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| Bulletin for Week of February 19, 2012 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio QuilesJim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul PeckoshJim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Accepting our Freedom Jesus reveals to us that our God is the God ofYes. But we live in a world of No, where sin defeats us and oppresses our spirits. We drag the past behind us like MarleyÕs chains in A Christmas Carol. But we donÕt have to. The forgiveness of sins is our ticket to liberation. We have the freedom to ask for and receive this forgiveness. Jesus died to demonstrate this forgiveness! It belongs to us, and itÕs offered to us with open arms. But in order to receive it, we have to let go of the bondage of the past. We have to resist putting our faith in the voices of negativity that tell us Òwe made our bed and now we have to lie in it,Ó or Òthis is how we were raised and this is who we are now.Ó That lie comes from the world of No. We are heirs of the kingdom of yes. Prepare the Word Ash Wednesday - February 22 Lent is upon us! It seems to sneak up on us, surprise us, and leave us unprepared without a Òplan.Ó Last week we talked of joining a faith sharing group. Not for you? Our parishes have many Lenten opportunities to bring us closer to Jesus. Prayer ¥Attend Ash Wednesday liturgy and get off to a good start ¥Come to Mass each Sunday during Lent ¥Attend daily Mass or try one day per week ¥Pray the Stations of the Cross ¥Participate in Taize prayer at St. Raphael on March 23 ¥Use Rice Bowl to pray together as a family ¥Our parishes have daily Lenten booklets available - take one! ¥ Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation Almsgiving ¥Think about your donations to your parish. Can you increase your giving? ¥Participate in various Meals Ministry opportunities ¥Integrate Rice Bowl donations into family meals ¥Consider a $10 donation to ÒOpening DoorsÓ this Lent Faith Formation ¥Join a faith sharing group ¥Attend a Wednesday evening faith formation session at St. Patrick ¥Encourage and support a teen at a TEC retreat ¥Attend an area Emmaus or CEW weekend ¥Bring your children to Mass and Religious Education every week ¥Use on-line resources listed in the bulletin Fasting ¥Fasting means less food, less speech, less entertainment ¥Come to the Sations of the Cross and soup supper at St. Patrick on Friday, March 2 at 6:00 PM. 2 Parish Family Prayers Baptism Announcements Through the holy waters of Baptism, HenryAlan Imbus, son of Jeff and Nicole Imbus, Evalynn Rose Benson, daughter of ClintBenson and Abby Ball, Riley Jo Kruser,daughter of Jamie and Kelly Kruser, and Stella Kathleen Kuhle, daughter of Chris andMolly Kuhle were baptized into the Catholic Faith. We welcome them with great joy. Mass Intentions Monday, February 20 7:30 AM Ron Nowacki Sr. (Anniv.) Tuesday, February 21 7:30AM Alfred Schuster 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Melvin and Bernice Mai Wednesday, February 22 ASH WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM Dorothy Schuler12:05 PM Special Intention 6:45 PM St. Patrick Mike Wiezorek Thursday, February 23 7:30AM Thomas E. Schuster 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Mary and Verle Bryant Friday, February 24 7:30 AM Louis Pottebum (Anniv.) Saturday, February 25 4:00 PM St. Patrick Robert Waldbillig Sunday, February 26 7:30 AM For the Parishioners10:00AM Arsenius ÒArkyÓ Hanson 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass 5:30 PM Ed and Ramona Gerhard Time, Talent and Treasure Date February 11-12 , 2012 St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (146) . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,101.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,213.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (114) . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,412.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.00 Electronic Fund Transfer . . . . . . . . . .$2,075.00 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . . .$93.92 Question of the Week Isaiah quotes the Lord as saying,Ó Your sins I remember no more.Ó Do I trust that promise and live as though it is true? 3 REDISCOVER LENT An Opportunity of Grace 2012 The Grace of Prayer Small Group Faith Sharing The Grace of Sharing ¥Tuesdays beginning February 21, Visitation Convent on Kauffman Ave, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ¥Tuesdays after Noon Mass beginning February 21, St. Patrick Rectory dining room. (light lunch provided) Enjoy this conversation and preparation for the Sunday readings. Operation Rice Bowl This is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Community. Your Rice Bowl is included in this weekÕs bulletin. Please return it on Easter. May it be a daily reminder of sharing our blessings with those in need. Opening Doors Where Will You Sleep Tonight? Maria House and Teresa Shelter Opening Doors offers 16,790 bednights throughout the year, 46 beds per night to homeless women and children. Consider a $10 donationfrom your family to provide a bed for another family. Please see thedisplay in the Cathedral Center and St. Patrick. ¥Each week there are opportunitiesfor service listed in the bulletin.Consider how to give of your time and talent this Lent. Stations of the Cross ¥All Thursdays of Lent followingnoon Mass at St. Patrick, beginning on February 23 ¥All Fridays of Lent following7:30 AM Mass at St. Raphael,beginning on February Feb. 24 ¥Stations of the Cross led by thehigh school Confirmation class, followed by soup supper, Friday, March 2, 6:00 PM at St. Patrick Taize Prayer Friday, March 23 Aservice of song and quiet prayer, St. Raphael Cathedral, 6:00 PM, followed bysoup supper in the Cathedral Center Communal Reconciliation Come back to me with all your heart.... Tuesday, March 13 Nativity, 7:00 PM Sunday, March 25 St. Joseph the Worke 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 28 St. Columbkille 6:15 PM Wednesday, March 28 St. Joseph the Worker 6:45 PM On Line Lenten Opportunities ¥Online Lenten Retreat and Daily prayers from Creighton University http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMini stry/online.html ¥Free online Bible study led by Kevin Perrotta, awardwinning Catholic writer and editor wau.org/lentbiblestudy ¥Online classes for adults through University of Dayton Virtual Learning. Check out the 3-week sessions offered now at https://vlc.udayton.edu/¥Apps for iphone, ipad, or androids. Check out apps forCatholics. Here are two for Lent. Bring up daily readings and reflections with Not by Bread Alone or Evangelizo.Bring up an examination of conscience with Confession. Check out and pray the rosary with iRosary or Rosary. Daily Prayer Two free booklets are available for you at the entrances to the churches. One is for adults and another is for families. Please use these for your daily prayer during Lent Masses on Ash Wednesday Ashes will be distributed during the Masses at St. Raphael 7:30 AM and 12:05 PM St. Patrick 6:45 PM A listing of Masses in all Dubuque parishes is posted at the entrances to the churches. Catholics between the ages of 14 and 59 are expected to fast from meat and between meals on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, unless health or dietary needs prevail. Catholics over the age of 7 are expected to abstain from meat on all of the Fridays of Lent. Liturgical Roles February 25-26, 2012 4th Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, February 25 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis StreifC Mary Avery L Madonna McAndrew EM Kathy Wuertzer, Marilyn Heinz, Kurt WuertzerCUP Dennis Streif, Wayne MootzS Chris Wuertzer, Emily Wuertzer St. Patrick Church 1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Feb. 26 St. Raphael Cathedral 7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, February 26 SAC Nester LampeC Calvin Gatch L Charles Ryan, Margreet Ryan EM Laura Howes, Donna Husemann, Vicki Osthoff,Ginny Schiel, Betty Schuster, Betty Takes CR S Bruce Howes U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan 10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday SAC John GrafC Sr. Patricia Conlan RSM L Dan Boice, Marge Krawczuk EM Trisha Bookins, Patty DeHeck, John Graf, WallyKrawczuk, Art Roling, Paula Roling, Robin Sunny CR Robin LeiboldS Robert Larson, Mary Rose Jones, Andrew Leibold U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, PaulCasel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader Mary Melssen, Shelby Melssen 5:30 PM Mass SAC Sarah OttingC Ken Disch L Frank Cicciarelli, Barb Nowacki EM Ryan Beggs, Dolores Correll, Max Flynn, CarolGrawe, Laura Powers, Doris Radloff, Joyce Whelan CR Martha NowackiS Jesse Green, Emily Powers ,Jacob Powers U Volunteers 4 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events Religious Education Religious Education students and parents will attend Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Parents and students areexpected to be at St. Patrick church for 6:45 PM Mass on thisAsh Wednesday. Students, please check in with your teacher in the back of St. Patrick church before mass begins. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice meeting, Monday,February 20, 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms. Sunday Speaker in February at Cathedral Join us for our Sunday Speaker, February 26, refreshmentsand conversation after the 10:00 am Mass. Our St. Raphaeland St. Patrick parishioners who are involved in ÒCirclesÓ - a ministry connected with Bridges Out of Poverty in Dubuque, will tell us about their experiences and time with families working to improve their lives. Please join us for this interesting conversation. St. Patrick Day Party This year St. Raphael - St. Patrick parishioners will celebrate St. Patrick Day with the annual party on Saturday, March 17, after the 4:00 PM Mass at St. Patrick - or about 5:00 PM in FoleyHall. Tickets will be on sale at the Cathedral/St. Patrick rectories during offuce hours and after all Masses. Delicious corned beef or stew supper tickets are $8. Advanced tickets sales only. Please join us for this festive time - you will need a ticket but donÕt need to be Irish! This traditional party for St. Raphael - St. Patrick communities is a treat ! Adult Confirmation Program during Lent A program for adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation will be offered for area Catholics beginning Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. Theprogram will consist of five sessions, which will be held on Tuesday evenings, February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27. Interested adult Catholics can register by contacting their own parish office. Each participant is to be accompanied for each of the sessions by a sponsor who needs to be a confirmed Catholic active in the practice of the Catholic faith. Following completion of the program each candidate will be admitted to Confirmation as arranged by his/her parish. Please register by calling Cathedral, 582-7646 or St. Patrick, 583-9749, by Ash Wednesday, February 22. Community News Holy Family Catholic Schools 2012Ð2013 Registration and Tuition Assistance Registration for the 2012Ð2013 school year is open at all Holy Family Catholic Schools locations, preschool through 12th grade. If you are concerned about paying for a Holy Family education, please apply for tuition assistance. Tuition assistance forms are now available, and workshops for the tuition assistance process have been scheduled for Feb. 23 and 29 and March 6. For more information call (563) 582-5456. The Loose Collection for the weekend of February 18-19 will be given to Catholic Worker Hope House in Dubuque. 5 MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical-19 de Febrero, 2012Septimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La paralisis a veces no viene asociada a problemas musculares o de huesos, sino al miedo, a la falta de ver que se puede hacer algo sobre una situacion. El temor paraliza muchisimo. La falta de imaginacion o de creatividad para resolver problemas tambien paraliza mucho. El aislarse no buscar la ayuda de un grupo o comunidad es tambien cause de una gran paralisis. En el evangelio de hoy vemos que un grupo de amigos tratan por todos los medios de ayudar a us amigo paralitico: lo llevan entre todos y, cuando no pueden entrar por un lugar, entrar por el tejado... Buscan una solucion creativa a un problema real y aparentemente insoluble. Estos amigos no permiten que un problema los paralice a ellos tambien. No se sientan a lamentarse sobre la paralisis que afecta a su amigo. Buscan la solucion, no tanto para ellos mismos, sino para laguien a quien aman. En nuestras vida hay muchas situaciones que afectan a otros. Podriamos simplemente pensar que no es cosa nuestra: esa paralisis no es nuestra...O que no sacamos nada de beneficio para nosotros mismos. Pero ese mismo pensamiento, aparentemente inofensivo, nos puede paralizar el corazon y la compasion. Cuando Jesus devuelve el movimiento de sus miembros al paralitico, hace mucho mas que una curacion fisica: perdona los pecados. Es decir, una liberacion mucho mas profunda y verdadera. Al mismo tiempo, libera tambien las energias para el bien de quienes trataban de ayudar a su amigo. Desata energias de solidaridad, de compasion y de justicia. Y eso es el verdadero amor comunicativo de Dios. Pregunta de la Semana ÀQue cosas me estan paralizando en este momento? ÀHay temores que me impiden realizar acciones que veo necesarias? ÀComo me uno a otros para el bien? Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad 12 de Feb- Misa 1pm 13 de Feb- Reunion Spirit de Fuego 7pm 19 de Feb- Misa 1 pm 22 de Feb.- Miercoles de Ceniza 6:45pm Conversaciones de Cuaresma Apartir del 24 de Febrero durante la cuaresma tendremos todos los Viernes: a) Estudios Biblicos 6 pm b) Via Crucis 7 pm Tambien, todos los domingos despues de Misa ofreceremos una pequena merienda y conversaciones con diferentes temas. 2/26/12 - La Cuaresma 3/4/12- La Misa 3/11/12- Los Sacramentos 3/18/12- La Biblia 3/25/12- La Oracion 4/1/12- El Tridiumm Del Escrito de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM.Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes demisa con el Padre Miguel . Atencion- Todos los interesados en Bautizos: Los bautizos se celebran el Primer y Tercer Domingo de cada mes. La clase de preparacion para los que desean bautizar a sus hijos y ser padrinos son ofrecidas el Cuarto Domingo de cada mes antes de misa 11:30 am a 12:30 pm. Por favor llame y haga su reservacion. Segun el derecho Canonico, los Padrinos pueden ser hombre o mujer, o ambos, pero no pueden ser dos hombres o dos mujeres. Ademas: ÒPara ser padrino o madrina es necesario que haya cumplido dieciseis a os, ...sea catolico, este confirmado, haya recibido el Santisimo Sacramento de la Eucaristia, y lleve una vida congruente con la fe y con la mision que va asumir. (Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica #874) Si los padrinos no son solteros, tienen que estar casados por la Iglesia, no vivir en concubinato o casados solo por lo civil.Deben acompanar el crecimiento espiritual de susahijados y por eso, participar en la catequesis previa y la formacion posterior con la familia. Al ser elegidos padrinos, ellos aceptan la responsibilidad de ver por sus ahijados que crezcan y practiquen la fe Catolica, la misma que ellos viven Es por eso tambien que muchos padres escogen estos mismos padrinos para los otros sacramentos de iniciacion (Eucaritia y Confirmacion) Por favor llamar a Gisella para mas informacion o para separar fecha con un mes de anticipacion. Torno a la Mesa (Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia) Pregunta para la familia: Si alguien te diera $1,000 en efectivo- -en diez billetes de $100- y te dijera que debes repartir todo ese dinero en veinticuatro horas a otras personas, Àa quien le darias el dinero? Padres: La publicidad llena la imaginacion de nuestros hijos con muchas cosas que pueden adquirirse y poseerse. Para contrarestar esa influencia puedes demostrarle a tu hijo la alegria de ser un dador creativo. Por ejemplo, proponle a tu hijo que done juguetes y ropa a las personas necesitadas o que ayude a un vecino al que le vendria bien que le echaran una mano. Pensamiento para la Semana Muy rara vez decidimos controlar lo que podemos... nuestra actitud Nunca olvidez que tal como pensamos, actuamos Bulletin for Week of February 12, 2012 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . . . .Paul Peckosh, Horacio Quiles and Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish Saint Patrick Parish FEBRUARY 11-12, 2012 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dubuque, Iowa You Are Here Some people feel paralyzed by moral evil, especially on the social level, because itÕs so pervasive. We have to remember that Jesus didnÕt heal every leper in Israel, but he did alleviate suffering when he encountered it directly. We, too, are asked to do small things: to stay loyal to our gay child, to stop in at the local nursing home and visit those who have no visitors, to offer relief to someone who is a full-time caregiver, take time for a sick relative, to be generous in our response to those whose need is known to us. We have to be willing to look the homeless woman in the face, and to develop respectful relationships with people regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, ability or social class. The works of mercy, corporal and spiritual, are a great place to begin. Wherever we encounter the grip of isolation caused by fear, we can offer the healing of Christ by our caring presence. Fear is useless, as Jesus once said. What is needed is trust. Prepare the Word Jesus Alive: Evangelization Bring a Friend! Last week we discussed the Religious of the Archdiocese and how they have influenced our lives. We can take a cue from the sisters, brothers, and monks! They live in community, pray together, share their lives, AND evangelize one another. By knowing Jesus, they bring others to Jesus. We can do the same in our parish communities. Coming together in a group to reflect on the Word of God deepens our faith and strengthens our communities. During Lent, we will have several faith sharing groups meeting to discuss and relate the Sunday scriptures to daily life. The Sunday by Sunday resource is used (cost $4). The gatherings are informal, itÕs OK if you may have to miss a week, and you can verbally participate as much or little as you like. It is a faith building experience at your own pace! Bring a friend or spouse! ItÕs always easier to join something with someone you know! Two groups will meet starting February 21st: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM Tuesday mornings at Visitation Convent. Call Diane Kramer 747-3647. 