January 1, 2017 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 1, 2017 Mon. 01/02 Tue. 01/03 Wed. 01/04 Thu. 01/05 Sat. 01/07 Sun. 01/08 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28 Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34 6:00 PM Dorothy Kissane 1 Year Anniv. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42 7:30 AM For those on our Prayer List Saint John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51 9:30 AM For an increase in vocations Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 7:30 AM For the People Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b; Jn 2:1-11 The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH January 1, 2017-January 8, 2017 SUN MON Parish Office Closed Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel NO-Adult Formation-Ignite NO-Children s Faith Formation Class TUE Small Prayer Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church WED Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Stewardship Committee Meeting, 6:00PM, Room100 Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Church Adult Choir Practice, 7:00 PM, Church Basement Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel THUR Hall Walking, 4:00 PM, Hallways/Stairs FRI Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church 7th & 8th Grade YM, 2:45 PM, CIA HQ SAT Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church SUN Coffee & Donuts-Following Masses 8th Grade Faith Formation, 12:45 PM, CIA HQ Communication/Spirtituality Workshop, 1:00 PM, LLCR High School YM, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Athletic Association Meeting, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Sponsor of the Week: Tom s Food Market The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. NUM 6:24-26 Wishing a very Blessed New Year to you and your family! Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 School Website: www.portlandstpats.com Ministries
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN A Blessed New Year! Numbers 6:22-27 We begin the new year with hope. It is filled with possibility. Our calendars look empty, but they will soon be filled with activity and events. We have plans for some of them. Other events will surprise us. We realize this year will bring its measure of sorrow, but we trust it to bring its measure of joy. Let this day and this year be a blessing! Today we hear the words of blessing spoken by God to Moses. The LORD bless you and keep you! They are words of protection. The LORD be gracious to you! They are words of favor. The LORD give you peace! They are words that wish the finest blessing, the gift of peace. This new year, with all its promise, gives us the possibility of blessing. Perhaps you have withheld blessing from someone you know. Perhaps you especially need God s gift of peace. Perhaps you fear the absence of God s protection. Let this blessing calm your heart. Let it inspire you to breathe God s gift of peace to all you meet this day and this new year. Let the blessing of God, first spoken to Moses, echoing throughout the ages, enter your home and warm your hearth. 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 12/13 12/19 ALTAR APPOINTMENTS Jan 7th & Jan 8th 4:30 PM Matthew Jandernoa Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Dawn Fedewa Fr. Larry King Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Carol Gunderman Fr. Larry King 4:30 PM Madelyn Meredith, Lydia Meredith, Caiden Pelc, Isaiah Pelc 7:30 AM Braxton Teachworth, Aurora Beckhold 9:30 AM Mallory Scheurer, Cordelia FoxElster, Devon FoxElster, Dalton Becker 11:30 AM Emma Gunderman, Annalise Gunderman, Kyle Leonard, Ryan Leonard Family Perspective By Bud Ozar The gospel tells us Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. We would do well to imitate Mary in our New Year s resolution. Instead of criticizing let s keep it in our hearts. Criticism isn t productive or well received anyway! STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. LUKE 2:19 Miscellaneous Quotes by Pope Francis [T]he home represents the most precious human treasures, that of encounter, that of relations among people, different in age, culture and history, but who live together and together help one another to grow. For this reason, the home is a crucial place in life, where life grows and can be fulfilled, because it is a place in which every person learns to receive love and to give love. May 21, 2013 Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said yes to His invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in the God s providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how God is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagine. Prayer of the Faithful That we may see Mary as the perfect model of stewardship by her saying yes to the Lord. Stay connected with our mobile app-download now at myparishapp.com
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN Mass for Life to be celebrated by Bishop Walkowiak Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at 7pm at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Will mark the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Includes a blessing for pilgrims departing later that week for the March for Life. Reception to follow. All are welcome. Don t let the holiday s get the best of your Marriage Next Retrouvaille Weekend Announced Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? Rediscover healing and love and find hope by attending Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26, 2017. For more information, to register or to sponsor a couple, call 616.752.7004, emailretrograndrapids@gmail.com or visit retrouvaille.org. KNIGHTS NEWS On the weekend of January 14 & 15, 2017 the Knights Of Columbus will be having it s annual collection for Positive Solutions Informed Choices (Formally 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 and diapers are needed the most. 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 Bulletin deadline is 10:00 AM Monday for inclusion in Sunday Bulletin. Day of Reflection for Men Saturday, January 7, 2017 9:00 3:00 p.m. Held at Maranatha Conference Center 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI Begin the New Year with a Mini-Retreat with other Men from around the diocese. Be enriched by the Eucharist, Father Phil s reflections and time in conversation with other Men. There will also be time for personal prayer and reflection. Maranatha is a wonderful facility and the food is always top notch. Join us to hear from God and grow in holiness! REGISTER WITH PAM AT 616-842-8230, ext. 125 by December 29. Faith Formation New News Up Coming Dates January 2nd- NO CLASSES (CHRISTMAS BREAK) Up Coming Events January 9th Meals at First Congregational Church (4-6 pm) *The book drive will be going on until end of February* *Keep in mind when schools are canceled due to the weather, so are Faith Formation classes* CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION DONATIONS: The members of the Portland Community Fund would like to thank the parishioners who donated Christmas decorations for their annual Angel Tree program recipients. They had one woman who told them she lost everything. She was able to use the donated decorations to help make her family s Christmas celebration more joyful. Your stewardship actions helped many people celebrate the birth of Jesus! Volunteers Needed St. Patrick Church on the 2nd Monday of each month prepares the Monday Night Dinner at the First Congregational Church. We have been asked if we could also help by providing 2 servers on our night from about 4-6 PM. If you are interested in helping either serve or preparing the meal please contact Darlene Schrauben at 517-512-4058. Catholic Bussiness Leaders Forum Mark your calendar to join Bishop Walkowiak and fellow business associates for the Catholic Business Leaders Forum (CBLF) Breakfast, January 27, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at Cathedral Square Center. Joe Schmieder, Principal Consultant of The Family Business Consulting Group, will facilitate a panel of three west Michigan business leaders in a discussion focused on incorporating innovation into family businesses and developing next-generation leaders. The CBLF breakfast events provide an environment for idea sharing, professional development, and thoughtful conversation while fostering the connection between Catholic business professionals in the Diocese of Grand Rapids RSVP by Monday, January 23 by visiting The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan website, CatholicFoundationWM.org, and clicking the events link or by calling 616.459.4508. The cost to attend is $25 for an individual and $200 to sponsor a table of eight.
