February 21, 2016

HolyFamilyParish, Fort Madison
St. Joseph Parish, Montrose
FEBRUARY 21, 2016 / S ECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
YEAR OF MERCY
PARISH RETREAT
The parish is having its 2nd
Light Of The World Retreat this
weekend at McAleer Hall. Please
pray that the Holy Spirit will touch
the hearts of the retreatants that they might more fully
open their hearts to Christ.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross are the most indulgenced
devotion in the Church. They focus on the suffering and
death of Jesus. During Lent they are at Sacred Heart at
5:30 p.m.
CATHOLIC MESSENGER
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Catholic Messenger, its
staff strives to provide
meaningful, must-read
coverage in a readerfriendly format – print or E-edition. The Catholic Messenger also is the communication tool that Bishop Martin Amos uses to reach thousands of households. It is the
least expensive investment in adult faith formation and
education. It is an aid in spiritual formation and evangelization. And it costs just $29 per year for 50 issues in
print and/or E-edition. This is the same rate as last year.
Subscribe now through your parish.
ALL NIGHT ADORATION
On March 4 - 5th, Holy Family will be having 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration starting after
the 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass
and continuing through the day
and night until the 8:00 a.m. First
Saturday Mass.
During this
Adoration time the Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be offered as
much as possible.
REMINDER
Whenever parishioners miss Mass because of inclement weather parishioners are asked to mail in their
weekly contribution or double up the following week.
Bad weather or not, the bills must be paid.
THANK YOU!
Due to the generosity of Holy Family parishioners
$1,033 was raised for the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Thank
you! Additional contributions can be sent to: Sacred
Heart Cathedral; 422 E. 10th Street; Davenport, IA;
52803-5499.
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February 21, 2016
CARE OF THE SICK
SPECIAL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
February 28, 2016
FMHC/FMCH/SB— Joyce Kutscher
HOMEBOUND —
Donna Gengenbacher
KENSINGTON —
Jim McInteer
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Steve Hoenig
Bill Gray
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As we continue with the
gathering space, parishioners
with carpentry, dry-walling,
painting, staining, and cleanup skills or to prepare a light
lunch for the workers are
asked to call the parish office
at 372-2127, or go to
Flocknote at www.flocknote.com/fmcatholic, Gathering
Space, to volunteer their skills.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The first weekend of March, March 5 - 6th,
the Fort Madison Knights of Columbus will be
having their annual membership drive. Knights
will be available to talk to after each Mass. If
you have been thinking about joining or would
like more information, please stop and talk to one of the
Knights. Please see future bulletins for more information.
PARISH HISTORY
Construction on the
first school at what is
now Ss. Mary and Joseph
Church was commended
in July, 1865 and it was
dedicated and blessed on
Nov. 9, 1865 having cost
$10,000. Known as the
“Kreutz Erhohung Schule” (Exaltation of the Holy Cross
School) it was named in honor of the feast day (Sept.
14th) on which the first School Sisters of Notre Dame
arrived in Ft. Madison from Milwaukee in 1860.
Every morning from 1865 until St. Mary’s Church
across the street was opened in 1871, the school children
attended morning Mass at St. Joseph’s Church and then
marched the seven blocks to attend school here.
The photo shows the school as it appeared shortly before demolition in April, 1899. The building to the left is
the second convent, built about 1888.
