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: 712-477-2273

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Friday Saturday

Sunday

5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/26 5/27

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

+Bill Reckert +Bernard & Madonna Hall +Carl Selken +Fr. Francis grandmother +Ray & Anna Burkard +Anne, John, & Mary Ranschau +Lawrence Lupkes Cluster

This Week’s Mass Schedule

Mom’s Group is Wednesday, May 23 at Holy Name @ 7:00 PM. We’ll meet downstairs in the open classroom (signs will be posted). This is a group for moms of all ages that are coming together to fill their spiritual cups while raising children in the Catholic faith. NOTE: You don’t have to be a parishioner at Holy Name to attend- ALL are welcome! Contact Janile Bestgen (605-545-0826) with any questions.

ROCK RAPIDS AREA REFIT

CLASS is coming to Holy Name

beginning this Monday, May 21st & is

open to the public! REFIT

is a cardio dance program that engages the whole person: body,

mind, & soul. This community-centered program focuses on

building relationships, as well as endurance. In this hour-long fitness

class, participants will find easy to learn movements, inspiring

music, & a family-friendly environment for ALL AGES and

EVERYBODY. Classes meet in the parish hall every Monday from

6:30-7:30 PM. First Class is FREE; after that cost is $7 drop-in

fee or $60 punch card (good for 10 punches). Questions? Contact

REFIT instructor, Michelle Munk (507-227-7586).

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH: John Hawf

FAMILY OF THE MONTH: Brandon & Sarah

Pourier

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary, Larchwood Every Tuesday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm in the Adoration Chapel

St. Mary Funeral Schedule: St. Maria Circle Please contact Jill Roemen 477-2125 or

Linda Ripperda 477-2239 (if you are able to donate food).

Pastor: Rev. Francis Makwinja Office & Rectory: 712-477-2273 fax: 712-477-2162 Cell: 712-320-0723 Email: fmakwinja@yahoo.com

Admin. Assistant: Jess David

Parish Email: holymarycluster@yahoo.com

Parish Website: www.holymarycluster.webs.com

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

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

SM Co-DRE: Kristie Steen 712-477-2080 605-731-9052

HN DRE & Youth Minister/SM DRE (3 yr-6th gr)/ Ashley Blauwet 712-420-1649 Office Hours: 8:00am-11:00am M-F at Holy Name Office; available by phone or email until 6pm on weeknights.

Holy Name Co-DRE: Rochelle Herbert 515-341-2351

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 Hospitality Coordinators: Virginia Scannell: 477-2113, cell: 712-363-3392, vburkard@alliancecom.net and Margie Dominy: 477-2315, mdominy@alliancecom.net

Deacon (retired): Jeff Gallagher 712-477-2405 Email: ndjef@alliancecom.net

FORMED Website info: formed.org parish code: FGXKFY

Newcomers: Member registration forms are available in the main entrance to church, on the website, or by contacting the parish 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.

May 20, 2018 ~ Pentecost Sunday

2nd COLLECTION for ST. CATHERINE, HAITI this

weekend at both parishes. St. Mary parishioners, please use the monthly envelope in your boxed set. Holy Name parishioners, envelopes are available for pick up in the main entry if you wish to put your name and/or envelope number on it.

Distributing communion ~

We will be distributing communion the way it used to be done starting May 26 & 27. Which is- communion will be distributed to the center sections and then the EMHC will move to the side and distribute to the outside sections.

HN DRE & Youth Minister/ SM DRE (3 yr-6th gr.): Ashley Blauwet 712-420-1649 HN Co-DRE: Rochelle Herbert 515-341-2351 SM DRE grades 7-12 & Youth Grp: Deb Blauwet 712-470-0453 SM Co-DRE: Kristie Steen 712-477-2080 605-731-9052 SM Asst. FFF Coordinator: Sarah Mullinix 605-212-4350

Holy Name Family Faith & Religious Ed Information:

May 23- Youth Group Students & Families serving at Bread of Life with the Knights of Columbus at 5:30

PM at the Community Building in Rock Rapids

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family: John 20:19-23

On a piece of poster board or large drawing paper write the letters of the word peace vertically. Create a family Peace Acrostic by thinking of words and phrases that describe what people can do to share the gift of Christ’s peace at home, at school, at work, and in the world. For example, the letter P could stand for, “Pray for world peace every day.” Challenge family members to name as many words and phrases as they can think of. Post your Peace Acrostic in a place where all family members will see it and will be reminded to share the gift of Christ’s peace with others Reflection for Parents: One of the greatest gifts we can give to our children and to our families is the gift of peace. Peace is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit, a visible sign to others that we are living under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and accord-ing to the laws and commands of God. Take time today to think about the gift of Christ’s peace in your own life. Do you have the gift of Christ’s peace? Do you need the gift of Christ’s peace? Where are you called to take the gift of Christ’s peace today?

