November 6, 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 SUN MON TUE WED Room100 THUR FRI SAT SUN THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH November 6, 2016-November 13, 2016 Coffee & Donuts-Following Masses Daylight Savings time Ends 8th Grade Faith Formation, 12:45 PM, CIA HQ Small Prayer Group, 12:45 PM, LLCR HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Athletic Association Meeting, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Church Cleaning,10:00 AM, Church Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Adult Formation-Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Children s Faith Formation Class, 6:30 PM, School Small Prayer Group, 9:00 AM, LLCR Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM, Church Gathering of Widow/Widower and those suffering a loss, 11:30 AM, Wagon Wheel Adoration for Mass Class, 1:00 PM, Chapel Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00 PM, 116 Blossom Dr. School Mass Choir/Psalmist Group, 1:15 PM, Church Finance Council Meeting, 6:00 PM, LLCR Flu Shot Clinic, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Eucharistic Adoration, 12:00 PM, Chapel Stewardship Committee Meeting, 6:00 PM, Adult Formation-Ignite, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 7:00 PM, Church Adult Choir Practice, 7:30 PM, Church Basement Eucharistic Adoration, 9:00 PM, Chapel Handbell Choir, 6:30 PM, Music Room-304 Healing Prayer Ministry, 7:00 PM, Chapel Church Cleaning, 10:00 AM Veterans Day Assembly, 10:00 AM, Gym 7th & 8th Grade Youth Ministry, 2:45 PM, CIA HQ Hold-Wedding Fr Larry, 5:00 PM, Church, Chapel Men s Faith Support Group, 6:30 AM, LLCR Rosary, 7:30 AM, Chapel Women s Faith Sharing Group, 9:00 AM, Parish Hall Christmas Choir Rehearsal, 10:30 AM, Music Room Reconciliation, 3:00 PM, Church Confirmation Commitment Ceremony, 12:30 PM, Church HS Youth Ministry, 6:00 PM, CIA HQ Masses for the Week of November 6, 2016 Mon. 11/07 Tue. 11/08 Wed. 11/09 Thu. 11/10 Sat. 11/12 Sun. 11/13 Weekday Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Weekday Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, and 23, 27, and 29; Lk 17:7-10 6:00 PM For the People The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 7:30 AM For the People Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Lk 17:20-25 9:30 AM For the People Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18; Lk 17:26-37 7:30 AM Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 18:1-8 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 3: 19-20a, Ps 98: 5-9, 2 Thes 3: 7-12, Lk 21: 5-19 For the People Bulletin deadline is 10:00 AM Monday for inclusion in Sunday Bulletin. Looking for volunteer snow removers. If interested contact Mike Johnson at 517.647.6505 Ext. 413 Parish Staff (517) 647-6505 Financial Activities Collection the week beginning 10/18 10/24
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 3 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN A Cause Worth Dying For 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 They called the World War II generation the greatest generation because they were willing to sacrifice everything for the cause of their country. Subsequent generations became more pampered. They were more accustomed to receive, rather than to sacrifice. The World War II generation was ready to die for what they believed in. Later generations may not get up off the couch for anything. Heroism comes from strong belief. If you believe in something strongly enough, you will sacrifice your life for it. You might give up your life for your spouse or your child. But would you be ready to give it up for your country or for your faith? The Second Book of Maccabees tells an extraordinary tale of a family who died rather than eat pork. Pork! They realized that to do so would betray the faith of their ancestors. They were ready to be tortured and killed in order to encourage others to keep the faith they had received. In their distress, they held out hope in a resurrection in which all that was wrong would be made right again. They held this belief even before the coming of Christ, who would reveal the nature of the resurrection to his believers. As Christians we hold faith in the greatest gift of all, eternal life. Are you willing to lose your life for this cause? Would you give up your life to inspire others and to gain an everlasting reward?. 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. Family Perspective By Bud Ozar The question of the Sadducees to Jesus is framed in a story about a family with seven brothers and their sister-in-law. Through story telling families remember their shared past and expose the companionship of God in your family from generation to generation. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. 2 THESSALONIANS 3:9 Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with the Catholic faith. Prayer of the Faithful That just as God shows mercy on us, we show mercy with each other. Miscellaneous Quotes by Pope Francis The future of humanity does not lie solely in the hands of great leaders, the great powers and the elites. It is fundamentally in the hands of peoples and in their ability to organize. It is in their hands, which can guide with humility and conviction this process of change. I am with you. Each of us, let repeat from the heart: no family without lodging, no rural worker without land, no laborer without rights, no people without sovereignty, no individual without dignity, no child without childhood, no young person without a future, no elderly person without a venerable old age. Keep up your struggle and, please, take great care of Mother Earth. July 9, 2015 Popular Movements ALTAR APPOINTMENTS November 12th & 13th 4:30 PM Lori Schrauben Fr. Larry King 7:30 AM Dawn Fedewa Fr. Larry King Fr. Larry King 11:30 AM Ann Marie Pung Fr. Larry King 4:30 PM Cole Lyon, Connor Lyon, Madelyn Meredith, Lydia Meredith 7:30 AM Aurora Beckhold, Natalee Teachworth 9:30 AM Emerson Dibean, Preston Dibean, Cordelia FoxElster, Devon FoxElster Sponsor of the Week: B & W Auto Supply
