Parish Phone 515-367-2685 Fr. Dan Krettek 515-423-2888 Deacon Terry Schleisman 515-669-6158 Parish General Email [email protected]Parish Fax 515-367-7028 Parish Web Site www.saintmaryhc.org Parish Facebook Site St. Mary's Holy Cross Parish-Elkhart Fr. Dan Krettek [email protected]Deacon Terry Schleisman [email protected]Adult Faith Sharing Nicole Cory - Confirmation [email protected]Melissa Kahler - RE, 7th-12th [email protected]Barb Liske - Secretary [email protected]Tammi McClain - RE, PreK-6 [email protected]Celeste Muehlenthaler - Music [email protected]Peter Relyea - Bookkeeper [email protected]Sonya Staudt - RE, PreK-6 [email protected]Parish Information Dear Friends in Christ: Congratulations to the St. Mary – Holy Cross charter of the Knights of Columbus! The fish fries that they put on during Lent have been hugely successful which many have found pleasing. They have come to find out that many folks besides the parishioners of St. Mary-Holy Cross enjoy a good fish fry. The time that the fish fry is open for business has increased from the time that the fish fries first began. This is a huge benefit to the Knights. The fish fry started out as a parish-only activity and now has been expanded to the entire community of Elkhart and surrounding areas. The past fish fry fed 400 + people! One of the things that is hugely beneficial to our parish is the community building and sense of fellowship that goes on at the fish fries. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know people who you have seen in church but never had the opportunity for conversation with. I see the Knights working hard together as a team and that sense of teamwork is contagious to all who attend. Even men and women who are not Knights are involved in the efforts to make this a success. That involvement is shared by the young people from the religious education group who scurry around cleaning up tables, serving drinks, and joyfully interacting with those who are dining. It is easy to see and get involved in the energy and joy that the youth bring to the whole activity. The financial proceeds from the fish fries are gifted to our parish and to other worthwhile and needy organizations in the area. The financial benefits to the parish are substantial! Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, to all who serve with them, and to all who come to enjoy the delicious fish fries. Blessings, Deacon Terry Mass Schedule Wednesday 5:30pm Holy Cross Thursday 8:00am St. Mary First Friday 8:00am St. Mary SaturdaySatu5:00pm St. Mary Sunday 8:00am Holy Cross 10:00am St. Mary Reconciliation: Saturday’s 4:00 - 4:30p.m. St. Mary Baptism: Contact the Parish Office about a preparation program Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date Priesthood and Religious Life: See Diocesan website at www.dmdiocese.org/vocations.cfm It is customary at St. Mary-Holy Cross after the final song, for the assembly to kneel and pray silently the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the next person of the Parish who will die. Parishioners nearing death have expressed the comfort they feel knowing the Parish Community is praying for them. Please join us in this prayer. St. Mary - Holy Cross Parish 460 NW Washington Avenue, Elkhart Iowa 50073 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 5 & 6, 2016 Reconciled Celebrate
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Parish Phone 515-367-2685 Fr. Dan Krettek 515-423-2888 Deacon Terry Schleisman 515-669-6158 Parish General Email [email protected] Parish Fax 515-367-7028 Parish Web Site www.saintmaryhc.org Parish Facebook Site St. Mary's Holy Cross Parish-Elkhart Fr. Dan Krettek [email protected] Deacon Terry Schleisman [email protected] Adult Faith Sharing
Congratulations to the St. Mary – Holy Cross charter of the Knights of Columbus! The fish fries that they put on during Lent have
been hugely successful which many have found pleasing. They have come to find out that many folks besides the parishioners of
St. Mary-Holy Cross enjoy a good fish fry. The time that the fish fry is open for business has increased from the time that the fish
fries first began. This is a huge benefit to the Knights. The fish fry started out as a parish-only activity and now has been
expanded to the entire community of Elkhart and surrounding areas. The past fish fry fed 400 + people!
One of the things that is hugely beneficial to our parish is the community building and sense of fellowship that goes on at the fish
fries. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know people who you have seen in church but never had the opportunity for
conversation with. I see the Knights working hard together as a team and that sense of teamwork is contagious to all who attend.
