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The Most Holy Trinity
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Parish of the Holy Spirit
SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN THE LORD - Well, it has been quite a week here where the Spirit is Alive and
Faith keeps growing; a week of celebrations. Wow, what a Pentecost (parish feast) celebration last
weekend. Our parish liturgies were filled with joyous song. Our Pentecost luncheon was greatly attended and
great conversations. Our music and vocal concert was great. A huge thank you to Deb Russo and Mary Szotko our parish
secretaries that kept food numbers and room reservations updated over a hectic week with pictures for our parish directory
continuing, a Saturday wedding and the planning of a funeral for a lifelong parishioner Ginny Schmitt. Great to see so many
people wearing RED to physically show our belief and reliance upon the Holy Spirit. Thank You to Joe Houdek, our music
director for all the planning and practicing needed with our musicians and vocals to have such a great concert Sunday
afternoon A Great way to end our Easter Season.
Now we are back to our Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar. The readings at our Masses will continue where they
left off just before Lent. There is not really anything “Ordinary” about the life of Christ, but in our ordinary, routine lives we
can forget the blessed in the Ordinary. As one person told me many years ago, the devil is in the details. There are many
details in our lives but the reflecting on the bigger picture of our salvation should and will guide us in letting God guide us,
rather than us doing it all alone. As we are half way through our month of May there are many celebrations coming up.
This weekend we will ask God’s blessing on our graduating High School Seniors. At the 10am mass we ask God to
guide these young graduates and guide their endeavors. We also celebrate with them and their parents a light lunch to
highlight a meal together which goes a long way in our relationships. Thank You to our High School Junior parents and
students for providing this breakfast.
We also will be having our parish blood drive on Sunday. The parish Knights of Columbus council will be hosting this
much needed service from 8am – 1:30pm. Take time today to consider donating to so many who rely upon others for
life. The Knights of Columbus will also be having their membership drive after Masses. The Knights of Columbus
organization has been around a long time and it is a fraternal order that supports Family, Church and Community. I have
been a member since I was 18 yrs old and found them to be a great asset to our Church. To all the men of the parish,
consider becoming a member to provide for others.
See ya in Church
Fr John
P.S. Get those CSA pledge cards in so we can wrap up our campaign this month.
Quote of the day – “Experience is something you do not get until just after you need it.”
Come and celebrate with
Fr. Tom Cavera
at his first Mass at Holy Spirit
on
Sunday, June 12
10:00am
Coffee & cookies to follow in the
Multipurpose Room
Hope you will join us!
Looking Ahead for Religious Ed!!!
(dschoof@hsparish.org
Please pray for the soul of
Ginny Schmitt, whose funeral
Mass was celebrated this
past week. May she, and all
our faithful departed, rest in
eternal peace.
453-1591)
We are in need of faith-filled individuals to be catechists and catechist assistants in the coming school year for our
Wednesday night program. If you are willing to share your faith with our young people, please contact the Religious
Education Office for an interview. Training will be provided and is available online over the summer months.
Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith? Contact the Religious
Education Office now so they can begin their journey and will be ready to partake in the Rite of Acceptance in the fall.
Attention all parents of children entering the First Grade at a public school in the fall. Now is the time to register your
child for Religious Education so we can be sure to have enough resources available when classes start in the fall.
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May 22, 2016
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR
May 28/29
ALTAR SERVERS
5:00 pm Mass
Ava Brown, Hallie Maas, Nina Smith
8:00 am Mass
Nathan Steffens, Will Schwallier
10:00 am Mass
Samantha Richards, Andrew & Julia Sanford
12:00 pm Mass
Noah Abram, Eddie Browne, Emma Doyle
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 pm Mass
Please sign up in the Sacristy
8:00 am Mass
Please sign up in the Sacristy
10:00 am Mass
Jean Golembiewski, Sr. Myra Bergman, Anne Rossi
Abe Rossi, Vonnie Bouwkamp, Chantil DeWitt
Bob Darrow, Carrie Miedema, Anna Brady
12:00 pm Mass
Mike O’Malley, Falinda Geerling, Beth Murphy
Kay Nawrocki, Kim Pasikowski, Leticia Ballard
Sr. Karen Werra, Bruce Pienton, 1 Volunteer Needed
LECTORS & COMMENTATORS
5:00 pm
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
L: Sean Donovan
L: Betty Krauss
L: Jeff Grey
L: James Mead
C: Rick Polanic
C: Mary Heintzelman
C: Maureen Grey
C: Jason Truskowski
Monday, May 23
1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111; Mk 10:17-27
8:00 a.m.
