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MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
Sixth Week of Easter
“Because the Holy Spirit is the anointing of Christ, it is Christ
who, as the head of the Body, pours out the Spirit among his
members to nourish, heal, and organize them in their mutual
functions, to give them life, send them to bear witness, and
associate them to his self-offering to the Father and to his
intercession for the whole world. Through the Church’s
sacraments, Christ communicates his Holy and sanctifying Spirit
to the members of his Body.” (CCC 739)
This Week at Our Parishes
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21
Readings: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; Ps 66: 1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3: 15-18;
Jn 14: 15-21
Prayers: Glorious mysteries, Regina Cæli
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Rosary prayed at Our Lady of Grace
Holy Mass at Our Lady of Grace for
† Raymond & Catherine Betlejewski by Ron
Betlejewski
Coffee and rolls at Our Lady of Grace
Rosary prayed at St. Mary’s
Holy Mass at St. Mary for † Bill & Edna
Fohlbrook by Anne Olson
Altar Society meeting at St. Mary
Rosary prayed at St. Mary (Spanish)
Holy Mass at St. Mary (Spanish) for the
people
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary
Holy Mass at St. Mary for † Elias Amado by
Livier Sanchez
Monday, May 22: St. Rita of Cascia
Readings: Acts 16: 11-15; Ps 149: 1-6a, 9b; Jn 15: 26 - 16: 4a
Prayers: Joyful mysteries, Regina Cæli
11:40 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation at OLG
Holy Mass at Our Lady of Grace for
† Richard Bobian by Amy Koczur and
Monica Stevens
RCIA at Our Lady of Grace
Tuesday, May 23
Readings: Acts 16: 22-34; Ps 138: 1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16: 5-11
Prayers: Sorrowful mysteries, Regina Cæli
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation at OLG
Holy Mass at Our Lady of Grace for
† Felicitas Alviar by the Women’s Guild
Wednesday, May 24
Readings: Acts 17: 15, 22 - 18: 1; Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14;
Jn 16: 12-15
Prayers: Glorious mysteries, Regina Cæli
St. Rita of Cascia was born in 1381 in the town of Roccaporena in Umbria. She
lived with a brutal husband and had two sons. After the violent murder of her
husband, she urged forgiveness in contrast to the customary vendetta of her day.
Becoming an Augustinian nun, she spent some forty years in prayer, contemplation, and service to the sick and poor. Toward the end of her life, she received a
wound from a thorn from the crown of thorns. She died in 1457. She is the patron
saint of those in desperate situations.
St. Bede the Venerable was born in Northumbria. He was called “Venerable”
while still living. He authored the Ecclesiastical History of the English people and
wrote Scriptural expositions, commentaries, and homilies. He is known as the
“Father of English history.” He died in 735.
St. Gregory VII was from Tuscany. He championed reform of the clergy against
simony, clerical marriage, and lay investiture, leading to the excommunication of
Henry IV. He expanded the authority of the Roman See. He died in 1085.