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM after Mass on Tuesday afternoons at St. PatrickÕs Rectory (with a promise of a light lunch). Call Susan Dazey, 583-9749. Want to start a group with friends? Pick a time and weÕll help you do that! Call Jean Leute, 582-7646. To form others, we must be formed! Whom can you invite? 2 Parish Family Prayers World Marriage Day February 12, 2012 Father, we thank you for your tremendous gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Help us to witness to its glory by a life of growing intimacy. Teach us the beauty of forgiveness so we may become more and more one in heart, mind and body. Strengthen our dialogue and help us become living signs of your love. Make us grow more in love with the Church so we may renew the Body of Christ. Make us a sign of unity in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Brother. Amen Baptism Announcements Through the holy waters of Baptism, Laney Lynn Nauman, daughter of George and Abby Lampe Nauman, was baptized into the Catholic Faith. We welcome her! Mass Intentions Monday, February 13 7:30 AM Val and Helen Pins Tuesday, February 14 7:30AM Monica Brown 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Malee McDonald Wednesday, February 15 7:30 AM Leona Sutton Thursday, February 16 7:30AM Rose Field 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Marge Keenan Friday, February 17 7:30 AM James Hickie Saturday, February 18 4:00 PM St. Patrick Sherry Olson Sunday, February 19 7:30 AM For the Parishioners 10:00AM Thomas Beadle 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass 5:30 PM Meta Luedtke Time, Talent and Treasure Date February 4-5, 2012 St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (148) . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,027.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.00 February EFT(104) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,056.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$996.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (137) . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,980.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$245.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.00 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . .$107.06 Question of the Week In what ways does fear narrow the scope of my life? Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will be held on Wednesday, February 15. Parents please join us for prayer at St. Raphael at 7:40 PM. ¥St. Patrick parents please plan to be present for the Adult Faith Formation sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM while your children are in class. February 15 the topic is ÒJesus our Valentine Gift from God - Linking Love and Justice during Lent and BeyondÓ, with Matt and Gisella Shadle. All are welcome to join us at 6:30 PM in St. PatrickÕs church. ¥TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a fantastic retreat experience for seniors in high school. The next TEC is at Dyersville, on March 3-5. Call 563-583-9771 by today to register. You can also register online at www.DBQArchEvents.org There is also a TEC in Dubuque on April 21-23. Christian Experience / Emmaus Weekends This is a time to encounter Christ and become his disciple in the atmosphere of a loving community. ¥Ecumenical Emmaus Weekend,WomenÕs Weekend, February 24-26, MenÕs Weekend, March 2-4 Materials are in at the entrances to church or call Dave Theis, 582-5189 for information. Adult Confirmation Program during Lent A program for adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation will be offered for area Catholics beginning Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30 PM at Resurrection Church. The program will consist of five sessions, which will be held on Tuesday evenings, February 28, March 6, 13, 20 27. Interested adult Catholics can register by contacting their own parish office. Each participant is to be accompanied for each of the sessions by a sponsor who needs to be a confirmed Catholic active in the practice of the Catholic faith. Following completion of the program each candidate will be admitted to Confirmation as arranged by his/her parish. Please register by calling Cathedral, 582-7646 or St. Patrick, 583- 9749, by Ash Wednesday, February 22. Looking to Lent This year during Lent a special consideration for your reflection and almsgiving will be about ÒOpening DoorsÓ in Dubuque, founded to assist women needing emergency and transitional housing for reasons other than domestic violence. Opening Doors offers hospitality and opportunity for approximately 18 residents at Maria House and up to 28 women and children per night at Teresa Shelter. Opening Doors values the dignity of women and supports them in claiming their own power and in making the choices appropriate for developing personal responsibility to live independently in permanent housing. Opening Doors achieves its mission by working collaboratively with other community resources. Look for more information with our Lenten schedule. St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events ¥St. Raphael St. Patrick Pastoral Council, Tuesday, February 14, 6:30 PM at St. Patrick rectory. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice meeting, Monday, February 20, 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms. Send a Card! ValentineÕs Day is coming up. The St. Patrick - St. Raphael Parish Life committee encourages parishioners to send a Valentine card to someone who is at a care facility or to our parishioners who are not able to come to church. If you are a parishioner who visits someone regularly - this is a great opportunity to send a card to brighten their day. Social Justice Hope House - Catholic Worker Sunday Speaker in February at Cathedral Join us for our Sunday Speaker, February 26. Parishioners who are involved in ÒCirclesÓ - a ministry connected with Bridges Out of Poverty in Dubuque, will tell us about their experiences and time with families working to improve their lives. Please join us after 10:00 AM Mass for refreshments and conversation. Opportunities for Service ¥Can you help at the Rite of Election here at the Cathedral on Sunday, February 26 from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM? We will welcome more than 400 guests who will be present with those who are preparing to become Catholic at the Easter Vigil. Please call Barbara Gatch. 582-7646. Meals Ministry We will serve the meal at the Dubuque Rescue Mission next Sunday, February 19 at 12:00 noon. There are sign up sheets in the Cathedral Center if you can bring the extra salads, casseroles and desserts for the meal. Please bring it by noon next Sunday or you can also bring something to the Mission on Saturday and tell them it is for Sunday meal served by the Cathedral - St. Patrick. Many thanks. Ash Wednesday Masses and Parking Masses on Ash Wednesday, February 22, will be at 7:30 AM and 12:05 noon at St. Raphael and at 6:45 PM at St. Patrick. Parking is sometimes a problem on these days because of the number of people coming to Mass and the fact that businesses are open during these hours. Please do not park in spaces that belong to surrounding businesses when they are open. At the Cathedral, parking spaces between the church and the school are available for use on Ash Wednesday. Also, please note the signs for on-street parking and when tickets may be issued. Parking at St. Patrick is available at Behr Funeral Home upper lot and Dubuque Bank and Trust. Thank you for your cooperation 3 Liturgical Roles February 18-19, 2012 3rd Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, February 18 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Pat Glynn L Barb Nowacki EM Dave Schmitz, Tina Hamel, Joann Driscoll CUP Holly Paige, Mary Sherman S Chris Wuertzer, Michael Rambousek St. Patrick Church 1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Feb. 19 St. Raphael Cathedral 7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, February 19 SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L Ed Cawley, Pat Cawley EM Shirley Chapman, Ed Glaser, Patty Jones, John McAndrews, Barb Schuler CR S Bob Pankow U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan 10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday SAC John Graf C Pam Cheney L Eric Anglada, Vince Vanden Heuvel EM Ruth Clancy, Stacy Conforti, Jim Conforti, Geri Eitter, Paul Fuerst, Marilyn Heinz, Jim Melssen CR S Elizabeth Kalb, Elyse Kalb U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader Mary Melssen, Shelby Melssen 5:30 PM Mass SAC Jesse Green C Jim Sunny L Catherine Dunn BVM, Carmen Hernandez EM Dave Fisher, Pat Fisher, Kate Hendel BVM, Joan Lingen BVM, Ranae Sunny CR S Dan Ludowitz, Aleece Duggan U Volunteers JustFaith/JustMatters Our JustMatters 8 week session on ÒLiving Solidarity - Government, the Federal Budget and the Common GoodÓ, begins this Sunday evening, February 12, at 7:00 PM in the Cathedral Raphael Rooms. If you have been thinking about this - and still would like to come - please join us. Shalom Retreat Center Phone 582-3592 for information ¥Courageous Women of Faith: A Lenten Retreat Day for Women, Thursday, March 8, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Presenter: Mary Pedersen, adjunct professor at Loras College. Please join us on this International Day of Women to reflect on our own lives as courageous women of faith: Blessed, Broken and given for others. Offering $40 with continental breakfast and lunch. Register by March 5. ¥Reflecting on the Lenten Gospels, Thursdays, February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Continental breakfast at 6:45 AM followed by reflection until 7:45 AM. Bring your Bible. Register by noon the day before the session. ]Community News ¥Hospice of Dubuque will sponsor two six-week bereavement support groups. They will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM Ð8:30 PM, beginning February 21 and ending March 27 and Wednesdays from 1:00 PMÐ 3:00 PM, beginning February 22 and ending March 28. The groups will meet at the Hospice of Dubuque office, in the Theisen Education Center, 1670 JFK Road. There is no requirement to have had a previous connection with Hospice of Dubuque. For a registration please call the Hospice office at 563-582-1220 or visit our website at www.hospiceofdubuque.org. Awakening Faith - Lent Program An exciting program at Resurrection Parish during the Lenten season called Awakening Faith. We believe it can benefit many people, particularly anyone who has been away from the practice of their faith and may desire to reconnect more deeply with the Catholic Church. There will be six sessions on basic elements of our Catholic faith, with opportunities for conversation and sharing. The sessions will help us explore our faith life, who Jesus is, how the Church helps us to live in Christ, how the Mass might engage us more, and how we celebrate Eucharist and Reconciliation today. You can invite someone who could benefit from a program like this. It might even be you. The sessions will be held on Saturday mornings beginning February 25, 2012, 9:00 AMÐ 10:30 AM in a confidential and comfortable environment in the Resurrection Parish office. We realize someone may not be able to make all of the six sessions, but he/she still can benefit from coming to some of them. For more information, please call Deacon Tim LoBianco at the Resurrection Parish office, 556-7511. This year Ash Wednesday is, February 22. The Loose Collection for the weekend of February 18-19 will be given to our Partner Parish in El Salvador. 5 MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical-12 de Febrero del 2012 Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Siempre, a lo largo de toda la historia de la humanidad, ha habido racismo. Unos pueblos se creen superiores a otros, moral, fisica y culturalmente. Y tambien siempre se ha dado un cierto recelo ante diversas enfermedades. En tiempos de Jesus podria ser la lepra; hoy dia podria ser el Sida. Hace poco alguien me contaba que en una parroquia bastante rica, entro un joven con aspecto de enfermo e inmediatamente toda la gente de la banca se traslado a otro lugar...Se supone, erroneameante, que el enfermo es responsable de su enfermedad. Y ante eso, los ÒsanosÓ se sientes superiores y por lo tanto, pueden permitirse, sin hacer mal moral, separarse de los enfermos...Sienten que se estan protegiendo a si mismos y tambien a sus familias. Pero, Àdonde existe una base razonable y logica para tal actitud? Parece que Jesus no la encuentra, porque actua de una manera distinta. No juzga al enfermo; no considera que la enfermedad sea consequencia de un pecado y toca la persona para sanarla. Esto es en el aspecto fisico. Aveces consideramos que tambien hay enfermos morales de los que hay que huir y de los que hay que salvar a nuestros hijos. Porque aquello de Òdime con quien andas y te dire quien eresÓ se nos hace muy verdadero. Pero podriamos tambien pensar en momentos en que hemos sentido el rechazo de otros. ÀNo hemos sentido alguna vez cmom Òleprosos,Ó arrinconados por los demas por nuestra condicion social o nuestra raza? ÀSentiamos que eso era justo? Pero dando un poco de vuelta al alrgument, quiza tmabienhoy sea buen momento para examinar quein no se ha separado de nosotros en momentos en que a nosotros mismos nos parecia que no eramos las personas mas recomendables , o que habiamos cometido un error poco perdonable. Momentos en que, quiza nosotros mismos nos habiamos juzgado como Òleprosos,Ó no dignos de estar con otros. Recuerde:La misericordia de Cristo siempre esta con todos aquellos a los que juzga la sociedad, y aquellos quienes se juzgan ellos mismos. A nadie se le niega el perdon y la sanacion. Pregunta de la Semana À En que momentos me he sentido rechazado? À En que momentos casi he justificado el posible rechazo de otros por mis propios errores o condicion? ÀEn que momentos me he sentido tentado a juzgar y rechazar a otros? Celebracion: Sacramento del Matrimonio Al final de mes, en Febrero, la siguiente pareja estara recibiendo el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Por favor se piden que recen e incluyan en sus oraciones a: Mariela Valdez y Juan Perez Si hay alguien que tiene alguna duda o inquietud, por favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano Del Escritorio de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . En Torno a la Mesa (Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia) Pregunta para la familia: Si pudieras ser el arbol mas alto en varias millas a la redonda, Àen que lugar del mundo te gustaria que te plantaran y asi poder tener una vista maravillosa de todo lo que te rodea? Padres: Dios planto una semilla de fe en cada nino, y tu tienes una influencia fundamental en cuanto a como nutrir esa semilla. Pide en tus oraciones poder para responder a las oportunidades que se te presentan a diario para alimentar esa tierna fe. Pensamientos para la Semana (Pensamientos para ayudar a que tu semana sea positiva) El pesimista se queja del viento. El optimista epera que cambie. El lider arregla las velas. Dios nos atiende todos nuestros deseos, pero cumple todas sus promesas. ~ Dietrich Bohnoeffer. Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad 12 de Feb- Misa 1pm 13 de Feb- Reunion Spirit de Fuego 7pm 19 de Feb- Misa 1 pm 22 de Feb.- Miercoles de Ceniza 6:45pm Conversaciones de Cuaresma Apartir del 24 de Febrero durante la cuaresma tendremos todos los Viernes: a) Estudios Biblicos 6 pm b) Via Crucis 7 pm Tambien, todos los domingos despues de Misa ofreceremos una pequena merienda y conversaciones con diferentes temas. 2/26/12 - La Cuaresma 3/4/12- La Misa 3/11/12- Los Sacramentos 3/18/12- La Biblia 3/25/12- La Oracion 4/1/12- El Tridiumm •(Bulletin for Week of February 5, 2012 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time No Rest for the Weary Like Job in todayÕs readings, we often lament that our days are those of a hireling. And we know we are not alone. As far as we can tell, anyone working is overextended, and fatigue can lead to despair. The best prevention is a moment of thanks each day for our many blessings, - including our messy relatives and our challenging jobs. Gratitude, no doubt, motivated PeterÕs mother-in-law. Jesus made her well, and she responded with hospitality. Gratitude is the best antidote for our weary minds and bodies. ÒA grateful heart is a happy heart.Ó Prepare the Word Jesus Alive: Evangelization World Day for Consecrated Life Deacon Jim Luksetich gave a great homily several weeks ago regarding ÒevangelizationÓÑ bringing others to get to know Jesus. This Sunday, February 5th, we celebrate World Day of Consecrated Life. We give thanks to all the religious priests, sisters, brothers, monks, and single people who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They have brought us and many others closer to Jesus. In our area, this includes the Cistercians at Mississippi and New Melleray Abbeys. We are the recipients of their prayer and hospitality. The Sisters of Charity (BVMs) founded Clarke University and the Sisters of Mercy (Cedar Rapids) founded Mt. Mercy College. The Presentation Sisters (PBVMs), Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Family, and Visitation Sisters were teachers and nurses. In recent years, they are bringing ÒJesus AliveÓ through diverse ministries. LetÕs say thanks! Visit, write, or phone a religious who supported you. Visit the Abbeys to pray. Support their ministries financially when possible. How will you express your gratitude?
