March 1, 2015 - St. Mary Catholic Church

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 / pastor@saintmarysmarne.org
Parish Secretary:
Cathie VanGessel / secretary@saintmarysmarne.org
Business Manager:
Todd Kline / businessmanager@saintmarysmarne.org
Pastoral Minister, RCIA and Marriage Programs,
Director of Cemetery :
Dr. Allan Ten Eyck / dre@saintmarysmarne.org
Director of Faith Formation:
Kim Lothschutz / kimlothschutz57@gmail.com
Youth Minister—EDGE grades 6–8 /Life Teen grades 9-12
Craig Bleckley / youthministry@saintmichaels.us
March 1, 2015
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’sSaturday 3:00 PM—4:00 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: bfa1414@yahoo.com
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
March 1, 2015
2nd Sunday of Lent
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
March 7-4:00 pm MASS Mar 8-11:00 am MASS
Altar
Servers
Eucharistic
Ministers
Host
Mass Schedule and Intentions
MA=St. Mary’s
MI=St. Michael’s
Austin Fritz
Dylan Fritz
Chris Morgan
Steve Lampe
Julie Lothschutz
Gordon Powers
Eucharistic
Austin Lampe
Ministers
Crysta Lampe
Cup
Michelle Lampe
Jeff Schneider
Jean Schwallier
Hospitality Tom Schwallier
Ministers Duane Jingle
Jim Schwallier
Joyce Schwallier
Sam Way
Isabel Gomez
Bruce Kamp
Vicki Benedetti
Dave Benedetti
Mel Snowdin
Paul Lothschutz
Kim Lothschutz
Lynn Schoenborn
Josh Raap
Joe Kamp
Mitchell Kamp
Don Banks
Leonard Horter
Mike Dunphy
Lector 1
Nancy Fritz
Jessica Pabst
Lector 2
Geary Farrell
Vince Schoenborn
Knights of Columbus
Breakfast
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
February 28
MA Bob Byrne by Betty Oziemkiewicz
March 1
MI Doris Toogood by Her Family
MI Bobby Raczkiewicz by Pam Raczkiewicz
MA Our Parish Family
Monday
March 2—NO MASS
Donuts
Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
March 3
MA George Kawka
by Knights of Columbus #4404
Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 p.m.
Mar 8
7:30 a.m. Mass
Altar
Servers
Mark Borek
Will Reames
Eucharistic
Ministers
Julie Reames
Dave Reames
Anne Rumptz
Jeremy Cusick
Emily DeVos
Sue Felicioni
Mary Laug
Greg Helsen
Karen Helsen
Lauren Helsen
Peyton Helsen
Chris Albrecht
Lauren Anderson
Michele Anderson
Jane Vitunskas
Marlyn Anderson
Joe Meerman
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Chris Albrecht
Jane Vitunskas
Dave Tronovich
Deb Tronovich
Tom Rumptz
David Balkon
Anna Jonaitis
Chris Albrecht
Greg Helsen
Simon LeMieux
Cliff Kozminski
Julia Kozminski
Anna Jonaitis
Wednesday March 4
9:00 a.m. MI Adrian Brown by a friend
Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 p.m.
Thursday March 5
9:00 a.m. MA Bob Byrne by M/M Michael Sessions
Friday
9:00 a.m.
March 6
MI Bob & Erika Schmidt by Marv Boerma
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
March 7
MA Don Morgan by Gordon Blackmer
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00a.m.
March 8
MI Paul Lindberg by Rita Sparks
MI For our Parish Family
MA Bob Langlois by M/M Dan VanOeffelen
Readings for the Week of March 1, 2015
Sunday
Second Sunday of Lent
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116;
Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
Monday
Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20:17-28
Thursday
Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31
Friday
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday
Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Ps 19;
1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.
Greeters
Lectors
Sacristan
Ushers
Musician
9:00 a.m. Mass
Connor Helsen
Eli Veneklase
Nick Pelfresne
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: Kyle J Kilpatrick
NEW MASS TIMES
St. Mary’s—Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (returning to 5PM on March 14) and Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s—Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday of Lent
March 1st, 2015
ST. MARY’S PARISH NEWS
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent.
Join us at 7PM.
Save the Date—March 28
SOUP SUPPER
An Evening of Fellowship
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sign ups coming soon!
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S
PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS
William Brown, Pat Goodwin, Mike Klein, Kelley Kasul,
Doris Kowalczyk, Jon Perrin, William Petrauskas,
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: bfa1414@yahoo.com
ST MARY’S FAITH FORMATION NEWS
We will now have LOW GLUTEN host available.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishop has
given approval for a low gluten host option. We now have a
host available that has a gluten content of 0.01%. If you
would like to receive this, please go to the sacristy before
Mass and let Fr Anton know you are here and request the
low-gluten host. At that time, We will give you full
instructions on how to receive the low-gluten option.
PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN
Sunday 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Tae Kwon Do Classes - Mondays from 6:30 8:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. FREE and open to anyone age
9 - Adult. For more information, contact the instructor,
Maureen Carmody, 616-677-3217 or jmpcecarmo-
Sunday, March 8—Youth Pando Tube/Skiing Trip
Sunday, March 15—Youth Bowling Party.
