WEDDING BANNS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Megan O'Malley & James Setaro who were married this weekend at St. Mary's!

REST IN PEACE

We pray for the repose of the souls of Dan Haaf, husband of Mary; Francis Chartier, husband of Cecile; Martin Nolan, brother of Anita Keifer; Patricia O’Leary Brock, sister of Mary Soukup and aunt of Dawn Ekcrich; and Dean Rittenmeyer, brother of Adran, Kenneth and Ted Rittenmeyer.

May they be welcomed into everlasting life!

Reach, Touch, Care, Share

In June and July, St. Anthony's Bread paid a portion of rent for 29 different households; energy bills for 24; and water bills for 14. In addition to our monthly commitments, we helped purchase a bed for a disabled person, paid a portion of a substance abuse evaluation and made partial payment toward tuition for a CPR class (so a person could begin work in a nursing home). We assisted two with prescriptions, four with transportation and two with lodging. We helped a homeless man purchase a tent and sleeping bag after his were stolen. We thank you for your generous and faithful support of our mission.

Inquiry Sessions

Inquiry sessions for adults wishing to find out more about the Catholic Faith will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd or 24th from 7-8 PM in the parish hall. These sessions are for those seeking to join the Catholic Church, for Catholic adults who are not yet confirmed, or anyone who wishes to find out more about the Catholic faith. Each session is the same, so you only need to participate in one.

A SHOPPING LIST FOR PANTRY SUNDAY

      (August 27th)

• Canned fruits, vegetables, meat and fish
• Peanut butter
• Cooking oil
• Potato, rice and pasta products
• Juice, baby formula, wipes and diapers
• Paper and feminine hygiene products
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Shampoo, soap and deoderant

St. Mary's Catholic Initiation of Bapized Adults

O'Keefe Hall, Newman Center

Sundays, 10:45AM - 12:15 PM

Sunday August 27th - God's Love

Sunday September 3rd - NO SESSION

FROM BISHOP FRANKLIN

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Hurricane Katrina was the worst natural disaster in our nation's history and brought indescribable
devastation to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the Diocese of Biloxi. Last year, in the days and weeks following the storm, you reached out with prayerful support, encouragement and financial gifts for humanitarian needs through a special emergency collection.

The ongoing needs for diocesan recovery from the catastrophic devastation remain staggering and extremely urgent. There is tremendous loss in an area where the Catholic Church has a significant presence and where the ability of local parishioners to help with the recovery is limited due to their own personal challenges. Therefore, at the USCCB June General Assembly, the bishops of the United States unanimously approved a second national collection for those two dioceses which will be held the weekend of August 26-27, 2006.

While the first collection was primarily designated to assist individuals rebuild their lives, this collection will assist in the financing of ministry and the rebuilding/repairing of parishes, schools and other buildings where the ministries of the Church are offered to assist people.

Once again, I thank you for your great generosity in helping the people of these dioceses as they continue the urgent struggle to rebuild and recover their hope and their lives.

Sincerely, in the peace and joy of Christ,

(Most Rev.) Wm. E. Franklin
Bishop of Davenport

Attention 2006-2007 Confirmation Candidates

A Confirmation information meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19th, at 7:00PM for all St. Mary's youth in grades 9-12 who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2007. The meeting will take place in the church. At least one parent must also attend this meeting. For more information, contact Patti McTaggart at St. Mary's parish office (337-4314).

REGINA NEWS

IOWA CITY FALL FUN FESTIVAL

September 1st - 3rd

On Stage Entertainment:

Hairine Fracture, Saturday, from 8 - 11 PM

Just William, Sunday, from 5 - 7 PM, followed by the Kennedy Brothers

Class Sponsored Meals: Dinners will be served daily by Regina students in the High School Cafeteria from 5 - 8 PM and brunch will be served from 7:30 AM to noon. Entrees include a Mexican platter, pork roast, chicken noodles.

Annual Fall Fun Run: The 5K run/walk begins at 8 AM on Sunday, September 3rd and the 1 mile
run/walk begins at 9 AM. Please contact Regina at 358-2455 for more details.

Regina Softball Tournament: Regina staff, faculty, students, and alumni, as well as parish members, will compete in a softball tournament all weekend. Call Rick Streb at 626-3079 for details.

WANTED

Regina is in need of garage sale items! You may drop off your donations from 1 - 8 PM at the Regina
wrestling room. To drop-off after hours or to donate large items, call Nina Bahl at 626-6071.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Registration for Tri-Parish Religious Education at Regina is taking place now. Parent packets were sent in the mail the first week of August. If you have not received yours, please the Religious Education Office at 351-7638. It is very important that we receive the registrations as soon as possible.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

WHY BE CATHOLIC? Has anyone ever asked you what Catholics believe and you did not know how to answer them? Sign up for the Why Catholic? Program in September and learn the answer. Watch for the mailing on Sept. 11th.

GIVING WITNESS TO NONVIOLENCE

Peacemaking and Reconciliation
Five Years After 9/11

September 29th-October 1st

Featuring Ched Myers of Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries, activist, writer, community builder and popular educator, revealing, "A New Testament Promise of Peacemaking: The Vision of the Ephesians."
For details and registration call 563-242-7611 or visit www.clintonfranciscans.com.