2700 Horton Rd• Waverly, IA 50677

May 20, 2018 • Pentecost

The mission of St. Mary Parish is to make Christ real in our communities by living the gospel, worshiping together, & serving others.

Fr David Ambrosy Pastor

Email: FrDavid@stmarysfamily.com

Office: 319-352-2493 ext11

Phil Paladino, Deacon

Email: DeaconPhil@stmarysfamily.com

Cell: 319-830-6306

Michelle Stone,

Coord. of Faith Formation

Office 319-352-2493 X17

Email: Michelle@stmarysfamily.com

Julie Feldhake,

Youth Minister

Office 319-352-2493 X16

Email: Julie@stmarysfamily.com

Mollie Muntefering,

Coord. of Liturgy & Music

Office 319-352-2493 X14

Email: Mollie@stmarysfamily.com

Linda Nistler-Schnabel, Coord. of

Pastoral Care & Office Ass’t

Office: 319-352-2493 X13

Email: Linda@stmarysfamily.com

Dixie Jacobs, Business Manager

Office: 319-352-2493 X10

Email: office@stmarysfamily.com

Duane Schwickerath,

Building & Grounds Mngr

Office: 319-352-2493 X15

Email: Duane@stmarysfamily.com

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Hours: M.-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Phone: (319) 352-2493

Fax: (319) 352-1749

Website: www.StMarysFamily.com

Bulletin Deadline: Mon. 3:00 pm

A Big Thank You

to Jonah Dunkin, who

created a new sign for

our St Joseph

Cemetery as his Eagle

Scout project. It looks

great! Thank you to

everyone who

supported this project

with a donation.

Pastoral Council: Justin Crouse, Jill Groth, Michelle Even, Renee Aschbrenner, Mary Ann Hinders, Ruth Schluter,

Jennifer Siech

Faith Formation Commission: Helen Melichar, Wayne Green, Amy Kangas, Andrea Dufner, Sigrid Brus

Finance Council: Michele Stevens, Chris Holthaus, Penny Toay, Karen Gebel, Dan Dufner, Steve Phyfe

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Happy Birthday St. Mary! This Pentecost weekend, we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming down upon Jesus’ early followers, beginning a new era for God’s people. Many see this as the birthday of the Church, because from then on, the apostles carried the message of Christ out to the world.

When our family lived in China, and as we traveled globally for business, we attended various Catholic churches. We may not have understood the language, but we knew what was happening. I love that no matter where you are in the world, Mass is similar. There’s a consistent order, familiar songs and the same prayers. This allows Catholic visitors to get involved in Mass, singing and praying with the locals!

I enjoy seeing how churches localize universal beliefs. In India, statues of Mary holding baby Jesus are wrapped with a saree (Indian dress made from colorful fabric). Incense, which plays a major role in Thailand’s culture, is used during services. In Singapore and Brazil, beautiful wall mosaics highlight Bible stories and saints. Colorful Christmas lights surround the Blessed Mary painting in a Chinese cathedral. Some in Europe use instruments and choirs to worship, while others in Malaysia have only their voices, so they sing simple, catchy tunes and do it mightily! For Mexicans, it is common to touch holy symbols such as crosses and statues. With youth servers, sometimes I have to chuckle… just as our own kids in Waverly may need prompts about what to do when serving, so do kids halfway around the world. We really are similar at our core.

I’ve noticed churches can be a haven despite the surroundings. An Indian neighborhood I visited was dangerous, with run-down housing, many small shop owners struggling to earn a living, and even pigs burrowing through nearby garbage. However, the church was nice. It had a powerful mission to energize people for Christ’s work ahead of them that week. Even when away from home, there is always comfort that our one and only God is everywhere and constantly at work. Despite location, language or status, we are one church family, uniting to serve each other.

Since his resurrection, Christ is no longer physically with us, but he sent the Holy Spirit to give life to the Church. Now it’s our turn to use our gifts to be Jesus’ hands and feet to create good. These gifts look different for each of us but were given to extend the grace of God in a tangible way.

Matthew West’s song “Do Something” is an encouraging reminder that God gave us skills. How will you use yours for good this week?