2 Parish Family Prayers February Ministry of Praise Thank you to all who pray for the special intentions for our parish in the Ministry of Praise. Please pick up a leaflet at the entrances to our churches each month and remember our parish and parishionersÕ needs in your prayers. Anniversary Blessings Congratulations to Jim and Sharon Mellsen and their families. They celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend. Mass Intentions Monday, February 6 7:30 AM James Honigman Tuesday, February 7 7:30AM Patricia Betts 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Frank Basten Family Wednesday, February 8 7:30 AM Victor Betts Thursday, February 9 7:30AM Ray and Mary McAllister (Anniv.) 12:00 NOON St. Patrick
Tim Isme Friday, February 10 7:30 AM Mary Virginia Kelley (Anniv.) Saturday, February 11 4:00 PM St. Patrick Judy Leoffelholz Sunday, February 12 7:30 AM Bob Varley 10:00AM Marguerite Berndt 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners Time, Talent and Treasure St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (139) . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,084.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$942.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (103) . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,359.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$321.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$113.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.50 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . .$107.53 Question of the Week What are you grateful for? How do you show your gratitude.? Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will be not held on Wednesday, February 8. There is an inservice for all Catechists at St. AnthonyÕs. Catechists please plan to attend. Opportunities for Service
¥Sunday, February 19 - Bring a dessert or salad to the Dubuque Rescue Mission by 11:30 am for the noon meal. ¥Can you help at the Rite of Election here at the Cathedral on Sunday, February 26 from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. We need help welcoming the more than 400 guests who will be present to welcome those who are preparing to become Catholic at the Easter Vigil. Please call Barbara Gatch. 582-7646. Faith Formation
¥You are invited to experience an Ecumenical Emmaus Weekend, hosted by St. JohnÕs Episcopal Church in Dubuque, and includes our parishioners as well. Ecumenical Emmaus weekends are open to all Chrsitians of any denomination who want to deepen their faith. It is a time to encounter Christ and become his disciple in the atmosphere of a loving community. WomenÕs Weekend, February 24-26, MenÕs Weekend, March 2-4 Materials are in at the entrances to church or call Dave Theis, 582-5189 for information. Social Justice - St. Raphael - St. Patrick
Hope House - Catholic Worker Hope House will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Sunday, February 12 with an open house from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend to see the home at 1592 Locust St., a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality. Wednesday Evening Meal at St. Patrick
The Wednesday evening meal at St. Patrick works like a charm. Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for 25 years a nutritious meal is served to those in need in our downtown area. As with many ministries, the future of this outreach depends on new persons volunteering to continue on. Many parishioners ask how they might be of help. This is how: ¥Call Ann Schroder at St. Patrick, 583-9749, to see if they will need help preparing food from 3-5 PM. Serving is not always needed but help with preparation is always welcome. ¥Desserts are always needed. Please bring your donation to the St. Patrick rectory on Wednesday by noon. ¥If you are a member of a small group of any kind (work, faith sharing, support) offer to bring the entire meal on one or more Wednesdays a year. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who have continued to support this meal for the past years St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
S ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Life will meet on Monday, February 6 at 5:30 PM at St. Patrick rectory. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Faith Formation Commission, Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 PM at St. Patrick Rectory. ¥St. Raphael St. Patrick Pastoral Council, Tuesday, February 14, 6:30 PM at St. Patrick rectory. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice meeting, Monday, February 20, 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms. Social Justice
Hope House - Catholic Worker Social Justice - St. Raphael - St. Patrick Sunday Speakers in February at Cathedral Please join us after 10:00 AM Mass at St. Raphael on two Sundays in February for coffee, donuts and a short presentation by parishioners. These Sunday Speakers will begin about 11:15 and last 1/2 hour. Come meet, and greet and learn! ¥Sunday, February 26, parishioners who are involved in ÒCirclesÓ - a ministry connected with Bridges Out of Poverty in Dubuque, will tell us about their experiences and work with families working to improve their lives. Music for Chairty
The musical group Tapestry has set the date for their next Music For Charity night. They will be at Manna Java World Cafe on Thursday, February 9, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Tapestry plays their beautiful music for free and donations will be given to ----.Cathedral parishioiners Sue Kalb, Deb Stevens and Pat Niemer, play a variety of music for your enjoyment. JustFaith/JustMatters - An Opportunity for Learning and Reflection during Lent
St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice committee will provide another opportunity this Lent to take part in an 8 week JustMatters session. JustMatters allows participants to focus on a particular current social justice topic. The general format for these topic-focused modules is prayer, readings, videos, speakers and dialogue. The 8 weekly sessions will be on Sunday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms and begin on February 12 through Sunday, April 1 The topic is ÒLiving Solidarity: Government, the Federal Budget and the Common Good.Ó The goal of this topic is to engage the question: ÒWhat kind of society do we wish to become?Ó Please call Barbara Gatch, 582-7646, ext. 224 or Mike McFarland, 495-6781, if you would like more information or to register. 3
Liturgical Roles February 11-12, 2012 2nd Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, February 11 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Tina Hamel L Randy Rambousek EM Pat Glynn, Buck Loeffelholz, Kurt Wuertzer CUP Dave Schmitz, Dennis Streif S Phillip Bahl, Michael Rambousek St. Patrick Church 1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Feb. 12 St. Raphael Cathedral 7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, February 12
SAC Nester Lampe C Bruce Howes L Randy Gehl, Patti Luksetich EM Shirley Broderick, Carrie Gehl, Laura Howes, Patty Jones, Gary Osthoff, Vicki Osthoff, Ginny Schiel CR Robin Leibold S Tim Gavin, Andrew Leibold U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan 10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC Jane Bowerman C Jim Sunny L Deb Finkenauer, Katy Wethal EM Sr. Pat Conlan RSM, Mary Jo Fleege, Paul Fuerst, Mary Melssen, Gail Noel, Nan Peck, Ranae Sunny CR Wade Horsman S Craig Takes, Mary Rose Jones, Jackson Takes U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Tracy Elenz 5:30 PM Mass SAC Ken Disch C Ken Disch L Sarah Otting, Sandra Scott EM Dolores Correll, Carol Grawe, Jesse Green, Lori Kelsey, Pete Pearson, Doris Radloff, Bob Vondran CR Emma Kelsey S Robert Larson, Elizabeth Kelsey, Katelyn Soat U Volunteers 4
Shalom Retreat Center Phone 582-3592 for information ¥Valentine Evening for Married Couples, ÒRemind Me...Ó, Sunday, February 12, 6:00 PM Ð 8:00 PM. Presenters: Jim & Judy Arlen. This evening we hope you will once again be reminded why you married the person sitting next to you. At 5:00 PM, we will have a Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy in our chapel for those who wish to attend followed by a candlelight dinner and presentation. Offering is $44 per couple. Register/prepay by Wednesday, Feb. 8. ¥¥¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick will have a table at this dinner. When you register, please tell them that you would like to be seated with us. Come join us for a nice evening. ¥Revolution of the Heart: The Spirituality of Dorothy Day, Monday, February 6, 7:00 -9:00 PM Presenter: Amanda Osheim, from Loras College. Call for regisration on Monday. At Sinsinawa Mound Retreat Center
Phone 748-4411, ext. 811 for information ¥ÒCelebrate LoveÓ, Tuesday, February 14, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Candlelight dinner and concert by Moldy Jam. Reservation deadline: February 10. Moldy Jam is the longest running jam of old time and Irish music in the Madison area. Call (608) 748-4411 to register. Community News ¥LaMotte-KeyWest KC's are sponsoring a Sweetheart Breakfast at St. Joseph Key West on February 12 after the 7:00, 8:30 and 10 Masses. $7 adults, $3 -child and under three years are free. Please help support Key West! Great food and fun! ¥Hospice of Dubuque will be sponsoring two six-week bereavement support groups open to anyone in the tri-state area who has experienced the loss of a loved one They will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM Ð8:30 PM, beginning February 21 and ending March 27 and Wednesdays from 1:00 PMÐ 3:00 PM, beginning February 22 and ending March 28. The groups will meet at the Hospice of Dubuque office, in the Theisen Education Center, 1670 JFK Road. The sessions are meant to be both educational and emotionally supportive. There is no requirement to have had a previous connection with Hospice of Dubuque. For a registration please call the Hospice office at 563-582-1220 or visit our website at www.hospiceofdubuque.org. ¥Chocolate Fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity will be held on Friday, February 10, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. If you would like to donate silent auction itmes or provide a table of chocoate goodies, please call Elaine Mitchell, 581-5919. Everyone is invited to support Habitat!! ¥Individuals with low to moderate incomes are eligible to receive free and confidential tax preparation at several sites in the Dubuque Area. These sites are posted at the entrances to St. Raphael and St. Patrick or call Operation New View, 556- 5130. The Loose Collection for the weekend of February 4-5 will be given to American Cancer Society in Dubuque. 5
MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical- 5 de Febrero, 2012 5to Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La vida es una lucha, decimos a veces. Hay que laborar para salir adelante. La vida es un camino, decimos otras veces. Nada esta del todo seguro, todo cambia y nosotros vamos tambien progresando internamente. Y tambien frecuentemente nos lamentamos de los rapido que pasa el tiempo y lo corta que es la vida. Otros, ante las desgracias, dicen, Òno somos nadieÓ....Como que uno se queda desarmado ante la dificultad y se siente impotente para hacer nadar. Se parece un poco a la actitud de Job en la primera lectura. Hay una famosa iglesia que ofrece na salida a esto. Aseguran que pueden audarle a dejar de sufrir. ÒPare de sufrir.Ó Parece a primera vista que la cosa es facil: se acude a unas cuantas sesiones de oracion, se compra el famoso panuelo, se pagan unos dineros...El problema es que sabemos bien que eso es imposible. Ser humano significa enfrentarse al dolor, al sufrimiento y a la muerte, asi como a la alegria y el placer. La fe en Cristo no es necesariamente---mas bien nos lleva a enfrentar la cruz del discipulo--un escape del dolor. Jesus nos ofrece, como a Pablo y la suegra de Pedro, de levantarse y servir. Ahi esta la verdadera vida, el sentido de todo. Parece corta y dificil, la vida. Pero, cuando uno sale de si para servir a otros en esperanza y alegria, todo se llena de sentido. Cuando uno se aferra a la verdadera salvacion en Jesus, todo se llena de frutos de vida. Jesus es la salud del cuerop o y del alma.
Pregunta de la Semana ÀComo me enfrento a las dificultades de la vida? ÀMe quejo, protesto y me desespero, o trato de buscar un sentido de vida para mi mismo y para los demas? . . . . Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad 6 de Feb.- Reunion Spirit de Fuego 7pm 12 de Feb- Misa 1pm 13 de Feb- Reunion Spirit de Fuego 7pm 19 de Feb- Misa 1 pm 22 de Feb.- Miercoles de Ceniza 6:45pm 24 de Feb.- Estudio Biblico 6pm y Via Crucis 7pm 26 de Feb- Misa 1pm Conversaciones de Cuaresma Apartir del 24 de Febrero durante la cuaresma tendremos todos los Viernes: a) Estudios Biblicos 6 pm b) Via Crucis 7 pm Tambien, todos los domingos despues de Misa ofreceremos una pequena merienda y conversaciones con diferentes temas. ÁMas informacion la proxima semana! Del Escritorio de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . En Torno a la Mesa
(Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia) Pregunta para la familia: Si pudieras crear el vitral mas hermoso del mundo, Àque disenos o imagenes incluirias? Padres: Como padres de familia debemos ofrecer a nuestros hijos dos cosas aparentemente paradojicas: raices y alas. Si podemos ayudar a nuestros hijos a establecer raices profundas en la fe en un Dios amoroso desde pequenos, les sera mas sencillo encontrar sus alas y alzar el vuelo cuando sean adultos. Pensamientos para la Semana (Pensamientos para ayudar a que tu semana sea positiva) La vida es un 10% lo que sucede y otro 90% como reacciono ante lo que sucede. La autentica religion es una fuente de vida y de gozo, libera y salva. Somos responsables de nuestras actitudes Celebracion: Sacramento del Matrimonio Al final de mes, en Febrero, la siguiente pareja estara recibiendo el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Por favor se piden que recen e incluyan en sus oraciones a: Mariela Valdez y Juan Perez Si hay alguien que tiene alguna duda o inquietud, por favor llame a la oficina del Ministerio Hispano Bulletin for Week of January 28, 2012 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey
Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish Saint Patrick Parish JANUARY 28 - 29, 2012 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dubuque, Iowa Claim Us For Wholeness All of us have the work of discerning the spirits that drive us. What possesses us? Ambition may drive us, the desire to achieve an advanced degree or a high paying job. Desire for security can possess us, a willingness to do whatever a boss asks in order to pay the mortgage and provide health benefits for the family. Alcohol or chocolate or drugs can possess us, becoming a comfort in our stress or pain more perfect and pliant than any human friend. Fear can stifle our creative selves or choke our voices. The unclean spirits are right to ask Jesus if he has come to destroy them. The answer is yes. Through healing and forgiveness Jesus claims us for wholeness. Relationships with Jesus give rather than diminish life. Sunday by Sunday Catholic Charities Annual Appeal As we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque this year, it is a time to reflect and express gratitude for the establishment of social ministry outreach in our Archdiocese that began with women religious communities and pioneer priests through the creation of hospitals, schools and other forms of social ministry. Over the past 80 years, these efforts have evolved into an organized structure, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. As Catholics, we are called to love and provide help for our brothers and sisters in need. Catholic CharitiesÕ continued success is dependent on the volunteerism, financial support and prayers of each of us. Once a year, Catholic Charities requests your financial assistance through their annual appeal weekend, this year held February 11-12. A letter will be mailed to the home of all parishioners who have made a donation to Catholic Charities in the past, requesting your support for this worthy cause. Your contributions can be mailed to Catholic Charities in the envelope provided with the appeal letter. Please be as generous as you can. If you do not receive a letter in the mail but would like to make a tax-deductible gift, please visit the website www.charitiesdbq.org to make your secure online donation or send to Dubuque Catholic Charities, Archdiocesan Office, 1229 Mt. Loretta Ave. Dubuque, Iowa 52003.
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Parish Family Prayers Wednesday, February 1 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas Day Thursday, February 2 Feast of Blaise, bishop and martyr. The traditional blessing of throats will be at 7:30 AM Mass at St. Raphael and noon Mass at St. Patrick. Mass Intentions
Monday, January 30
7:30 AM Margaret Remsburg Tuesday, January 31 7:30AM William Holmberg Families 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Tim Isme Wednesday, February 1 7:30 AM Kathryn Whitlow Thursday, February 2 7:30AM Louis Barrett 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Melvin and Bernice Mai Friday, February 3 7:30 AM Vocations Saturday, February 4 4:00 PM St. Patrick Sharon Lynch and Donald Priest Sunday, Feburary 5 7:30 AM Monica Brown 10:00AM Margaret Knoebel (Anniv.) 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
Time, Talent and Treasure St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (109) . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,794.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$853.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,019.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$142.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.50 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . . .$65.10 Question of the Week What clamors for attention in yourself? How do you strengthen your relationship with Jesus in order to address these:ÓdemonsÓ? Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will be held on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 PM. Parents please be present at the Cathedral for prayer with your children at 7:40 PM in the church. ¥St. Patrick parents please plan to be present for the Adult Faith Formation sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM while your children are in class. February 1, the topic is ÒWhat is the Common Good and How do we Promote a Preferential Option for the Poor?Ó with Tom Johnson, director of Catholic Worker Hope House. All are welcome to join us at 6:30 PM in St. PatrickÕs church. Social Justice - St. Raphael - St. Patrick Sunday Speakers in February at Cathedral Please join us after 10:00 AM Mass at St. Raphael on two Sundays in February for coffee, donuts and a short presentation by parishioners. These Sunday Speakers will begin about 11:15 and last 1/2 hour. Come meet, and greet and learn! ¥Sunday, February 4, several young parishioners who live at the Catholic Worker Farm just south of Dubuque will talk about their life living in community and service as Catholic Workers. ¥Sunday, February 26, parishioners who are involved in ÒCirclesÓ - a ministry connected with Bridges Out of Poverty in Dubuque, will tell us about their experiences and work with families working to improve their lives. Did You Know?
Ash Wednesday is February 22. There are already things in this weekÕs bulletin for you to begin to think about as Lenten activities. We are called to grow and change and share our faith with others. You will have many opportunities to do that during this Lent. On the first Sunday of Lent we always celebrate the Rite of Election here at the Cathedral with several hundred people from throughout the Archdiocese who are preparing to receive the Easter sacraments and become Catholic. Could you give us two hours of your time on Sunday, February 26 to help welcome people to the Cathedral for the 2:30 PM Rite of Election. Please call Barbara Gatch, 582-7646, if you are willing to be of service. St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Faith Formation Commission, Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 PM at St. Patrick Rectory. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Prayer Shawl gathering, Thursday, February 2, 1:00 PM St. Raphael Cathedral Center. All are welcome. ¥St. Raphael St. Patrick Pastoral Council, Tuesday, February 14, 6:30 PM at St. Patrick rectory. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice meeting, Monday, February 20, 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms.
JustFaith/JustMatters St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice committee will provide another opportunity this Lent to take part in an 8 week JustMatters session. JustMatters allows participants to focus on a particular current social justice topic. The general format for these topic-focused modules is prayer, readings, videos, speakers and dialogue. The 8 weekly sessions will be on Sunday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms and begin on February 12 through Sunday, April 1 The topic is ÒLiving Solidarity: Government, the Federal Budget and the Common Good.Ó The goal of this topic is to engage the question: ÒWhat kind of society do we wish to become?Ó Please call Barbara Gatch, 582-7646, ext. 224 or Mike McFarland, if you would like more information or to register. Faith Formation Evangelization
Evangelization is the focus of this yearÕs 175th Archdiocesan celebration: Jesus Alive!
So what is evangelization? The meaning is simpler than the word! It is a term used to describe many activities by which the Church (thatÕs us) communicates to the world the saving message of Christ in the Gospel. Evangelization takes many forms including Eucharistic and sacramental celebrations. It includes preaching, missionary ventures, books and newspapers devoted to the spread of knowledge of Christ. But thereÕs more. All Christians (not just leaders) are commissioned to bear witness to the message and work of Christ, so that others may believe in Him. Evangelization is both an attitude and an activity! It should include everyone in our faith communities and become a goal of everything we do. This can be done simply by personal witness in oneÕs circle of friends and co-workers promoting Christian values. Personal witness includes generous hospitality, sharing what we have with those in need, always acting with great charity to all, sharing and living the truth of the Gospel, and more. 3 How does this relate to your life situation?
