In this message:

• October 8: Blood Drive
• October 9: Toddler Time
• October 10: Prayer in the Park
• October 11: Knights Fall Breakfast
• October 19: OLC's Day-To-Pray
• October 20: NO CONFESSION/MASS
• October 20: Pray Like A Champion
• November 1: ABC Table Host Signups
• November 21: Hearts & Holly Bazaar

Quick notes:

• During the month of November we remember and commemorate those of our families who have passed away this past year. Everyone is invited to bring a picture of their loved one to share in the display in the Narthex, and to attend our Mass of Remembrance, scheduled for Monday, November 2 at 6:00 PM. Please bring your framed photo to the parish office by October 26, and include the name of the deceased, your name and the relationship to you with your picture, and your phone number.
• Beginning in November, OLC will only be supplying 100 copies of the monthly Magnificat companion. We ask that only registered parishioners take one per family. If you want to ensure you receieve your copy every month, please subscribe at https://us.magnificat.net/
• The Women Of Our Lady (SHE) evening group has changed their meeting location from Kateri Lodge to the Guadalupe Room.

Is this your bible holder? Please call the parish office to confirm other items inside and we can arrange getting it back to you! (616) 866-0931

Saturday October 10th @ 10am

at the Concert Deck pavilion in downtown Rockford - Garden Club Park

RAIN OR SHINE!!!

OLC’s day-to-pray: Monday, October 19

Sidewalk of 425 Cherry Street SE Grand Rapids

Sign up for an hour online at www.40daysforlife.com/en/grandrapids or in the narthex after Mass this weekend!

Questions?

Gabrielle Norton~ gabriellelnorton@icloud.com | Judy Brom~ (616) 258-1881

Please join us for First Friday Mass at 9:00 AM.

A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 AM; but morning Mass will still take place.

The faithful are invited to join us for the funeral Mass of:

Stanley Krajewski, widower of Catherine

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am

In this message:

• October 1: Cor Jesu
• October 7: Toddler Time
• October 8: Blood Drive
• October 10: Prayer in the Park
• October 11: Knights Fall Breakfast
• October 20: NO CONFESSION/MASS
• October 20: Pray Like A Champion
• November 1: ABC Table Host Signups
• November 21: Hearts & Holly Bazaar

Quick notes:

• LOST & FOUND: 📖 A bible and carrying case were found on a pew last week. If this is yours, please contact the parish office to identify contents and reclaim!
• We have reached our goal for the Watershed Area project. Thank you to everyone who donated!!
• Beginning in November, OLC will only be supplying 100 copies of the monthly Magnificat companion. We ask that only registered parishioners take one per family. If you want to ensure you receieve your copy every month, please subscribe at https://us.magnificat.net/

URGENT NEED

North Kent Connect is in need of items to fill the needs of their client pantry. Please drop off donations at 10075 Northland Dr NE

Personal Care: shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes (individually packaged), laundry detergent, basic cleaning products, and feminine hygiene products.

Food Needs: canned fruit, canned protein, and pasta.

Saturday October 10th @ 10am

at the Concert Deck pavilion in downtown Rockford - Garden Club Park

RAIN OR SHINE!!!

As of September 30, 2026, we have reached our funding goal. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Watershed Area Project! We are extremely grateful to all of the donors for your generosity.

More work is expected to be completed mid-late October. We will send out updated pictures when that comes. Please see the latest project pictures below:

Initial Watershed Message (posted July 10, 2026)

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Dear OLC Parishioners,

I hope you all are enjoying your summer. It continues to stay busy around here, and we appreciate everyone’s prayers and support. While we have recently completed some major interior renovations, we begin focusing on an outdoor project that will help preserve this wonderful campus. Do you know about the watershed area?

What is the watershed area? This is the outdoor area between the Holy Family Center and the school classrooms. While it is not a gathering space, it is a vital area to access utility equipment and an emergency exit for the classrooms.

