Pastor
Rev. Nick B. March [email protected]
319-540-5610 (cell)
Deacon David Sallen [email protected]
319-371-4050 (cell)
St. Patrick-Anamosa Staff Julia Bean, Director of Faith Formation
319-432-4322 (Cell)
Julia Clair, Secretary/Bookkeeper
Dr. Michael Volk, Principal
North Linn Cluster Staff Marci Luedeman
Secretary/Bookkeeper
St. Stephen & St. Joseph Director of
Faith Formation
319-360-2991 (Cell)
Amy Woods, St. John Director of
Faith Formation
319-270-0383 (Cell)
Monica Carpenter, Parish Visitor
319-438-1979
July 5, 2020
The Catholic Parishes of: St. John The Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. Stephen
& St. Patrick St. Patrick, Anamosa: www.stpatchurch.com North Linn Cluster: www.northlinncc.org
Parish Offices: St. Patrick Church
Mon.—Fri. 9:00 am — 3:00 pm
215 N. Garnavillo St.
Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-2141
St. Patrick School
216 N. Garnavillo St.
Anamosa, IA 52205
319-462-2688
North Linn Cluster
St. John, St. Joseph, St. Stephen
Tues. & Thur. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
PO Box 496 Central City, IA 52214
319-438-6625
Weekly Liturgical Schedule
Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Tues. Jul 7 NO MASS 8:30 am
Wed. Jul 8 NO MASS 8:30 am
Thurs. Jul 9 NO MASS 8:30 am
Fri. Jul 10 NO MASS 8:30 am
Weekend:
Sat. Jul 11 St. Patrick, Anamosa 4:00 pm
Intention: All the People
St. Joseph, Prairieburg 6:30 pm
Intention: Marianne Devlin
Sun. Jul 12 St. Stephen, Central City 8:00 am
Intention: Darlene Fleming
St. Patrick, Anamosa 10:30 am
Intention: Gary Larson
From Fr. March
Weekend Mass
Lector Children Liturgy
Eucharistic Ministers
Altar Servers
Greeters/ Ushers
Sacristan Rosary
Jul 11, 4:00 PM
St. Patrick
Charlotte Niederhauser
Barb Catlett
Darci Wagner
NA
NA Barb Catlett
No Rosary
Jul 11, 6:30 PM
St. Joseph
Diane McGovern
Jim Thielen
NA
NA GIFTS:
NA
Jul 12, 8:00 AM
St. Stephen
Alice Smith
Merle Akers
NA
NA GIFTS:
NA
Jul 12, 10:30 AM
St. Patrick
Barb Etscheidt
No Children’s Liturgy
Malinda Engelbart
Steve Engelbart
NA
NA Geri Conley
No Rosary
Liturgical Ministers
Dear friends in Christ,
Today (Wednesday July 1) is the feast day of St. Junipero Serra. He was a Franciscan priest
born in Spain who eventually became a missionary in the United States, and personally
founded nine of the more than 20 missions in the southwest and California. Serra was
canonized in 2015 by Pope Francis at a special Mass in Washington, D.C. You may have
heard Serra's name in the news recently because a statue of his was torn down by
protesters in San Francisco. For a response to this act, you might appreciate the context
given by Archbishop Cordileone in his letter to the Washington Post at https://www.washingtonpost.com/
opinions/2020/06/30/statues-saint-junpero-serra-deserve-stay/. I'm sure St. Junipero made mistakes and
committed sins during his missionary work. He would be the first to have confessed them. I'm not so sure that
the idea of subjecting every historical figure to a kind of modern moral purity test is a good one. Who could
pass? It seems a better approach is honest debate and dialogue, so that the full picture can be assessed. In
2003, the state of Georgia decided to remove the symbol of the Confederate flag from its state flag, as did the
state of Mississippi last week. These acts, carried out by those who are held accountable to their constituents,
and following the rules of debate and procedure, make sense. Not to mention that at least some contemporary
usage of the Confederate flag image seems tied directly to racist sentiment and language, (undoubtedly a part
of the push behind the change) whereas no one today is using any image of St. Junipero Serra to advocate
mistreatment of anyone. Well, no one ever said the world had to make sense.
