SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 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 Number Parish 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 Deacons..Deacon Dan Hoeger deacondan@stpatrickscr.org..deacon Sean Smith deaconsean@stpatrickscr.org Pastoral Ministers... Penny Ackerman packerman@stpatrickscr.org... Cindy Koczo ckoczo@stpatrickscr.org Director of Religious Ed... Geralyn Ward gward@stpatrickscr.org Youth/Young Adult Minister Kristin Soukup ksoukup@stpatrickscr.org Bookkeeper... Tom Hanley thanley@stpatrickscr.org Secretaries... Karolyn Connell... Christine Kullander secretary@stpatrickscr.org Music Director... Sue May... smay@stpatrickscr.org Adult Choir Director... Sue May Children s Choir Director Kellie Jorgenson... kellies16@outlook.com Maintenance/Custodian...Larry Pesek lpesek@stpatrickscr.org Prayer Line Phone... (319) 365-2364 The ARK Book & Gift Shop Phone... (319) 200-4591 Metro Catholic Outreach... www.metrocatholicoutreach.com
Weekly Scripture Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 Financial Stewardship For the week of August 28, 2016: Contribution Envelopes: $15,302.00 Stewardship Needed: $12,250.00 Received Year To Date: $107,240.38 Needed Year To Date: $110,250.00 Remember St. Patrick in your last will and in memorials Capital Campaign 2015 For the week of August 28, 2016: Capital Campaign Goal: $250,000 Received to Date: $202,062.23 Yet to Collect: $47,937.77 Tuck Pointing, Window Painting and Concrete Work. Mass Intentions Saturday, September 3 4:00 PM 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving Sunday, September 4 8:00 AM The Buresh Family 10:00 AM Ralston and Simoens Families 12 Noon For the People Tuesday, September 6 8:30 AM Kelly Stefani Wednesday, September 7 8:30 AM Carol Becker Thursday, September 8 8:30 AM John and Paul Pudil Friday, September 9 8:30 AM James White Saturday, September 10 4:00 PM 63rd Wedding Anniversary Don and Ann Rowe Sunday, September 11 8:00 AM Thomas A. Fitzpatrick 10:00 AM Loretta Reidy 12 Noon For the People Scripture Reflection 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 It s a modern misconception to think of Jesus as the ultimate nice guy who only said things that everybody loved to hear. Of course Jesus is the perfect model of charity and compassion, but he also gave some very challenging teachings. Today s Gospel is a case in point. Not many people are thrilled by Christ s lesson today that insists God must be first in our lives. Few are those who love to hear this instruction to renounce our beloved things as well as our beloved relationships. But Jesus does not mince words. We are to hate our father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even our own life. It s important to understand that the use of the word hate here does not mean to despise anyone or treat them unkindly. It means rather to prefer something or Someone else, namely God, to these important relationships. In putting God first, inevitably something else must take second place. It means putting all our trust in God, whatever the cost may be. Liturgical Assignment Weekday Mass Server for September 6 9 Roger Blietz ROSARY FOR THE PILGRIM VIRGIN for the week of September 4th - 9th will be at the home of Gerald and Phyllis Seidl; 7709 Princeton Dr NE. If you'd like to host, call 377-4197. 2
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HEARING THE CALL TO COME INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a way to respond to that call! The RCIA Class scheduled to begin this fall is now being formed! If you are interested in coming into the Church, or in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation as an adult, please contact the Parish Office by calling 362-7966 or email Deacon Sean at RCIA@StPatricksCR.org. Respond to the call of Christ to "Come, follow Me." CONVINCED MOVIE NIGHT: You re invited to a FREE movie night to view the documentary Convinced: