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MUSTARD SEED
VOLUME 35, ISSUE 2
December, 2014
“What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare
it? It is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his
garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air
made nests in its branches.” Luke 13: 18-19
BE WATCHFUL! BE ALERT!
Advent 2014
The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical
year with a special emphasis on the Gospel of Mark. We anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth into time and also his return again in glory at the end of
time. As Scriptures tell us, we know neither day nor the hour that the Lord will
come in glory. Advent tells us to look back in gratitude and forward in hope.
How can we best prepare for the Lord’s coming when the secular
world and all of commerce seemingly insist that we should be frantic consumers, and that Christmas is the time to indulge ourselves in fine food, candies,
cookies, and gifts? There are some things we can do to remind ourselves of
the spiritual meaning of this season.
 Place an Advent Wreath or Calendar in your home to guide the progress
of the season. If you do not have either a wreath or calendar, put the statues of Mary and Joseph from your crèche in the middle of your table.
 Find a recording of Advent music and play it in your car when driving.
This time of the year, many radio stations are playing Christmas music.
 Celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6th. Surprise the children in your life with a gift from St. Nicholas traditionally left in a child’s
shoe. St. Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra (now Turkey) during the fourth
century. Legends abound about his generosity to the poor. He is said to
have dropped bags of gold coins down the chimneys of poor families, widows, and orphans.
 Plan your own anonymous gift to someone on the St. Vincent de Paul
sharing tree in the gathering space of the church or through one of the
various charities that make gifts available for those who are in need.
 Plan a meatless meal for Christmas Eve. Some families have the tradition
of having clam chowder, oyster stew, or potato soup on Christmas Eve. It
is a common practice to abstain from meat on the night before a great
feast and then to FEAST on Christmas Day. More ideas may be found at
www.ltp.org/t-productsupplements.aspx. Follow the link on our parish website.
You will notice that we are planning a different Mass schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in an attempt to even out the attendance. Not
everyone can fit into the 4:00 p.m. Mass! We are bound by the constraints of
space and fire rules.
May God bless you in the coming days of this holy season!
Fr. Joe Hauer, Pastor
YOUTH MINISTRY
Angela Thomas
Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator
This year we have 38 high school students and six adults on the
Resurrection Youth Leadership Team, who will be sharing their time, treasure, and talent with our parish. Some of the events they have planned are:
Trick-or-Treat for Food for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank, delivering Christmas gifts from the “Christmas Giving Tree,” planning and participating in the Confirmation Retreat, and reenacting the Stations of the Cross.
Archdiocese of Dubuque Youth Rally
High School Students from across the archdiocese attended the
Archdiocese of Dubuque Youth Rally on November 2nd at the Five Sullivan
Brother’s Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa. Church of the Resurrection
filled two charter buses with 112 students and adults for this day of fun,
faith, and celebration. Students enjoyed music, comedy acts, workshops,
and Mass with Archbishop Jackels.
The excitement of the youth rally has gotten us all looking forward to
the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, November 19-21,
2015. Join us for an NCYC informational meeting on December 14th..
Youth Summer Mission Trip- June 21-27, 2015
Join us for a week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Teens will have the
opportunity to meet Christ in those in need, and to grow in their Catholic
faith through service, prayer, Scripture, and celebrations of the Eucharist.
For more information contact the Youth Ministry Office.
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WHILE WE’RE WAITING
Ann Knier
Director of Religious Education
We spend a lot of time waiting. Some studies say as much as an hour
of our day is spent waiting. Waiting in lines at the grocery store and at stop
lights. Waiting for a call back or response to a text or social media post.
Waiting for our kids to get ready to leave for school, or for our colleagues to
meet us for lunch, or our next appointment to arrive. These are Advent opportunities!
What do you do while you’re
waiting? We’re given time each day in
which we choose how we’ll wait.
Many of us reach for our smart phone
at the slightest hint of a moment of
stillness. Stop lights? Check for
email. Lines at the grocery store?
Check Facebook. Waiting for the kids
to get to the car? Text a friend or coworker. We keep busy at all costs, in
all places, at all times. We don’t
know how to just be still because we
are afraid we might miss something.
Perhaps we’re afraid of missing the wrong thing. The wrong person….
