A Message from Father Tony Herold

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1 November 1, 2015

2 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 Not every year do we have the opportunity to celebrate All Saints Day on a Sunday. Even though this great Feast is a Holy Day in our Church, undoubtedly there will be more people who hear this message on a year when the feast is on a Sunday. This is the second weekend of my series of homilies on the five most dangerous prayers a disciple can pray. Last week I spoke about the prayer Search me, O Lord. This week I will be speaking about the prayer Break me, O Lord. Why would we want to be broken? Why would we ever pray this way? Obviously we do not want to suffer, or to experience tragedy or failure or danger. But we do need to ask God to break us of our egos, our pride, our rebellion, our selfishness, and our desire to be served other than to serve. On this All Saints Day we read the very beautiful passage from Matthew 5 the Beatitudes. These verses speak to us about blessedness in the most unusual ways. How can those who are poor in spirit, or those who mourn, or the lowly be blessed? They can only be blessed if they know that their help is from God who will heal the broken hearted. On the other hand, those who are self sufficient, self righteous, or self absorbed can find themselves in a dark and isolated place. Saints are those people who allow God to break them of their egos. They allow God to shine through their lives. Leonard Cohen, the singer, song writer, poet and writer in his song Anthem wrote these poignant words: Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen s words speak eloquently about the embrace of brokenness that should mark the life of every disciple. Ask the recovering alcoholic or drug addict, the person of faith who has just been diagnosed with cancer, or the parent who lost a child. In the moments of our brokenness, God s light can shine through with a brilliance we never thought possible. Allow God to break through your brokenness and find the courage to ask God to break you of your ego and selfishness. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: *Can you describe a time in your life when you were broken and the light of God s grace and love emerged through those cracks? *Where in your life do you need to be broken so that God can work and break through?

3 The Bonnstetters: Hope Does Not Disappoint Get Claire a dog, she heard God say plainly. Marsha had been resisting Claire s pleas for a dog for months. You re not listening, God, Marsha responded. I don t want a dog! Then God said to her, If she wanted to play piano you would get her lessons. She wants to play agility. Get her a dog. So, their beloved dog, Snickers, became a member of the family ten and a half years ago. Sometimes God speaks with perfect clarity. Sometimes the meaning of God s words can only be discerned after much pain, confusion or consternation. For the Bonnstetters, God s presence has been revealed in both ways. Yet, however they have heard that divine voice, this St. Paul s family has responded with faith, obedience, and a hope that has not disappointed. It was when we were waiting for some medical tests for Claire that I completely put her in God s hands, Marsha recalls. At that moment, the peace of God which transcends all understanding (Ph 4:7) became a reality for me. Claire s miraculous healing has become a bedrock of faith for the whole family. Claire was born with a connection to Christ, Marsha says. When she was eleven months old, she lovingly kissed each piece of the Nativity scene before placing it in the stable. And at age two, she would play Mass and she knew every word of the Eucharistic prayer. She s an ongoing example of the childlike faith she was born with. Claire s medical struggles and healing has awakened Marsha to the call of evangelization. God has called us to evangelize through the story of Claire s healing, she says. But that story is too long to tell here! Marsha has obviously mastered the subtle art of the cliffhanger! Through it all, the Bonnstetters have learned that God doesn t reserve His words for the saints or for the spiritually elite. He talks to all of us, Marsha says. But we have to listen to hear Him. Keith heard God s words years ago when he made his first CEW retreat in Clinton. I learned that in order to find true happiness, we must die to self by forgiving others and loving people for who they are and not for what I wanted them to be, Keith recalls. Our actions must speak of the love of Christ or the words that come forth from our mouths are simply noise. Claire loves to be a part of a Church with such a long and storied history. For me, to be a part of a Church that has been around for almost 2,000 years, which was founded by Christ Himself, and to this day still holds fast to traditions from the first centuries of its existence is breathtaking! she says. That at each and every Mass, and in the tabernacle of every Catholic Church throughout the entire world, the God of the universe is present mind blowing! Claire s enthusiasm for the Lord compels her to evangelize in many ways, including social media. There is so much negativity and immorality that goes through people s newsfeeds. I think it is really important to shine Christ s light into that darkness. Our culture tells women they are only worth as much as how perfect their bodies are. It is important to tell them that they are precious and priceless and remind them of their dignity. The Bonnstetters receive fuel for the journey in daily Mass, and find particular consolation in the Rosary. I really feel the fruits of the mysteries of the Rosary, Marsha says. Not only does Christ allow me to be in His presence, He longs for me to be there. Though our thoughts are not always God s thoughts, the Scriptures tell us, it is comforting to know that God will never leave us nor forsake us. Even through the pain and suffering, the Bonnstetters remind us that we can rejoice, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us (Ro 5:3-5).