Liturgical Roles February 4-5, 2012 1st Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, February 4 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Sr. Mary Agnes L Dave Schmitz EM Wayne Mootz, Joann Driscoll, Holly Paige CUP Madonna McAndrews, Kurt Wuertzer S Josey Hittenmiller, Emily Wuertzer St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Feb. 5
St. Raphael Cathedral 7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, February 5 SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L David Lawler EM Shirley Broderick, Tim Gavin, Jean Gordon BVM, Donna Husemann, Patti Luksetich, Betty Schuster CR S Ron Ludwig U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan
10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC Tracy Connolly C Joan Kohl L Geri Eitter, Shelly Rehfeldt EM Marilyn Heinz, Paul Kohl, Nancy Pechous, Paul Pechous, Diane Sass, Kathleen Theis OP, Janet Young CR Wade Horsman S Robert Larson, Regan Connolly, Maranda Godwin U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Tracy Elenz
5:30 PM Mass SAC Ken Disch C Ken Disch L Frank Cicciarelli, Serena Sebastan EM Ryan Beggs, Max Flynn, Carmen Hernandez, John McAndrews, Laura Powers, Doris Radloff, Joyce Whelan CR S Dan Ludowitz U
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Catholic Schools Week Catholic Schools Week: January 29 - February 4 The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2012 is ÒFaith, Academics, Service.Ó In this 175th anniversary year of the Archdiocese, and especially during Catholic Schools Week, it is good to remember that among the first actions of the soon to be created Dubuque Diocese in 1836, was the establishment of its first school Ð St. Raphael Cathedral School. Following the opening of St. Raphael School, which started as an all boyÕs school, Bishop Loras worked with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary to open an all girlsÕ school in 1843, in Dubuque. Building on their success, Catholic schools became an integral component for the spiritual formation of Catholic youth in the Archdiocese. Countless religious sisters, brothers, priests, and laymen and women have worked diligently to provide the best possible Catholic school education to hundreds of thousands of youth these past 175 years. The Catholic schoolÕs commitment to faith, academics, and service does not come without great sacrifice and commitment from parishioners, parents, and staff. On behalf of all who have benefited from their Catholic school education and for all who continue to reap the rewards of a Catholic school education, I say thank you. The 175 years of Catholic school success in this Archdiocese would not be possible without your spirit of sacrifice and commitment. Have you stopped to see the beautiful books on the History of the Archdiocese? They are in the Cathedral Center and at St. Patrick scrip table in the back of church. They are on sale for $30. You will enjoy the rich history of our Archdiocese - a history of how all of us have been involved in evangelization - sharing our faith with others in countless ways. Shalom Retreat Center Phone 582-3592 for information ¥Valentine Evening for Married Couples, ÒRemind Me...Ó, Sunday, February 12, 6:00 PM Ð 8:00 PM. Presenters: Jim & Judy Arlen. This evening we hope you will once again be reminded why you married the person sitting next to you. At 5:00 PM, we will have a Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy in our chapel for those who wish to attend followed by a candlelight dinner and presentation. Offering is $44 per couple. Register/prepay by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Call Shalom at 563/582-3592. ¥¥¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick will have a table at this dinner. When you register, please tell them that you would like to be seated with us. Come join us for a nice evening. ¥Revolution of the Heart: The Spirituality of Dorothy Day, Monday, February 6, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Presenter: Amanda Osheim, Asst. Prof. of Practical Theology, Loras College. Guided by her life and writings we will consider theÓrevolution of the heartÓ that leads to deeper union with God and others. The Loose Collection for the weekend of January 28-29 will be given to the weekly Wednesday Evening meal at St. Patrick. 5
MINISTERIO HISPANO
HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical Domingo 29 de Enero del 2012 Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario En un mundo que parece tener remedios para todo, a veces podriamos estar poniendo nuestras esperanzas en la ciencia o en la politica para remediar nuestros males. cuando la politica no funciona, podriamos sentirnos frustrados o desilusionados. El problema es que quiza hayamos puesto nuestros ojos en lo que no puede responder totalmente a nuestras preguntas e inquietudes mas profundas. Siempre buscaremos algo mas que lo puramente material, que se acaba y nos da un momento de placer, quiza, pero no lo que sabemos dentro de nosotros que es nuestra felicidad. Quiza en un tiempo pensaremos, o nuestros padres, abuelos, y maestros asi nos lo dijeran, que Dios castigaba las malas acciones. Vemos hoy, sin embargo, que la infelicidad no trata tanto de un castigo de Dios cuanto de una consecuencia natural de alejarse de El. Solo Dios es la fuente de la alegria, de la vida, y de la felicididad. El hacer la vida como si Dios no existiera, apoyandose en diosecillos falsos de dinero, prestigio, politica o progreso material conduce solamente a una sensacion terrible de desierto y vacio. Ese es el verdadero castigo, que no viene verdadermaente de Dios sino como consequencia natural de haberse alejado del camino. Y lo que es diariamente las consecuencias de la ambicion, la avaricia, el egoismo y la competitividad. Se traducen en pobreza, recesion, luchas internas e incluso guerras. no son castigos de Dios , sino frutos del pecado. Pecado es lo que aleja de Dios y tiende redes de esclavitud. Pregunta de la Semana À Que dioses falsos te quitan de pasar tiempo con Jesus y practicar vivamente tu fe? Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad ¥29 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥30 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥ 5 de Febrero- Misa 1 PM ¥ 6 de Febrero- Reunion ÒSpirit de Fuego Ò 7 PM ¥ 12 de Febrero- Misa 1 PM Del Escrito de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . En Torno a la Mesa
(Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia)
Pregunta para la familia: Supon que tuvieras el poder de volar ahorita mismo a donde tu quisieras ÀA donde volarias, y porque?ÀQue harias en esta ciudad o lugar, cuanto tiempo quisieras quedarte? Padres: Cuando estas estresado tu imaginacion puede ayudarte. Ensenales a tus hijos a usar su imaginacion y pensar en algo que quisieran ser o un lugar que quisieran ir. Hablales de la importancia de estudiar y trabajar dura, para hacer de sus suenos una realidad y poder viajar o ÒvolarÓ a donde ellos quisieran ir y hacer de su imaginacion una realidad. Bulletin for week of January 22, 2012 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey
Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick DonÕt Quit Your Day Job Acommon reaction after hearing the story of the first disciples Ð fishermen who are told to come follow Christ and become fishers of men Ð is to try to imagine ourselves in a similar situation. There we are on the job, and Jesus walks up and tells us to drop what weÕre doing and come follow him. Could we do it? Would we be willing to quit our jobs just like that to follow Jesus? But as we make our way through the gospels, we realize that most of the disciples donÕt stop being fishers. They just end up fishing fish as well as human beings their whole lives. This is an important realization for those of us who tend to separate our faith from our work. Discipleship in Jesus is an all day, everyday activity. But it doesnÕt require quitting our jobs. We just like to think it does because then it makes it something we couldnÕt possibly do at the moment. Naturally, Jesus doesnÕt let us off that easily. In this era of corporate green and ethical shenanigans, we are being asked by Jesus to mend our ways and help others mend theirs. ItÕs hard not to be cynical and think that things will never change. But time again weÕve seen GodÕs justice prevail. In fact, no one is more surprised than the prophets themselves when people actually repent of their sins. So letÕs get to work. Prepare the Word Parish Stewardship Gratitude: The Heart of Thanksgiving
Thank you to so many parishioners who have filled out Time and Talent forms during the past several months. Parish staff, committee members and volunteers have done their best to be in contact with those who signed up for various ministries in our parish. At the least, if you were able to give us your e-mail, you are being contacted regularly to invite you to participate in some way. Sometimes we hear, ÒI signed up to do something and no one contacted me.Ó That may be true - but if you signed up please consider that you are indeed invited, encouraged and needed in the ministry you are interested in. You do not need a personal invitation to do ministry. Yes, personal attention does wonders and sometimes that is the only way people might respond But we need you - call us! How has the Holy Spirit guided you in thinking about how you can be of service in our parishes? Maybe it is helping with coffee and donut Sundays, just once! And maybe it is to work on a parish committee or with Religious Education. So many people have given so much and everyone is grateful. ÒLoving God, we ask you to guide us in our discernment, and show us how to be faithful in the plans we make, the actions we take, and the love we share on our pilgrim way. Give us the courage to find wisdom in our sacrifices, joy in our generosity, and hope in the compassion we show, especially to those most in need of your comfort and care.Ó Call us! 2
Parish Family Prayers
Death Announcements St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick communities extend prayerful sympathy to the families of Cletus Beck, Anna Mae Chapman, Delores Manning, Patricia Maury, whose funeral liturgies were celebrated. May they rest in peace. Mass Intentions
Monday, January 23
7:30 AM Emmett OÕRourke (Anniv.) Tuesday, January 24 7:30AM Thomas Beadle 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Mary Fritz Wednesday, January 25 7:30 AM Harold and Peg Hermes Thursday, January 26 7:30AM Bill Betts (Anniv.) 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Edward and Loretta Schroeder Friday, January 27 7:30 AM Pat Edminster Saturday, January 28 4:00 PM St. Patrick Marge Keenan Sunday, January 29 7:30 AM John and Calista Bakey 10:00AM James Hickie 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
Time, Talent and Treasure St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (112) . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,217.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.56 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$966.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,531.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$238.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180.00 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . . .$112.51 Question of the Week What are the ÒnetsÓ in my life that I need to abandon if I am going to be free to follow Jesus? Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 PM. Parents please be present at the Cathedral for prayer with your children at 7:40 PM in the church. ¥St. Patrick parents please plan to be present for the Adult Faith Formation sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM while your children are in class. On January 25, the topic is ÒBeatitudes Take Us Beyond the CommandmentsÓ with Matthew Shadle, professor of Theology at Loras College. All are welcome to join us at 6:30 PM in St. PatrickÕs church. ¥ChildrenÕs Choir at St. Raphael will begin again on Monday, January 23 at 4:00 PM in the Church. New members in grades 3 through 8 are welcome to join us. Server Appreciation Evening
All altar servers and crossbearers from Dubuque parishes are invited to an evening of appreciation sponsored by the Serra Club of Dubuque on Saturday, January 28, at St. Columbkille beginning with Mass at 4:15 PM, followed by activities in the gym and supper at 6:15 PM.and concluding at 8:00 PM. There is no fee. Please fill out a registration form available at St. Raphael or St. Patrick parish office by Wednesday, January 25. Children, please join us. Thank you to the youth servers from our parishes for your ministry.
Patrick Connolly, Regan Connolly, Riley Connolly, Aleece Duggan, Allie Foy, Sophia Foy, Maranda Godwin, Seth Godwin, Katie Gorton, Brendan Howe, Jacob Oglesby, Charlie Skemp, Mary Rose Jones, Elizabeth Kalb, Elyse Kalb, Elizabeth Kelsey, Andrew Liebold, Emily Powers, Jacob Powers, Noah Sigwarth, Katelyn Soat, Jackson Takes, Phillip Bahl, Michael Rambousek, Josey Hittenmiller, Emily Wuertzer, and Chris Wuertzer.
Crossbearers Isabelle Gorton, Wade Horsman, Emma Kelsey, Robin Liebold, Martha Nowacki, Anna Sigwarth, and Sophia Skemp. Boys and girls in grade 5 and higher and any adults who would like to begin serving for Mass and need training are asked to call Deacon Paul Peckosh at 582-7646 ext. 250. Sunday Speakers in February at Cathedral Please join us after 10:00 AM Mass at the St. Raphael on two Sundays in February for coffee, donuts and a short presentation by parishioners. These Sunday Speakers will begin about 11:15 and last 1/2 hour. Come meet, and greet and learn! ¥Sunday, February 4, several young parishioners who live at the Catholic Worker Farm just south of Dubuque will talk about their life living in community and service as Catholic Workers. ¥Sunday, February 26, parishioners who are involved in ÒCirclesÓ - a ministry connected with Bridges Out of Poverty in Dubuque, will tell us about their experiences and work with families working to improve their lives. St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
Cathedral - St. Patrick Meals Ministry
Thank you to all who signed up to prepare and serve meals at the Dubuque Rescue Mission and/or First Congregational Church. You will receive a reminder in the mail of the day you are serving. Each month we also need salads and desserts and a sign up sheet will be prepared for that. Thank you so much for your commitment to these meals. ¥Each Wednesday, a meal is served at 5:00 PM at St. Patrick Foley Hall for those in need. If you are available to help get ready for the meal on Wednesday afternoon, please call Ann Schroeder, 583-9749. Desserts are always welcome and can be kept ahead of time. Please deliver them to the rectory. Thank you for your financial help as well. Social Justice
Social Justice Presentations at St. Patrick
Each Wednesday evening while St. Patrick students attend Religious Education classes, adults are invited to gather in church for informal presentations on various topics related to our faith journey. The next two weeks are excellent opportunities to learn more about Social Justice issues: January 25, ÒBeatitudes Take Us Beyond the Commandments with Matthew Shadle professor of Theology at Loras College and on February 1, ÒWhat is the Common Good and How Do We Promote a Preferential Option for the Poor?Ó with Tom Johnson director of Hope House. Please join us at St. Patrick on these next evenings. Hope House - Catholic Worker Discussion Please come and share your perspective on the Occupy Wallstreet movement. We will celebrate Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM with dinner and presentation following. Please let us know if you want to come for dinner so that we are adequately prepared, 582-9079. Hope House, located at 1592 Locust St, is a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality. JustFaith/JustMatters
St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice committee will provide another opportunity this Lent to take part in an 8 week JustMatters session. JustMatters allows participants to focus on a particular current social justice topic. The general format for these topic-focused modules is prayer, readings, videos, speakers and dialogue. The 8 weekly sessions will be on Sunday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms and begin on February 12 through Sunday, April 1 The topic is ÒLiving Solidarity: Government, the Federal Budget and the Common Good.Ó The goal of this topic is to engage the question: ÒWhat kind of society do we wish to become?Ó Please call Barbara Gatch, 582-7646, ext. 224, if you would like more information or to register. 3
Liturgical Roles
January 28-29, 2012 5th Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, January 28 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Sr. Mary Agnes BVM L Randy Rambousek EM Marilyn Heinz, Dennis Streif, Tina Hamel CUP Holly Paige, Madonna McAndrews S Phillip Bahl, Chris Wuertzer St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Jan. 29
St. Raphael Cathedral 7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L Ed Cawley, Pat Cawley EM Shirley Chapman, Ed Glaser, Laura Howes, Ginny Schiel CR S Bruce Howes U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan
10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC John Graf C Jim Sunny L Eileen Schmidt, Michael Schmidt EM Sr. Patricia Conlan, Patty Jones, Jim Melssen, Art Roling, Paula Roling, Ranae Sunny, Robin Sunny CR Robin Leibold S Robert Larson, Mary Rose Jones, Andrew Leibold U Ed Bartella,, Jim Prochaska, Jim Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Jan Sigwarth
5:30 PM Mass SAC Sarah Otting C Ken Disch L Chandler Flynn, Carmen Hernandez EM Dolores Correll, Dave Fisher, Pat Fisher, Max Flynn, Carol Grawe, Jesse Green, Joyce Whelan CR S Ron Ludwig, Aleece Duggan, Katelyn Soat U Volunteers
Fair Trade Coffee Fair Trade Coffee, chocolate, tea and cocoa will be on sale next weekend, January 29, at St. Raphael in the Cathedral Center after all Masses. Please stop by to support this worthy cause and buy the great products. All proceeds go to the Fair Trade Association which supports small independent farmers throughout the world receive fair prices for their products. Shalom Retreat Center Phone 582-3592 for information ¥Putting Faith into Action Retreat Day, Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Presenter: Fr. Mark Ressler, former professor of morality, Loras College. What goes into making moral decisions? The discussion will be applied to current moral issues facing American society. Call for reservations. ¥Valentine Evening for Married Couples, ÒRemind Me...Ó, Sunday, February . 12, 6:00 PM Ð 8:00 PM. Presenters: Jim & Judy Arlen. Married love is about growing together, but in the busyness of life, we sometimes forget to appreciate those qualities that first drew us together. This evening we hope you will once again be reminded why you married the person sitting next to you. At 5:00 PM, we will have a Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy in our chapel for those who wish to attend followed by a candlelight dinner and presentation. Offering is $44 per couple. Register/prepay by Wednesday, Feb. 8. Call Shalom at 563/582-3592. ¥¥¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick will have a table at this dinner. When you register, please tell them that you would like to be seated with us. Come join us for a nice evening. Community News
Holy Family Waffle Breakfast
To conclude Catholic Schools Week, Holy Family Catholic Schools invites you to a waffle breakfast and music and art fair on Sunday, February 5, from 9 AM to noon, at Wahlert Catholic High School. Adults are $6, youth 14 and younger are $4, and children 3 and younger are FREE. No reservations are required. Visit www.holyfamilydbq.org/wafflebreakfast for more information, or call the central office at (563) 582-5456 with questions. Information Meetings
Throughout January, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School will host two more introductory meetings for parents interested in enrolling their current fifth grader at Mazzuchelli for the 2012Ð2013 school year. The meetings are from 6:30 PM. to 7:30
PM in the Mazzuchelli library on Thursday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 9 AM in the Mazzuchelli commons. ¥What is your role in eradicating poverty in Dubuque?
Pleae plan to attend: ÒCircles Big View: The Causes of PovertyÓ, Tuesday, January 31, with dinner at 5:30 PM. and Workshop at 6:30- 8:00 PM with presenter Jim Ott at Prescott Elementary School, 1151 White St. By collaboratively envisioning a more sustainable Dubuque, strategic planning can begin to address the causes of poverty in our community. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us and find out more about what is happening in Dubuque. The Loose Collection for the weekend of January 21-22 will be given to
Birthright in Dubuque.
