Browsing the 2012 archive of Blog

2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal

Posted by paul fritz on 10/06/12

This week is our kick-off for the 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA).Last week you received a flyer explaining what the appeal is all about. Additional flyers are available in the pews and at the entrance of church. If a one time pledge is a hardship, please consider making a ... Read More »

Year of Faith Begins

Posted by paul fritz on 10/06/12

The Beginning of the “Year of Faith" starts on Thursday October 11, 2012 (on the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II) and ends on Nov. 24, 2013 (the Solemnity of Christ the King). It is our hope that we can make this Year of Faith a time ... Read More »

Food Pantry Sunday

Posted by paul fritz on 10/06/12

Food Pantry Sunday is the first Sunday of each month. For the month of September, 79 families were served (141 adults and 64 children). Our parish gave 51.10 pounds of food. Items needed this month to help fill Christmas boxes are Corn, Mixed Vegetables, Green Beans (15 Oz), Corn ... Read More »

2012 Diocese of Davenport High School Youth Rally

Posted by paul fritz on 10/06/12

The 2012 Diocese of Davenport High School Youth Rally will be held Sunday, October 21st at the Coralville Marriott. The rally includes John Donahue Grossman and  music by Leap of Faith. It is a wonderful opportunity to gather with other youth from all over the Diocese of Davenport for ... Read More »

Important Meeting Concerning SJ Rectory

Posted by paul fritz on 9/29/12

A parish meeting will be held along with Coffee and Rolls on Sunday, October 7 to discuss the future of St. Joseph’s Rectory. Pro’s and Con’s of various options will be collected/posted during discussion. If you are interested, please plan to attend.

Adult Faith Formation Program - CATHOLICISM

Posted by paul fritz on 9/29/12

CATHOLICISM is an adult faith formation program with Fr. Robert E Barron of Word of Fire. He is a great spiritual teacher of our time and clearly explains what the Church believes and why. This program was created to enhance and support the Church’s mission to evangelize and teach ... Read More »

Religious Education Starting Soon

Posted by paul fritz on 9/23/12

If you have not yet registered your children for Religious Education, please contact Carol Robison.

K-8 Classes

We are using a new program this year. Pflaum leaflets will be sent home for parents to teach their children. Once a month on a Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30pm parents and children ... Read More »

Congregate Meal Planned in East Pleasant Plain

Posted by paul fritz on 9/23/12

A congregate meal is set from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at St. Joseph Church in East Pleasant Plain. The menu will include ham balls, mashed potatoes, green beans, succotash, salad bar, bread, pie, cake, cream puffs will be served.  Bingo will be played after the meal. ... Read More »

September 16 Mass at 9:30am - Reminder

Posted by paul fritz on 9/10/12

Reminder that Mass will be at 9:30am on Sunday, September 16 for our annual Dinner and Auction.

2012 Annual Bazaar - September 16

Posted by paul fritz on 9/08/12

Ss. Joseph & Cabrini Church 2012 Annual BazaarEast Pleasant Plain, Iowa September 16, 2012 Mass at 9:30am Buffet Dinner Serving Chicken Breast and Pork Loinwith TrimmingsSalad and Dessert Bar11:00am to 1:30pm $8.00 - Adults$3.50 - 3 to 12 yrsfree - Under 3 yrs Large Auction Starting ~ 1:00pm Country ... Read More »