About St. Bartholomew (Also see: St Joseph (WCloud)) · Newaygo, Michigan
St. Bartholomew is a Catholic parish in Newaygo, Michigan, established in 1902 and part of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. It is clustered with St. Joseph Parish in White Cloud and was previously merged with Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Grant. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, and provides a full range of sacraments, faith formation, and ministries serving the Newaygo County community in the Diocese's Northwest Deanery.
- Established
- 1902
- Patron
- St. Bartholomew
- Rector
- Rev. Noah I. Thelen
- Diocese
- Diocese of Grand Rapids
Why belong here
St. Bartholomew welcomes Catholics from across Newaygo County with Mass in both English and Spanish, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and a robust calendar of faith-formation and outreach opportunities. The parish runs Vacation Bible School, a young adult ministry, men's and women's Bible studies, a jail ministry, a homebound ministry, and a bereavement/funerals ministry, giving parishioners of every age and circumstance a real way to belong. As a clustered parish with St. Joseph in nearby White Cloud, members also share devotions like the Rosary before every Mass and a strong tradition of communal prayer.
Mass times at St. Bartholomew (Also see: St Joseph (WCloud))
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (St. Bartholomew)
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (St. Bartholomew)
- First Friday of the Month: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (St. Bartholomew)
Adoration times
- Every Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM (St. Bartholomew)
- First Friday of the Month: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (St. Bartholomew)
- Every Saturday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (St. Bartholomew)
About St. Bartholomew & St. Joseph
St. Bartholomew in Newaygo and St. Joseph in White Cloud operate together as a single clustered parish in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The two worship sites — 599 W. Brooks St., Newaygo and 965 Newell St., White Cloud — share one pastor, one parish office, and a combined bulletin and website. St. Bartholomew was established in 1902 and today serves Catholics across Newaygo County with Mass in English and Spanish, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and a broad range of ministries and faith-formation offerings.
- Worship Site: 599 W. Brooks St., Newaygo, MI 49337
- Cluster partner: St. Joseph, 965 Newell St., White Cloud, MI 49349
- Diocese: Grand Rapids — Northwest Deanery
- Established: 1902
Parish Ministries
St. Bartholomew & St. Joseph invites parishioners to 'find where you belong' through a wide variety of pastoral, liturgical, and outreach ministries. The parish is intentionally built around small groups and service opportunities for every age and stage of life.
Pastoral & Outreach Ministries
Beyond the sanctuary, the parish sends members into the wider Newaygo County community through a number of care and outreach ministries.
- Bereavement and Funerals Ministry
- Homebound Ministry
- Hospitality Ministry
- Jail Ministry
- Men's Ministry
- Women's Bible Study
- Young Adult Ministry
Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical volunteers are essential to the celebration of Mass at both worship sites. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must complete training provided by the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
- EMHC to the Homebound
- Lector (proclaims the readings and Universal Prayers)
- Music Ministry
- Rosary Leaders (rosary is prayed together 30 minutes before every Mass)
- Sacristan (assists in setting up for Mass)
Faith Formation
The parish offers ongoing faith formation for children and families, including an annual Vacation Bible School. Online registration, printable forms, and online donations are available through the parish website.
- Vacation Bible School (contact: [email protected])
Sacraments
Information on the parish's celebration of the seven sacraments — Marriage, Reconciliation, and Eucharist, among others — is published on the parish website, and the office can be contacted at (231) 652-1286 for preparation and scheduling.
- Marriage
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Baptism
- Anointing of the Sick (provided through Bereavement/Funerals ministry)
Clergy & Staff
St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph are served by their pastor and assisting clergy from the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
- Rev. Noah I. Thelen, S.T.L. — Pastor
- Fr. Pete Schafer — Assisting priest (celebrates with Fr. Noah for Penance Services and concelebrated funeral Masses)
Parish News & Bulletins
The combined St. Bartholomew–St. Joseph parish publishes a weekly bulletin and posts parish news, announcements, and event deadlines on its website. The bulletin includes a submission deadline for parishioner announcements.
- Bulletin available at stbart-stjoe.org/bulletin/
- Parish news and events at stbart-stjoe.org/news/
- Office closed between Christmas and New Year; voicemail and email are checked periodically
Contact & Location
The parish office serves both worship sites from the Newaygo location. The church is handicapped accessible.
- Address: 599 W. Brooks St., Newaygo, MI 49337
- Phone: (231) 652-1286
- Fax: (231) 652-6669
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stbart-stjoe.org
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Noah I. Thelen
Current pastor; ordained June 5, 2021; previously associate at St. Francis de Sales in Holland; serves as pastor of St. Bartholomew/Newaygo and St. Joseph/White Cloud.