May 14, 2017 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter I am the way. - John 14 www.saintpaulcatholic.org 916 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803 (563) 322-7994
Pastor Fr. Tony Herold, V.G. Email: herolda@diodav.org Emerg. Phone: (563) 271-4632 Parochial Vicar Fr. Bill Kneemiller, 321-0124 kneemillerw@diodav.org Deacon Deacon Robert McCoy (Ret.) 355-8289 Deacon Bob Shaw, 528-5531 Email: shawr@diodav.org Parish Secretary Theresa Beldock, 322-7994 Email: davstpaul@diodav.org Director of Parish Life Michelle Herrington 275-9561 Email: stpauldpl@outlook.com Finance Manager Rose Strickland Email: davstpaulfin@diodav.org Director of Pastoral Care Donna Enderle 271-9273 Email: enderledl@gmail.com Directors of Evangelization & Mission Michael Havercamp Email: mhavercamp@gmail.com Tasha Havercamp Email: thavercamp@gmail.com Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Luke Ebener (217) 494-1417 Email: davstpaulym@diodav.org Director of Religious Education Jen Brooke 322-7994 Email: davstpauldre@diodav.org Director of Music Dr. Jacob Bancks (773) 401-5862 A Message from Fr. Tony Herold In today s Gospel Jesus tells us that He is the way, the truth and the life. His is the way to ultimate joy and happiness. In a world of many false paths his is the true one. If you really want to live life to the full turn to him. Last weekend some forty plus second grade students received their first Holy Communion. I mentioned that at baptism our parents gave us to God. We now belong to Him. Unfortunately, I don t think many of us believe that. We tend to go our own way, measuring our own desires as the standard of truth and embracing roads that lead to destruction. I don t say these things to sound depressed or sullen only to remind ourselves of the great gift that is ours through our faith and participation in the Church. In a recent article I read on an internet site called Catholic Culture, the author spoke of the dilemma we face in the church with decreasing numbers of folks attending Mass, fewer priests and many Catholic who are with us in name only. He said there were two ways to approach this dilemma. He writes: All around us, the same sad trends are in evidence. Parish closings and wholesale diocesan retrenchment programs have become familiar. How should we respond? Here are two possible responses: A) This is a disaster! Stop everything. Drop what you re doing. Business as usual makes no sense; this is a pastoral emergency. We don t just need another renewal program, offered by the same people who have led us into this debacle. We need to figure out what has gone wrong. More than that. We know that the Gospel has the power to bring people to Christ; therefore it follows that we have failed to proclaim the Gospel. The fault lies with us. We should begin with repentance for our failures. B) Don t worry. Times change, and we have to change with them. Religion isn t popular in today s culture, but the faith will make a comeback sooner or later. We just need to keep plugging away, to have confidence, to remember God s promise that the Church will endure forever. You see what s wrong with argument B, don t you? Yes, the Lord promised that the Church would last through the end of time. But he did not promise that (our diocese or parish) would last forever. The faith can disappear, indeed has disappeared, from large geographical areas northern Africa, for instance. Obviously the point is well taken. We can t presume staying the course as usual will keep us vibrant and alive. I am very pleased that no matter how difficult it is for us to face these large issues, our parishioners and leadership are beginning, at least, to ask the right questions. Thanks for being part of this journey as we turn to Jesus who is our way, our truth and our life School Principal Julie Delaney, 322-2923 Email: julie.delaney@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us Parish Prayer Chain Jean Jackson (563) 324-4042 QUESTIONS BASED ON OUR READINGS *St. Peter, in our second reading this Sunday, says that you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own. Therefore announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light? Do you do this regularly? Sometimes? With words? With works?
