September 15/16, 2018 Bulletin 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FROM FR. KEN The words “Pop Quiz” can bring panic in some students, and maybe even bring a flash back to some of us who have been out of school for a while. When I was in my last year of seminary, one of the professors took joy in walking past a fourth year theology student and would some-times ask you “recite the prayer of absolution.” His rational was it is a prayer that every priest must know immediately and always because you never know when someone will ask for a confes-sion. I myself have heard confessions in a car, in a park, and in an airport. The reasoning behind them is because there are some things that we just need to be prepared for. The police and military train for different situations that may or may not ever happen, why, because there is a possibility that they might and they want to be ready for them. The same should be true for our faith life, what if the pop quiz we run into is the end of our life? What if it is to answer for the things we have done or not done in our lives? Would we be ready for the judgment of God? This is something that we do not often want to think about, but so many times Jesus reminds us that we must be ready because at an unknown hour the Lord will come. To make sure that we are ready for a pop quiz in school, we study and make sure that we know the information. To keep us ready for the pop quiz of life is to be ready all the time, to do a good daily examination of conscious, to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation often, to pray each and every day, and to be that follower of Christ that He calls us to be. If the Lord comes for us today will we be ready?

Parish Office, 406 W. Clark Street, Creston St. Malachy School, 403 W. Clark Street, Creston St. Edward Church, 104 W. Union Street, Afton Holy Spirit Church, 107 W. Howard Street, Creston

PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY Pastor: Rev. Ken Halbur Office Manager: Kay Boden Director of Religious Ed.: Barb Hudson, Creston Jennifer Valencia, Afton St. Malachy School Principal: Jennifer Simmons Rectory, Parish Office Phone: 782-5278 Parish Office Fax: 782-7628; ReRun Shop: 202-4488 St. Malachy School: 782-7125; Fax: 782-5924 E-mail: kboden@iowatelecom.net jsimmons@crestonstmalachy.org bhudson@iowatelecom.net jgjvalencia@gmail.com frken@windstream.net holyspiritstedward@windstream.net Websites: www.holyspiritcreston.parishesonline.com www.stedwardafton.parishesonline.com www.crestonstmalachy.org Diocese of Des Moines: www.dmdiocese.org SACRAMENTS Baptism: Call the priest for an appointment. Reconciliation: Holy Spirit: Saturday, 4:30-5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m. St. Edward: Sunday after Mass First Saturday of the month 8:30-9:30 a.m. Marriage Preparation: Contact priest at least six months before making marriage plans. Newcomers: Call the parish office to register.

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MASS SCHEDULE Monday 5:00 p.m. Adoration September 17 6:00 p.m. Mass, Holy Spirit Don and Nellie Weisshaar Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Adoration September 18 8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Edward Grandparents of Fr. Halbur Wednesday 9:15 a.m., St. Malachy School September 19 Sally Drapcho Thursday 7:00 a.m., St. Malachy Chapel September 20 Florence Allen Friday 7:00 a.m., St. Malachy Chapel September 21 Dorothy, Eddie & Jimmy Peak Saturday 5:15 p.m., Holy Spirit September 22 Marshell & Agnes Fredrickson Sunday 9:00 a.m., Holy Spirit September 23 Shirley Peters 10:45 a.m., St. Edward For the People

CLASSES START SOON If you know anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church, wanting to know more about the Catholic faith, or are an adult who has not received the sacrament of First Com-munion or Confirmation, please call the parish office, 782-5278, or talk to Fr. Ken. We will begin classes September 20th, 7:00 p.m., Holy Spirit Hall.

CATHECHIST WEEKEND This weekend we send a special thanks to those who teach our children/young people in school, religious education classes, and RCIA classes how to live like Jesus did. We ask catechists to rededicate them-selves to being witnesses to the Gospel and the mis-sion of our community of faith. We thank you for your service to our parishes. UNION COUNTY FOOD FOR LIFE ♦ Accepting Donations of Livestock ♦ Distributing Meat to the Hungry ♦ Welcoming Donations for Processing Costs What is it? A mission project which converts live-stock donated by producers into meat for the hungry. Where will the meat come from? If you are a farmer, you can donate animals for processing. You will re-ceive a receipt for a charitable contribution based on the full market price of the usable carcass weight. How do I donate? Contact Ruby Stephens (782-7327) or any committee member so that an appoint-ment can be made with the certified locker. All meat must/will be inspected to insure it’s safety. Cash do-nation are needed to help cover the cost of process-ing. Pick up a flyer in the back of church with com-plete information. Holy Spirit’s contact is Alice Reed, 641-202-3355. AREA CHURCH DINNERS ♦ St. Patrick’s Parish, 600 W. Michigan, in Lenox

will hold their annual grilled chicken and ham dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, Sep-tember 23rd, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Price: Adults $8.50; Kids 6-12 $5; Ages 5 and under free.

♦ St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 222 E. Pearl, in Osceola will hold a turkey, ham and all the trim-mings, salad bar, homemade pie and other des-serts dinner on Sunday, September 23rd, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Price: Adults $9.00; Ages 4-12 $4.00; 3 and under free.

CHRIST OUR LIFE CONFERENCE September 29th and 30th, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Check the schedule at ChristOur-LifeIowa.com. All weekend pass $25.00 for adults; $15 for students/youth. Tickets may be purchased from Virginia Aguilar or on line: ChristOur-LifeIowa.com. COLLECTION FOR SEMINARIANS The diocesan-wide Special Collection for Seminari-ans will be held next weekend. We will have a sec-ond collection. The average cost to educate one seminarian is about $30,000 each year and we have 19 men who are studying for priesthood. You may contribute through the mailing from the bishop, our collection next weekend or going to dmdio-cese.thankyou4giving.org. Envelopes are available in the back of church.