5 MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical 29 de Enero, 2012 4to Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
En la cultura actual hay una coriente prevalente por la que se piensa que los actos no tienen consequencias. Entonces, no importa lo que se haga y se pierde facilmente el sentido de la responsabilidad. Es facil dejarse llevar por esa corriente, porque es mas facil y comoda. Pero a la larga, no satisface. Podriamos pensar que nuestra sociedad esta tan corrompida como la de Ninive. A los ninivitas se les dio la oportunidad de recapacitar sobre sus actos. Quizas nosotros tambien tengamos que servirnos de esa oportunidad que se nos da constantemente. ÀEstamos mas interesados en nuestros propios asuntos que en los de Dios? Una vez que recapacitamos sobre lo que deberia cambiar en nuestra vida, podemos empezar a seguir a Jesus. Se trata de pensar en lo que hacemos durante nuestro dia y en como eso afecta a nuestra familia, la comunidad en que vivimos, la iglesia y la sociedad. E estar atento constantemente a las consecuencias que tienen nuestros actos, por pequenos que parezcan, en las vidas de los demas. Una distraccion, aunque parezca pequena, puede tener consecuencias. La llamada del cristiano es a estar atentos, a no conformarse con lo que es comodo o seguro, sino a salir fuera de si, a no vivir para uno mismo sino para Dios y, en Dios, para la humanidad. Los cristianos estan llamados a ser distintosy a marcar una diferencia en su mundo.
Pregunta de la Semana ÀPienso a veces que mis actos son insignificantes y que no tienen consecuencias? ÀMe doy cuenta de las implicaciones de mis decisiones diarias, por pequenas que parezcan? Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad ¥23 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥29 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥30 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM Del Escritorio de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . En Torno a la Mesa
(Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia)
Pregunta para la familia: Supon que tuvieras que escuchar un sonido de fondo en tu cabeza las veinticuatro horas del dia, los siete dias de la semana; lo escucharias todo el tiempo, durante toda tu vida. ÀQue sonido elegirias? Padres: Cuando estas estresado tu imaginacion puede ayudarte. Imagina un sonido que te calme--el rumor de un arroyo, el piar de las aves, una de tus canciones preferidas--y dejate llevar por el hacia ese lugar en tu interior en el que puedes oir la voz suave y serena de Dios. Bulletin for Week of January 15, 2012 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey
Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle
Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish Saint Patrick Parish January 14-15, 2012 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dubuque, Iowa Making Our Decision Those of us with an inherited faith may feel a little cheated at the idea that we never got the chance to decide, once and for all, that this Jesus was for us. Faith in God may never have been a question for many of us. Becoming a Catholic may have been more for the sake of convenience than a burning desire to celebrate at the LordÕs Table. Maintaining church membership may be more about habit than conviction. And to all of us, in whatever situation we find ourselves, faint or fervent, Jesus walks into our lives today and asks, ÒWhat are you looking for?Ó What is our answer? Do we want Òreligion as usualÓ, something comforting and unchanging and unchallenging? Or do we want to know, as the disciples did, where Jesus is headed? To their question, Jesus replies only: ÒCome, and you will seeÓ. Come Ð donÕt just stand there, donÕt expect things to stay the same. If we want to see where Jesus is headed, we have to follow where he is going. ÒOur God is a walkinÕ God,Ó as the old spiritual reminds us. Discipleship demands that we are willing to move out of our complacency and familiar comforts and ask new questions of ourselves. It will necessarily mean change and sacrifice. If Christianity is more than a name to us, we have to come and see where Jesus is headed. Prepare theWord Thank You
The Family of Rev. Monsignor Joseph O'Brien wishes to express their gratitude for all the kindness shown to us during the time of his wake and funeral. A special thank you to Msgr. John McClean, Father Daniel Knepper, Sr. Ruth Jackson and the entire Cathedral staff for organizing a beautiful wake service and a memorable funeral Mass. Father Joe would have been very, very pleased as were we.
Thank you Everyone for Lessons and Carols!
2 Parish Family Prayers Baptism Announcements Through the holy waters of Baptism, Evelyn Mae Wernimont, daughter of Jason and Kristina Wernimont, was baptized into the Catholic Faith. We welcome her with great joy. Mass Intentions
Monday, January 16
7:30 AM Greg and Lucille Schuster
Tuesday, January 17 7:30AM William Betts 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Malee McDonald Wednesday, January 18 7:30 AM Kevin Schmidt Thursday, January 19 7:30AM Joe and Kay Wgner 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Ralph and Florence Steffan Friday, January 20 7:30 AM Alfred Schuster Saturday, January 21 4:00 PM St. Patrick Shirley Olson Sunday, January 22 7:30 AM Roland Domeyer 10:00AM Don Grawe (Anniv.) 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
Time, Talent and Treasure St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (141) . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,437.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.97 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,040.00 Electronic Transfer (104) . . . . . . . . . . .9,276.50 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (110) . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,070.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$258.00 Electronic Fund Transter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175.15 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . .$123.00 Question of the Week How is God speaking to me most powerfully in my life today? Thank you to Mimi Holsinger, (left), who organized and faciliated the beautiful reception for Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral on January 6. Mimi had a host of volunteers, including these children who helped welcome over 400 guests. Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 PM. Parents please be present at the Cathedral for prayer with your children at 7:40 PM in the church. ¥St. Patrick parents please plan to be present for the Adult Faith Formation sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM while your children are in class. On January 18 the topic is ÒEveryone is Made in the Image and Likeness of God - Handling Others with Care - Spiritual and Corporal Works of MercyÓ with Father Steve Garner. All are welcome to join us at 6:30 PM in St. PatrickÕs church. ¥On Wednesday, January 18, students in grades 6 and higher and parents will meet at the Kehl Center at Clarke University at 6:45 PM for the ÒLetÕs Get on Fire Ò presentation by ValLimar Jansen. Please plan to be present! Server Appreciation Evening
All altar servers from Dubuque parishes are invited to an evening of appreciation sponsored by the Serra Club of Dubuque. It will be on Saturday, January 28, at St. Columbkille beginning with Mass at 4:15 PM, followed by activities in the gym and supper at 6:15 PM. After supper there will be games and prizes. The event will conclude at 8:00 PM. There is no fee. Please fill out a registration form available at St. Raphael or St. Patrick parish office by Wednesday, January 25. Please join us, servers. Looking for a Preschool or Pre-K Program?
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM all five of Holy Family's early childhood learning centers will host an open house for any parents looking for the right preschool or pre-K program for their child. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding facilities, curriculum or programming, and registration for the 2012Ð2013 year will be available. To find more information about this event and each of our centers, visit: www.holyfamilydbq.org Religious Education Service
St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice committee will meet on Monday, January 16 at 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms. All are invited to attend. Cathedral Meals Ministry
This weekend we continue to have sign-up sheets in the Cathedral Center to invite parishioners to participate in the meals we will serve monthly in 2012 at the Rescue Mission and First Congregational. If you have not been a part of this ministry before, please consider serving in this parish outreach. Cathedral and St. Patrick parishioners respond so generously to many needs.
The dates we will serve at the Rescue Mission are
Sundays at 12:00 Noon: January 15, February 19, May 27, September 23, October 21 and December 9. The dates we will serve at First Congregational Church are: March 22, April 26, June 21, July 26, August 23, and November 15. Social Justice
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Raphael and St. Patrick parishes have a long tradition of active St. Vincent de Paul outreach to those in need. This is an important ministry in our downtown area. St. Raphael and St. Patrick have begun to work together to best meet the needs with the resourses we have available. Thank you to those who are active in this ministry and the time you spend representing our parishes. Thank you, parishioners, for your continued generosity to the loose change collections, Poor Box donations, personal donations and in the St. Vincent DePaul envelopes at the entrances to the church. Thank you also to everyone who donated clothing, furniture and other items to our 2 retail stores so that we may help those that are less fortunate.
St. Raphael Report: In the past 9 months, we have aided 75 families with food, clothing furniture utilities, and gas. A$250 donation was also made to our Partner Parish in El Salvador, Hope House and the Dubuque Rescue Mission. St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral parishioners are: Nester Lampe, Nick Noel, Bob Pankow, Mike Elliott, Pat Zuccaro, Jim Kaune, Frank Honigman, Deacon Jim Luksetich. Monthly meetings are the 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM in the Cathedral Center. St. Patrick report: The St. Patrick's St. Vincent De Paul Society helped 821 adults and children this past fiscal year ( 12 months) who live in the downtown area from 8th St to 20th St and from Bluff to the River. There were 607 food, 136 clothing, 36 furniture and 42 miscellaneous vouchers distributed to the needy, elderly, disabled and disadvantaged that totaled $14,150. St. Vincent De Paul St. Patrick parishioners are: David Becker, Bob Heinz, John Tillman, Mary Sherman, Louis White, Paul McAndrews and Ann Schroeder. Monthly meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 PM in St. Patrick rectory. Anyone is invited to attend these meetings. St. Patrick parishioners and Religious Education students enjoyed an evening of caroling at Luther Manor before Christmas: Preston Voseberg, Rhonda Voseberg, Patti Derby, Morgan Ostrander, and Cassandra Derby.
Liturgical Roles
January 21 - 22, 2012 4th Sunday of the Month
St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, January 21 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Mary Avery L Barb Nowacki EM Wayne Mootz, Dave Schmitz, Buck Loeffelholz CUP Rita Blewet, Kurt Wuertzer S Chris Wuertzer, Michael Rambousek St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Jan. 22
St. Raphael Cathedral
7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, January 22 SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L Randy Gehl, David Lawler EM Ryan Beggs, Carrie Gehl, Donna Husemann, Patti Luksetich, Vicki Osthoff, Barb Schuler, Betty Schuster CR S Bob Pankow U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Edward Conlan
10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC John Graf C Joan Kohl L Pete Pearson, Vince Vanden Heuvel EM Trisha Brookins, Jim Conforti, Stacy Conforti, Paul Fuerst, John Graf, Marilyn Heniz, Paul Kohl CR Wade Horsman S Craig Takes, Jackson Takes, Mary Rose Jones U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Jan Sigwarth
5:30 PM Mass
SAC Jesse Green C Ken Disch L Frank Cicciarelli, Todd Lange, EM Lori Kelsey, Jean Schmitz, Robert Vondran Volunteers CR Emma Kelsey S Dan Ludowitz, Elizabeth Kelsey U Volunteers 4
Shalom Retreat Center
Phone 582-3592 for information
¥Embracing Life After Separation or Divorce, Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Topics to be addressed include: feelings of pain/loss, compassion and resilience, and rebuilding a new and fruitful life. Please call to register by January 31. At Sinsinawa Mound Retreat Center
Phone 748-4411, ext. 811 for information
¥A Day Apart, Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Come to Sinsinawa for a day of rest and renewal. An inspirational conversation will start the day along with instructions and suggestions on how you might use your time. You will have a room where you may rest, read, and write. Please call to register by January 27. Community News
¥Adoration Chapel - If you would like to take a regular hour at the Power of Prayer, please call Jim Rondeau, 557-1200. Bishops have seen an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life wherever there is Perpetual Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. Power of Prayer is at 1860 St. Ambrose St. on the St. Anthony parish campus There is a large sign outside the chapel. Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Pasta Dinner: January 26, at Mazzuchelli. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 26, for a wonderful evening of food, fellowship and entertainment from 4:30 PMÐ7:30 PM. There will be three different dining times, each including a dinner performance from the Mazzuchelli show choir and jazz band. Dinner is $6.50 a person, and current Holy Family fifth grade students and children under five years old eat FREE. All proceeds will support Mazzuchelli student activities. Visit www.holyfamilydbq.org/pastadinner to find more information and to download a reservation form. Contact the Mazzuchelli office at (563) 582-5428 with any questions. Information Meetings
Throughout January, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School will host three introductory meetings for parents interested in enrolling their current fifth grader at Mazzuchelli for the 2012Ð2013 school year. These meetings will take place from 6:30 PM. to 7:30 PM. in the Mazzuchelli library on Sunday, Jan. 15, Thursday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 9 AM in the Mazzuchelli commons. The first meeting will coincide with an activity night in the Mazzuchelli gym for Holy Family fourth and fifth graders and the second meeting coincides with the Mazzuchelli pasta dinner. See a full schedule at www.holyfamilydbq.org/parentmeetings or call the middle school office at (563) 582-5428. Right to Life
On Saturday, January 21, Dubuque County Right to Life, Inc. will hold the 27th annual Walk for Life. Please join us at the Washington Park Gazebo at 10:30 AM for a short program and a walk to the Courthouse followed by a chili luncheon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 781 Locust St. All are welcome! The Loose Collection for the weekend of January 14-15 will be given to Special Olympics Iowa.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
HISPANIC MINISTRY
(563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical- 15 de Enero 2do Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Recientemente en Mexico se queria pasar una ley por la que los matrimonios tuvieran una duracion de dos anos despues de los cuales se podria renovar indefinidamente, o romper el compromiso. Aunque pueda sorprender, es signo claro del tipo de sociedad que se ha ido construyendo a nuestro alrededor en los ultimos anos. Es una sociedad en que el compromiso duradero y estable parece no tener mucho lugar. Las cosas son pasaderas, perecederas,y por tanto, las relaciones tambien. Casarse o descasarse, entrar en una relacion estable y dejarla, es algo tan comun que ya no sorprende. Pero es tambien indicativode la falta de profundidad o madurez con la que se responde a veces a las preguntas mas fundamentales de nuestra vida. ÀQue buscamos? Es una pregunta fundamental que hace Cristo repetidament en el evangelio. Pero, mas que buscamos, quiza la pregunta mejor sea a quien buscamos. La vocacion, el camino en la vida no se trata tanto de un que como de un quien. A veces se pueden pensar que vocacion es la llamada. a la vida religiosa o sacerdotal que sienten solamente unos cuantos elegidos. Y sin embargo, como se ha ido haciendo claro en las lecturas de los ultimos domingos, la llamada es mas bien una consecuencia del bautismo de todo cristiano. La vocacion tiene varias direcciones se trata de la busqueda personal, de la llamada de Dios y de la respuesta de la persona. Es, pues, un dialogo de vida. Se nos pregunta que o a quien buscamos. Es, pues, un dialogo de vida. Se nos pregunta que o a quien buscamos. De esa respuesta nuestra depende el curso de nuestra vida. Porque, si la respuesta es que buscamos a una persona, a Cristo, se nos abrira un camino de vida. Pero es un camino de relacion y de mision, y, ciertamente, no se trata de un compromiso temporal. Se trata de un camino de vida que implica la colaboracion en la tarea de salvacion de Cristo, desde el estado de vida a que seamos llamados. Todo cristiano tiene una vocacion. Pregunta de la Semana À Sentimos una llamada a la mision de Jesus ? Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad ¥15 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥16 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥22 de Enero- Misa 1PM ¥23 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥29 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥30 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM Del Escritorio de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . En Torno a la Mesa
(Preguntas divertidas para compartir en Familia)
Pregunta para la familia: Si tpudieras tener cien unidades de cualquier cosa en este momento, Àque elegirias? Padres: Una de las tareas de los padres es ayudar a sus hijos a desarrollar su capacidad para discernir--es decir, su capacidad para tomar decisiones sabias-- La mejor forma de ensenar esto es mediante el ejemplo y estableciendo de limites adecuados y no por medio de la coercion y las criticas.
Bulletin for Week of January 8, 2012 Epiphany of the Lord Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute
Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey
Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle
Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM
Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Seek the Holy One It was crucial to MatthewÕs story that the religious leaders lost the light, and outsiders sought and found it. We churchgoers have to be careful about assuming that God belongs to us because we know where to find him! Even the Magi made a mistake when they got to Judea. They went to the largest city and to the palace of the king, thinking thatÕs where a young king should be found. Prophecy redirected them to little Bethlehem and the home of a pretty humble family. When we seek the Holy One, it cannot only or primarily be in the place where we expect the holy to be found. Church is a good place to begin, but itÕs only one destination on a road that could take us anywhere. The smallest and lowliest spot imaginable is where God often hides a revelation of glory. If we stick to the familiar route where religion is comfortable and un-challenging, we may miss an epiphany further down the road. Prepare the Word Cathedral Meals Ministry This weekend and next weekend, we will have sign-up sheets in the Cathedral Center to invite parishioners to participate in the meals we will serve monthly in 2012 at the Rescue Mission and First Congregational. Our first meal in the new year will be at the Rescue Mission on January 15. If you have not been a part of this ministry before, please consider serving in this parish outreach. Cathedral and St. Patrick parishioners respond so generously to many needs - it is a response to JesusÕ way of life which continually challenges us. Thank you to all. The dates we will serve at the Rescue Mission are Sundays at 12:00 Noon: January 15, February 19, May 27, September 23, October 21 and December 9. The dates we will serve at First Congregational Church are: March 22, April 26, June 21, July 26, August 23, and November 15. 2
Parish Family Prayers
Death Announcements
St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick communities extend prayerful sympathy to the families of Msgr. Joseph V. OÕBrien, John Donahue, Doris Mazza, Anthony Leick, Frieda Heim and Marlene McCarthy, Patricia Kringle, whose funeral liturgies were celebrated at St. Raphael and St. Patrick. May they rest in peace. Baptism Announcements
Through the holy waters of Baptism,
Magdalene Ann Riniker, daughter of Ben and Emily Riniker and Mia Ann Walker, daughter of Matthew and Kristin Helling Walker, were baptized into the Catholic Faith. We welcome them with great joy. Mass Intentions
Monday, January 9
7:30 AM Mary Connolly
Tuesday, January 10
7:30AM John and Calista Bakey 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Melvin and Bernice Mai Wednesday, January 11 7:30 AM Florence Heer (Anniv.) Thursday, January 12 7:30AM Arsenius (Arky) Hanson 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Melvin and Bernice Mai Friday, January 13 7:30 AM Ambrose and Dorothy Hoeger Saturday, January 14 4:00 PM St. Patrick Susanna Kass Sunday, January 15 7:30 AM Ron Nowacki Sr. 10:00AM Helen Pins 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
Time, Talent and Treasure Date 1/01/2012 St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (122) . . . . . . . . . . .$14,002.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,519.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes 85) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,395.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.40 Question of the Week Where in your life and ministry do you feel you are traveling in darkness, trying to follow the light? Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will resume on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 PM. Parents please be present at the Cathedral for prayer with your children at 7:40 PM in the church. ¥St. Patrick parents please plan to be present for the Adult Faith Formation sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM while your children are in class. On January 11 the topic is ÒOverview of the ChurchÕs best kept secret - How we need more than ÒJiminy CricketÓ to form our consciences, with Dave and Stacia McDermott. All are welcome to join us at 6:30 PM in St. PatrickÕs church. Second Grade Parent and Student Meeting Sunday, January 15, 2:30 PM, there will be a meeting for parents and their second grade students in preparation for First Communion. Please plan to be present at St. Patrick in Foley Hall. Entrance is on Iowa St. Snow date is the following Sunday, January 22. Opportunities for Service
¥Babysit young children on Sunday January 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM during the meeting for First Eucharist. Call 582- 7646 Looking for a Preschool or Pre-K Program?
