July 2, 2017 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. 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 Mass Schedule: Reconciliation: Eucharistic : 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 7:30 am Friday 7:30 am 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 Mon. 7/3 Tue. 7/4 Wed. 7/5 Masses for the Week of July 3, 2017 St. Thomas Apostle Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1b-2;Jn 20:24-29 Week Day Gn: 19:15-29; Ps 26:9-12;Mt 8:23-27 6:00 PM NO MASS Weekday SUN MON TUE WED THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH July 2, 2017-July 9, 2017 Coffee & Donuts, following Masses, Parish Hall Church,10:00 AM, Church Eucharistic, 12:00 PM, Chapel Church, 10:00 AM, Church Eucharistic, 12:00 PM, Chapel Thu. 7/6 Sat. 7/8 7:30 AM NO MASS Weekday Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 7:30 AM NO MASS Weekday 7:30 AM NO MASS Weekday Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17 THUR FRI SAT SUN Eucharistic, 9:00 PM, Chapel Church, 10:00 AM, Church Men s Faith Support Group, 6:30 AM, LLCR Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Women s Faith Sharing Meeting, 9:00 AM, LLCR Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church Welcome Weekend Sun. 7/9 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13*-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Bulletin deadline is 10:00 AM Monday for inclusion in Sunday Bulletin. Dick Smith Parish Office News Sponsor of the Week: Schafer Petroleum & Propane The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day. There will be no weekday Masses, July 4th through July 7th. Fr. Larry is on vacation. Happy 4th of July Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 School Website: www.portlandstpats.com Ministries
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN ALTAR APPOINTMENTS July 8th & 9th Financial Activities Collection the week beginning 6/13/17-6/19/17 4:30 PM see mailed schedule Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM see mailed schedule Fr. Larry King Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM see mailed schedule Fr. Larry King 4:30 PM Courtney Pohl, Timothy Pohl, Drew Morris, Amy Shaw 7:30 AM Bryce Wendling, Adriana Wendling 9:30 AM Joshua Hengesbach, Matthew Jandernoa, Samantha Leonard, Maddyson Smith 11:30 AM Jacob Pung, Olivia Pung, Colton Summers, Will Trierweiler A Dream Come True 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Perhaps you have hoped for something that has never come to pass. All your life you had your heart fixed on one desire, but it has eluded your grasp. Perhaps you feel anger and take it out on people you love. Perhaps you have accepted this unrealized dream as a part of the life God calls you to live. The woman who offers hospitality to Elisha had such a dream. She wanted a child. But her husband was aging, and it appeared that her one desire would never come. The story, in the Second Book of Kings, indicates that she was a woman of influence. She may have had wealth and respect in her community, but she was unable to have the blessing she most wanted. All we know of her is her reputation for hospitality. She was remembered not for her misery, not for her disappointment, but for opening her home to a traveling prophet. In the story s happy ending, she receives the desire of her heart. But throughout, she is a model for those who hope for something good. She never gave up trusting in God. She practiced the one virtue she would need if her dream would ever be fulfilled: hospitality. 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 Today s gospel challenges us to resist the individualism of our culture. Everything we are and have is pure gift which we are expected to share especially to the lowly ones. What has been freely given needs to be shared freely. No strings attached. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. - Mathew 10:38 Pope Benedict XVI said The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness. Comfort puts me first. Picking up your cross and following Jesus puts God and others first. Why settle for comfort when you can achieve greatness! Pick up your cross, ask Jesus for guidance on using your gifts and live the life God intended for you! Prayer of the Faithful That we pick up our cross and live the life God intended for each of us!