…People living in poverty Children sold into slavery The thought disgusted me So, I shook my fist at Heaven Said, "God, why don't You do something?" He said, "I did, I created you" If not us, then who If not me and you Right now, it's time for us to do something…

- Andrea Dufner

������� ��������Donna Burgart, Gertrude Boeckman, Steve Koupal, Steve Nielsen, Ken Grell, Sue Heine, Jeffrey Traeger, Regina Milligan, Michelle Voyek, Jamie Kraayenbrink, Rayla Leary, Donna Nelson, Doug Nistler, Byron Podhajsky (on deployment), Carter Stevens, Steve Strohmeyer, Ruth Schissel, Deb Jones, Larry Blickenderfer, Dolores Ungs Please pray for the family of… Ron Meyer, brother of Dennis (& Betty) Meyer, who died May 7.

����������� ���Tues. 5:30 pm Donald Burnett Wed. 8:00 am Byrnes Family

Thurs 12:10 am Sadie Byrnes Fri. 8:00 am Fr David Pepper

Saturday 4:30 pm Reconciliation 5:15 pm Ken Huber Sunday 8:00 am For the People 10:00 am Mary & Roger Anhalt

Daily Mass cancelled if funeral scheduled

����������������Emiel Engels Roger Holthaus Rosalyn Kriener Agnes Domino Ryan Lindner

Commissioning for Eucharistic Ministers June 2-3. Eucharistic Ministers, including Homebound and daily Mass Eucharistic Ministers will receive a special blessing during Mass the weekend of June 2-3, the feast of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ).

����������������� �������������������� ��������������Please sign up in the hall or call the office.

Volunteers meet at 10am in Good Shepherd Chapel to help Bartels residents to/from their 10:30am service.

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Tuesday Rosary, 4:30pm, chapel Friday Parish Office Closed at Noon Saturday-Sunday Blessing of Graduates Peanut Butter Collection at Masses for children in need

Sunday Children’s Liturgy at Masses Monday, May 28, Memorial Day Parish Office Closed

��������������“Everyone should have a son

like my Freddie,” said Margaret, “He brings me flowers every week & takes me out to the best restaurants.”

“That’s nice,” said Gertrude, “But my Sammy brings me a hot breakfast every morning & brings me to his house for supper every evening.”

“WELL!” cried Lena, “I don’t want you to feel bad, but my Johnny pays someone $200 an hour every week so he can lay on their couch & talk about ME.”

�����������������������Weekend Gifts May 12-13: Offertory Gifts.........................$6,241 Loose Offering ............................ $476 Food Pantry Monetary Gifts .......$51 3 in 1 Collection .......................... $886 Greatest Need ...............................$55 On-Line Giving May 7-13: Offertory Gifts.........................$1,135

Fiscal Yr: July 2017-May 13, 2018 Weekly offertory budget $9,612

Offertory Received ............$470,769 Offertory Budgeted...........$442,131 Budget Overage.............. + $28,638

����������� ��������� ������our parish collected furnishings for before Christmas is adjusting well & are grateful for the support of our parish. Thank you to all who donated furniture, household goods & money, as well as those who loaded and unloaded furniture. Mary Lou Ungs and I have been visiting the family, as well as volunteers from a Cedar Falls church. They are so welcoming and thankful each time we visit. They do have a new need. Mom Christine is expecting a baby

boy in mid-May! They would appreciate baby bed sheets & a few baby blankets. They have many small outfits for a newborn from a baby shower. We don’t want to overwhelm them with clothing, so we will have a request for specific items later. I am constantly amazed at the faith & resilience of this refugee

family. When Mario & Christine were in their early 20’s, they were run out of the Congo by militant forces, who killed some of their family. Their 2 children are Nathalie, age 7 & Shabani, age 4. They also brought Mario’s niece, Esther, age 11, when they escaped to Kenya. She is now 18. There was little help for refugees, & the rest of their family was scattered. Mario said it was difficult to find any work, & he struggled to feed his family. Yet they learned English in their 7 years in Kenya, & endured. If you feel called to volunteer, let me (Nancy Edwards) know.

