Intentional Discipleship: Our Parish. Our Identity. Our Mission.

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1 August 16, 2015 Jesus said to the crowds: I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. John 6:51

2 Intentional Discipleship: Our Parish. Our Identity. Our Mission. Pastor Fr. Tony Herold Emerg. Phone: (563) Deacon Deacon Robert McCoy (Ret.) Deacon Bob Shaw, Parish Secretary Michelle Fury, Director of Parish Life Michelle Herrington Finance Manager Rose Strickland Director of Pastoral Care Donna Enderle Directors of Evangelization & Mission Michael Havercamp Tasha Havercamp Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Luke Ebener Director of Religious Education Jen Brooke Director of Music Dr. Jacob Bancks School Principal Julie Delaney, Parish Prayer Chain Elaine Lewandoski (563) Parish Website A Message from Father Tony Herold I realize that I am talking to the choir when I share these reflections with you each week. Those of you who take the time to read this are truly committed to the Church, our parish and our way of life as Catholic Christians. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. There are many reasons for a person to join Saint Paul Parish. For some, they want to get married and have a church that will provide a venue for their wedding and a place to get prepared for their big day. We are very honored to journey with couples in this way. Others join the parish for the great school we have. Undoubtedly we are pleased and fortunate to provide such a quality Catholic education for our children. Saint Paul School is one of the great gifts our parish offers. Undoubtedly there are various other reasons to join the parish However, there is one reason that trumps them all. The real reason to be a part of a parish community is to do the will of God. Jesus Christ, the Son of God perfectly shows us the will of our heavenly Father. He knows that we need a community of faith to pass on the message of the Gospel, to share in the sacraments that communicate to us the grace of Christ, and to gather for true worship in the Eucharist a worship that demands a way of life consistent with the God we honor and praise. Our ninth core value as a parish speaks of this reality. It is stated this way: Connecting to Community: We are faithful to the Sunday (or Saturday night) gathering of the Eucharist at St. Paul the Apostle Parish realizing that God has called us to this community. We recognize the importance of our presence together and joyfully offer our gifts to advance our mission as a parish. It makes no sense to me to belong to a parish if you do not participate in the Eucharistic life of that parish. We are not a club, we are a community of faith. I realize that it doesn t seem to some to be a community, but each of us should try to make this value a reality. Relationships are key as well as the faith that allows us to see we are the Body of Christ. Questions to ponder. *There are many reasons to join a parish why did you join our parish? Why would it be important to faithfully attend the Eucharist (Mass) in your parish? How can I be more connected to my parish through the sharing of my gifts and talents? How can I be more joyful in prayer and worship?

3 Written By-Michael Havercamp Don s surgery had gone well. The doctors had repaired the mitral valve in his heart and they thought all was well. A day later, any bit of security came crashing down. He experienced a major setback and his life was in grave danger. Neither he nor his wife Mary knew if he would ever come out of it. This was one of the moments that the Adams experienced the profound love of God. Leading up to the surgery, God gave me special moments with family and friends to discuss what s really important in life, Don says, primarily our faith and relationships. He was surprised by the peace he had rolling into the operating room, something that transcended his understanding given the circumstances. Today he attributes that peace to the many prayers offered by family, friends, and the faith community at St. Paul s. What a humbling experience to know so many others truly care, that they are praying especially for you, Don reflects. Once you experience this love from God through others, it heightens your awareness of the true importance of the simple act of praying for others. I m not sure if there s a more powerful thing to do for someone! Both Don and Mary are convicted about the power and priority of prayer. I ve leaned heavily on others prayers in those times of need when I couldn t pray myself, Mary says. I believe it is the prayers of these prayer warriors that have brought me through the hardest moments of my life. Don and Mary are the first to tell you that they re not perfect, that they are a work in progress. However, they know that we cannot even begin to walk as a disciple of Jesus without developing a daily habit of prayer. It all begins with a deep friendship with Jesus, Don says. This friendship is nurtured by spending time with Him. Mary prays the Rosary every day and uses it as a way to pray specifically for her husband and children. I feel that if I m not going to pray for my family every day, who will? Mary asks. It s like the most important thing I can do for them as a mom. Don begins his days early in the morning where he can find silence and solitude with God. That quiet time and conversation with Jesus early in the morning has made a dramatic impact on my life, Don notes. It has helped me become much more aware of others and what God desires from me. Over the years, prayer has become more personal and natural for them. Prayer has brought Mary to a place where she is content just to be in God s presence. I don t have to do or think anything, just feel the warmth of His love and peace. Jesus is not only God but friend, someone with whom she can talk to daily. I have a constant companion in Jesus, Mary says. I really can t imagine a day without prayer. Don and Mary Adams on the Power of Prayer

