WE’RE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!
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Many of the children and youth of our parish go “back to school” this week! Whether it’s kindergarten or college, public or parochial school – let us pray for each and every learner as they begin a new school year.
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Dear Lord,
As our students begin a new school year, we pray that you will keep them in your care. Send your Spirit to open their minds to all that is true and beautiful and good. Help them to see the gifts and talents you have given them and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be kind to others and lead others to be kind to them. Give their teachers patience and understanding and help them teach what is just and true. Send your angels to guide and guard our
children and to keep them from all harm. Open their young hearts to your presence and enfold them in your peace and protection. Hold them in the palm of your hand and bring them home safely at day’s end.
Amen.
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Now that Summer is nearly over, and we re-establish schedules, make sure you pencil in your Holy Hour every Thursday! The Eucharist will be exposed in the Eucharistic Chapel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sign up for your Holy hour by clicking the link below.
Children are ALWAYS welcome to join in Adoration. Start slow with five minutes and work your way to an hour.
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REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION!
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Registration for the 2024-2025 Faith Formation year is OPEN and spots are filling fast! Programming is available for children in the Nursery through youth in 12th grade.
Don’t delay! Tuition and fees increase by $10 per child on September 1.
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CATECHISTS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Catechists are needed at every level of Faith Formation this year. Lesson plans and materials are provided for you. Childcare for younger children not enrolled in the session in which you are serving is available upon request. Catechists may also choose to receive free tuition for any child enrolled in Faith Formation or a stipend for their service. The stipend is paid out in December and April.
Every volunteer age 18+ must complete Safe Environment training and submit to a background check. Contact the Faith Formation Office if you’re available to serve this year at (616) 676-9111 ext 114 or email FaithFormation@StRobertChurch.org.
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The Parish and School offices will be closed in recognition of Labor Day on Monday, September 2. Join us for a special Mass celebrating the fruits of our labor at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Contact the Parish Office with any questions at ParishMail@StRobertChurch.org or call (616) 676-9111.
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What Else Do I Need to Know?
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- A K of C Pancake Breakfast will be offered on Sunday, September 8 immediately following the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses.
- That Man Is You! (TMIY) kicks off Friday, September 13 at 6:00 a.m. in the Parish Life Center. Contact Al Juarez with any questions.
- We are still in need of a Onsite Volunteer Coordinator for Degage ministries. This volunteer position serves for a few hours once per month on the first Friday of the month. Contact Randy Heldt if you’re interested in serving.
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As a Catholic community, we proclaim the Good News by serving God and neighbor as we grow in loving relationship with Christ.
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Be a vibrant, welcoming faith community inviting all people to know Christ through
worship and sacraments,
evangelization and catechesis,
charity and service.
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