Happy Holy Day!
No, November 1 isn't a holy day of obligation this year, but this Monday, the Solemnity of All Saints still offers us an opportunity to ask ourselves how we're doing at imitating the virtues of the saints. Hopefully harvest has been safe and bountiful for you farmers. The rest of us are very grateful for your tireless, thankless work!
Here's your November 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).
Crafter's Sale & Knights of Columbus Whole Hog & Pancake Breakfast
What a great collection of crafts for sale! And breakfast was delicious too! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their annual Whole Hog & Pancake Breakfast, and congratulations to the Crafters on 40 years of crafting!
Congratulations!!!
Avery Lynn Warpinski (daughter of Jeremiah & Kim) and Josephine Diane Streicher (daughter of Ben & Mary) were baptized in October. Welcome!!
The Year of St. Joseph will officially end on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the evening December 7, St. Joseph Parish will have a celebration in the Parish Hall after the 5:30pm Mass. We will serve a simple meal and lead everyone in prayer and thanksgiving for a year of learning more about this devout saint.
Automatic External Defibrillator
Did you notice the new white box inside the church door?? Our new Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is ready for use thanks to the ten parishioners and ushers who have been trained and certified to use it. Hopefully it'll never have to see service, but in case of a cardiac emergency on campus, we now have this tool! Thanks to all who helped obtain our new AED and those trained volunteers!
Adult Faith Formation
The Women’s Retreat, ”Sabbath and Self Care,” was a great experience! It had been years since the last retreat, and we were so glad Sr. Ann Jackson, PBVM was able to join us! Thirty-three women from the Emmaus Pastorate and St. Mary Parish in Manchester participated. Hopefully we can hold a similar event again, and a book study on sabbath is coming this winter. Stay tuned for more details!
“I loved being in the presence of so many wise and beautiful women. You have a powerhouse of gifts and wisdom in your cluster. I truly hope that you can continue your study of sabbath."
Theology on Tap
Mark your calendars for two exciting programs this month!
- On Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30pm in Aunt Necees Pizza (100 North Washington St, Edgewood), Amanda Osheim from Loras College, will explain Pope Francis’ Vision for a Synodal Church. Look for details on that three year syndonal process in the coming weeks. Not sure what a synod is (in the Catholic sense)? Come find out!
- On Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 in Deb’s Brewtopia (106 Cedar St. NW, Elkader), Matt Selby from the Archdiocese of Dubuque Adult Faith Formation office, will lead the discussion “Discipleship, what is it?” He offers this popular presentation throughout the Archdiocese. Hope to see you there!
Funeral Planning Seminar
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR FUNERAL? Fr. John and the Emmaus Pastorate are offering a funeral planning seminar on Thursday, November 4 in the Parish Hall at 6:30pm. Materials will include a planning booklet and worksheet to use as you plan your celebration. One of the most loving things you can do for your family at the time of your death is to have your wishes on paper! Cost is $10 per person to cover materials. Light refreshments will be served. Although walk-ins are accepted, we appreciate you making a reservation in order to plan our materials. Call the Parish Center (563-245-2548) to register.
December Worship Schedule
Please note the following schedules for the holy days in December 2021:
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (a holy day of obligation this year)
- Tuesday, December 7 @ 5:30pm @ St. Joseph Parish - Elkader
- Wednesday, December 8 @ 5:00pm @ St. Mary Parish - Strawberry Point
- Wednesday, December 8 @ 7:00pm @ St. Mark Parish - Edgewood
Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas):
- Friday, December 24 @ 4:00pm @ St. Joseph Parish - Elkader
- Friday, December 24 @ 4:00pm @ St. Mark Parish - Edgewood
- Friday, December 24 @ 6:00pm @ St. Patrick Parish - Colesburg
- Saturday, December 25 @ 8:00am @ Sacred Heart Parish - Volga
- Saturday, December 25 @ 10:00am @ St. Mary Parish - Strawberry Point
Ignite & Respect Life Month
The Ignite students - confirmed high school juniors and seniors from St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Parishes - marked October as Respect Life Month and also 2021 as the Year of St. Joseph with a recorded reflection. Thanks for the students who worked to put this together! Our parishes have a bright future!
Upcoming Events
- November 7 - Daylight Savings Time ends. Set those clocks back one hour!
- November 11 - Veteran's Day service at 2:00pm in Central High School's Gymnasium
- November 25/26 - Thanksgiving Masses will be held on November 25 at 7:00pm at St. Mark and on November 26 at 9:00am at Sacred Heart.
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