DECEMBER 30, 2012 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Saint Patrick C A T H O L I C C H U R C H 120 Fifth Street N.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 Parish Phone Numbers Parish Office... (319) 362-7966 Religious Education Office..... (319) 362-7966 Office Hours Hours... Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Staff Pastor...Father Ivan Nienhaus DBQ031@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us Deacon... Deacon Dan Hoeger DHoeger@mercycare.org Pastoral Minister... Cindy Koczo ckoczo@stpatrickscr.org Adult Faith Formation... Penny Ackerman packerman@stpatrickscr.org Director of Religious Ed... Geralyn Ward gward@stpatrickscr.org Youth/Young Adult Minister Molly Larkin mlarkin@stpatrickscr.org Music Director... Jan Jasiewicz jjasiewicz@stpatrickscr.org Adult Choir Director...Michael H. Phelan Secretaries... Karolyn Connell... Christine Kullander... secretary@stpatrickscr.org Maintenance/Custodian...Larry Pesek lpesek@stpatrickscr.org Website...www.stpatrickscr.org Prayer Line Phone... (319) 365-2364/(319) 396-8264 Metro Catholic Outreach... www.metrocatholicoutreach.com
Weekly Scripture Readings for the Week of December 30, 2012 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Sacrificial Giving For the week of December 9, 2012 Contribution Envelopes: $9,869.10 Improvement Fund: $326.00 Remember St. Patrick in your last will and in memorials Scripture Reflection The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2012 When we celebrate Christmas we honor the birth of Christ come in the flesh to dwell among us. But like any child in this world, he is born into a family. The Christian value of family life is highlighted this day when we pray in the opening prayer by asking God to help us imitate the example of the Holy Family by practicing the virtues of family life and the bonds of charity. It is the bond of charity that holds a family together. Whatever the makeup of our particular family, exercising the bond of charity within the family unit helps us act in charity out in the world. Liturgical Assignments Weekday Mass Server for January 3 & 4, 2012 Dorance Sheely Capital Campaign For the week of December 9, 2012 Capital Campaign Goal: $1.1 Million Received to Date: $895,846.69 Yet to Collect: $204,153.31 A Legacy of Faith The Journey Continues. Sacrificial Giving For the week of December 16, 2012 Contribution Envelopes: $12,024.81 Improvement Fund: $181.00 Remember St. Patrick in your last will and in memorials Capital Campaign For the week of December 16, 2012 Capital Campaign Goal: $1.1 Million Received to Date: $906,749.69 Yet to Collect: $193,250.31 A Legacy of Faith The Journey Continues. ROSARY FOR THE PILGRIM VIRGIN for the week of Dec. 30th - Jan. 4th will be at the home of Kevin and Mary Jo Evers; 336 Windsor Dr. NE. Rosary at 7:30 PM. If you'd like to host, call 377-4197. Mass Intentions Saturday, December 29 4:00 PM Gilbert & Ruth Kinzey Sunday, December 30 8:00 AM For the People 10:00 AM Helen Bevins Monday, December 31 4:00 PM For the People Tuesday, January 1 9:00 AM Kelly Stefani and Family Wednesday, January 2 8:30 AM No Mass Thursday, January 3 8:30 AM Anne Kelly Friday, January 4 8:30 AM Duane & Julie Hawker Saturday, January 5 4:00 PM Gibbs and Bormann Families Sunday, January 6 8:00 AM For the People 10:00 AM John and Ira Thibodeau
Adult Faith Formation BAPTISMS Call Penny at the parish office if you would like to register for a baptism class or schedule a baptism for an infant or child. If you are an adult seeking baptism, Penny is still your contact person! (362-7966 or PAckerman@StPatricksCR.org) CAN T ATTEND MASS? please contact Penny at the parish office. She will welcome the opportunity to visit, pray, and be sure you or your loved one continues to receive the Holy Eucharist on a regular basis. ST. PATRICK S QUILTER S GUILD: After meeting every Sunday since the middle of October our project is almost finished. Thank you to Dorothy Musel, Bobbi Matt, Lois Bailey, Mary Morrissey, Lori Schumann, Barb Klawiter, Judy Ann Quint, and Lois Rayman. Not pictured: Joan Hinton, Cindy Koczo, and Glenda Overman. These ladies did a fantastic job and had a lot of fun in the process. The quilt is stunning. You will have an opportunity to purchase a chance to win this quilt at our Lenten Fish Fries in 2013. METRO CATHOLIC OUTREACH is now accepting applications for the part time position of Program Assistant. The job description is available on our website at www.metrocatholicoutreach.org. Interested applicants should apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and three references by January 4, 2013 to MCO Business Office, 4949 Council St., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or emailed to justice@crpiusx.org. 175TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKS: St. Matthew Parish still has 175th Anniversary Books available. Is there someone in your life who would appreciate this as a Christmas gift? The books are now being sold at a reduced rate of $20.00. If you purchase a book, you will also receive a children s book at no cost. Please call our Parish Office for more information (319-363-8269) VISITING THE HOMEBOUND RIDES TO AND FROM WEEKEND MASS FOR HOME- BOUND Please contact Penny Ackerman for more information (362-7966 or packerman@stpatrickscr.org) 362-7966! If you are visiting our church and would like more information about our parish community, please check out our website at www.stpatrickscr.org or contact Penny Ackerman at the parish office BOOK STUDY ON THE LIFE OF ST. FAUSTINA KOWALSKA This Tuesday morning book study will continue after the first of year but the time is changing to 10-11:00AM. All are invited! Contact Penny if you would like additional details. ST. PATRICKS MEN'S CHILI COOKOFF: It's time to pull out your favorite chili recipe, give it a creative name and bring it to St. Pat's Men's Chili Cook-off, Thursday, January 17th at 6:30 pm in the parish center. All men of the parish are invited for this evening of food and fellowship. Even if you don't bring a pot of chili, you are still welcome to attend. This event is being hosted by St. Patrick's Men's Fellowship.