4 Connecting to the Community The 9th Guiding Value Written By: Tasha Havercamp For our family, it has been a summer full of a lot of fun trips and excursions. Because of that, we have been worshiping in Mass at various parishes while we are traveling. It s an adventure finding a Catholic church in various states (Michigan, Alaska, etc.) and can be quite an experience to witness and worship with people from different places. It makes me thankful for the beauty of the Catholic liturgy that is celebrated universally all over the world. However, worshipping in other places often leaves me aching for St. Paul s. When our family returned this past weekend after another week of traveling, I felt like I had truly come home. Our children were excited to see their friends and I was moved by a liturgy with people that I know and love and a worship experience that is familiar to me. I remember that feeling growing up. Even now, many years after I ve left home, when I go back to worship in my old community that my parents faithfully brought me to each week, I see the faces of those that lived life with us. It is a connection that is deeper than words. Here at St. Paul s, many new people are joining our church. When asked why, many of them say they feel a certain warmth and reception that is alive and fresh. How incredible that people are drawn here because they feel cared for. That is what relational ministry looks like. It s easy to attend Mass and be anonymous. Step in and step out. Punch the ticket. I ve been there. I ve lived that way in my Catholic faith. But to experience Catholicism in its fullness is to experience the Eucharistic reality of connection to community. Sometimes it is easier to keep a safe distance, to not allow the world to really see you. However, I m not sure that is what Christ is calling us to do. When we become connected to our fellow brothers and sisters, we gain an insight and understanding of the true reality of the living Eucharist, Christ s presence among us. I challenge you to invest, to really dig in and connect to this incredible community of St. Paul s. Allow yourself to be known. Step out of your comfort zone. Reach out and shake the hand of the person you sit next to every week. Learn a new name. Invite a friend to coffee. Dig deep into this parish that draws people in. Invest yourself. And discover what it means to encounter Christ in this parish you call home.

5 Unpack Your Backpack and Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Make your first day of school less hectic. At Unpack Your Backpack you can bring your school supplies into your classroom, find your desk, and meet your teacher. An Ice Cream Social will be hosted by the Home & School Association in the school courtyard, beginning at 5:00 PM and going as long as the ice cream lasts. Office Hours Changed This Week (due to parish staff retreat) Mon., Aug. 17: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tues., Aug. 18: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wed., Aug. 19: 8:00 AM - Noon Thursday, Aug. 20: Office Closed Friday, 8/21 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM It is time to sign up for Religious Education. Back to School Coffee Monday, August 24 8:15 AM in Denning Hall Drop your children off for the first day back to school and join us for coffee. Whether you are rejoicing to have your school routine back, sad to be back in the school routine, or a little of both; get your school year started by sharing a cup of coffee and those back to school blues or yahoos. Knights of Columbus Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PID) Tootsie Roll Drive August 20-23, 2015 St Paul's Knights of Columbus will be at the Northgate Hy-Vee collecting donations daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will also be collecting donations at St Paul's after all Masses that weekend. If you are interested in helping please contact Mike Hammes at You can register online at: or in the parish office. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Brooke at (563) Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Have you been considering coming home to the Catholic Church? Have you been baptized but never received all your Sacraments in the Church? Join us for RCIA. This process is a period of discernment, discovery and growth in the Catholic faith. Our desire is to help you grow in your understanding of the person of Jesus Christ and how to live out a Catholic faith. For more information contact Tasha Havercamp (563) or thavercamp@gmail.com

