St. Patrick Church
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time LECTORS Altar Appointment November 3 & 4 PRIEST 4:30 PM Lori Schrauben Fr.Mike Alber 7:30 AM Colleen Mauren Fr.Mike Alber 9:30 AM Ann Marie Pung Fr.Mike Alber 11:30 AM Amelia Schrauben Fr.Mike Alber ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 PM Riley Mosser, Grant Pline, Rylee Scheurer, John Schneider 7:30 AM Matthew Bond, Samuel Mauren 9:30 AM Laynie Meredith, Lydia Meredith, Madalyyn Meredith, Grace Thelen 11:30 AM Mara Schrauben, Quinn Volk, Leah Cook, Shane Cook HOSPITALITY MINISTERS 4:30 PM Joan Vashaw, Jane Pohl 7:30 AM Bill Clark, Judy Clark 9:30 AM Harry Klein, Volunteer 11:30 AM Dan Arwood, Zack Arwood Parish Prayer List Please notify Sandy if you would like the Parish to pray for you or a member of your family. Ministry to Sick/ Homebound Please notify the parish office of parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound or in need of pastoral care. Contact Information 140 Church St, Portland, MI 48875 (517) 647-6505 Rev. Mike Alber, Pastor Ext. 412 frmichaelalber@portlandstpats.com Deacon Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Assistant Ext. 409 pastoralassociate@portlandstpats.com Mrs. Amy Smith, Administrative Assistant Ext. 410 parishoffice@portlandstpats.com Sr. Anna Rose kalinowski, Business Manager Ext. 413 sannarose@portlandstpats.com Mr. Michael Johnson, Business Manager Ext. 413 businessmanager@portlandstpats.com Mr. George Rutherford, Youth Ministry Ext. 414 youthcoordinator@portlandstpats.com Mrs. Lori Thelen, Children s Faith Formation Ext. 419 childrensformation@portlandstpats.com Mrs. Therese Jandernoa, Music Ministry Ext. 423 musiccoordinator@portlandstpats.com Ms. Carolyn Heckman, Evangelization, RCIA, & Adult Faith Formation Ext. 418 carolynheckman@portlandstpats.com SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Michigan Steel & Trim Sandy Hornby (517) 647-2239 Parish Office (517) 647-6505 Week at a Glance October 29, 2018 -------- November 4, 2018 29 Weekday 30 Weekday 31 Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6; Lk 13:10-17 Church Cleaning 10:00 AM Church Eucharistic Adoration 12:00 PM Euch Chapel Cathechist In-Service 6:30 PM School Alpha 6:30 PM Parish Hall Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5;Lk 13:18-21 Church Cleaning 10:00 AM Church Weekday Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Lk 13:22-30 Eucharistic Adoration 12:00 PM Euch. Chapel Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 7:00PM Church 6:00 PM 9:30 AM Elmer & Francis Fedewa
Eucharistic Adoration Monday: Noon - 5 PM Wednesday Noon -11PM Family Perspective By Bud Ozar When Jesus asked the blind man What do you want from me? he asked for sight. If Jesus asked you the same question, what would you say? Okay, that is your prayer. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS And Jesus said to him, Go your way; your faith has made you well. And immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. MARK 10:52 Faith is believing in something even though you may not be able to see it. Many people think that miracles don t happen anymore. But, if you focus on the positive, not the negative, focus on your blessings instead of your hardships, miracles will seem common and you will see God s active presence in your daily life. Prayer of the Faithful That we recognize all the gifts we are given and see God s active presence in our daily life. The Portland Knights of Columbus The Portland Knights of Columbus counsel is working with Positive Solutions Informed Choices (PSIC) of Ionia to provide ultrasounds to women who are facing unplanned pregnancies. PSIC is a prolife pregnancy center that serves the Ionia County area. The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a fundraiser to purchase an ultrasound machine. The machine will cost $37,000 and the Portland Knights of Columbus is responsible for raising $18,500. Each dollar raised by the Portland Knights of Columbus will be matched by the Supreme Knights of Columbus to raise the full amount of $37,000. Who s willing to help us reach our local goal of saving lives by raising $18,500? Please contact Grand Knight Bill Christian at gk2168@mikofc.org or Treasurer Tom Klein at 810-588-3965. You may also mail a contribution to: 690 Maynard Road, Portland Michigan 48875. Please make checks payable to: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2168 Bake Sale The Welcoming and Social Committee will be hosting a BAKE SALE after all Masses on the weekend of October 27 and 28. Coffee and donuts will also be served after all of the Sunday Masses. Please stop by the Parish Hall to buy your homemade treats, and to socialize with your friends and fellow parishioners. The proceeds of our bake sales help to fund various parish social events, such as the Senior Citizen Appreciation Dinner. If you would like to donate baked goods, please drop them off in the Parish Hall. We will be there before and after all of the Masses. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO WAS BAPTIZED RECENTLY AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH Kenzie Louise Wambaugh Daughter of Joshua & Stephanie Wambaugh Baptized by Fr. Mike Alber 1 2 3 4 All Saints Day All Soul s Day Weekday Thirtieth First Sunday in Ordinary Time Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6;:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Holy Day of Obligations 8:00 AM For the People of St. Patrick 9:30 AM Leon & Jerry Hoppes & deceased members of the Hoppes Family 6:00 PM Anne Eddy Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5,6; Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Mt 25:31-46 Church Cleaning 10:00 AM Church 7th & 8th Grade YM 2:20 PM Youth Room 8:00 AM All The Faithful Departed Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 Men s Faith Support Group 6:30 AM Youth Room Rosary 7:30 AM Chapel Alpha Retreat 8:00 AM Parish Hall Reconciliation 3:00 PM Church 4:30 PM Deceased members of the Lois & Louise Gross Family Coffee & Donuts Following Masses 8th Grade Religious Ed 12:00 PM Youth Room HS Youth Ministry 6:00 PM Youth Room Athletic Association 6:30 PM Parish Hall 9:30 AM Helen Clark, Alice Hengesbach 9:30 AM For the People of St. Patrick 11:30 AM 50th Wedding Anniv. of Joe & Patricia Klein
