Mass Times

St. Isidore Springville Saturday 6:00 p.m. St. John the Baptist Mt. Vernon Sunday 8:30 a.m. All Saints Cedar Rapids Sat. 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:30 p.m. or by appointment phone 363-6130

Susan Schettler Parish Life Coordinator 319-895-6246 e:suestjohn@q.com Emergency 895-6408 , 899-3687

Rev. John R Flaherty Sacramental Priest Parish office 363-6130 email: fatherjack@allsaintscr.com

Cheryl Machovec Secretary/Bookkeeper p 854-6141 email stizzy@netins.net Office Hours. Mon & Wed 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Michele Loehr Coordinator of Religious Education Ph 854-6141 email DBQ190RE@dbqarch.org

Theresa Pennington Site Coordinator P 854-6141 Tues & Thurs AM

Theresa Sundstrom Director of Music Ministry e: DBQ190S@dbqarch.org

St. Isidore Religious Education Class

Kindergarten-8th Grade Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. High School (9-12 grades) Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Prayer Chain Contacts Parish Office 854-6141 or stizzy@netins.net

Sue Schettler 899-3687 or suestjohn@q.com

Cheryl Machovec 329-5352 or cmachovec@netins.net

Connie Sjostrom 270-3774 or sjostrom.connie@gmail.com

St. Isidore Pastoral Council

• Sue Schettler Parish Life Coordinator suestjohn@q.com 899-3687

• Mike Machovec Finance Council Chair mmachovec@netins.net 854-7395

• Todd Fah Pastoral Council Chair TFFAH@yahoo.com 854-7706

• Mike Gregoricka Vice-Chair mike.gregoricka@consumers-supply.com 480-2319

• Richard Drake Council Secretary redrake@netins.net 480-7888

• Mary LaGrange Liturgy Committee mllagrange@yahoo.com 854-7587

• Melissa Janssen Liturgy Committee mgerlach15@hotmail.com 321-0408

• Candy Lentner Community Life cclentner@yahoo.com 389-7210

• Rosemary Dreismeier Social Justice NaturalSettingPhoto@hotmail.com 482-7391

• Jennifer Horning Social Justice Jennifer.horning@fmc.com 540-9123

• John Roberts Social Justice jsroberts1951@gmail.com 540-9335

• Erin Waldron Faith Formation Chair erincwaldron@yahoo.com 361-8035

603 6th St. South, PO Box 318, Springville Iowa 52336 www.stisidorespringville.org

ST. ISIDORE the FARMER CATHOLIC CHURCH Growing Faith, Family and Friendship since 1961

Mission

We, the parish of St. Isidore the Farmer, are dedi-

cated to growing a life-long Catholic community.

Believing in the Risen Christ, we are empowered

by the Holy Spirit to celebrate the Eucharist, to be

nourished by the Word of God, and to serve the

needs of the local and worldwide community.

The First Sunday

of Lent

February 17, 2018

Stewardship The waters of Baptism make us part of the new covenant in Christ. The Bishop’s pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us that there is a fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of Baptism…. that people place their gifts, their resources—their selves—at God’s service in and through the Church.

Vocation View This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand. Let us reform our lives and believe in the Good News. (Mark 1:12-15)

Lenten opportunities Beginning on Thursday, February 22nd, and continuing on Thursdays during Lent, Father

Jack will lead the Stations of Cross at 5:30 pm followed by Lenten daily Mass at 6:00 p.m. Sue Schettler will present The Gospel of Mark on Thursdays March 1, 8 & 15th following Lenten Mass. A light dinner will be served. (See the insert page in this week’s bulletin.) All are welcome! Also, check out in the Gathering Space the various Lenten booklets, Rice Bowl materials, and pamphlets with online resources available for your use during Lent!

Lenten Regulations Pray, Fast, Give! Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. Priests, reli-

gious and laity are strongly encouraged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to fol-lowing Lenten regulations) serious prayer and performance of works of charity and mercy.

Stewardship February 10, 2017 & ACH Payments

Mass Intentions

February 3 Daniel Maher

February 10 Mike & Kathleen Merfeld

February 17 Paulette Fowler

February 24 Gerald & Harriet Lynch & John Lynch

Adult

Offertory

Adult ACH

Bldg. Fund ACH

$ 1,427.00

$ 143.74

$ 686.00

$ 150.00

Faith Formation

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend

has something in it for every married cou-

ple. The Weekend has value for couples

married one year to up to fifty years or

more. Sign up today to attend one of the

upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter

weekends Mar 9-11 @ LaCrosse or April 20

-22 @ Dubuque. Early registration is recom-

mended. For info go to iowa-wwme.org or

call 563-608-3305 or email:

JLJwwme08@Gmail.com

Catholic Evangelization Outreach (CEO) will be

held at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar

Rapids on Tuesday, February 20 from 6:30-

8:00 pm. Deacon John Winkel will share his sto-

ry from possible NFL draft to school teacher! A

light meal will follow. All are welcome! Bring a

friend!

