ST. MARY's CHURCH
March 19, 2006
 

 

SCRIPTURE

 

MASSES

CALENDAR

Sunday

March 19

Ex 1-17

1 Cor 1:22-25

Jn 2:13-25

8:00

 

9:30

 

11:00

 

+Caroline Simon

+Marcella Durian

Special Intention

+James Cook

Parishioners

 

Newcomer Weekend

9:30 AM First Scrutiny for the Elect

5 PM Taize Prayer

Third Sunday of Lent

Monday

March 20

2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16

Rom 4:13,16-18,22

Mt 1:16,18-21,24a

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Ed and Florence Chaloupka

+Don Gannon

 

 

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

St. Joseph, husband of Mary

Tuesday

March 21

Dn 3:25, 34-43

Mt 18:21-35

 

12:10

 

 

 

+George Lehman

+Ann Donohue

 

 

7 PM Altar and Rosary Society

7 PM Adult Formation

Lenten Weekday

Wednesday

March 22

Dt 4:1, 5-9

Mt 5:17-19

 

12:10

 

 

Special Intention

+Marie Burger

 

 

6:30 PM Family Life Commission

Lenten Weekday

Thursday

March 23

Jer 7:23-28

Lk 11:14-23

 

12:10

 

 

+Geneva Schnoebelen

+Marcella Durian

 

Lenten Weekday

Friday

March 24

Hos 14:2-10

Mk 12:28-34

 

12:10

 

 

 

+David Roskup

+Michael and Joseph
   Schnoebelen

 

    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

7:30 PM Tatiana concert in church

Saturday

March 25

Is 7:10-14, 8:10

Heb 10:4-10

Lk 1:26-38

 

5:10

 

 

+Justin Clayton

 

 

10 AM - 11:30 AM Sacrament of
      Reconciliation

Pantry Sunday

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sunday

March 26

2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23

Eph 2:4-10

Jn 3:14-21

8:00

 

9:30

 

11:00

 

Parishioners

 

+John Swenka

 

+Dottie E. Krause

 

 

Pantry Sunday

2:00 PM Vietnamese Mass

5:00 PM Taize Prayer (church)

6:00 PM Peace and Justice Commission
            Spaghetti Supper

Fourth Sunday of Lent

 

 

St. Mary's Church of Iowa City

Third Sunday of Lent

 

 

REST IN PEACE

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of Carol Ries, wife of John Ries; Alver Dingbaum, father of Leon Dingbaum; Berniece Arterburn, grandmother of Cheri Amelon; Paul Gilbaugh, father of Kenyon Gilbaugh; and Thomas Branson.

 

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

Congratulations to Lindsey Meder-Cowherd who was inducted into the Iowa High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame last Saturday!

 

 

Taize Prayer

 

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

 

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

 

Altar and Rosary Society

 

St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Tuesday, March 21st, at 7 PM in the parish hall.

 

 

Tatiana  

 in concert

"I Thirst"  

 The Crucifixion Story

Friday, March 24th, at 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Church
220 E. Jefferson St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52245

Share the power and the passion.

This is a free concert the whole family will enjoy!

 

Because of the Tatiana concert, Stations of the Cross will not be held on March 24th.

 

A Shopping List for Pantry Sunday
(March 26th)

 

  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Pasta, rice, beans and cereal
  • Canned fish and meats
  • Peanut butter and bottled juice
  • Paper and hygiene products
  • Diapers and formula
  • Clean grocery bags

 

St. Mary's Representative to the Regina Board of Education

 

Would you be interested in serving St. Mary's and the Iowa City Catholic Community as a member of the Regina Board of Education? We are seeking candidates for a three-year term, beginning July 1st, 2006. If you are interested, please call Randy Hefel at 339-7259 or the parish office at 337-4314. The deadline for filing is March 27th,
at 5 PM.

 

 

REGINA NEWS

 

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.

 

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 HAPPENINGS (cont...)

 

Regina Jr. High Registration and Information

 

Regina Junior and Senior High School will hold a registration and information meeting on March 23rd at 7 PM in the new cafeteria. This meeting will provide next year's 7th grade students and their parents an opportunity to meet teachers, view the facility and preview academics and extra curricular activities. For more information, call 338-5436.

 

 

Regina Raffle News

 

Do you hope to win the Power Ball Lottery someday? Do you now that you would have to buy 70,00 tickets to have the same winning odds as buying one $75 Regina ticket in the "Always Supporting Education" Raffle? Tickets are available at the Scrip order table or order forms and envelopes are in the vestibule. Because all of the proceeds stay in the community to support Catholic education, everyone is a winner! Get your tickets now. The drawing is April 1st. Remember, you can't win if you don't play!

 

 

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.

 

Geneva Lecture Series presents Luci Shaw, Poet and Writer. All are invited to three free events: Seminar, "The Need to Pay Attention," 3:30 PM, April 7th, Room 304, English-Philosophy Building; "The Crime of Living Cautiously,": 7:30 PM, April 7th, HNI Auditorium (C20), Pomerantz Center; Poetry Reading, 11 AM, April 8th, Newman Center. For details, contact Geneva Campus Ministry at 341-0007 or Geneva@uiowa.edu.

 

"Come and See a Franciscan Way" Retreat for Women: The Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa invite single women, college age and older, to a "Come and See a Franciscan Way" retreat April 1st-2nd. This is an opportunity to explore the lifestyle of women religious. Please contact Sr. Nancy Miller at millern@osfdbq.org. or 563-583-9786. There is no fee for the retreat. Please register by March 24th.

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 12, 2006

 

Envelopes $ 15,059.00
Offertory (loose cash) $ 1,048.00
Total $ 16,107.00
Amount needed each week: $ 16,500.00
Amount received last week: $ 16,107.00
UNDER budget: $ -393.00
Amount needed year to date: $ 610,500.00
Amount received year to date: $ 593,975.00
UNDER budget $ -16,132.00

Number of envelopes used last week: 386 (out of 1700). Average per envelope: $39.01

Stewardship of Treasure Goal:   5% GIVEN IN
    GRATITUDE

 

THE STEWARDSHIP "TAG" STEWARDSHIP is our WAY OF LIFE! We are THANKFUL, ACCOUNTABLE, and GENEROUS (TAG) in SHARING OUR GIFTS of TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE.

 

Choose Life Prayer - We pray for those who work to bring about respect for life, that they may be aware of God’s presence.

 

Vocation View - Do we demand signs or do we hear the Lord speaking to our heart?
(1 Cor 1:22-25)