August 16, Rev. Larry J. King, Pastor Dcn. Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Associate

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1 August 16, 2015 St. Patrick Catholic Church 140 Church St., Portland, MI Phone: Fax: Rev. Larry J. King, Pastor Dcn. Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Associate Mass Schedule: Reconciliation: Eucharistic Adoration: Saturday 4:30 pm Saturday 3:00 pm Monday, Noon 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am or by appointment Wednesday, Noon 7:00 pm & Weekdays: Tuesday 6:00 pm 9:00 pm-12:00 am Wednesday 7:30 am Parish Office Hours Thursday 7:30 am Friday 7:30 am Mon.-Fri.: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm for lunch Wed. evening: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is: To celebrate the Eucharist, To proclaim the Good News, To encourage Stewardship as a way of life and To grow in Faith, Justice, Love and Service to all.

2 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 2 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Masses for the Week of August 16, 2015 Mon. 8/17 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH August 16, 2015-August 23, 2015 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise Ephesians 5:15 ALTAR APPOINTMENTS August 22nd & 23rd A wise person recognizes that all we have comes from God. A wise person thanks God every day for all His many blessings. A wise person realizes that God has blessed us for a reason and He wants us to be partners with Him in His work here on earth. That we make wise choices in how we live as God s stewards and have the courage to turn away from foolish wants. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar In today s Gospel, Jesus speaks of eating his flesh and blood. Parents can identify with this, for they often feel devoured by all the demands of family life. This is unavoidable for children grow in the soil of sacrificial love. Parenting is not part-time work. It is a consuming lifetime commitment. Eucharistic Adoration Sponsor of the Week: Please add Blundy- Hoppes Tire & Auto Clinic as sponsor of the week Eucharistic Adoration will make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven. Mother Teresa of Calcutta If you or someone you know is interested in going to Eucharistic Adoration but do not drive, let us know and rides can be arranged. Call Mike Cook at

3 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 August 16, 2015 Wise Up Ephesians 5:15-20 There are always ways to improve your skills. If you play bridge, you learn by joining a club. If you play music, you learn with a good teacher. If you play sports, you learn by watching the pros and practicing under the tutelage of a good coach. If you want to improve your life as a Christian, there are many ways to learn. Books, newspapers, and journals abound for those who learn by reading. Prayer groups are helpful for those who learn by devotion and conversation. Lectures are available for those who like to hear the personal testimony of a gifted speaker. We have lots of opportunities to learn about our faith. Aquinas College Visit Day Friday, August 28 th Aquinas College in Grand Rapids is hosting an AQDay for all high school juniors and seniors interested in visiting their beautiful 117-acre campus. The Admissions Office invites you to come and discover what life at AQ is really all about. Get the inside scoop on academics, athletics, scholarships, service learning, study abroad, and more. Please visit aquinas.edu/undergraduate for more details or to register for the event on August 28 th. Without more understanding, we stagnate in misperceptions, and we become susceptible to false teachings. The Letter to the Ephesians expressed concern that its Christian readers were not learning enough. Watch carefully how you live, it says, not as foolish persons but as wise. We all have opportunities to learn, but not everyone seizes them. Do not continue in ignorance, the letter says, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord. Select Quotes from Pope Francis Encyclical Laudato Si On Care for Our Common Home "The Earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth. In many parts of the planet, the elderly lament that once beautiful landscapes are now covered with rubbish." (21) "Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last 200 years." (53) Financial Activities Bulletin deadline is 10:00 AM Monday for inclusion in Sunday s bulletin. NO Mass Thursday, august 20th or Friday, august 21st. Fr. Larry will be attending a conference

4 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Youth Corner Junior High - No Youth Ministry Thursday, August 20th. I will be at a seminar. High School - This week at 6:00 PM-Just come and enjoy some summer down time. CHRIST IN ACTION AUGUST 2015 Faith Formation New News Summer Office Hours Thursdays 9 AM-3 PM, Will have limited access to and phone, If you need assistance please contact me at Mark your Calendars Open house for next school year is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM. This is for all returning, new and homeschool students. More information will be coming in August. Catechist In-Service Dates There are two dates set for Catechist In-Services. Please plan on attending one to get information for the new year. Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM Or Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:30 PM Both in-services will take place in the Lower Level Conference Room at the Parish Office. Anyone interested in helping out with this Ministry is welcome to attend either date. KEEP THOSE BOOKS COMING IN! So far we have collected over 100 Books!! Firekeepers Casino Bus Trip In Christ s Peace Mr. George The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 will be sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday Oct. 14, The cost is $30.00 with each participant receiving $20 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave the KC Hall parking lot located at 690 Maynard Road Portland at 9 a.m. and arrive at the casino at 10:00 am. The bus will depart the casino at 3 pm and arrive back in Portland at 4 p.m. Participants must register in advance for this trip. For more information or to register, contact Rich Schneider at (517) , Steve Goodman at (517) or John Vallier at (517) TKIII Golf Outing The TKIII Golf Outing is Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Willow Wood Gold Club, Sandborn Rd, Portland, MI. 8:00 AM Shotgun Start, 4 person scramble, $ per team. Proceeds will benefit St. Patrick Athletic Teams and Father Flohe Sports Facilities. For Sponsorship Opportunities or additional information, please contact Pat Russman at (H) or Knights of Columbus News Monday, August 17, Social Meeting, 8:00 PM, Knights Hall Monday, September 14, Business Meeting, 8:00 PM, Knights Hall Sunday, September 20, First Degree Initiation (registration begins at 10:45 AM), Knights Hall Monday, September 21, Social Meeting, 8:00 PM, Knights Hall If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Bill Vallier at gk2168@mikofc.org

