twenty-seventh sunday in ordinary time • october 6, 2019
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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time • October 6, 2019
J o h n P a u l I I C l u s t e r
Readings for the week of October 6, 2019
Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-
8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10
Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8 [3]/Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk
11:5-13
Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/Lk
11:15-26
Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-
13/Lk 17:11-19
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, INDEPENDENCE ST. PATRICK, WINTHROP
VOCATION VIEWS
The Spirit of God makes us strong, loving and wise. How will you use
these gifts to serve the gospel? Consider being a sister, brother, priest or
deacon (2 Timothy 1:6-8. 13-14)
Altar Linen Schedule: All October Andrea Sauser
Scrip Cash Table Volunteers October 12/13
5:30 pm Amy Holle & Katie Perry
10:00 am Joe & Lisa Kremer
Cluster FinancesSt. John For Sunday, September 29, 2019
Budget Envelopes $5,889.00
Offertory $190.93
Children’s Collection $10.50
Needed Weekly to Meet Expenses $11,814.00
Last week we were short $5,723.57 to meet our
operational expenses!
This section includes all debt that the church owes to date.
Monies borrowed from DBQ
for building projects: $0
Monies borrowed from
Embrace Our Future/Debt Elimination: $0
St. Patrick For Sunday, September 29,, 2019
Budget Envelopes $2,045.00
Offertory $171.00
Needed Weekly to Meet Expenses $3,376.00
ST. JOHN PARISH, INDEPENDENCESaturday, 5:30 pm, October 12, 2019
Eucharistic B Ben Reiff Volunteer Feliciters Ojinnaka
Ministers: B Mary Reed Chuck Mazur Volunteer
B Chidi Ojinnaka
Hospitality John Evers Diane Koch
Ministers: Volunteer Volunteer
Lector: Barb Reaves
Altar Servers: Lane Junk Alex Thompson Gabriel Kuennen
Music: Bonnie O’Brien Marissa Boss
Sunday, 10:00 am, October 13, 2019
Eucharistic B Susan Johnson Marianne Hickey Deb Merfeld
Ministers: B Kurt House Mark Merfeld Volunteer
B Monica House
Hospitality Mike Schumann Mike Smock Nila Turner
Ministers: Mark Schumann Emily Ownby Volunteer
Lector: Dawn Behan
Altar Servers: Claire Kegler Nadiah Lewin Maya Barche
Music: Bonnie O’Brien Jubilee Choir
ST. PATRICK PARISH, WINTHROP
Saturday, 4:00 pm, October 12, 2019
Eucharistic Ministers : B Linda Mueller
Eucharistic Ministers : W Dave Mueller Jessi Opitz
Hospitality Ministers*: Dave Flexsenhar Volunteer
*Ushers - Please arrive at 15 minutes prior to Mass to greet
people as they walk into church
Lector: Susan Sloan
Gift Bearers: Dave and Mary Beth Flexsenhar
Altar Servers: Elsie and Lucy Flexsenhar
Music: St. Patrick Choir
Sunday, 8:00 am, October 13, 2019
Eucharistic Ministers : B Janet Hoefer
Eucharistic Ministers : W Lola Baragary Ron Crawford
Hospitality Ministers*: Dean Baragary Ryan Baragary
*Ushers - Please arrive at 15 minutes prior to Mass to greet
people as they walk into church
Lector: Ron Crawford
Gift Bearers: Dean and Lola Baragary
Altar Servers: Dalton Kortenkamp Volunteer
Music: St. Patrick Choir
Monday, October 7, 2019
Collection Counters: Lori Goedken Lois Loughren
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, October 7, 2019
Sew & Sew’s Quilting: John Paul II Room, 1:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
St. John Finance: Cluster Office, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Mass: Prairie Hills, 9:30 am (for Richard & Phyllis Fangman)
St. John Religious Education: Grades 1-6, 3:30 pm
Grades 7-10, 6:30 pm
St. Patrick Religious Education: Grades K-9, 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Blessings Group: Cluster Office, 9:00 am
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Cluster Office, 10:00 am
St. John School: 2 hour early dismissal
K-12 Parent Teacher Conf. 2:15 - 7:45 pm
Friday, October 11, 2019
Confession at St. Patrick: 7:30 - 7:50 am, before Mass
St. John School: Non-Student Day
K-12 Parent Teacher Conf. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Confession at St. John: 9:15 - 9:45 am, before Mass
MASS INTENTIONS
October 7, through October 13, 2019
St. John Parish, Independence
Tues. 8:00 am Charles Francis Touhey Family
Wed. 9:30 am Richard & Phyllis Fangman (at Prairie Hills)
Thurs. 8:30 am Joe Ciesielski Family
Sat 5:30 pm Eunice Mahoney
Sun. 10:00 am Gary Gilson
St. Patrick Parish, Winthrop
Mon. 4:30 pm Mary Schmadeke
Fri. 8:00 am Kinney Family
Sat 4:00 pm Ted & Idell James
Sun. 8:00 am Parishioners of the John Paul II Cluster
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2019
Remember in prayer: Lillian Hemmen,
Gary Hemmen, Eloise Baldwin, Bernita
Lowder, Emmett Schumann, Eileen Bar-
reca, Starla Himebaugh,
Betty Greenwood-Wilson
From the Desk of Fr. Beckman:As you are aware, October is Respect Life Month.
