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The Tri-Parish Pro-Life Ministry invites you to our 10th Annual Pro-Life Dinner with
Rebecca Mastee and Paul Stankewitz.

Rebecca Mastee, J.D. received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her law
degree from Ave Maria School of Law in 2009, graduating cum laude. She served as an Edmund Burke
Fellow advocating at the United Nation’s annual Commission on the Status of Women with the
Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute. For the past twelve years, she has worked as a Policy
Advocate for the Michigan Catholic Conference. Rebecca advocates for state policies that recognize the
dignity of every person and support pregnant women and families in need.

Faithful Citizenship: Preparing to vote As a Catholic and Staying informed on Important issues In public policy

Where: St. Jerome’s Church
229 Collier Ave., Battle Creek
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes,
mixed vegetables, tossed salad,
roll, assorted desserts, beverages
Cost: FREE!
Reservations are requested!
RSVP by October 5th to Cathy Hirzel,
269-968-4639 or chirzel@aol.com

Donations will be accepted for
Caring Network
(part of Catholic Charities – Kalamazoo Diocese)

Paul Stankewitz received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Michigan State University. He
served as City Manager of the northern Michigan community of Onaway and then as Director of the
Michigan Catholic Rural Life Coalition. Paul joined the staff of the Michigan Catholic Conference
in 2004, where he serves as a Policy Advocate. He also serves as Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Catholic Education Policy at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He and his wife, Diane, have four children and reside in Alma, where they are active at Nativity of the Lord Parish.

Feast Day Celebration

in Honor of St. Jerome

Please plan on attending the celebratory Mass in honor of St. Jerome on Sunday, September 29^th.  A potluck brunch will be served immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Hope & Healing

after the death of a loved one

When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone.  Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be.  But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by yourself.

At GriefShare, you’ll find a safe, comforting place where you can talk with others about your grief.  You’ll find support, direction, and guidance on how to make it through.

Weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. on August 6^th — November 5^th at:

St. Catherine of Siena Parish

1150 W. Centre Avenue

Portage, MI  49024

Need more information?

-www.griefshare.org for general information on the program, OR

-Email:  pwhitentc@mac.com with your questions, OR

-call Paula White 269-330-3762

-Ready to register?

-Online at www.griefshare.org,

Enter zip 49024, choose St. Catherine,

Then follow the prompts.

Join us for our annual fundraiser and enjoy good food, fun, and faith.

There are activities for people of all ages. Bring the family, have a great time, and support your parishes!

The 32nd All Saints Superfest will be held September 21, 22, and 23 on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek.

September Good News & Brews
Married and single young adults from college through their 30s are welcome to come enjoy discussion, fellowship and music from (newly named) Jeremiah and the Hebrews and featured speaker Sr. Joseph Andrew on holiness/vocation at Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo on Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Future dates are: Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13.

A special Mass for couples of the Diocese of Kalamazoo who are celebrating their 50^th Wedding Anniversaries  in 2018 will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo.  Couples celebrating their 50^th Anniversary any time in 2018 are asked to contact their parish office so that their names can be submitted for a personal invitation from Bishop Bradley to participate in this celebration.  Invitations will be mailed beginning August 20^th.

SAVE THE  DATE!

Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship & Information Potluck

Date:  Thursday, June 21, 2018

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Place:  St. Philip Parish Center

Calling all past, present, and future Adorers!  We are having a celebration.  Bring a dish to pass and your stories to tell for an evening of fellowship and information.

More information to come!  STAY TUNED…

The Eighth Annual St. Jerome’s Council of
Catholic Women Purse Bingo will be held on
Saturday, May 19th. Doors will open at 5:30
p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person and includes
homemade desserts, 20 games for purses valued
over 50-100 dollars. The cover all purse is
worth over $300! 50/50 tickets will be sold.
Contact Pat Smith for more information at: 269-317-8514.

Are you a caregiver for a parent, relative, or friend? The Friends
of St. John the Caregiver will meet at 6pm on Wednesday, Feb. 7
in the St. Philip parish center. For more information contact John
Grap at 269-213-7604, johnnygrap@gmail.com, or on Facebook.
But you, O LORD, are my shield; my glory, you lift up my
head! When I call out to the LORD, he answers me from his holy
mountain. – from Psalm 3