Journey. The Cluster. Blessed Trinity. Le : Bob Allen purchased 1 of 20 pies that were auc oned off by Marvin Waterhouse a er the 7:30 and 10:00 Mass.

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1 Blessed Trinity The Cluster Volume 15 Issue 5 September-October 2015 Successful Breakfast for NCYC in Indianapolis The Pancake Breakfast and Pie Auc on was a huge success, we would like to thank all the parishioners who supported the breakfast. Also a big thank you to all the volunteers, teens and parents who served 180 people at the NCYC Pancake Breakfast! Journey Students helped serve coffee, milk, O.J. and, water Students serving pancakes and sausage at the breakfast Le : Bob Allen purchased 1 of 20 pies that were auc oned off by Marvin Waterhouse a er the 7:30 and 10:00 Mass. More pictures and informa on about the NCYC on page 7 Anonymous - Thank you for your support 1

2 Immaculate Conception, Saint John, Saint Mary & Saint Patrick The Cluster Journey is published bi-monthly by The Blessed Trinity Cluster, 119 W. Faye e St., Manchester, Iowa. 2 Anonymous - Thank you for your support

3 Getting the Corn for Turkey Dinner! Approximately 35 parishioners from Immaculate Concep on Parish showed up to prepare the corn for the Annual Turkey Dinner. They filled 60-5-qt. buckets and were done by 11:30 a.m. Thanks to all who helped! HUSKING CORN CUTTING CORN The Quiltmaker s Shoppe - Kathy Wilgenbusch, Owner - Thank you for your support 3

4 Immaculate Conception, Saint John, Saint Mary & Saint Patrick St. Mary Cemetery Decorated for Memorial Day On a warm Friday a ernoon in late May, several members of St. Mary School 6th grade class were faithful stewards to the parish by assis ng the Catholic Daughters with the long standing prac ce of decora ng the older part of St. Mary Cemetery. This prac ce was begun over 15 years ago by Bob (and Wilma) Hildebrand when Bob was serving as one of the cemetery trustees. Bob felt that the older graves should be decorated for Memorial Day services even though many of those graves no longer had family members in the community to take care of this. The par cipa ng youth were amazed at how giving an hour of their me in service could totally transform the North end of the cemetery. Many of their parents also commented on the a rac ve look when they picked up their youthful steward. And as life so o en does, this prac ce was brought full-circle when Bob Hildebrand passed away in the days just a er Memorial Day and was laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery, s ll decorated and looking refined for all who visited or drove past. Thank you to the current group of stewards and to all those who have given some me just before the Memorial Day holiday to show respect for all who are laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery. Submi ed by Sue Morris & Cathy Werner Front Row: Ava Hauser, Mikaila Neuzil, Sheeley McMahon, Anna Werner, Mason Wulfekuhle. Back Row: James Nachtman, Carson Schnieders, Kieran Monaghan, Tyger Vaske, Ben Ries, Robyn (Morris) Wulfekuhle. Other stewards not pictured: Brock Morris, Kyle Morris, Bob Morris, Susan Morris, Patrick Nachtman, Steve Werner, Cathy Werner 4 Cy and Charley s Firestone, Inc. - Thank you for your support

5 Back to School 2015 St. Mary School Staff & Student Body Starting off the school year with an all school prayer service on the first day of school, Monday, August 24, Country Car Wash - Brian & Kathy Oberreuter, Owners - Thank you for your support 5

6 Immaculate Conception, Saint John, Saint Mary & Saint Patrick Welcome! IC New Parishioners Marcus & Jessica Holthaus and their daughter, Reagan IC Baptisms Jared Joseph Jaeger, son of Ryan and Amber Jaeger Hayes Kenneth Ellio, son of Ma hew and Kathleen Ellio Reagan Marie Holthaus, daughter of Marcus and Jessica Holthaus (at St. Mary in Manchester) St. Patrick Baptisms Lauren Ann Feldman, daughter of Wade and Elizabeth Feldman Hayden Michael Wenger, son of Jus n and Paige Wenger May angels guide your tiny feet and bring you smiles to wear. And may our Heavenly Father bless you and always keep you in His care. St. Mary New Parishioners Tim & Lisa Mescher and their daughter, Kailey Jennifer and Michael Meyer and their children, David and Shannan St. Mary Baptisms Gatlin Davis Weber, son of Derek and Lindsay Weber Grace Marie Stoffel, daughter of Terry and Jennifer Stoffel James Patrick Dolan, son of John and Angela Dolan Maximus Oliver Clayton, son of Christopher and Jennifer Clayton Hawken Christopher Clayton, son of Christopher and Jennifer Clayton Connolly Ma hew Lynch, son of Ma hew and Karen Lynch Joseph Allan Wulfekuhle, son of Kevin and Sherry Wulfekuhle William Lawson Rosauer, son of Daniel and Rachel Rosauer Joseph Daniel Rosauer, son of Daniel and Rachel Rosauer Kailey Rose Mescher, daughter of Tim and Lisa Mescher Reese Ann Holtz, daughter of Chad and Jackie Holtz 6 Thole Electric - Rick & Kris Thole, Owners - Thank you for your support

7 NCYC Breakfast (con nued from page 1) What is the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)? The Na onal Catholic Youth Conference is a powerful, biennial, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age) and their adult chaperones. This year s conference is November 19-21, in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium and Conven on Center, with the theme Here I Am Lord. What Happens During NCYC? During the conference, there is music, prayer, workshops, liturgy, keynote presenta ons, Mass, and opportuni es to par cipate in reconcilia on and adora on of the Blessed Sacrament, and concerts with live musical performances. Some of the students who will be traveling to the N.C.Y.C in Indianapolis, Indiana. 27 Teens and Chaperones will be a ending N.C.Y.C. Some of the students who will be traveling t Selling the last few items at the bake sale. Anonymous - Thank you for your support 7

8 TheClusterJourney Blessed Trinity 119 West Faye e Street Manchester, Iowa Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Manchester, IA Permit No. 71 Phone: (563) Fax: (563) stm@iowatelecom.net RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Deadline for submissions for the November-December 2015 newsle er is October 20, Please them to: St. Mary: Amy Reeder (areeder@gmail.com) St. Patrick: Suzanne Bri (suzanne1942@yahoo.com) Immaculate Concep on: Patsy Francois (patsyfrancois@yahoo.com) or drop off at the Blessed Trinity Cluster Office