FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015 Saint Patrick C A T H O L I C C H U R C H 120 Fifth Street N.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 Parish Phone Numbers Parish Office... (319) 362-7966 Office Hours Hours... Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm Staff Pastor...Father Ivan Nienhaus DBQ031@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us Deacons..Deacon Dan Hoeger deacondan@stpatrickscr.org..deacon Sean Smith deaconsean@stpatrickscr.org Pastoral Ministers... Penny Ackerman packerman@stpatrickscr.org... Cindy Koczo ckoczo@stpatrickscr.org Director of Religious Ed... Geralyn Ward gward@stpatrickscr.org Youth/Young Adult Minister Kristin Soukup ksoukup@stpatrickscr.org Music Director... Jan Jasiewicz jjasiewicz@stpatrickscr.org Adult Choir Director...Michael H. Phelan Secretaries... Karolyn Connell... Christine Kullander secretary@stpatrickscr.org Maintenance/Custodian...Larry Pesek lpesek@stpatrickscr.org Prayer Line Phone... (319) 365-2364 The ARK Book & Gift Shop Phone... (319) 200-4591 Metro Catholic Outreach... www.metrocatholicoutreach.com
Weekly Scripture Readings for the Week of November 29, 2015 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/ 1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/ Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27/ Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-6/ Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/ Lk 3:1-6 Liturgical Assignment Weekday Mass Server for December 1 4, 2015 Tim Mason Financial Stewardship For the week of November 22, 2015 Contribution Envelopes: Stewardship Needed: $12,000.00 Received Year To Date: Needed Year To Date: $252,000.00 Remember St. Patrick in your last will and in memorials Scripture Reflection First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 Jesus instructs his disciples to take a posture of confidence in the midst of a terribly disturbing situation. Describing his second coming, Jesus says that on seeing this event unfold, "People will die of fright." And yet the disciples are supposed to be pillars of strength. While others cower in fear, the Lord's followers are somehow immune, with heads raised high. Why? Well, presumably, because those who follow Christ have nothing to fear. On the contrary, when they have to "stand before the Son of Man," it will be a happy occasion. But here's the catch: if we want to be counted among this confident crew, there are a few things for us to do. First, we have to make sure that our "hearts do not become drowsy." Advent is an ideal time to examine our lives to determine what activities, priorities, or pastimes might be putting our hearts to sleep. Secondly, we need to pray. We need to ask Jesus himself for "the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man." We can't do it alone. But with Christ's help, we can be true, fearless disciples. Capital Campaign 2015 For the week of November 22, 2015 Capital Campaign Goal: $250,000 Received to Date: Yet to Collect: Tuck Pointing, Window Painting and Concrete Work. Mass Intentions Saturday, November 28 4:00 PM Bernidine Walters Sunday, November 29 8:00 AM James Bruner 10:00 AM Robert Stramel 12 Noon For the People Tuesday, December 1 8:30 AM Kelly Stefani & Family Wednesday, December 2 8:30 AM Bruce Ackman Thursday, December 3 8:30 AM Mildred Bruns Friday, December 4 8:30 AM James & Ambrose Gibney Saturday, December 5 4:00 PM Leo & Genevieve Porter Sunday, December 6 8:00 AM Paul Spaight 10:00 AM For the People 12 Noon Emil Kapucian ROSARY FOR THE PILGRIM VIRGIN for the week of Nov 29th - Dec 4th will be at the home of Frank and Mary Swiderski, 3371 Oriole Ct NE., at 7:30 PM. If you'd like to host, call 377-4197. MAKE GOOD USE OF YOUR TIME: Padre Pio Prayer Group Thursdays at 9:00am in the Youth Room All are welcome!
