April 13/14 Announcements and Homily Link

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April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter

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Also In Our Message
This Week

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Around the Diocese
Formed
Link to Sunday Homilies

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Golf Fore Sports – May 17
Our Golf “FORE” Sports golf outing is the primary fundraiser for our Saint Thomas Boosters. Money raised goes to purchase equipment, league fees and sports facility maintenance. Consider becoming a golf outing sponsor today! 
Click here for to purchase tickets or sponsorships.

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Save the Date
Roaring ’20s Auction Gala – Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The official kick off to our 100th anniversary celebration of our Parish and School.
This bi-annual auction funds our Parish and School for two years, supporting our Tuition Angel program, Home and School community events, teacher and classroom resources, and Parish life. Please consider donating an item or experience to our silent auction leading up to the Roaring ’20s Auction, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. We are looking for themed baskets, tickets to sporting events or entertainment, golf accessories or gift certificates, hair and nail salons, restaurant gift cards, bottles of wine, artwork, exercise equipment, and more. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Please complete the Roaring ’20s silent auction donation form below to make your donation today. Thank you for your support and we hope you will join the party this fall!
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Around the Diocese

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Recycling Electronics

Did you know you can recycle your broken electronics (and any small appliance that has a plug) for FREE at the Wealthy Street Recycling and Administration Center (1045 Wealthy Street SW GR). The drop off center is adjacent to the KC Recycling and Education Center on Wealthy Street.  The hours are as follows:
Monday:  1:30-5:30 pm
Wednesday:  7:30-11:30 am
Thursday:  1:30-5:30 pm
2nd Sat of the month:  8:30-11:30 am
This is also a SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste drop off site and Swap Shop too! Call 616-632-7920 for questions or visit imaginetrash.org to learn more.

 
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 Are You Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity?
Do you love being outdoors? Are you a student looking for service hours? The Saint Francis Sculpture Garden is an 11-acre site on Marywood’s campus with 17 bronze sculptures depicting Saint Francis at various times in his life. You can often find sculptor Mic Carlson planting, weeding, and beautifying the grounds along the sculpture trail. We are looking for hands-on help throughout the year to help maintain this wonderful space. If you would like to be on a contact list for upcoming work sessions, please email
heathkubiak@gmail.com, Please visit www.saintfrancissculpturegarden.org to learn more. Thank you

 
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New this Summer at the Franciscan Life Process Center,11650 Downes St NE, classes for adults and kids.  

  • Singing thru the Eras – Come for an experiential series for adults that focuses on music of the decades of the 1900’sCost: $150

  • Genres & Jammin’ – Children ages 6 – 12 will experience a variety of types of music, play instruments and create a music craft.  Cost: $150 

  • Pioneer Days – Join Sister Mary Paul Moller, FSE as she leads children ages 8 – 12 in experiencing the activities of the early settlers: pan for gold, make soap, use a bow and arrow and more. Cost: $200. Go to www.lifeprocesscenter.org to learn more. 

 
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Prayer Line (616) 365-7689

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