December 11, 2016 St. Patrick Catholic 140 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: Reconcilia on: Eucharis c Adora on: Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Weekdays: Tuesday 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am Thursday 9:30 am Friday 7:30 am Saturday 3:00 pm or by appointment Monday, Noon 5:00 pm Wednesday, Noon 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm-12:00 am Parish Office Hours 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
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 2 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Masses for the Week of December 11, 2016 Mon. 12/12 Tue. 12/13 Wed. 12/14 Thu. 12/15 Sat. 12/17 Sun. 12/18 Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23; Mt 21:28-32 6:00 PM For all the People on our Prayer List Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 7:18b-23 7:30 AM For the People Advent Weekday Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b; Lk 7:24-30 9:30 AM For Vocations Advent Weekday Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 7:30 AM For the People Advent Weekday Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 Stay connected with our mobile app-download now at myparishapp.com Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH December 11, 2016-December 18, 2016 Olive Wood Carver-Sale Following Mass Private Event, 8:00 AM, Parish Hall Small Prayer Group, 12:45 PM, LLCR HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Cleaning,10:00 AM, Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony, 9:20 AM, Advent Reconciliation, 5:00 PM, Adult Formation-Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Children s Faith Formation Class, 6:30 PM Small Prayer Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Gathering of Widow/Widower and those suffering a loss, 11:30 AM, Wagon Wheel Mass Class Adoration, 1:00 PM, Chapel Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00 PM, 116 Blossom Dr School Mass Choir/Psalmist Group, 1:15 PM, Finance Council Meeting, 6:00 PM, LLCR Ignite-Adult Formation, 6:30, Chapel/ Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM, Basement Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel Hand-bell Choir, 6:30 PM, Room 304 Reconciliation for 7th, 8:30 AM, church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:45 PM, CIA HQ Advent Reconciliation, 5:30 PM, Men s Faith Support Group, 6:30 AM, LLCR Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Christmas Choir-MUSICIANS ONLY, 8:00 AM, Christmas Choir Rehearsal-CHILDREN, 10:00 AM, Music Room Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Bake Sale Following Masses 8th Grade Faith Formation, 12:45 PM, CIA HQ HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Sponsor of the Week: Wagon Wheel
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN If Only Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 We all have our own if onlys. If only my hands didn t shake. If only my knees were stronger. If only I weren t afraid. If only we had enough rain. If only I could see more clearly. If only I could hear as I used to. If only I didn t feel trapped. God understands. Even though life is not perfect, and even though our property and bodies deteriorate, God promises a restoration of all that is beautiful. The struggles of this life cause us to yearn for another, more glorious life. Isaiah prophesies a day when God s glory will come. Here is your God, Isaiah says. God comes to save you. These words brought hope to those in exile, a people powerless and poor. When Christians hear this text, we hear a promise that echoed all the way to the birth of Jesus. Jesus, whose name means savior, is coming, and all will be made new in him. ALTAR APPOINTMENTS December 17th & 18th 4:30 PM Randy Pung Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Elizabeth Chislea Fr. Larry King Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Bill Durnwald Fr. Larry King 4:30 PM Kaityln Coyne, Tyler Coyne, Cole Lyon, Connor Lyon 7:30 AM Samantha Teachworth, Natalee Teachworth 9:30 AM Jeffrey Davlin, Sarah Davlin, Emerson Dibean, Preston Dibean 11:30 AM Emma Gunderman, Annalise Gunderman, Cordelia FoxElster, Devon FoxElster Every time we strengthen the weak, help the needy, water the plants, or shovel the snow, we remove someone s if only. We help them witness the coming of Christ. Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2009, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year C: First and Second Readings. Financial Activities Collection the week beginning 11/22 11/28 Family Perspective By Bud Ozar The question put to Jesus in today s gospel is also put to us today: Are you the one? Are you the one who will give guidance to the children in your life or must they look to TV sitcoms, films, videos and music lyrics for direction? Are you the one? Will you be the one? STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Parish office will be closing at 11:45 on Tuesday December 20th Bulletin deadline for December 18 Sunday Bulletin is 10:00 AM Monday December 12. Bulletin Deadline for December 25 Sunday Bulletin is Thursday December 15 at 4 PM. You too must be patient. Make you hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. JAMES 5:8 Patience is another one of those things many of us struggle with. We want things to go according to our plan and our schedule. Any change brings anxiety and fear. Through daily prayer we better align ourselves with God s will and His plan, which is far better than anything we can come up with on our own. Prayer of the Faithful That through daily prayer we gain patience and align ourselves with God and His plan for us. Miscellaneous Quotes by Pope Francis The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family. June 29, 2013
