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UPCOMING EVENTS...
June 4 - Elections in Parish Center
June 6-10 - Edgewood Vacation Bible School from 9-11:30
June 17-21 - Totus Tuus for Emmaus Pastorate Students, St. Mary
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~ June 16, 2024 ~
JUNE MASS INTENTIONS
June 2 - For the People
June 5 - John & Lena Uhlenkamp
June 9 - Robert & Germaine Vorwald
June 12 - Ralph Martello
June 16 - Emma Lindsay
June 19 - Joyce & Vernon Cherne
June 23 - For the People
June 26 - Kay Schaffer
June 30 - Lester & Marian Gudenkauf
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ST. MARK PARISH LIFE
2024 EMMAUS PASTORATE
MONTHLY GATHERING
This is a great opportunity to make new friends in the Emmaus Pastorate!
Please call the parish office at 563-928-7200 if you have questions or would like to help in any way or attend and need assistance with travel.
UPCOMING 2024 DATES
Monday, June 24 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Mary
Saturday, July 27 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Joseph
Sunday, August 25 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, St. Mark
Monday, Sept. 30 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Mary
Saturday, Oct. 26, -11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Joseph
Sunday, Nov. 24 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, St. Mark
Monday, Dec. 30 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Mary
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A special thank you goes out to all of the Ed-Co students who worked and cleaned at St. Mark during their spring "clean up" day! Fantastic workers and much appreciated!
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Did you know that you can order your own personal copy of the 2025 Breaking Bread missalette? Orders need to be in by June 15, and the cost is $10 per copy. They'll arrive in October in plenty of time for the new liturgical year/December 1. It's easy to order, just email John Uhal at dbq072s3@dbqarch.org or call him at 563-245-2548.
What a warm welcoming view when walking up to enter St. Mark Church! Thank you so much to Diane Ogden and the Rita Engelken family for the beautiful plants and flowers.
Congratulations, Father John, on the 40th Anniversary of your Ordination!
We are so very blessed by you and your service to the people of our Parish and Pastorate.
St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns
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During the month of Mary, it was a blessing to pray the Rosary together before each weekend Mass.
Faith Formation
EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 10-14.
Totus Tuus -
EMMAUS PASTORATE 2024 SUMMER FAITH FORMATION -
June 16 - June 21
See detailed info below...
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May Crowning by our First Communion Class - May 5, 2024
Confirmation students of the Emmaus Pastorate received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 11 at St. Mark. Confirmands include:
Rylee Atkinson, Jocelyn Avianeda,
Cayden Baumgartner, Caleb
Boardmann, Braxton Bormann, Lilee
Boriskey, Garrett Burns, Payton
Erickson, Derek Farmer, Nicholas
Farmer, Kallyn Henney, McKenna
Hoefer, Maci Keppler, Lauren Kirby, Kara Knipper, Christopher Lange, Isaac Loan, Keaton Moeller, Leila Schaffer, Jack Thole, Miley Walz, Owen Walz, Samantha Wessel, Michael White and Alivia Wiley.
(A huge thank you goes out to Father John, their teachers, Jane Christiansen and Diane Meyer, parents, and friends who aided in their journey toward this sacrament.)
Please continue to keep them all in your prayers.
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Seniors from St. Mark and St. Patrick were recognized on Sunday, May 12, during Mass. Congratulations seniors!
Front: Lydia Heman, Campbell Kirby, Ava Kerns, Father John, Emma Staner, Ava Steger
Back: Zander Knipper, Jake Schilling,
Quintin Schaffer, Bennett Steger, Conner Wilson.
(photo credit to Jody Kerns)
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These beautiful, handmade crucifixes were blessed and presented by Deacon Paul to our graduating seniors. The wood came from a special tree that went down in his yard. What a beautiful, personal gift.
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UPCOMING BAPTISM CLASSES
The first two baptism classes for 2024-2025 are set. The first will be on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00pm at St. Joseph Parish Center, and the second will be on Sunday, November 24 at St. Mark following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Please call the office to get registered. (563-928-7200)
June 2024 Ministry Schedule
*** Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.
Thank you!
Check out this Bible reading resource, right at your fingertips!
*Easy to use
* daily readings
* online
* audio option
* for everyone!
https://bible.usccb.org/?_wrapper_format=html&page=4
* Click on the link.
* Read and/or listen to an audio of readings.
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ST. MARK LEADERSHIP
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
Let's Stay Connected
WATCH LIVE STREAM ONLINE:
RADIO:
Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
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Pastorate Technology and Media Services:
Lori Keppler, 563-880-1758 dbq194re@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Bulletin Editor:
Kim Warpinski - If you have an announcement you would like in the bulletin, please
email Kim at dbq074sec@dbqarch.org or call 563-245-2548.
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