Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 1:52pm by margo ramos kendall
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
requests your presence at the
10th Anniversary Celebration
“THE NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS”
Tickets for the BEST party of 2010 will be available after all of the Masses the weekends of March 13/14 and 20/21. Gourmet buffet, dinner, music, dancing, auctions and more! All for $25 a ticket!
Get your tickets and save the date for April 17, 2010.
The party starts at 6:15pm!
DON’T MISS WHAT PROMISES TO BE
“AN AWARD WINNING NIGHT!”
$25 for each ticket or $200 per table of 8
$100 cash prize drawing for first 100 tickets sold
If you have friends or family that you would like us to send an invitation to, please contact Rose Bays at 616-566-6253.
Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 1:30pm by margo ramos kendall
Second Week of Lent – The Transfiguration
Jesus’ transfiguration was a moment of hope for the disciples, giving them the strength to endure the future
sacrifices they would make as they formed the early Church. As we continue our journey with Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, let us be mindful that our Lenten sacrifices help to give hope to our brothers and sisters in need. Rice Bowls will be available in the gather space this weekend. You may also stop at the office if you miss the opportunity to get them on the weekend.
Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 1:13pm by margo ramos kendall
Saturday, March 27, 2010
9:00 am – 3:30 pm at Cathedral Square’s Wege Conference Center
The Diocese of Grand Rapids invites all men, ages 18 and up to Show Up, Step Up and Step Out by attending the Catholic Men’s Conference. This day of prayer, music and presentations will prepare our hearts for Holy Week by exploring what it means to be Catholic men who follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21). Speakers for the event include Deacon Tom Fogle, Very Rev. Mark-David Janus, CSP, and Rev. Steven Cron. You can register online at www.dioceseofgrangrapids.org Or contact Mark Mann at (616) 475-1243 or by email at mmann@dioceseofgrandrapids.org. Registration fee before March 19 is $25. (Registration after March 19 is $30.)
Posted Mon, 03/01/2010 - 9:02am by margo ramos kendall
Corpus Christi Catholic School E-Mail Newsletter
http://www.corpuschristischool.us/
Dear Parents,
Hard to believe that February is nearly over. We are one week into living differently during Lent. Our Middle School students are attempting to live a complaint free life. Each child has been asked to donate money to the Catholic Relief Services rice bowl project. Father Charlie Brown reminded everyone about almsgiving, prayer and fasting during mass this week. We were blest to have Dr. Michael Page, who just returned from Haiti, share his experiences with our students after mass. He asked that we mark the 12th of every month to remember Haiti as they struggle to rebuild their lives and to have access to the basic necessities.
Each child understands and internalizes Lent differently. Their response is partly personal and partly family/school/church culture. Being able to acknowledge the challenges of preparing for Easter on a daily basis is one of the blessings of a catholic education.
Next week we will begin celebrating March is Reading month. Pick a book and set aside some time each evening to read aloud to your children. Consider logging how many hours your family spends reading and compare it to how much time your family spends with technology. We have many great activities planned throughout the coming weeks.
Thank you to everyone who has already returned their enrollment forms for 2010/2011. Consider asking for an extra form and sharing Corpus Christi with a friend.
Jo Jones
Posted Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:51pm 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 - 4:06pm by dpatzy
Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 4:02pm by dpatzy
Posted Mon, 02/08/2010 - 8:27am 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 - 9:25am 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 - 9:35am 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 - 1:06pm 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.
Posted Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:53pm by margo ramos kendall
Do you contribute to St. Francis de Sales Church but fail to receive a tax benefit because you do not itemize deductions?
Posted Wed, 11/04/2009 - 2:06pm by Elvia Dominguez
TELL CONGRESS: "Remove Abortion Funding & Mandates from Needed Health Care Reform!" - Health Care Reform is about saving lives not destroying them
Congress is preparing to debate health care reform legislation. The Catholic bishops of the United States strongly support genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all, from the moment of conception until natural death. However, all current bills are seriously deficient on abortion and conscience rights, and do not yet provide adequate access to health care for immigrants and the poor.
Posted Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:54pm by Elvia Dominguez
Whenever two or more people gather, some sharing of germs is inevitable. However, when we gather in Jesus’ name for Mass, our first concern is the sharing of our gratitude, our trust, our belief in Christ who is with us.
The Fall Flu Season is underway. The virus that is getting the most attention this year is the H1N1 (“swine flu”), for nearly all of
us may be at risk for catching it.
Each of us has the responsibility of taking precautions to prevent the spread of this disease. We need to wash our hands
frequently, be careful when we cough and sneeze, scrutinize our habits, our practices and our procedures where the spread of
infection seems most possible.
Posted Wed, 10/14/2009 - 9:11am by margo ramos kendall
Corpus Christi Catholic School is now pleased to offer Daycare to families in both Our Lady of the Lake and St Francis de Sales Parishes. Liscensed by the Department of Human Services, the center offers Daycare in a nurturing, educational environment. Children must be three years old to attend and also must be toliet trained. The center is open from 7 am to 6 pm five days a week and follows the Corpus Christi School Calendar. The cost of the program will be $4.00 per hour with a registration fee of $25.00. Please call Karen Brooks at (616) 994-9864 ext. 113 or see kbrooks@corpuschristischool.us for more information.
Posted Sun, 09/20/2009 - 12:04pm by admin
Welcome to St. Francis de Sales parish's new website!
This site will enable us to communicate more effectively, as well as respond to your needs in a speedier and more organized way. Please bear with us as we complete our work on the site.
Please create an account using the options on the left side of the page below the 'upcoming events' block - if you are verified as a registered parishioner, or a member of specific parish groups where special web pages have been setup, you will see additional menus and options within 72 hours of your registration.