Faith in Action: Bible Study Friends Serve Refugees He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt. - Deuteronomy 10:18-19 What could be better than a group of friends learning about God together in a Bible Study? Only a group of friends experiencing Christ s love by serving His people together! When Amy Murphy, Becca Kelly and a few other members of their women s group decided to adopt a single mother and her 5 children, who just moved here as refugees from the Congo, they wound up receiving as many blessings as they gave. They were connected with Louise Binwa and her children through the World Relief Good Neighbors Program and were given an opportunity to help them to learn to navigate their new lives in America. They took turns helping with simple things that those of us, who were born here and speak English, take for granted. For example, they took the Binwa family shopping, showed them how them to use American appliances to cook, taught them how to use public transportation and took them to doctor s appointments. They also spent quality time as welcoming friends, playing games and taking the Binwa family on special outings. Though it s been challenging to get past the language barrier and make time in their busy mom lives to help the Binwas, it has been a positive experience for every member of the group. Amy shares, I truly feel Christ s love each time I am with this family. When they first arrived, they were very nervous and overwhelmed. Each time, we show them Christ s unconditional love through simple actions and assistance, they show their love, joy and appreciation in return. The hugs when we walk in and smiles on their faces radiate Jesus love back to my family. She adds About 3 months into working with the Binwas, I walked in their front door and the mom jumped up to greet me with a big hug. At that point, I knew she truly understood we were there to treat them as Jesus would in this very difficult transition. Becca reflects, I think the most significant thing I've taken from my time with the Binwas is just admiration for how brave Louise is and how resilient the children are. She adds, I'll never forget my first outing with Louise. I had to show her how to use the bus to get to her English class. I ended up making her a sign to show the bus driver that explained she didn't speak English and listed the address of where she needed to go. That experience will always stick with me. There's no hopping in a car to grab something from the grocery store for Louise. Right now, all the tasks we tick off our lists so automatically take a great deal of help and patience for Louise. Witnessing that helps me keep things in perspective, when I start to feel frustrated in my own life. Louise s courage reminds me to be thankful that I CAN so simply get things done. It's been eye opening for me, like a mini-mission trip right in my own town. Becca was also inspired by the Binwa family s joy during this difficult time of their lives. She explains, When you visit the Binwas, they are all smiles and laughter, always. And the children. Oh my gosh! I just adore the way they are so happy to connect and play with my children, even though they can't communicate much. Are you called to serve Christ by helping refugees as well? There are always new families coming into the Quad Cities, who need help. Check out www.worldreliefmoline.org/volunteer or Contact Beth at World Relief in Moline at 309-764-2279 or bjohnson@wr.org. Also feel free to ask Amy and Becca for more information when you see them around church.
Jan Jacobs Clay, Tamieka & Jet Grafft Andrew, Maggie, Amelia & Desmond Moore Troy, Nattaya, Ryo & Ronan Martinez Andrew, Amie & Charlie Jacobs Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, June 3 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM Sign up on the parish website or join us when you are able. Heather Schloemer Catechetical Artistry Music & Spoken Word with Julie Carrick Intentional Disciples: Mary, the Apostles and Us Tuesday, May 23, 7 PM Free Will Offering
Shorter Christian Prayer Books Available for the Parish Hi again, from Fr Bill! I am pleased to announce that two more cases of the gold-leafed "Shorter Christian Prayer" arrived this week, courtesy of my Dad's estate. These books will be available for St Paul families! I encourage any and all families to try a book and to share Night Prayer with your families. It only takes a few minutes and unites all of us with the Universal (Catholic) Church at prayer, 'round the world! Also, as I am praying with and for families, call me anytime to pray with your family, especially at night. I call it Dial a Psalm and my motto is "The family that prays together, stays together! Please come to a Catechist Inquiry Session 6pm Tuesday, May 23rd at the parish office. Please RSVP to Jen Brooke 322-7994 ext 113 or davstpauldre@diodav.org If you think you might be interested in getting more involved with Religious Education at St Paul the Apostle, please consider attending this event. For beginners to experts, very Part time to Part time opportunities. Catechists teach religious education to public school parish children grades 1-8 on Wednesday evenings Sept-April and assist with sacrament preparation as