IN THIS EDITION: - Looking to the saints this faith formation year
- Holy water for your home
- Help make our Parish Gala a success
- Upcoming Events
- Fall Service Project & event to support Safe Haven Ministries
- Parish Life in Pictures
- Things to Know Before You Go
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Looking to the saints this faith formation year
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This faith formation year, our parish Faith Formation Ministry team is especially excited to bring the lives of the saints into our program in a much greater way. These holy men and women remind us that sainthood is not reserved for a select few. It is the universal call of every baptized person, including the children and families entrusted to our care, to strive for sainthood.
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We recognize that parents are the first and primary educators of their children in the faith. Our hope is to strengthen the domestic church by giving families opportunities and resources to pray and grow together, and bring the faith more deeply into their homes. May everything we do this year lead our young people and their families closer to Christ! Come, Holy Spirit!
To learn more about faith formation at St. Robert, contact Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation, HWhitmer@strobertchurch.org, or visit the Faith Formation pages of our website.
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At the suggestion of our parish’s Pastoral Council, we would like to remind our parish family that holy water is available for you to take home!
Holy water is a sacramental of the Catholic Church, a sacred sign that disposes us to receive grace and
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sanctifies the various circumstances of our lives. Each time we bless ourselves with holy water and make the Sign of the Cross, we are reminded of our Baptism. It is a beautiful reminder of our baptismal identity and our call to holiness.
We encourage you to bring holy water into your homes and make it part of your daily life. Bless yourself as you begin and end the day, trace the Sign of the Cross on your children’s foreheads before they leave for school, and use holy water as you pray for your family. Consider placing a holy water font near your front door or in your family’s prayer space as a reminder to turn to the Lord throughout the day.
Our newly refurbished holy water tank, cleaned up and readied for use by parishioner Jessie Beveridge, is now located in the Marian Chapel, see photo above (enter through Door A—the parish offices entrance of our building). You are also welcome to fill your containers from the baptismal font in the church!
Please bring a clean, leakproof container, preferably a bottle specifically designed for holy water, and exercise care and reverence when filling it. Small containers are also available in Marian Chapel to fill.
May the presence of holy water in our homes continually remind us of the promises of our Baptism and our call to live each day as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
If you have questions about the above, please contact Katie Mendenhall, director of pastoral care/faith formation coordinator, KMendenhall@strobertchurch.org.
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Help make our Parish Gala a success!
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Our parish’s upcoming gala fundraiser is just over a month away and we are still seeking donations for our auction! Consider donating an item, experience, or gift to help make this event a success:
Some ideas include: - Gift baskets
- Tickets to events or performances
- Unique experiences or services
- Jewelry
- Home goods and décor
Every donation is greatly appreciated. Email HSA@strobertschoolada.org to donate by Nov. 1, or with questions. Thank you for your generosity, faith, and continued support of our parish community!
Gala tickets are still available! Visit the Jewels & Jubilee Gala website to purchase yours today.
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High School Youth Group
Have you ever gotten exactly what you wanted, only to eventually want something else? More friends. More attention. More stuff. We spend a lot of time chasing things we think will make us happy, but somehow, we’re always looking for more. What if that longing is actually telling us something?
This Sunday, Oct. 11, we’re talking about the desire every person has for something bigger than ourselves and how the things of this world can
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be good, but were never meant to completely satisfy us.
ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS (grades 9-12) ARE INVITED for food, games, and small group discussions that might make you think a little differently about what you’re searching for.
High school youth group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (enter through Door E). Upcoming meeting dates in October are this Sunday and Oct. 25.
Our youth group theme this year is “To the Heights” (Verso l’alto), inspired by St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and plenty of exciting things are planned … join us!
Click here to register your teen.
Questions? Email Katie Mendenhall, KMendenhall@strobertchurch.org.
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Young Adults Faith & Fellowship
Not only does God have a plan for your life, so does Satan. The life of a believer is a spiritual battle and the stakes are high.
SRN young adults, spiritual warfare is the topic of our October Faith & Fellowship meeting.
All parishioners in their 20s and 30s are invited to gather with us
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Monday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.!
Join us to talk about the battle with the enemy and how we can protect ourselves with the armor of God. There will be snacks and social time!
Meet in the Parish Life Center (PLC); enter at Door E then through the double doors on your left.
Questions? Email FaithFormation@strobertchurch.org.
Visit the SRNYA web page for more information and to join the email list.
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The Flock Moms Group
Who: Mothers in all stages of motherhood. Mamas with babies, toddlers, school-age children, and older children are all welcome. When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. Presentation: Prayer: Our Pathway to Holiness presented by Ms. Julia Schnapp Where: Meet in the Parish Life Center (PLC) (Door N). Stroller accessible parking is available near Door I – PAC. Child care available. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/SRNFlockOct2026
Visit our Flock Moms web page to learn more and join The Flock’s email list to receive updates.
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Parish Fall Service Project & Event
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Toy Drive and November event to support Safe Haven Ministries
For years, our Sock Hop/Sock Wrap has brought our parish family together for food, fun, and generosity.
This year, we’re giving that tradition a new purpose and partnership with a fall toy drive and parish event in support of Safe Haven Ministries.
Visit our Wrapped in Hope web page, or see the Oct. 11 bulletin this weekend for all the details.
Question? Contact Katie Mendenhall, KMendenhall@strobertchurch.org.
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Thank you to the young people of our parish who created these beautiful cards filled with messages of care and encouragement for Father Tony on the day our community prayed for the priests of our diocese in September during the priests convocation.
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Led by our parish’s Respect Life Ministry group, St. Robert parishioners kept peaceful vigil outside Planned Parenthood in Grand Rapids on Oct. 8, praying for life and an end to abortion.
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A few things to know before you go …
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Connect with us!
St. Robert of Newminster Parish
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Connect with us! St. Robert Catholic School
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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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