Advent is a time of waiting. It is four weeks in a busy time of the
year that go by very quickly. Four weeks meant to give us time to prepare
anew for the birth of Jesus in our lives. What do we do during Advent to prepare? What, or whom, are we preparing for? We go Christmas shopping,
wrap presents, decorate, and attend holiday parties. Important and fun, yes.
Readying our hearts for our Lord and Savior, probably not.
John the Baptist told
us to ‘Prepare the way of the
Lord.’ We don’t have to commit hours a day to this preparation. We can learn to think of
our Lord and talk to him
throughout our busy days, for
just moments at a time. Bring
God along for the ride, along
for the wait. Take that minute
at a stop light and say an Our
Father or Hail Mary. If your
kids are with you, include them
in the prayer. Use that time in
line at the grocery store to
thank God for all that you have in your cart. While you’re waiting for your
children to get to the car, say a prayer that God will send their guardian angel to watch over them. Say a prayer for your own guardian angel to guide
and guard you. During down time between meetings or calls at work, say
‘Hello’ to God, tell him how you’re feeling, tell him what you need. Ask him
to help you prepare to receive his Son. There is not a person on this earth
who wants to hear what you have to say more, or who will listen to your
every word, like God does.
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A GIFT TO RESURRECTION
Sr. Francine Quillin, PVBM
Parish Volunteer
Resurrection had a windfall in late July: Mary Schmidt agreed to serve
as the parish nurse, an essential position on a parish staff, and one which had
been vacant since Doris Bussan retired. Mary’s nursing skills and education
make ministry to the ill, the elderly, those in assisted or alternative living, and
those still in their own homes, a professional service which Resurrection is
pleased to be able to offer again. In addition, Mary’s quiet, comforting manner
and her professional approach complement well the pastoral ministry which
other staff members offer.
Mary is one of four children born into the Gagliano Family in St. Louis
MO. After high school, Mary attended Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St.
Louis. With her RN Diploma in hand, she followed her sister Jean (Terry) Hilkin
to Dubuque, where she began working at Mercy Hospital.
Mary eventually met and married Jim Schmidt, and together
they raised four children: Jeremy and Joel, who are both in Dubuque, and Gina
and Janelle, who live in Des Moines. In July of 2013, Jim was ordained a deacon, and now serves the parish in that capacity, as well as with other volunteer
work.
After nursing at Mercy for 18 years, Mary assumed nursing duties at
Luther Manor, where she served for 21 years. Both facilities prepared her well
for this position at Resurrection, where she offers medical assistance and advice as requested, and where she devotes a great deal of time to the elderly,
visiting them in their various living
situations and at the hospital. She
has especially enjoyed the opportunity to get to know so many parishioners, and to be of assistance
in whatever way they need her
skills. Her calm, laid-back manner
has helped parishioners who were
in particular need of making adjustments in their living situations
or in coming to terms with other
changes in their lives.
To keep her own perspective on life, Mary enjoys her
daily walks, which she begins at
5:00 a.m.! She also enjoys their grandchildren and family gatherings, which always include her aunt Jennie Gagliano, who retired to Dubuque more than 20
years ago to be near her nieces and their families.
Resurrection welcomes Mary and the gifts she brings to her ministry.
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Let’s put a little more God in our day while we’re waiting. The more often we
take even just one moment to remember that we belong to God and that he
loves us enough to send Jesus to us, the more prepared we will be to celebrate
Christmas. Our own personal relationship with God can grow in simple ways.
Let’s communicate with our Father who gives us eternal life. Let’s worship while we’re waiting. Most importantly, let’s remember who we’re really
waiting for, and that if we stay in communication with God while we’re waiting,
we won’t miss Jesus’ arrival.
Jesus Christ was born for you and he loves you. Prepare to receive him
while you’re waiting.
