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Contact Information
Pastor
Rev. Bernie Weir
Office: 653-4504 ext. 1
Cell: (319) 458-0412 [email protected]
Parish Office
Genoveva Diaz ........ 653-4504 ext. 2 [email protected]
Business Manager
Mary Ward ................ 653-4504 ext. 3 [email protected]
Faith Formation Coordinator
Lori Fritz ....................... 653-4504 ext. 4 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Mary Sue Marek ....... 653-4504 ext. 5 [email protected]
School Principal
Chet Wisniewski ........ 653-3631 ext. 1 [email protected]
School Office
Becky Adam ............. 653-3631 ext. 2 [email protected]
Prayer Chain
Mary Fladung .......... (319) 653- 6142
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday ................................. 5:30pm
Sunday ................................... 9:00am,
11:30am Spanish
Rosary Sunday ......................................... 8:35am
Wednesday . 4:00 pm (Halcyon House)
Thursday .... 3:00 pm (McCreedy Home)
Thursday ............. 4:00 pm (Care Center)
Confessions Thursday at 5:30pm-6:00pm and
Saturday at 4:30pm-5:00pm.
Mission Statement “To Glorify God through Word,
Worship and Service”.
SAINT JAMES PARISH
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: Sunday, November 22, 2015
602 W . 2ND S TR E E T • WASH I NGTON , I OWA 5 2353
( 3 1 9 ) 6 53 - 450 4 • WWW.S T JAMESWASH INGTON .ORG
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FAITH FORMATION
SOCIAL ACTION
NEWS/NOTES
SATURDAY KITCHEN St. James parishioners will again be preparing the Saturday
Kitchen meal at the U. P. Church on December 26th. Please
consider volunteering to work either a shift or all morning.
Help is needed with cooking, set up, serving, dining room
and clean up. Cooking and set up start at 9:00 am. and
clean up is done around 1:00 pm. We also need cakes/bars/
other simple desserts. To volunteer, please call Connie Carey
at 653-2089 or email her at [email protected] . A HUGE
THANK YOU to those who have helped with past meals!
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 7:30 AM. There
will be no Adoration on Thanksgiving Day.
November 25th Mass will be at 8:25 AM. This mass
will be a Thanksgiving Mass with St. James
School. Everyone is invited to attend.
The offices will be closed the 25th to the 27th.
Friday November 27th there will be no 7:30 AM mass.
The Feast of The Immaculate Conception: December 8th.
Masses will be the 7th at 7PM (Bilingual), 8th at 8:25 AM,
12:10 PM and 3:30 PM at McCready Care Center.
November 21st There will be a Baptism Class at 10 AM. If you
plan to have your child baptized in English yet this year you
need to attend this class. There will be no another class in
English until January of 2016.
GIFTING TREE IS COMING SOON! The Social Action committee along with volunteers
will be preparing tags for the GIFTING TREE again
this year. The tags will list gift items requested by
our adopted children. Each child will receive
4-5 items and last year we added one gift
for each parent as well. You only need to
purchase the item listed on the tag. Take as
many tags as you wish! The tree will be in
the back of church on Saturday,
November 21st. Once purchased, gifts
will need to be returned by Sunday,
December 13th for delivery!
SCHOOL MASS On Wednesday, November 25th there will be Mass at
8:25 am with the St. James students. Everyone is welcome to
join us.
THANKSGIVING MASS There will be a Mass on Thursday, November 26th at 7:30 am,
there will be no Eucharistic Adoration.
NO MASS There will be no Mass on Friday, November 27th.
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED The Parish Offices will be closed from Noon Wednesday,
Nov. 25 thru Friday, Nov. 27 due to Thanksgiving. For an
emergency contact Fr. Bernier at (319) 458-0412
SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION There will be NO Sunday Faith Formation on November 29th.
Wounded by Abortion? Project Rachel Can Help:
Project Rachel understands the emotional pain that follows
an abortion. Please call the Helpline: 563-333-4107 or
1-888-456–HOPE. Calls are answered personally and
confidentially Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Voice messaging is available all other times. Calls
will be returned promptly and directly.
PLEASE JOIN OUR PRAYER CHAIN If you are interested to join or would like more
information about the Prayer Chain. Please call Mary at
(319) 653-6142.
VOLUNTEER BELL RINGERS NEEDED! Salvation Army Bell Ringing will be on Friday, December
11th and Saturday, December 12th. As you
plan your holidays, you may want to set aside
some time to participate in this event. Monies
stay in Washington County and are used to
assist individuals and families in need. If you
are interested in helping there will be a board
in the back of church to sign up. For more information,
please call Connie Goodwin at (319) 653-8545.
POINSETTIAS Memorial Poinsettias are available for $12.00 each to
decorate the church for the Christmas season. Please put
checks in collection baskets at Mass or drop off to Gen Diaz
in the Parish office. Please indicate who the poinsettia is in
memory of in the memo portion of check. For more
information contact Lynn Horak at 653-4080.
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THANKSGIVING Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
~W.T. Purkiser
The pilgrims made seven times more graves than
huts ... nevertheless, they set aside a day of
thanksgiving. ~H. W. Westermayer
Once, when my feet were bare, and I had not the
means of obtaining shoes, I came to the chief of
Kufah in a state of much dejection, and saw there
a man who had no feet. I returned thanks to God
and acknowledged his mercies, and endured my
want of shoes with patience. ~Sadi, The Gulistan
MARRIAGE MOMENTS Feast of Christ the King: Thanksgiving is usually a feast of
family and food - but it takes a lot of work. "Are you the King
of the Jews?" (John 18:33) Don't let family hierarchy absolve
either of you from both being a servant and at least having
a moment of being King or Queen for a day this week.