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN King s Korner Summerfest a HUGE Success If you were not able to attend the Summerfest festivities you missed a wonderful time of great fun and scrumptious food! Everything ran smoothly and that s saying a lot since there were activities galore happening all over Fr. Flohe Field and around the city. There was something for everyone! I d like to congratulate and sing the praises of those who Co-Chaired Summerfest, as well as their Committee Chairs all who did a bang-up job! The four couples who Co-Chaired Summerefest were Troy & Cortney Smith, Matt & Amy Kahn, and Brian & Nikkie Brown, Luke & Melissa Schrauben. Committee Chairs were Dave & Beth Chislea, Dan & Laura Price, Matt & Teresa Knoop, Nic & Shelly Schneider, Dave Meredith, Jeff Florian, Dave & Amy Zimmerman, Kurt & Kim Schafer, Nick & Brandi Bengel, Kristen Smith, Brad & Lindsay Russman, Sherri Platte & Rex Waltersdorf, Ken Cook, Brett & Tara Thelen, Tom & Sue Kreiner, Pat & Stacy Russman, Nancy Thelen, Jeremy & Nicole Easlick, John Vallier, Sue VanLente, Kevin Simon, Jim Simon, Tara Lanz, Mike & Jessica Bozung, Michael Wolfston. These Co-Chairs and Committee Chairs to a person rightly deserve all of the accolades that came pouring in from parishioners and non-parishioners alike! With some new ideas, tons of energy, and willing to take some risks in trying new things, they poured themselves into making Summerfest one of the best yet. To a person they will tell you that they were busy all weekend, but they also had a whale of fun doing it! Summerfest truly was a very enjoyable and memorable experience for all who attended! Thanks to all who came and supported Summerfest!!! Thanks to all the Volunteers. I couldn t even begin to name all who were involved, but there were a lot of you! Next year we ll need even more volunteers, so don t miss out on all the fun! It s also a great way to get to meet and know fellow parishioners! Now begins the planning for Summerfest 2018! Stay tuned!!!! Fr. Larry King Congratulations to the following who was baptized recently at St. Patrick Church Elijah Christopher Brown Son of Derek & Jennifer Baptized by Fr. Larry King In Memoriam Divine Word Missionaries Fr. Tan Viet Nguyen SVD of the Divine Word Missionaries is here to celebrate Mass this weekend and speak about the Divine Word Missionaries. They are an international Religious Community of missionary Priests and Brothers who serve in 70 countries helping provide the most basic of life s necessities like drinkable water, food and shelter. They help build chapels, celebrate the sacraments and spread the Word in the most remote mission communities. Over 6,000 active missionaries travel to the far corners of the world where they build hospitals to care for the sick, educate the poor, teach the hungry to farm and house the homeless; they also work to help those neglected and forgotten building a better future while growing vibrant Catholic communities of service and faith around the world. Welcome Fr. Tan and please be generous in the collection to support their missionary work. The Divine Word Missionaries serve in some of the most difficult mission areas around our world. Online giving St. Patrick Church is trying to keep up as technology continues to change. We offer an online giving process that we hope will streamline the contribution process and develop a habit of giving regularly as outlined in the Faithful Giving Program. One way of giving is through your traditional envelope giving, another is through scheduling a donation through ConnectNow Giving, the link can be found on the St. Patrick Church website. Another way is through text messaging: From a cell phone text a donation to 1-517-641-2226. You will enter answer a few questions and then your donation will be processed. If you have questions please feel free to contact the parish office.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 July 2, 2017 Youth Corner Junior High: 7th & 8th graders the grade you completed in 2017 We will start meeting on Thursday nights on July 6th from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Youth Center (C.I.A.). Enjoy a camp fire and outdoor fun! 8th graders: save August 3rd for a retreat/sleep-over called So you are going to be a 9th grader. Come learn valuable lessons from incoming Junior and Seniors. High School: 9-12 grade-the grade you completed in 2017 July 2-July 4th weekend, family fun time July 9, 16, 23, 30, Camp fire fellowship nights July 16, DYMO Reunion August 6, 13 more Campfire fellowship nights August 20, special night with Sister M. Evangeline Rutherford (my daughter)! ichallenge: Give your all to Christ, Don t just go through the motions. Mr. George-Youth Ministry Coordinator Children s Faith Formation First Communion Banners: Banners can now be picked up in the gathering area of the Church. Please do so at your earliest convenience. Guess what s coming to St. Pat s? I can t wait to tell you the news! Even as I sit and write, I am looking at a beautiful stack of crisp, shiny-covered, brand new books Thanks to all of you and the Faithful Giving Program, I am excited to announce the coming of the St. Patrick Library! This isn t like any other library. If you love a book, you get to keep it! Know someone who could benefit from it? Share it! Or, return it for another person to read. It s a lend it, lease it, keep it library. Our library will provide another opportunity for you to learn about and enrich your Catholic faith and family. With over 75 titles (more to come) that cover a large variety of topics, I hope there is a book to meet the needs of every parishioner. I am patiently waiting for the arrival of our bookshelf. The library should be ready for you before