Second Sunday of Lent
YEAR OF MERCY
February 21, 2016
HOLY FAMILY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
Saturday, February 20, 2016
4:00 PM
Bob St. Clair
5:30 PM
Agnes Holtkamp
Sunday, February 21, 2016
8:30 AM
For the Parishioners
10:30 AM
Irene & Gene Parrott
Monday, February 22, 2016
8:00 AM
Margaret Riggle
5:30 PM
Virginia Mertens
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
8:00 AM
Private Intention
11:30 AM
Virginia Hesse
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
8:00 AM
George, Anna, &
Mark Stukerjurgen
10:30 AM
Agnes Palmer
5:30 PM
Patty Coffman
Thursday, February 25, 2016
8:00 AM
Poor Souls
11:00 AM
Frank & Maxine,
Albert & Joyce Hoenig
Friday, February 26, 2016
8:00 AM
Wade Watznauer
8:30 AM
Eucharistic Adoration
5:30 PM
Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 27, 2016
4:00 PM
Jerome & Elsie Meyer
5:30 PM
For the Parishioners
Sunday, February 28, 2016
8:30 AM
Wanna Westfall
10:30 AM
Leroy Thomas
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4:00 P.M.
February 28
8:30 A.M.
February 28
10:30 A.M.
MINISTRY
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Euch. Min
Host
Edwin Soto
Teresa Panther
Pam Boyd
Euch. Min.
Host
Esther Soto
Gail Kunch
Chuck Osmanski
Euch. Min.
Host
Judy Stuecker
Dr. Charles Holmes
Judy Sugars
Euch. Min.
Cup
Bob Reding
Jacqueline Lumsden
Julie Freesmeier
Euch. Min.
Cup
Deacon Bob
Deacon Dave
Deacon Bob
Lectors
Jason Lynk
Paulette Schrepfer
Glenda Jackson
Lectors
Dick Pieper
Peggy Hirte
Servers
Jason Meyer, Jr.
Nikolas Fullenkamp
Carly Fedler
Molly Knipe
Anna Schroeder
Servers
Gift Bearers
Desiree & Javean
Davis
Kathy Nelson
Roger & Judy
Kirchner
Ministers of
Hospitality
Rick Larkin
Mario Mendez
Dennis Pollpeter
Ministers of
Hospitality
Tom Gutcher
July Schrepfer
Ron Dunlay
Ministers of
Hospitality
Rebecca Wright
Paulette Wyrick
Larry & Pat Harrison
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Merschman
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Workers
Dianne Huddleson
Alice Hellenthal
Annette Hanenberger
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MASS LOCATION KEY
Sacred Heart Church
St. Mary & Joseph Church
Sunnybrook
St. Joseph Church, Montrose
The Kensington
The Madison Care Center
Readings for the Week
Sunday: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14
Philippians 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1
Luke 9:28b-36
Monday: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Matthew 16:13-19
Tuesday: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20
Matthew 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jeremiah 18:18-20
Matthew 20:17-28
Thursday: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Luke 16:19-31
Friday: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
Saturday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Luke 13:1-9
Second Sunday of Lent
YEAR OF MERCY
ST. JOSEPH’S CORNER
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m., February 27, 2016
Eucharistic
Ministers
Lector
Rosary
Deacon Dave
Mary Older
Barb Schau
Mary Older
Carolyn Hocker
RUMMAGE SALE FOR CHARITY
It’s time to unclutter your
home and get ready for
spring!
Please donate all
those clean and gently used
items to Holy Family’s annual rummage sale for charity. The sale is scheduled at Roling Hall for Friday,
March 11th and Saturday, March 12th. Bring your
friends! All proceeds from this sale will go to local
charities. Please watch future bulletins for further details.
MOMENTS OF MERCY
As Catholics we take up the Lenten
practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving every year. These practices
help us to remember the merciful love
and compassion that God shows all
people. Participating in these practices, we journey toward repentance with our community
and God and toward the celebration of the Paschal Mystery of our Lord. We do not make this journey
alone. The whole Church prepares for the celebration
and together, along with those who are preparing to enter
the Church at the Easter Vigil, we try to live more faithfully to God's call to be merciful, loving, and compassionate to those around us. Our acts of love through sacrifice and prayer are a tangible witness of God's love to
those around us.
1. Spend some time in reflection about why you choose
to participate in the prayer, fasting, and almsgiving of the
Church during this Lenten season. Next time someone
asks you why you aren't eating the chicken on Friday in
the lunchroom, you'll be better prepared to share your
belief in God who is merciful and compassionate.
