Our Winners…
Nov. 20 – Tom VanNortwick
Nov. 19 – Amanda Eardley
Nov. 18 – Deb Lenhart
Nov. 17 – Patrick Cook
Nov. 16 – Thomas & Jairia Williams
Nov. 15 – Ana Kelly Ramirez
Nov. 14 – Sharon Dinley
Nov. 13 – Deb Schichtel
Nov. 12 – Russ Zuiverink
Nov. 11 – Mandy Doornbos
Nov. 10 – Tory & Ryan Patrick
Nov. 9 – Ron & Jan Bartz
Nov. 8 – Lee Ott
Nov. 7 – Allan Hielken
Nov. 6 – Justin Wheeler
Nov. 5 – Abby Wolfe
Nov. 4 – Mary Ancona
Nov. 3 – Katie Langschied
Nov. 2 – Mary Lou Taylor
Nov. 1 – Ryan Smith
Category: News
Reporting Sexual Abuse
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids has a policy regarding reporting and dealing with sexual abuse. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect past or present sexual abuse by a religious member (bishop, priest, deacon, nun, brother, etc.) or by any person acting under the authority or apparent authority of the church, is urged to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Diocese of Grand Rapids Cathedral Square Center
360 Division Avenue S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-243-0491
Alternatively, you may contact the Michigan Attorney General either through its toll-free hotline at 844-324-3374 (Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email aginvestigations@michigan.gov.
To read letters from Bishop Walkowiak to the faithful or to learn more about safe environment efforts in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, visit: dioceseofgrandrapids.org.
Pope Francis: Letter to the People of God
50+ Fellowship Upcoming Events
If you are 50+ years of age, come and join us at one or all these social events!
November 19—Bingo Night
Join us at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall for a fun-filled night of Bingo & fellowship. Bring your own drinks and if you wish a snack to share. If you are planning on attending. please RSVP to debbie@stsebastianmi.org
November 20—Book Club
1:00pm “Educated” by Tara Westover. For more info about the monthly book club, please contact Mary at 616-277-4057 or
msmith330@earthlink.com – DO NOT RSVP TO DEBBIE
December 13—Christmas Party
We are catering the Christmas dinner this year which will be a chicken dinner with “all the fixings”-including dessert! The cost is $12 per person. Bring a wrapped “White Elephant” Gift if you wish to participate in this activity. Because this is a catered event you must RSVP & have your money to Debbie Mayer by December 1st. If paying by check please make them out to St. Sebastian Church. You can place these in the offertory basket-mark envelope with 50+ Christmas Dinner and they will get to Debbie.
Please RSVP to Debbie 616-878-1619 ext. 102 or debbie@stsebastianmi.org