I have the week off next week on vacation to visit some friends. Have a happy and safe 4th of July, and please
celebrate our nation's birth and independence with responsibility and consideration for others. We are
given freedom to be exercised with the common good in mind. "For freedom Christ set us free. So stand firm
and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1) We were once slaves to sin, including the sin of
not caring enough about others to make concrete choices to love them and seek their good. No more! We are
supposed to be "dead to sin" now (Romans 6:11).
In Christ, Fr. Nick
LET US PRAY FOR…. Matthew Corpstein, Jamia Daily, Jordan Darrow, Don & Florence Gapinski, Ember Hanlon, Alan Hinz,
Ruth Hinz, Matthew Jennings, Claudia Kennebeck, Andrea Laverty, Casey Laverty, Hannah McDill,
Deb Paustian, Candy Shada, Msgr. Jerry Sherba, Samual Simko, Robert Skarbek, John K. Tigan,
Jenny Redmond Klaren, Patrick Conley, Fr. Richard Gaul, David Russ, Pat McPherson, Cletus McNamara,
John Higbee, Eleanor Schultejans, Catherine Skarbek, Maita Daniels, Dale Breon
St. Patrick News
Enrollment Application Forms are coming in!
We are grateful for the attention our school
families have given this. Our planning for next
year is based on these numbers. If you can
interest other families in joining us, our
school will continue to grow and thrive.
Please help spread the word that St. Patrick
School offers small classrooms, individual
attention, Faith-infused curriculum, impressive
standardized testing results and specialized
services to children with disabilities through the
Anamosa Community School District. Enroll-
ment Application Forms are available at school
or on the school website: www.stpatschool.us.
Contact: Julia Bean 319-462-2141
Our Sanctuary Lamp will burn for
Tom Bryne
The week of July 5th
CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT SHINE THROUGH THE DARKNESS
We welcome Noah John Gorman
who was baptized last weekend
at St. Patrick Church.
He is the son of Dan & Jessica Gorman.
Through water and the word, he has become a child of
God and is sealed as Christ’s own forever
He's ready! Ask the Pastor is a way to connect with Fr. March. Submit a question by email or on our Facebook page and Fr. March will pro-vide a response. You can find his responses to Ask the Pastor Questions in our weekly
email to parishioners and on our Facebook page.
E-mail questions to: [email protected] or at https://www.facebook.com/St.PatsCatholicChurch/
So here's your chance, what would you like to know???
Sanctuary Lamp offerings are still available for 2020.
If you would like to have one offered,
please contact Julia Clair in the Parish Office.
COPIES OF BREAKING BREAD 2020 AVAILABLE
As we are currently not using the copies of
Breaking Bread, we would like them to be put
to use by our parishioners. If you would like a
copy of one, they are available in the back of
the church for you to take and keep. You may
bring it to mass for your personal use or use it at home if
you are watching mass online. Please put your name in it
and do not leave them in the pews. Thank you!
Preparing a
bread mix and
giving it to
someone you
love was one our
VBS activities.
This reminds us
that Jesus him-
self gives us the
bread of life and
we are called to
share it with
each other.
North Linn Cluster News (St. John, St. Joseph, St. Stephen)
LET US PRAY FOR….
McKenzie Brown, Diane Korte, Tammy Dougherty,
Dan Reiter, Arlene Holub, Amanda Meeker,, Mark Kula,
Michelle Manternach, Genevieve Welsh, Traci Wickham,
Leo Wickman, Eileen Cooper, Bert Shulista, Jeff Smith,
Eileen Thompson, Scott Mason, Steve Kueter
St. John, Coggon St. Joseph, Prairieburg St. Stephen, Central City
Vocation Crucifix St. Stephen 7/11— Chuck & Teresa Wade
Bushels of Sharing St. John
Please bring items to help restock the
Coggon Food Pantry.
Pink Tubs for non-perishable food items are located at each church for the local community
food bank. We are grateful for all donations!
The 2020 NBP Chicken Dinner at St. Stephen’s on the third
Sunday of August has been cancelled due to the uncer-
tainties surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic. We thank you
for your past support and encourage you to patronize a
local restaurant/business on that weekend instead. If you
usually make donations of food or materials
to NBP, we encourage you to maintain your
donation this year by giving that amount to the
parish, local charity, or other community need.
We look forward to NBP’s return in 2021!
