St. Patrick Announcements
Thank you to all that helped with Plagman Barn Event! Profit will be announced next month.
Parish Life
October 1 for donuts after Mass! Thank you Parish Life.
Faith Formation
October
Wed, Oct 4: K-8 class 6:15-7:15
Sun, Oct 15: K-8 class after Mass
Wed, Oct 25: K-8 class 6:15-7:15
Faith on the Field
Thank you to all that attended Faith on the Field in September. We had a terrific speaker (thank you Karen Schmitz), fun, games, music, and prayer.
Social Concerns
Pay-It-Forward
Our next offertory collection for Pay-It-Forward will be October 15
Food drive begins October through Thanksgiving at St. Patrick. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Pastorate News/Events
Baptism Class
The next pastorate baptism class will be held Nov 19, at 11:15 at St. Mark.
Call the Pastorate office if you have questions: (563-928-7200)
Our Pastorate Diversity and Inclusion Ministry & Advocacy program (DIMA) received an award from the Archdiocese for their activities. A monthly birthday party is held at St Mary, often with musicians from across our Pastorate. St Joseph holds a Christmas party. Many parishes include handicapped or limited-able individuals who help with hospitality. Masses on October 14 & 15 will highlight inclusion in our parishes.
All Saints Day –
No Tuesday morning services
Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart, Volga, October 31 at 5:30 p.m
Vigil Mass at St Joseph, Elkader, October 31 at 7:00 p.m
Holy Day Mass at St Patrick, Colesburg, November 1 at 8:00 a.m.
Holy Day Mass at St Mary, Strawberry Point, November 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Mass at St Mark, Edgewood, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
W&C at St Mary, Strawberry Point, November 2 8:00 a.m.
No Tuesday morning services
Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart, Volga, October 31 at 5:30 p.m
Vigil Mass at St Joseph, Elkader, October 31 at 7:00 p.m
Holy Day Mass at St Patrick, Colesburg, November 1 at 8:00 a.m.
Holy Day Mass at St Mary, Strawberry Point, November 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Mass at St Mark, Edgewood, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
W&C at St Mary, Strawberry Point, November 2 8:00 a.m.
All Souls Day – Thursday, November 2
Liturgy of the Hours at all Pastorate Parishes 6:30 p.m.
Evening prayer with Adoration and personal pictures of Faithful Departed
Please remember to keep Steven Kessler and all the seminarians in your prayers as they work to spread God's word. Please pray for vocations as well, as we continue to be in great need for priests.
Liturgical Ministry
Parish Council
Pastoral Council Meeting: Thurs, Oct 26 at 6:30 (Colesburg)
We Pray For
John Schilling
Jean VonHandorf
Jerry Vorwald
Mass Intentions
October Mass Intentions:
Sun, Oct 1: Behold Your Child
Tues, Oct 10:
Sun, Oct 15: Irvin Lammers
Tues, Oct 24: Harold & Dottie Maiers
St. Patrick Leadership
Council elected members:
Pat Thein (2021) Chairperson
Sean Steffen (2021) Buildings/grounds
Sandy Klaus (2022) Secretary
Matt Mensen (2022) At large
Jeff Bonert (2023) Vice chair
Appointed members serving the council:
Dean Bockenstedt (buildings/ground)
Carol Steger (Liturgy)
Faith Formation
Jodi McCabe, director (2023)
Jodi McCabe (2018)
Lisa Thein (2018)
Mikha Mormann (2021)
Sheryl Hoffman (2021)
Maria Mensen (2023)
Rebecca Barry (2023)
Parish Life
Bob/Peggy Schilling (2018)
Jeremy/Kris Hillers (2020)
Jamie/Sara Mormann (2020)
Finance Committee
Tom Klaus
Diane Steinfadt
Jeanette Thein
St. Patrick Parish Goals (2023)
1) St. Patrick will provide Welcome Baskets to new members of the Colesburg Community
2) By June 2024 Parish Life Leadership will host young families in their homes for social interaction/relationship building as measured by attendance at these functions
3) By June 2024, new, existing, and former parishioner involvement in ministries and activities will increase as measured by the number of volunteers participating
Contact information
Father John Haugen - Pastor
Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200 office ext: 302
Alternate Phone: 563-543-5873
Deacon Paul Dolan - Business Manager
Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-928-7200 office ext: 302
Alternate Phone: 563-543-5873
Deacon Paul Dolan - Business Manager
Email: jmbonert@yahoo.com
Phone: 563-543-5028
Jodi McCabe - Faith Formation
Email: dbq044ff@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-543-3464
Phone: 563-543-5028
Jodi McCabe - Faith Formation
Email: dbq044ff@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-543-3464
Sandy Klaus - Secretary
Email: tsklaus@gmail.com
Phone: 563-543-0566
Carol Steger - Liturgy Chair
Email: stegfam@gmail.com
Phone: 563-580-6494
Sean Steffen - Buildings/grounds
Email: smsteffen@hotmail.com
Phone: 563-380-8121
Phone: 563-542-2153
Dean Boeckenstedt - Buildings/Grounds
Email: turtlepaw1@aol.com
Phone: 563-580-9300
Bob & Peggy Schilling - Parish Life
Phone: 563-920-6994 (Bob)
Janine Berns - Secretary/Bookkeeper
Phone: 563-928-7200 ext: 306
Email: dbq072sec2@dbqarch.org
Email: dbq072sec2@dbqarch.org
John Uhal - Music & Liturgy
Email: dbq072s3@dbqarch.org
