Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:34am by margo ramos kendall
Each week, we invite adults and children to reflect on a Question of the Week which relates to the Sunday readings. We will publish the question in the bulletin and on the powerpoint in the gathering space after Mass. They are always available at http://www.wholecommunitycatechesis.com/pages/questions.html. Further information and reflection on the readings is available at http://liturgy.slu.edu/.
Posted Thu, 07/29/2010 - 9:39am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 5:00pm
Save the Date
Our Annual Pig Roast
with our neighbors at Third Reformed Church
will take place on
Wednesday, September 1, from 5-7 pm
Posted Fri, 07/23/2010 - 8:49am by Emily
Date:
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 5:45pm
The Baptism Preparation Session is a one-evening session from 5:45 - 8:30 p.m. It includes discussions of Catholic parenting and the Rite of Baptism. Resources on a variety of issues relating to Baptism and parenting are available.
This session is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month in church. Childcare is available. No advance registration is needed for this session.
If a morning session is needed because of evening work schedules, this can be arranged by calling the Faith Formation Office.
Posted Fri, 07/23/2010 - 8:46am by Emily
Date:
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8:45am
The Covenant Program, a daylong retreat has been designed to provide this common experience. In addition, it will clarify expectations of membership at St. Francis.
Although certain groups of parishioners are required to attend as part of their sacramental or Quinceañera preparation, all new parishioners are encouraged to attend. It is our hope that over time, this program will reach all parishioners.
The Covenant Program is designed to be a “one-time experience”. Therefore, when parents have attended in preparation for marriage, they do not need to attend again in preparation for their first child’s Baptism. Or after they have attended for their first child’s First Communion, they do not need to attend again for younger children.
Posted Thu, 07/22/2010 - 2:48pm by mtorborg
Please contact the church before January 21, 2011 (392-6700). Quinceaneras are held 5 times each year at 2:00 p.m.
Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 9:56am by Emily
What We Wanted to Learn
How can adult faith formation become a central force in our parish? Who are we anyway? What makes a good parishioner?
Posted Wed, 06/23/2010 - 11:43am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Monday, July 19, 2010 - 9:00am
Vacation Bible School
at St. Francis de Sales
Posted Mon, 06/07/2010 - 9:01am by margo ramos kendall
Thank you to the Adopt a Spot Volunteers!
Watch as they keep St. Francis de Sales looking 
beautiful by weeding and cleaning up our grounds.
Tom Bouman, Thomas Beamish, Al Arredondo, Doan Bui, Valentine Beltran, Thomas Kippley, Rita Meurer, Diana Dominguez, Christina Stevens, Joseph Strazanac, Donald Zenas, Gary Truszkowski, Joey Soviano, Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds, John Casarez and Pete Gomez
Posted Fri, 05/28/2010 - 11:28am by margo ramos kendall
Corpus Christi Catholic School E-Mail Newsletter
http://www.corpuschristischool.us/
Congratulations Class of2010
Austen Rios Lindsay Ross Rachael Starr
Steven Schoenborn Ricardo Mata Connor McDowell
Megan McDowell Ricardo Altamira Alexander Cook
Daniel Drummond Austen Hyde Alexis Gaiser
Christopher Jensen
School is a little too quiet today. We have bid goodbye to our 8th grade class. Everything that was special about each one of them leaves behind a void. All year they have been pushing against leaving – claiming that they are done and ready to move on to high school. Truth is they will be dearly missed and thought of often as they transition to their new schools. Our eight graders will be heading off in different directions – Catholic Central, West Catholic, Holland, West Ottawa, Zeeland East, Zeeland West, and Holland Christian. We will look for them to stop by on occasion with full bragging rights.
Next week the rest of our students will participate in Field Day and final activities. They are eagerly anticipating whatever summer brings. It is the different rhythm of following the sun instead of a clock on a wall that opens everything up. Regular outings to the beach or nightly ice cream runs after dinner are all the routine that is required. I hope you enjoy the unexpected this summer.
Thank you for a wonderful first year.
Posted Fri, 05/14/2010 - 2:14pm by margo ramos kendall
Dear St. Francis de Sales Parishioner:
It is exciting to welcome our new pastoral associate, Sr. Mary Ann Barrett, O.P., to St. Francis de Sales Parish.
Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 8:37am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Friday, July 30, 2010 (All day)
Save the Date!
Do you have the St. Francis Summer Festival
scheduled for July 30, 31st and August 1st ???
If not, write it in NOW!
We have lots of fun and excitement planned for this year - with No Entry Fee and 4 bands already scheduled it's sure to be a good time! We look forward to celebrating all that St. Francis has to offer with you, our parish family.
(If you are interested in helping to plan, please contact Shawn Byrne at 269-751-5768)
Posted Mon, 05/10/2010 - 1:34pm by margo ramos kendall
This is a program of building cultural bridges of support and understanding. Many members of St. Francis have participated in this program. It is an opportunity for adults from our community to be paired with children from the migrant farm workers. A background check will be conducted on everyone who wishes to be a mentor. The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance who sponsor this program will also be a support system for all who participate. Information is available in the kiosk in the gathering space or call (616)846-9074.
Posted Mon, 05/10/2010 - 1:10pm by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Saturday, October 16, 2010 (All day)
Can’t wait for the Oct. 16th E-waste event here at St. Francis? First Reformed in Zeeland, 148 E. Central Ave, will host an event on May 22 in the church parking lot from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. See the flier in the vestibule for accepted items.
Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 1:51pm by margo ramos kendall
Talking with your children have you neglected to raise the call to Church ministry? The process of answering God's call begins in childhood. Throughout adolescence and adulthood, the attitudes assumed in childhood begin to influence the course of one's life. A vocation or a talent will not grow unless it is nurtured in childhood and adolescence by a parent. Often children talk about what they want to be "when they grow up": doctors, lawyers, athletes, nurses, movie stars teachers, carpenters. They talk about these roles, but do they ever talk about being a priest, sister or brother? You are the hand of God--encourage your children to consider Church ministry.
Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 5:06pm by dpatzy
Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 5:02pm by dpatzy
Posted Mon, 02/08/2010 - 9:27am by margo ramos kendall
Every week Macintosh Manor’s seniors clip coupons for our men and women in service. Thank you to all who have brought in coupons to be clipped. Hopefully, more people will contribute.
The coupons are sent to PX’s all over the world. Many letters of appreciation are received from the military bases. Our service people appreciate the help to save in such critical times. Many thanks and pray for our troops.
Posted Thu, 01/28/2010 - 10:25am by Elvia Dominguez
Many thanks to all our parishioners that contributed to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. We collected a total of $10,944.57 for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
If you would like to still make a donation you can still do by mailing it to the address below.
The Diocese of Grand Rapids works in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for Haiti earthquake relief. Our brothers and sisters are in need of our support.
Donations can be made by check or electronically at the diocesan Web site at dioceseofgrandrapids.org by clicking on the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort link. Please make checks payable to Diocese of Grand Rapids/Haiti Relief Effort and mail to:
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Attn: Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
360 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please make checks payable to Diocese of Grand Rapids/Haiti Relief Effort.
Posted Tue, 12/15/2009 - 10:35am by margo ramos kendall
The news media carried information regarding Holland’s Flood Relief Task Force efforts to assist low-income families with needed furnaces, water heaters and general clean up. In order to do this, we need to raise $200,000. We are asking any of our parishioners who may wish to contribute financially to this effort to make your checks payable to St. Francis and in the memo indicate ‘Flood Relief’. We will then forward one check on to United Way the clearinghouse for these donations.
Posted Mon, 11/16/2009 - 2:06pm by Elvia Dominguez
Dear Parishioners:
The first steps of our diocesan planning process are well under way. We are one of the first three deaneries that have been chosen to initiate this process. Last week there was a meeting of our deanery (which roughly consists of Ottawa County) held at St. Mary’s, Marne. The Meitler Consultants presented to representatives of our parishes and schools the preliminary results of the initial meetings of pastors, principals and parish leaders. They also have collected some data about the area parishes and schools. We had the opportunity to discuss some trends and their implications for our parish life.
Our Sanctuary is Equipped with a Loop system for the hearing impaired. 