March 22, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

LITURGICAL CALENDAR MONDAY March 23 Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Richard Ricke+ Fr. Remmes

TUESDAY March 24 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Art/Marjorie Gerken+ Fr. Remmes

Deceased Members of Forke Family+ Fr. Pick

Gladys Stevens+ Fr. Friedrichsen

WEDNESDAY March 25 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

Eugene (Butch) Schmitz+; Marian Schmitz+Fr. Remmes

Arnold Hackfort+ Fr. Pick

Lowell Daniel+ Fr. Friedrichsen

THURSDAY March 26 Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent

L/D Mem of Erwin/Rita Vonnahme Fam Fr. Remmes

Lois Grote+ Fr. Friedrichsen

Randy, Cliff, Bea Romey+ Fr. Pick

FRIDAY March 27 Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Wilbur Hinners+ Fr. Remmes

Bernard Schettler+ Fr. Pick

Betty Halbur+; Lori Handlos+ Fr. Friedrichsen

SATURDAY March 28 Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent

Alvina Wendl+ Fr. Pick

Leonard Feilmeier+ Fr. Friedrichsen

SUNDAY March 29 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Wilbur & Joseph Halbur+

Parishioners of CTKCC Fr. Friedrichsen

Sheri Dirkx+ Fr. Pick

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION by APPOINTMENT ONLY

ST BERNARD-Breda Office Hours Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 712-673-2582 Fax: 712-673-2239

After hours: 712-673-2351; stbernard@westianet.net

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST-Arcadia Office Hours: Mon & Fri 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Phone: 712-689-2595; stjohnarcadia@gmail.com

ST AUGUSTINE-Halbur Office Hours Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone: 712-658-2464 Fax: 712-658-2464

staug@iowatelecom.net

SACRED HEART-Templeton

ST ELIZABETH SETON-Glidden

PASTOR

REV. TIMOTHY FRIEDRICHSEN

at office in Breda

PAROCHIAL VICAR

REV. TIMOTHY PICK at office in Breda

PRIEST IN RESIDENCE [RETIRED]

REV. RICHARD REMMES [Arcadia]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DONNA WESELY at the office in Breda

BOOKKEEPERS

DONNA WESELY Breda, Mt Carmel

Halbur, Templeton

JULIE EICH Arcadia

DENISE BEST Glidden

ROSIE SPORRER Halbur,Templeton

FAITH FORMATION

REV. MR. TIM MURPHY CCRE

ROBIN LAWLER Arcadia

LORI DANNER Glidden

WE FRS. TIMS want to acknowledge that this is a very difficult time for all of us—most especially for anyone who contracts the coronavirus and becomes sick with Covid-19. Additionally, for many individuals and families, this will be a time of financial stress due to loss of income from reductions in business and/or work. This will also be a great stress on our parishes, which have most of their regular bills even though we are not able to gather in communal worship (we’re working on getting the equipment necessary for live streaming). Yet if each and every one of us does her/his part—for our families, for our neighbors, for our colleagues and for our parishes—we will “flatten the curve” of the spread of the virus and we will come through this stronger people, with stronger family, community and parish ties. May we also be stronger in our faith in the God who loves us. So that your parish can meet her obligations, please offer whatever support you are able at this time. Here are a few ways:

use the parish-addressed envelope in your packets to mail in your offering;

mail your offering in by using your own envelopes;

drop your envelopes in the slot right of the main doors to the St. Bernard office or the slot of St. Augustine’s, Halbur;

see this as the time to start automatic payments from your bank to your parish—form is available on our website—first one, right side!

the diocese is also offering a great service during this time; they have set up a way to give online—100% of your contribution goes to the parish you designate. The link to this “Online Offertory” is https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=f9qCCK

Thank you for your faithfulness and your support. May we all continue to pray for each other, our nation, and the entire world! May the Archangel St. Raphael, "God's healer", stir up healing waters on our behalf!!

