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December 19, 2021 ● 4th Sunday of Advent�

CLUSTER OFFICE

Hours: Monday � Friday 8:00�4:30 pm �

Phone: 563�875�7325 �

Address: 104 3rd St. SW �

� � Dyersville, IA 52040 �

Website: spiresoffaith.com�

Bulletin: spiresoffaithbulletin@gmail.com�

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL

563�875�7376�

ST. PAUL PRAYER CHAIN

563�92309�

ST. JOSEPH CHILDCARE CENTER

26�563�923�2068

Rev. Dennis J. Quint, Pastor

Rev. Tyler Raymond, Associate Pastor

Rev. Martin Obeng, Associate Pastor

Deacon James Steger, Deacon

Deacon Roger Riesberg, Deacon

Deacon Keith McCarraher, Deacon �

FROM FR. QUINT

This week we enter the home stretch of Advent. Hopefully we can keep

the spirit of longing and waiting, of being alert and prepared. Take time to

pray before an image of the Nativity and beg our Lord to bestow light and�

peace upon the world.�

On behalf of the priests and cluster staff � Merry Christmas! Thank you

for the ways in which you offer kindness and support. Hopefully you will

enjoy time with family, renewing and deepening relationships.�

We arranged the schedule of Christmas Masses this year in a manner

that allows for us three priests to cover all of them. Even so, we are

grateful to Fr. Ries who will celebrate the 8:30 am Mass on Christmas

Day at St. Boniface. God has been good to us through the ministry of Frs.

Ries and Vorwald.�

The solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord is a holy day of obligation.

We’ll have Masses on Friday night and Saturday morning. Then we’ll

move right along into the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and �

Joseph. While some pastors decided to omit Masses on Saturday night,

we priests decided it was important to offer our usual weekend Mass

schedule, so that we can more readily fulfill our Sunday obligation. I’m

grateful to our associate pastors for their generosity. Worshipping at

Mass Saturday evening December 25 does not fulfill the obligation to �

attend Mass for both Christmas and Sunday December 26 (Feast of the

Holy Family). The faithful are to worship at two Masses.�

O���� ����:�

�� The Ember Days were this past week. Looks like January will be es-

pecially mild!�

�� As we come to the end of the calendar year, it is a very important

time for our parishes to gain ground financially in meeting our budget-

ed incomes. Thanks for your sacrificial giving.�

�� Thanks for picking up your budget envelopes. Feel free to pick up

those of relatives, friends, neighbors, co�workers and deliver them

too.�

�� Remember that the churches are usually filled with people at the 4

pm Christmas Eve Masses. You might consider worshipping at one of

the other Mass times.�

�� All of the Christmas Masses from the basilica will be live streamed.

Find the links to each Mass on the cluster website.�

�� The dusting project at the basilica has now been completed.�Great to

see the altars and statues shine again.�Thanks to the volunteers who

keep the lower levels looking great as well.�On Monday, they began

dusting the altars and statues at St. Paul Worthington. �

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BASILICA - SS. PETER & PAUL - ST. PAUL - ST. BONIFACE - ST. JOSEPH

A�������� � ��� B������ �

S��������. All are welcome.�

M=>?@A: 7:00�8:00 am (Basilica)�

TCDE?@A ~ WD?>DE?@A: �

8:00 am�8:00 am (Beckman)�

WD?>DE?@A:�4:00�5:15 pm (Basilica)

THCIE?@A: 9:00 am�2:00 pm (Beckman)�

FIK?@A: 7:30�8:30 am (Basilica)

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

St. Francis: Saturday 4:00�4:30 pm �

After the 6:30 am morning Masses �

Before the 5:15 pm Mass on Wed. �

Before the 8:30 am Mass on First Fri. � �

SS. Peter & Paul: 9:30 am before Sun. Mass� �

St. Joseph: 7:30 am before Sun. Mass � �

St. Boniface: 6:30 pm before Sat. Mass�

St. Paul: 8:30 am before Sun. Mass �

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

For those who are free to marry, marriage �

preparation takes at least six months. �

Contact a priest for further information.�

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Parents expecting the birth of their first and

second child must participate in a preparation

session, preferably six months prior to birth. �

D�St. Francis • E�St. Joseph • NV�St. Boniface �

P�Petersburg • W�St. Paul �

P a g e 2 � D e c e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 �

Liturgies� Spires of Faith Parishes�

Monday, December 20:

