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Saint Michael’s Church Parish Office 17150 — 88th Ave. Coopersville, MI 49404 616 - 384 - 4026 www.saintmichaels.us Pastor: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar [email protected] ~ Emergency: 616.901.0974 April 12, 2020
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Saint Michael’s Church
Parish Office
17150—88th Ave.
Coopersville, MI 49404
616-384-4026
www.saintmichaels.us
Pastor: Rev. Ayub Francis Nasar
[email protected] ~ Emergency: 616.901.0974
April 12, 2020
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
Mass Intentions
Saturday April 11 HOLY SATURDAY
Our Parish Family .................................................................. MA
Sunday April 12 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF
THE LORD
† Helen Langlois by Dave & Sharon Carlson ...................... MI
† Nathan Syrek by Al & Winnie Spencer ............................. MI
Our Parish Family .................................................................... MA
Monday April 13 No Mass
Tuesday April 14 No Mass
Our Parish Family .................................................................... MA
Wednesday April 15 No Mass
† Norm LeMieux by Richard & Mary Baker ....................... MI
Thursday April 16
† Nathan Syrek by Donna Zemaitis ..................................... MA
Friday April 17
† Nathan Syrek by Greg & Andrea Steffes .......................... MI
Saturday April 18
† Nathan Syrek by M/M Steve Steffes ............................... MA
Sunday April 19
† Ron Raczkiewicz by Pam Raczkiewicz ............................... MI
† Joseph Courtade by Margaret Jonio & Family ................ MI
Our Parish Family .................................................................... MA
MA=St. Mary MI=St. Michael’s
Sunday Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2,
16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor
5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9
Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and
5, 7-8, 9-10,11; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19,
20 and 22; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7,
8-9; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7,
8-9; Lk 24:35-48
Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22
-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday Act 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-
15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mk 16:9-15
Sunday Second Sunday of Easter or
Sunday of Divine Mercy
Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15,
22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
:13-35
Readings for the Week of April 12
April 12, 2020: Easter Sunday
Today’s gospel instructs us Jesus “had to rise
from the dead.” The dying we experience with
unmet expectations in marriage and parenting is
normal to family life. Families must rise above
disappointments and be Easter people all year
long.
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above
all things, and I desire to re-
ceive You into my soul. Since I
cannot at this moment re-
ceive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into
my heart. I embrace You as if
You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
An Act of Spiritual Communion
Giving Back to God
April 5, 2020
Adult Envelopes $5,290.00
Total $5,290.00
Easter Flowers $45.00
Thank you for your continued support!
St. Michael’s Parish Family Remembers in Their Prayers
Art Klein, Sr., Bill Spencer, Kevin Johnson, Harrison
Tasker, Anne Pols, Margaret Langlois, Ruth Langlois,
Alexandria Gordon, George Langlois, Brooke Camp-
bell, Linda Abel-Carroll, Jackie May, Bev Hehl, Ruth
Hecksel, Jean Mayse, Joanne Anderson, the victims of
abortion, and the men and women in the military.
St. Michael’s Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The Easter readings invite us to gath-
er at the empty tomb where Christ continues to do the unexpected. The mys-
tery still unfolds in believers whose faith astonishes, offering surprising for-
giveness, unprecedented selflessness, and tireless efforts toward justice and
peace in Jesus’ name. Alleluia!
Elementary Faith Formation: : The elementary program is for students
in grades 1-5. We meet on Wednesday, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Our program is
on break. Stay tuned for information on when class will resume.
Middle School Faith Formation: : Grades 6, 7 and 8 will meet on Sun-
days in the Youth Room from 10:15-11:45. Stay tuned for information on
when class will resume.
High School Youth Ministry: See Cluster Page for information.
St. Michael’s
Sanctuary Lamp
For Ron Raczkiewicz
By Pam Raczkiewicz
St. Michael’s Sponsor of the Week
COOPERSVILLE VFW & AUX POST 5598
511 68th Ave., Coopersville ~ (616) 837-9196 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
St. Michael’s Parish News
Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of The Lord ~ April 12, 2020
Scrip News Thank you to our 10 families that pur-
chased Scrip this week. Our total profit
was $161.72.