4 Welcome to St. Paul s! A few weeks ago, we highlighted our guiding values. Number two on our list of ten is Building Relationships: We are all about relationship. Our relationship with God guides, informs and overflows into our relationships with others. As God pursues a deep, personal relationship with us, we intentionally pursue loving relationships with those around us so that the presence of God can be known and a civilization of love can be built. One of the ways we have tried to foster relationships is by trying to help our new members feel more connected to people as they register at our church. This typically means a meeting with a member of our staff to welcome them and to get to know them, potentially a dinner at a parishioner s house or coffee with a parishioner, and a new member social in which we get to connect them to other new members. St. Paul's continues to be a place that attracts members to this vibrant, faith filled and loving place. In yet another effort to build connections, we are going to start displaying pictures of our new members in our bulletin monthly. Please be sure to introduce yourself to these new members and to welcome them into our community of faith! Susan Meenan Trevor and Ana Loes with their children Ezra and Hadley.

5 Laura Klauer and her daughter Grace Ellen Fairfield and Carter Oltman Fernando and Marytere DelReal and their daughters Natalia and Sofia. Gathering of Ministers Tuesday, November 10 6:30 8:00 pm in the Church All liturgical ministers (ushers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, Children s Liturgy of the Word catechists, choir members and musicians) are encouraged to participate in an important evening of prayer, reflection and renewal designed to help you grow in your ministry. There will also be breakout sessions for each ministry with an opportunity to discuss updates and questions with your ministry coordinator. Please plan to attend!

6 On Divine Mercy Sunday this spring, Pope Francis formally announced a jubilee Year of Mercy for the Church to celebrate in a special way the love, forgiveness and blessings of our God. The Year of Mercy celebration will begin on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which honors the start of God's plan of redemption with the Holy Mother of God. It will end on November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King, which honors the fulfillment of God's plan in Christ's eternal kingship. Watch for upcoming events to celebrate the Year of Mercy in our parish life. November 2nd Mass of Remembrance at 5:30 PM

7 King's Harvest Ministries needs volunteers for its Winter Overflow Homeless Shelter from December 1 through April 15. The shelter opens its doors for anyone needing warmth and sanctuary on cold winter nights. Three different positions are needed each night during this time period including: Guest Check-In: 8:45pm to 10:30 pm Sack Meal Preparation and Handout: 9 PM to 10 PM Overnight Monitoring: 8:45 PM to 7:00 AM To learn more, please attend one of King's Harvest Ministries training/sign -up nights. The nights are Friday, November 6th at 6:30 pm and Sunday November 8th at 6:30pm. King s Harvest is located at 824 W 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Trivia Night November 13th 6:00 PM Cost is $10 per person Maximum of 8 people / table Save the Date December 6, :00-8:00 pm BANNS I Michaela Byrne & Brett Ebert Eucharistic Ministers Needed We re looking for people just like you! Humility of Mary Housing needs volunteers to help in Gertrude's Fresh Start Boutique/Donation Center. HMHI takes in single parent families that are homeless and helps them to get back on their feet. We provide a furnished apartment and free access to clothing and home necessities for all program families. It is crucial that donations are checked in, sorted and tested so that they can be made available to participant families. This volunteer opportunity is love in action; you know you are making a difference in someone s life! Monday through Friday, days and hours are flexible! Call for details, x 105. Eucharistic Ministers are needed at Genesis East Hospital. Training is provided and there are flexible schedules. If you are interested in participating in this rewarding ministry, please call Pat Neuberger at

8 Calling all Veterans and Current Military Personnel We are collecting photos of all of our church and school family members who are currently serving or have served in the past. Please drop off a copy of a photo of you in your uniform with your name, date of service, and branch of the military at the school office. You will not get these photos back. These pictures will be used for the school's Veteran's Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 10th from 1:30-2:30. Thank you! Altar & Rosary is holding their annual Pies & Presents Vendor Fair on Saturday November 7 th. This is our largest fund raiser. Please support the Fair! What can you do? Plan on attending the Fair on November 7 th between 8:00am and 4:00 pm. Shop our vendors so that they return next year BeautiControl, Chloe & Isabel Jewlery, DoTerra, Crow and the Key, Fuzzy Duckling Designs, Gilbert Grapes, Granny Ma Knows Praise!, Jamberry Nails, Jeuness, Kaybird, Sue Kremer, Loria Wells Jewelry, Mary Kay, Norwex, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Scentsy, Sew Simply Stork, Tasefully Simple & Tupperware. Do some early Christmas shopping! Purchase a pie or two and baked goods from our Pie Table. Purchase a cookie bucket and freeze for the holidays. Order a pan from That s my Pan. Have breakfast at the Fair! Cinnamon rolls will be served. Eat lunch or take carry-outs of our Turkey Stuffing Sandwiches. Purchase raffle tickets for our cash raffles and nativity. Tickets are only $1 each this year.

