+ Mass Intentions + Tuesday, Oct 24 Mass for Art Picard + Wednesday, Oct 25 Mass for Kathleen Frantz + Thursday, Oct 26 Mass for Anna Mae Wack + Friday, Oct 27 Mass for Eleanor Kennedy + & Mary Nagel + Saturday, Oct 28 ( Church Support / Hurricane Collection ) Mass for Don Donohoe + Sunday, Oct 29 ( Church Support / Hurricane Collection ) Mass for Bob & Sylvia Dixon + Mass for the People of the Parish Gospel readings for the week of Oct 23-27 Oct 23 Luke 12: 13-21 Oct 24 Luke 12: 35-38 Oct 25 Luke 12: 39-48 Oct 26 Luke 12: 49-53 Oct 27 Luke 12: 54-59 Masses for All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation, will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 31 st at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 1 st at 7:00 a.m. An All Souls Prayer Service will be held on Oct. 29 th at 5:30 p.m. in the REC. During the service we will pray for those that have died since last year s service. We will specifically recognize the following individuals that had funeral rites provided by St. Mary s: Brian Porath, Lucille Anderson, Ruth Higdon, Terry Gross, Mary Alica Morrissey, Duane Bissen, Marilyn Hammen, Leo Landkamer, Wayne Dayton, Sylvia Dixon, and Kathleen VanGorp Frantz. Collection Report Collection Collected Sunday Envelopes : $3,876.00 WeShare contributions: $755.66 Total Sunday Giving: $4,631.66 Offertory: $140.10 All Saints: $14.00 Flower Envelope: $85.00 Faith Formation Registrations: $920.00 Faith Formation: $10.00 Oct 22 Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am Blest Art here after the Mass St. Mary s Country Store after Mass Mass 11:00 am Blest Art here after the Mass St. Mary s Country Store after Mass Oct 24 Mass 8:00 am Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Study In the REC at 6:30 PM Oct 25 Mass 8:00 am Adoration Noon - 1:00pm RCIA ( Parish Office ) 5:45 pm Faith Formation: K - 6 6:10 pm - 7:10 pm 7-12 7:20 pm - 8:30 pm Oct 26 Mass 8:00 am Women's Book Study at McNally s 7:00 pm Oct 27 Mass 8:00 am Oct 28 Saturday Discussion Group at Frontier 10:00 am Confession 4:30 pm Rosary 5:00 pm Mass 5:30 pm Oct 29 Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am All Souls Prayer Service 5:30 PM Oct 31 All Souls Mass 5:30 pm Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Study In the REC at 6:30 PM Nov 1 All Souls Mass 7:00 am Adoration Noon - 1:00pm RCIA ( Parish Office ) 5:45 pm Faith Formation: K - 6 6:10 pm - 7:10 pm 7-12 7:20 pm - 8:30 pm Nov 2 Mass 8:00 am Nov 3 Mass 8:00 am Nov 4 Saturday Discussion Group at Frontier 10:00 am Confession 4:30 pm Rosary 5:00 pm Mass 5:30 pm Nov 5 Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Confirmation at Herrick Chapel 6:00 PM
Do you or someone you know need help? As part of our 2017 Confirmation Group s Retreat they will be joining the Methodist Church with their Give Back Rally on October 29th. They are seeking projects in the community. Maybe you or someone you know needs help getting things ready for winter around the house. Contact Crystal at 236-8838 or grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org to request help or if you have any questions. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered during all Masses the weekend of Nov. 25 & 26. This Sacrament is appropriate for an individual experiencing the difficulties of grave illness or old age. It is also appropriate for an individual preparing for surgery. During the month of October the Church not only observes "Respect Life Month" but it is traditionally a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In observance of both the Knight's of Columbus will once again be leading the Rosary before the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 AM. Take Away Hunger Next Packing Day: Sunday, November 5, 2017 At the Elks Lodge (720 3rd Ave ) (St. Mary s Team will pack at 1 PM) Please contact Crystal 236-8838 or grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org if you are interested in being a part of a St. Mary s Team. Each Team consists of 