Even men and women who are not Knights are involved in the efforts to make this a success. That involvement is shared by the
young people from the religious education group who scurry around cleaning up tables, serving drinks, and joyfully interacting
with those who are dining. It is easy to see and get involved in the energy and joy that the youth bring to the whole activity.
The financial proceeds from the fish fries are gifted to our parish and to other worthwhile and needy organizations in the area.
The financial benefits to the parish are substantial! Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, to all who serve with them, and to all
who come to enjoy the delicious fish fries. Blessings, Deacon Terry
Mass Schedule Wednesday 5:30pm Holy Cross Thursday 8:00am St. Mary First Friday 8:00am St. Mary SaturdaySatu5:00pm St. Mary Sunday 8:00am Holy Cross 10:00am St. Mary Reconciliation: Saturday’s 4:00 - 4:30p.m. St. Mary
Baptism: Contact the Parish Office about a preparation program Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date
Priesthood and Religious Life: See Diocesan website at www.dmdiocese.org/vocations.cfm
It is customary at St. Mary-Holy Cross after the final song, for the assembly to kneel and pray silently the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the next person of the Parish who will die. Parishioners nearing death have expressed the comfort they feel knowing the Parish Community is praying for them. Please join us in this prayer.
St. Mary - Holy Cross Parish
460 NW Washington Avenue, Elkhart Iowa 50073
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 5 & 6, 2016
Reconciled
Celebrate
Sunday Scripture Prayer and Study
Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00pm, Conf. Room Meditative Prayer Time
Saturdays, March 12, 19 & 26, 8:00-9:00am, Parish Office Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, March 17, 7:00pm, St. Mary Pastoral Council
Meeting: Tuesday, April 6, 7:00pm, Conference Room Finance Council
Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 7:00pm, Conference Room Stewardship Committee
Meeting: April 12, 5:30pm, Office Area Knights of Columbus
Meeting: Sunday, March 20, 7:00pm, Social Hall Funeral Dinner Call Leaders, Team 6
Lisa Leonard, Becky Leonard, Nina Givan
Coming Events
�Adult Choir practice: Sundays, March 6, 13, & 20, 11:00am, St. Mary
�Men’s Choir practice: Sundays, March 6, 13, & 20, 4:00pm, St. Mary
�Children’s Choir practice: Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 & April 6, 6:00-6:45 pm, St. Mary
�Friday, Feb. 11: Stations of the Cross, 6:00pm — Fish Fry, 5:00-7:00pm, Social Hall
�Saturday, March 12: Mercy Presentation by Dr. Matt Halbach, 2:30-4:00pm, Social Hall
�Sunday, March 13: Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service, 2:00pm, St. Mary
�Thursday, March 17: Crafts, Games & Social Time, 9:30am, Social Hall
�Friday, Feb. 18: Stations of the Cross &/or Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 6:00pm, followed by Lenten meal, Social Hall — Chrism Mass, 7:00pm, St. Ambrose Cathedral
�Saturday, March 19: Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 5:00pm Mass
�Weekend of March 19/20: Collection for Maxwell Food Pantry
�Sunday, March 20: Jesus Christ Superstar movie, 4:00pm, Social Hall; potluck snacks at 3:30pm
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Masses & Lenten Events
Wednesday, March 9 5:30pm Holy Cross †Eileen Cornwell
Thursday, March 10 8:00am St. Mary †John & Ann Breen
Friday, March 11 6:00pm St. Mary Stations of the Cross
Rosary prayed 20 minutes before weekend Masses
Saturday, March 12 5:00pm St. Mary †Theresa Kaltenheuser
Sunday, March 13 8:00am Holy Cross For the Parish 10:00am St. Mary †Ron Hamm
Ministers For Next Weekend
Saturday, March 12, 5:00pm Mass at St. Mary
Announcer John Zidon Lector Peter Relyea Cup Bearers Tony Kuehn, Kris Sexton Host Distributor Bill Sexton Altar Servers Tyler Naragon, Mary Staudt Sadie Kuehn Ushers Jim Hudson, Bill Schmitt, Dawn Reynolds, Mark Lengel
Sunday, March 13, 8:00am Mass at Holy Cross
Announcer Karen Bellis Lector John Freeman Eucharistic Minister Mike Phelan Altar Server Brett Beukema Ushers Bill & Shirley Jorgensen
Sunday, March 13, 10:00am Mass at St. Mary
Announcer Lori Dunham Lector Joe Dunham Cup Bearers Matt Miller, Dan Gonnerman Host Distributor Lisa Gonnerman Altar Servers Bridget Johnson, Cael Tollefson, Grace Johnson Ushers Brian Pottebaum, Dave Pottebaum, Doug Zehr, Tom & Jacki Ausman
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Welcome To Our New Members! We welcome the following folks who have joined our Parish:
Dennis Schmidt, who lives in Ankeny
Greg and Erin Feldmann and their children Jacob, Nathan and Lauren, who live in Ankeny
Rena Frangenberg, who lives in Ankeny
Are You New To Our Parish?
