That Man is You (TMIY) The great thing about the program is that even if you missed last year, you can still jump into the program without a problem.  This year we continue to look at how we can become better men and review the uniqueness of the Church’s vision of love and marriage. We would love to have you join our group. Any man of any age, married or single, would make a great addition.   Please invite a friend to join our program, which includes dinner at no cost. The weekly Wednesday schedule is as follows: (6:00 – 6:30 pm:Dinner and social) (6:30 – 7:00 pm: Video ) (7:00 – 7:25 pm:  Small group discussion) (7:30 pm: Departure) Men, we would love to have you join us at the Saint Mary Marne Catholic Church Community Center. For more information please contact Steve Steffes at 269-743-8318 or Dave Benedetti at 616-745-8942.

For more information or to Pre-register: Noemy 616.735.6313 or Judy 616.734.1531

Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! So you’ve shared an anniversary or two . . . or twenty . . . and you’ve learned a lot about yourselves and each other through your marriage so far. But what if marriage is more than you think it is?  What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God’s work in the world? In these “date-night” sessions, Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year or many years ago .Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all . . . God’s own love for us. SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING FREE DATE NIGHTs: November 17, December 8, 2018 AND January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ BelovedDateNight@gmail.com

Fr Ayub will be celebrating Mass and we will be collecting much needed items for our annual Grocery Collection. We will also watch a short slideshow from the past year’s activities here at St. Mary’s Parish. You are encouraged to bring: canned meats, paper products, person hygiene items, laundry soap, etc. Baby food and baby necessities are also in need! Grocery Bags will be collected during the offertory. Groceries will be distributed to local families in need by Coopersville Cares. THANK YOU!

That Man is You (TMIY) The great thing about the program is that even if you missed last year, you can still jump into the program without a problem.  This year we continue to look at how we can become better men and review the uniqueness of the Church’s vision of love and marriage. We would love to have you join our group. Any man of any age, married or single, would make a great addition.   Please invite a friend to join our program, which includes dinner at no cost. The weekly Wednesday schedule is as follows: (6:00 – 6:30 pm:Dinner and social) (6:30 – 7:00 pm: Video ) (7:00 – 7:25 pm:  Small group discussion) (7:30 pm: Departure) Men, we would love to have you join us at the Saint Mary Marne Catholic Church Community Center. For more information please contact Steve Steffes at 269-743-8318 or Dave Benedetti at 616-745-8942.

Euchre Tournaments to Benefit St Mary’s Religious Education Program Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 1 at 6PM at St Mary’s Parish Hall. All Are Welcome! Food and Drink will also be available for purchase.

Christmas by Candlelight The St Mary’s Rosary Altar Society 44th Annual CHRISTMAS BY CANDLE LIGHT. All Women of the Community are Welcome Monday, December 3 / 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall Tickets are available to purchase after all weekend Masses or at the Door. $3.00 suggestion donation

That Man is You (TMIY) The great thing about the program is that even if you missed last year, you can still jump into the program without a problem.  This year we continue to look at how we can become better men and review the uniqueness of the Church’s vision of love and marriage. We would love to have you join our group. Any man of any age, married or single, would make a great addition.   Please invite a friend to join our program, which includes dinner at no cost. The weekly Wednesday schedule is as follows: (6:00 – 6:30 pm:Dinner and social) (6:30 – 7:00 pm: Video ) (7:00 – 7:25 pm:  Small group discussion) (7:30 pm: Departure) Men, we would love to have you join us at the Saint Mary Marne Catholic Church Community Center. For more information please contact Steve Steffes at 269-743-8318 or Dave Benedetti at 616-745-8942.

Healing Needs: Physical, emotional, spiritual, physical pain and disease, broken relationships, anger, resentment, divorce, unforgiveness, depression, addiction, anxiety, loss of job, loneliness, miscarriage, gambling, temptations of all kinds, past abuse, lack of faith, not trusting in God. Those who are ill, elderly or undergoing surgery or recuperating. Those who are struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss. All are invited: Singles, families, parents, sick and healthy and youth for special graces. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28 Please come and receive the healing power of God.

Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! So you’ve shared an anniversary or two . . . or twenty . . . and you’ve learned a lot about yourselves and each other through your marriage so far. But what if marriage is more than you think it is?  What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God’s work in the world? In these “date-night” sessions, Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year or many years ago .Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all . . . God’s own love for us. SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING FREE DATE NIGHTs: November 17, December 8, 2018 AND January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ BelovedDateNight@gmail.com

The Giving Tree will be up in the Narthex beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Parishioners are asked to take a tag off of the tree and replace it with one of the ornaments provided and purchase the gift listed on the tag.  Please place these gifts in a gift bag and return with the ORIGINAL gift tag attached to the Giving Tree no later than Sunday, December 9. The tags on the giving tree provide gifts for the 101 residents of Ferguson Apartments, clothing for the Coopersville Cares shopping day and HELP Pregnancy Crisis Center. Everyone is WELCOME to join when the gifts are delivered to the residents at Ferguson on Tuesday December 11 at 7PM. It is quite a memorable evening! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Call the Parish Office for more information.

That Man is You (TMIY) The great thing about the program is that even if you missed last year, you can still jump into the program without a problem.  This year we continue to look at how we can become better men and review the uniqueness of the Church’s vision of love and marriage. We would love to have you join our group. Any man of any age, married or single, would make a great addition.   Please invite a friend to join our program, which includes dinner at no cost. The weekly Wednesday schedule is as follows: (6:00 – 6:30 pm:Dinner and social) (6:30 – 7:00 pm: Video ) (7:00 – 7:25 pm:  Small group discussion) (7:30 pm: Departure) Men, we would love to have you join us at the Saint Mary Marne Catholic Church Community Center. For more information please contact Steve Steffes at 269-743-8318 or Dave Benedetti at 616-745-8942.

National March for Life Trip Information Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids to Washington, DC for Grades 9-12 January 17, 2019 (5 a.m.) – January 20, 2019 (8 a.m.) Trip cost $ 175.00 per high school student (covers transportation, two night’s lodging, and 5 meals) Participants will need money to pay for 3 meals, subway fare, souvenirs, and sightseeing (about $50). Trip Highlights: Participate in the National Youth Rally and Mass for Life Participate in the National March for Life, Washington Mall Visit a Congressman’s Office Programming at the National 4-H Center (where we stay) Sightseeing!! Chaperones let teens pick!! Attend Mass at the Basilica at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception We are able to offer this trip at a reduced rate because of the fundraising that occurs year round for the Youth Group. Please volunteer to help. Many hands make light work! Questions?? Contact Sue Smith at 616-446-6390 Call Sue or email youthministry@saintmichaels.us for a trip packet Deadline to turn in paperwork/payment is November 30, 2018.

Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! So you’ve shared an anniversary or two . . . or twenty . . . and you’ve learned a lot about yourselves and each other through your marriage so far. But what if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God’s work in the world? In these “date-night” sessions, Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year or many years ago .Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all . . . God’s own love for us. SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING FREE DATE NIGHTs: November 17, December 8, 2018 AND January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ BelovedDateNight@gmail.com

Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! So you’ve shared an anniversary or two . . . or twenty . . . and you’ve learned a lot about yourselves and each other through your marriage so far. But what if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God’s work in the world? In these “date-night” sessions, Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year or many years ago .Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all . . . God’s own love for us. SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING FREE DATE NIGHTs: November 17, December 8, 2018 AND January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ BelovedDateNight@gmail.com

Marriage Enrichment Dinner and Date Night! So you’ve shared an anniversary or two . . . or twenty . . . and you’ve learned a lot about yourselves and each other through your marriage so far. But what if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? What if your marriage is designed to be a mysterious, powerful, and vital part of God’s work in the world? In these “date-night” sessions, Beloved explores the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Here you’ll discover the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical realities of what your marriage can and should be. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for your marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”—whether you said it last year or many years ago .Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all . . . God’s own love for us. SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING FREE DATE NIGHTs: November 17, December 8, 2018 AND January 19, February 16, March 16, 2019. We are inviting all couples to join us at 5:50 for the opening prayer, free dinner, DVD and discussion lasting approximately 1 ½ hours. Child care will be provided free of charge. For more information contact us at: @ BelovedDateNight@gmail.com

German Highlights with Oberammergau Passion Play - Join fellow parishioners from our St. Mary’s/St. Michael’s Cluster Family as we take a 12 Day Tour from Frankfurt to Frankfurt – June 17th – 28th, 2020. The highlight of the trip will be the Passion Play performance in Oberammergau. This play is only performed for 6 months once every 10 years. Some of the other places of interest will be Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Heidelberg, and the Black Forest. A full trip itinerary is available. The trip includes 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 7 Dinners. The cost without airfare is $3,619.00/person with an immediate down-payment of $350.00 required. Trip insurance is available for an additional cost. This trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore with your family and friends and to experience the unique, powerful, and magnificent performance of the Passion. Questions? Please contact Kim Lothschutz at: tel.: 616.677.1982 or by email at: kimlothschutz57@gmail.com.