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. St. Joseph: 7:30 am before Sun. Mass St. Peter & Paul: After Mass Wednesday

St. Boniface: After Mass Tuesday

St. Paul 8:30 am before Sunday 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.

December 11, 2016 ● 3rd Sunday of Advent

FROM FR. QUINT

As we come to this third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete (Latin word

for “rejoice”) Sunday, we dawn the rose colored vestments and light the rose candle of the Advent wreathe, signifying that the celebration of Christ’s birth is near. Beginning on Friday the scripture readings for daily Mass will move us to ponder more deeply the events leading up to Jesus’ birth. Join us!

The Ember Days are this week. Traditionally, they were days of added prayer and fasting related to agriculture. They occur at the change of seasons throughout the year. The weather on these 3 days is supposed to be indicative of the weather for the next three months. Wednesday, Dec 14 (January); Friday, Dec 16 (February); Saturday Dec 17 (March). The Ember Days for fall were right on target with warm, mild temperatures and little precipitation. Let’s hope these days are mild and dry again! Some prayer and fasting won’t hurt us either as we pray that the ag economy will improve. Farmers are the basis for the “food chain” in many ways!

• This week we’ll be hearing confessions for the Faith Formation students at Earlville. Pray for everyone coming to confession in this season of preparation. Parents – come to confession as well.

• Thanks for picking up your budget envelopes and those of relatives, friends, coworkers and neighbors. Let’s get these out as soon as possible and avoid embarrassment for some folks.

• Today (Sunday) we’ll have five priests on hand for confessions at the Communal Penance Service in New Vienna at 2 pm. Don’t be shy! You’ll be able to go face-to-face or behind a screen.

• The Beckman Catholic Christmas Vocal Music Christmas concert is tonight (Sunday) at 6 pm at the basilica. All are welcome.

• We have had some folks come to the priest “chat times” on Satur-days this Advent. Still some opportunities remaining if you would benefit from a visit.

• Thanks for your generosity to our parishes and schools throughout the year, but especially as this calendar year comes to a close. We hope to get back to budgeted amounts of income at locations that are struggling. Give some thought to increasing your gift each year. Many people have offered gifts via their mandatory IRA distribution, offerings of stocks/mutual funds, and contributions of grain/livestock.

Rev. John O’Connor, Pastor

Rev. Dennis J. Quint, Pastor Rev. Jeffrey A. Dole, Associate Pastor

Deacon James Steger, Deacon Deacon Roger Riesberg, Deacon

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Spires of Faith Parishes RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION will be taken up this weekend at our parishes. Please support our elderly religious and show appreciation for the many who made a positive difference in so many lives. Donations may also be brought next weekend.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11: ~ ENJOY BREAKFAST AT ST. PAUL’S, WORTHINGTON. Serving from 8 to 12 noon in the former St Paul School Gib Gym. ~ JOIN US For A COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY,

at 2:00 pm at St. Boniface, New Vienna.

~ ADVENT VESPERS at 4:00 pm this Sunday, at St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville. ~ ALL ARE INVITED TO THE BECKMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS

CONCERT, THIS SUNDAY, AT 6:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Basilica. No admission fee. The concert entitled "Welcome to Our World" is a moving portrayal of the Nativity story through music performances by the Treble Choir, Jazz Choir, Concert Choir, and Troubadours, featuring many favorite traditional musical selections.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE will be celebrated on Monday, Dec.12 with Mass in Spanish at the basilica by Fr. Quint at 6:30 pm, with the homily in English. Afterward there will be Mexican food served at Xavier School auditorium. All are welcome.

FIESTA DE GUADALUPE ~ El lunes, 12 de deciembre, vamos a celebrar la Misa en español en la Basílica, por el Padre Quint a 6:30, con la homilía en inglés. Después habrá comida mexicana servida en el Auditorio de la escuela de Xavier. Todos son bienvenidos.

RCIA will meet Monday, Dec. 12 at the Dyersville rectory. Topic is death, judgment, heaven & hell.

