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St. Mary’s Parish
PO Box 365 ~ 730 Benton Ave West ~ Albia, IA 52531
October 12 2014
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vocation Awareness Sunday
Web address: www.stmarysalbia.org
Liturgy Assignments
Saturday, Oct 18
5:10 PM
Lector
Linda Hoskins
Body
Kim Pistek & Karen Pistek
Blood
Tyler Pasut & Marilyn Robnett
Servers
Lizzy & Jessy Walton
Gift Bearers
Jim Gilland Family
Sunday, Oct 19
8:00 AM
Lector
Pat Merrick
Body
Dennis Amoss & Marsha Eastlick
Blood
Jan & Phil Stalzer
Servers
Ashley & Bradley Yenger
Gift Bearers
Open
Sunday, Oct 19
10:30 AM
Lector
Kevin Crall
Body
Marilyn Colwell & Craig Gutcher
Blood
Terry Reed & Caroline Scieszinski
Servers
Sarah Clark & Suzy Strasko
Gift Bearers
Sherry Strasko Family
Contact Information
Pastor:
Rev. Michael Volkmer, C.PP.S
641-932-5130
mikevolkmer@yahoo.com
Pastoral Assoc/DRE:
Jackie Maddy
641-932-5589
jmaddyalbia@windstream.net
Front Office:
Carol Heffron
641-932-5130
stmaryalbia@iowatelecom.net
RCIA Dir./DRE Asst.:
Sharon Crall
641-932-5589
scrallalbia@iowatelecom.net
Let us ask the Lord for the grace not to
speak badly of others, not to criticize, not
to gossip, but rather to love everyone.
~ Pope Francis
Follow us on twitter @stmaryschurch4
Mass Intentions
Oct 14
Tues 5:10 PM No Mass
Oct 15
Wed. 9:00 AM No Mass/Communion Service
Oct 16
Thu. 5:10 PM No Mass
Oct 17
Fri.
9:00 AM No Mass/Communion Service
Oct 18
Sat.
5:10 PM Jim Gilland
Oct 19
Sun. 8:00 AM Parishioners
Oct 19
Sun. 10:30 AM Nicole Conley
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for George Teno Sr.
The Holy Family Lamp is burning for Ed & Ann Engel
Mass Schedule
Monday. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuesday & Thursday .
Wednesday & Friday. .
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Mass
5:10 PM
9:00 AM
5:10 PM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Holy Day
Holy Day Vigil . . . . . . 5:10 PM
Holy Day. . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM
6:30 PM
Mass Schedule for Neighboring Parishes
October - December
St. Patrick’s, Georgetown– Saturday 5:30 PM
St. Peter’s, Lovilia – Sunday 10:30 AM
St. Patrick’s, Melrose – Sunday 8:30 AM
ST MARY’S PARISH
OCTOBER 12, 2014________
Everyone needs a break from the routine.
Vacations are opportunities to be refreshed and
renewed. This Sunday I will be leaving for The
Precious Blood Center in Liberty, Missouri. On
Monday morning, a staff member will take my
classmate, Fr. Dennis, and I to the airport, where we will leave for
San Francisico. Those who have been there say that it is a
beautiful city, with walking trails and many interesting sites,
including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and
Alcatraz. I will be returning on October 22. Pray that there are no
earthquakes! Fr. Tom Spiegel, a retired diocesan priest who lives
in Oskaloosa, will be celebrating weekend Masses for me. Just a
note of thanks to all those who helped with the liturgy at the 10:30
Mass last Sunday with the Bishop and thanks to those who had a
hand in preparing a wonderful meal that followed. You are
angels among us! If you haven’t yet returned your donation for
the Annual Diocesan Appeal, I would very much appreciate your
participation.
My prayers are with you each day. Fr. Mike.
Calendar
Monday, October 13th
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 14th
9:30 AM
Rosary @ Oakwood
5:10 PM
NO Mass
7:00 PM
NO Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 15th
9:00 AM
Communion Service
5:30 PM
Gr. 1-5 CCD
7:00 PM
Gr. 6-12 CCD
7:00 PM
Military Prayer List
J.D. Beary
Webster Beary
Jason Hughes
Cody McCarty
Dave Johnson
Peggy Jordan Stocker
Jack Kinney
Jeff Stoffa
Jim Kurimski
Bruce Thompson
Patty McGee
Curt Van Gilder
Rose Mecham
Cathy Venema
Grace Mueller
Donna Walsh
Jim Plum*
Jerry Walton
Amy Pottorff
Rod Whisler
Nell Quinn
Fay Wright
Marridee Randall
Marc Wynn
Carol Keegel Reed
Bill Yohe
Mike Ryan
David Young Jr.
Jan Starcevic
Pat McDonald
Andy Merrick
David Austin Riley
Aaron Smith
* New addition to list
Murray Stoffa
Tracy Warren
Tyler Vitko
Cale Yarkosky
Gr. 10 Prayer Pal Gathering
Thursday, October 16th
9:15 AM
Rosary @ MCC
10:00 AM
Bible Study
5:10 PM
NO Mass
PRAYER REQUESTS
Rhonda (Stilley) Allison
Karen Blomme
Monica Griffin Burress
Gary Caster
Pete Coady
Morgan Crall
Mike Crouse
Paul Davis
Chuck DeMeyer
Bob Eastlick
Nick Griffin
Darlene Grimes
NO Finance Council
Baptism Class
9:00 AM
Friday, October 17th
Communion Service.
