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Christmas Blessings to You!! 4th Sunday of Advent 23 December, 2018 Immaculate Conception Parish Fairbank Iowa 50629 Today’s Readings Micah 5:1-4 Psalm 80: 2-19 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1: 39-45
Christmas Blessings to You!!
4th Sunday of Advent
23 December, 2018
Immaculate Conception Parish
Fairbank Iowa 50629
Today’s Readings Micah 5:1-4
Psalm 80: 2-19
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1: 39-45
Marriage Building Blocks “May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)
Sometimes it can be frightening to embark upon a big change in
life – a birth, a death, changing a job, retirement…Call to mind a
fear from the past or a current one. Bring your fears to God.
Trust that sharing it with your beloved will be safe.
As we enjoy the beauty of the Christmas season and the lovely
poinsettias donated in memory of loved ones who have gone to
their eternal rest, may we remember that those we love remain
with us, for love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade
because one loved is gone. Those we love can never be more
than a thought apart, for as long as there’s a memory they live
on in our hearts.
Liza Frost; Ronnie Steggall; Carol Brandt; Members of Norbert Schares Family ;
Lawrence Corcoran Family ; Walter Heth ; Al Macke Family Jo Haberkamp.; Mary Martins; Pat Rourke;
Alexander J Smith ; Donald & Regina Beensken ; Earl Bellis; Galleger/Golinveaux families ;
Allen Matthews; Marie Allen; Frances Trebon Allen; Zachary Rundle ; Mary & Jerry Cornmesser;
Duane & Marian Wenger ; Ray & Dorothy Weber; Betty & Flick Hittenmiller; Robert Kerns ;
Peter & Elizabeth Michels & Family; Emmett & Gary Kane; Michael Shannon; Robert & Karen Grantham ;
George & Mary LaRue ; Wally Ernst; Clem & Daphine Rourke; Members of Frame/Pint family;
Daryl & Kenny & Marlys Schares; Paul & Evie Oberheu; Kathie Wroten; Donald, Ramona & Josh Menuey; Larry & Donna Tagtow; Donald Ernst & Thomas Sharp, Lindsey Ernst; Wally & Milly Kaufman; Joe Rubino, Sr., Norbert Kleitsch, Tami Kleitsch; Pat Shannon;
Don & Catherine Willwerth; Bob & Ruth St. Louis; Alfred & Florence Recker Family; Francis & Evelyn Woods; Christopher Woods, Kathryn & Floyd Pint; Adam Buzynski; Marge & Herb Gable; Anne & Ray Barry; Yeager/Trimble Family; Duane Kerns & Diane Kerns;
Drake & Kelcy Frame; John & Madeline Kerns; Joe & Lo-E Miller; Alvin, Marian, & Terry Welter; Melvin & Bernice Babinat
Donations for the flowers were also received in honor of: Fr. Ray Atwood; Deacon Jim Patera;
Cheryl Patera; All Military; All Police Officers
Thank you… ….To our young people who presented the Stations of the Crib so beautifully and to all who attended. …. To our children, catechists, and musicians for the wonderful Christmas pageant after Mass last Sunday. And to the helpers in the kitchen who served cookies and hot chocolate afterwards! …. To the ‘walkers’ for their generous donation to the parish capital campaign for the use of the hall this winter.
Much appreciated!
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Lord, We Lift Up to You in Prayer…. Norman Schmitt, Leo Wickman, Leo Beierschmitt, Lindsey
Ernst, Fr.Anthony Sloan, Mary Ellen Youngblut .Pat
Miller,Don Reiter (Angie Auel’s father), , Sr. Barbara
Rastatter, Jim Kaufman Sr., , Sherry Duffy, Don Brandt, Mary
Ann Ryan, Ellie Shimp, Lisa (Sadler) Dolan, Melvin Sadler,
Lisa Koile Schares, Joe Bovy victims of hatred, racism,
violence, natural disaster; terrorism, and all in our parish, our
community, and our hearts who are suffering and in need of
Christ’s healing touch May they know His loving Presence
in the eyes, hands and hearts of those who give them care. May our prayers for help and healing rise like incense
to our God of hope, love and mercy.