9 St. Paul the Apostle School 2nd - 5th grades led the school in a Living Rosary. Balloons used in place of beads were released as each prayer was finished. The students also passed around a large set of rosary beads. YOUNG ADULTS: THIS YEAR'S LAST THEOLOGY ON TAP NOVEMBER 12 The last Theology on Tap of 2015 for young adults will be at Jersey Grille at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12. Fr. Thom Hennen will be speaking about "Moral Relativism". Come for great discussion and fellowship with young adults! Need babysitting? Contact Luke at davstpaulym@diodav.org, and we'll arrange a babysitter to come to your house. And we'll pay for them! Miss the last couple of sessions? Check out the audio online FOR FREE at A ministry for adults in their 20s and 30s, Theology on Tap meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday (March- November) at Jersey Grille (upstairs), 5255 Jersey Ridge Road in Davenport. For more information, qctheologyontap@gmail.com. DID YOU KNOW? St Paul the Apostle offers babysitting during the 11 AM Mass and at other church events. The babysitting room is staffed by trained, experienced adults who care for children 6-36 months. St Paul's feels it is important to offer this service to allow parents to focus on renewing their own faith or perhaps direct their attention to an older child to fully understand and enjoy the Mass experience. Children are welcome to be in babysitting for all or part of 11AM Mass- whatever works best for your family. The babysitting room is located in the Multipurpose Room under the Gathering Space and is a safe child-friendly environment. Babysitting is also offered during IGNITE for children 6months- 8 years and during Mom's Ministry for toddlers and preschoolers. If you have any questions or are interested in being a member of the babysitting staff, please contact Jen Brooke x 113 or davtspauldre@diodav.org

10 This Week SUNDAY, November 1 11:00AM - CLOW & Babysitting 12:00PM - Knights of Columbus 1:00PM - Prayer Shawl MONDAY, November 2 8:30AM - WL Prayer Team, MPR 9:30AM - Bible Timeline 5:30PM - All Soul s Day Mass TUESDAY, November 3 4:30PM - Adoration 5:30PM - Daisy Scouts, McEleney 6:30PM - Bible Timeline 7:00PM - Stewardship, Parish Office WEDNESDAY, November 4 9:00AM - Koffee Klutchers 6:30PM - Adult Choir Pract. Church 6:30PM - Deacon Spanish Class, MPR 6:30PM - RCIA, Gathering Space 6:00PM - Rel Ed classes THURSDAY, November 5 5:30PM - Ladies Bingo Night, Denning 6:00PM - Grief Ministry, McEleney 7:00PM - Prayer Group, MPR 7:00PM - Baptism Prep Class, Parish Office FRIDAY, November 6 SATURDAY, November 7 Rite of Acceptance Confirmation 8:00AM - A&R Pies and Presents 9:30AM - Reconciliation 4:30PM - CLOW SUNDAY, November 8 Rite of Acceptance Confirmation 10:00AM - Coffee & Donuts, DH 10:15AM - Sodawasser Baptism 10:15AM - New Member Mtg, McEleney 11:00AM - CLOW & Babysitting 3:00PM - NFP Classes, GS 7:00PM - NCYC Prep, Denning Vote to End Hunger Ecumenical Rally 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Grand View University in Des Moines. The event is sponsored by Bread for the World and the Iowa Catholic Conference. The purpose of the rally is to make hunger a priority issue in the presidential campaign. Speakers will include Bishop Richard Pates of the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines and the Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. Elected officials and candidates are invited. Supporters of the event include the Northeast and Southeast Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To sign up for the free event go to votetoendhungeriowa.eventbrite.com. The Annual Diocesan Appeal 2015 Help us reach our goal!! Thank you for your generous response to the request from Bishop Amos to make a pledge to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. We are now 51% toward our parish goal of $131,113. We have had 180 households pledge $66,534. Thank you! For those who have not returned their pledge envelope, please do so this week. We will meet our goal quickly when you respond sooner rather than later! Envelope Income for the week of Oct 24/ Envelope Income $ 11,491 ACH Income $ 0.00 Total Wkly. Income $ 11,491 Oct Envelope to date: $ 76,962 Mthly Budget to date: $ 92,700 Month Over/Short $ -15,738 Fiscal YTD Collected $351,125 Fiscal YTD Budgeted $370,800 YTD Over/Short $ -19,675

11 Mass Intentions Monday, November 2, 2015 No Masses Tuesday, November 3, :30AM - Margaret Rourke Wednesday, November 4, :30 AM Andrea and Susan Noth Thursday, November 5, :30AM Joe Venaglia Friday, November 6, :30AM - Neil Bogner 8:30 AM Joe Vanlandschoot Saturday, November 7, :30 AM - Pastor s Intentions 4:30 PM - Katherine Molyneaux Sunday, November 8, :00AM - MK David 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 (8:30AM Mass on Friday is at 9:30AM when school is in session) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM Adoration: Tuesdays at 4:30PM Readings for the Week Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 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.

12 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, October 26, 2015 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION Sunday, November 1, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please use color throughout. 700 copies THANK YOU!