†Isabelle Chappus
8:00 a.m.
†John J. Ficeli
8:45 a.m.
†William Spear
8:00 a.m.
For the People of the Parish
Tuesday, May 24
1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday, May 25 - St. Bede, St. Gregory VII,
St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi
1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147; Mk 10:32-45
Thursday, May 26 - St. Philip Neri
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100; Mk 10:46-52
Friday, May 27 - St. Augustine of Canterbury
1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96; Mk 11:11-26
8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish
Saturday, May 28
Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17
5:00 p.m. †Joseph & Gertrude Karpowicz
†Linda Meissner
Sunday, May 29 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17
8:00 a.m. †Edward Dray
10:00 a.m. †Ken Zmudka
†Christine Zmudka VandenBosch
12:00 p.m. †Lorraine Debri
USHERS CO-CAPTAINS
5:00 pm Team #2 - Stan Soltys, Jr. & Steve Ingraham
8:00 am Team #2 - Chris Choryan & Dan Umlor
10:00 am Team #2 - J Cornell & Dan Kaboos
1:00 pm Team #2 - Tom Clifford & Jim Larsen
COUNTING TEAM
Team F: Jean Golembiewski, Ilene Skinner
Ken & Mary Ellen Haraburda
You’re invited to ordination!
Celebrate the ordination of four seminarians to the priesthood
for the Diocese of Grand Rapids
on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00am
The last time four men were ordained
for the diocese was 1990!
Join us at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew
(301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids)
or watch live online at dioceseofgrandrapids.org.
Please keep them in your prayers.
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PARISH BUSINESS WEEKLY
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It has been a somber week in the parish office as we lay to rest a true parish
servant & dear friend of mine. Ginny Schmitt will forever be remembered for
her infectious giggle & get it done with a beautiful smile attitude. Her service
to the parish dates back to 1958 where it is said that she was responsible for
the school colors as the first Athletic Director. Working with virtually no budget, she went to the sporting goods store & picked out the uniforms that no
one else wanted & went on to celebrate many championships with them. She
possessed that unique gift of being able to tell you exactly “where to go” and
have you looking forward to going there. This incredible lady raised eight children as a single mother in an era when single mothers were not looked upon
favorably, and it was a joy to see her choir of 36 grandchildren fill the loft to
sing a tribute to her at the funeral Mass. The Gospel message of “Mary and
Martha” was read at her funeral, and Fr. Len appropriately pointed out that
Ginny knew when to be Mary, and when to be Martha. Her life was a true
example of Christian love & service for all of us to follow. I received a message from Deb Russo on the weekend prior to her passing saying that Ginny
wanted to see the office staff. My only regret is
that I didn’t get there in time, but I think she is
smiling knowing that when I received the message
of her passing I was in a meeting with our Educational Foundation trustees helping to promote her
passion for Catholic education. She left instructions for memorial contributions to be made to the
Holy Spirit Educational Foundation so that this
great legacy of faith will continue to flourish at Holy Spirit, her beloved parish. Yes, Virginia there is
a Santa Claus!… I will miss you Ginny.
Here’s the thought for the week…”Is it true that all
you get from a pampered cow is spoiled milk?”
Have a blessed week and be generous in everything you do as Ginny was in her lifetime.
Daryl Nowicki—Business Manager
Diaconate Aspirancy Process:
Inquiry for the Diaconate
At this time, the Diocese of Grand Rapids is accepting inquiries from men
interested in the diaconate. To be considered, an applicant must be a
Roman Catholic at least 30 years of age (minimum age for ordination is 35),
who is an active member of his parish (located within the Diocese of Grand
Rapids) with the support of his Pastor. He must be in good health, of sound
moral character, mature faith, regular practice in the sacramental life of the
Church, and have a sense of vocation to service. If married, he must be in a
valid Catholic marriage for a minimum of five years, have the support of his
wife and family, and be in a strong, stable marriage. If unmarried, he must be
willing and able to commit to celibacy. Although an upper age limit for
application has not been established, the expectation is that ordained
deacons will have the health and energy to provide a minimum of ten years
of ordained ministry to the diocese of Grand Rapids.
