(Past monthly newsletters can be found by clicking this link. ) https://vibrantcatholic.com/newsletter-1.
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ST. MARK UPCOMING EVENTS -
August 20 - St. Mark, 4:00 MASS,
Famous Rodeo Chicken Dinner
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Music by the group, Tapestry, from Dubuque
August 31 - Fall Catechist In-Service, St. Mary Upper Room, 6:30 pm
September 7 - FAITH FORMATION
OPENING MEAL AND MASS
** with Archbishop Michael Jackels presiding
@ Starmont High School,
Meal 5:00-6:00,
Registration 5:00-6:15,
Opening Mass 6:30
September 14 - FAITH FORMATION "Faith on the Field" (St. Mark & St. Patrick) held at the Ed-Co football field, 6:30 pm
September 21 - Faith Formation classes begin
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EMMAUS PASTORATE MASS SCHEDULE, UPCOMING EVENTS, & NEWS:
August 13 - St. Joseph Annual Treasure Sale, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 20 - St. Mark, 4:00 MASS, Famous Rodeo Chicken Supper
August 27 - St. Mary Knights of Columbus Golf Outing, Backbone, 1:00 pm
August 23 - EMMAUS PASTORATE COUNCIL MEETING @ St. Mary, 6:30 pm
August 31 - Fall Catechist In-Service, St. Mary Upper Room, 6:30 pm
September 7 - FAITH FORMATION OPENING MEAL AND MASS -
*** with Archbishop Michael Jackels presiding
@ Starmont High School,
Meal 5:00-6:00,
Registration 5:00-6:15,
Opening Mass 6:30
September 11 - Sacred Heart Annual Picnic, 10:00 MASS
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60th Wedding Anniversary
A very special blessing was bestowed on Tom and Sally McGreal for their 60th wedding anniversary during the July 10 mass at St. Mark. Congratulations, and may the Lord continue to bless them and their family.
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90th birthdays of Jean and Loras Demmer were celebrated at Mass on Sunday, July 24, with special music. Congratulations, and may God bless!
ST. MARK MASS INTENTIONS:
August 2022
St. Mark Mass Times:
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
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ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:
St. Mark Parish Life NEWS
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What a great night of family fun when St. Mark held their Family Swim Night at the Edgewood City Pool on July 20. Many thanks to the Parish Life group for planning this super event and to the families who attended.
Find more pictures of the Family Swim Night on our St. Mark Faith Community page at this link. Click, and then scroll to check it out.
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Mark Your Calendars!
St. Mark's Famous Rodeo Chicken Supper
will be held on Saturday,
August 20, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
*** SPECIAL MASS AT 4:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TO MAKE THIS A
SUCCESSFUL EVENT!
: )
*** Attention:
The musical group Tapestry from Dubuque will be providing music for a special 4:00 Mass, as well as entertaining outside afterward. Mark your calendars!
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ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:
Please keep these friends, who are listed in our bulletin, in your prayers.
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Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bob Mescher, who passed away July 12, 2022.
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
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Have you noticed the beautiful flowers both inside and outside at our St. Mark Church recently? A huge thank you goes out to Kay Schaffer, Rita Engelken and her daughters, Diane Ogden and Linda Krueger who purchased and planted the outside ones. An additional thank you to Julie Sandhagen who waters them and keeps them looking so very beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
* If anyone else has flowers that
they would like to share with the St. Mark community, please
call Linda Williams (563-590-1524).
they would like to share with the St. Mark community, please
call Linda Williams (563-590-1524).
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Stewardship Opportunity!!
School supplies will be collected at both St. Mark and St. Patrick Parishes until August 7 for our Ed-Co School. Thank you for generously donating supplies to help students have a successful school year!
The School Supply bin is ready and waiting for your generous donations!
ST. MARK
FAITH FORMATION:
News and Notes from
Faith Formation Director, Brooke Kerns:
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** SEPTEMBER 7 - ALL PASTORATE OPENING MASS AND MEAL
***with Archbishop Michael Jackels presiding
@ STARMONT
Meal 5:00-6:00,
Registration 5:00-6:15,
Opening Mass 6:30
(* If there is an urgent reason you cannot attend to register that night, call Father John (563-543-5873) for an appointment to register.) A huge thank you goes out to Starmont High School for this wonderful opportunity!
** SEPTEMBER 14 - "FAITH ON THE FIELD" (St. Mark & St. Patrick), 6:30 pm
** SEPTEMBER 21 - FAITH FORMATION CLASSES BEGIN
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Baptism Blessings
We are building our faith community! In July, we witnessed three children's baptisms who were brought by their families to be baptized into the faith.
* Congratulations to the Nicholas and Lexia Burgin family whose daughter, Rory Mae, was baptized at St. Mark on Sunday, July 10.
* Blessings to the Kyle and Sara Kumpf family whose son, Blake Alexander, was baptized on Sunday, July 17.
* Also receiving the Sacrament of Baptism on July 17 was Tate Anthony, son of Austin Hess and Alison Kelchen.
Congratulations, and may God continue to bless these newly baptized babies and their families. Welcome Little Ones!
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NOTICE: 2022 BAPTISM CLASSES
ST. MARK MINISTRIES:
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MINISTRY: Serving God & Others on God’s Behalf.
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Preview,
practice,
and even listen
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ahead of Mass
time?
It's easy! Click on the "Daily Readings" pic below to go right to them.
(P. S. "ANYONE" can use this site for Bible reading.)
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AUGUST LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE BELOW-
THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING YOUR PARISH! : )
Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.
ST. MARK
LEADERSHIP:
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
Did you know that you can listen to past homilies and podcasts? Simply click on the Emmaus Pastorate image below to take you there.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED:
WEBSITE:
https://vibrantcatholic.com/bulletins
WATCH LIVE STREAMING:
Find valuable information about the whole Emmaus Pastorate and individual parishes, weekly bulletins, live broadcasts, past homilies and pod casts, newsletters, and more!
https://vibrantcatholic.com/live-streaming
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RADIO:
Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
KMCH / Livestream Sponsors
Aug. 7 - Brenda & Michael Landwehr, Guttenberg
Aug. 14 - Mary Sue Quinlan, Lewisville, TX
Aug. 21 - Rob & Annette Myers, Dunkerton
Aug. 28 - Sarah & Kyle Kumpf & family, Peosta
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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 our students.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/425938100939334
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,
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
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St. Mark Staff:
Co-Coordinators of Faith Formation Program
Jody Kerns, 563-928-7200,
Brooke Kerns, 563-928-7200, dbq072ff@dbqarch.org
Receptionist-Secretary/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
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