February 10 & 11, 2018

St. Patrick Contacts Deacon Mike Carney 712-310-2921

Office: Michele Wilson 712-642-2611 Mon-Wed, Fri 10-4

Faith Formation: Annette Lorenzen 712-642-3155

Knights of Columbus: Brian Otterpohl

Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Steve Wertzberger

Parish Finance Council Chair: Laura Meier 402-980-1278

Trustees: Mike Kenealy 402-651-3729

Roger Smith 712-642-2004

Parish Ministries contact: Sharon Solon 402-689-5116

RCIA: Deacon Carney

Homebound/Shut-in Ministry: call church office

Cemetery: Mary Palmer Mon-Wed. 9-11 am 712-642-2611

Music Ministry: Lyle Waterhouse 402-203-4738

Mass Schedule St. Anne Mass Times: Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 8 am

Daily: Tuesday-Friday 9 am

St. Patrick Mass Times: Sat. 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am

Daily: Tuesday-Friday 8 am Except the First and Third

Wed. of each month 10 am @ Longview Care Center

Hall Rental St. Anne Hall & St. Anne Basement

Please call 712-644-2520 for more information

St. Pat’s Houdek Hall & St. Patrick Library Lounge

Please call 712-642-2611 for more information

St. Anne & St. Patrick C A T H O L I C C H U R C H E S

Mailing: 112 W 3rd St Logan, IA 51546

Location: 104 W 3rd St. Logan 215 N., 7th St. Mo. Valley, IA 51555

email: stanne@iowatelecom.net email: stpatsch@loganet.net www.logancatholic.wordpress.com www.movalleycatholics.wordpress.com

St. Anne Contacts Deacon Dennis Lovell: 402-689-8940

Office: Annette Lorenzen 712-644-2520 Tues/Fri 9:30-3:30

Faith Formation: Kyle Haffey 402-306-7186

Knights of Columbus: Kyle Haffey

Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Elaine Hansen 712-644-2808

Parish Finance Council Chair: Gerry Pinter 712-644-3477

Trustee: Kay Barry

Parish Ministries contact: Deacon Lovell

RCIA: Deacon Lovell

Faith Sharing (Study) Group: Kathy Lovell 712-644-2092

Eucharistic Adoration-First Fridays: Kathy Lovell

Music Ministry: Judy Dinkel 712-644-2628

Fr. Raphael Masabakhwa 712-644-2520

Every person touched by our Parish communities is Welcomed, Valued & Enriched in Christ.

PASTOR Dear Friends: This Sunday, February 11, 2018 is World Marriage Day which honors husband and wife as head of the family, the

basic unit of society. This day salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life. Today, take the

time to tell your spouse how much your marriage means to you. The theme for World Marriage Day has been permanent-

ly adopted as “Love One Another”. This phrase is the commandment given us by Jesus in chapter 14 of St. John’s Gospel. It

speaks to us in a simple but challenging way of how God wishes us to live. Loving one another is a daily decision – simple,

but challenging. The Sacrament of Matrimony is an empowerment to husband and wife to be messengers of divine truth

and love. A healthy marriage relationship leads to a healthy family. A healthy family leads to a healthy parish. A healthy

parish leads to a healthy society. Healthy love relationships between husband and wife is crucially important because every-

thing else depends on it. In sharing their love in the world as a couple, husbands and wives contribute greatly to a world

desperately in need of true love. We salute, honor and ask God’s blessings upon all married couples in St. Patrick's and St.

Anne’s; and in a special way upon those who have lost their spouse: may the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts and

homes. The following is part of a prayer by Larry & Mary Sue Eck & Fr. Tom Burr of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter,

the prayer is entitled The Hands of Matrimony: “These are the hands of the Sacrament of Matrimony. These four hands are

your armor and shield against the evils of the world. These four hands are God’s plan for renewing His Church. These are the hands

that will reach out to the teenager, bring hope to the lonely, teach the engaged the wonders of married love, heal the abused and

hurting children of the world. These hands are the hope of a troubled humanity. These are the hands that will change the world.” HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ONE AND TO ALL!! Our Candidates and Catechumens (RCIA) will celebrate the Rite of election with Bishop Pates on Saturday

February 17th, at Corpus Christi Parish in Council Bluffs. In this Rite, the Church gives formal approval and acceptance to the candidates’ and catechumens’ readiness for the sacraments of initiation and their willingness to receive them. Thus the

Church makes its “election,” that is, the choice and admission of those who have the dispositions that make them fit to

take part in the sacrament of initiation. It is called election because the acceptance made by the Church is founded on the

election by God, in whose name the Church acts. This step is also called the enrollment of names because as a pledge of

fidelity, those so chosen, inscribe their names in the book that lists those who have been chosen for initiation. From this

day on, they are called “the elect”. After the election, we as a community of faith and worship are asked to surround the

elect with prayer, so that the entire Church will accompany and lead them to encounter Christ. To them all we say, “May

you always walk in the peace of Christ.”

