Twenty-Sixth Sunday in September 30, 2018 HOLY FAMILY PARISH ST JOSEPH CHURCH Fort Madison, IA 52627 Montrose, IA 52639 Sacred Heart Ss Mary and Joseph 508 Cedar Street 2217 Avenue I 410 11th Street HOLY FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT To celebrate, live, nurture and pass on the Catholic faith 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 Sr Peggy Duffy, Min of Care, Faith Form, (319) 372-2068 Alicia Lundstrom, Youth Coordinator Anita Helling, Business Manager Danelle Peitz, Secretary Mass Times: Saturday, 4:00 pm @ Ss Mary and Joseph 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 Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:15 pm @ Ss Mary and Joseph Sunday: 7:45 am @ Sacred Heart 9:45 am @ Ss Mary and Joseph or by appointment with a priest Office Hours: 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
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in 2 September 30, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM FR JOSEPH Dear Friends, In this Sunday s Gospel reading, we hear John report to Jesus, Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us Jesus replied to John saying, Do not prevent him For whoever is not against us is for us Jealousy, rivalry, discrimination, is part of our human nature We see it exist in every community, even in our homes However, as Jesus followers, we are called to have an open heart and mind for our neighbors because, after all, we all are children of God We are also asked to respect the calls and gifts each of us has received from the Lord No single member - hand, foot, eye - can presume to get along without the others As members of the Body of Christ we are called to work together for the healthiness of Christ s Body How can I see and respect others gifts and calls? There are many ways that may help us to see and savor the goodness of God and the presence of the Spirit around us through others This week I would like to recommend to you an effective way, I believe, to deepen the knowledge of our Catholic faith When our faith is deepening, we will appreciate, respect, and live out our faith better, and respect the ways God is working in others I would suggest you take part in the reflection on The Joy of the Gospel recommended by our Bishop Zinkula Our parish has begun doing it You can call the parish office for more information In addition, I strongly suggest you take advantage of what Formedorg provides us This site has been purchased by our parish for every member to use free Just go to the website Formedorg and register with the code: RAXJWJ You will see and enjoy a great deal of good materials there including good homilies and presentations on all aspects of Catholic Christianity, great CDs and DVDs, etc I hope that you ll take advantage of this service In the Lord s Peace and Joy DAILY/FUNERAL MASSES Currently, when a funeral Mass is scheduled, the parish cancels the daily Mass and asks those who would normally attend the daily Mass, to attend the funeral Mass as one of the Corporal Works of Mercy, to bury the dead This will continue, unless, the funeral is scheduled for the afternoon From now on, when a funeral Mass is scheduled in the afternoon, the regular 8:00 am daily Mass will still be celebrated While the need to perform Corporal Works of Mercy doesn t change, we do realize that parishioners often try to keep their mornings free so they can attend Mass Monday evenings will stay the same, even if there is a funeral LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE Due to construction at Ss Mary and Joseph Church, and many parishioners going to the Christ Our Life conference in Des Moines, the parish library open house has been postponed SPARKING THE SPIRIT Why God? Why Christian? Why Catholic? Explore the reasons behind our faith in God, Christianity, and Catholicism The presentation combines both Christian and Catholic apologetics with evidence from science, philosophy, and archeology Please join the Keokuk Deanery for this engaging presentation by Anthony Digmann Anthony Digmann is a fantastic and powerful speaker who engages audiences of all ages The presentation will be on Wednesday, October 17th at McAleer Hall Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the presentation beginning at 6:30 pm All ages are welcome ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Please prayerfully consider your pledge to the Annual Diocesan Appeal Our parish goal is $71,284 If you did not make a commitment last weekend, please return your pledge form to the parish office as soon as possible Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in 3 September 30, 2018 Day/Date Mass Time/Location Mass Intention Saint of the Day Scripture Readings Saturday September 29 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM Members of Aquinas 68 For the Parishioners Vigil of the 26th Sunday in Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Sunday September 30 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SH Virgil & Joan Schumaker Bill Koellner Wayne Doc Kaiser Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Monday October 1 5:30 PM @ SH Therese Standefer St Therese of the Child Jesus Job 1:6-22 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday October 2 Dec Members of Bob & Donna Gengenbacher Family The Holy Guardian