320 Mulberry Street · Waterloo, Iowa · Telephone: 319-226-3655

December 29, 2019 29 de Deciembre de 2019

Queen of Peace Catholic Parish

Parroquia Reina de la Paz

QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH

Waterloo, Iowa

Church: 320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Office: 320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Telephone: 319-226-3655

Scallon Hall 319-234-3161

BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION

Contact Faith Formation

Office at 233-0498.

MARRIAGE

Contact the priests at

least six months before

intended date.

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION/

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

Call the rectory office at

226-3655 if you are

unable to attend church

and wish to receive

Communion and/or be

anointed.

HOSPITAL VISITS

If you or a member of

your family are in the

hospital or know that you

are going to be

hospitalized, please call

the Parish Office

at 226-3655.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Please call the office by

noon on Monday for

announcements the

following weekend. You

may also bring them to the

office or email them to:

DBQ213sec2@dbqarch.org

INQUIRY CLASSES FOR RCIA

If you are not baptized or

baptized and have been

away from church a long

time, contact Dave

Cushing at 234-9912.

WEB PAGE ADDRESS

www.cedarnet.org/

dbq213 Our bulletin is

put on the web page

weekly.

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Pierre Louis Joseph…………………..Pastor

Mary Werner............................. Bookkeeper

Patricia McKenna .........................Secretary

Rick Milks…………………………..Maintenance

DEACON COUPLES

Rigoberto & Martha Real ........... 234-6744

Ed & Sharon Weber .................... 232-1584

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Deacon Rigoberto Real ……… Hispanic

Ministry Administrator …………. 234-6744

EDUCATION STAFF

Faith Formation Office: ................ 233-0498

Cedar Valley Catholic Schools ....... 232-1422

Tom Novotney/Director .................. 232-1422

Deb Thurman/Business ................. 232-1422

Columbus High School ................... 233-3358

ADULT FORMATION

Director: Dave Cushing .................. 234-9912

CHILDREN & FAMILY CATECHESIS

Julie Niemeyer Assoc. Dir………..234-9912

YOUTH MINISTRY

High School & Middle School Director:

Annie Zeets…. ................. 233-3358 ext. 134

COUNSELING

Catholic Charities ……….…………..272-2080

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Wednesday .............. 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday-Friday.................... 8:00 am-12:00 pm

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Queen of Peace Office ....................... 226-3655

Emergency Phone……………… ………….252-8211

Fax………………………………………………..232-1118

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chair……………………………………Treese Pilkington

Vice Chair……………………………..Eliana Garcia

Secretary………………………………..Becky Adams

OTHER MEMBERS

Rod Crowe Eric Donat

Tony McGrane Pete Moreno

Bill Schmid Kathy Stevens

PARISH COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Finance ........................................ Jeff Fitzpatrick

Community Life……………………..Treese Pilkington

Social Justice…………………………...

Liturgy……………………………………...Jim Reidy

REPRESENTATIVES

Cedar Valley Catholic School Board

Parish Representatives……………..Jeff Fitzpatrick

..............................................................................

Finance …………..………………………..Pete Moreno

Faith Formation Commission... Armando Gomez

& Glenda Schmitz

EMAIL ADDRESSES (ALL ADDRESSES END WITH @DBQARCH.ORG

Rev. Pierre Joseph DBQ213 Mary Werner DBQ213BK

Deacon Rigoberto Real DBQCHMW Patricia McKenna DBQ213SEC2

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am, 12 Noon (Spanish), 4:00 pm

WEEKDAY MASSES

12:05 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER 7:00 pm Evening Prayer for the World

CONFESSIONS Wednesday-Friday 11:30 -11:50 am

Saturday 3:00 pm

ROSARY Tuesday through Friday at 11:40 am

Saturday 3:30 pm, Sunday 8:30 am, Sunday 11:30 am

Please check schedules on Page 3 for any temporary changes in weekly scheduling.

Readings for the week of December 29, 2019

Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5

[cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10

[11a]/Lk 2:36-40

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13

[11a]/Jn 1:1-18

Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

[2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

[3cd]/Jn 1:19-28

Friday:1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6

[3cd]/Jn 1:29-34

Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn

1:35-42

Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11,

12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

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PLEASE REMEMBER US IN

YOUR WILL: We encourage

you to remember Queen of

Peace Catholic Church in your

Last Will and Testament. It is

a wonderful way to help en-

sure that the many

good works of your parish

keep becoming reali-

ties. Thank you, parishion-

ers, for your generosity!

