"We must be a Church that walks together, that seeks peace, charity and draws near to those who suffer." POPE LEO XIV
John 15:5: "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing."
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In the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday in 2025 falls on June 8th. This day marks the 50th day after Easter, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. It is a significant feast day commemorating the birth of the Church. WEAR RED TO MASS TO CELEBRATE : )
Father's Day is June 15.
Parish Council and
Faith Formation Committee Results
Thank you to all of those who agreed to run for either Parish Council or Faith Formation Committee. Below are the results from last weekend’s election.
Congratulations to all the newly elected members!
Faith Formation Committee Results
Thank you to all of those who agreed to run for either Parish Council or Faith Formation Committee. Below are the results from last weekend’s election.
Congratulations to all the newly elected members!
St. Mark Faith Formation Committee
Josh Steffen, Jamie Venteicher and Patty Rezende
Josh Steffen, Jamie Venteicher and Patty Rezende
Pastoral Council
Dan Venteicher
CONGRATULATIONS!
First Holy Communion was received for the first time by these precious second graders at St. Mark on Sunday, May 4:
Skye Bockenstedt, (Brent & Marie)
Cole Dugan (Matt & Sarah)
Emmerson Kaiser (Jake & Elise)
Quinn Kopren (Jed & Dana)
Ryker Meese (Andy & Kristy)
Klia Moeller (Ian & Kristy)
Grayson Pritchard-Berns (Derek P. & Ellie B.)
Weston Rahe (Josh & Kathy)
Hattie Venteicher (Dan & Jamie)
Seth Venteicher (Matt & Michelle)
Piper Zacek (Marcus Z. & Amy K.)
Nash Zacek (Marcus Z. & Amy K.)
Special note: Hattie Venteicher was wearing her great grandmother, Norma Venteicher's, First Communion dress and veil which she had worn over 80+ years ago.
The May Crowning of Mary was an honor undertaken by St. Mark second graders who received their First Holy Communion the previous Sunday at Mass.
Immaculate Mary,
your praises we sing;
You reign now in splendor with
You reign now in splendor with
Jesus our King.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Seniors from St. Mark and St. Patrick were honored at Mass including Carter Hillers, Roberto Rezende, Zoe Walz, and Will Wiskus on Sunday, May 11. Congratulations, and may God be with you wherever life's journey may take you! -------------------------------
Beautiful worship music was provided by one of our many talented choir groups. We so appreciate their time and talents!
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Sixth grade representatives announced their Act of Kindness which was collecting canned goods to donate and supplement the St. Mary's food pantry. Thank you to all who donated items and for the project this great group of young people who are filling this need!
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR FATHER JOHN'S RETIREMENT
St. Patrick -
June 15 after 8 am Mass
Sacred Heart -
June 22 after 8 am Mass
St. Joseph -
June 28 after 5 pm Mass
St. Mark -
July 29 after 10 am Mass
St. Mary -
June 29 after 5 pm Mass
Emmaus Pastorate @ St. Mark - July 6
after 1pm Mass
(Fr. John's last Mass in the Emmaus Pastorate)
* NOTE: There will only be 2 Masses that weekend, the 5pm at St. Joseph on July 5
and the 1pm at St. Mark on July 6.
... a host of angels???
JUNE MASS INTENTIONS
ST. MARK PARISH LIFE
Annual Edgewood Rodeo Days
This year’s theme is “Boot Scootin’ Rodeo Tootin’” June 26-29, 2025
ST. MARK
** RODEO FLOAT **
We need you!
How about brainstorming ideas and/or helping create a float representing St. Mark Parish for the annual parade happening on Saturday, June 28!
Contact the office as a group is formed!
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Did you notice the planters outside of church have taken on their spring beauty? Many thanks to Diane Ogden and her sister, Linda Kruger, for sharing their time and talent by putting in this eye-catching variety of plants. We look forward to watching these beautiful flowers change and grow outside of St. Mark Parish!
*Also thanks to Joyce Brady who keeps them watered when they need it.
When you are planting your garden, remember St. Mark’s FAMOUS RODEO CHICKEN DINNER, and plant some extra peppers, carrots and especially cabbage!
The dinner will be August 16!
St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns
JUBILEE of 2025 - "Pilgrims of Hope"
Monthly Intention:
June
That the world might grow in compassion.
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Coordinator:
Brooke Kerns dbq072ff@dbqarch.org
FAITH FORMATION UPCOMING DATES:
Confirmation at St. Joseph, June 7
@ 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to witness this wonderful sacrament.
VBS...
Watch for upcoming photos from a week of Vacation Bible School.
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Sacrament of
CONFIRMATION -
JUNE 7 at St. Joseph
Please join us for the Confirmation Mass at St. Joseph's in Elkader on June 7 at 5:00 p.m., and continue to pray for our Emmaus Pastorate Confirmation students and their teachers, Jane Christiansen and Diane Meyer, as they continue on their faith journey as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Mark Confirmation Students include
Cooper Brown, Claire Hemann, Colt Kelzer, Tallen Mormann, Abigail Schilling, Allyson White, and Kendall Wittman.
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"SUMMER WITH THE SAINTS" -
Find Faith Filled stories/videos for the whole family with this engaging list of new programs! It's FREE, and it's EASY!
Check it out by clicking the FORMED image above!
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Ministry Schedule
JUNE Ministry Schedule
Your ministry is important, and we appreciate each of you!
*** Please remember to find a substitute if you cannot serve your scheduled ministry.
Check out the DAILY READINGS
by clicking on the image below!
Read or listen to them.
LECTORS: not sure how to pronounce some of those Biblical names and locations in your readings?
Go to this USCCB site,
click Daily Readings,
click Listen Podcasts,
scroll down to the date you need and click it,
slide your cursor over to the reading you need,
and listen to it being read. That's it! Now you know!!
ST. MARK LEADERSHIP
www.vibrantcatholic.com
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
ST. MARK MINISTRIES
[MINISTRY: Serving God & Others on God’s Behalf.]
Let's Stay Connected!
WATCH LIVE STREAM ONLINE:
https://vibrantcatholic.com/live-streaming
RADIO:
Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
LIVE STREAM SPONSORS - (KMCH radio/livestream):
Thank you to this month's sponsors!
JUNE SPONSORS
6/1/2025 - Emmaus Pastorate
6/8/2025 - Phyllis Lentz
6/15/2025 - Rosemary Lahr
6/22/2025 - Mary Quinlan
6/29/2025 - Jerry & Ruth Elsbury
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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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FACEBOOK:
St. Mark’s Faith Community:
Join to see up-to-date news and activities, and watch Father John's Weekly Check-In.
https://www.facebook.comroups/301314160252089
ST. MARK STAFF
Sacred Heart St. Mark St. Patrick St. Mary St. Joseph
Volga Edgewood Colesburg Strawberry Point Elkader
If you have suggestions or ideas to pass along for future newsletters, please call the parish office at 563-928-7200 or email Judy Lueken at djluek@gmail.com.
