Upcoming Events...
SUNDAY, June 4 - Mark your calendars!!
Five Year Anniversary Mass celebrating the joining of our five parishes as the Emmaus Pastorate.
10:00 - One Mass all together in one location, Starmont High School. Free meal and fellowship to follow.
See everyone there!!
* How about wearing your Emmaus Pastorate shirt or one from your parish if you have one? : )
*Saturday, June 3, 5:00 p.m. St. Joseph Mass ONLY other Mass that weekend
*** CLICK this link to open another window and listen to the song, Two Were Bound for Emmaus, (Bob Hurd) while you continue reading this newsletter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjvuLGwzNeU
ONE LICENSE STREAMING/PODCAST LICENSE: A-719044 Soprano/Alto - Megan Fernandez Tenor/Bass/Piano - Adrian Soltys Oboe - Liz Ensslin
June 4 - Emmaus Pastorate Five Year Anniversary Mass, at Starmont, 10:00 am
June 11 - Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass
June 11 - St. Mark Council Meeting, 11:15 am
June 12-16 - VBS (Vacation Bible School) note below in Faith Formation News
June 13 - Finance Meeting, Conf. Room, 5:30 pm
June 27 - Pastorate Council meeting, @ St. Mary Upper Room, 6:30 pm
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WORKING TOGETHER PASTORATE-WIDE ACTIVITIES, just to name a few...
* Faith Formation committees meet
* Liturgy Committees meet
* Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage)
* Adult Education opportunities (book studies, Bible studies, "Pizza Ponderings", Deb's Brewtopia, funeral planning workshops, disability inclusion activities)
* Holy Week celebration
* Opening Faith Formation Mass
* Reconciliation opportunities
* Anniversary Mass at Starmont
June Mass Intentions...
6/4- Gary Hunt, Linda Troester, Eldon Kambel
6/7- Ken Bergan
6/11- For the People
6/14- John Althoff
6/18- Joe & Judi Kintzle
6/21- Merle & Norma Woerdehoff
6/25- Robert & Irene Fischel
6/28- Ron & Art Funke
St. Mark Parish Life...
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May Crowning - This year's First Communion students had the honor of crowning Mary during Mass on May 7.
To also honor Mary during the month of May, the Most Holy Rosary was prayed before each Sunday Mass.
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PARISH ELECTIONS
were held on May 21. Parish Council - Mike Schmitz and Ann Funke. Faith Formation Commission - Judy Lueken
A heartfelt congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Father John in honor of the 39th anniversary of his Ordination on May 26. We are so thankful and blessed to have him as our Pastor and friend. May God continue to bless him all the days of his life. Thank you, Father, for all you do!
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GARDENERS: Take note!
Remember to plant some extra cabbages, peppers, and carrots for the making of coleslaw for the Chicken Supper in August. Thank you!!
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Many thanks to Rita Engelken and her daughters, Linda and Diane, for the flowers and plants in our flower boxes out in front of our church. We so appreciate your time and talent in creating this beautiful display!
St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns
St. Mark Faith Formation...
dbq072ff@dbqarch.org 563-210-4509_
VBS -
Watch for photos and a recap of this year's Vacation Bible School in next month's Newsletter!
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Confirmation for the Emmaus Pastorate was held on May 3. May God bless, and the Holy Spirit be with, these young adults as they continue on their faith journey.
Many thanks to Father John, Deacon Paul, Jane Christiansen, and Diane Meyer for your part in preparing these students for this Sacrament.
~photo credit to Deanne Wulfekuhle
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The second graders at St. Mark ended their Faith Formation year with an exciting, fun-filled "Bible Bucks" Auction. Thank you to Dereck Putz for auctioneering and Beth Jaeger for her role as Faith Formation teacher.
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Baccalaureate
May 14, 2023
Graduates of the St. Mark Faith Formation program were honored with a Baccalaureate Mass and reception on May 14. May they continue on their faith journey with God always at their side.
(photo credit to catechist, Jody Kerns)
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the wonderful folks who supported the NCYC student fundraiser by purchasing cupcake bouquets for Mother's Day. Your support is much appreciated!
JUNE: Month of the Sacred Heart
(author unknown)
Father's Day is June 18.
St. Mark Ministries...
June Liturgical Ministry Schedule...
*** Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry. ***
St. Mark Leadership...
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
Let's Stay Connected...
WEBSITE: Emmaus Pastorate - Find valuable information about the whole Emmaus Pastorate and individual parishes, weekly bulletins, live broadcasts, past homilies and podcasts, newsletters, Sunday worship aids, and more!
www.vibrantcatholic.com
WATCH LIVE STREAM ONLINE:
https://vibrantcatholic.com/live-streaming
RADIO: Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
KMCH SPONSORS
6/4/2023 - Ruth Knapp, Waterloo
6/11/2023 - Len and Gail Froyen, Cedar Falls
6/18/2023 - Sarah & Kyle Kumpf & Family, Peosta
6/25/2023 - Brenda & Michael Landwehr, Guttenberg
FACEBOOK: St. Mark’s Faith Community
Join to see up-to-date news and activities, and watch Father John's Weekly Check-In! https://www.facebook.com/groups/301314160252089
FACEBOOK: St. Mark’s Faith Formation
Join to find pictures, activities, and valuable ongoing information about our Faith Formation program and our students.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/425938100939334
FACEBOOK: Emmaus Pastorate
https://www.facebook.com/EmmausPastorate
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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
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ST. MARK STAFF:
Faith Formation Program Coordinator, Brooke Kerns, 563-928-7200, dbq072ff@dbqarch.org
Receptionist-Secretary/Liturgy Coordinator, Linda Williams, 563-590-1524, dbq072sec@dbqarch.org
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
