st. john the apostle november 25catholic church , 2018
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St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Norwalk, Iowa
Website: www.StJohnsNorwalk.org Facebook: StJohntheApostleNorwalkIowa
Parish Office: 720 Orchard Hills Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211-9669 Phone: 515-981-4855 Fax: 515-981-9475 Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pastor: Rev. Dan Kirby, 515-981-4855 Emergency 712-242-6242 Email: [email protected] Deacons: Rev. Mr. David Miller, 515-229-5537 Email: [email protected] Rev. Mr. Kelly Stone, 515-981-4855 Email: [email protected] Office Manager: Tim Mineart, 515-981-4855 Email: [email protected] (Emergency 515-689-9077) Facilities Coordinator: Glenn Soyer 981-4855 Email: [email protected] Emergency Cell 515-556-9553 Faith Formation Director: Melissa Hill, 515-981-4855 Email: [email protected] Youth Minister: Terry Clark, 515-981-4855 Email: [email protected] Receptionist: Alayne Pieper, 515-981-4855 Email: [email protected] Accountant: Kathy Ballard, 515-981-4855 (Wednesday AM) Email: [email protected]
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 4:00-4:30 PM Saturday or anytime by appointment. Parish Religious Education Program (PREP): Wednesday 5:45 PM & 6: 45 PM, September through April. Scripture Study: Wednesday mornings following Mass (8:45) Altar Rosary Society: Second Tuesday - 6:30 PM: February, April, June, August, October & December. New members are welcome. Knights of Columbus: First Monday of the month - 7:00 PM
November 25, 2018 –34th Week in Ordinary Time The Solemnity of Our Lord Christ the King
This week’s Mass times and intentions:
Nov. 24 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Raymond Kelly †
Nov. 25 Sun. 9:00 a.m. Jim Cain †
Nov 26 Mon. No Mass Today
Nov. 27 Tue. 8:15 a.m. Raymond & Mary Kelly †
Nov. 28 Wed. 8:15 a.m. Jim Cain †
Nov. 29 Thur. 8:15 a.m. Kevin Doyle †
Nov. 30 Fri. 8:15 a.m. Marilyn Hartshorn †
10:00 a.m. Mass at Regency
Dec. 1 Sat. 5:00 p.m. Roger & Mary Louise
Mattiussi †
Dec. 2 Sun. 9:00 a.m. Marilyn Hartshorn †
Next Week: First Week of Advent
● Saturday, December 1, 5:00 pm
Altar Servers: Aidan Kane, Addison Kane, Jude Soper Greeters: Peggy Newins Readers: 1. Janet Mapel 2. Vickie Clingan Communion Ministers: A–Patty Rooney B-Al Lammers, Stevie Lammers, Valerie Weis, Steve Pemberton, Peggy Newins, Janet Mapel, Laurie Pemberton Ushers: Steve Pemberton, Bob Menke
● Sunday, December 2, 9:00 am
Altar Servers: Kasey Ludlow, Emily Ellis, Aidan Harder Readers: 1. Dave Campbell 2. Brent DeRocher Communion Ministers: A-Lynne Ritchhart B.-Amy Van Dyke, Jeff Morrissey, David Leo, Matt Vaske, Patty Battleson, Mallory Metzger, Michael Winfrey, Merideth Winfrey, Joni Swedenhjelm, Ushers: Daryl Taylor, Matt Vaske
Coffee & Donuts Hosts: Bob & Sandy Lauen, Anita Gogerty
*Please find a substitute if you are unable to serve.* The December schedule can be found on our website.
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This Weekend’s Readings Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Solemnity of Our Lord Christ the King
Daniel 7:13-14 Daniel prophesies about the coming of the Son
of Man.
Revelation 1:5-8 Jesus is the firstborn of the dead and the ruler
of all.
John 18:33b-37 Jesus is questioned by Pilate about the charge
brought against him that he is “King of the
Jews.”
Scripture readings for the week:
Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23: 19:1-3, 9a;
Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22
Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Thes 3:12-4:2;
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Daily scripture readings online: www.usccb.org/bible
Question of the Week
Adult: In what ways is Jesus the ruler of your life?
Child: How can you show that you honor Jesus as the king of your life?
Last Week’s Contributions:
Tithes: $ 10,696.18 Needed: $11,200 Building: $ 280.00 Children: $ 27.00
Catholic Charities Food Pantry (Infant Formula): $300
2018 Annual Diocesan Appeal Goal: $91,484.00 Gifts Paid: $83,801.00
Your sacrifice and generosity are appreciated. Please remember St. John the Apostle in your will.