6:30 am D Darrell Kramer

7:30 am NV Ruth Klostermann

Tuesday, December 21: S�. P���� C��� ��

6:30 am D Rosella Clemen; August Gudenkauf

7:30 am NV Gary Pitz; Leroy Kelchen

Wednesday, December 22: �

� 7:30 am W Living & Decd. Mbrs. of the

Dorothy & Francis Tauke Family

5:15 pm D Jerome Koch; Gerald Prier

Thursday, December 23: S�. J�� �� K��

6:30 am D Howard Schuster

7:30 am P Fr. Harry Koelker

8:00 am E Joseph Scherbring

Friday, December 24: C�� !"#$! E&'�

4:00 pm D Decd. Mbrs. of the Fitzgerald

Family; Decd. Mbrs. of the Meyer,

Olberding & Drey Families

4:00 pm E Joe Konzen

4:00 pm NV Charles & Darlene Fischer

6:00 pm W Michelle Steinlage McVay

6:30 pm D Hugo & Catherine Engelken

7:00 pm P Bill & Ron Bonert; James Wegmann

Saturday, December 25: M'��) C�� !"#$!

Midnight D Decd. Mbrs. of the Geistkemper

Family

7:00 am D Decd. Mbrs. of the Rahe &

Dingbaum Families

8:30 am NV Everett & Bernice Klostermann;

Hub & Marie Westhoff

9:00 am W Steve Koch

10:30 am D Frances, Urban & Dan Klaren

Saturday & Sunday, December 25/26:

5:00 pm D Dale Bartels

7:00 pm NV George & Doris Wolf

7:00 am D For the People

8:00 am E Decd. Mbrs. of the Nefzger & Paul

Families; Charles, Alma & Delbert Brehm

8:30 am D Francis Scherbring

9:00 am W Darlene Jurgens Bradt;

Walter & Francis Davidshofer

10:00 am P Frank & Sally Wegmann

10:30 am D Decd. Mbrs. of the Roger

Deutmeyer Family

12:00 pm D Spanish Mass

T��� ��� � N�� ~ I received a tremendous donation from

the members of the Spires of Faith community, and I extend my �

sincere gratitude to each of you who cared so much to help out this

Christmas season and beyond.� Please be assured I take the respon-

sibility of being a good steward of the cash you donate to our local toys

for the needy program very seriously.�Each of you, in some way, touch

a life that is in need of extra love, care, and concern throughout the �

entire year.� I am very blessed to receive this donation and I ask the

Christ�Child to bless each of you in return for your stewardship.��

Sincerely, Miriam Eick �

K �� C T����� R��� D��� ~ The Knights of Columbus Coun-

cil 1734 recently held its annual Person with Intellectual Disabilities

Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive). Ninety percent of the proceeds are dis-