We welcome you to our family of St. Mary-Holy Cross and invite you to become a member of our Parish. Please fill out a registration card found on the table in the vestibule of St. Mary and Holy Cross. We are glad you are with us!
TRIDUUM and EASTER SERVICES
Holy Thursday, March 24 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, St. Mary
Adoration after Mass until 11:00pm in the Social Hall
Good Friday, March 25 3:00pm Stations and Veneration of the Cross,
Holy Cross
7:00pm Commemoration of the Passion of Jesus, St. Mary
Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26 8:00pm Mass, St. Mary (no 5:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday, March 27 Masses: 8:00am, Holy Cross
10:00am, St. Mary
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13, Spring ahead 1 hour!
The Knights of Columbus would like to have the RE students help bus tables during their last fish fry on March 11. If your children are willing to help, please let Tammi or Sonya know. Thank you.
First Eucharist Students: workbooks are due March 30.
No PreK-6th grade RE on March 16.
Save the date for VBS Cave Quest coming June 20-23 in the evenings. We will need LOTS of volunteers for this fun, faith-filled week. Let Tammi or Sonya know if you'd like to join in on the excitement!!
C1 - Sessions Sunday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 9; Lesson: Confirmation. Please make sure to read the lesson ahead of time.
C2 - Sessions Sunday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 9; Session is to plan the Confirmation Liturgy for April 16. Reminders: All C2 students need to have: Saint Reports and Service Project Evaluations turned in at April 3 and April 6 sessions.
Meal Helpers: Mary DeCosta: 2 bags of baby carrots & a bottle of ranch, Monica Reha: Bars/Cookies for 55,
Jennifer Theulen: beverages for 55.
March 16: NO EDGE; Spring Break for some schools
March 23: The Masterpiece of Life
Meal Helpers: Autumn Miller: 8 pkgs of 8 count hamburger buns, Sean Soyer: 8 family size bags of chips, Martha Moore: bars/
cookies for 55, Suzette Bartleson: beverages for 55.
March 30: NO EDGE
LIFE TEEN
March 9: Movie Night,7:45pm-9:30pm
March 16: NO LIFE NIGHT; Spring Break for some schools
March 23: 7:45 - 9:30pm, Censored Series continued
March 30: NO LIFE NIGHT
Pastoral Assistance
Please contact Fr. Dan, 515-423-2888, or Deacon Terry, 515-669-6158, if a family member is in a care facility, home-bound, or hospitalized, and they wish a visit.
Congratulations!!
Gianna Thérèse Rafferty was born on February 18, joining parents David and Katherine and brother Sebastian! Mom and baby are doing well.
This Appeal gives us the opportunity to act together as a Diocesan family and support programs and services no single individual or parish can offer.
Bishop Pates has sent a brochure and pledge card to each household. Please prayerfully consider what you are able to give and mail your pledge directly to the Diocese.
Every gift, regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. Please join our Parish and the Diocese to continue God’s work of spirituality, charity and education. Thank you.