BAPTISM CLASS on TUESDAY, Dec. 13, at 7 pm at the Dyersville rectory.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES will be held this Wednesday Dec. 14th at Earlville and Dyersville.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16: Get your Hockey Game Tickets ASAP. Spires of Faith Cluster Nights is Friday, Dec. 16. Game time at 7:35 pm. Tickets are $8.00 and available at the Dyersville office. Treat your family or yourself!

COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE WILL BE OFFERED ON Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville. Nine priests will be present to hear your confession on the 17th. Our local priests deeply appreciate you coming to confession when extra priests are present.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18: ~ MISA EN ESPANOL ~ Vamos a celebrar la misa en espanol el domingo, 18 de December, a las 12 por la tarde en la basilica. Todos estan bienvenidos. ~ LATIN MASS & MUSIC ENSEMBLE AT 2:00 PM: The UNI Canticum Novum Choir will minister at a Mass in Latin on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 pm at the basilica. Note the later time. All are welcome to worship at this Mass.

Liturgies

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT IS OFFERED EACH WEEK AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES AND LOCATIONS. Make time for prayer this week!

MONDAY: 7:00-8:00 am (Basilica) TUESDAY: 8:00 am-2:30 pm (Beckman) WEDNESDAY: 3:15-5:15 pm (Basilica) THURSDAY: 7:00 am-9:00 pm (Basilica) FRIDAY: 7:30–8:30 am (Basilica)

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

P-Petersburg • W-St. Paul

We extend our sympathy and prayers

to the family of: Gladys Gaul

Monday: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

7:30 am NV Anselm & Mary Willenborg

6:30 pm D Matt & Joe Then Tuesday: ST. LUCY 6:30 am D Dcsd Mbrs Nebel & Stevens Families 7:30 am NV Marian Koelker Wednesday: ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS 7:30 am W Dale Digmann, Louis Jr. & Leona Clemen 8:30 am P Ed O’Connor 5:15 pm D Cherry Beth, Lanz & Mabel McDermottThursday:

6:30 am D Donna Thier, Rita, Ray Deutmeyer, Ken Nadermann 7:30 am NV Marian Koelker 8:00 am E Francis Fischer Friday: 7:30 am W Mae Becker 7:30 am P Adella Lahr 8:30 am D Deb Tegeler Saturday/Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent

4:00 pm E Special Intention 5:00 pm D Brittany Honkomp 7:00 pm NV Rosie Clemen 7:00 am D For the People 8:00 am E Ann & Mark Winter, Deb Burkle 8:30 am D Tony Willenborg 9:00 am W Shelly Kramer, Jerry Thier 10:00 am P For the People 10:30 am D Dcsd Mbrs Joseph Sauser Family, Dcsd Mbrs Jerome Hoeger family 12:00 pm D Spanish Mass ~ Misa en Espanol 2:00 pm D Archdiocesan Latin Mass

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for first time parents will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7:00 pm in the Dyersville rectory. Please call your parish office to register for the class.

CHAT TIMES DURING ADVENT Fr. O’Connor, Fr. Quint and Fr. Dole will be available at our local churches to visit with anyone. Come next Saturday Dec. 17: 10 am Fr. O’Connor @ Petersburg; 9 am Fr. Quint @ Earlville; 9 am Fr. Dole @ Dyersville. The priests will be sitting in the church, and if you wish to speak with them, just sit down. If you have a ques-tion about our faith or maybe angry about something or want to share a story of faith or want some advice. No matter. If the priest is visiting with someone, just wait patiently. This isn’t confession, but an opportu-nity to chat.

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH If you have made a Christ Renews His Parish retreat in the past, but were unable to do the follow-up forma-tion, you could come to the next retreat and then participate in the formation following. Or you need not necessarily come to the retreat again, but could engage the formation. For info contact Deacon Roger or Fr. Quint. Upcoming retreats are ~ Men: Feb 18/19 and Women: March 4/5.

Faith Formation Our Schools

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Hennessy ~ HENNESSY CHRISTMAS SCRIP PROMOTION has been ongoing since Nov. 22. For every $200 you spend on Scrip, your name will go into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $50 Scrip gift certificates. Please use Scrip when you holiday shop!

