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The Good Word

June 13, 2025 / Diocesan / KofC, News

Happy Trinity Sunday! First things first, a hearty congratulations to our cohort of seven(!) newly ordained priests for the Diocese of Lansing. We haven’t had a group that large for as long as I can remember. I was in a class of five in 2016, and we had another class of five in 2014, but seven is unusually large for a diocese our size. Included in that group of men is Fr. Christian Salata, our new parochial vicar, who will be joining us in just a few short weeks at the start of July. It is an exciting but also a nostalgic time, since we’ll be saying goodbye to Fr. Ginu at the end of June. Fr. Ginu will be moving to St. Mary Parish in Williamston as its next duly appointed pastor. And let’s not forget about Fr. Josh Luttig! Of celebrated memory, Fr. Josh spent a summer with us as a seminarian and will be returning to St. Robert for one of his Masses of Thanksgiving next Sunday June 22nd at the 10:30 AM Mass. We’ll have a reception for him afterward and kindly ask that you RSVP so we can plan the food accordingly.

Speaking of receptions, remember to mark your calendars for Fr. Ginu’s going-away party after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, June 28th. Looking ahead, we’ll celebrate Fr. Christian’s official welcome party once he’s had time to settle in and breathe—sometime in mid-September. And as for me, I just keep celebrating another day of living the dream. I wake up thankful every day, and I’m happy to be here as your pastor. Almost one year in! I’ll soon graduate from infant to pre-toddler status (haha!).

Before I forget, there are two other important things to mention. First, we have wonderful Knights of Columbus councils in both Flushing and Montrose, and I’d especially like to thank Gene & crew and Pat & crew for all the good work accomplished at the Fr. Anthony Car Show and the Blessing of the Bikes last weekend. The weather was fine at both events (thank you, Lord!), and I was happy to experience these community outreach events for the first time. The smell of carbureted fuel and the flash of chrome and racing stripes really make you want to buy a piece of classic machinery. In lieu of that, I proudly installed an American flag on the rectory instead. Meant to get that up before Memorial Day, but—you know how it goes. Second important thing to mention: please pray for our parish choir as they head off on pilgrimage to Ireland, June 17th–25th. I’ll be joining them on the trip, so you won’t see me—or them—next weekend. Be sure to hold down the fort while we’re away!

I just now remembered a third thing, also. Due to the diocesan Corpus Christi Mass and procession next Saturday in Lansing, we will not have morning Mass or Confessions at St. Robert on Saturday, June 22nd. Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses will remain the same. Next year, we’ll return to a local Corpus Christi procession in honor of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Phew! Is that everything? This was definitely an announcement-heavy bulletin article. There’s always a lot to wrap up—and a lot to look forward to—this time of year. But we’re alive and kickin’, thanks be to God. May the love of the Holy Trinity sustain and magnify all we do here for the Kingdom.

Fr. Brian

      

           

      

                         

    

                                  

Blessing of the Bikes Photos

June 11, 2025 / CL / KofC, News

Check out these pictures taken of the Knights of Columbus Blessing of the Bikes event held on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The blessing was held after the 11:15 am Mass. Bikes and cars were welcome. There were prizes, T-shirts and a raffle with all the proceeds benefiting local homeless veterans.

Photos taken by Doug Powell

Farewell Reception

June 11, 2025 / amk / KofC, News

Please join us for a Farewell Reception for Fr. Ginu as we thank him for his service and wish him well in his new assignment at St. Mary’s in Williamston, Michigan. Saturday, June 28 after the 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Robert’s Parish in Angel Hall. Hosted by the St. Robert Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and the Knights of Columbus #8489.

Euchre Tournament

June 7, 2025 / CL / KofC, News

On Wednesday, June 3rd the Knights held their second Euchre Tournament in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Walt Davis won first prize, his wife Gloria took second prize, Patrick Bisson Jr. took third place and Patty Cole graciously took last place. It was a fun evening for all!

players winding down after some good competition, nice to see all smiles and no tears

Stay tuned for upcoming dates!

Blood Drive

June 7, 2025 / CL / KofC, News

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You can help save lives when you give blood. A blood drive will be held 12:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Good Shepherd Church in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The event is co-sponsored by the Good Shepherd Knights of Columbus Council 8669. For more information or appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Montrose) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).  Give the perfect gift.  Give Blood.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Give Something that Means Something

Donations Needed

June 3, 2025 / CL / KofC, News

The Knights of Columbus 4th degree assembly 2211 is collecting goods for the residence of the Aleta V. Lutz Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. This is a veterans’ nursing home. We ask you to please be generous as a lot of the residents have no family nearby.

Items Requested

  • Body Wash • Combs & Brushes • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes in original packaging, Non-alcohol Mouthwash • Razors • Shaving Cream • Men’s t shirts, sweatshirts, & sweatpants sizes M- 6X • Men’s briefs size M – 3X •Men’s socks size 8 – 13 Men’s shoes sizes 8 – 13 (10 & 10.5 most common) • Coats for the current season

Women’s t shirts & undergarments – all sizes • Laundry Detergent (name brands only)  
Gift cards (Meijer, Walmart, Mastercard prepaid, gas) – $10 – $50.

