NOVEMBER 2021
7:00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday mornings
10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings
Faith Formation Classes -1-6, every Wednesday @ 6:00 pm
Faith Formation Classes 7-12, every Wednesday @ 7:15 pm
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Nov. 1 - All Saints Day
Nov. 2 - Grief Support Group meeting, St. Mary's Upper Room, 6:30 pm
Nov. 2 - All Souls' Day Prayer Service St. Mark, 6:30 pm
Nov. 2 - Election Day - Parish Center, 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nov. 4 - St Mark Bible Study w/ Jane Christiansen, 8:30 am
Nov. 4 - Adoration, 7-8 pm
Nov. 7 - NCYC Mixer, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nov. 9 - St. Mark Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
Nov. 10 - No Faith Formation Class
Nov. 10 - Emmaus Pastorate Catechist In-Service, 6:30 pm
Nov. 11 - St Mark Bible Study w/ Jane Christiansen, 8:30 am
Nov. 11 - Adoration at St. Mark, 7:00-8:00 pm
Nov. 13 - NCYC Mixer, 6:00-9:00 pm, @ St. Mary's, St. Point
Nov. 14 - Rite of Enrollment for our 9th grade Confirmation students
Nov. 17 -Baptism Class in St. Mark's Conference Room, 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov. 18 - St Mark Bible Study w/ Jane Christiansen, 8:30 am
Nov. 18 - Adoration at St. Mark, 7:00-8:00 pm
Nov. 18 - NCYC - Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 22 - Befriender Meeting St. Mark's Parish Center, 5:00 pm
Nov. 23 - Emmaus Pastorate Council Meeting (all members all five parishes), 6:30-8:00 pm
Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Vigil Mass at St. Mark, 7:00 pm
Nov. 29 - ADVENT begins
Dec. 1 - Emmaus Pastorate Reconciliation at St. Mark, 6:00-8:00 pm
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* * * * * EMMAUS PASTORATE * * * * *
FALL CALENDAR
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Planning an event?
If any Parish organization is planning an event, please notify the Pastorate office in Edgewood, and it will be added to the calendar.
Whole Emmaus Pastorate Events:
(Check the bulletin for additional information on how we can support each other at https://vibrantcatholic.com/bulletins)
* Nov. 2 - Sacred Heart Soup Supper - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
* Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Mass at Sacred Heart at 9:00 am
* Upcoming Conferences from the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Women—Beauty of Christ: Holy Women of the Visitation virtual conference on Saturday, January 29. Hold this conference in your own parish/cluster.For more information, go to
https://www.archwomensconference.org or to see the hosting packet, go to: https://www.archwomensconference.org/parish-event/.
Men—2022 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference
Saturday, March 19, at Xavier High School, Cedar Rapids (with live-stream available)
This conference will be held on the Feast of St. Joseph and will highlight the example of St. Joseph as a model for all men. For more information and registration, please visit www.archmensconference.org.
Saturday, March 19, at Xavier High School, Cedar Rapids (with live-stream available)
This conference will be held on the Feast of St. Joseph and will highlight the example of St. Joseph as a model for all men. For more information and registration, please visit www.archmensconference.org.
Please remember to pray for Steven Kessler, seminarian from our Emmaus Pastorate. Send him a note c/o St. Pius X Seminary, 1235 Mr. Loretta Ave. Dubuque, IA 52003.
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St. Mark Mass Times:
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
St. Mark
November - 2021
November 3 Alice Bockenstedt
November 7 Alfred Knipper
November 10 Merle & Norma Woerdehoff
November 17 Joyce Cashen
November 21 Bev & JP Fannon
November 24 Judy Kintzle (7:00 pm)
November 28 For the People
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St. Mark Parish Life:
Bible Study!
WHO: Everyone is welcome!
WHAT: fellowship and discussion on the Book of Ecclesiastes
WHERE: St. Mark parish center, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
WHEN: Thursday mornings through mid November
Contact Jane Christiansen at 563-920-5967.
Also, watch for many upcoming events, activities, and ways to get involved as the holidays approach us!
St. Mark
Stewardship and Social Concerns:
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... our loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
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* Note: All Souls Day Prayer service at St. Mark at 6:30 pm
There will be empty chairs in the middle aisle symbolizing the empty chairs in your home of loved ones lost. Please bring a picture of your deceased family members, relatives, or friends and put them on those chairs during this special prayer service.
Pray for our deceased family members, relatives, and friends and for our Emmaus Pastorate members whom we have lost in the last year...
Janice Adams, Velma Berns, Irene Blickham, Joseph Boland, Jordan Cabalka,
Theresa Callahan, Fritz Clemen, IvaNell Dinan, Ronald Dougherty, Beverly Fannon,
Robert Fishel, Jack Fridley, Jim Funke, Kathy Funke, Lauren German,, Marge Hamann, Audrey Healy, Anthony Helle, Jim Helle, Richard Hermsen, Alvera Hogan,
Dennis Keppler, Martha Maxine Klaes, Milford "Muff" Koehn, Allene Matt,
Gus Mormann, Delores Morris, Vivian Northrup, Patrene Ann Poss, David Putz, Fred and Sandy Ries, Chuck Steger,
Lillian Stence, Donald "Tiny" Weigel, and JoAnn Whittle.