12 members that sign up to work for 45 minutes and donates $360 ( $30/person ). Many of our team members are able to pay the $30/person but some are not. Thank you for your help! Join us for Eucharist Adoration in the Religious Education Center from Noon to 1:00 PM on Wednesdays. Eucharistic Ministers: The Worship and Spirituality Commission would ask that you please remember it is your responsibility to c lea n t he v essels aft er Mass. Don't assume that someone else will take care of this; it is part of your duties. Please take the vessels to the kitchen area to wash them out, remembering not to put dish soap directly into the cups as it does not rinse out well, and don t submerge the cups into standing water. Please clean with a wet, soapy cloth, rinse very well and dry. Thank you Baptism Class: Baptism is a special time of preparation within your child s life and in growing their faith. Baptism of infants is a blessed tradition of the Catholic Church and it s asked that children be Baptized as soon after birth as possible. This ensures the child becoming of God s graces and provides the first sacrament to the baby after birth. A Baptismal class is required for all first-time parents. If you are looking to have tour child baptized, please contact the parish office ( 236-7486 ) to help you schedule a baptism class. CARE NOTES: The Social Action Commission reminds parishioners that the Care Notes have been moved to the REC. Several new titles have been added. Please take a minute to see if there are booklets which would be of interest to you. Annual Appeal Update Date No. Donors Avg/Gifts Goal Total Pledged Over(Under) Pledges Pledges %Goal Total Payments Received Over(Under) Payments Payments %Goal 10/5/2017 19 $324.05 $43,410.00 $6,157.00 ($37,253.00) 14.18% $4,083.00 ($39,327.00) 9.41% 10/12/2017 39 $293.90 $43,410.00 $11,462.00 ($31,948.00) 26.40% $8,198.00 ($35,212.00) 18.89% 10/19/2017 57 $267.49 $43,410.00 $15,247.00 ($28,163.00) 35.12% $10,608.00 ($32,802.00) 24.44%
Beginning THIS Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm in the REC. $20 for material To sign-up or for more info, please email Darlene Doorenbos at dofado57@gmail.com or Connis Dayton at connisue78@gmail.com For more info you can also direct your browser to https://ascensionpress.com/categories and click on "Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible" icon.
Everything will be revealed We are all made up of dark and light parts. Not good and bad, but light and dark. In Friday's Gospel, we heard that whatever is done in the darkness will be seen in the light. This is more than just sin, because we all sin. This has to do with thinking that the sin we commit isn't going to be known. It's sort of like we try to fool ourselves. Even worse, we pretend that we don t sin. So we are being duplicitous. But God sees and knows everything. We can fool ourselves but we can t fool God. Isn t it best to say, Yep, I m sinned. I ve done such and such, and then go to confession and ask for absolution? That way, we don t fool ourselves or others, we haven t tried to fool God, and we have had our sins forgiven. RCIA: The RCIA group will meet in the parish office at 5:45 PM on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome. The upcoming schedule is as follows. October 25, 2017 November 1, 2017 November 1, 2017 November 8, 2017 November 15, 2017 November 22, 2017 November 29, 2017 December 6, 2017 What makes me happy? What s your story, God? Solemnity of All Saints How do I know Jesus is real? Who is Jesus? Why be Catholic? Where am I Going How do I get there? You Cannot Love God and Hate Your Neighbor Scripture teaches: If anyone says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen ( 1 Jn 4:20 ). This simple, straightforward teaching constitutes the heart of Christian ethics and is the reason Pope Benedict XVI can say, One is so closely connected to the other that to say that we love God becomes a lie if we are closed to our neighbor or hate him altogether ( Deus