Twenty-Seventh Sunday in October 7, 2018 HOLY FAMILY PARISH ST JOSEPH CHURCH Fort Madison, IA 52627 Montrose, IA 52639 Sacred Heart Ss Mary and Joseph 508 Cedar Street 2217 Avenue I 410 11th Street HOLY FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT To celebrate, live, nurture and pass on the Catholic faith PASTORAL & OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION Rev Joseph PV Phung, Pastor, phungj@diodavorg Rev Mark Spring, Parochial Vicar, springm@diodavorg Rev Mr Robert Gengenbacher, Deacon Rev Dr Ronald Stein, Deacon Rev Mr David Sallen, Deacon Sr Peggy Duffy, Min of Care, Faith Form, (319) 372-2068 Alicia Lundstrom, Youth Coordinator Anita Helling, Business Manager Danelle Peitz, Secretary Mass Times: Saturday, 4:00 pm @ Sacred Heart 5:30 pm @ St Joseph in Montrose Sunday, 8:30 am @ Sacred Heart 10:30 am @ Sacred Heart 5:30 pm @ Sacred Heart, 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month Daily, Monday @ 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday @ 8:00 am Daily Masses alternate locations, please see inside for location Wednesday, 5:30 pm @ St Joseph, Montrose Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:15 pm @ Sacred Heart Sunday: 7:45 am @ Sacred Heart 9:45 am @ Sacred Heart or by appointment with a priest Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am-3:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am Noon Office Phone: (319) 372-2127 Office E-Mail: fortmadholyfamily@diodavorg Office Web Page: wwwfortmadisoncatholiccommunitycom Flocknote: Flocknotecom/fmcatholic Facebook: Fort Madison Holy Family Parish FORMED: formedorg; Parish Access Code: RAXJWJ
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 2 October 7, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM FR JOSEPH Dear Friends, The Scripture readings of this Sunday tell us God created man and woman and established the bond of love that marriage creates between them as husband and wife The Gospel teaches that family life is sacred, that husband and wife are partners with equal rights and that the destruction of the family by divorce will result in the destruction of society Jesus quotes Genesis and says, From the beginning of creation, God made male and female Jesus repeats what the Book of Genesis says, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and join to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh God wishes this bond to be permanent The spouses are invited and challenged to practice the fidelity of their ever-faithful God, honoring their covenant commitment before Him As we enter the Month of October, Month of Respect for Life, we are invited to reflect on and to be advocates for human life and human dignity Every human being shares the same origin, nature, and destiny, even though our features and physiques, skills, interests, tastes, and habits are amazingly diverse Every human being is unique, unrepeatable and irreplaceable Even identical twins have different fingerprints, facial expressions, personalities Never in the history of humankind has there been another you or I, nor will there ever be The most miraculous about human life is that God created us in his own image, that God loves each of us, and that God sent his Only Son to die for each of us Today s second reading tells us: He (Jesus) who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them brothers Especially, during the month of October, the Church invites us to pray the Rosary We come to the Blessed Virgin Mary, look at her as the model of our Christian life, and imitate her to live and serve God and God s people Let us be faithful to pray the Rosary during this month of October and all the days of our lives May the Blessed Mother protect all the married couples and all children of God from conception to natural death Peace, Joy, and Service in the Lord CHRIST OUR LIFE CONFERENCE Kyra Akpore was able to visit with Jesus and Pope Francis while at the Christ Our Life Conference, last weekend, September 29-30th, in Des Moines Among other things enjoyed were great speakers, beautiful music, in and out of Mass, and a concourse full of Catholic vendors Everyone is encouraged to mark your calendar for the next Christ Our Life Conference, which is scheduled for September 26-27, 2020 Scott Hahn will be one of their speakers Hope to see you there! CONCRETE WORK At SS MARY AND JOSEPH CHURCH Concrete work is almost done After the handrails are made and installed, 10:30 am Sunday Mass will be moved over to Ss Mary and Joseph Church Hopefully, that will be the weekend of October 13-14th, but a Flocknote will be sent to confirm
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 3 October 7, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday October 6 Sunday October 7 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH 5:30 PM@ SH Manuel & Sara Cangas Tom Crandall Dolores Wilkens For the Parishioners Naomi Engles Monday October 8 5:30 PM @ SH Stella Abolt Vigil of the 27th Sunday in Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Weekday Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Galatians 1:6-12 Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday October 9 Wednesday October 10 Thursday October 11 8:00 AM @ SH Mike Wellman St Denis & Companions; St John Leonardi 8:00 AM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM 8:00 AM @ SH 11:00 AM @ K Special Intention for the Stan and Mary Abolt Family Richard Nelson Martin Mendez Private Intention Weekday St John XXIII Galatians 1:13-24 Luke 10:38-42 Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 Luke 11:1-4 Galatians 3:1-5 Luke 11:5-13 Friday October 12 