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Christmas Cards for Our Homebound Here are the names of our St. Patrick Parish family who are not able to always get to church. If you would like to give Christmas cards to them, there will be boxes at each church entrance from November 26 to December 18. No stamps needed. The cards will be hand delivered. If you would like to help deliver the cards or have any questions, please call Karen Stevens at 517-627-7699. Bernie Witgen Donna Fedewa Betty Cook Doug Dutcher Betty Honsowitz Esmerelda Zoll E.J.Berry Joyce Dutcher Freda Bauer Bob Cathcart Fritz Steed Bud (Harry) Gert Manning Hattis Grace Fedewa Catherine Greg Bailey Fedewa Helen Cook Cecelia Smith Cil Gross Hillary Martin Diana Rivera Irene Jensen Dick Pline Jeanette Pohl Dick Lawless John Moyer Dick Smith Judy Martin Don May Kathleen Gross Elaine Thrasher Maybelle Thelen Laura Stegenga Linda Schanski Mae Lehman Mary Kloeckner Mary Martin Monica Bailey Patricia Klein Rita Miros Rita Sonday Rosie Baker Rosie Schmitz Ruth Huhn Sandra Bayne Sandra Odom Sue Brown Theresa Gerkman Donna Martin Opening St. Patrick Parish Communications Coordinator Supervisor: Business Manager Hours: Part-Time (19.5 hours per week max) General Summary: The Communications Coordinator at St. Patrick Parish will coordinate multiple levels of communication. This includes administering the parish website, posting to social media platforms, parish newsletters and bulletins, parish calendar and mailings. This person has a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to details. The Communications Coordinator has a clear understanding of acceptable business practices in relationship to church teachings. The Communications Coordinator has the ability to collaborate with and support the Pastor, Director of Faith Formation, Business Manager, parish staff and parishioners. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Knights News 12/12/16 At 6:00 P.M. There will be a Rosary Service at St.Patrick with the traveling icon of the Knights of Columbus being present. 12/14/16 Euchre Party at Knights hall at 1:00 P.M. 12/19/16 Social meeting at 8:00 P.M. at Knights hall 12/20/16 Blood Drive at Knights hall 11:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. 12/21/16 Quarterly Letter stuffing at Knights hall at 7:00 P.M. If you are interested in Keep Christ In Christmas yard signs ($10/$5) or car magnets ($2), call Bill 517-526-2956 or John 517-647-6409. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Congratulations to the following who were baptized recently at St. Patrick William James Martin Son of Nicholas & Karen Martin Iris Faith Moore Daughter of Derek & Karin Moore Allena Jane Smith Daughter of Troy & Courtney Smith
Third Sunday of Advent Page 5 December 11, 2016 Youth Corner Junior High: See you on Friday!! We will celebrate December Birthdays! High School: This Sunday, Dec 11 at 6:00 pm Ask Father!!! Bring your questions! Next Sunday, Dec 18 at 6:00 pm Join in Christmas Caroling to those who can not get out and about! Hot chocolate afterward. DYMO Fund Raiser Also this Sunday December 11th at the new Knickerbockers in Grand Rapids You Are Invited9 On Sunday, December 11 2016 you are invited to join us for the blessing of Grand Rapids newest restaurant and pub destination: New Holland s The Knickerbocker! The blessing will be followed by a fund-raiser buffet for DYMO, The Grand Rapids Diocese s youth camp that has literally changed lives. 2:00 PM Join Rev.Fr. Dan Schumaker of St. Mary s and St. Adalbert s parishes as he leads a blessing service for those who work and will enjoy the ambiance and relaxation of The Knickerbocker. 2:30 to 4:00 PM Enjoy the delicious buffet prepared by the Knickerbocker s chefs that has drawn favorable reviews across West Michigan. Buffet is $25 per person with the proceeds dedicated to support for those attending DYMO Youth Camp this summer. Price includes a variety of tasty offerings and non-alcoholic beverages. JUST THE FACTS: The Knickerbocker is located on Grand Rapids near West Side, 417 Bridge Street NW. This fabulous piece or architecture will make you want to stay the afternoon. DYMO Ministries: Founded in 1972, DYMO is dedicated to providing opportunities for Catholic youth that support and nourish their Catholic faith through continued development of loving relationships with God, themselves, and those they encounter. RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW by emailing: dymoinfo@dymo.org. Please provide name, email or text number, and number of people in your party. Don t miss this opportunity to bless one of Grand Rapids newest destinations and support the DYMO High School Youth Camp. Questions: Jim Storey, 616-848-9767; Erin Dubas, 616-406-8082 (text preferred). ichallenge: God never gives up on us thus we should not give up on ourselves, even when things do not go as well as we would like. The Only thing we have to fear is fear itself? No disrespect to President Roosevelt, butp Nonsense! There are plenty of things to fear! Jesus Himself tells us to fear the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell (Matthew 10:28) and we are told, "The fear of the Lord --that is wisdom (Job 28:28). In the passages above we are talking about two very different kinds of fear. But like it or not, it is clear- fear is part of our life experience. As believers in God s great love and providence, how do we respond to fear? What happens when healthy, natural fears begin to give way to excessive fear? How can we let Jesus calm the storms in our hearts so we can truly Be Still? Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. Silence! He commanded. Be still! And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. Why are you so afraid? He asked. Do you still have no faith? (Mark 4:39-40) Join us Monday night at Ignite for, Be Still! - Overcoming Fear Coming Events: Mon. December 12 th : Be Still! - Overcoming Fear Mon. December 19 th : One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic - Why Catholic is not just Christian Mon. Dec 26 th & Mon. Jan. 2 nd - No Ignite Spread the fire! Carolyn Kwiecinski Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com Faith Formation New News Up Coming Dates December 26th- NO CLASSES (CHRISTMAS BREAK) January 2nd- NO CLASSES (CHRISTMAS BREAK) Up Coming Events December 12th- Meals at First Congregational (4-6 pm) (can count as a make-up day when volunteering) December 28th- Movie Night (6-8 pm in Parish Hall) If school is canceled due to weather conditions Mass, Adoration, the parish offices and all Parish activities are closed as well.
