Parish Calendar
Posted on May 10, 2008
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Activities & Meetings
MAY EVENTS
Circle of the Month - St. Maximillian, Pres.: Lori Williams, V-Pres.: Pam Adams, Sec/Treas.: Deb Ballantyne
Recitation of the Rosary will take place before all weekend Masses during the Month of May. It will start approximately 25 minutes before each Mass.
Bereavement Team-Please stop by the office at your convenience to pick up some new material. If you are unable to stop by during business hours please call Lisa.
SUNDAY - MAY 11: Mother's Day
10:00 am- MAY CROWNING of the Blessed Virgin Mary
CENTENNIAL ITEMS available for order after every mass this weekend
TUESDAY - MAY 13:
9:00 am - Holy Family Alumni Breakfast - Wild Horse Western Bar & Grill, 1451 N. Federal. All grads, spouses, and friends are invited. Come early to chat.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 14:
7:30 pm - Sacred+Stories Book Club - Borealis, come prepared to share your thoughts on "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza. Any woman my join this club.
12 noon - Young at Heart Potluck and Program - Holy Family Social Hall
Our speaker this month is Melissa Schoneberg from Habitat for Humanity.
All are welcome!
FRIDAY - MAY 16:
Dinner with Fr. Seda - all are welcome but space is limited! Call ahead to make reservations - 423-7301
SATURDAY - MAY 17:
12 noon - Holy Family Baseball Game, Wells Fargo Field. Come and support our young athletes. For future dates, click here
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Holy Family Mother-Daugher Tea - R.S.V.P. by May 9 - Jan 424-2737 Limited seating in the church hall - 100 Tea Cups for 100 years!
Newman Scrip will be available after the 4:15 pm Mass
Hawkeye Harvest Food Collection - bring donations of non-perishable food items.
CENTENNIAL ITEMS available for order after every mass this weekend
SUNDAY - MAY 18:
Newman Scrip will be available after the 8:00 am & 10:00 am Masses
Hawkeye Harvest Food Collection - bring donations of non-perishable food items.
CENTENNIAL ITEMS available for order after every mass this weekend
10:00 am - Holy Family Church SENIOR MASS High School graduates are invited to be recognized at the Mass and enjoy a light luncheon with their families in the social hall.
10:15 am - St. Joseph Church SENIOR MASS
12:30 pm - Baptism Class, St. Joseph Church. Pre-registration is not necessary.
3:00 pm - Ecumenical Community Benefit Concert - Holy Family Church
SATURDAY - MAY 24:
Pilgrimage to Dubuque and Rod Allers' Priesthood Ordination
SUNDAY - MAY 25:
Newman Catholic High School Graduation Mass
....and there's more!
Check out your weekly parish bulletin for other local and community events!
View the monthly calendar for future events.
Spring and Summer Events, click here
Education
NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - HS Newsletter - K-8 Newsletter
Newman Preschool - Taking enrollment NOW!
For more information or to enroll, call 423-0168
http://www.newman.pvt.k12.ia.us/childcare/index.html#preschool
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Web Site
First Communion
Congratulations to those receiving the Sacrament of Communion on Sunday, May 4th
Azik Barragan
Jaiclyn Clausen
Austin Eckenrod
Sean Flaherty
Wil Gribben
Samira Haberman
Hannah Marie
Tanner Jones
Blake Martinez
Rowan Meyers
Sarah Penn
Christopher Pope
Natalie Scholl
Max Sernett
Jacob Smith
Krystal Walls
John Zook
THANK YOU, CATECHIST and AIDS
Steve Beavers, Matt Brandenburg, Scott Bunn, Nicole Cadena, Joann Carpenter, Robyn Dietz, Beckie Elbert, Mary Ewalt, Samantha Flaherty, Steve Franta, Cindy, Garza, Pam Green, Paul Hanson, Susan Jung, Tom Kantaris, Julie Kim, Jackie Lambert, Deb Lassise, Wanda McLaughlin, Nancy Mariner, Mary Mechem, Mindy Pals, Shawn Phaiboun, Mary Jane Porter, Mike Rottinghaus, Shannon Ruiz, Mary & Harry Stanton, Brandie Theobald, Jane Wageman and Pam Watson.
Newly Confirmed Students - Confirmation Follow up is Wednesday, May 7th at 7 pm. Meet in the St Joseph Parish Center.
Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed
Congratulations to our young people receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 26th!
Pierce Ames
John Bodeen
Valerie Cumming
Jorden Dannen
Jennifer Grandgenett
Ryan Gribben
Kirstyn Kemna
Carter Kruckenberg
Katelyn Kuppinger
Ashley Lambert
Josua Luecht
Julia Motz
Levi Nielsen
Kenzo Onoo
Christina Ortega
Nick Pappas
Selena Sjostrand
Joseph Smith
Sterling True
Rebecca Uhl
Emily Wiltsie
Joshua Yezek
Don't forget about God this summer! Continue to attend Mass every weekend. If you are out of town, check the time of local Masses. Use this link as a guide - click here.
New Director of Religious Education
We are excited to announce that Jennifer Clancy has been hired as the new DRE starting July 1, 2008. Jennifer was the DRE in Clear Lake until a year ago.
News
Parish Council Elections - to be held May 24 & 25
Those interested should submit their names by calling the church ofice at 423-7301. There is also one opening for the Board of Education.