Why Would Anyone Become Catholic? on Sunday, September 18 th. This 2015 film explores the stories of well-known converts to Catholicism from atheism, agnosticism, and Protestantism, including Jennifer Fulwiler, Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, and many more. Come find out why they became Catholic. The movie night will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church (120 5th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405) and is co-hosted by St. Joseph (Marion) from 6:30-8:00 PM on September 18 th. Free popcorn and childcare will be provided. XAVIER FOUNDATION PARISH APPEAL: The Xavier Foundation s 2016 Parish Appeal begins this month. Doug and Diane Ropp (Immaculate Conception) have been named General Chairs of the Xavier Foundation s 2016 Parish Appeal. Ron and Peggy Detweiler (St. Joseph) will serve as the Associate Chairs. The gift of Catholic education would not be possible without the generous support of our parish community. Thank you for your prayers and financial support. Keep watching for more details. The ARK CATHOLIC BOOKS AND GIFT SHOP is having a SALE. 25% off all items on the cart; PLUS, for each sale book purchased, receive credit on punch card. The shop has been remodeled and new inventory has been added. Stop by and check out the shop!!! ST WENCESLAUS CZECH GOULASH DAY SUN SEPT 25 11am-5pm FOOD- LIVE MUSIC- BINGO- GAMES 1224 5th St SE For more details visit www.stwenceslauscr.com 4 SANCTITY OF LIFE and SOCIAL JUSTICE GATHERING IN CEDAR RAPIDS! You are cordially invited to hear a presentation by Tom Chapman, Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in All Saints Church Hall, 720 29 th Street SE in Cedar Rapids at a Sanctity of Life and Social Justice gathering from 6:30pm to 9pm. Tom s talk is titled, Faithful Citizenship: Living Out Your Faith in the Voting Booth, a very important topic this election year. It will include a Catholic perspective of life issues to help us discern how to vote. The Respect Life/Social Justice office of the Archdiocese has united with Linn Area Sanctity of Life, a newly formed group of Catholics from Cedar Rapids area parishes, to sponsor this event. The evening will also include a Social Justice presentation with a focus on Fresh Start Ministries, a Jail and Prison Ministry in Linn County. Jeff Scherrman will speak about this important ministry. Please RSVP to Steve Schmitz at s.schmitz@dbqarch.org about attending this free event of refreshments, information and fellowship! CEO PROUDLY PRESENTS MAGUNUS MACFALANE- BARROW'S: Come and hear how Magnus MacFarlane -Barrow s one act of kindness led him to found a worldwide ministry that currently feeds 1,101,206 children a day!. Please join us for the September 22nd CEO event to be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from 6:30 8PM. A light dinner and child care will be provided. There is no charge and all are welcome. Join Father Ivan Nienhaus, Pastor of St. Patrick Church in Cedar Rapids, on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi, November 3 11, 2016, during the YEAR OF MERCY & EXTRAORDINARY JULIBEE YEAR, given to us by Pope Francis. Our hotel in Rome, Residenza Paola VI, is 100 feet from the Vatican, the closest hotel to the Vatican. We will walk through the door of St. Peter s Basilica which is normally only open once every 25 years. We will attend the papal audience, visit the Vatican museums, pray at the seven major churches in Rome to gain plenary indulgences, visit the magnificent Coliseum, and tour the catacombs of St. Callixtus. In Assisi, we will visit the Basilicas of St. Francis & St. Clare. This trip includes seven nights, nine days, airfare from Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, breakfast & dinner daily, transportation, wireless headsets, and professional guides, for only $4,399.00 per person. For more information or flyer, contact Mary Johnston at blessu45gmail.com or 319-560-5138.
