Please Note - Schedule Change

St Joseph Parish Council meeting scheduled for September 17th has been canceled and reschedule for Tuesday, October 1st in the Church Hall at 7 PM as a joint Parish Council / Finance Council meeting.

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There will be no Masses next week Monday, September 23rd, Tuesday the 24th and Thursday the 26th.
There will be Adoration at St Joseph on Tuesday, 8:30 AM until 2 PM.
​Mass will be celebrated on Friday the 27th at St Joseph at 9:30 AM

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Hurricane Relief

 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,  I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me...‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Hurricane Dorian has caused great devastation in Bermuda. Can we reach out to those in need? If you can see these links Catholic Relief Services and  Catholic Charities USA to help those affected by this disaster.  

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Protecting God’s Children
​Training Session
St. Catherine’s Hall
 3381 Thomas St. Ravenna, MI ​
Saturday, September 21  9:00 AM

If you have not yet done so, this is an excellent opportunity for any new volunteers, incoming parents, catechists, and new staff members to attend a Protecting God’s Children Training session. Article 12 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states, “all adults having contact with children must go through a diocesan Protecting God’s Children program. Attendance is mandatory! No one can volunteer for school, religious education, youth ministry, children’s liturgy, children’s choir, coaching, or vacation bible school in any parish in the Diocese of Grand Rapids until they attend a training session.

To ensure adequate materials are available, on-line registration is required before the session. You may register at www.virtusonline.org and select the Registration instructions from the top of the left column (in the green section - this is the Grand Rapids,  Michigan  diocese,  click “select”,  scroll down the next page to see locations, click the “start registration” box and complete the information requested).  All volunteers must also have a background check completed before being assigned to work with children. **Please remember to arrive a few minutes early for your session as they begin promptly at the time listed and no one can be admitted once they begin.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Diane Beckwith, DRE & Cluster Parishes Safe Environment Coordinator by email to dre@ourcluster.org or by phone at (231) 853-6222 x12.

Day-Trip to Chicago

Chicago Day Trip Registration

October 12th - $50 - Open to all ages
Transportation: 55-Passenger bus
Departs: 6:30 AM from St. Joseph Church parking lot
Returns: 10 PM to ​St Joseph Church parking lot
Trip Includes:
* Breakfast
* Touring two famous historical Catholic Churches in         
  Chicago with time for prayer and spiritual renewal 
* Afternoon of free time in downtown Chicago.
Contact Hayden at 616-328-5033
clusterym@ourcluster.org

Register Here for Chicago Day-trip

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Weekend Mass Times

* Saturday: 4:00 PM at St Francis Xavier
* Saturday: 5:30 PM at St Joseph
* Misa en espanol a las 8:00 sabado por la noche julio-octubre en la iglesia de San José.
​* Sunday: 9:00 AM at St Catherine
* Sunday: 11:00 AM at St Joseph

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Prayer to St Michael the Archangel

​Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen!

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Divine Provicence Academy

2019-20 School Year Staff

DPA staff spent the day at the Diocese back to School Celebration. We were inspired by Gloria Purvis of EWTN Catholic Radios “Morning Glory” program and then we were joined in worship at mass. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Open House this week!
May God bless your every effort, Jesus Christ sustain you in all endeavors and the Holy Spirit guide you in all that you do as you prepare your students for the future. Amen! Thank you for your dedication to Catholic education!

First day of 1st grade at Divine Providence Academy! Another school year begins. May God bless this new year of learning and growth for our students and staff!

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Check out the video for
Divine Providence Academy

We are educating the future leaders in our schools today. As a Catholic centered academy, Divine Providence cultivates courageous servants of God by nurturing strengths and promoting leadership through academic and spiritual excellence.  

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​​   Our Cluster on Facebook!

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Weekday Mass Times

* Monday: 9:00 AM at St Francis Xavier
* Tuesday: 8:00 AM at St Joseph
* Thursday: 8:30 AM at St Catherine
​* Friday: 9:30 AM at St Joseph
Weather cancellations:
If Coopersville Public Schools are closed or delayed due to weather, Mass at St Francis Xavier / St Joseph will be canceled. (This includes Adoration on Tuesdays)
If Ravenna Public Schools are closed or delayed due to weather, Mass at St Catherine will be canceled.

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Adoration

* Tuesday at St Joseph 8:30 - 2:00
* Sunday at St Francis Xavier 6:00 - 7:00 PM  (Note: only when the Youth Ministry meets)

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Confession Times

​* Saturdays at St Francis Xavier 10:00 AM

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Come aside and rest awhile!

St Catherine and St Joseph are open daily Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Please feel free to stop in and spend some time with our Blessed Lord.

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Elementary Religous Education

​St Catherine/St Francis Xavier 2019-2020 Schedule
​St Joseph  2019-2020 Schedule
​Bilingual Registration Form

September for St Catherine/St Francis Xavier Churches
Regular classes meet Wednesday nights  6:30-7:45 PM
* Wednesday, 9/11 – Welcome Prayer/Classroom Blessing 
* Wednesday, 9/18
* Sunday, 9/22 Confirmation Commitment Ceremonies
  9 AM Mass at St Catherine
* Wednesday, 9/25
* Saturday, 9/28 Parish Ministries Conference @ WCHS

​September for St Joseph Church - Wright
Classes meet Sunday mornings 9:30 - 10:40 AM
* Sunday, 9/15
* Sunday, 9/22
* Sunday 9/22 Confirmation Commitment Ceremonies
  11 AM Mass at St Joseph
* Saturday, 9/28 Parish Ministries Conference @ WCHS
* Sunday, 9/29 – Prayer – Mary/Rosary

Questions? Contact:
Diane Beckwith
Phone: 231-853-6222
Email: dre@ourcluster.org

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High School Life Teen

2019-2020 Youth Ministry Schedule

*All regular Lifenights are from 6:30-8 PM and will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2034 Gooding St Conklin, MI

* Sunday, 9/15: Lifenight
* Sunday, 9/22: Lifenight
* Sunday, 9/29: Lifenight

Questions? Contact:
Hayden Pomper
Phone: 616-328-5033
​email: clusterym@ourcluster.org​

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