June 16th-17th, 2018 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST. MARY’S MISSION STATEMENT

“Our vision is to see Christ in others and to treat others as

Christ, because this is what we believe.” As a Catholic

community, we gather and celebrate the presence of

Christ in sacrifice and sacrament. “Our mission is to

support our community by mee"ng the spiritual, faith

forma"on and other needs of our parishioners.”

PARISH STAFF Fr. Lazarus Kirigia, Pastor of Red Oak & Imogene Parish Office: 712-623-2744 Cell: 515-770-9064 Email: kirigia32@hotmail.com Jean Anderson, Secretary, stmarysrosecretary@gmail.com Cindy Joneson, Bookkeeper stmarysrobookkeeper@gmail.com Kassie Houdek, DRE,stmarysrodre@gmail.com Parish Office: 712-623-2744 St. Mary’s Parish Website: www.stmarysredoak.com

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday-Friday-Closed Jean -Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Cindy-Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Please call the office or Fr. Lazarus prior to visiting the staff so we may assist you best.

PARISH LEADERSHIP PARISH TRUSTEES Tom Stamets 623-9797 Connie Sampers 623-2369 AT LARGE MEMBERS Charla Schmid (Secretary) 623-4675 Joe Nealon 623-9642 AT LARGE MEMBERS Jeff Grebin, Chair (Social Justice) 621-6954 Nancy Nealon (Arts & Environment) 623-9642 Charla Schmid (Music & Liturgy) 623-4675 Hank Latus (Property & Grounds) 712-829-2404 Ken Podliska (Property & Grounds) 623-3622 Kerry & Elaine Carlson (Stewardship) 623-4122 Connie Dentlinger (Pastoral Ministry) 623-8813 Pat Jensen (Health & Wellness) 712-370-2511

Nancy Nealon: Coordinator, Saturday Mass Tim Schmid: Coordinator, Sunday AM Mass David Bueno: Coordinator, Spanish Mass Kim Roberts: Coordinator, RCIA Vocations: www.vocationsonline.com

Des Moines Diocese Info: www.dmdiocese.org Catholic Charities: www.CatholicCharitiesDM.org

515-244-3761

Welcome! It is our hope that you feel at home

and among friends here. If you are a

visitor for the day, we pray God’s blessings on your

journey. If you are looking for a parish community,

we would be delighted to welcome you into our par-

ish family. Please join us at the beginning of each

mass before the opening song to pray three “Hail

Mary’s” and a “Glory Be” to end abortion in our

country.

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

My dear friends in Christ, every year all Parishes in our Diocese get an opportunity to participate in missionary co-operation with another diocese in need in another part of the world. This is always a great opportunity for each one of us to widen our

vision of the larger Church beyond our parish boundaries. As a church we are one body of Christ, any part of that body in need or hurting affects us too. This year the Diocese of Konongo-Mampong is appealing to us for help. This Diocese is special to the Diocese of Des Moines. The diocese of Konongo-Mampong came to our aid in our poverty and has provided 6 priests to serve our diocese. They were able to do this because they have what we don’t have, an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Because of their generosity parishes that could have been closed or merged have a priest to minister to them. It’s our time now to help them in their poverty as they have done for us. Below you’ll find a note from Fr. Bright Appiagyei who will celebrate all masses on the weekend of June 23/24 appealing on behalf of his Diocese in West Africa. Please be generous as they have been to us. Please come prepared for our second collection the weekend of June 23/24.

Fr. Lazarus Kirigia

MISSIONARY APPEAL AT CATHOLIC PARISHES OF

RED OAK AND IMOGINE BRIEF PROFILE OF THE KONONG-MAMPONG DIOCESE I am Fr. Bright Appiagyei-Boakye. I belong to the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Ghana, in West Africa but currently working in Des Moines Diocese. I thank Bishop Richard Pates, Fr. Lazarus and all the parishioners for giving me this opportunity to make known to you the needs of my diocese and also to ask for your support for its ministry to the people in the diocese. The Diocese of Konongo✄Mampong was created on March 3, 1995, by His Holiness Pope John Paul II. The Diocese is in the interior part of Ghana with about one third of the territory in the Afram Plains, one of the most disadvantaged and deprived areas in Ghana. The total population of the diocese is about 1.2 million, with a Catholic population of about 90,000. Majority of the population in the diocese are predominantly rural and poor with per capita income of below $200 per annum. The diocese lacks many basic amenities like good drinking water, health services and schools. The diocese has only one hospital and seven clinics. Illiteracy is also very high in the diocese, with only