Weekly Collection Financial Update
Received Budget Tithes/Plate/ $3846 $5,446 Feb. 13/14 Youth/Guests $2,809 $5,446 Feb. 20/21 $6,627 $5,446 Feb. 27/28 Year-to-Date Received Budget Last Year Tithes/Plate/Youth/Guests $189,809 $197,212 $206,486
We offer you the opportunity to memorialize a loved one by making a donation for flowers that will decorate our Churches this Easter season. A memorial list will be printed in a future bulletin as a remembrance of your loved ones. Donation envelopes are included with your tithe envelopes; additional flower envelopes are available in the vestibule. Please return your donation by Monday, March 21.
Any funds not used for flowers will be retained and used for Liturgical decorations throughout the year.
Before You Travel For Spring Break.....
Go to www.Masstimes.org or call 1-410-676-6000 for nationwide Mass times and Church locations.
Prayer Chain
If illness or a crisis strikes your family or friends, don't hesitate to contact us so members of our Parish may offer prayers for your needs. For requests or to participate in our prayer chain, please contact Barb at 515-367-2685 or [email protected].
If the request is not for yourself, please ask permission of the one it is for, to be on our prayer chain.
Presentation on Mercy
Please join Dr. Matt Halbach, Director of St. Joseph Education Center, next Saturday, March 12, from 2:30 until 4:00pm in the Social Hall, for a presentation on "Mercy" in conjunction with the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis. This is also a great way to enter more deeply into the season of Lent, a time of repentance and conversion. After the presentation, Fr. Dan will be hearing confessions in the church for anyone wishing reconciliation. You will then be free to attend the Rosary before 5:00pm Mass, praying for the Catholics Come Home program. What a wonderful faith filled afternoon for our Parish!
You are invited and encouraged to attend!
Movie Afternoon
Join us to watch Jesus Christ Superstar on Sunday, March 20 at 4:00pm (3:30pm potluck snacks) in the Social Hall. Jesus is portrayed as a very ''human'' kind of person in this movie recounting the last week of His life and is from the surprising point of view Judas Iscariot. It is in a rock-opera format and dares to look at a classic religious story with a very different perspective.
Eucharistic Adoration
You are invited to Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, March 17, 7:00pm at St. Mary Church. This hour devoted to Jesus can be spent any way you wish; just enjoy the quietness of Adoration.
Women’s Bible Study
Are you interested in participating in a Bible study for women? Deacon Terry would be more than willing to set one up. Please call or email him if you would be interested in participating and then days and times will be worked out.
We hope you will consider forming your personal faith by participating in ongoing offerings O Meditative Prayer Time O Scripture Prayer and Study O Stations of the CrossO ReconciliationOEucharistic Adoration...praying the Rosary... Please also take advantage of the reflection resources in the vestibule. They will help God’s presence in you become more of a reality in your everyday life and they may help God’s light shine through you to others in need. Rice Bowls
are also available. There are also many offerings for Lent sponsored by the Diocese, local Parishes and St. Joseph Educational Center; please see websites www.sjeciowa.org and www.dmdiocese.org for more information.
Catholics Come Home
How do I take the initiative to invite my son or daughter back to the Catholic Church? First: Pray. Then, share the faith “with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). We can share our faith through personal witness, through an invitation to Mass (maybe followed by breakfast or lunch) or maybe through the gift of a Catholic book or CD. Invite him or her to help you with a project you’re doing at the parish. Remain trusting in God’s love and in the Holy Spirit to guide us to serve our children as best we can.
Pray the Rosary With Us!
As part of our Catholics Come Home initiative, join us in praying the Rosary before each weekend Mass during Lent.
Lenten Reconciliation Service
We encourage you to attend this service next Sunday, March 13, 2:00pm at St. Mary. Lent is a time of purification and to seek the Lord’s forgiveness for our sins. Come experience the healing power of Christ!
We will have additional priests here to assist with individual confession.
Holy Thursday: Washing of Feet and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We invite individuals to have their feet washed during our Holy Thursday Mass on March 24. We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm in the Social Hall following this Mass. A sign up for both of theses are in the vestibule at St. Mary and on the table at Holy Cross.
For Our Liturgical Ministers
You are invited to assist us with our Palm Sunday Masses, Holy Week services and Easter Masses. A sign up is in the vestibule at St. Mary and on the table at Holy Cross or call the Parish Office to volunteer. Thank you!
