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CHRIST OUR HOPE REV. KYLE M. DIGMANN, PASTOR
MAIN OFFICE 110 Commercial Ave
PO Box 205 Protivin, IA 52163 Phone (563) 569-8259 Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs.
8 :00 AM- 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM– 3:00 PM www.christourhopecluster.com
Fr. Kyle Digmann
Evening Emergencies:
563-534-7298
DEACON Jim Zajicek [email protected]
LIGHT OF CHRIST 3038 Hwy 24
PO Box 119 Lawler, IA 52154
Phone (563) 238-5004
Martin Ahrndt,
Director of Faith Formation [email protected]
Cathy Humpal, CRE
OFFICE STAFF
Grace Arens
Pastoral Minister [email protected]
Terra Kuennen Bookkeeper
Judy Ott, Secretary
Bulletin-deadline noon Tues. Mass Stipends
Tyler Wheeler, Director Of Evangelization [email protected]
APRIL 15, 2018-3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Little Turkey
Holy Trinity Protivin
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Little Turkey
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Lawler
St. John Nepomucene Fort Atkinson
St. Luke St. Lucas
St. Mary Waucoma
MASS SCHEDULE APRIL 16-22, 2018
Mon. 4-16-18 No Mass
Tues. 4-17-18 8:30 AM SJN Jane Smith; Daryl Schmitt
Wed. 4-18-18 8:30 AM SL Pat Kuennen
Thurs. 4-19-18 8:45 AM HT Lester Humpal; Delmar Schmitt
Fri. 4-20-18 8:30 AM OLMC Bob Cuvelier; Richard Balk
WEEKEND MASSES
Sat. 4-21-18 OLMC 4:00 PM Virgil & Dolly Schwickerath; Shirley Schmitt; Louis & Marie Langreck
Sun. Sun.
4-22-18 4-22-18
HT SL
8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Raymond & Evelyn Kostoryz; William Andera; and Bill & Frances Vrba For Our Cluster Parishioners
RECONCILIATION Sat. 3:15-3:45 PM-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lawler
Sunday 7:45-8:15 AM-Holy Trinity, Protivin
Rejoice and Be Glad!
“To be holy does not re-quire being a bishop, a priest or a religious. We are frequently tempted to think that holiness is only for those who can with-draw from ordinary af-fairs to spend much time in prayer. That is not the case. We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find our-selves.” - From Pope Francis’ recent exhorta-tion “Rejoice And Be Glad” released this past Tuesday.
F O R Y O U R F A I T H -2
Stewardship of Treasurer
April 7/8, 2018
ABVM
Budget………… ……... $ 245.00
Offertory………………. $ Easter………………….. $ 20.00
Total……………………. $ 265.00
Holy Trinity
Budget.…………….…… $
Offertory……..………… $
Easter………………….. $
Flowers………………… $
Total…….……………... $
Our Lady Mt. Carmel
Budget ...………………. $ 515.00
Offertory……………….. $ Easter…………………. $ 785.00 Candles………………. $ 20.00
Masses...…………….. $ 15.00
Total
St. John Budget……………….. Offertory…………….. Total………………...
$ $ $ $
1,335.00
St. Luke
Budget………………….. $ Offertory……..……….. $
Easter………………….. $
Flowers……………….. $
Total……………………. $
St. Mary
Budget…………………. $ 172.00 Offertory …………….. Easter…………………. Total…………………..
$ $$
175.00 347.00
CAREGIVER FELLOWSHIP " There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers."- Rosalyn Carter. If you are currently a caregiver, please join us for fellowship on Friday, April 27, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for prayers, sharing, caring, and coffee.
Fellow Disciples of Jesus, Not too long ago, I had finished my latest batch of home-brew beer. Would it be any good? Well, the only way to find out was to do a taste test and let that glorious fermented nectar wash over my taste buds. For Easter, I received some kolaches. Would they be any good? Well, the only way to find out was to test one by taking a bite into that gloriously buttery dough filled with apricot. In today’s gospel, Jesus stands in the midst of the disciples and says “peace be with you”. But does he really bring peace? Is he really all that good? Well, the only way to find out is by testing him out and letting his glorious grace and love wash over our lives. Jesus challenges the apostles who are troubled and afraid. He urges them to check out his hands and feet; to really encounter him and see test that he truly is who he says he is. We are given the same challenge and invitation. In a life full of troubles, ques-tions and even fears, Jesus invites us to encounter him, to test him and to experi-ence his goodness. But is he really all that good? The only way to know the good-ness of a beer or kolache is by experiencing it and discovering it’s glorious flavor. The only way to know the peace that only Christ can bring is by experiencing his love and grace and discovering that he truly is who he says he is.