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus
Christ that leads to eternal life.” (Jude 1:21)
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FAITHFUL STEWARDS
Mary Schmidt RN
Parish Nurse
New Parishioners in 1963 (51 yrs. ago!) were Mert and Jane Kaiser,
who had moved to Evergreen St. from St. Joseph the Worker Parish where they
had worshiped for seven years. In 1958 (56 yrs. ago!) Jackie Welu and her late
husband, Jim, moved to Woodlawn from St. Anthony’s Parish where they had
worshiped two years. At that time, there was no “New Parishioner Sunday.“ It
was a visit from Fr. Graham on a Sunday afternoon in 1958 that changed it all
for the Welus. The new boundary for Resurrection was Carter Road. Jackie
said, “Initially it was difficult to change parishes, but after a few times sitting in
the same pew at St. Philomena’s, the first church of the parish, it became familiar.” These two couples became active in the Catholic Church on west end of
town. There were 84 families in the parish at the
time. Mert remembers
reading and ushering at
7:00 am Mass. No air conditioning, nobody wearing
shorts, but a lot of community.
Jackie recalls the
first parish festival at St.
Philomena’s, at which the
potatoes were boiled in the
garage behind the rectory.
Jackie remembers Johnny
Hanson as the runner of
the mashed potatoes from
the garage to the church basement. The church basement was so wet from the
humidity it was a fall hazard.
As talk began about having a school and a new church, Jane remembers thinking, “Could it ever happen?” Many hours of watching and waiting for
the money to be raised and for the process to begin. The men were on the finance committee, the women in Rosary Society Circles, each building the foundation of Resurrection in their own
way, through the thick of discussions
and the fun of card parties and parish
picnics.
The first hall of the school
was opened and then the multipurpose room. And that it was. The multipurpose room served as the lunch
room and meeting room, as well as
the Church until the temporary
church (gym) was completed. Mert
and Jane shared stories of Father
Graham driving the school bus to
pick up the kids. Father and the kids
always singing on the bus, through
wind, snow, sleet, and ice.
Jackie remembers Jim volunteering to take the gifts up at the offertory.
Jackie preferred to sit in the back of the church, Jim comfortable front and center. It was the first Mass in the new church. They processed to the front of the
church following the ushers who had the money from the collection in baskets.
Jackie asked if they did it right, and was told that after this, the money follows
the gifts.
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The hours of volunteering to lay sod around the school, convent, and
rectory were endless. On many hot, humid Saturdays, a good working crew who
were committed to Resurrection volunteered the day laying sod. To this day,
cohorts Bill or George may comment to Mert, “Have you laid any sod lately?”
Jackie recalls Jim coming home from a ten-hour day at “The Pack” and going to
lay sod, ending at midnight with hopes of returning again the next day.
“Therefore, keep awake. For you do not know when the master of the house will
come, in the evening or at midnight or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may
find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all:
Keep awake.” (Mark 13:35-37)
Once again in the early 80’s, when talk of building a church came up,
Jane remembers sitting in the multipurpose room visiting with fellow parishioners, saying, “It is never going to happen.” Again watching and waiting in great
anticipation. “And now, look at the size of the parish”, Jane commented. She
sits in awe at times, at the beautiful church we have. When the “gym church”
was being renovated, the pews were up for bid, Jackie’s daughter purchased
two pews. They were pews they sat on as a family every Sunday growing up.
The seniors of our parish not only helped build the church, they were the
church, building community and hope for the future of Resurrection Church.
Now Mert and Jane reside at Oak Park and attend Sunday morning
Mass there. Their community spirit has stayed with them and they look forward
to seeing the seven other couples and six single Resurrection parishioners who
worship together. They still connect with Resurrection through the bulletin and
an occasional trip to 4pm Mass, the hour they attended for many years.
Watching and waiting, with great anticipation as this preparation time of
the Advent season unfolds. We thank you, Mert and Jane Kaiser, Jim and Jackie Welu, along with all of the other parishioners from years ago, who have invested your time, talent, and treasure to reap the rewards of the Kingdom of
God, which is at hand.
“Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to
those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your
God.” (Isaiah 35:3-4)
COMIN SOON…….
ADULT CONFIRMATION
The city-wide Adult Confirmation Preparation
Program will be offered for area Catholics beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Resurrection
Church Social Space. The five-session program will be held on the following Tuesdays:
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24. Each
session will begin at 6:30 p.m. Each candidate
is to be accompanied at each of the sessions by
a sponsor, who must be a Catholic who has
been confirmed and is active in the practice of
the Catholic faith. Following completion of the
program, each candidate will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation as arranged by the candidate's parish. Interested adult candidates are
asked to be registered by Friday, February 20.
