Sacred Heart & Ss Mary and Joseph Fort Madison, IA St Joseph Montrose, IA April 1, 2018
Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 April 1, 2018 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Taken from an explanation of Divine Mercy from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops website: In the 1930s, Jesus chose a humble Polish nun, St Maria Faustina Kowalska, to receive private revelations concerning Divine Mercy that were recorded in her Diary St Faustina s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested that a Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday) be observed for example: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My mercy The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment Let no soul fear to draw near to Me On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of St Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday This year s Deanery-wide observation of Divine Mercy Sunday, on April 7-8th, will be held at St John s Church in Burlington The weekend features talks by nationally renowned Catholic Lay Evangelist and Protestant Clergy Convert, Michael J Cumbie The schedule for the weekend is as follows: SATURDAY, APRIL 7 5:30-7:00 pm Food/Meet & Greet Cafeteria 7:15-9:00 pm Divine Mercy & Conversion Church SUNDAY, APRIL 8 11:00-12:30 pm Luncheon Cafeteria 12:45-2:00 pm Divine Mercy & Worship Church 2:00-3:00 pm Communal Reconciliation Church 3:00-4:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Church 4:00-5:00 pm Divine Mercy Mass Church 5:30-7:30 pm Divine Mercy & Evangelization Cafeteria Did you know that our parish has purchased a gift for you? Enjoy a free subscription to formedorg an incredible online gateway to inspirational Catholic movies, powerful audio talks and ebooks, and video studies that will help you learn your faith, all in one place! This week, our FORMED Pick of the Week is a video called Symbolon: The Paschal Mystery Why do Christians worship a crucified God? We ve all heard that Jesus died for our sins and rose again at Eater, but what does this really mean? One viewer said of this video, Symbolon is giving me an understanding of my Catholic faith that I never got growing up! To register for your free FORMED account, go to https:// formedorg Click the button ENTER CODE The parish code is RAXJWJ There s also an Android APP to make accessing Formed wherever you go easier On your smart phone, go to Play Store and search for formed The first one is from Augustine Institute and that s the one you want HAPPY EASTER! The spirit of Easter is all about hope, love and joyful living Fr Joseph, Fr Mark and the rest of the Parish staff wish everyone a very happy Easter Sunday and Easter season He is Risen, He is truly Risen!
Easter Sunday 3 April 1, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday March 31 8:30 PM @ SH Tinnie Mendez Sunday April 1 8:30 AM @ SH 8:30 AM @ SJM 10:30 AM @ SM Ruben Mendez Linda Conn Holman For the Parishioners Monday April 2 5:30 PM @ SM Therese Standefer Vigil of the Second Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Monday within the Acts 10:34a, 37-43 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 Acts 10:34a, 37-43 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Matthew 28:8-15 Tuesday April 3 Bart Prado Tuesday within the Acts 2:36-41 John 20:11-18 Wednesday April 4 5:30 PM @ SJM Jack, Stephen, Nicholas Beelman & Fred Coffey Bill Azinger Wednesday within the Acts 3:1-10 Luke 24:13-35 Thursday April 5 11:00 AM @ K Bill Koellner Louis Larsen Thursday within the Acts 3:11-26 Luke 24:35-48 Friday April 6 24-hr Eucharistic Adoration Phyllis Lutwack Friday within the Acts 4:1-12 John 21:1-14 Saturday April 7 4:00 PM @ SM 5:30 PM @ SJM Cleofas Prado Phil & Irene Herold For the Parishioners First Saturday Vigil of the Second Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31 Sunday April 8 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SM 5:30 PM@ SM-WP Kevin & Marlene Westfall (40th Anniv) Melvin & Mary Hall Families Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31 DATE TIME April 7 4:00 PM April 8 8:30 AM Euch Min Host Judy Bray Joyce Kutscher Merlin Boyd April 8 10:30 AM Euch Min Host Dick Pieper Mike Howard Julie Freesmeier Euch Min Host Karen Pieper Bonnie Howard Nancy Kempker Euch Min Cup Betty Denning Jim McInteer Katherine Scoville Euch Min Cup Bob Reding Deacon Bob Marvin Wellman Lectors Danelle Peitz Lisa Arnold Youth Lectors John Luna Servers Carlee Todd Ted Schneider Zephan Abel Servers Willard Garmoe Xandra Abel Gift Bearers Beth Rump Dianne Huddleson M/M Kevin Westfall Lara Haase Ministers of Hospitality Joyce Burton Conaway Dave & Sandra Behne Mary Burk Ron Dunlay Ministers of Hospitality Ministers of Hospitality Dennis & Kathy Osipowicz Mary Franklin Floyd & Judy Krogmeier Luke Booten Stephanie Guzman Glenda Jackson Scrip Workers Brenda Graham Mike & Anita Helling Sue Dunlay MASS LOCATION KEY SH Sacred Heart SM Ss Mary & Joseph SJM St Joseph, Montrose K The Kensington TM The Madison SM-WP St Mary, West Point CARE OF THE SICK April 8, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Sandy Martinez KENSINGTON - Betty Denning
