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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020 CONTACT: Greg Ghering marketing communications coordinator gghering@grcatholicschools.org 616-475-1240 | 616-826-9808 cell Diocese of Grand Rapids announces Faith & Future Scholarship and free tuition drawings GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A new scholarship will support families’ investment in Catholic education in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Beginning fall 2020, every kindergartner, 6th grader, and 9th grader in the diocese’s 31 Catholic schools will be eligible for the Faith & Future Scholarship, worth $100 toward tuition. There is also a bonus of $50 if the student completed 5th or 8th grade at one of the diocese’s Catholic schools, for a total possible scholarship value of up to $150. The scholarship announcement comes during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1, a nationwide event celebrating Catholic education. The announcement was made at the diocese’s annual Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Jan. 28, with student representatives from Catholic schools around the diocese in attendance. To receive the Faith & Future Scholarship, parents of future kindergartners, 6th graders, and 9th graders must complete the scholarship application, and subscribe to the CatholicSchools4U.org blog and to the weekly newsletter from digital safety experts Protect Young Eyes, a community partner of Catholic schools in the diocese. Along with the Faith & Future Scholarship, the diocese also announced a drawing to give away one year of free tuition to one kindergartner, one 6th grader, and one 9th grader in fall 2020. Families who complete their enrollment and meet the other Faith & Future Scholarship requirements by April 30, 2020, will be automatically entered in the giveaway. The winners will be selected in a random drawing. Other scholarships at the diocesan, parish, and school levels also support families’ investment in Catholic education, including need-based scholarships. “I am grateful every day to the families who choose Catholic schools, and the Faith & Future Scholarship is another way the Diocese of Grand Rapids partners with families to provide this inspiring education to their children,” said David Faber, superintendent of Catholic schools in the diocese. “An education centered in Christ offers outcomes that are second to none.” Learn more about Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids at CatholicSchools4U.org. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are an alliance of 31 vibrant learning communities (26 elementary and five high schools) serving more than 6,340 preschool through 12 th grade students throughout West Michigan. Our schools inspire young people to grow in Catholic faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. We partner with parents to awaken the whole child to a world of light and life — that grows better and brighter when children reach their potential. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020 CONTACT: Greg Ghering marketing communications coordinator gghering@grcatholicschools.org 616-475-1240 | 616-826-9808 cell Diocese of Grand Rapids announces Faith & Future Scholarship and free tuition drawings GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A new scholarship will support families’ investment in Catholic education in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Beginning fall 2020, every kindergartner, 6th grader, and 9th grader in the diocese’s 31 Catholic schools will be eligible for the Faith & Future Scholarship, worth $100 toward tuition. There is also a bonus of $50 if the student completed 5th or 8th grade at one of the diocese’s Catholic schools, for a total possible scholarship value of up to $150. The scholarship announcement comes during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1, a nationwide event celebrating Catholic education. The announcement was made at the diocese’s annual Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Jan. 28, with student representatives from Catholic schools around the diocese in attendance. To receive the Faith & Future Scholarship, parents of future kindergartners, 6th graders, and 9th graders must complete the scholarship application, and subscribe to the CatholicSchools4U.org blog and to the weekly newsletter from digital safety experts Protect Young Eyes, a community partner of Catholic schools in the diocese. Along with the Faith & Future Scholarship, the diocese also announced a drawing to give away one year of free tuition to one kindergartner, one 6th grader, and one 9th grader in fall 2020. Families who complete their enrollment and meet the other Faith & Future Scholarship requirements by April 30, 2020, will be automatically entered in the giveaway. The winners will be selected in a random drawing. Other scholarships at the diocesan, parish, and school levels also support families’ investment in Catholic education, including need-based scholarships. “I am grateful every day to the families who choose Catholic schools, and the Faith & Future Scholarship is another way the Diocese of Grand Rapids partners with families to provide this inspiring education to their children,” said David Faber, superintendent of Catholic schools in the diocese. “An education centered in Christ offers outcomes that are second to none.” Learn more about Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids at CatholicSchools4U.org. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are an alliance of 31 vibrant learning communities (26 elementary and five high schools) serving more than 6,340 preschool through 12 th grade students throughout West Michigan. Our schools inspire young people to grow in Catholic faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. We partner with parents to awaken the whole child to a world of light and life — that grows better and brighter when children reach their potential. 
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The Parish Office will close at 3:00 p.m. today to allow employees to attend the Friday service for Mr. Gross. The weather forecast for the weekend could make travel to Grand Rapids impossible. Drive carefully. Leonard Carl (Len) Gross was born on July 24, 1939 to Carl & Catherine (Poelma) Gross in Conklin, MI. He
left this world for his heavenly reward, after a 10-month battle with cancer, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. On May 11, 1973 Len married the love of his life, Roberta (Robbie) Garthe. He leaves behind 3 children: Fr. Dave Gross, Spring Lake, Doug (Tina) Gross, Sun Prairie WI and Cathy (Eric) Buehler of Grand Rapids, and 9 grandchildren: Jack, Alexandra, Adam & Sara Gross and Claire, Evan, Allie, Jane & Henry Buehler. Len was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Chuck, and his in-laws, Don & Sue Garthe and sister-in-law Fran Garthe. He is survived by his siblings: Jerome (Phyllis) Gross, Br. Vincent Gross, CSC, Bert (Tom) McCarthy, Edna (Jim) May, Diane (Brian) Brouwer and his in-laws, Norma (Joe) Drasiewski, John Garthe, Donald (Pete) Garthe, Paulette (Grant) Parsons & Peter Garthe, as well as many nieces & nephews. Len spent 29 years with Kent County Juvenile Court, working as a probation officer, hearing referee and supervisor of probation staff. He was fortunate to work with a terrific group of people and truly loved his time there. He was diagnosed with a liver disease in 1986, which began showing effects in 1997. His illness really progressed in 2001 and forced an early retirement. He was blessed to receive a liver transplant in January of 2002 at UW Hospital in Madison WI, and his family will be forever grateful for the new life he was given through the unselfish gift of the donor family and the expert staff at UW Hospital. Len was given almost 18 more years to enjoy the birth of his 9 grandchildren and traveling. Watching his grandkids grow up was his greatest joy, and they knew that "Grandpa's candy" was Werthers Original, which he always had in his pocket for them. When you have a Werthers, think of Len. Len and Robbie were parishioners at St. Stephen Catholic Church for 44 years and Len was always involved in the church, as a lector, Communion Minister and Usher and numerous projects in the school. Sports were a big part of his life, and he enjoyed playing softball, golf, cards and, of course, cheering on the Tigers, Lions, Wolverines, and all Catholic Central sports teams. A rosary will be prayed for Len at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, with visitation from 5-8 pm at the O'Brien-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids with a prayer vigil at 7:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 750 Gladstone Dr SE, East Grand Rapids. The family will greet guests 1 hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid or Lori's Voice, two organizations focused on helping families and children. New Year's Eve Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. New Year's Day Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 01, 2020 Be careful on the roads and have a Blessed and Healthy New Year.  The Parish Office will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will also be closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church 406 E. Savidge Street. Spring Lake, MI 49456 Phone (616) 842-1702 
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