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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS ON MARCH 12.

MARCH 2023

3/1 - St. Mark Holy Hour and Adoration, 6:30-7:30 (Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm)

3/3 - World Day of Prayer at St. Mark,

3/3 - Fish Fry, St. Patrick, 4:30-7:30 pm (see below)

3/6 - Diaconate Meeting, 7:00 pm, St. Mark Parish Center

3/7 - Euchre at St. Mark Parish Center, 1:30 pm

3/7 - Grief Share at St. Mark Parish Center, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

3/8 - PASTORATE RECONCILIATION at St. Mark, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Meal, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

3/11 - ST. MARK GALA MADNESS @ EDGEWOOD EVENT CENTER,

5:00 Welcome/Social Hour, 6:00 Meal, 7:00 Auction (details below)

3/12 - Daylight Savings time begins. Spring forward!

3/12 - St. Mark Parish Council meeting, 11:15 am, Parish Center

3/12 - First Eucharist Parent Meeting, 11:15

3/14 - Euchre at St. Mark Parish Center, 1:30 pm

3/14 - St. Mark Finance meeting

3/14 - Grief Share at St. Mark Parish Center, 6:00 pm

3/15 - St. Mark Holy Hour and Adoration, 6:30-7:30 (Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm)

3/21 - Euchre at St. Mark Parish Center, 1:30 pm

3/21 - Grief Share at St. Mark Parish Center, 6:00 pm

3/22 - BAPTISM class at St. Mary's Apartment, 6:00 pm

3/22 - St. Mark Holy Hour and Adoration, 6:30-7:30 (Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm)

3/26 - Prayer Partners Mass, 10:00 am

3/28 - Euchre at St. Mark Parish Center, 1:30 pm

3/28 - Grief Share at St. Mark Parish Center, 6:00 pm

3/29 - St. Mark Holy Hour and Adoration, 6:30-7:30 (Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm)

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ST. MARK MASS INTENTIONS:

FEBRUARY 2023

St. Mark Mass Times:

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m.

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March Mass Intentions

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ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:

Bible Study will be back on Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the parish center starting on March 2 from 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Everyone is invited to join in reading and discussing the book, Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This book takes you through the life of Jesus. We look forward to learning more about this man as we read, discuss, and watch videos of the places Jesus lived, taught, and died.

Books are available, and we would love to have you join us! Call Jane Christiansen (563-920-5967) with any questions.

ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:

Please spend some time lifting the following people up in prayer. May God comfort and be with each of them in their time of need.

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Have a few minutes? Send a note of encouragement off to Steven Kessler, our Pastorate Seminarian.

Steven Kessler, Seminarian

St. Pius X Seminary; 1235 Mt. Loretta Ave.

Dubuque, IA 52003

ST. MARK

FAITH FORMATION:

News and Notes from

Faith Formation Director,

Brooke Kerns:

dbq072ff@dbqarch.org

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FAITH FORMATION DATES

-Confirmation class on March 1 and March 15th at St. Mary at 6:30

-No Classes on March 8 due to Pastorate Reconciliation

-First Eucharist parent meeting on March 12 after Mass

-Prayer Partner Mass for 2nd grade First Communion students on March 26

BAPTISM:

First Sacrament of Initiation

Received one time

Through Baptism we become members of the Church, the Body of Christ.

BAPTISM CELEBRATED

Welcome to the faith, little Ian Grady Kaiser, son of Jacob and Elise. Ian Grady was baptized on Sunday, February 12, at St. Mark. Best wishes for the first steps on his path to a life full of love and faith.

65th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Wayne and Louise Tauke who celebrated their 65th anniversary at St. Mark on February 12. May God's blessings on them continue for many more years to come.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Alison Kelchen and Austin Hess were united in Holy Matrimony. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Hess, and may our Lord bless your marriage all the days of your life.