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One Minute Each Night
In WWII, there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every night at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people, and for peace. This had an amazing effect, as bombing stopped. There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in the United States. If you would like to participate, each evening at 8 PM (Central time), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, and citizens, and for PEACE IN THE WORLD.
WANT TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST ABORTION? Sign the petition at www.grassfire.org to terminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other organizations who promote abortions.Want to take a stand against abortion? Sign the petition at www.grassfire.org to terminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other organizations who promote abortions.
THE JOHN PAUL II STEM CELL RESEARCH INSTITUTE:
I ask that parishioners from St. Mary's write a note to Senator Charles Grassley asking him to
EXPEDITE immigration procedures for Cesar Santos-Adame, the husband of our secretary, Rachel Santos. Rachel has been living as a single mom with her young daughter and new son since mid-February and would like Cesar to be able to come home to his family! He is currently in Mexico awaiting the completion of the immigration process and was told he may have to be there until November of 2008. Please reference Cesar's case number in your letter:
Senator Grassley's address is:
Knights of Columbus Membership
Attention: All Catholic Gentelmen! Look in your mailbox for a letter from Father Ken inviting you to join Council 842. Call the Family Center (358-6469) or Council 842 (341-9097) for more information.
Why Catholic?
How do you form your moral conscience and how do you help your children form theirs? Consider joining a Why Cahtolic? group this fall or begin a study group of your own. In the first ssession, you will discuss the Beatitudes. Call St. Mary's office (337-4314) for study materials and more information.
Registration forms for the fall sessions will be out next weekend. Look for them in the parish bulletin or call St. Mary's office (337-4314).
St.Mary's Adult Faith Formation
Sundays from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM O'Keefe Hall, next door to the Newman Center
Preparation for First Reconciliation
Classes at St. Mary's for children in 2nd grade (and their parents) preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist will begin at the end of October. Letters listing all of the class dates will be mailed to those children registered at Regina or in one of the Religious Education programs. If your child is not in one of these classes, please call the parish office (337-4314).
Initiation Sessions for Young People
We will soon begin our initiation sessions for young people; anyone first grade age or older who has not yet been baptized and any one who is eight years of age and older who has not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. If you have a child or children in either of these categories, please call Sr. Agnes (337-4314). The first class will be on Wednesday November 12th at 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
Join St. Mary's Adult or Children's Choir!
Do you like to sing? Would you like to share your gift with others? St. Mary's Choir would LOVE to have you! All adults and youth (grades 7-12) are welcome! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, beginning September 3rd, in the balcony of the church. The choir sings both contemporary and traditional hymns of the Church. Come join in the fun!
St. Mary's Children's Choir, for children in grades K-6, will begin rehearsals Tuesday, October 28th, from 6-6:30 PM in the parish hall. There is no need to sign up. For more information, call Patti at 337-4314.
St. Mary's would like to invite you to explore opportunities to become involved in the life and activities of our parish. We have displays and information in the parish hall or you can follow our link to Ways to Get Involved at St. Mary's.
It's not too early to start planning your holiday shopping! This year, buy the present that gives in two ways. When you purchase certifcates from the SCRIP program, you receive a gift card equal to the pride paid AND St. Mary's Church earns cash rebates. You can get all your Christmas shopping done with just one stop at our srip table!
Attention grocery shoppers! Please remember to have plenty of Hy-Vee coupon books on hand. In addition to a $5 coupon redeemable with a $50 purchase, there are 50 other coupons worth over $80. St. Mary's SCRIP program makes $4 profit on each book sold! Fareway Stores, John's Grocery and LeReyna Supermarket also particpate in our program. So no matter where you do your shopping, support the vendors that give a portion of each sale to St. Mary's by first buying SCRIP gift certficates.
Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels
Share a warm and friendly smile on Thanksgiving Day. Meals on Wheels of Iowa City seeks interested persons to deliver meals to seniors in their homes. The delivery time requires approximately an hour on Thursday, November 27th. Delivery time is between 10:45 AM and noon. Drivers and substitute drivers are always needed for daily routes as well. Call Elizabeth Wallace at 356-5213 for more information.
Help Families Pay for Catholic Education
As of October 22nd, the School Tuition Organization (STO) of Southeast Iowa has raised $135,400 of the $809,422 that is needed by December 31st. Of the money raised so far, $28,900 has been restricted to Regina.
Giving to STO can be a wise financial decision. In fact, one parent made a $2,500 contribution this year and plugged that number into last year's tax return to see what impact his gift had. He found that he saved $2,581 by contributing $2,500 to STO. He actually made money by giving it away. For more information, please contact Carol Trueg, Regina President, at 351-1415.
Each volunteer is asked to commit four to six hours per month. Training will be provided. Please call 338-8665 if you are interested in helping!
