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ST. MARY's CHURCH
May 7, 2006
 

 

SCRIPTURE

 

MASSES

CALENDAR

Sunday

May 7

Acts 4:8-12

1 Jn 3:1-2

Jn 10:11-18

8:00

 

 

 

9:30

 

 

11:00

 

 

Special Intention -

     Spence Johnson

+Frank Donchez

 

+Charles Putnam

+Rose Lovetinsky

 

Parishioners

 

Honor the Elderly Weekend

 

3 PM Sacrament of Confirmation

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Monday

May 8

Acts 11:1-18

Jn 10:1-10

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Dwayne Schneider

+Stanley Yoder, Sr.

 

 

5 PM Property Management

7:30 PM Evangelization and Stewardship

Easter Weekday

Tuesday

May 9

Acts 11:19-26

Jn 10:22-30

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Cleone Fay

+Nellie Donovan

 

 

7 PM Adult Formation

Easter Weekday

Wednesday

May 10

Acts 12:24-13:5a

Jn 12:44-50

 

12:10

 

 

Special Intention -

     Tom Schnoebelen

 

 

6 PM Adult Choir

Easter Weekday

Thursday

May 11

Acts 13:13-25

Jn 13:16-20

 

12:10

 

 

+Joe and Betty Chudacek

+Harold Musser

+Abigail Hoffman

 

 

6 PM First Eucharist rehearsal

7 PM Parish Council

Easter Weekday

Friday

May 12

Acts 13:26-33

Jn 14:1-6

 

12:10

 

 

+Ann Donohue

+Frank Donchez

 

12:05 PM Angelus for Life

12:50 PM Prayer at Emma Goldman Clinic

6:00 PM Legion of Mary

Easter Weekday

Saturday

May 13

Acts 13:44-52

Jn 14:7-14

 

5:10

 

 

+Adolph Dvorsky

 

 

10 AM-11:30 AM Sacrament of Penance

5:10 PM Sacrament of First Communion

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday

May 14

Acts 9:26-31

1 Jn 3:18-24

Jn 15:1-8

8:00

 

9:30

 

11:00

 

Parishioners

 

+Charlotte K. Fisk Thompson

+Dave Knoedel

 

+Ed and Florence Chaloupka

+Alphonse & Christian Dieme

 

Sacrament of First Communion at all Massses

 

2 PM Vietnamese Mass

Fifth Sunday of Easter

 

 

St. Mary's Church of Iowa City

Fourth Sunday of Easter

 

 

 

EVANGELIZATION GOAL 1

     United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
To bring about in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.

 

REST IN PEACE

 

We pray for the repose of the souls of Carol Hokamp, sister of Judy Condon; Betty Fiagle, mother of Mark Fiagle; Mary Kuebrich, mother of Marilyn Boyd; and Hazel Hester, grandmother of Freyja Stoltz.

 

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

 

 

Wedding Banns

 

Sara Brummond and Brian Meidlinger                     II

 

Congratulations!

 

Congratulations to Marcy Gitch and Brian Klipfel who were married this weekend at St. Mary's!

 

THANK YOU

 

The Family Life Commission wishes to thank all those who helped with the Health Fair as well as all of you who participated. Much information was provided because of the generosity of many people and organizations.

 

Do you have a loved one in the hospital?

If you know someone who is a patient at the University Hospitals or Veterans Hospital, please contact the parish office at 337-4314. A staff member would be happy to visit them.

 

St. Mary's is in need of someone to serve on the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW). If you would like to do so, please contact the parish office at 337-4314.

 

Regina School Board Elections

 

Congratulations to Patrice Carroll who was elected last week to the Regina Board of Education! We had a good slate of candidates. We are grateful to each of them for their willingness to place their names in nomination and we hope they will consider it again next year!

 

Scrip for Mom

 

Are you trying to figure our what to get Mom for Mother's Day? How about taking her out for dinner? The Scrip program features over 50 restaurants. You can support St. Mary's and the businesses that are generous to the Church by buying gift certificates from our list of vendors.