well. Opportunities exist for administrative help, teaching, substitute teaching, classroom aides, para-educators and counselors. PRAYER VIGIL TO DRY THE TEARS --Fr Bill K. (c) 563-321-0124 Dry the Tears Prayer Vigil For those in Need of Consolation Friday, May 25 6:30-8:30PM St. Paul the Apostle May Rosary Campaign During the month of May, the Worship and Prayer Commission invites you to honor Mary during the month of May by joining the 6AM rosary ministry on the four Fridays of May. We will pray the Joyful Mysteries on Friday, May 5, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Friday, May 12, the Luminous Mysteries on Friday, May 19 and the Glorious Mysteries on Friday, May 26. The rosary will be prayed at 6AM and it will be followed by Mass at 6:30 AM for those who can stay. After Mass, the Worship and Prayer Commission will serve coffee, donuts and bagels. Please plan to join us! Rosella Reiss Mother of Jan Ebert Elyane Lyons Mother of Paul Lyons Bilhildis Burns Wife of Bill Burns
This Week SUNDAY, May 14 9:00AM - Mass 11:00AM - Mass, CLOW 11:00AM - Initiation of Jayne Sherry 12:00PM - Ahnquist Baptism 5:30PM - Mass MONDAY, May 15 8:30AM - Prayer Group, MPR 6:00PM - Alpha, Denning Babysitting, McEleney 7:30PM - Paint Like A Saint, BR TUESDAY, May 16 4:30PM - Adoration WEDNESDAY, May 17 5:30PM - Blue Mass 6:30PM - Refreshments, Denning 6:30PM - Adult Choir Practice, Church THURSDAY, May 18 7:00PM - RCIA, McEleney FRIDAY, May 19 9:30AM - Mass SATURDAY, May 20 4:30PM - Mass 5:30PM - Bevins Baptism Annual Blue Mass Wednesday, May 17 at 5:30 pm Refreshments to follow in Denning Hall. Bishop Amos will preside. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Marriage Enrichment Team Do you have a desire to support married couples in our church? Have you felt a strong sense of purpose around Strengthening marriages? Join our team as we embark on a journey to enrich our St. Paul s community. Contact Brad Merritt at 529-1820 or bcmerritt@mchsi.com SUNDAY, May 21 Food Pantry 9:00AM - Mass 10:15AM - New Member Meeting, McEleney 11:00AM - Mass, CLOW, Babysitting 5:30PM - Mass 5:30PM - Julie Carrick Music 6:30PM - Confirmation, Large Group, Denning 6:30PM - Confirmation, Parent Gathering, McEleney VBS 2017 June 26-30 St Paul the Apostle will be hosting Fun Maker Factory: Built for Discipleship! VBS is a totally awesome experience for kids who participate and volunteers of every age. Please consider joining the VBS team! Call the parish office 322-7994 for more information on VBS, In search of... Pyxes! If you have borrowed one of the parish pyxes and are no longer using it, please return it to the sacristy. THANK YOU!
Mass Intentions Mass Times Monday, May 15, 2017 Sunday Masses: 4:30 PM Vigil; 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Daily Masses: 6:30AM Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30AM Wednesday, Friday & 1st Saturday of each month (8:30AM Mass on Friday is at 9:30AM when school is in session) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM Adoration: Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 PM No Mass Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:30AM - Rev. Maynard Brothersen Wednesday, May 17, 2017 8:30AM - Sam Giganti & Sara Giganti Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:30AM - Katie Molyneaux Readings for the Week Friday, May 19, 2017 6:30AM - Catherine (Kay) Glancy 9:30AM - Mary Ann Wessling Saturday, May 20, 2017 4:30PM - Vickie Lowe Sunday, May 21, 2017 9:00AM - Robert Glaudel 11:00AM - Mary Ann Kelley 5:30PM - People of the Parish Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178. If the abuse involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport at 563-349-5002 or vac@diodav.org. THOMAS E. SHIE Family Dentistry Wills Trusts Real Estate Thomas W. Olson, D.D.S. ---Attorney at Law--- Admitted to Practice in Iowa & Illinois 601 Brady St., Ste. 220 Davenport, IA 52803 324-8244 355-5513 1912 Middle Rd. (Next To The Middle School) Medical Alert System ThomasOlsonDental.com $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly One Free Month No Long-Term Contract Price Guarantee Easy Self Installation 563-823-0701 Call Today! www.friemelconstruction.com Toll Free 1.877.801.8608 Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785 CST 2117990-70 an Official Travel Agency of Apostleship of the Sea-USA The Most Complete Online National Directory of Catholic Parishes www.catholiccruisesandtours.com Bracke Hayes Miller Mahon ARCHITECTS A Limited Liability Partnership 1465 41st Street Suite 5, Moline, Illinois 61265 1315 East 11th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 309.762.0511 309.762.6352 fax Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Davenport CHECK IT OUT TODAY! www.bhmmarchitects.com bhmm@bhmmarchitects.com Dan Timmons Chris Caspers John Timmons Jamie L. Caspers Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com 5515 Jersey Ridge Rd. 4026 46th Ave., Suite 1 Rock Island, IL 61201 2422 E. Kimberly Rd. 2870 Devil s Glen Rd. Bettendorf, IA 52722 Member SIPC 563.441.5655 309.788.8484 563.355.4297 563.332.0517 767100 St Paul the Apostle Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 612-867-1798
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