PARISH STAFF
Rev. Marty Goetz, Pastor
Office | 648-2331
Cell Phone | 330-1317
Fax | 648-5024
goetzm@diodav.org
Derick Cranston,
Youth Minister
Youth Ministry
Page
Phone | 936-0927
derickcranston@gmail.com
Webmaster, Music Liturgy
Phone | 461-5529
holytrinity@kctc.net SECRETARIES
Jane Duwa, Holy Trinity
656-2366
Karen Sojka St. Joseph's
653-4274
Linda Kron, St. Mary's
Office | 648-2331
rvsec@iowatelecom.net
OFFICE HOURS
Tues - Wed - Thur
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Tuesday 8:30 am
* Holy Trinity parishioners call Jane Duwa with bulletin announcements
* St. Joseph's parishioners call Karen Sojka.
* They will forward all announcements to the St. Mary's office.
COUNCIL MINUTES
Holy Trinity
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
ST MARY'S OFFICE ADDRESS
360 Washburn St
PO Box C
Riverside, IA 52327
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Welcome to The Cluster Parishes of
The Catholic Churches of Holy Trinity, Richmond; St. Joseph's, Wellman, and St. Mary's, Riverside make up the cluster parishes. We are people of the Diocese of Davenport walking together in faith.
WALKING TOGETHER IN FAITH | Our
Vision as Diocesan Church
God our Father, God of Love, give us your blessing, as we join
together to do your work. Help us to cherish each person in our care as a
precious gift from you, for we are all your beloved children.
In your ministry may we seek only Jesus and his truth, may we boldly proclaim
his gospel, and may we call upon him often in prayer. Be with us now as we
accept our call to WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH.
AMEN!!
WEEKLY BULLETIN LINK | April 29, 2012 | May 6, 2012 | May 13, 2012
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MASS TIMES |
WEEKDAY MASSES |
A MESSAGE
FROM Father Marty
“The Lord is Risen! He is Risen indeed!”
On this Mother’s Day weekend (and if you forgot you’re in big trouble!) I offer the following prayer:
Lord Jesus, send your gracious blessing
“The Lord is Risen! He is Risen indeed!”
Next Sunday is Kevin Anstey’s last day with us as a seminarian intern. It has been an honor and joy to have Kevin with us. He has been active in all parts of Parish life and I truly believe that he has grown in his time here. As Kevin goes off to Rome for the next six weeks for more study, let us keep Kevin in our prayers. May the Lord continue to bless him and give him the strength to follow the Lord’s call in his life.
Have a Blessed Sixth Week of Easter!
Fr. Marty
Dear People of God,
On mothers everywhere.
Bless the mothers of newborn children.
Give them joy and excitement in nurturing new life.
May they always mirror Your great love
In the care and guidance they give.
Bless the mothers of young children.
Give them understanding and guidance
To instill true values in their children.
May they teach by their example and words.
Bless the mothers of teenagers.
Give them wisdom and courage to lead their children to Adulthood and mature Christian faith.
Enlighten them to know when to be gentle and when to be firm.
Bless the mothers of those who have mourned
The death of a child.
Watch over them, Lord, and comfort them.
Give them your strength and peace.
Bless all mothers, Lord.
Help them as their children grow older and need them less,
To find joy and peace and rest.
Give them good health.
Give them the joy of seeing their families prosper.
And bless them with the grace of watching their families
Grow closer to God
By living the message of Your Gospel.
Through Christ our Lord….AMEN
EASTER, 2012: “THE LORD IS RISEN
~ HE IS RISEN INDEED”
On this 6th Sunday of Easter, we are challenged to look at our relationship with Jesus. Did you know that one of the most important themes in the Gospel of John is to “remain in, abide, dwell in”? The offer of love and friendship to His disciples ~ and to us ~ is part of a chain of love that begins with the Father, whose love is poured out in the self-gift that is Jesus, who offers friendship and love to all. This relationship demands that we take the time to pray. Strong intimate relationships don’t happen in five minutes or in an hour at Mass every Sunday but over time. If we are intimate with Jesus, pouring out our hearts to Him, we will change and grow. We will be able to “love one another as He has loved us”!
