February 21, 2016 St. Patrick Catholic Church 140 Church St., Portland, MI 48875 Phone: 517-647-6505 Fax: 517-647-7807 Parishof"ice@portlandstpats.com www.stpatrickportland.com 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 Weekdays: 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
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 2 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Masses for the Week of February 21, 2016 Mon. 02/22 Tue. 02/23 Wed. 02/24 Thu. 02/25 Sat. 02/27 Sun. 02/28 The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19 Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 6:00 PM Dennis Leik 1 year Anniv., Georgia Cook Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, and 6; Lk 16:19-31 9:30 AM For the People of St Patrick Parish Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 7:30 AM For all the Deceased members of St Patrick Parish Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Dorothy Keena, Carol Schrauben Third Sunday of Lent Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Eleanor Vallier Bernie & Ron & Maureen Meyers Deadline for submission in the bulletin for February 28th is Monday at 10:00 AM SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH February 21, 2016-February 28, 2016 Prayer Group Meeting, 1:30 PM, LLCR First Year Altar Server Training, 3:00 PM, Church High School Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Church Cleaning 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Children s Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 PM Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM 3rd Grade Adoration, 1:00 PM, Church School Mass Song Practice, 1:15 PM, Church School Psalmist Choir, 2:30 PM, Church Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwells EMHC Training-Parish, 7:00 PM, Church Social Justice Meeting-7:00 PM, LLCR Reconciliation for 10th Grade, 8:15 AM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwells Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Church Adult Choir Practice, 7:00PM, Church Basement Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwell Additional Lenten Reconciliation-Diocesan Wide, 5:00 PM, Church Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:30, Basement Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:30 PM, CIA HQ Stations of the Cross, 6:00 PM, church Soup Supper, 6:45 PM, Parish Hall Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Women s Faith Sharing Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR 2nd Grade Reconciliation for First Communion, 1:00 PM, Church Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church First Year Altar Server Training, 3:00 PM, Church High School Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Eucharistic Adoration A Holy Hour of adoration testifies to the fact that the Jesus who died on the cross, is present in the Eucharist, and reigns in Heaven, are identical. Pope Pius XII Sponsor of the Week: Duff, Chadwick and Associates, PC 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 517-242-1352.
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN God's Gifts and Our Desires Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 There are two desires that lie deep within the human soul: descendants and property. Some people are blessed with plenty of each. Others have very little to show, even for a life lived well. Some people receive descendants and property in different ways. They have students, disciples or friends who admire them and strive to be like them. Or they have access to the land that others own. One need not have blood descendants and deeds of property to make life worthwhile. But it is what many people want. It is what Abram wanted. He was an old man, childless. He lived in Ur of the Chaldeans, in modern day Iraq. God made him a promise. God promised him the two desires that lay deep in his soul: descendants and property. Count the stars, if you can. Just so shall your descendants be. And then, To your descendants I give this land, from the Wadi of Egypt to the Great River. It was an amazingly generous gift. It could only come from God. It was beyond what someone could even hope for. Because these desires are so strong, people react strongly when something goes wrong with them. If a child turns out different from what one hoped, or if property is vandalized, damaged, or lost people feel a huge sense of betrayal and despair. God knows the desires of our hearts. And God wants to fulfill them with the descendants and property that will unfold the divine plan. Inspiring Quotes by Pope Francis on being Prolife All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. -Message to Catholics taking part in annual Day for Life in Britain and Ireland July 28, 2013 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession. GENESIS 15:7 Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home just as we invest in our earthly home? Prayer That we be good stewards of the earth and our environment and wisely use its natural resources. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar Jesus went up the mountain to pray and he was changed. Prayer has the power to change us. This Lent set aside a few minutes each day to pray for members of your family. Pray before each meal and if you are married, spend five minutes in prayer together. ALTAR APPOINTMENTS Feb 27th & 28th 4:30 PM Joyce Kransz Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Gary Brown Fr. Larry King 9:30 AM Sharon Hoffman Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Brian Pohl Financial Activities 4:30 PM Kayla Florian, Ally Florian, Emma Gunderman, Annalise Gunderman 7:30 AM Meagan Bond, Jeffrey Davlin 11:30AM Lydia Meredith, Madelyn Meredith, Abigail Pearson, Marian Pearson
Second Sunday of Lent Page 4 February 21, 2016 YOUTH CORNER JUNIOR HIGH How's Lent going? See you Friday after school: HIGH SCHOOL Dodgeball challenge of some sort Sunday at 6. Be ready to be surprised! In Christ s Peace Mr. George Shamrock Auction This year s Shamrock Auction will be held on Saturday, April 23 rd at the KC Hall. The committee is currently seeking donations for both the silent and live auctions. If you have items you wish to donate, or have questions, please contact Amber Fogarty at (517)243-1850 or amberlfogarty@gmail.com. SAVE THAT DATE for a great evening! Stewardship Speaker Series & Networking Event You are invited to join fellow parishioners at the upcoming Stewardship Speaker Series & Networking Event Tuesday, March 8, 2015 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Cathedral Square Center, downtown Grand Rapids, 360 Division Avenue South. Mark and Cami Mann will offer a presentation Stewards in an Oasis of Mercy! Mark and Cami will explore Pope Francis call for our parishes to be an oasis of mercy and to recognizing stewardship as not an act of service but an act of communion. Enjoy light refreshments at this nocost event. Please RSVP by emailing jkatt@dioceseofgrandrapids.org or calling (616) 459-4508. Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper The Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper on Friday, February 26, will be sponsored by Monday Night Faith Formation. Stations begin at 6:00pm with meatless soup supper immediately after at around 6:30. TRAINING FOR NEW EXTRAORDI- NARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC s) There will be a training session on Tuesday, February 23 following the 6:00pm Mass for anyone wishing to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion so as to assist in the distribution of Communion at Mass and possibly to take Communion to the sick. You must be at least 16 years of age and a practicing Roman Catholic. You must also be a registered member of St. Patrick Parish. It is a privilege to distribute the Eucharist to God s people. Please call Deacon Don at 517-647-6505 x 409 with any questions. Pre-Cana Classes St. Joseph Parish in Pewamo will be hosting Pre-Cana classes for engaged couples on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, 2016. To register call 989-593-3440. CSA 2016 This week you will receive a letter from Bishop Walkowiak asking you to make a commitment to support the work of our diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own through the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). Your gift to CSA enables diocesan and parish ministries to reach out to people in our 11 counties in a variety of ways, including formation of our seminarians; youth programing ; support for the homebound and those who are incarcerated; families who are struggling; the hungry; and the homeless. Through CSA we all work together to care for the Church by sharing the gifts God has granted us. Our parish goal for 2016 is $123,523.00 and 100% participation, which means a pledge card from every parish family. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue God s work of spirituality, charity, and education. I am confident that your generosity will enable us to exceed our goal, but everyone s participation is needed. Keep in mind that any amount raised above our goal stays with this parish. Thank you for doing your part for CSA 2016.
