ST. MARY's CHURCH
April 2, 2006
 

 

SCRIPTURE

 

MASSES

CALENDAR

Sunday

April 2

Jer 31:31-34

Heb5:7-9

Jn 12:20-33

8:30

 

9:00

 

11:00

 

+Richard Kron

 

+Bertha Harms

 

Special Intention

Special Intention - Aage

Jensen family

 

Men's CEW

5 PM Taize Prayer

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Monday

April 3

Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30

Jn 8:1-11

 

12:10

 

 

+Robert Hora

+John and Mary Maxwell

 

 

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

Lenten Weekday

Tuesday

April 4

Nm 21:4-9

Jn 8:21-30

 

12:10

 

 

 

Communion Service

NO DAILY MASS

 

 

7 PM Liturgy Commission

7 PM Adult Formation

Lenten Weekday

Wednesday

April 5

Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95

Jn 8:31-42

 

12:10

 

 

Communion Service

NO DAILY MASS

 

 

4 PM Chrism Mass in Davenport

6 PM Adult Choir

6:30 PM Children's Choir

Lenten Weekday

Thursday

April 6

Gen 17:3-9

Jn 8:51-59

 

12:10

 

 

Special Intention

+Margaret Ann Murray

 

7 PM Holy Hour for Vocations

Lenten Weekday

Friday

April 7

Jer 20:10-13

Jn 10:31-42

 

12:10

 

 

Special Intention for

Mary Soukup

+Dottie E. Krause

+Ken Kasper

 

Lenten Weekday

12:05 PM Angelus for Life

12:50 PM Prayer at Emma Goldman
                  Clinic

1:30 PM MOMS Series in parish hall

5:15 PM Legion of Mary in parish hall

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday

April 8

Ez 37:21-28

Jn 112:45-56

 

 

5:10

 

 

Parishioners

 

 

10 AM Communal Penance at St. Mary’s

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

Sunday

April 9

Is 50:4-7

Phil 2:6-11

Mk 14:—15:47

8:30

 

 

10:30

 

 

+Deceased members of the

   Altar and Rosary Society

+Adolph Dvorsky

Special Intention for

Spence Johnson

+Alice June Krogmeier

 

 

2 PM Communal Penance at St. Patrick's

3 PM & 6 PM City High Cathedral Concert (church)

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

 

 

St. Mary's Church of Iowa City

Fifth Sunday of Lent

 

 

 

 

THE STEWARDHSIP "TAG"

 

Am I THANKFUL for all the gifts God has given me?
Am I ACCOUNTABLE for using my gifts?
Am I GENEROUS in sharing my gifts of time, talent, and treasure?

STEWARDSHIP is NOT A PROGRAM.
It's a WAY OF LIFE!

 

REST IN PEACE

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of Dorothy Cannon and Harold Musser and Margaret Brorby.

 

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

 

 

Taize Prayer & Stations of the Cross

 

Please join us for Taize prayer at 5 PM this evening and Stations of the Cross with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday at 6 PM here in the church.

 

 

PALM SUNDAY MASS TIMES

 

The Palm Sunday Mass times are 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Please note this change for next Sunday only. Saturday’s Mass is still at 5:10 PM.

 

INCENSE NOTICE

 

Incense will be used on Holy Thursday and at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. Incense will also be used on Easter Sunday and throughout the Easter season at the 9:30 AM Mass.

 

Operation Rice Bowl

 

As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey, let us remember in prayer that we are one human family, regardless of our differences. Answering the call to love our neighbors will promote a culture of respect and lead to peace in our communities around the world. May our almsgiving support Catholic Relief Services in their work to improve the lives of those who live with few resources and little hope.

 

THANK YOU!

 

Thank you to Regina Girl Scout Troop 1263 for their Pantry Sunday donation worth over $90!

 

Scrip News

 

WOW! Thanks to everyone that stopped at the Scrip table last week. We sold over $1,100 worth of gift certificates and St. Mary's share of the profits was over $140! We will be outside from now on, weather permitting, after every weekend Mass to sell Scrip. In bad weather, we will be in the parish hall. Feel free to stop by the table for more information.