Please remember in your prayers:
(We’ll list prayer requests for three weeks. Then, we’ll remove them unless you ask us to re-list them.)
Debbie Swift, sister-in-law of Anna Cimino; Vanessa, Kristina, & Alexis, friends of Amanda Halbur; Jim Maher
Please remember those who have died: Marilyn Hartshorn; Pete Leo; Robert Powers; Shawn Mitchell; Margaret Staude; Dawn Minson; Jim Cain; Chuck Kuepker, uncle of Debbie Schiller; Randy Schiller, nephew of Debbie & Ed Schiller; Terry Steenberg, stepfather of Scot Meuler; Dean Albrecht, brother of Steve Albrecht
Do you want an intimate conversa-tion with the Lord to tell Him your troubles and concerns? Jesus said, “Come to me - you who are weary and will give you rest.” Come to Him at Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
each Thursday evening from 4:30 to 5:30 PM and/or 5:30 to 5:55 PM for the Rosary in the Weekday Chapel (right when you enter the front
door). He is waiting for “YOU”.
We are in need of more Eucharistic
Ministers. Please consider par-
ticipating in this service. Contact
Deacon Dave at 515-229-5537.
We can train at your convenience.
Eucharistic Minister Modification:
Beginning December 1, Eucharistic Minis-ters will begin proceeding to the altar after the Sign of Peace.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Can you imagine a wheel without
a center? A center is necessary for
balance and for smooth running. Some people
however, try to live without a center and because
of this they have no direction, no balance in life.
The feast of Christ the King reminds us that Jesus is
our center. This feast comes on the last Sunday of
the Church year, right before the season of Advent.
Fr. Dan
NOVEMBER Month of the Holy Souls
25-No Coffee & Donuts
28-PREP K-6, 5:45/6:45 PM
Altar Server Training
28-Middle School YM, 6:45 PM
28-Confirmation Year 2, Off Campus
DECEMBER Month of the Immaculate Conception 2-First Sunday of Advent 2-Advent By Candlelight, 5:30 PM
3-Knights of Columbus, 7:00 PM
7-The Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass 5:30 PM
5-PREP K-8, 5:45/6:45 PM
5-High School YM, 6:45 PM
10-Connection Café Meal Prep, 5:30 PM
11-Connection Café Meal Service, 9:00 AM
11-Altar & Rosary, 6:30 PM
12-PREP K-6, 5:45/6:45 PM
12-Middle School YM, 6:45 PM
12-Confirmation Class Y1, 7:00 PM
14-Knights of Columbus Steak Dinner,
Social Hour: 6:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM
Trivia Night is coming in 2019!
Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass Music – Bill & Sean
Gathering: BB # TBA Gloria: BB # 928 Psalm 16 : pg.131 “You are my inheritance, O Lord!” Gifts: BB # 596 “Christ, Be Our Light” Holy, Holy, Holy” # 931 “When We Eat This Bread” #933 “Amen” # 935 “Lamb of God” # 936 Communion: BB # 462 “Eye has Not Seen” Sending Forth: BB # 500 “Go Make a Difference”
Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Music - Youth Choir Plus
Gathering: BB # 392 “Open My Eyes” Gloria: BB # 921 Psalm 94 pg. “The Lord is King; He is robed in majesty.” Gifts: BB # 142 “Jesu, Jesu” Holy, Holy, Holy” # 924 “When We Eat This Bread” #926 “Amen” # 935 “Lamb of God” # 929 Communion: BB # 433 “Amazing Grace” Sending Forth: BB # 500 “Go Make a Difference”
“Singing isn’t an option in Scripture –
it’s a command.” Col 3:16
Drake University’s Christmas Madrigal Dinners
Saturday, 12/1 (7:00 pm) and Sunday, 12/2 (5:00 pm) Drake’s Madrigal Dinners are the perfect way to launch your holiday celebrations. Share an evening of great food, music, and laughter with other congenial guests who want to take time away from the holiday bustle to enjoy the essential meaning of the season. Tickets are $55 per person and include a six-course meal. Tickets are on sale until November 27 and can be purchased online at www.drake.edu/madrigaldinners/ or at the Drake Fine Arts Box Office (515.271.3841). Prepare to be transported to a glorious place and time!
Mobile Food Pantry Needs Volunteers
On December 18 the Mobile Food Pantry (Iowa Food Bank) will be in the parking lot of the Norwalk Christian Church. We need volunteers that day from 3:45 to 6:00 PM to help carry items to cars. December is our busiest month as we serve around 90 families and give an average of 40 pounds of food to each. Can you help? Contact Crystal at 515-491-1241. The Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored by the Norwalk Ministerial Association.
