With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. He was a shepherd after Christ's own heart.
A Prayer for the Election of a New Pope
O God, who in your wondrous love watches over your Church, fill the cardinal-electors with your Holy Spirit to strengthen and inspire them as they choose a new Holy Father to lead us. May they choose a shepherd for your Church who will please you in his holiness and guide his flock with love and watchful care, especially for the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable. We pray that your Holy Spirit will hover over the one who is chosen to strengthen him to be a messenger of love, peace, and unity in our world. We offer our prayer through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
O God, who in your wondrous love watches over your Church, fill the cardinal-electors with your Holy Spirit to strengthen and inspire them as they choose a new Holy Father to lead us. May they choose a shepherd for your Church who will please you in his holiness and guide his flock with love and watchful care, especially for the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable. We pray that your Holy Spirit will hover over the one who is chosen to strengthen him to be a messenger of love, peace, and unity in our world. We offer our prayer through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
St. Patrick Announcements
Fish Fry profit was $10,470
Thank you once again for everyone's efforts in making it another huge success!
Parish elections coming up!
There are two seats on the Parish Council to fill. THANK YOU to Sandy Klaus and Matt Mensen for the last 3 years that they've served!
Both Sandy and Matt are running again, and Alice Vontalge is running as well. Good luck to everyone, and thank you for going on the ballot!
FAITH FORMATION
Thank you to Mikha Mormann and Sheryl Hoffman for their service on our Faith Formation Board.
Running this year to replace them we have Peggy Schilling, Brittany Steffen, and Kara Wessel. We thank them all for going on our ballot!
Father John's Retirement:
Father's last Emmaus Pastorate Mass will be on Sunday, July 6th. Each parish will have a Mass and reception so that all have a chance to say their goodbyes. St Patrick's is on Sunday June 15th after 8:00 Mass. All are encouraged to wear orange, his favorite color.
Thank you to Carol Steger for being our Liturgy Coordinator for the past several years! Carol has done an excellent job, and we are lucky to have Sandy Klaus that will take over for her. THANK YOU to both of these ladies for giving up their time to help in these duties!
Faith Formation
Jodi McCabe Faith Formation Director
First Communion, May 4: Congratulations to our second graders!
May Crowning, May 4: any of our students that would like to carry in a flower, please let Jodi know asap.
Senior Recognition, May 18
Social Concerns
Pay-It-Forward
Our next offertory collection for Pay-It-Forward will be June 15. Money in the collection that is not in a budget envelope goes to the Pay-It-Forward fund.
If you know of anyone in need, please let Carol Steger or a Council member know.
Liturgical Ministry
Pastorate Events
Baptism Class
May 7, 6:00 at St. Joseph's
Call the Pastorate office if you have questions or want to register:
(563-928-7200) or email John Uhal:
We Pray For
St. Patrick Prayer Chain contact: Carol Brown
Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions:
Sun, May 4: Fritz & Craig Clemen
Sun, May 18: St. Mary Waterloo class of 1969
Sun, June 1: Ken Nadermann
Sun, June 15: John & Kay Schilling
St. Patrick and surrounding community continues to mourn for Bob Wessels who passed away April 22. Bob was a longtime member of St. Patrick that will be missed by many. Prayers go out to his wife, Julie and family.
St. Patrick Leadership
Council elected members:
Chairperson: Matt Mensen (2022)
Vice Chairperson: Jeff Bonert (2023)
Secretary: Sandy Klaus (2022)
Sean Steffen (2021)
Doug Brown (2024)
Appointed members serving the council:
Dean Bockenstedt (buildings/ground)
Carol Steger (Liturgy)
Faith Formation
Jodi McCabe, director (2023)
Mikha Mormann (2021)
Sheryl Hoffman (2021)
Maria Mensen (2023)
Rebecca Barry, chair (2023)
Melissa Schilling (2024)
Amanda K. Diers (2024)
Parish Life
Bob/Peggy Schilling (2018)
Jeremy/Kris Hillers (2020)
Jamie/Sara Mormann (2020)
Finance Committee
Chairperson: Tom Klaus
Diane Steinfadt
Jeanette Thein
St. Patrick Parish Goals (2024-2025)
1. Promote and encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life through 2029-2030.
2. St. Patrick will host small group Bible studies/book studies during Advent and Lent
during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
3. St. Patrick Parish Life groups will host an event every month in an effort to strengthen relationships, intentionally create a culture of evangelization, and increase parishioner participation.
2. St. Patrick will host small group Bible studies/book studies during Advent and Lent
during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
3. St. Patrick Parish Life groups will host an event every month in an effort to strengthen relationships, intentionally create a culture of evangelization, and increase parishioner participation.
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
Matt Mensen - Chairperson
Email: gforders@windstream.net
Email: gforders@windstream.net
Phone: 563-542-2153
Jeff Bonert - Vice Chairperson
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
Doug Brown - At Large
Email: browndouglasr@johndeere.com
Phone: 563-880-6776
Sarah Mormann - Parish Life
Email: chefsmor@yahoo.com
Phone: 563-543-6632
Phone: 563-543-6632
Tom Klaus - Finance chair
Email: tsklaus@gmail.com
Phone: 319-560-8192
Janine Berns - Bookkeeper
Phone: 563-245-2548
Email: dbq074sec@dbqarch.org
Danielle Becwar - Pastorate Secretary
Phone: 563-928-7200 ext. 305
Email: dbq072sec@dbqarch.org
John Uhal - Music & Liturgy
Email: dbq072s3@dbqarch.org
