St. Patrick Announcements
THANK YOU to everyone that helped in any way toward the Plagman Barn fundraiser and community event! Thank you to all that worked and all who donated items and funds. We need to send a special thank you to the Plagman Barn for donating the chicken, turkey/dressing, and hamburger for the event, which helped our profit in a big way! (Profit will be shared after all bills submitted)
Thank you to all the students that helped out! Students were carrying trays, wiping/clearing tables, serving drinks, helping with desserts, and helping in the serving line.
Also, did you notice the aprons?
We now have 20 St. Patrick aprons to wear for our events!
Pastorate Announcement
EMMAUS COVID UPDATE—Local numbers have continued to rise in Clayton and Delaware counties and are now at 10%. Since the numbers have now reached 10% again, we are asking our parishioners to return to wearing masks in Church and in faith formation classes, beginning in October. Please do your part to help control the pandemic.
Parish Council
Welcome to Greg and Kayla Reimer and their 3 children to St. Patrick Parish! We are glad to have you!
THANK YOU to the Hermsen family for donating the bench that sits in front of the Parish Center! Richard and Eileen were very special parishioners and are missed by all. The bench is a beautiful memorial.
The Emmaus Councils met on Tuesday, September 28 in Edgewood. If you are ever looking for the minutes of our St. Patrick meetings, they are online at: https://vibrantcatholic.com/leadership
Faith Formation
We're glad to be back together again! Religion classes are Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:15. Thank you to all of our teachers for sharing your time and talent with our students! It is MUCH appreciated!
K/1 Kris Hillers
2nd Megan Bonert
3rd Brittany Steffen
4/5 Jodi McCabe
6/7 Luci Wulfekuhle
8/9 Deanne Wulfekuhle
10/11/12 Peggy Schilling
Confirmation Prep
Father John led the first Emmaus Pastorate Confirmation Class Sept 15th. There were 37 students in attendance. Thank you to St. Mary for providing the food in September. We look forward to doing this again in October together
St. Patrick Faith Formation October Dates:
Oct 6: K-12 Classes at St. Patrick 6:15-7:15
(Rosary at 7:00 pm)
Oct 13: K-12 Classes at St. Patrick 6:15-7:15 (Rosary at 7:00 pm)
Oct 20: NO K-12 class while our 8/9 graders attend Confirmation class in Strawberry Point 6:30-8:00
Oct 27: K-12 Classes at St. Patrick 6:15-7:15 (Rosary at 7:00 pm)
Faith on the Field
St. Patrick Faith Formation students attended Faith on the Field at the Edgewood football field on Sept 22. There were approximately 300 students and parents in attendance. Our speaker, Jessica Pape, delivered a special message, clergy from our community spoke and prayed, the Ed-Co band played, and Miranda Beyer sang spiritual songs. It was a great night, and we look forward to this event next year!
All are welcome to join the religion classes saying the rosary!
Please join us!
Oct 6 at 7:00
Oct 13 at 7:00
(No classes Oct 20)
Oct 27 at 7:00
Social Concerns
A prayer for our farmers during this upcoming harvest season:
An Opportunity to Help!
The Christian Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is holding a clothing
drive for the 8,700 Afghan refugees who have been placed at
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Due to military restrictions, they are
asking for only NEW CLOTHING because only new clothing can
be delivered quickly to the refugees. Shirts, pants, underwear, socks, shoes,
jackets, and coats are needed for babies, toddlers, children, pre-teen, women, and
men (sizes small through large only are needed for men) and men’s belts, sizes 32-
38. Many of the Afghans, both women and children, arrived with only the clothing
they were wearing. The Red Cross does not provide clothing. The clothing drive
ends October 3. If you are able to assist, please bring any clothing to your church
between Monday, September 27, and Sunday, October 3rd. There will a place available in the back of all Pastorate churches for your donations. Thank you for any
assistance you can provide for these refugees.