ST. PATRICK CHURCH Page 4 PORTLAND, MICHIGAN King s Korner Newly Ordained Priests in the United States for the Year 20164 35 The average age of those ordained priests 82% - Said both of their parents are Catholic 92% - Said they have been Catholic since birth 35% - Have a relative who is a priest or religious 59% - Completed college before entering the seminary 41% - Attended A Catholic college compared to just 7% among all US Catholic adults 70% - Said they had been an Altar Server 17% - Said they had participated in World Youth Day before entering the seminary 51% - Said they were discouraged from considering priesthood by one or more persons 13% - Said they were discouraged from entering priesthood by their mother 19% - Reported that they have five or more siblings 73% - Participated in regular Eucharistic Adoration before entering the seminary 73% - Prayed the Rosary regularly before entering the seminary Are you encouraging the boys and men around you to pray and seriously consider if God is calling them to a Vocation of Priesthood? Do your children/youth hear you speak positively about Priests, Sisters, and Brothers? Do you regularly pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life? Would you support your son or daughter if they expressed a desire to become a Priest, Sister, or Brother? Have you ever considered that it takes a whole faith community to bring a Vocation to maturity? Do young people see you living out your Catholic faith with integrity and a deep joy? Do young people see you being a good steward of your time, talent, and treasure in parish life and beyond? Do you make time each day to pray together with your family and go to church every week on Saturday or Sunday? Do you believe in Jesus Real Presence in the Eucharist or is it just a symbol for you? LJust some thoughts to consider! Fr. Larry To The Parents of Young Children, May we suggest. Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don t feel you have to suppress it in God s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front, where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what s going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the backs of others heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, altar servers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Remember that the way we welcome children in Church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship. To The Members of Our Parish The presence of children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our parish is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents. These are some suggestions found on a pew card and thought they could benefit our parishioners and families with young children Thank you Jan & Judy Baxter for the beautiful mums on the altar in the memory of Dorothy Goodman Knights News Upcoming events at the Knights Hall 11/6/16 Bingo at 2:00 P.M. at Knights Hall 11/7/16 Business Meeting 8 P.M.at Knights Hall 11/13/16 Knights of Columbus Council 2168 Corporate Communion at the 9:30 A.M Mass. Come to Mass and celebrate the Mass together.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 November 6, 2016 Youth Corner Junior High: See you on Friday after school!!! Who is the Holy Spirit? High School: This Sunday, November 6--Come and discover what Temperament God gave you! This is not only fun but it can be of great help in your relationships! Trust me. Sunday night Party Third person of the Blessed Trinity. Represented by a dove. Uh-oh. Is that the extent of our knowledge about the Holy Spirit? Unfortunately, for many Catholics, it is. It can be easier for us to conceptualize God the Father and Jesus His son, but the Holy SpiritLHmmL. Passing out candy on Halloween! Last weekend we sent our ninth graders to the Cathedral to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. They embarked on a new relationship with the Holy Spirit and received the gifts He extends to all of us. Are you ready to support these young people? Could you use a refresher on the Holy Spirit? Join us at Ignite, Monday Nov. 7 th as we are moved by the Spirit to consider a deeper relationship with Him! AND. It s not too late to join our three-part parenting series! Up next, teenagers! Now who doesn t need a little help with that? ichallenge: Each day begins with a decision: do we follow Christ today? Faith Formation New News Up Coming Events November 14th Meals at First Congregational Church (2-4pm)(6-8 graders) Students can participate on any Monday, our Parish is just responsible for help on the 2nd Monday of each month. November 23rd Feast of Thanksgiving Mass at 6:00 PM November 28th No Class (Catechist In-Service) Coming Events: Mon. November 7 th : Moved By the Spirit - The Holy Spirit Wed. November 9 th : Love, Logic and Jesus - Parenting Teens Mon. November 14 th : A Spiritual Checkup Spread the fire! Carolyn Kwiecinski Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation carolynkwiecinski@portlandstpats.com National Vocation Awareness Week National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. November 6th is the beginning of this week.