Ash Wednesday is February 14th, 2018 when we begin our Lenten Season. The Lenten/Easter schedule has been mailed; make every effort to participate in the various events and activities. Easter is the very foundation of our Catholic

Faith and we do well to prepare for it with care and intention. The Lord’s death and resurrection is the very heart of our

hope of someday being with our God in heaven. But for Easter to have the impact it should, good preparation on our part

is essential. Here are some recommendations: (1) Attending daily Mass, continuing prayer, fasting, and penance during

Lent. (2) A sincere Confession so that God’s love and mercy can be experienced by each of us. (3) Participation in the

Holy Week – Triduum services to be held in our parishes. I invite you to continue spiritually growing this Lenten and

Easter Season by coming to Confession, attending Mass, and receiving Holy Communion. Then you will truly and joyfully

experience the gift of peace which Jesus offers you, a peace which is beyond comparison, a peace which the world cannot

give. Lent is springtime in the Churches, a time for rebirth and renewal. Lent is a time for drifters and wanderers to come

home. I take it we all fit into that class, one way or another. “Return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping,

and mourning” (Joel 2:12). It is a cry from God’s own heart, inviting us to turn around, get back on track; it is a cry from the

heart of God to our own hearts. St. Augustine called fasting and almsgiving the “two wings” enabling prayer to fly into

heaven. According to our tradition, fasting must always be accompanied by prayer (the lifting up of mind and heart to God)

and almsgiving (the sharing of charity).

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ONE AND TO ALL!!

Fr. Masabakhwa, R.

St. Anne Finances Tithe $2,161.50 Plate $70

Harambee $92 Bldg fund env $325 Please remember St. Anne’s Parish, Logan, in your will.

St. Patrick Finances Tithe $ Plate $ Children’s $

Please remember St. Patrick’s Parish, Mo. Valley, in your will.

St. Anne Ministry Sat. Feb. 17 4:00 pm Mass

Lector: Susie R.

EMHC: Steve W., Nate R. Hospitality: Ken & Betty A.

Money Counter: Judy D.

Sunday, Feb. 18 8:00 am Mass

Lector: Kathy L., Gene E.

EMHC: Sandy K.

Servers: Eowyn S., Wyatt R.

Hospitality: Kent K., Kirk K.

Money Counter: Kevin L.

EME for Logan/Magnolia: Nate R.

EME for Logan/BBTown: Elaine H.

Feb. Chairpersons: Jim & Cindy Myer

St. Patrick Ministry Sat. Feb. 17 5:30 pm Mass Sacristan: Wayne Honz

Lector: Betty Honz

EMHC: Wayne & Betty Honz

Gift Bearers: Ron Kyle family

Servers: Tori & Alivia Porter

Hospitality: Barb Schulte, Shelly Jones

Money Counters: Mike K., Diane H.

Sunday, Feb. 18 9:30 am Mass

Sacristan: Annette Lorenzen

Lector: Daniel Fagan

EMHC: Pat Kocour, Lisa McDermott, Michele Wilson, Annette Lorenzen

Gift Bearers: Roger & Louise Goff

Servers: Yazmin & Yahir Lopez

Hospitality: Emily Arrick, McDermott family

Money Counters: Laura M., Shawn M.

Notice: If school has a late start or is cancelled for the day, then there will be NO daily Mass on that day at

Mass Intentions Saturday, Feb. 10: 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Suzie Pinter 5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Patrick for Bob Bauermeister

Sunday, Feb. 11: 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for Bud Skalla 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for Leo & Jean Greer

Tuesday, Feb. 13: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Dianna Becker 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Suzie Pinter

Wednesday, Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday 7:00 am Mass St. Anne for Ivo Esser 10:00 am Mass Longview for All Par ishioners 6:30 pm Mass St. Patrick for Mike Lorenzen

Thursday, Feb. 15: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for John Finken Fellowship in library after Mass 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Lovina Bryant