This is an opportunity for all of us to take a special
time to reflect on the many issues that demand our re-
spect as human beings made in God’s image. This is a
time to do some extra reading, extra reflecting, and extra thinking
about the awesomeness and incredible gift of each individual life.
I am always moved by former Pope John Paul II’s statement about
America. “America, you are beautiful and blessed. The ultimate
test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being, but
especially the weakest and most defenseless. If you want equal
justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then America,
defend life.” And so, as we celebrate “Respect Life Month” dur-
ing October, I would like to bring your attention to a new cultural
project that Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph. D., who is a co-founder of
the Center for Life Principles and former president of Gonzaga
University in Spokane, Washington, is promoting through his
book: Healing the Culture: A Commonsense Philosophy of
Happiness, Freedom and the Life Issues. Healing the Culture
presents the most comprehensive philosophy of the pro-life move-
ment in print today. This book changes the discussion on abortion
and euthanasia by linking the issues with the philosophical under-
pinnings of our culture and the principles and values by which we
live. More than an explanation of the life issues, this book pres-
ents a course in philosophy and a guide to enhance meaning and
purpose in life. This work addresses the connection between the
culture’s view of everything from happiness and success, to self-
worth, love, suffering, ethics, freedom and personhood, and
shows how our notion of personhood holds the key not only to the
concept of ourselves, but also to the future of rights and the com-
mon good. This book pulls together a multitude of perplexing
questions and presents them in a form readily understandable to
the general reader. It shows us how to escape the lethal attitude of
“I did it my way,” and get back onto the path of doing it the right
way, the Christian way. Spitzer shows in many practical ways
how we can transcend ‘ego-centric materialism’ to attain true hap-
piness. If this book were read, understood, and lived out by every-
one we could truly build a ‘culture of life’ that the Holy Father
calls us to. Please check out this website: Center for Life Princi-
ples or Life Principles: A Model for Teaching the Philosophy of
the Pro-Life Movement.
Fr. David
Redecoration Update CornerRiehle Church Decorating Group is still on track to finish the
painting/stenciling by the end of September. This means that the
flooring process will start in October. Our plan is to continue to
hold weekend Masses downstairs in the church hall. We appre-
ciate your patience and cooperation throughout this period as we
renew our worship space into a worthy and dignified house of
God.
If you would like to see pictures of the progress being made,
please visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/St-John-the-Evangelist-in-Indepen-
dence-IA-631172953567063/
Also, we have noticed that our weekly giving has gone down
with the start of the redecoration project. We want to remind
everyone that if you attend Mass at either of our Cluster
parishes, please use the appropriate church envelope or write
your check out to the church you want your donation to go
to. We do make sure it gets to the correct church each week and
this is very important to remember with our redecoration coming
up. If you attend either church and put in a cash donation, that
money will stay with the church you attended that weekend.
Also, don’t forget that you can donate via EFT (Electronic Fund
Transfer). Just call the Cluster office and we will get you set up
(319-334-7191)!
Thanks to all who have helped to make this project possible!
Operation Christmas Child ShoeboxSt. Patrick Social Concerns Committee is sponsoring the Operation
Christmas Child Shoebox project again this year. We are offering
it to any parishioners that would like to fill a shoebox. If you want
to take part, shoeboxes, with instructions inside, are available on
the table at the church entrances. Please return the filled shoe-
boxes to the table by the weekend of October 26-27. A note and
photo is optional. The Social Concerns committee will pay the
$9.00 donation and take them to the drop off location unless you
would like to provide the donation for your shoebox. Thank you.