Open to 6th—12th graders
Saturday, March 28 -Middle School SHINE Rally,
Sunday, March 29-High School SHINE Rally
Catholic Service Appeal—2015
Contact Craig for more info on these events 616.384.4026
This week you will receive a letter from
Bishop Walkowiak asking you to make a
commitment to support the work of our
diocesan programs and ministries that
provide services that no one parish could
provide on its own through the Catholic
Services Appeal (CSA). Your gift to CSA enables diocesan
and parish ministries to reach out to people in our 11 counties
in a variety of ways, including formation of our seminarians;
youth programming; support for the homebound and those
who are incarcerated; families who are struggling; the hungry;
and the homeless. Through CSA we all work together to care
for the Church by sharing the gifts God has granted us. Our
parish goal for 2015 is $48,181.00 and 100% participation,
which means a pledge card from every parish family. Please
experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue
God’s work of spirituality, charity, and education. I am
confident that your generosity will enable us to exceed our
goal, but everyone’s participation is needed. Keep in mind
that any amount raised above our goal stays in this parish.
Thank you for doing your part for CSA 2015.
See the Youth Ministry News on the Cluster Page for
additional information!
Giving Back to God
St. Mary’s Contributions from Feb 21/28
Adult (149)
$6314.90
Children
$2.00
Loose
$241.00
Total
$6557.90
Capital Improvement
$182.00
Thank you for your continued support!
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)
WINTER WEATHER REMINDER:
When Coopersville Public Schools is closed because
of bad weather, St. Mary’s will not have daily Mass,
Adoration, or Faith Formation.
“Like” St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Marne
on Facebook and “Follow “ us on Twitter.
ST MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL #11581 NEWS
The Knights would like to give a big THANK YOU
to those who donated, especially those that had a long
wait. We really appreciated everybody's patience as we
are adapting to the new Mass schedule and will use what
we have learned to make adjustments for future drives.
Here are the results:
36 People Registered to Donate Blood
33 Pints of Blood Were Collected
02 First-Time Donors Participated
99 lives will be positively impacted by the pints of blood
collected at the drive. The next blood drive Sept. 20th from
8 am – Noon in the Parish Hall.
NEXT COMMUNITY BREAKFAST– March 8
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael.
CLUSTER & COMMUNITY NEWS
ATTENTION MEN
Start the new year off right! Sign up to join us for a day of dynamic Catholic men’s spiritual development and fellowship at
the 10th annual Building a Legacy Catholic Men’s Conference
on March 14, 2015, at West Catholic High School in Grand
Rapids. Featuring an awesome lineup of speakers, including
NFL QB Philip Rivers and Fr. Leo Patalinghug, with Mass celebrated by Bishop David Walkowiak. For more information, go
to www.buildingalegacy.org or call Todd at 616-894-8999.
Parish Cluster Lenten Schedule
Communal Penance Services
Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s
Soup Supper at St Mary
Saturday, March 28. 6:15
(Join us for 5PM Mass Prior to the Supper)
Wednesday’s at St Mary
7:00 PM—Evening Prayer with Triduum Presentation
March 11, 18, 25
Friday’s at St Mary
7:00 PM—Stations of the Cross Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
Friday’s at St. Michael
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - K of C Fish Dinners in the Family Center
7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross. No stations on March 20….
March 20 at 7:00 p.m.—Healing Mass with Sacrament of the Sick
FOOD DRIVE—Religious Ed Classes will be collecting much need
food items from Feb 25— Mar 25. We will conclude this drive at our
soup supper on Sat., March 28. Thank you for your support.
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday - April 2— Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:00 p.m. at St. Michael—(Followed by Adoration until 10pm)
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (YM)2
Lifeteen does not meet this weekend
Pando Tubing Trip is rescheduled for March 8!!!!!
Lifeteen and Middle school will still meet on the 8th in
the evening from 7:00—8:30 p.m.
March 28 – Shine Rally for Middle School
at West Catholic. 1:30-8:30 Cost $20
March 29 – Shine Next Level Rally for High
School at 3-Mile Project. 3:30 – 7:30 Cost: $20
Permission Slips for both rallies are available on the bulletin
board or from Craig.
Mission Trip!!
If your plan is to be a counselor or CIT
make sure you have filled out the online app and email
Craig when it’s completed. Need help? Contact Craig.
8th GRADE CONFIRMATION NEWS
WED Mar 4 7 to 8:30pm - The Holy Spirit
@St.Mary’s
WED Mar 18 7 to 8:30pm - Made for Mission
@St.Mary’s
WED Mar 25 7 to 8:30pm - Holiness is Possible @St.Mary’s
SUN APR 19 3pm - Sacrament of Confirmation
Lord God, The world seems to have forgotten about you—
violence, apathy, fear and despair are found in every corner of the
world. May each of us take up the cross; take up the challenge to
be a light in the darkest corners of the world and to lead others to
you. We know that hope, joy and promise are the gifts of our
faith.. Bless our confirmation candidates with these gifts in abundance. Amen
2015 Lenten C.A.R.E.
Groups begin this past week.