The Christian Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is holding a clothing
drive for the 8,700 Afghan refugees who have been placed at
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Due to military restrictions, they are
asking for only NEW CLOTHING because only new clothing can
be delivered quickly to the refugees. Shirts, pants, underwear, socks, shoes,
jackets, and coats are needed for babies, toddlers, children, pre-teen, women, and
men (sizes small through large only are needed for men) and men’s belts, sizes 32-
38. Many of the Afghans, both women and children, arrived with only the clothing
they were wearing. The Red Cross does not provide clothing. The clothing drive
ends October 3. If you are able to assist, please bring any clothing to your church
between Monday, September 27, and Sunday, October 3rd. There will a place available in the back of all Pastorate churches for your donations. Thank you for any
assistance you can provide for these refugees.
There will be a bin at St. Patrick this weekend.
Did you know?
We pray for the safety of all farmers during this harvest season.
St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130) is the patron saint of farmers. Isidore was born in Madrid; as a young boy, he went to work on the estate of John de Vergas, a wealthy landowner.
Isidore labored on John’s farm for the remainder of his life. He was a model worker, a simple and caring person, and a very devout Christian.
Isidore married Maria de la Cabeza, who herself became a canonized saint. The couple had one child, who died at an early age. They were both known for their piety and concern for the poor; legends exist about Isidore miraculously supplying them with food on occasion, and the saint had a great concern that animals be treated properly. Isidore would pray while plowing in the fields, and it’s even said that angels would sometimes help him with his work.
St. Isidore the Farmer died in 1130.
Mass Intentions
Oct/Nov Mass Intentions:
Sun, Oct 3 Richard & Eileen Hermsen
Tues, Oct 12 Richard & Eileen Hermsen
Sun, Oct 17 Steve Steger & Mary Jane Steger
Tues, Oct 26 Abbie Mormann
Sun, Nov 7 For the People
Tues, Nov 16 Rick Budden
Sun, Nov 21 Fritz & Craig Clemen
Tues, Nov 30 Steve Steger
Tues, Oct 12 Richard & Eileen Hermsen
Sun, Oct 17 Steve Steger & Mary Jane Steger
Tues, Oct 26 Abbie Mormann
Sun, Nov 7 For the People
Tues, Nov 16 Rick Budden
Sun, Nov 21 Fritz & Craig Clemen
Tues, Nov 30 Steve Steger
Parish Leadership
Father John Haugen - Pastor
Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200 office
Alternate Phone: 563-543-5873
Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200 office
Alternate Phone: 563-543-5873
Paul Dolan - Deacon, and Business Manager
Email: p.dolan@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-608-6753
Phone: 563-608-6753
Pat Thein - Chair
Email: patsrepair@gmail.com
Phone: 563-599-4597
Lucas Thein - Vice Chair/Social Concerns
Phone: 563-856-5085
Alternate Phone: 563-599-3137
Phone: 563-856-5085
Alternate Phone: 563-599-3137
Carol Steger - Secretary/Stewardship
Email: stegfam@gmail.com
Phone: 563-580-6494
Deanne Wulfekuhle - Faith Formation
Email: rickdeanne@outlook.com
Phone: 563-542-1358
Sean Steffen - Buildings/grounds
Email: stegfam@gmail.com
Phone: 563-580-6494
Deanne Wulfekuhle - Faith Formation
Email: rickdeanne@outlook.com
Phone: 563-542-1358
Sean Steffen - Buildings/grounds
Email: smsteffen@hotmail.com
Phone: 563-380-8121
Dean Boeckenstedt - Buildings/Grounds and Finance
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-580-9300
Rosalee Boeckenstedt - Liturgy
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-920-4816
Dean Boeckenstedt - Buildings/Grounds and Finance
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-580-9300
Rosalee Boeckenstedt - Liturgy
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-920-4816
Bob & Peggy Schilling - Parish Life
Email: schillingcattle@yahoo.com
Phone: 563-542-1423 (Peggy)
Phone: 563-542-1423 (Peggy)
Phone: 563-920-6994 (Bob)
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