about 30% of the population being literate. In some places, there are no school buildings, and children have to attend school under trees where they are at the mercy of the weather. The provision of these social amenities is the responsibility of the government, but as the government cannot do them all, the diocese tries to help. We do this out of the conviction that as a church we must promote both the spiritual and material wellbeing of those to whom we preach. Without any attempt to concretely bring improvement in these conditions of deprivation, the gospel message will have less chance of reaching the hearts of the people. It is for all these reasons that I come to you today on behalf of my bishop to ask for your financial assistance through our participation in the 2018 Mission Co-operation Plan. No amount is too small. Your generous contribution to this appeal will go a long way to help the church in Ghana. My bishop is willing to name a school or hospital after any individual who wishes to establish any of these institutions by him/herself in the diocese. May God richly bless you for whatever you give. Thank you so much.

Fr. Bright Appiagyei-Boakye

IMMEDIATE OPENING Executive Director – St. Thomas More Center

The St. Thomas More Center is seeking an Executive Direc-tor. This position is responsible for maintaining, implementing and developing resident camping and retreat programs that are respon-sive to the spiritual needs of youth and young adults primarily with-in the Diocese of Des Moines. Minimum Knowledge/Skills and Abil-ities Required: · Must be a practicing Catholic. · Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or

equivalent experience. · Minimum of five years of successful leadership experience in

any of the following: administration; financial and budget man-agement; Catholic youth and young adult ministry; or camp management.

· Proven experience and skills in directing and supervising staff; including volunteers.

· Excellent oral and written communications skills. · Holds a valid Iowa driver’s license. This position will maintain two office locations, within the Catholic Pastoral Center in Des Moines, and at St. Thomas More Center near Panora. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume by July 6, 2018 to:hr@dmdiocese.org, Diocese of Des Moines 601 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Readings for the Week of June 17, 2018 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34; Father’s DaySt. Joseph Cafasso Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/Mt 5:38-42; Venerable Matt Talbot Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/Mt 5:43-48; St. Romuald Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18; St. Paulinus of Nola Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-15; St. Aloysius Gonzaga Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 [13]/Mt 6:19-23; St. Thomas More Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34 [29a]/Mt 6:24-34; St. John Fisher Next Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80

FAITH FORMATION

ADVENTURELAND FUN DAY

Thank you to all who helped us have a great time at Adventureland. It was an eventful day.

We headed to Adventureland, with FUN had by all. Then we went to the

new Des Moines Diocese Pastoral Center. We got to view the newly renovated center, and we accepted the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa grant to purchase new Faith Formation audio and visual equipment. THANK YOU for your support!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may ever have about Faith Formation or programs for our youth!

Kassie Houdek, St. Mary's Catholic Church

Director of Religious Education, stmarysrodre@gmail.com

ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL The Annual Diocesan Appeal is now going on. This year our par-ish has an increase of only 2%, making our goal of $26,834.00.

This year’s theme is “We Are One Body”. As one body, we seek to respond to an emerging “change of age” so that our church may be vibrant and live with gratitude, generosity, and self-sacrifice.

