March 19, 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 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: 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 March 19, 2017 Mon. 03/20 Tue. 03/21 Wed. 03/22 Thu. 03/23 Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 9:30 AM - For our Holy Father Pope Francis 6:30 PM - Phil May (Month Mind) Lenten Weekday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 6:00 PM - For an Increase in Hope Lenten Weekday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 7:30 AM - For an Increase in Charity Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23 9:30 AM - For an Increase in Faith Fri. 03/24 Lenten Weekday Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17; Mk 12:28-34 7:30 AM - Eric Berry (Month Mind) Sat. 03/25 Sun. 03/26 The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 4:30 PM - Estella Fox (Anniversary) Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 7:30 AM - Bill King 9:30 AM - For The People 11:30 AM - Mildred Wight (100th Birthday), Herm & Tillie Huhn and deceased members of the Huhn Family SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH March 19, 2017-March 26, 2017 Church Reserved, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM High School Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIAHQ Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church NHS Blood Drive, 10:00 AM, Parish Hall Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Children s Faith Formation Class, 6:30 PM, School Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Adoration for Class Leading Mass, 1:00 PM, Chapel Psalmist Choir Practice, 2:30 PM, Church Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, School Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:45 PM, LLCR Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, School Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 PM, School - Room 304 Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM, Church Basement Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions, 7:00 PM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, School NHS Induction Ceremony & Reception, 7:30 PM, Church & Parish Hall 8th Grade Reconciliation, 8:30 AM, Church Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Student s Stations of the Cross, 12:40 PM, Church 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:20 PM, CIAHQ Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, School Stations of the Cross, 6:00 PM, Church Soup Supper, 6:45 PM, Parish hall 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 Private Event, 8:00 AM, Parish Hall High School YM, 6:00 PM, CIAHQ Athletic Association Meeting, 6:30 PM, Room 216 Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 School Website: www.portlandstpats.com Ministries
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN ALTAR APPOINTMENTS March 25th & 26th LECTORS PRIEST Financial Activities Collection for the week 02/22-02/27 4:30 PM Amelia Schrauben Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Gary Fedewa Fr. Larry King 9:30 AM Sharon Hoffman Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Carol Gunderman Fr. Larry King ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 PM Cole Lyon, Connor Lyon, Drew Morris, Maddalynn Kelly-Meyers 7:30 AM Emerson Dibean, Preston Dibean 9:30 AM Brett Price, Elizabeth Pung, Samantha Leonard, Samuel Mauren 11:30 AM Emma Gunderman, Annalise Gunderman, Collette Pohl, Riley Mosser HOSPITALITY MINISTERS 4:30 PM Brendan Schrauben, Alice Zimmerman 7:30 AM Ann Miller, Sue VanLente 9:30 AM Judy Braley, Harry Klein 11:30 AM Jim Barnes, Elaine Guidi The deadline for the Sunday Bulletin is 10:00 AM Monday Family Perspective By Bud Ozar Our children are like the Samaritan woman in today s gospel. They need more than material things. They need the living water only the adults can give. It will teach them how to make decisions, take responsibility, respect themselves and others and live their commitments. With this living water they will never thirst. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. JOHN 4:13 Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only comes when we follow Jesus; when we become more God-centered and less self-centered. Prayer of the Faithful That we may joyfully use the gifts God has given us to help spread the message of the Risen Christ to all those who need to know our Savior s love and grace. Withholding Forgiveness Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 If someone offends you and apologizes, you are probably willing to forgive. But if someone offends you and never apologizes, you might withhold forgiveness. You might do a favor for someone you love, or even for a complete stranger. But if someone has offended you and never apologized for it, you probably will not do a favor for that person. Offenders might think the wrong they have done was not so bad after all. You would not want to take that risk. You would not take that risk, but God would. God did. God did all of us a favor. God sent the only-begotten Son into the world to suffer and die so that we could have eternal life. God did this not for those who committed the least sin, not for those who fasted, not for those with the most service hours, and not for those who made the best grades. God did it for everyone. God even did it for sinners. St. Paul tells the Romans that Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. How different God is from us. We would not give the time of day to people we know are sinners. Jesus gave his life for them. Jesus gave his life for you, no matter what you have done or how well you have apologized. God s love lies beyond human experience. 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.