5 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 August 16, 2015 St. Patrick School This is part III of a three- part series following the summer pursuits of the students at St. Patrick School. Over the past couple of years, I ve heard some of our high school students talking about attending DYMO Camp. I was curious to find out more about this experience that I have heard our students speak so excitedly about so I volunteered to deliver our students to camp on our bus so I could find out more. I initially did some research to find out what DYMO Camp is all about. I learned that DYMO stands for Diocesan Youth Ministry Organization and has been ministering to youth in the Diocese of Grand Rapids since While it is not a formal Diocesan ministry, it is endorsed by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. It has served over 4,000 Catholic high school students since its inception. I learned that DYMO Camp is an opportunity for high school youth (to attend DYMO Camp 2016, students must have been attending high school or the home school equivalent during the school year) to explore their faith and themselves. DYMO s stated mission is Awakening Catholic youth to the power, love, and mercy of God and the change He can make in their lives. Held every year in June at Camp Pinewood YMCA Camp in Twin Lake, MI., DYMO is a week-long experience in a relaxed and faith-filled environment surrounded by God s creation. Camp includes: Prayer, reflection and daily Mass Large Group presentations Small group discussions General Workshops Prayer Workshops Music, dance, singing, art and creative expression Normal "camp" activities like swimming, boating, team challenge courses, archery, fishing, campfires and games. In all, 34 students, or approximately one-third of all students attending DYMO Camp this year were from St. Patrick Parish. St Patrick High School was represented by 25 students (almost 30% of our high school). I have students return from DYMO Camp each year that have had their lives truly transformed. In fact, the term I hear used the most is life changing when students describe their DYMO Camp experience. One student described it as a comforting place to make new friends and strengthen your relationship with God. Many of the students are already excited about returning to DYMO Camp again next summer and are more than happy to share their camp experience with others. Randy Hodge-School Administrator Shamrock Newsletter The fall issue of The Shamrock newsletter is now being prepared. If you have information that you would like included (births, engagements, weddings, reunions, etc.) please send it to shamrockeditors@gmail.com. Information can also be sent to the Shamrock News, 140 Church St, Portland, MI Or put it in an envelope, clearly marked: Shamrock News. Deadline for submitting information is August 25, St. Patrick PTO-Used Uniform Sales Summer Used Uniform Sale: (Parish Hall) will be Saturday, August 15th, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM and Sunday August 16th, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM. Open House Used Uniform Sale: (Room 208) will be Wednesday, August 19th following the presentation. THANK YOU! The family of Tillie Hufnagel wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the many family and friends who have offered such kindness and support during our time of loss. Special thanks to Fr Larry, St Pats choir and the Altar Servers. Donations will be made to McLaren Hospice in lieu of thank you cards. The family of Tillie Hufnagel Right To Life Portland Right to Life meets Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland District Library, community conference room. We welcome people of all faiths to join us in our efforts to protect the rights of the unborn and most vulnerable members of our society Thank You! I want the thank the Youth Group members that came out to do some painting at my house recently, I really enjoyed your company. I would also like to thank the Adults that helped supervise this project, It was greatly appreciated. Agnes Trowbridge

6 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 6 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Keep in touch with our parishioners in the Seminary or entering Religious Life Please continue to show our parishioners support by keeping in touch with as they continue on their journey. Michael Steffes Jr. Johnathan Johnson Wendy Rutherford Mundelein Seminary Mundelein Seminary St. Clare Convent 1000 East Maple Ave 1000 East Maple Ave PO Box 766 Mundelein, IL Mundelein, IL Mishawaka, IN Keep them in your prayers! World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit: This is an open invitation to all who are attending the World Meeting of Families and papal visit this September. The Diocese of Grand Rapids is hosting a meeting to offer you and your family the opportunity to gather with others who are travelling to Philadelphia, to pray together, and address some of the logistical details of the event. On Sunday, August 23 we will again gather from 4-6 p.m. at Cathedral Square (360 Division Ave. South, Grand Rapids MI 49503). We ask that you please RSVP by contacting Mark Mann by mmann@dioceseofgrandrapids.org. Can t make it to Philadelphia in person? Be a virtual pilgrim! Parishes throughout the diocese are serving as host sites to gather "virtual pilgrims" to watch keynote presentations from World Meeting of Families, followed by in group discussion and prayer. Parishes are also hosting group viewing of the Catholic Parent Revival (Wednesday and Thursday evenings) and the Festival of Families presided by Pope Francis on Saturday night. Go to the list of A Prayer for the World Meeting of families Philadelphia 2015 God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes on communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in Your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph Pray for Us!

7 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 August 16, 2015 Parish Staff (517) School Website: Ministries