius.com/go/10c0d49afad22a4fd0-christmas If you have questions, contact Renee Homrich through [email protected] or 616.997.9225. Thank you in advance for your donation!
ICONS OF GOD’S MERCY: Emmanuel, Pope Francis and You / Dec 14, 2015 ~ 7PM Just in time for Christmas, Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy. Here is a present you can give yourself: Discover again a God who is kind and merciful in the pages of the Old Testament and the Gospels, in the teach-ings and ministry of Pope Francis, and in the compassion of the parishioners of St Mary’s & St Michael’s. Fr. Phil Shangraw is a priest of the Diocese of Grand Rapids who lives like a monk and serves as needed in parishes around our diocese. He is highly sought after for his ability to inspire. The evening will begin wiith Evening Prayer, followed by Father Shangraw’s presentation and will conclude with refreshments and discussion. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this FREE event
Grand Rapids Sled Wings Olive Garden Benefit Dinner Saturday, Dec 5 at 5PM St Mary’s Parish Hall. Come Support the Grand Rapids Sled Wings and St Mary’s own Suzie Kluting) ! 100% of ticket sales are given to the Sled Wings for expenses. Tickets:$8 for adults (kids 5 and un-der free) Meal Includes: Complete Olive Garden dinner, des-sert and beverages. More Info: Alicia Hass 616.840.8134 or Georgia Noel 616.899.2132.
St. Mary’s Council # 11581
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS: The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00PM. for more info please contact Grand Knight: Chris Booth: [email protected]
Community Breakfast-Dec 13 Please visit www.saintmarysmarne.org for more information.
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: Thomas Cavera
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK 327 PIZZA & PUB
616.997.0327 327 Main St ~ Downtown Coopersville
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER
Our Holy Father has declared a Holy Year which is dedicated to living out in our daily lives the mercy which God constantly extends to all of us. “The motto of the jubilee will be “MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER” and it serves as an invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure.”
The Holy Father wishes to develop three themes during this jubilee. First is that “the mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality through which he reveals his love as that of a father or a mother, moved to the very depths out of love for their child.” Mercy is the foundation of the Church’s life. Holy Father reminds us that “The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.”
The second theme offers practical ways to live well the Holy Year: go on a
pilgrimage,; do not judge or condemn but forgive and give, avoiding gossip, envy and jealousy; have a heart open to the fringes of society and bring consolation, mercy and solidarity to people who live in precarious situations; take up the corporal and spiritual acts of mercy with joy; and observe the ’24 Hours for the Lord’ initiative which encourages prayer and the sacrament of reconciliation, in every diocese during Lent.
The Holy Father issues calls for justice and conversion as the third theme. He
asks members of criminal organizations and those involved in corruption to change their lives and embrace God’s mercy. Pope Francis notes too that both Judaism and Islam “consider mercy to be one of God’s most important attributes and he trusts that this jubilee will foster an encounter with these and other religions that will open us to even more fervent dialogue toward greater knowledge and understanding, eliminate every form of closed-mindedness and disrespect and drive out every form of violence and discrimination.
Worldwide events of recent days in nearly all countries give ample examples of
how very much we need to embrace mercy and forgiveness as Our Father showers us with both.
Our first parish event on Monday, December 14 – ICONS OF GOD’S MERCY
will be and excellent jump-start to a year-long jubilee of living mercy and forgiveness as God shows us.
Please see reverse side for more information on the Dec 14 event.
