Document 6572364

Liturgical Ministers October 25– October 26
Holy Name
Saturday 5 pm
St. Peter
Sunday 10:00 am
Sunday 8:30 am
Immaculate Conception
Saturday 5:05 pm
Sunday 8:30 am
St. Francis
Sunday 10:30 am
Lector
Anessa Jones
Julie Schute
Justin Brincks
Dave Teeling
Kelly Egan
Bonnie West
Eucharistic
Ministers
Kim Reichter
Colleen Guenther
Alannah Guenther
Lori Moellers
Jane Marshall
Ron Bodensteiner
Joanie Goddard
Tom Matt
Mary Olson
Tom Miller
Tom Yungtum
Jane Tucker
Deanna
Joebgen
Peggy Becker
Jerry Becker
Elaine Ricks
Pat Burghardt
Mike Yauk
Kurt Wood
Gifts
Alan & Wanda
Lansing
Norma Wurzer
Mary J Wagner
Richard & Ardith
Barnes
Tom Miller
Morry Holthaus
Ushers
Alan Lansing
Travis Scholbrock
Les Thompson
Leon Soppe
Ron Schute
Richard & Ardith
Barnes
Joe Rochford
Betty Alfultis
Russell Schmitt
Pat Duffy
Doug Daniels
Kay Luebbers
Brian Reichter
Family
Dan & Inez
Schmitt
Tom Matt
Matt Egan
Jerry Becker
Abby Reichter
Alyssa Jones
Nashua Lansing
Krista Moellers
Kailee Prentice
JK Prentice
Colleen Guenther
Bonnie Patrick
Jane Marshall
Ron Bodensteiner
Dennis & Joan
Goddard
Greeters
Servers
Money
Counters
Nate Egan
Kathryn Dillon
Sean Dillon
Mike Carey
Denice & Rick
Fink
Scot Michelson
Megan Matt
Carter Matt
Spencer Matt
Mackenzie
Squires
Marlee Squires
Jerry Becker
Dave Hennessey
Linda Knoploh
Mike McFadden
Please remember in your Masses and prayers people from our cluster who are sick or ailing,
we pray that all will have firm faith and improved health:
From Immaculate Conception: Louise Ahrens, Michelle Heidemann, Terri Kuethe, Pat Loomer, Noreen Miller, Peggy Pagel, Fr. Jude Rochford OFM, Rhonda Rochford, and Mark Smith.
From St. Francis of Assisi: Veryl Burghardt, Mike Carey, Jerry Engels, Olivia Everett, and Rita Manderfield,
and Madison Richards.
From Holy Name: Keith Franzen, Hayden Grimm, Jill Krambeer, Roger Michael, Marilyn Miller, Raelonna
Patrick, Kenley Scholbrock, Betty Scott, Roland Steinlage, Sue Ungerer, Linda Walz and Tom Trewin.
From St. Peter: Michelle Bridge, Ellen Kneeland, Viola Lerch, Julia Martin, & Ken Wagner, Jr.
Rest in Peace: We pray for those in our parishes who have died and for our families who have lost loved
ones.
Happenings Around Our Area
October 19, 2014 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time
St. Joseph the Worker Cluster - The Catholic parishes of Immaculate Conception, Sumner,
St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette, Holy Name, West Union, and St. Peter, Clermont.
MISSION STATEMENT: Celebrating parish identity as we work to become
one family of God and strive to serve in the name of Christ.
Masses & Intentions
10/20/14 – Monday
9:00 am, HN
Sahay Deeny
10/21/14 - Tuesday
7:30 am, IC
Word & Communion
9:00 am, HN
No Mass
10/22/14 – Wednesday
No Mass, HN
8:00 am , SFA
No Mass
10/23/14 – Thursday
9:00 am, SP
No Mass
10/24/14 – Friday
9:00 am, HN
David Maiers
9:00 am, IC
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Fred & Eva Meier
10/25/14 – Saturday
7:30 am, IC
Florence Lease
5:00 pm, HN
Deceased of the
Dessel Family
5:05 pm, IC
Bill & Mariam Bradford
Sunday, Oct. 19, St. Luke, St. Lucas - PARISH DINNER 11:00 - 1:30 PM, smoked pork loin, parsley new potatoes, corn, coleslaw, roll, pie/ ice cream. Bake sale and silent auction. $10.00/ $11.00 at the door. Children under 5 - free, ages 6-11; $7.00 at the door. Carry outs available. Mass at 10:30.
10/26/14 – Sunday
8:30 am, SP
Special Intention (ABM)
Sunday, October 19, Main Street West Union and the Chamber are sponsoring a Community Halloween
Party in the Courtyard Square from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Fun afternoon for “Kids of All Ages” with games, refreshments, a costume parade, prizes, and surprises. Everyone is encouraged to dress up. The parade if
for “kids of all ages. Rain date is October 26.