Liturgical Schedule

Date December 31, 2019

Tuesday, 5:30 pm

Lector (To be determined)

Communion Ministers Liz Hess

Brad Bauler

Francis Murphy

(3 more to be determined)

Servers Andrew Bauler

(1 more to be determined)

Ushers Brad Bauler

George Sutton

Sacristan Liz Hess

Musician Lora Heit

January 1, 2020

New Years Day

Wednesday, 9:00 am

Lector Barbara Huch

Communion Ministers Mickey McGrane

Karen Buchanan

Diane Hoffman

Glenda Schmitz

Bill Shimek

Jeff Kapler

Servers Kyle Schares

Thomas Reese

Ushers Don Frost

Randy Schmitz

Sacristan Barb Huch

Musician Michelle Westphal

JANUARY 2020 LITURGICAL SCHEDULES CAN BE

FOUND ON THE TABLES AT EACH ENTRANCE TO THE

CHURCH

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, December 31

5:30 pm Queen of Peace Parish

Wednesday, January 1

9:00 am Queen of Peace Parish

Thursday, January 2

12:05 pm +Rose Ann Farkas

Friday, January 3

12:05 pm +Deacon Joseph & Elaine Morrison

Saturday, January 4

4:00 pm Special Intentions of Linda & Josephine

Navarro & Vickie Ecker

Sunday, January 5

9:00 am +Brad Nation

12:00 pm +Angelina Quinto

4:00 pm +Mark Wellner

This Coming Week

Tuesday, December 31

5:30 pm Vigil Mass (bi-lingual) Church

Church office closed

Wednesday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy

Mother of God

9:00 am Mass Church

Holy Day of Obligation

Church office closed

Thursday, January 2

6:30 pm Learning English Class Grace Rm.

Friday, January 3

6:30 pm Learning English Class Grace Rm.

December 29, 2019 Holy Family

Joseph’s obedience to God was not a one-time thing. His

attention to the angel’s warning kept Jesus from being

murdered by Herod and led to the fulfillment of the proph-

ecy that the Messiah would be a Nazorean. Fidelity to

God’s will assures the best use of my talents, too!

Stewardship Week of

Week of Dec. 14-15, 2019 Total of all Masses English &

Spanish:

Adult $5,638.00

Loose 1,540.06

Christmas 205.00

Holy Days 145.00

Dio. Collection 175.00

Total 7,703.06

Our Lady of Guadalupe $823.75

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God’s Blessings to you and your

family this New Year 2020!

-Fr. Pierre and the Staff at

Queen of Peace Parish.

Parroquia Reina de la Paz

Ministerio Hispano 319-234-6744

320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Horario de oficina: lunes a Jueves: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Viernes 8:00 AM a 12:00 del mediodía (SOLO SE ATIENDE POR CITA)

Page 4 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE JESUS, MARIA Y JOSE

Próxima fecha para la si-

guiente preparación pre-

bautismal será el 4 de ene-

ro. Necesita registrarse

con tiempo. Gracias

Mis amados hermanos en Cristo, desde el fondo de mi corazón y

con todo el cariño les deseo a todos y cada uno de ustedes un

¡Feliz año nuevo 2020! Que este nuevo año sea especial para

ustedes en su fe y en su relación con Dios y con nuestros herma-

nos. Deseo que, unidos, caminemos junto con nuestra madre

María Reina de la Paz, de la mano hacia su hijo Jesús.

Este domingo se celebra la Sagrada familia de Jesús, María y

José.

Sería importante que viéramos el concepto de la familia: “La fami-

lia es una organización social más general, pero así mismo la

más importante para el ser humano. Ya sea por vínculos socia-

les, legalmente consagrados o por vínculos sanguíneos. El perte-

necer a una familia es sumamente muy importante en el desarro-

llo psicológico y social del individuo”.

La iglesia enseña que la familia es uno de los bienes más precio-

sos de la humanidad. Y, es tan importante que, Dios, quiso nacer

en una familia con José y María, formando la Sagrada Familia.

Esta es una enseñanza muy grande para nosotros, mis herma-

nos, porque la familia es la célula de la sociedad.

