June 25 Matthew 7:1-5 June 26 Matthew 7:6, June 27 Matthew 7:15-20 June 28 Matthew 7:21-29 June 29 Matthew 16:13-19

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1 Tues, June 26 Mass for Kathryn Thompson + Wed, June 27 Mass for Elizabeth Hansen + Thurs, June 28 Mass in Thanksgiving Fri, June 29 No Mass Sat, June 30 ( Church Support / Peters Pence ) Mass for Vern Dostal + Sun, July 1 ( Church Support / Peters Pence ) Mass for Cindy &David Ludden + Mass for the People of the Parish June 25 Matthew 7:1-5 June 26 Matthew 7:6, June 27 Matthew 7:15-20 June 28 Matthew 7:21-29 June 29 Matthew 16:13-19 Weekend Collection Report for June 16 & 17, 2018 Envelopes: $2, WeShare: $ Offertory: $ Catholic Communications: $3.00 Coffee & Rolls: $53.91 St. Mary Scholarship: $4, Mon, June 25 Tues, June 26 8:00 am Mass 11:30 am Single, Widowed & Divorced Support Comeback Café Wed, June 27 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Adoration Thurs, June 28 8:00 am Mass Fri, June 29 Fr. Ron s Surgery in Des Moines Sat, June 30 4:30 pm Confession 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass Sun, July 1 9:00 am Mass ( C offee & Rolls ) 11:00 am Mass Mon, July 2 Tues, July 3 Wed, July 4 Parish Offices Closed Thurs, July 5 Fri, June 29 Sat, June 30 4:30 pm Confession 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass Sun, June 24 9:00 am Mass ( C offee & Rolls ) 11:00 am Mass To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Ass i s t a n c e Co o r d i n a t o r, ; vac@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA St. Mary Singles, Widowed and Divorce Support Group will meet June 26th at 11:30 at the Comeback Cafe. For more information cont a c t R o s e m a r i e Vicinanza at

2 We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jane and Dostal and her deceased husband Vern who had set up a memorial account at St. Mary that paid for the installation of the are conditioning in the sanctuary of the church. You generosity and consideration will be appreciated not only in the moment for but for those clergy who will follow to be able to celebrate Mass in comfortable conditions beneath the warm lights of the sanctuary. Let us pray for our beloved deceased, most especially for Jeff Rozmus who passed away this past week and whose funeral is this Monday at 10:30 am. At St. Mary. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. - 1 Peter 4:10-11 CHRIST OUR LIFE CATHOLIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE THE GREATEST GIFT THE WORLD WILL EVER KNOW There is nothing more loving, beautiful, powerful, healing, and wise than receiving Jesus in the Eucharist. Think about this: God has given us Himself - body and blood, soul and Divinity - to become one with us in love. Never let that do anything other than amaze you. Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love. Thomas Cardinal Collins Whether sharing thoughts about his favorite saint, his favorite hockey team ( the Toronto Maple Leafs ) or Jesus Christ, this Canadian Cardinal s exuberance and joy shine through. Join him and eight more world-class presenters at one of the largest Catholic conferences of its kind at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines September 29 and 30. For tickets and more information, go to ChristOurLifeIowa.com

3 An Interesting Statement is, "Know Your Rights" On Friday, June 22, the Feast of Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More we began observing Religious Freedom Week. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ( USCCB ) has created a series of daily reflections and suggestions for actions one might take. It is no mistake that the founding fathers declared that the first right illumined in the Bill of Rights is the Right of Religious Freedom. Historically, several groups fled Europe to the United States in search of Religious Freedom. Sadly, it seems as though some in our country have forgotten our history. It is significant that we begin the observance of Religious Freedom Week with the Feast of Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More. Both men loved Britan. Thomas More was the Chancellor of England and John Fisher was Chancellor of Cambridge University and Bishop of Rochester. They were faithful to their country, however, both men realized they were being forced to choose between their faith and their King in Henry VIII's desire to divorce Queen Catherine and support the King's Act of Supremacy. Both men remained faithful to their religious beliefs and were martyred for their faith. Many people of different faiths made their way to the New World searching for a place where they could observe their faith without persecution. The county's first leaders remembered the goal of the settlers of this nation and enshrined the Right of Religious Freedom as the First Amendment of the Constitution. We must exercise our rights and remember them. We should remember all of those who have given their lives in defense of our Religious Freedom. We have to "Know our Rights." The reason that I say that the statement "Know Your Rights" is interesting is that there is a presentation "Know Your Rights" that seeks to educate immigrants on their rights in this country. The link between the phrase "Know Your Rights" is significant because if we don't, the outcome can be the same. If we don't know, respect, defend, and exercise our Rights un the Law, it could be that we might lose those rights. As is said, "If we don't remember our past, we are doomed to repeat it;" "If we ( Americans and Immigrants ) don't defend our rights we might lose them." I encourage you to observe Religious Freedom Week with us. Log on to the USCCB website and pray, reflect, and act along with the Church. We will give you an "umph." Printed in the bulletin this weekend are the reflections for Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to:

4 WE NEED HELP! We would love to be able to do the Country Store at the Markets BUT we NEED HELP. We are looking for items we might be able to sell and workers. Please contact me ( Crystal ) if you would be interested in donating Iowa made products and/or working at the booth. A Sign Up Genius link can be found on St. Mary s website for current/updated information. Contact Crystal with questions. Are you trying to cut down on the paper you use? Is the check you write to our parish one of the few checks that you write anymore? You can give greener by using our Online Giving Program. Simply go to the home page our parish website at and scroll down to the bottom of the page. You can set up the amount that you would like to give on a schedule that meets your needs and you never have to worry about writing another check, forgetting your envelope, or having cash in your wallet. Our parish greatly appreciates all those who choose to give in this manner as it helps us maintain a consistent cash flow and pay all of our bills in a timely manner. Name: I am interested in becoming a member of St. Mary Church Address: City: Phone/ Please return via mail, the address is on the front of this bulletin, or drop in collection basket. You will receive a registration mailing as soon as possible. Welcome to St. Mary Church!