Mass for Mental Illness AwarenessThe 12th Annual Mass for Mental Illness Awareness will be held at
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.13, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 120 5th St
NW in Cedar Rapids. Deacon Tom Lambert of the Archdiocese of
Chicago will serve as deacon at the Mass and will speak at a recep-
tion following. All persons with mental illness, their families and
care providers are invited to attend.
Trunk or TreatThe St. John Parish Life Committee will
be hosting a trunk or treat on October 27
(weather permitting) in the church parking lot
just north of Church (where employees/visitors park) after the
10:00 Mass. Children are allowed to wear their Halloween cos-
tumes (no devils, death or the such) to church. After Mass families
are invited to out to the parking lot where parish organizations will
have treats to pass out to the children.
St. John Cemetery Fall Clean UpIt is once again that time of the year for all flow-
ers, decorations and ornamentals to be removed
from St. John Cemetery. Please have all items re-
moved by the end of October. The Cemetery
Board will be starting a new Decorating Policy in
regards to flowers/decorations/ornamentals, etc. starting April 1,
2020. You will be able to find this information on the St. John
Facebook page, a bulletin insert, and Father’s announcements
after Masses starting the first of the year! We thank you for your
cooperation.
Area Events
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2019
St. John Scrip VoucherPlease Support our Generous
Participating Sponsors
Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse Boubin Tire
Cy & Charley’s Fabulous Fridays
The Flower Mill Home IndeeD
Ryan Pharmacy (non-RX only) S & K Collectibles
Spahn & Rose
Amount $:
Name:Information and voucher available at www.stjohneagles.com
2020 Archdiocesan
Women's ConferenceMark your calendars for the 2020 Archdiocesan
Women’s Conference, Beauty in Christ: Fear-
less. Faithful. On Fire! Saturday, January 25, Doubletree by Hilton,
Cedar Rapids. Dynamic speakers, Hallie Lord and Katie Prejean,
with Archbishop Jackels presiding at Mass. Please contact your sis-
ters, mothers, daughters, and friends to save-the-date!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter WeekendLearn something new about your spouse and how to live your Mar-
riage Sacrament as God intended by attending a Worldwide Mar-
riage Encounter weekend. Upcoming Dates: November 1-3 @
Coralville. For information or to register go to iowa-wwme.org or
call 563-608-3305.
St. Francis Church-BarclaySt. Francis Church, Barclay, 7837 East Airline Highway,
Dunkerton invites everyone to attend our annual parish dinner on
Sunday, October 6, from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. The menu includes:
roast beef, ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, home-bake
breads, salad and dessert bar. Prices: Adults $9.00; Children 5 -10
$6.00; and preschool is free. Country store, raffles, and other chil-
drens’s games for your enjoyment.
Dad’s Belgian Waffles - St. Patrick’s WinthropPlease join us on Sunday, October 13 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at
the St. Patrick’s Church Hall in Winthrop. Proceeds will go to-
wards renovations at the Winthrop Historical Center. An Open
House at WHC will be held from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come See
Our Progress!
Annual Fall Festival - St. Mary, Urbana Sunday, Oct. 13, serving from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Old fashioned
homestyle cooking: grilled roast beef, chicken and noodles, real
mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & desserts. Adults: $10;
children 4-10: $5; 3 and under: free. Carry-outs available 319 849-
2526. Something for everyone; raffle, silent auction, king quilt
raffle, country store, cake walk, bingo, and games for kids. Visit
our web site for updates: https://heartofmary.org/st-mary-urbana-
fall-festival
School Tuition Organization (STO)65% Iowa Tax Credit. As an Iowa tax payer, you can help families
with demonstrated financial need attend any Catholic School in the
Archdiocese of Dubuque through a contribution to the Our Faith
School Tuition Organization (STO). Each contribution will receive
an Iowa tax credit equal to 65 percent of the donation. The gift
may also qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal tax re-
turn. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of
Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
Immaculate Conception Church - MasonvilleA Turkey Dinner will be served family style on Sun, October 20
from 11:00 - 2:30 pm. Adults: $10, Children: 5-12 $5 and Chil-
dren 4 and under are Free. Carry-outs $10.
