Holy Name Church Church of St. Mary 1108 S. Carroll Street 1030 Blaine Street, PO Box 37 Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Larchwood, IA 51241 Parish Office: 712-472-3248 Parish Office: 712-477-2273 Parish Hall: 712-472-3248 Parish Hall: 712-477-2403 www.holymarycluster.webs.com www.holymarycluster.webs.com

Monday Tuesday

Weds Thursday

Friday Saturday

Sunday

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No Mass SM 5:30 pm HN 7:30 am SM 8:00 am HN 7:30 am SM 4:00 pm HN 8:30 am SM 10:30 am

+Roy & Margaret Rose Gallagher +Dave Smythe +Cathy Grotewold +Peggy Payne-Groves +Jack Bontje Cluster +Roger Schlotfeldt

This Week’s Mass Schedule

St. Mary Funeral Schedule: St. Elizabeth Circle Please contact Leah Snyders (605)212-9517 or

Linda Snyders (712)477-2703 (if you are able to donate food).

Pastor: Rev. Sunny Dominic Office & Rectory: 712-477-2273 fax: 712-477-2162 Cell: 515-574-9888 Email: dominics@scdiocese.org

Admin. Assistant: Jess David

Parish Email: holymarycluster@yahoo.com

Parish Website: www.holymarycluster.webs.com

St. Mary Office hours: Mon. & Wednesday 8am-3:30pm Holy Name Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8am-3:30pm

Bookkeeper: Deb Blauwet cell: 712-470-0453 Office hours: Tuesday mornings

Holy Name FFF DRE: Beth Luze cell: 605-484-2649 Holy Name CCD DRE: Annie McMahon cell: 605-695-8804

Holy Name Hospitality Coordinators: Ashley Klaassen cell: 507-220-4400, ashkla256@gmail.com and Beth Luze cell: 605-484-2649, Bethluze@gmail.com. Contact the parish office to start a prayer chain.

St. Mary Family Faith DRE: Alicia Schonhardt: (712) 478-4602. St. Mary CCD DRE: Tracy Kramer: 477-2010

St. Mary Hospitality Coordinators: Virginia Scannell: 477-2113, cell: 712-363-3392, vburkard@alliancecom.net and Co-Chair Needed- please contact the parish office if interested.

Deacon (retired): Jeff Gallagher 712-477-2405 ndjef@alliancecom.net cell# 712-470-4484

FORMED Website info: holymarycluster.formed.org

Newcomers: Member registration forms are available in the main entrance to church, on the website, or by contacting the par-ish office via phone or email.

Baptism: Contact the pastor to schedule.

Marriage Prep: Contact the pastor at least 9 months prior to the date of marriage.

Reconciliation: half hour before weekend Masses

Adult Inquiry into Catholic Membership: RCIA program from September to Easter. Contact pastor for more info.

Flocknote: Text HMC to 84576 or by going to https://holymarycluster.flocknote.com/

July 12, 2020 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Interested in watching Mass at home?

10 am on KELO (Cathedral of St. Joseph) 7 am, 11 am, or 6 pm on EWTN

Daily Mass-

Fr. Patrick Behm (Daily Mass- Sioux City Diocese) https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9hi3ngYGdwU7DIwWMzvLIQ?view_as=subscriber

7 am, 11 am, 6 pm, or 11 pm– EWTN

*All attendees of weekend or daily Mass please leave your kneeler down when you leave. This saves the cleaning people time so they don’t have to sanitize every pew. Thanks for your help with this.

Private Prayer

Holy Name Tuesday Noon– 2pm (use Main entry)

St. Mary Tuesday/Thursday 4-6pm (use Main entry)

Effective at 6 am. June 15, pastors may open the main church in their parish grouping for private pray-er for a period not to exceed two hours twice a week.

At no time during this prayer time may more than 10 people be present in the church. Pastors are to en-sure the open church prayer periods are monitored.

