Saint Mary’s Church Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar

15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, Mi . 49435 616-677-3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org

April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of The Lord

Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael

Mass Schedule and Intentions / MA=St. Mary/ MI=St. Michael’s

Saturday March 31 HOLY SATURDAY / EASTER VIGIL

8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

MA Our Parish Family MI Our Parish Family

Sunday April 1 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

9:00 a.m. MI Mike Lee by M/M Kevin Kilpatrick

10:30 a.m. MA Our Parish Family

Monday April 2 NO MASS

Tuesday April 3 9:00 a.m. MA Mary Peck-Smith

by The Louis & Rose Gavin Family Adoration begins after Service until 4pm

Wednesday April 4 9:00 a.m. MI Rose Vargo by the Rose Vargo Family

Thursday April 5 9:00a.m. MA Robert Brown Sr. by Robert Anderson

Friday April 6 9:00 a.m. MI Steven Rohen by Natalie Cyphers

7:00 p.m. MA Mass of Hope, Health & Healing

Saturday April 7 4:30 p.m. MA Marie & Harvey Irish by M/M Gordon Powers

Sunday April 8

9:00 a.m. MI Len Schwallier by Arno & Judy Driedger 10:30 a.m. MA Mart & Fran Egan by Nancy Krystiniak

3:00 p.m. MA Mass of Divine Mercy (confessions at 2PM)

April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday—The Resurrection of the Lord

Readings for the Week of April 1, 2018 Sunday Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22- 23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9- 10, 11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday Second Sunday of Easter/ Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

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: Robert Mulderink

St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers for next week. April 7 / 4:30PM April 8 / 10:30AM

Altar Servers

Ashley Lothschutz Nina Lothschutz Elayne Klatt

Wesley LeMieux Emily Kulhawik Grace Kulhawik

Host Mary Kirkwood Rita Carmody Deb Hapon

Anthony Serge Becky Warners Mary Hendershot

Cup

Vito Dolci Austin Lampe Michelle Lampe Steve Lampe

Roseanne Lynch Sandy Worpel Margie Jirous Need One

Hospitality Ministers

Jeff Schneider Jim Schwallier Joyce Schwallier Matt Karr Jean Schwallier Joyce Schwallier

Joe Brown Leonard Horter Joe Kamp Pat Wolters Mike Dunphy Need One

Lector John Carmody Need One

Lector Doug Frantz Stephen Steffes

Music Anna Jonaitis John Vesbit

St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers for next week.

April 8—7:30 AM April 8—9:00 AM

Altar Servers

Luke Kobi Randy Mergener NEED ONE

Elly DeGraaf Lily DeGraaf Lauren Meerman

Eucharistic Ministers

Dave Carlson Sharon Carlson Jennifer DeMull Jeremy Cusick Cork Boersma Shelly Huisken Robert Huisken

Cindy Bleckley Marissa Bleckley Joel Meintsma Angie Syrek Paul Schmidt Ken Schwallier Maureen Russell

Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Dennis & Sue Smith

Lectors Grace VanDenBrink Dennis Zimmer

Sacristan Jane Vitunskas Cindy Bleckley

Ushers

Dave Tronovich Deb Tronovich Calvin Lindberg Marv Lindberg

Tim Syrek Nathan Syrek Owen Syrek Herb Schoenborn

Music Craig Bleckley Craig Bleckley

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

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SAVE THE DATES

Giving Back to God

William Brown, Sharon & Steve Cook, Pat Goodwin, Mary Klein, Mike Magnotta, Jon Perrin, Ann Pols, Mabel Siemen, Kathleen Sobie, Judy Wensink, our sick, hospitalized & homebound parishioners and all of 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

