ST. MARY's CHURCH
March 5, 2006
 

 

SCRIPTURE

 

MASSES

CALENDAR

Sunday

March 5

Gen 9:8-15

1 Pt 3:18-22

Mk 1:12-15

8:00

 

9:30

 

11:00

 

Special Int.- Spence Johnson

+John Charles McCabe

Parishioners

 

+Alberto Freixas

+Gaston de Cardenas

+Carmela Hernandez

 

 

3 PM Rite of Election
          (Sacred Heart Cathedral)

5 PM Taize Prayer (church)

5 PM Young Married and Engaged
          Couples gathering (parish hall)

7 PM Confirmation Class (parish hall)

7 PM Catholics Returning Home
          gathering (rectory)

First Sunday of Lent

Monday

March 6

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18

Mt 25:31-46

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Bertha Harms

+Robert Hora

 

 

7:30-9 PM Single/Widowed/Divorced
                    Group Meeting in parish hall

Lenten Weekday

Tuesday

March 7

Is 55:10-11

Mt 6:7-15

 

12:10

 

 

 

Special Intention

+John Maxwell, Sr.

 

6 PM Evangelization and Stewardship
              Potluck (St. Patrick's)

7-8:30 PM Adult Initiation/Faith
              Formation

7 PM Liturgy Commission Meeting

Lenten Weekday

Wednesday

March 8

Jon 3:1-10

Lk 11:29-32

 

12:10

 

 

Special Intention

+Ashley Usovsky

 

 

Lenten Weekday

Thursday

March 9

Est C:12,14-16,23-25

Mt 7:7-12

 

12:10

 

 

+Ann Donohue

+Richard Kron

 

7 PM Parish Council Meeting

Lenten Weekday

Friday

March 10

Ez 18:21-28

Mt 5:20-26

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Cleone Fay

+John O'Neill

 

 

    Lenten Weekday

12:05 PM Angelus for Life

12:50 PM Prayer at Emma Goldman
                                      Clinic

1:30 PM MOMS Series in parish hall

6:00 PM Legion of Mary in parish hall

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday

March 11

Dt 26:16-19

Mt 5:43-48

 

5:10

 

 

+Adolph Dvorsky

+Dwayne Scheider

 

 

10 AM - 11:30 AM Sacrament of
      Reconciliation

Second Sunday of Lent

Sunday

March 12

Gn 22:1-2,9a,
      10-13,15-18

1 Cor 1:22-25

Jn 2:13-25

8:00

 

 

9:30

 

11:00

 

+David Driscol

+Frank Donchez

 

Parishioners

 

+Joseph Osvald, Jr.

 

 

5 PM Taize Prayer

Second Sunday of Lent

 

 

St. Mary's Church of Iowa City

First Sunday of Lent

 

 

REST IN PEACE

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of Teri Kalkman, sister of Donna Sullivan; Myrtle Schaffer, grandmother of Sandi Schaffer; Carol Morrow, sister of Tom Seaton; Gretchen Hess, sister of Howard Villhauer; Bill Potter, husband of Clara Potter; and Fr. John Boyle.

 

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

 

 

Rite of Election

 

The First Sunday of Lent is the time when Catechumens (those preparing for Baptism on Holy Saturday) travel to the Cathedral for the Rite of Election. The Catechumens are recognized by the Bishop and chosen (elected) by him for the Easter sacraments. Thereafter, they are no longer called Catechumens, but the Elect. Today, during the 9:30 AM Mass, the Catechumens from St. Mary's will sign their names in the Book of the Elect prior to being sent forth to the Cathedral celebration. May our prayers be with them on their journey to Easter.

 

Stations of the Cross

 

During the Lenten season, St. Mary's has Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday evening at 6 PM in the church. This is a great opportunity to reflect on Jesus' sacrificial love for us all.

 

Taize Prayer

 

Taize Prayer, a chant form of prayer and scripture, is held in the church at 5 PM each Sunday evening during Lent. Everyone is invited.

 

WELCOME HOME!

 

A Welcome Home session will be this Sunday evening at 7 PM in the rectory. This will primarily be a time for listening with the opportunity to ask questions. Anyone who has been away from the church and is thinking about returning is invited.

 

Thank You!

 

We want to express a "big thank you" to Patti McTaggart, Manuel Lopez, potluck supper last weekend. As usual the conversation and food were great! It was a delightful evening.

 

St. Mary's Adult Enrichment

 

Spring 2006 Sessions will be held Tuesday
evenings from 7-8:30 PM in St. Mary's Parish Hall

 

Tuesday, March 7th– Topic: The Gift of Salvation

 

Young Married and Engaged Catholic Adults

 

Would you like to get together with other couples, support each other through life events, and pray together? We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 5th, at 5 PM in St. Mary's parish hall. We will do introductions and then eat at a restaurant of the group's choice. For more information please contact Jason and Jennifer at 341-8566 or email them at jasonandjenniferrenk@yahoo.com.

