January 3, 2016 St. Patrick Catholic Church 140 Church 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: Reconciliaon: Eucharisc Adoraon: 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 9:30 am Mon.-Fri.: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am 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 January 3, 2016 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH January 3, 2016-January 10, 2016 Mon. 01/04 Tue. 01/05 Wed. 01/06 Thu. 01/07 Sat. 01/09 Sun. 01/10 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Saint John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 6:00 PM For the People of St. Patrick Parish 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 7:30 AM For all deceased members of the Parish 1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a 9:30 AM For the People of St Patrick Parish 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 7:30 AM 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5, and 6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 SUN MON Church Reserved, 1:30 PM, Church Athletic Association Meeting, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Church Cleaning 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Children's Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 PM TUE Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM School Mass Song Practice, 1:15 PM, Church School Psalmist Choir, 2:30 PM, Church Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwells WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwells Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Church Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/stairwells Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:30 PM, CIA HQ Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/Stairwells Men s Faith Support Group, 6:30 AM, CIA HQ Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Women s Faith Sharing Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church Take down decoration for Christmas/Set up for Ordinary Time Following 11:30 Mass Small Prayer Group, 1:30 PM, LLCR High School Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Corporate Communion- Knights of Columbus ALTAR APPOINTMENTS Jan 9th & 10th 4:30 PM Lorie Schrauben Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Gary Brown 9:30 AM Sharon Hoffman 11:30 AM Kim Schrauben Financial Activities 4:30 PM Kaitlyn Coyne, Nicholas Coyne, Rachel Pohl, Timothy Pohl 7:30 AM Matthew Bond, Meagan Bond 11:30AM Ally Florian, Kayla Florian, Cordelia FoxElster, Devon FoxElster
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Caravans of Camels Isaiah 60:1-6 About those camels, we are not too sure about them. Yes, every nativity scene shows the magi seated on stately dromedaries, or leading their beasts of burden by bit and rein. But, quite honestly, the story of the Magi never tells us how they got there. They could have traveled on foot, in chariot, on horseback, elephants, or by camel but we just do not know. The reason we keep putting them on camels in our art is because of Isaiah s prophecy. He predicted that caravans of camels would fill Jerusalem, and that people from the East would come bearing gold and frankincense. Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! he proclaims. Your light has come. In Matthew s story, the magi realize that Jerusalem s light has come. They follow the star and bring their gifts of gold and frankincense. Myrrh, too. By telling about these gifts, Matthew turns our attention back to Isaiah. Reading that prophecy, we realize that the light Isaiah mentioned is the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. When we see the magi seated on camels, we are remembering Isaiah. When we remember Isaiah, we remember the light that came to shatter the darkness of our world. Those camels carry hope. Eucharistic Adoration Our Lord is hidden there in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for us to come and visit Him, and make our requests to Him. St. John Vianney If you or someone you know is interested in going to Eucharistic Adoration but do not drive, let us know and rides can be arranged. Call Mike Cook at 517-242-1352. Caring for our Global Family Inspiring Quotes by Pope Francis from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) We are responsible for our neighboring familyj But you too, help one another: help one another always. One another. In this way, by helping one another, we will do some good. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar After meeting Jesus, the Magi returned home by another way. What in your family needs to be done another way? Do you need another way to resolve differences, to communicate or show affection? This is a new year, time to change what isn t working. Take a tip from some wise men, there s always another way. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. EPHESIANS 3:6 Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He made us all one body with Him. We were all given different gifts; we all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all be one in this Year of Mercy. Intercessory Prayer That each of us use our unique gifts to help build the Body of Christ. Financial Activities Sponsor of the Week: Blundy-Hoppes Tire & Auto Clinic Deadline for submission in the bulletin for January 10th is Monday at 10:00 AM
Epiphany of the Lord Page 4 January 3, 2016 Youth Corner December 20 Junior High: See you next year on Friday January 8th! High School: See you for our Christmas Party Sunday 3rd from 6 to 8 PM. Yes I did say Christmas Party. ichallenge: When dealing with conflict do not seek a high road, or a middle road but rather pause, listen, and travel down the road Christ is calling you to. FESTIVAL OF TABLES Please save the date of January 30, 2016 to attend PAMA s special fundraiser for their Compassion Fund, with special guest speaker, Julie Calley. Tickets are now available at the Parish Office and the Church of the Nazarene Office. If you are interested in hosting a table for House For Sale A couple of years ago, St. Patrick Parish, on behalf of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, purchased the house at the corner of West and Grand River Avenue. Because this property no longer fits our long range plan, we have decided to sell the property. We would have loved to enlist the services of a parishioner realtor to sell the property, but property, like all St. Patrick property, is owned solely by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Thus, we are required to use their brokers. We hope that explains why a local name is not on the for sale sign. Extraordinary Jubilee Of Mercy December 8,2015-November 20, 2016 Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Ma/hew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: If you knew the gift of God! You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
