Liturgical Ministers February 7 – February 8 Holy Name Saturday 5 pm St. Peter Sunday 10:00 am Sunday 8:30 am Immaculate Conception Saturday 5:05 pm Sunday 8:30 am St. Francis Sunday 10:30 am Lector Tom Grapes Julie Schute Sue Massman Kay Luebbers Lon Tisue Chad Ingels Eucharistic Ministers Karleen Baumler Jamie Hoey Bonnie Patrick John Baldwin Marion Broghammer Jane Marshall Sue Massman Bob & Karen Kleve Tom Miller Tom Yungtum Jane Tucker Jim Duffy Cathy Schmitz Gary Schmitz Jim Mitchell Lori Kime Anne Sellers Kurt Wood Gifts Merle & Eileen Lahey Marion Broghammer Judy Meskel Laverne & Lee Imoehl Dan Schmitt Jerry Delagardelle Ushers Mark Baumler Ryan Hoey Kevin Baumler Jim Halstead Ron Schute Dale & DJ Imoehl Joe Rochford Tom & Sally Yungtum Mike Joebgen Ralph & Joan Schultz Greeters Mary Hoey Victoria Schmitt Marion Broghammer Jane Marshall Lucy & Sophia Durnan Tom Miller Dave Wheeler Cody Baumler James Baumler Nolan Hoey Nick & Jordan Baumler Sage Matt Taylor Ellis Jordan Miller Elizabeth Miller Natalie Miller Tom Grapes Pam Shore Bernice Holthaus Jane Marshall Servers Money Counters Phyllis Quass Tom Matt Dennis Carey Dan Fagle Tom Lamphere Leon Lentz Traeton Wheeler Jenna Brandt Morgan Brandt Isabelle Gardner Chloe Gardner Nancy Meyer Theresa Schultz S/K Michelson MaryJo White Please remember in your Masses and prayers people from our cluster who are sick or ailing, we pray that all will have firm faith and improved health: From Immaculate Conception: Juliana Blaylock, Dennis Bumgardner, Michelle Heidemann, Margaret Kuethe, Terri Kuethe, Pat Loomer, Noreen Miller, Peggy Pagel, Don & Pauline Rader, Fr. Jude Rochford OFM, Rhonda Rochford, Rita Schmitz, and Mark Smith. From St. Francis of Assisi: Olivia Everett, Rita Manderfield. From Holy Name: Donna Bodensteiner, Keith Franzen, Hayden Grimm, Jill Krambeer, Kathy Langreck, Jessica McDanel, Roger Michael, Marilyn Miller, Raelonna Patrick, Kenley Scholbrock, Betty Scott, Roland Steinlage, Sue Ungerer, Carl Wagner Jr., Linda Walz and Tom Trewin. From St. Peter: Michelle Bridge, Ellen Kneeland, Viola Lerch, Julia Martin, & Ken Wagner, Jr. Rest in Peace: We pray for those in our parishes who have died and for our families who have lost loved ones. Paul Wagner of Holy Name, wife of Gloria, Victoria Schmitt, mother-in-law, Kathy Dunt and Marlene Bouska, sister-in-law. Gary Ash, father of Melisa Lehmann of St. Peter’s, Clermont. We pray for their families and all who grieve their loss. Happenings Around Our Area February 1, 2015 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Joseph the Worker Cluster - The Catholic parishes of Immaculate Conception, Sumner, St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette, Holy Name, West Union, and St. Peter, Clermont. Masses & Intentions 1/2/15 - Monday 9:00 am, HN Special Intention (MFD) 1/3/15 - Tuesday 7:30 am, IC Word & Communion 9:00 am, HN Janet Sieverding 1/4/15- Wednesday 9:00 am, HN No Mass A http://stjosephtheworkercluster.com/ L Pastor: Fr. Jim Brokman [email protected] Rectory & Church Office: 1-888-578-5366 or 563-578-5366 Sacramental Priest: Fr. Dale Rausch, I V E 563-422-3184 & 800-469-3184 A L I V E I All bulletin information directed to: [email protected] by 5 pm Tuesday evening 8:00 am, SFA Gerald Lamphere N Saturday and Sunday Mass & Reconciliation Times N 1/5/15 – Thursday 9:00 am, SP Chris Ash C C 1/6/15 – Friday 7:30 am, IC Cecilia Rochford Molid R MASS TIMES on Saturdays: 7:30 am, Immaculate Conception, Sumner 5:00 pm, Holy Name, West Union / Confession 4:00 - 4:45 pm 5:05 pm, Immaculate Conception, Sumner / Confession 4:20 - 4:45 pm MASS TIMES on Sundays: 8:30 am, Immaculate Conception, Sumner / Confession 8:00 - 8:20 am 8:30 am, Saint Peter, Clermont 10:00 am, Holy Name, West Union 10:30 am, St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette / Confession 10:10 - 10:25 am 9:00 am, HN Rev. John Purtell 1/7/15 – Saturday 7:30 am, IC Special Intention 5:00 pm, HN Randy Langreck 5:05 pm, IC Jerald Tiedt 2/8/15 – Sunday 8:30 am, SP Mary Knight Bingo at the Dance Pavilion, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union. Sundays at 1:00 pm. Call Jim at 319-231-0466 with any questions. 8:30 am, IC For the People Wednesday, February 11, 2015: Friendship Tea at 1:30 pm in St. John’s Parish Hall 324 East First Street, Sumner, Iowa. Guest program will be “Quilts-Our Fathers Arms on Earth” presented by Marie Weber of Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the program. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 4th to the church office at 563-578-8564. 10:00 am, HN Lisa Baumler Friday, February 20, IC Lenten Fish Fry at the Sumner American Legion, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. MISSION STATEMENT: Celebrating parish identity as we work to become one family of God and strive to serve in the name of Christ. 10:30 am, SFA Mike Voshell H I S T St. Peter, Clermont: Bookkeeper/Secretary: Kathy Turner, 563-423-6007 [email protected] CRE/Youth/Young Adult: Mary Olson, 563-380-6135 & [email protected] Immaculate Conception, Sumner: Office Hours Church office: 563-578-5366 Bookkeeper/Secretary: Cindy Jacob [email protected] Faith Formation Office, 563-578-8227 Faith Formation Program Manager: Pam Schmitt: [email protected] I H R I S T St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette: Bookkeeper: Delores Fagle Thom 563-425-4410 & [email protected] Faith Formation Office, 563-425-3228 CRE, Holly Streeter, 563-425-5340 & 563-419-4661 Holy Name, West Union: Office Hours 9 am to 12 pm Mon - Fri Parish Office, 563-422-3184 Bookkeeper/Secretary: Donna Bodensteiner [email protected] Faith Formation Office, 563-422-5722 Faith Formation Program Managers: Pam Rochford: [email protected] Jamie Hoey: [email protected] Kathy Wenthold: [email protected] Holy Name, West Union St. Peter, Clermont Immaculate Conception, Sumner Prayer partners are needed for 10th grade students as they prepare for their Confirmation. The Prayer Partner billboard is located in the back of the church. Please take a student slip and provide prayers during their Confirmation journey. If you have any questions regarding the Confirmation Prayer Partner program, contact Jamie Hoey, 563380-3327. Ladies- Please remember to pay your circle dues. You may put them in the collection basket in the envelope marked Rosary. Thank You Karen Congratulations to all of the Conformation students!! Sunday, January 25 they made an adult decision to come forward and sign the book of Enrollment making the choice to continue their Catholic faith and be a part of our Parish as young adults. We are very proud of you. Monday, February 2, Rosary Society Meeting 7:30 pm, 7:15 Rosary. Tuesday, February 3, CDA Meeting at St. Francis of Assisi in Fayette, 1:15 Rosary, 1:30 meeting. Fr. Jim will have the program. Friday, February 6, Adoration after Mass till noon. Thursday, February 12, Holy Name Finance Council Meeting, 7:00 pm. November 19-22 is NCYC for our high school students . We currently have 22 students and 6 adults traveling for the pilgrimage to Indianapolis, Indiana within our cluster. If this is of interest to your child, please contact Jamie Hoey ASAP, 563-3803327, as we can only add students for a short time. We are now searching for a new Secretary / Bookkeeper for Holy Name Parish. If you think you might be interested in this position please contact Fr. Jim or Bernice Holthaus for a job description. We hope to have the job filled by April 1. Thanks to all who are helping to cover the bases during this time. Anyone from the cluster is welcome to apply. “Project Giving Hope” - February is Box of Mix Month. Any box of cake, cookie, muffin, pancake mix, etc. Sacrificial Giving 1/2515 Total: $1,771.45 Adult Envelopes Offertory Food Stole Rent 1,494.00 83.68 15.00 100.00 75.00 Sunday, February 22, Confirmation Prayer & Pasta will be at Holy Name for all conformation students and their parents from our cluster. Students need to be at the Parish Center at 4:30 p.m. with parents invited at 6 p.m. Students will need to stay after to assist in clean up. Thursday, February 19, St. Peter’s Finance Council Meeting, 7:00 pm. Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 pm St. Peter's Parish Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower will be held. We invite everyone to gather Layette items. This includes new or slightly used baby clothes, blankets, toys, etc. Everyone is invited! Contact Mary Olson for more information. Donations can still be made toward the Clavinova project, envelopes marked Music can be placed in the offering collection. Thank you, Music Dept. Prayer sheets were sent home last Wednesday for all students to study the prayer that was assigned. This will be an ongoing study for them throughout the year. Please remind your child/children to study the prayers as they will be tested on these at the end of the year. Thursday, February 5, IC Finance Council