February 19, 2017

Holy Family Parish

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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CalendarMonday

February 20Weekday Sir 1:1–10

Mk 9:14–29

Tuesday February 21

Weekday Sir 2:1–11

Mk 9:30–37

Wednesday February 22

Chair of St. Peter, Apostle

1 Pt 5:1–4 Mt 16:13–19

Thursday February 23 St. Polycarp,

Bishop and Martyr Sir 5:1–8

Mk 9:41–50

Friday February 24

WeekdaySir 6:5–17

Mk 10:1–12

SaturdayFebruary 25

WeekdaySir 17:1–15

Mk 10:13–16

Sunday February 26

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 49:14–151 Cor 4:1–5Mt 6:24–34

A Word From Pope Francis“It’s terrible to see an insult or taunt issue from the mouth of a Christian. It is ugly....To insult is not Christian....Before God we are all sinners and in need of forgiveness.”

—Angelus, September 7, 2014

Is it ever OK to use “God” and “damn” together?

When we pray “hallowed be thy name” in the Lord’s Prayer, we give God the reverence he is due. Because the Lord’s name is holy, we

mustn’t abuse it. The Second Commandment tells us not to “take the name of the Lord…in vain” (see Exodus 20:7). With our tongue, “we bless the Lord

and Father, and with it we curse human beings who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. This need not be so…” (James 3:9–10).

What happens, when our reverence is contradicted by cursing? For some, cursing is a cathartic response to pain or anger. Those who view it as a form of stress management or as a substitute for physical

aggression may contend that condemning in this context is neither literal nor deliberate. If God knows our hearts, that our misuse of his name is insincere, what’s the harm?

“A sharp tongue is the only edge[d] tool that grows keener with constant use,” wrote Washington Irving. In other words, if we constantly and carelessly misuse God’s name, we may stop feeling sorry that it offends him. That irreverent attitude is more offensive—and more dangerous—than the vocabulary. Scripture warns, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who choose one shall eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18: 21).

Fr. Byron Miller, CSsRsundaybulletin@liguori.org

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Rev. Loc Q. Trinh, Pastor

Email: pastor@holyfamilycaledonia.org Rectory Number: 616-891-1160 Parish Office: 616-891-9259 Fax: 616-891-1346

Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am -12:00pm

Website www.holyfamilycaledonia.org

Catholic Faith Formation 616-891-8867

Sacraments

Baptism and Sacrament of Matrimony ~ 616-891-9259 Reconciliation ~ Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm

How Do I Become Catholic? ~ contact Christine Shafer at 616-891-9259 or cshafer@holyfamilycaledonia.org

Mass Times

Tuesday ~ 6pm

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 9am in Chapel Saturday ~ 5pm in Church Sunday ~ 9am and 11am in Church

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday ~ 9:30am-7pm in the Chapel

New Parishioners/Change of Address:

Welcome, please register at the Parish Office. If you have moved please notify us.

“I have been away from the Church, How Do

I Return?”

contact Christine Shafer in the parish office or

cshafer@holyfamilycaledonia.org

Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings held at Holy Family on Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12-1pm St. Joe’s Hall Rm 2

This Week in the Parish

Sunday, February 19 Coffee and Donuts after Masses Top of the Hill Gang Potluck 12:30pm

Tuesday, February 21 Holy Family Mom’s Group 7pm

Wednesday, February 22 HS - No Small Group

Thursday, February 23 Knights of Columbus General Membership Meeting 7:30pm

Saturday, February 25 Men’s Prayer Group 6am

Sunday, February 26 Coffee and Donuts after Masses

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PARISH 9669 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, MI

~ Please pray for these loved ones ~

Ralph Bitner, Bob Black, Kira Block, James Bocken, Richard Bonarski, Cindy, Michael David, Larry Frye, Lindsey Grant, Louis Harig, Ed Hillen, Barb and Karl Hodges, Betty Ann Holl, Justin Hopkins, Janet Howard, Ruth Jackiewicz, Ed Kilmartin, Ellen

