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Sacrament of Anointing: Please contact Fr. David when ill or hospitalized. If you would like a home or hospital visit, please call the parish office.
Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office to make an appointment for class and to schedule a Baptism date.
Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least nine months in advance.
Bulletin Announcements: Due at noon Thursday
Newcomers: Please register at Parish Office in Manson. We look forward to knowing you!
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Offered Mondays, 5:15-5:45p at St Francis, Rock-well City; Tuesday at 3p and Saturday at 3:30p at St. Thomas, Manson, or any-time by appointment.
Have you moved? Phone number changed? Please let the office know so we can update our records.
Rev. David Esquiliano, Administrator Residence and Office:
PO Box 99, 1076 8th St., Manson, IA 50563 Phone 712-469-3743
email [email protected]
Fr. Clair Boes (Ret.) - 712-261-1557 in residence, Rockwell City
Deacon Bob Lenz - 712-830-3088
Julie Storr, Cluster Business Manager
St. Thomas DRE [email protected]
Dawn Williamson, St. Francis DRE [email protected]
712-297-8194
From Fr. David’s Desk
June 11, 2017– The Most Holy Trinity
Sts. Francis, Mary & Thomas Parishes
This weekend we are taking a second collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This nation-wide collection help spread the Gospel message to people all over the world, starting from our diocese.
On May 28, less than a month ago, the universal Church celebrated World Communications Day. On that occasion, popes traditionally write a message on the topic, and this year was not the exception. Pope Francis wrote a message inviting us to communicate hope and trust in our time. This weekend I want to share some excerpts of that letter.
The term “fake news” has become part of our every day vocabulary. To that, Pope Francis has said “news may be good or bad, true or false. The early Christians compared the human mind to a constantly grinding millstone; it is up to the miller to determine what it will grind: good wheat or worthless weeds.” Further-more, he goes on to “encourage everyone to engage in constructive forms of communication that reject preju-dice towards others and foster a culture of encounter, helping all of us to view the world around us with realism and trust.” He warns us not only of news that is contrary to the truth, but also those news that glori-fy evil, and ignore the good.
While some people might prefer to always look at life through lens that filter out what is good, we Christians have the responsibility of looking at life through a different lens. “For us Christians, that lens can only be the good news, beginning with the Good News par excellence: ‘the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God’ (Mk 1:1).” “This good news – Jesus himself – is not good because it has nothing to do with suffering, but rather because suffering itself becomes part of a bigger picture.” “In Christ, even darkness and death become a point of encounter with Light and Life. Hope is born, a hope accessible to everyone, at the very crossroads where life meets the bitterness of fail-ure. That hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts (cf. Rom 5:5) and makes new life blossom, like a shoot that springs up from the fallen seed.”
Isn’t that beautiful? Contrary to what we can find nowadays where even something beautiful as the conception of a new life can be seen as a tragedy, or the beginning of a new marriage be considered hate speech, when we see things through the lens of Christ, the opposite occurs. “Seen in this light, every new tragedy that occurs in the world’s history can also become a setting for good news, inasmuch as love can
find a way to draw near and to raise up sympathetic hearts, resolute faces and hands ready to build anew.”
So, how do we change our lenses? “To introduce his disciples and the crowds to this Gospel mindset and to give them the right ‘lens’ needed to see and embrace the love that dies and rises, Jesus uses parables. […] This use of images and metaphors to convey the quiet power of the Kingdom does not detract from its importance and urgency; rather, it is a merciful way of making space for the listener to freely accept and ap-propriate that power.”
“The Kingdom of God is already present in our midst, like a seed that is easily overlooked, yet silently takes root. Those to whom the Holy Spirit grants keen vi-sion can see it blossoming. They do not let themselves be robbed of the joy of the Kingdom by the weeds that spring up all about.” Do we allow the weeds of misin-formation, the weeds of lies, the weeds of partial truths rob the joy of the kingdom from our lives?
As I mentioned on my homily on Easter, paraphrasing St. Augustine, “we are a Resurrection people”. In that light, Pope Francis’ words apply to all of us. “Confidence in the seed of God’s Kingdom and in the mystery of Easter should also shape the way we com-municate. This confidence enables us to carry out our work – in all the different ways that communication takes place nowadays – with the conviction that it is possible to recognize and highlight the good news present in every story and in the face of each person.”