summer s end. It will be located in the west alcove at the rear of the church. Carolyn Kwiecinski Director of Evangelization and Adult 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 or a picture, be sure to put your family name on it. Those who participate will be rewarded in the fall when you return to classes. The Faith Formation Ministry is looking for faith filled individuals wanting to share their faith with the children of our Parish family. If interested, contact Lori Thelen at the Parish Office, 517-647-6505 x 419. Stay connected with our mobile app-download now at myparishapp.com Keeping Holy the Sabbath Wondering where the nearest church is while you are traveling? The following website has area churches, Mass times and contact information listed for parishes all over the United States. Check it out at http://www.masstimes.org/ Thank You! The family of Don May would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and those who brought food to the house and for the luncheon. Thank you to Lehman Funeral Home, the choir, Organist and Altar Servers. A special thank you to Father Larry for his kind words and visits to dad. Thank You! Bernie and Sharon Platte & family Jim and Patty May & family Ken May and Deb Tomasik & family Dan and Lori May & family
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 July 2, 2017 Pray for Them 4th of July float Dear Shamrock Families: St. Patrick School will be entering a float in this year s 4th of July parade. We are looking for families to help assemble the float and/or walk in the parade. St. Patrick School will sponsor the candy. The candy The parade will be Tuesday, July 4th at 10:00 AM. We will be working on the float Saturday, July 1st from 10:00 am-12:00 PM and Saturday, July 2nd from 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM. The assembly will take place at Portland B & W pole barn (828 East Grand River). We will post more details on the school website and Facebook pages. We d love to have an overflow of families to show our patriotism and support for St. Patrick School. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Russman at stacyrussman@portlandstpats.com. God Bless, St. Patrick School Impact the Next Generation Do you ever feel like you hardly recognize our world anymore? It s important to remember that no matter how times and trends change, we can take hope in knowing spiritual truths and values won t they just need to be shared. Here are two questions to ask yourself: What values do I want to pass along? What makes your heart beat? Are there any important experiences or life lessons you ve never shared with those you love? You can help build a framework for what really matters simply by sharing the passions and beliefs you hold most dear. How can I best share my values? Communicating your values doesn t have to feel intimidating. Many Catholics are choosing to create or update their Will so it aligns with their values taking care of loved ones first and then including a gift to support a charity they care about like the Roman Catholic Diocese. This is a creative way to share values and change lives. Trends don t have the final word. You can positively impact the next generation simply by sharing from your heart. For the full version of this article, request a FREE copy of Impact the Next Generation in 3 Questions by contacting Mark Morrow, Executive Director, The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, at (616) 475-1251 or mmorrow@catholicfoundationwm.org - or bless your family today with a Christ-centered will at
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 July 2, 2017 July 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 Summer Fest 10:30 AM Mass- Outdoor 26 5:00 PM Fortnight for Freedom-24 Hour 27 5:00 PM Fortnight for Freedom- Ending 24 Hour 6:00 PM Mass-90th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Patrick Church 7:00 PM 90th Anniversary Reception 28 7:30 AM NO Mass Devotions 7:00 PM Room Reserved-LLCR 9:00 PM Eucharistic 29 7:30 AM NO Mass 6:00 PM Fortnight for Freedom - Movie Night 30 7:30 AM NO Mass 1 2 Coffee & Donuts following Masses 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 3 Campus Closed 4 Campus Closed 5 7:30 AM NO Mass Devotions 9:00 PM Eucharistic 6 7:30 AM NO Mass 7 7:30 AM NO Mass 8 9:00 AM Women's Faith Sharing Group 9 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 10 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 11 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 11:30 AM Gathering of Widow/Widowers and those suffering a loss 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:00 PM Mass 12 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 9:00 PM Eucharistic 13 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 6:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal: Schrauben/Schafer 7:00 PM Healing Prayer Ministry 14 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 15 Parish Pictorial Photo opportunity 11:00 AM Bridal Prep: Schrauben/Schafer 1:00 PM Wedding: Schrauben/Schafer 16 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 17 6:30 PM Ignite 18 6:00 PM Mass 19 Devotions 9:00 PM Eucharistic 20 21 22 9:00 AM Women's Faith Sharing Group 23 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 1:30 PM Church Reserved 24 25 6:00 PM Mass 26 Devotions 9:00 PM Eucharistic 27 28 29 30 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass 1:00 PM Spirituality/C ommunication Workshop 31 1 6:00 PM Mass 2 Devotions 9:00 PM Eucharistic 3 4 5
