• St. Mary Advent Schedule 2020
    St. Mary Advent Schedule 2020
    December 2, 2020
    You can view the Advent Schedule HERE.
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  • Bishop Bradley Dispensation for the Vulnerable During CoVid-19
    Bishop Bradley Dispensation for the Vulnerable During CoVid-19
    November 12, 2020
    In light of that reality, and in spite of my great reluctance to do so, I am once more extending the General Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. This General Dispensation does not “dispense” us from the Third Commandment, and we must not allow the temporary lifting of the obligation to come to Mass from finding other significant ways to “Keep Holy the Lord’s Day”.
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  • Senior Housing Options in Michigan
    Senior Housing Options in Michigan
    November 12, 2020
    https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/michigan
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  • Memorial Mass November 11th, Knights of Columbus
    Memorial Mass November 11th, Knights of Columbus
    November 5, 2020
    You are invited on Nov, 11th @ 7pm to St. Mary Church. The Paw Paw Council 3798 of the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS will be sponsoring a Memorial Mass for the knights who have passed. All family and friends are welcome. THANK YOU Bill Van Ooy
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  • 2020 Election Novena Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
    2020 Election Novena Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
    October 22, 2020
    Bishop Paul J. Bradley invites all the Faithful to join in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 2020 Election Novena, beginning Monday, Oct 26th through Tuesday, Nov 3.
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  • Supplement to “Letting Faith Form our Conscience”
    Supplement to “Letting Faith Form our Conscience”
    October 6, 2020
    Steps to help form conscience in preparation for exercising our civic responsibility to vote.
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  • Let Faith Form Your Conscience - A Letter from Your Bishop
    Let Faith Form Your Conscience - A Letter from Your Bishop
    October 6, 2020
    "When we examine the current political scene in our country, we must not be misled by those who would consider all moral values as equal... We must do all we can to protect human life, from the moment of conception until natural death, not for the sake of a political platform, ideology, or end, but because this truth comes from Jesus... I would like to offer some pastoral principles which will help our Catholic Faith to form our conscience. As we prepare to vote, please keep these principles in mind."
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  • Pray the Rosary with Bishop Bradley Oct. 7th at 3:00pm
    Pray the Rosary with Bishop Bradley Oct. 7th at 3:00pm
    October 6, 2020
    All are invited to join Bishop Bradley spiritually and virtually at diokzoo.org/live and facebook.com/catholicdioceseofkalamazoo. The Rosary will be offered for the intentions of America.
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  • Stewardship Prayer for the Bishop's Annual Appeal
    Stewardship Prayer for the Bishop's Annual Appeal
    October 1, 2020
    Please pray for our Diocese of Kalamazoo and prayerfully consider a generous gift to the Bishop's Annual Appeal. (click for the stewardship prayer)
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  • The Directories Are In!
    The Directories Are In!
    September 29, 2020
    Our parish directory has been delivered. If you had your photo taken or submitted your photo, please stop by the parish office to pick up your copy. Office hours are Mon-Fri from 8:30AM to 1PM.
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  • Bishop's Annual Appeal 2020
    Bishop's Annual Appeal 2020
    September 9, 2020
    Living the Mission of the Eucharist This year a significant change has been authorized by Bishop Bradley in the allocation of funds contributed to this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal. After the Parish has hit 50 percent of its Parish goal, all gifts contributed beyond that will be returned to the Parish. This direction, which accounts for a 50 percent reduction in the diocesan operational budget for this fiscal year, is a sacrifice necessary to assist Parishes in securing financial stability. Strong Parishes equal a Strong Diocese.
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  • Changes to Religious Education
    Changes to Religious Education
    September 9, 2020
    St. Mary's Religious Education Update: The Covid-19 Pandemic has required us to make changes to our program for this new Religious Ed year, to start on October 4th. Watch for important information being mailed soon. These changes will offer choices for our families to decide which option will work best for their family during this time.
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  • Support Your Parish!
    Support Your Parish!
    August 4, 2020
    The Forward in Faith: Parish Support Fund offers financial relief for parishes during the Coronavirus pandemic. All donations go strait to your parish! Learn more at diokzoo.org/parish-fund.
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  • Pastors Given Extraordinary Permission to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation this Year
    Pastors Given Extraordinary Permission to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation this Year
    August 4, 2020
    Bishop Bradley said in his July 31st Letter to the Faithful, "During these past few weeks, I have prayerfully and carefully pondered what to do... I have decided to make available to each Pastor the possibility of requesting the extraordinary permission to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for those in their Parish who are prepared and eligible to receive this Sacrament. This permission, once granted, will be valid only from August 1, 2020 until November 28, 2020. After consultation and proper planning with his Parish leadership and the families of the Candidates for Confirmation, each Pastor will submit the information with a request for permission to me. Once I have reviewed the materials and determine that all is in order, I will grant the permission."
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  • Registration for the Memorial Mass in honor of Bishop Emeritus James A. Murray is now open
    Registration for the Memorial Mass in honor of Bishop Emeritus James A. Murray is now open
    July 19, 2020
    https://diokzoo.org/bishop-murray
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  • A Message from the Office of Schools
    A Message from the Office of Schools
    July 5, 2020
    We will continue to work in partnership with our 21 schools to ensure that our students, teachers, and staff can all return to school this year in a safe and secure environment. As always, we will keep you informed of any overarching decisions and you local school will update you on their individual plans. (click for the letter from Margaret Erich, Superintendent of Schools - Diocese of Kalamazoo)
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  • June 17, 2020 Letter to the Faithful
    June 17, 2020 Letter to the Faithful
    July 5, 2020
    CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Bishop Bradley has written a Letter to the Faithful in response to the many acts of racism and violence that have led to a "tumultuous, anxious, and a greatly divided time in our country", calling us to seek God's grace to combat the sin of racism. We invite you to share this pastoral reflection with your Parish communities through your various communication channels. Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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  • The Most Rev. James A. Murray Biography
    The Most Rev. James A. Murray Biography
    June 13, 2020
    The Most Rev. James A. Murray Biography would have celebrated the 62nd anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood this coming Sunday, June 7, 2020.
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  • Most Rev. James A. Murray (1932-2020)
    Most Rev. James A. Murray (1932-2020)
    June 13, 2020
    Wednesday, June 10, 2020: Reception of the Body of Bishop Emeritus James A. Murray, 10 a.m. Public Visitation: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m Evening Prayer for Priests and Deacons of the Diocese, 5 p.m. Praying of the Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020: Visitation, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, 2 p.m. (seating is limited and preference seating for family and friends) Interment will be held immediately following the Mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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  • Mrs. Kudwa's Kindergarten Class Rocks
    Mrs. Kudwa's Kindergarten Class Rocks
    June 1, 2020
    Congratulations to Mrs. Kudwa's kindergarten class who participated in a national competition for the Department of Statistics at Grand Valley State University. The project of collecting, analyzing, and graphing data for favorite cereals was chosen as a national qualifier for grades K-3. Wow!
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