5 Fr. Ron's surgery will be on Friday, June 29 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Dr. Pehde is the surgeon. He will likely be in the hospital over night, probably returning home on Saturday, June 30, depending on the pain level. Fr. Bill Wiegand will cover the weekend Masses on 6/30-7/1, and July 7-8. There will be no daily Mass those two weeks. Father expects to return to saying Mass on the weekend of July and daily Mass will begin again on July 17. The surgery will involve removing all of the hardware Our Annual Rummage Sale was this weekend June 22nd & 23rd. We will host our usual Left over Sale after all three Masses. PLEASE check the s i g n u p G e n i u s f o r h e l p - ing Monday and Tuesday. Left over items will be sorted and boxed Monday, June 25th and taken to Second Mile and Goodwill in town. What they won t/can t take will be picked up by and donated to the Disabled Veterans Association in Des Moines. that has been put in his foot, fracturing it in several places, and using an external fixator to pull the bones back into place and secure them. He will be non-weight bearing on his left foot and will wear the external fixator for at least weeks. Dr. Pehde said that Dr. McKnight did a good job in all that he has done. Thank you for all of your prayers and concern. Please keep the prayers coming. The patron saint of foot problems is St. Servatius of Tongeren if you'd like to pray for his intercession. Join us for Eucharist Adoration in the Church from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesdays. Catholic Messenger is a real value! Each week, The Catholic Messenger reflects the life of the church throughout the world with an emphasis on diocesan news, parishes and our Catholic schools. Learn how other Catholics are living out their faith and the joys and struggles that come with it. Keep informed as Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares teachings that inspire as well as educate. The Messenger is a real value at $29 for 50 issues, print and/or e-edition. Subscribe through the parish office.

6 Contact Crystal DeNeve / grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org Totus Tuus ( a Vacation Bible School/Camp ) : Forms were mailed out this past week and can be found on our website. We will need help with the K-6 day sessions. We will need snack people, group guides, check in and check out people, and a few other misc jobs. Junior High, High School, College and Adults are encouraged to help with snacks and be small group leaders. Check out the Sign Up Genius link located on our website. CYC ( Catholic Youth Camp ) from the Des Moines Diocese: Catholic Youth Camp is a sleep away summer camp for students entering 3rd grade through high school graduation. CYC is located just outside Panora IA about an hour from Des Moines. Check out their website at for more information. There is a poster and more information located on a bulletin board in the Parish Banquet Hall and recent campers Lexi Gallagher, Della Pease and the Hart family would be willing to share their excitement about their experience. CIA ( Catholics In Action ) Takes place this week. Please keep this retreat in your prayers. CIA Family Style will also be based out of St. Mary s in Solon and those dates are now set for July 26-29th. Still not to late to register for this experience, check our website out for more information. Totus Tuus 2018 (Latin for Totally Yours) Held at St. Mary s, Grinnell 1st through 6th grade Monday-Friday July am-3 PM (Mass at 11:00 AM) 7-12th grade (AND college) Sunday-Thursday July PM-9:15 PM (Vespers at 9:00 PM) Forms were mailed out this past week and can also be found on our website.

7 Don t miss your chance to win a Free Range Hog this Summer! Only 65 tickets will be sold at $20 per ticket for an opportunity to win a whole hog plus $250 to go towards processing*! That s nearly a $750 value for a $20 ticket!! Plus anyone who buys a ticket will get 1 free entry to a parish breakfast which will be held in September. ( Date to be determined ) The drawing will be held once all tickets are sold. All proceeds from this raffle will go towards the St. Mary Capital Campaign. Tickets are available in our parish office. For more information, contact the parish office. * Processing cost may vary dependant upon the winner s cut preference. To commemorate our new parish center and redesign of the church, a gorgeous commemorative coin of St. Mary Catholic Church which has been minted and is available for sale! Reasonably priced at $10 a piece, and measuring 1.5 inches across, this is a beautiful gift idea for First Communicants, confirmands, graduates, fathers or mothers, godparents, clergy, or anyone else who is a past or present parishioner. Or simply get this beautiful coin for yourself and use it as a conversation starter at gatherings with family and friends! The coin is also available in our parish office. All proceeds will go toward the paying down the campaign mortgage. Liturgical Roles for June 30 & July 1 5:30 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am Sacristan Mary Ellen White Dennis Crawford Nikki Barr Greeter Mike Kriegel Pat Wauters Matt Wolfe Family Ushers Tom Szary Larry Wilson David Smith Larry VanErsvelde Steve Bernemann Scot Wilson Neal VanErsvelde Dennis Crawford Brian Cranston Richard Wilson Pat Fitzgerald Paul Goedken Reader Patti Cline John Dayton Adam McFee Gifts Pat Gosselink Lance Johnston Family Michelle Otto Family Euch Ministers Roger Flander Steve Kenkel Deb Molitor Barb Flander Beth Kenkel Chris Molitor Richard Wilson TommaLou Jay Cathy Shutts Wendel Utech Kathy Utech Suzanne Wilkins Servers Della Pease Brian Nolton Alex Barr Alaina Roberts Sean Kivi Parker Volkman Michael Norenberg Sloan Volkman

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