St. Mary Catholic Church Mechanicsville and Tipton May 23-24 2015 Pentecost day Liturgical Year B Contact information for Father Richard Okumu, Shared Pastor: Email: okumur@diodav.org 563-886-2506 -Tipton; 563-432-6236 - Mechanicsville In case of Serious Emergency, you may reach Fr. Richard by cell phone at: 319-538-9009. Tipton 208 Meridian St., POB 309, Tipton, IA 52772 tiptonstmary@diodav.org Phone: 563-886-2506 Mechanicsville 302 Reeder ST., POB 457, Mechanicsville, IA 52306 mechstmary@diodav.org Phone: 563-432-6236 Confession Times Mechanicsville: 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 5:00 PM until Mass. Tipton: 1st,3rd, & 5th Saturdays from 4:45 PM until Mass. Saturday, May 23 Mechanicsville 5:30 PM - Confirmation Mass w/ Bishop Amos; Candidates for Confirmation day, May 24- Mechanicville 8:00 AM - Louise Poduska day, May 24- Tipton 10:00 AM - Mardell Fletcher Monday, May 25 NO MASS - Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26 Tipton 8:00 AM - Dan Marchek Wednesday May 27 - Mechanicsville 8:00 AM - Elmead Bean Thursday May 28 Tipton 8:00 AM - Dan Marchek Friday, May 29 - Mechanicsville 8:00 AM - Claire Stabenow Saturday, May 30 Tipton 5:10 PM - Mardel Fletcher day, May 31- Mechanicville 8:00 AM - Louise Poduska day, May 31- Tipton 10:00 AM - Mardell Fletcher Office Hours for Tipton: Lorraine Polhamus will be in the office Monday 8:30-3:30 Tuesday 8:30-3:30 Wednesday - contact Fr. Okumu Thursday 8:30-3:30 Friday 8:30-3:30 Email Lorraine at: tiptonsm@netwtc.net St. Mary Church Reader List: May - June 2015 Date 5:10 10:00 May 23-24 (4th) Mechanicsville Diane Moon May 30-31 (5 th ) Mary Jo Williams Michelle Ellerhoff June 6-7 (1 st ) Jim Brus Cindy Weber June 13-14 (2 nd ) Mechanicsville Joan Wethington June 20-21 (3 rd ) Joyce Brus Cindy Kunde June 27-28 (4 th ) Mechanicsville Tom Salrin May 2015 Ministries-Mechanicsville Eucharistic Sat Judy Aberle Mary Juhl Volunteer Lee Crock Jane Malaby Joan Garner Lector Sat Patti Lehrman Josh Poduska Ushers Sat Jerry Ortman Host Fam 5-24 Mark Dohmen Family 5-31 Dan Driscoll Family Altar Setup Sat Gretchen Sutherland Jerry Inman $ Count Mon Shirley Jarzombek 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@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
Website for BOTH parishes: www.stmarystipton.net Sacrament of Confirmation: We welcome and thank Bishop Amos for celebrating Confirmation Mass with us. We congratulate the following 11 students for receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit: They are: Kourtney Bendixen, Leah Crock, Rachel Heinen, Caden Kilburg, Brody Kurtenbach, Brady Lehrman, Logan Nolz, Anna Petersen, Bailey Svatosch, Lesley Svatosch and Brittyn Wilhau. Mechanicsville 302 Reeder ST., POB 457, Mechanicsville, IA 52306 Email: mechstmary@diodav.org Phone: 563-432-6236 St. Mary Mechanicsville May 16-17 $787.25 Mechanicsville Community Vacation Bible School May God through the power of the Holy Spirit bring you guidance, peace and love. Graduating Seniors Recognized: About 45 family members and friends recognized our 2015 High School Graduates by enjoying a breakfast served following the 8am Mass last day. Thanks to the committee for preparing and serving them. The winner of the quilt donated by Sew Sew Ladies was won by Riley Bunge. Congratula- 50th Anniversary of Church Dedication day, June 14 Mass 10:00 am Lunch 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Program 12:30 pm- 1:00 pm In making plans for this occasion, we are asking each parish family to RSVP for the lunch between May 20 and June 5, 2015. There is a sign-up sheet at church entrance. The meal will be a pork loin sandwich with potato salad, coleslaw, beans and cake. The Knights of Columbus and the Women's Guild will be furnishing the meal at no cost. Please contact your family and former parishioners about this event. Everyone is welcome to come for any and/or all the events that day. We need RSVPs for planning the meal. This year s program is SonSpark Labs, a week of laboratory adventures and fun! Through their adventures children will discover God s Big Plan 2 MAKE Us, 2 BE WITH Us, 4 Us 2 KNOW Him, 2 SAVE Us and 2 LOVE Us 4- Ever! We will have a great time with lively songs, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks all of the things that make VBS so much fun for children. On top of that, we will be helping children learn that God s plan for everyone is Jesus! day July 19 thru Thursday July 23 6:30 8:30 P.M. @ St. Mary s Catholic Church Ages 3 years to those completing 5 th grade. No Fees Registration forms will be available at your church office or information table. Questions please call Shannon Walshire 563-357-5142 Parish Council Election results: We welcome and congratulate three new members of our Parish Council. They are: Brian Walshire Mike Myers Josh Poduska Election of officers is the first order of business.