Why does this project need to happen? Currently, the utilities are not easily accessible, nor is this a safe exit for the school classrooms. This project will resolve those issues in addition to preventing erosion and providing necessary drainage.

When will this be completed? The retaining wall and gravel will be installed as early as August. Concrete work is scheduled for next summer of 2027.

On the bottom of this message, you’ll find a current image of the space and the proposed design. In the completed project, we will also have two sets of stairs for the egress exits, a roof gutter system, fall protection railing (if necessary), and a security gate at the entrance of the space.

The total project cost is $80,000. All donations for this project should be directed to OLC’s Maintenance Fund. You can give securely online by clicking this link, or by check to OLC Maintenance Fund with “Watershed Area” in the memo line. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely Yours In Christ,

Fr. Dominic Couturier

Pastor

Our Lady of Consolation Parish

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR OR ONLINE!

Join us for a fun evening of BINGO! Head to the Holy Family Center after 5pm Mass for dinner, drinks, and prizes! All proceeds support the OLC Young Adult Group's March for Life mission trip.

In this message:

• September 26: Bingo Night
• September 26: Altar Server Training
• September 29: Women of Our Lady (SHE) Begins
• October 1: Cor Jesu
• October 8: Blood Drive
• October 20: Pray Like A Champion
• November 21: Hearts & Holly Bazaar

Quick notes:

• New to the parish or looking to get more involved? Stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex after any Mass this weekend. Committee members will be available to answer questions and provide parish bulletins,ministry brochures,and information on sacraments—including Baptism, First communion, Confirmation, preCana, and OCIA. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to welcoming you!
• We're hiring!!! View the Maintenance Assistant job description HERE!

Tickets are available at the door for BINGO!

Women of Our Lady is looking for childcare help! Please contact bestill@olcparish.net if you are interested!

Due to the annual Diocesan Priestly Convocation, there is no Confession or Mass September 22-24.

In this message:

• September 16: Adult Choir Begins
• September 20: Coffee & Donuts
• September 21: Knights of Lepanto Info Meetings
• September 26: Bingo Night
• September 26: Altar Server Training
• September 29: Women of Our Lady (SHE) Begins
• October 1: Cor Jesu
• October 8: Blood Drive
• October 20: Pray Like A Champion
• November 21: Hearts & Holly Bazaar

Quick notes:

• We're hiring!!! View the Maintenance Assistant job description and apply HERE!
• We are still accepting donations for the Watershed project! Read more here.
• Special Film Opportunity: In Heaven in Stone and Glass: Experience the Spirituality of the Gothic Cathedrals with Bishop Barron, journey across France to explore sacred mysteries built into the crown jewels of Gothic architecture: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Click here for more information.

LUNCH NOTE: if you did not RSVP, you are still welcome to join us! Lunch count was based off those who indicated their attendance, plus a few extras 😄. We encourage you to bring a side dish to share (chips, salad, fruit, veggie, etc)!

SUNDAY SETUP: If you are able to help set tables and get activities ready, please stop by the in the morning! Anna (director of communications) will be there at 9am to begin preparations. Check in with her to see how you can help!

PARKING: Please note that the drive by the playground (including a few parking spaces) will be closed off to ensure room for our activities!

Join us from 12-3 PM on Sunday, September 13 for food, fun, and fellowship! We are so thankful to our OLC ministries for supporting this event!

Food: brats, hot dogs, side dishes.

*ICE CREAM BY PURCHASE FROM TRUCK*

Activities: ring toss, can toss, duck pond, face painting, corn hole, ladder ball, gone fishing, frog slinger, quarterback toss, and MORE! (no dunk tank or bounce houses this year due to lack of parental supervision in the past).

Some activates offer a ticket you can put in our prize buckets for a chance to win.

Prize buckets: OLC swag, Advent By Candlelight first dibs, Hallow free for life, Pinball and Dinner with Father Logan, and more!