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS

ST MARY’S PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

April 6 Mass of Hope, Health and Healing 7PM

April 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday Confession 2PM

April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass 3PM

April 8 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

April 13-15 His Global Love Weekend Retreat

Apr 14 Pre-Cana Workshop

Apr 21 Mass-Bishop Walkowiak / Vocation Fundraiser

Apr 22 First Communion Mass

Apr 25 Closing Mass for Religious Education Classes

May 6 May Crowning

May 13 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

Jun 25-29 Vacation Bible School

Sept 16 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

Oct 13 Date Might / Marriage Enrichment

Oct 14 Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast

Oct 24 Flute & Piano Recital (Jill & Maureen)

March 24/25

Adult (116) $6030.00

Loose $281.00

Children’s $21.75 Total $6332.75

Capital Improvement $100.00

Thank you for your continued support!

Catholic Services Appeal 2018 / So Faith May Flourish. A pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal is a great act of generosity. It is an opportunity to partici-pate in the Church beyond our parish limits. Thank you for your generosity to the CSA 2018. Your continued support will enable our diocesan ministries and programs to reach out to thousands of our brothers and sisters in need. To date, our parishioners have contributed. Thank you for your stewardship! (Totals as of March 26, 2018) CSA 2018 Pledge Goal: $56,802.00 Total Pledges Made: $44,265.00 (77%) Balance: $12,537.00 Participation: 117 of 368 households (31%)

We need to hear from everyone. Please return your completed pledge card this week, regardless of your level of participation. Congratulations and thank you to all! Remember that any amount collected over the goal will stay in the parish. Thank you again for your generosity.

Pre-School thru 2nd grade Children’s Liturgy / 10:30AM Mass To celebrate Easter we are having an Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday fol-lowing the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We would love to have your family join us! Happy Easter! May the Love of Jesus always be in your hearts! Enjoy this special time with your families! There are no Religious Education classes this Wednesday, April 4. Religious Education will resume on Wednesday, April 11. 1st-7th Grade Classes- Wed, Parish Hall / 6:15- 7:30 pm 8th Grade Confirmation Classes-Wed, Parish Hall 6:45-8:30 pm SAVE THE DATE : Vacation Bible School June 25—29. Watch the bulletin for more information! High School Ministry - Youth/Life Teen Nights: Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.. See cluster page for more info

Welcome to the Catholic Church and The Saint Mary’s Parish Family.

May your Faith continue to grow in the love of Jesus Christ!

Elizabeth Gavin, Lilly Jakubowski, Andrea Patrick, Mitchell Patrick

Chad Senna

Please turn in your RICE BOWLS Your family’s prayers and gifts provide lifesaving aid around the world. Thank you for making Lenten sacrifices that will lift up our brothers and sisters living in poverty. With a shared spirit of solidarity, we can continue to bring Christ’s light of hope to the world.

Mass of Hope, Health and Healing with the Sacrament of the sick. Fri, April 6 at 7PM “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28 All are invited: Singles, families, parents, sick, healthy and youth for special grac-es. Please come and receive the healing power of God. All are Welcome!

Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael

ST. MICHAEL’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

COURTADE BODY SHOP (616) 837-6728 ~ Downtown Coopersville

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!

St. Michael’s Council #9909 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:

The St. Michael’s Knights meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For more information,

visit https://saintmichaels.us/knights-of-columbus-9909

Ashley Steffes & Joseph Messier June 9, 2018 (St Mary) Jaclyn Guza & Spencer Stanitzek / July 7, 2018 (St Michael) Jessica Fox &Taylor Laug / August 18, 2018 (St Michael) Kelley VanWeelde & David VanDyke / Oct 6 2018 (St Mary) Emily DeVos & Evan Schumann / Oct 27, 2018 (St Michael)

Youth Ministry Life Nights (YMLN) / Sundays from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (location rotates between St Marys & St Michaels) All High School students are welcome, Bring a friend! For a class schedule or more information please contact Michael at 616-384-4026 / 616.677.5065 or youthministry@saintmichaels.us

SAVE THE DATES April 8: Youth Night returns from Spring Break at St. Mary’s. April 15: Youth Night at St. Michael’s April 22: Youth Night at St. Mary’s (with Praise and Worship). April 29: Youth Night at St. Mary’s May 6: Youth Night at St. Mary’s May 13: Mother’s Day hanging baskets. May 20: Last Youth Night of the Spring at St. Michael’s May 27: Graduation Mass & Breakfast St Michaels May 27: Graduation Mass & Lunch St Marys June 10-15: Youth Mission Trip to Baldwin.