persed locally. Ten percent goes to the Iowa Knights of Columbus for

statewide projects for persons with intellectual disabilities. Locally,

checks of $1250 were given to Dyersville Progress, Western Dubuque

High School Transitions Program and the Dyersville Progress Special

Olympics Team. Thank you for your support!�

S������ ~ Lock your cars while at church. At this time of year

thieves look for purses and other valuables even during Masses.�

H��� D�� ~ On January 1st we celebrate the Motherhood of Mary,

a holy day. Although it is not obligatory to worship at Mass because it

falls on a Saturday this year, God would be glorified by your offering of

time.�

A������� M��� ~ On Monday, December 27, Mass will be cel-

ebrated at the basilica at 2 pm to especially accommodate seniors

from our cluster parishes who may not be able to get out on Christ-

mas. All are welcome though! Anointing of the Sick also will be of-

fered. Afterward we’ll have a social in the lower level of the basilica. �

N� A�������� 12/20, 12/24 �� 12/31 ~ We will not have ad-

oration at the basilica on Monday, December 20, Friday, December 24

or Friday, December 31. �

C����� O����� C���� ~ Our cluster offices will be closed

Friday, December 24 through Monday, December 27. Offices will open

again at 8:00 am on Tuesday, December 28.�

I���� ~ Some of us suffer from asthma and other ailments which

make the use of incense at Mass painful and harmful. Moving forward,

incense will not be used at the 7 am Christmas morning Mass and at

the 7 am Masses at the basilica on Sundays.�

We extend our sympathy and prayers

to the family of: Brian White

F��*+, � D�-��.�� 24 � S+�/�*+, � D�-��.�� 25 �

� C�����+ E2� �� � C�����+ D+,���

4:00 pm� Dyersville, Earlville � Midnight� Dyersville�

� � and New Vienna� 7:00 am� Dyersville�

6:00 pm� Worthington� 8:30 am� New Vienna�

6:30 pm� Dyersville� 9:00 am� Worthington�

7:00 pm� Petersburg� 10:30 am � Dyersville�

St. Francis Xavier School ~ ��

X���� C�� D��� ~ January 8th from 8 am � noon on

the south side of the auditorium. Please bring redeemable

aluminum, plastic and glass cans or bottles for our can

drive fundraiser. Sorted bags (aluminum separated from

plastic) are appreciated but not necessary. A free bag will

be given for each full bag donated. �

P������ ( K����)���� O*� H��� ~

Monday, January 31st from 5 � 7 pm. More details to come. �

C�� R���� ~ Ed & Pat Lehmann are the $50 �

winners this week. Thank you for keeping us Xavier Strong!�

A X���� A����� ~ January 28, 2022 � Save the date!�

W� T�’� A W���, T�’� A W�� ~ We

rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, �

during this most Holy Season. As a steward of your faith,

you can help ensure His good work on Earth continues by

making a gift through your will or a planned gift to Beckman

Catholic, Xavier Elementary or the Basilica of St. Francis

Xavier. If you have questions about this, please contact

Larry Wilson at 875�7188 or lwilson@beckmancatholic.org.�

4 t h S u n d a y o f A d v e n t � P a g e 3 �

Our Schools�

Beckman Catholic High School ~ �

C�--����� P* B��� ~ On January 4, all members

of the Beckman community and Alumni are invited to join

the band for a community pep band. It doesn't matter if you

played your horn yesterday or if it has been years: we want

you to join us for fellowship and music that Tuesday night!

Please email Mr. Denner if you have any questions. We will

have an optional rehearsal�at 6:00, with regular call�time at

6:40 pm. We hope to see you there!�

J�0 O*���): F����T�- L�� C�������� ~

The position is for 30 to 40 hours per week with school year

hours in the evenings and summer hours in the mornings.

