Christian Life

World Mission Sunday Collection, October 23-24

World Mission Sunday Collection, October 23-24

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October, 2021 My dear friends in Christ, As we celebrate World Mission Sunday on the weekend of October 23-24, 2021, we are ever mindful of the responsibility given to us at our Baptism to be active participants in the Church’s mission to all peoples. Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the Missions grow - as new dioceses...

Pastor’s Letter & October 10 Bulletin

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The October 10 bulletin is available online.  If you're interested in advertising on our bulletin, contact Don Roe at 616-340-8580. Dear friend, October is the month of the Rosary. The Church focuses on particular aspects of the faith throughout the liturgical year to cover the many mysteries of faith. October 7 was the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary....

Parental Notice of Abortion Law

Parental Notice of Abortion Law

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The following letter was received from the Catholic Conference of Illinois.  It's back. For the past three years, we have fought legislation repealing the state's Parental Notice of Abortion law.  This past spring, we prevented a vote, but the pressure is ramping up again. In the upcoming Veto session that begins on October 19, the legislature could consider a bill...