WEDDING BANNS

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jennie Farmer and Michael Telisak and Leah Franck and Derek Zhorne who were married this weekend at St. Mary's!

50th Anniversary

Congratulations to Bob and Mary Ellen Edwards who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this weekend!

St. Mary's Catholic Initiation of Bapized Adults

O'Keefe Hall, Newman Center

Sundays, 10:45AM - 12:15 PM

Sunday, September 24th - NO SESSION - 11 AM Rite of Welcome

Sunday, October 1st - The Sacraments: An Overview

LETOR WORKSHOP

All of St. Mary's lectors are encouraged to attend a workshop presented by Ken Miller, of Bettendorf, on September 25th, at 7 PM.

ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL

Next weekend is Annual Diocesan Appeal Sunday. Envelopes will be in the pews to make your pledge. Our goal at St. Mary's is $100,049. Pleas take some time this week to consider what your pledge will be so that you will be ready for next week's appeal.

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 our diocese. Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Davenport will begin at 8 AM, followed by a Eucharistic procession to LeClaire Park near the river. The event will conclude at 4 PM with Mass in the park.

End of Life Issues Seminar

When: Sunday, October 1st, 3 - 5 PM

Where: St. Mary's Parish Hall

Why? The Family Life Commission is sponsoring a panel on "End of Life Issues"

The moral and legal aspects of these issues will be discussesd, as well as financial planning, estates and wills. We look forward to having you for this event.

Rosary For Life

Join our parishioners who attend daily Mass at St. Mary's in a Rosary for Life, beginning at 11:40 AM in th church, Monday through Friday.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Beginning Saturday, October 7th, St. Mary's will have a Mass on the first Saturday of every month at 9AM. The Mass on October 7th is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. A special Rosary for Life will be prayed following the 9 AM Mass. Joe Mattingly of the Newman Center will provide music for the Mass.

St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society

St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society will be hosting the Annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 11th and 12th. We will again have a "Country Store" table. As harvest time is upon us and you are starting to preserve your fruits and vegetables, it would be a wonderful opportunity to make a few extra jars of jam, jelly, pickles, beets, relish, horseracish, fruits and any other items to donat to the "Country Store" table at the time of the bazaar. Your time and generosity are greatly appreciated!

REGINA NEWS

Run for the Schools 2006

The 8th annual Run for the Schools to benefit Regina and the Iowa City Community Schools kicks off on October 15th, at 8 AM in downtown Iowa City. This year, all Regina race donations will be used for teacher endowment and technology updates. For race times, entry fees, or to register online, go to runfortheschools.com or contact the Catholic Community Foundation at 341-5866.

OTHER HAPPENINGS

SECRETARY NEEDED

St. Patrick's Parish of Iowa City is looking to hire someone for the position of Secretary. This person must possess computer skills and be accustomed to working and interacting with people. Bi-lingual abilities (Spanish and English) are a plus. If you are interested, please send your resume to St. Patrick's, P.O. Box 2776, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, as soon as possible.

LIFE CHAIN is taking place this year on Sunday, October 1st from 2-3 PM. It is a time set aside to remind people of faith of the sanctity of human life and to confirm the factual truth in the minds of people who waver about the humanity of a fetus - abortion is indeed the killing of an unborn child. Meet us at City Park shelter #7 to pick up a sign, and then build the chain along Dubuque Street, from Park Road to Jefferson Street.

High School Youth Group

Interested in growing in your faith, having fun and forming new friendships? Please join us for pizza, prayer, and planning on Sunday, September 24th, from 6-8 PM at St. Wenceslaus.

Please join the Iowa City Catholic Community and the Diocese of Davenport in welcoming our sister diocese from Madagascar in the celebration of Mass on Monday, September 25th, at 5:15 PM, at the Newman Center. A potluck dinner will be served after mass.
For more information call 665-9769 or 351-4269.

Annual Pork Loin and Turkey Dinner

St. Joseph's Church, Wellman
October 1st, 11AM - 2 PM
Adults - $8 Children - $3

Benedictine Live-In Weekend, October 6h - 7th

This experience provides an opportunity to spend a weekend at St. Mary Monastery. It is intended to introduce women to our life in community as well as learn some teachings about Benedictine values. Discussion will focus on prayer, ministry, communal living, seeking God and the history of the community. Register with Sr. Bobbi at 309-283-2300 or rbussan@smmsisters.org

Winter Outerwear Distribution

There will be a free distribution of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, and other winter clothing for all ages on Saturday, October 14th, from 9-11 AM at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City.

Block Party Choir

You are invited to sing in an inter-congregational choir at this year's Block Party, Sunday, October 15th. Gloria Dei is kindly hosting the event on their front lawn. The one and only rehearsal is Saturday, October 14th, from 10-11:30 AM in the First United Methodist Church choir room. An accompanist is still needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Christine Mullen at Christine.mullen@mchsi.com.

Annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 250 will hold its annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser on Friday, October 27th, from 5-7 PM at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Tickets are $4.