Benefits such as health insurance, life insurance and �

retirement are included. Contact Marcel Kielkucki, principal,

at mkielkucki@beckmancatholic.org or 875�7188.�

B��4�0��� T�����-�� ~ The Beckman Catholic

High School Booster Club will be hosting their 31st annual

basketball tournament at the high school gyms in Dyersville

on December 28, 29, and 30th. For more information on

how to register your team, go to www.beckmancatholic.org.�

B��5��-� W����� ~ Not available at the time

of printing.�

R)��������� ~ If your child will be new to Beckman

Catholic for the 2022�23 school year, be sure to get them

registered before December 31, 2021 to be included in the

fleece giveaway drawing! You can send your registration

form to school or register online under the admissions tab

of the school website:�www.beckmancatholic.org.�

M��� C����-�� ~ On behalf of all of us at Xavier�

School and Beckman Catholic, we wish you and your fami-

lies a blessed Christmas. May God's blessings be on all of

you as we celebrate�the birth of the infant savior.�

C����-�� B��4 ~ Thursday, Dec.23 � January 2. �

Spires of Faith Parishes�

E7���� 90 ~ For any Catholic man looking to deepen

their faith we are starting an Exodus 90 group January

17th. It is a time of 90 days before Easter of practicing self

denial and prayer, with a fraternity of men to hold each

other accountable to grow as Catholic men in freedom.� If

you are interested or have any questions, please contact

Fr Tyler. �

B��4 C��0 ~ There is a wealth of Catholic literature

that can help us to look deeply into our Faith. If you love

reading, the Cluster has a book club that meets regularly

to discuss great Catholic literature together!� Our next

book will be A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller

Jr., a story of a monastery in the Southwest US dedicated

to preserving knowledge�after a terrible disaster, but will �

humanity make the same mistake of trying to play God as

the world recovers? A Sci�Fi classic! Contact Fr Tyler if

you are interested or with questions. We will begin this

book in January. �

P������) � W����) ~ The Catholic parish com-

munity welcomes couples to celebrate the sacrament of

Matrimony. A sacramental marriage pours forth the grace

of God upon the couple so they may grow in mutual �

respect and love. Purposefully, they practice being the

presence of Christ to one another in their love. Call the

cluster office to speak with a priest or deacon about prep-

aration.�

C������ Y�� ~ Historically, our parishioners have

offered extraordinary generosity to the parishes in �

December. Contributions of mandatory IRA distributions,

grain, livestock, stocks/bonds and even real estate can be

especially advantageous to donors. Hopefully as we all

give sacrificially, we will meet our budgeted income.�

H��� H��� ~ All are welcome to St. Joseph the

Worker parish in Dubuque (the round church near high-

way 20 where Fr. Jim Goerend is now the pastor) for a

Holy Hour for vocations on Wednesday, January 12 at 7

pm. A seminarian will give a witness talk as part of the

worship.�

P a g e 4 � D e c e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 �

L�������� R� � • F�����, D �. 24, 4:00 �� �

U�� ��: Peter Kluesner, Tom Pasker & Charles �

Deutmeyer�

S �� ��: Haley Kruse & Carson Engelken�

R �� �: Dale Ries�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Karen Ries, Carol Schneiter �

& Joyce Pasker�

S�������!�: Dale & Karen Ries�

L�������� R� � • S�������, D �. 25, 8:30 �� �

U�� ��: Craig Recker, Ken Roling & Brian Kronlage�

S �� �: Ellie Kronlage�

R �� �: Gerry Schneiter�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Angie Kronlage, Morgan

Hermsen & Rachel Herbers�

S�������!�: Rosie Naber & Jeanie Krapfl�

L�������� R� � • S�������, D �. 26, 7:00 �� �

U�� ��: Bill Bockenstedt, Les Behel & Mike Hageman�

S �� �: Noah Mormann�

R �� �: Wayne Brunsman�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Gerry Westhoff, Mary Kay

Westhoff & Mary C. Westhoff�

S�������!�: Mary Westhoff & Marlene Hageman�

St. Boniface�

B��)� ~ Thanks for contributing financially to our parish.�

S���4��) S������ ~ We have a few cards and pen

sets available for purchase. Each set is $10 and is available

to purchase at Citizens State Bank and the cluster office.�

C����-�� F��5�� ~ Memorial donations for

Christmas flowers ($16) can be made by placing your �

donation in an envelope with your name, who it is in

memory of and ‘Christmas Flowers.’ You can mail to Rita

Helle at: 3265 172nd St.� Dyersville, IA�52040 or drop off at

Citizens Bank in New Vienna until Monday, December 20th.�

L�������� R� � • F�����, D �. 24, 7:00 �� �

U�� ��: John Deutmeyer, Jason Gaul, Mike Gaul, �

Brad & Lois Lawrence�

S �� ��: Anna Sperfslage, Jenna Sperfslage, Michael

Schilling & Gabriella Schilling �

R �� �: Christina Rudd�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Sandi White, Bob & Lynne

Radabaugh�

G�)��: Chuck & Bev Rahe�

S�������!�: Mark & Sandi White�

L�������� R� � • S�!���, D �. 26, 10:00 �� �

U�� ��: Linda Boeckenstedt, Mike Bildstein & Nancy

Burkle�

S �� ��: Chloe Goedken & Kelsey Goedken �

R �� �: Ken Scherbring�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Lois Kruse, Amber Bonert &

