st. patrick october 23/24, 2021 catholic church
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ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH Neola, IA
Parish Office: 712.485.2750
Priest Office: 712.485.2753
Religious Ed: 712.485.2754
Parish Hall: 712.485.2433
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stpatricksneola.com St. Patrick Catholic Church 310 Avon Street P.O. Box 127 Neola, IA 51559 Administrator: Rev. Sylvester Okoh Deacon: Rev. Mr. Scott Brooks Faith Formation Director: Alyssa Beasley Business Manager: RaeShelle Jensen MASS TIMES: Weekdays: See page 2 for schedule Saturday Evening: 5:30 PM (April to September) 4:00 PM (October to March) Sunday Morning: 9:30 AM Holidays: As announced in the bulletin Reconciliation: In person to Fr. Okoh
ST. COLUMBANUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Weston, IA
St. Columbanus Catholic Church 22720 Weston Ave Underwood, IA 51576-3920 Served from Neola MASS TIMES: Sunday Morning: 8:00 AM Holidays: As announced in the bulletin Reconciliation by appointment
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23/24, 2021
READING I Jeremiah 31:7-9 PSALM: 126 “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
READING II Hebrews 5:1-6 GOSPEL Mark 10:46-52
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30/31, 2021
READING I Deuteronomy 6:2-6 PSALM: 18 “I love you, O Lord, my strength.”
READING II Hebrews 7:23-28 GOSPEL Mark 12:28-34
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE DAY Taken from “Pastoral Patterns” by GIA Publications, Inc.
Today is World Mission Sunday, when we focus on the mission of the Church, which is to bring the Good News to the whole world. When we think of missionaries, we think of men and women who have dedicated their lives to bringing the gospel to people in Third World countries. But we are all missionaries, witnessing by our own lives to the good news we have come to know in the Lord. Let us recommit ourselves to that mission as we celebrate the Eucharist.
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God offers comfort, consoling, and healing in today’s readings. God brings His people together - including the blind, lame, etc., to guide them all forward. We hear a similar story in the Gospel as Jesus brings the blind man, Bartimaeus, forward to heal and guide him into new life.
Bartimaeus calls out for Jesus repeatedly for healing, just as many of us call on Jesus for comfort, support, and help in times of trouble and loss. While we call and seek out Jesus, it is often challenging for me to feel Jesus’ loving guidance spurring me on in times of sorrow. We may feel stuck in a moment, not sure of what to do next or not understanding why something bad happened. The gathering of people into new life doesn’t always fit into what we may be experiencing. Yet in this time of the unknown, the readings offer a flicker of hope. Jeremiah puts this well, saying, “With weeping they shall come, but with compassion I will guide them”. (Jer. 31:9) Hope can exist amidst sorrow, because God is still present for each of us, walking with us through it all. God offers us each comfort, healing, and guidance. Wherever you are, God is with you.
Throughout this week, I would encourage you to try two things: 1. Stop for several 10 second periods throughout each day. In these 10
second moments, take a breath and imagine God being present with you. Bring God back into your awareness.
2. Have an intentional, honest conversation with God each day. God knows your heart and is present with you wherever you are. Allow your true feelings to flow in this conversation. This will look different for each person - it may look like arguing with God, laughing with God, grieving with God, etc. The important part is being as intentional as you are able to be.
May the God of comfort, healing, and love be with you throughout this week.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Taken from “Pastoral Patterns” by GIA Publications, Inc.
What aspect of my life needs healing? What do I want Jesus to do for me?
Calendar of Events: Oct 29 - MOHM’s Place Meal (see next page) Oct 31 - Faith Formation Sessions, 10:45-11:45 am Trunk or Treat, 3:00-5:00 pm (see bulletin insert) Nov 1 - All Saints Day Mass, 6:30 pm Mass Nov 2 - All Souls Day Mass, 6:30 pm Mass Nov 3 - Confirmation Class, 7:00-8:30 pm Nov 4 - RCIA Class, 6:30 pm Nov 7 - Daylight Savings Time Faith Formation Sessions, 10:45-11:45 am High School Retreat, 9:30 am Mass to 4:00 pm Nov 10 - First Reconciliation/Eucharist Class, 6:30 pm Nov 14 - Children’s Mass NCYC Blessing, 9:30 am Mass All Saints Fall Festival (see next page) Nov 17 - Finance/Pastoral Council Meeting, St. Columbanus, 6:30 pm Confirmation Class, 7:00-8:30 pm Nov 18 - RCIA Class, 6:30 pm Nov 18-21 - National Catholic Youth Conference, Indianapolis IN Nov 20/21 - Human Development Collection Nov 21 - Switch out books in pews after 9:30 am Mass Faith Formation Sessions, 10:45-11:45 am High School Class, 6:30-8:30 pm Nov 23 - Pastoral & Finance Council Joint Mtg, St. Patrick’s, 7:00 pm Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day, 8:30 am Mass Nov 28 - First Sunday of Advent No Faith Formation Sessions —————————————–———————————————————— Memorial Calendar: Oct 28 - Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude Oct 30 - Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary —————————————–———————————————————— Tithing Report LastWeek FiscalYeartoDate Sunday Envelopes $ 2,525.00 $ 27,184.00 Plate $ 103.00 $ 1,070.00 —————————————–———————————————————— DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS: St. Patrick’s parish community extends prayerful sympathy to the following families. May they rest in peace.
