May 21, 2017 St. Patrick Catholic Church 140 Church St., Portland, MI 48875 Phone: 517-647-6505 Fax: 517-647-7807 parishoffice@portlandstpats.com www.stpatrickportland.com Rev. Larry J. King, Pastor Dcn. Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Associate The Mission of St. Patrick Parish To celebrate the Eucharist To proclaim the Good News To encourage Stewardship as a way of life To grow in Faith, Justice, Love and Service to all 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 Wed, Noon - 7:00 pm & Weekdays: 9:00 pm-12:00 am Tuesday 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am Parish Office Hours: Thursday 9:30 am Mon.-Fri.: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am Wed. evening: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 2 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Masses for the Week of May 21, 2017 Mon. 05/22 Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tue. 05/23 Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 6:00 PM - Noah Richard Mauren Larry & Ron Schafer 40 th Anniversary Wed. 05/24 Wednesday of the Sifth Week of Easter Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15 7:30 AM - For an Increase in Vocations Thu. 05/25 Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 or Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd- 4; Jn 16:16-20 9:30 AM - Freda Bauer - Month Mind Fri. 05/26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23 7:30 AM - For Those on our Prayer List Sat. 05/27 Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28 4:30 PM - Louis & Louise Gross and deceased family members, Robert Meyers - 1 Year Anniversary Sun. 05/28 Seventh Sunday of Easter/Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 7:30 AM - Paul E. DeVries, David Spitzley, Dennis Kneale 9:30 AM - Duane Huhn, Bob & Jean Shattuck 11:30 AM - For The People THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH May 14, 2017-May 21, 2017 SUN PTO Bookfair, School - Room 115 Graduation Mass & Commencement Ceremony, 2:00 PM, Church & Parish Hall MON PTO Bookfair, School - Room 115 Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Ignite: Adult Faith Formation, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall TUE PTO Bookfair, School - Room 115 Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Adoration for Mass Class, 1:00 PM, Chapel School Mass Choir Practice, 1:15 PM, Curch Psalmist Choir Practice, 2:30 PM, Church WED PTO Bookfair, School - Room 115 Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions, 7:00 PM, Church Adult Choir Practice, 7:30 PM, Church Basement Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel THU FRI SAT SUN 9 th Grade Reconciliation, 9:00 AM, Church Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:20 PM, CIAHQ Men s Faith Sharing & Support, 6:30 AM, LLCR Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Women s Faith Sharing Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church To enhance your prayer life, spiritual life, and at the same time build up your character and acquire great virtues in your life, get a hold of these 2 books: Lord Jesus, I Want To See (Family/ Children Edition) and Lord Jesus, I Want To See (Adult Edition) by Reverend Peter G. Vu. Enjoy easy and practical reflections for your family each week or for yourself each day. Lord Jesus, I Want to See (Family/Children Edition) & Lord Jesus, I Want to See (Adult Edition) By: Reverend Peter G. Vu Available at Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com. Catch Reverend Peter Vu on Holy Family Radio this Wednesday, May 24, at 4:00 PM. Radio: Streaming: Mobile Device: 98.3 FM / 1140 AM in Grand Rapids www.holyfamilyradio.net TuneIn Radio App Sponsor of the Week: Grand Hearing Center (GHC)
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 3 May 21, 2017 ALTAR APPOINTMENTS May 27 th & 28 th LECTORS PRIEST Financial Activities Collection for the week 05/02-05/08 4:30 PM Carol Gunderman Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Dawn Fedewa Fr. Larry King 9:30 AM Sharon Hoffman Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Bill Durnwald Fr. Larry King ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 PM Caiden Pelc, Isaiah Pelc, John Schneider, Will Trierweiler 7:30 AM Brett Price, Elizabeth Pung 9:30 AM Emma Gunderman, Annalise Gunderman, Summer Russman, Rylee Scheurer 11:30 AM Maddyson Smith, Mara Schrauben, Amelia Schrauben, Sophie Schrauben HOSPITALITY MINISTERS 4:30 PM Brandon Scheurer, Pauline Wireman 7:30 AM Marlene McAllister, Sue VanLente 9:30 AM Bruce Beachnau, Diane Beachnau 11:30 AM Elaine Guidi, Joe Timmer Surprising Heroes Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 The story goes that Philip the deacon went from Jerusalem to Samaria to preach the gospel there. But after he baptized the people, Peter and John still had to follow after him to lay hands on the new believers so they could receive the Holy Spirit. It appears from the story that Philip needed help. It looks like he did not do a very good job on his own. But give credit where it is due. Samaria was hardly the place the apostles expected the gospel to take root. They must have been surprised that Philip got anywhere at all with the people who had been enemies of Jerusalem for so long. Remember how Jesus surprised people with the parable of the Good Samaritan, and that the only grateful leper among the ten he cured was Samaritan too. Nobody expected Samaritans to be heroes. But Philip the deacon made headway in enemy territory. He preached, expelled demons, and cured the paralyzed. Not a bad record. When Peter and John arrived, the Holy Spirit came with them. Look carefully at the people you think are not doing a very good job, or people about whom you have low expectations. They may be instruments of Christ, preparing the ground for the Spirit of life. Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2010, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year A: First and Second Readings. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar In today s gospel Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure. Family life is a series of departures. As we mature and grow older we constantly transition from the familiar to the new unknown. Today Jesus assures us we are not alone in these transitions. I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God s will, than for doing evil. 1 PETER 3:17 The old line says if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Many of us are diligent in our planning, making sure things are progressing smoothly, then disaster strikes, we don t get the result that was intended. An unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively. Why me? I did everything right! Here s the thing God has a different and better plan in store for you. Prayer of the Faithful That we recognize that things don t always go the way we plan and God has a better plan in store for us.