Caritas Est 16 ). To love our neighbor, fundamentally, is to respect him or her as a unique person made in the image and likeness of God. If we do not offer this respect to the creature, then we dishonor the Creator. Such a basic truth of the Christian faith must therefore be our guide when we consider the many kinds of people we encounter, people of different races, creeds, and traditions. Memories and Memorabilia: Do you have old photos of events and activities sponsored by or held at St. Mary's? No idea what to do with them? Do you have special programs or worship aids or other Catholic memorabilia and its getting moved from one pile to another? Consider donating it to the parish. We will sort through it, add it to what we have, and care for it. Liturgical Roles for October 28 & 29 5:30 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am SACRISTAN Barb McCulley Suzanne Wilkins Jennifer Williams GREETER Jim/Joan Cunningham Scot Wilson Connie Buffum USHERS Brian Cranston Brent Flander Jim Hawkins Dennis Conway Tom Gallo Paul Goedken Pat Fitzgerald Shane Hart Rick Jacoby Roger Flander Mark McLaughlin Sarah Jacoby READER Kathy Szary Deb Molitor Michele Parslow GIFT BEARER Bill/Marj Husak Tom/Susan Gallo Elizabeth Dobbs EUCH MINISTERS Cathy Shutts Mark Godar Lee McFee Richard Wilson Donna Godar Diane Volkman Tomma Lou Jay Marsha Maschmann SERVERS Barb McCulley Mary Blanchard Ryan Gruman Lexie Gallagher Bridget Blanchard Adam Gruman Beaux Blanchard Monica Gruman
Contact Crystal DeNeve 236-8838 grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org THANK YOU students and families for a GREAT third week. You did so well respecting our temporary Worship Space! Keep up the good work! Upcoming Important Dates: Sunday, October 22 Deanery Corn Maze for JH and HS or for HS the Great Grinnell Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, October 25 K-12 Classes Sunday, October 29 Confirmation Retreat Sunday, November 5 Take Away Hunger 1 PM St. Mary s Team Packs Sunday, November 5 Confirmation 6 PM at Herrick Chapel Wednesday, November 8 K-12 Classes Sunday, November 12 Confirmation Inquiry 10 am REC Classroom H For Junior High & High School (7-12th grade students): Sunday, October 22 - the Annual Corn Maze Event in Mitchellville. If you signed up meet at the REC by 4 PM and the plan is to return around 9:15 PM. For High School (9-12 grade): Sunday, October 22nd - The Great Grinnell Scavenger Hunt for HS will begin at the Drake Library at 4:00 and end at the Methodist Church with pizza. St. Mary s Youth Activities Fund will pay for your cost. (I know it conflicts with our Deanery event. We will be supporting both, so you can choose which you would like to attend and let me know your plans.) If you are in at least 9th grade and would like to begin the preparation for Confirmation, we will be holding an Inquiry meeting on November 12th (instead of THIS Sunday, October 8th). For Adults: RCIA Classes begin October 25th in the Parish Office at 5:45 PM. See details in the bulletin. Resisting Happiness Book Club Thursday evenings beginning THIS Thursday, October 26th and going until Thursday, December 21st from 7-8 PM at McNally s Foods. Book will be provided free of charge. Ascension Press Study Connis Dayton and Darlene Doorenbos will be leading the Bible study "Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible." This is an 8 week beginning THIS Tuesday, October 24 and going until December 12 from 6:30 8:00 PM in the REC. This DVD series will help make sense of the Bible and how it relates to our every day lives. It will help to show how the sacraments, the Church and the entire Catholic faith is rooted in the scripture and will show the connection between the Old and New Testaments.. If you are interested in the study it would be helpful to contact Connis (connissue78@gmail.com), Darlene (dofado57@gmail.com) or Crystal (grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org or 236-8838) so enough study guides can be ordered. Cost is $20.