 

St. Mary's Adult Enrichment

 

Sessions are from 7-8:30 PM in the Parish Hall

 

Tuesday, April 4th– Topic: Baptism & Confirmation

 

Chrism Mass

 

This Wednesday, April 5th, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport at 4 PM. At this Mass, the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of the Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism will be blessed by Bishop William Franklin. The priests of our diocese will renew their commitment to priestly service. All are welcome to attend this wonderful celebration.

 

Craft Group

 

The Craft Group will be meeting on Wednesday, April 5th, at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome!

 

Holy Hour for Vocations

 

St. Mary's Holy Hour for Vocations will be Thursday, April 6th at 7 PM in the church. Please join us.

 

City Wide Communal Penance Schedule

 

Incense will be used on Holy Thursday and at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. Incense will also be used on Easter Sunday and throughout the Easter season at the 9:30 AM Mass.

St. Mary's April 8th, 10 AM
St. Patrick's April 9th, 2 PM
St. Thomas More April 10th, 7 PM
St. Wenceslaus April 11th, 7 PM

 

Palm Sunday Children's Procession

 

Next Sunday morning, April 9th, shortly before Mass begins, the children will be invited to assemble at the entrance of the church. They will participate in the Palm Sunday procession. Following the procession, they will go downstairs for the Liturgy of the Word. They will return to the church at the usual time.

 

Meet the Candidates Weekend

 

On the weekend of April 22nd and 23rd, we will have the opportunity to meet our candidates for the Regina Board of Education following each of the weekend Masses. Join John Buatti, Gregory Hamilton, and Patrice Carroll, our candidates, for coffee and discussion of Regina issues. You will vote for one candidate on April 29th and 30th in the parish hall.

 

 

REGINA HAPPENINGS

 

 

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 HAPPENINGS (cont…)

 

Elementary Registration - Regina Elementary is currently accepting registrations for Kindergarten through 6th Grade. If you would like more information, please contact the office at 337-5739.

 

Teaching Positions - Regina Jr./Sr. High School has openings for 6 week substitutes beginning in August for the following subjects: French 3 and 4, Middle School Math and English. Interested individuals should send a letter of application, resume, and copy of their State of Iowa teaching certificate to Mr. Ray Pechous at Regina High School.

 

Regina High School Drama Department Presents,

 

"Up the Down Staircase"

Friday, April 7th, at 7 PM

Saturday, April 8th, at 7 PM

Sunday, April 9th, at 2 PM

 

The performance will be in the Regina Elementary Gym. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens and are available at the door.

 

 

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.

 

The Mercy Hospital Bereavement Support Program will meet each Wednesday beginning April 5th, at 9:30 AM. In the First Floor Conference Room of Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The program welcomes any adult grieving a loss or the death of a loved one. For more information or to register, call 358-2767.

 

The Crisis Center Suicide Survivor’s Support Group will be hosting Nick Longworth, pastor at St. Luke's Hospital, who will be speaking on "Bereavement and Finding Your Way Through a Strange Land." Nick's presentation will be on Thursday, April 6th from 7-8:30 PM at the Crisis Center. Those who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide are invited to attend. Call 351-0140 for more information.

 

Spring Bake Sale! St. Wenceslaus' Spring Bake Sale will be Saturday, April 8th, from 10 AM-11 AM or until they are sold out of kolaches, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods.

 

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 26, 2006

 

Envelopes $ 12,866.00
Offertory (loose cash) $ 743.00
Total $ 13,609.00
Amount needed each week: $ 16,500.00
Amount received last week: $ 13,609.00
UNDER budget: $ -2,891.00
Amount needed year to date: $ 643,500.00
Amount received year to date: $ 621,944.00
UNDER budget $ -21,556.00

Number of envelopes used last week: 373 (out of 1700). Average per envelope: $34.39

Stewardship of Treasure Goal:   5% GIVEN IN
    GRATITUDE

 

Choose Life Prayer - We pray for political leaders and judges, that they may follow the law of God and respect human life.

 

Vocation View - Pray for a clear vision of Jesus in the Body of Christ that surrounds us: in the poor, the outcast, and the suffering. Pray for the grace to stand with them.