Action: Do pray the rosary together as a family, especially during the month of May when we honor Mary. Do ask the Holy Spirit if you are being called to serve the Parish on the Pastoral Council. If you know of someone who would be a good servant for the Parish, Do invite them to pray about running for the Pastoral Council.
Study: The key word again this week is “remain”. Do continue to read the Scriptures this Easter Season. Do take the time to remain with Jesus in prayer. The following quotes from the readings for the week will help:
Prayer: Do pray for your mother this day and always. Do pray for the youth of our Parish who will graduate from high school or college this year.Do continue to pray for our newly baptized and received members of the Church. Do pray for our service men and women away from home and family and friends protecting our freedoms. Do pray for those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Do pray for our new pastor, Fr. David Brownfield.
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love….You are my friends if you do what I command you!” Last Sunday we heard that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. The message of today’s Gospel is an extension of that intimate relationship with Jesus.
Monday
“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you” ~ John 15:9-17
Tuesday
“Believe in the Lord Jesus and you and your household will be saved” ~ Acts 16:22-34
Wednesday
“The Spirit of truth will guide you to all truth” ~ John 16:12-15
Thursday
“The Lord has revealed to the nations his sav-ing power” ~ Psalm 98:1-4
Friday
“Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, for I am with you” ~ Acts 18:9-18
Saturday
“For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have come to believe that I came from God” ~ John 16:23-28
Sunday
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel” ~ Mark 16:15-20
catholic bishops issue call to defend religious liberty
The United States Catholic bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. They outlined their position in “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom.” (The document can be found at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished-liberty.cfm) The Bishops have also called for “A Fortnight for Freedom,” the two-week period from June 21 to July 4 - beginning with the feasts of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher and ending with Independence Day - to focus “all the energies the Catholic community can muster” for religious liberty.
If not me then whom? If not now, then when?
Last week in the bulletin Parishioners at Holy Trinity and St. Mary’s received nomination forms for the Pastoral Council. Extra copies can be found at the entrance of the Churches. Please return them to Fr. Marty or the collection basket by next Sunday! Elections for the Pastoral Council will be held the weekend of June 2-3. “If not me then whom? If not now, then when?”
Bible Study
Our next Bible study is Thur May 17th, 7pm at Deb Fuhr's house. If you haven't made it to the other Bible Studies - that's okay! This is more of a "spiritual reading" of the Bible, and we are able to give each other much support and share with the group how a particular passage is "speaking" to us. Contact Derick Cranston for more information.
Vacation Bible School
SonHarvest County Fair VBS coming July 8 -13
6-8:30pm at St Mary’s Church.
Registration will be at all Masses the weekend of May 19-20 and June 2-3. I
f you have any questions, please call Kim Cranston, 319.936.9376.
The Sacraments of Initiation
We welcome and congratulate those who made a journey of faith this year to join us in our Catholic Faith. If you are an adult and would like to join the Catholic Church or are in need of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist, please contact Fr. Marty (648-2331). If you have children in school and would like more information about our Religious Education classes, please contact Cindy Duwa or Becky Davis (St. Joseph Parish), Jane Duwa or Sandy Marner (Holy Trinity Parish) or Cindy Hanenburg (St. Mary Parish). If you have questions about Youth Ministry or Confirmation, please contact Derick Cranston. Our next baptism preparation class will be held during May. This class is for parents requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for their first child and for those who have not attended a class in the past 5 years. Please call the Parish Office to find out the exact time and date.
The Sacraments of Healing
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at St. Mary Church from 4:30 – 5:10 PM. Or call Fr. Marty for a time that is convenient for you. And if you are going to the hospital, are in the hospital or homebound and would like a visit or the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact Fr. Marty.