The deadline for inquiries to the Diocesan Aspirancy Process is August 12,
2016. All men who are interested in more information and/or applying are
asked to contact Reverend Mark Przybysz, Diocesan Director, Office for
Ministry & Life of Permanent Deacons, Diocese of Grand Rapids, for an
appointment: mprzybysz@dioceseofgrandrapids.com or 616-453-8229,
extension 100.
Parish of the Holy Spirit
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
Adult Envelopes
May 14/15
Youth Envelopes
Loose Collection
Total
Capital Fund
Haiti
$ 25,324.00
$
$
$
797.00
1,937.50
$ 28,058.50
$
$
4,799.41
It’s Easy!
Just go to our website at hsparish.org and
click the Online Giving tab. You can use
Online Giving for regular contributions,
Capital Fund, Educational Foundation,
Haiti, Inspire, Religious Education tuition
and child care payments.
We are looking for a few additional
collection counters.
Teams count
after the 10:00 Mass on Sunday and
usually count about 7 times per year.
If this ministry is for you, please call
the parish office at 616-453-6369.
Advertiser of the Week:
Our bulletin is provided to our parish
by Diocesan Publications at NO
COST! The advertisers that you see
on the back of the bulletin purchase
ads that cover the cost of our bulletin.
Pro Collision
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May 22, 2016
FESTIVAL 2016
September 17 & 18
DON’T MISS OUT!! There is still time to set your
appointment to have your portrait taken for our parish
directory. It’s easy!! Just go to our website at
www.hsparish.org and follow the prompts.
You can also call the parish office at 616-453-6369 and
we will be happy to help set up your appointment.
GARDEN ANGELS
Bring your tools and a lot of energy. We work from
9:00am—11:00am followed by our Angel Food time in
the Multipurpose Room. Rain date is Thursday.
Don’t forget to sell those raffle tickets!!
$10.00 per ticket
Buy 4, Get 1 Free!
First Early Bird Drawing for $1,000 will be held on
Sunday, June 5 at 1:15pm
Young Spirits Set-Back Group
May 26 | 1:00pm
3121 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Any questions? Call Barb at 453-2724.
Need more information? Call Maggie at 453-3958.
LAF News…..
Author, speaker, and biblical scholar, Scott Hahn is in town
at IHM on Friday, June 17 speaking about our Blessed
Mother. LAF is purchasing tickets for all teens interested in
this event. Please, contact Holly Dolci for more details
at hdolci@hsparish.org or 616-322-7487. Also, Kansas City
missionaries, please turn in all paperwork to the parish
office for the trip no later than June 1st.
Spring Break in Haiti, 4/2/16
Hi!!! So before going on this trip I obviously knew that I was
traveling to a third-world country and that things would be a
lot different than what I knew at home.. but it didn’t really hit
me until we reached Port-Au-Prince yesterday: so many
cars and people walking around like crazy, people selling
things everywhere, police with guns like it was no big
deal. It’s really something that can’t be explained until you
see it first person. Arriving in Seguin I’ve realized that it’s
the little things in life that matter; the smiles, the hugs, the
little waves, holding the kids’ hands, yelling Hello! And seeing a person’s entire day light up. I’ve been here for only
two days now and I am completely and utterly IN LOVE
with everyone and everything here.
~Maddie Sprite, Catholic Central Student
NEXT PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
TODAY, MAY 22!!
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Activities Center (Gym)
Memorial Day Masses
Monday, May 30th will be held at the following locations:
Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery (Fr. Dennis Morrow)
1712 Preston NW @ 8:00AM
Resurrection Cemetery (Fr. Pat Grille)
4100 Clyde Park SW @ 9:00AM
Holy Cross Cemetery (Msgr R. Louis Stasker)
2000 Walker NW @ 10:00AM
Please bring your own chairs-Rain or Shine
Refreshments will be served
If you would be interested in volunteering to be a lector or
extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, please contact
the office at 616-453-1636
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Holy Spirit School
Praying, Serving, Learning, and Loving With the Spirit
"From the very beginning of my Catholic academic journey
at Holy Spirit, I learned the importance of academic
discipline, developing a strong sense of self, and striving to
grow closer to Christ every day through one's words and
actions. My time spent in the Grand Rapids Catholic school
system equipped me with the tools and the desire to attain
that which I set my mind to, and to serve those around
me. As I have progressed onward to Loyola University
Chicago, I realize how fortunate and blessed I am to have
attended Holy Spirit and West Catholic. I owe a great deal
to the schools and their encouraging and helpful staff that
helped me to realize my immense potential and aided in the
success I have found thus far in life."