Cluster Summer Formation Opportunities: SAVE THE DATES! Totus Tuus-July 22-27 at St. Mary:

Those entering 1st Grade – 12th grade (current Seniors welcome). Sunday-Thursday for Grades 7-12 (7-9 PM) Monday-Friday for Grades 1-6 (9 AM-3 PM). Registration forms available in main entries for

students. Volunteers needed for meals & housing and can

register here: http://bit.ly/TT072018 Vacation Bible School at Holy Name: August 5-7th

Sunday: After Mass (~9:30 AM) to 1 PM (snacks and lunch served)

Monday & Tuesday 8-11 AM Final Program on Tuesday at 6:30 PM Open to preschoolers (age 3 by start of VBS) – 5th graders

Register here: vbspro.events/p/hnvbs2018

Volunteers needed on all 3 days and many opportunities to share your talents! Those entering 6th grade on up would make excellent crew leaders or station assistants!

Volunteers register here: vbspro.events/p/hnvbs2018

ST. MARY NEWS:

Discipleship Day 2018: To Do Your Will Is My Delight - Sept. 21-22, 2018 at the SF Convention Center- An intentional disciple desires to follow regardless of the obligation. At Discipleship Day 2018, our goal is to walk with you as you learn to recognize God's promptings in your life, discover the many possible fruits of discipleship, and become empowered to fully follow God's will. It is our hope to encourage openness to inspirations of the Spirit as well as bring about an awareness to what types of "output" comes from authentic discipleship. Contact Ashley Blauwet if you’re interested in going or have questions (712-420-1649).

Totus Tuus & Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed:

See Religious Ed portion of this bulletin for how you can

help!

Heritage Days Parade Float: HN is looking for volunteers for this

year's parade float. Contact Ashley Blauwet (712-420-1649) by

Monday (May 21) if you’re interested. We’ll set up a meeting time for those interested after Monday’s deadline. The parade will be on

Saturday, June 16th, but you don’t have to be present for the parade

to help with the float.

Together for Life

Spirituality: "Husband in Pursuit: Into the Wild" Instead of looking through your phone, Ryan Frederick from Fierce Marriage website challenges husbands to go "into the wild" to make time with the Lord every day.

Communication: "What Nobody Tells You About Getting Married" Mary Pearson Blog discusses a few tips no one shared with her about marriage.

Finances: "Finances & Marriage: Don't Do It Like I Did" The Catholic Wife, Katie Sciba, writes about the mistakes that she and her husband have made regarding their finances.

Romance and Intimacy: "Birth Control: Why We Want More" The Young Catholic Woman uncovers three reasons why contraception leaves us with empty promises.

Are distributing food at ATLAS May 23. Any knight that wants

to participate please be there by 5 or 5:30

USHERS NEEDED at St. Mary:

Our ushering group is getting rather small. Please contact the parish office if you are willing to help with this ministry.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SPENDING TIME IN PRAYER

BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT? All are welcome to spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary on Tuesdays 8:30 am til 8:30 pm. We are in need of ad-ditional adorers for the 2:30-3:30 pm, 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 pm time slots. If you are interested in becoming a com-mitted adorer, please contact the parish office.

Thank you to DRG Mechanical, Countryside Auto Body, The Shop, Larchwood Food Center, Security Savings Bank, & Tuff Memorial Home for making the Family Digest available to our parishioners. Pick up your free copy in the main entrance

while supplies last.

Holy Name & St. Mary

On behalf of Family Crisis Centers, I want to thank you for your kind support and generous donation of $374.00 in support of crime victims in our communities. We are thankful for you and so many other community residents who value our agency’s role in ensuring the safety and wellness of our friends, family, and neighbors that are hurting.

FCC Family Crisis Centers

Paul Konechne family, Sean Bestgen Family, Justin Christensen Family, and Denise Wyland,

Thank you so much for helping clean out the rectory basement at Holy Name of items that have been stored throughout the year. We appreciate your hard work.

Fr. Francis

CLUSTER NEWS:

HOLY NAME Last weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $920 Loose $71 Youth $14 Good Samaritan $20 Fiscal Year-to-Date Income: $93,995 Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $101,796

ST. MARY Last weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $2,783 Loose $152 Youth $15 Haiti $220

Our Special Intention Prayer List

St. Mary: Ron Blauwet Brandon Nelsen family

Lily Tracy Jim Grotjohn Martinez family Declan Sanchez Jerry Viereck Gary Schacht

Donnie Horn Bonnie Gacke Family Pourier Andy Block Jim Johanning Paul Sehr Jackie Snyder Alex Turgeon Allen Clarey Lance Nelson Special Intention For Diocese of Pueblo CO & Teachers of Pueblo

Holy Name: Helen Roeman Clarice Henrich Williamson Family & Baby Mark Tobin Lucille George Elna Mack family (mother of Nancy Vogt)

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About the Gospel

John 20:19-23 There is much to be attentive to in today’s short Gospel reading. First, Jesus appears to his disciples and says to them, “Peace be with you.” Then he says, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He concludes by breathing on them the Holy Spirit, saying, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” We see these three statements hinted at in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church: “Peace be with you”—the Sign of Peace; “As the Father has sent me, so I send you”—the Dismissal of the Mass; and “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, . . .”—the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Discussion Starters

1. To me, peace means... 2. One of the most peaceful people I know is...

because... 3. One place where I really feel at peace is...