Friday, Feb. 16: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Dianna Becker 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Nancy Hilllman Fish Fry Friday @ both parishes

Saturday, Feb. 17: 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Mar ion Pitt 5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Patrick for Donna Maixner

Sunday, Feb. 18: 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for Russ Kur th 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for All Par ishioners

Please pray for:

Jim Kolsto, Bill Christiansen, Larry Hammitt, Joann

Corrin, Roseann Brummer, Walt Glynn, Mike McLaughlin,

Bonnie Boughton, David Holmes, Jenene Rauth, Gene &

Evelyn Pitt, Avett Wigdahl, Al Bock, Mabel Soper, Chris

McGrath, Burnith Chalfant, Mary Kirlin, Teft family,

Druann Campanella, Pat McEvoy, Mary Alice McKain

Coyle, Anne Carney, Peg Gilmore, Donna Wendt, Connie

McLaughlin, Jerry Helmke, Carmen Schemmer, LaVonne

Stewart, Jean Collins, Kim Kunkee, Muriel Alger, Paul

Lane, James Kirlin, Juanita Torgerson, Morgan Stanislav,

Kelly Tucker, Rocky Perez, Jerry Powell, Jennifer Small,

Lori Colberg, Marilyn Clinkenbeard, & Barb Hinchey and

others you know.

To request prayers, email stpatsprayernet@msn.com

ST. BRIDGET CEMETERY 185TH STREET & TERRACE STREET, HONEY CREEK, IA

PLOTS AVAILABLE 712-642-2611

This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church. Buyers agree to respect and abide by the policies of the Catholic Church as outlined by the Diocese

of Des Moines, and will not use in a way contrary to or in conflict with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

AA Meetings are held on Thursday & Saturday evening

7 pm at St. Anne’s.

SHARING OUR BLESSINGS Thank you to every-

one who supports our parishes with their time, talents

and financial support! May God continue to bless you

for your generosity and kindness. Please pray for the

financial health of our parishes and that all members will

generously share the many blessings that God has given

them with our parishes.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

By appointment and 2:00-3:00 PM on 1st Saturdays @

St. Pat and 2nd Saturdays @ St. Anne. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING)

Anointing is available upon request for serious

illness, before surgery & in emergency any time.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

To have your child baptized, you must be a

registered parishioner in good standing for at least 3

months. Baptismal requests must be made at least one

month before the desired date. A baptismal class is

required for first time parents and other parents who

have not had a formal baptismal class. Please call the

office to schedule.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

To be married at the parish, you or your intended

spouse or your parents must be a registered

parishioner in good standing for at least six months

before a date can be requested, with a minimum of six

months for marriage preparation. The couple needs to

talk with a priest or deacon six months before the

anticipated wedding date. If a prior marriage is involved;

one year notice is necessary.

PASTORAL VISITATIONS Please call the parish

office when a parishioner is admitted to any of the area

hospitals/care centers, and desires Holy Communion or

a visit. Due to a confidentiality law, hospitals no longer

alert us to this information. If a homebound parishioner

would like a pastoral visit, or to receive the Eucharist,

call the parish office. The Eucharist is taken to the care

centers on Sundays by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion.

UPDATES Please let the parish offices know if you

have a change in phone, email or address, or if you wish

to join a ministry.

Weekly Readings for the Week of February 11 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor

10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76 [77a]/

Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/

Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-4, 5-

6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk

9:22-25

Fri: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15

Sat: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1

Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

BOOK STUDY Please join St. Anne every other Wednesday for our book study of “Why We’re Catholic.” We’ll meet 9:30 am Wed. Feb. 21 at St. Anne parish hall and discuss chapters 6-7. All are invited! Call Kathy 712-644-2092 for details.

Pilgrimage to Spain, Lourdes & Fatima: Come along Nov. 5-15, 2018, to some of the most sacred places in all of Europe! We'll visit both of the great Shrines to Mary, Lourdes in southern France and Fatima in Portugal, and many wonderful places in Spain. Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,249 wih departure from Oma-ha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, St. Mary's Parish, 311 - 4th St. N., Humboldt, Iowa 50548 or call 515-332-2856 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 is Ash Wednesday.

Masses: 7 am @ St. Anne

10 am @ Longview

6:30 pm @ St. Patrick

Please join us as we begin our Lenten journey.

Join us at St. Anne or St. Patrick on Friday, Feb. 16 for our

first Lenten Fish Fry Dinner!

mailto:frdanguenther@gmail.com