Father Weber announces new pastoral assignment
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Father Logan Weber, our parish’s parochial vicar, announced his new pastoral assignment at Masses this past weekend. Bishop Walkowiak has appointed Father Weber as pastor of St. Patrick Parish and School in Portland, Mich., effective July 1. Father Weber shared his gratitude with the parish saying that it is a testament to the St. Robert community: “You’ve drawn out for me what a parish priest is supposed to be and I thank you,” he said.
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He reflects further on his priesthood, his new assignment and beginning to say goodbye in the May 18 bulletin, pg. 2, available online and at Masses this weekend. Congratulations, Father Weber! We will miss you, but you go with our prayers and blessings. A farewell celebration for Father Weber is being planned for Sunday, June 29 following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Details coming soon; please save the date!
To view additional pastoral appointments announced by Bishop Walkowiak, visit grdiocese.org. Please pray in a special way for Father Weber and all priests who are receiving new assignments, for the faith communities impacted by these appointments, and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.
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Continued prayers for our parish’s new Catholics
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During this year’s Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 19, we joyfully welcomed eight individuals into full communion with the Church and as members of our parish family. Our parish’s new Catholics are: Soren Vandekieft, Karlie Bunting, Jane Tomaszewski and William Barron (pictured above in purple following their baptisms) and Jailine Gomez-Tellez, Jennifer Marchand, Tony Sieler, and Suzanne Fuchs, who were baptized in another Christian faith, and received the sacraments of first Eucharist and confirmation at Easter Vigil.
Their journey of faith, marked by prayer, reflection, and the grace of the Easter Vigil, has been a beautiful witness and we are honored to walk alongside them. Please continue to welcome them into our parish family, offer encouragement, and pray for their continued growth in the Catholic faith and the grace to live out their new beliefs.
To view photos from the liturgies of the Easter Triduum including Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil, please visit our parish Flickr account here. Thank you to Nancy Chandler who photographed each of the liturgies!
Did you know? One of our parish’s new Catholics, Jane Tomaszewski, is the descendant of a canonized Catholic martyr? Read about her journey to joining the Church on the National Catholic register website.
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Counting down the days to Grandparent Camp!
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Grandparent and Grandchild Camp is just a month away! Have you registered yourself and your little love bugs yet?
The camp, June 16-18, is an opportunity for grandparents to share their faith and create memories with their grandchildren (ages 8 to 12). This three-day learning experience engages participants with breakfast, prayer, games, crafts, and songs in a faith-filled environment.
Learn more and register through the SRN website at
https://tinyurl.com/mvjw6n7v.
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We Remember on Memorial Day
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Remember men and women who have died during military service with the celebration of Mass on Memorial Day.
In addition to 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Robert on Monday, May 26, Masses will also celebrated at Catholic cemeteries in the diocese. Masses will be held rain or shine; please bring your own chair or blanket.
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Cemeteries Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery Chapel, 1750 Preston Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Msgr. Lou Stasker presiding.
9:00 a.m. – Resurrection Cemetery (near the large cross), 4100 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming, Fr. David Jameson presiding.
10:00 a.m. – Holy Cross Cemetery (in front of the mausoleum), 2000 Walker Ave., Grand Rapids, Fr. Logan Weber presiding.
PLEASE NOTE: The SRN parish office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Your Gift to the Catholic Services Appeal Supports …
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Seminarian Education and Continuing Formation of Priests
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and more! If you have already turned in your CSA pledge card, thank you! If you haven’t had the chance yet, please return your pledge card this week to the parish office, or make your pledge online at grdiocese.org/csa.
Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference. Any contributions to the CSA that exceed our assessment will be returned to our parish. If you’re unable to give financially this year, please submit your pledge card with an offering of prayer for the success of the campaign and for those whose lives will be touched through it.
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- St. Robert Catholic School is now enrolling students in Preschool for the 2025-26 school year! Interested in more information or a school tour, or do you know someone who would be? Send an email today to info@strobertschoolada.org to learn more or arrange a visit!
- Sunday, May 18 – The Knights of Columbus are hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday in Newminster Hall after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses.
- Sunday, June 8 – Celebration of Father Tony Russo’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood and our parish patron saint, St. Robert of Newminster (Feast day: June 7), Newminster Hall following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Find more details in the May 18 bulletin!
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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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