De ahí, la importancia de la familia en nuestra sociedad. La Fami-

lia es una escuela inicial de virtudes y educación básicas. Por

ejemplo: en la familia se enseña el respeto, la consideración, la

moral, se forma el carácter (me niego a creer que el carácter vie-

ne como sello desde el nacimiento), el carácter se enseña y se

aprende y se moldea.

Existe un dicho muy mexicano que reza: “Hijo de tigre...pintito”,

esto es verdad. A nuestros hijos se les educa con y desde el

ejemplo, las palabras “se las lleva el viento”, pero el ejemplo que-

da marcado en la vida de todos nosotros.

Mis hermanos y hermanas, sería imposible no darnos cuenta de

la descomposición que está habiendo en nuestra sociedad y ahí

es donde entra nuestra responsabilidad como familias, es decir,

poniendo nuestro granito de arena para criar hijos donde se prac-

tiquen los buenos modales, la educación , etc…

Muchas personas creen que, por ejemplo, las escuelas católicas,

les van a enseñar lo que no se les enseña en casa y...no. Las

escuelas católicas, así como los catequistas no tienen la

“obligación” de enseñarles lo que a los papas nos corresponde

por crianza y ni tienen por qué. Es responsabilidad exclusiva de

los padres. Ellos tomarán enseñarles leer, escribir, gramática,

matemáticas, ciencia, etc., pero la educación básica de valores

civiles, morales y cristianos se enseñan y se aprenden en casa.

Hermanos queridos, en esta fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de

Jesús, María y José...aprendamos a ser como ellos, siempre jun-

tos. José callado cuidándolos, María abnegada y amorosa, tierna

y fiel y Jesús con semejantes ejemplos... Que esta hermosa fami-

lia nos inspire a ser como ellos, a trabajar, poco a poco, para que

más sagradas familias (nosotros) pongan su granito de arena

para hacer de esta sociedad un mejor lugar para convivir donde

reine el amor de Dios en todos los corazones.

Pidámosle al Señor que nos de la gracia de ser como esta her-

mosa familia de Jesús, María y José. Con cariño...diacono Real

Servidores para la Santa Misa el 01/05/20

Monaguillos: Valeria Ignacio, Rodrigo y Alex Sanguino y Katheryn

Moreno.

Ministros de Eucaristía: José Luis Quinto, Juanita Quinto, Sandra

Ayard, Luis Escobar, Sagrario escobar, María Rodríguez y Pedro

Ayard.

Lectores: Adrian Andrade, Martha Solís, Martin Calderón y Martha

Ortiz.

Santo Rosario: Buscadores de Fe

Hora Santa El próximo 3 de enero tendremos nuestra ya acostum-

brada y tradicional Hora Santa. Esto es una hora frente a nuestro

Señor Jesucristo en el Santísimo Sacramento del altar. Sera a las

7:00pm en la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

Pastorela Mexicana Como parte de nuestras celebraciones navide-

ñas en esta parroquia, les ofreceremos una pastorela navideña. Se-

ra el sábado 4 de enero a las 6:30 pm en el sotano de la Iglesia. Les

esperamos, traigan a sus niños y disfruten es este evento en un

esfuerzo por evangelizar. Les esperamos.

Coro de niños Una manera en que nosotros nos unimos es a

través de la música en la liturgia. Si sientes que Dios te llama a este

ministerio como integrante del coro o para tocar algún instrumento,

por favor, contacta a Lora Heit al 319 610 5432 para unirte al coro o

a Elizabeth Ayard al 319 529 8424. Gracias. Únete al coro de los

Ángeles.

La estatua de la Virgen Como todos ustedes saben, la estatua

que representa a nuestra madre reina de la Paz, fue móvil de vanda-

lismo. Notaran que, la estatua, fue removida porque la están repa-

rando puesto que le destruyeron el ojo derecho de su cara. Próxima-

mente, se les notificará cuando será puesta en su lugar de nuevo.

Fondo especial de la Parroquia Reina de la Paz El Consejo Pa-

rroquial de Reina de la Paz aprobó recientemente iniciar un fondo de

caridad/emergencia con la Fundación Católica en la Arquidiócesis de

Dubuque. El propósito de este fondo económico es apoyar a la pa-

rroquia, ya sea para las necesidades de construcción, de terrenos, o

proyectos especiales. Entonces, ¿Cómo construiríamos este fondo

económico? Se ha decidido agregar un sobre extra cada mes para

que todos apoyemos al presupuesto de “cuenta de ahorro”. Usted

puede usar este sobre para contribuir a esta causa según se lo per-

mite sus finanzas. Personales/familiares. Otra opción seria a través

de donaciones planificadas como dejar en su testamento parte de su

patrimonio a la Fundación Reina de la Paz. Si tiene preguntas al

respecto a este fondo económico, puede comunicarse con algún

miembro del Comité de Finanzas.

