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Pastor: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar / [email protected] 616.677.3934 Emergency: 616.901.0974
Parish Secretary: Cathie VanGessel / [email protected]
Business Manager: Todd Kline / [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Annette Lown 616.677.5065/ [email protected]
Youth Minister—Life Teen grades 9-12 Bob Jonaitis: 616-260-7429 / [email protected]
Director of R.C.I.A: Jill Brown-616.677.3934
Organist & Choir Director: John Vesbit 616.453.6689
Maintenance/Custodian: Jim & Marian Looks: 677.3934
Liturgical Minister: Gary Karr / 616.677.3934 / [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Sharon Davis, Becky Warners, Vito Dolci, Geary Farrell, Doug Frantz
Finance Council: Arlyn Doornbos, Jose Gomez, Ruth Kasul, Todd Kline, Scott Lampe, Mel Northup
Martha League: Parish Office: 16.677.3934
(assistance with meals during illness or injury)
Prayer Line: Parish Office 616.677.3934 or Linda at 677.3269 for evening requests call Darlene 616.453.0157 or email: [email protected]
Our Cluster Parish: St Michael’s 17150 - 88th Avenue Coopersville, MI 49404 616.384.4026 / www.saintmichaels.us
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels (Mar-Oct) Sunday 8AM & 9:30AM St Michaels (Nov--Feb) Sunday 10:30AM St Marys (Mar—Oct) Sunday 11:00AM St Marys (Nov—Feb) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday 9AM St Marys Adoration begins after Mass until 4:00 pm Wednesday 9AM - St Michaels Adoration begins after Mass until 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 AM St Marys Friday 9:00 AM St Michaels Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM—4:15 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Mary’s Wednesday 3:00 PM—4:00 PM (or anytime by appt.) St Michael’s
St Mary’s Mission Statement: We, the Roman Catholic community of St. Mary's, by our baptism have become the People of God, dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a community built on faith and the sharing of individual talents, abilities and skills for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by prayer and the sacraments, we
continue the mission of Jesus to reveal God's presence in all of human life.
Saint Mary’s Church 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435 / 616.677.3934 / www.saintmarysmarne.org
February 23, 2020 ~ The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael’s Liturgical Ministers
March 1 / 8:00 AM March 1/ 9:30 AM
Altar
Servers
Luke Kobi
Emmalee Kobi
NEED ONE
Bella Eisenhauer
Jocelyn Eisenhauer
Lily Eisenhauer
Eucharistic
Ministers
Denise Parish
Jeremy Cusick
Adam Taylor
Mary Sorensen
Robert Huisken
Shelly Huisken
Anne Rumptz
Karen Helsen
Greg Helsen
Peyton Helsen
Joe LeMieux
Zach Nelson
William Hapner
Kenny Harker
Greeters Pat & Carol Hehl Al & Winnie Spencer
Marjorie Cristell
Lector Kevin Schumaker Chris Albrecht
Sacristan Jane Vitunskas Deb Mull
Ushers
Tom Rumptz
Ed Irwin
Joe Meerman
Pete Nielsen
Connor Helsen
Greg Helsen
Tim Syrek
Owen Syrek
Music Anna Jonaitis Anna Jonaitis
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
Readings for the Week of February 23
Sunday Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13;
1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48
Monday Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17;
2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday First Sunday of Lent
Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17;
Rom 5:12-19 or Rom 5:12, 17-19; Mt 4:1-11
Mass Intentions
Saturday February 22
4:30 PM † Lucille Dressander by Family ............................................. MA
Sunday February 23
8:00 AM † Jerry Strayer by Dave & Sharon Carlson .......................... MI
9:30 AM † Maurice Moore by Greg & Karen Helsen ....................... MI
11:00 AM † Kelly Lamoreaux by Angie Hanks .................................... MA
Monday February 24 No Mass
Tuesday February 25
9:00 AM Our Parish Family ..................................................................... MA Adoration begins after Mass until 4pm
Wednesday February 26 ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM † Steven Rohen by Norm & Barb Rohen .......................... MI Adoration begins after Mass until 5pm
7:00 PM Our Parish Cluster Family ...................................................... MA
Thursday February 27
9:00 AM Our Parish Cluster Family ...................................................... MA
Friday February 28
9:00 AM † Ron Barbachym by Pat ......................................................... MI
