Please join us this Friday January, 26th at 6PM as we continue our series with a presentation called: ‘ The Eucharist, the Source and Summit of Our Faith”.  In this presentation we will gain a deeper understanding of the Eucharist by looking at Scripture, the Church Fathers, Church documents, and scientific research. The Eucharist is at the center of our faith and the more that we know, the better we can explain and defend this sacrament to Catholics and non Catholics. This great Gift that is the center of our faith.  We will have refreshments following the presentation.

Our Catholic Community of St. Charles and St. Joseph-St. Mary is exploring the feasibility of a new Catholic high school to serve our community and surrounding parishes. We would like to gather your opinion and ideas. Your response to this inquiry is very important whether or not you (might/would) consider enrolling your children in this school.

Please complete only ONE INQUIRY FOR YOUR FAMILY and return it no later than December 18, 2023. Use this link to take the survey online. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGM3MpwtYaK5d-MbZ-IYemuCqoOBS6J28RqzeWVYHAGKEf7Q/closedform

A few things to consider as you complete this inquiry

Catholic Education:   The school will provide a superior Catholic education that empowers every student to develop into the individual God created him/her to be. The school will embrace and exemplify the teaching and tradition of the Church in areas of virtue, life, Scripture, the sacraments and social teaching. A strong Catholic identity will be present in all aspects of the school experience.

Academics: This inquiry looks to gather information to design an academic program that fits the needs of our community. This could be a traditional diocesan, vocational based or a classical education program. This program will be designed, so that current St Charles students and all other surrounding Catholic school, homeschool, and elementary/ middle school programs can easily transition into this new high school. 

Beyond academics: School partnerships will be pursued for co-curricular opportunities to the extent they are available, in collaboration with neighboring public and private schools and/or community organizations.

Cost: For this inquiry, assume that tuition will not be a barrier for you when considering whether you should enroll your child/children. Financial support for families will be offered based on need. Every effort will be made to ensure the school is financially prudent and affordable for all families.

Location: The high school would be located at St. Joseph located in Belding. It would use the current school facility that is already on site. In addition to Our Catholic Community of St Charles and St Joseph-St Mary, the new school looks to serve all surrounding parishes within our diocese including Montcalm, Ionia, and eastern Kent Counties.

Timeline: Realistically, starting a new high school could take 3-5 years. The purpose of this inquiry is to see how many people see this as a need. The more interest that there is, with people willing to help in whatever ways that they can, and lots of prayer, anything is possible with God!

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful response to all the inquiry questions.

We take your privacy seriously. Information collected during this inquiry process is confidential and will be used for the sole purpose of the feasibility study conducted by SaintsCJM and the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Your personal information will not be given to any other party or used for any other purpose.

High School Online Commitment Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdczB8aUvXIas6CuwfA1qoyMGrZoHggGf8imF5yC7bQifXFAQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Adult Online Commitment Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckFjmzHT0arXrorgzNC4Bn2s_tqik2LgG0WONC_Mmqhz-KwA/viewform?usp=sharing

Elementary and Middle School Online Commitment Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyKecppFs6eJLP535547HCPgiExn_yNeSLMx92tjn6MzVeOQ/viewform?usp=sharing

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are expected to be trained in updated diocesan norms for ministry. The nearest training session will be offered at Our Lady of Consolation in Rockford or SS Peter & Paul in Ionia on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a,m,- 11:30 a.m. A full schedule of trainings are available on the webpage of the Diocesan Office for Worship (https://grdiocese.org/ministries/worship-3/), where all EMHCs, whether they serve during Mass or minister to the sick, are asked to register for the session they plan to attend.

Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of St. Charles church and parish buildings in Greenville MI.  Performs a variety of facility and equipment maintenance duties. Performs various routine repairs including basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing. Works within a budget, including ordering supplies and equipment.

· Terms Full-time 40 hours per week with benefits, schedule varies based on activities and events

· Salary Range Commensurate with Job related Experience  and MCC’s operating budget

A compete job description can be found on our Employment Opportunities page. https://saintscjm.com/employment-opportunities/

Resumes can be emailed to the business administrator at bulletin@saintscjm.com or mailed to the business office at 505 S. Lafayette St., Greenville, MI. 48838.