Joyce Funke�

G�)��: Terry & Jill Knipper�

S�������!�: Mike & Lynn Bildstein�

B��)� ~ Sharing our financial resources with the parish

brings joy to our hearts. Thanks for sacrificing for our

needs.�

C��� D�������) ~ Tomorrow, December 20th at

6:00 pm we will be decorating for Christmas. Many hands

make light work!�

C����-�� F��5�� ~ Memorial donations for

Christmas flowers can be made by placing your donation in

an envelope with your name, who it is in memory of and

‘Christmas Flowers.’ Cost is $16. Please turn in by �

Monday, December 20th.�

SS. Peter & Paul�

Finances

Budget received 12/12/21�������������������������$� 3,645.00 �

Weekly Adult Budget needed������������������$� 2,481.00�

Offertory����������������������������������������������������$� 73.00�

Thanksgiving���������������������������������������������$� 650.00�

Christmas��������������������������������������������������$� 350.00�

Heat Is On�������������������������������������������������$� 250.00�

� Fiscal YTD Needed 7/1/21�12/12/21...$� 57,063.00�

� Fiscal YTD Received Regular��������������$� 43,975.00�

� Fiscal YTD IRA�������������������������������������$� 8,190.00�

� Fiscal YTD Grain����������������������������������$� 6,481.54 �

� YTD ahead +� $� 1,583.54 �

Finances

Budget received 12/12/21�������������������������$� 3,794.00�

Weekly Adult Budget needed������������������$� 2,788.00�

Offertory����������������������������������������������������$� 82.00�

IRA������������������������������������������������������������$� 2,000.00�

Thanksgiving���������������������������������������������$� 150.00�

Christmas��������������������������������������������������$� 300.00�

Heat Is On�������������������������������������������������$� 1,100.00� �

� Fiscal YTD Needed 7/1/21�12/12/21����$� 64,124.00�

� Fiscal YTD Received Regular��������������$� 44,097.00�

� Fiscal YTD Grain/Commodities������������$� 16,142.19�

� Fiscal YTD IRA�������������������������������������$� 7,570.00�

� YTD ahead + �$� 3,685.19�

4 t h S u n d a y o f A d v e n t � P a g e 5 �

St. Joseph�

L�������� R� � • F�����, D �. 24, 4:00 �� �

S �� ��: Dominic Pugh, Preston Salow, Devin & Colin

Smith, Cheyenne Geistkemper, Allison Nefzger�

R �� �: Daneen Schindler�

M����: Choir�

C����!��! M�!��� �: Andrew Recker�

G� � ��: Loras & Suzanne Mensen�

L�������� R� � • S�!���, D �. 26, 8:00 �� �

S �� ��: Dominic Pugh & Preston Salow�

R �� �: Joan Steger�

M����: Kim Wills�

C����!��! M�!��� �: Dan Wheeler�

G� � ��: Gary & Jean Domeyer�

H�� ,��!� C����!��! M�!��� �: Dan & Connie

Wheeler�

S���� A������ ~ The bid sheet for a reserved pew at

our Christmas Eve mass is in the back of church. Bidding

will end today at 9:00 am. Proceeds will go to the flooring/

sanctuary updates.�

C����-�� F��5�� ~ Please have your donations

turned in to the cluster office by Monday, December 20th.�

C����-�� C������) ~ Thanks to everyone who

came and shared the Christmas spirit!�

R��)���� C������� ~ Available in the back of

church. Thanks to Dan’s Earlville Locker for providing them.�

B��)� ~ Thank you for being faithful financial stewards.