We ask you to prayerfully consider how you can financially sup-port our campaign, helping our parish meet our goal of $26,834.00. You may make a commitment payable over 10 months with monthly installments-that can be made secure online, by sending a check, or you can make a one-time payment. Pledge cards were mailed out to each household, and if you did not get one you may get one from Fr. Lazarus. Thank you in ad-vance for your generous contribution in helping provide for the many ministries in our diocese that our Annual Diocesan Appeal helps support. Fr. Lazarus

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS June 27-6:00 p.m.-Pastoral Council Meeting Sept. 29&30-Christ Our Life Catholic Regional Conference; Des Moines, IA

PARISH GIFTS May 2018 Income

Sunday Tithes ………………………..…..………………… $8,494 Plate ……………………………………….…………………… $911 Ascension …….……………………………….…………………$10 Memorials ………………………………………….…………… $25 Mass Intentions ………………………………………..….…… $50 St. Patrick Reimbursement …………….……………….…. $2,369 Total Operating Income ……….…………………..…….$11,859 Total Operating Costs …………………………………...$11,722 Difference ………………………………………………….….$137 Other Income: Funeral Stipend ……………………………….…….………....$500 Hall Rent ………………………………………………………..$100 Building Fund ……………………………….………………… $199 Farming Operation …………………………….………………….$4 Faith Formation ………………………………………….……... $50

Saturday-June 23 No Mass

Sunday-June 24 Lector: Bruce Swanson Altar Servers: Cate Horn / Logan & Meredith Roberts Min. of Communion:Karen LeRette / Mark Johnson / Jeff Grebin Greeter/Usher: Kerry & Elaine Carlson / John McDonald / Ken Podliska Musician/Singers: Linnea Wemhoff / Pete Wemhoff Sacristan: Kevin Naser Homebound: Mark Johnson Money Counter: Kim Robinson / Connie Sampers

Please find a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your assignment. Thank you! There will be a second collection next Sunday, June 24th, for the Missionary Appeal. Please see my article regarding this important appeal. Thank you.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

BAPTISM: Please call the office to schedule the Bap-tism. A class is required for first-time parents. RCIA: Each Fall the parish forms a group of adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or in leaning about the faith. Contact the Parish Office or Fr. Lazarus. CARE OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office or Fr. Lazarus to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, or if you would like a visit while in the hospital or Communion brought to your home. MARRIAGE: Couples planning a wedding at St. Mary’s should contact Fr. Lazarus at least 6 months prior to the wedding to begin the preparation process.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Dan Bruning Josh Watson Homebound Parishioners Patricia Menendez Carol Nickles If you or someone you know would like to be on the prayer list, please call the office so that we may put it in the bulletin.

SAVE THE DATE A Catholic Conference for our Searching Souls. Christ Our Life Catholic Regional Conference, September 29th & 30th, 2018. Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa. ChristOurLifeIowa.Com. All Weekend pass: $25 Adult $15 Student/Youth.

Guests: Thomas Cardinal Collins; Bishop Robert Barron; Fr. Leon Pereira; Steve Ray; Renee Bondi; Matt Fradd; Jimmy Belabre; Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow; Steve Angrisano.

Please read attached flier. This is an unbelievable conference and you will leave with renewed faith and joy for our Catholic Faith.

Lets’ Believe...Live...and Celebrate our Faith!

Saturday, June 16 · 7:30 a.m. Holy Grounds (Hall) · 4:45-5:10 p.m. Individual Confessions · 5:30 p.m. Mass in Red Oak-Lois Schmid+ Sunday, June 17 · 8:30 a.m. Mass in Imogene · 10:30 a.m. Mass in Red Oak-Living & Deceased Members of

Robert & Bobbie Joneson · 1:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Monday, June 18-Office Closed Tuesday, June 19 · 8:30 a.m. Mass in Imogene Wednesday, June 20 · 8:30 a.m. Mass in Red Oak-Members of the Parish Thursday, June 21 · 6:00 a.m. Adoration Begins · 5:15 p.m. Rosary · 7:00 p.m. Mass in Imogene · 8:00 p.m. Spanish Rosary Friday, June 22 · 6:00 a.m. Adoration Ends · 9:00 a.m. Mass at Good Samaritan · 6:00 p.m. ESL (Hall) Saturday, June 23 · 7:30 a.m. Holy Grounds (Hall) · 5:00 p.m. Mass in Imogene Sunday, June 24 · 8:30 a.m. Mass in Imogene · 10:30 a.m. Mass in Red Oak-Members of the Parish · 1:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish

Second collection for the Missionary Appeal

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