There is a need for transportation to appointments. My limited knowledge & perceptions of native Africans has changed as I get to know this precious Christian family, children of God. I am blessed in representing our parish with them. - Nancy Edwards

!����������������� Join Fr Dave Ambrosy & Mary Johnston on Sun, July 15, 11am for info on our pilgrimage to Ireland Nov 6-14, 2018. Anyone who has signed up or has questions is invited. Includes many sites such as St Patrick Cathedral, Knock, other churches, the Cliffs of Moher, the Waterford & Belleek factories & the new Titanic Belfast museum. Cost out of Cedar Rapids $3,799 based on double occupancy for 7 nights, airfare, breakfast & dinner daily, private motor coach, tour escort throughout, daily Mass. For a flyer or info contact Mary Johnston 319-560-5138 or blessu45@gmail.com or visit pilgrimages.com/johnston

���������������!"#$%&'(!$!"#($)*!+,!-$&./!0+',#1#')#�Sat, Aug 25, 9AM–3PM here at St. Mary, Waverly. All grandparents invited to celebrate their important role in family life. Connect with other grandparents & hear from dynamic speakers on how to leave a legacy of faith for your children & grandchildren. Includes keynotes, breakout sessions, Mass with Archbishop Jackels, lunch & more. Register by Aug 13 at DBQarch.org/grandparent-day For questions, contact Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, at (800) 876-3546, ext. 233 or m.selby@dbqarch.org.

�������������If you can help put out small flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, please meet on May 24 at 9am at Harlington Cemetery, Waverly. Thank you, Amvets

���������"�����������������If you can’t find your favorite dish in your cupboard, it may be here! We thank everyone who has so generously donated items for funerals.

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1. May 15-June 15 decorations can be placed in the grass to accommodate the large number of displays for the Memorial Day season. Please remove them by June 15 to save our volunteers’ time of removing them.

2. Glass jars, ceramic containers or rocks are not allowed; also, if you use wire, make sure not to leave any in the grass.

The following rules apply after June 15:

3. Decorations need to be on the cement foundations or attached/hung on the monument. They cannot extend over the edges where they interfere with the mowing.

4. Artificial wreaths are allowed provided they are attached to the monument or mounted on a rod placed in/against the foundation.

5. Trees, shrubs & perennial flowers are not allowed on individual graves.

What You Should Know About the

NEW TAX LAW & CHARITABLE GIVING

Now that the 2017 tax season has passed, our atten-tion turns towards the recently passed Tax Reform Law and its potential impact on charitable giving in 2018. Below you will find some information and, hopefully, some helpful guidance as responsible stew-ards of God’s many gifts.

So, what will change? • The standard deduction (allowed on federal tax forms) will nearly double to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for married couples. This change (coupled with other restrictions) will reduce the num-ber of individuals and families who itemize their fed-eral taxes. Fewer people itemizing their federal taxes will mean that fewer people will be receiving a federal tax deduction for cash gifts given to charity.

But, what won’t change?

• Many different avenues of giving still remain very lucrative! Gifts, such as, those receiving a tax credit (for example, the STO), appreciated stock gifts, gifts of property, grain gifts, and IRA charitable rollover gifts will all continue to offer excellent ways to save tax. • The tax benefits of charitable giving will remain the same on your state taxes in Iowa, since those still have not changed. • The charitable deduction for those who will continue to itemize is still very much available and, in fact, has been enhanced, allowing individuals to deduct up to 60% (up from 50%) of their adjusted gross income to charity.

And, most importantly…

• Our reason for giving hasn’t changed! Rather than giving in order to save on tax, we give to a cause, to a mission, in the name of Christian charity. The mes-sage of Christ was, is, and will forever be the expec-tation that we help those in need by—among other things—being good stewards of the many gifts with which we have been entrusted. Supporting the mission of Christ through the sharing of our gifts at the local, diocesan, and universal levels is still very much a part of our identity as Catholics.

Other things to consider:

• Certain individuals and families might end up saving some tax under the new law. Perhaps those who do will think to donate a portion of those savings through charitable giving. • Even this year, a certain number of us will be receiv-ing a tax return. A generous option might be to share a portion of that return through a gift to a charity that supports the poor and disadvantaged or per-haps to our parish community.

This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Taxpayers should consult with their tax advisor as to

his/her specific situation.

