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to grow our relationship with Jesus Christ and with one another

as we worship, pray, learn and serve.

We welcome Father Ron Hutchinson as priest celebrant at our Masses this weekend. Fr. Ron serves full-time as the director of priestly vocations and the continuing formation of clergy for the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

TODAY Elementary Religious Education 9am Coffee & Donuts (DH) after Sunday Masses (Visit representatives from Catholic Area Schools) Nursery (Room #102) during the 10:30 Mass App Rollout Team Information Meeting (McDuffee) 11:45am

MONDAY | Feb. 6 | St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Gn 1:1-19 / Mk 6:53-56

Men’s Bible Study (Room #101) 7am Prayer Shawl Ministry (McDuffee) 5:30pm

TUESDAY | Feb. 7 Gn 1:20-2:4 / Mk 7:1-13

Mass in Chapel (+Richard & Sharon Peterman) 8:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Chapel) 9am-7pm Mom’s Group (DH) 7pm

WEDNESDAY | Feb. 8 Gn 2:4-9 , 15-17 / Mk 7:14-23

Elementary Religious Education 4pm & 6pm Mass in Chapel (+Harold & Ruby Bartz) 6:30pm Cantor Practice 6:30pm Choir Practice 7pm Haiti Meeting (McDuffee) 7:15pm

THURSDAY | Feb. 9 Gn 2:18-25 / Mk 7:24-30

Ladies Bible Study (DH) 9:30am Leadership Night (DH) 6:30pm Light Weigh (PC LL #4) 6:30pm

FRIDAY | Feb. 10 | St. Scholastica, Virgin Gn 3:1-8 / Mk 7:31-37

Mass in Chapel (+Jason Kinzler) 8:30am Winter Party (DH) 7pm

SATURDAYFeb. 11 Gn 3:9-24 / Mk 8:1-10 That Man is You! (DH) 6am Reconciliation/Confessions (Church) 4-4:45pm Contemporary Choir Practice (Church) 4:30pm

LORD’S DAY LITURGIES February 12, 2017

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Also on Feb. 11 & 12

Blood Pressure Readings (McDuffee) ~ after all Masses

Reconciliation Retreat (DH) ~ after the 10:30 Mass

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lent

O R D I N A R Y T I M E 5 February 2017

Practicing Faith

Give food, shelter, and clothing. Isaiah tells this to God’s

people. The long captivity in Babylon is ending. They are returning home. They are invited to do mercy works. Later, Jesus tells his disciples to be salt and light. What Isaiah tells the First People of the Covenant and Jesus tells his followers—is told to us today.

How will I be merciful? What do I have that I can give to another?

How will I be salt? How will I be a flavorful follower, a zesty disciple of Christ the Lord?

How will I act in the light of day? How will those acts give glory to God?

Prepare for Sunday: Read and reflect on The Sixth Sunday in

Ordinary Time (beginning on pg. 111) in the “Living

Liturgy” missal.

Shelter the oppressed and the homeless

Isaiah 58:7

February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC PARISH

3937 Wilson Ave. SW Grandville, MI 49418

616-532-9344 Fax: 616-538-6340

www.spxcatholic.org

Parish & Formation Office Hours:

9-Noon; 1-5pm Mon-Thurs

9 to Noon on Fridays

Parish Book of Prayer — This book near the main

church entrance is for your prayers of intercession or

gratitude. They are part of the intentions at Mass.

Parish Membership — Count yourself in! If you

worship with us regularly, kindly register as a

parishioner. You’ll receive parish mailings, and it will

help us provide pastoral care should you need it.

Contact 532-9344; or [email protected].

Infant Baptisms are celebrated at various times

throughout the year. If you believe raising your child

in our Catholic faith is one of your most important

duties as a parent, call the parish office.

Sacrament of Marriage — The lifelong covenant

between a man and a woman is a sign of God’s cove-

nant with us. At least six months of prayer and prep-

aration are needed before entering this commitment.