Third Sunday of Advent Page 6 December 11, 2016 2016 Fall Sports Wrap Up The 2016 St. Patrick School fall sports season has officially come to an end. We would like to congratulate all of our teams for their efforts throughout this fall sports season. A lot of time and hard work was put forth in the gym, on the field and course, and in the classroom by our student athletes. The varsity volleyball team had a historic season advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in school history. They won our first District title in 25 years and our first Regional title in school history. They brought home a trophy in every tournament they played in with one exception. They finished the season with 29-10-4 record which is a school record for team wins in a season. They also exceled in the classroom qualifying for Team Academic All State. Individual awards include: Hannah Greenwod: 2nd team CMAC, Honorable Mention (HM) All-State, Class D LSJ All Area, Academic All-State. School record holder in all blocks and kills statistical areas with one exception (career kills). Kelsey Schneider: HM CMAC, HM Class D LSJ All Area, Academic All-State Amelia Schrauben HM CMAC, HM Class D LSJ All Area. School record holder in all assist statistical areas. Brittany Thelen: Academic All-State Karlie Bartlett: Academic All-State Coach Heidi Wenzel Lansing State Journal (LSJ) Coach of the Year The Shamrock football team also had an outstanding season going 9-0 during the regular season and advancing to the quarterfinals finishing 10-1 on the season. They also won the Central Michigan 8-Man league championship. Individual honors include: Greg Doll: HM All-State and All League OL/DL Sam Hodge: HM All-State RB and All League RB/LB Jerrid Pline: All League QB/DB, Tim Chamberlain award winner Matt Jandernoa: All League Kicker Blake Wohlschied: All League LB Noah Goodman: All League TE/DL Blake Hodge: All League OL Isaiah Smith: All League RB/LB Colin Cook: All League WR/DE Will Simon: All League WR/DB The boys varsity cross country team also had a strong season. The boy s team earned a 4th place finish in an extremely strong CMAC and were ranked as high as 19th in the state. The girl s team also had a strong season but were unable to field a full team. Individual honors include: Ashton Walker: All-State (6th place in the State in Class D), 1st team CMAC (1st in the league), All Region, LSJ All Area Division 3 and 4, school record holder for the fastest cross country time Graham Smith: Honorable Mention (HM) CMAC, Academic All-State Finally, our JV volleyball team finished with a 24-15 record. They advanced to the championship game in four of their tournaments, bringing home two trophies on the season. As a Catholic School, we expect our student athletes to represent our school in a positive manner, bringing Christ to everything they do, and making us proud with their sportsmanship. Without a doubt, they have done so in what turned out to be our most successful fall sports season since 2007. They truly represented our school mission statement, We Pray! We Learn! We Achieve! Make Charitable Donations from your IRA IRA owners and beneficiaries who have reached age 70 ½ are permitted to make cash donations totaling up to $100,000 per individual IRA owner per year - $200,000 per year maximum on a joint return if both spouses make QCDs of $100,000 - to IRS-approved public charities directly out of their IRAs. These so-called Qualified Charitable Distributions, or QCDs, are federal-income-tax-free to you, but you get no itemized charitable write off on your Form 1040. That s okay because tax-free treatment of QCDs equates to an immediate 100% federal income tax deduction without having to worry about restrictions that can delay or reduce itemized charitable write-offs. It also reduces your adjusted gross income. QCDs have other tax advantages, too. Be careful to qualify for this special tax break, the funds must be transferred directly from your IRA to the charity. Please consult your tax advisor for details. CONGRATULATIONS! Mr. and Mrs. David Hickey On Your Wedding Day November 19, 2016 They are no longer two but one flesh. What God has joined together, let no man separate. Matt. 19:6
Third Sunday of Advent Page 7 December 11, 2016 My Own My Own is your online connection to your family and individual members records. In My Own you are able to keep your records updated (phone numbers, e-mail address, address changes), you are also able to review your contributions. The first step is to make sure the parish office has your e-mail address on file, the next step would be to register creating a user name and password. The My Own website is available from any web browser. Links are available from the St. Patrick Website, www.stpatrickportalnd.com or https://connectnow.parishsoft.com/grandrapids/. Click the new user button, complete the fields on the new user registration form. Read the terms and conditions and check the I Agree Box. Once you have submitted your registration, a St. Patrick Administrator will approve your registration and you will receive an e -mail. Please contact the parish office (517-647-6505 x 410) if you need assistance or have any questions.