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World Mission Sunday
Posted by paul fritz on 10/20/12
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday: a special day of “prayer and sacrifice” for the world wide missionary work of the Church. You will find envelope in your weekly packet. Please support this cause.
Year of Faith Opportunity - Catechism by email.
Posted by paul fritz on 10/20/12
Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church in one year... a day at a time. Go to http://www.flocknote.com/catechism, enter your e-mail address. You will get a little bit of the Catechism sent to you every morning as an e-mail and in one year you will have read the whole Catechism!
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 »