Please contact Fr. Chris as soon as you are engaged.

Couples celebrating an anniversary ending in a “0” or

“5” may request a special blessing. OTHER MARRIAGE RESOURCES: www.foryourmarriage.org/

Pastoral Care of the Sick — If you or a loved one

are seriously ill, homebound, or anticipating surgery,

please contact Marjorie Flores or Fr. Chris in the

parish office. The hospitals do not contact us.

PARISH OFFICE

Rev. Chris RouechPastor 532-9344, ext. 107 [email protected]

Marilyn Beckwith Business Manager

532-9344, ext. 102 [email protected]

Andy Rebollar Pastoral Associate for Parish Life


Marjorie Flores Pastoral Associate for Pastoral

Care & Christian Initiation


Rick Hardy Pastoral Associate for Worship


Jane GoudelockAdministrative Assistant


FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY

Elizabeth Pung Director of Faith Formation


Jacob Rolf Coordinator of Youth Ministry


Glenda Trytko Religious Education Coordinator


Christine Verburg Secretary, Faith Formation


Sandy Grandy Secretary, Faith Formation


Kim Lobert Interim Director of Maintenance


ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC PARISH

3937 Wilson Ave. SW Grandville, MI 49418

616-532-9344 Fax: 616-538-6340

www.spxcatholic.org

Parish & Formation Office Hours:

9-Noon; 1-5pm Mon-Thurs 9-Noon on Fridays (Formation Summer Hours: 9:30-4:30pm Monday-Thursday)

Parish Book of Prayer — This book near the main

church entrance is for your prayers of intercession or

gratitude. They are part of the intentions at Mass.

Parish Membership — Count yourself in! If you

worship with us regularly, kindly register as a

parishioner. You’ll receive parish mailings, and it will

help us provide pastoral care should you need it.

Contact 532-9344; or [email protected].

Infant Baptisms are celebrated at various times

throughout the year. If you believe raising your child

in our Catholic faith is one of your most important

duties as a parent, call the parish office.

Sacrament of Marriage — The lifelong covenant

between a man and a woman is a sign of God’s cove-

nant with us. At least six months of prayer and prep-

aration are needed before entering this commitment.

Please contact Fr. Chris as soon as you are engaged.

Couples celebrating an anniversary ending in a “0” or

“5” may request a special blessing. OTHER MARRIAGE RESOURCES: www.foryourmarriage.org/

Pastoral Care of the Sick — If you or a loved one

are seriously ill, homebound, or anticipating surgery,

please contact Rosemary Beahan or Fr. Chris in the

parish office. The hospitals do not contact us.

PARISH OFFICE

Rev. Chris RouechPastor 532-9344, ext. 107 [email protected]

Marilyn Beckwith Business Manager


Andy Rebollar Pastoral Associate for Parish Life


Rosemary BeahanPastoral Associate for Pastoral

Care, Outreach & Christian Initiation


Meghan Schaut Director of Music


Jane GoudelockAdministrative Assistant


FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY

Elizabeth Post Director of Faith Formation


Ashley Rottman Coordinator of Youth Ministry


Glenda Trytko Religious Education Coordinator


Christine Verburg Secretary, Faith Formation


Sandy Grandy Secretary, Faith Formation


Kim Lobert | Director of Maintenance


The View from 40th & Wilson FR. CHRIS ROUECH [email protected]

THIS WEEK’S NOTES:

On the calendar: You might

notice that the last of the Christmas poinsettias have been removed from our sanctuary. That’s because they were fading — and because last Thursday the Church marked the last echo of Christmas 2016. Each year, Feb. 2 is The Presentation of the Lord. This feast celebrates when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the temple 40 days after his birth. In Italy, many Catholic churches leave up their crèche and other decorations until Feb. 2.

Behind the scenes, the Church is preparing for Lent (Ash Wednesday is March 1). But the three remaining

Sundays of Winter Ordinary Time feature some very hard-hitting scripture passages at Mass.