“The Spirit continues to sow in us a desire for the Kingdom, thanks to all those who, drawing inspiration from the Good News amid the dramatic events of our time, shine like beacons in the darkness of this world, shedding light along the way and opening ever new paths of confidence and hope.” Let’s accept our Holy Father’s invitation, and be beacons of confidence and hope in this world. Today we can do it through our second collection, and every day of our lives by communicating the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Father David
The Trinity by Andrei Rublev One of the most famous depictions of the Holy Trinity is found in Andrei Rublev’s icon of The Trinity. This icon takes as its subject the mysteri-ous story where Abraham receives three visitors as he camps by the oak of Mamre. He serves them a meal. As the conversation progresses he seems to be talking straight to God, as if these 'angels' were in some way a metaphor for the three persons of the Trinity. In Rublev's representation of the scene, the three gold-winged figures are seated around a white table on which a golden, chalice-like bowl contains a roasted lamb. In the background of the picture, a house can be seen at the top left and a tree in the center. Less distinctly, a rocky hill lies in the upper right corner. The composition is a great circle around the table, focusing the attention on the chalice-bowl at the center, which reminds the viewer inescapably of an altar at Communion.
On one level this picture shows three angels seated under Abraham's tree, but on another it is a visual ex-pression of what the Trinity means, what is the nature of God, and how we approach him. Reading the picture from left to right, we see the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
There’s a lot more to learn at http://www.wellsprings.org.uk/rublevs_icon/rublev.htm and at http://www.sacredheartpullman.org/Icon%20explanation.htm
The Spirit continues to sow in us
a desire for the Kingdom
Our Lady of Fatima Anniversary Conference Saturday, August 5
Registration 8 am Conference begins at 9 am Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City
Registration: $25/person in advance $30 day of conference Speakers include: Fr. Wade Menezes, Deacon & Mrs. Bob Ellis, Msgr. Charles Mangan, and Bishop Nickless will concelebrate Mass. Conference sponsored by Trinity Heights Queen of Peace and the Diocese of Sioux City. To register, checks can be mailed to Queen of Peace, Inc., PO Box 1707, Sioux City, IA 51102
Contact Information Some have asked for my contact information after I leave Manson.
My address will be: Fr. David Esquiliano Piazza della Pilotta, 1 00187 Rome, ITALY
My email will remain the same: [email protected]
If you would like to leave me a voicemail, the number will be: (402) 403-1180
And, don’t forget to find me on social media Facebook: fb.com/padre.davide Instagram: padre_davide Twitter: Padre_DavidE
Priest’s Mass Intentions For The Week
Last Weeks’ Collections: St. Thomas St. Francis St. Mary June 4 $2,448.50 $2,010.00 $434.00
June 25 Mass Times: On Sunday, June 25 Mass at St. Thomas will be at 8:30am, and Mass at St. Fran-cis will be at 10:30am, followed by a farewell dinner for Fr. David. St. Mary's is responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels June 11-17. Please sign up in the church en-tryway if you are able to help. Thanks so much to all of those who volunteer with these deliveries.
Father’s Day Novena will begin on June 18. Please return the envelope by Thursday if you would like to have someone remembered in the series of nine mass-es.
Thank you To our Sister Parishes, Our parishioners feel so blessed to have you as our Sister Parish. Your continued monthly support is helpful and so much appreciated. Thank you sincerely for your May dona-tion of $876.05. Know that you are always in our thoughts & prayers. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Houston, Mississippi
St. Thomas Women’s Guild will meeting at Big Beves on Tues., June 13 at 1:00 pm. We will also fur-nish bars and cookies for Father David’s farewell din-ner at St. Francis on June 25. We need 10 volunteers to bring 2 doz bars or cookies (sign up sheet available soon). We need 4 women to help at the dinner, plus some men to help with the grilling. If you are able to help, please be at Rockwell City by 8:45 am.
Life Serve Blood Drive will be at Augustana Lu-theran Church, Manson, on Thurs., June 15, 3-5:30 pm. To schedule an appointment call contact Sarah Aasheim at 515-681-5808. The blood drive will be at St. Francis, Rockwell City on Tues., June 27, 1:00-5:30 pm. Appointments for both events can be sched-uled at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
Manson Food Pantry Volunteers are needed to be at the Food Pantry on Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please call Max Dodds 712-830-1379 or St. Paul church office at 712-469-2197. Thank you!
