St. Patrick Catholic Church

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1 November 13, 2016 St. Patrick Catholic Church 140 Church St., Portland, MI Phone: Fax: Rev. Larry J. King, Pastor Dcn. Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Associate 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. Mass Schedule: Reconciliaon: Eucharisc Adoraon: 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 & s: Tuesday 6:00 pm 9:00 pm-12:00 am Wednesday 7:30 am Parish Office Hours Thursday 9:30 am Mon.-Fri.: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am Closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm for lunch Wed. evening: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 2 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH November 13, 2016-November 20, 2016 Fr. Auer Reception, Following all Masses Confirmation Commitment Ceremony, 12:30 PM, Church HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Church Cleaning,10:00 AM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Adult Formation-Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Children s Faith Formation Class, 6:30 PM, School Small Prayer Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Title I, 10:00 AM, Church Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Blood Drive, 10:00 AM, Parish Hall Adoration for Mass Class, 1:00 PM, Chapel School Mass Choir/Psalmist Group, 1:15 PM, Church Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:45 PM, Parish Hall Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Adult Formation-Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Church Adult Choir Practice, 7:30 PM, Church Basement Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel Handbell Choir, 6:30 PM, Music Room-304 Wine Tasting Event-Sponsored by PTO, 6:30 PM, Wagon Wheel Reconciliation for 10th Grade, 8:30 AM, Church Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:45 PM, CIA HQ Wedding Rehearsal: Hickey/Walter, 5:00 PM, Church Men s Faith Support Group, 6:30 AM, LLCR Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Christmas Choir Rehearsal, 10:30 AM, Music Room Bridal Prep: Hickey/Walter, 11:00 AM, Parish Hall Wedding: Hickey/Walter, 1:00 PM, Church Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church Stewardship Celebration following Mass 8th grade Faith Formation, 12:45 PM, CIA HQ Small Prayer Group, 12:45 PM, LLCR Church Reserved, 1:30 PM, church HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Masses for the Week of November 13, 2016 Mon. 11/14 Tue. 11/15 Wed. 11/16 Thu. 11/17 Sat. 11/19 Sun. 11/20 Rv 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 19:1-10 6:00 PM Viola Thelen-5th Anniv. Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 19: :30 AM For the People Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a, and 9b; Lk 19: :30 AM For the People Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14,24,72,103,111,131 Lk 19: :30 AM Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23: Leon Pung & Brenda Pung, Doug Gensterblum Bulletin deadline is 10:00 AM Monday for inclusion in Sunday Bulletin. Parish Staff (517) Financial Activities Collection the week beginning 10/25 10/31

3 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN God's Fire Malachi 3:19-20a Fire burns, purifies, cooks, and cleanses. It can work wondrous good. It can cause unspeakable ill. Fire is powerful, as God is powerful. The prophet Malachi envisions the coming of destructive fire. The prevalence of evil is widespread. It was then and is now. Its potential for wreaking havoc is extensive. Malachi believes, as we believe, that God is more powerful than evil, that God is good, and that God will not tolerate the evil of the world. We believe that in time God will set things right. Evil will be punished. We long for that day. Malachi sees that day as a day of fire. The day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble. The fire will rage over those who do wrong. They will not endure. God s wrath will be stronger than their desire to do ill. God will have power over them, even when our human frailty does not. There will also be fire for the good. Fire has other properties. It does not only destroy. It brings warmth. For you who fear my name, God says through Malachi, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays. The fiery sun will rise in the east and shine with healing upon those who do good. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS GRather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. 2 THESSALONIANS 3:9 Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with the Catholic faith. Prayer of the Faithful That the joy and peace we have in our lives may encourage others to grow in their faith. Miscellaneous Quotes by Pope Francis Please, I would like to ask all those who have positions of responsibility in economic, political and social life, and all men and women of goodwill: let us be "protectors" of creation, protectors of God s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment. March 19, 2013 God comes like fire. God does not change. But those who do ill are like stubble. Those who do good shall be healed. Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2009, Resource Publications, Inc., , All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year C: First and Second Readings. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar So many conflicting voices and influences make parenting difficult. In today s gospel Jesus encourages parents to bravely give testimony and trust He will give us the wisdom to be good parents. You are not alone in parenting; a loving Father is standing with you. ALTAR APPOINTMENTS November 19th & 20th 4:30 PM Randy Pung Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Gary Fedewa Fr. Larry King Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Nicole Easlick Fr. Larry King 4:30 PM Caiden Pelc, Isaiah Pelc, Brandon Scheurer, Carly Scheurer 7:30 AM Alecandria Bennett, Bryce Cook 9:30 AM Mallory Scheurer, Bret Weller, Abigail Weller, Dalton Becker Sponsor of the Week: Olivera s

