Browsing the 2020 archive of Blog
Trivia - April 5
Posted by paul fritz on 4/04/20
Question: Which saint is often shown using a veil to wipe Christ's face on his way to Golgatha? What other name is she known by?
Bonus question: Name the Biblical gospel(s) in which this chance encounter is related.
Answer: Saint Veronica (also called Berenike or Berenice)
Bonus Answer: Veronica ... Read More »
Spiritual Communion - Letter from Bishop Zinkula
Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/20
A letter from Bishop Zinkula
A Letter Regarding Spiritual CommunionBy Bishop Thomas Zinkula
“May you live in interesting times” is purportedly a Chinese curse, which refers to periods in history that are filled with tumult and upheaval. We certainly are living in interesting times right now. The decision to ... Read More »
View Video Masses
Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/20
Here is a list of a few video Masses being offered:
Coralville: St. Thomas More www.stmparishfamily.com
Solon: www.solonstmary.org
Washington: www.stjameswashington.org
Fairfield: www.fairfieldstmary.org
Bishop Robert Barron: wordonfire.org
Trivia - March 29
Posted by paul fritz on 3/28/20
Question: Which of the Holy Oils is used in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, as well as is used for the blessing of tower bells and baptismal water?
Bonus question: This oil has an unmistakable fragrance, alluding to Paul's "odor of life" or "aroma of holiness" (2 Corinthians 2:15-16). ... Read More »
Trivia - March 22
Posted by paul fritz on 3/20/20
Question: St. Patrick used the three leaf clover to show and explain what?
Bonus question: According to Irish tradition what does the fourth leaf on a lucky clover represent?A) LuckB) God's GraceC) FaithD) Hope
Answer: St. Patrick used the three leaf clover to explain the concept of the ... Read More »
More about COVID-19
Posted by paul fritz on 3/18/20
The following information is available from our diocese:Read Q&A documents about COVID-19/flu and how this affects our church:https://www.davenportdiocese.org/qa Read more about diocese flu disaster plans:https://www.davenportdiocese.org/fluStep 3 of the plan is now in place:Read Step 3
Important Notice! Cancellations!
Posted by paul fritz on 3/17/20
All events including Mass, morning prayer, stations of the cross, and other activities at church are cancelled until further notice.
All Catholics in the Diocese of Davenport are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
Read the press release from the diocese.
Trivia - March 15
Posted by paul fritz on 3/14/20
Question: Which Mohawk saint is shown sometimes holding a turtle in the right hand?
Bonus question: What country is this saint originally from?
Answer: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Bonus Answer: She was from what is now the United States. She was born in a Mohawk village on the Mohawk River ... Read More »
Trivia - March 8
Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/20
Question: One of the saints from Belgium is frequently depicted with a cat. This is quite remarkable, because during the Middle Ages cats were frequently associated with witchcraft and with the devil. Who is this saint that is frequently depicted with a domestic cat?
Answer: Gertrude of Nivelles
Trivia - March 1
Posted by paul fritz on 2/29/20
Question: Which saint is often pictured with a bell, a broken tray, a raven, or a crosier?Answer: St Benedict of Nursia