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May 20/21, 2017
St. Patrick Contacts Deacon Mike Carney 712-310-2921
Office: Michele Wilson 712-642-2611 Mon-Wed, Fri 10-4
Faith Formation: Annette Lorenzen 712-642-3155
Knights of Columbus: Brian Otterpohl
Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Steve Wertzberger
Parish Finance Council Chair: Laura Meier 402-980-1278
Trustees: Mike Kenealy 712-642-4592;
Roger Smith 712-642-2004
Parish Ministries contact: Sharon Solon 402-689-5116
RCIA: Deacon Carney
Homebound/Shut-in Ministry: call church office
Cemetery: Mary Palmer Mon-Wed. 9-11 am 712-642-2611
Music Ministry: Lyle Waterhouse 402-203-4738
Mass Schedule St. Anne Mass Times: Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 8 am
Daily: Tuesday-Friday 9 am
St. Patrick Mass Times: Sat. 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am
Daily: Tuesday-Friday 8 am Except the First and Third
Wed. of each month 10 am @ Longview Care Center
Hall Rental St. Anne Hall & St. Anne Basement Please call 712-644-2520 for more information
St. Pat’s Houdek Hall & St. Patrick Library Lounge
Please call 712-642-2611 for more information
St. Anne & St. Patrick C A T H O L I C C H U R C H E S
Mailing:: 112 W 3rd St Logan, IA 51546 215 N., 7th St. Mo. Valley, IA 51555
email: [email protected] email: [email protected]
www.logancatholic.wordpress.com www.movalleycatholics.wordpress.com
St. Anne Contacts Deacon Dennis Lovell: 402-689-8940
Office: Annette Lorenzen 712-644-2520 Tues/Fri 9:30-3:30
Faith Formation: Joe Esser 402-981-1295
Knights of Columbus: Russ Kurth 712-592-1346
Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Elaine Hansen 712-644-2808
Parish Finance Council Chair: Gerry Pinter 712-644-3477
Trustees: Russ Kurth, Kay Barry
Parish Ministries contact: Deacon Lovell
RCIA: Deacon Lovell
Faith Sharing (Study) Group: Kathy Lovell 712-644-2092
Eucharistic Adoration-First Fridays: Kathy Lovell
Music Ministry: Judy Dinkel 712-644-2628
Fr. Raphael Masabakhwa 712-644-2520
Pastor Dear Friends: In our Diocese, the Feast of The Ascension of the Lord is transferred and celebrated on a Sunday. Therefore we shall
not celebrate Ascension on Thursday May 25th; we shall celebrate it next Sunday May 28th, 2017. The Seventh Sunday of
Easter will not be celebrated. The Feast of The Ascension of the Lord commemorates Christ’s return to heaven forty
days after his Resurrection (the “forty days” correspond to the biblical symbolism of the number forty: a period of time sufficient
for the attainment of the desired purpose.) It is a holy day of obligation in the universal Church. The Ascension is the final
event of Jesus’ visible ministry on earth and may be regarded as the day on which Jesus, in his glorified body, took his seat
at the right hand of God. The Ascension may also be interpreted as an expression of the enduring relationship between
Jesus and the community he left behind. It was through the Ascension that the supremacy of Jesus over creation was
revealed; it was the Ascension, too, which made possible the sending of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Just as the Resurrec-
tion expressed the reality of the triumph of Jesus over death, revealing Jesus as the Risen Christ, so the Ascension assures
believers that Jesus is eternally present with God. After the Ascension, Jesus was no longer present among his
followers in a physical sense; paradoxically, the ascended Jesus is forever present in the world.
In the Scriptures, many ancient holy figures were said to be taken up to heaven, especially Enoch (Genesis 5:24) and Elijah
(2Kings 2:1-14). Later, other great figures joined them in being raised to heaven, such as Baruch, Ezra, and Moses. In the
Greek and Roman world, heroes as well as emperors renowned for their great deeds were taken to the heavens and
exalted as deities. Thus, ascension to the heavens came to be expected of holy and great persons; it indicated divine
approval of them as well as their accession to heavenly power. Jesus was raised not only to life but also to heaven (Luke
24:50-51; Acts 1:2-12). This act by God acclaims the victory of Jesus over his enemies as well as his enthronement at the
right hand of God (Acts 2:33-36; Hebrews 1:3-4). The Ascension of Jesus was first interpreted as God’s action on his
behalf, bestowing honor that cancelled the shame of the cross. Later it indicated Jesus’ accession to heavenly rule as Lord,
seated at God’s right hand. Finally, as the understanding of Jesus as a divine figure matured, Jesus was said to ascend of his
own power to the glory he originally had. Since the ancients imagined God in the “heavens,” seated on a throne, when
Jesus is brought into God’s presence, he must “ascend” to where God is. Christ in his human nature passes to the state of
glory with his Father and the Holy Spirit: The risen One enters the heavenly intimacy of God. This is signified by “the
cloud” (Acts 1:9), a biblical sign of the divine presence. The truth is that the real nature of the Ascension must of its very
nature always remain a mystery. It tries to put into words what is beyond words, to relate an experience that happened
only this one time and never to anyone else.