We continue to make our way through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in chapters 5-7 of Matthew’s gospel. As you will see, God’s Living Word stands in sharp contrast to many other messages we are hearing these days.

Parish App — Do you use an IPhone

or an Android phone? The best thing you can do for your soul is to turn it off for a few hours each day. The next best thing you can do is download our new Parish App. The application has convenient links to the Mass readings for each day, a plethora of prayers and updates about life in our parish.

I am happy to announce that Father Andrew Kolenda, LC, will be the main celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Feb. 12. Father Andrew was ordained a priest in Rome last Dec. 10. He is celebrating Mass at St. Pius X because his parents, Don and Julie Kolenda, are parishioners here. In fact, when the

Kolenda family attends Mass together, they fill an entire pew. Along with his parents, his brother, Jonathan, and his sisters Claire, Bridget, Emily and Jennifer are members

with his niece, Karianna.

Father Kolenda was born and raised in Grand Rapids, until he joined the high-school seminary of the Legionaries of Christ in 1996 when he was 13 years old. After graduation, he entered the novitiate of the Legionaries, and then took his first vows. He studied classical humanities, Philosophy, and Theology at the Legionary seminary first in Connecticut, then in Rome, Italy. He took his final vows in 2008. He has worked in boys’ clubs, in secretarial work, fundraising, and administration during his years of formation. Currently he is

administrator, confessor, and spiritual director at the high-school seminary of the Legionaries in Rolling Prairie, IN. Although Father Kolenda and I are both priests, our vocations are different because he belongs to a religious order, whereas I am a diocesan priest. Father Kolenda made vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to the Legionaries of Christ. Founded in 1941, this congregation of priests and seminarians is part of the Regnum Christi Movement. It is present in 21 countries, meaning Father Kolenda could be sent to any of these countries. Diocesan priests make promises of obedience to their bishop and his successors, meaning they generally serve in their own diocese throughout their years of active ministry. One way to tell religious order priests apart from diocesan priests is that order priests have letters following their last name to identify their religious congregation. As a parish, let us extend a

warm and prayerful welcome to

Father Andrew as he celebrates Mass

with us next Sunday. If you are interested in seeing photo-

graphs from the ordination, google or

click on “Andrew Kolenda ordination.”

NEW PRIEST TO CELEBRATE EUCHARIST WITH US NEXT SUNDAY

http://www.foryourmarriage.org/

http://www.foryourmarriage.org/

http://www.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5

http://www.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5

http://www.regnumchristi.org/en/

http://www.regnumchristi.org/en/cardinal-pietro-parolin-ordains-36-legionaries-christ/

St. Pius X Parish Grandville, MI

Faith Formation Religious Education

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: This week the kids in

our Formation Classes made Spiritual Bouquets for Sr. Luvia in Haiti, who is celebrating 40 years as a consecrated sister. Each child made a commitment to pray for Sr. Luvia and her mission.

SACRAMENTS RETREAT: Mark your calendars! Our next retreat

for those preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion is Feb. 12. We will begin with a potluck after the 10:30 Mass.

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDGE ~ Sunday 5:30-7:30pm

Feb. 5 & Feb. 19 ~ No EDGE

Feb. 12 ~ Trip to 3 Mile Project

Feb. 26 ~ EDGE

March 3-4 ~ Middle School Retreat

3 MILE PROJECT: On Feb. 12, our high school and middle school

teens are taking a trip to 3 Mile Project! Permission slips and chaperones are needed.

TEA CUPS NEEDED: The Formation Office is collecting tea cups

and saucers for an upcoming youth event. If you have any to donate, please call 538-2600 or email [email protected].

NOVEL READERS BOOK CLUB meets at 7pm Monday, Feb. 13 at 7pm in McDuffee to discuss The Tenderness by Stef Penney. Contact Linda Stray ([email protected] or 249-8034) or Mary Boehm (538-9635 or [email protected]) with inquires.

