St. Mary’s Parish PO Box 365 730 Benton Ave West Albia IA 52531 January 8 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord Web address: www.stmarysalbia.org Follow us on twitter @stmaryschurch4 Mass Intentions Jan 10 Tue 5:10 PM Dec Mbrs of the Robert Stuchel Family Jan 11 Wed 9:00 AM George Teno Jan 12 Thu 5:10 PM Mary Ann Crall Jan 13 Fri 9:00 AM John Knowles Jan 14 Sat 5:10 PM Mary Shehan Jan 15 Sun 8:00 AM Parishioners Jan 15 Sun 10:30 AM Helen O’Brien The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for The McFall Family The Holy Family Lamp is burning for The Crall Family Saturday, Jan 14 5:10 PM Lector Al Schwarte Body Jaime Flattery & Anne Lahart Blood Bob Sinnott & Jenn Sinnott Servers Joe & Valerie Beary & Cindy Walton Gift Bearers Family of Mary Shehan Sunday, Jan 15 8:00 AM Lector Sharon Stoffer Body Pat Merrick & Jan Stalzer Blood Marsha Eastlick & Phil Stalzer Servers Shannon McLain Gift Bearers Open Sunday, Jan 15 10:30 AM Lector John Scieszinski Body Chris Anderson & Ted Church Blood Sandy Anderson & Marilyn Colwell Servers Ian Flahive & Joe Teno Gift Bearers Family of Helen O’Brien Administrator Pastoral Assoc./DRE Rev. Michael Volkmer, C.PP.S Sharon Crall 641-932-5130 641-932-5589 [email protected][email protected]Front Office DRE Asst Carol Heffron Kathy Brown 641-932-5130 641-932-5589 [email protected][email protected]Monroe County Churches January-March Mass Schedule St. Mary’s Albia Tuesday, Thursday 5:10 PM Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 5:10 PM Sunday, 8 AM & 10:30 AM St. Pat’s Georgetown - Sunday 8:30 AM St. Pat’s Melrose - Sunday 10:30 AM St. Peter’s Lovilia - Saturday 5:30 PM Let us entrust the New Year to Mary, Mother of God, so that peace and mercy may grown throughout the world. ~ Pope Francis
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St. Mary’s Parish PO Box 365 730 Benton Ave West Albia IA 52531
January 8 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord
Web address: www.stmarysalbia.org Follow us on twitter @stmaryschurch4
Mass Intentions
Jan 10 Tue 5:10 PM Dec Mbrs of the Robert Stuchel Family
Jan 11 Wed 9:00 AM George Teno
Jan 12 Thu 5:10 PM Mary Ann Crall
Jan 13 Fri 9:00 AM John Knowles
Jan 14 Sat 5:10 PM Mary Shehan
Jan 15 Sun 8:00 AM Parishioners
Jan 15 Sun 10:30 AM Helen O’Brien
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for The McFall Family The Holy Family Lamp is burning for The Crall Family
10:00 AM Bible Study 1:30 PM RCIM @ Centerville 5:10 PM Mass
6:30 PM Lutheran Dialogue Group @ St. Paul’s Lutheran
Friday, January 13 9:00 AM Mass/
Coffee/Donuts/Fellowship
Saturday, January 14 Food Collection Weekend
4:00 PM Confessions
4:45 PM Rosary 5:10 PM Mass
Sunday, January 15 Food Collection Weekend
8:00 AM Mass
8:00 AM RCIA
10:30 AM Mass
Noon Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
Social Action Institute @ Sts. John & Paul Altoona
The word “Epiphany means “revelation” or “manifestation.” In today’s feast we reflect on how Jesus is the manifestation of God’s presence and action. Three events reveal
this presence: the visit of the Magi, as recorded in Matthew’s gospel; the wedding feast of Cana; and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. The primary image is that of light. Through Christ, the Light, we see the presence of a loving God among us. As Matthew’s gospel describes the Magi brought gifts to the Lord: gold, symbolic of his Kingship; frankincense, symbolic of his role as priest; and myrrh, symbolic of the embalming oil of Christ’s death. In the early days of the Church, it was the feast of the Epiphany not Christmas that gifts were given. The liturgy of Epiphany would be a good occasion for us to reflect on our own spirit of generosity in sharing the many gifts we have received from our heavenly Father. The sharing is not only material gifts, like material good to the poor, but also the sharing of spiritual gifts: kindness, compassion, a spirit of peace. May this Epiphany feast inspire us to practice generous gift-giving as we enter into this new year. My prayers are with you each day. ~Fr. Mike.
