The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31st, 2016 THE GREAT HYMN TO LOVE It is doubtful that Saint Paul, when he sat down to write what we now know as the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians, knew that he was penning what was to become one of the keystones of Christian ethics. In this brief passage, he set down ideals about love that have held fast through the centuries. Sometimes we may think that because these are ideals to which we aspire, we are excused from them in our daily living. But what Paul was writing was a letter to his friends, providing them with some sound advice about what it meant and still means to live in love, day by day, as a follower of Christ. We find in his words to his friends a broadening of the great commands of Jesus to love God and neighbor. Today we hear what this love must look like in our own actions, and how it ought to guide our relationships with others. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Turn away from sin and repent! St. Mary s Mass Schedule February 10th, 2016 12:10 PM & 7:00 PM *Liturgical ministers are needed for these Masses. Please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Parish Staff Father Steve Witt, Administrator Father Jeff Belger, Parochial Vicar Father Corey Close, Parochial Vicar Sr. Agnes Giblin, BVM, Pastoral Associate Dan Teets, Dir. of Adult Faith Formation Patti McTaggart, Youth/Music Coordinator Rachel Santos, Office Administrator Jim Berry, Choir Director Patrick Budelier, Organist Mass Schedule Monday Friday 12:10 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM TV Mass Channel 18 Each Monday at 7:30 PM The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 10-11:30 AM or by appointment. The Sacrament of Baptism Pre-baptism class is required. Call the office at 337-4314. The Sacrament of Marriage Call the office at 337-4314 at least 6 months in advance of your proposed wedding date. St. Mary s Parish Office 302 E. Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Phone: 319 337-4314 Fax: 319 337-8551 Hours: M-F from 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Email: icstmary@icstmary.org Website: www.icstmary.org
St. Mary s Church of Iowa City January 31st, 2016 Sunday, January 31st SCRIPTURE MASSES CALENDAR Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 12:31-7:30 AM Parishioners Catholic Schools Week begins 13:13 9:30 AM +Marilyn Skarda Lk 4:21-30 11:30 AM +Paul Brogan Monday, February 1st 2 Sm 15:13-14 Mk 5:1-20 12:10 PM Weekday +Tom Senneff Tuesday, February 2nd Mal 3:1-4 Heb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40 The Presentation of the Lord 12:10 PM +Nancy Kamper 7:00 PM Inquiry Session (hall) 7:00 PM Liturgy Commission Wednesday, February 3rd 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Mk 6:1-6 Weekday 12:10 PM +Gertrude Miller +John and Cleone Fay +Mick Snyder Thursday, February 4th 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Mk 6:7-13 Weekday 12:10 PM +Eleanor Flynn +Bonnie Bleeker 7:00 PM Inquiry Session (hall) Friday, February 5th Sir 47:2-11 Mk 6:14-29 12:10 PM St. Agatha +Quinten Foust Holy Hour for Vocations following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday, February 6th 1 Kgs 3:4-13 Mk 6:30-34 St. Paul Mike and Companions 9:00 AM +Catherine Dickens 10AM-11:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Cor 15:1-11 Lk 5:1-11 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 PM +Francis Sippy +Howard Villhauer Sunday, February 7th Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Cor 15:1-11 Lk 5:1-11 BEST LENT EVER Embark on a 40 day spiritual journey to encounter Jesus in a deeply personal way. Sign-up for free at: DynamicCatholic.com/Lent Thought on Mercy What is the danger? It is that we presume we are righteous and judge others. We also judge God, because we think he should punish sinners, condemn them to death, instead of forgiving. So yes, then we risk staying outside the Father s house. Pope Francis The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM +Jerry & Eunice DeFrance 9:30 AM +Marilyn Dickens 11:30 AM Parishioners 10:00-11:00 AM Inquiry Session (hall) Youth Ski Trip St. Mary s Stations of the Cross Each Friday of Lent at 5:30 PM (excluding Good Friday) Want to help out? Each week, four readers (two men and two women, high school age to adult) and three cross/candle bearers (4th grade to adult) are needed. Please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church to volunteer. Lenten Chant Prayer Chant Prayer, form of prayer with music and scripture, will be at St. Mary s at 5:00 PM each Sunday during Lent.
St. Mary s Church of Iowa City Use Your Stewardship Gifts in Thankful, Accountable, Generous Ways It s the Stewardship GIFT T.A.G. Stewardship of Time Greet and welcome people before Mass. Stewardship of Talent Thank you to Anita Keifer and Amie Rockafellow for making baptismal garments! Opportunities to Instruct the Ignorant The Iowa City Public Library has various roles (e.g., checking books, tutoring) that are filled by volunteers. For questions about volunteering, please email: volunteer@icpl.org or call 887-6025. Stewardship of Treasure January 23rd and 24th, 2016 Weekly Collection Goal: $ 17,115.00 Actual Collection Total: $ 10,725.50 YTD Collection: $ 489,432.27 YTD Budget Goal: $ 513,450.00 Under/Over Goal: $ -24,01728.73 REST IN PEACE We pray for the repose of the souls of Peter Schoderbeck, Leonard Terry, and Joanne Muller (mother of Kay Shie). May they be welcomed into everlasting life! Inquiry Sessions Sessions for those wishing to join our Catholic faith or for Catholic adults who not been confirmed is invited to attend an Inquiry Session. Each one is the same, so you only need to attend once. Tues., February 2nd, at 7:00 PM (parish hall) Thurs., February 4th, at 7:00 PM (parish hall) Sun., February 7th, at 10:00 AM (Newman Center Library) The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Hour for Vocations Are you concerned about the shortage of priests, deacons, and religious vocations in our Church? What are we to do? A good start is for us to join together and pray! Join us in asking our Lord to bless us with an abundance of committed priests, deacons, and sisters. A Holy Hour to pray for vocations will be at St. Mary s on Friday, February 5th, following the 12:10 PM Mass. Cathedral Sunday Bishop Martin Amos has designated the 2nd Sunday in February (February 14th this year) as Cathedral Sunday, an event recognizing Sacred Heart Cathedral as the Mother Church of our diocese! Dedicated November 14th, 1891, this beautiful church deserves the recognition, support, and monetary benefits to preserve its spiritual and architectural integrity. Please join Bishop Amos and Catholics throughout the Diocese with your personal support of Cathedral Sunday and help our Mother Church of the Davenport Diocese maintain our spiritual presence in the Midwest. Chili Supper with the Iowa Women s Basketball Team We haven t forgotten about our annual Chili Supper! Hopefully, we can have it on Sunday, February 21st. That is their last Sunday home game, but they do not have a starting time from the Big 10 Network. As soon as they know, we will get a call and will let you know. Let s hope that February 21st will be an early afternoon start!