The featured Work of Mercy for February is the

Corporal Work of Visiting the Imprisoned. Re-

member that "Mercy In Motion" resources con-

tinue to be available to parishes, schools and

other groups throughout the archdiocese. To

learn more, visit www.DBQArch.org/Mercy.

We will pray for an end to abortion in front of Planned

Parenthood from Wednesday, Feb. 14th - Sunday, March

25th!

The Coalition for Life of Iowa is looking for people to commit to pray in front of Planned Parenthood for 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour any day or night! The cam-paign draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach. For addition-al info:

Web: https://40daysforlife.com/cedar-rapids Phone: Call Pat 319-721-9730 Email: coalitionforlife@gmail.com

Editor Note: Please bear with me as we tran-

sition to a new bulletin format—my computer

died and it may take a week or two to make all

of the changes.

Birthdays

Pilgrimage to Spain, Lourdes & Fatima: Come along Nov. 5-

15, 2018, to some of the most sacred places in all of Eu-

rope. We'll visit both of the great Shrines to Mary, Lourdes in

Southern France and Fatima in Portugal, and many great

places in Spain! Mass each day in great Churches and Cathe-

drals along the way. Cost is $3,249 with departure from

Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr.

Dan Guenther, St. Mary's Parish, 311 - 4th St. N., Humboldt,

Iowa 50548 or call 515-332-2856 or

email frdanguenther@gmail.com

2/1 Nicki Stockman

2/3 Steve Kalmes

2/7 Sue Schettler

2/12 Donna Drake, Rick Russ

2/14 Jennifer Horning

2/22 Annette Clark

2/23 Norm Jacobson, Julie Meyer

2/25 Erin Waldron

2/26 Tyler Rowell

(no February Anniversaries)

Lenten Fish Fry Opportunities

Fish Fry Culinary Delights Friday Feb. 23 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

At the Marion Columbus Club

Dessert included

Adults $10

$5 for youth age 6-10

5& under free

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

See the Knight Lite Newsletter kofc5390.org

or call 210-1920 for more information

Columbus Club 5677 Fish Fries

Mt. Vernon Rd and HWY 13

All Fridays February 16—March 30

5:00 –7:30 p.m.

All you can eat baked and hand-battered

fish, Catfish nuggets, baked and French-fried

potatoes coleslaw, cornbread, fresh baked

desserts, Fountain Pop & Coffee

Children’s Menu: Mac & Cheese & Grilled

Cheese Sandwiches

Adults $12 Children 5-12 $5

Under 4 are free

50/50 Raffle drawing 7:30 each Friday

Catholic Charities Helps the Most Vulnerable - Did you

know that individual contributions make up one-third of

Catholic Charities’ annual operating budget – every gift is

important and every gift helps! As the social service arm of

the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities’ work to the most

vulnerable among us is critical. Make your contribution to

the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal today by mailing your

gift to Catholic Charities, 1229 Mt. Loretta Ave, Dubuque

52001 or by going to www.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org.

Please refer to the insert in today’s bulletin for more infor-

mation. You are also asked to send your gifts directly to

Catholic Charities in the envelope you should have received

in your home mail this week.

“We cannot stand by as passive onlookers, or expect

someone else to do it. There is something each of us

can do.” Archbishop Michael Jackels

Sacrament of Communal Reconciliation Lent 2018

March 10, Saturday, at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew, C.R.

March 15, Thursday, at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception, C.R.

March 24, Saturday, at 10:30 AM at St. Jude, C.R.

Volunteers for February 24, 2018

Commentator

Sue Schettler

Greeters

John Miller

Tom Orthaus

Servers

Grant Gloeckner

Elizabeth Gregoricka

Katie Wetrich

Music Director

Theresa Sundstrom

Lectors

Connie Sjostrom

Diane Miller

Children’s Liturgy Marilyn Andersen, Leader

Donna Drake Co-Leader

Treasury Assistants

Candy Lentner

Diane Miller

Betty Hoffman

Gifts

Neal Horning Family

Video

Lyle Andersen

Eucharistic Ministers

Sue Schettler

Madi Fah

Betty Hoffman

Dan Pederson

Marilyn Orthaus

If you are unable to serve in

your assigned spot, please

find a replacement AND let

Marilyn know who your re-

placement will be.

Please check in with Marilyn

upon arrival. Please call if you

are running late—

319-854-6141

Thank you for your service!

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