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Second Sunday of Lent Page 6 February 21, 2016 Hungering To Give Back The week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for her family and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. You are invited to a free Catholic Estate Planning Seminar Luncheon Monday, March 7, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Avenue South in downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy a complimentary lunch with your fellow parishioners at this event sponsored by The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. Laura Radle, Partner, Varnum LLP, will present Estate Planning Essentials and provide expert advice on end of life planning issues from a Catholic point of view, including: legal documents to have in place; how to avoid probate estate, if a trust is necessary for you, and how to prepare and protect the next generation. RSVP by Friday, March 4, 2016 to save your place at this free educational seminar luncheon; call (616) 459-4508, email jkatt@catholicfoundationwm.org, or visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids website events calendar. There s no better time than now to get started on your estate planning! Attention Fathers, Sons, Brothers, Grandfathers, Uncles, Godparents: Want to make an eternal difference in your life and in the lives of those you care about? Consider a day of dynamic Catholic men s spiritual development and fellowship at the Building a Legacy 2016 Catholic Men s Conference on Saturday, March 12 at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. This year s theme is HEART OF A LION. Featuring prolific author and speaker Jason Evert and priest par excellence Fr. Mike Schmitz of the Diocese of Duluth, Minn., with Mass celebrated by Bishop David Walkowiak. For more information and to register, go to www.buildingalegacy.org or call Robert at 616.258.8530. (Registration is limited...don t miss out!) Congratulations to the following who were baptized recently at St. Patrick Church Alden Xavier Schneider Son of Ross & Lacy Schneider Cian Ross Schnieder Son of Ross & Lacy Schneider Camille Grace Fricke Daughter of Jeremy & Tera Fricke Anne Marie White Daughter of Robert & Jessica White Brogan Garrett Goodwin Son of Adam & Samantha Goodwin Attention High School Students! Make your voices heard! You are the Pro-Life Generation! 27 th Annual Right to Life of Michigan High School Oratory Contest Contestants are to research, write, and present an original speech on a pro-life issue and make a 5-7 minute presentation to a panel of judges. Topics could include: abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, embryonic stem-cell research or human cloning. Local Prizes - $100 - $50 - $25 State Prizes - $500 - $300- $200 Local contest will be held Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m., at the Portland Knights of Columbus Hall. Application and typed speech must be received by the contest coordinator by Friday, March 18. Contest Coordinator: Tracy Alberta, 8560 Chicory Lane., Portland, MI 48875 Ph: 517-526-2045 Email: albertat@lcc.edu For contest rules and an application go to: http:// www.rtl.org/faith_school/oratory/oratorycontest.html
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 7 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Pilgrimage to Mexico This is an invitation to all who are being called by Our Lady of Guadalupe to join with me for a Pilgrimage to Mexico, in August 11 th thru the 18 th, to visit and see the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who s image is on the Tilma to this day for over 500 years now. We will visit other shrines there also, where the well of St. Michael the Archangel is, and more sites. If you are interested in joining us and or just want to know more about it, please feel free to contact me. There will be an informational meeting set up soon for all those interested. Fr. Bruno will be our Spiritual Director on this trip, whom calls me mum. He s a friend of my son Michael s, from the seminary. Fr. Bruno was just ordained this past June in St. Paul, MN. Mary Kay Steffes-Schmitz @ 517-282-3616 (Pilgrimage Coordinator) Thank You I would like to thank my family and friends for taking care of me before and after my back surgery. I would also like to thank St. Pats for all the beautiful cards and prayers, and for all the food. Father Larry for all the home and hospital visits. Also the Eucharistic ministers for bringing me communion. I m happy to have St Pats as my Parish family. God bless each and everyone of you. Faith Formation New News Up-coming Dates February 29 th - 4 th Grade Reconciliation with Father at 6:30 pm. All other grades will begin in the classrooms. Up-coming Events February 22 nd - Mass with Father Larry at 6:00pm. Classes will follow. February 26 th (Friday)- Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper at 6:00pm. Separate information will be sent out. February 27 th (Saturday)- Second Grade First Reconciliation in the church at 1:00 pm. Separate information was sent out. Pauline Wireman Shepherd of Mercy Tim just got back from Rome where the Vatican announced their intention to place his masterpiece, "Homeless Jesus" in front of the Papal Office of Charities. This is great news! We hope that the Lord will use this prominent placement to further inspire people around the world. While in Rome Tim was inspired to create a brand new work celebrating the Year of Mercy. The work is called "Shepherd of Mercy". (Attached please see the 9 inch tall model he created). Tim is very excited about this new work. This depiction of The Good Shepherd is perfectly fitting for the Holy Father's message during this Year of Mercy. DK Catechists, Ashley Hinds and Ann Miller are providing our Prayer Service with the students and showing them how to make crosses. If we can reach the minimum order, the statues will be $40 even. Knights News First Degree Initiation 2/21/16 at 1100 A.M. If you need information contact Bill Vallier at 517-526 2956. 3/2/16 Euchre Party at 1:00 P.M. 3/6/16 Bingo at Knights Hall at 2:00 P.M. 3/7/16 Regular business meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Second Sunday of Lent Page 8 February 21, 2016 Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 School Website: www.portlandstpats.com Ministries