May 24, 2022 (Kalamazoo, Mich.): Bishop Paul J. Bradley released the following statement in the wake of the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
Considering the recent devastating destruction and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine Bishop Paul J. Bradley has requested a special collection for USCCB's Churches in Central and Eastern Europe fund the weekend of March 19/20. Checks should be made out to the parish with "Church in Central and Eastern Europe" written in the reference line. Funds collected will be distributed through the United States Bishops' Church in Central and Eastern Europe to fund the official relief agencies of the Catholic Church, such as Caritas Ukraine. Thank you for helping those most in need of God's healing love and support.
The students in the Confirmation Class invite you to experience the Stations of the Cross as a driving pilgrimage this year. This experience will be available on Good Friday from 9:00 a.m. – noon and then again from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Please see information in the bulletin and the poster in the back of church for more details.
Sunday: Celebrating your parish Monday: Celebrating your community Tuesday: Celebrating your students Wednesday: Celebrating the nation Thursday: Celebrating vocations Friday: Celebrating faculty, staff, and volunteers Saturday: Celebrating families
You heard it at Mass this past weekend. Father Joseph is a US citizen. Now, he says, everyone should be able to understand his homilies perfectly. Kidding aside, it takes a great effort and study to become a citizen and Father has worked very hard! Next time you see Father Joseph, give him your congratulations! Or, drop him a note to welcome him. He loves to receive your letters.
Support our work at Berrien County Right to Life by making a donation. LifePlan is hosting a Stand for Life walk, Stuff-a-Bottle, a Prayer Gathering, and Baby Cakes. Visit their website to learn more about these local events. Right to Life of Michigan is hosting a Roe v. Wade Memorial & March for Life in Lansing, MI on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Visit their website for more information. You can talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about the value of human life from fertilization until natural death. On the Right to Life website you will find links that share the number abortions performed since Roe v. Wade and abortions performed in our state and worldwide.