The parish community of Our Lady of Consolation, Diocese of Grand Rapids, is committed to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In sharing the Eucharist as the source and summit of all that we do, we are called by the Holy Spirit to live our Catholic Christian faith through sacraments and prayer, education, service, justice, ecumenism and hospitality. We rely on God's grace and the help of Our Lady, whose consolation brings comfort to God's people.
Visitors are always welcome at Our Lady of Consolation! On Sunday mornings we have nursery and early childhood care available. We also offer a special "Childrens' Liturgy of the Word" dismissal from Sunday Mass for those in grades 1 to 3. While the adults hear the readings and homily, the kids hear the same readings in language easier for them to understand.
Mass Times
- Monday ~ 7:00AM
- Tuesday ~ No Mass
- Wednesday ~ 9:00AM
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Bishop Hills
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Richter Place
5th Wednesday of the month at Church - Thursday ~ 9:00AM
- Friday ~ 9:00AM
- Saturday ~ 5:00PM
- Sunday ~ 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Reconciliation ~ Saturdays 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Russo's Reflections
Catholic Schools Week
This week the Church celebrates Catholic Schools Week. The theme for 2012 is Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, and Service. Each year the Church reminds us of the importance of education for our children through Catholic Schools. Why Catholic schools? Because through Catholic schools our children not only receive a quality education, they also have the freedom to express and participate in their faith. They learn the basics of Catholicism: the seven sacraments, God's love for humanity, the bible, and a sense of community. They learn to live out the two greatest commandments, "Love the Lord our God with all your heart, mind, and soul, and Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39)
Catholic education gives our children a moral compass to guide them through the challenges of life. We live in a culture of moral relativism, a culture that has lost a sense of sin. We live in a society where there is no sense of right or wrong, no moral absolutes and a society that has no respect for human life. Catholic education forms our children's conscience to the natural moral law, which is written on every human heart, to do good and avoid evil. (Jeremiah 31:33, Romans 2:15)
I would highly recommend that our parents consider OLC School for their children's elementary and middle school education. Through Catholic schools, children receive an excellent education and have the opportunity to practice and grow in their Catholic faith and identity.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tony