Or maybe you are thinking of clothing, jewelry, or something unique for Mom but not quite sure what she would like. Gift certificates from thirty plus department or specialty stores are available from the scrip program.

Make sure to order your gift certificates today to make sure they are available by May 14th.

 

50th Anniversary

Congratulations to Don and Darlene Johnson who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, May 8th, 2006!

 

St. Mary's Adult Enrichment

 

Tues. May 9th, from 7-8:30 PM in the parish hall TOPIC - Sacraments of Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders

 

First Eucharist

 

Next weekend, the young members of our parish will receive the Eucharist for the first time at the Mass they usually attend with their parents. Please keep these families in your prayers.

 

NOTE: Parents of Second Graders: Rehearsal for those preparing to receive the Eucharist is this Thursday, May 11th, at 6 PM. Please note the change in time.

 

Summer Bible School

Yes, there will be Summer Bible School this year.

 

When: July 31st-August 3rd
            8:45 AM-11:45 AM

 

Where: Regina Education Center

 

Who: Anyone three years old up to entering fifth grade in the fall

 

As usual, we will provide child care for anyone under three years of age.

 

We depend on the youth and adult volunteers to make this a success.

 

Watch your bulletin for details.

 

 

 

REGINA NEWS

 

A Director of Student Services is needed at Regina Jr./Sr. High School. Candidates should have or be working towards a Counselor's endorsement. Regina is a private, Catholic, co-educational school committed to Christian values, academic excellence, and providing preparation for post secondary opportunities for all students. Send a letter of application, resume and credentials to:

Regina Jr./Sr. High School
Director of Student Services Search
2150 Rochester Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52245

 

Regina Elementary School's AM-PM Program is accepting application for 3 after school child care aides for the 2006-07 school year. With the exception of Thursdays, the work schedule is from 3 PM-5:30 PM each school day afternoon. Thursday hours are from 2 PM-5:30 PM. Send letter of application to Mr. Karl Kuhlmannn, AM-PM Program, Regina Elementary, 2130 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52245.

 

 

OTHER HAPPENINGS

 

The Catholic Daughters of America will meet on May 9th at 6:30 PM at St. Wenceslaus. Members are invited to participate in a tied fleece quilt workshop beginning at 5:30 PM. A 6:15 PM Rosary will precede the meeting and potluck. Everyone should bring a salad for the meal. All Catholic women are invited to join us and learn more about Catholic Daughters.

 

Gifts of Faith for Mother's Day - The Mustard Seed features a variety of beautiful gifts for Mother's Day. As a very special event, we will have Iowa City's nutritionist and author Dr. Ann Crowley sign her book Favorite Recipes from Iowa's Bed and Breakfasts on May 13th, from 10 AM to noon at The Mustard Seed. Part of the proceeds will be donated to St. Patrick's Church.

 

 

The Tour to Cure bicycle ride to benefit sarcoma cancer research at the U of I will be Saturday, June 17th, at 4 PM at Hills City Park. There is a $25 registration fee for each rider ($20 if sent before June 1st). Contact Tom & Jackie for more information, (319)-679-2425.

 

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

April 30, 2006

 

Envelopes $ 20,109.00
Offertory (loose cash) $ 759.00
Total $ 20,868.00
Amount needed each week: $ 16,500.00
Amount received last week: $ 20,868.00
OVER budget: $ +4,368.00
Amount needed year to date: $ 726,000.00
Amount received year to date: $ 728,289.00
OVER budget $ +2,289.00

Number of envelopes used last week: 387 (out of 1700). Average per envelope: $51.96

Stewardship of Treasure Goal:   5% GIVEN IN
    GRATITUDE

 

 

Thoughts on Giving

 

"There is no poverty so great as that of the prosperous." Too many possessions can leave us empty- always questing for more things that do not matter - while we ignore our God.

 

Choose Life Prayer - We pray for all parents, that they may love and protect their children from the moment of conception.

 

Vocation View - Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood, deaconate, and religious life. May God raise up good shepherds in our mist.