St. Mary
November 16, 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. 17 Lk18:35-43
Nov. 18 Lk19:1-10 or Mt14:22-23
Nov. 19 Lk19:11-28
Nov. 20 Lk19:41-44
Nov. 21 Lk:19:45-48
Monday, Nov. 17
No Mass
Tuesday, Nov. 18
5:15 PM Mass — Sally Arndt †
Wednesday, Nov. 19
9:00 AM Mass — Les Robeson Intention
Thursday, Nov. 20
9:00 AM Mass — Matilda Perdomo †
Friday, Nov. 21
8:30 AM Mass — Pedro Castellon †
Saturday, Nov. 22
5:30 PM Vigil Mass — Jean Smith †
Sunday, Nov. 23
8:00 AM Mass — Nadina Castellon Intention
10:00 AM Mass — Nancy Baird †
16 SUN
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2
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1
4
8 AM Mass
Anointing of the
Sick Mass
17 MON
No Mass
23 SUN
Solemnity
of Christ
the King
8 AM Mass
10 AM Mass
Rite of
Welcoming
18 TUE
19 WED
20 THU
5:15 PM Mass
9:00 AM
Mass at
Sunnybrook
Assisted Living
(by the church)
Faith
Formation for
Youth
Meal: 6 PM
Class: 6:30 PM
9:00 AM
Mass at
The Oaks,
(Parkview Care
Center)
6:30 PM
RCIA
10 AM Mass
Anointing of the
Sick Mass
24 MON
No Mass
Congratulations to our new Baptized children!
Julian David Gomez Cote and Juan Jose Gomez Cote,
twin sons of Julian and Laura Gomez Cote and
Caroline Annette Clark,
daughter of Jeremy and Olivia Clark.
25 TUE
5:15 PM Mass
6:30 PM
RCIA
26 WED
9:00 Mass at
Sunnybrook
Living Care
Center
(old hospital)
21 FRI
22 SAT
8:30 AM
Mass
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Confessions
Rosary after
Mass
5:30 PM Mass
Schola at
6:30 PM
27 THU
8:30 AM
Mass
28 FRI
No Mass
Parish Office
is closed
Liturgical Ministers for November 22 & 23, 2014
Lectors: (1) Dane Dickinson (2) Molly Mosinski (3) Teresa Mottet
Eucharist: (1) Frank & Karen Redeker, Mary Ling (2) Cindy Lowe, Jane Adam, Esther Urban
(3) Madalene Duran, Diane Tone, Karen Crossland
Servers: (1) Tyler Huff (2) Catherine Lowe (3) Emily & Sarah McAvan
Greeters/Gift Bearers: (1) Ken & Jeanne Erickson(2) Tim & Jean Hart (3) Dave & Judy Dickey
Keyboard/Cantor: (1) Mary Webb / Fran Bovard (2) Evelyn Pacha / Meg Earsley, Nolan Lydolph, Gerry Garles
(3) Evelyn Pacha / Rebecca Reeve, Therese Cummiskey
29 SAT
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Confessions
First Sunday of
Advent
5:30 PM Mass
Parish Announcements
For over 40 years, Campaign for Human
Development has worked to defend human
dignity and take poverty off the map. Local
programs supported by CCHD have changed
neighborhood across the county. We need
your help to continue to meet the needs of
more than 46 million people who still struggle
to overcome poverty. Please help us continue
this good work by supporting the
Collection for CCHD.
Notes from Father Nick...
Have you made your contribution to the
Annual Diocesan Appeal? If not, would
please do so? We would like to conclude this
collection as soon as possible. Envelopes
are available on the center table in our
Gathering Space. Please make your checks
out to "The Diocese of Davenport."
I will be celebrating the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick this week during our
Wednesday Mass at Sunnybrook and during
our Thursday Mass at The Oaks. If you
would like to receive the sacrament during
those liturgies you are most welcome to do
so.
Attention St. Mary Bakers:
Mark your Calendar
The annual cookie walk is scheduled for
Dec. 6, 2014.Cookies, candy, 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 God has given each of us talents to share with
our church kitchen. For more information call others gifts to offer to one another. In our
Esther Urban at 641-919-4896 if you can help or gospel Jesus reminds us that one day we will
donate. Thank you for your support!
have to account to God for how we used,
shared and offered those talents and gifts.