Angels Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday October 3 5:30 PM @ SJM Jim Mitchell Betty Bergthold Weekday Job 9:1-12, 14-16 Luke 9:57-62 Thursday October 4 11:00 AM @ K Dec Members of Joe Pomberg Family Catherine Millmier St Francis of Assisi Job 19:21-27 Luke 10:1-12 Friday October 5 24-Hr Eucharistic Adoration Mike Tebbs Bl Francis Xavier Seelos Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday October 6 4:00 PM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SJM John Zemlicka Manuel & Sara Cangas Tom Crandall Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil of the 27th Sunday in Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Sunday 8:30 AM @ SH 10:30 AM @ SH 5:30 PM @ SH Dolores Wilkens For the Parishioners Naomi Engles Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 DATE TIME October 6 4:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM MINISTRY NAME NAME NAME NAME 5:30 PM Euch Min Host Mike Howard Floyd Krogmeier Mary Burk Dianna Holmes Euch Min Host Bonnie Howard Judy Krogmeier Julie Freesmeier Euch Min Host Rick Larkin Sandra Behne Nancy Kempker Euch Min Cup Judy Bray Sandy Martinez Linda Panther Charlene Sallen Euch Min Cup Pat Martinez Deacon Stein Pam Boyd Teresa Panther Lectors Rick Larkin Lisa Arnold Carolyn MacLearn Dianna Holmes Lectors Paulette Schrepfer Servers Fred Otte Ted Schneider Mike Panther Pat Hollister Servers Jesse Dorman Willard Garmoe Rick Kokjohn Michael Hollister Gift Bearers Deb Helling/Liz Morford John & Carol Janosik Matt Abel Family Ministers of Hospitality Joyce Burton-Conaway John & Kathy McKillip Suzanne Wenke Charlene Sallen Ministers of Hospitality Alicia Lundstrom Dawn Bessine Neal & Gail Boeding Matt Abel Ron Dunlay Ministers of Hospitality Frank & Donna Durand Sue Pieper Glenda Jackson Scrip Workers Diane Powers Alice Hellenthal Sue Dunlay Dorothy Schulte 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, 2018 FMHC/FMCH/SB - Joyce Kutscher HOMEBOUND - Charlene Sallen KENSINGTON - Rosemary Coppage
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in 4 September 30, 2018 ST JOSEPH S CORNER LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:30 pm, October 6, 2018 Eucharistic Ministers Lector Rosary Joe Bergman Rose Bergman Diane Burgess Kent Dobson Mary Pezley ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Please prayerfully consider your pledge to the Annual Diocesan Appeal Our parish goal is 6,682 If you did not make a commitment last weekend, please return your pledge form to the parish office as soon as possible Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE September 23, 2018 Envelopes $58000 Offertory $3000 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $61000 LISTENING SESSION As part of his initiative Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost Bishop Zinkula asks each parish to hold a listening session to respond to specific questions regarding evangelization based on Pope Francis book, Joy of the Gospel The meeting will be led by a diocesan representative with the parish responses recorded and presented to the Bishop Our meeting will be held on Monday, October 29th at 6:30 pm at McAleer Hall The gathering will last no more than 1½ hours All are encouraged and welcome to attend MINISTRY SCHEDULES Copies of weekend liturgical ministry schedules for October, November, and December are available to pick up If you are unable to fulfill your assignment, please get a substitute If you need phone numbers, please call the parish office, 372-2127 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE SUNDAY, September 23, 2018 Regular Envelopes $36,77300 Electronic Giving $4,48750 Offertory $43025 Children s Envelopes $500 Restricted Gifts $25500 HTC Schools $21000 TOTAL PARISH GIFTS $42,16075 Also received: Brown Bag - $30; Votives - $48; Catholic University - $27 Stewardship of Treasure Goal 5% of income given in gratitude THIS WEEK S EVENTS/MEETINGS Altar and Rosary Society Wednesday, October 3, 9:00 am @ McAleer Hall Prayer Shawl Wednesday, October 3, 10:00 am @ Parish Office Catholic Ladies Auxiliary Wednesday, October 3, 1:30 pm @ McAleer Hall Rosary @ The Madison Care Center Thursday, October 4, 3:15 pm @ CC 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 5, 8:30 am - Saturday, October 6, 8:00 am @ SH ROSARY COAST TO COAST Next Sunday, th, at 3:00 pm, in the parish office parking lot, a rosary will be prayed The intention of the rosary is to join with others throughout the United States asking for a conversion for our country Our country is living in dark times, and we need to ask for a conversion to the Light of the World, our Lord Jesus Christ Please join us in praying for our country In the case of inclement weather, we will gather in McAleer Hall
