9408 Wilson Ave SW, Byron Center, Mi 49315

(616) 878-1619

Email: parishoffice@stsebastianmi.org

Author: Sue Rose

50+ Ministry Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 7 — Bowl Painting fundraise for Catholic Charities West Mchigan’s Soups On! in the Parish Hall at 6:00pm

Friday, December 6 — Christmas Potluck and White Elephant Gift Exchange at 6:00pm.

More detailed information will be coming

50+ Fellowship Book Club
Hamnet
by Maggie O’Farrell
Thursday, October 17, 2024
at 1pm
In Parish Hall, Classroom A

For more info about the monthly book club, please contact Mary at msmith330@earthlink.net
or call 616-277-4057.

Mother’s Ministry – Young Child Play Group

 St. Sebastian Moms
Young Child Play Group
Friday, November 1, 2024
in Main Church Nursery
10:00am to 11:30am

All those with small children at home are welcome to join in a playdate in the Church Nursery.  Fun opportunity for kids to play and bond.  Adults will stay in the room with the kids.

Questions?  Contact Sue in the Parish Office (616-878-1619 or sue@stsebastianmi.org)

Hand-2-Hand

St. Sebastian is once again partnering with Hand2Hand to provide students in need at Byron Center West Middle School with weekend food. We are seeking donations of food items we can send home with participants starting shortly after school resumes. We have a simple menu of items that are easy for middle schoolers to make on their own.

Below is a list of items that can be placed in the donation box in the Narthex.

  • Microwaveable Soups & Pasta (w/ pop-top to be poured in microwaveable dish OR microwaveable container)
  • Peanut Butter– 16 oz plastic containers
  • Easy Mac & Cheese Cups or Packets (single-serve packets or microwaveable containers)
  • Fruit Cups (ex. Mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, mixed fruit)
  • Pudding Cups
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Meat Sticks
  • Breakfast Bars and Granola Bars
  • Trail Mix– single serving bags
  • Animal Crackers– single serving
  • Cheese Sandwich Cracker Packs

Additionally, Morgan is looking for some parent and adult help with H2H Transporting. The H2H transport primarily delivers our packed meal bags to Byron Center West Middle School. Packed bins are delivered weekly from mid-September to early May. Please contact Morgan if you are interested in this opportunity.

Please contact Morgan Domeier with any questions or concerns
morgan@stsebastianmi.org or 616-878-1619 ext. 103

Events in and Around the Diocese

 

 

 

Are you discerning the priesthood?

The Explore Priesthood Group is a discernment opportunity sponsored by the diocesan Office of Priestly Vocations. Each month, young men (ages 16 – 35) are invited to gather and discern God’s will for their lives.

Time for prayer and reflection will be held monthly at St. Stephen Parish in East Grand Rapids beginning at 12:30 p.m.

This year’s discernment opportunities are offered on the following Sunday:   May 15.

Feel free to show up or call to let us know you are coming at 616-288-0910.  Questions, email Pattie Reynolds (preynolds@grdiocese.org).

 

The Begger’s Bell Bash
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6pm
at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining
$75/person — click here to purchase tickets

Franciscan Life Process Center’s Beggar’s Bell Bash is a celebration of the individual gifts of each person in West Michigan. Throughout history and across cultures, people in need have often used a beggar’s bell to encourage bystanders to become aware of their undiscovered giftedness. Proceeds from this event will support our counseling program, art program and further development of our land focus on connection, education, accessibility and our environmental impact. Join us for a strolling dinner, drinks and dancing with entertainment from the local West Michigan Band Brena.

Summer Experiences for Children at
the Franciscan Life Process Center
11650 Downes St, Lowell, MI

Click here to see their summer programs for 2022

Adoration around the Diocese

 Looking for opportunities to spend one on one time with Jesus?  The Diocese of Grand Rapids has published an online schedule of weekly days and times when Eucharistic Adoration is available in parishes throughout our diocese.  View the schedule at grdiocese.org, click on the “Parishes” menu, then “Adoration Schedules” from the dropdown.

 

Faith-Based Employment Outreach Program

The St. Robert Roundtable is an affiliate of the Employment and Resource Network and provides a support group and career coaching to unemployed and people in career transition.  The group meets at St. Roberts (6477 Ada Dr, Ada; in classroom 203) every other week, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am and presents a varied program  More information about EaRN can be found at their website: www.earn-network.org.  For more information, contact: Bill Weitzel, 616-446-1873 Email:weitzelwj@aol.com.