In Christ Our Hope,
Father Kyle
A Huge Help to Fr. Kyle Often time’s people ask me how I can keep up with being pastor of 6 parishes. The truth is that I can’t… on my own. That
is why I am so thankful for all who serve on different committees throughout the cluster. The Cluster Council and Faith For-
mation Commission have been a great help to discuss creative ideas and ways to help our families and communities have a
real encounter with Jesus Christ who brings joy and peace to our lives. The Parish Life groups provide so much service and
hospitality helping our communities be united as the body of Christ. Parish nominations and elections are coming up at the
end of the month. Please pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and, if you are nominated, please seriously consider a call
to serve on these very helpful committees. God bless! – Fr. Kyle
Matt Fradd speaks to tens of thousands of people every year. He is the author of sev-eral books, including Does God Exist?: A Socratic Dialog on the Five Ways of Thomas
Aquinas and The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornogra-
phy. Matt earned his master’s and under-
graduate degree’s in philosophy from Holy Apostles College. His podcasts, Love People
Use Things and Pints With Aquinas are lis-tened to by tens of thousands of people every month. Matt lives with his wife, Cameron, and their children in the mountains of North Georgia. Matt is the main speaker at the 22nd annual Catholic Men’s Conference at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids on April 28.
HOME EUCHARIST APRIL 29: BARB REICKS
778-2349
SANCTUARY LAMP: SHIRLEY SCHMITT
NEXT FUNERAL UNIT 4 / ROSARY UNIT 6
ST. LUCAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will hold its regular meeting, Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Lucas Church basement.
SANCTUARY LAMP: JAMES HRUSKA
ROSARY: GROUP 2
DONATIONS FOR THE CZECH DAYS RAFFLE: Please send items to Darren Pecinovsky, P.O. Box 72, Pro-tivin, or call 563-569-8653. We need all donations no later then April 25th. Thank you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2744 will meet on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Protivin Community Center.
A PARISH COMMUNITY LIFE meeting will we held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 15.
BREAKFAST: After the Mass there will be a break-fast on Sun., April 15. All are welcome!
CDA OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL NO.354 is having a
LifeSaver Drive against domestic abuse after the 10:30 a.m. Mass, April 29. 60% goes to a local organization and 40% goes to the Dubuque Diocese. Thank you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2744 will meet on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Protivin Community Center.
P A R I S H N E W S -3
SANCTUARY LAMP APRIL: FRANCES GEBEL
HOME EUCHARIST: JOANN WINTER 238-5201
A LIGHT MEAL will be served after the 4 p.m. Mass on April 21. All are welcome. Free will offering.
FINANCE COUNCIL MTG. Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory in Fort Atkinson.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS “LIFE SAVER” drive is Saturday, April 21. The dollars raised goes for abused women and chil-dren. Thank you in advance for your contribution.
ST. LUKE, ST. LUCAS
COURT QUEENSHIP OF MARY NO. 1806 OF THE
CD OF A is having a Life Saver Drive against Do-mestic Abuse after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on April 15.
60% goes to a local organization and 40% goes to the Dubu-que Diocese. Thank you.
FINANCE COUNCIL MTG. Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory in Fort Atkinson.
COURT QUEENSHIP OF MARY NO. 1806: May Crowning is April 29, at St. Mary’s. Devotions start at 8 a.m. with the Rosary and Litany of Blessed Virgin Mary; Ave Maria will be sung by Janet Schmitt. 1st Communicants 2018 will carry real red roses along with C.D.A officers. Crowning of Mary will be Regent Carol Burke. Refreshments after Mass will be in the church basement. There will also be pictures after Mass. C.D.A members sit in a group up front.
SANCTUARY LAMP APRIL:
ROSARY LEADERS APRIL: THERESE SCHMITT
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE AREA, or have recently turned 18, we encourage you to register at one of our cluster parishes. We would like to get to know you and show you how you can become an active member of the parish. Check it out on www.christourhopecluster.com or call the office at 563-569-8259
ST. MARY, WAUCOMA
Please phone the parish office 563-569-8259 if you have changes in your phone numbers, emails, or addresses, etc. This information is helpful if Father Kyle needs to reach you or visit you for any reason. Thank you.
BAPTISMS Welcome Liam Paul Kuennen, who was born on Jan.7, and baptized on April 8, at St. Luke. His parents are Riley Brincks and Sydney Kuennen. May God’s joy and blessings always be
with him and his family.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CDS of various topics are available for check out in the back of St. John’s Church. There have been new ones added including a couple of them explaining the Reformation. Please feel free to utilize the wonderful recordings to help you grow in your Catholic faith.
F O R O U R P A R I S H E V E N T S
M I N I S T R Y & C O M M U N I T Y N E W S -4
Light of Christ-Martin Ahrndt, DFF 563-238-5004; [email protected]
THANK YOU to all who supported families as part of the giving tree project last Advent. We recently
received thank you notes from all the families who received gifts. All expressed their heartfelt thanks for your generosity. An example of appreciation from one of the notes states, “A most blessed and fulfilling 2018 to all who contributed to making our Christmas extra special! Your thoughtfulness & generosity is a beacon of light in times when it seems the light is burning dimly in our world…thank you from my heart.”