Everyone should have received a call
or email with their meeting time and place. It is not too late to
join. Please call your Parish Office to find a group to attend.
PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES
Good Friday - April 3
2:00 p.m. at St. Mary - Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. at St. Michael - Good Friday Liturgy
7:00 p.m. at St. Mary - Tenebrae Service
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)
Holy Saturday - April 4
8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass at both St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s.
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
Easter Sunday - April 5 Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
9:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s / 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s
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.
Pancake Breakfast THIS WEEKEND!
March 1st, 2015 from 8:00—10:30 a.m.
Adult—$6, Senior—$5, Child—$3, Immediate family—$15
ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
THE COOPERSVILLE OBSERVER
Kerri Snowdin ~ Parishioner
616-997-5049 ~ Cvobserve@aol.com
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
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 cboothx6@gmail.com
Next Community Breakfast - March 8
Thank You for your support!
ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
PHIL BROWN WELDING CORP.
Farm & Hydraulic Equipment
616.784.3046
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
2nd Sunday of Lent
St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of Ed Zylstra
By Carl & Marcy Goosen
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.
Giving Back to God
St. Michael’s Contributions from last weekend.
Adult Envelope
$5,768.10
PayPal—Online Giving (Monthly)
$685.00
Loose Cash
$170.05
Children’s Envelope
$1.00
Total
$6,624.15
Budgeted Income
$5,625.00
Surplus/Deficit
$999.15
Financial Assistance
$40.00
Thank you for your continued support!
Scrip News:
Thank you to our 14 families that purchased
Scrip this week. Our total earnings were $115.02.
The Dennison Federal Credit Union With the
new Mass schedule, the Dennison Federal Credit Union
will be open every Sunday from 8:30 am to 9:00am and
10:00 am to 11:00am. Contact Joan at 616-308-3069.
St. Michael’s Capital Campaign for our Building Fund
Thank you to everyone who already made a donation or pledge.
We have received $126,070.00 in pledges so far. Our goal
is to raise $250,000.00. Pledges can be paid over two years
for our upcoming renovations. NOTE: The Monthly Orange
Building Fund Envelopes also go into this campaign.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS
Preschool enrollment for 201516 is open!!!! Preschool meets M/W/
March 1st, 2015
RCIA - RCIA classes will be meeting from 10:15—11:15
each Sunday. Call Deb Wiggins if you have ?’s. 837-5142.
ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION
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. In this week’s Gospel Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, illuminating them in the radiance of the light of the World. We, too, are called to place
ourselves without fear in the hands of God, who longs to
transfigure us more deeply in his image and likeness.
Elementary Faith Formation Students in 1-5 Grades
meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm. We begin in
Church with prayer. First Communion Parent Meeting
for 2nd graders on March 11 at 6:30 pm in church.
Please contact Debbie V. if you are unable to attend.
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS
Catholic Service Appeal—2015
This week you will receive a letter from
Bishop Walkowiak asking you to make a
commitment to support the work of our
diocesan programs and ministries that provide
services that no one parish could provide on
its own through the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Your gift
to CSA enables diocesan and parish ministries to reach out to
people in our 11 counties in a variety of ways, including formation of our seminarians; youth programming; support for the
homebound and those who are incarcerated; families who are
struggling; the hungry; and the homeless. Through CSA we all
work together to care for the Church by sharing the gifts God
has granted us. Our parish goal for 2015 is $36,566.00 and
100% participation, which means a pledge card from every
parish family. Please experience the joy of giving and join us
as we work to continue God’s work of spirituality, charity, and
education. I am confident that your generosity will enable us to
exceed our goal, but everyone’s participation is needed. Keep
in mind that any amount raised above our goal stays in this
parish. Thank you for doing your part for CSA 2015.
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 information or to talk to our Preschool
Director, Annette Lown, call 616-384-4026 Ext: 203
Thank you to the work crew that came this past Satur-
Church Chuckle Two young novice monks had not yet
Bunny Business is back in business!
renounced their addiction to cigarettes, so the first one approached
the Abbot: “May I smoke while I pray?” The Abbot said no.
So that same novice was startled to see his friend smoking the
next day, AND to learn that the Abbot had given permission.
“You have to know how to phrase it,” the friend said, laughing.
“You asked if you could smoke while you pray…. I asked if I could
pray while I smoked.”
WINTER WEATHER REMINDER:
day and finalized the kitchen clean up. You are an awesome group! Thanks too, to the Knights of Columbus. You
went far and beyond the dishwashing duties Thursday night
and made our job on Saturday so much more enjoyable.
We
will be collecting candy, baskets, blow bubbles, chalk, coloring books, crayons, books and small stuffed animals for the
next few weeks. There will be a container for all donations
in the glass hallway. Please mark your calendar to help
stuff Easter baskets on March 22nd in the family center after the 9am Mass. With your help, the Knights of Columbus hope to stuff 100 baskets again this year.
When Coopersville Public Schools is closed because of bad weather,
St. Michael’s will not have daily Mass, Adoration, Preschool, Fitness Class, or Faith Formation.