Pastoral Care & Support
Pastoral care at St. Robert is a ministry of compassion, accompaniment and support for parishioners and the broader community. This ministry includes support and being a listening presence for adults, teens, and children suffering from physical, emotional or mental health issues.
If you are struggling and in need of support, please contact Katie Mendenhall, pastoral care director, KMendenhall@strobertchurch.org or (616) 676-9111, ext. 121.
From the Diocese of Grand Rapids:
Click here to read Bishop Walkowiak’s Respect Life Month letter to parishioners and discover resources to pray for and promote a culture of life through ministries and organizations in our diocese and beyond.
The Respect Life Committee promotes reverence and protection for all stages of life, from conception to natural death, through prayer, education, and events. One outreach example is supporting HELP Pregnancy Aid, a local Catholic crisis pregnancy center that encourages choosing life and supports mothers and children up to age 3, as well as women healing from miscarriages and abortions.
Our Respect Life Committee leads the following events and campaigns throughout the year:
- 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign twice per year (once in the spring and once in the fall)
- Baby Bottle Collection every October for Respect Life Month
- Baby clothing drive every Advent to benefit HELP Pregnancy Aid
- Educational campaigns for Down Syndrome awareness and recognition of World Down Syndrome Day
- Promotion of the USCCB’s Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
- And many more!
Contact: Cheryl Heise
caheise17@gmail.com
Walking with Moms in Need – An initiative of the USCCB
Find life-giving hope and support, or get involved (Diocese of Grand Rapids website)
Local businesses that support people with disabilities:
Brody’s Be Cafe – Ada, Michigan
Ability Weavers – Lowell, Michigan
Stir It Up Bakery – Hudsonville, Michigan
Beer City Dog Biscuits – Grand Rapids, Michigan