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CSA UPDATE

Thank you to the 229 households who have returned your pledge cards for the 2010 Catholic Services Appeal.  We have reached 75.40% of our goal, but still need to raise an additional $26,257.45 to reach our goal. 

REVERSE MISSION 2011

Reverse Mission 2011


A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of welcoming home a dear friend, Sr. Joan Williams.  Years ago she shared her musical  talents and leadership with us planting the seeds of a wonderful music ministry program.  We had the opportunity to hear about Sr. Joan’s ministry with the people of Honduras and were invited to share in that ministry.  I want to thank you for your hospitality to her and generosity in supporting the missionary work of the Dominican sisters.


Recently, I have been in communication with Fr. Steve Dudek about jointly leading a Reverse Mission experience to Oaxaca, Mexico.  As many of you know he has lead many on profound experiences of mission to parishes in Oaxaca in the past and would like to combine his next one with our sister parish of San Andres Chicahuaxtla.  I look at this as a wonderful opportunity to reestablish communication with the parishioners of San Andres and to join with other people of our diocese on a Reverse Mission experience.

Asamblea De Oración

Date: 
Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 6:00pm

Covenant Program

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.

Preparation for Quinceanera 2011

Please contact the church before January 21, 2011 (392-6700).  Quinceaneras are held 5 times each year at 2:00 p.m.

Faith Formation Registration after all Masses

Date: 
Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 5:00pm

We will be registering for next year’s program on June 5-6 after all Masses.

Covenant Program

Date: 
Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 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.<--break-><--break->

Covenant Program

Date: 
Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 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.<--break->

Covenant Program

Date: 
Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 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.<--break->

Covenant Program

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.<--break->

Joint Council

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

How Frequently Do you check the parish website for news & information

Daily
16% (6 votes)
Several times a week
18% (7 votes)
Weekly
29% (11 votes)
About once a month
16% (6 votes)
Not regularly
21% (8 votes)
Total votes: 38

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

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
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