St. Mary's
The Family Life Commission would like to invite volunteers to serve as liaisons for our Neighborhood Liaison Program. Our goal with this program is to improve communication and foster a sense of community among our parishioners. There are many things happening in our dynamic and diverse parish. We want to keep you informed about events and invite you to get involved! Come find out what neighborhood you are in and see what the program is about! Please look for our display in the parish hall or click here for more information, or contact Natalie Robinson at (351-5630) or nlrobinson@mchsi.com).
USHERS NEEDED!
We are still in need of ushers at the 5:10 PM and 11:00AM Masses. If you are interested in helping, please call the parish office at 337-4314.
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County are now accepting donations of new and used instruments for its Music on Broadway Program. The program provides access to instruments and lessons with professionals to underprivileged kids. Contact James Mims, coordinator, at 354-7989 for details. [back to top of page]
Habitat for Humanity
A can collection box for Habitat for Humanity is located in the parish hall. You are encouraged to rinse and drop off any pop cans you may have. The five cent refund will help Habitat build new homes in our area. [back to top of page]
Help the Crisis Center Food Bank!
The Crisis Center Food Bank Needs Your Help! Due to increased demands on Food Bank resources, it has been challenging to address the rising need for basic essentials like food and diapers. At the current rate, the Food Bank will run out of diapers before the end of the year and the food shelves are nearly bare. The Food Bank regularly distributes to over 700 households per week with 80% of the food donated by local individuals, groups, and businesses. The Crisis Center hopes that while shopping for holiday groceries, you will purchase extra food items and diapers for those less fortunate and drop them off at the Crisis Center. Community members are also encouraged to make a monetary donation to the Crisis Center, to assist in providing the most basic items to families in need. The Crisis Center has been helping residents of Johnson County over 37 years! It continues to respond immediately, effectively, and compassionately to those in need of assistance. We depend on the generosity of area individuals and businesses to continue its efforts in providing services to those who need it most. The Crisis Center is located at 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City. Donations can be taken from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact Dayna at 351-2726. [back to top of page]
Thank you for collecting Campbell’s, Tyson Chicken, and Box Top labels for Regina! Please clip and return UPC’s off Campbell’s products to the collection basket in the parish hall. A complete listing of products included in the Campbell’s Labels for Education Program can be found at www.labelsforeducation.com, or call Vicki Holthaus (354-5954). Your collection efforts really do benefit the school!
DO YOU LIKE TO COOK? On the Thursday before the third Friday of each month, join other youth from each high school and junior high as we collaborate together in St. Mary's parish hall and make four casseroles for the Free Lunch program. The casseroles created will be served the next day at the Free Lunch program. All youth are invited to participate!!
Free Lunch Servers are needed from 11:45AM - 1:00 PM on Friday, November 21st at the Wesley Center. [back to top of page]
Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal for the Free Lunch program, every third Friday of the month. Sign up sheets to bring food and to help serve, are posted in the church vestible prior to each Friday that St. Mary's will serve lunch. Please use the sign up sheets in the vestibule to contribute casseroles, salads, and desserts. Food may be brought to the parish hall on the prior Thursday evening between 7:00 and 8:30PM. Volunteers are also needed to serve the lunch. If you are interested in helping, please sign up next month! St. Mary's will serve Free Lunch on Friday, Novembr 21st. [back to top of page]
usually the 4th Sunday each month
The Crisis Center has been helping residents of Johnson County over 37 years! It continues to respond immediately, effectively, and compassionately to those in need of assistance. We depend on the generosity of area individuals and businesses to continue its efforts in providing services to those who need it most. We encourage parshioners to donate food items and diapers for those less fortunate. Community members are also encouraged to make a monetary donation to the Crisis Center, to assist in providing the most basic items to families in need. Donations can be brought to St. Mary's parish hall on Pantry Sunday, or can be taken directly to the Crisis Center from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Crisis Center is located at 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City. For more information, please contact Dayna at 351-2726.
We will have Pantry Sunday the weekend of November 22nd and 23rd. Below are the items that are usually the most needed.
Hamburg Inn on N. Linn Street in Iowa City will donate 10% of your meal ticket to St. Mary's every time you dine! Just bring your Sunday bulletin to the Hamburg Inn and they will send St. Mary's a monthly check! This is Hamburg Inn's way of giving back to the community for the 60 years the community has supported this Iowa landmark.
Regina spirit wear is now available through Land's End! Choose from a variety of fleece, polo shirts, backpacks, and more. Visit www.landsend.com/school to see the huge selection. When ordering, please use our preferred school number 9001-1979-3, and then select the logo from the drop-down menu. A portion of every purchase will be donated to Regina.