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Youth Corner Junior High: After School, Fridays, CIA HQ May 26: No Group, Memorial Day Weekend June 2: End of school year pizza party! High School: 6:00 PM, Sundays, CIA HQ May 21: Service day at Country Living Adult Foster Care Home (7884 Emery Rd.). Meet there at 6:00 PM. Permission forms are on the Parish website. May 28: Memorial Day Weekend, enjoy the long weekend with your family June 4: Chill out with a movie June 11-17: DYMO CAMP!! June 17: Eucharist Procession following 4:30 PM Mass June 18: Father s Day, stay home with your dad. June 25: Parish Festival July 2-4: More family fun time! June 9: Campfire fellowship Portland High School seniors, save the date of June 4, 9:30 AM for baccalaureate Mass. Wear your cap and gown. ichallenge: Summer is no time to take a vacation from daily prayer, prepare now. Please contact George Rutherford 517.647.6505 x414 youthcoordinator@portlandstpats.com Children s Faith Formation Summer Challenge Families are challenged to bring in a bulletin from any Parish you visit over the summer. Please tack it up on the Faith Formation bulletin board in the gathering area of the church. It can be from anywhere in Michigan, a different state, or from another country. When you leave the bulletin, be sure to put your family name on it. Those who participate will be rewarded in the fall when you return for classes. 5 Facts about Monday Night Faith Formation 1500 diapers collected for PSIC in Ionia 350 books collected for the Ionia Literacy Council and Portland Library 219 students attended weekly classes 200 Christmas cards made for our homebound Parishioners 154 students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation (5 more facts next week) The Monday Night Faith Formation Ministry is looking for faith filled individuals wanting to share their faith with the children of our Parish family. Please Contact Lori Thelen - 517.647.6505 x419 childrensfaithformation@portlandstpats.com Posting for St Michael Director of Music St. Michael Parish, Grand Ledge Medium size parish near Lansing seeks a Director of Music experienced in Catholic music/liturgy. Responsibilities include: providing music at two weekend liturgies, school liturgies, sacramental and special events, direct two choirs, develop Youth/ Children s choir utilizing traditional and contemporary church music. Complete position description available upon request. Thirty-hour per week salary with full benefits and additional income opportunities. Email resume to: jameseisele@stmichaelgl.org by May 30. Start date: July, 2017 Talked to your mom lately? We Catholics have a beautiful tradition of devotion to the Blessed Mother of Jesus. Have you ever wondered why? Do you know what Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition reveal to us about this most blessed among women? Why we pray the Rosary? Join us one last time before Ignite breaks for the summer as we honor our Heavenly Mother. Monday, May 22 6:30 PM Your help is needed If you have attended Ignite, please fill out a participant survey. They are located in the back of the church on the adult faith formation board. Haven t been to Ignite? Use the survey to tell me what you d like to see in our parish. Spread the fire! Can t wait for more Ignite? Welcome to Ignite Lite! Ignite - Adult Faith Formation Information: Please contact Carolyn Kwiecinski - 517.647.6505 x418 carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com Ignite Lite will meet three times during the summer for a fun, fellowship and a little learning. Mark your calendars: 6/19, 7/17, 8/14. More details to come.