2. Share with someone what your Lenten practices will
be this year. This is not to brag about how good you are
at following Christ, rather, it allows us to each have
something of an "accountability partner" so that we can
strive to be a more credible witness to our faith.
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February 21, 2016
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING
EVENTS/MEETINGS
RCIA
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. @ McAleer Hall
Prayer Shawl
Wednesday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. @ Parish Office
Religious Education
Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. @ HTHS
Rosary @ The Madison Care Center - Circle 2
Thursday, February 25, 3:15 p.m. @ CC
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, February 26, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ SH
DONATION NEEDED
Holy Family Parish Choir is looking for a 3
drawer file cabinet to use. If you have one
you could donate please call Carleen at 4706403.
OUR *STAR* ADVERTISER
This week’s *star* is King-Lynk Funeral Home.
Please patronize all of our advertisers who help make this
bulletin possible.
STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION
Ladies in the
Prayer Shawl Ministry
making plastic mats,
from plastic bags, for
the homeless to use.
The mats can be put
on the ground and will
help the homeless stay dry. Pictured are: Sandy Martinez, Therese Standefer, Mary Jo Mertens, Liz Morford,
Karen Heinrich, and Vicki Larsen. For more information
about this ministry, please call Vicki Larsen at 372-6812.
Second Sunday of Lent
YEAR OF MERCY
DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sundays:
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CATHOLIC RADIO STATION
To know more about your Catholic faith, tune into
KDME, 98.3 FM, your Truth and Life Catholic radio station.
Some youth enjoying the bowling/pizza party for the Youth Ministry.
Pictured is a
group of 6-8
grade students
working
together to build a
tower. The kids
were given a
few
different
items and had
to create a free
standing building. This simple
project was a great way to help with communication skills
within the group. Pictured to the right is Nick Stuecker of
Houghton.
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
VISIT THE SICK
Those who are sick are often
forgotten or avoided. In spite of
their illness, these individuals
still have much to offer to those
who take the time to visit and
comfort them.
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Give blood.
Spend time volunteering at a nursing home – Get
creative and make use of your talents (e.g. sing, read,
paint, call Bingo, etc.)!
Take time on a Saturday to stop and visit with an elderly neighbor.
Offer to assist caregivers of chronically sick family
members on a one-time or periodic basis. Give caregivers time off from their care giving responsibilities
so they can rest, complete personal chores, or enjoy a
relaxing break.
Next time you make a meal that can be easily frozen,
make a double batch and give it to a family in your
parish who has a sick loved one.
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February 21, 2016
CRUSADER’S
CORNER
The Holy Trinity Catholic Kindergarten Informational
Meeting will be Monday, February 29th at 6:30 p.m. at
HTC Elementary in West Point (413 Ave. C, please enter
through the 4th Street door.) This meeting is strictly informational and there is no obligation to enroll your child.
HTC Kindergarten Round-up Day will be Friday,
March 4th at HTC Elementary in West Point. (413 Ave. C.
Once again, please enter through the 4th Street
door.) Please call the HTC Office at 319-837-6131 x106
to choose an appointment time (1 hr) that works best for
you.
The Ft. Madison and St. Paul Holy Trinity Early Childhood Centers are now accepting pre-registration for Three
and Four Year Old Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten.
Please contact Brenda or Alesia in the ECC office (3726428) for additional information. The classes are filling up
quickly so don't delay!
Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: www.holytrinityschools.org.
SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
COMFORTING THE SORROWFUL
Be open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with
grief. Even if we aren't sure of the
right words to say, our presence can
make a big difference.
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Lend a listening ear to those going through a tough
time.
Make a home cooked meal for a friend who is facing a
difficult time.
Write a letter or send a card to someone who is suffering.
A few moments of your day may make a lifetime of
difference to someone who is going through a difficult
time.