On this day, Jesus concludes his ministry, and the mission and ministry of the Church begins. He commissions his disciples
to establish his kingdom and pledges its fulfillment. And we are all called to this great hope. Jesus moves from earth
where his presence was a matter of fact to a presence with us that is a matter of faith. The Gospels of both
Luke and John give the impression that the resurrection, the ascension, and the giving of the Spirit on Pentecost all took
place on the same day. It wasn’t until more than three hundred years later that the Church began to celebrate the Feast of
the Ascension forty days after Easter, perhaps in part because of the importance of each feast. Ascension is not a
commemoration of a departure; it is a celebration of the living and lasting presence of him who at his birth
was called “Emmanuel” - “God with us.” The liturgy of the Ascension calls us to be bold witnesses to the passion,
death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus - witnesses, in other words, of Gospel joy to the world. We can’t just keep
looking up to heaven: We have a mission from Jesus. After the Ascension, there is a bit of earth with God in heaven and a
bit of heaven with us on earth. But we have work to do. We must stand on our own spiritual feet and do it. In that work,
we don’t walk alone, the Holy Spirit is with us. The Ascension is not an ending of Jesus’ presence on earth, but a constant
testimonial to the fact that Jesus lives. In the face of all the current difficulties of the Church, we who believe in Christ’s
Ascension must not just passively sit and wait. We must have an urgency in our waiting, an urgency which leads to active
commitment on our part to work for our hoped-for future. Let us remember the words of the Preface for the Ascension
Mass: Christ has passed beyond our sight, not to abandon us but to be our hope, and where he has gone, we hope
to follow. Something to think about: “The person who wants to do good knocks at the door; the person who loves finds the door open.”
May God bless your Easter Season with good things! Fr. Masabakhwa, R.
St. Anne Finances Tithe $1,355 Plate $125.14 Total $1,480.14
Harambee $102.50 Bldg fund env $190
ADA goal= $19,450. Pledged=$18,165 Need= $1,285 Please remember St. Anne’s Parish, Logan, in your will.
St. Patrick Finances Tithe $2,669 Plate $102 Total $2,771 Children’s $4.15
ADA goal=$31,465. Pledged=$22,960 Need=$8,505 Please remember St. Patrick’s Parish, Missouri Valley,
in your will. ______________________________________
Please Pray For: LaVonne Stewart, Jean Collins, Jean
Stephens, Duaine Vittitoe, Michael Rodewald, Thelma
Pauley, Barb Schulte, Ashley Moseman, Juanita Torgerson,
Helen Herman, Kim Kunkee, Morgan Stanislav, Ed Jantzson, Jean Greer, Pat McEvoy, Bill Jackes, Muriel Alger,
Ellen Untz, Marilyn Clinkenbeard, Nancy Loftus, James
Kirlin, Dave Jones, Darci Homan, Jennifer Small, Holly
Leonard, Cindy McKeighan, Paul Lane, Mary Alice Coyle,
Vicki Ramirez Hassebroek, Barb Hinchey, Rocky Perez,
Jerry Powell, Doris Jensen, Mary LaPlante, Kelly Tucker,
Carol Gdowski, Lori Dickman Colberg & others you know To request prayers, call the office or email:
St. Anne Ministry Sat. May 27 4:00 pm Mass
Lectors: Susie W.
EMHC: Tammy H. & Elaine H. Hospitality: John & Carol M.
Money Counter: Elaine H.
Sunday, May 28 8:00 am Mass
Lectors: Amanda S. & Kirk K.
EMHC: Kathy L. & Kyle H.
Servers: Micaela H. & Kyrstan M.
Hospitality: Chris & Anjie M.
Money Counter: Wayne R.
Communion to Homes: Joe E.
Communion to Westmont: Kevin L.
May Chairpersons: Kevin & Patty Whisney
St. Patrick Ministry Sat. May 27 5:30 pm Mass Sacristan: Sharon Solon
Lector: Renee Carney
EMHC: Sharon Solon, Bill Stuckey
Server: Noah Rath
Gift Bearers: Mac & Priscilla McGrath
Hospitality: Porter family
Counters: Megan Z. & Priscilla M.
Sunday, May 28 9:30 am Mass
Sacristan: Mike Oehler
Lectors: Deborah Waterhouse, Michele Wilson
Servers: Eric & Jessica McIlnay
EMHC: Michele Wilson, Pat Kocour, Annette Lorenzen, Laura Meier
Gift Bearers: Herm & Jenene Rauth
Hospitality: Herm & Jenene Rauth, Emily Arrick
Counters: Larry K. & Roger S.