NEW PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS NEEDED TO COMMIT ONE HOUR OF THEIR WEEK TO BE IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL. I want to sign up for Eucharistic Adoration: NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE EMAIL PLEASE RETURN VIA MAIL (120 5TH ST. NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405) OR DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU. GET SIGNED UP FOR FLOCKNOTE Have you ever wanted to feel more a part of our Parish home community? Do you miss events and activities because you didn t notice it on the bulletin schedule or on the website? Get important updates from our Church in a timely and convenient way. This new tool we're using lets you choose what info you'd like to receive - via email or text message - from the various ministries and groups in the Parish. You can unsubscribe any time. 2 easy ways to connect (pick one) are: Text SPCR to 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates. OR Visit our church at: https://new.flocknote.com/stpatschurch I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SAINT PATRICK PARISH: NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE EMAIL PLEASE RETURN VIA MAIL (120 5TH ST. NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405) OR DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU. Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 4PM; Sunday 8AM, 10AM and 12Noon Weekday: Tuesday Friday 8:30 AM in the Chapel Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Saturday 9AM 9PM in the Chapel Sacraments Confessions Weekdays: (Tuesday Friday): 7:45 8:15 AM Saturdays: 3:00 3:45 PM Baptisms Parents must be registered in the Parish and have attended a Baptismal class. Please call the Parish Office for a schedule of classes and to schedule Baptisms. Weddings Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Ministry to the Sick Please notify the Parish Office if you know of a parishioner who is homebound. CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the week of November 30 December 6, 2015 Mon.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Tues.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Friends in Faith Book Study 9-10AM Coffee Shop Fr. Ivan: MethWick 10:30 AM Senior Citizen 500 Card Players 12:30 PM St. Jude Staff Mtg. 1:30 PM Conf. Rm. Archbishop Meet & Greet 5:30 PM Parish Hall Wed.: Men s Fellowship 6:30 AM Celtic Grounds Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Joyful Hearts Book Club 10AM Ad. Ed. Rm. Adult Choir Practice 7PM Rectory Thurs.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Senior Lunch 10 AM 1PM Parish Hall Fri.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Jim McDonough Concert 7PM Church Sat.: Eucharistic Adoration 9AM 9PM Chapel Jim McDonough Concert 1 PM Church Young Adult Ministry 7:30 PM Celtic Grounds Sun.: WE ADORE CHRIST IN THIS PARISH. Please call the parish office to schedule an hour with our Lord in EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Our next Souper Senior Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 3. We will open the doors at 10AM for some fellowship. Bring quarters to play Bingo. We will play a quarter a card and the winner will receive half of the money that was taken in for the game. You do not need to come for Bingo to stay for lunch. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. Lunch is $3.00 a person. The Wilson Middle School Band led by Mary Bunn will be here to entertain us. 10 11:30AM OUR PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER Bingo and Fellowship 11:30 AM Lunch 12:15 1PM Wilson Middle School Band SEE YOU THERE! GET YOUR HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL GALA 2016 TICKETS NOW! Join us, Xavier High School principal and Gala 2016 emcee Tom Keating, and our honored guest Archbishop Michael Jackels for the Third Annual Holy Family School Gala, Friday, February 5 at St. Patrick Church, 120 5 th Street NW, Cedar Rapids. Doors open at 5:30 pm for this special evening of dinner, music, live and silent auctions, fun and fellowship! Our four west side parishes of St. Jude, St. John XXIII, St. Ludmila and St. Patrick come together to sponsor this fundraiser that benefits tuition assistance for current and future Holy Family School System families. Recent Gala events have raised $55,000 for the Holy Family Endowment Fund and assisted 52 students with tuition assistance. Reserve your tickets before Dec. 1 to receive the special ticket price of $40 per person or $400 for a table seating eight. Contact Cindy Koczo at St. Patrick Church, 319-362-7966, to purchase your tickets or for more information. Thank you for your support of Catholic education!