Website for BOTH parishes: www.stmarystipton.net St. Mary s Tipton Church Contributions May 16-17 $2,628.30 Tipton 208 Meridian St., POB 309, Tipton, IA 52772 Email: tiptonstmary@diodav.org Phone: 563-886-2506 Parish Council Elections The Parish Council (PC) wants to extend a thank you for all the nominations submitted for the three open PC positions. Over 25 people were nominated! Since we had so many nominations, the PC wants to have as many parishioners involved in the election as possible. And, with so many things going on this weekend (e.g. only one Mass this weekend, Tipton HS Graduation and Memorial Day Weekend) we have decided to not have our (PC) Elections this day. Instead, Parish Council Elections will be held next weekend during both the Saturday Mass (May 30) and day Mass (May 31). St. Mary Tipton's graduating seniors will be recognized at the 10 a.m. Mass day June 7. May God bless Colin Boyle, Lane Eads (formerly of Tipton), Alice Kober, Cory Mueller, Matthew Penningroth, Mitchell Penningroth, Noah Sander, Jacob Smith, and Rita Urmie as they graduate. Save the dates for the Faith Formation big event of the summer!! "EVEREST Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power!" is the theme of this summer's Vacation Bible School (VBS) which will be July 20, 21, and 22. St. Mary Parish children ages 4 through those entering 6th grades this fall will be joining children from Tipton's United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Trinity Lutheran, and Calvary Foursquare. Registration forms are now available.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Iowa Marriage Ministry Help us to support the Bishops Initiative on marriage! Couples who make Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger & healthier. Would you like Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples to speak about how to improve marriage at your Masses on a weekend? We are scheduling Witness Talks and Parish Marriage Enrichments for 2015. For more information or to set a date please contact: Jeff & Janet Francis 563.608.6335 OR jljwwme08@gmail.com May 23-24, 2015 Today is Ascension day and we are reminded that Jesus is on his throne. Do we allow him to reign over our lives? Do we reflect this in our marriage relationship? Allow Jesus to be Lord of your marriage relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on September 18-20 in Ankeny or October 23-25 in Cedar Falls. For more information visit our website at: www.iowa-wwme.org or call 563-927-4352 May 30-31, 2015 Today is Pentecost day. Is there evidence that the Holy Spirit is working through us; are the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in our lives and marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on September 18-20 in Ankeny or October 23-25 in Cedar Falls. For more information visit our website at: www.iowa-wwme.org or call 563-927-4352 M arriage can be a wonderful vocation and God calls many people to it. But before the vows are taken, it can be helpful to have some advice. So a ministry in the Church for married couples is being a "Sponsor Couple". You can share your wisdom and support for engaged couples and your own marriage can grow richer by the experience. Training is available and you don't have to be young to do this; in fact, the longer you've been married, the more you can share! Please call the rectory at 563-886-2506 and leave a message if you are interested in being a "sponsor couple". Memorial Day Mass will be offered for our deceased veterans and loved ones on Monday May 25, 2015 at 9:00 am at St Bridget s Cemetery, Nolan Settlement. Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs. The Church and Cemetery are located at 2136 St Bridget s Rd NE, Solon; take Hwy 1 north from Iowa City, turn east on Morse Rd to St Bridget s Rd. Friends of St Bridget s
Question of the Week O n the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and exclaimed, Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink. As Scripture says: Rivers of living water will flow from within him who believes in me. He said this in reference to the Spirit that those who came to believe in him were to receive. There was, of course, no Spirit yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. JN 7:37-39 Theme: We have been given the breath of God - the gift of the Holy Spirit. Step One: Listen to the Word As you listen to this dramatic reading again today, what image strikes you in the story? What single word or phrase catches your ear or touches your heart? Step Two: Look into Your Life Question for Children: When have you heard your inner voice or conscience guiding you to do what is right? Question for Youth: When have you felt the Holy Spirit in your life? Question for Adults: Share about times when you felt the power of the Spirit, giving you the right words, giving you insight into a dilemma, or in other ways.