Bring Communion to
St. Mary's needs volunteers to bring Communion to parishioners who are unable to come to Mass for a variety of reasons. This ministry is very important and those who need it are very appreciative. Volunteers are called as needed. Some parishioners need Communion brought to them every week and some only for a week or two. If you are interested in helping, please call the parish office at 337-4314.
Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC) Newsletter
Bishop Amos, along with the other bishops of Iowa,
encourage you to sign up for the Iowa Catholic
Conference (ICC) newsletter. The ICC is the official
public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Iowa. The ICC educates Catholics on how to participate in the
Get the News in the Catholic Messenger!
Find out how the Diocese is moving ahead with reorganization as it emerges from bankruptcy and how the process affects you. Subscriptions to The Messenger are available in your envelope packets or you may call the office (337-4314).
Annual PISA Sale of Holiday Items
Annual Parents in Support of the Arts (PISA)
Wreath, Garland, Poinsettia, and Butter Braid Sale Proceeds will benefit the K-12 drama, music, band, journalism, speech, and visual arts programs. Order forms may be obtained at Regina or by going to the Regina website. Order forms must be returned by November 19th. Pick-up will be at Regina High School on Saturday, December 6th, from 10:00 AM to noon. For further information, contact Carol Lyon at 338-9290.
Ornaments of St. Mary's Church
Orders for beautiful glass ornaments featuring the St. Mary's Church will be taken before and after all of our Masses on the weekends of November 1,2 and 8,9 and 15,16. The cost is $10.
Sacrament of the Sick
On November 15th and 16th, the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated at each of our Masses. We will pray as a community for God's healing and strength.
St. Mary's BIG Breakfast and Bake Sale
Come down to the parish hall from 8:00 AM to noon for a BIG pancake breakfast and bake sale!
Thinking of the Priesthood Day
"Truly in our union to Christ and to the Virgin Mary we are nourished by that serenity and that faith of which we all have need, either for our apostolic work or for our personal existance" (Pope Benedict XVI)
This event begins at 10:00 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM with Mass and dinner following. Sponsored by the vocation offices of the four dioceses of Iowa, this day is for men, ages 17-45, who might be considering a vocation to the priesthood. This day will include informal presentations and discussions and sharing from vocation directors and seminarians. Fr. Jonathan Fassero from St. Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN will lead the discussions. For more information and to register contact Fr. Marty Goetz at 563-324-1912 Ext. 259 or goetz@davenportdiocese.org.
Diocesan High School Youth Rally
Alpha and Omega: Day by DayThe keynote speaker is Judy McDonald, a Catholic comedian who uses her off-beat stand-up style to glorify God. The day also includes breakout sessions, Mass with Bishop Amos, lunch, dinner, games, a dance, and much more! Permission slips are in the October SMART Newsletter or you may print one from www.davenportyouth.org. High School Youth Rally Brochure
Regina Key Club Thursday, November 20th at Regina
Come for a gret meal and fellowship at the Regina Key Club's Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner at Regina! Bingo in the library begins at 10:00 AM and dinner will be served from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Pleae call the high school to make reservations (338-5436). [back to top of page]
The Catholic Messenger's Entries postmarked by
The children (grades K-6) of the Diocese of Davenport are invited to participate in our annual contest. Drawings should be done on white, 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with colored pencil, crayon, markers or paints (no black and white drawings, please). Art should focus on the religious nature of Christmas. Please include your name, age, grade, address, school and parish on the back of the drawing. Messenger staff will judge on originality and the ability to convey the message of Christmas. Winning entries will be featured in the Christmas edition of The Messenger. Entries whould be postmarked by November 21st. Please send your entries to:
The Catholic Messenger P.O. Box 460 Davenport, Iowa, 52805 [back to top of page]
St. Mary's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 27th in the parish hall
Plan to join us for a gret meal and fellowship at St. Mary's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 1:00 in the parish hall! This event happens because of the generosity of many volunteers. If you wish to donate a turkey, vegetables, salad desert, or if you are able to help set up, provide rides or deliver meals, call the parish office at 337-4314. [back to top of page]
Guard of the Advent Heart Friday, November 28th
Abbot Brendan Freeman will explore how this centuries-old monastic practice can be used by lay men and women who wish to deepen their Advent observances. Participants will also have the opportunity to pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the monks, as well as enter into the silence and tranquility of the monastery for private meditation and reflection. Registration is $150, which includes room, meals and all retreat materials and handouts. The deadline for registration is November 24th. To register, call the guestmaster at (563) 588-2319 or visit www.newmelleray.org [back to top of page]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Radio KOUR-LP 92.7 FM
Have your heard about the Catholic radio station in our community? Turn your radio dial to 92.7 FM. This station is on the air 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. For Catholic apologetics, faith sharing, faith-based advice and more, listen to or local Catholic radio station for porgrams from Vatican Radio, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), Catholic Answers, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio and others! For more information, visit www.kourlp.org
Holy Hour for Vocations
Join us on each Thursday that falls before the first Friday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Church for an hour of Adoration and prayer for vocatios. Our next Holy Hour for Vocations will be Thursday, December 6th.
