Special Report in November 23 Bulletin
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Did you miss the bulletin this weekend? We published our yearly financial report! The Diocese of Grand Rapids asks every parish each year to make a financial report available to its parishioners. You will find it beginning on page 5 of our Nov. 23 bulletin. If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to our Business Office at (616) 676-9111, ext. 111. They would be happy to meet with you!
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The Diocese of Grand Rapids also publishes an annual report in the October issue of FAITH Grand Rapids magazine. Click here to view the 2025 report.
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Thanking God for His abundant blessings
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The Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium, 11; CCC, 1324), and as such, it is the highest form of thanksgiving that we can offer. Join us for Mass on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 9:00 a.m. Mass will also be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 28.
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The School Office will be closed Nov. 26 – 28. The Parish Office will be closed Nov. 27 and 28. The Eucharist will not be exposed for Adoration on Nov. 27 or 28.
There WILL NOT BE:
- A Community Dinner or Family Faith Formation on Wednesday,
Nov. 26
- Faith Formation sessions for elementary through high school on
Nov. 25/26
- Adult Formation or other ministry programs/sessions on Nov. 27/28
- Eucharistic Adoration on Nov. 27/28
- That Man Is You! on Nov. 28
- Nursery, Sunday School and Youth Group on Sunday, Nov. 30
Please visit the parish calendar of our website for additional information.
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Advent begins this weekend (Nov. 29 & 30) as does the Church’s new liturgical year! Preparing for Christmas can feel overwhelming. From gatherings with family and friends to shopping for the “perfect” gifts, we can lose sight of the real reason for the season, the weeks leading up to Christmas … preparing our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Journey with us these next few weeks. Our parish is offering opportunities for prayer, penance, community and celebration. Together, let’s make it our holiest Advent ever.
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The Advent at SRN page of our website is LIVE! This page features our full liturgical schedule, calendar of events and, ways to be involved this season. Explore our Advent resources – there’s something for every age. Visit our website today.
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If you haven’t already done so, pick up your copy of The Advent of Rescue in the narthex. This Advent companion contains reflections brought to you by Fr. John Riccardo and his team at Acts XXIX inspired by The Rescue Project. The devotional provides daily Scripture passages, reflections, questions to consider, and an action to help you focus your prayer time and daily life on Jesus this Advent season.
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A detailed liturgical schedule is posted on our Advent at SRN page, but here are some highlights for this season. Contact the Parish Office with any questions at ParishMail@strobertchurch.org or (616) 676-9111.
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ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
with multiple priests available to hear individual confessions. The service will begin with a liturgy of the word in the Sanctuary followed by the opportunity for individual confession.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WEEKLY RECONCILIATION TIMES
Wednesday, December 3
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 13, and 20: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10 and 17: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Monday, December 8 is a Holy Day to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Enter through Doors B, C, or D. Handicap accessible entrances are located at Doors B and D. Handicap parking is available in Lot A and adjacent to Door D.
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Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve):
Masses will be celebrated at 4:00, 6:30, and 10:00 p.m.
No incense will be used at the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Incense will be used at the 6:30 and 10:00 p.m. Masses.
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day):
Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.
Incense will be used at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
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Finding a parking spot for Mass at Christmas can be challenging depending on what time you arrive. Early arrival is encouraged! Ample parking is available now that our construction is complete. In fact – we didn’t lose a single parking space! Please be sure to drive around to check the availability of parking on the north and northwest sides of our campus (near the Parish Activity Center) where we have re-worked the spaces.
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ALL of Parking Lot A (outside the Parish Office) will be designated for handicap parking for every Christmas Mass. Limited handicap spaces are available adjacent to Door D, just as we had prior to construction.
For the safety of everyone and so as not to inhibit traffic flow, please do not park in the circle drives outside Doors B or D.
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Please visit Advent at SRN for more details on these events and more!
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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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