(Past monthly newsletters can be found by clicking this link. ) https://vibrantcatholic.com/newsletter-1
EMMAUS PASTORATE
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
November 1 - All Saints Day Mass, 12:15 pm, at St. Mary
November 1 - Grief Share Class, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Center
November 1 - All Saints Day Mass, 7:00 pm, at St. Mark Church
November 2 - No Faith Formation (all parishes) Attend Mass or service
November 2 - All Souls Day Prayer Service, 5:30 pm, at St. Mary Church
November 2 - All Souls Day Prayer Service, 5:30 pm, at Sacred Heart Church
November 2 - All Souls Day Prayer Service, 6:30 pm, at St. Patrick Church
November 2 - All Souls Day Prayer Service, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Church
November 3 - Adoration & Confession, 7:00 pm at St. Joseph
NOVEMBER 6 - * DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS * (TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR) *
November 6 - Loving Legacy - End of Life & Funeral Planning Seminar, 3:00-4:30 pm, at St. Mary Upper Room
November 7 - Pietra Fitness, 5:30 pm, St. Mark Parish Center
November 8 - Election in Parish Center
November 8 - Finance Meeting, 5:30 pm, at St. Mark Conference Room
November 8 - Grief Share Class, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Center
November 13 - St. Mark Council Meeting, 11:15 am -12:45 pm, Parish Center
November 13 - Advent Musician Workshop, 11:30 am, at St. Mark Church
November 14 - Pietra Fitness, 5:30 pm, St. Mark Parish Center
November 14 - Elkader Ecumenical Choir Practice, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Church
November 15 - Word & Communion, 8:00 am, at St. Patrick Church
November 15 - Word & Communion, 8:00 am, at Sacred Heart Church
November 15 - Grief Share Class, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Center
November 16 - Word & Communion, 7:00 am, St. Mark Church
November 16 - Pastorate Staff Meeting, 9:30 am, St. Mark Parish Center
November 16 - Baptism Class, 6:00 pm, at St. Mary's Apartment
November 17 - Word & Communion, 8:00 am, at St. Joseph Church
November 20 - Confirmation Rite of Enrollment, 10:00 Mass, at St. Mark Church
November 20 - Ministry Refresher Sunday, all parishes
November 20 - Elkader Ecumenical Service, 3:00 pm, at St. Joseph Church
November 21 - Pietra Fitness, 5:30 pm, St. Mark Parish Center
November 21 - PASTORATE FINANCE MEETING, 6:30 PM, St. Joseph Parish Center
November 22 - Grief Share Class, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Center
November 23 - No 7:00 am Mass; Mass of Thanksgiving, 7:00 pm, St. Mark Church
November 24 - Thanksgiving Day Mass, 9:00 am, at St. Mary Church
November 28 - Pietra Fitness, 5:30 pm, St. Mark Parish Center
November 29 - Grief Share Class, 6:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Center
November 30 - Fall Advent In-Service for Catechists and Liturgy, 6:30 pm, online virtual meeting
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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Steven Kessler, Seminarian
St. Pius X Seminary; 1235 Mt. Loretta Ave.
Dubuque, Iowa 52003
St. Pius X Seminary; 1235 Mt. Loretta Ave.
Dubuque, Iowa 52003
* Read a letter from Steven, a seminarian from our Pastorate, printed in the October 9 bulletin by clicking on his picture above. Scroll through that bulletin to find and read his letter.
* Then, feel free to send him a note of encouragement at the above address.
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ST. MARK MASS INTENTIONS:
November 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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November Mass Intentions
ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:
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ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:
Please spend some time in prayer for these people who are listed in our bulletin. May God comfort and be with them in their time of need.
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Did you know that there are a wealth of supportive CARE NOTES available for free at St. Mark? Looking for something to aid in the understanding of an issue or an easy read to ease your mind and bring hope? Stop by and look over the topics ranging from Bereavement articles, Coping With Chronic Pain, Giving Your Worries to God, Overcoming the Anxiety You Feel During an Illness, to Understanding the Healing and Power of Prayer, and Healing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit to name a few. Find something for yourself, or share it with someone who is struggling with life.
Veterans Day is November 11, 2022.
ST. MARK
FAITH FORMATION:
How about this? A newsletter inside of a newsletter!
Check out this Faith Formation Newsletter that was sent home with students recently. To get a closer look, click on the Newsletter pictured below, and it will take you to the St. Mark Faith Formation page where you will find this and more pictures and information.
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
On Sunday, October 9, Ellie Rae Conner received the Sacrament of Baptism surrounded by family, friends, and children from our parish. She is the daughter of Eric and Melissa Connor. May the Lord continue to bless Ellie Rae and her 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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SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
CELEBRATING THEIR 5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
God's blessings on this couple, Clark and Dorothy Palmer, (the former Dorothy Venteicher, daughter of Paul and Norma) married 50 years ago on October 21, 1972, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood. Congratulations, and may they be blessed with many more years together.
ST. MARK MINISTRIES:
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MINISTRY: Serving God & Others on God’s Behalf.
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DAILY BIBLE READING SOURCE
Wanting to find an easy way to keep up with your daily Bible reading and spend a little time in God's word?
* Just click on the "Daily Readings" picture below to go right to the reading for the current day. https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-raing.
LECTORS, also take note:
It's so easy to get in a little practice time for the upcoming readings when you are scheduled as lector.
Simply click on the Daily Readings picture below.
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NOVEMBER
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
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 podcasts, 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
November 6 - Ruth Knapp, Waterloo
November 13 - Sarah & Kyle Kumpf & family, Peosta
November 20 - Len & Gail Foyen, Cedar Falls
November 27 - Samuel Schurman, Carlsbad, CA
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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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