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in 5 September 30, 2018 DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA The Fatima statue will be hosted by Deacon Bob and Donna Gengenbacher on Monday, October 1st - Friday, October 5th The rosary will be prayed at 4:00 pm The Gengenbachers live at 2932 Four Seasons Road, Fort Madison Everyone is invited to come and pray the rosary as a faith community If you are interested in hosting the Fatima Statue, please call Sue Dunlay at 470-9464 DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTORE HOURS Saturdays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Sundays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The next Corporate Communion Sunday for Seminarians is this Sunday, September 30th A free-will breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 am at Roling Hall Thanks to you and the generous freewill offerings for the breakfasts, two seminarians have already received $500 each for their extra needs while in seminary With your continued support, more seminarians will receive $500 checks in support of their vocation 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 FORMED Practice makes perfect, whether one is playing basketball, drawing a picture, or even praying In this wonderfully fun first episode, the everjoyful Brother Francis will help your child establish a personal relationship with God! This site has been purchased by our parish for every member to use free Just go to the website Formedorg and register with the code: RAXJWJ My daughter s favorite program - Laura, Napa, CA Perfection - Camille, Woodside, NY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Holy Family Parish would like to congratulate Stella Abolt on her 90th birthday We pray she continues to focus on the Lord as she lives her earthly life THANK YOU! The North Lee County Right to Life would like to thank everyone who helped with the Rodeo parade float entry Without your help, it wouldn t be possible Thank you! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Stella Abolt GETHSEMANE CEMETERY Gethsemane Cemetery will be closed to traffic starting around the first part of October The circular drive surrounding the altar will be replaced with new concrete All work will take approximately two weeks, weather permitting 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 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Help save defenseless unborn babies To join the 40 Days for Life campaign and pray in front of the Emma Goldman abortion facility in downtown Iowa City Gary Sieren is the contact person for Iowa City Please set some time aside for this prayer vigil from now until November 4th, praying peacefully for mothers, babies, and workers at Emma Goldman to end abortion in Iowa City and worldwide If you can t get to Iowa City, please pray, fast, or do whatever you can to support the right to life during this campaign If you can, please post on North Lee Co Right to Life Group page on Facebook, what you are doing
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in 6 September 30, 2018 GOD S ACRE SALE Please plan to join us for the 67th Annual God s Acre Sale this Saturday and Sunday The proceeds benefit St James Parish in St Paul and Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Some exciting events are happening at sale s 67 th anniversary Come and join in the fun! The auction is Saturday 6:00-11:00 pm and resumes Sunday at 12:30 pm The HTC Junior Class is serving a Pork Loin Dinner Saturday evening starting at 5:00 pm This is grilled by the Lee County Pork Producers A turkey dinner is served Sunday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturday evening Mass is at 4:00 pm at St John s Parish in Houghton and on Sunday morning at 9:30 am at St James Parish in St Paul Everyone is welcome to join us! Raffle tickets are available from St James parishioners and also at the sale There will be one $5,00000 and one $1,00000 cash prize awarded Tickets are $2000 each or 6 for $10000 Drawing will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday th St James Quilters will be selling raffle tickets for a hand- pieced and quilted queen size quilt, $500 each or 3 for $1000 CRUSADER S CORNER Holy Trinity s God s Portion Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th - Sunday, October 28th This two-day event raises monies for both Holy Trinity School system and the parish The GPD Committee is asking for your specific help with the purchase of turkey breasts used to make the turkey sandwiches served on Saturday and Sunday You can go to Hy-Vee's meat counter and tell them how many you d like to purchase ($10 each) and pay for them at the registers HyVee will keep them until we pick them up We need approximately 30+ turkey breasts Your time, talent and treasure are all greatly appreciated For God loveth a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7) Please start thinking now how you can help make this year s GPD a success To get involved or donate, please call Shelly Pieper, 371-6131 Please visit the Holy Trinity Website for more information & the calendar: wwwholytrinityschoolsorg MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Fall is a season full of color and beauty A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is like autumn because it is a weekend full of beauty and bountiful blessings! It's a great time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend away Upcoming dates: October 19-21st in Marathon, WI or November 2-4th in Coralville For more information, please visit our website at: iowa-wwmeorg, call 563-608-3305, or email JLJwwme08@gmailcom 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 FLOCKNOTES A great way to stay informed of what s going on in the parish is to join the parish s Flocknote network Simply go to flocknotecom/fmcatholic Easily set up how you want to receive the messages, if there s specific groups you want to hear from, and you ll be set to go