Celebrating 75 years of God’s faithfulness
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For nearly three-quarters of a century, St. Robert of Newminster has stood as a vibrant pillar of faith, community, and service in Ada. The origins of our parish go back to Nov. 15, 1951, when the very first Mass was celebrated inside Kennedy’s restaurant, an eatery on Fulton St. near the Grand River bridge.
We are excited this weekend to officially open the celebration of our parish’s 75th anniversary!
THIS WEEKEND: Reception in Newminster Hall following all Masses
Join us after all Masses this weekend (Nov. 14/15) in Newminster Hall where the anniversary hospitality committee will provide appetizers, fruit and dessert. All parishioners are invited!
In addition: - Pick up a St. Robert of Newminster prayer card (also highlighted on our web page) in the narthex and pray the prayer, written especially for our anniversary, throughout the coming months. We’ll also be praying the prayer as a community at the end of Mass over the eight months of our anniversary celebration.
- New in the narthex! Walk the historical timeline along the wall behind the baptismal font and stop by the 75th anniversary bulletin board to see highlights from our parish history. Learn about and get involved in special activities associated with our anniversary celebration such as the church-to church Pen Pal program.
- As you enjoy refreshments in Newminster Hall, take in a slideshow of photos representing St. Robert over the decades and peruse and purchase St. Robert swag featuring our 75th anniversary logo.
There’s lots more to discover about this special celebration. Watch upcoming parish communications (bulletin, email, TV monitors, and socials) and bookmark our 75th anniversary web page.
Visit often to learn about additional details and featured anniversary events and activities: https://strobertchurch.org/75th-anniversary/.
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Ready. Set. Bid. And have fun!
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We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at the Jewels & Jubilee Gala on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining (on 28th Street)!
The funds raised from the Jewels and Jubilee Auction will directly benefit St. Robert School & Church programs and resources, helping us enhance educational opportunities, expand extracurricular activities, and invest in the tools our students need to thrive. Attire for the event is fun and fancy. Guests are encouraged to have extra fun with the bejeweled theme.
Gala Catalog: All You Need To Know
Last weekend, the Gala Catalog was launched containing all the details you need to know about the event including auction items to browse and how to set up your bidder account (see Catalog pg. 8: Event How-Tos). We hope you’ve been able to take a look!
Silent Auction online bidding opens tomorrow!
On Saturday, Nov. 14, the silent auction opens for online bidding. Online bidding remains open until 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 21.
While ticket sales to attend the event are now closed, anyone may bid online in the silent auction, even if you are not attending!
For additional information, visit the Gala website, or email HSA@strobertschoolada.org.
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Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development this weekend
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This weekend, our parish will take up the annual collection to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
Please prayerfully consider how you can give this year. Nearly 37 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face in bringing permanent and positive change to their communities.
In addition to supporting national poverty alleviation efforts, 25% of this important collection remains in West Michigan. Thanks to parishioners’ generosity during last year’s collection, almost $46,000 was distributed to local organizations to support their crucial work here. Read more about the grantees on the Diocese of Grand Rapids website.
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s letter to parishioners, in our Nov. 8 bulletin, p. 5, or visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids’ CCHD web page.
To read about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development more broadly and ways to act, connect and pray, visit www.usccb.org/cchd.
WAYS TO GIVE THIS WEEKEND: - CHECK OR CASH: Giving envelopes are located on the tables around the narthex and near our church entrances, as well as in your St. Robert envelope packet. Collection baskets will be passed at Masses this weekend after Communion once the congregation is seated. (Please make checks out to “St. Robert of Newminster” with “CCHD” in the memo line)
- ONLINE: To give securely online, visit our website donate page. Once there: click the “One-time” tab, then the “Fund” drop-down menu, choose “Campaign for Human Development,” complete the remaining information fields and submit.
Thank you for your generosity and your prayers for those whose lives are benefitted by this collection.
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Shop, stroll, and be merry at our first annual Christmas Bazaar!
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Just a little reminder about tomorrow’s Christmas Bazaar! Hope to see you there!
EVENT DETAILS: - When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Where: St. Robert Catholic School Parish Activity Center (P.A.C.) 6477 Ada Drive, Ada, MI 49301
- Parking: Enter the St. Robert campus off of Ada Drive using the east or west driveways. Parking is available throughout our campus, including accessible parking. Enter through Door H. For a campus map, click here.
- Visit our Christmas Bazaar web page for more information, or view details on our St. Robert Facebook and follow us there!
Questions? Please contact Jeremy Jack: JJack@strobertchurch.org, or (616) 676-9111, ext. 114.
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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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