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM all five of Holy Family's early childhood learning centers will host an open house for any parents looking for the right preschool or pre-K program for their child. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding facilities, curriculum or programming, and registration for the 2012Ð2013 year will be available. To find more information about this event and each of our centers, visit: www.holyfamilydbq.org Vocation Awareness Week - January 8-15, 2012
The Dubuque Area Vocation Association invites students in grades 6-12 and their families to hear ValLimar Janses as she presents the message ÒLetÕs Get on Fire!Ó through the power of music and wonderful gospel stores. ValLimar Jansen is a nationally recognized presenter and a highly regarded singer, cantor and recording artist. Please plan to be present: ¥Wednesday, January 18, Kehl Center on the campus of Clarke University, 6:45 PM. ¥Thursday, January 19, Wahlert High School, 9:30 AM ¥Massuchelli Catholic Middle School, 1:00 PM. All the presentations are open to the public and there is no admission cost. Dubuque Area Vocation Association hopes to help young people recognize the importance of Òbeing on fireÓ about their Catholic faith as they consider various vocation choices and the direction their lives will take in the future. St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Pastoral Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10 at 5:30 PM St. Raphael Rectory. Please plan to be present.
¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice committee will meet on Monday, January 16 at 3:00 PM in the Raphael Rooms. All are invited to attend. ¥Euchre - Saturday, January 14 - come enjoy an evening of euchre and fellowship with St. Patrick - St. Raphael parishioners and friends. It starts at 6:00 PM. Please bring your own snack if you wish. Join us each s second Saturday evening of the month. ¥175th Archdiocesan Anniversary Book is on sale at the rectory or you may purchase one after Mass at the Cathedral. This full-color coffee table size book features more than three hundred pages of our rich Catholic heritage. Half of the book focuses on the history of the Archdiocese and the other half focuses on the parishes, religious orders, and institutions. You can see and purchase a book by stopping at the rectory. Cost: $30. Social Justice ÒConsider the LiliesÓat Catholic Worker
How does JesusÕ advice against anxiety about material sustenance inform our choice of career, lifestyle, and values? Ben Johnson, a Catholic Worker at Hope House will lead our discussion on Thursday, January 12. WeÕll discuss these questions, your questions, and your insights. Please join us We will celebrate Eucharist at 5:00 PM with dinner following and/or for the discussion at 6:30 PM. Hope House, located at 1592 Locust St, is a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality. Please RSVP for supper onJanuary 12, or call 582-9079 for more information. Some Thank You Notes!
¥Thank you to all who donated hams (26) and 1 turkey which were taken to the Dubuque Food Pantry from our parishes and all who contribute to our Loose Change Collections often for the Dubuque Food Pantry and other downtown ministry. Your donations are enjoyed and appreciated by so many ¥American Martyrs Retreat House received a donation from the parishioners of St. PatrickÕs a short time ago,and some Mass stipends. We are most grateful to all of you for helping to support our Archdiocesan retreat Center - American Martyrs Retreat House. You are always welcome to enjoy our space and find time to Òrest awhile at our centerÓ. Blessings be yours in the new year, Sr. Jeanine Kuhn, AMRH Director 3
Liturgical Roles
January 14 - 15, 2012 3rd Sunday of the Month
St. Patrick Church
4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, January 14 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Randy Rambousek L Madonna McAndrews EM Joann Driscoll, Holly Paige, Buck Loeffelholz CUP Pat Glynn, Wayne Mootz S Josey Hittenmiller, Emily Wuertzer St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, Jan. 15
St. Raphael Cathedral
7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, January 15
SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L Dan Boice EM Shirley Broderick, Shirley Chapman, Tim Gavin, John McAndrews, Ginny Schiel CR Robin Leiobold S Robert Larson, Andrew Leibold U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Alfred Birch, Edward Conlan 10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC John Graf C Sr. Patrick Conlan RSM L Mary Melssen, Katy Wethal EM Ruth Clancy, Mary Jo Fleege, Paul Fuerst, Marilyn Heinz, Art Roling, Paula Roling, Kathleen Theis OP CR Wade Horsman S Elizabeth Kalb, Elyse Kalb U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Brent Culbertson
5:30 PM Mass
SAC Sarah Otting
C Ken Disch L Catherine Dunn BVM, Barbara Nowack EM Dolores Correll, Dave Fisher, Pat Fisher, Kate Hendel, Patty Jones, Joan Lingen, Doris Radloff, Martha Nowacki CR Jesse Green S U Volunteers 4
Shalom Retreat Center
Phone 582-3592 for information
¥Monthly Retreats: Saturdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 17, April 29, May 26. Several well known area presenters will offer these Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM on a variety of Spiritual Enrichment themes. Each session is $40 or $160 for all five. Registration is due by Monday of the week of the retreat. Brochures are available at the entrances to the church. ¥Embracing Life After Separation or Divorce, Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Topics to be addressed include: feelings of pain/loss, compassion and resilience, and rebuilding a new and fruitful life. Please call to register by January 31. At Sinsinawa Mound Retreat Center
Phone 748-4411, ext. 811 for information
¥A Day Apart, Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Come to Sinsinawa for a day of rest and renewal. An inspirational conversation will start the day along with instructions and suggestions on how you might use your time. You will have a room where you may rest, read, and write. Please call to register by January 27. Community News
¥Knights of Columbus 510 will hold their annual Roses for Life Drive for Birthright after the Masses on January 21 and 22. Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service offering positive alternatives to abortion. Thank you for your generosity. ¥Grief and Growth Group sessions for adults experiencing a loss through death or divorce will be held at the Caritas Center at Mt. Carmel on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. The two hour sessions are held at 1:30 pm or 6:00 pm. The facilitator is Jane Rogers, BVM. The suggested time for beginning grief work after a loss is at least two months. The total cost for the seven sessions is $15.00. To register or to receive more information call Sr. Jane at 563-583- 1889 or 515-408-2281. Registration deadline is Jan. 16th. With All the Saints in Glory
The Christmas eve death of our beloved former pastor, Msgr. Joseph OÕBrien,came as quite a shock, in spite of FatherÕs poor health. He fell in his apartment at Villa Raphael earlier in the week, spent two days in the hospital and then went to Stonehill for temporary respite. He died just after noon on Christmas eve. Father OÕBrien was pastor at the Cathedral from 1993 - 2002. He enjoyed his time here and inspired so many with his wonderful homilies, quick wit and storytelling, his enjoyment of everything going on in the parish, and his care and interest in his parishioners. When celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination here at the Cathedral he said, ÒI love the life God gave me.Ó We will miss him and know he is continuing to love his new life with God and all the saints. Thank you for everything, Father OÕBrien.
The Loose Collection for the weekend of January 14-15 will be given to the Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation in Dubuque. 5
MINISTERIO HISPANO
HISPANIC MINISTRY
(563) 584-0640
Reflexi.n Dominical- 8 de Enero, 2012 La Epifania del Se.or Llega un momento en la vida en que la persona se comienza a preguntar cual sera su camino, su destino. Aveces, automaticamente se piensa en buscar un trabajo, cualquier trabajo, buscar una pareja o/y empezar una familia. Pero buscar por buscar a menudo deja una cierta insatisfaccion. Todos tenemos sue.os y eso es lo bello de la humanidad. Todos buscamos, en definitiva, una estrella, una luz que nos conduzca a nuestro verdadero destino. Los magos tambien buscaban eso mismo: una luz que anunciara no solo su propia salvacion, sino la de la humanidad. Porque buscar la luz propia para el propio beneficio tampoco acaba de satisfacer. Es neceario pensar mas alla: que va a beneficiar a los demas, a nuestro alrededor, e incluso al mundo entero. Para los Magos, ese algo no era otro que la salvacion del mundo: el Mesias esperado. ÀDonde se centran nuestros suenos? ÀNos atrevemos a so.ar con algo grande, no ya para nosotros mismos, sino porque es el propio sue.o de Dios para el mundo? El Hijo amado de Dios, Jesus, el siervo del que habla la primera lectura sale de su lugar al lado del Padre, de su propia comodidad, para asumir la vida humana con todas sus dificultades, dolores y alegrias. Sale, por asi decir, de si mimso, emigra. En ese viaje del Hijo de Dios del Padre a la humanidad, se convierte en el primer emigrante. Y lo hace para la salvacion de todos. ÀDe que manera nuestra propia imigracion se puede convertir en gracia de salvacion? Pregunta de la Semana ÀPensamos en que nuestros hijos podrian estar pensando en una vocacion que nonos hubieramos imaginado? ÀEstamos dispuestos a aceptar esa posibilidad? Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad ¥8 de Enero - Misa del Dia de los Reyes Magos 1 PM ¥9 de Enero - Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥15 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥16 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥22 de Enero- Misa 1PM ¥23 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM ¥29 de Enero- Misa 1 PM ¥30 de Enero- Reunion ÒSpirit de FuegoÓ 7 PM Del Escrito de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Atencion, este Domingo 8 de Enero tendremos un convivio por el Dia de los Reyes Magos para disfrutar de este dia todos juntos como comunidad. Inmediatamente despues del convivio estaremos pasando regalos por el dia de 3 Reyes Magos a todos los que se apuntaron en la lista durante el mes de Octubre. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . __________________________________________ Week of January 1, 2012
Feast of Holy Mother of God ÓAnd Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.Ó How like a mother to do that. Every exciting and harrowing detail of the first days of her childÕs birth are seared in her memory to be recalled and pondered in the days, years, and months ahead. Like all parents, her emotions will run the gamut of sheer terror of all that is in store for her little one to overwhelming joy. It is in these significant moments of life Ð giving birth, marrying, falling ill, or losing someone we love, that each of us encounters the deepest mysteries of life Ð its joy, enlightenment, sorrow, and glory. Mary, through the witness of her life shows us how to experience these mysteries with strength and grace. Prepare the Word Parish Family Prayers Death Announcements St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick communities extend prayerful sympathy to the families of Anthony Leick, John Dohahue, Doris Mazza and Frieda Heim whose funeral liturgies were celebrated last week. May they rest in peace. Baptism Announcements
Through the holy waters of Baptism, Sophia Louise Holdener, daughter of Gregory and Beth Holdener, was baptized into the Catholic Faith. We welcome her with great joy. Mass Intentions
Monday, January 2
7:30 AM James Hickie
Tuesday, January 3
7:30AM Lucas Gallegos, Special Intention 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Frank Basten Family Wednesday, January 4 7:30 AM Jacquie Wertz, Special Intention Thursday, January 5 7:30AM Leona Sutton 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Eileen Rosenow Friday, January 6 7:30 AM VOCATIONS Saturday, January 7 4:00 PM St. Patrick Raphael Rollinger Sunday, January 8 7:30 AM James Honigman 10:00AM Marguerite Berndt 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
Time, Talent and Treasure Date St. Raphael Cathedral Adult Envelopes (150) . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,141.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.487.00 St. Patrick Church Adult Envelopes (107) . . . . . . . . . . .$19,258.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120.78 Question of the Week What is most important to you in this new year? How will you bring your faith life to these times of your life? Blessings of the Holy New Year to all! We wish to express our appreciation, thanks and gratitude to you not only for the good wishes and remembrances received during the holidays but also for your thoughtfulness, cooperation and generosity throughout 2011. We pray that God may continue to show blessings and graces upon each of you and your loved ones. We are grateful to everyone who helped to make Christmas such a special time for our parishes - for the musicians and wonderful music, for all minsters, for those who did the Church environment and for those who sent flowers and donations. Each and all contribute to the reverence, dignity and hospitality of the Christmas liturgies. We are strengthened by the service of one another. Many blessings, Father Dan Kenpper and Staff at St. Raphael and St. Patrick Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will resume on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 PM. Catechists will have a catechist inservice on January 4. Happy New Year to all of our families. Many thanks for your support of all of our programs and our childrenÕs formation at St. Patrick and the Cathedral. Opportunities for Service ¥ Bake cupcakes, setup lunch or help with activities for the Epiphany Party on January 8 at Cathedral.Call 582- 7646. ¥Bring cookies and bars and serve the punch and coffee at the Open House at Cathedral on Friday, January 6 at 8:00 PM. The snow date is Saturday, January 7. Call 582- 7646 ¥Help with Epiphany Party, Sunday, January 8 at 11:00 AM. Call 582-7646, ext. 221. Bake cupcakes, set up lunch etc. ¥Babysit young children on Sunday January 15, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM during the meeting for First Eucharist. Call 582- 7646 ¥Help take down the Christmas decorations on Sunday, January 8, after the 5:30 PM Mass. We would certainly appreciate your help Epiphany Party Parents with Young Children
Our annual Epiphany party for parents with young children will be on Sunday, January 8 after 10:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral Center. The Cathedral Center will be brimming with activities and treats to make the Feast of the Epiphany a celebration for your family! Enjoy lunch, prayer and merry-making as we celebrate the final days of the Christmas season. If you have never come to this party - please join us this year. Call 582-7646 to let us know you are coming. Cathedral Meals Ministry
This weekend and next weekend, we will have sign-up sheets in the Cathedral Center to invite parishioners to participate in the meals we will serve monthly in 2012 at the Rescue Mission and First Congregational. Our first meal in the new year will be at the Rescue Mission on January 15. If you have not been a part of this ministry before, please consider serving in this paarish outreach. Cathedral and St. Patrick parishioners respond so generously to many needs - it is a response to JesusÕ way of life which continually challenges us. Thank you to all. The dates we will serve at the Rescue Mission are Sundays at 12:00 Noon: January 15, February 19, May 27, September 23, October 21 and December 9. The dates we will serve at First Congregational Church are: March 22, April 26, June 21, July 26, August 23, and November 15.
St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
¥St. Patrick - St. Raphael Faith Formation Commission
will meet on Tuesday, January 3, at 6:30 PM at the Cathedral Raphael Rooms. Please plan to be present. ¥St. Patrick - St. Raphael Prayer Shawl group will meet on Thursday, January 5, at 1:00 PM in the Cathedral Center. All are welcome. ¥St. Raphael - St. Patrick Pastoral Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10 at 5:30 PM St. Raphael Rectory. Please plan to be present. Christmas Lessons and Carols - January 6 We invite our parish family to join us for an evening of prayer, music and fellowship during the Christmas season. Come enter into a continuation of the Christmas spirit as we once again hear the story of the angels, shepherds, and wisemen who come to see the newborn King. Come be delighted by the Cathedral Choir and instrumentalists as they sing and play a wide array of Christmas carols old and new. A festive reception in the Cathedral and Rectory Open House will follow the 1 hour service. Save the date: this coming Friday, January 6. Harp, flute and cello preludes begin at 6:40 PM. Prayer service begins at 7:00 PM. Asnow date is scheduled for Saturday, January 7. Let us celebrate Christmas together as a parish family after the pre-holiday rush! Christmas Flower Memorials
Thank you for you donation for the beautiful flowers we are enjoying during the Christmas season at St. Patrick and St. Raphael.