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 8 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN June 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, I write to you on behalf of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. It is with great joy that I relay his message that the next Synod of Bishops, in October 2018, will focus on young people. In his own words, Pope Francis stated that I wanted you to be the center of attention, because you are in my heart. You make a difference in the world! You have the voice, the energy, and the desire to share your gifts for the common good. Let your voice be heard; not only here in the Diocese of Grand Rapids but all the way to the Vatican. Pope Francis wants to hear from you. The synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment will help our pastors and me, as your shepherd, learn what it means to walk with you. Over the course of this summer, I will spend time listening to you, the young people of our community, to find out how the Catholic Church can best serve you. I am also asking our pastors and parish youth ministers to spend time meeting with you to listen to you. During this time of consultation, I am inviting you to provide your feedback through our online survey http:// bit.ly/dogrsynod2018 or by joining me in person at one of our diocesan listening sessions. Through your efforts the Church can more deeply understand her mission to better serve you and help you discover God s plan for your life. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak Bishop of Grand Rapids
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 9 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Share your thoughts with Pope Francis! Are you between the ages of 14-29? Pope Francis and our parish want to hear from you! As preparations begin for an international gathering of bishops (synod) next year, Pope Francis wants your input on the topic of Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Bring your friends (non-catholics are welcome too) and join Father Larry King for a discussion on August 8, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall Can t make it? Share your opinion online at http://bit.ly/ DOGRsynodsurvey SUMMERFEST RAFFLE WINNERS Kids Raffle Amber Danders Lion Quilt/Afghan Raffle Donna Sines Quilt Leanne Simon Afghan Leon May-Afghan Germaine Shattuck-Quilt John Russman-Afghan Terry & Carmen Austen-Afghan Ed & Joann Theis-Afghan Steve Goodman-Quilt John Wilcox-Afghan Mike Keusch-Afghan Kathy Hoerner-Quilt Helen Cook-Afghan Phil Spitzley-Quilt Money Raffle Stephanie Florian-$1500 Lisa Lehnert-$750 Ann Schneider-$100 Joe Russman-$100 Joe Russman-$100 Amy LaJoy-$100 Pete Pline-$100 Kim Lemmer-$100 Ralph Willemin-$100 Keith Pline-$100 Cruise or $1500 Raffle Gene & Letha Goodman Thank you to all that purchased or sold tickets to help support St. Patrick Parish, your generosity is greatly appreciated Dear St. Patrick Church Family and Friends We have had many changes in our parish family and there are many new faces and families. To strengthen the bond within our parish we have made the commitment to produce a new fellowship pictorial directory for our church. A new church parish family album: Preserves this special time in the life and ministry of our parish Becomes a lasting record of our current membership Introduces our parish to friends, the community and new members Enhances fellowship by helping us visually connect faces with names Becomes a communication tool for our parish family Lifetouch is providing our directory at no cost to our parish. Plus, every family photographed receives a directory and a complimentary 8x10 portrait! We are encouraging everyone to participate. Please plan on ONE HOUR to be checked in and for your photography session and portrait viewing. You can sign up on line by going to our church website at www.stpatrickportland.com and click on the Lifetouch link. Monday-Saturday, July 10-15, 2017 Tuesday-Friday Hours: 2pm-8:30pm Saturday: 9:30am-4:00pm For your convenience, all photography and portrait viewing will take place at the parish hall where you will have a variety of poses taken, and Lifetouch never charges a sitting fee. One pose will be selected for the directory taken on a BLUE background. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits and portrait guides are available at the sign up table that show the new portrait options offered by Lifetouch. Lifetouch offers both contemporary and traditional posing and various background color choices for additional poses taken including black, stone gray and caramel. Pets and meaningful items are welcome too! If you donate a food item to our church food pantry at the time of your photography sitting you will receive a $5 coupon from Lifetouch. Optional: provide us your email address you and you will receive an email confirmation and an email reminder of your appointment time from Lifetouch. You will also have the opportunity to invite your extended family and have portraits made with everyone together. Just schedule together and add additional time slots for each of your extended family units. Lifetouch will then photograph generational poses with everyone together, grandparents and grandkids, or any other special poses you would like to have. We are hoping for 100% participation! We need you to make it complete! Fr. Larry King
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ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 11 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Keep in touch with our parishioners in the Seminary or entering Religious Life Please continue to show our parishioners support by keeping in touch with as they continue on their journey. Deacon Michael Steffes Jr. Johnathan Johnson Sr. M. Evangeline Rutherford (Wendy) Mundelein Seminary Mundelein Seminary St. Clare Convent 1000 East Maple Ave 1000 East Maple Ave PO Box 766 Mundelein, IL 60060 Mundelein, IL 60060 Mishawaka, IN 46546 Keep them in your prayers!