WEDDING BANNS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Stephanie Schimanski and T. J. Cradick who were married this weekend at St. Mary's!

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. 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

Sign Language Mass

St. Mary's Christian Formation Commission is exploring the need for offering a sign language Mass each weekend. Please call Rachel at the parish office (337-4314) if you would benefit from this service. Also, we ask persons who have the skills necessary to sign at Mass to call to express willingness to serve.

St. Mary's Catholic Initiation of Bapized Adults

O'Keefe Hall, Newman Center

Sundays, 10:45AM - 12:15 PM

Sunday September 3rd - NO SESSION

Sunday September 10th - The Gift of Salvation

St. Mary's Blue Mass

Everyone is invited to participate in St. Mary's Blue Mass on September 11th, at 12:10 PM.

The Blue Mass - referring to the blue uniforms worn by so many public safety personnel - dates back to 1934. It is an opportunity for people to demonstrate a greater awareness of and gratitude for those who serve us so well.

At this Mass, we will remember and pray for all law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel, as well as those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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).

125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Davenport

On Saturday, September 30th, the Diocese of Davenport will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Davenport in LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport. Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Davenport will begin at 8 AM, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to LeClaire Park. Fr. Brendan Moss, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Archabby, Steve Agrisano, Catholic recording artist, and Fr. George McDaniel, Professor of History at St. Ambrose University are included in the afternoon program. The event will conclude at 4 PM with Mass in the park.

REGINA NEWS

THANK YOU!

Regina wishes to thank all of those Regina families who showed their commitment to stewardship by volunteering at the Take Pride in Your School Day event! All of your hard work is appreciated.

IOWA CITY FALL FUN FESTIVAL

September 1st - 3rd

Support Regina and Catholic Education at the annual Fall Fun Festival at Regina on Labor Day Weekend. There will be a softball tournament, class sponsored dinners, a garage sale, soccer tournament, games, raffles, rides, and more!

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.

Tri-Parish Religious Education Needs You

One hundred years from now,
It will not matter what kind of car you drove,
How much money you had in the bank,
Nor what your clothes look like.
But the world may be a little better
Because you were important in the life of a CHILD.

Take time to pray, reflect and listen to God's calling. Our Religious Education Program may be the
ministry you are being called to. For information on how to become a Catechist, call Sr. Mary Frank at 351-7638.

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

"One holy, Catholic, apostolic Church." We say we believe in it every week. Come join a small group and reflect again on what it means. Why Catholic? A Journey through the New Catechism of the Catholic Church is a great way to take a new look at what we believe and why we believe it.

St. Mary's of Riverside

Labor Day Celebration

September 4th

Come and join us for pork and chicken dinners, games, a kids tractor pull, country music, raffles, crafts, and a farmers market! St. Mary's will also be auctioning off the "St. Mary of the Assumption" statue that was damaged in an ice storm this past spring. For more information, call Fr. Rich Adam at 648-2331.

Registrations are still being accepted for the Spirit and Truth Conference on Saturday, September 9th, at Marie Graber Ballroom, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa. Open to men, women, college, and high school youth! For more information or to register, visit: www.springtimeofhope.org.