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Liturgical Ministers November 1-November 2
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
Shelia Miller
Lois McElvania
Kim Kleve
Lorraine Pipho
Deanna
Joebgen
Bonnie West
Eucharistic
Ministers
Ken Scholbrock
LeRoy Soppe
Karleen Baumler
Ken Balk
Julie Balk
Marion
Broghammer
Georgia Klein
Bruce Kleve
Craig Kleve
Dave Teeling
Clem Schemmel
Joel Meyer
Dave Wheeler
Joan Schultz
Ralph Schultz
Elaine Ricks
Pat Burghardt
Mike Yauk
Kurt Wood
Gifts
Dan & Ruth
Meyer
Mike & Barb
Heins
Laverne & Lee
Imoehl
Steve Frost
Dave Wheeler
Ushers
Ed Miller
Ken Scholbrock
Kent McElvania
Mike Upton
Craig Schmitt
Dennis & Joan
Goddard
Gene & Janet
Blazek
Jerry & Peggy
Becker
RJ Meier
Ken & Christi
Scholbrock
Kent & Lois
McElvania
Lucy & Sophie
Durnan
Dave Teeling
Daryl Bouska
Caleb O’Hare
Olivia O’Hare
Katelyn Tyler
Madelyn Tyler
Brian Hemesath
Jesse Matt
Matt Yungtum
Dylan Rochford
Ryan Rochford
Ken Scholbrock
Arlene Miller
Craig Schmitt
Mike Heins
Dennis & Joan
Goddard
Greeters
Servers
Money
Counters
Mike Carey
Denice & Rick
Fink
Scot Michelson
Lindsey Bouska
Jacob Britt
Kayla Britt
Mackenzie
Squires
Marlee Squires
Morry Holthaus
Clem Schemmel
Linda Knoploh
Mike McFadden
October 26, 2014 - Thirtieth 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
10/27/14 – Monday
9:00 am, HN
Rev. John Purtell
10/28/14 - Tuesday
7:30 am, IC
Word & Communion
9:00 am, HN
Dennis Novak
10/29/14 – Wednesday
No Mass, HN
8:00 am , SFA
Wayne Thompson
10/30/14 – Thursday
9:00 am, SP
Rev. Thomas Purtell
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:
10/31/14 – Friday
9:00 am, HN
Theresa Kaiser
From Immaculate Conception: Louise Ahrens, Michelle Heidemann, Terri Kuethe, Pat Loomer, Noreen Miller, Peggy Pagel, Fr. Jude Rochford OFM, Rhonda Rochford, and Mark Smith.
9:00 am, IC
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Rev. John Purtell
From St. Francis of Assisi: Veryl Burghardt, 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.
11/1/14 – Saturday
7:30 am, IC
No Mass
10:30 am, HN
Mass of Remembrance
5:00 pm, HN
CDA Members,
Living & Deceased
5:05 pm, IC
Joseph Humpal
Happenings Around Our Area
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.
Sunday, November 2, Fredericksburg Lions Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Fredericksburg
Community Center, serving from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Advance tickets: Adults $6.00, Children $4.00. Tickets at the door: Adults $7.00, Children $5.00.
Wednesday, November 5, Life Serve Blood Center blood drive in West Union at the Fairgrounds Dance
Pavilion, 504 Vine Street from 12:30—6:00 pm.
11/2/14 – Sunday
8:30 am, SP
For the Departed
8:30 am, IC
Souls in Purgtory
10:00 am, HN
Irma Bullerman
10:30 am, SFA
For the People
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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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[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
Saturday, November 1, Cluster Mass of Remembrance at Holy Name, West Union. Mass will be at
10:30 am with a light luncheon to follow. Everyone
is invited to attend.
Saturday, November 1, Cluster Mass of Remembrance at Holy Name, West Union. Mass will be at
10:30 am with a light luncheon to follow. Everyone
is invited to attend.
Thursday, November 30, Social Justice Meeting,
7:00 pm at St. Francis in Fayette.