Easter Sunday 4 April 1, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, April 7, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Joe Bergman Rose Bergman Diane Burgess Kent Dobson Mary Pezley STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE March 18, 2018 Envelopes $46600 Offertory $4700 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $51300 Due to Easter, the bulletin had to be submitted early This week s Treasure Report will be in next weekend s bulletin AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Holy Family Parish has many wonderful CDs in the kiosks in the back of church (Ss Mary and Joseph Church also has a large stand in the church foyer) to enrich your Catholic faith, draw closer to Jesus and our Blessed Mother There are CDs which address many of today s current topics and what the Church teaches on these topics Most of the talks on the CDs last about an hour and are given by well-known Saints, Popes, Bishops, priests, religious, theologians, and lay people This is an easy way to pass on the faith or help someone understand the Church s teachings on tough topics There is a requested $3 donation that can be put in the kiosk to help continue this ministry If there are topics you d like to learn more about, please call the office, 372-2127 STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT Thirty stewards from Circles 6 and 12 of the Altar and Rosary Society prepared and served two funeral luncheons STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Due to Easter, the bulletin had to be submitted early This week s Treasure Report will be in next weekend s bulletin Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS Prayer Shawl Wednesday, April 4, 10:00 am @ Parish Office Religious Education Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 pm @ McAleer Hall Catholic Ladies Auxiliary Wednesday, April 4, 1:30 pm @ McAleer Hall Rosary @ The Madison Care Center Thursday, April 5, 3:15 pm @ CC 24 hr Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 6, 8:30 am - Saturday, April 7, 8:00 am @ SM FIRST HOLY COMMUNION First Holy Communion for our young people will be during the 8:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 15th OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will be closed this Monday for Easter Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 3rd CATHOLIC LADIES AUXILIARY The CLA will meet this Wednesday, April 4th, at 1:30 pm at McAleer Hall The co-chairs for this meeting are Rosemary Coppage and Joan Stellern
Easter Sunday 5 April 1, 2018 FATIMA STATUE The Our Lady of Fatima statue will be hosted by Charlene Sallen this week, April 1st - April 6th The rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm Charlene lives at 1218 Avenue G Everyone is invited to come and pray the rosary as a faith community DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS Saturdays: Sundays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Looking for that special gift? The bookstore has a wide selection of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Wedding gift ideas There are also books, rosaries, pictures, statues, etc Stop in and see all it has to offer WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Holy Family Parish would like to congratulate Kevin and Marlene Westfall on their 40th wedding anniversary We pray they continue to keep Jesus in the center of their life and have many more blessed years of marriage 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 or intention (healing, job, etc) 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 DID YOU KNOW? In 2018, so far, Holy Family Parish has had 14 deaths, no baptisms and two new families join the parish MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH To celebrate the ladies of our parish, Holy Family Parish is planning on having a Mother s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13th It will be hosted by the men of our parish To all the men of our Parish, if you would like