October 12, 2014 Monday, October 13 No Mass - pray for Vocations Tuesday, October 14 OR 10:00am † Henry & Louise Sonberg Wednesday, October 15 VIS 8:30am † For happy death Thursday, October 16 SH 8:30am † Bev Ramker Friday, October 17 VIS 8:30am † Sharon Cimmiyotti Saturday, October 18 SH 5:15pm For the People Sunday, October 19 8:30am † Hemann & Thome VIS family 10:30am † Ray Berry SH Rosary Leaders on October 14 Faith Home, 9:45am: Mary Lou Kennedy Respect Life The Respect Life theme adopted for October 2014 by the Catholic schools, religious education programs, and youth ministry is Respecting human life through awareness of aging. It includes consideration of end-of-life issues. Please see insert. Do you have questions about end-of-life issues? The ar chdiocesan Medical-Moral Commission has prepared materials which may help you: an advance directive packet formulated in accord with Church teaching; a booklet Completing IPOST (Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment); and a booklet Making Decisions about Medically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration. Available at http://www.dbqarch.org/heatlh-care-ethicslife-issues Ecclesiastical Documents Letter of John Paul II to the Elderly (1999) Available at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/ john_paul_ii/letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_01101999_elderly_en.html United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, To Live Each Day with Dignity (on assisted suicide) Available at http://www.usccb.org/toliveeachday Thank-you from the Sacred Heart Fall Festival The Sacred Heart Fall Festival committee would like to thank everyone who worked, donated items, food, or volunteered in any way to our Fall Festival. Thanks also to all who attended. It was a great success! We look forward to another great festival next year! Also, a special thanks to Sheila & Dan Adams and Deanna & Troy Machin for being the chairpersons for the Fall Festival. Without you we could not have had this event. CROP Hunger Walk Stewardship Quote In today’s second reading, St. Paul thanks the Philippians for being willing to share in his hardships and promises that God, in turn, will fully supply all their needs. Our God truly cannot be outdone in generosity! CROP Hunger Walk is on Sunday, October 12. Registration is at 1:00pm at First United Methodist Church, 819 Main Street, Osage. All are welcome to walk. Fall Supper - October 26 - Meyer, IA Sacred Heart Meyer Oratory will hold their annual Fall Supper on Sunday, October 26. Serving turkey & pork from 3:30pm–7:30pm. They are in need of hogs for this fall supper. If you would like to donate an animal or donate toward the purchase of the pork or processing, please contact Linda Kruse at (641)737-2237. Thank you! Moving Forward Together - October 15 Moving Forward Together (St. Isidore's Bereavement Group) will meet for breakfast at 9:00am on Wednesday, October 15, at AmericInn. Please call Vivian Viskocil (641)732-4610 or St. Isidore Catholic Center (641)732-4342 if you plan to attend. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to join us. Prayer and Pizza – October 12 - Slice Two: Prayer thru Art STEWARDSHIP REPORT October 4 & 5, 2014 VISITATION, STACYVILLE Adult Budget ........................... $3,234.00 Offertory ..................................... $207.75 Candles ......................................... $12.00 Our Call to Share (3 in 1) .............. $75.00 Cemetery ..................................... $306.00 Total ........................................ $3,834.75 SACRED HEART, OSAGE Adult Budget ............................ $3,950.50 Offertory ..................................... $142.25 Candles ......................................... $27.00 Our Call to Share (3 in 1) ............ $140.00 Cemetery ..................................... $290.00 Total ........................................ $4,549.75 St. Isidore Catholic Community All parishioners and families of St. Isidore Catholic Community are invited to join us for prayer, fellowship, and pizza on Sunday, October 12, in the Sacred Heart Church Hall from 4:00-6:00pm. No RSVP is needed. What leads us to prayer? Please bring an item from home that leads you to prayer such as art or a sacramental. Or is it art within the church or thru nature and creation that leads you to prayer? For more information, please contact Barbara Brumm at (641) 710-2441 or (641) 732-3428. Organized by Adult Faith Formation and Parish Life Committees. St. Isidore “Ladies Night Out” - October 21 Ladies Night Out will be held on October 21, at the KC Hall in Osage. If you would like to be a table hostess or provide a salad, please contact Mary Lou Kennedy at (641)732-3554. The salads we are looking for are meat/taco salad, fruit salad/fresh fruit, veggie salad, pasta salad, veggie tray, dessert salad. St. Isidore invites you to pray with us for: Richard Nicholson, Jan Dempsey, Terry Mayer, Bill Halladay, & Rose Krahenbuhl. 