1. Connie Lehan: Visitation is Tuesday, October 26, 5 to 7 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm. Private family burial will be at a later date.
2. Seth Pauley: Visitation is Monday, October 25, 5 to 8 pm at St. Patrick’s Church Neola. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 26, 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church Neola.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNUAL MASS FOR THE BLESSING OF MUSICIANS: Musicians, liturgists, pastors and guests: Please join the Des Moines Diocese Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) at a Mass and Reception on Sunday, November 21, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309. Come “make a joyful noise” during the Mass, which will include a blessing of musicians. Following Mass, enjoy light refreshments and networking opportunities during a reception at the Pastoral Center. Contact Sarah Graf, [email protected] for further information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PERRYVILLE, MO: Anyone interested in going to Perryville Missouri for the prayers at the grotto of the miraculous medal on November 12th through the 14th, please contact Kathy Graeve at 402.680.4370. We will be driving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ST. ALBERT: Schools throughout the Diocese of Des Moines have faculty endorsed in special education to meet the needs of diverse learners. Moreover, all faculty benefit from professional development designed to aid our schools in differentiating instruction to ensure academic growth and success for all students. Contact your specific school location for more information about diverse learner support programs. Could your child benefit from diverse learner education at Saint Albert Catholic? Visit saintalbertschools.org to learn more and schedule your school tour today at [email protected]!
Weekday Masses Oct 25-29 - No Mass or Adoration
Weekend Masses Oct 30 - Special Intention for Alex Jozsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PM Oct 31 - St. Columbanus - Donald Casson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM Oct 31 - St. Patrick's - Jerry Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM ——————————————————————————————————- OCTOBER 30, 2021 - 4:00 PM OCTOBER 31, 2021 - 9:30 AM Lector - Travis Bolte Lector - Katie Ausdemore EME - Jan Divin EME - Mary Baker
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 - 6:30 PM - ALL SAINTS DAY MASS Lector - Stacie Denning EME - Geri Bjorling
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 - 6:30 PM - ALL SOULS DAY MASS Lector - Rita Heinen EME - Shannon Nye
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 - 4:00 PM NOVEMBER 7, 2021 - 9:30 AM Lector - Rita Heinen Lector - Jenny Hall EME - Chad Harder EME - Katie Ausdemore
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 - 4:00 PM NOVEMBER 14, 2021 - 9:30 AM Lector - RaeShelle Jensen Lector - Samantha & Alexandra Nye EME - David Mann EME - Jenny Hall
TITHE COUNTERS Oct 24 - Peggy Thielen Dani Baxter Mary Fisher Oct 31 - Anne Brummett Rita Heinen Jim Mahlberg Nov 7 - Teresa Hoffman Roberta Morse Mark Pogge Nov 14 - Kevin Nye Diane Rodenburg Dani Baxter ——————————————————————————————————- HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT: Our High School Retreat is coming up quickly! On November 7th we will be joined by Benedictine College students who will lead the retreat. The retreat will start with Mass at 9:30am and end at 4pm. Lunch, snacks, and all sorts of fun games included! This is required for our 9/10th graders in preparation for Confirmation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SACRAMENT SUPPORT NOTES: Do you enjoy writing and supporting your fellow parishioners? We have plenty of kids receiving sacraments this year! We would like to give notes of encouragement throughout the year to our students going through Sacramental Preparation. If you are interested in writing supportive notes to our youth who will be receiving Confirmation or First Eucharist/First Reconciliation this year, please reach out to Alyssa at [email protected] or 712-485-2754. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MISSION SUNDAY: We are now accepting donations for the following missions. Donations will be divided evenly between the two unless otherwise noted on your donation. Please be generous.
1. World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelizing programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith -- a Pontifical Mission Society.
2. The U.S. bishops established the Catholic Home Missions Appeal in 1998 to support the missions here in America. The Appeal primarily supports home mission dioceses, that is, those unable to offer their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship, and service without outside help. It may also give grants to other dioceses for particular projects and to organizations and religious communities engaged in missionary work.
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We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please pick up a registration form at one of the entrances of the church, stop by the parish office, or call Father Sylvester for an appointment.
For information about Baptism, Sacrament of the Sick, Pastoral Visitations, Reconciliation, RCIA, Marriage, Adoration, or the Prayer Chain, please visit our website at https://stpatricksneola.com/ or contact the Parish Office at 712.485.2750.
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