The Sacraments of Commitment and Service
Do you feel called to priesthood, diaconate or religious life? Fr. Thom Hennen is our Diocesan Director of Vocations is ready to help you discern. You can contact him at 563-888-4255 or
Hennen@davenportdiocese.org If you are engaged to be married, congratulations! Please contact the Church office at least 6 months before your proposed wedding date. And please note: the Catholic Church recognizes as valid the marriage of a Catholic only when the wedding is celebrated in a Catholic Church or approved by the Church to be celebrated in another Christian Church after proper preparation. If you were married “outside” the Church or need help with the annulment process, please call Fr. Marty and he will be glad to help!
Food Pantry
St. Mary's food pantry is open the 2nd Saturday of every month from 8:30 - 9:30 am. Donations of food and/or cash are always welcome. Please keep the food pantry in mind when you are at the grocery store shopping for your family.
Marriage
Preparation Weekend Dates:
Registration is $125 per couple and is due 2 weeks prior the weekend. For
information about marriage preparation in our diocese or neighboring diocese
contact Barb Butterworth at 563-324-1912 x265 or IlaMae Hanisch, 641-791-3435
August 4-5, 2012: Mt. Pleasant, St. Alphonsus
Masstimes.org
www.masstimes.org is an easy website to find the times, places, and
services for Catholic Mass when you leave for vacation.
Summer is a great time to escape the workplace and get away,
but never is there a time to vacation from God. Take God with
you, find time to worship even while on vacation. Remember,
God never takes a break from us!
Housecalls
If you know a parishioner who is sick, in the hospital, homebound or who needs some help or would appreciate a visit, please let Fr. Marty know.
Welcome
New Families!
| Check the New
Parishioners Page
We are excited to have you as a part of our parish family.
If you have questions or would like information on how to get involved, call St. Mary’s Parish Office 648.2321.
St. Mary’s Gift Shop
There’s a new vast array of gifts for
Confirmations, Baptisms, Birthdays, Anniversaries and much more in the gift
shop. Please stop by and check them out. Shop at home! Shop at St. Mary’s!
Help Youth Ministry with your Online
Searches:
Use Good search,
a Yahoo search engine, to search online and the diocese gets a penny for each
search. Start by going to
www.goodsearch.com. You’ll see two fields. In the
second, type in Diocese of Davenport and hit the verify button. Then start
searching! This site also gives simple directions to put Goodsearch in your
toolbar or make it your home page, making searching even easier. Every search
you do earns a cent for diocesan youth ministry!
Victim Assistance
To report child sexual abuse, contact the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline:
1-800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator:
563-349-5002, PO Box 232, Bettendorf IA 52722-0004,
vacdav@attglobal.net
2011-2012 Parish Council Members
St. Mary’s:
Dee Simon - president, Jane Brokel, Rodney Cole, Andy Eckroth, Don Edwards, Ken Frauneholz,
George Hospodarsky, Steve Musser, Jim Rose, Paul Shebek, Barb Simon, Steve Streb.
Holy Trinity: Cathy Gent - president, Julie Adam, Dave Capper, Deb Fuhr, Jeff Goodwin, Diana Haman, Ryan Harland, Jim Hauth, Jeannie Jones, Bill Kessel and Greg Riggan.
St. Joseph’s: Dwight Duwa - president, Jeff Bohr, Jody Heifner, Matt McClellen, MaryAnn Miller-Greiner, Dave Ockenfels, Milt Schmida, Pat Schmida, Angela West and Rich Wojtak
Parish Trustees are
St. Mary’s: Cindy Michel, John Sojka
Holy Trinity: Jim Cayton, Clint Shalla
St. Joseph’s: Pam Bender, Doug Slaubaugh
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM
Parents must be registered members of the parish. Baptism
instructions are required, ideally before the child is born. Call Fr. Marty
for times on instruction.
SACRAMENT OF
MARRIAGE
One of the couple must be a registered and active member of the
parish for a least one year before marriage. Couples are required to make
an appointment with Fr. Marty at least six (6) months before the wedding so that
the initial preparation process may be completed.