2 October 12, 2014 Women’s CEW - October 17-19 "Looking for a way to renew your relationship with God?" Here's a wonderful opportunity to do just that! Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) for Women is being held at the Visitation Faith Formation Center (Convent), Stacyville, Iowa, the weekend of October 17, 18, and 19. The weekend begins at 8:00pm on Friday and closes at 4:00pm on Sunday. Brochures are in the entrances of the Visitation and Sacred Heart churches and the Faith Formation Center offices. If you have questions, please call Barbara Brumm at (641)710-2441. Can Drive - 9th Grade Sacred Heart Faith Formation The 9th grade - Sacred Heart Faith Formation class will be having an empty can drive (IOWA $.05 DEPOSIT CANS ONLY ) on October 24, 25, & 26. You may drop them off in the trailer in the parking lot on the east side of Sacred Heart Church. The money raised will go to purchase paper products for the Mitchell County Food Bank. Bingo at Osage Rehab. - October 12 Please join us for bingo and root beer floats on Sunday, October 12, from 2:00 - 3:00pm at Osage Rehab. Relay for Life Omelet Breakfast - October 19 American Cancer Society, Mitchell County Relay For Life, will host an omelet breakfast on Sunday, October 19, at the American Legion Hall in Osage from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Serving a three egg omelet with your choice of ingredients, sweet rolls, hash browns, and beverages. The cost is $7.00. Readings for the Week of October 12, 2014 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1/ Lk 11:29-32 Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41 Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46 Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54 Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9 Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/ Mt 22:15-21 First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a The Lord will prepare a feast and wipe away the tears from every face. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Invite to the wedding feast whomever you find. The Fall and the Call - October 15 Tom Keating will be speaking about “My journey to Catholic leadership” on Wednesday, October 15, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids at 6:30pm. For more information go to CRCEO.INFO. Redeemer of the Rain - October 24 Inspirational ladies night (teen & up) on Friday, October 24, from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the CRC in Osage. Tickets are on sale at the CRC in advance for $10.00 or $12.00 at the door. Featuring: Three Redeemer, Renae Groskruetz, and Beth Crosby. Passion & Purpose - November 22 Matthew Kelly will be speaking about “Living every day with Passion & Purpose on Saturday, November 22, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Waterloo at 9:00am. For more information go to DynamicCatholic.com. A bridal shower will be held for Holly Janssen (fiancé of Mark Lukasiewicz) on Saturday, October 25, from 2:00pm-3:30pm at the Visitation Church Hall in Stacyville. The couple is registered at Target and Kohls. The Holy Land Tour - November 12-21 The tour is hosted by Msgr. Carl L. Schmitt from November 12- 21. Tour includes round trip air from Chicago, first class hotels, breakfast & dinner daily, comprehensive sightseeing, porterage & entrance fees. For a detailed brochure contact Msgr. Schmitt at (641)394-2744, fax (641)394-5154, or email: dbqcschmitt@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. Don’t miss this trip of a lifetime! “Alpine Europe”, visiting Germany, Austria & Switzerland April 20-30, 2015, there will be a trip to scenic places in Europe. We’ll visit Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich and so much more! Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals. Contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Church, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call (712)225-4606 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com. Read about these topics in the Oct. 12 issue of The Witness * Pope tells bishops at family synod to speak fearlessly, listen humbly. * Dubuque group plans to open Mary's Inn for pregnant teens.  The Archdiocesan STO seeks additional donors in light of the $1.5 million increase in tax credits. Walking Rosary EVERY Tuesday morning at 8:30am in the Sacred Heart gym. Counseling through Catholic Charities at the St. Isidore Catholic Center. Please call Val Tichy at 641-424-9683 to schedule an appointment. Upcoming Meetings October 13 - Sacred Heart Guild meeting at 6:30pm in Osage. October 14 - Liturgy meeting at 6:30pm in Stacyville. 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thursday Morning Bible Sharing Meet at 9:00am in St. Isidore Catholic Center. Friday Morning Bible Sharing Meet at 9:00am at the Evergreen Senior Living. 3 St. Isidore Catholic Community