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 5 May 21, 2017 Catholic Service Appeal Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2017. Your generous support will fund essential diocesan ministries that support our seminarians, provide training for teachers and faith formation staff, as well as assist our brothers and sisters in need. As of May 15, 492 parishioner families (45%) had pledged $142,300 (112%) toward our CSA goal of $127,250. Thank you for your stewardship! Our goal is 100% participation, which means a completed pledge card from every household. Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is returned to the parish. Please continue to pray for the success of this important effort. St. Patrick Students Participate in Too Good for Drugs Program One of the ways we work to keep our students safe is to focus on their long-term health and well-being. One of the threats for young people everywhere is the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Research indicates when substance abuse prevention programs are properly implemented in schools and communities; use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs is reduced. For many years, St. Patrick students have participated in the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) substance abuse program. Unfortunately, this program was not available this year. We were fortunate however, to find and implement a new program at St. Patrick School for our 5 th grade students. Too Good for Drugs builds the framework for drug-fee living through a fun and interactive journey of setting reachable goals, making responsible decisions, and refusing negative peer pressure. The lessons review the negative effects of alcohol and tobacco on the body, as well as the goal-compromising effects of marijuana and other drugs. Too Good for Drugs is an evidence-based curriculum by the Mendez Foundation. Mrs. Debbie Thalison, Ionia county substance abuse prevention director and Ionia county community health supervisor, worked with our students on the program. Each week, she led them through the program with role playing, interactive games, discussions and sharing. This week marks the 10th and final week of the program. Students will receive t-shirts, wristbands and a certificate of completion when they are done. Each participating school receives a plaque which is updated every year the program is completed. We are blessed that the funding for this program has come from the Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative (ICSAI), the Ionia County Health Department and Mid-State Health Network. The ICSAI is the county initiative for substance abuse prevention which has both an advisory board and a workgroup. The workgroup consists of community members, local public agencies, schools, and local treatment providers. The Advisory Board is a 7-member volunteer board that is appointed by the Ionia County Board of Commissioners representing each of the (7) commissioners districts. ICSAI meets monthly to focus on substance abuse prevention services in our community through data collection and analysis, information dissemination, community engagement and mobilization. Among the many programs offered through the ICSAI is the Too Good for Drugs program. The St. Patrick School community would like to congratulate our 5 th grade students on their completion of the program. We hope they continue to keep these lessons, skills and tools with them throughout the rest of their lives. We would also like to thank Mrs. Debbie Thalison for working with our students each week and the Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative board, the Ionia County Health Department and Mid-State Health Network for providing the funding for this program. Randy Hodge, School Administrator
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 6 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN St. Mary Westphalia 4th of July Parade: The theme is At the Movies. Prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded. Line up begins at 10:30 in front of Union Bank, with the parade beginning at noon after the flag raising. For more information or to register, please contact the chairpersons: Joe and Ruth Schueller at 989-640-2451 or Bill and LeAnn Hengesbach at 989-640-4845. The Pewamo St. Joseph s Parish Festival will be held on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th. Join us for a weekend of fun for the entire family! Festivities include live music, entertainment tent, kids games and rides, raffles, a parade, and much more! For more information, visit us at our Facebook page @PewamoStJoeFestival Attention Volleyball Players! On SATURDAY, June 10th St. Joseph's Church in Pewamo will be hosting a volleyball tournament during their annual Parish Festival. It is a 4 on 4 co-ed grass tournament with a competitive and a recreational division. The cost is $80 per team with the first game starting at 9:00am (Immediately after 5K). The entry deadline is Thursday, June 8th. To enter your team (please only have 1 team member register each team), please call or text Brett Thelen at (989) 640-6167. I will respond confirming I received your registration. If for some reason you are no longer able to play, please let me know ahead of time. Summerfest raffle tickets will be available for pickup, until the beginning of June, in the back of Church. Tickets that aren't picked up will be mailed. Please help save us time and money by picking up your tickets. Thank you! The Summerfest will be hosting a 3-on3 basketball tournament for gir ls and boys ages 8-15 again this year. Forms are available at http:// www.stpatssummerfest.com/3-on-3basketball. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about the tournament, please contact Kristen Smith at 517-449-4524 or Michelle Smith at 517-526-1544.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 9 May 21, 2017 STRENGTHENED IN FAITH A day for families with children, youth or adults with disabilities or special needs. Saturday, June 24, 2017 St. Robert Church (6477 Ada Drive, Ada, MI 49301) 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. (Mass at 4:30 p.m. and pizza dinner to follow) David and Mercedes Rizzo will give a presentation for parents. Concurrently with the Rizzo s presentation, those with disabilities and their siblings will be able to participate in fun activities. The event is free to families! For more information contact your pastor or director of religious education who will have registration forms.