Have you considered St. Michael’s Preschool for your child? If not, you should!
Come and visit the classroom anytime. See what a great experience St.
Michael’s Preschool can provide. Preschool meets on MWF from 8:45—11:45
am. Your child must be 3 or 4 by October 1st, 2020. For more info, please
call our Preschool Director, Annette Lown at 616-384-4026.
St. Michael’s Preschool News
We appreciate your patience during these
uncertain times. The parish office will be
closed to visitors through April 13 (this date is
subject to change). The secretary will be able
to check emails and voicemails from home
during this time: [email protected].
Many parishioners have asked if they could still
mail in their weekly contributions, and we
encourage you to do so! We will still be
processing mail. Please be mindful that your
contribution is important to us during this
difficult time. Thank you!
Catholic Services Appeal ~ 2020
It would be appreciated if you could
turn in your CSA pledge card this week-
end. If you have already done so, thank
you! Our participation in the CSA as
individuals and as a parish enables us to
unite with all Catholics in the Diocese of
Grand Rapids. Through the blessings we’ve received,
together we are able to fund important work that bene-
fits our parish and diocesan programs that supports
CSA 2020 Pledge Goal: $54,255.00
Total Pledges Made: $14,670.00 (27%)
Balance: $39,585.00
Participation: 68 of 363 households (19%) Totals as of April 7, 2020
Our goal is 100% participation, which means a complet-
ed pledge card from every household, regardless of your
level of participation. If you have not responded, please
do so as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that any
amount raised over our goal is returned to the parish.
Please continue to pray for the success of this important
effort.
Prayer & Reflection — What was it like for the disciple who had stood at the cross of Jesus and then laid him in a
tomb on Good Friday, to come back three days later and discover that the sealed tomb was now
empty? John, along with Peter, was the first apostle to reach the tomb of Jesus on Easter Sunday
morning. Like Mary Magdalene and the other disciples, John was not ready to see an empty tomb
and to hear the angel's message, Why do you seek the living among the dead?
John had to first deal with the empty tomb before he could meet the risen Lord later that
evening along with the other apostles who had locked themselves in the upper room out of fear
of the Jewish authorities. John testified as an eye-witness to the life, death, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ: What we have seen, heard, and touched we proclaim as the eternal word of life which
existed from the beginning. John bears witness to what has existed from all eternity. This "word of
life" is Jesus the word incarnate, but also Jesus as the word announced by the prophets and Jesus
the word now preached throughout the Christian church for all ages to come.
One thing is certain, if Jesus had not risen from the dead and appeared to his disciples, we
would never have heard of him. Nothing else could have changed sad and despairing men and
women into people radiant with joy and courage. The reality of the resurrection is the central
fact of the Christian faith. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Lord gives us "eyes of faith" to
know him and the power of his resurrection. The greatest joy we can have is to encounter the
living Christ and to know him personally as our Lord and Savior. Do you accept the good news
of Jesus' death and resurrection with skeptical doubt and disbelief or with trusting faith and joyful
wonderment?
"Lord Jesus Christ, you have triumphed over the grave and you have won for us new life and
resurrection power. Give me the eyes of faith to see you in your glory. Help me to draw near to
you and to grow in the knowledge of your great love for us and your great victory over sin and
death."
Cluster News and Community News and Events
Parish Cluster High School Youth Ministry St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus
Council #11581
The St Mary’s Knights meet on the 1st
Thursday of the month at 8:00PM in the
Parish Hall. For more info please contact
Grand Knight: Austin Lampe:
(616) 558-4590 or visit:
https://saintmarysmarne.org/knights-of-columbus
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus
Council #9909
The St. Michael’s Knights meet on the 1st Tuesday of the
month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
https://saintmichaels.us/knights-of-columbus-9909
Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of The Lord ~ April 12, 2020
Knights of Columbus News
Schedule Sundays from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. / Locations and times may vary.