Coffee/Donuts/Fellowship following
Saturday, October 18th
Food Collection Sunday
World Mission Sunday Collection
8:30 AM-12:30 PM Companions Retreat
4:00 PM
Confessions
4:45 PM
5:10 PM
Rosary
Mass
Sunday, October 19th
Food Collection Sunday
World Mission Sunday Collection
8:00 AM
Mass
10:30 AM
Mass
1-3 PM
Hall Rented
2:00 PM
Canasta Club-Room 2
Lord’s Laughter
Contact Marge Pasut, 932-2602, or the Religious Ed. Office, 932-5589 or
jmaddyalbia@windstream.net or scrallalbia@iowatelecom.net to start an
Teacher:
Maria,
to thewillmap
and find North America.
intention. All
prayergo
requests
be honored.
Maria: Here it is.
Teacher: Correct. Now class, who discovered
America?
Class: Maria.
Teacher: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
Glen: Well I’m a lot closer to the ground than you are.
Stewardship – A Way of Life
October 4/5
Sunday Envelopes
Offertory
World Mission Sunday
$3389.00
$601.62
$3990.62
$23.00
Bishop Amos Blesses The Stations of The Cross
Catholics In ACTION CCD Projects
ACTION- Caring Casseroles Project
ACTION-Kids Against Hunger
ACTION-Toys For Tots
ACTION-Hunger Hike for Helping Hands
ACTION- Baby Blankets for NEST
ACTION-Assisted Living/Nursing Home Visit
ACTION-Rummage Sale Set-up
ACTION-Adopt a Grandparent
ST MARY’S PARISH
ALBIA, IA
FAITH FORMATION
CCD Calendar of Upcoming Events
 October 15
CCD ALL Grades.
7:00 PM Gr. 10 Prayer Pal Gathering
 October 22
CCD ALL Grades.
 October 29
CCD ALL Grades.
5:30 PM Gr. 5 “All Saints Field Trip to Georgetown”
October Traffic Monitors
Parent/s of: Addyson Cronin, Kinnick Lawrence, Connor McFall
DCYC (Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference)
November 22-23 @ St. Ambrose University
Grades 9-12
Take a two-day retreat from the hectic pace of high school life with
hundreds of Catholic youths.
Please call 932-5130 or 932.5589 for details. We are trying to gauge the
level of interest.
Deadline October 27th.
Adult Faith Formation Book Study
7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness “Enriching Your Faith by
Strengthening the Health of Your Soul” by John Paprocki. We are
considering a book study for this Fall/Winter. We need to find out
how many are interested and what days/times work best. There
is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. The cost will be the price of
the book or Kindle download. Please call Sharon for details
932.5589. Exact Dates and times to follow shortly.
PARISH LIFE
Missing
A memorial board on the east wall of the vestibule of our church
is missing. Did someone borrow it for some purpose? If you
know anything about the board, please contact me. Fr. Mike.
With Gratitude
Thank you to all the participants in our Blessing of the Stations Mass
with Bishop Amos. Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for the
honor guard, to the music ministers, the lectors, the servers, the
Eucharistic ministers, the greeters. Special thanks to the ladies and
gentlemen who prepared and served a wonderful meal. May God bless
all of you for your good stewardship.
Notice: Liturgical Ministers
Please note, all music folks, readers, Eucharistic ministers, art
and environment folks, ministers of hospitality: The diocese is
sponsoring a Day of Reflection on Saturday, November 15th 9:15
AM-2:30 PM @ St. Mary’s Ottumwa. Cost: $10. This would be
a good opportunity for updating and reaffirming your ministry.
Please see Fr. Mike or Jackie for more information or to express
interest.
Canasta Club
Canasta Card Group is meeting Sunday, October 19th 2:00 PM in
Room 2. Come out and enjoy some cards & fellowship.
Appreciation Dinner-Save The Date
All Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Altar & Rosary,
Knights of Columbus, Catechists, Aides, ALL Volunteers are
invited! Come be our guest! No charge. It is our treat to you!
October 26th after 10:30 Mass
Sign - up sheets will be out the weekends of 10/12 & 10/19.
We just need to know how many to plan for.
World Mission Sunday
Each October we are asked to support the World Mission
collection, which benefits six Agencies that touch more than 100
million people around the world with food, refugee housing, water
projects, and advocacy for the voiceless. The collection is next
weekend. There is an envelope in your packet. Please be
generous.
2014 Election Day Dinner
We are still in need of quality items for our raffle.
Please call Sandy Anderson 641.932.2718 or Heather Thompson
641.954.1262 for questions/details. Items can be dropped off
with Carol Heffron in the front office. Thank you for your
generosity.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project
Deadline Nov. 17th
Shoeboxes are available for pick up in the vestibule any time.
For more information visit www.samaritanspurse.org
Respect Life Rummage Sale Huge Success! $3151.76
Raised!
Thank you to ALL who gave, gathered, hung, straightened,
priced, folded… AND shopped with us!
God Bless all of you!
The proceeds were divided evenly between: Albia Ministerial,
Iowa Right To Life, Kids against Hunger, JDRF, Cystic Fibrosis &
CDKL5. Look for more information on CDKL5 in next week’s
bulletin.
St. Peter’s Fall Dinner
Sunday, October 12th
Mass 10:30 AM; Dinner 11:00 AM – 1 PM; Auction at 1:00 PM
Country Market, Games, & Raffle
For more information please email stpeterslovilia@gmail.com
St. Mary’s Centerville Fall Celebration
Sunday, October 12th
Mass 10:00 AM; Dinner 11 AM; Activities will begin after Mass
Country store, Kids games & Pie Auction
SOCIAL ACTION
Voting Issues
What is the candidate’s position on maintaining Iowa’s status as a
“not death penalty” state?
Ministerial Association Food Bank
Suggested items for October: Canned & non perishable food
items. Cash donations are always welcome.