Due to the destructive hurricanes which have befallen our fellow citizens over the past few weeks, St. Mary s will be undertaking a special collection to help. Funds raised will go towards Catholic Charities agencies' efforts to assist families and individuals with shelter, food, and other immediate and long-term recovery needs. This collection will take place NEXT WEEKEND October 28th & 29th. According to Covenant House, each year in the U.S. as many as 2 million youth experience a period of homelessness, and every year more than 5,000 of these young people lose their lives to the streets. MAKE A DIFFERENCE by learning about, and advocating for, youth in your area. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking ( sistersagainsttrafficking.org ) This particular species is believed to have traveled in troupes. October is " R e s p e c t Life" month. We no longer have a Birthright in Grinnell, that we can lend support to, so we thought it would be a good idea to do something to help another organization that is helping pregnant women and new mothers. We will be collecting the diapers THIS weekend and NEXT weekend ( Oct. 28-29 ). Diapers being collected are for the Babies Room at the Home Health Dept. The Home Health Department provides an incentive program that gives support and encouragement to increase healthy behaviors in pregnant women and new mothers. They offer educational classes related to pregnancy, child birth, infant care and parenting. Thank you so much for your help, it's really appreciated. The Social Action Commission Thank you for your generous response to the request from Bishop Zinkula to make a pledge to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. We are now ***% toward our parish goal of $***. For those who have not returned their pledge envelope, I am asking, as your pastor, to do so next week. We will meet our goal quickly when you respond sooner rather than later! 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 V i c t i m A s s i s t a n c e C o o r d i n a t o r, 5 6 3-349- 5 0 0 2 ; vac@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722.
A considerable amount of work has been accomplished in our new facility. Progress continues on the brickwork on the broad street side, as well as sheet rock being hung in the classrooms. In addition the carport was shingled and preparations are being made to pour the driveway. Framing in the transitional area where our elevator and confessional once were, linking the two to our new facility. Outside of our new parish offices. Looking out onto our carport. Interior of one of the new classrooms. Brickwork continues on the north side next to the church.
Looking in from the Broad Street entrance of the facility. Looking in from the carport entrance of the facility. A portion of the upper gathering space is insulated. The room pictured is the vesting area. Looking down the hall where new classrooms are being sheet rocked. The basement of the church where the new facility has been connected. Turning the corner from the basement of the church to reveal a new classroom being insulated and the stairs leading to the new facility.
'Share the Journey' and take action in support of DREAMers ONE last Store ( THIS weekend after all three Masses ) THIS time it will be held here at St. Mary s SOOO... We can have items such as canned goods. This fundraiser will split profits 50/50 between helping our youth attend NCYC AND purchase furnishings for the building project. Thank you for your support! I am interested in becoming a member of St. Mary s Catholic Church Name: The name and address the way you would like it to appear. Address: City: A Prayer for Friends Guardian Angel watch over those whose names you can read in my heart. Guard them with every care and make their way easy and their labors fruitful. Dry their tears if they weep; sanctify their joys; raise their courage if they weaken; restore their hope if they lose heart, their health if they be ill, truth if they err, repentance if they fall Amen. Phone/Email: Please return via mail, the address is on the front of this bulletin, or drop in collection basket. You will receive a registration packet as soon as possible. Pope Francis launched a worldwide, two-year "Share the Journey" campaign calling on Catholics to 'encounter' migrants and refugees in an effort to break down barriers of fear and suspicion and build bridges of understanding and hospitality. "Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to share the journey! Do not be afraid to share hope," he said. Many dioceses are sponsoring events in the coming weeks as a part of the campaign. The new website www.sharejourney.org offers ways in which people, parishes, schools and other groups can participate. "Share the Journey" is a call to prayer, to reflection and to action. There are some specific action steps you can take today. One is to contact your members of Congress in support of the "DREAM Act of 2017." Go to https://www.votervoice.net/icc/ Campaigns in support of the DREAM Act. It was recently introduced in Congress as a bipartisan effort to protect immigrant youth who entered the United States as children and know America as their only home. Earlier this month, the Catholic bishops of Iowa sent a letter to our Congressional delegation in support of DACA youth and the Dream Act. We also encourage you to follow up on the bishops' letter by sending one of your own to your local newspaper. Our system will send the letter for you. Direct your browser here for a sample: https://www.votervoice.net/icc/ Campaigns. There is also a new action alert in support of our country's being generous in the number of refugees we admit. You can send a message here: https://justiceforimmigrants.org/actionalerts/support-refugees-u-s-resettlement-program/ The low numbers being suggested by many do not reflect the need, our compassion, or our capacity as a nation. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to: www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ Welcome to St. Mary s Church!