News from Holy Spirit Parish CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday Sept. 16 Coffee/Rolls after Mass, Hall Monday Sept. 17 ReRun Sorting, 9:00 a.m. Finance Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Parish Office Tuesday Sept. 18 ReRun Shop, Noon-5:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Malachy School Wednesday Sept. 19 ReRun Shop, Noon-5:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting, 5:00-6:00 p.m., St. Malachy School Religious Education for Grades 1-8, 6:45 p.m., St. Malachy School Thursday Sept. 20 RCIA, 7:00 p.m., Hall Friday Sept. 21 ReRun Shop, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday Sept. 22 ReRun Shop, 9:00 a.m.-Noon Sunday Sept. 23 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting after Mass, Upstairs in Church

GIFTS TO GOD Weekly tithes needed $7,233.00 September 9th tithes received $6,873.00

♦ To Lisa Miller and Jacquie Eblen for co-chairing the Food Fair last weekend. What a great day!!

♦ To everyone that helped in any way to make the Food Fair a success. It takes many hands to set-up and tear down, to cook and bake, serve, take money, organize workers and have entertainment and games. Thank you all!!

COFFEE AND ROLLS The Family Life Committee will serve donuts/rolls, coffee, juice, and milk after Mass this Sunday, September 16th. Join us in the parish hall for this time of fellow-ship. Free-will offering. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes for students in grades 1st—8th who do not attend St. Malachy School are held Wednesday eve-ning from 6:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at St. Malachy School. If you are new to the parish or have ques-tions, please contact Barb Hudson, 641-202-2064. Kick-off for High School youth and confirmation will begin, Wednesday, September 26th.

Please join us for the ribbon cutting of the St. Mala-chy School new addition! Take a walk through the new school building! While you tour, we invite you to pray for the opportunities and spiritual growth that will happen there, as well as enjoy some refresh-ments! Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 19th, 5:00-6:00 p.m. FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING Parents who have children making their First Recon-ciliation this year will meet after Mass next Sunday, September 23rd. Questions, please call Barb Hud-son, 641-202-2064. Classes are mandatory. SINCERE SYMPATHY Please pray for eternal rest for: Carole Rayhons, wife of Larry Rayhons, and mother of Rachael Reed and Matt (Kashayla) Rayhons and Loraine Evans, former parishioner at Holy Spirit. May they, and all who sleep in Christ, rest in peace. 2nd ANNUAL CEMETERY WALK Saturday, September 22nd, 5:00 p.m., at Calvary Cemetery. Cost $10 per person. Rain date: Sunday, September 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Those being honored: Harry and Margaret Coen, William Hawks, John McCaffery, J.W. Reynolds, James McCann, and Sydney and Barbara Strauss. Presented by Gibson Memorial Library.

News from St. Edward Sunday September 16 Parish Council following Mass Wednesday September 19 Devotions, 6:30 p.m. Thursday September 20 RCIA, 7:00 p.m., Holy Spirit Hall Sunday September 23 Server Training following Mass

GIFTS TO GOD Weekly tithes needed $844.86 September 9th tithes received $857.00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE 10:45 a.m. September 23 Lector Retta Ripperger Eucharistic Jan Pettit Minister Sharon Findley Dan Rosener Ushers Dan & Carol Waigand Family Servers Steven Fry Bridget Hopkins Money Denny Smith Counters Phil Bradley Sheila Brown is working on the next schedule. Please contact her if any changes are needed. New ministers always welcome!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 22/23 5:15 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Lectors Paul Somers Larry Rayhons Terri Koets Virginia Aguilar Eucharistic D. & L. Nelson R. & J. Huewe Ministers L. Hartsock M.S. McDonald Kelsey Bailey Jennifer Simmons Ushers B. & L. Miller Jacquie Eblen Family Family Joni Taylor D. & B. Baker Monte Neitzel Servers Keely Coen Anjel Saturno Sydney Strunk Rey Saturno Lourdes Saturno Greeters Betty Baker John & Retta Baker Butch Miller Rosary Ted Willets Kelsey Bailey Musicians C. Fredrickson Linda Taylor Danna Buls Mike Peters Money Counters Elaine Haines, Karin Freml, June Huewe Please be at church 10 minutes before Mass begins.

RE TO BEGIN SOON ♦ Religious Education classes will begin on

Wednesday, September 26th. ♦ Kick off for High School Youth and Confirma-

tion Class will be September 26th at St. Mala-chy School.

♦ Server training September 23rd and 30th after Mass. For students in 4th grade and older.

SEPTEMBER 19TH Adoration/Confession have been cancelled for the 19th. We will have devotions at 6:30 p.m.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Theme: We are called to carry our crosses. Question for Children: What do you think it means for you to follow in Jesus footsteps? Question for Youth: Who do you say that Jesus is? Who is Jesus in your life? Question for Adults: What is the cross that you carry today? How do you follow Jesus in the workplace and at home?

PRAYER TREE If you would like to be part of the prayer tree or wish to place a name on the prayer tree, please email or call: ♦ Mary Wichhart, 782-2289, or dmwich-

hart@iowatelecom.net or Pat Pokorny, 782-4291, or ppokorny@windstream.net (for Holy Spirit).

♦ Patty Bradley, 347-8812 or philpattybrad-ley@gmail.com (for St. Edward).