Daily Rosary for Life
Please join other parishioners who attend daily Mass at St. Mary's in a Rosary for Life, beginning at 11:40 AM in the church, Monday through Friday, followed by the daily Mass at 12:10 PM.
Our local chapter of the Legion of Mary meets on Sundays at 4:00 PM in the parish hall.
Widowed Divorced Separated
Our Widowed Divorced Separated support group meets on Sundays at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
First Saturday Mass
The First Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's church on the first Saturday of each month. The next First Saturday Mass will be on December 6th.
usually the 3rd Saturday each month
We have our baptism class, usually on the third Saturday of each month, to prepare parents who would like to have their new infant baptised during that month. Each class is at 9:30AM in the parish hall. Please call the parish office (337-4314) for information. Our next Baptism Class will be held on Saturday, November 17th.
one Sunday each month
St. Mary's celebrates one Mass each month in Vietnamese. The Vietnamese Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on the following Sundays: Nov 23rd
Fridays at the Emma Goldman Clinic
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at the Emma Goldman Clinic on Fridays at 12:50 PM. Everyone is
welcome to participate in this prayer to end abortion.
Monthly Free Blood Pressure Checks Fourth Sunday of each month
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Family Life Commission will be offering free blood pressure checks. This service will take place in the parish hall following the 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM Masses. If you are willing to help with this ministry, please call Barbara Shafer at 351-0415 or the parish office at 337-4314. The next free blood pressure check will be offered on Sunday, November 23rd.
Here in Iowa City we have been blessed to have a Chapel of Perpetual Adoration since 1986. People are needed to spend one hour a week praying in the
presence of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Many spiritual blessings are waiting for those who are able to make the extra
commitment to spend time with our Lord, who is exposed in a Monstrance 24 hours a day in the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration at St. Patrick’s in Iowa City. There are 168 hours in one week. Could you find it in your heart to give one of these hours back to God in the Chapel? To learn more or to sign-up for an hour, contact Janet Strand at 338-1863.
Hope and Healing Ministries, a ministry of the
Diocese of Davenport, offers healing retreats, toll-free hotline, and counseling referrals to those, including
family members, who are struggling with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion or sexual abuse. Find the healing you seek. For more information, call 1-877-896-HOPE or 563-322-1684. You may also contact us by sending email to hopeandhealingministries@davenportdiocese.org
Journeys in Faith Support Group Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Please join us to explore how faith issues intersect with our academic mission at The University of Iowa. We meet each week for support, fun, and to learn. We come together to explore relevant current events, issues of faith and spirituality, world
Iowa City Young Catholics
Iowa City Young Catholics (ICYC) meets the first and third Moday of each month at St. Thomas More Parish Center. For more information, call Sr. Laura at 338-0939 or Brenda Yuska at 239-0260. We welcome you to our group!
Young Married and Engaged
Who: Any couple that is engaged or newly married. What: To provide fellowship, friendship and support to young couples. When: Events include monthly socials, faith sharing, community service opportunities and Mass attendance. How: Activities are sent out through e-mail. To get on the mailing list, send an email to: icymeca@yahoo1.com
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Weekend Dates: February 13-15, 2009 in Cedar Falls May 29-31, 2009 in Dubuque Oct 16-18, 2009 (location to be determined)
Want to attend? Need more information?
Contact: Roger and Marsha Luensmann 563-927-4352 Or visit www.iowa-wwme.org
Please register at least 6 weeks before the weekend that you want to attend.
A Communal Devotion for Vocations
Answering the Call to Prayer Began the week of June 18, 2006
The Old Testament Trinity
The Chalice
The Pilgrim Icon and Chalice
What is it?
Starting the week of June 18th, St. Mary's will begin a continuous program of home prayer dedicated to helping people discern and answer God's call.
If you participate in this program of prayer, you will host two religious items in your home for a week and promise to pray a simple prayer for vocations each day they are there. A copy of the prayer will accompany the objects.
Who can participate?
Anyone! Young or old. Married or single. Rich or poor. All that's required is an openness to pray. We will bring the objects to your home, and we will pick them up a week later.
What can it accomplish?
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives and Christ gives us His Body and Blood through the Church. Praying for vocations to the priesthood, is asking (as we do in the Our Father) for our daily bread. Praying for vocations to the religious life is asking God to call more men and women to give their whole selves over to build up the Church and lead people to the Risen Lord. Prayer helps us to become a community of fertile ground so that the Spirit can bring forth much fruit!
If you would like to participate, please contact Caine an Ann Thomas at 688-0907.
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