Saturday February 29
4:30 PM † Joan Opanski by Mary Byrne .............................................. MA
Sunday March 1
7:30 AM † Bobby Raczkiewicz by Pam Raczkiewicz ........................... MI
9:00 AM † Maynard DeGarmo by a sister ........................................... MI
10:30 AM † Floyd Bradley by Gary Karr .............................................. MA
MA=St. Mary MI=St. Michael’s
St. Mary’s Liturgical Ministers
Feb 29 / 4:30 PM Mar 1 / 10:30 AM
Sacristan Leo Byrne Gary Karr
Altar
Servers
MaKaelyn Britt
Nina Lothschutz
Need One
Aaron Ricord
Noah Davis
Natalie Rinke
Host
Michelle Lampe
Vito Dolci
Deb Hapon
Janette Ney
Wendy Reffeor
Katie Klein
Cup
Julie Lothschutz
Pat Harlett
Steve Lampe
Austin Lampe
Anthony Serge
Margie Jirious
Lloyd Ney
Need One
Hospitality
Ministers
Madison Potts
Lisa Potts
Matt Karr
Jim Lown
Annette Lown
Need One
Joe Brown
Joe Kamp
Pat Wolters
Mike Dunphy
Leonard Horter
Coleman Ulrich
Lector Rita Carmody Jessica Pabst
Lector Nicolette Looks Vince Schoenborn
Music John Vesbit John Vesbit
Donuts N/A No Donuts during Lent
Cluster News and Community News and Events
Parish Cluster High School Youth Ministry
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus
Council #11581
The St Mary’s Knights meet on the 1st
Thursday of the month at 8:00PM in the
Parish Hall. For more info please contact
Grand Knight: Austin Lampe:
(616) 558-4590 or visit:
https://saintmarysmarne.org/knights-of-columbus
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus
Council #9909
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
The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 16, 2020
Knights of Columbus News
Schedule Sundays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. / Locations and times may vary.
Feb 23 – Life Night at St. Michael / Mar 1, 8 – Life Night at St. Michael
Mar 15 – XLT at St. Mary – (Praise and Worship, Adoration, and Reconciliation)
Mar 22 – Life Night at St. Michael / Mar 29 – Social Night at St. Mary
Apr 5 – No Life Teen (Spring Break) / Apr 12 – No Life Teen (Easter)
Apr 19 –Life Night at St. Michael
Apr 26 –Social Night at St. Mary (End of Year Party)
Youth Ministry Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, March 14, 5:30 - 7:00pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall. Free will offering for an
amazing spaghetti dinner to support our summer Mission and Steubenville trips.
Upcoming Youth Masses
March 15 at St. Mikes / April 26 at St. Marys
May 17 at St. Mikes / May 31 at St Marys / June 7 at St Mikes
Graduation Masses:
St. Mary’s - May 31 at the 10:30 Mass – Brunch to follow
St. Michael’s June 7 at the 9am Mass – Brunch to follow
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ SM2 Life Teen “Remind” Text
Messages: Text @SM2LT to the# 81010. If you have questions please call or text Bob
Jonaitis at 616-260-7429 or email [email protected]
Please Pray for our Engaged Couples
Kathryn Rumptz and Luke Platz ..………………………...July 11, 2020 (St Michael)
Megan Flipse & Ben Leale …………………………….…….July 25, 2020 (St Mary)
Alyssa Ponik & David Brown ……………….. Oct 23, 2020 (All Saints Parish, Alpena)
Lauren Bartush & Breton Petrauskas ………………………April 24, 2021 (St Mary) 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
February 23, 2020 ~ The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
Giving the shirt off your back, turning the other cheek or walking / driving the extra mile
is normal stuff in families. We do that for one another. Today’s gospel reminds us all
people, even those we don’t like, are our brothers and sisters. Our family should prepare
us to be FAMILY to others.
A Family Perspective
Mass Time Change for March thru October
Beginning March 1st the Mass Times will be: Saturday 4:30PM St Marys
Sunday 7:30AM & 9AM St Michaels & Sunday 10:30AM St Marys
Lent & Holy Week Schedule ~ 2020
Ash Wednesday Mass Feb 26
9:00 am at St. Michael / 7:00 pm at St. Mary
40 Days for Life-
Friday, Mar 20 7AM to 7PM
All Parish Cluster
Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, March 24 at 7PM at
St. Michaels
The Light is On For You /
Individual Confessions
Thursday, March 26, 5pm-8pm at St Mary (Fr. Ayub)
SOUP Supper
Saturday, March 28 at 5:30PM at St. Mary’s Parish Hall
Mass of Hope, Health and Healing with the Sacrament of the Sick
Friday, March 6 & April 3 at 7PM at St. Mary
Stations of the Cross/ Fridays at St Mary
Feb 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 / 7:00 PM—
Please Note: On March 6 & April 3 Stations will begin at
6:45 and A Healing Mass will immediately follow.
