St. Simon

Saturday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
This is NOT a Holyday of Obligation this year. However, Fr. Wayne will celebrate Mass on January 1 at 10:30 AM.

Saturday & Sunday, January 1 & 2
January 1  4:00 PM Confessions
5:30 PM Mass   
January 2   8:30 AM
                      10:30 AM
**The Church Office will close at 12:00 Noon on December 30 and re-open on Monday, January 3. **Our Bargain store will be closed all day Thursday & Friday, and re-open Monday, January 3. 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Receptionist/Secretarial Position is now available at the St. Simon Church office. We are looking for a service minded individual who possesses good interpersonal and communication, computer and phone skills, personal initiative,  is well organized and has a positive attitude.
Position responsibilities: providing secretarial and related office services for the Pastor and staff members.  Joining all staff members in fostering a sense of community within the staff and parish where all feel welcome as valued members of our parish and Church.   Attention to accuracy and detail in record keeping, with the ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
Qualified Applicants will be expected to present their education and work experience for this position.
Position is Non-exempt, full time, hourly. Hours M-F 8:30-5:00pm
Benefits include; retirement, health, dental and life insurance. Optional benefits include vision insurance, additional life insurance options, and a 403b tax deferred annuity plan.
Submit cover letter and resume to ATTN: Amy M. McGraw, Business Manager, stsimon@stimonchurch.com or mail to 702 E. Bryant Road Ludington, MI 49431
Applications will be received until position is filled.

Pope Francis announces ‘Year of St. Joseph’, grants special indulgences
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter, Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”) for the 150^th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as patron of the universal Church. To mark the occasion, the pope proclaimed a “Year of St. Joseph” from Dec. 8, 2020 through Dec. 8, 2021, explaining that the aim of this special year is “to increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal.” In addition, a plenary indulgence is available to Catholics throughout the year under specific conditions. Visit the Diocese of Grand Rapids website, grdiocese.org, to learn more.

Sunday's Mass is shown on Channel 190 at the following times:
12:00 Noon and 8:00 PM Sundays
8:00 AM Mondays

Registration to attend Mass is no longer required.

1.  Masks are required for non-immunized people to attend Mass.
2.  Social distance seating is available at all Masses.