IN THIS EDITION: - The Church alive
- Meet us in the narthex this weekend: Pastoral Council
- Election Resources for Catholic Voters
- Cleaning out those closets this fall? Consider a donation to the K of C’s Coats for Kids drive
- Trunks wanted! Treats await!
- November Dates to Note
- Things to Know Before You Go
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The Church alive: Reflecting on the ways God is working through our parish family
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by Katie Mendenhall, director of pastoral care/faith formation coordinator
I am nearing my two-year anniversary of working at St. Robert, and I continue to be in awe of how blessed I am to serve a parish filled with people who desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
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Lately, I have found myself stepping back and reflecting on all that is happening here. When you are in the midst of the day-to-day life of a parish, it can be easy to miss just how much good is happening. I want to shed some light on what your generosity, prayers, and the quiet service of so many volunteers are making possible.
Read the full article in this weekend’s (Oct. 18) bulletin online p. 2, or pick up a copy at Masses on Sunday.
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Meet us in the narthex this weekend!
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One of the advisory bodies that Father Tony relies on in his ministry is the Pastoral Council.
Pastoral Council members do not listen only to God’s Spirit; they are called to listen to other parishioners, to be a conduit that brings to the council meetings the cares and concerns that are brought to them.
This weekend, members of the pastoral council will be available in the narthex after Masses to meet and talk with parishioners. Stop and say hello, strike up a conversation, share ideas, feedback or other suggestions.
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After conversing with a pastoral council member on Sunday following Mass, stop up to Newminster Hall for even more community and a delicious donut! Everyone is welcome!
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Election Resources for Catholic Voters
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Voter resources from the MCC and USCCB are also available on the tables around our narthex. Pick up copies the next time you’re in church!
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Is fall closet cleanout happening at your house?
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Have the kiddos or adults in your household outgrown their cold weather gear between now and last winter? If you’re cleaning out closets this fall and have gently used winter coats that no longer fit, consider donating them to the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids drive happening all October long!
All coats collected during the drive will be donated to the children and
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families of our sister parish Holy Name of Jesus-San Juan Diego Academy in Wyoming, MI. This drive helps ensures that no child in that community will go without a coat this winter.
Drop off new and gently used coats in the labeled collection boxes at Doors B and C in the narthex this weekend or throughout the coming days up through Oct. 31.
Questions? Email the Knights of Columbus at kofc8117@gmail.com.
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Trunks wanted! Treats await!
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Join our school and church Trunk or Treat Oct. 29
This annual St. Robert Catholic School Home & School Association-hosted event is back!
Trunk sign ups are open! Visit the Trunk or Treat SignUp Genius to sign up to host a trunk.
Decorate your trunk and hand out candy or volunteer to help out! Please arrive, park, and setup your trunk between 4:30-5:15 p.m. on Oct. 29.
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The event on Thursday, Oct. 29 in the St. Robert parking lot begins at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Bring your neighbors, friends, kids and grandkids.
Candy and treats aren’t the only thing on the menu that evening! Grab dinner from Saladino Food Truck or Tony’s Taco Mobile who’ll be onsite with us.
Questions? Email HSA@strobertschoolada.org.
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- Sunday, Nov. 1 – Solemnity of All Saints
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Solemnity of All Souls: A candle for each parishioner from our community who has passed away in the last year will be placed on the altar in the Sanctuary.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Midterm Election day. Check your voter registration status, find your polling place and more on the Michigan Voter Information Center website.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 – 6th grade Vocation Awareness Day with Bishop Walkowiak. During this new diocesan initiative from the Office of Catholic Schools and Office of Priestly Vocations to promote vocations, we will host 200 sixth graders from around the diocese for Mass, a keynote talk and vocational witness. Bishop Walkowiak will celebrate Mass and visit classrooms. NOTE: Mass that morning will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. instead of our usual time of 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 7 & 8 – Get to Know Your Parish Weekend/Ministry Fair: 25+ parish ministries will be available in Newminster Hall after all Masses. Refreshments will be served. More information to come!
- Sundays, Nov. 8 & 22 – High School Youth Group, 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Register your teen here.
- Monday, Nov. 9 – St. Robert Young Adults Faith & Fellowship gathering, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Parish Life Center. Visit the SRNYA web page to learn more.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Culminating event for Wrapped in Hope toy collection drive benefitting Safe Haven Ministries. 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Newminster Hall. Visit our website for details.
- Thursday, Nov. 12 – St. Robert School Parent-teacher conferences, 3:30-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 13 – Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors All-Parish Veterans Day program, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Parish Life Center
- Saturday, Nov. 14 – 1st Annual Christmas Bazaar featuring 50+ vendors, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center inside St. Robert School. Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
- Sunday, Nov. 15, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass – Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, the first public liturgical step in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in which inquirers formally declare their intention to join the Catholic Church.
- Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15 – Parish 75th Anniversary Kickoff Weekend. Join us for refreshments in Newminster Hall after all weekend Masses. More details to come!
- Saturday, Nov. 21 – Jewels & Jubilee Gala Fundraiser to benefit St. Robert church and school. 5:30 p.m. at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining. Purchase your tickets here!
- Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving holiday: 9:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated. The church and school offices will be closed Nov. 26 and Nov. 27.
- Sunday, Nov. 29 – First Sunday of Advent
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A few things to know before you go … - CALENDARS: Parish | School
- HOMILIES: Listen to Father Tony’s weekly homilies online anytime that’s convenient for you. Visit our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@strobertada, or click the YouTube icon below.
- THIS WEEK ON FORMED: Formed has on-demand Catholic content online for all ages. A free subscription is available to St. Robert parishioners. Sign up online at https://formed.org/signup.
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