– NO FOOD ITEMS, THANK YOU.

 Questions? Call Adam Lupo, Chief of Voluntary Service, (989) 497-2500 ext. 13369

There will be a drop box for your donations at the front entrance of the church and in the Family Life Center.

Adorers Needed for Diocesan’s 40 Hours Campaign

May 26, 2025 / CL / KofC, News, Youth

Bishop Boyea is calling on all parishes to take part in a diocesan-wide 40 Hours Campaign of perpetual Eucharistic Adoration leading up to Corpus Christi.

St. Robert Church will host Adoration for St. Robert/Good Shepherd Parishes, starting at 8 PM on Sunday, June 15, and ending on Tuesday, June 17, at Noon.  

We need many adorers to sign up for one-hour periods (especially during night-time hours) in St. Robert Church to ensure Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is not left alone.

This is a powerful opportunity to deepen Eucharistic devotion and to pray for conversion—whether it be for loved ones, fallen away Catholics, or the unchurched.

Sign up online:

Sunday, 6/15, from 8 pm to Midnight: https://signup.com/go/HLaoJNr

Monday, 6/16, from Midnight to Midnight: https://signup.com/go/VQoJdhO

Tuesday, 6/17, from Midnight to Noon: https://signup.com/go/hmFNkTV

Questions? Contact Renee (810.964.7597) or email theshaws7@hotmail.com

The 40 Hours Devotion in the Diocese will conclude on June 21 with a Mass at Jackson Field with Bishop Boyea, followed by a Eucharistic procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Mary Cathedral, where participants will receive the Jubilee Year Plenary Indulgence.

Corpus Christi Mass & Procession with Bishop Boyea

May 23, 2025 / CL / KofC, News

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The Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

February 1, 2025 / CL / KofC, News, Youth

Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Hope for the universal Church on Christmas Eve 2024 in Rome. Pope Francis released a papal bull proclaiming the Holy Year 2025. The Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year is entitled Spes non confundit (“Hope does not disappoint” and can be found here). In addition, the Apostolic Penitentiary has published this decree.

The Jubilee of Hope Opened in the Diocese of Lansing on December 29, 2024,
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

To Strengthen & Share Hope

A central aspect of the Jubilee Year is the Jubilee Year Indulgence.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY
INDULGENCES FOR JUBILEE YEAR 2025

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.

The indulgence applies to sins already forgiven. A plenary indulgence cleanses the soul as if the person had just been baptized. Plenary indulgences obtained during the Jubilee Year can also be applied to souls in purgatory with the possibility of obtaining two plenary indulgences for the deceased in one day.

To obtain an indulgence, the usual conditions of detachment from all sin, sacramental confession, holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope must be met. (Usually, an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be).

  1. Make a Pilgrimage to Rome and pray for the Pope’s intentions in any one of the Four Major Papal Basilicas (St. Peter’s Basilica, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, or St. Paul Outside the Walls) or any of the special Jubilee churches listed by the Apostolic penitentiary in Rome.
     
  2. Make a pilgrimage to one of the following churches in Italy: Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Assisi, Basilica of Our Lady of Loreto Basilica of Our Lady of Pompeii, Basilica in St. Anthony in Padua, OR in the Holy Land: Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
     
  3. Perform an extraordinary work of mercy such as a generous gift to the poor, or visiting nursing homes or prisons
  4. Participate in diocesan or parish sponsored spiritual exercises, missions, or formation activities based on the documents of the Second Vatican Council or the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
     
  5. Visit any local Cathedral, Marian Shrine, or other special church designated by the local bishop for obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence.
     
  6. Fasting at least one day a week from “futile distractions” such as social media, television, video games, certain phone Holy Doors: Holy Doors are to be opened at the Papal Basilicas of St. Peter, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls (no. 6) and at the Rebibbia Prison in Rome. The Dicastery for Evangelization notes that the distinguishing mark of the Jubilee Year is not the Holy Door, but rather the Jubilee Indulgence, received through the Sacrament of Penance and acts of charity and hope. The various ways and many places where this indulgence may be obtained are summarized above and are outlined in the Apostolic Penitentiary’s Decree on the Granting of the Jubilee Indulgence, issued May 13, 2024. 

Holy Doors:

Holy Doors are to be opened at the Papal Basilicas of St. Peter, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls (no. 6) and at the Rebibbia Prison in Rome. The Dicastery for Evangelization notes that the distinguishing mark of the Jubilee Year is not the Holy Door, but rather the Jubilee Indulgence, received through the Sacrament of Penance and acts of charity and hope. The various ways and many places where this indulgence may be obtained are summarized above and are outlined in the Apostolic Penitentiary’s Decree on the Granting of the Jubilee Indulgence issued May 13, 2024.

Click here to learn more:

+Find out conditions for how to obtain the Jubilee Year Indulgences

+Diocesan Events for the Jubilee Year

+Places of Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Lansing

+Questions Regarding Indulgences

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