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #11581 News The Knights meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8:00PM in the Parish Hall. For more info please contact Grand Knight: Steve Lampe:(616) 293-7355 or visit: https://saintmarysmarne.org/knights-of-columbus Next Breakfast April 8, 2018

PRAY FOR OUR ENGAGED COUPLES

YOUTH MINISTRY

CLUSTER NEWS and COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Vocations Fundraiser-April 21 Bishop David Walkowiak will be celebrating 4:30 Mass at St. Mary’s. The Knights of Columbus will be Co-sponsoring a Vocation Fund Raising Dinner following Mass in the Parish Hall. Fr. Kyle Kilpatrick will be our Guest Speaker along with Bishop David Walkowiak as our Key Note– Speaker.

ST. MARY’S SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

CORKS FRAME SERVICE Cork Boersma, Parishioner

O-13767 Ironwood Dr. ~ 616.677.1969 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!

That Man Is You! (Winter Sessions 14—26 ) It is not too late for the men of the Parish Cluster to come join us or to bring a friend. Wednesdays 6pm—7:30pm / St Mary’s Community Room.

April 4 / Session 24: The Triumph of Mercy

Enlarging the Human Heart

Encountering the Father, Rich in Mercy

The Story of St. John Bosco

The Power of a Good Confession

The Gift of Peace

The Superabundant Mercy of God

John Paul II and Mercy

For more info contact: tmiy@saintmarysmarne.org

SAVE THE DATE– April 8 /DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Individual Confessions will begin at 2:00PM (additional priests will be available to hear your confessions) Mass will be at 3:00PM. All Are Welcome.

His Global Love Retreat: April 13 –15 Are you frustrated by what you see in the world around you? Prayer can make a differ-ence. His Global Love Retreat / April 13 –15 at St Mary’s Parish Hall. Everyone Is Wel-come. For More Info: www.mihisgloballove.com or 616.550.2748 or 616.735.6313 (the first 200 people from our parish cluster receive a $5 discount )

The Catholic Information Center, in collaboration with the Diocese of Grand Rapids, is launching the Young Adult Leadership Institute on Thursday, April 26. The Institute will provide, through the lens of the Gospel and our Catholic faith, the opportunity for adults in their 20s and 30s to identify and reaffirm their strengths and gifts; to build a broader vision of their call to missionary discipleship; and foster among them-selves a community of practice. Online registration is available at catholicinformationcenter.org/leadership. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 11th. Scholarships are available. Acclaimed Catholic speaker and author Matthew Kelly coming to Grand Rapids in May. Are you thriving or just surviving? Do you want more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? Join acclaimed Catholic speaker and author Matthew Kelly for “Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose” on May 19, 2018 from 7-10 p.m. at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. Kelly, founder of the Dynamic Catholic Institute, is the author of several bestselling books, including: Rediscover Catholicism, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic and Resisting Happiness. Tickets for the event cost $29 until Jan. 19 and include a free event bag. Beginning Jan. 20, sponsor parishes will be selling tickets including a discount weekend where tickets will be $20. To learn more and to purchase tickets online, visit: http://bit.ly/DOGRmatthewkelly

St. Michael’s Parish family remembers in their prayers: Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Helen Langlois, Kevin Johnson, Chase & Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Lucille O’Bradovich, Margaret Langlois, Ruth Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, Lori Hastings, Nathan Syrek, Ruth Hecksel, the victims of abortion, and the men and women in the military.