St. Patrick memorials:
Mary and Verle Bryant, Judy Healy, Bob, Bernice and Mike Wiezorek, Sam and Marie Schroeder, Mrs. Anna Heavey, Mary Fritz, Michelle Bahl and Dorothy and Melvin Kelleher, Mr and Mrs. Julius Jungk, John Schiel, Julie and Nate Avery, Callista Warne, Vickie Ehlers, John and Phyllis Lape, Joe ÒBudÓGilligan, John Kraus, deceased Members of the McInerney and Zillig Families, Deceased Members of the Hipschen and Sherman Families, Judy Loeffelholz, Deceased Members of the Dorothy and William Snyder Family, Mr and Mrs. Louis A. White, Herb McAndrews, Blewett and Welsh Families
St. Raphael memorials : The Mennig Family, Ralph Pauly Sr., Ralph Pauly Jr., Lester Kilburg, Dolores Kilburg, John Kral, Orville and Lucille Conlan, Grace Conlan Gassman, James Hickie, Jane Boleyn, Don Grawe, Jim Timmerman, Vern Dalsing,and Leonard Winter, Veron and Rosella Donahue, Elbert and Wilma Jenkins and Ann Jenkins. 3 Liturgical Roles January 8, 2012 2nd Sunday of the Month St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, January 7 SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Randy Rambousek L Madonna McAndrew EM Joann Driscol, Holly Paige, Buck Leoffelholz CUP Pat Glynn, Wayne Mootz S Phillip Bahl, Michael Rambousek St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass - Sunday, Jan. 8
St. Raphael Cathedral
7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, January 8
SAC Nester Lampe C Bruce Howes L David Lawler EM Rita Blewett, Laura Howes, Donna Husemann, Gary Osthoff, Vicki Osthoff, Betty Schuster CR S Robert Larson U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Alfred Birch, Edward Conlan
10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday, January 8
SAC Jane Bowerman C Pam Cheney L Geri Eitter, Peter Yoches EM James Conforti, Stacy Conforti, Nancy Pechous, Paul Pechous, Nan Peck, Diane Sass, Janet Young CR Anna Sigwarth S Jan Sigwarth, Miranda Godwin, Noah Sigwarth U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Barbara Gatch
5:30 PM Mass - Sunday, January 8
SAC Ken Disch C Ken Disch L Chandler Flynn, Sandra Scott EM Max Flynn, Laura Powers, Joyce Whelan, Volunters CR S Dan Ludowitz U Volunteers
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Baptism Class
Parents who are expecting their first child and wish to celebrate the baptism at St. Raphael or St. Patrick, please call the Rectory, 582-7646, to register for our Baptism preparation session to be held on Tuesday, January 3, at 7:00 PM in the Cathedral. We look forward to celebrating with our new families. Year End Giving
The Cathedral - St. Patrick record of donations for 2010-2011 will close on December 31. If you have a donation you would like to make for 2011, you can still contribute by Tuesday, January 3 at noon. Thank you for your generosity and your faithful service to our parish communities throughout this year.
Shalom Retreat Center
Phone 582-3592 for information
¥Monthly Retreats: Saturdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 17, April 29, May 26. Several well known area presenters will offer these Saturdays from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm on a variety of Spritual Enrichment themes. Each session is $40 or $160 for all five. Registration is due by Monday of the week of the retreat. Brochures are available at the entrances to the church. Community News Looking for a Preschool or Pre-K Program? On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM all five of Holy Family's early childhood learning centers will host an open house for any parents looking for the right preschool or pre-K program for their child. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding facilities, curriculum or programming, and registration for the 2012Ð2013 year will be available. To find more information about this event and each of our centers, visit: www.holyfamilydbq.org 175th Archdiocesan Anniversary Book
The Archdiocese of Dubuque was established July 28, 1837 and therefore will reach its 175th year in 2012.
One way the Archdiocese planned to celebrate this milestone in our faith journey is to have a commemorative book that chronicles our history. This full-color coffee table size book will feature more than three hundred pages of our rich Catholic heritage. Half of the book focuses on the history of the Archdiocese and the other half focuses on the parishes, religious orders, and institutions. You can see and purchase a book by stopping at the Rectory. They are $30.
Archdiocesan Trip to Rome
Archbishop Hanus is inviting members of the Archdiocese to join him on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land from March 12 to March 24, 2012. This pilgrimage is part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese. For a brochure with more information, please contact the parish office or the web site of the Archdiocese: www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. You may also call Jackie Doser at Travel Headquarters (800) 383-0563. 5 MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical- Domingo 1 de Enero del 2012 Santa Maria, Madre de Dios El lugar y el tiempo en que nacemos marca mucho quienes somos y toda nuestra vida. Nacemos en un timempo y lugar concretos y eso es parte de nuestra raiz. Pero en realidad, lo que nos marca es nuestra familia y su historia concreta. Nos marca, sobre todo, nuestros padres. Aunque al llegar a la adolescencia o madurez rechacemos y nos alejemos, en el fondo de nuestro ser somos quienes somos por nuestros padres. Un dia como hoy nos recuerda esto. En el nacimiemto de Jesus vemos reflejado el comienzo de nuestra vida: hijo de Dios, nos hace hijos de Dios a todos nosotros. Y ese es el unico y principal regalo de estas fiestas de Navidad. El haber sido llamados hijos nos da la gran dignidad de ser profeta, sacerdotes y reyes. El haber sido llamados hijos de Dios nos da la libertad de caminar con la cabeza bien alta y sin ataduras ni esclavitudes. Eso es regalo y es bendicion. Es la luz del rostro de Dios sobre nostros, su proteccion. Y eso no da paz verdadera. En la iglesia hoy se celebra la Jornada Mundial de la Paz. Hace muchisima falta la paz en el mundo, pero todo empieza en el propio corazon. Es dentro donde encontramos la paz, mas que en la ausencia de conflicto. Y la paz solo la encontramos en la paz interior de sabernos hijos de Dios. Esa es una bendicion para el 2012 que recien comienza. Pregunta de la Semana À Mantenemos la costumbre de bendecir a nuestros hiojs? À Por que bendiciones especiales estamos agradecidos hoy en el comienzo del 2012? Del Escrito de la Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado Atencion-El 8 de Enero tendremos un convivio por el Dia de los Reyes Magos para disfrutar de este dia todos juntos como comunidad. Por favor traigan un plato para compartir. Inmediatamente despues del convivio estaremos pasando regalos por el dia de 3 Reyes Magos a todos los que se apuntaron en la lista durante el mes de Octubre. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM antes de misa con el Padre Miguel . Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad
¥1 de Enero- Misa de A.o Nuevo 1 PM
¥2 de Enero- Parroquia estara cerrada ¥8 de Enero - Misa del Dia de los Reyes Magos 1 PM
Las Posadas at the Cathedral
Bulletin for Week of December 25, 2011 Christmas Sunday Dear St. Raphael and St. Patrick Parishioners and Guests, We, the staff of St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick Church, rejoice with you as we celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas and begin a new year of grace and blessings. This year the Archdiocese of Dubuque celebrates its 175th anniversary. Archbishop Hanus said in his homily for the opening celebration: ÒThe task before us is the same as the mission which Bishop Loras accepted in 1837: to take the gifts we have received gratefully and share them generously with others.Ò We begin a year to reflect on the theme: ÒJesus Alive throughout 175 Years.Ó Jesus is alive in our parishes. You have responded with generosity and a willingness to serve our parishes in so many ways. Thank you to all who have ministered to our communities at our Eucharistic liturgies: musicians, choirs, servers, ushers, greeters, lectors, and Eucharistic ministers help make our liturgies a prayerful experience for all. Thank you to all who serve on our Pastoral Council and parish committees and join in so many ways in our parishes. Your work to make our parishes vibrant communities is very important. We invite all of our parishioners to continue to respond generously in the new year to keep Jesus alive in our parishes, our downtown community and our world. We welcome all of our guests this Christmas weekend and those with us who may not come to church regularly. We are glad you are here. If you are seeking a parish community, we invite you to continue to worship with us and share in our many ministries. May Christmas for everyone be filled with the presence of Jesus and may we welcome Him in all the challenges and joys of the New Year. Christmas Blessings, Deacon Paul Peckosh Fr. Dan Knepper Deacon Horacio Quiles Barbara Gatch Deacon Jim Luksetich Gisella Aitken-Shadle Jean Leute Jim Mendralla Susan Dazey Ann Schroeder Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Louise McAllister Ann OÕBrien
2 Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish 231 Bluff ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
St. Raphael
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute
Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister St.Patrick Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Mass Intentions Monday, December 26 7:30 AM Helen Pins Tuesday, December 27 7:30AM Members of the Carl Bisanz Family, Living and Dead 12:00 NOON St. Patrick
Andrew Wagner Family
Wednesday, December 28
7:30 AM Pat Edminster
Thursday, December 29
7:30 AM Harold and Peg Hermes 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Melvin and Bernice Mai Friday, December 30 7:30 AM Arthur ÒTeeÓ and Betty Houselog Saturday, December 31 1:30 PM Wedding of David Graham and Kimberly Gavin 4:00 PM St. Patrick
Kay Neyens
Sunday, January 1
7:30 AM Bob Varley 10:00AM Joe and Kay Wagner 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM For the Parishioners
2012
Welcome, Welcome!
One month ago, along with all the English-speaking countries of the world, at the direction of the Holy See in Rome and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, we began using the third edition of the Roman Missal. Some of the texts of the prayers that we sing and say in Mass have changed. Please follow the congregation card to fully participate in this beautiful liturgical celebration. We hope that the prayerful spirit, welcoming community, and God whom you meet here will bring you peace and touch your hearts throughout the new year.
Religious Education Religious Education classes at St. Raphael and St. Patrick will resume on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 PM. Catechists will have a catechist inservice on January 4. Happy New Year to all of our families. Many thanks for your support of all of our programs and our childrenÕs formation at St. Patrick and the Cathedral. Opportunities for Service ¥Bring cookies and bars and serve the punch and coffee at the Open House at Cathedral on Friday, January 6 at 8:00 PM. The snow date is Saturday, January 7. Call 582- 7646 ¥Babysit young children on Sunday January 15, 2:30- 4:30 PM during the meeting for First Eucharist. Call 582- 7646 The Twelve Days of Christmas
Contrary to popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany - the coming of the wise men bringing gifts to the Christ child. Whatever way you celebrate, consider this a time to make a clear differentiation between the secular celebration and the liturgical season. DonÕt let children be confused about what Santa, Frosty and Rudolph have to do with Jesus. Make it clear to your children/grandchildren that the secular celebration and our season of Advent and Christmas are different. Make Christmas about Christ and make it special for your family. Our cultureÕs celebration of the holiday has many positive aspects we sould appreciate and affirm, especially concerning good will, family, compassion and artistic excellence. We donÕt need to despise all aspects of Christmas to celebrate in a Christian way. Enjoy these twelve days of Christams! Epiphany Party
Our annual Epiphany party for parents with young children will be on Sunday, January 8 after 10:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral Center. The Cathedral Center will be brimming with activities and treats to make the Feast of the Epiphany a celebration for your family! Call 582-7646 to let us know you are coming. St. Raphael - St. Patrick Parish Events
¥St. Patrick - St. Raphael Faith Formation Commission
will meet on Tuesday, January 3, at 6:30 PM at the Cathedral Raphael Rooms. Please plan to be present. ¥St. Patrick - St. Raphael Prayer Shawl group will meet on Thursday, January 5, at 1:00 PM in the Cathedral Center. All are welcome. Christmas Lessons and Carols - January 6
We invite our parish family to join us for an evening of prayer, music and fellowship during the Christmas season. Come enter into a continuation of the Christmas spirit as we once again hear the story of the angels, shepherds, and wisemen who come to see the newborn King. Come be delighted by the Cathedral Choir and instrumentalists as they sing and play a wide array of Christmas carols old and new. A festive reception and rectory open house will follow the 1 hour service. Save the date: Friday, January 6. Harp, flute and cello preludes begin at 6:40 PM. Prayer service begins at 7:00 PM. A snow date is scheduled for Saturday, January 7. Let us celebrate Christmas together as a parish family after the pre-holiday rush! Year End Giving
The Cathedral - St. Patrick record of donations for 2010- 2011 will close on December 31. If you have a donation you would like to make for 2011, you can still contribute. Thank you for your generosity and your faithful service to our parish communities throughout this year.
Baptism Class
Parents who are expecting their first child and wish to celebrate the baptism at St. Raphael or St. Patrick, please call the rectory, 582-7646, to register for our Baptism preparation session to be held on Tuesday, January 3, at 7:00 PM in the Cathedral. We look forward to celebrating with our new families. Looking for a Preschool or Pre-K Program?
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM all five of Holy Family's early childhood learning centers will host an open house for any parents looking for the right preschool or pre-K program for their child. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding facilities, curriculum or programming, and registration for the 2012Ð2013 year will be available. To find more information about this event and each of our centers, visit: www.holyfamilydbq.org Retirement Fund for Religious
Show your support for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests who have made a positive difference in so many lives. Please Share in the Care and give generously with the special envelope in your Church envelope packets.
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Liturgical Roles
December 31-January 1, 2012 1st Sunday of the Month
St. Patrick Church 4:00 PM Mass - Saturday, December 31 New YearÕs Eve SAC Tina Hamel, Dennis Streif C Dave Schmitz L Madonna McAndrew EM Buck Leoffelholz, Joann Driscoll, Tina Hamel CUP Dennis Streif, Kurt Wuertzer S Phillip Bahl, Michael Rambousek St. Patrick Church
1:00 PM Mass - Hispanic Mass. Sunday, January 1
St. Raphael Cathedral
7:30 AM Mass Ð Sunday, January 1
SAC Nester Lampe C Calvin Gatch L Dan Boice EM Rita Blewett, Shirley Broderick, Jean Gordon BVM, Dolores McHugh BVM, Betty Takes, Guest, Guest CR S Ron Lidwig, Guest server U Ross Broderick, Jim Ryan, Paul Green, Frank Honigman, Alfred Birch, Edward Conlan
10:00 AM Mass Ð Sunday
SAC Tracy Connolly C Jim Sunny L Mike Elliott, Shelly Rehfeldt EM James Conforti, Stacy Coforti, Patti Luksetich, Jim Melssen, Gail Noel, Ranae Sunny, Kathleen Theis OP CR
S Riley Connolly, Regan Connolly U Ed Bartella, Jim Prochaska, JIm Melssen, Paul Casel, Bob Mills, Ron Herrig, R.J. Horsman, Randy Peck, Al Grivetti, Brad Averkamp, Ralph Cigrand, Jim Kaune ChildrenÕs Liturgy of the Word Leader
Barbara Gatch
5:30 PM Mass
SAC Ken Disch
CL Frank Cicciarelli, Serena Sebastan EM Ryan Beggs, Colores Correll, Carol Grawe, Patty Jones, John McAndrews, Doris Radloff CR S Dan Ludowitz U Volunteers
New Sacred Vessels at the Cathedral
The pewter chalices and cups, plates, ciborium, pitcher and basin that you see at Mass are a gift in honor of the Archdiocesan 175th anniversary and are a beautiful addition to our worship space. They will also be used at St. Patrick. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal tells us: ÒAmong the requisites for the celebration of Mass, the sacred vessels are held in special honor, especially the chalice and paten, in which the bread and wine are offered and consecrated, and from which they are consumed. Sacred vessels are to be made from precious metal. #327, GIRM
175th Archdiocesan Anniversary Book The Archdiocese of Dubuque was established July 28, 1837 and therefore will reach its 175th year in 2012.The observance is an occasion for us to look back in gratitude upon the heritage of faith given us by our ancestors who built churches and established parishes, schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations. One way the Archdiocese planned to celebrate this milestone in our faith journey is to have a commemorative book that chronicles our history. This full-color coffee table size book will feature more than three hundred pages of our rich Catholic heritage. Half of the book focuses on the history of the Archdiocese and the other half focuses on the parishes, religious orders, and institutions. These books will be on sale next weekend in the Cathedrdal Center and in the back of St. Patrick at the scrip table and also at the parish offices. They are $30. Archdiocesan Trip to Rome
Archbishop Hanus is inviting members of the Archdiocese to join him on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land from March 12 to March 24, 2012. This pilgrimage is part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese. For a brochure with more information, please contact the parish office or the web site of the Archdiocese: www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. You may also call Jackie Doser at Travel Headquarters (800) 383-0563.
The Cathedral first grade Religious Education class read the Nativity story using scripture and song and costumes.
Death Announcements
St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick communities extend prayerful sympathy to the families of Anthony Leick and John Donahue, who died this past week. May they rest in peace. 5
MINISTERIO HISPANO
HISPANIC MINISTRY
(563) 584-0640
Reflexi.n Dominical- 25 de Diciembre del 2011
Natividad de Jesus Cristo Hoy celebramos la fiesta del nacimiento de Nuestro Se.or Jesucristo. Es celebraci.n de j.bilo y alegr.a para los cristianos, los que reconocemos en Jes.s a nuestro Salvador y Redentor del Mundo que nacio en un pesebre y vivio entre nosotros para luego ser crucificado y morir en una cruz por nuestros pecados. Hoy en el caledanrio liturgico, inaguramos el tiempo de Navidad, tiempo en el cual cantamos alegres la presencia de Jes.s en medio de nuestras comunidades. Anuncios Parroquiales Horario de Atencion:Martes y Jueves: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Si este horario no le es conveniente, por favor llame y haga una cita por adelantado. Confesiones: Todos los Domingos de 12 a 12:45 PM
antes de misa con el Padre Miguel .
Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad
26 de Diciembre- Parroquia estara cerrada 1 de Enero- Misa de A.o Nuevo 1 PM
2 de Enero- Parroquia estara cerrada 8 de Enero - Misa del Dia de los Reyes Magos 1 PM
ÁQue nuestro Se.or Jesucristo nazca en los corazones de cada uno de ustedes! Recordemos que la Navidad para los cat.licos dura del 25 de diciembre hasta el d.a del Bautismo del Se.or (un total de 16 d.as este a.o). Y dentro de este tiempo lit.rgico, hay adem.s otras fiestas a celebrar como: Diciembre 26 San Esteban 27 San Juan Ap.stol y Evangelista 28 Los Santos Inocentes 29 Santo Tom.s Becket 30 La Sagrada Familia 31 Papa, San Silvestre I Enero 1 Mar.a, Madre de Dios (Solemnidad) 2 San Basilio el Grande y San Gregorio Nacianceno 3 Sant.simo Nombre de Jes.s 8 Epifan.a del Se.or (Solemnidad) 9 El Bautismo del Se.or Bulletin for Week of December 18, 2011 4th Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule St. Raphael Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 AM Sunday . . .7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:30 PM St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . .12:00 NOON Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM Sunday . . . . .1:00 PM (Hispanic Mass) Reconciliation St. Raphael Wednesday and Friday . . . . . .7:00 AM Also by appointment. St. Patrick Tuesday and Thursday . . . . .11:30 AM Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 PM Weddings Contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Baptism Parents must be registered members of St. Patrick - St. Raphael Cathedral parish. Attendance at Baptism class is required. Contact the parish office. Rite of Christian Initiation The process of becoming a Catholic or completing the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation for adults or children is celebrated in the parish. Please call the rectory. Anointing / Holy Communion If you are admitted to the hospital or know of someone who is homebound who would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-582-7646 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-556-6796 Website . . . . . www.straphaelcathedral.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Paul Peckosh & Horacio Quiles Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Music and Liturgy and Cathedral Organist . . . .Jim Mendralla
Health Ministry . . . . . . . . Ann OÕBrien, RN
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . .Jean Leute
Confirmation Coord. . . . . .Tracy Connolly
Parish Secretary . . . . . . .Louise McAllister
Saint Patrick Church 15th & Iowa ¥ Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .563-583-9749 Hispanic Ministry . . . . . . . .563-584-0640 Website . . . . .www.st-patrick-dubuque.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday . . . . .8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00AM-12:00 NOON Parish Staff Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dan Knepper Deacons . . .Horacio Quiles & Paul Peckosh Jim Luksetich Pastoral Associate . . . . . . .Barbara Gatch
Director of Rel. Education . . .Susan Dazey
Hispanic Ministry . . . . . .Gisella M. Aitken-Shadle
Parish Visitor . . . . .Sr. Mary Agnes OÕConnor BVM
Business Manager . . . . . . . .Ann Schroeder
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Fleege
Custodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hedrick Saint Raphael Cathedral Parish Saint Patrick Parish December 17-18, 2011 4th Sunday of Advent Dubuque, Iowa ÒChrist - BearerÓ Mary, this Christ-bearer is bringing to Elizabeth the presence of the Messiah for the first time. And it has a dramatic effect on her and on the baby John in her womb. Neither would ever be the same again. With Christmas only days away, we are challenged to bring that very same presence to all whom we will touch this holiday season. Mary has become the embodiment of what we are called to be and do as Christians in our service to one another. Prepare the Word There is a Star On this night, the light of Christ shines anew. The light of Christ shines in our lives, our homes, our workplaces and our neighborhoods. The light of Christ shines in the kindness we show one another. In our moments of generosity. In our acts of courage. In our exercise of virtue. And in our acts of wild abandon for the love of God. The light of Christ shines in the eyes of those we love, and in the hearts of those who love us. The light of Christ shines forth from you and me, and from all of us who gather to become the body of Christ. We live in a mixture of light and shadows. On this day, we are witnesses to the truth that the light has come into this world and the darkness cannot overcome it. All the darkness in the world can never overcome even the smallest light. And the light of Christ is no small light. May we, in our joy and anticipation and our Christmas hope, dedicate ourselves this year to seek the light. To follow the light daily by the practice of our faith. To let the light of Christ shine through us to everyone we meet. Prepare the Word New Sacred Vessels at the Cathedral In honor of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Archbishop Hanus has given a gift to the Cathedral. The pewter cups, plates, ciborium, pitcher and priestÕs chalice are a beautiful addition to our worship space. Their size and substance are so appropriate for the Cathedral. They will also be used at St. Patrick. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal tells us: ÒÒAmong the requisites for the celebration of Mass, the sacred vessels are held in special honor, especially the chalice and paten, in which the bread and wine are offered and consecrated, and from which they are consumed. Sacred vessels are to be made from precious metal. In the Dioceses of the United States of America, sacred vessels may also be made from other solid materials that, according to the common estimation in each region, are precious, for example, ebony or other hard woods, provided that such materials are suited to sacred use and do not easily break or deteriorate. This applies to all vessels which hold the hosts, such as the paten, the ciborium, the pyx, the monstrance, and other things of this kind.Ó #327, 328, 329. GIRM 2 Winter Solstice - December 21
This is the day when the sun is up for the shortest time in the northern hemisphere. It our longest winterÕs nap! Yet in this long night, we look toward the brightness of Christmas. From now on, each night will be a little shorter and each day a little longer. This year December 21 is the beginning of Hanukkah for our Jewish brothers and sisters. May these feasts of light we celebrate help us to be a light for one another. Light some candles in your home tonight. Be the light for those around you.
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 19
7:30 AM Thomas Beadle
Tuesday, December 20
7:30 AM Ron Nowacki Sr. 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Alice Justman Wednesday, December 21 7:30 AM Alfred Schuster Thursday, December 22 7:30AM Kathryn Whitlow 12:00 NOON St. Patrick Charles LePert and Charles Kohn Friday, December 23 7:30 AM Monica Brown Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 PM For the Parishioners 6:30 PM For the Parishioners Midnight For the Parishioners 4:00 PM St. Patrick
Irv Hirsch
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day
9:00 AM St. Patrick
For the Parishioners 7:30 AM NO Mass at Cathedral 10:30 AM Cathedral For the Parishioners 1:00 PM St. Patrick Hispanic Mass
5:30 PM NO Mass at Cathedral
Time, Talent and Treasure
St. Raphael Cathedral
Adult Envelopes (125) . . . . . . . . . . .$14,560.00 Children Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,968.00 Loose Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$146.86
o St. Patrick Church
Adult Envelopes (116) . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,127.00 Offertory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201.00 Hispanic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$366.54 Electornic Funds Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,200 St. Raphael - St. Patrick Loose Coin . . . . . . . .$ Question of the Week What is one specific way you will be a light to someone this week before Christmas? Religious Education Religious Education classes will not be held on Wednesday, December 21, 28 or January 4. Catechists will have a catechist inservice on January 4. Parents, please spend some time with your children during these weeks of Christmas preparing them for the feast of Christmas. Many thanks for your support of all of our programs and our childrenÕs formation at St. Patrick and the Cathedral. ¥St. Patrick Religious Education students will go to Luther Manor on December 21. Please meet at Luther Manor at 6:30 PM. Epiphany Party Our annual Epiphany party for parents with young children will be on Sunday, January 8 after 10:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral Center. Parents, please plan to be with us for all of the fun and activities on this Feast of Kings and the closing of our Christmas season. Deck the Halls
¥ Decorate the Cathedral Rectory and St. Raphael Cathedral for Christmas on Sunday, December 18, 6:30 PM. Call 582-7646. ¥ Decorate St. Pat's Church for Christmas on Thursday, December 22, 1:00 PM. Call Ann at 583-9749 (Please note change of time) Christmas Lessons and Carols
We invite our parish family to join us for an evening of prayer, music and fellowship during the Christmas season. Come enter into a continuation of the Christmas spirit as we once again hear the story of the angels, shepherds, and wisemen who come to see the newborn King. Come be delighted by the Cathedral Choir and instrumentalists singing and playing a wide array of Christmas carols old and new. Afestive reception and rectory open house will follow the 1 hour service. SAVE THE DATE: Friday, January 6. Harp, flute and cello preludes begin at 6:40 PM. Prayer service begins at 7:00 PM. Reception and rectory open house follows at 8:00 PM. As of now date is scheduled for Saturday, January 7. Prelude, service and hospitality times are the same as those for Friday evening. Let us celebrate Christmas together as a parish family after the pre holiday rush!
Welcome, Welcome!
We warmly welcome all those who are visitors to our parish! We wish to remind you that one month ago, along with all the English-speaking countries of the world, at the direction of the Holy See in Rome and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, we began using the third edition of the Roman Missal. Some of the texts of the prayers that we sing and say in Mass have changed. Please follow the congregation card to fully participate in this beautiful liturgical celebration. We hope that the prayreful spirit, welcoming community and God whom you meet here will bring you peace and touch your heart throughout the new year. CHRISTMAS LITURGIES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 PM Mass Cathedral
Prelude Music 3:30 PM Cathedral ChildrenÕs Choir Archbishop Hanus 4:00 PM Mass St. Patrick
Prelude Music 3:30 PM St. Patrick Choir Father Dan Knepper 6:00 PM St. Patrick Last Posadas, No Mass 6:30 PM Mass Cathedral Prelude Music 6:00 PM Liturgical Ensemble Father Dan Knepper 12:00 AM Midnight Mass Cathedral
Prelude Music 11:00 PM Cathedral Choir Archbishop Hanus SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 AM St. Patrick
Fr. Dan Knepper
10:30 AM Cathedral (change of time)
Prelude Music 10:00 AM Cantor and Instrumentalists Fr. Dan Knepper 1:00 PM St. Patrick Spanish Mass (No 7:30 AM or 5:30 PM Mass at Cathedral on Christmas Day) MASSES ON NEW YEARÕS EVE AND DAY
Saturday, December 31
4:00 PM St. Patrick
Sunday, January 1, 2012
7:30 AM, 10:00 PM and 5:30 PM Cathedral
1:00 PM St. Patrick Spanish Mass
TIMES FOR RECONCILIATION WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION Sunday, Dec.ember 18 8:45 - 9:30 AM Cathedral 11:15 - 11:45 AM Cathedral Monday, December 19 7:00 - 7:20 AM Cathedral Tuesday, December 20 7:00 - 7:20 AM Cathedral 11:30 - 11:50 AM St. Patrick Wednesday, December 21 7:00 - 7:20 AM Cathedral Thursday, December 22 11:00 - 11:50 AM St. Patrick Friday, December 23 7:00 - 7:20 AM Cathedral No Confessions on Saturday, December 24 Other times by appointment (590-0461) 3
Liturgical Roles
December 24-25, 2011 3rdSunday of the Month
Thank you to all of our Liturgical Ministers who will be present for our Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you have signed up please plan to be present for your ministry. At the Cathedral you will not receive a printed schedule for the Christmas liturgies but your new schedule for January through March will be e-mailed or mailed soon. Again, thank you for all you do to make our experience of Christmas a holy and welcoming one for our assemblies Please plan to be present at least 15 minutes before Mass and let the sacristan know that you are present. Thank you to all of our ushers and greeters who will welcome our parishioners and guests during the Holy Days. .
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Wednesday Evening St. Patrick Meal
Thank you to all who supported the Bake and Craft Sale at St. Patrick. Almost $700 (over $100 more than last year) was raised to support the Wednesday evening meal served each week at St. Patrick. At the last St. Raphael - St. Patrick Social Justice meeting it was agreed to send a letter to each parish in Dubuque requesting more assistance bringing food and providing regular donations to help St. Patrick with their weekly meal to those in need in the downtown area. The committee will gather and report the responses from the parishes. This meal continues to be an important outreach for all of our parishes. Thank you for your generosity.
Christmas Poinsettias
If you wish to donate a Christmas Poinsettia plant for St. Raphael or St. Patrick in memory of a deceased loved one, we welcome your donation of $20 for those plants. Please place your donation in an envelope with your name and the person/persons being remembered. Their names will be printed in a bulletin during the Christmas season. Thank you. 175th Archdiocesan Anniversary
The Archdiocese of Dubuque was established July 28, 1837 and therefore will reach its 175th year in 2012.The observance is an occasion for us to look back in gratitude upon the heritage of faith given us by our ancestors who built churches and established parishes, schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations. The celebration of our 175th Anniversary is a time not only to celebrate the great gifts and blessings that God has given to our Archdiocese, but it is also a time to look ahead to the future and continue the work that the Lord has entrusted to us in building up the Body of Christ, the Church, in northeast Iowa. One way the Archdiocese planned to celebrate this milestone in our faith journey is to have a commemorative book that chronicles our history. This full-color coffee table size book will feature more than three hundred pages of our rich Catholic heritage. Half of the book will focus on the history of the Archdiocese with the other half focusing on the parishes, religious orders, and institutions. These books will be on sale next weekend in the Cathedrdal Center and in the back of St. Patrick at the scrip table and also at the parish offices. They are $35. Archdiocesan Trip to Rome
Archbishop Hanus is inviting members of the Archdiocese to join him on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land from March 12 to March 24, 2012. This pilgrimage is part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese. For a brochure with more information, please contact the parish office or the web site of the Archdiocese: www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. You may also call Jackie Doser at Travel Headquarters (800) 383-0563.
Jeff Baker celebrated the Rite of Welcome into the Catholic Church on Sunday, December 11, the same day his third son, Ryan Jeffrey was baptized. We congratulate Jeff, Melissa and sons Luke and Beau. The Pieta State at St. Patrick was recently renovated. Thank you to Louis Wagner who donated the funds in memory of his wife, Betty.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
HISPANIC MINISTRY (563) 584-0640 Reflexi.n Dominical 18 de Diciembre 2011- 4 to Domingo de Adviento En el evangelio leemos el anuncio del .ngel a Mar.a del nacimiento de Jes.s, que la convierte en la primera disc.pula y evangelizada: escucha la palabra de Dios, es capaz de reconocer que la acci.n de Dios pasa por los m.s peque.os y humildes. Mar.a era una mujer joven y pobre de un pueblo muy peque.o del norte del pa.s. Ella recibe el anuncio del .ngel, que la sorprende pero que sabe reconocer la acci.n de Dios en el anuncio. Le dice s. a Dios. Adiferencia de Zacar.as el signo que pide Mar.a no parte de la incredulidad, sino de la necesidad de poner por obra las palabras del .ngel. El evangelista Lucas pone de manera consecutiva el anuncio a Zacar.as y el anuncio a Mar.a para resaltar que la acci.n de Dios se manifiesta fuera del Templo, fuera del lugar sagrado, en medio de los pobres y abandonados, como lo es Mar.a triplemente excluida por ser mujer, por ser pobre y por ser joven. Y es en ese lugar de marginaci.n y pobreza donde el proyecto de Dios para la humanidad va a fructificar, por medio del s. consciente de Mar.a y de todos los que se identifican con ella. El ni.o que nacer. de Mar.a ser. el Salvador, el Mes.as, un ÇHijo de DiosÈ. Dios se hace ser humano en la persona de Jes.s para que siendo como .l, los seres humanos seamos semejantes a Dios. Pero no lo hace en contra de la voluntad de los hombres. Mar.a, con su Çs.È al proyecto de Dios, introduce a Jes.s en la historia, haci.ndose hombre pobre y creyente. Pregunta de la Semana ÀC.mo voy a vivir estos d.as .ltimos de advientonavidad? ÀDe que forma piensas ser luz para alguien ? Posadas- Todas las posadas seran de 6 a 8pm 16 de Diciembre- Catedral 17 de Diciembre- Silvia y Erasmo 18 de Diciembre- Eri y Alex 19 de Diciembre- Centro Multicultural Familiar 20 de Diciembre- Escuela Our Lady of Guadalupe 21 de Diciembre Familia Garcia 22 de Diciembre Gaby Vega 23 de Diciembre- Gloria V. 24 de Diciembre- Ministerio Hispano en San Patricio Eventos en Nuestra Comunidad
16 a 24 de Diciembre- Posadas 6- 8 PM
25 de Diciembre- Misa de Navidad 1 PM
1 de Enero- Misa de A.o Nuevo 1 PM
8 de Enero - Misa del Dia de los Reyes Magos 1 PM
Gracias
Muchas Gracias a todos los que apoyaron de una forma o otra para que las actividades de la Fiesta de Guadalupe fueran todo un exito. Nuestra Se.ora de Guadalupe December 11, 2011 El grupo ÒPequenos Aztecas" baila bajo la direccion y coreografia de Rosa Verastegui La gente le trae flores a La Virgen de Guadalupe al comienzo de misa por medio de una procesion. Los jovenes se arrodillan despues de un baile tradicional Azteca/Mejicano en honor a la Virgencita de Guadalupe. Pictures: Sr. Carol Hoverman OSF | |
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