April 12 No Life Teen / Apr 19 –Life Night at St. Michael
Apr 26 –Social Night at St. Mary (End of Year Party) Dates Subject to change
Upcoming Youth Masses (subject to change)
April 26 at St. Marys /
May 17 at St. Mikes / May 31 at St Marys / June 7 at St Mikes
Graduation Masses:
St. Mary’s - May 31 at the 10:30 Mass – Brunch to follow
St. Michael’s June 7 at the 9am Mass – Brunch to follow
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ SM2 Life Teen “Remind” Text
Messages: Text @SM2LT to the# 81010. If you have questions please call or text Bob
Jonaitis at 616-260-7429 or email [email protected]
Please Pray for our Engaged Couples
Kathryn Rumptz and Luke Platz ..………………………...July 11, 2020 (St Michael)
Megan Flipse & Ben Leale …………………………….…….July 25, 2020 (St Mary)
Alyssa Ponik & David Brown ……………….. Oct 23, 2020 (All Saints Parish, Alpena)
Lauren Bartush & Breton Petrauskas ………………………April 24, 2021 (St Mary) Lord God, the source of all love, the wise plan of your providence has brought these young people
together. As they prepare themselves for the sacrament of marriage and pray for your grace, grant that, strengthened by your blessing, they may grow in their respect for one another and cherish each other with a sincere love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
The April 18 Sled Wings Olive Garden Benefit dinner
has been cancelled. For anyone who has bought a ticket
and would like their money back, please call Susie
Kluting at 616-401-6590.
Grand Rapids Sled Wings
An Easter Message from Father Ayub
Happy Easter.
Today we celebrate the great event of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Having completed our Lenten journey with our families at home because of Corona Virus, we are prepared to celebrate
the Paschal Mystery and we now enter the Easter Season in which the Christian community of the world rejoices at the
victory of Jesus over sin and death and enter into the life of grace that has been given to us through our baptism.
The next 50 days the church will celebrate the Easter events and will try to live the life Jesus Christ has won for us
through his suffering and death on the cross. Jesus invites us to live in his making, through our participation in his
resurrected life, in order to build the kingdom of God in the world.
Jesus Christ, the light of the world, is life, source of joy and all hope. I extend to each one of you, my prayers, and Easter blessing. I pray that
this Easter will fill your homes with the joy of new and everlasting life. Spend time rejoicing in the Lord, follow the Lord in all things and trust
in His mercy and providence. Jesus is risen, Alleluia. In the joy of these words, I wish you all a
blessed and Happy Easter. May the Easter Season bring peace, hope and healing.
He is risen Alleluia!
Yours in Jesus Christ,
Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar
Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and
renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the
Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the
will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the
perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it.
Amen.
April 12 ~ Easter Sunday
Mary Magdala went to visit the tomb where Jesus was
buried and saw that the stone was rolled away. Jesus
rose from the dead. It’s a miracle! “This is the day the
Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Please Note: No Children’s Liturgy April 5 & 12
(subject to change)
Please Note: No Religious Education or
Confirmation Classes until April 15.
(subject to change)
For more information on any of these programs please
contact Director of Religious Education : Annette Lown
at 677.5065 or [email protected]
Middle School Youth Ministry
All those in middle school please join us for fun,
fellowship and food. We meet once a month.
Save the dates: April 19, May 17 (subject to change)
You do not have to be signed up to come. If you have
any questions please contact Annette Lown or Lisa Potts.
High School Youth Ministry
See Cluster Page for More Information.
St. Mary’s Religious Ed News
Welcome to the Cluster Parishes of St. Mary and St. Michael
St. Mary’s Parish News
St Mary Parish Prayer Line
If you would like to request a prayer for our
parish prayer line please contact the parish
office or Linda at 677.3269 . For evening
requests call Darlene 453.0157 or email:
[email protected] Please continue to pray for all of our
sick, hospitalized & homebound parishioners and all of the
personal intentions that St Mary’s Parish parishioners hold
close to their hearts.
St. Mary’s Sponsor of the Week
THE PICKLEBACK 616.677.5180 ~ Downtown Marne
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BULLETIN!
