Lent at SRN: Pray, Fast, Give

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Parish Newsletter for February 19
First Week of Lent
 

REMINDERS: Parish Procedures
  1. Submissions for the bulletin are due at least two weeks prior to the requested publication date. Please email content (including any graphics) to BulletinEditor@StRobertChurch.org.
  2. There are bulletin boards and tables in the Gathering Area for SRN Ministries to advertise or distribute materials. Be sure to contact the Parish Office for permission before posting items around campus to ensure they follow Diocesan regulations and standards. Call (616) 676-9111 or email ParishMail@StRobertChurch.org.
  3. If you plan to host an event or meeting here at SRN, you must fill out our Parish Event Registration Form at least two (2) months prior to the date of your event/meeting. Please note: filling out this form is not a guarantee that your event will be approved. Any forms received later than two months are not filled out completely will not be approved.
 

The Lent at SRN page is LIVE on our website! From the liturgical schedule to a special events calendar and everything in between (including seasonal resources for ALL ages), our staff has worked diligently to gather everything you need to know in one convenient place! Check out the Lent at SRN page today!
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CRS Rice Bowl
Video

Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and climate change, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Pick up your CRS Rice Bowl from the Narthex OR make a donation online at https://www.crsricebowl.org/.
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Made for Heaven
Video

Join Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR on a multimedia Lenten journey inspired by St. Francis. Made for Heaven features stunning original art by Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie, along with daily meditations on a passage from scripture, reflection questions, prayer, and space for journaling and notetaking. Pick up your copy in the Narthex.
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COMMUNITY MEATLESS MEALS
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Back by popular demand! Our Community Meatless Meal is returning for Lent.

The first meal will be offered on Friday, February 23. Deadline to RSVP for this Friday’s meal is tomorrow, February 20! The second meal will be offered on Friday, March 22. Both meals will be served at 5:00 p.m. in Newminster Hall.

Click the links below to RSVP for the meals or sign up as a volunteer!
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RSVP for
February 23
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RSVP for
March 22
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Sign Up to
Volunteer!
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Join us on Thursday, February 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the PLC for our school open house. We are excited to share our school with you! Come see our principal, priest, teachers, extracurricular activity offerings, before and aftercare options, and much more. Any child or children registered at the open house will receive a FREE t-shirt!

If you have any questions, or would like to set up a tour of our parish school, contact the School Office at (616) 455-4966 or send us an email at info@strobertschoolada.org.
 
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Can you pray for one hour to end abortion? 40 Days for Life is a pro-life effort that consists of praying, fasting, and holding a peaceful vigil in front of an abortion facility. SRN has adopted Thursday, February 29 as our day of prayer outside of Planned Parenthood on Cherry Street. At least two individuals are needed per hour from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sign-ups will take place after Mass on February 24/25 or you can sign up online. Contact Cheryl Heise with any questions or concerns: caheise17@gmail.com.
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REGISTRATION for KEPHA
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Men’s Conference

WHEN:
Saturday, March 9, 2024
6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

WHERE:
St. Robert of Newminster Parish

COST:
$38 per Adult: $20 per Student
(through February 23)
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Women’s Event

WHEN:
Friday, March 8, 2024
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Basilica of St. Adalbert

COST:
$10 per person
(ticket is non-refundable)
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Parish Snapshot: What Else do I Need to Know?
  • This Week on FORMED: to find this week’s featured content, visit https://watch.formed.org/this-week-on-formed.
  • 12 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration continues Thursdays through Lent! Sign up for your Holy Hour today.
  • NO Junior Disciples (Grades 1 – 5) Faith Formation on Monday, February 19 or Tuesday, February 20 due to Mid-Winter Break. See you next week!
  • First Communion Parent/Child Retreat: Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the main Sanctuary. If you are in need of childcare for siblings, you MUST register with the Faith Formation Office by February 25 to FaithFormation@StRobertChurch.org.
  • Young Disciples (Grades 6-8) SHINE Youth Rally at the 3 Mile Project on Sunday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. Click here to register! Registration has been extended through March 17.
  • Teen Disciples (Grades 9-12) Overnight Lent Retreat March 15 at 6:00 p.m. to March 16 at Noon (12:00 p.m.). Click here to register!
 

© 2024

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church
6477 Ada Drive Southeast, Ada, MI 49301
https://strobertchurch.org
(616) 676-9111
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SRN Mission Statement

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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SRN Vision Statement

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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