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY http://christthekingcatholiccommunity.org/

FROM THE PRIESTS: Please read the readings for this weekend (even every day) in your family. You can access them on the CTKCC website or on the calendar on the web-site usccb.org. If using your family Bible, this 4th Sunday of Lent’s readings are: 1 Sam 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (Resp. “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.); Eph 5:8-14; John 9:1-41. The Evangelist John crafts individual stories as if he were a playwright. He stages his stories in a way that the reader/hearer can focus on the main action. Only main charac-ters are present for each scene; we see this style in the drama of “The Man Born Blind.” We have been invited into the dra-ma. With whom are we going to identify? Well, who among us was not born blind? That’s right, you and we Frs. Tims are all persons who were born blind. We all needed to learn what it is that we see. For the Evangelist John, this story is one of his para-digms about becoming a disciple of Jesus. Like the blind man, all of us were born unable to see who Jesus is. At first, the newly-healed blind man is only able to say that Jesus was the one who gave him sight—but that is already something. After that first encounter with Jesus, he already becomes one who is sent, which his washing in Siloam symbolizes. The formerly blind man’s neighbors and acquaintances couldn't accept the change in his sight—some even ques-tioned who he was. And why not, who really looks at and sees a blind beggar? (I hope we would!) The devout and pious Pharisees wanted the man to know that this Jesus certainly couldn't be of God, because Jesus broke the Sabbath law. The formerly blind man now sees more deeply that Jesus is a prophet—a rather safe answer in the face of those who know the Law better than he. No one—not even the man’s parents—is willing to cor-roborate his testimony. He is pushed harder. The man does not buckle under, but comes to a deeper faith; he concludes that if the prophet Moses came from God—and not even Mo-ses opened the eyes of a man born blind—then the prophet Jesus must come from God. The story ends with a second encounter with Jesus, at which time the man sees even more deeply: he confesses Jesus as Lord, and worships him. The roles are fully reversed: the blind man can see and those who think they can see are blind. It seems as though many of us human beings have a difficulty seeing things in new ways. Who was it that first said to us, “You see that, that’s a...such-and-such”? Who was it who told us what to think about those people, those ideas, those things that they pointed out to us? Those who taught us to see need not be blamed or vilified, any more than the parents, neighbors, and Pharisees in the story should be. Just as the man born blind needed healing to see, we all need healing grace to see things anew, to see new ways the Lord calls and sends us. In this new circumstance of the novel coronavirus pandemic, we can open ourselves to God’s grace and healing so that we can see how we are called not to let fear drive us, how we are to be concerned not only about ourselves, but to see our important place in the larger community. Like Jesus, our Bishop and many others have been will-ing to alter “sacred law” for the sake of safety, health and pro-tecting life. May we use this time to open ourselves to new ways to deepen our vision of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. May this time help us to see how our spiritual vision has been somewhat myopic. We can all acknowledge that we still need the help of others and God’s grace to see things as they are—especially our own blind spots that keep us from seeing that

Jesus the Christ is Lord of our lives and it is only God, Father Son and Holy Spirit, whom we worship. Lord Jesus, we pray, lather our eyes with your spittle-and-clay eye salve! Lord we hear you clearly: there is no sin in being blind, but there is sin in refusing to acknowledge our blindness. Help us to join the man born blind on a journey into sight, into deeper love of you, Lord Jesus! IN CASE YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT, this is the full press re-lease from the Bishop’s office: Updated diocesan guidelines as response to COVID-19 as of 3/16/20: Following the recommendations released by the Centers of Disease Control to “cancel large events or gatherings that could contribute to the spread of COVID-19,” Bishop Walker Nickless issued the mandate to suspend all Sunday and public Masses effec-tive immediately. This suspension will extend for eight weeks, and then will be re-evaluated as the coronavirus situation develops. The CDC recom-mends no gathering of groups of 50 or larger during this crisis. Par-ishes within the diocese will resume normal activities when it is safe to do so. “This has been the most difficult decision I have made during my time as bishop,” Bishop Nickless explained after making the decision to cancel all Masses, which will include Holy Week, the high point of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year. “The health and well-being of all people in the diocese, as well as all Catholics, is of the utmost importance at this time. I ask all the faithful for their understanding and to join me in prayer for the end to this public health crisis.” During this period, Catholics in the Diocese of Sioux City are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, according to the bishop’s mandate. Liturgical and parish guidelines for this 8-week period will include:

All public celebrations of the Mass will be suspended. Pastors are encouraged to broadcast private Masses via electronic means for their parishioners.