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Giving Tree for Adopted Families
Many local families are in need of
assistance this holiday season.
Please help by donating items from
the Giving Tree in the lobby. Please
return items unwrapped with gift
receipts and tags attached. Please purchase
Fareway gift cards that specify 'no alcohol,
tobacco or lottery' on them. (They are located
in the first express aisle, behind the counter in
a box, in case the cashier doesn't know).
All items need to be returned by December
9th. Sponsored by the Altar & Rosary Ladies.
For more information, contact Joanie Phillips
at 981-9093 or Alayne Pieper in the office at
981-4855.
Advent by Candlelight December 2 - 5:30 PM
Ladies, what a wonderful way to kick off the advent season.
Fun-filled evening of song, tasty delights, friend-ship and faith-sharing
Tickets sold by table of 8 - $96.00 per table
Table purchase includes opportunity to decorate as you desire
Emily Schmid (Christ Our Life musician and music emcee for “The Well” events)
Pasta dinner includes salad, roll, and dessert
It will be amazing to see the social hall come to life as people decorate their tables in their favorite holiday style. Not sure if you can commit to a table of 8 – don’t despair, talk to an Altar & Rosary member. No one will be turned away! Tables on sale NOW. Contact Linda Burke for more information - 515.314.9581.
Michael & Julie Agey Family
Tony Loffredo & Hilary David
Lectors, The 2019 Workbook for Lectors is
available to you at no charge and are located on the table next to the office. Thank you for continuing to volunteer for this important ministry.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION 2018
December 1
First Reconciliation 10:00 AM
December 1
4:00 - 4:30 PM
December 2
Communal Reconciliation
1:00 - 3:00 PM
December 5
7:00 – 8:00 AM
December 8
4:00 – 4:30 PM
December 15
7:00 – 9:00 AM
December 15
4:00 - 4:30 PM
December 19
7:00 – 8:00 AM
December 22
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Assumption Shrine Churchville
December 22
4:00 – 4:30 PM
December 24
7:00 - 9:00 AM
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Hello friends,
Women of the parish, would you like to join me in a daily reflection during Advent? I found the study, “Under Bethlehem’s Star,” on a website, Heart of Mary, Women’s Fellowship. Check them out at www.heartofmarywf.com. I have placed several copies of the booklet on the table in the gathering space and encourage you to take one. I will host an email group for all who are interested in sharing our thoughts and insights each day. Let me know if you’d like to join the email group and I will add your name. [email protected]. Even if you don’t want to be part of the email group, take a booklet and do the reflections!
Attention Altar Servers! We are having training during both sessions of PREP this Wednesday, November 28th. This is open to all kids 3rd grade and above, with or without previous training. Fr. Dan is excited to share his experience with this important ministry. The kids will have some slightly different roles, so they will all want to come to this training. On the table in the gathering space are the forms for parents to fill out, giving your child permission to be trained and with your preference for Mass times. Please encourage your kids to serve – we believe it’s a great opportunity to grow in their faith!
Prayers, please? The second graders will be participat-ing in their First Reconciliation next Saturday. What an important day in their lives! Please pray for hope, peace and in thanksgiving for our children, their families and our priests.
Advent, already! I can’t believe it’s almost Advent! Do you have an Advent Wreath in your home? If not, why not? I encourage you to get one and to make yourself and your children aware of this new year in our church calendar. A great way to be reminded of each day of the Advent season is to sign up for the daily emails at www.bestadventever.com. This is a free service by Matthew Kelley at Dynamic Catholic, and it really keeps me focused on the true meaning of the season. Have a blessed week! Melissa
And wait, there’s more…. →
Next fall, we are going to be adding a new program to our religious education lineup. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori based program, that we will be offering to children ages 3-6 years old. I am thrilled to be offering this next year, as this is very near to my heart. I have been trained in each level of the program and my graduate degree has a concentration in the work. Also, Deacon Kelly Stone’s wife, Maureen, has been working in the program for over a decade and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. We will be having an information session in the early spring, for all who have 3-6 year old children, or who want to learn more about CGS. I am excited to talk to anyone who is interested in becoming a trained catechist. The training for this program is very good and will be offered over the spring and summer to prepare for the fall. Watch the bulletin, the Facebook page, and the Faith Formation table in the gathering space, for more information, or ask me or Maureen. Feel free to look it up in the meantime with a Google search or at www.cgsusa.org.
“If you’re not hungry for God,
then you are probably full of yourself.”