St. Mary
November 9, 2014
Roman Catholic Church
FAIRFIELD, IOWA
PARISH OFFICE
3100 W. Madison • Fairfield, Iowa 52556-4213
Website : .............................. www.stmarysfairfield.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Phone: 641-472-3179
Fax:
641-472-6137
PASTORAL STAFF:
Fr. Nicholas J. Adam, Pastor
Karen Crossland, RCIA Coordinator
Jean Dorothy, Faith Formation Coordinator
Diane Tone, Youth Ministry Coordinator.....319-217-0148
OFFICE STAFF:
Roberta Danielson, Parish Secretary
Jo Ann Adam, Parish Bookkeeper
Email:
Fr. Nick’s Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation Email: [email protected]
Youth Ministry Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Email: [email protected]
Parish Finance Email: [email protected]
PARISH COUNCIL: Susan Mosinski– Hervey, President
FINANCE COUNCIL: Mike Nunn, President
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS # 4092
Dean Adam, Grand Knight ....641-777-3079
Aaron Sheetz, Deputy Grand Knight ......641-919-6105
LITURGY SCHEDULE:
MASSES Saturday 5:30 PM - Sunday 8 AM & 10 AM
Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Saturday 5:30 PM - Sunday 9 AM
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Saturday 4:30 - 5 PM or by appt. (641-472-4375)
Daily Masses: See enclosed calendar
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Call parish office
A WELCOMING FAMILY OF FAITH”
Blessed Trinity, we thank you for
helping us become a welcoming
family of faith. Smile on us as we
greet each other and all visitors to our
Church. Hear us sing your praises at
Mass and in our daily lives. Embrace
us as we support growth in love for
You. Guide us as we study Your
Word, celebrate the Sacraments, and
work in Your Service. We ask for your
forgiveness and grant our own to
others. Inspire us to respond to the
needs of our world today. Amen
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH. We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our Church. We hope that
you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished and that you will share
your special gifts with us. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish
registration forms are at the church main entrance. Fill one out and give it to Father or drop it off at the
church office. We take this opportunity to welcome all of you, our parishioners and visitors, to church today. We thank you for making us a part of your day.
Gospel Readings for the Week
Mass Schedule & Intentions
Nov. 10 Lk17:1-6
Nov. 11 Lk17:7-10
Nov. 12 Lk17:11-19
Nov. 13 Lk17:20-25
Nov. 14 Lk17:26-37
Monday, Nov. 10
No Mass
Tuesday, Nov. 11
5:15 PM Mass — Al & Lucille Robeson †
Wednesday, Nov. 12
5:15 PM Mass — Pedro Castellon Jr †
Thursday, Nov. 13
8:30 AM Mass — Tom Rowe †
Friday, Nov. 14
8:30 AM Mass — Irene Gabis †
Saturday, Nov. 15
5:30 PM Vigil Mass — Marvin Kitch †
Sunday, Nov. 16
8:00 AM Mass — Adrien Aicher †
10:00 AM Mass — Colleen Keefe †
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8 AM Mass
KC Breakfast after
8 AM Mass
10 AM Mass
Senior Night at the
Rectory
6PM to 8PM
Youth Night from
6:30 PM to 8:30
PM
16 SUN
8 AM Mass
Anointing of the
Sick Mass
10 AM Mass
Anointing of the
Sick Mass
10 MON
No Mass
KC Meeting
Meal at 6 PM
Meeting at
7 PM
17 MON
No Mass
11 TUE
5:15 PM
Mass
6:30 PM
RCIA
18 TUE
5:15 PM Mass
6:30 PM
RCIA
12 WED
5:15 PM Mass
Faith
Formation for
Youth
Meal: 6 PM
Class: 6:30 PM
19 WED
9:00 AM
Mass at
Sunnybrook
Assisted Living
(by the church)
Faith
Formation for
Youth
Meal: 6 PM
Class: 6:30 PM
13 THU
8:30 AM
Mass
20 THU
9:00 AM
Mass at
The Oaks,
Parkview Care
Center
14 FRI
15 SAT
8:30 AM
Mass
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Confessions
Rosary after
Mass
5:30 PM Mass
Anointing of the
Sick Mass
21 FRI
22 SAT
8:30 AM
Mass
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Confessions
Rosary after
Mass
5:30 PM Mass
Liturgical Ministers for November 15 & 16 , 2014
Lectors: (1) RoseAnn Karbacka (2) Therese Cummiskey (3) Karen Crossland
Eucharist: (1) Jean Dorothy, JoAnn Adam, Denise Estle (2) Doug & Roberta Danielson, Andrew Fernandes
(3) Al & Ann Lane, Larry Hampton
Servers: (1)Zach Martin (2) Raisa Fernandes (3) Finn & Ronan Malloy
Greeters/Gift Bearers: (1)Clay & Rita Harris (2) Mike Holt Family (3) Volunteers needed
Keyboard/Cantor: (1) Evelyn Pacha / Therese Cummiskey, Gerry Garles (2) Meg Earsley, Jeff Shipley
(3) Mary Andersen / Fran Bovard
Parish Announcements
Notes from Father Nick...