ELIZABETH POST

[email protected]

High School Youth Ministry ASHLEY ROTTMAN

[email protected]

NO SNL ~ Feb. 5: Enjoy the Superbowl with your family and

friends!

3 MILE PROJECT ~ Feb. 12 ~ 6:30-8:30pm: We’ll be loading up

the St. Pius X bus and heading to 3 Mile Project for an evening of

fun, food and friends! Permission forms available at SNL or online;

cost is $7.

SNL ~ Talking about our Faith ~ Feb. 19 ~ 7-8:30pm: Do you

ever feel uneasy when friends or classmates ask you about being

Catholic or Christian? Join us as we learn how to overcome that

awkwardness.

CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP: If you have not made your final

$150 payment, please contact me this week. Payment plans are

available.

HELP FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES Feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Constantly fighting? Frustrated with one another? If you aren’t sure what to do, but want to try to save your marriage, there is help available! This program offers tools needed to redis-cover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26 in Grand Rapids. Contact the Retrouvaille community at 616-752-7004, email [email protected] or visit retrouvaille.org for more information. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP (Catholic Information Center)

Wednesdays ~ Feb. 15-April 19 ~ 7:30-8:30pm Presenter: Jim Kline A ten-week series offered for all who are divorced or are in the process of becoming divorced. Led by those who have gone through the process themselves. The book Divorce and Beyond by Greteman, Haverkamp and Radtke, will be used as a guide and is included in the series cost of $15. To register for the program call 459-7267 or email [email protected]. Catholic Information Center is located at 360 Division Ave., S Suite 2A.

Save the date

for this upcoming Crossroads Event

ASK YOUR PRIEST

Questions & Answers About Faith… An Evening With Our Pastors

PRESENTERS:

FR. STEVE DUDEK

MSGR. BILL DUNCAN

FR. CHRIS ROUECH

THURS., FEB. 23 | 7PM St. Pius X Catholic Parish

Danner Hall

PARISHIONER AND LECTOR Helena Signore, a second grade

teacher at Holy Trinity School in Comstock Park, has just published a book on the Real Presence for children. Helena could not find a book like this for children so she wrote and illustrated one.

The book will be available soon at Bishop Baraga Bookstore and The Rosary Gift and Book Shoppe on 28th St. It is also available online from the publisher, WestBow Press, westbowpress.com, amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. It is called: I am: The Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Children.

Knights of Columbus

CORN HOLE LEAGUE: Are you looking for a way to bring spring-

time feeling into your week? We will begin a corn hole league on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7pm. Bring a partner, or come alone and find

a teammate that night. Membership in the Knights is not a requirement to play and spouses are welcome to join. Other league nights are March 23, April 20, and May 18.

CHILI COOK OFF will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18 after the

5:30pm Mass. Signup this weekend after Mass!

If you are interested in becoming a Knight, please contact Jason Bargenquast at 269-217-7485 for more information. Membership is a great way to serve your parish community with the company of other Catholic men!

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.retrouvaille.org


http://www.westbowpress.com

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com


STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: In this weekend’s readings and

psalm, the prevailing theme is that of light. We are the light of the

world: our light breaks forth like the dawn: our light shines in the

darkness; our light reflects generosity and justice. Good stewards

know they are the lamp, and Christ is the flame that, through them,

illuminates the earth. They know that they carry Christ’s light in their

hearts, and let it shine through their words and deeds. What are we

doing to shine Christ’s light on the hungry, the homeless and others

most in need of God’s mercy? How do we exercise good stewardship

over the light of Christ that burns within each of us? from the ICSC

Catholic Stewardship January 2017 e-bulletin

Time and Talent

MASS ATTENDANCE

Jan 28 & 29: 5:30pm— 290 | 8:30am—194 | 10:30am—512

THANK YOU’S...to all those who brought food and showed up to last Saturday’s Euchre Night! We had some great soups, snacks, desserts, and a lot of laughter, smiles, and fun. Mike Morse was the big winner of the night. Thank you to the members of the Community Commission for making the night possible and special thanks to Don Hebeler and Chuck Burch. ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER, Mary Lorraine Sager, I would like to thank you for the beautiful cream colored prayer shawl she re-ceived a few months ago made by Georgianne Everhart. Mom is a new resident of Medilodge and a devout “cradle” Catholic. We would also like to thank all of the parishioners that have taken time out of their busy schedules to come and provide communion. She truly appreci-ates the attention your parish has provided! God Bless! Janice Sager

