Category: Evangelus

We are saddened to announce the death of Steve Mogg, husband of parishioner Marie Mogg. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Howard City Funeral Home. 
https://www.hcfuneral.com/obituaries/Steven-Duane-Mogg?obId=26503569#/obituaryInfo
We are saddened to announce the passing of parishioner, Ralph Hauenstein. There will be visitation at Howard City Funeral Home on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 3-6 pm. His funeral Mass will take place at Christ the King Church in Howard City on Monday, November 21 at 11:00 am. For more information, you can view his obituary at hcfuneral.com when it is posted.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: November 9, 2022 Annalise Laumeyer, director of communications   Phone: 616-551-5629 | 616-307-3474 cell  Email: alaumeyer@grdiocese.org 

The Diocese of Grand Rapids’ Office of Communications issues the following statement from Most Reverend  David J. Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, following the approval of Proposal 3 by voters in Michigan: 

The passage of Proposal 3 in no way diminishes our commitment to pray for and support human life at all stages of  existence. It is disheartening to see that society continues to promote abortion as the only option for women experiencing unintended or unplanned pregnancies. I call on our elected representatives to enact legislation that  prioritizes the well-being and stability of families in our society. The United States Bishops have made  recommendations at the federal level to make this type of society possible. 

The Catholic Church remains committed to helping women and couples who are facing unexpected or difficult  pregnancies because we firmly believe God has a plan and purpose for every human life. We will continue to  accompany and care for women in need of emotional, spiritual, or material support and their child(ren), born and  unborn. 

For every woman who has had an abortion, know that God loves you. Help and healing are available to you through  our Project Rachel ministry. 

Local resources: 

Healing after abortion: Project Rachel 

Catholic Charities West Michigan: Pregnancy Support Services | Resources and support for moms and  families 

Pregnancy Support: HELP Pregnancy Aid | Pregnancy Resource Center – Grand Rapids | Alpha Grand Rapids Baby and Toddler Pantries: Catholic Charities West Michigan | The Baby Pantry of Lowell | Grandmother’s  Cupboard Baby Pantry (Lake County) 

St. Mary Parish, Spring Lake: Medical/dental-Pregnancy Support-Food and Clothing-Housing Infertility Support & Education: Franciscan Life Process Center 

The Diocese of Grand Rapids serves more than 175,114 Catholics, 80 parishes and 31 schools in an 11-county area of West  Michigan. For additional information visit our website grdiocese.org. Connect with the diocese on Facebook (Diocese of Grand  Rapids), Twitter (@GRDiocese), and Instagram (@GRDiocese). 

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Tuesday, Nov 1st is All Saints Day. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. In our parish, Mass will be in Lakeview at 7 pm. Father James will also be celebrating Mass in Stanton at noon. Check with neighboring parishes for their schedules.

This year, Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

 

Giving Tuesday is a campaign created and shared through web and social media to encourage online giving to nonprofits. Our goal is to encourage Catholics around the diocese to give back to Catholic parishes, schools, and diocesan ministries in place of their favorite secular nonprofits. To unite these efforts, the diocese will be using the hashtag #GiveCatholicWM. Your parishioners will be able to donate here: bitly.com/givecatholicwm (the webpage will be live on Giving Tuesday). The diocese will not charge credit card fees which means that 100% of the funds donated to each parish, school, or diocesan ministry goes to the mission. We thank you for considering our parish should you choose to donate on this day.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of longtime parishioner, Berna Rouhan. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
There will be visitation at Christ the King Church, Howard City, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. We will pray a Rosary at 7 pm.
On Friday, September 30, 2022, visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass which will begin at 11:00 am, at Christ the King Church, Howard City. Immediately after Mass we will proceed to St. Apollonia Cemetery in Morley. After committal, please join the family for a luncheon at Fellowship Hall.
Please see her obituary for more details: https://www.hcfuneral.com/obituaries/Berna-Grace-Rouhan?obId=25972013#/obituaryInfo
We are saddened to announce the death of Cheryl Urivez. Cheryl lived in Defiance, OH, but we are collaborating with her family as they “bring her home”. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Lakeview, MI. Immediately following the service, her ashes will be committed to the ground at Trufant Cemetery in Trufant, MI. From there, family and friends will travel to Fellowship Hall at Christ the King Church, Howard City for a luncheon. Please follow the link to view Cheryl’s obituary. https://www.schafferfh.com/obituary/Cheryl-Urivez

Due to Father James being assigned as pastor at St. Bernadette of Lourdes/St. Margaret Mary, the Stanton/Edmore parish, in addition to his appointment as pastor here at Christ the King-St. Francis de Sales, the Howard City/Lakeview parish:

New Mass Schedule beginning October 23, 2022:

Sunday, 9 am at St. Francis de Sales Church, 829 Richardson St., Lakeview, MI 48850

Sunday, 11 am at Christ the King Church, 9596 N. Reed Rd., Howard City, MI 49329

 

There will no longer be a Saturday, 5 pm Mass at Christ the King Church in Howard City, however, Fr. James will celebrate Mass on Saturdays at 5 pm at St. Bernadette of Lourdes, 991 E. Main St., Stanton, MI 48888

For more information, please read the letter Father James sent out to all registered parishioners. doc01094020220907142140

Today, there is a grave threat to women and children in our State. It is the proposed
"Reproductive Freedom for All" constitutional amendment.
This proposed amendment will be on our ballots this fall. It seeks the approval of the people of
this state to amend the State Constitution to include a so-called “right to abortion,” but it is
much more extreme than that.
It could:
 Allow abortion up until birth
 Allow minors to pursue abortions and sterilization without parental notification or
consent
 Exempt abortion facilities from safety regulation
 Allow anyone to perform an abortion, even if they don’t have a medical license
 Repeal or drastically alter dozens of state laws
Governor Whitmer has repeatedly said, both she and her allies in the pro-abortion lobby will,
quote, “fight like hell” to ensure abortion is legal in Michigan.
In addition to voting NO, we must ‘Fight Like Heaven!’ to combat this proposed amendment by
employing the three great spiritual weapons of the Christian life: Prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
The Diocese of Lansing is inviting Catholics across the state to join them in a novena beginning
on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15. This will be 54-days of prayer, fasting and
almsgiving, concluding on election day. You can sign up for a daily text providing information
and inspiration across each of the 54 days by texting 'FightLikeHeaven' to 84576.