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother Page 5 January 1, 2017 Youth Corner Happy New Year! Junior High: See you Friday, January 6 for a Christmas Party, yes a Christmas Party! Gifts and Pizza! High School: This Sunday, Jan 1 enjoy some family time!! Sunday Jan 8 Christmas Party Yes that is correct. Nerf Battle, gifts, and food of course. Sunday Jan 15 Study Break for Portland Public School exams Sunday Jan 22 A special guest speaker followed by Adoration Sunday Jan 29 Come see the Portland production of Code Red a faith based play ichallenge: We can break a dish, we can break a car, we can break a promise, but we can never truly break from God. For HE always calls us back and is ready to help us pick up the pieces of our lives. Coming Events: Mon. January 2nd: No Ignite, New Year s holiday Mon. January 9th: Christ or Chaos? Mon. January 16th: Answering Atheism Spread the fire! Carolyn Kwiecinski Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation 517-647-6505 ext. 418 carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com PAMA Ecumenical Sanctity of Life Service January 29 th at 3:00 PM Baptist Church Celebrating the Successes of 2016 The end of the year always finds the circulation of many lists counting down the major events that happened. And before we ring in 2017, I would like to create my own list and look back at the top events for St. Patrick School during 2016. The year went so well that our top 10 list includes 11 items. It would be impossible to rank them in order of importance so I have placed them in chronological order instead. A site team visited St. Patrick School in May. The team approved our accreditation through the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools (MANS) for another five years. The Class of 2016 graduated in May with half of them having a weighted grade point average above 4.0 and graduating Magna Cum Laude. 80% were National Honor Society (NHS) members, 70% were Central Michigan Athletic Conference (CMAC) Scholar Athletes and each class member accepted an average of $20,500 in college scholarship money. The varsity boy s baseball team had a historic season that included the most wins in a season in school history and made it to the state championship game before finishing as State Runner-Ups. St. Patrick School began the new school year with its third consecutive year of enrollment growth. For the first time in five years, the high school has more than 100 students. As a whole, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids saw a second consecutive year of enrollment growth. The 7 th and 8 th grade classes attend the Holy Fire faith gathering in Chicago with thousands of other teens from around the country. This event provided them with an opportunity to grow in their faith through dynamic speakers, music, and time in adoration. Each member of the Class of 2020 received a Chromebook as St. Patrick School piloted a 1:1 program. With freshmen cross country phenomenon Ashton Walker finishing in 6 th place in the state and the football and volleyball teams advancing to the quarterfinals of their respective state tournaments, the school celebrated its best fall sports season since 2007. Our Quiz Bowl team competed on the Quizbusters show which airs on PBS to kick off their season. They completed an excellent season bringing home a second place league trophy and a third place league-tournament trophy. St. Patrick School hosted its first College Night with two featured speakers (one from Lansing Community College and one from Aquinas College), 12 colleges and one branch of the military sent representatives as well. The school participated in the Christmas Shoebox program through the Portland Community Fund with the goal of Big Rocks and Little Rocks working together to fill 80 shoeboxes. They ended up filling 148. St. Patrick School closes out the school year with gratitude for the support of many generous donors. Anonymous donors donated 30 Kindles to our second and third grade classroom and enough to allow us to purchase new tables for our cafeteria. The Class of 1966 (who had their 50-year reunion this year) donated $5,000 to the Father Flohe Foundation and another $5,000 to the school for technology upgrades. We Achieve! is the third and final part of our mission statement and it is evidenced by this list. Many hours of work by a great number of individuals were completed to make all of these events happen throughout 2016. We are excited about these accomplishments and are even more excited for the prospect of bigger and better things to come in 2017. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at St. Patrick School!
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Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother Page 7 January 1, 2017 My Own Church My Own Church is your online connection to your family and individual members Church records. In My Own Church 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 Church 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.