LIVE Stations of the Cross, Friday March 6 at 6:45PM
Presented by 7th Grade Religious Education Class
K of C Fish Dinners in the Family Center
Fridays at St. Michael / Feb 28, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - 7:00pm - Stations of the Cross
Adult Spiritual Enrichment
Sundays at St Mary’s Parish Hall / March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
April 5 9:00-10:15 AM- / Deepen your understanding
of the Catholic faith this Lent-
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday - April 9 Mass of The Lord’s Supper
7:00pm at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar)
Followed by Night Watch until 10:00pm
7:00pm at St. Michael (Msgr. R. Louis Stasker)
Followed by Night Watch 10:00pm
Good Friday - April 10
3:00pm at St. Mary - (Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar)
3:00pm at St. Michael - (Msgr. R. Louis Stasker)
Holy Saturday - April 11
9:00pm Easter Vigil at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar)
9:00pm Easter Vigil at St. Michael (Msgr. R. Louis Stasker)
Easter Sunday - April 12
Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
9:00am at St. Michael (Msgr. R. Louis Stasker)
10:30am at St. Mary (Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar)
Healing Blankets
Skeins of donated yarn are available in the narthex at
both our parishes. If you crochet or
knit, would you please craft a
Healing Blanket? After being
blessed by Fr Ayub, The blankets
are given to persons who are
hospitalized, recuperating,
homebound or to bring someone a
bit of cheering. Choose your own
size and pattern. Suggested sizes are: 30 in x 30 also 30
inches by 60 inches. While crafting the Healing Blanket,
offer prayers for the person, who will receive it. All are
freely given. Completed blankets can be placed next to the yarn basket in the narthex. THANK YOU!
Ash Wednesday
Mass ~ Feb 26
9:00 am at St. Michael
7:00 pm at St. Mary
Children’s Liturgy / Pre-School thru 2nd Grade
During Sunday 10:30 AM ~ 11:00AM Mass
February 23 ~ The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In todays Gospel During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus
taught that we should love everyone, even our ene-
mies. “The Lord is kind and merciful.”
Religious Education / 1st-7th Grade
Wednesdays at Hall / 6:15- 7:30pm
8th grade Confirmation
Wednesdays in Community Room / 6:15– 8:00pm
For more information on any of these programs please
contact Director of Religious Education : Annette Lown
at 677.5065 or [email protected]
Middle School Youth Ministry
All those in middle school please join us for fun,
fellowship and food. We plan to meet once a month.
Save the dates:
February 23, March 15, April 19, May 17
We have created a sign up genius account. You can use
this to sign up to participate at an event or assist.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fadab2ba2ff2-
middle
You do not have to be signed up to come. If you have
any questions please contact Annette Lown or Lisa Potts.
High School Youth Ministry
See Cluster Page for More Information.
St. Mary’s Religious Ed News
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Mary’s Parish News
Save the Dates
Feb 26 Ash Wednesday Mass - 9AM St Michaels / 7PM St Mary
Feb 28 Stations of the Cross 7PM
Mar 6 LIVE Stations of the Cross by the 7th grade Religious Ed Class 6:45PM
Mar 6 Mass of Hope, Health & Healing 7PM
Mar 13 Stations of the Cross 7PM Led by Our Lady of Fatima Guild
Mar 14 High School Youth Ministry Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser
St Mary’s Parish Hall - 5:30PM
Mar 20 Stations of the Cross 7PM Led by the High School Youth Ministry
Mar 20 40 Days of Life ~ Day of Prayer
Mar 24 Parish Cluster Reconciliation Service - St Michaels 7PM
Mar 26 The Light is on for you-Individual Confessions 5PM-8PM / St Mary
Mar 27 Stations of the Cross 7PM Led by St Mary’s Bible Study
April 3 Stations of the Cross 6:45PM Led By St Mary’s Pastoral Council
April 3 Mass of Hope, Health & Healing 7PM
St Mary Parish Prayer Line
If you would like to request a prayer for our parish
prayer line please contact the parish office or Linda at
677.3269 . For evening requests call Darlene
453.0157 or email: [email protected]
Please continue to pray for all of our sick, hospi-
talized & homebound parishioners and all of the
personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish parish-
ioners hold close to their hearts.
St. Mary’s Sponsor of the Week
CAPSTONE CPA GROUP, PLLC 616.279.3930 ~ Tony Momany, Parishioner
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Giving Back to God
February 15/16
Thank you for your continued support!