 

 

REGINA NEWS

 

 

Regina Tuition Scholarships

 

Have you thought about sending your children to Regina, but were uncertain because of tuition fees? Or, are you currently a Regina family having trouble meeting tuition costs? Many generous donors have given of their treasure to ensure all families have the opportunity of a Catholic education. Five new endowed scholarships have been created for 2006. The average award is $500 per student. Applications are available on Regina's website. Hard copies are also available at the Catholic Community Foundation office. All applications must be returned to the Regina office, or the Catholic Community Foundation by April 17, at 3 PM.

 

Regina Distinguished Alumni Award

 

The Catholic Community Foundation will award the 5th annual Distinguished Alumni Award during graduation ceremonies on May 28th, 2006. The awards are specifically designed to recognize one male and one female alum whose lives and actions embody the teachings of Jesus Christ and the ideals of a Regina Catholic education. The award may be given posthumously. ANYONE may nominate a candidate. Criteria and nomination forms for the award can be found on the Regina website , or contacting the Catholic Community Foundation at 354-5866. Nominations are due April 21st, 2006.

Regina Booster Club Fish Fry

 

Come and enjoy the Annual Booster Club Fish Fry at Regina Education Center every Friday through April 14th from 5-8 PM. Shrimp or salmon dinners will be $9 and cod or catfish dinners will be $8. To go orders may be called in after 4:30 PM to 338-5436.

 

 

 

 

OTHER HAPPENINGS

 

Catfish and Salmon Dinner! Join the Knights of Columbus every Friday during the season of Lent for a catfish and salmon dinner. They will be serving from 5-7 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

 

A Gathering of Iowa City Young Catholics (ICYC) will be held on March 6th, at 6:30 PM in the St. Thomas More Parish Center. The topic is Lent. All are welcome to attend. Contact Sr. Laura at 338-0939 for more information.

 

Homelessness and Affordable Housing - You are invited to attend a meeting about homelessness and affordabl housing in Iowa City. The meeting will be at St. Patrick's parish hall on Monday, March 6th, at 6:30 PM. Participants will hear feedback from recent interviews with local officials and plan for another meeting at which elected officials will be asked to commit themselves to a course of action on specific proposals.

 

CEW Gathering - There will be a CEW reunion on March 11th at St. Wenceslaus' parish hall after the 4 PM Mass. This is an informal social gathering. Snacks and beverages are provided and families are welcome.

 

Pancake Breakfast! St. Mary's in Lone Tree invites you to their annual pancake breakfast on March 12th, from 7:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Lone Tree American Legion. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

 

The Catholic Daughters of America will meet March 14th at St. Wenceslaus for a soup supper. Member should bring food to compliment the soup. A 6:15 recitation of the rosary will precede the meeting. Members are also reminded to bring their completed Circle of Love record found in the middle of the yearly program. Completed forms may also be sent to Diana Cox by March 11th.

 

St. Joseph's Cemetery will begin spring clean up the week of March 27th. Easter and other spring decorations may be put out the following week. If you have any questions call 351-7126.

ST. MARY'S PASTORAL COUNCIL

    Ann Langenfeld - Chairperson

    Torie Hefel - Chairperson Elect

    Karla Peiffer - Secretary

PASTORAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

    Ann Langenfeld - Family Life

    Judy McPartland - Peace & Justice

    Marty Shafer - Liturgy

    Torie Hefel - Christian Formation

    Kevin Mellen - Property Management

    Mary Loops - Fellowship & Communications

    Madelynn Hanrahan - Youth

    Jean Harney and Karla Peiffer - At-Large

ST. MARY'S FINANCE COUNCIL

    Sheila Boyd

    Anne Hargrave (Lay Director)

    Vince Maurer

    John Maxwell (Lay Director)

    Mike Pugh

THE ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY

    Anna Stranieri - President

EDUCATION

Regina Catholic Education Center:

    Ray Pechous - High School Principal, 338-5436

    Celeste Vincent - Elementary Principal, 337-5739

    Sr. Mary Frances Michalec, ND, Religious Education Director, 351-7638

    Alan Opheim - Regina Business Office, 337-2580

    April Rouner - Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation, 354-5866

Regina Board of Education Representatives:

    John Gilroy, Rick Larew, Patrice Carroll

DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION & STEWARDSHIP

    Sr. Laura Goedken, OP, 338-0939

 

 

LAST WEEK'S FINANCES

March 5, 2006

 

Envelopes $ 11,141.00
Offertory (loose cash) $ 725.00
Total $ 11,866.00
Amount needed each week: $ 16,500.00
Amount received last week: $ 11,866.00
UNDER budget: $ -4,634.00
Amount needed year to date: $ 577,500.00
Amount received year to date: $ 560,880.00
UNDER budget $ -16,620.00

Number of envelopes used last week: 337 (out of 1700). Average per envelope: $33.06

 

A Thought: "The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert and he remained there for forty days, tempted by Satan." Now is the time for us to think about what things may tempt us. Do material possessions or time-consuming activities tempt us and prevent us from sharing time, talent, and treasure with God?

 

Choose Life Prayer - We pray that those tempted by abortion remember that Our Savior and His mother also walked the path of suffering.

 

Vocation View - This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand. Let us reform our lives and believe in the Good News. (Mark 1:12-15)