HOLY FAMILY PARISH Fort Madison, IA 52627 Sacred Heart 2217 Avenue I Ss Mary and Joseph 410 11th Street ST JOSEPH CHURCH Montrose, IA 52639 508 Cedar Street The Epiphany of the Lord - January 7, 2018
The Epiphany of the Lord 2 January 7, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM FR JOSEPH RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH Dear Friends, This Sunday the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany The word means appearance, manifestation, or showing forth In the Western Church, the Feast commemorates the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles In the Eastern Church, this Feast primarily commemorates the baptism of Christ The angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds, and the star revealed him to the Magi Later, God the Father revealed Jesus' identity as His beloved Son at His baptism in the River Jordan In the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus revealed himself as the promised Messiah These multiple revelations are all suggested by the Feast of the Epiphany St Paul explains this revelation as he says, The mystery was made known to me by revelation It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit What is this mystery? Paul puts it very directly: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel Jesus is the Light of the world who calls us children of the Light He calls us to continue His mission of building God s kingdom on earth, the kingdom of peace and joy, kingdom of love and forgiveness We need to stretch ourselves, to leave our comfort zone, and realize life is not all about me Life is about us, about our shared inheritance, our membership in the same body and the same promise in Christ Jesus God has been manifested to all and to each of us As we begin New Year 2018, let us take some time and ask ourselves What should we do to find Jesus, to deepen our relationship with Him? Where will we find Him? What should we do to present Jesus to others who come to us this year? May the Lord bless you, your families, and all of us with His grace of peace and joy this New Year 2018! The annual Right to Life March, hosted by the North Lee County Right to Life group, will be held on Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 am The start of the March is at 10th Street and Avenue F Dress warmly and bring your family and friends to support the right to all human life, from conception to natural death Refreshments will be available at McAleer Hall after the March THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD On Monday, January 8th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord This brings to an end the season of Christmas The Church recalls Our Lord's second manifestation or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan Jesus descended into the River to sanctify its waters and to give them the power to beget sons of God The event takes on the importance of a second creation in which the entire Trinity intervenes Many of the incidents which accompanied Christ's baptism are symbolical of what happened at our Baptism At Christ's baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; at our Baptism the Trinity took its abode in our soul At His baptism Christ was proclaimed the "Beloved Son" of the Father; at our Baptism we become the adopted sons of God At Christ's baptism the heavens were opened; at our Baptism heaven was opened to us At His baptism Jesus prayed; after our Baptism we must pray to avoid actual sin Excerpted from Msgr Rudolph G Bandas
The Epiphany of the Lord 3 January 7, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday January 6 Sunday January 7 8:00 AM @ SH 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SM 5:30 PM@ SH Private Intention Steve Aguirre Pat Griswold Darrell L, Craig Patrick, & Dolores Cross Sally Stowe For the Parishioners Monday January 8 5:30 PM @ SM Kathy Medland Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord The Epiphany of the Lord The Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Mark 1:7-11 Tuesday January 9 10:30 AM @ SM Bob Fraune Funeral 1 Sm 1:9-20 Mark 1:21-28 Wednesday January 10 8:00 AM @ SM 5:30 PM @ SJM Jack, Stephen, Nicholas Beelman & Fred Coffey Helen & Wilmer Galle Weekday 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 Mark 1:29-39 Thursday January 11 8:00 AM @ SM 11:00 AM @ K Marietta Pranger Tom Mansheim Weekday 1 Samuel 4:1-11 Mark 1:40-45 Friday January 12 8:00 AM @ SM Eucharistic Adoration Harold High Weekday 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a Mark 2:1-12 Saturday January 13 Sunday January 14 DATE TIME 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SM 5:30 PM @ SM-WP January 13 4:00 PM Eileen & Mark McCannon Herman & Helen Helling Family For the Parishioners Lester Markey January 14 8:30 AM MINISTRY NAME NAME NAME January 14 10:30 AM Euch Min Host Lynn Meierotto Kathy Nelson Glenda Jackson Euch Min Host Dennis