Lehnert, Arlene Luke, Betty Lyons, Bill and Deanna Mervau, Cathy Miller, Al Natali, Richard Neuman, Al and Sally Orr, Iris Ottenwess, Pat Paffhausen, Cecelia Patterson, Janie & Kay Powers, Mary Kay Rodriguez, Betty Russell, Tom Schwartz, Cathy & Doug Stawick, Donna Thacker, Rose Vannoni, Timothy Vickers, Dorothy Zoet

Holy Family offers, as a community, the gift of prayer. If you would

like your name listed in the bulletin for prayer during a time of

need, contact the Parish Office and leave contact information and

relationship to the person needing prayer. The person’s name will

remain on the prayer list for four weeks. Contact the office to renew

the individual’s name on our prayer list.

Prayer Intentions

for the Week of February 19, 2017

Sun, February 19

Ϯ Laura Junglas ~ 9am

Ϯ Dawn Foote ~ 11am

Tuesday, February 21

No Mass

Wednesday, February 22

Ϯ Jean & Lester Haney

Thursday, February 23

No Mass

Friday, February 24

Ϯ Marge Meenagh

Sat, February 25

Ϯ Carl Purdy

Sun, February 26

Ϯ Stella Dembinsky ~ 9am

Special Intention ~ 11am

Holy Family Parish ~ Mission Statement

We are called as a family to know, love and serve God.

Ash Wednesday Masses

Ash Wednesday is right around the corner!

Wednesday, March 1

Masses will be held in the church:

7:00 AM

12:15 PM

7:00 PM

Lighthouse Media - Catholic CD’s Found in the Narthex - inventory changes regularly. Featured CD of the week ~ “Living Your Life on Rock - Standing Firm in the Storm” by Ralph Martin $3.00 per CD

Collection for the Weekend of Feb 11/12 The collection for the weekend of Feb 11/12 was 14,514. The budgeted amount is $13,323 and the variance from the budget since July 1, 2016 is $6,320.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY FAMILY Into the Mystery - Day Retreat for 4th & 5th Graders 4th and 5th graders and their friends are invited to “Into the Mystery” retreat on Saturday, March 4 where they will explore the mystery of God. Through games and experiments we will understand who He is (Trinity) and who we are in the light of Him. By understanding God, we can all have a closer relationship with Him.

Registration flyers have been sent to parents via email and given to the kids in class and are also available on the Ministry Cart.

The High School Summit Retreat A high school retreat about the most common prayer we know ~ The Our Father. During this weekend retreat, we will have time to learn, pray, and grow with the Our Father to discover its richness and its use in our lives.

All 9-12th graders are invited to a weekend of prayer, fun and community at Little Pine Island in Comstock Park, March 10-12, 2017. Watch for more details to come.

The Rosary: Full of Grace!

The rosary is incredibly powerful! The graces that come to us through this beautiful prayer help us grow in personal holiness, and benefit all humanity in our spiritual warfare against evil. Through approved apparitions, Mary herself confirms and encourages praying the rosary for the glory of God, for the conversion of sinners, and for reparation for our own sins and the sins of the whole world. Our Blessed Mother promises abundant graces and great glory in heaven to all the faithful who pray the rosary daily.

Come one-half hour early to pray with us before weekend Masses! Investing twenty minutes of your time to pray

the rosary can yield fruit for eternity!

Liturgical Ministries Thinking about ways to become more involved in parish life and worship? Consider serving in a liturgical ministry! Time commitment is flexible and can easily fit with family and personal schedules.

Eucharistic Minister * Altar Server * Lector * Music * Usher * Greeter

Please contact Barbara for more information: 616-891-9259 x-238 directorofworship@holyfamilycaledonia.org

LENT Adult Study Groups Now Forming! Sign Up Now! Adults – Join us once a week for 5 weeks during Lent for this small group study. We are offering a DVD study by Fr. John Riccardo as he lays the groundwork on how to become a daily disciple of Christ. This five week study creates a dynamic reversal of our focus from being inward and maintenance based to being outward and mission-oriented. Registration Forms can be found on the Ministry Cart or online at www.holyfamilycaledonia.org. Forms can be dropped off at the parish office. Classes begin the week of February 26.