Hopefully we can find some black ink by the end of this �

calendar year.�

B��)� E����*� ~ for 2022 are in Dunkel Hall.�

Finances

Budget received 12/12/21������������������������������$� 1,780.00�

Weekly Adult Budget needed����������������������$� 2,519.00�

Youth�������������������������������������������������������������$� 40.00�

Offertory���������������������������������������������������������$� 108.00�

Thanksgiving��������������������������������������������������$� 25.00� �

� Fiscal YTD Needed 7/1/21�12/12/21�������$� 60,456.00 �

� Fiscal YTD Received Regular�����������������$� 50,465.00�

� Fiscal YTD Grain�������������������������������������$� 5,243.29�

� Fiscal YTD IRA����������������������������������������$� 630.00�

� YTD short ��������$� 4,317.71 �

St. Francis Xavier�

L�������� R� � • S��. D �. 25 - S�!. D �. 26�

D��� L�����: Ken Bagge�

5:00 �� S��������: Verna Fangman�

5:00 �� R�����: Laurie Michel�

5:00 �� S������: Benjamin Michel, Jamisen Naber &

Jackson Naber�

5:00 �� C�������� M��������: Melanie Lutgen, �

Al & Doris Wessels�

7:00 �� S��������: Dan Steffen�

7:00 �� R�����: Clair Riesberg�

7:00 �� S������: Lilian Theisen & Laci Theisen�

7:00 �� C�������� M��������: Lyle Theisen, Ron

Kruse & Mae English�

8:30 �� S��������: Lynn Nosbisch�

8:30 �� R�����: Wayne Meyer�

8:30 �� S������: Daniel McGrane, Maria McGrane,

Riley White & Carter White�

8:30 �� C�������� M��������: Dee McCarraher,

Mike & Sandy Oberbroeckling�

10:30 �� S��������: Ted Deacon�

10:30 �� R�����: Ted Deacon�

10:30 �� S������: Zach Helle, Andrew Roling & �

Steven Roling�

10:30 �� C�������� M��������: Al Gibbs, Jenny

Lovell & Thomas Kirkwood�

M������� N�� ~ For Christmas masses, visit

volunteersignup.org/JJCBA or call 563�875�7325.�

Finances

Budget received 12/12/21��������������������������$� 20,461.00�

Weekly EFT���������������������������������������������$� 924.50�

Offertory�����������������������������������������������������$� 1,032.19�

Youth����������������������������������������������������������$� 2.00�

IRA�������������������������������������������������������������$� 1,775.00�

Haiti������������������������������������������������������������$� 2,000.00�

Christmas���������������������������������������������������$� 330.00�

Immaculate Conception�����������������������������$� 865.00�

�Fiscal YTD Needed 7/1/21�12/12/21��������$� 612,000.00

�Fiscal YTD Received Regular������������������$� 449,998.20�

�Fiscal YTD IRA�����������������������������������������$� 38,230.85�

�Fiscal YTD Grain��������������������������������������$� 14,062.50�

Fiscal YTD Stock��������������������������������������$� 2,582.00�

� YTD short � ����$� 107,125.45�

C�����’� L����)� ~ Will continue this weekend at

the 8:30 am Sunday Mass. Next weekend, December 26,

we will not have children’s liturgy due to Christmas.�

C����-�� F��5��/M-������ ~ may be made

by placing a donation ($15) in an envelope labeled

‘Christmas Decorations,’ include a check payable to St.

Francis Xavier, list intention and place in the collection �

basket or bring to the cluster office by Monday, Dec.20.�

B��)� ~ Thanks for your financial contributions. Hope-

fully we can find some black ink by the end of this calendar

year.�

P a g e 6 � D e c e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 1 �

St. Paul�

L�������� R� � • F�����, D �. 24, 6:00 �� �

S �� �� - C����: Alex, Camrun & Logan Werner�

G� � ��: Elmer & Dorothy Feldmann�

U�� ��: Mark Gaul, Leo Heid, Dennis Heims & �

Brian Kramer�

R �� �: Patrick White �

M����: Adult Choir�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Matt Hoeger & Volunteer�

S�������!: Volunteer�

B�,� J ���: Chris & Lauren Kurt�

L�������� R� � • S�������, D �. 25, 9:00 �� �

S �� �� - C����: Brett Burlage, Drew Thier, Volunteer�

G� � ��: Steve & Traci Burlage�

U�� ��: Mark Klaren, Dave Lansing, Jerry Manemann &

Chuck Roling�

R �� �: Ed McCarthy �

M����: Adult Choir�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Brent Manternach & �

Ed McCarthy�

S�������!: Ruth Manternach�

B�,� J ���: Tony & Casey Reinert�

L�������� R� � • S�!���, D �. 26, 9:00 �� �

S �� �� - C����: Alex, Camrun & Logan Werner�

G� � ��: Steve & Sheila Shady�

U�� ��: Don Even, Mike Even, Elmer Feldmann & �

Dick Fortmann�

R �� �: Ed McCarthy �

M����: Children’s Choir�

C����!��! M�!��� ��: Allan & Kathy White�

S�������!: Mark Klaren & Randy McCallister�

R ���� ��: Kevin Goedken�

A���� C��� P������ ~ Today, December 19th

after Mass.�

T��4 Y�� ~ to all who will stay after Mass to decorate.�

H��� H��� ( C��������� ~ will be Tuesday, �

December 21st at 7:00 pm. Benediction follows.�

B��)� ~ Thanks for being generous stewards to our

parish in so many ways. At the end of the calendar year, we

are especially mindful of our financial generosity.�

B��)� E����*� ~ are in the back of church.�

C����-�� F��5�� ~ Place your $15 donation in

an envelope marked with your name, “Christmas Flowers”,

and who they are in memory of. Drop in the collection �

basket or mail to the cluster office marked “Attn Cathy”.