All social distancing rules should be pursued, and masks are required for those utilizing the churches for private prayer.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is prohibited during these time periods.

LET US PRAY FOR . . . Catholics firmly believe in the power of prayer. Out of this belief comes the practice of offering Mass for a particular intention. Often, we pray for those who have died, but virtually any need might be a prayer intention (protection from storms, the blessing of rain, or a particular personal need). When we speak, God listens. The customary offering is $10.00 per inten-tion. Envelopes are available in the main entryway to church and may be placed in the collection basket. Please make checks payable to “Mass Fund” - not to the parish.

All Parishioners: We have an over abundance of Mass intentions at St. Marys and we are low on Mass intentions at Holy Name. As we move forward if we are low at Holy Name for daily Mass we will use some of the intentions from St. Marys.

Dispensation. All the faithful ar e to be r eminded that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still dispensed. The elderly and more vulnerable/high risk parishioners should be reminded that be-cause of this, it is not a mortal sin to miss Sunday Mass, even though it is being offered, and that it is preferable that they remain home at this time.

Vulnerable Persons. Those who are 65 and older and/or have under lying medical conditions are considered be at a high risk if they contract COVID-19. Therefore, no special Masses or communion services are to be offered for this group, as doing so would convey a mixed message about both the dispensed Mass obligation and the strong preference for such groups to remain at home.

Weddings, Funerals, and Quinceañeras. Once public Masses r esume, weddings and funerals may be celebrated utilizing the same social distancing guidelines applicable for Sunday Mass. This is to be done within reason, still preferring that only close family and friends are present. Quinceañeras, because they are a cultural and not sacramental celebration, will remain suspended for the time.

Face masks are r equir ed as of r ight now. We will let you know as soon as this changes.

“HOLY WATER” FONTS– ARE EMPTY DUE TO HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD OF VIRUSES.

Check out Opening the Word, a program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings found at http://holymarycluster.formed.org

Opening the Word: Sunday, July 12 (15th Sunday in Ordinary time): https://bit.ly/12July20

St. Mary - FFF

St. Mary's VBS Given the uncertain situation, unfortunately St. Mary's has decided to cancel Vacation Bible School for 2020. We'll have to wait until 2021 to have fun and learn with the Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive theme.

St. Mary's Family Faith Formation: Although the year didn't end as we expected, we are grate-ful for the teachers, musicians, speakers, meal-donators, and families who made Family Faith Formation possi-ble. Thank you! May God bless you for your efforts to grow the faith!

Now it's time to start thinking about next year. - Registration is open! Please fill out a registration form and mail it in or drop it off at church. If you don’t have ac-cess to a printer, the church will have some copies availa-ble to pick up on the door of the rectory. https://holymarycluster.webs.com/Blank%20copy%20St%20Mary%20Religious%20Ed%20Registration%20Form%202019-2020-1.pdf

- Can you help teach the youngest of our parishion-ers? Family Faith Formation meets nine times a year (typically the first Wednesday of the month). Contact the office if you're interested in serving.

- St. Mary's is still in need of a DRE for grades PK-5. The position requires about 10-12 hours per month. Are you being called? Contact the office for details– Applications can be picked up from the office or emailed to those interested in this position. Please consider using your gifts in this way. DRE position can be a shared posi-tion. We haven’t received any applications yet.

Applications are due ASAP.

St. Mary - CCD

St. Mary’s is looking for religious education teachers for 6th grade and high school. Please contact Tracy Kramer.

Don’t forget to register for 2020-2021 Religious Education at St. Mary’s. Registration forms can be found on the St. Mary’s Youth Group Facebook page. You can also contact Jessica David or Tracy Kramer if you would like it emailed to you.

St. Mary Parishioners If any member of our parish plays piano and would like to share their talent and help us worship with music, please contact Amy Snyders at 605.261.3132.