St. Francis Xavier ~

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT. . .WITH ANOTHER CASH RAFFLE WINNER! Congratulations to Anne Reitzler, our $50 raffle winner! Thank you to all the families keeping our school Xavier Strong. If you are interested in purchasing cash raffle tickets, please stop by the Xavier office or ask a Xavier student. We hope your December is merry and bright!

Beckman ~

THIS TIME OF YEAR many families are busy with tax planning. It may also be a good time to review your estate plan and make sure your will is up to date. Please consider including Xavier, Hennessy and Beckman as part of your estate plan. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STO PROGRAM ARE FILLING UP FAST. Applications are available on-line at the Archdiocesan website, www.ourfaithsto.org or contact Beckman Catholic HS. Please consider helping students at Beckman, Xavier, and Hennessy with your donation and qualify for a 65% Iowa state tax credit and a federal charitable deduction.

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Church leaders across the state and even the country are ex-cited about promoting school choice. Funding for school choice would come through Education Savings Accounts (ESA’s). Such programs would be a huge gain for our Catholic schools. To learn more about ESA’s, visit this web site: https://www.edchoice.org/school-choice/types-of-school- choice/education-savings-account/

THE RESPECT LIFE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE OFFICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE have developed a year-long program to learn about various topics related to respect life and social justice. There are program sessions that are catered to all ages and various parish settings. The first session uses Advent, the season of waiting for Christ, the Prince of Peace, to introduce the topic of Building Peace and Just War Theory. For information and to access the sessions go to: dbqarch.org/rlsj/formation.

COME AND HEAR ABOUT NEW WAYS OF INVITING AND FORMING DISCIPLES f r o m P e t e r Andrastek of the

Evangelical Catholic. Peter will inspire our parishes/parish leaders to become more intentional about evangelization, primarily through transformative disciple-ship groups and one-to-one relationship. Offered on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the American Martyrs Retreat House. $35 includes lunch and materials. Space is limited. For more information and to register, go to www.dbqarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AndrastekJan17final.pdf

CHARITY TO OUR SCHOOLS & TAX CREDITS We anticipate reaching our goal in early December given the current pace of gifts to the STO (School Tuition Organization). You will need to give earlier this year if our local cluster Catholic schools are to benefit the most. There is a giving thermometer at www.ourfaithsto.org that will always have the most current giving information.

COME AND ENJOY BREAKFAST TODAY at St. Paul Holiday Breakfast. Raffle, Bake Sale, Cookie & Candy Walk too. 8 am-12 noon! Sponsored by Circle 10. 2017 BUDGET ENVELOPES are available for pick up now. CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF CHURCH: Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 9:00 am, Ann Cook, Dorothy Feldmann, Doris Kramer, Margaret Schlarmann, Eileen Thier. ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE on Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 7:00. HOLY HOUR & CONFESSIONS will be held this Thursday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 pm at St. Paul. Join us for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for con-fession. Come for all or part of the time. Bring a Bible or other spiritual reading. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS/DECORATIONS: Place donation in an envelope marked Christmas Flower’s, list your name and intention, with donation of $15, in the collection basket. LITURGICAL ROLES ■ SUNDAY, DEC 18, 2016

Servers: Eric & Kylie Monahan/Brock Marbah Greeters: Matt & Molly Monahan Ushers: Joe Burlage/Jerry Digmann/Jerry Manemann/ Jeff Thier Lector: Patrick White Communion Ministers: Jerry & Jill Klaren/Steve & Kathy Koch/Dan & Donna Vaske Music: Adult Choir Recorders: Emily Heims/Paula White Sacristan: Ruth Manternach DECORATING CHURCH next Sunday, Dec. 18th after Mass. Please plan to stay and help! SENIOR CITIZENS MENU~ Wednesday, Dec. 14th: hamburger steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegeta-bles & fresh fruit. RSVP to 875-2600 or 855-5004. Catholic Order of Foresters Eastern Iowa District will have a HOLIDAY BINGO TOURNAMENT on Monday, Dec. 12th, at the former St. Paul School Gib Gym. Doors open at 6:30 pm, first game will start at 7:00 pm. Refreshments and lunch will be available. This tournament is open to all Forester members (adult & youth) and their families, and non-members too. Prizes given away will be Christmas gifts and hams. For more information call Julie 855-5225.