LAWLER FIREFIGHTERS’ FOUNDATION pancake, French toast, sausage & egg breakfast, Sunday, April 15, in the OLMC Church basement, serving 8 a.m.-noon. Adults: $6: 5-12: $5: under 5 are free. All are welcome! ST. LUCAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will hold its regular meeting, Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Lucas Church basement. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2744 will meet on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Protivin Community Center.
ST. LUCAS LEGION AUXILIARY will meet Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the community center
TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DEACON JIM ZAJICEK, PRINCIPAL 563-569-8556
[email protected] or trinitycs.pvt.k12.ia.us TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL is purchasing much
needed new tables for the lunchroom cafeteria. We re-ceived money from an estate but it isn't enough for the five tables that we need. The school would appreciate any addi-tional donations toward the tables. Thank you in advance for your generosity! THE TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOOSTERS will be host-ing a “create your own omelet breakfast” in the Protivin Community Center on April 22. Serving will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The center will be decorated with the annual “Best of the Best Student Art & Writing Show”. Trinity Catholic School students will be ministering at an all-school Mass that morning at Holy Trinity also. We look forward to celebrating Mass, our art show, and seeing everyone for breakfast or brunch.
FOR EASTER LILIES ~ THANK YOU
ABVM: In memory of Larry & Dave Jirak & all deceased members of the Jirak and Langreck families from Edna Jirak; In
memory of daughters, Jane & Joyce, from Jim and Barbara Jirak; In memory of Ben & Lorraine from Steve & Sue Busta; In memory of Ben & Evelyn Pechota and Joan Hennis from Jim & Mary Bohr; In memory of Jim, John & Clara from Jack & Shirley Sabelka; HOLY TRINITY: In memory of Al & Bernadine Dietzenbach by Lyle & Donna Dietzenbach
MISSION APPEAL The Sisters of St. Francis’ missioners will be speaking at Sunday Masses the weekend of May 5th and 6th. The Sisters serve those who are poor, with foreign missions in Mexico and home missions in Appalachia. In remote areas of Mexico they work to build faith communities where there are no priests for regular Sunday Masses. Sisters also give children living in ex-treme poverty the opportunity to obtain an education plus emergency needs of food and medicine. Appalachian ministries include faith development and pastoral care, adult literacy, and emergency outreach of food, clothing, and shelter for the poor. Please help make a difference in the lives of people suffering from poverty with your prayers and financial support.
FOR ALL PARISHES ~ COMMUNITY EVENTS -5-
HUGEBACK-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME will host an open house at their new location at 101 West Main, New Hampton, on
Sat., April 14, from 2-6 p.m. (lunch will be served). Please join us to see our new location and learn about our cremation pro-cess that is also available. CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE BRANCH 708 BUSINESS MEETING: A meeting for all members 16 and older will be held on April 15, at 5 p.m. at the VFW hall, Decorah. Election of officers; awards recognition; election of delegates and alternates to the triennial convention. Please RSVP for light supper ($2.00) by April 11 to Sean @ 563-379-9878 THE NORTHERN LIGHTS will present a concert on Sun., April 22, at 3 p.m. at the Decorah Lutheran Church. A free will offering will be taken with a portion donated to the Kids Lunch Club and Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. WINNESHIEK COUNTY CELEBRATION OF LIFE fundraiser, Wed, Apr. 25, between 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Pizza Ranch, Decorah.
OSSIAN CROWN CLUB'S ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALES will be held on Fri. & Sat., April 27 and 28. Maps will be availa-ble at Casey's, Ossian. Mark your calendar for the Ossian city-wide spring garage sales on Fri. & Sat., April 27 and 28. 22ND ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE, Sat., April 28, Xavier High School, Cedar Rapids. Register by Apr. 10, and save $10. Registration fee includes lunch & conference material. $35 before Apr. 14, and $45 after Apr. 14. The cost for dad & students is $50 by Apr. 30 and $60 after that date. Register online at www.catholicmenonline.org or Catholic Men’s Conference, Attn: Blaine Miller, 730 Rock Valley Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405. Make checks payable to: “Catholic Men’s Conference”. OK, GOD: NOW WHAT? is a retreat for your adult women, 21-30+, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque. April 18, from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. at the Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Fall, IA 50613. For additional infor-mation call Mary Petersen at 319-290-5488. Suggested donation is $25. DECORAH DEANERY OF CATHOLIC WOMEN, meet April 15, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Festina at 1:15 p.m. SAVE THE DATE, June 4, for Dubuque bus trip. Trappist Monastary. Leaving from Decorah & Calmar area. Contact Phyllis Einwalter at 563-534-7413. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is a way to keep your marriage vibrant & alive. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming weekends; April 20-22 at Dubuque, Sept. 7-9 at Cedar Falls, Oct 19-21 at Marathon, WI, or Nov. 2-4 in Coral-ville. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608-3305 or email [email protected].
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