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Saint Mary’s Church
Office: 15164 Juniper Dr.—Marne, Mi 49435
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
Administrator: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar / [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:
Theresa Steffes 616.677.3934/ [email protected]
Youth Minister—EDGE grades 6–8 /Life Teen grades 9-12
Michael Hurst / [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar
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, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline,
Scott Lampe, Paul Lothschutz. Mel Northup
Care and Visitation of the Sick: Parish Office: 677.3934
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saint Mary’s-
Saturday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.)
Saint Michael’s–
Wednesday 5:00 PM—6:00 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 8:00 AM & 9:30 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:
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Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
Mass Schedule and Intentions MA=St. Mary’s MI=St. Michael’s
Saturday December 31
4:00 p.m. MA Lucy Rasch By The Family
Sunday January 1
8:00 a.m. MI For Our Cluster Parish Family
9:30 a.m. MI For Our Cluster Parish Family
11:00 a.m. MA For Our Cluster Parish Family
Monday January 2 No Mass
Tuesday January 3
9:00 a.m. MA Joseph Kosheba by M/M Dave Benedetti Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm
Wednesday January 4
9:00 a.m.
MI John Umlor by Sr. Althea Spencer Adoration begins after Mass until 5pm
Thursday January 5
9:00 a.m. MA Fran Egan by M/M Bob Behler
Friday January 6
9:00 a.m. MI Florence Lindberg by Marie Nellist
Saturday January 7
4:00 p.m. MA Donald Zahm by Monica Zahm
Sunday January 8
8:00 a.m. MI George & Marlyn Anderson by Florence Lindberg
9:30 a.m. MI John & Don Tasker by Dave & Pat Goosen
11:00 a.m. MA Gordon Dietrich by Lucille Finkler
Readings for the Week of January 1, 2017 Sunday Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Monday Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42 Thursday Saint John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51 Friday Saint André Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Saturday Saint Raymond of Penyafort 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b; Jn 2:1-11 Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
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!
January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
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: Mitchell Dietrich
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. Jan 7—4PM Jan 8—11AM
Altar Servers
Jack Kluting Elayne Klatt
Kate Klein Lauren Lothschutz Megan Rogers
Eucharistic Ministers Host
Keith Anderson Joyce Schwallier Jim Schwallier
Jim Looks Marian Looks Wendy Reffeor
Eucharistic Ministers Cup
Anthony Serge Don Fritz Matt Karr Rita Carmody
Janette Ney Lloyd Ney Tiffini Booth Chris Booth
Hospitality Ministers
Diane King Pat King Jeff Schneider Jean Schwallier Tom Schwallier Need One
Leonard Horter Mary Rose Johnson Mary Hendershot Mike Dunphy Wayne Kensil Pat Kensil
Lector 1 Nancy Fritz Stephen Steffes
Lector 2 Geary Farrell Mark McDonald
Music Craig Bleckley John Vesbit
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. January 8-8AM January 8-9:30AM
Altar Servers
Peter Nielson Jason Monroe Jonathan Monroe
Madelyn Thomas Ava Thomas Eli Veneklase
Eucharistic Ministers
Jeremy Cusick Sue Felicioni Robert Huisken Shelly Huisken Denise Parish Mary Sorenson Jennifer DeMull
Debbie Veneklase Denise Nelson Liz Nelson Joe LeMieux Melanie Mayse Joel Meintsma
Greeters Judy Driedger Arno Driedger
Kevin Schoenborn Jayne Schoenborn
Lectors Mary Sorenson Donna Phillips
Sacristan Judy Driedger Sue DeVos
Ushers
Marv Lindberg Dave Tronovich Deb Tornovich Wade Lindberg
Curt DeVos Josh DeVos Cliff Kozminski Julia Koziminski
Music Jennifer Maples Mary DeVos
Jennifer Maples Mary DeVos
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017
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ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
William Brown, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Doris Kowalczyk, Ken Malewitz, Jon Perrin, Jim Poley, Ann Pols, Mabel Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, Judy Wensink 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 even-ing requests call Darlene 616.453.0157 or email: [email protected]
ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
Religious Education Classes resume this Wednesday, January 4th at 6:15 p.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word will resume next Sunday, January 8th during the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The feast is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. The title “Mother of God” is a western derivation from the Greek Theotokos, which means “God-bearer”. On this day, we are reminded of the role that the Blessed Virgin played in the plan of our salvation. Through the Holy Spirit, God the Father prepared Mary to be the dwelling place where His Son and His Spirit could dwell among men. Christ’s birth was made possible by Mary’s fiat, or sanctioning of God’s plan with her words, “Be it done to me according to thy word”. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honor we can give to her. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the “Prince of Peace”, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God honors Mary as the “Queen of Peace”. New Year’s Day is also designated as the “World Day of Peace”, further acknowledging the role of Mary in our hearts and in our world. May God bless you with an awesome 2017, filled with many of His special blessings.