Fruto de Nuestro Trabajo

Sobres …………....$5,638.00

Efectivo ………….. 1,540.06

Our Lady of Guadalupe…….

$823.75

Nuestra Santisima Madre Reina

de la Paz es Madre del Adviento.

Caminemos con ella de la mano

para preparar nuestros corazones

y recibir a su Hijo en Navidad.

Alma de Cristo, santifícame.

Cuerpo de Cristo, sálvame.

Sangre de Cristo, embriága-

me. Agua del costado de Cris-

to, lávame. Pasión de Cristo,

confórtame. ¡Oh buen Jesús!

Óyeme.

Dentro de tus llagas, escón-

deme. No permitas que me

aparte de ti. Del mal enemigo,

defiéndeme. En la hora de mi

muerte, llámame. Y mándame

ir a ti para que con tus santos

te alabe, por los siglos de los

siglos. Amen.

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Fr. Pierre’s Christmas message:

Throughout Advent we have heard the prophets proclaim

the One who is to come as a child to lead us into the reign

of God. Isaiah put it beautifully: How beautiful upon the

mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, an-

nouncing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation.

This is Christmas, it’s all about hope, peace, love and happi-

ness. It’s about humility too. Think about it, God enters his-

tory as a baby—the most vulnerable a human can physically

be. Prior to commencing his ministry he spent time alone in

the solitude of the desert. The last visible image we have of

him was on the cross—the place where love met the ulti-

mate sacrifice. The vulnerability of a baby, the ruthlessness

of the desert and the powerlessness of someone on a cross

are all examples that strip an individual of vanities and illu-

sions, and give him the opportunity to see himself for who

he is. Christ’s sacrifice was not to strip his sinless self of

anything, but rather to reveal to us humility and love. Christ-

mas is drawing us into that humility and love. Bethlehem

symbolizes the harmony to which all of creation is called. To

work out our healing and draw us to himself, God sends a

part of his own heart to us. According to Saint Paul, God is

speaking to us through his Son. He weaves his Son into

Mary’s womb and entrust this fetal God to the world. A

world so messed up—our world. But don’t worry; the miracle

of Christmas is that Jesus comes to sit with us in whatever

these days bring. His presence means that the distance

between this world and the next is not so far away, God ca-

res for you.

With technology nowadays the entire world is just like a

neighborhood, a village. That is good, but could be better.

More than just a neighborhood, Christmas challenges us to

make of the world a brotherhood. The visual support of the

nativity scene: animals, a poor couple with a baby (Joseph

and Mary), a manger not a house, angels flying around,

three rich men (the magi), shepherds (humble people with-

out relevance in the eyes of the high society). What do you

learn from this melting-pot situation? Well, whether you are

rich, poor or in between, we are all homeless in some way,

just working our way back home. I mean the real home:

God. God in the person of Jesus is the only reason for this

special décor in the nativity scene. And it is important to

notice that God became flesh out of love for us. Freely he

chooses to save us without questioning our worthiness.

There is a love lesson here to learn tonight. Our Christian

service to others must be primarily motivated by a certain

duty of service. We must serve out of love regardless of the

receptivity or acknowledgment of others. We must serve

and fulfill our Christian duty simply because it is the right

thing to do and because it is what God wants of us. I am

telling you, our world desperately needs this peace and love

that Jesus brings tonight. When we subtract love from any

equation, from any situation, any location; the result is al-

ways pain on all sides.

- Continued next column-

That is why we need to bring love back into the equation.

Merry Christmas to all of you. Our Lady Queen of Peace..

pray for us!

- Fr. Pierre

Parish Happenings

QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH NEW YEAR MASS

& CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

January 1 – New Year’s Day HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Vigil Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 pm and

9:00 am Mass on Wednesday, January 1.

The church office will be closed Tuesday, December 31

and Wednesday, January 1.

2020 CATHOLIC CHURCH CALENDARS

Calendars are available for you or your family on the ta-

bles at the entrances to the church. We’d like to thank

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Home for their gener-

ous purchase of calendars for our parish.

