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.

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

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!

As we now begin to return to some level of normalcy, we can only do so with a strong faith in Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. And so we pray: “Come, Holy Spirit.” Let us adapt St. Francis’ Prayer to pray in our own uncertain times: “Where the is darkness, let there be light. Where there is sorrow bring joy. And where there is doubt and uncertainty, fill us with holy hope.”

Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

May is Teacher Appreciation Month

Bishop Bradley's Letter to the Faithful, May 1, 2020

Margaret Erich, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Kalamazoo, praises Catholic school teachers for their "incredible job... making the change from face-to-face instruction in a brick and mortar school to virtual classes." The following will be in place for all schools within the Diocese of Kalamazoo:

The suspension of the public celebration of the Holy Mass extended to April 30, 2020 (read the letter)

Here are a couple of updates.

https://www.wsjm.com/2020/03/18/diocese-of-kalamazoo-suspends-public-masses-through-april-5-2020/

Because public Masses have been suspended in the diocese of Kalamazoo through April 5th, the diocese will be live streaming Mass from the Pastoral Center. Check the Diocesan website for days and times.

Don't miss the upcoming Energizer!

Parish Pilgrimage: Join us for a parish pilgrimage to The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana on Divine Mercy Sunday April 19th, 2020. Sign up in the back of the Church to reserve a ticket and for more information or by calling the Church office at 269-657-4459. Space is limited!

Don't miss the next ENERGIZER at St. Mary Church, Paw Paw! Once a month, January 11th, February 8th, March 14th, April 18th, Bring your family to enjoy: Food and fellowship Praise and worship music from the band Kleen SL8 (Slate) 25 minute talk on faith topics for youth and adults Craft lessons for kids under 12 Adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament

Join Van Buren County Right to Life and special guest speaker Bob Dutko on Tuesday, October 15th for the annual Focus on Life Benefit Dinner. The venue this year is the First Baptist Church of South Haven, 1635 76th St. The doors open at 6pm and dinner and program begins at 6:30pm. Email Kellye Poage at kpoage@saintmarypawpaw.org for information/buy tickets to reserve your seat!

Call the office today to schedule a time for your family photo or sign up after all Masses in the Narthex.