This Week at Our Parishes
Thursday, May 25: St. Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII,
and St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi
Readings: Acts 18: 1-8; Ps 98: 1-4; Jn 16: 16-20
Prayers: Luminous mysteries, Regina Cæli
11:40 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary
Holy Mass at St. Mary for † Arnold Antekeier
by Therese LeMieux
Communion Service at St. Mary (Spanish)
Evangelization class at St. Mary
Friday, May 26: St. Philip Neri
Readings: Acts 18: 9-18; Ps 47: 2-7; Jn 16: 20-23
Prayers: Sorrowful mysteries, Regina Cæli
9:00 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Foster Grandparents at Our Lady of Grace
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary
Holy Mass at St. Mary for † Emmet &
Bernadette Paul & Sandra Paul Thomas
by the Paul family
Saturday, May 27: St. Augustine of Canterbury
Readings: Acts 18: 23-28; Ps 47: 2-3, 8- 10; Jn 16: 23b-28
Prayers: Joyful mysteries, Regina Cæli
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation at OLG
Holy Mass at Our Lady of Grace for the
† Bernadette Wisneski by Mary Meyer
Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 28: The Ascension of the Lord
Readings: Acts 1: 1-11; Ps 47: 2-3, 6-9; Eph 1: 17-23;
Mt 28: 16-20
Prayers: Glorious mysteries, Regina Cæli
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Rosary prayed at Our Lady of Grace
Holy Mass at Our Lady of Grace for † Denise
Meier by her friends & family
Coffee and rolls at Our Lady of Grace
Rosary prayed at St. Mary’s
Holy Mass at St. Mary for † Richard Cioe by
Greg & Penny Russick
Donuts & raffle at St. Mary
Knights of Columbus Council 9802 burrito sale
at St. Mary
Rosary prayed at St. Mary (Spanish)
Holy Mass at St. Mary (Spanish) for
† Micaela Perez by Delores Olivarez
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary
Holy Mass at St. Mary for the people
St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi was a Carmelite mystic of Florence who led a
hidden life of prayer and self-denial, praying particularly for the renewal of the
Church and encouraging her fellow sisters in holiness. She was instrumental in
the reform of her Order. She died in 1607.
St. Philip Neri founded in 1575 the Congregation of Priests of the Oratory, today
numbering about 570 members, to promote holiness of priestly life and foster
effective preaching. He is noted for his joyful and simple spirit, and his use of
short, wise maxims. He is also known as the “Apostle of Rome” and “Reformer of
the Eternal City.” He died in 1595.
St. Augustine of Canterbury was a monk of Mt. Coelius in Rome. He was sent
with forty other monks by Pope Gregory I to England, where he baptized
Ethelbert, king of Kent. He was ordained a bishop in 597 and established the Sees
of Canterbury, London and Rochester. In 601 he received the pallium as Primate
of England. He died May 26, 604(5).
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Prayer Line
St. Mary’s: Benita Mikesell, 231-803-4425
or Jean Gawel, 231-798-8493
Our Lady of Grace: Anna Mogdics, 231- 670-5073
Prayer Requests
Please keep these individuals in your prayers
Ron Betlejewski, Arlene LeBeau, Ben Offrink, Gail Gee,
Betty Gee, John McCormick, Sotero Leyton, Billie Leonard,
Helen Walters, Gloria Cline, Pat Hogan, Jeff Kenny,
Shirley Green, Ron Faino, Jose Alcahuter, Rosemary Kellogg
Christine and Dennis Siedlecki, Ralph Alvesteffer, Marty Neff,
Bill Forton, Julia Gonzales, William & Benita Mikesell
Please pray for our homebound parishioners
Ruth Stevens, Jim Dalum, Fran Wright, Rose Ann Bird,
Bernice Brown, Rosemary Keefe, Vivian Smith,
Betty Reilly & Johanna Ripka
Please pray for our parishioners who are in care
Carolene McIntosh, Pat Simonson, Jackie Blake, Shirley Sterritt,
Marie Peterson, Ruth Ruby, Rosemary Sleak, Gene Gianetti Jr.,
Rosalie Venne, Alyce Donalson, Alice Grevious,
Josephine Hiersman, Lucille Radke,
Kathy Hale & Tillie Standage
Please pray for our parishioners in the military
Seaman Recruit Ryan McIntire, US Coast Guard;
Erin McDermott, US Army; Nic Frank, Air Force;
SSG. Richarda (Rikki) Amaya; Elias Vihtelic, US Navy;
1st Lt. Timothy Merkle; Staff Sgt. Casey Sowa;
Master Sgt. April Sowa; IS3 Cody Hacker;
Private Jakob Bergquist; Major Adam Shaw;
PFC Abraham Angel Luis Aguilar; Spec. Alex Block;
Andrew Shadowski, U. S. Army; & Noah Sweet, U. S. Army
Counter Needed
St. Mary’s is in need of persons to help count the
Sunday collection. Commitment would be for one
Tuesday morning a month.
