The SPA Weekly
Your Latest News From St. Paul the Apostle Parish
Notes from Michael Miller
Heartfelt sharings:
This week:
- Sidewalk Rosary
- New Facebook Live videos on Christian Joy
- The Church of..."Zoom" :)
- The Alleluia Project
Looking ahead:
- Dress Up for Easter Project
- How returning to Mass could look like
Read about all this and more by clicking here: https://www.smore.com/cdbzn
Deacon Michael’s Weekly Updates:
- Sidewalk Talks
- Tithing Together, Generous Together
- Consecration to St. Joseph
- Mass/Homilies Replays
- Read about all of this and more: Deacon Michael’s Weekly Update
Spe Salvi (Saved in Hope)
Men's Summer Ministry: METANOIA
This summer, the men's group will explore the new 10-part series METANOIA, which will lead us on a journey with Christ into deeper conversion. Please click here for more information.
Women’s Ministry: Blessed is She
Formed in Faith: We've Gone Virtual!
New times call for new measures. We are taking our fellowship and Bible study groups online. Visit our Adult Faith Formation webpage for registration links for:
- Monday May 4, 9am: Opening the Word virtual study. Join us for a discussion of the Sunday Mass readings. Learn more here.
- Monday May 4, 6:30pm: 'Jesus As the Light of the Word‘ virtual study on the Gospel of John. This week we will explore Chapter 10, "Belief and Unbelief: Jesus and His Opponents." Learn more here.
- Wednesday May 6, 7pm: Family Faith virtual prayer gathering. Email Jeanne Winkelmann to receive the Zoom link.
- Saturday May 9, 4:30pm: RCIA Inquiry virtual gathering. Join us in an exploration of the Catholic faith. This week we will discuss "Stories from Catholic History." Learn more here.
- FORMED.org ‘Pick of the Week’: "The Search." Watch it on the FORMED Website.
- Looking for family faith activities? Check out the Children's page on the parish website.
Parish Office Updates
Due to the extended statewide shelter in place order, the Parish Office will remain CLOSED until the order is lifted. Even though our office is not open to the public, we are still available to you via phone, 616-949-4170 or email, pmarshall@spagr.org or ebertacchi@spagr.org. Our staff WILL be checking messages and emails daily!
- For non-emergency needs, please email or leave a message at the extension of the staff member you wish to speak with and they will return your email/call as soon as possible (extensions are listed on the recording).
- For emergency needs, please call the number provided on the recording.
We have had some parishioners who have stopped by to pray and drop off their weekly envelopes. We do have a drop box under the Parish Office window (to the right of the office door) for that purpose. You can leave letters, notes or envelopes there at any time.
We miss you and are keeping you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay home and stay well!
Peggy & Elizabeth
SPA Parish Office Staff
Church Schedule until May 18
- Sun: 12:30pm-5pm
- Mon- Fri: 9am-5pm
- Sat: 3:30pm-5pm
Confessions are available on the front porch of the rectory (off the west side parking lot): Saturdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Sunday Mass is livestreamed on our Facebook page, 11am.
The Parish Office is closed to the public until further notice.
Transforming our Giving During the Coronavirus
Transforming our Giving: How to Set up Online Giving Through REALM
If you are facing a financial hardship and are unable to give financially, please know that we do not expect you to give at this time. We also want you to know that our St. Paul parish community is here for you! See our SPA-Caritas section above on how you can receive help from the parish.
Tithing Together. Generous Together: Deacon Michael tithed the first 10% of his $1200 Government Relief Check to the parish offertory. Will you join him in taking the pledge?
Parish News & Resources during COVID-19
Contact Us!
Email: ebertacchi@spagr.org
Website: spagr.org/church
Location: 2750 Burton Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone: 616-949-4170
Facebook: facebook.com/stpaulapostlecatholic