Third Sunday of Lent Page 4 March 19, 2017 Ignite is excited to host a special event The Price of Redemption: The Shroud of Turin The Shroud of Turin is one of the most fascinating and controversial artifacts in Christian history. Once thought to be debunked as a hoax by science, the latest evidence shows that the holy image might indeed be the face of the crucified Christ. Join us Next Monday, March 27 th in the parish hall, 6:30pm-8:00pm. What s coming up Mon. Mar. 20 th : NO IGNITE - Faith Formation Mass Ignite - Adult Faith Formation Information: Please contact Carolyn Kwiecinski - 517.647.6505 x418 or carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com Youth Corner Junior High: After School, Fridays, CIA HQ See you after school on Friday! High School: 6:00 PM, Sundays, CIA HQ March 19: Witness talk Abortion - A powerful story of a woman s struggles and redemption after having an abortion. March 25: Time for another Nerf Battle followed by a discussion on Spiritual Warfare. Spring Break, yes, it is coming soon. Are you staying home? Join us for The Hometown Mission Trip: Four days and three nights of community service, group bonding, prayer and more in and around Portland. Children s Faith Formation Upcoming Dates March 20 th - MASS ONLY AT 6:30 PM March 31 st - First Communion Reservation due April 3 rd - NO CLASSES (SPRING BREAK) Upcoming Events March 31 st - Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper (Church) (6:00 pm) April 10 th - Meals at First Congregational Church *Diapers will be collected at the end of each month. Be sure to mark your donation. The class with the most donated each month will be rewarded.* Please Contact Lori Thelen - 517.647.6505 x419 childrensfaithformation@portlandstpats.com Dates are April 6-8. (correction from last week which had the 5th) ichallenge: Eternity starts today Please contact George Rutherford 517.647.6505 x414 youthcoordinator@portlandstpats.com Sponsor of the Week: TRIERWEILER INSURANCE AGENCY TRAINING FOR NEW EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC s) There will be a training session on Tuesday, March 28 immediately following the 6:00pm Mass for anyone wishing to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion 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.
Third Sunday of Lent Page 5 March 19, 2017 Look who is turning 100!!! You are invited to help Mildred Wight celebrate! Beginning with 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday March 26. Followed by a cake and punch reception in parish Hall from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2017 Lenten Reconciliation Schedule Saturday, March 25 3:00-4:00 PM Saturday, April 1 3:00-4:00 PM Tuesday, April 4 6:30-7:30 PM Following Mass Wednesday, April 5 4:00-7:00 PM Last Opportunity Wednesday, April 12 4:00-6:00 PM 9:00-10:00 PM Any question, please call Noreen at 517.743.1830 Catholic Service Appeal You have been asked to turn in your CSA pledge card this weekend. If you have already done so, thank you! Our participation in CSA as individuals and as a parish enables us to unite with all Catholics in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Our collective blessings fund important work that benefits our parish and diocesan programs and individuals, families, and communities throughout our 11 counties. Every gift, regardless of amount, is important to funding essential ministries and programs. Our CSA effort is not complete until we have a pledge card from every household. If you did not bring your pledge card this week, please complete and return it next week. Your timely response will help us avoid unnecessary mailing costs and hours of volunteer time. If you cannot participate financially, offer a prayer for the success of CSA and complete and return your card. Grace Gathering Registration Now Open A day set aside for Catholic home educating mothers (new, seasoned or just considering it) to gather together for encouragement, personal reflection, and spiritual renewal to the vocation of family life and specifically home education. Grace Gathering will be held Saturday April 22nd, 2016 from 8:45-3:30 (Mass available beforehand, at 7:45). St. Isidore Parish 628 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Register online at: www.saintisidorechurch.org/grace-gathering or contact : Katherine Kryger at 616-780-6812 krygerzoo@yahoo.com for more info. Lenten Recipe Ideas Rice and Lentil Mash - Laos 1½ c rice 1½ c lentils 5 c water 1 bunch spring onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 eggs, whisked Salt and pepper to taste 2 T fair trade olive oil Parsley (to garnish) In a large pot, cover lentils and rice in water and soak for 10 15 minutes. Next, bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onions in oil until translucent, then add to rice-and-lentil mixture. Season to taste. While stirring, slowly pour whisked eggs into the rice-and-lentil mixture; the egg should spread out in ribbons.ˮ Add parsley to mixture or as garnish to each plate. Serve hot. Serves 4 6 Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper: The Stations of the Cross and a Soup Supper will be held on Friday, March 24th. The St. Patrick School softball and baseball teams will sponsor the supper this week. Stations will begin at 6:00 with a meatless soup supper and bread served in the parish hall immediately after, beginning about 6:45. Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) donations will be accepted. A total of almost $250 has been donated to date to help feed the needy both locally and in over 40 countries. For more information on ORB visit their website at www.crsricebowl.org.