To register, please contact Deacon Tim LoBianco at 556-7511 or [email protected]
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PARISH LEADERSHIP NIGHT
Deacon Tim LoBianco
Our annual Parish Leadership Night for parish committee members
was held this year in the church social space on Monday, September 29,
beginning with dinner, followed by our meeting, and concluding with Night
Prayer.
About 60 parish committee members were in attendance. Each year
this special evening provides committee members with the opportunity for
fellowship, prayer, and reflection on our roles as parish leaders.
This year the Leadership Night focused on how we may best lead our parish in
the future in light of changing lifestyles, demographic shifts, the aging of our community
population, and the best use of our parish resources and personnel.
We began the evening with a short
reflection and discussion focused on a talk
given by Pope Francis in June of this year to a
large group of parish leaders in the Diocese of
Rome. The Holy Father’s remarks evidenced
his understanding of the challenges parishes
face worldwide in sharing the Gospel and embracing a missionary spirit to evangelize.
Fr. Hauer spoke to us about changes
our parish faces with an aging population and
the need for more support from parish staff
and parishioners for those who are caregivers of their loved ones in the
home. He also provided us with a very positive report on the current physical and spiritual health of the parish. Fr. Hauer concluded his presentation
by asking the committee members to reflect on and discuss two questions:
“What does our parish do well?” “What can our parish improve upon?”
Deb Kalb, our parish Business Manager,
provided us with insights
regarding the best use of
parish leadership talents
and our resources to
meet the needs of our
ever-growing parish population. She encouraged all
staff and committees to
set goals prior to each
activity. Then after the
event is held, ways in which we can measure the outcomes. She also spoke
about the need to assess the cost of parish programing, and how much volunteer and staff labor or energy is needed for an event or program. Deb reminded us that we must remember that some of the outcomes are intangible, and they may be equally as important, as a tangible outcome.
We concluded the evening meeting by gathering for prayer in the
church, singing: “We praise you, O, Lord, for all your works are wonderful.”
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of comfort today.
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Weekend Mass Schedule
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
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Opportunities for Sacramental Reconciliation:
Opportunities for Sacramental Reconciliation:
Anytime by appointment (556-7511)
Any time by appointment (556-7511)
Every Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm
Every Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm
Communal Reconciliation Service
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SENIOR SOCIALS
Ellen Patch
Pastoral Associate
Are you a "senior" member of our parish looking for a wonderful group
of people to share a delicious meal with and play an exciting game of Bridge,
Uno, or Euchre? Come join us for a
Senior Social! We begin our time together with a short prayer and then enjoy a delicious light lunch prepared for
us by Kathy Schrack and her team at
the school. This is a great time to visit
with fellow parishioners and get to know
each other just a little bit better.
When chatting with some of the
folks who have attended these socials,
and asking them what they appreciate,
many of them say the delicious food!
Betty praised Kathy by saying, "Kathy makes the BEST soup, and I don't have
to cook it!" Mary added, "They call it a light lunch, but it's really more like a seven-course meal!" Mary Ann complimented Kathy by saying, "I love the desserts
she makes!" Many have told me they appreciate having a friendly place to go to
share a meal with others because most meal-times are spent alone. There is a
$5.00 charge for the lunch, but everyone agrees it is well worth it!
After lunch, folks decide whether they want to continue visiting, break
out a deck of cards, or play a game of Yahtzee or Uno. Maurice likes the atmosphere, "It is a great group to play cards with--nice people and nice surround-
ings!" Mike appreciates getting out of the house, and enjoys the company of the
others without focusing on the medical problems he deals with on a daily basis.
Erna says, "Everyone is so friendly. It's a great place to come to socialize!"
Our Parish Nurse, Mary
Schmidt, is available during our socials to take blood pressure or chat
individually with people about any
medical questions or concerns they
might have.
Another benefit of the time
spent together is getting to know the
names of a few people with whom we
worship with each week. "I like that we
wear nametags," Judy said, "I see
these people every week and now I am learning their names too!"
Of course there is plenty of room in the social space to add to our
group! If you'd like to meet fellow parishioners, eat a wonderful meal without
having to cook, play a competitive game of Euchre or a game of Yahtzee, keep
your eye out for the next senior social! We'd love to have you join us!
