FEBRUARY 2022
(Ordinary Time)
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Feb. 3 - Adoration at St. Mark, 7-8:00 pm
Feb. 8 - St. Mark Finance Committee, 5:30 pm
Feb. 8 - ALL Emmaus Pastorate Finance Committees and ALL Emmaus Pastorate Councils meeting, 6:30 pm @ St. Mark
Feb. 10 - Emmaus Pastorate Liturgy Committees Meeting, 6:30 pm
Feb. 10 - Adoration at St. Mark, 7-8:00 pm
Feb. 16 - Emmaus Pastorate Confirmation Class with Fr. John (St. Mark Hospitality & Food), 6:30 pm
Feb. 17 - Adoration at St. Mark, 7-8:00 pm
Feb. 27 - Family Trivia, meal after Mass with Family Trivia following
(see note below in Parish Life section)
Feb. 28 - Befriender meeting, 2:00 pm
Mar. 2 - ASH WEDNESDAY - LENT begins
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Please remember to pray for Steven Kessler, seminarian from our Emmaus Pastorate. Maybe send him a Valentine c/o St. Pius X Seminary, 1235 Mt. Loretta Ave. Dubuque, IA 52003.
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Click on this link to Archbishop Jackel's Video: https://vimeo.com/665311429
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The Directories are in! If you had your picture taken, your copy is available with your name on it at St. Mark. If you did not have your picture taken, but would still like a copy of the directory, there are some extra copies available at the parish office for $10.00.
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FEBRUARY -
2022
St. Mark Mass Times:
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
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Feb. 2 Jim Sperfslage
Feb. 6 Mark Appleton, Sandy Ries
Feb. 9 Ethel Sperfslage
Feb. 13 For the People
Feb. 16 Tony Helle
Feb. 20 Steve Albert
Feb. 23 Fred & Sandy Ries
Feb. 27 Members of the Tschirgi family
ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:
Mark your calendars for Family Trivia on Sunday, February 27. Bring your family and friends to form 4-8 person teams and join us for a ton of fun! The 9th graders will be serving lunch after the 10 a.m. Mass, and then we will begin with Family Trivia about 12:30 p.m. Everyone can contribute to answering questions about Jesus’ Family, Father John’s Family, the
Family Dog and, of course, the Family Cat, to name just a few categories. This will be a great time for all ages! We hope to see you there!
Family Dog and, of course, the Family Cat, to name just a few categories. This will be a great time for all ages! We hope to see you there!
(Grade 9 Faith Formations teachers: Jane Christiansen and Diane Meyer)
ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:
We remember these St. Mark parish members ...
Vic Dannenbrink
Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with Mary Kay, and all family and friends of Vic.
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Danielle Pape
Our parish family is surrounding Mike, Emma, Elise, Connor, Marissa, Amara, and all family and friends of Danielle with prayers and heartfelt condolences.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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We send up heartfelt prayers for these folks listed in our bulletin:
ST. MARK
FAITH FORMATION:
... looks ahead to who and what we become as Christians.
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Faith Formation Notes from Brooke & Jody:
* Faith Formation classes resumed on January 19, 2022.
* All Emmaus Pastorate Confirmation students will meet with Father John on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 in St. Mary's Upper Room. (Food by St. Mary)
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* 2nd grade students (pictured below) had their first reconciliation interviews with board members on Jan. 12 and then participated in their first reconciliation on Sunday, Jan. 16th following the 10 a.m. Mass. As always, we thank our families for their wonderful support of their child's faith formation journey. (photo credit to Brooke Kerns)
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
On January 9, 2022, we celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It was also a morning to celebrate the baptism of Neil Joseph, infant son of Dereck and Cassie Putz, at St. Mark Catholic Church. Welcome, little one!
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Pictured below with the Dereck and Cassie Putz family and Father John is Harry Wulfekuhle, representing St. Mark's Knights of Columbus. At every baptism a representative presents the family with a red rose and a beautiful framed print about the birth of their child.
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Upcoming BAPTISM class -
The next Pastorate Baptism Class will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at
7:15 p.m. in the St. Mark Parish Center. It is our practice that parents expecting their first child participate in a baptism class. If you have an
upcoming baptism, please join us. Classes are open to all parents of the Emmaus Pastorate.
7:15 p.m. in the St. Mark Parish Center. It is our practice that parents expecting their first child participate in a baptism class. If you have an
upcoming baptism, please join us. Classes are open to all parents of the Emmaus Pastorate.