8:30 am, IC
For the People
10:00 am, HN
Eugene Bouska
Wednesday, October 22, Bethel Presbyterian Church Soup Supper serving from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Chicken
noodle, chili, potato chowder, sandwiches, and desserts will be served.
10:30 am, SFA
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Pastor: Fr. Jim Brokman [email protected]
Rectory & Church Office:
1-888-578-5366 or 563-578-5366
Sacramental Priest: Fr. Dale Rausch,
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All bulletin information directed to:
[email protected] by 5 pm Tuesday evening
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MASS TIMES on Saturdays:
7:30 am, Immaculate Conception, Sumner
5:00 pm, Holy Name, West Union / Confession 4:00 - 4:45 pm
5:05 pm, Immaculate Conception, Sumner / Confession 4:20 - 4:45 pm
MASS TIMES on Sundays:
8:30 am, Immaculate Conception, Sumner / Confession 8:00 - 8:20 am
8:30 am, Saint Peter, Clermont
10:00 am, Holy Name, West Union
10:30 am, St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette / Confession 10:10 - 10:25 am
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St. Peter, Clermont:
Bookkeeper/Secretary:
Kathy Turner, 563-423-6007
[email protected]
CRE/Youth/Young Adult:
Mary Olson, 563-380-6135 &
[email protected]
Immaculate Conception, Sumner:
Office Hours
Church office: 563-578-5366
Bookkeeper/Secretary: Cindy Jacob
[email protected]
Faith Formation Office, 563-578-8227
Faith Formation Program Manager:
Pam Schmitt: [email protected]
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St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette:
Bookkeeper: Delores Fagle Thom
563-425-4410 & [email protected]
Faith Formation Office, 563-425-3228
CRE, Holly Streeter,
563-425-5340 & 563-419-4661
Holy Name, West Union:
Office Hours 9 am to 12 pm Mon - Fri
Parish Office, 563-422-3184
Bookkeeper/Secretary: Donna Bodensteiner
[email protected]
Faith Formation Office, 563-422-5722
Faith Formation Program Managers:
Pam Rochford: [email protected]
Jamie Hoey:
[email protected]
Kathy Wenthold: [email protected]
Holy Name, West Union
St. Peter, Clermont
Please pray for F. Jim who will be on retreat at
American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls this
week. Fr. Jim will return on Thursday evening.
Please pray for F. Jim who will be on retreat at
American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls this
week. Fr. Jim will return on Thursday evening.
Monday, October 20, KC meeting at 8:00 pm.
Christmas in the Valley/Taste of St. Peter's is fast
approaching. Please be thinking about what you
would like to donate for this event. Sign up sheet
will be available in the entryway of the church.
We need food, workers, baskets, or donations.
Please help where you are able. It will be held on
Saturday, Nov. 8.
URGENT: 11th Grade Faith Formation teacher
needed ASAP. Please contact Jamie Hoey, 563380-3327, or Kathy Wenthold, 563-380-1141, for
more information.
The Rosary Society Raffle is underway. You may
purchase tickets for $5.00 each from any member
of Holy Name with 55 chances to win $$$.
Faith Formation students The support needed for
our sponsored child from Guatemala has increased. We fund this child through the envelopes
used by the children at Mass. Please use your envelopes and consider being a little more generous. K thru 4, may put their giving in the special
basket Father takes up, and 5 thru 12 may put
their envelopes in the regular collection basket.
THANKS!!!
Walkers are needed to assist with the afternoon
Faith Formation classes. We leave the church at
1:50 pm, go to the elementary school and gather
the students, then walk them back to the church
safely. If you would like to assist please call the
Parish Office 563-422-3184.
Faith Formation has a wooden desk and several
folding chairs with arm desks available for FREE or
a small donation. You can view these items on
Wednesdays from 9 am to 5 pm or 6 to 8 pm. If
you have any questions call Pam Rochford at 319415-5751.
Sacrificial Giving 10/12Total: $2,203.50
Adult Envelopes
1,655.00
Offertory
114.50
Stole
170.00
CRE Collection
264.00
Sunday, October 19, West Union Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast serving from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Tickets are
only $5.00 and can be purchased from a Lion’s Club member or at the door. Profits will be used for park improvements, a variety of community projects, sight-saving, leader
dog, and diabetes prevention programs.
Sunday, October 26, Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Festina,
Harvest Breakfast. Serving from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Ham,
scrambled eggs with toppings, potatoes, rolls, toast, fruit
and beverages will be served.
St. Peter's Bible study program will soon be starting. It will be held the following dates from 7:00 to
8:30 each evening. October 22, November 5, January 14, February 11, February 25, March 11,
March 25, April 8 and April 22. Feel free to contact Mary Olson if you are interested.
Sacrificial Giving 10/12 Total: $1,253.75
Adult Envelopes
Youth Envelopes
Offertory
Fall Festival
Call to Share
Social Justice
892.00
9.50
127.25
125.00
50.00
50.00
Stewardship Quote
Each year at tax time, we conscientiously give “to
Caesar what belongs to Caesar.” Does my stewardship indicate that I am as faithful about giving “to God
what belongs to God”?