You are invited to participate in the

SUPPLY OUR STUDENTS Back-to-School Ministry

August 2020 @ ATLAS of Lyon County

Because of the generosity of likeminded others in our area, AT-LAS is able to assist families experiencing a financial hardship thrive (not just survive) as they prepare for the academic year.

A list of needs will be posted on the ATLAS Facebook page, available at the office (712) 472-9016/112 First Avenue Rock Rapids or by emailing officemanager@atlasoflyoncounty.org.

No gift is too great or too small

Please deliver (or mail) all donations to ATLAS by Friday, July 31st.

Are you in need of School Supplies?

Who? Families who fall within set guidelines that indicate a financial hardship due to limited income, a medical crisis or oth-

er excruciating event defined through mentoring with staff

What? A shopping experience to purchase new school supplies at greatly reduced prices; inventory is based upon donation,

while supplies last so schedule an appointment ASAP!

All Who shop must register in advance by calling the office at (712) 472-9016 or emailing officemanag-

er@atlasoflyoncounty.org or stopping at ATLAS 112 First Avenue Rock Rapids.

Remember documentation to ver ify a financial need exists

and each child’s school supply list to make your appointment go smoother! If a new pair of shoes is necessary, please be ready to

note the sizes.

The following ministries are needed during these times of COVID: Ushers, lectors, Eucharistic minister, and money counters. If you can help with any of these ministries please email or contact the parish. I appreciate all your help.

HOLY NAME Last Weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $390 Haiti $25 Fiscal Year-to-Date Income: $111,231 Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $121,150

ST. MARY Last Weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $3,600 Loose $20 Peter’s Pence $70 Our Special Intention Prayer List

St. Mary: Donnie Horn Jim Wiering Fr. John Randy Simons Jim Grotjohn Fr. Jeff Justin Brower Andy Block Julie Gacke Trish Lombard Thomas Lauer

Holy Name: Kellie (Katt) Sylliassen Alice Moeller Family of Gary Clasen Fr. Jeff

Together for Life https://togetherforlifeonline.com/

Spirituality: Help Those Suffering Be-cause of the Pandemic

John Bosio reflects on how the wisdom and tradition of the Catholic faith can help couples and families suffering from loss during these times.

Communication: How to Communicate With Your Spouse When Things Are Tough It can be more difficult to communicate when times are tough, but it is not impossible. Check out these tips for improving communi-cation with your spouse.

Romance and Intimacy: How to Cele-brate Your Anniversary During a Pan-demic Do you want to do something special for your wedding anniversary, but are concerned about the COVID-19 virus? Here are some creative and romantic ideas you can do at home to make your anniversary memorable.

Finance: 18 Money Management Tips for Newly Married Couples

Beginning your marriage with open communi-cation about finances and money manage-ment can be an opportunity to bond with your spouse. Read these 18 tips to learn more.

St. Mary’s Parish Council has some openings for “At Large” members (3 year term). Any parishioner can apply for this position. If you are interested please call the parish office at 712-477-2273.

14th Annual

St. Mary Golf Outing Saturday, August 8 at Meadow Acres

Registration begins at 12:30; 1:00 Tee Time. If you

would like to sign up please call: Karen Viereck (712)477-2732

or Amy Snyders (712)477-2587. Don’t forget to get your team signed up!

If anyone wishes to donate a raffle item we would really appreciate it. Please contact Karen or Amy so we can add your name to the list of donors. If COVID numbers are getting high and we need to cancel; we will call all golfers. Thank you!

Deacon Jeff & Trudy Gallagher are moving

Thank you so much for all you’ve done to minister to our Cluster Parish! We appreciate it more than you know. Current address: 1450 Holder Street

Larchwood, IA 51241 New address: 1622 Rockwood Lane

Mishawaka, IN 46545

Holy Name has new altar server bells

Thank you to the Holy Name

Parishioner who donated altar server

bells! We appreciate your contribution

to Mass.