Osipowicz Floyd Krogmeier Nancy Kempker Euch Min Host Kathy Osipowicz Judy Krogmeier Rich Kokjohn Euch Min Cup Danelle Peitz Willard Garmoe Vickie Larsen Euch Min Cup Bob Reding Margie Garmoe Charlene Sallen Lectors Rick Larkin Dawn Bessine Lon Spurgin Lectors Peggy Hirte Servers Carlee Todd Pat Hollister Mike Panther Servers Michael Hollister Jack Powers Gift Bearers Deb Helling/Liz Morford Guadalupe Society Dave & Sandy Holtkamp Ministers of Hospitality Tom Gutcher Roger & Lori Griswold Shelly Spurgin Ministers of Hospitality Rebecca Wright Mark & Peggy Hirte Larry & Connie Kelch Ministers of Hospitality Dick & Karen Pieper Mary Franklin Cindy Adkins Stephanie Guzman Scrip Workers Brenda Graham Mike & Kathy Pence Theresa Stalcup Vigil of the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SH SM SJM K TM 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42 MASS LOCATION KEY Sacred Heart Ss Mary & Joseph St Joseph, Montrose The Kensington The Madison CARE OF THE SICK January 14, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Joe Peitz KENSINGTON - Jim McInteer
The Epiphany of the Lord 4 January 7, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, January 13, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Mary Older Barb Schau Deb Holtkamp Deb Holtkamp Carolyn Hocker Donations were made to St Joseph for Christmas flowers in the memory of: Bill Azinger, Beth Ball, Edward Galle, Helen & Wilmer Galle, Kenny & Marsha Galle, Bill Hocker, Harold Hunold, Bud & Lana Metzinger, and Rich VanDever STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE December 23-31, 2017 Envelopes $64600 Offertory $43500 Improvement Fund $500 Retired Religious $500 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $1,09100 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS Prayer Shawl Wednesday, January 10, 10:00 am @ Parish Office Religious Education Wednesday, January 10, 7:00 pm @ McAleer Hall Rosary @ The Madison Care Center Thursday, January 11, 3:15 pm @ CC Eucharistic Adoration Friday, January 12, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm @ SM ROSARY AND CHAPLET On Saturday, January 13th, the Rosary will be recited at 2:15 pm and will end with The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy at Sacred Heart Church Our Lady of Fatima has requested that the Rosary be recited on the 13th day of every month Everyone is invited to attend FUNERAL MASS There will be a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 9th at 10:30 am for Bob Fraune at Ss Mary and Joseph Church Daily Mass on Tuesday will be moved to this time STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE SUNDAY, December 24-31, 2017 Regular Envelopes $28,48300 Electronic Giving $ 1,50000 Offertory $ 82912 Children s Envelopes $ 2900 Restricted Gifts $ 1,28500 HTC Schools $ 6,38500 Christmas $ 8,81950 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $47,33062 Also received: Votives - $99; Catholic Messenger - $29; Helping Hands - $50; Retired Religious - $42 Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude ELECTRONIC GIVING Tired of forgetting your envelope? Want to make giving to the church easier? Stop by the office to complete a simple form and your giving can be taken out of your checking or savings account automatically No more envelope, no more running around at the last minute to make sure you have your donation ready You can give weekly (Mondays) or monthly (15th) If you have any questions, please call Anita at 372-2127 or stop in to see her at the office if you re interested in starting electronic giving PARENT SESSION FOR INFANT/CHILD BAPTISM The next session for parents wishing to have an infant/ child baptized is Monday evening, February 5th, at 6:00 pm at McAleer Hall Parents need to be registered members of Holy Family Parish To register for the class, please call Deacon Bob or Donna at 372-1318
The Epiphany of the Lord 5 January 7, 2018 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 OUR *STAR* ADVERTISER This week s *star* is Jim Baier, Inc, Jimmy Keenan Please patronize all of our advertisers who help make this bulletin possible CHILDREN S ENVELOPES Children s yearly giving envelopes are available for pick-up in the back of church Please make sure the child s name is on the envelope before it s dropped into the collection basket or call the office, 372-2127, with the envelope number and the child s name Please note that the envelopes have a different year printed on them, as we are using up old inventory ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING The Altar & Rosary will meet this Thursday, January 11th at 10:30 am at Roling Hall, with a potluck to follow Please bring a dish to share & come! All ladies of the parish are welcome 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, intention (healing, job, etc), or Saint s name 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 THE SEASON OF WINTER There is