Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy April 12, 2015 Fr. Dan Siepker - After hours (712) 527-9115 Email: frsip@yahoo.com Rev. Mr. Ron Kohn (712) 527-4032 Rev. Mr. Mike Carney (712) 310-2921 Cathy Evans, Parish Secretary Jane Buckley, Bookkeeper Theresa Romens, Faith Formation Janet Lunning, Montessori Pre-School Ali Crawley, Custodian Anne Smith & Sharon Osterholm, Music Coordinators 24116 Marian Avenue Glenwood, IA 51534 Church Office Phone 712-527-5211 FAX 712-527-3829 E-mail holyrosarych@msn.com Bulletins online: www.holyrosaryglenwood.com Daily Eucharistic Adoration - 5 am - 12 midnight Parish Mission Statement: "To come to Christ and lead others to Christ" PASTORAL REFLECTION Faith development for the first disciples was a community affair. Although today's Gospel highlights "Doubting" Thomas, certainly the other disciples wrestled with the meaning of the Lord's Resurrection as well. They were behind locked doors, huddled in fear, but facing the future together. It is good for us to remember that the gift of faith is not a solitary affair; it grows and matures when we celebrate the Lord's presence with other Christians. Divine mercy gathers us together, proclaims to us the gift of peace, and challenges us to support one another along the way. Mark your Calendars for April 12! We will be having a parish potluck to welcome all newcomers that have moved into the parish during this last year, all who entered the Church at the Easter Vigil and any families with new babies. Potluck will begin at 5:30pm. Please bring a meat dish, a salad or a desert. Drinks and table service provided. Please come and welcome all those who are new to our parish. Congratulations to those who were: Baptized ~ Kami Pitzl, Niaomi Kuhl, & Giovanni Kuhl Received into Full Communion ~ Margo Pitzl, John Jay Meneely Jr., Terri Hansen, Megan Bohlander, & Stephanie Stevens Confirmed ~ John Jay Meneely Jr., Drew Stewart, Kristen Kirwan, & Terri Hansen, & Stephanie Stevens Received into First Holy Communion ~ Margo Pitzl, Kami Pitzl, Emily Rech, John Jay Meneely Jr., Terri Hansen, & Stephanie Stevens Journey Together in Faith An adult faith night will be on Tuesday April 14th from 7:00 to 8:00. Mass will be at 6:30. We have two more sacraments to cover in our series. This month we will be learning about the Sacrament of Marriage. Join us for dessert and discussion! ADULT FAITH COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday April 16th at 10:00 am. in the conference room. Please bring your calendars! Eucharistic Adoration Your Gift to God and Parish March 29, 2015 Offertory Envelopes Easter Envelopes Offertory Loose Online Total Weekly $ 4,470.00 $ 3,950.00 $ 590.00 $ 1,669.00 $ 10,949.00 Year to Date ***** Budget Required +/- Budget $ 6,794.00 $ 4,155.00 $271,760.00 $ 4,786.00 ***** ***** $276,546.00 Annual Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal $39,947.00 Pledges to date - $22,453.53 Pledges Needed - $17,493.47 God’s Mercy is Forever Boundless! Next weekend we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter, the Sunday of Divine Mercy. The message of Divine Mercy is simple; God loves us — all of us. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. As part of this celebration come join us Sunday, April 12 at 2:30pm in the Adoration Chapel for prayer, a Benediction service, and reposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the rest of the evening. Read more about Christ’s boundless mercy highlighted in the visions of St Faustina and declared by St Pope John Paul II at thedivinemercy.org. Saint Albert Catholic Schools is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Please join us and the greater Southwest Iowa Catholic community for the annual Benefit Auction “Cheers to 50 Years!” on April 25th at the Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs. Doors open at 5 pm. A new dinner format offers a large variety of food options this year. Tickets are $75 per person, and a special price of $50 per person, ages 21-35. Tickets on sale April 1st and purchased online at www.SaintAlbertAuction.org Thank you for your continued support of this event, our students, and Catholic education. We Shall Be Restless Until We Find Him "He reminds us that our hearts, made for God can have no satisfaction except in him, that we shall be restless until we find him, that he is in the Tabernacle to answer to this need