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
North Linn Cluster Confirmation:
July 5th at 1:00PM -A brief meeting and short
practice will be held at St Stephen’s for
conformandi & sponsors. We will meet upstairs.
July 12th at 1:00PM at St Stephens – the sacrament will be
celebrated with Archbishop Jackels presiding.
Watch your emails for all updates.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Marci at 319-360-2991
SIGN up NOW!!!
North Linn Catholic Cluster At Home VBS 2020
2020 Online VBS
July 5-July 9, 2020 Pre-school thru 5th Grade
No cost!! Register at: https://mailchi.mp/catchat.ca/marvelous-mystery-
sample-sign-up -use start date 07/05/2020
Or email Marci: [email protected] .
Supplies for VBS are provided in a free kit. Please contact Marci
Marci at (319)-360-2991 to arrange for a pick up.
Congratulations to the following students
who received their
First Communion
last weekend:
For the safety of all, our parish visitor will not be visiting
those in the nursing homes or home bound during this virus
situation. Thank you for your understanding
St Joseph: June 27th :
Adley Rahe & Mallory Kluesner
St Stephen: June 28th :
Parker Griggs, Bria Hunerdosse,
Nevaeh Klima & Brantley Port
Scripture For The Week
Monday Hos 2:16, 17C-18, 21-22 Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday Hos 8:4-7, 11-13 Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Mt 10:1-7
Thursday Hos 11:1-4, 8E-9 Mt 10:7-15
Friday Hos 14:2-10 Mt 10:16-23
Saturday Is 6:1-8 Mt 10:24-33
Next Sundays Readings
Is 55:10-11 Rom 8:18-23 Mt 13:1-23
Thank you for continued support of all our parishes
during these unprecedented times
Parish Weekly Offerings from 6/27 & 6/28
St. Patrick $ 5,488.00
St. John $ 300.00
St. Joseph $ 751.00
St. Stephen $ 1854.00
St. Joseph Cemetery $ 125.00
Mt. Olivet Cemetery $ 600.00
If you would like to make your donations to the
church through automatic ACH withdrawals, the forms can be found on the parish website. Completed
forms can be mailed or dropped off at the parish office or put in an envelope and put in the collection basket at mass.
'Mental Health Minute' Videos
Has the COVID19 pandemic left you feeling
out of sorts in a way you can’t quite de-
scribe? In addition to the physical toll, an emotional heavi-
ness is also being experienced by many. If you’re experienc-
ing these things, you’re not alone. Catholic Charities li-
censed counselors have prepared ten (10), brief 2-3 minute
'Mental Health Minute' videos on a variety of topics, emo-
tions and situations that parishioners may be experiencing
while being physically separated from their parish commu-
nities. View all the Mental Health Minute videos
at www.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org/resources
Family Prayer Resources Webpage Recommended resources for family prayer during COVID-19
(in English and Spanish) are available at www.dbqarch.org/family-prayer-resources.
Resources on Racism Across our country and more recently in Iowa, protests and riots are erupting
as individuals demand equality, unity and peace. Here are resources for information and reflection on racism:
USCCB Website on Racism
USCCB: "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Letter Against Racism"
ACH Giving
All Parish News
Position Opening: Coordinator for Liturgical Music
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids The Office of Mission and Ministry
at Mount Mercy University is looking for a part-time, 10 month, 12 hours a week, Coordinator for Liturgical Music. The position includes planning and providing music for liturgies and worship services, recruiting and developing student leaders for liturgical music, worship planning and music ministry, and assisting the Chaplain and Campus Minister in the overall planning for liturgical celebrations and worship on campus. The review process will begin July 1, 2020. The position is open until filled. For a com-plete description and application instructions, please visit https://www.mtmercy.edu/careers/coordinator-for-liturgical-music.
PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY God, source of all freedom,
this day is bright with the memory
of those who declared that life and liberty
are your gift to every human being.
Help us to continue a good work begun long ago.
Make our vision clear and our will strong:
that only in human solidarity will we defend liberty,
and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth.
Turn our hearts toward the family of nations:
to understand the ways of others,
to offer friendship,
and to find safety only in the common good of all.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer taken from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition, copyright © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops. All rights reserved.
The Week Ahead Sun 7/5 1:00 PM—Confirmation Practice : SS
Sun 7/12 1:00 PM—NLC Confirmation : SS
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