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St. Patrick Announcements

To watch Livestream 6:00 pm Saturday night or 10:00 am Sunday morning Mass, please go to our Emmaus Pastorate website: https://vibrantcatholic.com/

or the Emmaus Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/EmmausPastorate/

ST. PATRICK ANNUAL FISH FRY

Carry outs only this year

We are looking for volunteers to help at the fish fry. The sign up sheet will be available Feb 7 and Feb 21 before/after Mass. We're asking for adults and students to help. Because of Covid, we are not asking for food donations this year. The fish will come from Earlville and will be prepared behind the parish center (same as last year), and the JD Mart will make the potatoes, corn, coleslaw, dinner roll, and cake. If you'd like to donate toward the meal, please see a council member.

Parish Council

Please mark Sunday, Feb 7 on your calendar for our TOWN HALL MEETING. This will be held in the parish center following 8:00 am Mass. Please plan on attending this important annual event.

St Patrick's students will serve grab-n-go muffins, donuts, yogurt, etc after the meeting. Free-will offering available to help purchase fleece for blankets.

Interested in being more active in church? St. Patrick needs you! We are looking for people to run for Parish Council and the Faith Formation Committee. Please let Sandy know if you are interested and want more information. Thank you for considering!

THANK YOU to John Wessel, Carol Vorwald, Diane Domeyer, and Lisa Barnhart for your service to our council, parish society, and faith formation. The election for these positions will be held in May.

Scrip

THANK YOU to all that support our St. Patrick's Scrip program. Thank you to the many participating businesses, including Hill Country, Casey's, Fareway, and many many others. Scrip is available before/after Mass and anytime by contacting

Deanne Wulfekuhle:

dbq044re@dbqarch.org

Faith Formation

Learning Mass

Thank you Father John for giving us this opportunity!

February Faith Formation Schedule:

Feb 3 (Wed), K-8 6:15-7:15, 9-12 7:15-8:15
Feb 6 (Sat), All welcome to help make lasagna 8:00-12:00
Feb 7 (Sun), Town hall--students serve donuts/muffins/coffee after Mass (free will donation to purchase fleece)
Feb 10 (Wed), K-8 6:15-7:15, 9-12 7:15-8:15
Feb 17 (Wed), Ash Wednesday--Mass in Edgewood at 7:00 pm
Feb 24 (Wed), K-8 6:15-7:15, 9-12 7:15-8:15
March 3 (Wed), Confirmation 7:00 pm

Congratulations to Isabella on her baptism day. God bless you today and always! We are always happy to celebrate with you as a parish!

Social Concerns

Our sympathy to the Mormann family during this difficult time. Gus will be missed by many.

Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

St. Patrick Prayer List:

Jake Schilling

Jean VonHandorf

Did you know?

Did you know there are 3 different oils used in the Catholic Religion?

During the celebration of the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses the oils of the catechumens, the sick, and Sacred Chrism. The three oils are then distributed to the parishes of the diocese and are used during Sacramental celebrations throughout the year.

Chrism Oil: Of the oils, the Chrism oil is unique in that it is consecrated as sacred. It is mixed with a special perfume, generally balsam, and is breathed upon by the bishop. Most people are anointed with the Chrism oil twice in their lives – at their baptisms and during the Sacrament of Confirmation, when they are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Oil of the Catchumen: When adults are preparing for baptism, there is often a rite of anointing that occurs. The anointing with oil symbolizes their need for God’s help and strength as they prepare for baptism.

Oil of the Sick: This oil is used during the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Upcoming St. Patrick Events

St. Patrick Town Hall Meeting

Sunday, February 7 at 9:00 a.m. in Parish Center

Lasagna fundraiser, Feb 6/7

St. Patrick Fish Fry on Friday, February 26

4:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Patrick/St. Mark Confirmation

March 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Pastorate Events

There are many options for Adult Faith Formation Discussion groups (see below). Please find one or two and join! If you can join for one week or all five, please take advantage of this opportunity.

THANK YOU to all the group discussion leaders for stepping up!

Mass Intentions

Tues, Feb 2: Virgil Hunt
Sun, Feb 7: Jack Goebel
Tues, Feb 16: Chuck Meyers
Sun, Feb 21: For the People
Tues, March 2: Helen Lammers

Sun, March 7 Gregor Lammers

Tues, March 16 Herb Simons
Sun, March 21 Helen Lammers, Herb Simons, Deceased Members of the Gregor Lammers Family
Tues, March 30 Fritz Clemen

Parish Leadership

Father John Haugen - Pastor
Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200
Alternate Phone: 563-543-5873

Sandy Klaus - Business Manager
Email: dbq072bm@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200 office
Alternate Phone: 563-543-0566

John Wessel - Chair
Email: pineviewangus@neitel.net
Phone: 563-590-4120

Carol Steger - Secretary/Stewardship
Email: stegfam@gmail.com
Phone: 563-580-6494

Deanne Wulfekuhle - Faith Formation
Email: rickdeanne@outlook.com
Phone: 563-542-1358

Lucas Thein - Social Concerns
Phone: 563-856-5085
Alternate Phone: 563-599-3137

Carol Vorwald - Parish Life

Bob & Peggy Schilling
Email: schillingcattle@yahoo.com
Phone: 563-542-1423 (Peggy)

Phone: 563-920-6994 (Bob)

Dean Boeckenstedt - Buildings and Finance
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-580-9300

Rosalee Boeckenstedt - Liturgy
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-920-4816

Jennifer Ciesielski - Secretary/Bookkeeper
Email: dbq072sec@dbqarch.org

Joyce Whelan - Pastorate Bulletin Editor
Email: dbq072sec2@dbqarch.org

John Uhal - Pastoral Associate

Email: dbq072s3@dbqarch.org