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CATHOLIC RADIO
The Board of KDME Catholic Radio in Fort Madison
continues to work to raise funds to establish a Catholic Radio station in West Point. This new station would broadcast to the surrounding areas of Houghton, St. Paul, Donnellson and Denmark. So far, $7,000, about 28%, has been
raised of the $25,000 needed. Catholic radio is a wonderful
way to lead those who have fallen away from the Church to
think about coming back, and reinforces the faithful. We
thank all those who have donated so far and ask everyone
to prayerfully consider a donation to this worthy cause.
Please call Joe Peitz, 470-8702, with donations or questions.
Second Sunday of Lent
YEAR OF MERCY
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Schedule time for a spiritual retreat.
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT
Thirteen stewards from Altar and Rosary Circle 8 prepared and served a funeral luncheon. Twenty three stewards from Circles 9 and 10 prepared and served a funeral
luncheon. Stewards continue to work on the gathering
space at Ss. Mary and Joseph Church while another
steward makes lunch for the workers. Four stewards
stuffed the bulletins last weekend.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
SUNDAY, February 14, 2016
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
Regular Envelopes................... $6,721.50
Electronic Giving .................... $4,127.00
Offertory ..................................... $416.30
Children’s Envelopes ..................... $6.75
Restricted Gifts ........................ $1,640.00
HTC Schools .............................. $775.00
TOTAL PARISH GIFTS....... $13,686.55
Also received: Catholic Messenger - $370; Votives $50; Ash Wednesday for Eastern and Central Europe $655.92; Diocesan Cathedral - $1,016.33
ST. JOSEPH PARISH
Envelopes ................................... $353.00
Offertory ..................................... $123.00
Catholic Messenger ...................... $89.00
Improvement Fund ......................... $5.00
TOTAL PARISH GIFTS............ $570.00
Stewardship of
Treasure Goal
5% of income
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human
Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves
clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or
PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
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February 21, 2016
PASTORAL & OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. David Wilkening, Pastor
Rev. Mark Spring, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Robert Gengenbacher, Deacon
Rev. Dr. Ronald Stein, Deacon
Rev. Mr. David Sallen, Deacon
Sr. Peggy Duffy, Minister of Care, 372-2068
Mike Linnenbrink, Youth Ministry Coordinator, 316-2115
Anita Helling, Business Manager
Danelle Peitz, Secretary
Reconciliation:
Saturday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
@ church of 4:00 p.m. Mass
or by appointment with the priest
Bulletin Articles: Due in the office by Noon on Monday;
all information is reviewed and
edited per space availability
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Office Phone:
372-2127
Office E-Mail:
[email protected]
Office Web Page: www.fortmadisoncatholiccommunity.com
Flocknote:
Flocknote.com/fmcatholic
Facebook:
Fort Madison Holy Family Parish
Prayer Chain:
Linda Senf - 463-7752
Carol Foehring - 372-7759
Diana Menke - 372-2559
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Just as Peter, John and James experienced the Transformation of Jesus, let
Jesus transform your marriage. The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 13 – 15 in Dubuque; Oct.
21 – 23 in Cedar Falls; or Dec 2 – 4 in
Iowa City. Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information visit our website at: www.iowawwme.org or call 563-927-4352.
BISHOP’S MASS FOR SCOUTING
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will
host the Bishop's Mass for Scouting on Sunday, February
28, 2016 at 2 p.m., at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport.
Bishop
Amos
will
preside.
This Mass celebrates Catholic Scouting, including Boy
Scouts of America, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls and
Boys. All Catholic Scouts, leaders and friends and families
of Scouting are welcome. This celebration
also acknowledges Catholic Scouts who have recently
earned their Catholic Religious Emblem Awards. There
will be a brief reception following Mass in the lower level
of the Parish Center. Please RSVP by February 24th, with
your names and numbers attending, to Denise McMonagle
at [email protected]. Come and celebrate the gift that
Catholic Scouting is to the Church!