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ST. MARY's CHURCH
May 14, 2006
 

 

SCRIPTURE

 

MASSES

CALENDAR

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 and
   Christian Dieme

 

 

Sacrament of
     First Communion
     at all Massses

 

2 PM Vietnamese Mass

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Monday

May 15

Acts 14:5-18

Jn 14:21-26

 

12:10

 

 

 

Special Intention

+Marlene
   Countryman

 

 

6:30 PM First Eucharist
     Pictures and Blessing of
     Religious Objects

Easter Weekday

Tuesday

May 16

Acts 14:19-28

Jn 14:27-31a

 

12:10

 

 

 

+Arie Kroeze

+Charles Dore

 

 

6:30 PM Altar and
     Rosary Society

7 PM Adult Formation

Easter Weekday

Wednesday

May 17

Acts 15:1-6

Jn 15:1-8

 

12:10

 

 

+Art Alt

+John O'Neill

 

 

6 PM Adult Choir

Easter Weekday

Thursday

May 18

Acts 15:22-31

Jn 15:9-11

 

12:10

 

 

+Alberto Freixas

+Gaston de Cardenas

+Carmela Hernandez

 

 

5-6 PM Youth
     casserole making

7 PM Peace and Justice

7 PM Fellowship

Easter Weekday

Friday

May 19

Acts 15:22-31

Jn 15:12-17

 

12:10

 

 

+David Roskup

+Bill Condon

 

7 AM Graduation Breakfast
     parish hall

11:30 AM Free Lunch at
     Wesley Center

12:05 PM Angelus for Life

12:50 PM Prayer at Emma
     Goldman Clinic

6:00 PM Legion of Mary

Easter Weekday

Saturday

May 20

Acts 16:1-10

Jn 15:18-21

 

5:10

 

 

Parishioners

 

 

10 AM-11:30 AM Sacrament
    of Penance

3 PM Sacrament of Marriage -

     Sara Brummond
     and Brian Meidlinger

After 5:10 PM Mass Catholic Daughters of

     America- "Lifesavers for

     Domestic Abuse" Project

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday

May 21

Acts 10:25-26,

   34-35, 44-48

1 Jn 4:7-10

Jn 15:9-17

8:00

 

9:30

 

 

 

 

11:00

 

+Richard Durian

 

Special Intention.-

   Bruce and Bev
   Gartner

+John Swenka

 

+Cindy Cash

+Betty Fisher

 

 

After all Masses- Catholic Daughters of America-
     "Lifesavers for Domestic
     Abuse" Project

Sixth Sunday of Easter

 

 

St. Mary's Church of Iowa City

Fifth Sunday of Easter

 

 

 

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 Wayne Kempf, husband of Dolores Kempf; and William Kinnamon.

 

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

 

 

Wedding Banns

 

Laura Stierman and Clayton Curtis                      I

Sara Brummond and Brian Meidlinger                   III

 

First Eucharist

 

This weekend sixty-one children of our parish are receiving the Eucharist for the first time at the Mass they usually attend with their families. They are:

 

5:10 PM: Molly Breitbach, Nicholas Figueroa, Courtney Fitzharris, Mya Imming, Jillian Kurovski, Ashlyn Mulcahey, Jordan Nelson, Andrew Parr, Ryan Probst, Thomas Pugh, Ethan Suchomel, Ethan Sueppel, Riley Sullivan, Jessica Taylor, Joey Trom, Cammi Verducci, and Andrew Yowell

 

8:00 AM: April Grostic, Justin McCarthy, Lauren Ronnfeldt, and Michael Sueppel

 

9:30 AM: Jena Brooks, Lyndsey Dahm, Jack Donovan, Leigh Durian, Jack Edeker, J.D. Goodfellow, Liam Hogan, Justin Hunter, Delaney Johnson, Christine Kallsen, Ricky Lipsius, Kayla Luegering, Tea McBride, Evan Meyer, Alyssa Michel, Miles Miller, Nolan Navara, Lauren O'Brien, Aidan O'Sullivan, Nile Ringen, Harris Seabold, McKenzie Spencer, Isabelle teDuits, Elizabeth Ward and Nolan Wright

 

11:00 AM: Maya Adelt, Rebekka Armstrong, Jack Berg, Caleb Gehris, Francis Jayoma, Diana Kim, Rosa Loops, Kurt Markham, Bridget Moy, Jesse Mullin, Katherine Przybyl, Nicholas Schnoebelen, Nathan Stenger, Riley Villhauer, and Mikayla Weber

 

We congratulate these children and their families and we promise them our prayerful support.