Lenten Soup Suppers With Lent season coming upon us we have a tradition on Fridays of enjoying soup suppers together prior to Stations of the Cross. We always have such wonderful volunteers who help serve and clean up. If interested in helping this year, please contact the parish office.

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Please patronize our sponsors and thank them for their

generosity. Advertisements that appear completely defray publishing costs, which the church would otherwise incur.

AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY

Prayer Chain ~ Email If you or someone you know are in need of prayer and would like to be placed on the “email” prayer chain, please call or email Marcia Dohm with your prayer request. This is separate from the prayer requests printed in the bulletin weekly.

Questions? Contact Marcia Dohm at 616-877-0007 or

momdohm@yahoo.com

February 19, 2017: Seventh Sunday ~ A

Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Giving the shirt off your back, turning the other cheek or walking/driving the extra mile is normal stuff in families. We do that for one another. Today’s gospel reminds us all people, even those we don’t like, are our brothers and sisters. Our family should prepare us to be FAMILY to others.

Directories Are In!! If you had a picture taken for our directory you may pick up your complimentary copy in the parish office during normal office hours. If you didn’t have your picture taken, but would like a copy they are for sale in the parish office for $10 each. Cash or check only - if writing a check, make it out to Holy Family.

An Evening for Women with Fr. Michael Gaitley Immaculate Heart of Mary will be host to an uplifting evening with a presentation by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC on Friday, March 10 at 7:30pm in the church. Father Gaitley is an inspiring and grace-filled priest on a mission to spread the message of Divine Mercy throughout the world and bring people to Jesus through Mary. Tickets are $10, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! For more information visit www.catholic-women-2017.eventbrite.com

Holy Family Mom’s Group Our next meeting is Tuesday February 21 at 7pm in St. Mary's East Hall. Come nourish your mind, body, and soul! SoulCore is a prayer experience that pairs core strengthening, stretching, and functional movement with the prayers of the rosary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. You may also bring a snack to share and a beverage.

“Catholic Build” - a Habitat for Humanity Project Holy Family is supporting the Catholic United Build Project 2017. We will be coming together with other catholic churches and organizations to help build a Habitat home for four families on the corner of Davis and 4th Street (across from the Basilica of St. Adalbert). There are many ways you can help from time on the job site, to donation of materials or services from businesses, painting trim before installation, hospitality opportunities and to prayers for safety and good weather. The weekends we will need volunteers are June 3, June 24 and July 15. You can find more information on the project on the board in the Ministry Hallway or on our website - www.holyfamilycaledonia.org

Prayer Shawls Care and the love of knitting (and crochet) have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are knitted into each shawl, as the knitter prays for the recipient throughout the creation of the shawl. A Holy Family medal and prayer is attached to each prayer shawl before being sent along the way to the recipient. The prayer shawls wrap, envelope, warm, shelter, comfort, hug, embrace, uplift and hold the person in need. Some uses for the prayer shawl include: comfort after a loss, during bereavement, undergoing serious medical procedures, battling cancer or illness, during separation and divorce, when fighting serious addictions, and other times that we need to be covered and held in prayer.

There is an ongoing need for prayer shawls, and so knitters are needed as this ministry expands further in our parish effort to continue to care for one another and share the love embrace of Christ. Please contact Christine Shafer in the parish office if you would like to help out. A pattern/directions and the prayer are provided. On average, we share about 7-10 prayer shawls per month.

Youth Choirs The elementary choir is now rehearsing for the 11am Mass on March 19. We meet in the music room at 5:30pm on Wednesdays for 1 hour. New members are always welcome.

The K-1(2) choir will be rehearsing on March 5 for the 11am Mass on Sunday March 10.