a winter in all of our lives, a chill and darkness that makes us yearn for days that have gone or put our hope in days yet to be Father God, you created seasons for a purpose Spring is full of expectation Buds breaking, frosts abating and an awakening of creation before the first days of summer Now the sun gives warmth and comfort to our lives, reviving aching joints, bringing colour, new life and crops to fruiting Autumn gives nature space to lean back, relax and enjoy the fruits of its labour, mellow colours in sky and landscape as the earth prepares to rest Then winter, cold and bare as nature takes stock; rests, unwinds, sleeps until the time is right An endless cycle and yet a perfect model We need a winter in our lives A time of rest, a time to stand still A time to reacquaint ourselves with the faith in which we live It is only then that we can draw strength from the one in whom we are rooted Take time to grow and rise through the darkness into the warm glow of your springtime; to blossom and flourish, bring colour and vitality into this world, your garden Thank you Father, for the seasons of our lives Under Creative Commons License: Attribution VICTIM 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
The Epiphany of the Lord 6 January 7, 2018 THANK YOU S!! Many thanks to everyone who donated money and new toys to the Christmas for Kids project With your donations, it was another successful year The staff of Holy Family Parish would like to thank the parishioners for all of their goodies, gifts, cards and well wishes for Christmas We truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness A big thank you to all those involved for making our Christmas celebration so prayerful, special and memorable The churches were beautiful, the music melodious, leaving everyone who attended the Christmas liturgies knowing what the true meaning of Christmas is FRUSTRATED WITH NEW YEAR S RESOLUTIONS? Our days and activities are in the hands of the Lord Jesus says to us, I am making everything new (REV 21:5) May the Lord bless all of our good intentions in this New Year! Try these following Helpful Hints : 1 Keep goals realistic and specific 2 Develop a plan for how to reach your goals 3 Find a partner and help each other to stay on track 4 Keep track of your progress and celebrate small goals that you reach 5 Think of each day as a new beginning 6 Do your best and leave the rest to God! NEW YEAR CUSTOMS AROUND THE WORLD In Thailand, the New Year is celebrated on April 13, with the custom of throwing water on people! Many Spanish-speaking countries have a custom of eating 12 grapes as the clock chimes twelve midnight In Brazil, people usually wear white clothes in order to have good luck during the new year Lunar New Year is celebrated this year on February 16 In Colombia, people burn Mr Old Year stuffed with small fireworks and things that they don t want that are bad luck or bad memories! In Italy, old dishes are thrown out the window at midnight In the US, the New Year is counted down in many cities, especially in Times Square in New York CRUSADER S CORNER Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: wwwholytrinityschoolsorg DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS Donations made to Holy Family Parish were given by or in memory of: Jeanette Groene, Lawrence & Cecilia Denning, Milton & Shirley Danley, Donie & Glenn Masters, Jim & Luella Dunlay, Robert & Gertrude Schroeder, Robert Foss, Paul Pohlpeter, Ethel & Bernard Schmidt, Myrtle & Ray Pohlpeter, Mary Therese Standefer, Walt & Louise Schneider, Walt & Kate Higgins, Edward & Mary Osipowicz, Wilbur & Veronica Holtkamp, John & Elizabeth Enderue, Harry & Agnes Strayer, Irene Smith, Pete James, Rose Leafgreen, Gene Rose Swanger, Herb & Leona Pauly, Parents of Mike & Karen Wellman, Sylvester & Martha Durand, Paul & Dorothy Krogmeier & Gerald Krogmeier, Wade and Bernie Watznauer, Mary Jo Boeding, Harold Groene, Emily Jacobsmeier, Bernard & Mary Krogmeier, Leroy Krogmeier, Bill Helling, Dick Kuhljuergen, Hugh & Neoma LaVelle, Harry & Helen Gabel, Steve Aguirre, Mr & Mrs LM Prado, Fred & Mary Kramer, Ed Dettmer, Family of Sherrill & Lawrence Sallen, Cole Jacob Laughlin, Evelyn Laughlin, Francis & Eva Verbugt, Tony & Mary Foehring, John & Lena Meyertholen, Brigi, Lee, & Nattie Becerra, Mike & Sandra Bentler Family, Chad Burke, M/M Ed Burke, James Castagna, Donald & Dorothy Delaney, Robert Delaney, Delbert & Caroline Derr, Francis Foehring, Dean Forquer, Louis, Cecilia, & Rob Fraise, Macel & Harold Hauck, M/M James Hierstein, Harold & Mary Lee High, Roy & Coleen Judy, Pat Koellner, Ed & Ruth Krogmeier, Louis & Catherine Mansheim, Martin Mendez, Henry & Marguerite Mertens, Jack & Rosemary Nagel, Patten Family, Al & Louise Rhode, Virgil & Joan Schumaker, William & Linnie Scott, William, Ethel, & Jim Scully, Leo & Mildred Stellern, M/M Tom Vonderhaar, Lloyd & Phyllis Westfall, and Dolores Wilkens