ST JOSEPH CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 pm in our church. Everyone is welcome! Come and let our Preschoolers share their Christmas spirit with you! We will have a SILENT AUCTION for a church pew for our 4:00 Christmas Eve Mass. The bid sheet is in the back church until after Mass on Dec. 18th. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR BOX OF BUDGET ENVELOPES FOR 2017 in Dunkel Hall. Students in grades 2-12 also have envelopes to pick up. CHOIR PRACTICE FOR CHRISTMAS will be held on Monday Dec. 12th and 19th at 7:00 pm. All choir members are en-couraged to attend. New members are welcome! CHRISTMAS FLOWER/DECORATIONS: Place your dona-tion in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers”, include your name, intention and donation. MASS SCHEDULE: Fr. Jason Hesseling will have Mass here on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you are willing to serve as a Communion Minister or an usher, please call the office. NEEDED: St. Joseph Childcare Center is in need of two used upholstered rockers (glider rockers don’t work as there are too many places for little fingers to get pinched) Call Julie or Katie (923-2068) if you have one to donate. SNOW REMOVAL PERSON(S) is needed this winter. Submit your rates to the Parish Office. DECEMBER LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULES are available at www.spiresoffaith.com or in the back of church. LITURGICAL MINISTERS ■ December 18, 2016 Servers/Candle Bearers/Cross Bearer: Kelsey & Krista Ries and Emmalee Prindle Lector: Loras Mensen Communion Ministers: Beth Schulte, Steve Leibold, Jeannie Seloover, Daneen Schindler, Delbert Ronnebaum Rosary Leader: Clem DeMuth Greeters: Betsy Fessler and Kathy Otting Music: Kim Wills

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Finances

Budget received 12-4-2016 $ 3,760.00 Weekly Adult Budget needed $ 2,173.00 Offertory $ 99.50 Thanksgiving $ 700.00 Immaculate Conception $ 50.00 Christmas $ 135.00 Fiscal YTD Adult Budget Needed $ 49,979.00 Fiscal YTD Adult Budget Received $ 48,416.00 YTD short ̶ $ 1,563.00

St. Paul

Finances

Tithe .............................................................. $ 2,445.00 Offertory ........................................................ $ 63.75 Christmas ...................................................... $ 570.00 YTD Needed 7-01-16 to 12-4-16 ........... $ 74,210.00 YTD Received 7-01-16 to 12-4-16 ........... $ 91,712.22 YTD Ahead ........................................... + $ 17,502.22

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Finances

Budget $ 620.00 Offertory $ 92.00 Insurance $ 53.00 Grain Bin $ 815.19 Christmas $ 250.00 Parish Circles $ 10,000.00

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: To donate a Christmas flower in memory of your loved one(s), place $15 per flower in an envelope in the collection basket. �

Finances

Budget ................................................. $ 850.00 Christmas ............................................. $ 300.00 Offertory .............................................. $ 115.41 Insurance ............................................ $ 48.75 Heat Is On ............................................ $ 150.00 CHURCH STEEPLE: I don't know when they are coming to finish the steeple. Bad weather and wind are unpredictable.