Mass Intentions Saturday, May 20: 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Edward & Mathilda McEvoy
5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Patrick for Harold Dickman
Sunday, May 21: 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for Rosie Kur th 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for Joan McLaughlin 7 pm Men’s Group in St. Patr ick library
Tuesday, May 23: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Nate Lorenzen 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Mathilda McEvoy
Wednesday, May 24: 8:00 am St. Patrick for Harold Dickman 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Suzie Pinter Thursday, May 25: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Phyllis Bengford 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Scott Grant family Friday, May 26: 8:00 am St. Patrick for Mary Lou Smith 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Doug Wellman Saturday, May 27: Ascension 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Alvin Dinkel 5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Patrick for Dale Adams
Sunday, May 28: Ascension 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for Scott Grant and family 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for Gabr iel Car tmill
ST. BRIDGET CEMETERY
185TH STREET & TERRACE STREET, HONEY CREEK, IA
PLOTS AVAILABLE 712-642-2611
This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church. Buyers agree to respect and abide by the policies of the Catholic Church as outlined by the Diocese
of Des Moines, and will not use in a way contrary to or in conflict with the teachings
Food for the Poor Ministry
is visiting our parishes this
weekend. We thank you for
your generous support!
Mt. Carmel Cemetery Roads Project
Please remember to use your monthly envelope
to help repair the cemetery roads. Visits to loved
ones will be much safer and convenient once this
improvement is completed. All contributions,
large & small, are truly appreciated! Thank you.
Beautification Project: St. Patrick has spent a significant amount of Bud Skalla’s
donation on much needed infrastructure and long-term
planning items. It’s time to turn our attention to
sprucing up the outside, showcasing the natural beauty
endowed by God and recognizing Mr. Skalla for his most
generous contribution. To that end, the parish council
would like to form a committee of parish volunteers to
plan/organize this beautification project which will
include the area in front of the church, the area that
was formerly the school, as well as a memorial for
Bud Skalla to be incorporated somewhere on the
premises. If you are interested in being a part of this
committee, please contact Chair-person, Pat Kocour, at
402-290-7093 or Michele in the parish office 712-642-
2611.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment and 2:00-3:00 PM on 1st Saturdays @
St. Patrick and 2nd Saturdays @ St. Anne. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING)
Anointing is available upon request for serious
illness, before surgery & in emergency any time.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
To have your child baptized, you must be a
registered parishioner in good standing for at least
3 months. Baptismal requests must be made at
least one month before the desired date. A
baptismal class is required for first time parents and
other parents who have not had a formal baptismal
class. Please call the office to schedule.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
To be married at the parish, you or your intended
spouse or your parents must be a registered
parishioner in good standing for at least six months
before a date can be requested, with a minimum of
six months for marriage preparation. The couple
needs to talk with a priest or deacon six months
before the anticipated wedding date. If a prior
marriage is involved; 1 year notice is necessary.
PASTORAL VISITATIONS
Please call the parish office when a parishioner is
admitted to any of the area hospitals/care centers,
and desires Holy Communion or a visit. Due to a
confidentiality law, hospitals no longer alert us to
this information. If a homebound parishioner
would like a pastoral visit, or to receive the
Eucharist, call the parish office. The Eucharist is
taken to the care centers on Sundays by
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
UPDATES Please let the parish offices know if
you have a change in phone, email or address, or
if you wish to join a ministry.
Weekly Readings Readings for the Week of May 21, 2017
Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/1 Pt 3:15-
18/Jn 14:15-21 or Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66/1 Pt 4:13-16/
Jn 17:1-11a
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Jn 15:26--
16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn
16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28
Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/
Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
VBS June 12-16, 2017
Maker Fun Factory:
Created by God, Built for a Purpose
Please return your registration forms if you have not
yet done so. Doors will open at 8:30 am each day
with sessions from 9 am– noon.
We have 49 students pre-registered and ten youth
helpers!
Magnificat Meal with Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV
9:30 am Brunch on Saturday, June 24th at St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Catholic Church in Omaha. Make your
reservation now: www.MagnificatOmaha.org.
Questions? Call Kathy at 712-644-2092
TOTUS TUUS
Registration is now open!
Please pick up a form from our church tables, visit our
parishes websites or use the forms inserted in this
bulletin to reserve your spot!
The Totus Tuus team will be at St. Patrick Church July
29-Aug 4 with grades 1-6 meeting during the days M-F
and grades 7-12 in the evenings Sun-Thurs.
POTLUCK 6 pm on Wed. Aug 2 for all students,
family, friends & parishioners!
Call 712-642-2611 or email: [email protected]
