Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church

OURLADYOF CONSOLATIONJULY3, 2011 - 1414THSUNDAYIN ORDINARYTIME

OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PAGE 2 ROCKFORD, MICHIGANThis Week in our ParishSATURDAY JULY 23:30 p.m. Reconciliation♦ 5:00 p.m. MASS - † John J. Maintz† Jim WingerterSUNDAY JULY 3 - 14TH SUNDAY IN O.T.♦ 9:00 a.m. MASS - † Irene Finkler♦ 11:00 a.m. MASS - for the ParishNO MASS / ALL OFFICES CLOSEDPrayer ChainThis week we pray for Carl Lewis, those listed on the websiteand those included in The Book of Intentions, which islocated in the Commons near the fireplace. ContactTeresa or Kate Border at 866-1327 or tlbmgr@yahoo.com.Please pray for our military:David Bronkema, Justin Budzynski, Clayton Cruickshank,Stephen Cruickshank, Erica Edmongaton,Mitchell Foinsky, Ryan Harrison, Nicholas Kisielewski,Ryan McBride, Ryan Powers, Tommy St. John,Michael VanGorpTUESDAY JULY 56:00 p.m. Men’s SoftballWEDNESDAY JULY 69:00 a.m. NO MASS6:00 p.m. Stewardship Meeting - EASTHURSDAY JULY 79:00 a.m. NO MASS6:00 p.m. God’s Kitchen NorthFRIDAYJULY 8 - ALL OFFICES CLOSEDNO MASSSATURDAY JULY 910:00 a.m. Baptism Class3:30 p.m. Reconciliation♦ 5:00 p.m. MASS - † Bill Waltman6:30 p.m. BaptismsSUNDAY♦ 9:00 a.m. MASS - for the Parish10:00 a.m. Catholic Inquiry - Rm 309♦ 11:00 a.m. MASS - † Darlene John† Joan KurtyczJULY 10 - 15TH SUNDAY IN O.T.C = ChurchCH = ChapelBH = Bishop Hills (1st/3rd Wed) RP = Richter Place (2nd/4th Wed)KL = Kateri LodgeHFC = Holy Family CenterEAS = Seton RoomL = LibraryGR = Guadalupe RoomABS = Adult Book StudyMS / HS BS = Middle School / High School Bible StudyReadings for 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 55:10-11; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23For daily Mass readings, visit www.olcparishrockford.comALL offices are closed on Fridaysfor the summer.Effective immediately, please send your CSA pledgedirectly to the Diocese of Grand Rapids, 360 DivisionAve S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Be sure your check ismade payable to DOGR/OLC CSA. Thank you!GOING AWAY ON VACATION? To find worldwideMass times & locations call 1-410-676-6000 or visitwww.masstimes.org to find a church away from home.Have you called the parish office to update yourinformation? Is your listing in the current (purple)parish phone directory correct? Have you movedand not changed your address and/or phonenumber with us? Have you gotten rid of your landline? Do we have your cell phone number?What if you leave your purse here and we have noway of letting you know? Please call the parishoffice at 866-0931 so we can update our records.You never know when we may need to call you!It is time to beginthinking of a date to getyour family photographtaken for our upcomingparish directory.Lifetouch will be taking pictures at Our Ladyof Consolation Parish August 11-14, August17-21 and September 7-10. Please visit ourwebsite at www.olcparishrockford.com andfollow the link to set up your appointment. Fr.Tony would like to see 100% participation thisyear. If you have additional questionsplease call Mimi Wyatt at 866-6002.This week, Brian Bastic, a representative fromour bulletin publisher, Diocesan Publications,will be seeking new and renewing present parishbulletin ads. If you are interested in advertisingplease call the parish office for contactinformation. We feel this is an excellentopportunity for local businesses to increase theirvisibility in the community. Advertising in thebulletin allows this publication to be printedeach week at no cost to the parish.