Theresa Steffes-Director of Religious Education 677.5065 / [email protected]
Due to Publisher’s Holiday Deadlines, we are unable to post our Dec 24/25 collection
totals. We will update next week.
Dec 17/18
Adult (124) $6128.00
Loose $336.25
Children’s $6.00 Total $6470.25
Capital Improvement $143.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Our Lady of Fatima Guild will be having a WARMING DRIVE during the month of
January. Warm Hats, socks, gloves/mittens and scarves will be collected to donate to In the Image, Mel Trotter Ministries and Coopersville Cares. Start watching the sales, and a collection box will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your support.
We would like to thank our parish family for your generosity this
year with the Christmas Giving Tree. We were able to serve three different groups - Coopersville Cares, Help Pregnancy Center, and the Ferguson Apartment residents. In addition to the gifts for the Ferguson residents, our parish put on a Christmas party for them. We had an awesome group of volunteers helping at the party this year. Thank you for your gifts of time, treasure, and talent.
Your Christmas Giving Tree Team.
A Prayer for God’s Blessing in the New Year. Remember us, O God; from age
to age be our comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ. You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever. Amen.
Saturday, Feb, 25, 2017 - 5PM Chili Cook Off and Parish Auction!
(Fundraiser for Church Operating Expense) Complete Information at www.saintmarysmarne.org
and in the Church Narthex
Please call the Parish Office if you would like to be involved in anyway.
Valentine's Day Dance— Saint Mary's / St Michael's. The Valentine's Day Dinner Dance will be Feb 4th from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Dining provided by Adeline Leigh Catering with music by Jay Vezino with a cash bar. Tickets $55.00 / couple and will be sold after Masses Jan 14-15, Jan 21-22 and Jan 29-29th. Last day to purchase tickets will be Sun Jan 29th. Tickets are not available at the door. For more info, please call Dave and Vicki Benedetti at 450-4502 or Rob and Lori Rander at 837-9550.
Jan 8, 2017 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Jan 14, 2017 Sled-wings Fundraiser Dinner at Parish Hall
Feb 4, 2017 Valentine Dinner & Dance
Feb 12, 2017 Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Feb 12, 2017 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Feb 25, 2017 Chili Cook Off & Parish Auction
Mar 12, 2017 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT
616-534-4383 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
Steven Jewell & Madeline Fischer - Feb 18, 2017 (St Mary) Josh DeVos & Caley Bartman - June 3, 2017 (St Michael) Austin Lampe & Ashley Rose - June 17, 2017 (St. Mary) Aaron Reens & Alisha McKie—July 15, 2017 (St. Michael) Julie Brown & Nathan Zielinski - August 19, 2017 (St Mary) Alexis Yost & Randy Looks - Sept 30, 2017 (St Mary)
Euchre Party—January 21 @ St. Michael’s Doors open at 6:30, Games begin at
7pm. The cost is $10 per player. You don’t need a partner to play. You must be 21 or older to attend.
(Adult beverages available for purchase) Can’t make
it to this one? Join us again: Feb 18 and Mar 25.
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #11581 The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00PM. For more info please contact Grand Knight: Steve Lampe:(616) 293-7355 Next Breakfast— January 8, 2016 Breakfast & Blood Drive– February 12, 2017
LIFETEEN /ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK
Classes will resume on Jan 15, 2017
March for Life – Jan 26-29, 2017 More info to come- watch
the bulletin board in the Narthex!
Summer Mission Trip – July 16 -23 More info to come-
watch the bulletin board in the Narthex!
Youth/Life Teen Nights - Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30
p.m. at St. Michael’s. All High School students are welcome, bring a friend!
For more information on any of these events, please contact Michael at 616-384-4026 / 616.677.5065 or [email protected] STAY INFORMED- Check the Youth Ministry News Bulletin Board in the Narthex for other Upcoming Youth Events and Activities.
ST MICHAEL’S MASS TIMES CHANGE Beginning January 1st through February 26th the Sunday Masses at St. Michael’s will change to 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Mens Retreat @ St. Francis Retreat Center All men are welcomed to join us for our annual Men’s retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan, The retreat will be hosted the weekend of January 27th through January 29th This years topics will be ”Topics will be Gather the People, Tell the Story, Share the feast” We have reserved a limited number of rooms Suggested Donation is $175.00. Knights of Columbus have Scholarship funds available - Contact Father Ayub Nasar for details. Car pooling will be available, For more information about the Retreat house. http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html If you are interested in attending , contact Mark Phillips, 616-550-2766. Or Joe LeMieux 616-238-8527
Saint Mary's / St Michael's Valentine's Day Dance - The Valentine's Day Dinner Dance will be Feb 4th from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Dining provided by Adeline Leigh Catering with music by Jay Vezino with a cash bar. Tickets $55.00 / couple and will be sold after Masses in January. For more info, please call Dave and Vicki Benedetti at 450-4502 or Rob and Lori Rander at 837-9550.