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time Children s Faith Formation Up Coming Dates October 28th-Confirmation Commitment Ceremony after 11:30 am Mass. This is for current 8th graders.details have been sent out. SOCK-TOBER The Community Service Club at Portland High School is collecting new socks for the month of October. This is a service project by one of our own, Maura Lufkin, and has asked for our help in this. Please considering helping her out and donate. The class that donates the most NEW socks will be rewarded with their choice. The socks donated will go to the Homeless Angels in Lansing. You can find good cheap socks at any dollar store. October 29th- NO CLASSES. Catechist In- Service. November 18th- Confirmation Celebration. Current 9th graders. St. Andrews Cathedral in Grand Rapids at 3:00 pm. October Challenge Month of the Rosary-- bring in a Rosary from home for a reward. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE This collection will begin in November. More information will be sent out with the details on what each class is to donate. Donation location will be in the gathering area of the church in the boxes the students have decorated. Youth Corner Junior High See after school in room 110 at St Patrick School. Remember that Portland Public can ride bus H High School Alpha, Alpha, Alpha Sunday at 6:00 pm bring a friend or two! Last weeks topic How and why should I read the Bible? This weeks topic Ho does God guide us? ichallenge: Mothers without the M is others. That s what Mom s are about. Hug your Mom today. Formed: The Catholic Faith on Demand Do you love great Catholic books? Do you enjoy the Lighthouse CD s? Do you watch EWTN? Do you just need something to help jumpstart your faith? I have exciting news for you! Parishioners now have online-access to great Catholic books, videos, study programs, and podcastsfree through a parish subscription to FORMED! FORMED can help you and your families grow in faith, knowledge and love of Christ. Here is how to set-up an account: 1. Go to: www.formed.org 2. Click on Enter Code 3. Enter TFJWMQ 4. Register for a free account Any problems registering, please contact Carolyn (517) 647-6505 x 418. Ladies of St. Pat s, We are excited to let you know there is a brand-new women's ministry beginning here at St. Patrick Church: LIT Women s Ministry LIT (Ladies in Truth) is a group of women of all ages who are coming together to grow in faith and community together. Let us welcome you every Saturday morning in the youth room (signs will be posted): 8:30-9:00am: Coffee and Conversation 9:00-9:45: "Truth" 9:45-10:00am: The "One Thing". Curious? Come see! HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Christmas Choir needs YOU! WHO: ALL SINGERS Grade 3 thru College WHERE: MUSIC ROOM enter thru Cafeteria WHEN: NOV 3, 10, 17 and DEC 1, 8 ~ 10am 11:30am DEC 15 and DEC 22 ~ 10am NOON WHY: TO SING AT THE 4:30pm CHRISTMAS EVE MASS Questions? Call Therese Jandernoa @ 647-6505 X423 NOTE: College Age Singers need must have attended a Protecting God s Children Awareness Session Ladies in Truth For more info, call Carolyn (734-368-6446) or Merry (616-734-3585)
November 2 All Souls Day Free concert/prayer service for all who have gone before us 6:30 p.m. @ Cathedral of Saint Andrew Join the Diocesan Choir and members of the Grand Rapids Symphony for a concert/prayer service to remember all who have gone before us in faith. The Choir will perform Requiem by Gabrielle Faure. The evening is a wonderful way to pray for all the souls who have died, especially for those who have no one to pray for them. Women of the Magnificat: A Contemplative Retreat for Women St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt MI November 16-18, 2018 Come away and spend some quiet time with Mary and Elizabeth in preparation for the Advent and Christmas season at this silent retreat. Topics covered include Church Teaching on the Magnificat, The Annunciation, Mary s Fiat, and The Visitation. Daily Mass is offered, as well as the opportunity for Reconciliation and Spiritual Direction. Cost is $175 per person with $25 due at registration as a non-refundable deposit. This includes all lodging, meals, and materials. Register online at www.stfrancis.ws or call 517-669-8321. Reporting sexual abuse The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids has a policy regarding reporting and dealing with sexual abuse. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect past or present sexual abuse by a religious member (bishop, priest, deacon, nun, brother, etc.) or by any person acting under the authority or apparent authority of the church, is urged to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator: Diocese of Grand Rapids 360 Division Avenue S Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-243-0491 Alternatively, you may contact the Michigan Attorney General either through its toll-free hotline at 844-324-3374 (Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email aginvestigations@michigan.gov Feasibility study update The Results Thank you to everyone who participated in our feasibility study this summer regarding a diocesan-wide capital campaign. Your input was vital to its success! In September, the Steier Group presented the study findings and recommendations to Bishop Walkowiak, diocesan leadership, and priests. Based on the positive findings of this study and the feedback from subsequent meetings with clergy and diocesan leadership, Bishop Walkowiak has prayerfully concluded that we will move forward with a capital campaign to address our immediate and future funding needs. The final project(s) to be funded and their amounts will be decided in conjunction with campaign committees. More information can be found on the diocesan website, dioceseofgrandrapids.org, and in the November issue of FAITH Grand Rapids magazine Westphalia K of C The Westphalia K of C Feather Bingo will be held on November 4th, in St. Mary's Parish Hall. Doors will open at 6:00pm and Bingo will start at 6:30. All are welcome, 18 and over. Come on out for some fun and nice prizes. From the Parish Office: Just a reminder-when filling out checks please use black or blue ink. The bank is having a hard time scanning other colors. If you had your pictures taken and haven t picked up your church pictorial, please stop by the parish office to pick it up. Found mens black clip on tie. To read letters from Bishop Walkowiak to the faithful or to learn more about safe environment efforts in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, visit dioceseofgrandrapids.org
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time MANS Conference Developing Staff to Educate with Passion and Purpose St. Patrick School Alumni Sr. M. Evangeline (Wendy Rutherford) visits with students during the school day. Every three years, the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools (MANS) hosts its annual conference in downtown Grand Rapids. The MANS Education Conference and Expo brings together school leaders, teachers, and support staff from member schools of the seven Catholic dioceses of Michigan, the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and Christian Schools International. This year, the more than 1600 people participating represented all aspects of Catholic and faith-based education from preschool through the university level. The conference is attended by principals, pastors, religious sisters and brothers, school board members, and many others involved in faith-based education. The convention is the perfect setting for learning, networking and sharing best practices as well as a time to celebrate and renew one s spirit. There are sessions hosted and presented by educators from across the State of Michigan as well as educators from across the United States. The members of our staff were able to hear a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Curtis Chandler called The Un-Classroom What Every Teacher Could Do if Lecture Became Illegal. There were hundreds of sessions on Thursday afternoon and throughout the day on Friday which staff had the opportunity to pick and choose from. Listed below are some of the favorite sessions attended by our teachers: Teaching the Holocaust in a Christian School Dyslexia 101 Ready, Set, Go STEM Make Learning Epic: The Power of Story in the Classroom Marketing Your School to Millennial Families Best Practice Strategies for Enrollment Growth Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum Educational Excursion Breakout EDU It s Time for Something Different Another perk of the event is that staff have the opportunity to wander around the Expo and view products displayed and presented by vendors from across the nation. The MANS Conference reminds me of how large our network is around the state and even beyond. It was invigorating to attend with members of our teaching staff, educators from the Diocese of Grand Rapids and teachers from all over the State of Michigan. It is inspiring to see the level of devotion that exists in Catholic schools. I came away feeling that we are truly one big family looking out for each other and working towards the same goal of providing quality faith-based education. Most importantly, we all walked away from the MANS conference knowing that faith-based education is alive and well right here in our great State of Michigan. As Bishop David Walkowiak said, It truly was an opportunity for Christian educators to collaborate with one another, to share best practices and learn best practices, learn from experts in their field and grow in their abilities to educate with passion and purpose. We Pray! We Learn! We Achieve! Blood Drive Blood Drives to Continue!!!! We wanted to be sure you were aware that the American Red Cross has reached an agreement with one of the unions representing their employees. Blood drive collections will continue after all! Our next blood drive here at SPS hosted by the National Honor Society is scheduled for November 20th. Stay tuned for more details. School Administration (517) 647-7551 122 West St., Portland, MI 48875 Mr. Randy Hodge, Principal Administrator Ext. 119 schooladministrator@portlandstpats.com Aaron Thelen, Preschool Director Ext 302 aaronthelen@portlandstpats.com School Website: www.portlandstpats.com School Facebook: St. Patrick High School (Portland, Michigan)
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