Baptisms – Baptisms will only be celebrated with immediate family and godparents. There will be no large group baptisms.

Weddings – Only immediate family members and witnesses are to attend weddings. Clergy are not to attend related social func-tions. Parishes are not to host receptions.

Funerals – Funerals may be celebrated only with immediate family members. Parishes may not host funeral dinners.

Holy Week – Holy Week liturgies are suspended.

Confessions - The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) will be conducted by appointment only.

All spring celebrations of the sacrament of confirmation are suspended.

The celebrations of First Communion are suspended.

Quinceañeras are suspended.

The formal exposition of the Eucharist or adoration will be sus-pended.

Church buildings may remain open for private prayer at the discretion of pastors.

All conferences, retreats, festivals or similar events in the dio-cese and the parishes are to be suspended.

All religious education, faith formation classes, RCIA and relat-ed activities are suspended.

Parish staff are to conduct meetings if essential, and if possible, electronically.

Parish staff members are asked to telecommute, if possible.

Parish governing boards are strongly urged to meet electroni-cally.

SOME KUEMPER NOTES: Job Openings: Full-time custodial position w/benefits. Also part-time opening. Apply at any Kuemper office or on-line at

www.kuemper.org or call John Steffes 792-3313. Business Opportunity: Kuemper will be improving the parking lot north of the high school this summer. Area concrete contractors, electricians, and parking lot line painters are invited to submit their bids by April 15th. Visit www.kuemper.org/parkinglot or call John Steffes at Kuemper. REMINDER TO ALL PARISHIONERS: The bulletin is acces-sible on our website: http://christthekingcatholiccommunity.org home page under the Tab –BULLETIN. If you would like to be added to the email list, contact Julie at stjohnarcadia@gmail.com. If you are homebound, contact the parish office in Breda or Arcadia and we can mail it to you.

ST. BERNARD-BREDA

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Grant Gerken, Caden Knobbe, Brittan Pudenz, Kailee Sturm, Keagan Wiskus. BREDA ALL SCHOOL REUNION: The all school class reun-ion will be at Breda Memorial Park Shelter House from 4-11 p.m. on July 3. Meal will be available by reservation at 5:30 p.m. One of your class mates will be contacting you very soon. Tours of the past St. Bernard School and memory rooms will be held July 3 from 2-4 p.m. Also after the 10:00 Sunday Mass on July 5, there will be tours, and coffee and rolls will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the past St. Bernard School. If anyone has some school or church artifacts that they would like to donate to the memory rooms, please call or see Mary Kay at her restaurant 712-673-4695 or 712-673-2847. There were many quilt-ing ladies in our parish over the years since 1920. They worked together quilting for raffles and gave donations to our church. Does anyone have any pictures or news articles of these ladies who volunteered their precious time? Please con-tact Mary Kay.

Stewardship for March 15 Adult $1,855.00; Loose $25.00; Loose $156.00; Omelet Breakfast $140.00

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST-ARCADIA

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Katrina Carpenter, Brett Lux, Katelyn Schroeder, Robert Schweers. PREPAID FISH FRY TICKETS: Anyone who prepaid for Fish Fry tickets and has not been contacted, please call the parish office (689-2595). You have one of the following options: 1) Have the money returned to you. 2) Have the money marked as a donation to St. John Guild. This

will show on your 2020 financial statements and will be con-sidered a donation. It will be used to help pay for any mail-ings, advertising or expenses that have occurred with the Fish Fry before the cancellation.

