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Catholic Messenger Subscription
Posted by paul fritz on 1/12/13
It is once again time to renew your subscription to the Diocesan Newspaper. The rate this year is $29. If you are not receiving the Catholic Messenger and wish to, please submit $29 and your mailing address to parish office. If you are receiving the Messenger and DO NOT ... Read More »
Rectory at East Pleasant Plain
Posted by paul fritz on 1/12/13
The ballots from last Sunday have been tallied . The numbers were 51 to leave as is and 54 to move the rectory. The Parish Council met along with a few visitors last Wednesday evening. There was a lengthy discussion on the vote. In the end a motion was ... Read More »
Upcoming Vote on Parish House in East Pleasant Plain
Posted by paul fritz on 12/15/12
Several members of the parish attended the Parish Council meeting this past Wednesday, December 12, and discussed the future of the Parish house at East Pleasant Plain.
After much discussion, it was decided to pass out ballots to all adults attending Mass on Sunday, January 6th.
The vote will ... Read More »
Holiday Mass Schedule
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/12
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:Christmas Eve at St. Joseph’s EPP 5:00 PmChristmas Eve at Mother Cabrini 7:30 Pm Both masses will be preceded by 20 min. of Christmas carols
New Years Eve Mass at St Joseph at 5:00 pm
No masses on Christmas Day or New Years Day.
Parish Council Meeting at SJ on Dec 12
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/12
Parish Council will meet on Wed. December 12th 7Pm at East Pleasant Plain. Discussion of the St Joseph's Rectory will be on the agenda . Anyone who has an interest in the property are invited to attend the meeting. As always the meeting is open to all.
Lord’s Cupboard Needs Help Filling Boxes
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/12
The Lord’s cupboard is asking for help to fill boxes with food for the needy at Christmas time. It should take about one hour. At the Nazarene Family Center– 6th and Briggs, Fairfield on Tuesday December 18th at 5:30 pm. Adults and kids. (Community Service Hours for high schoolers. ... Read More »
"Choose Life” personalized Iowa license plates
Posted by paul fritz on 12/09/12
"Choose Life” personalized Iowa license plates: Many people want the new license plates, but have been unaware of the necessity to get the “ball rolling” by getting the initial 500 applications into the Iowa Right to Life Office. Once the 500 application threshold is reached, it will be out ... Read More »
Communal Reconciliation Service
Posted by paul fritz on 12/01/12
Communal Reconciliation Service: This Sunday, December 2 at 2pm will be the Advent Communal Reconciliation at SJ. There will be two priests available.Confessions will also be heard after the Holy day Mass on Dec. 8 and from 8-8:30am every Sunday.
Blood Drive December 10
Posted by paul fritz on 12/01/12
There will be a Blood Drive at Mother Cabrini Center in Richland on Monday, December 10th from 2pm to 6:30 pm. Call Cindy Adam to sign up . You are okay to give if the last time was 10/15/2012 or before.
Parish Council Election Results
Posted by paul fritz on 12/01/12
Parish Council Election Results:
Re-elected to the Council for a second term of three years were: Paul Fritz and Adam Ledger. Ed Horras was also elected for a three year term.
We thank Lisa Seitz, Taryn Mottet and Greg Ledger; who were also willing to run on the ballot ... Read More »