 

Many thanks to all who helped these children prepare for this day: their parents, Fr. Ken, Fr. Jeff, Danielle Dolezal, J.D. Hunter, Jennifer Merdinger, Ariel Ringham, Matt Sharp, their teachers at Regina Elementary and the Religious Education Program.

 

Altar and Rosary Society

 

St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society will meet on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30 PM in the parish hall.

 

St. Mary's Adult Enrichment

 

Tues. May 16th, from 7-8:30 PM in the parish hall. TOPIC - Anointing of the Sick

 

GRADUATION BREAKFAST!

Each year, a special graduation breakfast is served in honor of our high school graduates. All graduating high school seniors from St. Mary's Parish and their parents are invited. Please RSVP to the office at 337-4314 if you are planning to attend.
WHEN: Friday, May 19th at 7 AM
WHERE: St. Mary's Parish Hall

 

FREE LUNCH!

 

St. Mary's will be providing food and serving Free Lunch on Friday, May 19th, at the Wesley Center. Please volunteer to contribute casseroles, salads, and desserts. A sign-up sheet in the vestibule. Food may be brought to the parish hall on Thursday evening between 7 PM-8:30 PM. Volunteers are also needed to help serve the meal. Thank you!

 

Catholic Daughters of America

 

Members of the Catholic Daughters of America will be participating in the "Lifesavers for Domestic Abuse Project" after all Masses next weekend. From the money collected, 60% will be donated to the Iowa City Domestic Violence Shelter and 40% will be distributed to the four Bishops of Iowa for domestic violence prevention. We know you will be generous in supporting this worthwhile endeavor.

 

IT'S A TRIP TO ADVENTURELAND!

 

Who: All interested youth and guests
When: Thursday, June 15, 2006
Time: 8 AM - 8 PM
Cost: $45 per person (bus trip and admission)

 

We will leave St. Mary's parking lot at 8 AM and return at 8 PM. Bring extra money for lunch/treats/souvenirs/etc. Permission slips are located on the back porch of the parish office.

 

The deadline for returning your permission slip to the office is JUNE 9th! Make all checks payable to St. Mary's Youth Group.

 

 

 

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

 

Give a little something back. Show you care. Volunteer at the Crisis Center. There will be an informational meeting at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 16th. Call Patti Fields at 341-0140 with any questions.

 

St. Thomas More Playgroup
Fridays 10 AM to noon

 

Starting May 19th, we will move to the Lower City Park playground between shelters 12 and 13. For inclement weather, we will meet at St. Thomas More Church in the nursery. We look forward to having you join us. Contact Angie at acannon7875@msn.com.

 

Chamber Singers of Iowa City
June 3rd, at 7:30 PM
Clapp Recital Hall

 

Chamber Singers of Iowa City continue their 35th anniversary season with Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana." Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; students with ID and children are free. Ancient poetry and modern rhythms converge in this exciting work, possibly the best-known piece of 20th century music.

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

May 6th, 2006

 

Envelopes $ 15,496.00
Offertory (loose cash) $ 1,048.00
Electronic Funds Transfer $ 1,693.00
Total $ 18,237.00
Amount needed each week: $ 16,500.00
Amount received last week: $ 18,237.00
OVER budget: $ +4,368.00
Amount needed year to date: $ 742,500.00
Amount received year to date: $ 746,526.00
OVER budget $ +4,026.00

Number of envelopes used last week: 405 (out of 1700). Average per envelope: $42.44

Stewardship of Treasure Goal:   5% GIVEN IN
    GRATITUDE

 

 

Thoughts on Giving

How do we love in deed and truth? The answer is through stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.

 

Choose Life Prayer - We pray for all expectant mothers that they may cherish the gift of life they carry with in them.

 

Vocation View - Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life.