For more information visit www.SusanVogt.net
PARENTING POINTERS "A mother's soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome
the ecstatic experience." (Emily Dickinson) Although written
by a woman about mothers, could this same sentiment be
said about fathers? Hopefully, yes. Check your language
and family life for unnecessary gender stereotypes this week.
For more information visit www.SusanVogt.net
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Help St. James reach out to parishioners in need. If you are
aware of someone who needs a card of encouragement or
concern call Charlotte Lindmeier at 653-6274.
FAMILY LIFE
Readings for the Week of November 22, 2015 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14,Rv 1:5-8,Jn 18:33b-37
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20,Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45,Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28,Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28,Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14,Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27,Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16,1 Thes 3:12--4:2,Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
©Liturgical Publications Inc
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Jesus came into the world to testify to the truth. If we belong
to the truth we will listen to His voice. Are you listening to His
voice and letting Him lead and guide you in all areas of your
life? Sign up today to attend the upcoming Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend on Dec. 4th-6th in Iowa City.
For more information visit our website at:
www.iowa-wwme.org or call 563-927-4352.
PLEASE OBTAIN A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE
UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR WEEKEND
COMMITMENT. THANK YOU!
CATHOLIC CUB SCOUTS Catholic Cub Scouts are invited to participate in this
program to earn the Light of Christ (1st and 2nd grade) and
Parvuli Dei (3rd thru 5th grade) Religious Emblems. After
completing the activity book at home, attend the workshop
at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City on Saturday,
January 9th, 2016. The workshop registration deadline is
Monday, November 23rd, 2015.
A Recognition Ceremony for all Scouts completing the
program will be held on Sunday, February 28th at 2:00 pm
with Bishop Amos in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport.
Register by contacting coordinator Steve Zirtzman at
325-9958. Cost of program is $10.00, which covers your activity book and material fees (medal cost not included).
Activity book and additional program details will be mailed
to each participant.
Saturday, Nov. 28th
5:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 29th
9:00 am
Extraordinary Minister
of Holy Communion
Roger Adam
Jeff Bell
Linda Franzen
Deborah Holland
Tina M. Knutson
Priscilla Reighard
Marty Young
Patrick Bump
Aaron Fisher
Laura Fisher
Brian Hora
Theresa Hora
Regina Schantz
Jerry Strabala
Gift Family Teresa Beenblossom Jane Dallmeyer
Mass Assistant Virginia schuerman John Marek
Altar Server
Luke Beenblossom
Teegan Sulentich
Kael Adam
David Hora
Kevin Flannery
Volunteer Needed
Lector Ann Harris (1)
Carl Berst (2)
Dennis Ives (1)
Mary Jane Bump (2)
Music Dave Miller
Kirk Hittner
SJ Choir
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Today’s Solemnity is more
popularly called Christ the
King. It is the last Sunday of
our Church year. In Church
terms, it is a relatively new
Solemnity, having been
established by Pope Pius XI in
1925. It was moved to this
final Sunday in our Church
calendar in 1970.
The idea of Christ’s Kingship
has much meaning to us. In
establishing it, Pope Pius XI
wanted the laity in particular
to be attentive to its importance and to learn from it.
The lesson (and this is reinforced in all of our readings on
this holy day) is that the Lord must reign in our minds, in our hearts, in our wills, and in our bodies. We have
regularly pointed out in these reflections that
stewardship is God-centered in nature.
Stewardship is a total way of life, a life of accountability
which acknowledges God as our Creator and God as
the owner of everything. We are merely stewards, or
caretakers of what is rightfully the Lord’s. Being
God-centered rather than self-centered requires
conversion of heart and mind. None of us can ever
completely achieve stewardship as a way of life; it is a
journey of a lifetime. As St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote,
“The more I contemplate God, the more God looks on
me. The more I pray to Him, the more He thinks of me,
too.” www.thecatholicsteward.com
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN To report child abuse contact: Iowa
Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline:
800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church
personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance
Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box
232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
PARISHIONER INFORMATION UPDATE Have you remembered to notify the parish of an
email or phone number change? Perhaps you had a
change of address recently? Please take a moment
to keep us informed. Return this form in the collection
basket, or at the parish office.
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
City/State/Zip _____________________________________
Home Phone _____________________________________
Cell Phone _______________________________________
Email ____________________________________________
□ I prefer electronic communication. □ I would like to join St. James Parish. □ I’m moving away, please remove me from roster.
KC HALL RENTAL To rent the KC Hall, contact Barb Baker
@ (641)636-3886-home or @ (319)461-5902-cell
This week at St. James . .
Monday, November 23
Adult Faith Formation 7:00 pm (YR)
Tuesday, November 24
MASS-The People 3:30 pm (Up Home)
Finance Council Mtg. 5:20 pm (CR)
Home & School Mtg. 7:00 pm (TH)
Parish Council Mtg. 7:00 pm (CR)
Wednesday, November 25 Parish Offices Closed
MASS-Mass of Thanksgiving 8:25 am (CH)
Legion of Mary 6:00 pm (CHB)
School Board Mtg. 6:30 pm (CR)
Thursday, November 26 Parish Offices Closed
MASS-Helen Pacha 7:30 am (CH)
Joyce Marie 11:00 am (TH)
Friday, November 27 Parish Offices Closed NO MASS
Saturday, November 28
MASS-E. A. Kibling 5:30 pm (CH)
Confession 4:30 pm (CH)
Sunday, November 29
MASS-Marie Hora 9:00 am (CH)
MASS-The People 11:30 am (CH)
KEY: THB-Tobin Hall Basement, TH-Tobin Hall, CH-Church,
CHB-Church Basement, KC-KC Hall, CR-Conf. Room, GYM-SJ School Gym
PL-Public Library