Lillian Stence, Donald "Tiny" Weigel, and JoAnn Whittle.
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St. Mark Faith Formation:
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Faith Formation Theme: "EMERGE! " Looks ahead to who and what we become as Christians.
November 5-7: TEC at Walhert HS Dubuque
November 10th: No Faith Formation Classes, Catechist in-service at 6:30 at St. Mark
On November 14th we will be presenting Bibles at the Rite of Enrollment for our 9th grade Confirmation students.
On November 14th we will be presenting Bibles at the Rite of Enrollment for our 9th grade Confirmation students.
November 17th Confirmation class will be moved to a different date.
November 24 Thanksgiving Vigil Mass at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to the students sharing their Acts of Giving at our Thanksgiving Mass.
Please keep the following students: Claire & Ella Aulwes, CC Dolan, Lydia Hemann, Ava Kerns, Campbell Kirby, Quintin Schaffer, Emma Staner, and Bennett Steger along with several other students in our pastorate that will be traveling to NCYC November 18th-21st.
Also please keep Seniors Kearstin Hansel, Tracey Schaefers, and Sophia Wilson in your prayers as they will be attending a TEC weekend during November.
We are grateful for all of our FF families and students and the support we receive from them!
Thank you to the many students who trained and re-trained to serve our parish as altar servers! We are blessed to have you! (Photo credit to Jody Kerns)
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Evan Joseph Anderson, son of Drew and Katie, will be baptized on November 7.
May God bless Evan and his family. Welcome little one!
*** Pastorate Baptism Class will be in St. Mark's Conference Room,
Wed. Nov. 17, 6:30 pm
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PRE-CANA CONFERENCES
Are you engaged to be married? Here is your last chance this year to get registered for your Pre-Cana class which is a pre-wedding preparation to be completed prior to getting married in the church. The next conference scheduled for the Archdiocese of Dubuque is November 13 (Dubuque). Contact Matt Selby with questions. (563-556-2580, ext 233 or mselby@dbqarch.org)
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R.C.I.A.-
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Are you wanting to know more about our Catholic faith or know someone who might be interested in learning about becoming a Catholic? Contact R.C.I.A. coordinator, Fran Zichal (563-880-0873) or Father John (563-543-5873).
DID YOU KNOW?
Question:
Can the Mass be broken down into different parts?
Here is the answer in words and pictures.
at St. Mark
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Prayer Chain Ministry:
There is power in prayer and comfort in knowing others are praying for you or a loved one. Did you know that we have a whole chain of people ready and willing to pray for any needs you or someone you know may have? Please call one of our parish representatives to get heartfelt prayers started. St. Mark: Carlyn Hunt 563-928-7089 or Norma Venteicher 563-928-7283.
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BeFriender Ministry:
Ten members of the Emmaus Pastorate are trained to offer comfort through the gift of listening. If you or someone you know would benefit from this ministry, contact Marsha Hauser at 515-290-4992 or dbq072s1@dqarch.org.
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Parish Bereavement Ministry:
The Emmaus Pastorate—Parish Bereavement Ministry (PBM) is a program that will provide support to those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Call one of the three committee members to obtain further information. —Dianne Fette (563-880-9847); Kandi DeShaw (608-306-2558)or Fran Zichal (563-880-0873).
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Homebound Ministry:
If there is a homebound Pastorate parishioner who would like a visit from Father John and would like to receive Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Anointing, there is a parish coordinator who will help schedule these visits. Watch for additional information coming soon.
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St. Mark Councils:
Current Pastoral Council
Mike Schmitz, Chairperson
Joyce Anderson, Vice-chairperson
Joyce Anderson, Vice-chairperson
Tom Bunting
Jane Christiansen, Stewardship and Social Concerns Rep
Mark Hauser, Secretary
Judy Lueken, Faith Formation Rep
Lynn Lueken, Parish Life Rep
Marilyn Sullivan, Finance
Cam Schulte
Harry Wulfekuhle
Cam Schulte
Harry Wulfekuhle
The Parish Life committee's co-chairpersons are Annette Knipper and Lynn Lueken.
Current Finance Council
Brian Atkinson, chair
Greg Deutmeyer
Marilyn Sullivan
Current Faith Formation Board
Marilyn Sullivan
Current Faith Formation Board
Nathan Erickson
Dee Hansel
Jenny Lange
Dee Hansel
Jenny Lange
Judy Lueken
Amber Wessels
Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson
Father John Haugen
Let's Stay Connected:
Leadership:
WEBSITE: https://vibrantcatholic.com
Find valuable information about the whole Emmaus Pastorate, weekly bulletins,
live broadcasts, past homilies and pod casts, newsletters, and more!
RADIO: Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
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KMCH / Livestream Sponsors
Nov. 7 Rob & Annette Meyers Dunkerton, IA
Nov. 14 Rob & Annette Meyers Dunkerton, IA
Nov. 21 Mary Quinlan Lewisville, TX
Nov. 28 Rob & Annette Meyers Dunkerton, IA
If you have suggestions or ideas to pass along for future newsletters, please call the parish office 563-928-7200 or email Judy Lueken at djluek@gmail.com. Thank you!