Marriage Enrichment
Sunday, November 16, 2014 from
2PM to 4 PM
Mather Cabrini Hall in Richland, IA
Starts at 2 PM, Break at 3 PM,
Pork Chop Dinner at 4:30 PM
Directed by Ila Mae Hanisch
of Newton
Reservations needed:
$10 a couple for Dinner
Call 319-456-3161 for
Reservations by Nov. 9th
I again ask that those of you who have not yet contributed to the
Annual Diocesan Appeal to please do so. As of this week's
notification from the Chancery, we are $23,274 short of reaching
our goal of $49,119. According to that report, only 79 households
in our parish have responded to this Appeal. I remind you that if
we do not reach our assigned goal, we will need to make up the
balance from our General Account, which in turn will impact
our parish needs. I also remind you that, as members of the
Catholic Church in the Diocese of Davenport we have an
obligation and responsibility to support its existence and financial
needs. Envelopes are available on the center table in our
Gathering Space. Please make your checks out to "The Diocese
of Davenport."
Caring Though Clothing
November 15th is the last day for donations for Caring Through Clothing.
Gently used clothing, winter
apparel, bedding, blankets, new packaged
underwear and socks, laundry detergent,
fabric softener, laundromat gift cards or
cash donations are requested.
You may leave your donation at the
First Baptist Church in Fairfield or on
Stacie Wright’s porch at
305 E Broadway. Any questions
call Stacie
at 641-919-6328.
I invite our parish's high school seniors to our monthly "Senior
Night at the Rectory" tonight (Sunday, November 9). We will
begin at 6:00 PM with Mass (our Sunday liturgy), continue with a
simple meal and conclude at 8:00 after a time for discussion and
fellowship.
As we pray for our deceased loved ones during November, we
invite you to write the names of your beloved deceased in our
parish Book of the Dead which is located in our Gathering Space.
We will remember them at our Masses and in our daily prayers.
This coming weekend, November 15/16, we will celebrate the
Sacrament of the Sick during each of our three Masses. Our
Church encourages those who are suffering physically, spiritually
or emotionally to receive the grace of this sacrament. In a special
Attention St. Mary Bakers:
way, those who are elderly and those who are preparing for
Mark your Calendar
surgery should consider being anointed. If you will not be able to
The annual cookie walk is scheduled attend these Masses but would like to be anointed at another time,
for Dec. 6, 2014.Cookies, candy,
please contact the Office.
fudge, etc are needed. Helping Hands
of St Mary uses the funds for non
budgeted donations such as: Heartland
Pregnancy diaper drive, Lord’s
Cupboard; Mission trips and needed
items for our church kitchen. For more
information call Esther Urban at 641919-4896 if you can help or
donate. Thank you for your support!
To help us celebrate this Year of the Liturgy, our diocese is
providing a "Day of Reflection" for all lectors, cantors, ushers,
greeters, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans
and ministers of art and environment in our Ottumwa Deanery.
This event will be held on Saturday, November 15th at St. Mary
Church in Ottumwa, from 9:15 AM to 2:30 PM.
