Experience Christ’s healing love in the sacrament of reconciliation March 23 “God knows our struggles. He knows that we often fail. Yet His love never fails. No matter how many times we stumble, we find Him ready to receive us again. In the sacrament of penance, we encounter a God who does not simply wait for us but rushes out to meet us. This is the beauty of the sacrament.” – Bishop Walkowiak. The season of Lent by its penitential nature is an opportune time for anyone seeking forgiveness to receive God’s unfailing mercy and restore and renew their relationship with Jesus through the sacrament of penance. During The Light is ON For You, Thursday, March 23 individual confession will be available in most of our churches from 5-8 p.m. Please contact the parish ahead of time to confirm participation.

JOIN US FOR A SOUP SUPPER Sat. March 25 ~ 5:30PM An Evening of Food and Fellowship ~ ALL ARE WELCOME! Variety of Soups, Homemade Breads & Beverages. NO COST to attend. Donations will be accepted and the proceeds given to The St. Marys Christian Service Fund .PLEASE RSVP by March 19. Sign Up form is available in the Narthex or call Cathie at the parish office 677.3934.

To Light a Fire on the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age. Presentation will be led by Fr. Michael Hodges St Michael & St Mary Parish Cluster 2023 Lenten Evangelization Event Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM St Michael’s Catholic Church- Family Center 17150 88th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404 Schedule: 6:30PM Presentation 7:30PM Refreshments 7:45PM Q/A Discussion 8:30PM Adjourn NO COST to attend (free will offering) Pre-Registration is highly recommended to ensure we have enough presentation materials on hand. Please contact Beki at 616.384.4026 or Cathie at 616.677.3934 by February 24 to reserve your spot.

Join us on the Meditation Path. Pray The Stations of the Cross Friday, March 31 at 7PM Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #11581 & #9909 (weather pending / incase of rain or snow prayer service will be moved inside the church)

Healing Mass with The Sacrament of The Sick. Healing needs: 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. All are invited: Singles, families, parents, sick and healthy and youth for special graces. Please come and receive the healing power of God. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28 Healing Mass offered The First Friday of February, May, August, November.

Healing Mass with The Sacrament of The Sick. Healing needs: 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. All are invited: Singles, families, parents, sick and healthy and youth for special graces. Please come and receive the healing power of God. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28 Healing Mass offered The First Friday of February, May, August, November.

Healing Mass with The Sacrament of The Sick. Healing needs: 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. All are invited: Singles, families, parents, sick and healthy and youth for special graces. Please come and receive the healing power of God. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28 Healing Mass offered The First Friday of February, May, August, November