Chrism Mass
Join us for the Chrism Mass on Friday, March 18, 7:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Ambrose in Des Moines. This Diocesan celebration includes consecration and blessing of sacred oils to be used in sacraments and priests renewal of their priestly commitment. It is an inspiring event; all are encouraged to participate, in particular those involved in RCIA, as well as teenage confirmation candidates and sponsors. You will find this liturgy an uplifting experience of the larger Church.
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 5
Theme: God wants us to come back. Now is the �me to reconcile.
Reading I: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 • They ate the produce of the land.
Reading II: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 • We are reconciled with God through Christ.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 • The son that was lost came back home.
Ques�on for Children: Who is the one person you most need to say, “I’m sorry” to in your family?
Ques�on for Youth: Is it difficult for you to say “I’m sorry” when you hurt another or get off track in your own life? Why or why not?
Ques�on for Adults: How have you or your family welcomed a family member who has been distant and/or absent from you?
Winter Weather Cancellations
Whenever North Polk School is cancelled, dismissed early, or evening school activities are cancelled due to weather; classes, meetings and activities here at the Parish will be cancelled as well. In most instances, Masses - daily and weekend - will not be cancelled, so please use your own judgment. If the need to cancel weekend activities arises, this information will be on the three major TV networks; WHO radio and KWKY Catholic Radio.
Beginning Experience
What if the worst thing you think could happen does and you are widowed, separated, or divorced? What if life changes in the blink of an eye? How do you cope? How do you deal with the grief, loss and pain? Beginning Experience can help, you do not have to suffer alone. We know how you feel, we have gone through the same things you are going through. Join us for any of our open houses on Fridays March 11, 18 or April 1 at St. Augustin Church (42nd & Grand Ave, DSM) from 7:00-8:30pm. You are not alone, let us show you how we got through our grief. You can still have a good life and Beginning Experience can help. Questions: contact Marian Tonhouse at 515-964-7815.
Spring JustFaith Group Opportunities
For the first time, spring JustFaith groups are being offered in the Des Moines area. JustFaith is a great formation program for the Jubilee of Mercy year that will help participants deepen their Catholic faith and experience a greater sense of purpose. JustFaith groups will be offered on:
Monday Evenings, 6:00-8:00pm, Windsor Heights Presbyterian Church
Wednesday Daytime, 11:00am-1:00pm, Friend’s House, Central Des Moines
All groups begin the week of April 11 and will run through mid-October. For more information or to register, contact the Center for Social Ministry at centerforsocialministry@gmail. com or 515-782-3054.
See Diocesan events at www.dmdiocese.org and offerings sponsored by St. Joseph Ed Center at www.sjeciowa.org
“Maybe someone among us here is thinking, ‘My sin is so great, I am as far from God as the younger son in the parable (of the Prodigal Son); my unbelief is like that of Thomas. I don’t have the courage to go back, to believe that God can welcome me and that he is wai�ng for me,
of all people.’ But God is indeed wai�ng for you; he asks of you only the courage to go to him.”
– Pope Francis homily for the Mass for the Possession of the
Chair of the Bishop of Rome, April 7, 2013
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This musical is about Joseph from the Old Testament and is the Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber production. We would like to get a group together from the Parish to attend. It’s playing for one night only -- Tuesday, April 5, 7:30pm at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Tickets range from $25 to $70. Contact Ray Olejniczak ([email protected]/515-520-7066) with questions or if interested in attending.
Have Your Kids Outgrown Their Cleats?
Do you have softball, soccer, and/or baseball cleats that no longer fit? We will be having a cleat swap! We will be taking donations through Spring Break. A container can be found in the Ed Center. After Spring Break an announcement will be made to look through the cleats collected, with the hopes of finding a size that works for your child for spring ball.
Catholic Youth Camp
Details/registration at www. stmcenter.com. CYC is open those entering 3rd grade through high school. Our Parish contributes $100 per child toward camp fees! Contact Barb (515-367-2685/[email protected]) with the dates your child is attending to have this portion of their fee paid.