During our diocesan Clergy Overnighter this past Monday and
Tuesday, we were presented with a short video which discussed
the role that our diocesan church, Sacred Heart Cathedral, plays in
our Catholic faith. If you have not attended Mass in our Cathedral
If you are no longer a
Homebound Minister and have a or visited it, I suggest that you consider doing so. It is our Bishop's
pyx and or cross please return them Church and is the location for all major diocesan liturgical
celebrations. Today we celebrate the Dedication of St. John
to the vesting sacristy.
Lateran Church in Rome, which is our Holy Father's "cathedral."
Thank you!
Such buildings represent our faith in the Trinity as well as our
union as world-wide Catholics.
Advertiser of the Week
from the back of our bulletin:
In gratitude for the faith that we share, let us ask the Lord this
week to deepen our relationship with him and one another.
Midwest One Bank
God be with you!
Please support those who support our parish bulle-
Parish Ministries
Future Saint’s
Front row: Whitney Estle, T.J Jirak,
Riley Bruckman, Andrew Twohill, Mya Twohill.
Back row: Kiya Robertson, Tate Allen,
Olivia Sandbothe, Mackenzie Kaska.
Confidentiality legislation
prohibits the release of
hospital admissions to
churches. If you or a family
member are admitted to a hospital, a
direct contact from the patient or family
must be made with the parish office to
ensure that you receive visitation and
pastoral care from the parish staff.
Youth Ministry News
Grades 6-12
YOUTH NIGHT Sun, Nov. 9 from
6:30—8:30 pm
Join me tonight. We are talking about
Vocations; “God is Calling You”.
DCYC
(Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference)
Sat. Nov. 22—Sun. Nov. 23
High School Youth: This is an overnight at St.
Ambrose with keynote Doug Tooke. Final
Registration is due by Wed,
Nov. 12. Information and registration forms are
in the Gathering Space. - Diane
Protecting God’s Children
These sessions are open to all adults and are mandated for all employees and
volunteers who work on a regular basis with children. Register on-line at
www.virtus.org
P.O. Box 232,Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004
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.
Nov. 9 : Kim Adam
Nov. 10: Nohema Graber, Sarah Lowe
Nov. 11: Ricardo Alonso, Bill Hellkamp,
Harold Mosinski
Nov. 12: Mick Flattery, John Murphy III,
Susan Shafer
Nov. 13: Madelyn Swan
Nov. 14: Tom Adam, Alexis Jirak,
Jim Scherman
Nov. 15: Ramses Alonso, Craig Steward
As you celebrate your birthday of human existence this
year, in your charity, would you help other celebrate their
life also? Please consider joining many of us here at St.
Mary by sending a check for $12.00 (yet the gift you give is
your gift) to Choices Medical Clinic, PO Box 2537, Iowa
City, IA 52244 so that others may have a life and a birthday to celebrate. Consider that a yearly donation of even
$12 averages out to about 25 cents a week. And you have
helped contribute to a Culture of Life by helping others
help those in need. Thank you!
Please remember in your prayers:
R. Adam, M. T. Adam, S. Ayala, J. Bradley,
J. & K. Buch, L. Forbes, M. French, R Goldstein,
J. Graber, S. Hardin, G. Hellweg, M. Kauffman, A. Kessel,
L . Koerselman, L. Kurtz, R. (Lamansky) Larson,
M. Laux, L. Merschman, S. & J. Murphy, B. Nelson,
A. Pech, R. Sieren
If you wish to be placed on the prayer chain and if
you want your names removed, we respectfully ask
that you make that request to the Parish Office,
Marilyn Glass (472-3165) or
Dot Hellkamp (472-5282).
FINANCIALLY SPEAKING:
October 14 thru 20, 2014
95 Families Contributed
Envelopes
Offertory
Total week’s income
Total week’s expenses
Building loan payment
Total week’s expenses
3910.00
374.00
4284.00
4734.58
499.90
5025.80
Mass Attendance:
November 1 & 2, 2014
5:30 PM: 133 , 8 AM: 115 & 10 AM: 171
Knights of Columbus #4092
KC Breakfast on November 9th after 8 AM Mass
KC Meeting on November 10th
Meal at 6:00 PM
Meeting at 7:00 PM