St. Mary s Parish Special Meeting Parish Council, Finance Council, Capital Campaign Building Project Committee, and Capital Campaign Fundraising Committee October 9, 2017 Religious Education Center In Attendance: Father Ron Hodges, Joe Bagnoli, Sheryl Bissen, Clem Bodensteiner, Tom Cirks, Dennis Crawford, Crystal DeNeve, Brad Donohoe, Brent Flander, Al Frischmeyer, Mark Godar, John Gorman, Julie Kracht, Lee McFee, Bill McNally, Sharon Mealey, Jim Miller, Marilyn Parry, Joel Smith, Kathy Utech Absent: Deacon John Osborne, Steve Bernemann, Renny Crawford, Dave Cunningham, Bill Gruman, Scott Keenen, John Landkamer, Patsy Probasco, Lucy Schmidt, Mike Sims, Jennifer Williams, Scot Wilson The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Father Ron. The opening prayer was led by Father Ron. Father Ron stated the purpose of the meeting was to have a discussion regarding the budget for the Capital Campaign building project. Father Ron turned the discussion over to Joe Bagnoli, Chairperson of the Capital Campaign Building Project Committee ( B PC ). General Discussion ( Joe Bagnoli ) Joe stated that parishioner Mark Godar is monitoring the progress of the construction work. At this point some decisions need to be made so that the contractors do not experience any delays in the project that could affect costs. The BPC is seeking immediate budgetary guidance. In a previous meeting of various councils and committees, a budget of $275,000 for unfunded elements of the project was approved with the understanding that the BPC would use its best judgment on additional, necessary expenses to meet project goals. The current total project budget is $2.92M which exceeds current pledges by approximately $350,000. Given this new level of financial commitment, the BPC wanted consultation with the joint committees before reaching pressing decisions on various project elements. Those projects included finishing classroom 03, the choir loft to be covered by a restricted gift pledge, and carpet for the Parish Hall general area ( not in the kitchen ). Less expensive carpet options were considered twice by the BPC before consensus was reached to approve a durable, attractive, mid-grade carpet option. Additional options not in the $350,000 unfunded budget included restoration of the Stations of the Cross and new lighter kneelers As of October 9, 2017, there were $2,506,600 in pledges of which $2,335,580 has been paid. There is still $271,033 left to be paid on outstanding pledges, most of which the Fundraising Committee estimates will be paid over time. Discussion of mortgage and funding options occurred. Joe explained the importance of repairing the stained-glass windows in the Church before new interior paint was applied. If the Parish waited to address the windows later, there would be a chance of damaging the newly painted church interior. Father Ron discussed that we as a Parish will have to continue fundraising efforts to pay off the mortgage. Father Ron envisions working over the next four to six months contacting people who have not paid on their pledge or who made the initial payment on their pledge and did not make another payment. Additionally, new parishioners will be contacted via letter and asked to make a pledge. It is also time to contact the offertory enhancement company and approach parishioners about their ability to tithe. This effort needs to be conducted periodically and has not been done in quite a while. Mark Godar discussed contingency funds which were included in the Capital Campaign budget. Contingency funds are for nondiscretionary purposes ( s urprises that are not known before a project begins ) as well as discretionary expenses ( list of choices ). Upcoming Fundraising Effort ( Joe Bagnoli ) and General Discussion ( group ) Joe presented a Donor Recognition Concept from the Capital Campaign Fundraising Committee designed to inspire increases in pledges and to engage newcomers in the project. A letter of announcement is planned for later this week. Additionally, Joe mentioned that there had been some costs savings due to value engineering with the contractor and parishioners doing some of the work such as carpet removal and subfloor installment in the church building. Families who originally pledged in 2013 should be nearing the end of their pledge payments within the next six months. We could reach out to those families to see if they would be willing to continue their pledge payments for a little bit longer to help reduce the debt.