Communion To Our Sick Or Homebound Ministry: contact Diane Wenger at 319-269-2553 or Michelle Weepie 319-635-2428
I C Parish Prayer Chain Hotline: Please contact
Dorothy E. Duffy (Mrs. Jack) at 319-929-4788
Sacrament Of The Sick ~ Anointing for the seriously ill
or dyng, call the Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743, or if having surgery speak with Father Atwood in the Sacristy before or after Mass
Baptism Class For Parents: All parents who wish to
have their child baptized at Immaculate Conception parish are required to attend a baptism class prior to scheduling the baptism.Next Class Feb 16 @ 8:30 AM
I C Cemetery – contact the parish office
Funeral Dinners: Group #2: May, June, July, Aug.
We provide desserts & serve a catered meal
For Rental Of The Parish Center : contact Tammy
Kaufman to inquire about renting the parish center.
Blessings and Welcome into God’s Family! Jayden Ann and Louis William
daughter and son of Neal and Jenna Beck . They were baptized here in a private ceremony Sat, December 22, 2018 CONGRATULATIONS !!
I C STAFF ~ Fr. Ray Atwood, Pastor ~
IC Parish Office Wednesday Mornings after 8AM Mass Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743
Sacred Heart Rectory 319-283-9577 email: [email protected]
~ Deacon Jim Patera ~ Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743
~Glenda Kleitsch IC Secretary/Bookkeeper~
I C Parish Office PH: 319-635-2211 located at 405 Fairbank St I C Parish Office hours:
Mon-Thurs 8AM – 3PM Closed Friday Mailing address: P O BOX 505 Fairbank IA 50629
email: [email protected] website: http://icfairbank.weebly.com/
Archdiocesan website: www.dbqarch.org
~Dan & Lynda Cutsforth, DRE & Youth Ministry~ DRE Office PH :319-635-2211
located in the Parish Center at 405 Faribank St Mailing address: P O Box 505, Fairbank IA 50629
Dan email: [email protected] Lynda email: [email protected]
~Tammy Kaufman, Facility Rental Coordinator~ PH: 319-404-9071 or email [email protected]
Stewardship in His Name…. The Gospel today tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant
herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The
model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to
bear the Savior gave her time and love to others as well.
Today after mass they are decorating the church and
getting it ready for the upcoming Christmas festivities. We encourage everyone who can, to stay and help.
Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve – Monday December 24th 4:00PM at Sacred Heart (the only eve Mass at SH) 6:00PM at I C (the only eve Mass at IC) Christmas Day – Tuesday December 25th 8:30AM at Immaculate Conception 10:30AM at Sacred Heart December 26 – Wed No Mass Mon Dec 31 New Years Mass SH 4:00 PM IC 6:00 PM
~MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS~ Sun Dec 23 8:30 AM IC Don & Thomas Even Sun Dec 23 10:30AM SH For The People Mon Dec 24 4:00 PM SH John Falck Mon Dec 24 6:00 PM IC For The People Tues Dec 25 8:30 AM IC Jan Gunderson Tues Dec 25 10:30 AM SH Carissa Smith
Wed Dec 26 8:00 AM IC No Mass
Thurs Dec 27 8:00 AM SH Carla VandeVorde Fri Dec 28 8:45 AM SH Tina Sodini Lawrence Sat Dec 29 4:30PM SH Deceased Members of Stasi/Troupe Sun Dec 30 8:30 AM IC For The People Sun Dec 30 10:30 AM SH Kimberly Ann Gibney, Jon Martin & James Kolsto
~MINISTRY SCHEDULES~ SUNDAY, Dec 23 at 8:30 AM Lector: Kelly Cummings EM 2 Hosts & 2 Cup: Deacon Jim, Paula Schares
Joe & Dianne Rubino Servers: Mary Bodensteiner, Wally Kaufman Cantor: Kim Weepie Organist: Roxanne Woods Gifts: Curt & Kay Vorwald Money Counters: Mitch & Jean Sauerbrei, Susi LaRue & Julia
Monday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) at 6:00 PM Lector: Dan Cutsforth EM 2 Hosts & 2 Cup: Jean Bellis,
Joe & Cheryl Kleitsch Servers: Preston Weepie, Ella Weepie Cantor: Kim Weepie Organist: Roxanne Woods Gifts: Andy & Tammy Kaufman Family Money Counters:
Tuesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day) at 8:30 AM Lector: Jean Bellis EM 2 Hosts & 2 Cup: Paula Schares, Lori Beierschmitt
Janice Martins, Duane Schmidtke Servers: Krayton Zimmerman, Bryce Zimmerman Cantor: Tony Salisbury Organist: Roxanne Woods Gifts: Randy & Jody Woods Money Counters: Mary Ann Kleitsch, Tom Kleitsch
PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR HOSPITALITY MINISTRY FOR THE CHRISTMAS MASSES IF YOU SEE THAT WE NEED ASSISTANCE!!! We want everyone to feel welcome!
