Dear Parishioners,
And it's fall! To those working the fields, may it be a safe, bountiful harvest! Here's your October edition of The Journey, the official newsletter of St. Joseph Parish. Please reply to this message with any comments, and/or forward this message to anyone who should read it! And if you have anything to add, contact John Uhal or Fran Zichal (contact information is below).
We are coming to the end of this very special year of St. Joseph. During
Advent, we will offer a scripture study on the “Seven Sorrows and Seven
Joys” of St. Joseph. We are in the process of planning the “ending” to
our year on or near December 8.
Advent, we will offer a scripture study on the “Seven Sorrows and Seven
Joys” of St. Joseph. We are in the process of planning the “ending” to
our year on or near December 8.
Bereavement Ministry
The St. Joseph Bereavement Ministry continues its second session of Grief Share Program this fall. It will run for 13 weeks starting September 14 at St. Mary's Upper Room in Strawberry Point. Call Dianne Fette at 563-880-9847 or Kandi DeShaw at 608-306-2558 with questions or to register.
Adult Faith Formation
We are offering a wide variety of opportunities this fall to help enhance
our faith.
our faith.
- On the third Wednesday of each month, Father teaches the
Confirmation students and Adult Faith Formation offers a movie and
discussion on The Chosen, a beautiful portrayal of Jesus Christ and
those whose lives intertwined with HIS. Offered in the basement of
St. Mary Church from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, all are invited to attend. - Two Theology on Tap discussions are planned in October. First, Wednesday, October 13 will feature Ry Meyer, an immigration expert from the Dubuque Archdiocese. He will be presenting at Embers, a new coffee shop in Strawberry Point, 102 West Mission St. at 5:30pm. Bring your questions about immigration! Second, Thursday, October 21 will feature Matt Selby, an Archdiocese of Dubuque Faith Formation Leader. He will be at Deb’s Brewtopia, 106 Cedar Street, Elkader, at 6:30pm helping us figure out what it means to be Catholic, to be a disciple of Jesus.
- Sister Ann Jackson of Cedar Rapids will lead a women's retreat on
Thursday, October 21 from 10:00am to 2:30pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall.
She will focus on “The Sabbath and Self Care.” Rolls and coffee will be
offered in the morning, and lunch will be served around noon.
Please reach out to Fran Zichal if you would like to attend any of these events so food and materials can be arranged.
And be sure to check out all the exciting adult faith formation opportunities happening around the Emmaus Pastorate! Click below to download the full schedule.
Upcoming Events
- St. Joseph Take 'n' Bake Lasagna
- Order by October 10 to make sure you get yours!
- Visit www.vibrantcatholic.com/lasagna for more info and the order form!
- October 31: Crafter's Sale & Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
- Regular Mass schedule; no Mass at 10:00am
- Breakfast and sale on Sunday from 7:00am-1:00pm
- Quilt raffle tickets available now from Crafters
- Breakfast tickets on sale next week from any Knight of Columbus
A Message from Steven Kessler, a Seminarian from St. Joseph for the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Our days here at St. Pius X (SPX) Seminary are rather full. We have morning prayer and Mass and evening prayer, Monday through Friday. We have a weekly session that covers different aspects of priestly life and human formation. On Mondays and Tuesdays, we have adoration followed by night prayer and one of us gets to lead. On Saturday mornings we also have public adoration at Loras in Christ the King Chapel followed by morning prayer and Mass. One of us serves, not only Mass, but
assists the priest with adoration as well. Each week there is a team of three that leads prayer, serves Mass, and reads during Mass. These three rotate through each, and the teams change every week. There are also three pairs of guys who cook our evening meal–one pair for each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We use this to learn how to make healthy meals and to also promote the communal aspect of the seminary. On Wednesdays we have a very talented lady come in and prepare our evening meal. Not only is her food great, but she also teaches us different aspects of making healthy meals and food safety. We do all of this as well as being full-time students at Loras. All of us are majoring in philosophy. The reason for this is so we will be better suited for our theology studies at major seminary. Some guys are still in traditional college and have second majors. Six of us, myself included, are college graduates who are seeking a second degree. We are classified as pre-theology. We thank everyone for their support and prayers, and humbly ask that you continue to give them. Guided by the example Jesus gave us and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we all hope to serve God and His most holy church. ~Steven
assists the priest with adoration as well. Each week there is a team of three that leads prayer, serves Mass, and reads during Mass. These three rotate through each, and the teams change every week. There are also three pairs of guys who cook our evening meal–one pair for each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We use this to learn how to make healthy meals and to also promote the communal aspect of the seminary. On Wednesdays we have a very talented lady come in and prepare our evening meal. Not only is her food great, but she also teaches us different aspects of making healthy meals and food safety. We do all of this as well as being full-time students at Loras. All of us are majoring in philosophy. The reason for this is so we will be better suited for our theology studies at major seminary. Some guys are still in traditional college and have second majors. Six of us, myself included, are college graduates who are seeking a second degree. We are classified as pre-theology. We thank everyone for their support and prayers, and humbly ask that you continue to give them. Guided by the example Jesus gave us and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we all hope to serve God and His most holy church. ~Steven
Tootsie Rolls Are Back!!
The annual Knights of Columbus People with Disabilities Drive featuring their world famous Tootsie Rolls will happen today and tomorrow. Stop by area business during working hours and look for the yellow vests! They'll also take donations after the 4:00pm Mass on October 9 and the 8:00am Mass on October 10. All proceeds will benefit people with intellectual disabilities in the State of Iowa, Northeast Iowa, and Elkader.
Moyna's 75th Anniversary
Thanks to everyone who helped in celebrating Moyna's 75th anniversary! What a beautiful weekend for such a successful event!
The staff and volunteers serving you at St. Joseph Parish
- Fr. John Haugen (Pastor)
- 563-543-5873, dbq072@dbqarch.org
- Deacon Paul Dolan (Business Manager)
- 563-928-7200, dbq072d@dbqarch.org
- John Uhal (Pastoral Associate, Director of Music & Liturgy, Grand Knight)
- 563-552-6755, dbq072s3@dbqarch.org
- Janine Berns (Coordinator of Faith Formation)
- 563-880-2107, dbq074s@dbqarch.org
- Fran Zichal (Adult Faith Formation & RCIA Coordinator)
- 563-880-0873
- Lori Keppler (Pastorate Technology and Media Services)
- 563-880-1758, dbq194re@dbqarch.org
- Mary Kay (Mike) Rentschler (Liturgy Coordinator)
- 563-880-1316
- Theresa Palas (Bookkeeper)
- 563-245-2548, dbq074bk@dbqarch.org
- Janie Wiley (Secretary)
- 563-245-2548, dbq074sec@dbqarch.org
- Joyce Whelan (Bulletin Editor)
- 563-928-7200, dbq072sec2@dbqarch.org