DONUT HELP NEEDED: We are looking for families and individuals

to help with our Donut Sunday hospitality and make sure it continues.

It’s a great way to get involved and get to know people in the parish.

If interested, or have questions, contact Sue VanGessel at

[email protected].

JOIN AN IMPORTANT OUTREACH MINISTRY by providing

desserts or salads for funeral luncheons. You would be called as

needed, not necessarily for every funeral. Your help is much appreciated

by our grieving parishioners. Please call the Parish Office at 532-9344 to

volunteer.

HAITI COMMITTEE MEETING is on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:15pm

(following the 6:30pm Mass) in the McDuffee Room to begin making

plans for the mission trip from June 20-27. Anyone interested in going

on the trip to Haiti is encouraged to attend. If you’d like

more information, please contact Michele Stutzky at

260-1773 or [email protected] or Bill

McInnis at 481-5903.

Treasure

St. Pius X has 964 registered households. Last week, 317 contributed either by using an offertory envelope or electronically. Every gift is gratefully received as a sacrifice united with Christ’s own self-offering in the Eucharist to share God’s love.

PARISH SUPPORT Fiscal Year 2016-17 | Week 31/52

Last week 1/28 & 1/29

Year to Date

Prior Year to Date

Adult Envelopes $ 11,359 $399,720 $ 408,723

Electronic Giving spxcatholic.org $ 3,055 $131,492 $ 129,828

Youth Envelopes $ 19 $ 206 $ 123

Loose Offerings $ 418 $ 20,891 $ 20,796

Total Contributions $ 14,851 $552,309 $559,470

Budget Overage/(Shortfall) $ (3,443) $ (7,973) $ -

OTHER GIVING

Master’s Mission $ 456 $ 20,968 $ 20,072

Mass Assignments for Feb. 11 & 12

Euchari

stic M

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ters

5:30pm

Diane Remenak

8:30am

Mike & Brenda Grandy

10:30am

Frank Cegelis

Brian & Denise Kolesar Dorothy Lemmon Sandy Roys

Betty Cole Ruth Lobert Sue Mueller Megan Schneider

Carter Brink Carly Burns Jack Streeter

Emma Dudick Andrew Dukesherer Lexi Dukesherer

Grace Elder Kristy Galligan Isabel Genautis

Mattie Conlon Mary Cook Nick Dabbous Ann Hall Nancy Hoekstra Ann Maddox Joe Peiffer Diane Remenak Andrew Smith

Dave Bristol Mary Bristol Judy Clinger Brenda Grandy Mike Grandy Elaine Szarowicz Cheryl Yskes Dave Zabler Lynn Zabler

Elaine Albrecht Monique Bassett Kristen Elder Connor Fischer Jeanine Foster Donna Huyge Bill Jenkins Dolores Jesnek Ana Loew Chris Marsh Pat Milanowksi Jackie Sundstrom Zack Valko

Christy McMeans Justin Noordhoek

Brenda Bargenquast Julie Kemme

Beth Timmer

Ushers: Team W Ushers: Team J

ANDY REBOLLAR

[email protected]

Parish Life

50+ SAVE THE DATES:

Friday, Feb. 17 & March 24 ~ Breakfast at Russ’ in Grandville Thursday, March 16 ~ St. Patrick’s Day trip to Holland ~ leave at 11:15am (carpool).