Please have your donations to the office by Monday, �

December 20th.�

T��4 Y�� ~ Thank you to the Timothy Ament Family

in memory of Tom & Joan Ament, also Richard & Helen

Schnier, Leo & Rosie Heid, Mike & Jean Knepper for your

donations to the cemetery for replanting of trees.�

T��4 Y�� ~ Thank you to Dennis Ostwinkle, Jeff &

Joyce Tobin, Allan & Kathy White, Lloyd White Sr., James

Carr, and Richard & Patricia White for your donations �

toward replanting of trees at the church and rectory.�

Faith Formation�

E������� F��� F��-����� ~ There will not be

classes the last two Wednesday's in December (22nd

and 29th) as we are off for Christmas and New Years.

Enjoy your break!�

L��, P���� ( V���� ~ For a great Advent �

devotion and New Year's resolution, explore Introduction

to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Find this free,

self�paced spirituality series produced by Mr. Digmann

and Passionately Catholic at: AnthonyDigmann.com/IDL/ �

Finances

Budget received 12/12/21�������������������������$� 3,232.00�

Weekly Adult Budget needed�����������������$� 3,269.00�

Offertory����������������������������������������������������$� 117.10�

Grain���������������������������������������������������������$� 1,570.07�

Immaculate Conception����������������������������$� 535.00�

Christmas��������������������������������������������������$� 1,135.00� �

� Fiscal YTD Needed 7/1/21�12/12/21���$� 78,456.00�

� Fiscal YTD Received Regular��������������$� 51,548.00�

� Fiscal YTD Received Grain�����������������$� 20,386.88�

� Fiscal YTD Received IRA��������������������$� 10,519.19�

� YTD ahead �������$� 3,998.07�

S�� � D�� ~ Winterfest is back, so save the

date for a Kentucky Derby Themed Evening on February

19th

, 2022, as we run for the Roses.� Prime Rib Dinner,

Live and Silent Auction $50 per person.�Winterfest lead-

ers will be contacting the circle members to help solicit

gifts and to help with other duties. If you would like to

volunteer, please call Trisha 563�599�9698 or Emily 563�

590�4073. Be on the lookout for an email from them. �

B�5���) ~ All High School students are�welcome to

meet this Sunday, December 19th, at the Columbus Club

Hall for our Youth Group Christmas Bowling Party at 7:00

pm. There�will be pizza and refreshments.�

��

L���� B�0� S���� ~ This weekend, Sunday, �

December 19 starting at 5:30 pm at the Dyersville rectory.

All high school women are welcome to attend.�

M�’� G���* ~ Will not meet this weekend.�

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COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE

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Dr Karen Runde • 563-875-2211 1020 Field of Dreams Way, Dyersville

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www.dyersvillesales.com

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563-875-0006

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Jason Engler jengler@catholicforester.org

563-875-7445Local Courts 500 & 607

RYAN M. STUNTZ, D.D.S.MELANIE STUNTZ, D.D.S.FARLEY DENTAL CENTER

(563) 744-3076 102 4TH AVENUE NE, FARLEY

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REIFF FUNERAL HOME

Serving You At These Locations

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AND PLUMBING INC.

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NEED A METAL ROOF? For Farm, Residential & Commercial

RECKER CONSTRUCTION

Dyersville, IowaRob: 563-590-6067

Travis: 563-543-2682

50 Years Combined Experience FREE Estimates

Cory Heims - 563-599-8076 • Craig Heims 563-543-3717

Steger tranSportMilk & Grain Hauling & Flatbed

563-875-7113 or Toll Free 888-538-8845

Scherrman’s Implement

Dyersville and Monticello

(563) 875-7251

Thanks for your support through the Scrip Program. Payless was able to donate over a quarter million

dollars to local catholic schools since 2003!

