St. Martin’s Kids:  May is a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary. As soon-to-be canonized Pope Paul VI wrote: “In this month, too, the benefits of God’s mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance”. Renew your devotion to Mary with a reclaimed rosary! These rosaries are adrift and in need of new hands to lovingly finger the beads. Donations will be accepted for a variety of rosaries in the Gathering Space after all Masses the weekend of May 5-6. Proceeds to benefit St. Martin Kids mission trip in September 2018. Renew and Reclaim.

Have you asked to have someone placed on the prayer list in the bulletin? How long ago was that? Is the person better? Have they died and you forgot to call the office?
 Please help us clean up the list on page 5. We don’t want to take folks off that are still in need. Those who are in better health should be removed to make room for new requests. Thank you.

Do you know someone who is carrying the grief and sorrow of past abortions? Share with them the “good news” of God’s merciful love. Call Project Rachel for a confidential referral to a priest and/or counselor, or to participate in a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The next retreat will be held June 1-3. Contact Maggie at Project Rachel for more information or to register. Call 616-340-1824 or email mwalsh@ccwestmi.org. All inquiries are confidential.
 

Our next Blood Drive is Sunday May 13, 2018. The need for blood is urgent. Please plan on donating at this drive. Please sign up next weekend, online or call Lou Draeger at 616-842-9665.