(Past monthly newsletters can be found by clicking this link. ) https://vibrantcatholic.com/newsletter-1
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ST. MARK UPCOMING EVENTS -
October 9 - St. Mark Pastoral Council, 11:15 am
October 15 - Prayer service for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, at St. Mark, 8:00 am (see information below)
March 11 - “Save the Date for St Mark’s March Madness Gala, to be held on Saturday, March 11. More details to follow!”
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EMMAUS PASTORATE
OCTOBER EVENTS:
Thursday Evening Adoration/Confessions
FIRST THURSDAY of the Month,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
October—St. Mark
November—St. Joseph
December—St. Mary
FIRST THURSDAY of the Month,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
October—St. Mark
November—St. Joseph
December—St. Mary
October 4 - St. Patrick Celebration for paying off new building including Mass at 11:30 am and a meal being served from 12:30 - 3:00.
October 6- Session 5 of Scripture Study on Matthew, 6:30 pm at St. Mary
* October 8-9 - Heritage Days at Osborne – "PASTORATE FUNDRAISER" *
October 13 - Session 6 of Scripture Study on Matthew, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph
October 15 - World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and Adoration, 8:00 am
October 30 - St. Joseph Crafters Sale and Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, serving 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 31 - All Saints Day Vigil Mass, at St. Joseph church, 5:30 pm
November 1 - All Saints Day Mass, at St. Mary, 12:15 pm
November 1 - All Saints Day Mass, at St. Mark, 7:00 pm
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Prayer Service
On October 15, the Emmaus Pastorate will host a special prayer service for World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day at 8:00 am at St. Mark Parish. Anyone who has experienced or been touched by the loss of a pregnancy or an infant, please join us in prayer, adoration, and fellowship. Information can be found on our BEHOLD YOUR CHILD page or contact Kathy Riniker at either 563-245-3775 or 563-920-4772.
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Have a minute? Why not use it right now to offer up a prayer for Steven Kessler, seminarian from our Emmaus Pastorate, as he continues his studies. Feel free anytime to send him a note of encouragement at Vianney House, 1235 Mt. Loretta Ave., Dubuque, IA 52003.
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ST. MARK MASS INTENTIONS:
October 2022
St. Mark Mass Times:
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
(Wed. Adoration & Confessions 7:30 - 8:30 am)
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October Mass Intentions
ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:
Bible Study continues with the text, Jesus - The Way, the Truth, and the Life, from Ascension Press. Discussions are on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Companion 30-minute videos from the book are shown at 9:30 for anyone wanting to stay longer.
(Office - 563-928-7200 or
Jane Christiansen -563-920-5967.)
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ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:
Please lift up these folks in prayer, who are listed in our bulletin. May God comfort and be with them in their time of need.
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ST. MARK
FAITH FORMATION:
News and Notes from
Faith Formation Director, Brooke Kerns:
dbq072ff@dbqarch.org / 563-210-4509
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"Choose Better" is the theme for this year's Emmaus Pastorate Faith Formation program, and to kick things off, a special night of registration and our Faith Formation OPENING MASS was held on Wednesday, September 7, at Starmont High School. Arch Bishop Jackels was our presider along with Father John, Deacon Paul, Seminarian Steven Kessler, and mass servers from each of the five parishes. A wonderful meal was served and a gymful of Catholics participated with the beautiful music of the Pastorate choir members, with the high point of worshiping at Mass.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Archbishop Jackels for his thought-provoking homily and for presiding over mass, to the choir for the beautiful music, to servers, lectors, and everyone who provided muscle to set things up, prepared and served food, decorated, organized, and helped with registration. A special thank you to the Starmont School for allowing us to use their beautiful facility.
Let's make it a great year of Faith Formation in the Emmaus Pastorate!
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FAITH ON THE FIELD
Faith, families, fun, football field? Do you want to see a recap of the recent FAITH ON THE FIELD event that was held Wednesday, September 14 on Ed-Co's football field? Click on the picture above of our inspirational speaker, Anthony Digman, to take you to St. Mark Faith Formation Facebook page (join if you haven't already) to scroll through for more awesome pictures and information. Here you will see photos of special music by the Anderegg Family, grilling and serving Edgewood Locker hotdogs, Dairy Council ice cream, cheerleaders, Ed-Co band, and a wonderful night together to jump start our fall Faith Formation classes. Many, many thanks to all across our communities who made this faith-filled night possible!