If you have questions please contact Aline at 616-249-3935 or aksnoeyink@gmail.com

AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY

12th Annual Building A Legacy

Catholic Men’s Conference Calling All Men: Do something bold. Do something that builds your faith. Do something that has the power to change your life. Join us for the 12th annual Building a Legacy Catholic Men’s Conference on March 11, 2017 at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. Don’t miss out on this day of dynamic spiritual development and fellowship! Featuring an awesome lineup of speakers including Fr. Larry Richards, Fr. Dave Pivonka and Fr. Michael Gaitley, with Mass celebrated by Bishop David Walkowiak. See how encountering Christ can transform your life. For more information go to www.buildingalegacy.org or call Robert at 616.258.8530.

8th Annual Diocesan Women’s Conference

The Father’s Love Come Laugh & Pray With Us...Saturday, March 18, 2017 10 am-3pm, 360 Division S., Grand Rapids, 49503 Join us for fellowship, food and enrichment. Sheri Wohlfert, Keynote Speaker Sheri is a motivational humorist who combines laughter and her love of God into presentations that leave the audience thinking, praying and finding God's fingerprints in all corners of life! The cost of the conference is $25 on or before March 13th. After the 13th the cost to attend will be $30. A light breakfast, lunch and laughter will be served throughout the day. Register online: dioceseofgrandrapids.org

Loving God, You call me to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you. Help me to know how to bring justice and love to a world desperately in need of you and your values. Strengthen us all with the courage to respond to your invitation to serve. Amen.

We especially pray for:

Michael M. Steffes Jr.

University of St. Mary of the Lake ,

Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060

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Discernment Retreat for Women Seven congregations of religious women in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan invite young women who are interested in learning more about religious life to a Discernment Retreat at Aquinas College on Saturday, March 25th beginning at 9:30 and ending with Mass at 5 pm.

The congregations include the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (CDCJ), the Consolata Sisters (MC), the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Ada, the Dominican Sisters, Grand Rapids (OP), the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE), the Sisters of Saint Paul De Chartres (SPC), and the Trinitarians of Mary (TM).

The cost of the day is $15, which includes lunch, and pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Dominican Center Front Desk at (616) 514-3325. The deadline for registration is March 11.

AROUND THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY

Knights of Columbus Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus will be having a Membership Drive February 18 and 19. Please see a K of C member for more information regarding the group at the back of the church after all Masses. Membership Drive dinner will be held on Thursday, February 23 from 6-7pm in HFC. All current members and their family, widows, and men 18 years and older who are interested in the Knights of Columbus should attend. Current members are welcome to attend our monthly meeting starting at 7:30 PM in the LL classroom.

Council of Catholic Women - Opportunities for spiritual growth. Grand Rapids Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is promoting State Convention for Council of Catholic Women to be held April 21-22, 2017. (nonmembers welcome) The theme is: Lead Me Lord, Renew My Strength; to be held in the Holiday Inn, Ann Arbor. Our keynote speakers will be: Fr. John Riccardo (Pastor of Our Lady Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth via satellite), Fr. Patrick Gonyeau (specializes in Evangelization), Bill Richart (multi-media on Divine Mercy), Katie O’Mara (retired Channel 5 co-anchor) and Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Patrick Maher. There will be two (2) bishops that will concelebrate our liturgy—Bishop Boyea of Lansing and Bishop Cistone of Saginaw. Registration forms are on the Ministry cart.

GRDCCW invites you on our third annual Pilgrimage on May 12-13, 2017. On this Pilgrimage to St. Louis we will visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. A place of healing and hope; the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is perched on a picturesque bluff of 200 manicured acres in Belleville, Illinois. Enjoy the many beautiful gardens, Lourdes Grotto, Church and gift shop. We will stop by the Cathedral Basilica St. Louis to see its’ beautiful mosaics and grand altar. Cost $197 includes roundtrip bus fare and hotel accommodations, continental breakfast.