Greetings St. Joseph Parish!
Welcome to summer! Hopefully your Eastertide was wonderful and you had a great time celebrating Memorial Day! Here's the June edition of The Journey, full of updates on what's happening around St. Joseph!
Parish Life
Ann Gibney, St. Joseph Parish Life Coordinator
Save the Date!
The Parish Appreciation Picnic and Pool Party will be on Saturday, July 15 here in Elkader!
St. Joseph Pastoral Council
Claudia McCalley, Chair
Parish Elections
Elections were held on May 20 for positions on the Parish Council and Faith Formation Commission.
Congratulations to Cody Mueller and Nancy Schmelzer for being elected to 3 year terms on the Pastoral Council. They join Jay Farmer, Bob Hauber, Bill Erickson, Claudia McCalley, Carla Clark, and Diane Erickson.
Congratulations to Andrew Clark, Caroline Erickson, Justin Augustyn, and Wanda Casper for being elected to the Faith Formation Commission.
We thank them for their willingness to serve the parish in these roles. Please share your ideas and concerns with these leadership teams here at St. Joseph!
Faith Formation
Hazel Martin, St. Joseph Parish
Director of Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Fran Zichal, Emmaus Pastorate
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
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The Good News!
There are 20 new bibles spread throughout St. Joseph's pews. Inside each one is a card directing you to a
biblical reference for various emotions, daily problems, joyous occasions, and more. If you'd like a card to take and use at home, just ask a Hospitality Minister!
biblical reference for various emotions, daily problems, joyous occasions, and more. If you'd like a card to take and use at home, just ask a Hospitality Minister!
Baptism Class
The last baptism class of the year was May 31. Thanks to all the parents and godparents who came this year! Our next class will be in the fall, so stay tuned for details. All parents are asked to attend a class prior to their child's baptism. Call the Emmaus Pastorate office at 563-928-7200 to preregister.
Liturgy & Worship
John Uhal, Pastoral Associate
Welcome, Little One!
Congratulations to Logan and Amanda Puelz and their daughter, Maeve, on her baptism on May 20! Maeve, may you continue to grow in age, wisdom, and grace before God and his people!
May Mass Intentions
- June 2: Alan Wagner
- June 3: for the people of St. Joseph Parish
- June 9: Julie Keleher
- June 10: Robert White
- June 16: Jim Hosch
- June 17: John Nikolai
- June 23: Glynn Noonan
- June 24: for the people of St. Joseph Parish
- June 30: Don & Mary Clark
KMCH Sponsors
- July 2: Rob & Anette Myers of Dunkerton, IA
Let us pray...
Please hold all of those who have died and their loved ones in your prayers, especially Kaye Lantaff, and their families.
On the go a lot??
Do you wish you could hear Fr. John's or Deacon Paul's homilies in the car or on the go? Well now you can! Visit our website, click on Homilies & Podcast in the top menu or under the Worship tab, and you'll be able to listen to any of their Sunday homilies! Special episodes from holy days, visits from Archbishop Jackels, and the occasional recording of our musicians are also posted. Try it!
If you subscribe to podcasts, search for The Emmaus Pastorate's Podcast wherever you find them!
With over 170 episodes and over 5,000 downloads, there's an episode we all need!
Social Justice Committee
Colleen Moore, Chair
More Things to Know
Clayton County Food Shelf
In May, St. Joseph collected 133lbs of food and over $500! Thank you!! Our next collection will be Saturday night, June 3. Thanks for your generosity!!
Disability Inclusion Ministry
Our monthly birthday parties have been a hit! Join us on the fourth Monday of each month at St. Mary's Upper Room. Contact Jane Sparrgrove at 563-933-6235 if you'd like to attend or assist.
Upcoming Events
- June 3: Blessing of Ken & Fran Zichal on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
- June 4: 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Emmaus Pastorate; 10:00am Mass at Starmont High School
- June 10: Vacation Bible School @ St. Joseph
- June 10/11: (Re)Commissioning of all Extraordinary Ministers (including the homebound) at all Pastorate Masses
- June 12-16: Vacation Bible Schools @ Sacred Heart, St. Mark, and St. Patrick Parishes
- June 18: (Re)Commissioning of all Extraordinary Ministers (including the homebound) at St. Patrick Parish's 8:00am Mass
- July 15: Parish Appreciation Picnic & Pool Party
Do you have something to add to this newsletter? Please send any articles and/or pictures to John Uhal at the Parish Center, by calling 563-245-2548, or by email at j.uhal@dbqarch.org.