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ADVENT REFLECTION
Fr. Mark Murphy
Associate Pastor
I was blessed to spend our seminary Christmas break in 2011 in the
Holy Land. The trip was divided into two parts. The first part of the trip was
spent in Galilee. The second part of the trip was spent in Jerusalem. In between we visited Nazareth, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea.
Even today, Galilee is a rural area. After going to seminary in a city,
I welcomed the quieter atmosphere of Galilee around Christmas time. It actually reminded me of another Holy Land – it reminded me a little of Iowa!
Galilee contains several sites which have been venerated for nearly 2000
years as places where Jesus preached and performed miracles. Among
these are the city of Capernaum with its synagogue, the remains of
the Roman Centurion’s
house (Matthew 8:5-13),
and the supposed house
of Peter (Matthew 8:14).
Galilee also has
the Mount of Beatitudes,
the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and
Fishes and the shoreline
where Jesus appeared
to some of His disciples
after the Resurrection in
the Gospel of John (John
21:1-23).
We were able to see all these sites within a day. They are within
walking distance of each other! Then we had several days to remain in Galilee, to return to the sites for reflection and prayer. Although we spent Christmas in Galilee and not Bethlehem, I reflected on the quietness of Galilee. It
reminded me of what it may have been like on that silent night when the
newborn Jesus first appeared
to the world, fulfilling the hopes
of generations of Israelites,
and soon to bring hope to the
entire world.
Today I am even more
blessed to spend Advent and
Christmas at Church of the
Resurrection in Dubuque. Yet,
in Dubuque news from around
the world reaches us and
affects us. Warfare continues
in the Middle East, Ebola attacks Africa and has infected some on our own shores, and there are constantly other crises popping up – locally and across the world. Thus, now
more than ever, let’s continue to seek our source of hope. He still brings
hope to the entire world. During this Advent and Christmas, let’s spend time
in reflection and prayer, imagining that silent night many years ago when
our hope, when God’s Word, was born into our world – changing it forever!
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YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Patrick Andera
Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
“Fellowship with God refreshes your soul: It allows God to speak into
your life for the next level of your life endeavours. Your life will always speak
louder in the light of God’s Word.” (George Mfula)
I love this quote because of the joy that comes with God refreshing our
souls. It’s so hard sometimes to feel this refreshment. Especially during this time
of the year when so many things take time out of our already busy lives. The
countless Christmas parties I have to attend. All of the Christmas shopping I
need to get done. We need to take time to breathe. We need to take time to feel
refreshed. The Young Adult Group at Resurrection is here to help you. We are
here to serve the needs of all Young Adults at the parish between the ages of
21-39. Whether you are single or married. New to the parish or born and raised
here, we encourage all Young Adults to get involved. Either through our monthly
planning meetings or at one of our events. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every
month at 7 pm in the Parish Office upstairs lounge to plan future events. If you
would like more information please contact Patrick Andera at 556-7511 or at
[email protected]. We hope to see all of you soon!
Upcoming Events
Fighting Saints
Hockey Game
Saturday, Jan. 10th
4:30 pm
Movie Night
Exodus: Gods and
Kings
December
Time T.B.A
LIFE IN RESURRECTION PARISH
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We Welcome New Parishioners
RELATIVES OF PARISHIONERS
Tom and Alanna (Killian) Callahan. Tom is the brother of Lisa (Wes) Dolphin. Tom and Alanna are relocating to Resurrection from Holy Spirit Parish
and were both raised in Dubuque. Alanna and Tom have five children: Elijah (8)
Ethan (7), William (5), Owen (4), and Eleanor (1). Tom is a Pediatrician at Medical Associates, and Alanna is a stay-at-home mother.
Doug and Melany (Mjoness) Dolter. Doug is the brother of Jennifer (Bob)
Klaas. They have three sons: Cameron (16), Riley (14), and Bennett (8). Doug
grew up in Dubuque, and Melany was raised in Fargo ND. Doug is the owner of
the Dubuque Mattress Co. and Melany is a nurse for Mercy Hospital
Allison Hendricks grew up in Dubuque and is the daughter of Patricia Hendricks. Allison is the mother of Raelyn (2). Allison is employed at BP and HyVee in Dubuque.