GRAND RAPIDS SLED WINGS / OLIVE GARDEN BENEFIT DINNER
Tickets: $8 per ticket,
kids 5 & under FREE. Meal Includes: Complete Olive Garden dinner, dessert and beverages! Date: Saturday, Jan. 14 Time: 5–8 pm Location: St. Mary’s Parish Hall Contact: Alicia Hass 616.840.8134 or [email protected]
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Quick Printing Company
We Print Almost Anything 616.241.0506 ~ [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Next Retrouvaille Weekend Announced Do you feel
lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? Rediscover healing and love and find hope by at-tending Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26, 2017. For more information, to reg-ister or to sponsor a couple, call 616.752.7004, email [email protected] or visit retrouvaille.org.
Saturday, Feb, 25, 2017 - 5PM St Mary’s Parish Chili Cook Off
and Parish Auction! (See St. Mary’s Page for more info.)
YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2 CLUSTER NEWS
It is not too late to enroll your child. There are still spaces open. Tuition discounts and scholarships available. Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2016. For more info, call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Rosemary Stevenson, Art Klein, Sr., Ken Heflin, Bill Spencer, Lee Marshall, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Har-rison Tasker, Dawn Stevens, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Bill Corner, Rose Vargo, Margaret Langlois, Al & Winnie Spencer, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George and Gladys Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll,
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Monica Judson
By Carl & Marcy Goosen
Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $6,724.04
Loose Cash 237.00
Holy Day 80.00
Children’s Envelopes 6.00
Total $7,047.04
Budgeted Income $5,833.00
Surplus/Deficit 1,214.04
Financial Assistance 30.00
Building Fund 145.00
Retirement Fund for Religious 140.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017
Scrip News: Thank you to our 27 families that purchased
Scrip this week. Our total profit was $305.57.
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Do you want to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Join us!!!! RCIA Classes meet following the 9:00 Mass at 10:15 in the Library. Anyone is welcome to attend, just show up. For more information, please contact Deb Wiggins at 616-837-5142.
RCIA
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered on Sunday
during the 9:30 Mass for children ages 3-7 years. Each week 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. CLW will be on break until January 8, 2017. May your family share special moments celebrating the New Year!
Elementary Faith Formation is on break and will resume
on January 4, 2017. May God’s blessings be with you and your family throughout the New Year!
Middle School Faith Formation: Grades 6,7, & 8 will
meet on Sundays after the 9:30 Mass from 10:45 to 12;)) in the Youth Room. The Eighth Grade Students will also receive Confirmation Preparation. Happy New Year!
Youth Ministry (YM2): LIFETEEN: ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK! Classes will resume on January 15th.
MASS TIMES CHANGE Beginning January 1st through
February 26th the Sunday Masses at St. Michael’s will change to 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED : Monday, January
2nd.
THE DENNISON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DFCU is seeking a manager to take over the daily operations. If interested, you must be a member of St. Michael’s Parish. Please send resume to: DFCU PO Box 73, Coopersville, MI. OR drop off resume at the parish office. Questions call Joan (616) 308-3069
Mens Retreat @ St. Francis Retreat Center All men are welcomed to join us for our annual Men’s retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan, The retreat will be hosted the weekend of January 27th through January 29th This years topics will be ”Gather the People, Tell the Story, Share the feast.” We have reserved a limited number of rooms. Suggested Donation is $175.00. Knights of Columbus have Scholarship funds available - Contact Fr Ayub Nasar for details. Car pooling will be available. For more information about the Retreat house. http://www.stfrancis.ws/our-parish-retreats.html If you are interested in attending , contact Mark Phillips, 616-550-2766. Or Joe LeMieux 616-238-8527
Don’t let the holiday’s get the best of your Marriage – Next Retrouvaille Weekend Announced Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? Rediscover healing and love and find hope by attending Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26, 2017. For more information, to register or to sponsor a couple, call 616.752.7004, email [email protected] or visit retrouvaille.org.
St. Joseph-Wright St. Joseph's 15th Annual Parish & School Auction will be held Feb-ruary 4th, 2017 at St. Vincent DePaul Hall in Conklin. The Theme this year is 50'S Rock Around the Clock at the Wright Sock Hop! Tickets can be purchased through Lorrain Dietrich (616) 540-1997 or Amy Pearce (616) 450-2589. Hope to see you there!
Mass for Life to be celebrated by Bishop Walkowiak Monday, January 23, 2017 at 7pm at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. This Mass for Life will mark the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It will include a blessing for pilgrims departing later that week for the
March of Life. Reception to follow. ALL ARE WELCOME!
ATTENTION SKIERS: Fr. Norm has free discounted
Caberfae Red Cards available in the Sacristy. They are good for
family or group rates. Good for this season on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, between 9 to 6.