PETERSBURG FEED MILL, INC.(563) 875-2431

Auto & Truck RepairCustom Exhaust

Mausser Auto Service, Inc.Joe Mausser

Ph. 563-921-2375New Vienna

Mike Then, Owner563-875-2313

cell 563-543-563831931 Bries Drive

Dyersville, IA 52040CABINETS

563-921-3445 • www.nvmetalworks.com

HELLE HELLE FARM FARM

EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

(563) 875-7154 (563) 875-7154

DyersvilleDyersville

Wholesale Meats & Processing, Inc.

Owners: Jayme & Dawn Bries

Dyersville • 875-7125

RON THEISEN TRANSPORT CORP.

Milk Hauling for: Dairy Farmers of America

Phone 563-875-2407 or 563-590-4947

Recycle Center & Transfer Station(563) 875-9076 or (866) 525-4506

875-8143

Chad & Robin Demmer 121 Nixon SE, Cascade, IA Cell 563-495-2128 P.O. Box 189 Office: 563-852-5120

www.easterniowaexcavating.com E-Mail: office@easterniowaexcavating.com

Ram mini-StoRage

DYERSVILLE IOWA

875-2602

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THERESA NEUHAUS • Broker AssociateCELL: 563-590-8387 • 563-875-9455www.americanofdubuque.com

www.neuhaushomes.com

Ag Solutions Previously Crop Production Services 2327 Commerce Ct. • Dyersville

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204 2nd Avenue NE Dyersville, IA 52040

563-875-2761 563-875-7163

308 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052

563-252-3159

(563) 875-7953

303 3rd St NE Dyersville, IA 52040

Thomas Miner DO Joseph Snyder DO Olivia Salter PA-C

Quik ’N Handi bp One Stop

Convenience Stores

Dyersville & Epworth

563-921-4115NewViennaMutual.com

563-921-2896 Dave Maiers - Al Hildebrand - Nathan Engelken

Fully Licensed • Fully Insured • Free EstimatesCommercial & AG ConstructionSpray Foam Insulation Services

www.candD.construction

563-599-6422 Est. 1977

Trendy, Quality Women’s Clothing Sizes S-3X, Girls, Shoes & Accessories At Affordable Prices

207 1st Ave E. • Dyersville

563-875-9027 • www.jandrfashions.com

Homestyle Cooking Homemade Soups Daily

Daily SpecialsBreakfast All Day!

OPEN SUNDAY226 First Ave. E, Dyersville • 563-875-0033

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Serving the Dyersville area for over 60 years!

Auto • Home • Business • Health Life • Umbrella

Downtown Dyersville

Certified Insurance Counselors

563-875-2716

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Tim English, CICDerrick Parsons, CIC

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ROGER KLOSTERMANNDyersville, Iowa 52040 563-875-7519

Craig W. Kramer, CFSP Casey Hoeger • Brock Morris

Funeral DirectorsDyersville, Holy Cross, Monticello

563-875-7121 • 800-810-5129

ANIMAL HEALTH CLINICANIMAL HEALTH CLINICVIRGIL BOUREK, DVMVIRGIL BOUREK, DVM

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Classic Concepts Hair Salon & TanningSpa Packages Available

101 1st Ave. W., Dyersville • 875-6174Julie Heinrichs, Owner/Stylist

Financial Victoria Strategies Fink, CFP

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Financial Advisors Dyersville

Matthew Ungs Steve Salter Elliot Salter 563-875-6266 563-875-8188 563-875-8188

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RECKER AG SERVICESSEED - CROP INSURANCE

Mike Recker • Lori Blush • 875-7201

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Compassionate Veterinary CareServing you since 1979

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216 Third Ave. S.E.

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Now Accepting New Patients!

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Matt Vorwald Parishioner

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WEB DESIGN & TECH CONSULTING1137 10th St SW, Dyersville, IA 52040

“Conservation with Convenience”Cover crop seed sales and application services

Bulk, Totes or Bags / Specialty Mixes

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Furniture Flooring

Mattresses Décor

563-875-7392122 1st Ave E Dyersville

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3179 265th St • Worthington, IA 52078Cell: 563-599-1725 klarenj2003@yahoo.com

Advanced WaterproofingBasement & Foundation Crack Repair

New Construction, Exterior Waterproofing

563-543-0029

Residential & CommercialTree Removal, Chipping, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding

Residential Construction

Bradley A. Lawrence Dyersville, IA

Tel: 563-875-8611

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