to help with this event, please call Dave at 371-5674 BAKING DAY Holy Family Parish would like to have a baking day with family and friends where you and your child can participate with other families by baking cupcakes and other baked goods Afterwards everyone will enjoy their creations with milk and coffee For more information, please call Dave at 371-5674 COME WALK WITH ME by MARK FORREST Mark Forrest will once again be at Holy Family Parish The Come Walk With Me evening is a time for us to reflect on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ During the evening, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, and Mark Forrest, Irish tenor, will take you through an evening of music, reflection, and healing Consider taking an hour with the Lord as he invites you to a closer walk with him The date is May 14th at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church This event is free and open to everyone BROWN BAG SUNDAY Next weekend is Brown Bag Sunday when parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable food items to church for those in need The items will be donated to the local food pantry There continues to be a high need in our area so any and all donations are appreciated Please bring your donation to church and place it in front of the main altar Thank you for your generous giving MASS LOCATION CHANGE!!!!! Next Saturday, April 7th, the 4:00 PM Mass will move to Ss Mary and Joseph Church HOWEVER, due to Confirmation at Ss Mary and Joseph on Saturday, April 14th, the 4:00 PM for that weekend ONLY will be at Sacred Heart Church
Easter Sunday 6 April 1, 2018 PASTORAL & OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION Rev Joseph PV Phung, Pastor, phungj@diodavorg Rev Mark Spring, Parochial Vicar, springm@diodavorg Rev Mr Robert Gengenbacher, Deacon Rev Dr Ronald Stein, Deacon Rev Mr David Sallen, Deacon Sister Peggy Duffy, Ministry of Care, Faith Formation Anita Helling, Business Manager Danelle Peitz, Secretary Mass Times: Reconciliation: Office Hours: Saturday, 4:00 pm @ Sacred Heart 5:30 pm @ St Joseph in Montrose Sunday, 8:30 am @ Sacred Heart 10:30 am @ Ss Mary and Joseph 5:30 pm @ Sacred Heart, 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month Daily, Monday @ 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday @ 8:00 am Daily Masses alternate locations, please see inside of bulletin for location Wednesday, 5:30 pm @ St Joseph, Montrose Saturday: 3:15 pm @ Sacred Heart Sunday: 7:45 am @ Sacred Heart 9:45 am @ Ss Mary and Joseph or by appointment with a priest Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am-3:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am Noon Office Phone: (319) 372-2127 Office E-Mail: fortmadholyfamily@diodavorg Office Web Page: wwwfortmadisoncatholiccommunitycom Flocknote: Flocknotecom/fmcatholic Facebook: Fort Madison Holy Family Parish FORMED: formedorg; Parish Access Code: RAXJWJ CATHOLIC RADIO STATIONS 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 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 CRUSADER S CORNER Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: wwwholytrinityschoolsorg TONY MELENDEZ IN CONCERT Holy Family Parish has received a limited number of tickets to the upcoming Tony Melendez concert to be held on Saturday, May 12th, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport Accompanying Tony Melendez in concert is Fr Richard Adam on the piano and Fr Ross Epping singing The event is being hosted by the Diocesan Multi-Cultural Ministry Tickets are an $8 donation each and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the office Due to the limited number of tickets, please only purchase tickets if you know for sure that you will be able to attend TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST Great River Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) will be hosting Quest #82 April 13-14 Quest is a fast-paced 24-hour Christian experience for 8th, 9th, & 10th Graders It is a time to come together to find out about God, friendships, and self in a fun-filled, exciting, amusing, thoughtful, and carefree surrounding A time to meet new people while praying, playing, singing, and sharing with them Quest gives you the chance to search for the real you Quest is held at the Franciscan Retreat Center of Quincy University and lasts from 6:00 pm on Friday to 6:00pm Saturday The cost for a candidate is $45 and includes room, snacks, breakfast and lunch, and other surprises Adult observers interested in working with youth are also welcome For more information, go to wwwgreatrivertecorg