2019 Fall Craft & Vendor ShowA Fall Craft & Vendor Show will be held at the Falcon Civic Cen-
ter, 1305 - 5th Ave NE, Independence, on Saturday, October 19
from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. A variety of homemade crafts as well as
an array of vendors and consultants ill be at this show. Free Ad-
mission! Everyone is Welcomed to attend! If you have any ques-
tions please contact Angie at 319-334-6711
Food ChainAlthough we are currently working out the details, we are planning
on conducting a food drive for our local food pantry on Nov. 20.
This will involve every student, preschool 3-year-olds through 8th
grade, standing side-by-side (forming a chain) in a line from SJS to
the food pantry, to hand deliver each food item by hand. We'd like
to fill the pantry to the ceiling with food. Therefore, we are asking
you for food donations between now and November 20.
Book FairThe Book Fair is coming soon to our library.
Dates: Oct. 24-Nov. 1, 2019 (Closed Sat., Sun., and Mon.)
Times: 8:30am to 3:30 pm (9:30 am on Mass days)
Family Night: Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Online Fair: Can’t attend the Book Fair or just want to order from
the comfort of your own home? Order on-line 24/7 from Oct. 19 to
Nov. 1 at www.scholastic.com/bf/stjohnschool13
Teacher wish lists will also be available for you to choose a book
for your child’s teacher if you wish.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Save the DatesFall Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 23, from 8am - 1pm
Spring Fling
Saturday, March 21st.-will still be held at the Henderson Event
Center.
Welcome to the
Parishes of
the John Paul II
Cluster
St. John the EvangelistIndependence, Iowa
&
St. PatrickWinthrop Iowa
Pastor: Rev. David Beckman
Deacon: Tim Post
Pastoral Associate:
Sharon Bainbridge
Religious Education Coordinator:
St. John: Sharon Bainbridge
St. Patrick: Jessica Gibbs
319-929-2301
St. John School Principal: Jim Gieryng
Telephones
Father Beckman: 334-7191
Cluster Offices: 334-7191
St. Patrick Center: 319-935-3871
St. John Church Hall: 334-2817
St. John School: 334-7173
Cluster Email
WEEKDAY MASSES:
See Mass Schedule Page 1
WEEKEND MASSES:
St. John the Evangelist
Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St . Patrick
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION:
St. John the Evangelist
Sunday 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
St. Patrick
Friday 7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
BAPTISM:
Arranged after Pre-Baptism Classes.
Contact the cluster office.
MARRIAGE:
Please contact a priest to arrange
marriage preparations twelve to nine
months in advance of the wedding date.
Please call our
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Behold Your Child: A ministry for those who have experi-enced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Behold Your Child is a new ministry developed by the Archdio-
cese, in collaboration with the offices of Marriage and Family Life,
Respect Life and Social Justice, and Catholic Charities to provide hope, healing and support
for parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death
(whether recently or years ago). Members of The John Paul II Cluster Respect Life Commit-
tee have been trained and are a caring resource to answer questions or be of comfort and sup-
port to anyone interested in this ministry. Please call the John Paul II Cluster office at
319-334-7191 for more information.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Pope Francis has said that respect for life is not just about the unborn child in the womb,
but also about the least of our brothers and sisters. Yes, it is even upon the undocumented
resident alien who has no voice but ours. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all called to
protect the voiceless.
Let us pray...
Good and gracious God,
you blew into our nostrils the breath of life.
You are the One to whom we owe our very exis-
tence.
Give us the courage to take that unpopular position
of protecting those who have no voice,
the unborn child in the womb
to the person taking his or her last breath.
The life you have given us is a gift beyond measure.
Embolden us to speak the truth
about protecting the child, the elderly,
and the one without a voice in the public square.
With thankful hearts,
we ask all this of the One God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #495, St. John Church,
Independence and St. Patrick’s, Winthrop will meet Wednesday, October 9 at 12
noon at Bill’s in Independence. There will be a business meeting, a report from State Con-
vention and a report from the tour of The Lady of Guadeloupe Shrine in LA Crosse, WI.
The CDA meeting will be held Wednesday on October 9th at 12 Noon. The meeting will
be held at Bill's in Independence. We will have a Business meeting, a report from State Con-
vention and a report from our Tour of The Lady of Guadeloupe Shrine in LA Crosse, WI.