Epiphany of the Lord Page 5 January 3, 2016 Thank you for all the Christmas cards I received this holiday season. I enjoyed reading each and every one of them, and they made my Christmas special. God Bless, Donald May Hope Begins With You! Donate Blood! The St. Patrick Catholic High School chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on January 19th from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm in the St. Patrick Parish Hall. To schedule an appointment to donate, please see an NHS member today or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-Ins accepted. Appointments honored. Communion Calls i.d. 9:16 Disciples' Night For Young Adults Attention all Lansing area young adults in their 20s and 30s! Join us for our January Disciples' Night, on Thursday, January 7 at 5:45 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection in Lansing. We'll have praise & worship, Mass, dinner & drinks and the live-streamed talk. Our talk this month will feature Louis Brown, who will speak about his personal story and the difficult professional choices he has made to continue to follow the Lord. What is i.d. 9:16? We're a community of young adults -- single or married and in any vocation -- seeking to be formed as intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Child care is available from 7 to 9 p.m., so bring your children! The i.d. stands for "intentional disciples" and 9:16 refers to 1 Corinthians 9:16: "For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" Please find our event on the Facebook group "i.d. 916 Lansing" or RSVP to id916lansing@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.id916.com. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1 The first Friday of November the following parishioners will be visited and the Eucharist brought to them. If there is someone not on our list, and not receiving Communion, who would like a visit, please call the Parish Office. Diana Rivera Sandra Odem Agnes Trowbridge Donna Fedewa Irene Jensen Theresa Gerkman Geri Ryan Sandra Bayne Laura Stegenga Rosie Baker Catherine Fedewa Helen Cook Bernie Witgen Linda Schanski Bernice Schneider Mary Martin Freda Bauer Patricia Klein Walnut Grove Country Living Thank you to all the caring Parishioners at St. Patrick who sent Christmas Cards. It is greatly appreciated ~Robert Pasikowski Come and See! Single Catholic Women wanting to know more about the life of a Sister are invited to join the Dominican Sisters at Marywood for Morning Prayer, Mass & Dinner, followed by a short program. Sunday, January 10 9:15 am 1 pm. 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. Michael Steffes Jr. Johnathan Johnson Wendy Rutherford 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!
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 6 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Soups On For All! Date: January 25,2016 Location: The B.O.B 20 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids,MI 49503 Time: 6:30PM Price: $50/Person in advance Tickets can be purchased at Schuler Books & Music, Michigan Church Supply at Cathedral Square or online at soupsonforall.org They will also be available for $60/Person at the door the night of the event Join us! Soup's On For All! has warmed the hearts of thousands while helping to provide hot meals for those in need. Held at the B.O.B in downtown Grand Rapids, the event raises more than $100,000 annually for the food and pantry programs of God's Kitchen, a program of Catholic Charities West Michigan. This fun-filled evening welcomes more than 1,000 attendees and is made possible with the support of more than 150 volunteers. Guests can visit each of the building's five floors where they are able to sample soups, breads and desserts donated by area restaurants while enjoying live music and entertainment. Throughout the year, volunteers hand paint thousands of soup bowls. Each guest selects a bowl as a souvenir of the evening -- and a reminder that hunger is a reality every day for many in our community. Please contact Bethany Stowe by e-mail bstowe@ccwestmi.org or by phone at 616.551.5663 Faith Formation New News Up-coming Dates January 4 th - Back for classes February 8 th - NO CLASSES February 29 th - 4 th Grade Reconciliation with Father at 6:30 pm. All other grades will begin in the classrooms. Up-coming Events January 11 th - Meals at First Congregational Church for 6-8 graders 4-6 pm. February 8 th - Catechists In-Service February 22 nd - Mass with Father Larry 6:00pm. February 26 th (Friday)- Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper at 6:00pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS On the weekend of January 16 & 17, 2016 the Knights Of Columbus will be having it s annual collection for Pregnancy Services Of Ionia County. Items such as diapers, blankets, formula, car seats, clothing for infants and small children are needed, just about anything a young mother may need. Money donations will also be accepted. There will be Knights before and after each mass in back of church. Any questions contact Tom Klein at 810-588-3965 or Bill Vallier at gk2168@mikofc.org Knights News Bingo 2:00 PM on January 3rd Business Meeting.8:00 PM Dues Night-Free refreshments and soup of the evening on January 4th. Euchre Party 1:00 PM on January 6th Bell Choir The Bell Choir will be doing the Music Ministry for the following masses: Sunday, January 3, 2016-9:30 mass Saturday, January 9, 2016-4:30 mass Project Rachel At a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat I realized I had nearly two decades of intense emotional pain which literally weighed me down. In two days God did many miracles in my life. ~ comment from a retreat participant. During this Year of Mercy be open to receiving forgiveness, hope and healing. Join us for our next Rachel s Vineyard Retreat on the weekend of February 5-7, 2016. Contact Project Rachel to find out how to move beyond the sorrow of abortion. Call 616-340-1824 or email mwalsh@ccwestmi.org. Project Rachel in the Diocese of Grand Rapids is a ministry of Catholic Charities West Michigan.
Epiphany of the Lord Page 7 January 3, 2016 Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 School Website: www.portlandstpats.com Ministries