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REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul’s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God’s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Parish Staff Fr. Steve Witt, Pastor Fr. Bob Cloos, Parochial Vicar Dcn. Joe & Katie Welter, Marriage Preparation Coord. Sr. Agnes Giblin, BVM, Pastoral Associate Dan Teets, Director of Adult Faith Formation Patti McTaggart, Youth/Music Coordinator Karla Peiffer, Accountant Rachel Santos, Office Administrator Nathan Gibbs, Choir Director Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 12:10 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM TV Mass—Channel 18 Each Monday at 7:30 PM The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 10-11:30 AM or by appointment. The Sacrament of Baptism Call Sister Agnes at the office at 337-4314. The Sacrament of Marriage Email Deacon Joe and Katie Welter: [email protected] St. Mary’s Parish Office 302 E. Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Phone: 319 337-4314 Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM-4PM Fri: 8:30 AM—Noon Email: [email protected] Website: www.icstmary.org ST. Mary of the Visitation Church Iowa City, Iowa The 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018
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REJOICE!
Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul’s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God’s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when
there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish Staff Fr. Steve Witt, Pastor Fr. Bob Cloos, Parochial Vicar Dcn. Joe & Katie Welter, Marriage Preparation Coord. Sr. Agnes Giblin, BVM, Pastoral Associate Dan Teets, Director of Adult Faith Formation Patti McTaggart, Youth/Music Coordinator Karla Peiffer, Accountant Rachel Santos, Office Administrator Nathan Gibbs, Choir Director
Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 12:10 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM TV Mass—Channel 18 Each Monday at 7:30 PM
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 10-11:30 AM or by appointment.
The Sacrament of Baptism Call Sister Agnes at the office at 337-4314. The Sacrament of Marriage Email Deacon Joe and Katie Welter: [email protected]
St. Mary’s Parish Office 302 E. Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Phone: 319 337-4314 Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM-4PM Fri: 8:30 AM—Noon Email: [email protected] Website: www.icstmary.org
ST. Mary of the Visitation
Church Iowa City, Iowa The 3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th, 2018
St. Mary’s Church of Iowa City December 16th, 2018 SCRIPTURE MASSES CALENDAR
Monday, December 17th
Gn 49:2, 8-10 Mt 1:1-17
Special Int. (Phuoc Dao) +Liz Finnegan +Alberta Kallaus +Robert Fuhrmeister
7 PM Communal Penance (St. Thomas More)
12:10 PM
Advent Weekday
Friday, December 21st
Sg 2:8-14 Lk 1:39-45
+Robert Lovetinsky +Joseph Thanh Ky Tran +Mary Loan Kim Thi Nguyen +All Souls in Purgatory
Free Lunch 12:10 PM
Advent Weekday
Wednesday, December 19th
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Lk 1:5-25
12:10 PM
Special Intention— (Phuong Dao and Nga Dao) Special Int. (Phuoc Dao) +Betty & Joe Chudacek +Bill Phelan
Advent Weekday
Upcoming Meetings: Sat., Dec. 22nd, 7:30-8:15 AM at St. Wenc.
Wed., Jan. 9th, from 6-6:45 AM at St. Mary’s This group is for men ages 18+.
Questions? Call Dan Teets, 337-4314.
Tuesday, December 18th
Jer 23:5-8 Mt 1:18-25
Special Int. (Phuoc Dao) +Larry Waters +Iola Petersen +Shirley Aldeman
7 PM Communal Penance (St. Wenceslaus)
12:10 PM
Advent Weekday
Thursday, December 20th
Is 7:10-14 Lk 1:26-38
12:10 PM
Special Int. (Phuoc Dao) +Thomas Senneff +Bill Chudacek +Ruth Cary
3:30 PM Youth casserole making
Advent Weekday
Prayer Shawl Group Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1PM in the parish hall to make prayer shawls for the sick or homebound and blankets for the babies to be baptized!
Upcoming meeting: January 8th & 22nd, 2019
Sunday, December 16th
Zep 3:14-18a Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18
+Richard Park +Robert Schneider Special Intention— (Bill & Vera Scheetz family) +Richard Lumsden +Phil Harney +Poor Souls in Purgatory
Pantry Sunday 9:30-10:30 AM Blood pressure checks 2 PM Communal Penance (St. Pat’s) 5 PM Advent Evening Prayer 6 PM Children’s Christmas Choir Practice (church)
8:30 AM 10:30 AM
The Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 23rd
Mi 5:1-4a Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
Parishioners +Jim Burke Wilma Buckingham +Mary Annette Henry +Lawrence Lynch +Annette McDonough +Peter Dominic Litz
NO COFFEE HOUR OR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 12/23 or 12/30
5 PM Advent Evening Prayer 6 PM Children’s Christmas Choir Practice (church) 6:30 PM Children’s Christmas Pageant Practice (church)
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 22nd
Mi 5:1-4a Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45
+Dr. Kenneth Lagina +Howard Villhauer +Ruth Woodhouse +Bill Rockafellow
10-11:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:00 PM
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
St. Mary’s Church of Iowa The Third Sunday of Advent
Stewardship of Time Spend time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Stewardship of Talent
Last Sunday, the Christmas Carolers showed their stewardship of talent by bringing the
gift of music to the residents of Briarwood and Walden Place.
The love, warmth, and gratitude we received was hundred fold.
We are grateful to both the carolers and
the residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with us.
Free Lunch St. Mary’s opportunity to serve Free Lunch (at 1105 Gilbert Court) is this coming Friday, December 21st. Please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church. Donations may be brought to the parish hall on Thursday, from 7-8:00 PM. Volunteers are also needed!