Stewardship A Way of Life
January 1
Sunday Envelopes $795.00
Children’s Envelopes $5.00
Offertory $458.65
Solemnity of Mary $1193.00
TOTAL $2451.65
Other Collections
1st Offering $332.00
Various Collections $46
Pastor’s Corner
PRAYER REQUESTS
Arlene Gilbert Joe Welsh Bonn Hawkins
Joe Hirchak Barbara Bunten Donna Proctor
Marridee Randall Patty McGee Dave Maddison
Ella Teno Carl Zotz Kim Williams
Patty Beary Steve Maddy Jane Koffman
Jerry Walton Michael Townsend Stan Frew
Tom Crall Finley Griffin Liz Chambers
David Beary Henry Griffin Dan Crall
Susie Penfield Catharine Brothers David Jaskoviak
Mary McDonald Peter T. Shovlain Pauline Ryan
Rita Gergely Cora Leshen Marlene Beaulieu
Louie Flattery Angelia Hulsey
Carpenter
Ken Enneking
Connie Sinnott Lewis Duncan Cathy Summers
Mick Rippenger
Military Prayer List
Jason Hughes Andy Merrick Murray Stoffa Cody McCarty David Austin Riley Tracy Warren Pat McDonald Aaron Smith Cale Yarkosky Matthew Hollinrake
* New addition to list Contact Marge Pasut, 932-2602, or the Religious Ed. Office, 932-5589 or
[email protected] to start an intention. All prayer requests will be honored.
Lord’s Laughter
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip ,pitching their tent under the stars and going to sleep. In the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson up."Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." "Millions and millions of stars," Watson replied. "And what do you deduce from that?" Sherlock inquired. "Well, if there are millions of stars and a few of those have planets, it's quite likely there are planets like Earth out there. And if there are planets like Earth out there , there might also be life." "Watson! No!!” Holmes replied."It means that somebody stole our tent!"
FAITH FORMATION CCD Schedule & Notes Classes resume January 11th. Traffic Monitors Needed Wednesday 5:30 CCD Sessions We are in need of traffic monitors for ALL months of 2nd semester. Especially for January. This isn’t a difficult job but one of great importance for the safety of our children. All that is required is to be outside @ 6:40 PM and assist parents/guardians in getting students safely to their cars. Contact Sharon ASAP, 932.5589.
NCYC 2017 Parent/Student Meeting January 15th after 10:30 Mass (approximately 11:30 AM) Lutheran Dialogue Group Sessions Thursdays of January 6:30 PM @ St. Paul’s Lutheran in Albia.
PARISH LIFE Christmas Decorations The Christmas decorations and poinsettias will be taken down this Sunday, January 8th after the 10:30 AM Mass. ALL are encouraged to help. New Year’s Resolution-Join the 31 Club Sign-ups for the “2017” 31 Club will begin January 14/15. There are no rules, no fees, no meetings! Members pray one day each month for the support of our priests, brothers, and sisters and that God will bless us with new vocations to serve our Church. You pick the day of the month from 1 to 31-one year commitment. The sick or homebound are especially encouraged to join. Call Sharon 932.5589. Materials for prayer are available. St. Ambrose University, continuing its mission of service to the Diocese of Davenport, announces the Parish Scholarship Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. To qualify, Catholic students must be nominated by their pastors, and meet the admissions requirements of St. Ambrose University. This scholarship can only be used for new undergraduate students starting in fall 2017. Contact Fr. Mike to receive more information. Deadline for receipt of nominations from pastors is January 31, 2017. Blood Mobile Tuesday, January 24th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Trinity Methodist
Holy Family & Sanctuary Candles Available The Holy Family and Sanctuary candles are available for a suggested donation of $3. Please call 932.5130 to inquire about available weeks. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Sunday, January 15. Registration & Warm ups at 12:00 pm. Contest at 1:00 pm. Contact Marti McLain w/ questions, 641.777.8655 In Sympathy St. Mary’s Parishioners would like to extend sympathies to the familes of: Marie Griffin Marcus McFall Mary Ann Crall Paul Davis May they rest in peace. Help Needed Karen Niebuhr, who volunteers at the Ministerial Association Helping office on Monday, from 1-3 PM will be gone for two months. Is there anyone who could take her place for January and February? Please contact Fr. Mike for details and questions.
SOCIAL ACTION
Holy Hour with Rosary For Life Monday, January 23rd Noon @ St. Mary’s. January 22nd marks the 44th Anniversary of the Roe V Wade decision. No country can survive that kills its own children. ~Mother Teresa Sanctity of Human Life Crib Parishioners are invited to donate a baby item for the Crib. Ideas: diapers, wipes, sleepers, blankets, anything works. All items will be given to the NEST Program which serves children & families in Monroe Co. Crib will be in place beginning Jan. 14. Midwest March For Life Update
We will be replacing the January 14th March with a vigil in the Capitol Rotunda on March 30, 2017. We will be posting more details by the end of December on the Iowa Right to Life website. Can you Help? Ministerial Emergency Office The emergency office is completely out of the following items: Cleaning supplies, Laundry detergent, bar soap, deodorant, diapers, Kleenex & shampoo. HELPING HANDS CENTER Items appreciated: non-perishable food items, (especially soups. Hours are Wed. and Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to Noon. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! Children’s Work of Charity The money collected this month at each of the Masses from the children is going towards The NEST program.
Grade 2 Parent Alert First Reconciliation: Grade 2 students & parents Sunday, January 22 @ 2 PM Please continue to go over their prayers & study sheets in the parent packet.