Patricia (Hagemeier) Hendricks was born in Oakland CA and grew up in Austin MN and Green Bay WI. Patricia is the mother of Allison Hendricks. Patricia
has four children, two adults, and two adopted children living with her; Kaitlyn
(7) and Haley (6). Patricia is self-employed as a financial planner.
Terry and Cathy (Meyer) Nauman. Cathy is the daughter of the late Eloise
Meyer. They are relocating to Resurrection from Holy Spirit Parish. Terry grew
up in Sherrill, and Cathy was raised in Dubuque. Terry is part owner of the
Peerless Service Co. They have two children.
Rick and Shirley (Wachendorf) Palmer. Shirley is a cousin of Diane Walke.
They recently moved to Dubuque from Dublin OH. Rick grew up in Colesburg
IA, and Shirley was raised in Guttenburg IA. Rick and Shirley have two children.
Rick is retired from Daimler Trucks of North America, and Diane retired from
clerical work.
Darren and Jenny (Pusateri) Steil. Darren is the nephew of Jim (Jean) Steil.
They are relocating to Resurrection from the Cathedral. Darren and Jenny have
two adult children; and one teenager, Andrea (14). Darren is employed by Conlon Construction Co. as a mechanic, and Jenny is a nurse at Mercy Hospital.
Mike and Vickie (Schnee) Strub. Vicki is the sister of Lori (Pete) Schilling.
Mike and Vickie were born and raised in Dubuque, and are relocating to Resurrection from the Cathedral Parish. Mike is the owner of Strub Construction, and
Vicki is a nurse/instructor for Mercy Hospital and NICC.
Thad Strub who grew up in Dubuque, is the son of Mike and Vicki Strub. He
has one son, Will (8). Thad is a delivery driver for UPS.
FROM ACROSS THE HILLS
Brandon and Jessica (Dolan) Arensdorf are relocating to Resurrection from
St. Joseph Parish, Key West IA, but both grew up in Dubuque. They have three
children: Bryder (7), Elleauna (5), and Briggs (1). Brandon is a contractor for
Dan Arensdorf Construction, and Jessica is a service representative for Medline.
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Alfred and Loretta (Stecher) Behnke are relocating to Resurrection from Holy
Spirit Parish where they were members for 54 years. They have 12 children, 40
grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. They have been married for 61
years. Alfred is a retired farmer, and has also worked at John Deere. Loretta
remained at home and cared for their children, and worked on the farm.
Katie Elliott is relocating to Resurrection from St. Columbkille Parish. She grew
up in Dubuque. She has two children: Kennedy (9) and Anthony (5). Katie is a
receptionist at Dubuque Orthopedics.
Cory and Megan (Wolfe) Deutmeyer are relocating to Resurrection from St.
Joseph Parish, Key West. Cory grew up in Dyersville, and Megan grew up in
Worthington IA. They have a new-born son, Braxton. Cory is employed as a
truck driver for the Coca Cola Co., and Megan is a secretary for Roeder Implement Co.
Kathleen (O’Connell) Lauer grew up in Dubuque and has one daughter: Haley
O’Connell (13).
Corey and Jenny (Tierney) Lugrain are relocating to Resurrection from the
Cathedral. They have four children: Grace (8), Addison (7), Nicholas (6), and
Jack (4). Corey is a firefighter with the Dubuque Fire Dept., and Jenny is employed as a production manager for Rite Hite.
Robyn Miller recently moved to Dubuque from Dyersville, where she was a
member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Robyn has one son: Aiden Grawe (6)
who is in the first grade at Resurrection School. Robyn is employed at Mt. St.
Francis.
Rob and Dawn (Colleen) Owens moved to Dubuque from Danville IL seven
years ago. Dawn was born in Danville, and Rob grew up in Indianola IA. They
have two daughters: Taylor (15) and Kacie (11). Rob is a Boatswain’s Mate with
the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in Peoria IL, and Dawn is an Insurance Agent
for American Family Insurance in Dubuque.
Kurt and Crystal (Fecht) Rojemann are locating to Resurrection from St. Anthony Parish. They grew up Potosi WI and have two children: Stella (3) and new
-born Grayson. Kurt is employed by Dubuque County as an inspector in the Engineering Department, and Crystal is a dental hygienist for Abbadent Dental in
Dubuque.