Joel suggested going to Parish families and asking if they could donate a certain additional amount toward this project but cautioned that we don t want to limit the potential amount a family could give. Joe stated that the Donor Window letter should go out around October 15 asking families to decide and communicate their decisions by November 15. By then, however, it will be too late to make timely spending decisions on certain aspects of the project. Therefore, he asked for guidance on a particular level of expenditure the BPC could go up to. The group agreed that new pledges should be used to reduce the mortgage ( not used to increase the project budget ) unless they are restricted for a specific purpose. Marilyn asked about the original budget and how the cost of the project is now different. Joe explained that the original project budget was based on the architect s projections. Until work begins, actual costs can only be projected and may not be exact. Other decisions were made along the way that impacted the budget such as putting brick on the new Parish Hall ( instead of vinyl siding ), retaining the stairs on the front of the church, and addressing the stained-glass windows in the church. Joe explained that the BPC is trying to make good decisions for the entire plant ( Church and Parish Hall ), not just the Parish Hall and sometimes the best decisions required additional expense that was viewed as important to the project goals. He also explained that several things people requested were not included in the project scope in order to keep costs down. Consensus and Decision ( group ) The Capital Campaign Fundraising Committee and the Capital Campaign Building Project Committee recommended to the Finance Council that the Building Project Committee be allowed to proceed with classroom 03, the choir loft with a restricted gift pledge to pay for it, the original mid-grade level of carpet and restoring the Stations of the Cross. The Finance Council approved. The Finance Council then made the same recommendation to the Parish Council. The Parish Council supports giving discretion to the Capital Campaign Building Project Committee to make future funding decisions that are essential to achieving the current building project goals including but not limited to items listed above. Not deemed essential to the goals of the project, the lighter kneelers at a cost of $12,000 were not included at this time. Other efforts including fundraising or a directed donation will have to be pursued in the future to fund items that the BPC cannot justify based upon the new standard of approving only what is essential to realize project goals. Father Ron led the closing prayer. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Parry, Parish Council Secretary UNCOMFORTABLE CATHOLICISM Forgiving someone who has wronged you is uncomfortable. Doubling your charitable giving for the year is uncomfortable. Making time for daily prayer each day when you could be doing something else is uncomfortable. Did you think Catholicism would be easy? Is anything in life worth doing easy? We were not made for comfort. We were made to be saints! Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love. ~ Jon Leonetti Women's Book Study starts this coming Thursday, October 26th for any woman wanting to draw near to Christ. No requirements other than to show up with a willing heart and see what God does! What: Book study-resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. Book to be provided free of charge. When: Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Where: McNally's Foods, 1026 Main Street Duration: weekly for 8 weeks, ending December 21st. Contact Janet Koller with any questions at 641-325- 1649 or jjkoller77@gmail.com
Baked Eats Sweet Treats Sponsored by the Worship & Spirituality Commission Raffle For the month of November, the Worship & Spirituality Commission will sponsor the Baked Eats Sweet Treats Raffle. The winner of this delicious raffle will be given the choice of one of three scrumptious options for every month for the 2018 calendar year! A delectable BAKED TREAT a month courtesy of Les & Linda Ollinger or A mouthwatering CHEESECAKE a month courtesy of Cathy Shutts or A pan of succulent FUDGE a month courtesy of Suzi Hansen The cost of a chance of winning one of these luscious prizes delivered monthly to your door for an entire year is a mere $5!! Tickets available after the Masses. Proceeds benefit our Capital Campaign.