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 November 6, 2016 Tune in to See St. Pat s Quiz Bowl Team on TV This week s column is written by St. Patrick High School Quiz Bowl coach Mr. Terry Austen. The St. Patrick Quiz Bowl Team has come a long way since 2010. We used to struggle just to win a few matches throughout our Mid-Michigan Academic League (MMAL) schedule. But, in recent years we have finished near the top of the league, including our best-ever finish of 2nd in the MMAL and 2nd in the year-end tournament, both last year. This year, we have our sights set on qualifying for the state tournament by either finishing 1st in the MMAL or the year-end tournament. I m confident that we have the talent and experience to pull it off and I m very excited to see what the team will accomplish! I believe this would be the first time in school history that a Quiz Bowl team would qualify for the state tournament. Unfortunately, we re off to a bit of a slow start after dropping two out of three very close matches to begin the season, but we re looking forward to improving our record in the coming weeks. We have had to be a little creative with practice times and meets as our small student body is stretched between multiple sports teams and a Portland Civic Players production. We meet three days per week at lunch for practices, which consist mostly of keeping up to date on current events. And I m grateful to our sports coaches who are flexible and willing to allow their players to miss practice for a meet. The league schedule has been condensed to just four weekly meets that we attempt to sandwich between the fall and winter sports seasons. The league tournament always takes place the first Saturday after Thanksgiving break. Another new challenge this year was participating in Quizbusters for the first time in school history. Quizbusters is a televised quiz show produced by WKAR and is currently filming its 28th season. In recent years, I noticed a lot of MMAL teams joining the show and thought, why can t we do that? So I contacted the producer last year to get placed on a waiting list. Fortunately, this fall I received a call letting us know that a spot had opened up. Our first round match was filmed on Oct. 4 against Nexus Academy of Lansing. The match will be televised on Nov. 5. I won t spoil the results here, but tune in to see some goofy answers and an epic halftime show put on by myself and alternate Stephen Wernet. Wish us luck as we finish our season and hope to participate in the state tournament! The 2016 St. Patrick Quiz Bowl roster is made of the following members: Varsity: Matt Jandernoa (S), Doug Cope (J), Colin Pline (J), Kenny Hartwick (J), Joe Timmer (So) JV: Kara Shaw (So), Stephen Wernet (So), Jake Pung (So), Veronica White (F) Give Thanks! Donate Blood! The St Patrick Catholic High School chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on November 15th 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 to day or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-Ins accepted. Appointments Flu Shot Vaccinations: St. Patrick Alumni and pharmacist Mr. Chris Lay will be in the parish hall to provide flu vaccinations from 6:30 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. While you are out to vote, swing by and get your flu shot. A Screening Questionnaire and Consent form may be picked up ahead of time in the school or parish office. Please make sure to bring your insurance card when getting your flu vaccination. Congratulations to the October Athletic Association Sports Raffle Winners Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Fox Dawn & Jeff Fedewa Cheryl & John Baker Jackie Fitzsimmons Thank you for your continued support of St. Patrick Athletic programs. Employment Opportunity Evening Administrative Assistant Part Time, Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids Applicants must have strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and technical skills; be self-directed and team player; must be proficient with Microsoft Office 7 and multi-line phone system. Duties include greeting and directing guests; maintaining databases; sending email blasts; working with social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram); handling hospitality; operating office equipment. Candidates should have a professional appearance and presentation. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus. Part time: Mon-Thurs, 4:30-9:00pm. Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to jobs@catholicinformationcenter.org no later than November 18, 2016. No phone calls please. Feather Bingo St. Joseph's of Pewamo Hosting Feather Bingo Sunday, November 13th in the Parish Center. Turkeys and cash prizes for Bingos. Refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:00 and Bingo starts at 7:00
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 November 6, 2016 New Ways to Give: Through Text Messaging: Text your donation amount to 1-517-641-2226, follow the instructions sent back and complete a one time registration Through Your Computer: Go to www.stpatrickportland.com and follow the New Online Giving link to schedule a recurring donation or a one time donation. Traditional Envelopes Traditional envelopes received quarterly through the mail. If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please contact the parish office.