6 This Week SUNDAY, August 16 9:00AM Mass 10:15AM New School Family Orientation, Denning Hall 11:00AM - Mass, CLOW 11:00AM - Babysitting, MPR MONDAY, August 17 6:30PM - Liturgy Prep, Parish Office 7:00PM - HS Youth Night TUESDAY, August 18 7:00AM - Finance Council, McEleney 8:00AM - Diocese Inservice for teachers, Denning Hall 6:30PM - Parish Leadership, Media Center WEDNESDAY, August 19 9:00AM - Koffee Klutchers 12:00-4:00PM - Office Closed 6:30PM - Deacon Spanish Class, MPR THURSDAY, August 20 Office Closed 5:00PM - Unpack Your Backpack & Ice Cream social, School 7:00PM - Prayer Group, MPR FRIDAY, August 21 SATURDAY, August 22 9:30AM - Reconciliation 4:30PM - Vigil Mass SUNDAY, August 23 9:00AM Mass 11:00AM - Mass, CLOW 11:00AM - Babysitting, MPR BANNS II Laura Menendez & Jacob Thein Coming Soon Mom s Morning Wednesdays after Mass More information to come. Please join the St. Paul the Apostle Mom s group on Facebook to stay up to date. A Stewardship Moment: Jesus announces that he is the living bread. And we understand that the Eucharist is the center of our life in faith: in our families, parish, local church and throughout the world. We are the stewards of Christ s life in the Eucharist. We are called to put the Eucharist into action. How do we do that? St. Paul enjoins us to be always grateful, to worship, to try to understand the will of the Lord and to watch carefully how we live. What are some of the ways we can put the Eucharist into action this week? 5th Annual Spirit of the Prairie Sunday, August 23, 2015, from 3:00 6:00 pm enjoy a spiritfilled afternoon at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, th Avenue, near Wheatland, Iowa. The Spirit of the Prairie event will feature locally raised and prepared food, locally made wines and beers, and local entertainment in the beautiful Iowa countryside. Cost is $40 per person with proceeds benefitting The Prairie Retreat program fund. Envelope Income for the week of August 8/ Envelope Income $ 7,123 ACH Income $ 0.00 Total Wkly. Income $ 7,123 Aug Envelope to date: $41,676 Mthly Budget to date: $37,080 Month Over/Short $ 4,596 Fiscal YTD Collected $124,415 Fiscal YTD Budgeted $129,780 YTD Over/Short $ 5,365

7 Mass Intentions Monday, August 17, 2015 No Masses Tuesday, August 18, :30AM Jerry Reitz Wednesday, August 19, :30 AM Joe Vanlandschoot Thursday, August 20, :30AM- Katherine Molyneaux Friday, August 21, :30AM - Ron Campo 8:30 AM John & Alma Block Saturday, August 22, :30PM - Sally Elvidge Sunday, August 23, :00AM - Vickie Lowe 11:00AM -People of the Parish Mass Times Sunday Masses: 4:30 PM Vigil; 9:00 & 11:00 AM Daily Masses: 6:30AM Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30AM Wednesday, Friday & 1st Saturday of each month Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM Adoration: Will Resume in August Readings for the Week Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: If the abuse involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport at or vac@diodav.org.

8 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Paul the Apostle Church # East Rusholme Street Davenport, IA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Michelle Fury SOFTWARE MSPublisher Adobe X Windows TRANSMISSION TIME Monday, August 10, 2015 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION Sunday, August 16, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please use color throughout. 600 copies THANK YOU!