December 9, 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 @ Ss Mary and Joseph 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 of bulletin for location Wednesday, 5:30 pm @ St Joseph, Montrose Reconciliation: Office Hours: Saturday: 3:15 pm @ Sacred Heart Sunday: 7:45 am @ Sacred Heart 9:45 am @ Ss Mary and Joseph or by appointment with a priest 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
Second Sunday 2 December 9, 2018 Dear Friends, A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOSEPH This Sunday s Gospel begins with a solemn introduction In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, etc something momentous is about to happen We may think that this was the announcement of the birth of Jesus But it isn t Yet the event that is announced is earthshaking The event is this: The Word of the Lord came to John the Baptist Then, John went proclaiming a baptism of repentance and calling people to prepare the way of the Lord The word of God came to John the Baptist The Word of the Lord also comes to each of us everyday God calls us to share the mission of John: preparing the way for the Lord God gives us a significant part of the process even if our particular action might seem trivial To fulfill our call and mission, we are to prepare ourselves as John the Baptist did So, let us take opportunities offered us during this season and make our hearts ready for the Lord First, let us spend some time each day to deepen our prayer life Daytime is shorter and nighttime is longer Spend more time to read and reflect on the Scriptures and to pray Prayer life would help us to see more clearly our call of discipleship: loving God, loving others, and building God s kingdom on earth Secondly, let us take the opportunity to receive the Sacraments, especially the Sacrament of Reconciliation Advent is the time to prepare the way for the Lord by reconciling with Him and with others Eight priests will be present to hear our confession this Sunday (Dec 9) at 4 PM at Ss Mary and Joseph Church Also, you may check the bulletin for more information of communal penance services in our deanery Or you can call the office for a confession a time convenient for you May the Lord continue to bless you and fill your hearts with his peace and joy as you focus on preparing his way through prayer and Sacraments Peace and Joy in Jesus the Lord DEANERY SCHEDULE COMMUNAL PENANCE Date Time Church Location December 9 1:00 pm St John Houghton 2:30 pm St Mary West Point 4:00 pm Ss Mary & Joseph Fort Madison December 15 10:00 am St John Burlington 11:30 am St Boniface Farmington December 17 6:30 pm All Saints Keokuk December 18 7:00 pm St Alphonsus Mt Pleasant ALTAR SERVER CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual Christmas Party for all Altar Servers is scheduled for Saturday, December 15th All servers, youth and Knights of Columbus, and their families/spouses, are invited to attend The party will be held at the Rectory It will begin after the 4:00 pm Mass As last year, we will have pizza, drinks, games, and prizes Last year was well attended and was enjoyed by all Please RSVP to the parish office, 372-2127, so we can make sure we have enough pizza, drinks, and prizes We ll have different games, but just as fun, as last year YOUTH MINISTRY The new Youth Ministry group will begin meeting on a regular basis beginning this Sunday, December 9th, after the 10:30 Mass The group will gather every Sunday at McAleer Hall at this time All parish youth, 12-18, are encouraged and invited to attend There will be snacks, faith formation games, fun, and fellowship Looking forward to seeing you there!
