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Ash Wednesday

Schedule


7:00 a.m.       Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes (English)
12:10 p.m.     Ecumenical Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
6:00 p.m.       Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes (English)
7:00 p.m.       Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes (Spanish)
8:00 p.m.       Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes (Spanish)

Ash Wednesday

Date: 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 2:00pm

7:00 a.m.       Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes (English)
12:10 p.m.     Ecumenical Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes <

Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort

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!Smile


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.

Joint Councils Meeting

Date: 
Monday, January 25, 2010 - 6:30pm

Joint Councils

Date: 
Monday, October 19, 2009 - 6:30pm

Holy Day Mass Schedule

 Feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary


 Tuesday, December 8th


12:10 pm English Mass


7:00 pm Bilingual Mass

Mass Schedule

Saturday
5:00pm - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Sunday
8:30am - English
10:30am - English
12:30pm - Spanish

OUR FAITH, OUR FUTURE - A Plan for the Diocese of Grand Rapids

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.

Guadalupanas Brunch

Date: 
Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 9:19am

Free* Electronics Recycling

Date: 
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 9:00am


Free* Electronics Recycling Event Sponsored by St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and West Michigan Creation Care!


In cooperation with local e-Waste recycler Comprenew Environmental, a division of Worldwide Christian Schools, St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and the West Michigan Creation Care Team are hosting a free e-waste drop-off event at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church parking lot at 195 W. 13th Street on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon.


WHY?


Electronic waste is a growing concern to our environment. When put in landfills, e-waste can leak harmful toxins into our soil and water. You can help make a difference!


WHO?


A division of Worldwide Christian Schools, Comprenew Environmental is a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit electronics recycler. Comprenew’s mission is to inspire our community to live and work in a sustainable manner. Together with St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church and West Michigan Creation Care, Comprenew is offering you a convenient way to do your part by recycling your electronics on Saturday, November 7th.


Trunk or Treat

A Safe Alternative to Door to Door Trick or Treat!


This is how it works!  At 6:00 pm Saturday  October 31st You park your car in the church’s east parking lot with the truck pointed out .  You then open the truck and hand out your treat to the children of St. Francis and the neighborhood.  The more cars the more fun!  If you wish not to participate with your car—donations of treats will gladly be accepted in parish office.      Thank you


Family Hayride at Teusink's Farm

Date: 
Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 5:00pm

St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of the Lake


Family Hayride & Bonfire


Teusink's Pony Farm


1468 West 32nd Street, Holland, MI  49423


616-335-6226


Thursday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.


Cost:  $5.00/person; $20/family (Please register by Monday, October 5)


Dinner:  Hot dogs, chips, cider and donuts served from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.


A warm building is available for eating and socializing!  This is a family activity and parents must be with their children. 


Help is needed - please call Louise Wall, 392-6700, ext. 104 or lwall@stfrancisholland.org.


 

Day Care Available Corpus Christi Center

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.

New Website

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.

Fr. William Perez's Farewell Celebration Sunday 9-20-09 after 12:30pm Mass

It is with sadness that I announce to you that Fr. William Perez will be leaving us. His Bishop has called him back to his Diocese in Colombia.

Fr. William will be missed by many; he has generously shared his gifts providing theological, scripture and spiritual formation to many individuals and groups in the Hispanic community.

I am very grateful for the support and pastoral care he has provided to our parish and St. Anthony in Robinson Township in the two and half years he has been with us.

Let us send Fr. William with our prayers that God continues to bless him in his priestly ministry.
 
Peace,
Fr. Charlie Brown

Parish Bulletin

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Location & Contact Information

We are located on the corner of 13th & Maple in Holland, Michigan.

Our phone number is 616-392-6700

Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

 

Parish Festival

Date: 
Friday, August 7, 2009 - 4:00pm

To see more information about the parish festival - please click here

Staff Directory

*All numbers listing an extension can be reached by calling 616-392-6700

Pastoral Staff

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