Totus Tuus is July 8-13. Grades 1st-6th from 9am-2:30pm;

Grades 7-12th from 7-9:15pm. Registration available on our homepage:

StMarysFamily.com It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel & promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness & Eucharistic worship. A missionary team of Archdiocesan seminarians & young adults lead this fantastic week! Cost $25 for 1 child; $50 for 2+ children.

$�������%�&�������������������'�() This year, St Mary will join other churches in the Waverly area in offering a community VBS! No fee. Registration begins June 1.

����*���� ��������+������for Totus Tuus leaders. We will have 2 seminarians and 2 female

college students coming to our parish July 8-13. If you are willing to provide housing for two of the leaders and breakfast (lunch & supper will be provided at church), please contact Michelle Stone #319-352-2493 X17 or Michelle@StMarysFamily.com

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1. May 15-June 15 decorations can be placed in the grass to accommodate the large number of displays for the Memorial Day season. Please remove them by June 15 to save our volunteers’ time of removing them.

2. Glass jars, ceramic containers or rocks are not allowed; also, if you use wire, make sure not to leave any in the grass.

The following rules apply after June 15:

3. Decorations need to be on the cement foundations or attached/hung on the monument. They cannot extend over the edges where they interfere with the mowing.

4. Artificial wreaths are allowed provided they are attached to the monument or mounted on a rod placed in/against the foundation.

5. Trees, shrubs & perennial flowers are not allowed on individual graves.

What You Should Know About the

NEW TAX LAW & CHARITABLE GIVING

Now that the 2017 tax season has passed, our atten-tion turns towards the recently passed Tax Reform Law and its potential impact on charitable giving in 2018. Below you will find some information and, hopefully, some helpful guidance as responsible stew-ards of God’s many gifts.

So, what will change? • The standard deduction (allowed on federal tax forms) will nearly double to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for married couples. This change (coupled with other restrictions) will reduce the num-ber of individuals and families who itemize their fed-eral taxes. Fewer people itemizing their federal taxes will mean that fewer people will be receiving a federal tax deduction for cash gifts given to charity.

But, what won’t change?

• Many different avenues of giving still remain very lucrative! Gifts, such as, those receiving a tax credit (for example, the STO), appreciated stock gifts, gifts of property, grain gifts, and IRA charitable rollover gifts will all continue to offer excellent ways to save tax. • The tax benefits of charitable giving will remain the same on your state taxes in Iowa, since those still have not changed. • The charitable deduction for those who will continue to itemize is still very much available and, in fact, has been enhanced, allowing individuals to deduct up to 60% (up from 50%) of their adjusted gross income to charity.

And, most importantly…

• Our reason for giving hasn’t changed! Rather than giving in order to save on tax, we give to a cause, to a mission, in the name of Christian charity. The mes-sage of Christ was, is, and will forever be the expec-tation that we help those in need by—among other things—being good stewards of the many gifts with which we have been entrusted. Supporting the mission of Christ through the sharing of our gifts at the local, diocesan, and universal levels is still very much a part of our identity as Catholics.

Other things to consider:

• Certain individuals and families might end up saving some tax under the new law. Perhaps those who do will think to donate a portion of those savings through charitable giving. • Even this year, a certain number of us will be receiv-ing a tax return. A generous option might be to share a portion of that return through a gift to a charity that supports the poor and disadvantaged or per-haps to our parish community.

This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Taxpayers should consult with their tax advisor as to

his/her specific situation.

Totus Tuus is July 8-13. Grades 1st-6th from 9am-2:30pm;

Grades 7-12th from 7-9:15pm. Registration available on our homepage:

StMarysFamily.com It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel & promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness & Eucharistic worship. A missionary team of Archdiocesan seminarians & young adults lead this fantastic week! Cost $25 for 1 child; $50 for 2+ children.

$�������%�&�������������������'�() This year, St Mary will join other churches in the Waverly area in offering a community VBS! No fee. Registration begins June 1.