Picture Directory Believe it or not, it has been 6 years since our last Picture Directory. So, it is time for another! Photos will be taken on April 19th-23rd and May 18th-21st. We are giving you early notice, so you can be prepared. This year, you will be able to register online. More information will be coming in the next few weeks. Catholic Schools Week All-School Mass Wednesday, February 3rd at 9:45 AM High School Gym All are welcome to join us for the celebration! Rare Genetic Disease Program Presentation Saturday, February 6th, from 2-3:00 PM Bioventure Center (2500 Cross Park Road, Coralville) The John Paul II Medical Research Institute (JP2MRI) will give a presentation about their new rare genetic disease program that aims to find treatments and cures for rare diseases. Iowa City Young Adults & Knights of Columbus Council #14481 Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 7th, 8AM-Noon St. Patrick s Church Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for kids Enjoy jazz music and a silent auction! Funds will help Iowa City Young Adults with their pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in July. Spaghetti Dinner Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 218 Eat in or Take Out Sunday, February 7th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM At St. Wenceslaus Parish Hall All-You-Can-Eat Zio Johno s (gluten free noodles available) $7 for adults $5 for children ages 10 and under Transition from Elementary to Jr. High at Regina Meeting Monday, February 8th, from 6-7:00 PM Parents and students who currently attend or are interested in learning more about Regina Jr. High are invited to a short presentation by administrator and student services. This will be followed by a time to meet teachers, ask questions, and learn about 7th grade registration. Transition to Regina High School Meeting Monday, February 8th, from 7:30-8:30 PM Is Regina the right fit for you? Parents and students who currently attend 8th grade at Regina or are interested in Regina High School are invited to this informational meeting. Come and meet the teachers, check out all of our AP listings, and see what Regina High School can do for you! Save the Date for Regina s Kindergarten Round-Up Thursday, February 11th at 6:00 PM Please call Lisa or Michelle at the Regina Elementary Office to register for the event (337-5739). The Catholic Messenger is a Real Value Each week, The Catholic Messenger reflects the life of the Church throughout the world with an emphasis on diocesan news, parishes, and our Catholic schools. Learn about how other Catholics are living out their faith, and the joys and struggles that come with it. This year, we ll also share inspiring stories related to the Year of Mercy. The cost for a subscription is the same as last year $29 and this includes 50 issues in print and/or the e-edition. This is a real value for what The Catholic Messenger brings to you. Subscription envelopes are in your monthly packets.
SMART News and Events St. Mary s Active & Religious Teens YOUTH NEWSLETTER If you would like to receive an email copy of our monthly youth newsletter, the S.M.A.R.T. News (St. Mary s Active, Religious Teens) please contact the office at icstmary@icstmary.org or 337-4314 and provide your email address. Hard copies of the SMART News can also be found in the vestibule of the church. The SMART News contains events and activities offered for youth each month! ST. MARY S PASTORAL COUNCIL Marty Shafer Chairperson Karla Peiffer Secretary PASTORAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Jan Rudolph Family Life Wakiza Gamez Peace & Justice Marty Shafer Liturgy David Drake Christian Formation John Hale Property Management Anita Hemingway Fellowship & Communications Bill Doucette - Evangelization & Stewardship ST. MARY S FINANCE COUNCIL Anne Hargrave John Maxwell Mike Pugh (Lay Director) Carl Shank Bob Squires Marilyn Wirtz (Lay Director) ST. MARY S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #842 Isaac Doucette - Grand Knight, 541-9815 EDUCATION Regina Catholic Education Center: Glenn Plummer High School Principal, 338-5436 Celeste Vincent Elementary Principal, 337-5739 Carolyn Brandt Religious Education Office, 351-7638 Alan Opheim Regina Business Office, 337-2580 April Rouner Regina Foundation Exec. Director, 354-5866 Pam Schowalter Regina Director of Admissions, 499-9006 Regina Board of Education Representatives: Dr. Rick Larew, Angela Villhauer, and Dr. Matt White Choose Life Prayer We pray for doctors and nurses involved in the abortion industry, that they may turn from death and choose life! Vocations View Before you were formed in the womb, God knew you. Before you were born, you were dedicated to the Lord. Do not be afraid to hear God s call! (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19) 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.
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