Mass Schedule Tue, Jan 16 Mass for Special Intention Wed, Jan 17 Mass for Anna Mae Wack + Thur, Jan 18 Mass for Donna Reagen + Fri, Jan 19 Mass for Art Picard + Sat, Jan 20 ( C hurch Support / Deacons Fund ) Mass for Vern Dostal + Sun, Jan 21 ( C hurch Support / Deacons Fund ) Mass for John & Pat Montgomery & Phil Gibbons+ Mass for the People of the Parish Tue, Jan 15 8:00 am Mass 5:15 pm Capital Campaign Fundraising Mtg. Wed, Jan 17 8:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 5:45 pm RCIA ( in Rectory ) Faith Formation K-6 6:10-7:10 pm 7-12 7:20-8:30 pm Thur, Jan 18 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Finance Council Mtg 6:30 pm Parish Council Mtg Fri, Jan 19 8:00 am Mass Sat, Jan 20 4:30 pm Confession 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass Gospel Readings for the week of Jan 15-19 Jan 15 Mark 2:18-22 Jan 16 Mark 2:23-28 Jan 17 Mark 3:1-6 Jan 18 Mark 3:7-12 Jan 19 Mark 3:13-19 Sun, Jan 21 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass
Music Workshops: M usic Ministry: Spirituality and Skills for Choirs, Cantors, and Directors SAVE THE DATE! Date Saturday, Jan 27, 2018 Place St. Alphonsus, Mount Pleasant Time 10am-2pm ( with lunch ) Sunday, February 11, 2018 St. Joseph, DeWitt 1pm-4pm These workshops, presented by Dr. David Pitt, PhD, of Loras College, will begin with an exploration of the role of music ministry in the liturgy, the distinction between being a m usic minister and a m usician, and the spirituality of serving in music ministry. Then, Dr. Pitt will spend time reviewing the particular roles of, and skills needed to be, a choir director and a cantor. For questions, or to register for the workshop in Mount Pleasant ( we need to know numbers for lunch) please e-mail Kay Temple at diomusic@diodav.org. There is no cost for these workshops. Weekend Collection Report for January 6 & 7, 2018 Envelopes: $3,415.00 WeShare: $1,115.92 Offertory: $184.00 Mary, Mother of God: $20.00 Repairs & Improvements: $290.00 Flower Envelope: $81.00 Faith Formation: $5.00 Deacons Fund: $161.00 CHRIST OUR LIFE CATHOLIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE September 29 & 30, 2018 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Hear world class speakers, celebrate Mass among thousands, fill your spirit with music, attend reconciliation, visit Jesus in adoration and feel your soul rejoice. 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. To learn more, contact Tina Layman ( t omandtina@gmail.com/641-637-1160 ) or Crystal ( g rinnellstmarydre@diodav.org/236-8838 )
Take Away Hunger Next Packing Day: Sunday, February 18, 2018 At the Elk s. (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 or supporting our team financially ( e ven if you can t pack ). Each Team consists of 12 members that sign up to work for 45 minutes and donates $360 ( $30/person ). CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH To view the Catholic Catechism this week go to: www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ I am interested in becoming a member of St. Mary Church Name: Address: City: 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.
Monday, January 22 - March 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm $25 donation (suggested) for Study Book Contact Crystal in the Faith Formation Office 236-8838 or grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org by Monday, January 15th so that we can make sure that enough books can be ordered. Contact Crystal (grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org), Connis (connissue78@gmail.com) or Darlene (dofado57@gmail.com)
Several weeks ago, actually, before Advent, Deacon John delivered a homily he referenced the Precepts of the Catholic Church. Deacon John, being the trickster that he is and wanting to prove a point asked if anyone could recite the seven Precepts of the Catholic Church. There was pretty much just dead silence, a few nervous laughs, until he broke the tension by saying, "Good, because there are only 5 precepts. The Precepts are the absolute minimums that the we, as Catholic Christians, are to obey. The very minimums in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in growth of love of God and of our neighbor. As a reminder, the Precepts are: 1. "You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labor." 2. "You shall confess your sins at least once a year." 3. "You shall receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter Season." 4. "You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church." 5. "You shall help provide for the needs of the Church." ( F rom the "Catechism of the Catholic Church; Second Edition; 1994. ) Over the next several weeks we will look at each Precept individually. For now, remember that these are the minimum requirements and willfully and knowingly ignoring the Precepts is a grave matter. I'm not presenting this information to try to use it as a "big stick." Deacon John's premise in his homily is that maybe we don't know and understand our faith as well as we should. We all have the part down that God loves us beyond all measure, that God forgives us if we ask. But what about our "duty" to God and to the Church? That's what will follow in the coming weeks. Some of the round tables from the REC have gone missing. If you happened to have borrowed these tables for an event, please return them to the REC as soon as possible. Thank you! The Diocese of Davenport will be mailing contribution statements to those who donated to the Annual Diocesan Appeal in 2017. A separate contribution statement will also be mailed to those who donated to the Catholic Foundation/Seminarian Appeal in 2017. If you donated to both the Diocese and the Foundation, you will receive two statements. The statements will be mailed January 25 and marked as important on the envelope. If you have questions regarding your contributions contact the Diocese: 563-324-1911.