SUNDAY, Dec 30 at 8:30 AM Lector: Emma Cutsforth EM 2 Hosts & 2 Cup: Glenda Kane, Dan Cutsforth
Norm Pint, Duane Schmidtke Servers: Kaylee Kleitsch, Ava Auel Cantor: Kim Weepie Organist: Roxanne Woods Gifts: Curt & Kay Vorwald Money Counters: Tom Kleitsch, Susan Shannon, Mary Ann Kleitsch
HOSPITALITY PEOPLE FOR DECEMBER
Bob Bellis, Mitch Sauerbrei, John Even John W Even, Mike Buenzow, Brody Stark
Dallas Wittenburg
HOSPITALITY PEOPLE FOR JANUARY Adam Kaufman, Chad VanDaele, Cole Neil, Cayle Huebner, Reese Welsher January 20 – 10th Graders
Please notify the office of dates you will not be available for ministry for January.
Parish Financial $upport Dec 16- Dec 20 Budget $4644 Offertory $168 Youth $7 Building Fund $125 Christmas $50 Holy Day $135 Pledge Installments $1332.50 Donations $225
Background on the Gospel Reading Luke 1: 39-45 On this the last Sunday before Christmas, our Gospel
reading prepares us to witness Christ's birth by
showing us how Jesus was recognized as Israel's long-
awaited Messiah even before his birth. The Gospel
turns our attention from the ministry of John the
Baptist to the events that preceded John the Baptist's
birth. The story of John the Baptist and his parents,
Elizabeth and Zechariah, are reported only in Luke's
Gospel. Luke pairs the birth of John the Baptist and
Jesus, establishing John's early connection to the
Messiah.
Our Gospel reading recalls Mary's actions after the
announcement of Jesus' birth by the angel Gabriel.
Mary goes to visit Elizabeth, her cousin, who is also
with child. Elizabeth greets Mary with full recognition
of the roles that they and their unborn children will
play in God's plan for salvation. If we were to continue
to read the verses that follow in Luke's Gospel, we
would hear Mary respond to Elizabeth's greeting with
her song of praise, the Magnificat. Both women recall
and echo God's history of showing favor upon the
people of Israel.
In Luke's Gospel the Holy Spirit helps reveal Jesus'
identity as God to those who believe. Elizabeth is filled
with the Holy Spirit and sings Mary's praise because
she bears the Lord. We sing these words of praise to
Mary in the Hail Mary. Even John the Baptist, the
unborn child in Elizabeth's womb, is said to recognize
the presence of the Lord and leaps for joy.
It is appropriate in this season of Advent that we
consider the role of Mary in God's plan of salvation.
Elizabeth describes Mary as the first disciple, as the
one who believed that God's word to her would be
fulfilled. Mary's faith enabled her to recognize the
work of God in her people's history and in her own life.
Her openness to God allowed God to work through her
so that salvation might come to everyone. Because of
this, Mary is a model and symbol of the Church. May
we be like Mary, open and cooperative in God's plan
for salvation.
Taken from Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Dear Padre
Play 500 & Euchre Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30PM @ Parkview
Helping Hands Clothing Closet in Buck Creek 2029 Viking Ave/ V56,
Sumner…. Thank you to everyone for donations of clothing and to those who
have given us monetary donations. Monetary donations are used to purchase items not donated and keep a supply of new underwear and socks for our clients. Helping Hands Clothing Closet will be closed Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26th .
Lights in the Park; Sumner City Park; Free fun for the whole family;
Daily 5- 9PM November 18 – January 2
Homily Notes: What did I hear that I would like to remember or think about later??
Office Hours for Christmas Mon Dec 24 8:00-12:00 Wed thru Fri Dec 26-28 8:00-3:00 Mon Dec 31 8:00- 12:00 Wed thru Fri Jan 2-4 8:00-3:00
If you are new to our parish or just visiting – Welcome!! We’re glad you’re here!
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