8:00 AM @ SH Eucharistic Adoration Elmer & Ellen Steffensmeier Weekday Galatians 3:7-14 Luke 11:15-26 Saturday October 13 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM For the Parishioners Ron Sanford Vigil of the 28th Sunday in Wisdom 7:7-11 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Sunday October 14 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH/SM? 5:30 PM@ SM-WP Mike & Sandra Bentler Family Karl Rabe Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Wisdom 7:7-11 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 DATE TIME October 13 4:00 PM October 14 8:30 AM October 14 10:30 AM Euch Min Host Teresa Panther John King Rich Kokjohn Euch Min Host Barb Pickard Stella Etka Katherine Scoville Euch Min Host Anita Hunold Joyce Kutscher Judy Sugars Euch Min Cup Dennis Osipowicz Laurie Riddle Merlin Boyd Euch Min Cup Kathy Osipowicz Deacon Dave Marvin Wellman Lectors Frank Durand Tom Gregg Judy Sugars Lectors Kristi Roach Servers Regan Schmitz Molly Knipe Wyatt Hellman Servers Kay & Cole Quittem Raquel Schneider Gift Bearers Jake & Rosie Rashid Sally Knustrom Mike Schneider Family Ministers of Hospitality Paul & Betty Mohrfeld Mike & Shirley Gabel Stephanie Guzman Ministers of Hospitality Jake & Rosie Rashid Mary Franklin Mike Rashid Ministers of Hospitality Mario Mendez Julie Schrepfer Ed & Georgia Merschman Vicki Larsen Scrip Workers Dianne Huddleson Mike & Kathy Pence Julie Hellman SH SM SJM K TM SM-WP MASS LOCATION KEY Sacred Heart Ss Mary & Joseph St Joseph, Montrose The Kensington The Madison St Mary, West Point CARE OF THE SICK October 14, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Sandy Martinez KENSINGTON - Ed & Esther Soto
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 4 October 7, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, October 13, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Diane Rempe Barb Schau Deb Holtkamp Deb Holtkamp Carolyn Hocker STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE September 29, 2018 Envelopes $36800 Offertory $2000 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $38800 PUBLIC ROSARY October is the month of the rosary Holy Family Parish will be having a public rosary next Saturday, October 13th, in the office parking lot at 12:00 pm Everyone is invited to bring their rosary and pray the rosary together as a faith community RESPECT LIFE MONTH October is the Respect Life month The North Lee County group has placed a red rose at the main altars to remember all life is precious Also, this Monday, October 8th, they will be putting up the white crosses at the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue H in the grass lot at the old Shaeffer Pen factory The crosses represent babies who will not get a chance to live due to being aborted The group will begin putting up the crosses at 10:00 AM Any and all help would be appreciated The group s monthly meeting is also on Monday, October 8th at 3:30 pm at the Columbus Hall Everyone is invited to attend STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE SUNDAY, September 30, 2018 Regular Envelopes $6,17000 Electronic Giving $89000 Offertory $40950 Children s Envelopes $300 Restricted Gifts $10000 HTC Schools $88000 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $8,45250 Also received: Votives - $11; Brown Bag - $25; Catholic University - 25 Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Thank you to all who have responded so generously to the 2018-19 Annual Diocesan Appeal Each year the success of the campaign depends on you This year s parish goal is $71,284 If you have not made a commitment, please return your pledge form to the parish office or mail it directly to the Diocese as soon as possible Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated SPARKING THE SPIRIT Explore the reasons behind our faith in God, Christianity, and Catholicism Why God? Why Christian? Why Catholic? The presentation combines both Christian and Catholic apologetics with evidence from science, philosophy, and archeology Please join the Keokuk Deanery for this engaging presentation by Anthony Digmann Anthony Digmann is a fantastic and powerful speaker who engages audiences of all ages The presentation will be on Wednesday, October 17th at McAleer Hall Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the presentation beginning at 6:30 pm All ages are welcome THIS WEEKS S EVENTS/MEETINGS Prayer Shawl Wednesday, October 10th 10:00 am @ Parish Office Rosary Thursday, October 11th 3:15 pm @ The Madison Care Center Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 12th 8:30 am @ Sacred Heart Church Fatima Rosary Saturday, October 13th 12:00 pm @ Parish Office Parking Lot
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 5 October 7, 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Ft Madison Knights of Columbus Council 739 will hold their October meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 pm, October 9th at the Columbus Club All members are invited! Thanks to everyone who helped out at the last Corporate Communion breakfast DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS Saturdays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Sundays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER 1 That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, marginalized, and those who have no voice 2 To protect the Church from evil, pray a rosary every day, adding the following two prayers at the end: Beneath Thy Compassion and the Prayer to St Michael the Archangel We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from the all dangers, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls Amen DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA The Fatima statue will be hosted by Ann & Donnie Smith on Monday, October 8th - Friday, October 12th The rosary will be prayed at 3:00 pm The Smiths live at 833 Avenue D, Fort Madison Everyone is invited to come and pray the rosary as a faith community If you are interested in hosting the Fatima Statue, please call Sue Dunlay at 470-9464 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR This year s Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Sunday, November 4th, at McAleer Hall The day starts at 9:00 am You can browse and purchase in the Gift Room or from the home-made goodies that will be available Beginning at 10:30 am, lunch of roast beef sandwiches, soups, dessert and beverage, will be served until 1:30 pm Take-outs will be available Children s activities will begin at noon, with the arrival of Santa The raffle, with a Grand Prize of $250, 2nd - 4th places of $100 each; and 5th and 6th places of $50 each, will be drawn at 1:00 pm Feather Bingo will be from 1:30-3:00 pm with the winner of each game receiving a turkey A tie will result in each person receiving a chicken Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 a ticket or three for $10 Raffle tickets can be picked up from any of the Altar & Rosary Officers: Karen Robbins, Kathy Osipowicz, Sandy Martinez, and Teresa Panther Tickets can also be bought from Circle Leaders: Rita Schneider, Linda Panther, Shirley Gabel, Donna Gengenbacher, Betty Mohrfeld, Shelly Spurgin, Karen Kokjohn, Rita Holtkamp, and Kathy Nelson; or at the parish office LISTENING SESSION As part of his initiative Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost Bishop Zinkula asks each parish to hold a listening session to respond to specific questions regarding evangelization based on Pope Francis book, Joy of the Gospel The meeting will be led by a diocesan representative with the parish responses recorded and presented to the Bishop Our meeting will be held on Monday, October 29th at 6:30 pm at McAleer Hall The gathering will last no more than 1½ hours All are encouraged and welcome to attend CATHOLIC RADIO STATION To learn more about your Catholic faith, tune into KDME, 983 FM in Fort Madison and 977 FM in outlying areas These stations are your Truth and Life Catholic radio stations
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in 6 October 7, 2018 PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to put someone on the Holy Family Parish Prayer Chain, please call one of the contacts with a first name or intention (healing, job, etc) and they will gladly send it out on the chain Diana Menke - (319) 372-2559 Linda Senf - (319) 463-7752 Carol Foehring - (319) 372-7759 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Holy Family Parish would like to congratulate Dorothy Holtkamp on her 90th birthday We pray she continues to focus on the Lord as she lives her earthly life GETHSEMANE CEMETERY Gethsemane Cemetery will be closed to traffic starting around the first part of October The circular drive surrounding the altar will be replaced with new concrete All work will take approximately two weeks, weather permitting 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Help save defenseless unborn babies To join the 40 Days for Life campaign and pray in front of the Emma Goldman abortion facility in downtown Iowa City Gary Sieren is the contact person for Iowa City Please set some time aside for this prayer vigil from now until November 4th, praying peacefully for mothers, babies, and workers at Emma Goldman to end abortion in Iowa City and world-wide If you can t get to Iowa City, please pray, fast, or do whatever you can to support the right to life during this campaign If you can, please post on North Lee Co Right to Life Group page on Facebook, what you are doing THANK YOU! A big thank you to all of the stewards who prepared a mass mailing (4,000) for this year s God s Portion Day Without your help, it wouldn t be possible CRUSADER S CORNER As the sun rose in the September sky, an important wall was placed at the new Holy Trinity Catholic elementary building This exterior wall has a special yet simple cross etched into the structure This cross is a true symbol of our shared commitment to Holy Trinity's faith in education It was a wonderful morning to recognize that God is present in our school, and how blessed we are GOD S PORTION DAY This year s God s Portion Day committee would like your help God s Portion Day is a two-day event: Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th This event takes a lot of volunteer help Stewardship of your time is always appreciated!! If you would like to help us with this event, please contact Shelly at 319-371-6131 or Judy at 319-470-2377 We need baked goods!! In the past several years, parish volunteers have done a tremendous job of making pies and homemade baked goods for both the kitchen menu and the Baked Goods Store Please consider making fudge, candy, cookies, cakes, pies, breads or one of your favorite recipes We also need help with the purchase of turkey breasts used to make the turkey sandwiches You can go to Hy-Vee s meat counter and tell them how many you would like to purchase ($10/turkey) for the Holy Trinity s God Portion Day and you will be able to pay for them at the registers They will keep the turkeys until we are ready to pick them up Baked Goods and Auction items may be dropped off at Holy Trinity Jr/Sr High on Saturday morning Thank you in advance for all the time, talent and treasure that you give to enable Catholic education to be a choice