4 ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Annual THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE sponsored by PAMA Sunday, November 20 6:00 PM at the Congregational Church. A Free Will Offering will be taken up and will be used by PAMA to help meet the needs of Portland Community residents. Portland Right to Life Portland Right to Life meets Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Portland District Library. 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. Knights News Upcoming events at the Knights Hall 11/16/16 Euchre Party at 1:00 Knights Hall 11/20/16 Bingo at 2:00 Knights Hall 11/21/16 Social Meeting at 8:00 Knights Hall 11/30/16 Euchre Party at 1:00 Knights Hall Anyone interested in helping with the construction on the New Adoration Chapel? Please send Bill Vallier your address or Phone number. You can reach Bill at or at gk2168@mikofc.org RAISING HOPE DINNER IS NOV. 30: Tickets are available for purchase at the Catholic Charities West Michigan website (ccwestmi.org) for the Wednesday, Nov. 30, Raising Hope Dinner at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI The program's focus this year will be the agency's child welfare programs, especially foster care and adoption. More than 325 at-risk children were placed in a safe foster home last year through CCWM and 85 children found loving forever homes via adoption. The event kicks off with a 6:30 pm reception, followed by dinner and the program. Attendees will also have access to the "Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World" exhibit. Tickets are $150 each. Sponsorships are available by calling Thank you to the Culinary Angels for all of your assistance while I was recovering from my motorcycle accident. I greatly appreciate all that you did for me as well as my parents. -Douglas Dutcher William & Joyce Dutcher CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS NEEDED - Along with the Christmas Giving Program sponsored by the Portland Community Fund, St. Patrick Parish will collect new and gently used Christmas decorations to share with the families receiving gifts through the annual Angel Tree program. Used artificial trees, tree toppers, ornaments, garland, tinsel, wrapping paper, transparent tape and Christmas lights are needed to help the families have a decorated Christmas tree to put the presents under. Due to safety concerns, we can only accept new lights. Items will be accepted until Wednesday, December 14. Large items can be dropped off in the trailer in the parish office parking lot on Church Street. Small items can be dropped off in boxes in the back of the church. Call Ken Schneider at for more information or questions. Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids Position Openings Part-time Float Cook The Float Cook is primarily responsible for preparing meals for Sisters and our Conference Center around the various locations on the Marywood Campus. This also includes setting up and breaking down buffets for catering functions. The position uses standardized recipes to clean, prep and cook various fruits, vegetables and proteins using various techniques. There will be a need for baking desserts on occasion as well. Candidates must have previous experience operating institutional food preparation equipment, at least 3 to 5 years of experience in institutional cooking. Formal culinary training is preferred. Must have knowledge of proper cooking temperatures, standard serve safe sanitation practices and basic mathematics. Must be able to function independently as well as with a team, have a positive attitude and be willing to learn. Must be able to communicate, read, comprehend and follow instructions in English. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand upright up to 8 hours a day. This position will be 24 hours per week, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no late nights). This also includes some holidays. Starting wage is $12.14 an hour plus benefits. Interested applicants should complete an application in person or send a resume and cover letter with availability to: Human Resources Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters 2025 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI Or to HumanResources@GRDominicans.org

5 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 November 13, 2016 Youth Corner Junior High: See you Friday after school!!! Have you been to the doctor lately? The symbol above, the caduceus, is often used as a symbol of medical practice due to its similarity to the Rod of Asclepius, from Greek mythology. According to legend, this rod was wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing and medicine. High School: This Sunday, November 13 - Temperaments ( Continued) Now that you have taken the test come and explore more about your temperament. Not able to come last week no problem, we can catch you up. Also let s celebrate November Birthdays!!! Junior High & High School: All 6-12 graders save the date for God Is In Control a Roger Miller original play to be held January 27, 28,29. Want to be in the play? Try outs are Monday November 28th at 7:00 pm at the Portland Playhouse. Everyone who auditions will be in the program! ichallenge: Sometimes the person you most need to forgive is yourself. Faith Formation New News Up Coming Dates November 14/21-Bring in food for the Food Drive boxes. Up Coming Events November 14th Meals at First Congregational Church (2-4pm)(6-8 graders) Students can participate on any Monday, our Parish is just responsible for help on the 2nd Monday of each month November 23rd- Feast of Thanksgiving Mass at 6:00 pm. (can count as a make-up day) November 28th NO CLASSES (CATECHIST IN- SERVICE) From ancient times, people believed that health and wellness was connected not only to our physical body, but our spirit as well. Sadly, our culture lost some of this understanding as more scientific advances made it possible to treat the human person less like a creature with body and soul, but more like a machine to be fixed. God knows that we are more than a machine. He invites us to seek him, the Divine Physician, for both physical and spiritual healing. He is just waiting to heal us! I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17) How is your spiritual health? Could you use a check-up with the Divine Physician? Join us Monday at Ignite for A Spiritual Check-up. AND,. It s not too late to join the last part of our parenting series! Wednesday 11/16: Building solid relationships with adult children. Coming Events: Mon. November 14 th : A Spiritual Checkup Mon. November 21 st : All Set Afire - Why the Church Still matters Mon. November 28 th : Messengers of God - The Angels Spread the fire! Carolyn Kwiecinski Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com Faith Formation Confirmation kids

