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November Events

2 - Bible Study with Jane, St. Mark Parish Center, 8:30 am

2 - Grief Support Group, St. Mark Parish Center, 1:00 pm

2 - Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer & Adoration with pictures, all parishes, 6:30 pm

4 - That Man is You meeting, St. Mary Apartment, 7:00 am

5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

5 - Anointing of the Sick at St. Mark, 10:00 a.m. Mass

5 - Reconciliation Meeting, St. Mark Parish Center, 11:15 am

6 - Delaware County Elections

8 - Advent catechist In-Service meeting, St. Joseph Parish Hall, 6:00 pm

9 - Bible Study with Jane, St. Mark Parish Center, 8:30 am

9 - Grief Support Group, St. Mark Parish Center, 1:00 pm

11 - That Man is You meeting, St. Mary Apartment, 7:00 am

11 - St. Mark Cleaning, starting at 8:00 a.m. with coffee, rolls, and juice. Many hands make light work!

14 - Council Meeting, St. Mark Parish Center, 6:30 pm

16 - 19 - NCYC in Indianapolis, IN

16 - Bible Study with Jane, St. Mark Parish Center, 8:30 am

16 - Grief Support Group, St. Mark Parish Center, 1:00 pm

18 - That Man is You meeting, St. Mary Apartment, 7:00 am

19 - Emmaus Pastorate Baptism Class, St. Mark Parish Center, 11:15 am

25 - That Man is You meeting, St. Mary Apartment, 7:00 am

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + The next BAPTISM CLASS of this academic year in the Emmaus Pastorate is scheduled for Sunday, NOVEMBER 19 following the 10:00 am Mass at St. Mark Parish in Edgewood. It is our practice that parents of the Emmaus Pastorate participate in a Baptism class prior to each child's baptism. If you wish to have your child baptized, please contact John Uhal at the St. Joseph Parish Center at 563-245-2548. Classes are open to all parents of the Emmaus Pastorate.

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2023 Embracing Inclusion Award Presented to the Emmaus Pastorate

* Monthly Birthday Parties

* Christmas Party

* Inclusive education, sacramental preparation, discussion groups, faith formation for special needs

* Time and Talent activities to join

* Published times and events

A quote follows from Lynne Chapman who presented this award for our inclusive program for the unique needs of persons with disabilities:

"I would just like to say that the acts of kindness, respect, and advocacy for persons with disabilities in the Emmaus Pastorate, and inclusion in the life of the faithful in your five parishes are to be commended and celebrated!"

Congratulations to all involved!

Watch the Archbiship's Installation Mass by clicking on this link: https://dbqarch.org/live-broadcasts.

November Mass Intentions...

1 - Joe & Judi Kintzle

5 - Alvin & Pearl Gaul

8 - Jim & Joann Helle

12 - Lonnie Kruger

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19 - For the People

22 - Joan Sperfslage

26 - Helen Jane Hannasch

29 - Ambrose & Margaret Dolan

St. Mark Parish Life...

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

We would love to have you join us as we will be making and delivering Christmas baskets on Saturday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the parish center. We would also accept any ice cream pails to be used for the baskets.

Donations of individually wrapped single-serving food items such as fruit cups, packages of crackers, chips, cookies, etc. would be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Thank you to all Veterans!

St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns

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In Loving Memory

Germain Josephine (Roling) Vorwald

July 6, 1925 - October 23, 2023

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of Germaine.

Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Grief Share Classes

involve a warm, caring group environment to help you on your path to healing. They will meet yet on Thursday afternoons, November 2, 9, & 16 from 1:00-2:30 at our St. Mark Parish Center. Register at 563-928-7200. No charge and you do not need to be Catholic to join.

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All Saints...

All Souls of the Faithful Departed...

All Veterans...

St. Mark Faith Formation...

Faith Formation Director:

Brooke Kerns

dbq072ff@dbqarch.org 563-210-4509

Faith Formation

Nov. 1 - All Saints Mass, Living Saints (6th grade) 7 pm

Nov. 8 - No Classes, Catechist In-Service, 6:30 pm at Elkader

Nov. 15 - Class

Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Mass/Acts of Giving, 7 p.m. at St. Mark

Nov. 29 - Class

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MASS SERVER TRAINING

Thank you to the numerous Faith Formation students who attended a Mass Server training held on Wednesday night, October 25. Deacon Paul Dolan led the training assisted by several veteran mass servers. Watch for new servers joining in on this important ministry!

The next BAPTISM CLASS for the Emmaus Pastorate will be held on Sunday, November 19, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark. It will be held in the St. Mark Parish Center.

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GRADUATING

* SENIOR *
INFORMATION...

November Liturgical Ministry Schedule...

THANK YOU for serving your parish!

*** Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.

Daily Bible Reading Source for Anyone!

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110123.cfm

* Note to LECTORS....

Take advantage of this site to practice your readings before Mass. You can even listen to them being read by clicking on 'Listen Podcast.' Just click on the link above or on the Daily Readings image to get started.

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