Winter greetings,
Better late than never! Hopefully your Christmas was merry and your New Year bright! Here's your January 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).
CPR and AED Heartsaver Update
As you recall, St. Joseph received a grant money to purchase and install Automated External Defibrillator (AED) a few months ago. It comes with several equipment and training requirements
In addition to medical personnel trained in the line, additional parishioners have been certified to use the AED. Thanks to Patty Engelhardt, Tim Engelhardt, Bill Erickson, Jay Farmer, Ann Gibney, Steve Kessler, Jane Kuennen, Cody Mueller, Alice White, Kevin Roys and Fran Zichal for getting certified!
We also need volunteers to support the certified user. Thanks to our ushers for taking this additional training!
The Archdiocese also reviewed our plan and felt it was exemplary for all churches in the diocese!
Bereavement
The Emmaus Pastorate has begun a program to help meet the needs of those experiencing a loss. The first Grief Support Group, a 13 week class, met April 22 to July 15, and the second program was offered September 14 to December 7. Organizers are in the process of planning a Grief Support Group this spring. Information will be distributed to the Emmaus Pastorate when the plan is finalized, so stay tuned!
Adult Faith Formation
Many thanks to all those who lead a discussion group or unique prayer offering this Advent: Karen Koehn, Amy Pope, Marsha Hauser, Jane Christensen, Dianne Fette, Nancy Schmelzer, and Angel Keppler.
The committee will plan Lenten activities soon. Let the committee members know if you are interested in offering a program (group discussion or prayer service). Committee members include: Deanne Wulfekuhle, Melissa Fettkether, Jane Christensen, Tara and Jerry Ketoff, and Fran Zichal.
Do not forget that a series on Jesus, Chosen, is offered the third Wednesday of each month from January to May at St. Mary. While confirmation students are being taught by Father, Fran Zichal will lead a class on Chosen in another part of St. Mary for parents, parishioners, and community members. Come to the church from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to watch a video, and discuss the meaning of being “chosen.” Haven't come to previous sessions? No problem! Start anytime! All new comers will be caught up with the program. January 19 is the next class. This is a very popular program throughout our nation.
St. Valentine Project
St. Valentine needs your help! Let's spread God's love to the residents at the Elkader Care Center, Kingston Court Assisted Living, and Scenic Acres. Please bring your donations by February 5 to the St. Joseph Parish Center or Church.
Suggested items: individually wrapped candy, miniature candy bars, small cans of pop, individual bags of chips, cookies, or crackers, lotion, lip balm, tooth brushes, liquid hand soap, small stuffed animals, stamps, notecards, rolls of dimes, nickels, or quarters, window clings, bird seed, word searches, coloring books, socks, small packages of tissues.
Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity!
Suggested items: individually wrapped candy, miniature candy bars, small cans of pop, individual bags of chips, cookies, or crackers, lotion, lip balm, tooth brushes, liquid hand soap, small stuffed animals, stamps, notecards, rolls of dimes, nickels, or quarters, window clings, bird seed, word searches, coloring books, socks, small packages of tissues.
Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity!
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