IN THIS EDITION: - Pray for an end to abortion: Sign up for an Oct. 8 vigil hour
- Election Resources for Catholics
- Events in October
- Community Dinners return Oct. 7
- School News
- Things to Know Before You Go
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Pray for an end to abortion
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Sign up for your Oct. 8 vigil hour after Masses this weekend
40 Days for Life is 40-day campaign typically held in the spring and fall that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.
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40 Days for Life Grand Rapids‘ fall campaign began Sept. 23 and goes through Nov. 1. St. Robert’s day to pray is Thursday, Oct. 8. Join the members of our Respect Life MInistry and other St. Robert parishioners to pray in front of Planned Parenthood on Cherry St. in Grand Rapids on Oct. 8 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sign up for your Oct. 8 vigil hour in the narthex after any Mass this weekend.
Last year, we had 100% coverage every hour with at least two people praying. Won’t you join us this year?
Questions? Please contact Cheryl Heise (260) 615-1860. For more information, visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/grandrapids
About Respect Life Month In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday.
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Election resources for Catholics
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Midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Please see the “Vote with Faith” insert in this weekend’s bulletin and around the narthex or visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids website to learn about faithful citizenship and how to approach voting with the Catholic faith.
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Upcoming Events in October
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Get to Know the Knights
If you’ve considered membership with the Knights or would like to learn more about their history and mission, join them for a Get to Know the Knights of Columbus – Open House on Monday, Oct. 5 between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center (enter through Door E or N)
Everyone’s welcome, bring the whole family!
Questions? Email kofc8117@gmail.com
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Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors
Who: Parishioners age 55+ When: Friday, Oct. 9: 9:30 a.m. food & fellowship, 10:00 a.m. presentation—History of Ada & Cascade Townships Where: Meet in the Parish Life Center (Door E). RSVP to: Lu Paletta, lupaletta@gmail.com, so we can be sure to have enough snacks for everyone.
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Young Adults Faith & Fellowship
Who: Parishioners in their 20s and 30s When: Monday, Oct. 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Discussion topic: Spiritual Warfare Where: Meet in the Parish Life Center (Door E). 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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SRN Community Dinners return Oct. 7
Food! Faith! Fellowship!
- Beginning Oct. 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m., and most Wednesdays through spring 2027, Community Dinners are back! Join us weekly in Newminster Hall.
- Rotating menu of family favorites including tacos, spaghetti, hotdogs and hamburgers, stir fry and more. All are welcome!
Volunteer! We couldn’t be more grateful for those that make these gatherings possible. It truly takes a team to prep, serve, and clean up each week.
We’re looking for volunteers to help prep, serve and clean up — whether that’s chopping vegetables, greeting guests, or helping with dishes — and to enjoy the warm fellowship that makes these dinners such a gift to our parish family. Sign up one Wednesday a month.
To volunteer, contact Hans Whitmer at HWhitmer@strobertchurch.org, or click here to view openings and sign up.
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Happy feast of the Archangels!
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, our St. Robert middle school students led special archangel prayers during our morning pledge and prayer service. As part of our Archangel House
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Competition, students showed incredible pride wearing their House colors and had a blast decorating (and eating!) special angel food cupcakes in their house colors. Thank you to everyone who made this day of faith, fun, and community so memorable!
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St. Robert students, families collect change for a good cause in October
The Baby Bottle Change Drive to benefit HELP Pregnancy Aid is entering its fourth year! During Respect Life Month, SRCS students collect spare change for approximately two weeks, this year between Oct. 5-16. St. Robert’s Respect Life Committee then counts the donations and presents the proceeds to HELP. The students
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know that the funds they collect will go toward helping moms, dads and children served by HELP. Part of the goal of this effort is to help the students understand and appreciate the dignity of human life—from conception to natural death.
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A few things to know before you go …
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