ICONS OF GOD’S MERCY: Emmanuel, Pope Francis and You December 14, 2015 ~ 7PM Just in time for Christmas, Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy. Here is a present you can give yourself: Discover again a God who is kind and merciful in the pages of the Old Testament and the Gospels, in the teachings and ministry of Pope Francis, and in the compassion of the parishioners of St Mary’s & St Michael’s. Fr. Phil Shangraw is a priest of the Diocese of Grand Rapids who lives like a monk and serves as needed in parishes around our diocese. He is highly sought after for his ability to inspire. The evening will begin with Evening Prayer, followed by Father Shangraw’s presentation and will conclude with refreshments and discussion. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this FREE event. A Christmas Gift to you from St. Mary’s Parish. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church ~ 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 616.677.3934 www.saintmarysmarne.org
Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, pro-claim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Preschool meets M/W/F from 8:45—11:45 a.m. It is not too late to enroll. Your child must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1st and potty trained. For more info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Bill Corner, Rose Vargo, Margaret Langlois, Erin Plagge-mars, Al Spencer, Marcia Meyers, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, Charles Benkert, George and Gladys Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, the victims of abortion, the men and women in the military.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
St. Michael’s Capital Campaign for our Building Fund
Thank you to everyone who already made a dona-tion or pledge. We have received $206,582.00 so far. Our goal is to raise $250,000.00. The Monthly Orange Building Fund Envelopes also go into this campaign. We are getting closer to our goal! Please turn in your pledge card if you have not already done so.
The Dennison Federal Credit Union will be
closed on Thanksgiving weekend. If you have any ques-tions please call Chris Albrecht at 997-6980.
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp
For Pete & Marge Ferwerda By Pam Raczkiewicz
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sunday during
the 9:00 Mass. Each week we pray, read and explore the Sunday Gospel from a child’s viewpoint. As we enter into Advent, discuss with you child the things we can do to pre-pare for the upcoming Holiday Season and the things we can do to prepare for the coming of Christ the King.
Elementary Faith Formation for Grades 1-5
meets on Wednesday from 6:00- 7:30 pm. As we enter into the first week of Advent, ask your child what the color Violet signifies. Violet is the color the church uses for pa-tience, penance, and preparation. Classes resumes this Wednesday, December 2. Contact Debbie V. with ?’s.
First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015
Scrip News: Thank you to our 23 families that pur-
chased Scrip this week. Our total earnings were $204.45.
We will be carrying smaller denominations of Amazon $10, Barnes & Noble $5, and Target $10 for Christmas.
Start your Christmas shopping now!
There is NO Middle School Youth Ministry this Sunday. We will resume next week at the normal time.
8th Grade Confirmation (St. Mary’s and St.
Michael’s Combined) - Classes begin on Wednesday, De-cember 2nd from 7:00—8:30 and will be held at St. Mary’s.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
RCIA meets every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. (after the
9am Mass). It is not to late to join. Interested in the Catho-lic faith? Please join us!!!! If you have any questions con-tact Deb Wiggins at [email protected] .
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
The Book of the Dead is on display in the front of Church throughout the month of November and it serves as a reminder to pray for all of our faithful departed. Everyone is welcome to write the names of their deceased loved ones.
Cemetery Fund Donations As we remember our dead this month, we encourage everyone to make a donation to our Cemetery Fund. This money goes toward the upkeep of our cemetery such as mowing, mole control, future improvements, and repairs. The envelopes are located in the pews and in the back of church. Please drop them in the collection basket.
GIVING TREE – Please select as many ornaments as you would like and have the un-wrapped presents back by December 6 so they can be delivered to Coopersville Cares. Thanks for your generosity and may God bless you as you have blessed others.
Midnight Mass Choir Practice is held every Sun-day from 10am—Noon in the church. You must be high school age or older. It’s not too late to join!
Christmas Eve Children’s Choir - Grades 3-8
We need your voices to help celebrate the Christmas Eve Mass. It is time to start preparing and practicing for the Mass to
be held on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 4:00 p.m. The children will be the “musicians” for the Mass. We will be holding two practices: Saturday, Dec. 12, and Dec 19 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the church. Please contact Sue Smith at 446-6390 if you have any questions.
FITNESS FUN FOR ALL—Tuesday and Thursday
evenings from 6:00—6:45 p.m. in the Family Center. Clas-ses can be joined at any time and are $3 each class.
Communal Reconciliation Service with indi-vidual confession and absolution will be Thurs-day, December 17 at St. Michael’s. There will be other priests from the area joining us to allow everyone in attendance to receive absolution. Everyone is welcome to come receive the for-giveness that God so desperately wants to give