TITHING INFORMATION

Collections received by Sunday, December 29, or Mon-

day, December 30, 2019 will be included in calendar

year 2019. Collections received on Tuesday, December

31, 2019 will be included in calendar year 2020. Addi-

tionally, any donations received in the mail must be post-

marked by December 30, 2019 to be included in the

2019 calendar year. Tax statements will be available in

January.

MASS INTENTION REQUEST

Having a Mass offered for a loved one, living or de-

ceased, is a wonderful expression of caring, compassion

and thoughtfulness. The usual offering for a Mass is

$5.00. Please stop by or call the parish office.

OUTREACH MINISTRY AT QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH

Do you know anyone from Queen of Peace who is hospi-

talized, homebound, or in a care facility? Please notify

the church office at 226-3655 so an Eucharistic minister

can visit them and provide communion. It is our goal to

give comfort and spiritual support to everyone. We need

your help to do this. Thank you.

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

"Faith is like a bright ray of sunlight. It enables us to see

God in all things as well as all things in God." (St. Francis

de Sales) Ready to start the new year and see things

differently? Look upon adoration of the Blessed Sacra-

ment for the great gift that it is. Visit the Perpetual Adora-

tion Chapel located at Columbus HS. Available 24/7.

Sign up for a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly hour. Specific

needs at this time are Monday at 11 am and Saturdays

at 4 & 5 am. Email cvadoration@gmail.com or call Mike

Strei at 801-920-9130.

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Community News

ARCHDIOCESAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Keep Christ in Christmas by purchasing a day of prayer,

laughter, conversation, Mass with Archbishop Jackels for

your wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend at the 2020

Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, Beauty in Christ:

Fearless! Faithful! On Fire! Super dynamic speakers

Hallie Lord and Katie Prejean will set your loved ones on

fire for faith on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Cedar Rapids, IA, 8:30 AM

to 3:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 AM). Discount rates ap-

ply until Monday, January 6, 2020. To register go to:

https://archwomensconference.org/registration/ .

(Financial assistance is available.)

COME HOME—CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE WEEKEND (CEW)

Looking for a way to work on your relationship with God?

Here is a wonderful opportunity to do just that! A Chris-

tian Experience Weekend (CEW) will be held at the River-

view Conference Center in Cedar Falls. The weekend will

be held on March 27-29, 2020. The weekend is coed

and registration is required. Brochures are available and

for more information contact Mike Dudley (319)350-

6764.

PARISH BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE

St. Athanasius Church in Jesup will serve a Parish Break-

fast on Sunday, January 5 from 8:30—11:30 am. Menu

includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, rolls, & bev-

erages. Cost is: Free will donation. Carryouts available.

Everyone is welcome. St. Athanasius is located at 635

Stevens St, Jesup.

Adult Formation

RENEW YOUR FAITH WITH ALPHA

Alpha is a review of the Christian faith for adults and

young adults. It consists of twelve weekly sessions and a

retreat day. The goal of Alpha is to help participants un-

derstand the Christian faith and develop a deeper rela-

tionship with Jesus Christ and the Christian faith commu-

nity. An Alpha series for Queen of Peace and Sacred

Heart parishioners starts February 6 and meets on

Thursday evenings, 5:15-7:00pm, at Sacred Heart. Invite

a friend or family member to attend with you!

• Information is online at waterloocatholics.org/alpha

• Register online at waterloocatholics.org/alpha-

registration

DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE LOSING YOUR FAITH?

Like physical and emotional growth, faith grows and

changes over time. Adults and young adults often feel

like they are "losing their faith" when in fact they may be

growing into a new phase or stage of faith. You can learn

more about stages of faith by contacting Dave Cushing at

dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org or visiting our website at:

waterloocatholics.org/faith-losing-my-faith

WINTER MINI-RETREAT -- Sunday, January 26.

1:00-4:00pm.

Register online at: https://waterloocatholics.org/winter-

mini-retreats

BEING CATHOLIC INFORMATION MEETING -- Sunday,

January 5. 9:15-10:15am. Rectory Classroom, Sacred

Heart Parish. This meeting is for any adult or young adult

who is interested in learning more about or joining the

Catholic Church. For information contact Dave Cushing

at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org)

• Learn more online at: https://waterloocatholics.org/

rcia-rcra

• Top Ten Reasons for Being Catholic: http://bit.do/top-

ten

CATHOLIC READERS BOOK CLUB -- Monday, January 6.