Contact Crystal DeNeve 236-8838 grinnellstmarydre@diodav.org Upcoming Dates: Sunday, January 14 Confirmation Preparation ( Students and Sponsors ) NEW Time: 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 17 K-12 Classes Wednesday, January 24 K-12 Classes Saturday, January 27 First Eucharist Preparation ( Parents and Students ) Saturday, January 28 Confirmation Commitment at 9:00 AM Mass + Preparation 10 AM- 12:30 PM ( times pending building move in progress ). Wednesday, January 31 K-12 Classes ( K -6 th grade will be doing Circle of Grace materials this night with Barb Van Ervelde as part of their classes. ). The Annual Grinnell Deanery JH/HS ski trip will be held Sunday, January 28th. Check the webpage for more information. Forms and money are due Wednesday, January 17th. Teens and Adults: Please consider joining St. Mary s group at Forum. Forum will be held Febru- 17-18 in Long Grove. An invitation was sent out to all families in an e-mail last week and more information can be found on our Website or by contacting me ( Crystal ). Adult Formation: Women's Book study : Christopher West's book Love is Patient but I'm Not. Because of weather, we were unable to meet this past Thursday. It s not too late If you missed this first night, but still like to join contact me ( Crystal ) in the office or Janet Koller at 641-325-1649 or by e-mail at jjkoller77@gmail.com to get a book. We will discuss the introduction and chapters 1 & 2 this coming Thursday, January 18. Follow Me: meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John a study program by Ascension Press will be the next Bible study starting Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM. Contact Connis ( c onnissue78@gmail.com ), Darlene ( dofado57@gmail.com ) or me ( Crystal ) so enough study guides can be ordered. There are several other Adult Learning opportunities that can be found on the Diocesan Website under the Office of Faith Formation / Events: http://davenportdiocese.org/ffevents. The RE Commission is working on it s next fundraiser called: TAKE and BAKE. If you have a great recipe that you like to make ahead and would be willing to share and possibly help lead a group to prepare, please contact me ASAP. Proceeds will be split between the Youth Activities Fund and the Building Project.
NEW "LIFE" RESOLUTION Studies show that of those who make New Years resolutions, only eight percent keep them. Eight percent. Because of that, now more than ever, many aren't even making New Years resolutions. "If I'm going to fail, why even try?" Sound familiar? So, instead of a New Years resolution, I want you to make a "Life" Resolution. A resolution that I believe every Catholic should make and maintain throughout the joys and struggles of their life: Resolve to walk with a saint. The saints are closer to God than we are - they're in Heaven. You and I are hopefully on our way, but we need help to get there. The stories, examples, friendship, and prayers of these holy men and women are the help we need. God knows that. It's why He gave them to us in the first-place. Saints of God, pray for us. Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love. ~ Jon Leonetti Last Christmas the parish p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e C h r i s t m a s S H A R E program, and this week we received thank you notes T hank you for the gifts and food. It was very much appreciated. Happy Holidays! ~ Family # 205 D ear Sponsor, I appreciate the gifts very much! The pink floral flannel sheet set, and the fuzzy socks that you gave me are very warm. Thank you! Have a great new year! ~ Family # 113
Liturgical Roles for January 20 & 21 5:30 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am SACRISTAN Richard Wilson Larry Wilson Nikki Barr GREETER Bill/Marj Husak Sheryl Bissen Ryan/Adam Gruman USHERS Mike Beck Scot Wilson Lee McFee Jamie Cranston Steve Bernemann Isaac McFee Denny Conway Dennis Crawford David Smith Richard Wilson Brent Flander Volunteer READER Joe Cummins John Dayton John Gorman GIFT BEARER Patti Cline Jean Morrissey Michelle Otto Family EUCH MINISTERS Mike Hotchkin Steve Kenkel Wendy Kramer Doris Hotchkin Beth Kenkel Lee McFee Susie Kinney Marsha Maschmann SERVERS Barb McCulley Brian Nolton Adam McFee Lexie Gallagher Kalli Hart Parker Volkman Isabel Hart Tristan Willenbring Are you trying to cut down on the paper you use? Is the check you write to our parish one of the few checks that you write anymore? You can give greener by using our Online Giving Program. Simply go to the home page our parish website at www.stmarygrinnell.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page. You can set up the amount that you would like to give on a schedule that meets your needs and you never have to worry about writing another check, forgetting your envelope, or having cash in your wallet. Our parish greatly appreciates all those who choose to give in this manner as it helps us maintain a consistent cash flow and pay all of our bills in a timely manner. 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% 10/27/2017 70 $260.81 $43,410.00 $18,257.00 ($25,153.00) 42.06% $11,593.00 ($31,817.00) 26.71% 11/3/2017 86 $281.07 $43,410.00 $24,172.00 ($19,238.00) 55.68% $13,363.00 ($30,047.00) 30.78% 12/7/2017 127 $289.27 $43,410.00 $36,737.00 ($6,673.00) 84.63% $28,600.50 ($14,809.50) 65.88% 11/10/2017 104 $282.95 $43,410.00 $29,427.00 ($13,983.00) 67.79% $20,583.00 ($22,827.00) 47.42% 11/20/2017 112 $282.34 $43,410.00 $31,622.00 ($11,788.00) 72.84% $23,948.00 ($19,462.00) 55.17% 12/14/2017 132 $285.36 $43,410.00 $37,667.00 ($5,743.00) 86.77% $29,765.50 ($13,644.50) 68.57% 12/21/2017 137 $284.80 $43,410.00 $39,017.00 ($4,393.00) 89.88% $31,027.50 ($12,382.50) 71.48% 1/5/18 138 $288.17 $43,410.00 $39,767.00 ($3,643.00) 91.61% $32,107.50 ($11,302.50) 73.96%