3) Have the money applied to your church support. This will be deposited into the General Fund and be used to pay our month-ly operating bills. This will show on your 2020 financial state-ments.

WE ARE LOW ON MASS INTENTIONS requested by St. John the Baptist parishioners. If you have some that you would like Fr. Remmes or one of the Frs. Tims to honor at St. John, please put them in a special envelope in the collection or give them to one of the Frs. Tims. (We can, of course, have other intentions honored at St. John Masses.) CHURCH CLEANING on Saturday, April 4, has been canceled. THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY CLUB is sponsoring a

$200 college scholarship to a senior student residing at a 51430 zip code and attending one of the area high schools (Ar-We-Va, Car-roll, Kuemper & any other area high school). Applications can be picked up at the guidance counselor’s office. Any questions con-tact Bev Vonnahme. 712-689-2211.

Stewardship for March 15

Adult $1,025.00; Youth $3.00; Loose $9.00; Easter Flowers $110.00

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL-MOUNT CARMEL

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Isaac Evans, Brooklyn Foley, Carter Pudenz, Allison Rickers. WE ARE LOW ON MASS INTENTIONS requested by OLMC parishioners. If you have some that you would like one of the Frs. Tims to honor at OLMC, please put them in a special envelope in the collection or give them to one of the Frs. (We can, of course, honor other intentions at OLMC Masses.)

Stewardship for March 15 Adult $1,027.00; Youth $11.00; Loose $61.00

ST. AUGUSTINE-HALBUR Holy Angels MWS

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Brielle Hinners, Haley Hoffman, Hannah Mescher, Brayden Ries-berg, Gage Rotert, Kiley Trecker, Ashton Vogl.

Stewardship for March 15 Adult $1,545.00; Loose $94.00; SA Candle Money $5.00; Holy Angels Raffle $7,080.00

SACRED HEART-TEMPLETON

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Matt Langel, Benjamin Nielson, Dylan Wieland. THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT OUR LADY OF FATIMA #1492 voted at the March 9th meeting to have our members save their spare change for Mary’s Choice in Sioux City for the remaining days of Lent. Then please bring the collected change to the NEXT* CDA meeting in Manning (*was to be April 13).

Stewardship for March 15 Adult $565.00; Loose $102.00

ST. ELIZABETH SETON-GLIDDEN

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed young people: Carter Brincks, Logan Kennebeck, Cale Klocke, Paige Klocke, Emma Messerich, Lucas Onken, Evan Schoenherr, Breanna Schon, Carter Soyer, Morgan Tuel, Caden Wenck, and John Whitver. THERE ARE 100 metal folding chairs and 1 older Frigidaire Range available to Parishioners for a free will donation. Please contact Kimberly Whitaker at 712-830-6931 for info or to claim. These items are also posted on our Facebook page.

Stewardship for March 15

No Report Available

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE WEDNESDAYS EVENINGS

stjohnarcadia@gmail.com

PERSONS WISHING TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, whether baptized in another faith or unbaptized and over the age of seven [7], may contact the pastor at any time of the year to begin the pro-cess known as RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults]/RCIC [Rite of Christian Initiation of Children].

NEW PARISHIONERS may register in the parish of their choice by visiting http://christthekingcatholiccommunity.org/parish-registration [under the ABOUT drop-down menu] and completing the form.

BAPTISM CLASS is being offered for parents who are having a child baptized for the first time in one of the parishes of CTKCC. The class will be offered at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of odd num-bered months (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.) at Holy Spirit in Carroll. PLEASE email one of the Frs. Tims to let them know when you will be attending.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION is to begin 6-12 months before the wedding day. If either the bride or the groom is not a Catholic or has been previously married, additional time may be neces-sary for preparation. Please contact the pastor so that all preparations may be completed in time for the wedding and marriage. Remember, a wedding is just a day, a marriage is a LIFETIME!

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