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3 JULY 3, 2011Featured CDs at Our Lady of ConsolationMaking Sense Out of Suffering - Dr. Scott Hahn We allexperience suffering at some time in our lives. Our tribulationsrange from small disappointments to serious tragedies. Listenas scripture scholar and lay theologian, Dr. Scott Hahn, makessense out of suffering by drawing from the wisdom andinsight of God’s Word. He helps us find the meaning of oursuffering by showing us how to unite it to the suffering ofChrist on the Cross.“One day we are all going to face suffering in one form or another.To have this spiritual knowledge will make that journey endurable.” Jay- Cincinnati, OH“This was very inspirational! Dr. Hahn does a masterful job ofhighlighting how suffering is a part of God’s redemptive plan.” Joan -Lima, OHWhen Life Doesn’t Make Sense - Fr. Benedict Groeschel,C.F.R. Have you ever wondered why bad things happen togood people? Trained psychologist, Fr. Benedict Groeschelexamines some of life’s most difficult questions in the contextof faith. He reveals penetrating insights and deeply personalreflections to find answers to the perpetually plaguingquestion, “Why?” and explains how in these painful moments,God manifests His loving Presence.“What an excellent perspective! This really helped me turn mythinking around. Thank you.” Gerry - St. Paul, MN“It helped me put suffering into perspective and helped me see thatmy suffering is nothing in comparison to the suffering of Jesus.”Catherine - Hickory, MD“This CD helped me to understand how God helps us and howexperiences in our lives teach us about ourselves and about our faith.”Sandra - Denver, COUse the CDs to: Know your faith better/Share your faithbetter/Give to family, friends, coaches etc./Build your libraryand give away later when there is a need. Look for the displayin the back of church and in the hall by the Chapel.If you have an abundance of flowers blooming in yourgarden this summer and would like to beautify thechurch, we’d love to have your donation! Call the ParishOffice by 10AM Thursday so we can plan accordingly.Men’s Snowbird Retreat will be held at St. Lazare RetreatHouse in Spring Lake on July 12-13. Many menwho have made retreats at St. Lazare over the years areno longer able to do so because they spend their wintersaway from Michigan. This retreat will accommodatethose men as well as others who were unable to maketheir annual parish retreat. For more info contact HapOttenwess at 874-9699 or the retreat house at 1-616-842-3370.Christian Service News…For info on current service opportunities check the parishwebsite www.olcparishrockford.com. To donate, volunteer orfor questions on the opportunities below please contact JulieBuehler @ 874-6841 or jbuehler@olcparish.net.TEENS ON A MISSION participants will be servingthroughout New York City this week. We will be staying inthe Bronx and have several volunteer opportunities with theArchdiocese of New York. We will be preparing food andserving at the Food Bank; organizing files at the HispanicCenter; painting, cleanup, carpentry projects, etc. for theThrift Store/Kennedy Center and the Retreat Center wherewe are staying. We will also have the opportunity to see howthe residents of New York celebrate the 4th of July. Pleasekeep us in your prayers, as we will you. There are twoparticipants who were mistakenly left out of the list last week.Please also pray for Robin Macqueen, our assistant cook andConnor Jewell, who is a part of our music ministry. They area great asset to the team.BLOOD DRIVE - The time is drawing near to support OurLady of Consolation at the Blood Drive on Thursday, July21st from 10AM - 7PM in the school gym. Michigan Bloodwill pay us $10.00 for every person who shows up that dayand registers. If you would like to schedule an appointmentplease call Susie at 884-0050. Those who are 16 years old areeligible to donate with a parent’s written permission.Remember you are donating to help OLC but moreimportantly you may help to save three lives.VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED for a parishionerwho was recently widowed and would like a ride to Mass.Hopefully we could get 5 families who would be willing totake one weekend a month. She lives near Meijer in CedarSprings. Please call Julie (874-6841) for more details. Yourcommitment could be as little as once a month.WOMAN’S LIFE - the next time we will gather will be tohelp serve at God’s Kitchen North on July 14th. Please bethere by 5:15. We will follow with a brief meeting and social.CAREER SUPPORT - Currently we have severaladministrative assistants and carpenters seeking work. If youhave any additions, remodeling or if you are building a homeconsider this parishioner. # 96 Home Designer with over 30years of experience in remodeling, additions, and new homedesigning and drafting is seeking those with residentialprojects of any scale that need assistance in planning. Diverseexperience in residential construction including design, trussfabrication, and construction management. Many satisfiedlocal customers. References available. Free initial consultationand estimate. For more information of the Career SupportMinistry and how you can help call Julie (874-6841).THANKS for the donations of personal care items. Bothsample sizes and large sizes are greatly needed andappreciated.

OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PAGE 4 ROCKFORD, MICHIGANOLC School News…Contact 866-2427NOW ENROLLING for PRESCHOOL, KINDER-GARTEN, DK and 1 st – 8 th Grade for 2011-2012.Please call the school office for more information or toschedule a visit.The school office will be closed during the month ofJuly. We will, however, be checking mail, email, andvoicemail weekly. The office will officially re-open onAugust 8 th . Have a great summer!The OLC Teaching Staff welcomes two new teachersfor the 2011/2012 school year. Mrs. Amy Moore willtake over the responsibilities of 6 th Grade Homeroomand Middle School Literature. Amy has worked at OLCfor the past three years and looks forward to her newduties.Mr. Ted Lang joins the staff as our Middle School Mathteacher. Mr. Lang is a graduate of St. Patrick, Parnell,GR Catholic Central and Aquinas. Ted is looking forwardto meeting all the students and their families.Keep feeding the PaperGator over the summer. It earnsOLCEF about $1,000 annually!Faith Formation News…Contact 866-2577High School StudentsOn Tuesday, July 12th from 6:30-8:00 we will behaving a bible study at Richardson-Sowerby Park.On Tuesday July 26th we will be taking a trip toMichigan Adventures. We will leave Our Lady ofConsolation at 10:30 a.m. We will need a minimumof 8 teens for us to go, as well as two morechaperones. Admission to the park is $26, plus $5for gas. Please email pdolci@olcparish.net if you areinterested.Pictured right and below, the OLC High Schoolyouth group at Franciscan University of Steubenville,OH Summer Youth Conference.

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 5 JULY 3, 2011SECRETARY, PRISON-JAIL MINISTRY - TheDiocese of Grand Rapids is seeking to fill the part-timeposition of Secretary, Prison-Jail Ministry at the Diocesanlevel. The 19 hour per week position of Secretary, Prison-JailMinistry provides clerical and administrative support toPrison-Jail Ministry staff, coordinates volunteer activities, andassists in planning special events. Candidates must be askilled office professional with expertise in Microsoft OfficeSuite, knowledge of Catholic teachings, policies andprocedures and possess the ability to work independently andalso in a team environment, professionally and withdiplomacy. Volunteer management and ministry experienceare preferred. Interested candidates should send a coverletter, resume and salary requirements to:Human Resources, Diocese of Grand Rapids360 Division AveGrand Rapids, MI 49503or dogrhr@DioceseOfGrandRapids.org.Volunteers are needed for HELP Pregnancy CrisisAid Center, located at 705 Bridge St NW. We are aCatholic agency that helps low income families of ourcommunity with children, from birth to age two.English speaking and bi-lingual volunteers are needed tohelp sort baby clothes, maintain and organize thevarious rooms in the center, meet with clients, and “oohand aah” over the beautiful babies. Our hours areMonday thru Thursday, 9:30 - 2:30. You may choosethe days and times most convenient for you. Please callAngie at 459-9139. Thank you!Enjoy socializing and just plain having fun. Join theWest Catholic Singles with bi-monthly newsletter ofevents. If interested contact JoAnn at 