Gardening Skills Needed: We are looking for someone to take care of the Holy Family courtyard garden area. Please call the rectory if you are interested, 423-7301.
Lay Formation
Do you wish to increase your understanding of your faith? You are invited to consider Lay Formation classes at Holy Family. Take a look at the plan for classes here. The tuition for one year is $375. If you wish to participate in this but money is an issue, please contact Fr. Seda. Partial for full scholarships are available from our parish.
Meals for Lay Formation: We are looking for a group or individuals to cook lunch threes different times throughout the 9 months of Lay Formation. Also, any group or individuals may sell snacks during the break. Such as pop, water, bake sale items or anythng that is a snack like food. Please call Lisa if you are interested, 423-7301.
OCTOBER MISSION TEAM - SIGN UP! - anyone interested in becoming involved with the October Mission, contact Fr. Seda!
Holy Family Youth Baseball Team
Tom O'Neill will be the coach for this new team. This is a rookie league (new this year) and the age group is 5-6 years old. We are going to have so much fun. Hope to see everyone there to support our team! All games are played at the baseball diamonds on 16th St NW.
May 17 @ 12PM vs Deckers (Field Wells Fargo)
May 20 @ 6PM vs McDonalds (Field NSB)
May 27 @ 6PM vs Jiffy Lube (Field Wells Fargo)
June 3 @ 6PM vs US Bank (Field NSB)
June 5 @ 6PM vs Armour-Eckrich (Field NSB)
June 9 @ 6PM vs CL Bank & Trust (Field Wells Fargo)
June 11 @ 6PM vs Schukei (Field Wells Fargo)
June 16 @ 6PM vs River City Fence (Field Wells Fargo)
June 19 @ 6PM vs McCloskey Appliance (Field Independent)
June 23 @ 6PM vs Deckers (Field Independent)
June 26 @ 6PM vs McDonalds (Field Wells Fargo)
Keyboard / Organist Needed: Do you play the piano? Organ? Do you know someone in high school or college who plays piano? …how about someone who has recently moved back to the area? We’re looking for anyone with keyboard skills to accompany weekend liturgies at Holy Family. Contact Jenny Cooper at 424-6251
Adult Musicians: Do you enjoy singing? Do you play an instrument? How about putting your talent to use on the weekends at Holy Family? Afraid of singing or playing alone? That's not a problem! We're looking to put together small groups and ensembles to lead the worship service. Contact Jenny Cooper at 424-6251. Tell your friends to join you!
Would you consider? (from Sister Joyce and the RCIA Team)
There are baptized adults in our community who will begin the RCIA process this summer. For this "inquiry stage" of the process, we are looking for willing parishioners (friends, couples, or families) to host one or two sessions with 3-5 inquirers on Thursday
evening, 7:00-8:00 PM, beginning June 5th. User-friendly materials (a 4-page flyer) are provided for the hosts and participants. Other than reading the flyer and being willing to listen and share your faith, no other preparation is required. You may choose to hold the
session(s) in 'your home or at the St. Joseph Parish Center. We are not asking you to be a sponsor, but rather to give support and encouragement to those inquiring about Catholicism at this early stage of the process. Please contact Sister Joyce (423-5001) or Karen Braden (424-7031) by May 15th if you have interest in this opportunity.
Thank you!
Office of Youth Ministry - New Location
Now located in the Religious Education Office at Newman Catholic High School - Rm 203 The address: 2445 19th St. SW Phone: 641-423-6939 ext. 1203.
Loras College $500 Grant
For one student from our parish who is beginning college there in the fall. It is renewable. If you are interested in taking advantage of this, please contact
Fr. Seda soon at 423-7301. Deadline is April 1, 2008.
Holy Family HS Graduates
Any graduate of Holy Family High School interested in helping organize an all-school REUNION for July 2008, please contact Jeanne Danehy Argos at 424-8254. Looking forward to hearing from you!
COORDINATOR(S) NEEDED: Vacation Bible School
For Holy Family and St. Joseph Parishes
Contact S. Brau, Call: 423-1565, or Email: sbrau@mchsi.com
Communion Distributor for Care Center
If you have some spare time.. please consider taking communion to a care center every other month. If you are interested
Contact Lisa at: 423-7301, or Email: DBQ129S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Flower Fund
Make a contribution to this fund in memory of loved ones. Special envelopes are at all church entrances. Envelopes may be returned to the parish office or dropped in the collection basket.
Free - RESPONSE 2008
Order your free copy of a directory of full-time faith-based volunteer opportunities. Contact Catholic Network of Volunteer Services: 1-800-543-5046 or email: convsinfo@cnvs.org
Stocks can be donated to Holy Family
This may benefit you from a tax standpoint! Discuss this with your attorney or tax professional. Feel free to call the Rectory at 423-7301 to discuss this confidentially. Any necessary paperwork will be completed for you at no charge.
Retirement for the Religious
For more information, check out this site: http://retiredreligious.org/
Shop from this Site to raise funds for HF
CLICK ON www.bign.com/hfc Then click on the red Big N MarketPlace Logo
Select the link to the store of your choice and browse! More Info: click here
Questions or concerns? ask Lori Thompson: 641-420-1446
Use Scrip just like cash to raise $$ for HF
ORDER ONLINE scrip form then pick it up at school or church
Iowa Catholic Conference Site
Sign up for the ICC newsletter. Go to: www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on "Join the Network"
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