Giving Back to God
THANK YOU for your generosity!
April 4/5
Adults $7007.50
Children’s
Total
Capital Improvement $150.00
Catholic Services Appeal ~ 2020
A pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal is a great act of generosity. It is an opportunity
to participate in the Church beyond our parish limits. Thank you for your generosity to
CSA 2020. Your continued support will enable our diocesan ministries and programs to
reach out to thousands of our brothers and sisters in need.
CSA 2020 Pledge Goal: $49,565.00
Total Pledges Made: $17,060.00 (30%)
Balance: $32,505.00
Participation: 46 of 308 households (14%)
Totals as of April 6, 2020
Our goal is 100% participation, which means a completed pledge card from every house-
hold, regardless of your level of participation. If you have already sent your pledge in
thank you, If you have not responded, please do so as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that any amount raised over our goal is returned to the parish. Please continue to
pray for the success of this important effort.
COVID-19 Parish Office Hours & Sanctuary Hours
Due to the statewide stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus, issued
by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday, the Parish Office will be closed thru
April 13. (this date is subject to change) We will be checking our voicemails and emails
from home. For non-emergency concerns, please email [email protected]
or call 1.616.677.3934. We will reply to you within 24 hours. For emergencies, please
contact Fr Ayub at : 1.616.901.0974 or [email protected].
Churches are to be open during normal Mass times for our personal prayer and devo-
tions. The faithful are invited to pray to Christ present in the tabernacle. We have hand
sanitizers available for your use at all entrances and exits to the church sanctuary and the
church is also being cleaned and sanitized regularly. If you are sick, have a fever, short-
ness of breath, coughing or terminally ill, please stay home; your health and safety is very
important. Saint Marys Church will be open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9AM to 10AM
for personal prayer and devotions. It will also be open on Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30pm
for confessions and prayer and open on Sundays from 10:30am to 11:30am (days and times are subject to changed) Please be sure to use the “social distancing” guidelines and
stay at least 6 feet away from each other. Please watch your emails, our Facebook page
and website for further updates. Thank You.
Giving Back to God
As you are well aware, while our mission to preach the
Gospel of Jesus Christ is a spiritual one, it also requires
physical resources in order to be done well. We need
your faithfulness to shine through during this
uncertain time. Please consider dropping off or MAIL-
ING your weekly stewardship contribution to the parish
office. Or You may sign up for TEXT & ON-LINE GIV-
ING A convenient and safe way to make a one-time
donation or recurring donation. Getting started is easy:
ON-LINE GIVING: giving.parishsoft.com/
saintmarysmarne
TEXT GIVING: text 616.201.3677 enter the dollar
amount in the message and then simply follow the in-
structions to set your information and you will be ready to text and give! Contact the Parish Office if you have
any questions. Your continued support during this
uncertain time helps sustain our parish. Thank You.
Easter Flowers
Special thanks to those of you that contributed to the Easter Flower Fund.
Please remember in your prayers through out the Easter Season the following people
in whose honor or memory the flowers were donated.
Floyd & Mary Bradley
Edward DeDinas
Zole DeDinas
Joan Deering
Mr & Mrs Martin Egan
Stephen & Kathryn Frantz
Louis Goosen
Rose Goosen
Pat Harlett
Ralph Harlett
Chuck Westgate
Mary Westgate
Russ Westgate
Wishing our St Mary’s Parish Family a Happy and
Blessed Easter Season. May the joy of Jesus’
Resurrection and Christ’s message of eternal life
fill your heart with love and peace. Your Parish
Staff, Fr. Ayub, Todd, Annette, Gary, John, Jim,
Marian and Cathie.
Fresh Beef
We look forward to learning more
about your financial needs.
Complete financial services
bloomcu.org Ph. 616-452-2161
In front of the Coopersville Family Fare
Open six days a week; 4 other branches in area
Council #9909
For membership information,
please call John Anderson at
616-437-1627
DAVID M. SHABLUK, D.D.S.