Please call the parish office if interested.
231-722-2803, ext. 11 or ext. 12.
It’s a Mystery!
If you have contribution envelope
# 5392, please contact Amy in the
parish office at ext. 12.
Hymnals at St. Mary’s
There are several hymnals missing from St. Mary’s pews.
If you have borrowed a black St. Augustine or
brown Oramos Cantando hymnal, please return as
soon as possible. Thank you.
Hay varios himnarios (libros de cantos) faltantes de las
bancas de Santa María. Si se han prestado uno de los
libros de canto color negro San Agustín o color marrón
Oramos Cantando, devuélvalo lo antes
posible. Gracias.
MAY 21, 2017
Evangelization Clip
by Deacon Jim Schiltz
May 14, 2017
In today’s first reading (from Acts 8), we see how the
Sacramental Cycle the Church of today matches that of the
early Church. Phillip, one of the seven first deacons,
preached and baptized in Samaria. The Apostles heard this.
Two of the first Bishops, Peter and John, came and
confirmed them—and they received the Holy Spirit. Just
like today, our children are baptized by a priest or deacon
and later confirmed by a bishop. Life in the Catholic
Church is really life in the cycle of the seven Sacraments.
Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist); Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and
Anointing of the Sick); and of Service (Matrimony and
Holy Orders). How does your day to day, year to year,
decade to decade life fit into the Lifecycle of the
Sacraments of the Catholic Church? It is pretty obvious, if
you think about it. Draw closer to the Church. Be proud to
be Catholic. Talk about it with your spouse and children.
† Prayer and Sympathy †
Please keep the family of Clara Kartes in your prayers as
they mourn the passing of their loved one. Clara was
remembered in a funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 16th
at St. Mary’s with Fr. Matt presiding.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let your
perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Thank You!
A huge thank you to Michael and Anne Pawlowski
and Twin Lake Greenhouse for the donation of
geraniums on Mother’s Day at Our Lady of Grace.
Your generosity is truly appreciated!
Sacrificial Offerings & Other Contributions
May 14, 2017
Our Lady of Grace
Budgeted Weekly Amount: $
5096.15
General Fund: $
3522.58
On-line Giving $
345.00
Vacation Bible School $
25.00
May 7th Parish Breakfast $
88.16
-1228.57
St. Mary’s Church
Budgeted Weekly Amount: $
6538.46
General Fund: $ Not available
Contribution Counters: Week of May 21
OLG Team 4 ~ St. Mary Team 1
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
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If you would like
to participate in the
Graduation Mass at
Our Lady of Grace or
St. Mary’s, please contact
Kacey Kersman at
Hurry! Today,
722-2803,
Sunday,
May 21
ext. 16.
is the last day to
sign-up!
Strengthened In Faith
Saturday, June 24, 2017
St. Robert Church
6477 Ada Drive, Ada, MI 49301
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mass at 4:30 p.m. and pizza dinner to follow.
This is a special day for families with children, youth or
adults with disabilities or special needs.
David and Mercedes Rizzo will give
a presentation for parents.
MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
Catholic Services Appeal 2017
Thank you for your gifts to CSA 2017. Your generous
support will fund essential diocesan ministries that
support our seminarians, provide training for teachers and
faith formation staff, as well as assist our brothers and
sisters in need.
With your generous response to date:
Our Lady of Grace
CSA Goal: $34,182.00 + 100% participation
47 of 260 families have responded.
37% of the CSA goal has been reached.
St. Mary’s
CSA Goal: $43,205.00 + 100% participation
28 of 517 families have responded.
9% of the CSA goal has been reached.
100% participation means a pledge card from every parish
family. If you did not bring your pledge card this week,
please complete and return it as soon as possible.
If you cannot participate financially, offer a prayer for the
success of CSA and complete and return your card.
Concurrently with the Rizzo’s presentation, those
with disabilities and their siblings will be
able to participate in fun activities.
Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is
returned to the parishes.
The event is free to families!
Please continue to pray for the success of this important
effort!
For more information, please see the flyer on the
bulletin board at church.
Passports/Pasaporte
Please contact Amy or Monica in the parish office
to register: 722-2803, ext. 11 or 12.
Para pasaporte y matricula consular citas llame al
1-877-639-4835 este mes de mayo para ver el consulado
Mexicano en Hart, MI en el mes de junio 2017.
Christian Social Concerns
Collection for May
For passport and green card registration appointments, call
1-877-639-4835 during May to see the Mexican Consulate
in Hart, MI in June 2017.
Please bring to church:
Paper Towels, Dish Soap and Toilet Paper
For questions, please call
Maria Langley at 739-7156
Mass Attendance: May 14, 2017
OLG 4:00pm: 211
SM 10:30am: 250
OLG 9:00am: 172
SM 12:30pm: 188
SM 5:00pm 128
Call Delores Olivarez for any questions.
231-457-8197
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser
Council #9802
May 28, 11:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Lourdes Hall
Burritos with corn-on-the-cob
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 21, 2017
You’re Invited to Ordination!
Celebrate the ordination Masses taking
place in the Diocese of Grand Rapids!
Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary
The Parish Office will be closed.
it’s a WONDERFUL life!
County Right to Life at the
Fruitport Old-Fashioned Days
Parade
Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m.: Priestly
Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.: Permanent Diaconate
Join us at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids
or watch live online at dioceseofgrandrapids.org or
on the diocesan Facebook page.
Please keep all of these men in your prayers.
with Muskegon
Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day
Fruitport Middle School
3113 E. Pontaluna Road
Meet at 1:00pm
Parade starts at 2:00pm
Please come in a white t-shirt as we want to look
unified as a group.
Walk or ride the float!
Faith CD
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before :
Dr. Edward Sri is a nationally sought Catholic speaker
who appears regularly on EWTN, and is a founding
leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University
Students). In this discussion of his book The New
Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights on Praying the Twenty
Mysteries (Servant Books), Dr. Sri shares St. John Paul
II’s practical strategies for praying the Rosary better,
so that you can encounter Jesus more deeply in this
prayer.
Faith CDs are available in the East hallway at Our
Lady of Grace and in the narthex at St. Mary’s.
We ask for a donation of $4.00 per CD or $10 for 3
CDs. Checks can be made payable to the parish.
Any questions, please call 231-733-6300
Rain or Shine - Let’s CELEBRATE LIFE!
Leave A Legacy® to Your Parish
Stewardship, our response to being Christ’s disciple, has four fundamental principles: gratitude for God’s gifts,
nurturing our families, sharing our time and talent with our communion of faith, and returning to God the first
fruits of our labor. Making a will and other estate planning documents encompasses all of these stewardship
principles, and all adults should have these important documents in place.
Governor Snyder has proclaimed the month of May as LEAVE A LEGACY® MONTH in Michigan to encourage
legacy gifts through bequests in our wills and trusts to the nonprofit organizations we support during our
lifetimes. In making your will or trust, or reviewing other arrangements, such as life insurance and your IRA or
other retirement plan, consider a bequest or beneficiary designation to Our Lady of Grace or St. Mary’s. If you
make your gift as an endowment, your support of Christ’s ministries here will continue for many generations.
There may be tax deduction and income benefits to you and your family as well.
The proper language for your bequest or other beneficiary designation is:
To the parish: “To Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, or
his Successors in Office, for [Our Lady of Grace, Muskegon, MI] or [St. Mary’s Church, Muskegon, MI].
To the parish endowment fund: “To The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the
benefit of [Our Lady of Grace] or [St. Mary’s] Parish Endowment Fund.”
For further information on giving to Our Lady of Grace or St. Mary’s through your will, trust or other
arrangements, please call Mark Morrow, Executive Director of The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, at
616-475-1251.