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Religious Education Religious Education Online Registration 2016-2017 PS-8 th Gr. RE Classes & Confirmation Class Registration is Now Open Register for classes by visiting the Religious Education page on our parish website stpatrickscr.org Confirmation Class is open to any student who will be 15 years of age by June, 2017. Please contact Geralyn gward@stparickscr.org to set up an interview. Sept 21 Sept 28 Sept 28 RE & Confirmation Calendar RE Classes begin for PS-8 th 6:30-7:45pm (Parent meeting large hall 6:30pm) RE Classes PS-8 th 6:30-7:45pm Confirmation Class begins 6:30-8:00pm (Confirmation parent meeting in large hall 6:30pm) Youth Activities HS Youth Night (3 rd Sunday of the month) Sunday, Sept 18 th 4:00-6:00pm The theme will be PRAYER, and will include a talk, food, music, and Adoration. We will begin in St. Pat s youth room in the Parish Center at 4pm! DCYC 2016 Peace, Love, Mercy Sunday, October 23 rd in West Des Moines, IA --- DCYC is a one-day conference to explore and celebrate the Catholic faith with other youth from Iowa! Enjoy live music, powerful talks from Paul J Kim and other speakers, Mass, and an evening of Adoration, music and Reconciliation. The cost is $50 and includes the conference fee, T-shirt, and transportation to and from West Des Moines. This event is open to all in grades 9-12. E-mail Kristin for more information and registration forms! The registration deadline is Friday, September 23 rd. Questions? Contact Youth Minister, Kristin Soukup, at ksoukup@stpatrickscr.org or 362-7966. Young Adults and Young Professionals of Cedar Rapids (21-39) Anyone in their 20's & 30's is welcome to join us on Saturday nights from 7:30-9PM for Adoration, Evening Prayer, and discussion. For more information, contact Kristin Soukup at ksoukup@stpatrickscr.org. Holy Family School News Welcome back to school! The faculty and staff of Holy Family Catholic School System would like to welcome everyone back to school for the 2016-17 year! Our spiritual theme this year is Leave His Mark on the World. We hope all area school students, parents, educators, volunteers, and administrators will emulate Jesus and find a way, even if it seems small and simple, to leave their mark on the world around them. Welcome back to school everyone! Registrations for Holy Family Catholic School System s preschool through eighth grade program can be taken at any time during the school year. For more information or a personal tour of our Christ-centered schools, contact St. Jude Elementary (childcare, preschool 2nd grade) at 319-396-7818; St. Ludmila Elementary (childcare, preschool, grades 3-4) at 319-362-1943; or LaSalle Middle School (grades 5-8) at 319-396-7792. St. Ludmila Grandparent Day: Grandparents of St. Ludmila Center third and fourth grade students are invited to attend Grandparents Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The day will begin with liturgy at 9 am at St. Ludmila Church, followed by special activities and delicious refreshments for the students and their grandparents. Grandparents of four-year-old preschoolers may also visit on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 am 10 am in the preschool classroom, while grandparents of three-year-old preschoolers may visit the same time Thursday morning, Sept. 15. We welcome all these special and important people to our school! For more information contact St. Ludmila Center at (319) 362-1943. 6
Mon.: Tues.: CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the week of September 5 11, 2016 Labor Day Parish Office Closed No Eucharistic Adoration Celtic Grounds Coffee Shop Closed No Pietra Fitness Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Friends in Faith Book Study 9-10AM Coffee Shop Fr. Ivan: MethWick 10:30 AM Senior Citizen 500 Card Players 12:30 PM St. Jude Staff Meeting 1PM Conf. Rm. Gala Mtg. 6PM Conf. Rm. Wed.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Joyful Hearts Book Club 10AM Ad. Ed. Rm. Thurs.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Padre Pio Prayer Group 9AM Youth Room Finance Comm. Mtg. 6PM Conf. Rm. Pastoral Council 7PM Conf. Rm. Men s Fellowship 7PM Celtic Grounds Fri.: Sat.: Sun.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Young Adult Ministry 7:30 PM Celtic Grounds Family Picnic 11AM 1PM Courtyard Women s Bible Study 5:15 PM Adult Ed. Rm. Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4PM; Sunday 8AM, 10AM and 12Noon Weekday: Tuesday Friday 8:30 AM in the Chapel Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Saturday 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. WE ADORE CHRIST IN THIS PARISH. Please call the Parish Office to schedule an hour with our Lord in EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. The World Apostolate of Fatima's Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace is underway and coming to our parish! The historic tour, marking the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, will feature the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, traveling worldwide for nearly 70 years. St. Patrick Church is hosting the tour on Thursday, October 27th from 10AM until Friday, October 28th at 9AM. It will be an extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace. Please join us that day to hear the story of Fatima and venerate this beautiful statue that set out from Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. We bring the pilgrimage to you! Hundreds and favors and graces, including cures, and countless conversions are associated with the image. The presence of this special Statue (sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, based on Sr. Lucia's description of her encounters with Our Lady) is a great gift to our community. Watch the bulletin for the complete itinerary of the day. Learn more about the statue at www.fatimatourforpeace.com. 7