of our hearts, to give himself to us and to bring us peace." Saint Peter Julian Eymard THE NEST The NEST is a free program sponsored by Mills County Public Health, that allows you to earn points that you can use to purchase items for you and your child at the NEST Store. Brochures are on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space. The NEST also having their annual diaper drive. Please take time to invest in the future of our county's children. Please make a donation to: Prevent Child Abuse - NEST program, Attn: Melody 212 Independence St., Glenwood, IA 51534 All donations are greatly appreciated! Understanding your Grief Workshop is being present by Deacon Mike Carney and Melody Ragland. 8 Monday evenings 7-8:30pm, Staring April 13. For more information you need to contact Deacon Mike Carney at (712) 310-2921 (Text OK)mkgcarney@gmail.com Save the Date! NCYC Fundraiser! Join us Sunday April 26 for Breakfast bakes after the 8:00 am liturgy and a soup/salad lunch after the 10:00 am liturgy. Advance tickets on sale next weekend after masses and from any students attending NCYC! Thank you for your support! Faith Formation Announcement: Reconciliation Schedule- 4th graders will celebrate Reconciliation on Wednesday April 15th and 3rd graders on Wednesday April 22nd. Please meet your catechist in your room for any last minute instructions. You will then move into the worship space together. 1st Eucharist Dress Rehearsal and pictures are Thursday April 16th at 6:30. Please bring your banners and baptismal candles with you for practice. This is a complete Dress rehearsal including music practice. If you have any questions please call Theresa at the office. 1st Eucharist Celebration is Saturday April 18th at the 4:00 pm Mass. Please keep the following students and their families in your prayers as they come to the table for the first time: Kylie Allen Sean Allen Megan Bohlander Preston Crawley Isaak Ellis Will Getter Olivia Hanover Madison Jarosz Riley Jarosz Tyler Kennedy Wil Kirwan Niaomi Kuhl Seth Lacy Mason Lunning Ellie Monahan Audrey Nieman Taylor Roenfeldt Maya Schau Blake Sneed Sheldon Vandenberg STATIONS OF THE EMPTY TOMB Join us for a 50 minute family prayer service using Easter season music and scriptures, led by featured musicians and speakers Kate and Christian Basi. Cost: Free! Refreshments will be provided! Dates: April 18th from 7:00-8:45 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 223 Harmony St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503 RSVP for childcare is required, and can be done by registering at http://www.dmdiocese.org/ easterstations.cfm (please include ages of children with RSVP). Calendar of Events & Daily Scripture Mon. Apr. 13 - Third Week of Easter Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word Tues. Apr. 14 - Third Week of Easter Acts 7:51 - 8:1a; John 6:30-35 6:30 pm Mass for Beth Joyce, Int. 7:00 pm Journey Together in Faith Wed., Apr. 15 - Third Week of Easter Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 8:00 am Mass for Sr. Pat Siepker, d. 6:30 pm Faith Formation Grades 3 - 12 Thurs. Apr. 16 - Third Week of Easter Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 8:30 am Women's Book Study 10:00 am Adult Faith Committee Meeting 10:30 am Mass for Wilbur Tackett, d. Linnwood Estates 6:30 pm First Eucharist Practice/Pictures Fri. Apr. 17 - Third Week of Easter Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 8:00 am Mass for Bill & Sheila Curoe, d. Sat. Apr. 18 - St. Mark, Evangelist 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20 3:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation or by appointment with Fr. Dan Sat. 4:00 pm First Eucharist 4:00 pm Mass for Audrey Mingo, d. April 19 - Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 Sun. 8:00 am Mass for Parishioners, d. 9:00 am Faith Formation Prek - 2nd Grade Sun. 10:00 am Mass for Jennifer Buckley, d. 6:00 pm Prayer for Peace The St. Thomas More Center is hosting a Family Day on Sunday, May 17th, from 11 am until 4 PM! Bring your whole family for games, activities, a keynote speaker addressing the vocation of the family, and tours of camp too! The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Pates at 11 am, with a free lunch to follow. This day is for all families, whether you’re active in camp life or have never heard of it! Contact Adam Storey will questions at 515-237-5056.