Second Sunday 3 December 9, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday December 8 Sunday December 9 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJ-M 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SsMJ 5:30 PM @ SM-WP Melvin & Mary Hall For the Parishioners Trent Francis Bill Koellner Monday December 10 5:30 PM @ SsMJ Justin Jacobsmeier Vigil of the Second Sunday Second Sunday Weekday Baruch 5:1-9 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6 Baruch 5:1-9 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6 Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 5:17-26 Tuesday December 11 8:00 AM @ SsMJ Dec Members of Bill & Barbara Schulte Family St Damasus I Isaiah 40:1-11 Matthew 18:12-14 Wednesday December 12 8:00 AM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJ-M Dec Members of John Enderle Family Our Lady of Guadalupe Zechariah 2:14-17 Judith 13:18bcde, 19 Luke 1:26-47 Thursday December 13 8:00 AM @ SsMJ 11:00 AM @ K Rosie Peterschmidt & Eunice Saathoff Eugene Faeth St Lucy Isaiah 41:13-20 Matthew 11:11-15 Friday December 14 8:00 AM @ SsMJ Eucharistic Adoration Dec Members of John Meyertholen Family St John of the Cross Isaiah 48:17-19 Matthew 11:16-19 Saturday December 15 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJ-M Ralph Wiggenjost Ron Sanford Vigil of the Third Sunday Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 Sunday 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SsMJ 5:30 PM @ SH For the Parishioners Louis Larsen Tom & Carol Walljasper Third Sunday Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 DATE TIME December 15 4:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 PM MINISTRY NAME NAME NAME NAME Euch Min Host Ed Soto Laurie Riddle Sacristan Euch Min Host Esther Soto John King Marvin Wellman Euch Min Host Sister Peggy Duffy Stella Etka Evelyn Wenke Euch Min Cup Judy Bray Kathy Nelson Cathy Wilkens Dennis Osipowicz Euch Min Cup Anita Hunold Deacon Stein Deacon Dave Kathy Osipowicz Lectors Sister Peggy Duffy Joe Harmon Lon Spurgin Christa Hollister Lectors Anita Garcia Servers Carlee Todd Nicholas Fullenkamp Raquel Schneider Pat Hollister Servers Joe Peitz Grace Mitchell Michael Hollister Gift Bearers Ed & Esther Soto Bill & Loly Cross Mike & Carrie Schneider Ministers of Hospitality Jesse Dorman John & Kathy McKillip Rich Kokjohn Rose Pohlpeter Ministers of Hospitality Mike Wilkens Cindy Adkins David Sheppard Ministers of Hospitality Rebecca Wright Tommy Gutcher Dawn Bessine Luke Booten Dennis Pollpeter Shelly Spurgin Stephanie Guzman Kim Albers MASS LOCATION KEY SH - Sacred Heart SsMJ - Ss Mary & Joseph SJ-M - St Joseph, Montrose K - The Kensington TM - The Madison SM-WP - St Mary, West Point CARE OF THE SICK, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Deacon Dave & Sheila Sallen KENSINGTON - Rosemary Coppage Scrip Workers Tiffany Yard Sandy Martinez Sara Mueller
Second Sunday 4 December 9, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, December 15, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Chris Galle Joe Bergman Rose Bergman Deb Holtkamp Carolyn Hocker ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL We would like to thank all of those who have pledged or contributed to the ADA goal Please continue to pay on your pledges If you have not given, please prayerfully consider what you can contribute Any overage is returned to the parish STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE December 1, 2018 Envelopes $71400 Offertory $14800 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $86200 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Holy Family Parish will be having a special celebration for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe this Wednesday, December 12th The celebration will begin with Mass at 8:00 am at Sacred Heart Church After Mass there will be a breakfast held at Roling Hall Everyone is invited to join in this celebration INCENSE Incense will be used at all of the Christmas Eve Masses, but will NOT be used at the Mass on Christmas morning CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS Prayer Shawl Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 am @ Parish Office Religious Education Wednesday, December 12, 7:00 pm @ McAleer Hall Rosary @ The Madison Care Center Thursday, December 13, 3:15 pm @ CC Eucharistic Adoration Friday, December 14, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm @ SsMJ STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE SUNDAY, December 2, 2018 Regular Envelopes $10,65300 Electronic Giving $89000 Offertory $58625 Children s Envelopes $400 Restricted Gifts $2,35500 HTC Schools $80500 Christmas $5000 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $15,34325 Also received: Votives - $21; Thanksgiving - $165; Helping Hands - $25; Retirement Fund - $77; Brown Bag - $240 Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Holy Family Parish would like to thank all of those who have pledged or contributed to the ADA goal Please continue to pay on your pledges If you have not given, please prayerfully consider what you can contribute Any overage is returned to the parish MINISTRY SCHEDULES Ministry schedules for January, February, and March will be out soon Please call the parish office, 372-2127, by December 10th of any dates you will be unable to serve The schedules for the Christmas Eve and Day Masses are in the back of church Please sign up to serve where you can CHRISTMAS EVE: CHRISTMAS DAY: 4:00 PM - Sacred Heart 4:00 PM - Ss Mary & Joseph 6:00 PM - Sacred Heart 9:00 AM - Ss Mary & Joseph