Religious Education Religious Education Calendar December 26 NO CLASSES - CHRISTMAS BREAK January 2 5:30pm-7:45pm St. Patrick s Catechists In-Service in the Parish Center January 9 6:30-7:45pm RE Classes Preschool-8 th grade. January 9 6:30-8:00pm Confirmation Class at St. Patrick s January 12 10:00am-Noon First Reconciliation Retreat in the Church & Parish Center January 16 6:30-7:45pm RE Classes Preschool-8 th grade January 16 6:30pm First Reconciliation in the church January 23 6:00pm Soup Supper and speaker at 6:30pm January 23 6:30-7:45pm RE Classes Preschool-8 th grade January 23 6:30-8:00pm Confirmation Class at Immaculate Conception Rectory ALTAR SERVER TRAINING If you are in the 4 th grade or older and would like to learn how to serve, an altar server training will be held on Saturday, January 19 th Pizza will be served at noon in the Parish Center followed by the training in the church. RSVP to Geralyn or Cindy. Altar Server Bowling All Altar Servers are welcome to join us for bowling on Saturday, January 19 th at 1:00pm at Westdale bowl. Please RSVP to Geralyn or Cindy. Catholic Young Adults of Cedar Rapids (21-39) Catholic Young Adults of Cedar Rapids is a city wide ministry for all young adults (20s and 30s) that meets every Saturday night at 7:30pm in the St. Patrick Parish Hall Education Wing. For more information contact Molly Larkin or Fr. Nienhaus or check out our webpage http:// www.stpatrickscr.org/young_adult_ministry. Youth Activities FRASSATI NIGHT Frassati High School Night, January 17 th from 7:30-9pm. Bring a friend. See you there! Frassati Middle School Night, January 15 th from 5:15-6:30pm. Bring a friend! See you there! Holy Family School News LASALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER THANKS YOU! We would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in the successful outcome of our book fair on Dec. 12 at Barnes and Noble. From the students who displayed their vocal talents by singing Christmas carols, to the teachers and parents who helped coordinate and volunteered at the book fair, to Holy Family parents and our fellow parishioners who shopped and designated their purchases to benefit our media center, we thank you! The book fair was a success because of you! We appreciate your continued support of providing quality reading materials to our middle school students. THANK YOU! First Reconciliation Please pray for the children who will be making their First Reconciliation on January 16 th. Soup Supper & Speaker Wednesday January 23 (All Parishioners Invited) St. Patrick s Youth Minister, Molly Larkin, will speak about how Christ healed her in the jungles of Central America. A light soup supper will be served at 6:00pm in the large hall. Please bring a dessert to share. Molly s talk will begin at 6:30pm in the large hall.
CATHOLIC EVANGELIZATION OUTREACH: CEO invites you to its next outreach event at St. Joseph's parish in Marion on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Steve Freemon, a lifelong Catholic, will share his story of how he drifted from his faith, and why he directed his anger toward God after losing loved ones. God called him back to faith and the Church. The talk will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. Come to hear Steve's amazing story and bring a friend! Child care will be provided and all are welcome. There is no charge for this event. Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4PM; Sunday 8AM and 10AM Weekday: Tuesday Friday 8:30 AM in the Chapel Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday 9AM 9PM in the Chapel Sacraments Confessions Weekdays: (Tuesday Friday): 7:45 8:15 AM Saturdays: 3:00 3:45 PM Baptisms Parents must be registered in the parish and have attended a Baptismal class. Please call the parish office for a schedule of classes and to schedule baptisms. Weddings Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Ministry to the Sick Please notify the parish office if you know of a parishioner who is homebound. Blessed Chalk will be available at the weekend Masses of December 30 and January 6 th, Epiphany Sunday. Our next Souper Senior Luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 3rd. We will open the doors at 10AM for some fellowship. Bring quarters to play Bingo. We will play a quarter a card and the winner will receive half of the money that was taken in for the game. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. Lunch is $2.50 a person. Our speaker will begin at 12:15 PM. This month our speaker will be Inspector Jewell. He will talk to you about how to safe guard yourself against to identity theft, what kinds of phone callers to be careful of, and things you should not carry in your wallet. OUR PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 10 AM Fellowship and Bingo 11:30 AM Lunch 12:15 1PM Inspector Jewell SEE YOU THERE! CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the week of December 31 January 6 2012 Mon.: New Year s Eve No Eucharistic Adoration Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Closed Parish Office Open from 8 Noon Mass time for New Year s Eve: 4:00 PM Tues.: Happy New Year No Eucharistic Adoration Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Closed Parish Office Closed Mass time for New Year s Day 9:00 AM Wed.: No Eucharistic Adoration Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Open 9AM 9PM. No 8:30 AM Mass Book Study Group 10AM Celtic Grounds No Rel Ed. Classes No Choir Rehearsal Thurs.- Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Open 9AM 9PM Souper Senior Luncheon 10AM 1PM Men s Bible Study 7PM Celtic Grounds Fri: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Open 9AM 9PM Sat.: Young Adult Ministry 7:30 PM PC Sun. WE ADORE CHRIST IN THIS PARISH. Please call the parish office to schedule an hour with our Lord in EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 30, 2012