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Newly engaged or planning to be? Know someone who is? Then this is for you!
We remind you of the importance of a faith-based wedding in Church, and the assistance the Church can offer in this important period of preparation.
The Emmaus Marriage Guidelines are:
Contact the church at least six months prior to your intended date. Make sure you check with the church BEFORE booking a wedding reception venue, caterer, etc.
Call the Emmaus Main office (563-928-7200) to see if the date is free, and then set an
appointment with Father Haugen for an interview and paperwork. NO date is set or even confirmed until you meet and fill out the paperwork. Meet with Father Haugen, go over Marriage Preparation program, do paperwork and then set and confirm your date. Please note that interfaith marriages (different religions) are no problem at all and take no extra time. If, however you have been married before that could have an impact. Be sure to discuss this when you come in and meet with Father.
Generally, the Marriage preparation takes about 24 hours, all totaled. Not bad,
considering you will be married for life!
Again, congratulations and hope to see you soon!
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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).
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DID YOU KNOW?
Question: What are some New Year reminders about our worship?
(This helpful Q&A handout was included in a recent bulletin.)
ST. MARK MINISTRIES:
MINISTRY: The term ministry, in the Bible, is most often related to SERVING. So in simple terms, TO MINISTER means…. To serve God & Others on God’s Behalf.
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Lectors,
are you wondering how you might preview and practice the readings ahead of time without the Breaking Bread books we've had previously? It's easy. Just go to the website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading. Here you will find readings for each day of the week. If you bookmark it, it will be there whenever you need it! Thank you all for serving our parish with this ministry!
ACTUALLY, this site is available to anyone wanting to read the daily readings!
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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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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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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ST. MARK
LEADERSHIP:
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
Current Finance Council
Brian Atkinson, chair
Greg Deutmeyer
Marilyn Sullivan
Current Faith Formation Board
Nathan Erickson
Dee Hansel
Jenny Lange
Judy Lueken
Amber Wessels
Amy Wilson
The Parish Life committee's
co-chairpersons are Annette Knipper
and Lynn Lueken.
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
LET'S STAY CONNECTED :
Watch LIVE BROADCASTS. Find valuable information about the whole Emmaus Pastorate and individual parishes, weekly bulletins, live broadcasts, past homilies and pod casts, newsletters, and more!
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RADIO: Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
KMCH / Livestream Sponsors
2/6/2022 Sarah & Kyle Kumpf & Family Peosta
2/13/2022 Brenda & Michael Landwehr Guttenberg
2/20/2022 Rob & Anette Myers Dunkerton
2/27/2022 Mary Sue Quinlan Lewisville, TX
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FACEBOOK: St. Mark’s Faith Formation, (join) Find pictures, activities, and valuable on-going information about our Faith Formation program and students!
FACEBOOK: St. Mark’s Faith Community, (join) See up to date news, events, and watch Father John's Weekly Check-In! https://www.facebook.com/groups/301314160252089
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PASTORATE STAFF:
Pastor
Fr. John Haugen, 563-543-5873
dbq072@dbqarch.org
Deacon/Pastorate Business Manager
Paul Dolan, 563-928-7200, 563-608-6753 (cell)
dbq072BM@dbqarch.org, dbq072D@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Pastoral Assoc/Director Liturgy/Music
John Uhal, 563-245-2548
dbq072s3@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Coord.-Adult Faith Formation, RCIA
Fran Zichal, 563-880-0873
Pastorate Technology and Media Services
Lori Keppler, 563-880-1758
dbq194re@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Bulletin Editor
Joyce Whelan, 563-928-7200
dbq072sec2@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Bereavement Ministry
Nancy Appleton, 563-920-1394
nancyannapple@gmail.com
St. Mark Staff
Co-Coordinators of Faith Formation
Jody Kerns, 563-928-7200, dbq072re@dbqarch.org
Brooke Kerns, 563-928-7200, dbq072ff@dbqarch.org
Liturgy Coordinator
Linda Williams, 563-590-1524
Music Coordinator
Jane Christiansen, 563-245-2585
dbq072s2@dbqarch.org
Admin. Secretary/Bookkeeper
Jennifer Ciesielski, 563-928-7200
dbq072sec@dbqarch.org
Pastoral Council Chair
Mike Schmitz, 563-608-2121
smittystatepf@yahoo.com
Maintenance
Mike Wilson
Nancy Schroeder
Knights of Columbus Grand Knight
Jeff "Burly" Vorwald
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!
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
