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 - 8:51am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Monday, June 21, 2010 - 6:30pm
Come and join this whole parish meeting! We will start with prayer and then move to the gathering space.
Posted Fri, 07/23/2010 - 8:50am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 6:30pm
Fifth Third Ballpark
This softball game raises funds for child abuse prevention programs for Catholic Charities. Watch as area preists play against local media personalities. Tickets are $5 each to cheer on
Fr. Charlie! Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, see www.ccwestmi.org
Let’s Cheer for Fr. Charlie!!!!
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, 07/09/2010 - 10:18am by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Monday, July 5, 2010 - 12:10pm
In honor of Independence Day, there will be no mass on Monday, July 5 at 12:10 pm. Please join us for our next mass at 9:00 am on July 6.
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 Mon, 06/07/2010 - 8:59am by margo ramos kendall
Lady Knights of Columbus invite
all of the Knights and their families
for a cook-out at Dunton Park on
Saturday, May 15, at 1:00 pm.
Please bring a dish to pass, your own table service, and drink. The Ladies will provide hamburgers.
Posted Mon, 06/07/2010 - 8:58am by margo ramos kendall
No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament
Cash Prizes – Saturday May 15th
at Our Lady of the Lake
Check-in starts at 6:30 pm
$40 pre-sale tickets or $50 at the door.
For more information, contact Brad Everest or
Eric Asselin at 616-915-2753.
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 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, 05/03/2010 - 9:17am by margo ramos kendall
Sixth Week of Lent – Palm Sunday – The Passion
This week we walk with Jesus through his passion, death, and resurrection. We begin to experience the sacrifice he made for us and how we are also called to give our life for others. Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl has helped us walk with our sisters and brothers who daily take up the cross of poverty. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving we unite ourselves in the one human family that is God’s creation.
Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 8:20am by margo ramos kendall
Save the Date:
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Back by popular demand!
Gringo’s Grill has graciously partnered with Corpus Christi Catholic School’s Boosters to help raise funds for the athletic department. Please join us for a meal anytime during the extended hours of 11-9 PM where 50% of the proceeds from that day’s sales will go towards athletic equipment. Tell your friends, neighbors and family! Please come out to support our school.
Gringo’s Grill is located at 2863 Westshore Drive (across from the Fairfield Inn)
616-994-9722
Take out available ~ No coupons will be
honored during this event.
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 Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:02pm by margo ramos kendall
Date:
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 6:30pm
Wednesday Night Speaker Series
January 6, 20; February 3
How to Recognize God’s Presence and Voice
by Michael Fonseca
In response to Jesus’ prayer, the Father has granted us the gift of the Holy Spirit who is described by Jesus as our Advocate before the Father. Jesus goes even further when He says that the Holy Spirit will dwell within us. Thus the Holy Spirit is the creator and keeper of our souls/spirits. Discernment is essentially life in and with the Holy Spirit. We will examine our life in the Spirit and how it unfolds in every day life and circumstances.
Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 11:49am by margo ramos kendall
Cash Prizes - Saturday, February 6, 2010
Join us for a No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament at Our Lady of the Lake to raise funds for Corpus Christi Catholic School.
Check-in starts at 6:30 pm and Tournament starts at 7:00 pm sharp. $40 pre-sale tickets or $50 at the door. Munchies and a big Screen TV for the college games will be provided. Food, beer, and soda are available for purchase. If you would like to play or volunteer some time or just need more information, contact Brad Everest or Eric Asselin at 616-796-2300
or email at cctexasholdem@hotmail.com
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 Wed, 02/03/2010 - 9:22am by margo ramos kendall
Urgent need for volunteers, especially men to visit or do a Communion Service. The next Orientation at the Ottawa County Jail is January 14th at 6:30 pm. Prior registration is necessary. Call Jude Granstrom @ 616-475-1255 or e-mail for more details at: jgranstrom@dioceseofgrandrapids.org
Our Sanctuary is Equipped with a Loop system for the hearing impaired. 