GENERAL DENTISTRY 706 W. Randall Street Coopersville, MI 49404
Office Hours by Appointment
(616) 837-6521
Custom Hog Roasting Matt & Amy Hehl - Parishioners
14468 - 88th Ave., Coopersville, MI
837-6761 - [email protected]
Randall St. Medical P.C.
Roger Holman, D.O.
675 West Randall Coopersville, MI 49404
837-9777
616-837-6633
Ed & Dorothy Alt - Parishioners ● Gasoline ● Custom Diesel Fuel ●
● Home Heating Oil ●
OIL COMPANY
Cooper ● Sigma ● Carlisle
(616) 677-5202
1454 Franklin St. Marne, MI 49435
Phil’s Lawn Service
Lawn Care & Snowplowing 16820—88th Ave, Coopersville
(616) 292-1587
Mike Laug (616) 837-6315
L-P Tree Service Professional Tree Health Care, Trimming, Feeding & Removal
Interurban Depot Café
Meals created with pride
P.O. Box 362 Marne, MI 49435
(231) 853-6193
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sat. 7am - Noon Sun. 8am—1pm
(616) 677-1280
Owners: Jim & Bobbi Poley Located Downtown Marne
Phillips Jewelers Fine Diamonds
Watches & Jewelry
Expert Repair & Appraisal Services
248 Main St. Coopersville
616-997-7173
Krystal Brown - Owner www.mycoopersvillefloral.com
270 Main Street
837-8525
Harmony
Floral & Plant
Designs Fine Food & Spirits
Nunica - 837-7096 Corner of Cleveland and 112th.
Hours:
Mon-Thur 11am-10pm
Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: 8am-11pm Sun: 8am-9pm
Coopersville Car Care
Auto - Light Truck - 4 X 4 ~Air Conditioning Repair~
Ron VanDyke, Owner
616.837.8297
Main Street, Coopersville
Commercial/Residential
616.534.4383
www.professionalpest.net
Body Shop
Downtown Coopersville
837-6728
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WILLS INJURY
CRIMINAL
410 Bridge St N.W., Grand Rapids
(616) 454-4119
231-853-6511 of Ravenna, Inc.
3580 Thomas St., Ravenna
Kenneth Throop, Manager 214 Church St, Coopersville
(616) 837-8161 www.throopfh.com
St. Michael’s Preschool
M,W,F 8:45—11:45 a.m.
For more information about our Preschool
Contact our director Mrs. Annette Lown
THANK YOU ST. MICHAEL’S BULLETIN SPONSORS!: The advertisements that appear in this bulletin completely defray all
publishing costs which the church would otherwise incur. Please patronize these sponsors and thank them for their generosity.
To advertise on this page please contact the parish office for more info!
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC, LLC
616.890.6872 Chad Williams - Parishioner [email protected]
Office 837-6419
Steve 706-1966
COOPERSVILLE
Sales and Service Gould Pumps
1354 W. RANDALL, COOPERSVILLE, 616-997-8608
www.modernofficeinteriors.com
Daniel’s Hair Salon and Tanning
323 Main St. Coopersville
837-6617
837-8151
Enhancing life.
West Michigan Veterinary Service
The VanZantwick Chapel 620 Washington Ave.
The Spring Lake Chapel 213 E. Savidge St.
616-842-6100
997-8989
Jeff & Norma Luke 217 W. Randall
Your Full Service Salon
305 Main St.
Coopersville
(616) 837-8031
DOUG’S AUTO BODY INC.
Doug Otterbein, Parishioner 14960 68th Ave. Coopersville
(616) 837-8689 www.dougsab.com
Specializing in Service
Licensed & Insured Free Estimates
Coopersville Heating & Cooling
Mark Janose (616) 837-1312 Don Janose
Fruitport Office: 231-865-3665
Angus & Hereford 1/4 or 1/2 Jim & Bonnie Rasch, Parishioners
616.677.5544 or 616.299.3920
P.O. Box 111, Coopersville, MI 49404
Phone: 616-997-5049 Fax: 616-997-9235 [email protected]
KERRI
SNOWDIN
Publisher/ Parishioner
Throop Funeral Home