Pope’s Intentions for October
Peace. That the Lord may grant peace to those
parts of the world most battered by war and
violence.
World Mission Day. That World Mission
Day may rekindle in every believer zeal for
carrying the Gospel into all the world.
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging host a
Caregiver Support Group monthly in Oelwein, The
support group is held the third Tuesday of each
month at the Arlington Place Assisted Living. The
next meeting will take place Tuesday, October
21, at 1:30 pm. Individuals providing care to an
older adult are invited to attend and discuss the
many challenges and rewards of care giving in a
confidential environment. For more information
contact Barb Labosky at 800-233-4603.
Crisis Pregnancy Center- # 1-800-395-HELP
and Iowa website: www. heartbeatinternational.org
Immaculate Conception, Sumner
St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette
Please pray for F. Jim who will be on retreat at
American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls this
week. Fr. Jim will return on Thursday evening.
Please pray for F. Jim who will be on retreat at
American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls this
week. Fr. Jim will return on Thursday evening.
Anyone interested in becoming a money counter
after mass on Sundays please contact Fr. Jim.
Sunday, October 19, 2014, St. Francis of Assisi will
be hosting their annual fall dinner from 11:30 am
to 1:00 pm. This year’s menu includes: Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, Relish Tray, Deserts, Soft Serve Ice
Cream with a selection of toppings, Coffee, and
Milk. Adults $6.50. First through Fifth Grade $4.50.
Kindergarten & younger FREE.
Wednesday October 22, I*C*Y will meet at
Brandt’s at 6:30 pm. Please bring pumpkins to
carve.
Saturday, October 25, Truck or Treats after 5:00 pm
mass.
Urgent: We are still in need of a teacher for half of
the eighth grade. Please contact Pam Schmitt at
the RE building, 563-578-8227, her cell, 319-9393410 or by sending an e-mail to her at
[email protected].
Divine Mercy is doing a new ministry and is asking
for the parish assistance in providing a meal two
times a week for Fr. Brokman. The dates that are
available are November 4, 6,11,13,18, 20, 25 and
27. Please contact Nancy Meyer at 563-578-8402
to reserve a date and get additional information.
Thank you in advance.
Our parish has again been asked to furnish salads
for the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on
November 27. In the past we have taken at least
six to the Legion Hall. If you can volunteer to make
a salad please call Deanna at 578-8712.
Sacrificial Giving 10/12Total: $1,875.50
Adult Envelopes
Youth Envelopes
Offertory
Coffee & Donuts
Pro-Life
1,653.00
8.00
92.50
55.00
67.00
Wednesday, October 22, United Methodist Women of
Sumner invite you to Guest Day at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at 115 Pleasant Street, Sumner. Colleen Last will
speak and show pictures of the time she spent working
with the people of Tanzania in agriculture, medicine, girls’
schools, and drilling wells for safe water, Please RSVP by
Wednesday, October 15, to: United Methodist Church of
Sumner, 115 Pleasant Street, or by calling 563-578-3359 or
Joy Mellinger at 563-578-1384.
Tuesday, November 4, Stepfamily Coaches and facilitators
Bob and Chris Smialek will be at the Archdiocesan Patrol,
1229 Mt. Loretta in Dubuque. Join them, and others from
the Archdiocesan of Dubuque to learn about and share
ways to succeed in these unique and special families. The
cost to attend is $30 per couple. Registration begins at 5:30
pm.
The fleece blanket fundraiser is underway. Please
donate your monetary and empty pop cans to
the cause (collection at the back of the church
hall). The proceeds will be used for the Fleece
Blanket project. If you need someone to collect
them, please contact Karen Michelson at 563-4254256. The confirmation students of the cluster will
be tying them as a project. Thank you Karen Michelson.
“Sharing Gifts from God” – October is Peanut Butter and Jelly Month. Any peanut butter, jelly and
jam would be appreciated.
Sacrificial Giving 10/12 Total: $3,051.25
Adult Envelopes
Youth Envelopes
Offertory
Sacramental
Parish Dinner
Witness
Rent
2,675.00
14.00
87.25
200.00
15.00
25.00
35.00
RCIA CLASSES HAVE STARTED
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic? RICA classes are held on Sunday
afternoons from 4:30 pm till 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mike Yauk at 563-422-8888. All
parishioners are welcome to attend these classes.
This would be a great way of deepening your
Catholic faith.
Read about these topics and more in the Oct. 19
issue of The Witness:
Mid-term report from the Synod on the family encourages acceptance of gay people and those
in irregular relationships
Oxford Junction pastor to be on EWTN with his rosaries for the military project
Parent of child killed in Sandy Hook shooting to
speak in Dubuque about working to end gun violence