Open AA Meeting is held at St. Thomas Church on Mondays at 7:30pm. For information, call Walt at 515-570-7189 or Dave at 712-297-4176.
All women are invited to a spring/summer brunch at Church of Christ, 8050 Tonawanda St., Rockwell City, on Saturday, June 17 at 10am. Ronda Hanlon will present a program about her trip on the Rhine River. Join us for good food, fellowship, and fun!
“The priest is not a priest for himself – he is for you. After God, the priest is everything.” -St. John Vianney
Mon., June 12 6:30 pm Prison Service
Tues., June 13 7:30 am St. Mary Keevan & Marcella Hammen & family 7:30 am St. Thomas Clergy of our Diocese
8:00 am St. Francis Arnie Holder
Wed., June 14 7:30 am St. Thomas Deceased of the Harrold family
8:00 am St. Francis Gert & Lee Ellis
Thurs., June 15 7:30 am St. Mary Cletus Harrold 7:30 am St. Thomas All Souls
8:00 am St. Francis Bernie Kenkel
Fri., June 16 7:30 am St. Thomas Michael & Anne Kennedy
8:00 am St. Francis Sue Powers
Sat., June 17 4:00 pm St. Thomas Parishioners of our Cluster
5:30 pm St. Mary Al Mefferd
Sun., June 18 8:30 am St. Francis Frank & Susie Fouts 10:30 am St. Thomas Vocations to the Priesthood
Eucharistic Adoration St. Francis Mondays 5-6 pm
St. Thomas Tues. 2-4 pm; Thurs. 2-6 pm St. Mary Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Please Remember In Your Prayers: Joni Gerdes, Teresa and Bob Sexton, Julie Wood, Adrianna Haffner,
Diane O’Tool Bunnell, Nancy Carlson, Increase of Vocations (Names will remain on the list for 3 weeks. Please call the office to extend it.)
Cluster Events
June 11-17-St. Mary delivers Meals on Wheels
June 12-Adoration only at St Francis, 5pm
June 13-Adoration, Reconciliation, Benediction at St Thomas, 2-4pm
June 15-Brew and Brotherhood, 6:30am, St. Thomas parish hall. Future dates: June 29, July 13
Parish Ministers of the Mass If unable to serve, please find a replacement.
Lector EMHC Servers Gifts Greeter/Usher Rosary
Manson Sat., June 17
Randy Waller Jane Book Jack & Marilyn Pierick
Drew Hock Bryce Miller Chloe Peterson
June Davis Linda Sigler
Don & Lori Naberhaus
Pomeroy Sun., June 17
Mike & Laurie Barrett
Denny Lenz Roy Ackerson
Dominic & Katrina Aljets
Kay Gerdes & family
Keith & Tracy Stangl family
Jerry Clancy
Rockwell City Sun., June 18
Maureen Hobart
Pat McGinty, Lowell & Peg Stoolman, Paul Wetter
Kayla Grummon Jacob Nicholson
Joel Wuebker family Keith Sexton
Manson Sun., June 18
Riley Peters Mark Lynch Carrie Peters Pat Schreier
Alyssa, Lucas & Zach Walsh
Anne Condon Marisa Hamilton
Dan Condon Joe Schreier
Join us at St. Thomas to learn more about the wonder and mystery of the apparitions at Fatima.
Wed., June 14, 10 am
Finding Fatima is a powerful and in-depth documentary that combines archival foot-age, dramatic reenactments, original inter-
views with Fatima experts to tell the whole story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
Please call the office by Tues., June 12 if you would like an accompanying study guide printed or emailed to you.
The Wild Goose is loose! The Wild Goose is a work of the
Holy Spirit, which is awakening in the hearts of all those participating
God’s love and transforming power. If you think the Holy Spirit is
confusing or out of reach, you’ll love this series!
It’s EASY and FREE to Register!
1. Visit formed.org with a web browser 2. Click on Register (lower right of page)
3. Enter Parish Access Code ZT22DF 4. Enter your email, create a password
New content added weekly! See why Formed is called
the Catholic “Netflix”!
Cluster Farewell Dinner for Father David Sunday, June 25—following the 10:30 mass at St. Francis, Rockwell City (note mass time change!) All are welcome! Please sign up on the paper in the church entry for an approximate count for
the burgers—Father David’s favorite meal.
Addio Farewell Ciao Bye Arrivederla Goodbye Stai Attento Take Care A presto See you soon