����*���� ��������+������for Totus Tuus leaders. We will have 2 seminarians and 2 female

college students coming to our parish July 8-13. If you are willing to provide housing for two of the leaders and breakfast (lunch & supper will be provided at church), please contact Michelle Stone #319-352-2493 X17 or Michelle@StMarysFamily.com

Contact Pete Silvestri to place an ad today!

psilvestri@4LPi.com or (800) 888-4574 x3334

Jean Harrington-Britt OTR, Administrator, Parishioner

Wendy Mulert, PT, Parishioner

Ted Mulert, PT, Parishioner

Pat Deike, Parishioner

Kathleen Lane, OT, Parishioner

Waverly & other locations319-352-1234

217 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly

Occupational, Physical, Speech

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• RV Storage • Large Commercial to Small Residential

• Security Fenced & Lighted • Large Driveways for Maneuvering

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Two Convenient Locations! SW Waverly & HWY 218

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R&R Septic Solutions, LLC

1831 170th St. • Waverly, IA 50677

Katie Resor - Owner

319-269-9291rr.septic.solutions@gmail.com

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Architects to the parishes

of Iowa & Illinois

•NEW CONSTRUCTION

•RENOVATION

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St. MaryParish Life

Meeting on the Third Wed. at 7pm Jan., March, May, July, Sept & Nov.

in Parish Hall

Hartman Services, LLCFull Service Lawn & Tree Care

Snow Removal

Servicing the Area Since the 90’s

Chris Jones - Owner

319-269-1578www.hartmanservices.com

Steve Swinton, Sales Consultant 1775 4th St. SW • Waverly, IA 50677

319-352-1650 • Cell 319-230-0314www.jerryroling.com

Jerry Roling Motors, Inc.

Parishioner

HEATING • COOLING • PLUMBING • EXCAVATING

1210 W. BREMER AVE • WAVERLY, IA 50677

Parish Vendor 319-352-3241 “IT’S CRYSTAL CLEAR WHO TO CALL FOR SERVICE”

Mowing • Weed Control & FertilizingTree and Shrub Trimming

INSTALLING SEAMLESS GUTTERS & LEAFGUARDSF R E E E ST I M AT E S 319-269-5755

Waverly Knights of Columbus

Council 7506 • Pray For Vocations

Membership Info. • 319-231-2733

Tripoli • Shell Rock • Waverly

www.WheatonIowa.org

1016 W. Bremer Ave.Formerly

Godfather’s Pizza

319-352-8819

Back & Beyond Massage

www.waverlychiro.com • 319-352-2425

1240 10th Ave SW

Waverly Chiropractic Specialties, PLC

Dr. John Schutz, DC, CCSP

Residential

Commercial

319-236-6100

Roo"ng - Lifetime Warranty

Steve & Kelly Langan (Owners/Parishioners)

Driveways to Highways!

1-800-728-7903

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Jerry & Jon ElsamillerElectrical Wiring of all Types

1004 E. Bremer Ave. • Waverly, IA 50677

Ryan & Kate Frerichs, Parishioners

(319) 352-3120 • Waverly, IA

www.meyerpharmacy.com

Residential

Commercial

Agricultural

Decorative

Phone Number: 319-352-2732

Eddie Wichman • Parishioner

6823 University Ave • Cedar Falls

(319) 277-6200 • (800) 293-3379

deery@deery.comLincoln • Mitsubishi • Nissan

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Air Duct Cleaning

Residential and Commercial

Janitorial

Al & Nancy Stern, Parishioners

352-5411

We have come to know and to believe inthe love God has for us.

God is love, and whoever remains in loveremains in God and God in him.

-1 John Chapter 4

Jerry and Marti Roling Jerry Roling Motors, Waverly

www.JerryRoling.com

Roling Ford, Shell Rock www.rolingfordshellrock.com

Thank you for your business for the past 35 years!

Denver Heating & Cooling

Commercial • Residential • Sales • 24-Hour Service • Installation

Office: 319-406-0000 Or Cell: 319-939-5251

Noel Fry | Agent1231 4th Street SW, Waverly, IA 50677

319 352 1404 | www.noelfry.com

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Dale Walther, Owner/Operator1818 4th Ave. NW • Waverly, IA 50677

Residential • CommercialOn location carpet, rug, & furniture cleaning,

& water damage restoration

(319) 352-1273

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