St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church

Religious Education Newsletter

February 2022

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NO CLASSES - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST - WINTER BREAK


Snow Closing Policy

If it is necessary to cancel classes, we will send an e-mail to parents as soon as the decision is made.

Dear Families,



As we approach the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of Mary, all parish members are invited to participate in a 33 day Consecration to St. Joseph. Consecrating yourself to St. Joseph means that you acknowledge him as your spiritual father and want to emulate his example of virtue and holiness.


Please take the time to read the following testimonial from Mr. Jim Motschall, one of our catechists.

Let us remember that God chose St. Joseph to be the husband of Mary and thus, a fatherly presence to Jesus. Joseph was called to give this Child a name and to make sure that He would grow up normally to adulthood. Joseph encompassed his duties as a father, to nurture his child, to clothe him, to teach him a trade and give him a good model on earth. 

Joseph led a life, as I call it, the “Silence of Faith.”  His actions and deeds took the place of words. He had a heart that listened, especially to Angels, to the needs of Mary and obedience to God. Joseph taught us all the workings of Contemplative Prayer, where one loving heart talks to another in silence and attentiveness, an intimate conversation in which one knows himself to be loved by God.

As we prepare for two upcoming days for Joseph: March 19, for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1st for Joseph the Worker, let us remember Joseph is also the patron saint of the Universal Church, dying, families, fathers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers and working people in general.

Let those who protect, realize that they are not alone in their labor. Please grant in every Family, in every workplace, wherever a Christian works, a Joseph, who represents the gifts of Heavenly Love to everyone.

This is my personal invitation for you to mimic St. Joseph, to welcome the word of God which sprouts from the depths of God’s Love, which will be your fruit of meditation for you to contemplate: “Work not for perishable food, but for food that remains for eternal life” (Jn 6:27).

We encourage our families to learn more about St. Joseph. Additional information about the consecration is available on the St. Paul on the Lake website and attached flyer.


Story of St. Joseph Video for younger children:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4NBV840xTc


St. Joseph Our Spiritual Father:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQSQ1iZB6s


St. Joseph: An example for all Husbands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoBGOhk6iSE

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First Communion Families

This week, our First Communicants, seen here with their catechists, Mrs. Amy Ludvigsen, Mrs. Kate Rondini and Mrs. Anna White, Fr. Jim and Fr. Colin, celebrated the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.


Parents, please plan to attend the First Communion ZOOM meeting on Monday, February 7 from 6:45 - 7:30 pm.


Zoom invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5907288323?pwd=L1M5YWIwcTJ5TjdseXNXcHFPOExKUT09

Meeting ID: 590 728 8323

Passcode: 2022


Eighth Grade Families

The Confirmation Retreat will take place on Saturday, March 12. All candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this May are expected to attend. An informational letter with permission slip and lunch selection option were sent home. Please return your completed form to the RE office by Monday, February 28.


We are looking for a few generous, volunteer HOST FAMILIES to house and provide meals for 2-3 of the retreat leaders on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. During recent years, many parish families have had the privilege of hosting some of these young people from the NET retreat program. If you are interested in hosting, or would like additional information, please contact Mrs. Kesteloot in the Religious Education Office at 885-7022, ext. 122 or e-mail tkesteloot@stpaulonthelake.org.

 

Christian Service Opportunity

As Jesus calls us to put our faith into action and provide for those in need, St. Paul on the Lake has a wonderful opportunity to share with your family, group, team or organization. Please see the attached Cross Catholic Outreach project flyer for an upcoming event on Saturday, March 19. 

Service Projects

Our parish family is blessed to have many talented artists who have decorated cards for community workers and lunch/snack bags for lunch packing at St. Aloysius Parish and The Pope Francis Center.

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St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church is dedicated to forming joyful missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.

157 Lake Shore Rd

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

313-885-7022

Tricia Kesteloot X122, tkesteloot@stpaulonthelake.org

Coordinator of Religious Education

Megan McCarren X124, mmccarren@stpaulonthelake.org

Coordinator of Catechesis and Theology

Donna Peters X121, dpeters@stpaulonthelake.org

Administrative Support

Christi Nyquist X123, cnyquist@stpaulonthelake.org

Administrative Support

Amy Ludvigsen X123, aludvigsen@stpaulonthelake.org

Administrative Support

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