Matt and Ann (Bittinger) Scherr are relocating to Resurrection from St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Both Matt and Ann grew up in Dubuque and have
three children: Michael (16), Thomas (7), and Celia (4). Michael is co-owner of
Dubuque Screw Products, and Ann is a stay-at-home mother.
Zac and Amy (Gravel) Scherrman are relocating to Resurrection from St.
Columbkille Parish. Amy and Zac grew up in Dyersville. They have two daughter: Kate (3) and new born Claire. Amy is nurse at Medical Associates, and Zac
is employed at Heartland Financial in the investment department.
William J. Von Ah is relocating to Resurrection from Holy Trinity Parish. He has
six adult children. William retired from the Dubuque Police force in 1986.
Chris and Shelby (Herbst) Wahlert are relocating to Resurrection from Holy
Spirit Parish. Chris and Shelby grew up in Dubuque and have three children:
Merrick (8), Maddox (5), and Maelyn (3). Chris is a Deputy for the Dubuque
County Sheriff’s Department, and Shelby is a fourth grade teacher at Irving.
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Kristie (Schmitt) Wemett recently moved into the Resurrection neighborhood.
She grew up in Dubuque. She has two children: William (10) and Joseph (8).
She is employed as a supply manager for TM Logistics.
Jason Zinkle and Lidia Bertolini are relocating to Resurrection from St. Patrick Parish. Jason grew up in Wauseka WI and Lidia was raised in Dubuque.
They have one son, new-born Magnus. Jason is employed as an installer for
Prairie Fire Systems, and Lidia is a disability specialist for Sedgwick.
FROM OUT OF TOWN
Jack and Stephanie (Shelton) Dallal recently moved to Dubuque from Oskaloosa IA. They have two daughters: Sophia (9) and Abby (7). Jack was raised
in Columbus OH, and Stephanie grew up in Des Moines. Jack is employed by
John Deere as an Environmental Engineer, and Stephanie is a stay-at-home
mom.
Brandon and Sara (Welter) Fitz recently moved from Madison WI to Dubuque.
Sara grew up in Dubuque and Brandon was raised in Cedar Rapids. They have
one son, Max (2). Brandon and Sara graduated from the University of Iowa.
Brandon is employed by Epic, based in Madison WI, as a Hospital Software
Specialist. Sara is a Dermatologist with Medical Associates in Dubuque.
Norman Frei recently moved to Dubuque from Central Florida with his son Anthony (14). Norman grew up in Denver CO. Norman is the primary chef for the
Dubuque Golf and Country Club.
Merritt and Janet (Schlueter) Gammage recently moved to Dubuque from
Durham NC. Janet grew up in Dubuque, and Merritt was raised in Atlanta GA.
They have two children: Leo (10) and Greta (7). Merritt is an IT specialist, and
Janet is a nurse.
Doug and Debbie (Beeh) Gambrall moved to Dubuque from Indiana in 2011.
Doug was raised in the Louisville KY area, and Debbie grew up in Fort Dodge
IA. Doug is a Business Professor at Loras College. Doug and Debbie have one
adult daughter.
Donald and Mary (Benzing) Kerker moved from Muscatine IA to Dubuque two
months ago. Donald was raised in Minnesota, and Mary grew up Wisconsin.
Donald is retired and Mary is a semi-retired bookkeeper. They have six children.
Aaron and Ashley (Abbott) Skrocki recently moved to Dubuque from Jackson
MI. They have two children: Eve (5) and Andreas (4). Aaron is the Director of
Process Improvement for Heartland Financial, and Ashley is a nurse Anesthesiologist at the University of Iowa Hospitals.
Joe and Arianna (Kem) Solinger recently moved to Dubuque from West Des
Moines IA. They have three children: Jet (11), Jenica (8), and Jack (6). Joe is
Dentist for the Solinger Family Clinic, and Arianna is a stay-at-home mother.
Nathan Weber grew up in Sheboygan WI and moved to Dubuque when he enrolled as a student at the University of Dubuque. He has one daughter, Luci (7).
Nathan is employed with Woodword Communications in Dubuque in the IT department.
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