COMMUNAL PENANCE will be held today, Dec. 11th, at 2:00 pm at St. Boniface Church. Five priests will be available for confessions, and the opportunity to go face-to-face or behind the screen. Come and receive the grace of God. We have much for which to be thankful and we are always in need of His forgiveness. HELP SETTING UP MASS AT PETERSBURG: We thank many couples for volunteering their time/energy to prepare for Masses on weekends and a few Holy Days/Holidays. Six couples came, practiced and prepared for this duty last Sunday and a few more are coming to prepare this Sunday, Dec. 11th, after Mass. They will prepare/set up for Mass, and then make sure all is put away after Mass. It is not tremendously time consuming but essential for Mass to start on time: e.g. put in place wine, water, chalices, keys, purificators, etc.. and lock everything up after Mass. There are many people who already do so much for the church - selling Scrip or distributing Communion or others who choose appropriate music and practice it every week, or do the scheduling of all the lay people, or clean the church once a week, or wash the purificators, or put up the seasonal decorations, the list goes on. Ask yourself what you can do for your church. WANT TO ASK A QUESTION? Do you wish to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? In either case, mark your calendar for Saturdays during Advent. We priests have been spending a little more time in church this Advent, to answer your questions or to administer reconciliation. Since I have two parishes, I will be at Petersburg next Saturday, Dec. 17th at 10 am, and at New Vienna, Dec. 24th at 11 am. You may notice that the other priests of the Cluster are sitting in a pew. I will most likely be in the confessional, which can also be used as a conference room (the heater is in there and it is warmer!). SCRIP, SCRIP, SCRIP: Maybe I am wasting my time writing this, but high school and grade school students can jump in and help too. You can buy a Scrip card for one of the fast food places or gas stations and use it instead of cash. You do not spend any more money and you can do a tremendous service for your parish/school. You designate where you want the profit from your purchase to go, i.e. to parish, high school or grade school. Adults, you can do the same thing. Take a minute and stop at the table or one of the banks where they sell Scrip and purchase the Scrip you need. The holiday season is here! RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS: Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others - educating the young, comforting the sick, and seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously. There is an envelope for donations in your budget box.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: CHRISTMAS EVE: 4:00 pm at New Vienna, and 7:00 pm at Petersburg. CHRISTMAS DAY: 7:00 am at New Vienna, and 9:00 am at Petersburg. NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND SCHEDULE will the regular weekend schedule. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: SATURDAY, DEC. 17, 7:00 PM (NV): �Servers - Josie Goebel, Rachel Herbers. Lector - Wayne Brunsman. Communion Ministers - Gerry & Mary Kay Westhoff, Dale & Karen Ries, Kristina Vorwald, Carol Schneiter, Karen Steger. Ushers - Jesse Steger, Brian Vaske, Carl Vorwald. Scrip - Bob & Amy Hageman SUNDAY, DEC. 18, 10:00 AM (P): Servers - Amanda Goedken, Samantha Kruse. Lector - Bev Rahe. Communion Ministers - Lois Kruse, Joyce Funke, Fred Deutmeyer, Dena Kruse, Rick & Karen Domeyer, Mark & Sandi White. Gifts - Daryl & Robin Kruse. Ushers - Ron Honkomp, Brad & Lois Lawrence. Scrip - Lois Kruse, Robin Kruse.

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Finances Budget received 12/4/2016 ............................ $ 38,448.00 EFT Budget weekly ........................................ $ 571.90 EFT Budget monthly ...................................... $ 9,679.42 NEEDED FISCAL YEAR 7/1/16—12/4/16 ...... $ 575,000.00 Received .............................................. $ 506,046.40 Short .................................................... $ 68,953.60 Offertory .......................................................... $ 1,007.15 Children ........................................................... $ 1.00 Thanksgiving ................................................... $ 220.00 Basilica Fund ................................................... $ 100.00

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT? Treat wife, mother, daughters, sisters and friends with a ticket to the Archdiocese of Dubuque Women’s Conference,

Beauty in Christ, held on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2017, at St. Pius X, Cedar Rapids. Our speakers, Leah Darrow and Kelly Nieto, will touch the hearts of all ages, from teens to more mature women. For more information about this exciting day and to view videos of our presenters, and/or to receive early discount prices go to: www.ArchWomensConference.org

SPIRES OF FAITH CLUSTER

SUNDAY: 4:00 PM ADVENT VESPERS IN CHURCH. MONDAY, DEC. 12: 6:30 PM FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE will be celebrated with Mass in Spanish at the basilica by Fr. Quint. Homily will be in English. Mexican food will be served at Xavier School auditorium after Mass All are welcome. TUESDAY: 3:15 pm Children’s Choir Practice