Meeting , 7:00 pm in Kleiner Hall. St. Peter's Bible study program has started. It will be held the following dates from 7:00 to 8:30 each evening. February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8 and April 22. Feel free to contact Mary Olson if you are interested. Tuesday, February 17, Book Club at 8:00 am in the church basement. Sacrificial Giving 1/25/15 Total: $1,430.25 The new Guild Books for 2015 are located on the table in the west entrance of the church. Adult Envelopes Youth Envelopes Offertory Music Social Justice 1,144.00 10.00 116.25 150.00 10.00 Pope’s intentions for February Universal: : Prisoners - That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity. Evangelization: Separated spouses - That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community. Stewardship Quote Moses told the people, “The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share? Upcoming Knights of Columbus Events Feb. 4 - 7:30 pm Travel Gavel - Clermont Feb. 16 - 8:00 pm Travel Gavel - West Union Mar. 13 - KC LENTEN FISH FRY - West Union Friday, February 20, IC Lenten Fish Fry will be held at the Sumner American Legion from 5:30 pm 8:00 pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! NCYC—National Catholic Youth Choir is hosting a choir camp June 15 – 30, 2015. Check out the flyer on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space for details and/or contact Pam Rochford for questions concerning the camp. Divine Mercy is doing a new ministry and is asking for the parish assistance in providing a meal once a week for Fr. Brokman. The dates that are available are February 3, 10, 17, and 24. Please contact Nancy Meyer at 563-578-8402 to reserve a date and get additional information “His Hands Food Pantry” February is Pizza Items Month. Pizza sauce, pizza crust, pepperoni, parmesan cheese, etc. Sacrificial Giving 1/25/15 Total: $2,859.50 Adult Envelopes Youth Envelopes Offertory Pro-life 2,758.00 15.00 76.50 10.00 Immaculate Conception Parish Lenten Fish Fry Friday, Feb. 20, 5 - 8:30 pm Sumner American Legion Adults - $10.00 Youth 6-12 - $6.00 5 - Under Free Serving Cod Loin, Baked Potato, French Fries, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll, Butter, Desserts & Beverages St. Francis of Assisi, Fayette Congratulations to Randy and Holly Streeter as they celebrate 40 years of marriage on January 31. They have four children (David, Chris, Mary, & Daniel) and 7 grandchildren. May God bless them as they continue their journey together. Tuesday, February 3, CDA Meeting at St. Francis of Assisi in Fayette, 1:15 Rosary, 1:30 meeting. Fr. Jim will have the program. Thursday, February 26, St. Francis of Assisi Finance Council Meeting, 7:00 pm. St. Francis: Prayer Chain: if you wish to be a recipient or prayer partner please contact Anne Seller at 563-425-4116 or Pat Burghardt at 563-578-8258 or email [email protected] Do you have unneeded coats. The Peacocks for Progress organization at Upper Iowa University is collecting coats for the Family and Children’s Council of Greater Waterloo. Look for the donation box in church to drop off yours. “Project Giving Hope” - February is Box of Mix Month. Any box of cake, cookie, muffin, pancake mix, etc. Sacrificial Giving 1/25/15 Total: $1,884.51 Adult Envelopes Youth Envelopes Offertory Poor & Needy Roses For Life 1,754.00 7.00 58.51 60.00 5.00 Read about these topics in the Feb. 1 Witness:  Anonymous Donor gives money to Cedar Valley Habit for Humanity to build 'Pope Francis House'  Family who donated Nativity Scene in parents' honor reacts to arrest of 'Baby Jesus' thieves  Four Dubuque Archdiocesan seminarians will soon be receiving the liturgical rite for ministry of lector  Seton Catholic Middle School in Farley rolls out lap top computers for seventh graders Saturday, February 7, a night of dancing, gaming, auctions, and hors d’oervres awaits you at the Fayette Opera House beginning at 7:00pm. Advance tickets for this fundraising event benefitting the Opera House and Fayette Lions Club are $20 and tickets are available at the door for $25. Tickets are available by calling 563-425-4526 or 563-425-3232. A silent auction will run throughout the evening! You can also experience the excitement of a live auction to help spend all your Gala Chips Winnings! Many exciting items will be up for auction ranging from sports packages and memorabilia to fine art and culinary art, gift certificates, theme baskets and so much more!