The SPA Weekly
Your Latest News From St. Paul the Apostle Parish
May 31-June 6, 2020 - PENTECOST
A time of great joy!
- Returning to Mass: A special edition newsletter https://www.smore.com/bj210
- Deacon Michael's Ordination
- Parishioners receive their sacraments
Fr. Peter's heartfelt sharings:
This week:
- Back to Mass! A special edition newsletter
- Parishioners volunteer to help with resumption of public Masses
- Sidewalk May Rosary with parish families
Read about all this and more by clicking here: https://www.smore.com/14sjp
Deacon Michael’s Weekly Updates:
- Days of Preparation: A daily video journal with Deacon Michael reflecting on the upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood.
- Ordination to the Priesthood and First Masses of Thanksgiving: Learn how to livestream the Ordination Mass and how you can attend one of the Masses of Thanksgiving here at St. Paul’s and the Drive Thru receptions that will follow. https://grdiocese.org/ordination-of-priests/
- Sidewalk Talks: A reflections on the May visits and looking forward to future opportunities.
- ‘The Chosen’ TV Series: A repost of my review that I wrote last week on my personal blog.
Congratulations to those who received Sacraments this week!
Tchuente Family:
Dave (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Joyce (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Yohann (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Harold (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Blake (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Rihan Family:
Abuk (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist)
Kon (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist)
Youat (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist)
Ayak (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Aliphonse & Eunice (Convalidation of Marriage)
Eunice (Confirmation & Eucharist)
Abigail (Baptism)
You are in our prayers!
Welcome Deacon Noah!
Happy Retirement, Peggy!
Deacon Michael to be ordained a priest
https://grdiocese.org/ordination-of-priests/
Next Sunday he will preside as priest at Mass for the first time, both at 9 and 11am, followed by his priestly blessing in the parking lot (obviously, 6 feet apart)
Back-to-Mass parish volunteers
If you wish to help, please contact Elizabeth Bertacchi for more information.
Mass Intentions: June 1-7, 2020
Deceased members of the T.J. Kroon Family
Deceased Members of John & Rose Geluso by Anne Valentine
Clare Linski by Juli Wiseman
Intentions of Kathy McFadden by Elizabeth Bertacchi
Intentions of Peggy Marshall by the Parish Staff
This Week's Mass Schedule
- Saturday 5pm
- Sunday 9 & 11am
- Monday 8:30am (limited to 10% capacity to accommodate those at higher risk)
- *Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am
*starting June 10 Wednesday Mass will be at 12pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30-4:30pm on the front porch of the Rectory (off the main parking lot)
The Church is open for private prayer:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Parish Office Updates
Due to the extended Stay-at-Home order, the Parish Office will remain closed to the public until Monday, June 15. In the meantime:
- We are available to you via phone at 616-949-4170 or email at pmarshall@spagr.org or ebertacchi@spagr.org.
- 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.
- For those who would like to drop off their weekly envelopes, please use the drop box under the Parish Office window (to the right of the office door).
- We look forward to seeing you when we reopen! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy & Elizabeth
SPA Parish Office Staff
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