6:30 pm Basilica Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY: 6:00 pm BELL CHOIR REHEARSAL THURSDAY, DEC. 15: Join us for CHRISTMAS BINGO at 7:00 pm on Thursday in Xavier church basement. MANY PRIZES! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS ATTIRE. Last Bingo of 2016! SATURDAY, DEC. 17: 11:00 AM COMMUNUAL PENANCE SUNDAY, DEC. 18: 10:30 AM MASS CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD for ages 3-7 is offered during Mass. 4:00 pm ADVENT VESPERS in church.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = RESURRECTION CHOIR ~ New members are welcome to our parish funeral choir. Sorry men – ladies only. Contact Mary Jo Buddan, 875-783, or Ann Tegeler, 875-8436, for more info. 2017 BUDGET ENVELOPES FOR ADULTS and students grades 2–12 are available for pick up in Xavier Hall / meeting room. Please pick yours up! CEMETERY REMINDER: Items that will be left over the winter months MUST be attached to the monuments. Nothing in front or behind the monuments. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS/DECORATIONS MEMORIALS may be made by placing donation ($15) in envelope labeled “Christmas Decorations,” include check payable to St. Francis Xavier, list intention and place in the collection basket; or mail/drop at the parish office.

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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER MINISTRY SCHEDULE

WEEKEND, DEC. 17/18 SATURDAY, 5:00 pm: M: Sherrie Hogan /Bells R: Deanne Luensmann SRVR: Jordan Thier, Karolyn Thier, Nicole Wolfe, Daliyah Dodson CM: Cathy Wolfe, Ron Lawrence, Norma March, Laurie Michel, Bill Mulcahy, Shirley Olberding, Pat Pirc, Shirley Pirc, Kathy Riesberg. GRTR: S: Greg & Cathy Wolfe N: Tom & Linda Werner SUNDAY: 7:00 am: M: Ann Salter R: Jon Naughton SRVR: Elliot Naughton, Mitchell Brant CM: Mae English, Clair Riesberg, Kay Tauke, Diane Thier, Dan Steffen, Elliot Salter. 8:30 am: M: Basilica Chr R: Wayne Meyer SRVR: Shelby Pirc, Ben Westhoff, Steven Theisen, Shea Steffen CM: Mark Singsank, Shirley Singsank, Marian Tauke, Kim Krapfl, Lyle Theisen, Julie Wieneke, Larry Wilson, Melanie Wilson, Connie Nebel. GRTR: S: Kory & Ashley Manternach N: Keith & Dee McCarraher. 10:30 am: M: SS R: Bec Willenborg SRVR: Mary Gallagher, Padraig Gallagher, Connor Grover, Owen Grover. CM: Marvin Deutmeyer, Angela Kruse, Mike Oberbroeck ling, Sandy Oberbroeckling, Karie Ostwinkle, Carol Pettinger, Amy Priem, Mary Ann Recker, Janet Stelken. GRTR: S: Amy & Chezney Priem N: ______________.

M-Music R-Reader; SRVR-Server;

CM-Communion Minister; GRTR-Greeter

IRA ~ Individuals 70 1/2 or older who are required to withdraw funds from his/her existing IRA can make direct contributions to our parishes and/or schools. These gifts are a great way for individuals to support the parish and school mission as well as provide great tax benefit for the individual. It is important to know that to qualify, the person must request his/her financial institution send the money directly to the parish or school. By doing so, they avoid paying income taxes on the distribution. This is very lucrative for those who do not rely on the IRA distribution for retirement income. But to qualify it is required the donor have the financial institution send the money directly to the parish and school. Please consult your tax preparer or parish bookkeeper for more information.

A RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE MONDAY DEC. 19TH from 2:30 to 6:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier school audito-rium. All presenters will receive a coupon for a pint of Culver's frozen custard and also a T-shirt while supplies last. Call for an appointment 1-800-REDCROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org or call Shirley at 875-6015.