Thursday, November 30, Social Justice Meeting,
7:00 pm at St. Francis in Fayette.
Sunday, November 2, Rosary Society Surprise Coffee & Rolls after Mass. Hostesses are Jane Marshall,
Julia Dessel and Unit 5 members. Everyone is invited.
Saturday, Nov. 8, Please consider donating food,
baskets, or your time for our Taste of St. Peter's
Luncheon. Sign up sheets are available in the
back of church. Get your recipes to Joannie at
[email protected] so she is able to get the
recipe booklets made. Your help with this fundraiser is appreciated!
Sunday, November 2, Remember to turn your
clocks back.
November 3, Rosary Society meeting, 7:15 rosary.
Tuesday, November 4, CDA Election Day Luncheon, Holy Name Parish Center. Serving 11:00am 1:30pm, turkey casserole, salad bar & dessert. Carry-outs available. Everyone is Welcome.
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 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.
Total for September “Project Giving Hope was 48
lbs and $10.00.
Sacrificial Giving 10/19 Total: $1,553.99
Adult Envelopes
Youth
Offertory
Bldg.& Repairs
CRE Collection
1,358.00
6.88
114.11
25.00
50.00
Our food shelf donations for the month will be
canned and baking goods. We donated 42 lbs of
food in September. Thanks for your support.
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: $1,573.25
Adult Envelopes
Youth Envelopes
Offertory
Fall Festival
Social Justice
1,066.00
11.00
221.25
230.00
45.00
Stewardship Quote
We fulfill the commandment to love our neighbor
when we exercise good stewardship---joyfully sharing
our gifts of life, abilities, and resources to meet our
neighbor’s need.
Pope’s Intentions for October
Wednesday, November 5, Life Serve Blood Center
blood drive in West Union at the Fairgrounds
Dance Pavilion, 504 Vine Street from 12:30 - 6:00
pm.
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 800233-4603.
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.
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.
Immaculate Conception, Sumner
St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette
Saturday, November 1, Cluster Mass of Remembrance at Holy Name, West Union. Mass will be at
10:30 am with a light luncheon to follow. Everyone
is invited to attend.
Saturday, November 1, Cluster Mass of Remembrance at Holy Name, West Union. Mass will be at
10:30 am with a light luncheon to follow. Everyone
is invited to attend.
Tuesday, October 28, 8:00 am, Book Club. Deanna
Joebgen will be leading this session.
Thanks to all that volunteered their time and to all
who brought food to make our Fall Dinner a success!!!
Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 pm, Building Commission Meeting.
Remember: No Mass on Saturday morning November 1, instead there is a 10:30 am Mass of Remembrance at Holy Name in West Union.
Wednesday, November 12, No Faith Formation
Classes. Teachers In-service 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Thursday, November 30, Social Justice Meeting,
7:00 pm at St. Francis in Fayette.
Anyone interested in becoming a money counter
after mass on Sundays please contact Fr. Jim.
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].
A sign-up sheet will be on the west bulletin board
for any students that are interested in becoming
an alter server.
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.
Between October 29-November 30, there will be a
fire drill during Faith Formation classes to prepare
our students for emergency exits in case of a fire.
His Hands Food Pantry—October is Baking Items
Month: Cooking oils, flour, sugar, cake mixes,
cooking spray, spices, cookie mixes, salt, pepper,
and etc.
Sacrificial Giving 10/19Total: $2,685.37
2,357.00
Adult Envelopes
12.00
Youth Envelopes
96.37
Offertory
200.00
Cemetery
Crisis Pregnancy Center- # 1-800-395-HELP
and Iowa website: www. heartbeatinternational.org
Thursday, November 30, Social Justice Meeting,
7:00 pm at St. Francis in Fayette.
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. 26
issue of The Witness:
Recent changes in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
Archbishop Jackels responds to controversies regarding report on the Synod
Pope Paul VI is beatified at the conclusion of the Synod on the family.