IN THIS EDITION: - Thank you for praying for the protection of human life
- Kicking off Catholic Schools Week: Join our SRCS students, teachers, and administrators for a STREAM Expo after Sunday Masses Jan. 25!
- A Look Ahead: Upcoming Events in January & February
- Parish Calendar: What’s On the Horizon next week
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Thank you for praying to protect human life
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On that day, we paused as a Church to proclaim a truth that is at the very heart of our faith: every human life is sacred, created in the image and likeness of God, known and loved by Him from the moment of conception until natural death.
The sanctity of life is not an idea we hold only in words: it is something we are called to live. It asks us to protect the unborn who have no voice, to accompany mothers and fathers in difficult moments, and to honor the dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable among us.
This same reverence for life was quietly lived out on Thursday in a beautiful way. Despite hazardous road conditions, Father Tony made his way to one of our local nursing homes, a favorite part of his week, to celebrate Mass for the residents there. When it would have been understandable to stay home, he chose to go to those who often feel forgotten, bringing them the Eucharist.
May we continue to pray for the unborn, for their mothers and families, and for the grace to always recognize Christ in every human person and every stage of life, especially in the smallest, the frailest, and the most vulnerable among us.
For additional ways to pray for and promote a culture of life, visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids website, or connect with our SRN Respect Life Committee.
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Celebrate Catholic Schools!
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To kick off Catholic Schools Week, St. Robert Catholic School is hosting a Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math (STREAM) Expo featuring student projects and presentations THIS Sunday, Jan. 25! All are warmly welcome!
STREAM Expo THIS SUNDAY – You’re Invited! When: Sunday, Jan. 25 after the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses
Where: Learning Commons of our School (upper level near the middle school classrooms)
Teachers, students, and administration will be present to share student projects and presentations that highlight faith-filled learning through Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math. All are warmly invited to stop by and celebrate our students.
For the full schedule of Catholic Schools Week events at St. Robert School, see the monitors around our church and school, or visit https://strobertschoolada.org/about-us/calendar/.
Now Enrolling for 2026-27!
Have you been considering Catholic school education for your child? Pre-K through 8th grade enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is underway at St. Robert School! Visit our school website to learn more and contact us to schedule a tour: https://strobertschoolada.org/.
Read special Catholic Schools Week messages from Bishop Walkowiak and Principal Liz Peters
St. Robert Catholic School Principal Liz Peters and Bishop Walkowiak have written letters to parishioners for Catholic Schools Week. Read them in this weekend’s bulletin! Pick up a copy at Masses, or read the digital edition of the bulletin on our parish website at the link below:
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In the Gathering Space this Weekend
Stop by the That Man Is You! (TMIY) and Knights of Columbus tables in the gathering space after Masses this weekend and sign up for:
- The That Man Is You! Men’s Card and Fellowship Night, Friday, Jan. 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center, AND
- Purchase raffle and dinner tickets for the Knights of Columbus Reverse Raffle on Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. in Newminster Hall – you’ll be supporting their biggest fundraiser of the year and be entered for your chance to win up to $2,500! Raffle tickets are $100 each and dinner for two can be purchased for an additional $30. (You need not be present to win raffle prizes). Ticket sales will continue each weekend after Masses through Feb. 14/15.
TICKET REQUEST FORM: Unable to stop by the Knights’ table? Request tickets by completing the information in this ticket request form: https://tinyurl.com/SRNKofCReverseRaffle2026. Curt Reppuhn, treasurer of our SRN Knights Council will contact you to complete the purchase process and arrange ticket delivery.
Contact Curt with questions: (989) 390-1454 (text preferred) or careppuhn@gmail.com.
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Celebrate love and family! Tickets are on sale for the St. Robert School Home & School Association’s fun and fabulous Valentine’s Dance Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining. Cost: $15 for children, $30 for adults. Ticket purchase deadline is Friday, Jan. 30.
This event for all parish and school families includes a dinner buffet, photo booth, family-friendly DJ and a craft activity for the kids.
Email hsa@strobertschoolada.org with questions.
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Women ALIVE presents The Beauty of Redemptive Suffering Feb. 10. Sign up today!
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Date & Time: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Newminster Hall
Guest Speaker: Ellen Salter of Sacred Life Ministry
Visit the Sacred Life Ministry website to learn more about Ellen.
Ladies, bring a friend or host a table. Come ready to be renewed in hope, courage, and love. All women are welcome — whether this is your first Lenten journey or one of many.
RSVP: by Friday, February 6 to Jolana Peard at (616) 676-9111, ext. 123 or JPeard@stroberchurch.org.
Visit our SRN website to learn more.
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- Monday, Jan. 26
- Catholic Schools Week begins!
- Ladies Rosary Group meets, 9:00 a.m. in the Lourdes Room of Marian Hall (enter through Door A). Contact Jeniece Buczek with questions, jeniecebuczek@comcast.net.
- Foundations of Faith: A Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Marian Hall (enter through Door A). Click here for details and to register.
- Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Sunday Scripture Reflection Bible Study meets, 9:30 a.m. in the Guadalupe Room of Marian Hall (enter through Door A). Contact Tom Hackett to learn more tghackett@aol.com
- Pastoral Council meets, 7:00 p.m. Learn more about the parish Pastoral Council here.
- Millions of Monicas meets, 7:15 p.m. in the Eucharistic Chapel (enter through Door C). Email Connie Ehlke to learn more, connie.ehlke@gmail.com.
- Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Women’s Bible Study meets, 9:30 a.m. in the Guadalupe Room of Marian Hall (enter through Door A).
- Eucharistic Adoration 9:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Eucharistic Chapel (enter through Door C, a handicap-accessible entrance is at Door D). For details and to sign up for your Holy Hour, click here.
- Foundations of Faith: A Journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Marian Hall. Click here for details and to register.
- Community Dinner, 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. in Newminster Hall. Click here to sign up to attend. We are in serious need of volunteers to help serve and clean up dinner on Wednesday evenings. Can you commit two hours of time one Wednesday each month? If so, contact Hans Whitmer, HWhitmer@strobertchurch.org to sign up!
- Chamber Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 303. Click here to learn more about the SRN Choirs and join.
- Thursday, Jan. 29
- She Shall Be Called Woman meets 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in Marian and Newminster Halls (enter through Door A). Click here to learn more and sign up.
- Friday, Jan. 30
- That Man Is You! meets, 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. in the Parish Life Center (enter through Doors M&N). Click here for details and to sign up.
- That Man Is You! Cards & Social Night, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Click here to sign up.
For additional details, please view the parish calendar or upcoming events page of our website.
For our schedule of Mass, confession and Eucharistic Adoration times, visit https://strobertchurch.org/mass-times/.
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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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