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 6 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN First time ever Friday night concert! Grab your friends and get ready to journey back in time! The Journey: A tribute to Journey is bringing back the classics, including Faithfully, Who s Cryin Now, and Don t Stop Believing. This is a 21 and Up ONLY show at Father Flohe Field. Mark your calendars for June 23rd! Tickets are $10 and go on sale April 1st! The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 will be sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday May, 3, 2017. The cost is $30.00 with each participant receiving $20 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave the KC Hall parking lot located at 690 Maynard Road Portland at 9 a.m. and arrive at the casino at 10:00 am. The bus will depart the casino at 3 pm and arrive back in Portland at 4 p.m. Participants must register in advance for this trip. For more information or to register, contact Rich Schneider at (517) 647-4567 or John Vallier at (517) 647-6409. Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Phil May Cub Scout Pack 258 will be serving pancakes, sausage, and eggs. Congratulations Addie Scheurer on your Free Throw Contest State Championship! Presented by: Knights of Columbus Sunday, March 26 th 8:00 am -11:00 am Portland VFW Hall 1324 E. Bridge St. $6 per person In honor of his scouting service, all proceeds of this event will be donated to the family of Phil May. Looking for Lost Sheep The spring issue of the Shamrock newsletter will be mailed in early April. We currently do not have addresses for the following alumni: 1956 Duane Irrer 1957 Patricial Hilligan Immonen 1961 John D Pung 1963 Kathleen Moriarity 1965 Terry Speckin 1966 Dan Lehman 1966 Tony Blundy 1968 Carolyn Rowe Embree 1968 Linda Kissane Wohlfert 1973 Lillian Castranova 1973 Terry Baker 1975 Susan Thelen 1977 Brian Jenkins 1979 John Fedewa 1980 Angie Young 1980 Patrick Ellis 1981 Mike Binder 1982 Mike Sines 1984 Thomas Meitler Jr. 1985 Scott Osmar 1987 Dan Kissane 1992 Michele Kammers 1992 Becky Bryner Royston 1994 Jeremy Pohl 1995 Andy Carr 1996 Heather Cook Harris 1997 Jennifer Chamberlain Barbosa 2000 Carl Gensterblum 2000 Jeffrey Pung 2001 Segrid Johnson 2003 Amber Simon Brissette 2003 Maggie Rodgers Sanders 2003 Cassie Smith Weston 2004 Donald Pline 2005 Haley Hill Emmons If you have up-to-date information on any of these grads, please send it to amysmith@portlandstpats.com, or call Amy at 647-6505 as soon as possible. Thanks!
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ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 11 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN St. Patrick School will receive 5% back in credit for FREE supplies when you make a purchase of qualifying products and provide your school ID at checkout. It s a small act that can make a huge difference. School ID - 7005209