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH NEWS

RECYCLE PAPER IN THE PAPER GATOR What is it? The PaperGator® is a fundraiser where St. Michael’s is paid to collect paper products for recycling.

What CANNOT go in the bins? Paperboard (Grocery Item boxes) Plastic Metal Trash Glass Cardboard

What CAN go in the bins? Newsprint Catalogs/Magazines Junk Mail Phone Books Office/School paper Hard and soft cover books

St. Michael’s Sanctuary Lamp For Mary Jo Busman

By Dave Busman

Giving Back to God St. Michael’s Contributions from last week. Adult Envelopes $5,138.00

Loose Cash $378.00

Children’s Envelopes $11.40

Total $5,527.40

Budgeted Income $5,913.00

Surplus/Deficit ($385.60)

Building Fund $120.00

Financial Assistance $30.00

Catholic Relief Services $30.00

Easter Flower Memorials $370.00

Thank you for your continued support!

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

ST. MICHAEL’S FAITH FORMATION

Parish Prayer Line : If you would like to

request a prayer for our parish prayer line please contact Mary Ann Laug at 616-837-8223 or Winnie Spencer at 616-837-8631

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. We will not have CLW on April 8th due to Spring Break. CLW will resume on April 15, 2018

Elementary Faith Formation— The elementary program is for

students in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Our program begins in the church. Contact Debbie Veneklase if you have any questions (616) 384-4026. . We will not have class on Aril 4th due to Spring Break. Faith Formation will resume on April 11th.

Middle School Faith Formation- Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meets

on Sundays From 10:15-11:30am. We will not have class on Aril 8th due to Spring Break. Faith Formation will resume on April 15, 2018. Hope you have a fun and safe Spring Break!

High School Youth Ministry (YM2)- On break until April 8.

RCIA

St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus

PANCAKE BREAKFAST April 8, from 8am—11:00 am

Eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, French toast, orange juice, coffee, etc. $7.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors, $4.00

Children 12 & Under. $20 Immediate Family Rate

Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2018. Your generous support will fund essential diocesan ministries that sup-port our seminarians, provide training for teachers and faith formation staff, as well as assist our brothers and sisters in need. To date 134 families, representing 36% of our parish households, have pledged $30,590 or 68% of our parish goal. Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is returned to the parish. Please continue to pray for the success of this important effort.

Please keep our Candidates in your prayers as they prepare for receiving the sacraments at Easter Vigil.

Luke Porter and Michael Weiden

Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2018. For more info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.

ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL NEWS

Scrip News: Thank you to our 15 families that purchased Scrip this

week. Our total profit was $161.29. *Toys R Us has officially filed to liquidate and close all U.S. stores. A spokesperson for Toys R Us stated on March 15, 2018, that they will accept gift cards for the next 30 days.

Spring Cleanup at St. Michael’s will be Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. Bring a rake, shovel, wheelbarrow and be ready to cleanup the grounds. Many hands make light work!

Church Chuckle— Maria came home from Sunday School on Easter

Sunday and told her mother that she had learned a new song about a cross-eyed bear named Gladly. It took her mother a while before she realized that the hymn Maria had been singing was really: "Gladly The

Cross I'd Bear."

ST. MARY’S EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY/HONOR OF

Special thanks to those of you that contributed to the Easter Flower Fund.

Please remember in your prayers through out the Easter Season the following people in whose honor or memory

the flowers were donated.

Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Amen.

Wishing our St Mary’s Parish

Family a Happy and Blessed

Easter Season.

May Christ’s message of

eternal life fill you with love.

Your Parish Staff,

Father Ayub, Al, Todd,

Theresa Gary, John V, Jim,

Marian and Cathie.

