(Catch up on past monthly newsletters by clicking this link.) https://vibrantcatholic.com/newsletter-1

REGULAR DAILY MASS schedule will resume the week of February 3.

St. Mark - Wednesday's, 7:00 a.m.

*********************************************************

Upcoming GALA info.....

THEME: Surfin' USA

DATE: Saturday, March 8th starting at 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Edgewood Event Center

MEAL: by Rosie

TICKETS: will go on sale in February!

Watch for more specific information!!

-----------------------------------------------------------------

ORDINARY TIME...

"The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ.

Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe."

"Ordinary Time." United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), www.usccb.org/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

MASS INTENTIONS

February Mass Intentions

Feb. 2 - Joey DeMar & Virgil Hunt

Feb. 5 -

Feb. 9 - Robert Yeager

Feb. 12 - Lucy Johnson

Feb. 16 - Kimberly Caudill

Feb. 19 - Mary Kelchen

Feb. 23 - For the People of St. Mark

Feb. 26 - Leo Helle

Mary Kelchen

May 23, 1941 ~ January 6, 2025

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Kelchen whose funeral was held at St. Mark on Saturday, Jan. 11. May she rest in heavenly peace.

-----------------------------------------------

ST. MARK PARISH LIFE

BIBLE STUDY COMING SOON!

All are welcome to join St. Mark's Bible Study starting on Thursday, March 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the St. Mark parish center. We will be reading and studying the Gospel according to Luke. More information will be coming in the bulletins and on the St. Mark Faith Community Facebook page.
------------------------------------------

SNOW CANCELLATION POLICY -

Check Local TV and Radio

Please remember that weekday Mass, Word & Communion and Adoration will be cancelled if the local school is cancelled or delayed.

* Wednesday, St. Mark Parish -

Ed-Co

COMMUNITY EUCHRE! JOIN US!!

Tuesdays at St. Mark Parish Center

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome!!

DETAILS:

Come and join us for some afternoon fun playing bid Euchre on Tuesdays during the winter months. We ask for a $2 donation that gets divided up for the top four scorers and the "dime a set" is returned as door prizes. You will have eight different partners and we finish around 4 p.m. with a small snack. Hope to see you there and bring a friend! Call Jane if you have questions 563-920-5967.

HEARTFELT THANK YOU-

to all parishioners who donated Christmas flowers in memory of their lost loved ones. They certainly added a touch of special beauty and remembrance in our church.

St. Mark— Ruth Hamilton (Donald Hamilton); Mike & Karen Schmitz (Schmitz & Knight Families); Jan Bergan (Bergan & Jaeger Families); Jay & Elaine Funke (Jim & Kathy Funke, Larry Funke); Jake & Elise
Kaiser (John Nachtman, Rose Ann Ronnebaum, Greg Kaiser; Joan M. Kerns (Tom Kerns); Wally & Kathy Brown (Lawrence & Darlene Thein, Earl & Loretta
Brown)

St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns

JUBILEE of 2025 - "Embrace Hope"

Please continue to keep Father John in your prayers as he regains his strength and health. Take care, and get well soon, Father!

Be sure to catch Father John's Weekly Wednesday Check-Ins for some timely thought-inspiring messages. These can be found on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/revjohn.haugen

Faith Formation

Faith Formation Coordinator:

Brooke Kerns dbq072ff@dbqarch.org

UPCOMING FAITH FORMATION EVENTS:

Feb. 5 - Baptism Class

Feb. 5 - Family Learning Night in lieu of regular Faith Formation Class

Feb. 12 - Emmaus Pastorate Post-Confirmation class will do a funeral home visit for class.

----------------------------------------------

Welcome to the faith, little one! On Sunday, January 26, St. Mark parish witnessed the beautiful baptism of Truyn Renee, infant daughter of Tracy and Timothy Schrader. Congratulations, and may God bless your entire family.

UPCOMING BAPTISM CLASS:

The third baptism class of 2024-2025 will be on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00pm in the St. Mary Faith Formation Center in Strawberry Point. All parents requesting baptism for their child are asked to first attend a class. Please call John Uhal at the St. Joseph Parish Center (563-245-2548) or email him at j.uhal@dbqarch.org to register. Preregistration is recommended but not required.