Use Your Stewardship Gifts in Thankful, Accountable, Generous Ways
It’s the Stewardship “GIFT T.A.G.”
Opportunities to “Instruct the Ignorant” Strive for Success helps tutor underprivileged
youth (age 8-14) to help improve their reading, math, and self-confidence.
For questions about volunteering, email: [email protected]
or call 319-321-0381.
REST IN PEACE We pray for the repose of the souls of Paul Hansen and Clem Full. May they be welcomed into everlasting life!
Stewardship of Treasure December 8th and 9th, 2018
Weekly Collection Goal: $ 13,365.00 Actual Collection Total: $ 22,443.00 YTD Collection: $ 383,458.87 YTD Budget Goal: $ 320,760.00 Under/Over Goal: $ + 62,698.87
St. Mary’s Ornaments Once again, St. Mary’s ornaments will be available following all of the Masses each weekend for the next several weeks. You may also purchase them during the week at the Parish Office. The ornament is approximately 3” by 4” in an acrylic finish with beveled edges. Each one includes a sparkling silver ribbon for hanging. It is packaged in a velveteen tray and placed in a shimmering box. Cost: $10.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
St. Mary’s will present the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve, at the 4:00 PM Mass. If you have any children that are interested, please come to our ONE AND ONLY REHEARSAL on Sunday, December 23rd, at 6:30 PM in the church.
St. Mary’s Children’s Christmas Choir
Practices: Dec. 16th & 23rd from 6-6:30 PM in the church
The Choir is for kids in grades K-5. They will sing at the 4 PM Christmas Eve Mass.
ADVENT EVENING PRAYER December 16th, & 23rd
at 5:00 PM at St. Mary’s
One of the great ways to observe the season of Advent is to join with other members of our parish for Advent Evening Prayer. In our busy world, we need time for silence, reflection, and prayer.
The Word of God on Your iPad… ...or your phone, or tablet, or laptop! The US Catholic Conference of Bishops offers daily readings. Check it out: www.usccb.org!
Have You Moved? If you have moved, please let us know! This will help you stay informed with parish news and also cut down on our mail fees.
There is no adult supervision in the parish hall during Mass. Please keep this in mind when
children go downstairs to use the restrooms.
With the cold and flu season upon us, please be respectful
of those who may refrain from shaking hands
during the Sign of Peace.
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If you or your family would like to bring up the gifts of bread and wine at Mass, please tell an usher before Mass begins. We would love to have as many people as possible serve as gift bearers!
Make a Tax-Free Gift With An IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can donate up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) and receive tax benefits in return. An IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distributions and allow you to see your gift at work today as you build your legacy for the future.
For questions regarding IRA charitable rollovers or other planned giving opportunities, contact Michael Hoffman at: [email protected].
Daily Advent Reflections from Bishop Robert Barron
www.WordOnFire.org From Dynamic Catholic
www.DynamicCatholic.com/BestAdventEver
During the Advent or Christmas, would you like to receive a blessing? Some ideas for blessings are your family, house, Advent wreath, Christmas manger
or nativity scene, or Christmas tree. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Joe at [email protected] or Father Steve ([email protected]
Have you attended a Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) in the past? If so, the Iowa City Deanery would like to hear from you. We are updating records for all previous CEW candidates and team members to ensure you are receiving notifications for prayer requests, renewals, and CEW weekends. Please send your name, address, phone number, email address, and church to [email protected].
Video Contest for Youth Grades K-12 As part of the Vision 20/20 process, all youth (individuals or groups) of the diocese of are invited to create a 30-90 second video to celebrate their Catholic faith. The winning submission will celebrate with Bishop Zinkula. Entries are due by January 15th. For contest rules, go to: www.davenportdiocese.org/ vision-2020-video-contest
ST. MARY’S PASTORAL COUNCIL Marty Shafer – Chairperson Karla Peiffer – Secretary PASTORAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Carol McDonough – Family Life Wakiza Gamez – Peace & Justice Marty Shafer – Liturgy Mary Rae Meyer – Christian Formation John Hale – Property Management Anita Hemingway – Fellowship & Communications Bill Doucette - Evangelization & Stewardship ST. MARY’S FINANCE COUNCIL Anne Hargrave John Maxwell Mike Pugh (Lay Director) Carl Shank Bob Squires Marilyn Wirtz (Lay Director) ST. MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #842 Darrin Thompson - Grand Knight, 325-5867 EDUCATION Regina Catholic Education Center: Glenn Plummer – High School Principal, 338-5436 Celeste Vincent – Elementary Principal, 337-5739 Carolyn Brandt—Religious Education Office, 351-7638 Alan Opheim – Regina Business Office, 337-2580 Kecia Boysen – Regina Foundation Exec. Director, 354-5866 Pam Schowalter—Regina Director of Admissions, 499-9006 Regina Board of Education Representatives: Angela Villhauer, Sue Kloos, Melinda Shetler
Vocation View “What ought we to do?” the
crowd asks John, and he send them to fulfill their calling.
Doing the ordinary extraordinarily well is a step
toward welcoming Jesus.
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box 232,
SMART News and Events St. Mary’s Active & Religious Teens
YOUTH NEWSLETTER If you would like to receive an email copy of our monthly youth newsletter, the S.M.A.R.T. News (St. Mary’s Active, Religious Teens) please contact the office at [email protected] or 337-4314 and provide your email address. Hard copies of the SMART News can also be found in the vestibule of the church. The SMART News contains events and activities offered for youth each month!
Youth Casserole
Baking for Free Lunch
Thursday,
December 20th, at 3:30 PM
St. Mary’s Parish Hall Kitchen
Choose Life Prayer We pray for that all may come to see
that every life is a gift from God.
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St. Mary’s 302 East Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245
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