(photo credit to Jody Kerns)
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THANK YOU TO OUR
ST. MARK FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS:
Let the FAITH sharing and growing begin!
1ST - Niki Miranda
2ND - Beth Jaeger
3RD - Joan Kerns and Alexandria Schmitz
4TH - Erinne Fessler
5TH - Duane Drees
6TH - April Schaffer
7TH - Jenny and Andrew Lange
8TH - Elise Kaiser
9TH - Patty Rezende
10TH - Father John, Jane Christiansen, Diane Meyer, (Emmaus Pastorate)
11TH - Marilyn Sullivan
12TH - Jody Kerns
Baptism: Eileen & Tom Bergan, Kristi & Ian Moeller
Children's Liturgy: Beth Jaeger, Carrie Funk, Elise Kaiser, Niki Miranda, Brooke Kerns and Sophia Wilson (helped her Sr. year).
Children's Liturgy: Beth Jaeger, Carrie Funk, Elise Kaiser, Niki Miranda, Brooke Kerns and Sophia Wilson (helped her Sr. year).
St. Mark Parish Faith Formation Class Times
1st-6th grade are held every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm.
7th-12th grade (10th grade see Confirmation program calendar) are held every Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
First Class was Sept 14th with Faith on the Field at 6:00 p.m.
Last class is April 26, 2023.
Faith Formation Coordinator: Brooke Kerns | dbq072ff@dbqarch.org | 563-210-4509
Faith Formation Coordinator: Brooke Kerns | dbq072ff@dbqarch.org | 563-210-4509
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Jody Kerns ...
Words cannot express what is in the hearts of so many students and families that have had their lives touched by Jody Kerns. A special blessing was bestowed upon Jody as she was honored at Mass on September 18, Catechetical Sunday, after retiring from being the Faith Formation Coordinator/Director of Religious Education at St. Mark's Parish for 25 years and a former Catechist for 31 years. May God continue to bless Jody and her family. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the Faith Formation of our parish and community.
A Note from Jody...
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On September 11, Roysen Daniel Deutmeyer, son of Eric and Rebecca, received the Sacrament of Baptism with children in the parish closely witnessing this faith-filled event. May God bless and protect this child and his family. Welcome little one!
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NOTICE: BAPTISM CLASSES
Nov. 2022 - May 2023
The upcoming EMMAUS PASTORATE BAPTISM CLASSES will be held on November 16, 6:00 pm at St. Mary Parish Apartment,
March 22, 6:00 pm at St Mary Parish Apartment,
May 31, 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Parish Center.
Classes are open to all parents of the Emmaus Pastorate.
Please contact the Pastorate Office (563-928-7200) to be added to the schedule.
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The 60th Wedding Anniversary of the Sacrament of Marriage for Ray and Alice Tegeler was celebrated at St. Mark on Sunday, September 18 at Mass. Congratulations, and may you have many more blessed years together.
October:
Month of the Most Holy Rosary
Pray the Rosary with your family.
ST. MARK MINISTRIES:
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MINISTRY: Serving God & Others on God’s Behalf.
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LECTORS, take note:
It's so easy to get in a little practice time for the upcoming readings when you are scheduled as lector. Just click on the "Daily Readings" pic below to go right to them.
P. S. ANYONE/EVERYONE
is welcome to use this site for Bible reading.
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Find the OCTOBER LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE BELOW-
THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING YOUR PARISH! : )
Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.
Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.
ST. MARK
LEADERSHIP:
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
St. Mark Pastoral Council Chair: Joyce Anderson (mjanderson218@gmail.com) or
814-598-4890.
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 / Live-stream Sponsors
October 2 - Debra Scherbing, Austin, TX
October 9 - Brenda & Michael Landwehr, Guttenberg
October 16 - Jim & Kathy Funke, Edgewood
October 23 - Mary Sue Quinlan, Lewisville, TX
October 30 - Rob & Annette Myers, Dunkerton
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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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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
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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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