Lent Spiritual Enrichment Series
Deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith this Lent -
Sundays - St Mary’s Parish Hall ~ Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Apr 5 ~ 9:00-10:15AM
We will be using video presentations given by Professor Brant Pitre, a prominent
Catholic writer and speaker. You’ll learn about:
• What the Jewish people were praying in the nearby temple as they celebrated the
Passover at the time of Jesus’ death.
• How Jesus fulfilled the Sabbath.
• Why Jesus was crucified at 3:00pm.
• How the Eucharist is foreshadowed in the Old Testament Passover, manna, and
bread of the presence.
• What the significance is of Jesus’ side being pierced on the cross.
• The parallels between the crucifixion and an ancient Jewish wedding.
• What Jesus did during all of Holy Week, and the significance of some of these
actions.
• And much, much more! For more info, please contact Jill B. 616-899-2215.
Adult (73) $3720.00
Loose $230.10
Children’s $16.00
Total $3966.10
Capital Improvement $70.00
Stations of the Cross ~
Friday, February 28 at 7PM
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be leading
the Stations of the Cross.
LIVE
Presented by: St Mary’s 6th & 7th Grade Religious Education Classes Friday, March 6 at 6:45PM
Giving Back to God
February 16, 2020
Adult Envelopes $5,851.00
Loose Cash $142.00
Children’s Envelopes $22.25
Total $6,015.25
Building Fund $45.00
Financial Assistance $20.00
Thank you for your continued support!
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 1 from 8:00—11:00 a.m.
$7.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors,
$4.00 Children 12 & Under
$20 Immediate Family Rate
Come support the Knights and their efforts!
St. Michael’s Parish Family Remembers in Their Prayers
Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Kevin Johnson, Chase &
Harrison Tasker, Anne Pols, Margaret Langlois, Ruth
Langlois, Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke
Campbell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl,
Ruth Hecksel, Jean Mayse, Joanne Anderson, the vic-
tims of abortion, and the men and women in the mili-
tary.
St. Michael’s Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: this program is offered on Sunday
during both Masses. Children 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.
When we hurt and are suffering at the hands of others, at times we may want
to lash out at them. Jesus calls us to respond with love and kindness. We can
pray to the Holy Spirit to give us strength to do loving things when they are
hard to do.
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 if you have any questions (616) 384-
4026. First Communion Parent Meeting for 2nd graders on March 4th
at 6:00 pm in church. Please contact Debbie Veneklase if you are un-
able to attend. 616-384-4026
First Communion Retreat: A retreat for both student and parents will be
held on Saturday March 14th from 9:00 am-12:00 noon. We will start in church.
Contact Debbie Veneklase if you cannot attend.
Middle School Faith Formation: : Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on Sun-
days in the Youth Room from 10:45-12:15. Please pray for our confirmation
students as they continue to prepare to make their Confirmation on April 19,
2020.
High School Youth Ministry: See Cluster Page for information.
St. Michael’s
Sanctuary Lamp
For Paula Raczkiewicz-Kelly
By Pam Raczkiewicz
St. Michael’s Sponsor of the Week
PHIL’S LAWN SERVICE
Lawn Care & Snowplowing ~(616) 292-1587 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
St. Michael’s Parish News
The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Sunday, February 23, 2020
Prayer & Reflection— God knows our sinfulness and weaknesses bet-
ter than we do and he assures us of his love, mer-
cy, and help. That is why he freely gives us his
power, strength and gifts so that we may not lack
anything we need to do his will and to live as his
sons and daughters. Do you want to grow in your
love for God and for your neighbor? Ask the Holy
Spirit to purify and transform you in the image of
the Father that you may know and live in the joy
and freedom of the Gospel.
"Lord Jesus, your love brings freedom and par-
don. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and set my heart
ablaze with your love that nothing may make me
lose my temper, ruffle my peace, take away my joy
nor make me bitter towards anyone."
Scrip News Thank you to our 14 families that pur-
chased Scrip this week. Our total profit
was $89.13.
St. Michael’s Ladies’ Tea Party A tea party for women of all ages! Saturday, March
28, 10:30-12:30pm in the Family Center. Come for
brunch, entertainment and some Spiritual tea.
Pre-registration before March 23 is required. Seating is
limited. Contact the parish office to register.
Have you considered St. Michael’s Preschool for your child?
If not, you should! Come and visit the classroom anytime.
See what a great experience St. Michael’s Preschool can
provide. Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45 am.
Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2020. For more
info, please call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
There will be an open house on Monday, April 20, from 6:30-7:30 PM
in the preschool classroom, for all interested parents and students to
attend! We hope to see you! Complete registration while you’re there!
St. Michael’s Preschool News
Save the Date! For St. Michael’s 2020
Parish Festival — August 23, 2020!