6:30-8:00pm Rosewood Estate 1117 Maxhelen Blvd.,

Waterloo. The book club meets monthly to discuss books

of special interest to Catholic readers and is open to

all. This month's book is "The Woman Next Door" by

Yewande Omotoso. For information contact Bev Byford at

319-232-8277 (email: byfordbev93@gmail.com ).

SPIRITUAL NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS? -- Thursday, Janu-

ary 9, 6:00 – 7:00pm. COR at 220 E. 4th St. This is an

opportunity for Catholic adults and young adults who are

interested in growing in their faith, their relationship with

Christ or their relationship to the Church in 2020. Join

us for refreshments and conversation about what you're

looking for and learn more about faith formation, educa-

tion and spiritual growth opportunities sponsored by the

Catholic Parishes in Waterloo.

If you're interested, but unable to join us, contact the

Faith Formation Center at 319-233-0498.

FAITHFUL COMPANIONS -- Faithful Companions is a new

opportunity for adults and young adults starting in Janu-

ary. Groups of four or five "faithful companions" will

meet monthly under the direction of a spiritual

guide. The format will include a combination of prayer,

reflection, personal sharing, reflective listening and mu-

tual support. The atmosphere will be prayerful, respectful

and confidential. Find out more online at https://

waterloocatholics.org/faithful-companions

C.O.R. At 220 East 4th St. will host

Light from Light: An Experience of Taize Prayer –

Sunday, January 5th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Each Epiphany we celebrate that the Light of Christ

is for all, as represented by the three wisemen from the

East who were the first gentiles to encounter Christ.

Light from Light, is a celebration of this Light that has

come for us all. This taize prayer experience originated

in France in 1940, to bring light & beauty to a world dark-

ened by violence & war. The prayer includes short sung

chants, scripture, intercessions, & silence. Candles are

lit to remind us that even if surrounded by darkness,

Christ’s love is a fire that never goes out.

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Timothy D. Ament Attorney at Law

(319) 234-0221 FAX (319) 234-0837

2115 La Porte Rd.

Waterloo, Iowa 50702

We Offer Assistive Daily Living Products

• Wheelchairs • Dressing Aids • Scooters • Walkers • Lift Chairs • Bath Aids

3804 Hammond Ave. • Waterloo

319-291-7210

Fifth Street Tire Inc.515 W. 5th St. • 234-6871 Locally Owned • Independent Dealer

Dave Sand

Where Personal Care Is Our Promise

3506 Lafayette Rd Evansdale, IA

319 233-3395Wes Pilkington, Pharmacist

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Riley’s Floors- Carpet - Vinyl - Tile

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Steve Riley 3230 Marnie Ave.

Donny Sallee 233-9911

Jeff Fitzpatrick, LUTCF Financial Services Professional* Parishioner

New York Life Insurance Company Licensed Agent 3116 Brockway Road, Waterloo, IA 50701

T 319 287 5915 • Fax 319 287 5911 • C 319 269 7458 jfitzpatrick@ft.newyorklife.com www.jefffitzpatrick.nylagents.com

* Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. A Licensed Insurance Agency 1625 Boyson Rd., Suite 200, Hiawatha, IA 52233. 319-395-9525

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MOUNT OLIVET & CALVARY3912 West Fourth Street

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CATHOLIC CEMETERIESOF WATERLOO, INC.

D/B/A HICKORY HOUSE, INC.“BEST DARN RIBS IN TOWN”

Dave, Tim, Lutricia & Karen Chilcote, Owners

315 Park Rd.Waterloo, IA 50703Ph. (319) 233-9111

Harris Cleaning Service& Sales, Inc.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1960

Fred J. Harris

736 Ansborough235-6647 or 232-2266Professional Power Cleaning

With A Personal Touch

Brian, Bruce, Tim, Ronda

South Street

(319) 234-6274

West Ridgeway

(319) 233-3393

John Waychoff • Paul Grarup • Louis Hagarty Sawyer Kuboushek • Chris Starbuck

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Curran Plumbing Inc. Since 1996

n Water Heaters

n Remodels

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233-0353

Your Health Our Passion

* We Treat Pain *

Accepting new patients

352 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo • 233-3010

Kim Schonhoff-Reiter, MSPT Owner & Parishioner www.bodybasicspt.net

Town & CountryHOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER

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Bill Staebell 4920 Dubuque Rd.

Scott Staebell (319) 235-9565

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