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION MEETING: Our next New Parishioner Registration Meeting will be held on December 8th at 6:30 PM in the Adult Education Wing of the Parish Center. Anyone wishing to officially join our Parish should attend this meeting. If you have already turned in the request for Parish membership from the bulletin, we would like you to attend as well. Welcome to St. Patrick Parish! ST VINNIE'S CHRISTMAS BASKETS As we approach Christmas, the Cedar Rapids Society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank you for your generosity this year. To date, we have used your donations to provide over 20,000 meals in 3,548 food boxes to feed the hungry throughout the Cedar Rapids Metro area (3,303 adults, 2,750 children and 724 seniors). We have also provided $58,141.26 in direct cash assistance to help the poor fulfill their basic needs. We reach out to you again as we prepare to provide 250 Christmas dinner baskets to families and shut-ins. We would gratefully accept check donations to the SVdP Food Account at 928 7th St SE, 52401 or simply mark an envelope with SVdP and put in the collection basket at your parish. We also need volunteers to help deliver Christmas food baskets throughout the city. Food boxes will be delivered from St Wenceslaus Glovik Hall (Gym Building) on Dec 19 beginning at 9am. No need to call or sign up; just pick up pre-labeled boxes and deliver to those in need. God bless you for helping us help others this Christmas season. TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. PATRICK PARISH CENTER SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION ST. PATRICK BINGO: The Pastoral Council is looking into the prospect of playing Bingo at St. Patrick every Wednesday from 1 4PM. Everybody loves playing bingo and it s an easy event to coordinate. Snack foods will be included as part of the event. If you are interested in being part of the bingo team contact Lynn Ties at 981-0808. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Jacob Francois Jonathan Francois Alex Francois Connor Ties on earning and achieving this highest honor in Scouting... Eagle Scout! This recognition is surely deserved and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. WELL DONE.
Religious Education RE Calendar PS-8 th Grade & Confirmation Dec 2 RE Classes (Reconciliation 3-8 th Grades & Confirmation) Dec 2 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Dec 9 RE Classes Dec 9 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Dec 9 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal in large hall 6:45-7:45pm Dec 13 Christmas Breakfast/Living Nativity/Christmas Pageant 9:00am-1pm Dec 16 Re Classes Dec 16 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Dec 23 Christmas Break No Classes Jan 6 RE Classes Jan 6 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Jan 13 RE Classes Jan 13 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Jan 13 First Reconciliation for 2 nd Graders & Parents in Church Jan 20 RE Classes Jan 20 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Jan 20 First Eucharist Parent Meeting in large hall Jan 27 RE Classes Jan 27 Confirmation Class 6:30-8:00pm Holy Family School News LaSalle Middle School proudly presents Disney s The Lion King Jr. Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, 7 p.m. at Xavier High School s Regis- LaSalle Theater, 6300 42 nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids. Tickets are on sale now and cost $5 for adults, $3 for students, and children under five are free (provided they sit on a parent s lap). Seating is limited so please order your tickets early by contacting Tami Lux at kevtamlux@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! Young Adults and Young Professionals of Cedar Rapids (21-39) Anyone in their 20's & 30's is welcome to join us on Saturday nights from 7:30-9pm for Adoration, Evening Prayer, and discussion. For more information, contact Andre Moorman at andremoorman@gmail.com. Youth Activities High School night (9 th -12 th grade) Sunday, November 29 th, 7:30-9:00pm Friends and fellowship, discussion on Theology of the Body, and Eucharistic Adoration Middle School night (5 th -8 th grade) Sunday, November 29 th, 5:30-7:00pm Dinner, Encounter, and Eucharistic Adoration Encounter: Experiencing God in the Everyday is the new Bible study for middle school youth by Mark Hart. Through fun & engaging video and discussion sessions, they will experience God as a loving father with a great plan for them and learn about the Biblical roots of the Sacraments and the Mass. We began on Nov. 15 th but new participants are always welcome! If you have any questions, contact Kristin Soukup at ksoukup@stpatrickscr.org or 319-362-7966.-