6 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 November 13, 2016 Safety Lessons By Randy Hodge All you have to do any day of the week is turn on the TV and instantly you are bombarded with stories about violence, addiction, and tragedy. The question most parents ask is, how do I keep my child safe with all that s going on in the world? At St. Patrick Catholic School, we try to help parents with that question by teaching our middle and high schoolers about contemporary issues and societal dangers they may face once outside of school. Every parent wants the best for their child which includes keeping them safe and secure in a difficult, challenging, and unsafe world. And, like any school, we want to ensure our students are educated, informed and able to keep themselves safe regardless of where they might be or whom they choose to associate with. Keeping this in mind, on Friday, November 4, we had a number of knowledgeable professionals present information to our secondary students on a number of challenging topics they potentially face every day. Our topics and presenters included: Mr. Tutt Gorman, Portland city manager, presented on a topic that our teens will only continue to deal with as they get older, cyber security. During his presentation, he cautioned students about the great responsibility they have with access to social media and encouraged them to not abuse the privilege. He also gave them practical advice for their future, explaining that one day colleges and future employers will look at students profiles and what they say and post could have a lasting impact. Mrs. Debra Thalison, Ionia County substance abuse director, presented statistics and information on substance abuse. To get her point across, she invited students to play a game of jeopardy to test their knowledge. Categories included the definition of substance abuse, the effects of various kinds of drug use, how to get help and how to help others seek treatment. Sr. Colleen Ann Nagle, director of the Franciscan Life Process Center, presented on human trafficking. A topic that is not well-known and yet right in our backyard, telling students that the Grand Rapids area is the number one area for human trafficking incidences in the State of Michigan. She explained what human trafficking is and how students can find themselves in situations they do not want to be involved in. She gave them tips on how to avoid becoming victims. Mr. Chad Reagh, supervisor of home-based therapy for The Right Door (formerly Ionia County Community Mental Health), presented on the AAA for teenagers emotional and mental health. The three A s stand for acknowledge, accept, and adapt. He presented a game plan for students to deal with the challenges they will face in life and how to deal with their emotions when those situations arise. I would like to thank our speakers for coming in and sharing their expertise with our students. Our guest speakers did a great job presenting these challenging topics to our students in a way that was relatable and practical, giving them tools in dealing and coping with these present-day issues. The information provided is more than any text book could teach. Give Thanks! Donate Blood! The St Patrick Catholic High School chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on November 15th from 10:00 AM to 4:15 PM in the St Patrick Parish Hall. To Schedule an appointment to donate, please see an NHS member to day or visit Walk-Ins accepted. Appointments Honored. St. Patrick Healing Prayer Ministry Please join fellow parishioners to pray in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the spiritual, physical, and emotional healing of all who are in need of such. We encourage anyone in need of any kind of healing to come and be in the healing presence of the Blessed Sacrament, while we pray. If unable to attend, however, we welcome anyone to call with any specific or general healing needs so that we may pray in their behalf. We very much encourage those with healing needs to seek the Sacrament of The Anointing of the Sick as well as prayer before the Eucharist. We also encourage anyone who receives healing of any kind to let it be known in some way so that we can offer praise and thanksgiving to Jesus, the Divine healer, and to help build the faith of our parish family. If you have a devotion to the healing of others, please join us. We meet at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Contact Mike Cook or Carol Kahn Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Part-time Evening and Weekend Receptionist Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids is seeking candidates to fill the visible, part-time position of Receptionist. The successful candidate will greet guests, answers multi-line phones, provide clerical and administrative support and provide hospitality for guests. The position will work primarily weekend and evening hours. Applicants must have three years of receptionist or office experience as well as experience using a multi-line phone system and other office equipment. An advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite, good verbal and written communication skills, a detail orientation and a professional demeanor is required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required. Send cover letter with availability, resume and references to: Human Resources 2025 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI HumanResources@GRDominicans.Org

7 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 November 13, 2016 New Ways to Give: Through Text Messaging: Text your donation amount to , follow the instructions sent back and complete a one time registration Through Your Computer: Go to and follow the New Online Giving link to schedule a recurring donation or a one time donation. Traditional Envelopes Traditional envelopes received quarterly through the mail. If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please contact the parish office.