Mike Barron

Sam & Margaret Benedetti

Allan Boomgaard

Mary Bradley

Lawrence & Betty Brown

Lois Sarver Carson

Janie Chesla

Chuck & Marie Chesla

Tim DeBoer

Edward DeDinas

Zole DeDinas

Henry & Mibbie Doornbos

Edw. Fischer

Joe Gavin

Carl, Catherine, Charles Gross

Dennis Hendershot

Jerome & Mary Hendershot

Harvie Irish Family

Frances & Ernie Klein

Elise Kolkman

Joseph Kosheba

Richard Kowalczyk

Helen, Harvey, Brian May

Howard Dewayne Martin

Gordon Powers Family

Joseph Con Pham

Alexus Duc Pham

Raap Babies

Amanda Rick

Iris Sarver

Lori Ann Schafer

Al & Winne Spencer

W. Thomas Stumb

Margaret Todd

Bob & Marlie VanOeffelen

Jennifer VanWeelde

Rus Westgate

Mary Westgate

Chuck Westgate

Marcus, Pearl, Charlotte Zahm

Elizabeth Zahm

Don Zahm

Those Who Have Died

ST. MICHAEL’S EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of . . .

Carroll Schumaker

Tom & Elise Anderson

Natalie Dipzinski

Walter Schoenborn

Ruth Wilder

Gordon & Edna Williams

Richard & Beverly Williams

Melvin & Dennis Finkler

Lester & Stephanie VanPortfleet

Jean Ellen Lindsey

Frank & Charlotte Bueche

Lorna & Louis Fitzsimons

Felix & Julia Silva

Shirley Czarnecki & Family

Ron & Bobby Raczkiewicz

Paula Raczkiewicz-Kelly

Pete & Marge Ferwerda

Courtade & Jonio Families

The Snowdin & Harris Families

Richard Mayse

Simon & Lerine Lindberg

Marj Gardner

Mom & Dad Sczykowski

Mom & Dad Marshall

Grandma Sczykowski

Jeff Noskey

Rob Heartly

Jane Kromer

Clifford & Clara LeMieux

Rivers & Hapner Family

Dick & Jo Reens

Alex & Veronica Dreffs

Stan & Stella Goosen

Clay, Bob & Chuck Goosen

Bob Pelkey

Craig Loomis

Tom, Kay & Scott Kalaher

Clarence & Mary Alice Mason

Jerry Bouwman

Bill & Phyllis Paszek

Art & Viena Mroz

Steve Mull

Clyde & Lucille Johnson

George & Marlyn Anderson

Lisa & Scott Maxwell

Florence & Leonard VanDussen

Tammy Bell

Ladonna Jonio

Lawrence & Dorothy Pointer

Steve & Mary Rakosky

Helen & Otto Whitman

Norman & Josephine Pointer

Catherine Koziol

Tom Jonio

Karen Lynn Albrecht

Marilyn Mergener

Ken, Philip, John & Nellie Laug

Rose, Walter, Ray,

Herb & Noreen Umlor

Robert & Mary Jane Fritch

Catherine & Mart Egan

Maurice, Liz & Emma Spencer

Deceased family members of

Dave & Sharon Carlson

Arthur & Marjorie Marshall

Mabel Virag

Steve Virag

Florence Irwin

Charles Irwin

Sue Irwin

Mr. & Mrs. R. Haubrich

Betty Olson

William Olson

Joan Hitchings

Jeanne Schulte

Art & Evelyn Schmidt

Roger Hecksel

Paul Lindberg

Adam Brown

Adrian Brown

Amy Kwiatkowski

Jennifer Cusick

Louie & Marian Whittall

Tony & Irene Poelma

Harold & Flora Armock

Dave & Louise Whittall

Maurice Jerry Moore

John Philip Moore

Ike & Dorothy Helsen

Darwin & Sarah Johnson

Ted Rebentisch

Edward Zylstra, Sr.

Frank & Martha Maslowski

Edward & Edith Zylstra

Dale Spicer & Parents

Arden D. Bouchard

Aaron Bouchard

Anita Brown

Brandi Graftema