745-8542 or Stanat 481-7277 or visit our website at www.catholicsingles/grand rapidsWest Catholic HS ’71 Class ReunionAugust 6. Contact Nancy ArsulowiczSmith, (616) 453-7264.Congratulations to the following, who made the 4thQuarter Honor Roll at West Catholic: Eric Ball, AustinBennett, Megan Harkema, Kaitlin Kraus, NolanMikowski, Elizabeth Schichtel, Anthony Urbik, EllenWallace and Andy Woodruff.Knights of Columbus Bishop Richter Council #7761www.7761.catholicweb.com Please contact Dave Lawrence@ 874-3789 or Jim Cavanaugh @ 874-0034 if you areinterested in joining our service organization.Miscellaneous News…July programs @ Catholic Information Center360 Division Street South, Suite 2A, Grand Rapids.Free Parking available in the lower level of theCathedral Square Parking Ramp.A $5.00 donation requested per class. For more info, contact459-7267 or register@catholicinformationcenter.org For afull list of classes visit www.catholicinformationcenter.org.Archaeology and the Bible? - Presented by Fr. TomTavella, CSPMondays, July 11 and 18, 10 - 11:30am or 7 - 8:30pmDavid Macaulay’s hilarious work of science fiction, Motel ofthe Mysteries, begins with the following scenario:In 1985 a great cataclysm wiped out all the civilization in NorthAmerica. In 3850 archaeologists make some astounding discoveriesthat help to tell the story of a lost civilization.This two week series will use Motel of the Mysteries to examinewhat archaeology can and cannot tell us about the Bible andits world. Join that intrepid explorer, Fr. Tom Tavella, as hedigs through the layers of rubble to find. . . . ?Copies of Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay will beavailable for purchase at the CIC or at any Schuler’s Books inthe book club section.Being Catholic: For me, it’s . . - A Discussion led by AlexBeecroft, Amanda Vernon Shaheen and David ShaheenTuesday, July 12, 7:00pm – 8:30pmCatholic young adults in our diocese come from a widevariety of ethnic, professional and educationalbackgrounds. Their common call is to know, love and serveJesus Christ -- and to share His love with those aroundthem. At this session, Alex, Amanda and David will eachshare some of the ways being Catholic, inspires, challengesand encourages them. They will also discuss how they striveto live their faith on an everyday basis through, prayer,relationships with family and friends, service, social actionand song. Young adults are especially invited to come andshare in this evening.Melodic Morality: Il Trittico – Presented by Fr TomTavella, CSPWednesdays, July 27, August 3 and 10, 2:00-4:00pmItalian Opera is filled with love, lust, greed, courage, hate,forgiveness - all the great emotions, both good and bad.Puccini’s work, Il Trittico (The Triptych) is a small bowlful of allthese emotions. Consisting of three short operas (Il Tabarro,Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi), Il Trittico deals with lust,murder, betrayal, forgiveness, and just plain practical greed.Can these musical works teach us any lessons for our dailylives? Join Il Maestro, Padre Tom, and find out! Eachsession will include time to view the opera, followed bydiscussion. Tuxedos and formal gowns are optional, operaglasses unnecessary.

OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PAGE 6 ROCKFORD, MICHIGANCatholic Charities West MichiganFYI - Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) hasfour distinct areas of service: Behavioral and MentalHealth Counseling, Child Welfare, Family Preservation,and Community Outreach.Our family preservation programs worked with over6500 at-risk individuals and families in 2010, striving tokeep children safe and families together. Most times, thestaff works right in the client’s home helping thesefamilies learn positive parenting skills, receive counselingand strengthen themselves in order to keep the familyintact.To learn more about CCWM and its nearly 50programs and services, visit www.ccwestmi.org. On thewebsite you can also sign up for CCWM’s e-news andbecome a facebook fan.Do you struggle with constant anxiety, depression orhave panic attacks? Do you ever feel out of control ofyour life or hopeless? We encourage you to call ourBehavioral Health Department to gather moreinformation about our counseling services or to make anappointment with one of our highly qualified counselorsat 1-877-359-6523. CCWM will provide you with a safeand confidential opportunity to address your pain tofind hope and healing.Who are foster parents? They are your neighbors, yourchild’s teacher, the cashier at the grocery store, thesoccer coach. They are the people you seeeveryday. They are you and me, they are all of us. Yourfoster child is out there somewhere. Won’t you pleasecall to find out how you can come together? For moreinformation, please call toll free 1-866-857-1593 and askfor a foster care licensing worker.The pain, grief and shame experienced by women andmen in the aftermath of abortion can last a lifetime ifkept in the shadows. If you or someone you know is inneed of a life-changing experience of forgiveness,healing, and reconciliation, please contact ProjectRachel at 1-800-800-8284 (MI only) or 616-340-1824 oremail mwalsh@ccwestmi.org. All calls and emails arekept in strictest confidence. You are not alone.CATHOLIC RADIO IS NOW ON THE AIR IN WESTMICHIGAN! TUNE IN TO 1140AM, HOLY FAMILYRADIO, TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH AND FAMILY!Our Sacrificial GivingLet all Your works give You thanks, O Lord, and letYour faithful ones bless You,: says the Psalmist.Stewardship is this “attitude of gratitude” for themany gifts God has given us.This YearLast YearSunday 6/26/11 $ 13,843.15 $ 14,230.77Building 6/26/11 $ 4,609.00 $ 10,587.00OLCEF 6/26/11 $ 1,977.00 $ 5,457.95Contact UsOUR LADY OF CONSOLATION CHURCH4865 11 MILE RD NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDSWEEKEND LITURGIESSaturday - 5:00 PM, Sunday - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AMSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays - 3:30 - 4:30 PM or by appointmentwww.olcparishrockford.comPARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PMolcparish@olcparish.netPARISH OFFICE 616-866-0931 FAX 616-866-3668Fr. Anthony S. Russo, Pastor, x214 trusso@olcparish.netTammy Graves, Pastoral Assoc, x216 tgraves@olcparish.netFrank Siegel, Business Manager, x201 fsiegel@olcparish.netCarol Clayton, Admin Asst, x200 cclayton@olcparish.netMary Harkema, Music Director, x202 mharkema@olcparish.netJulie Buehler, Christian Service, 874-6841 jbuehler@olcparish.netMarjorie DiLeo, Stewardship, x211 mdileo@olcparish.netMimi Wyatt, Ministry Scheduler, x203 wyatt@olcparish.netDon Clayton, Webmasterdclayton@olcparish.netSCHOOL OFFFICE 616-866-2427 FAX 616-866-5475www.olcschoolrockford.orgolcschool@olcparish.netKevin Varner, Principal, x301kvarner@olcparish.netMichelle Swartz, Admin Asst, x300 mswartz@olcparish.netFAITH FORMATION OFFICE 616-866-2577www.olcparishrockford.com olcformation@olcparish.netAnneMarie DeSantis, Director, x210 adesantis@olcparish.netLinda Merring, Admin Asst, x213 lmerring@olcparish.netPhil Dolci, High School, 291-6037 pdolci@olcparish.netAmy Pereira, Middle School, x504 apereira@olcparish.netDoug Wolford, Middle School, x504 dwolford@olcparish.netJeanne Winkelmann, Elem., x212 jwinkelmann@olcparish.netHeather Burke, Nursery, x217hburke@olcparish.netKATERI LODGE 616-863-8714BULLETIN DEADLINE/FRIDAY 9 days prior @ 12 NOONTHIS WEEK’S SPONSORS ARE CANNON FAMILY DENTISTRY AND UNIVERSAL JOINTTo see their full ad please see the back pages of the bulletin.Please patronize all of our sponsors because they make our bulletin possible!