~Nick Coulson, Holy Spirit School Class of 2011
Attention all preschoolers-8th graders: Now is the
time to register for next year. Please call the school
office at 453-2772 to set up a tour of Holy Spirit School.
Parish of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit Child Development Center:
Summer Care Program 2016:
Enrollment Information
It is that time of year again to be
thinking about summer activities and
vacations. We are very excited and
busy planning activities for our Summer
Care Program this year.
We are looking forward to a "FIN"-tastic
Summer! Holy Spirit Child Development
Center has openings available for child
care beginning Monday June, 13th and ending Tuesday,
August 23rd. The Summer Care Program is available for
school children in Preschool (3 years of age and pottytrained) through 8thgrade who attend Holy Spirit and other
area Catholic schools. The Center hours are 7:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed Monday,
July 4th for the holiday). Each day will be filled with special
activities for all the children. There are also weekly
destination field trip opportunities for children who will be
entering 1st through 8th grade in the fall. Please check the
Holy Spirit School Website at holyspiritschoolgr.org at
the beginning of April for enrollment forms!
Your donations, memorials and
estate gifts are vital to the growth
of the Holy Spirit Education
Foundation and our ability to help
ensure financial security of
important education programs. No
matter how you help, it’s much
appreciated.
Attention All 4th-8th Grade Students! You are invited
to attend the first ever Summer Theatre Camp to be
held at Holy Spirit School June 20-24 from 8:00am to
3:00pm daily with a 7:00pm Friday Evening Performance
directed by Mr. David Inbody, former Coopersville Choir
Director and now Holy Spirit School's Musical Director.
The total cost is $150. Call the school office at 453-2772
for more information. Come have fun learning, singing,
dancing, and performing!
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Please continue to feed
the Paper Gator.
Holy Spirit School greatly benefits
from this program. The green
PaperGator® bins are located at the
back of the parking lot near the ball
fields. Please remember that the
PaperGator®
does not accept
cardboard.
Family is the most important influence on children and Let's Go to Bat for Kids! is a
celebration of that. This is an evening for our entire community to come out and
celebrate our families and each other. We go to bat every day to make sure that all
families have a safe and stable home.
The Media Giants are back to take on the Catholic Charities West Michigan Padres in
the annual softball game. The game features players from the local media and priests
from throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Judge Sara Smolenski, from the 63rd
District Court, is also back to umpire and host our evening.
This FREE event will feature entertainment that the whole family can enjoy!
See you at the ballpark!
To order your FREE tickets please visit: ccwestmi.org/gotobat.
The Most Holy Trinity
May 22, 2016
PARISHIONERS IN CARE :
NURSING HOME PARISHIONERS - Christian Rest Home: Joe Cintorino; Pilgrim Manor : Leo & Helen Gryzan;
Covenant Village Assisted Living: Amy Kirchhoff; Green Acres: Don & Marilyn Kozminski, Helen Dodge, Dolly Grewats;
Holland Home: Jack & Harriett Witt; St. Ann’s: David Lang, Gert Zbikowski, Mary Sobel, Rose Didion, Florence
Haraburda, Lottie Kruzel; Sanctuary of St. Mary’s: Julia Sullivan, Yorkshire Manor/Stonebridge: Josie Gratz, Jo
Scalabrino; Harbor House Ministries: Joey Lang; Oak Crest Manor: Peter and Josephine Morello; Railside Assisted
Living: Imojene Woodman; Villa Maria: John & Sadie Rosloniec; HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS - Walter Sanders,
Mary DeWitt, Donald Luxford, Eugene & Betty Skazinski, Mary Hansen, Virginia Laferski
**Because of the HIPAA Privacy Act, we are unable to obtain information about patients at local hospitals and
nursing facilities. If you or a family member are in the hospital, please call the parish office at 453-6369.