Second Sunday 5 December 9, 2018 CONGRATULATIONS! Holy Family Parish would like to congratulate Will and Chris Fullenkamp on their 50th wedding anniversary We pray they have many more years of Christcentered marriage KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS The Fort Madison Knights of Columbus Council 739 will hold their December meeting this Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00 pm at the Columbus Club All members are invited! DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS Saturdays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Sundays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 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 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 MEMORIAL Holy Family Parish would like to thank the family and friends of Caesar Rashid for their donations to his memorial for our parish PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Paul Bart Bartholomew George Demetral Nancy Wagner SYMPATHY Holy Family Parish would like to express our sympathy to Kathy McKillip, Jean Humphrey, Joe Merschman, Henry Merschman, and their families, on the death of their mother, Bernice Merschman May her soul rest in peace ARE YOU A SNOW- BIRD? Please send us your change of address before you leave The post office charges the parish for all mail that cannot be delivered as addressed We try to keep our records up-todate, but without your cooperation this is next to impossible Have a great Winter and see you in the Spring Thank you CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS/FLOWERS If you would like to donate toward Christmas decorations or poinsettias in memory of your deceased loved ones, please put your donation in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket If you would like to remember or honor a loved one, please include their name with the donation HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS If you or someone you know is in the hospital or homebound, and would like a visit from one of the priests, deacons, or Sr Peggy, please contact the office, 372-2127 The staff likes to keep our parishioners in need in our morning prayers, as well as visit if desired
Second Sunday 6 December 9, 2018 CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS/TEENS New toys are being collected for children ages birth to 12 years old for Christmas A box will be in the back of both churches to drop off toys in Larger items (such as a bicycle) may be delivered to the distribution site at The Salvation Army Diamond Center, 1415 Ave M on Dec 13th or 14th Parents will be selecting toys for their children on Dec 15th You may also make a monetary donation of either cash or check Please make checks to: Christmas for Kids Place money in an envelope, marked Christmas For Kids, a (501(c) 3) deductible donation Toys may be dropped off each Sunday until Dec 9 at the churches Teens who have siblings supported by the Christmas for Kids are eligible for gift cards In 2017, there were 71 teens given a Shopko gift card for $30 and gift cards from fast food restaurants If you would like to donate cash, checks, or gift cards to these teens, please place in an envelope and put into the collection basket marked: Christmas for Teens Checks should be made out to Christmas for Kids and noted as Christmas for Teens Any questions for toys and gift cards, please call Dianna 372-7456 CRUSADER S CORNER Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: wwwholytrinityschoolsorg DISPENSATION FOR BAD WEATHER Winter has officially arrived The Catholic Church teaches that all Catholics have to attend one weekend Mass every week, no exception Having said that, we have to be aware of the snow and ice hazards we face in this area of the country If you feel it would be hazardous to attempt to get out to go to Mass, you can receive a dispensation Please don t risk injury or your life, but make every effort to attend PRISON MINISTRY Our Social Action Committee is once again asking for donations of jigsaw puzzles If you have any to donate, please drop them off at the parish office If they have been opened, only donate those that you KNOW are all there Very disappointing if you get the puzzle together and realize you re missing a piece T was the night before Christmas, God glanced over the earth He looked to and fro, all over its girth They missed it again, He said with a sigh, A heavy heart and a tear in His eye I gave them my son, so they could be free My greatest gift to them from Me They traded me in, for a man in red A little tree, and horse drawn sled How do I save them, when all they know Is a talking snowman, and a box with a bow? Maybe next year, they will stop and see, The biggest gift of Christmas is the little child from Me VIC- TIM ASSISTANCE To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349- 5002; vac@diodavorg or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004