FEBRUARY’S MYSTIC ~ Julian of Norwich: Check out our

Facebook page to find out more about Julian of Norwich and her visions. If you have a mystic you’d like us to highlight, email me.

Between Heaven & Mirth Limited seats for this special Feb. 10 event are available by calling the Parish Office or sign up online at http://bit.ly/mirthrsvp. Begins with “happy hour” at 7pm, River City Improve at 7:45pm and dessert to conclude the evening.



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St. Pius X Parish Grandville, MI

Our prayer list for healing

When choosing which businesses to patronize,

please choose those who advertise in this bulletin. .

Their support pays for this publication.

See our ad on back page

Please continue to pray for the following and all the sick in our Parish, their families

and friends, those hospitalized and home-bound, and those in care facilities. To be included on the Prayer Chain (separate from this bulletin list), call Jason George at (231) 736-7487.

Linda Padula Gerry Dekkinga Bob Brock Joe Capriglione

Kenneth Schumacher Mary LaSarge Judy DeVoe Erika Yonker

Kelsey Gibson Andre Miles Ron Geldersma Marie Nevins

Mark Wilkens Catherine Cesare Diane & Mary Prindle Andy Wierzbicki

David Doxey Henry Visscher Betty DiTrapani Mike Sartorius

Beverwyk Family Joe & Margaret Grandy Rose Reilly Kim Wheat

Anthony McAndrew M. Forrester Laurie Bialik Gina Catania

Jennifer Hassell Marty Schumacker Bill Paumier Christopher Thrall

Mick Vaughn John Stoddard Carol Guffy Bob & Holly Ann Ott

Ben Baird Derek Bull Shannon Olman Diane Austin

Rich Hubbard Stephen Meurer Dorothy Rennager James Raap

Kathy Maslowski Codey VandenBerg Patrick Bartz Ilene Topolinski

Deb Russo Tom & Becky Hoffmann Ellen O’Toole Sarah Johnson

Catherine Owens Mike Connell Scott Kowalczyk Justin Vriezema

Jeff Zylstra Mary Jebb Markell Barnhart Lenore Nufrio

Marlene Strong Mary Beth Jensen Pat Rummer Robert Ryzanca

Cindy Cole Megan Reynolds Chris VanderSlice Mary Benson-Slosser

Jill Moyer Jim & Mary Ann Norcutt Leo Raap Deb Finnigan

Nell Wouters Allen Mulligan Connie Alighire Marion & Marie

Rythewski

Brianne Bassett Matt Rich Bob Bagin Ken Jenkins

Tom Wojtas Joe & Winnie Kulaga Jonathan Kolenda Sandy Ressell

Kerry Deboer Donna Waters Cindy Thrall John Blanchard

Sr. Jean Marie Wojtas Pat DeJong Norm Pokora Linda Wood

Terri Bernott Clara Jo Braybrook Barbara Barney Zachary Matzke

Ann Berg Jane Voss Karen Bourassa Pam Willemstein

Arline Dzwonkowski Tom Villemure Judy Perrin Alberta & Vito Licari

Cleo Ruppel J.D. Sypniewski Rylie Rau Pat Grzybowski

Christopher Alighire Jerry Piela Larry Kietzman Judy Wojtas

Ann Ferguson

THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS invites you to join them in

Danner Hall at coffee and donuts TODAY (2/5) after the Sunday Masses. Learn about the Welcome Scholarship for students who

are enrolling for the first time. This scholarship is not based on financial need. Representatives will be here from Catholic Central, West Catholic, Holy Spirit, and St. John Vianney schools.

Congratulations to Mike & Lauren (McDonald) Pristov who

entered into the covenant of Marriage on Jan. 28. May the joy

and happiness you experienced today, carry on throughout your

life together as husband and wife.

DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, Deb Myers, will

be in this week seeking new and renewing present parish bulletin ads. If you are interested in advertising, please call the parish office for contact information. This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to increase their visibility in the community. Advertising in the bulletin allows this publication to be printed each week at no cost to the parish.

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