The Lord’ Cupboard is in need of :
Earlier this week I read the following words
tuna-5oz, diced tomatoes-14.5oz,
which perhaps capture the meaning of this
chicken noodle and tomato soups-10.5oz,
beef stew-24oz, peaches, pears, mixed fruit-15oz, gospel. They were written by Sr. Verna
spaghetti sauce (canned)-15oz.
Holyhead and found in the November issue
of Give Us This Day.
Christmas Box Volunteering Schedule:
Nazarene Center on North 5th Street
December 15, 2014 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM
to prep and stack banana boxes
December 16, 2014 from 7:30AM to 8:30 AM
to stack dry goods
December 16, 2014 from 5:30PM to 7PM
to pack boxes
December 17, 2014 8AM to 10AM and
10AM to 12 PM to help carry boxes to cars
Advent Reflections with Fr Robert Barron
Receive free daily reflections throughout
Advent. All you need to do is go to
AdventReflections.com.
Each day, from November 30 until Christmas
Eve, you will receive a short reflection on an
Advent theme. Remember this is free.
"The risks that earn us affirmation as 'good
and trustworthy' servants are the ordinary
kingdom exchanges of daily life: forgiving
rather than burying a grudge in our hearts;
standing by another in times of sorrow,
failure, or misunderstanding; giving someone
the benefit of the doubt; associating with
those whom many consider 'the wrong kind'
of unacceptable people; laying down one's life
for another - - perhaps a misunderstood
friend, rebellious child, a terminally ill spouse,
aged parents. All this 'now' effort is preparing
us for the 'not yet' entry into the kingdom."
As we continue to remember our deceased
Advertiser of the Week from the back of our bulletin: brothers and sisters this month, may we prepare ourselves to one day join them in glory.
Arnold Motor Supply
Please support those who support our parish bulletin.
Parish Ministries
The next Blood
Pressure Screening
will be held on
Sunday, Nov. 23rd
from 9:0010:00. We will be located in
the one of the Faith Formation
classrooms. Hope to see you there!
The next "Senior Lunch & Learn"
program will be held on December 12th
at Indian Hills Community College. The
program is "All That Jazz" with David
Sharp, Professor of Instrumental Music
and Jazz at IHCC. Cost is $6.00 for a
delicious lunch at the college. Please call
Sandy Berto at 641-683-5183 to make a
reservation or contact Roseann Karbacka
at 641-472-2954. It's a fun way to learn
and socialize with other Seniors from the
area!
Heartland Pregnancy Center in Ottumwa is
in need of supplies for their clients. Parents
can earn "Mommy Money" or "Daddy
Dollars" through the Earn while You
Learn Classes to purchase needed items for
their babies. It's a great way to help
these children get a good start in life!
Please contact Jean Dorothy or Therese
Cummiskey ( Board members) if you
would like to help the center. Volunteers
Welcome (and needed!).
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.
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
Nov. 16 : Leticia Alonso, Benedicta Atangana,
LaVerne Weber
Nov. 17 : Melissa McAvan, Christian Rojo
Nov. 18 :
Nov. 19 :
Nov. 20 :Audry Hammes, Konrad Hellweg,
Lane Mosinski
Nov. 21 :Tracy Hammes, Beverly Lamansky
Nov. 22 :Dane Dickinson,Dennis Lydolph,
Tom McMahon
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, T. Cummiskey, 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 21 thru 26, 2014
87 Families Contributed
Envelopes
Offertory
Total week’s income
3313.00
335.00
3648.00
World Mission Sunday
432.00
Total week’s expenses
Building loan payment
Total week’s expenses
4538.93
470.49
4994.75
Mass Attendance:
November 8 & 9, 2014
5:30 PM: 157 , 8 AM: 147 & 10 AM: 168
Knights of Columbus #4092
November 30, 2014, Breakfast served from
8 AM– 11 AM
4th degree Assembly #268 of Ottumwa and Fairfield
Business Meeting at noon.
Knights of Columbus Hall 123 W. 3rd St. Ottumwa
Jim Cutsforth is the Faithful Navigator
Breakfast is open to everyone!