Holy Rosary Cluster

Saint Peter New Haven, IA

Saint Bernard Alta Vista, IA

Immaculate Conception Riceville, IA

Immaculate Conception Elma, IA

Our Lady of Lourdes Lourdes, IA

Holy Rosary Cluster Office Address: 203 7th Street Elma, IA 50628-8391

Phone: 641-393-2520 Website: http://holyrosarycluster.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolyRosaryCluster Staff

Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek, Pastor dbq075@dbqarch.org

Nancy Theis, Business Manager dbq075sec@dbqarch.org

Renee Burke, Secretary dbq075sec2@dbqarch.org

Office Hours The office this week: Closed - Monday Staffed: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Marriage Please contact the priest at least six months in advance.

Baptism Baptism Class is required. Make baptism arrangements by phoning the Cluster Office (393-2520) during office hours.

Reconciliation Any time by appointment First Friday 3:00 - 3:40 p.m. at St. Peter, New Haven First Friday 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, Riceville Saturday 3:00 - 3:40 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes on weekends when Mass is scheduled. When there is no Mass scheduled at Our Lady of Lourdes, confessions will be at St. Bernard, Alta Vista on Saturday from 5:00 - 5:40 p.m.

June 24, 2018

Ho l y R o s a r y C l u s t e r Mass Intentions For the Week

Monday, June 25 Weekday - 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 No Mass - Please pray for vocations Tuesday, June 26 Weekday - 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 8:00 AM (Elma) - Eugene & Gertrude Freidhof Wednesday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria - 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 8:00 AM (Elma) - Michael Ungs Thursday, June 28 St. Irenaeus - 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 8:00 AM (Elma) - Richard Bullerman 10:00 AM (Riceville Care Center) - Harold & Mary Lou Koschmeder Friday, June 29 St. Peter & St. Paul - Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 8:00 AM (Elma) - Dennis Friedhoff Saturday, June 30 Vigil of the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Wis 1:13; 2:23/Ps 30:2, 4/2 Cor 8:713-15/Mk 5:21-43 4:00 PM (Lourdes) - Francis Shatek 6:00 PM (Alta Vista) - Paul & Rosella Reiss Sunday, July 1 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Wis 1:13-15; 2:23/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11/2 Cor 8:713-15/Mk 5:21-43 7:15 AM (Elma) - For the People 9:00 AM (Riceville) - Dean Byrnes 10:00 AM (Elma Colonial Manor/Word and Sacrament) - Bernie Voves 10:45 AM (New Haven) - NO MASS

Lourdes 4:00 PM

Alta Vista 6:00 PM

Elma 7:15 AM

Riceville 9:00 AM

Jim Marik (EM) Ron Praska (EM) Tom Shatek (EM) Pauline Shatek (EM) Brad Shatek (L) Jamie Shatek (L) Bill/Cathy Chihak (R/G) Will Ludwig (S) Grant Ludwig (S) Denny Smith (U) Marie Smith (U) Dean Shatek (U)

Bernie Huegel (EM) Tom Recker (EM) Carol Bullerman (EM) Ed/Irene Huegel (G) Gary Halvorson (L) Pat Halvorson (L) Frantzen/White (Sac.) Ethan Swehla (S) Nolan Swehla (S) Randy Brus (U) Steve Gebel (U) Dean White (U) Michelle White (U) Jerome/Fran Boehmer (VC)

Teresa Klobassa (EM) Mac McGrane (EM) Sandi Burke (EM) Bruce/Callie Weigel (G) Dale Roethler (L) Sue Miller (L) Eleanor Burke (R) Marina Burke (S) Hannah Lane (S) Dave Zobeck (U) Carol Zobeck (U) Tom Schroeder (U) Barb Schroeder (U) Eleanor Burke (VC)

Mary Novacek (EM) Holly Marr (EM) Debbie Oulman (EM) Jon Sill (EM) Jay Dohlman Family (G) Barb Foster (L) Dave Smalley (L) J/M Thoma (Sac.) Matthew Pridgen (S) Brynn Hemann (S) Tyler Sprung (S) Jim Marr (U) Sue Marr (U) Jim Miller (U) Becky Miller (U)

Liturgical Ministers - June 30/July 1

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Bulletin Deadline Please have bulletin items to the office by Friday before Noon the week before you wish the item to ap-pear in the bulletin.

Pray For Those in Need If you would like someone added to the Prayer List please call the Cluster Office during office hours at 641-393-2520.

Early Bulletin Deadline

Items for July 8 bulletin need to be emailed or called into the office by June 26.

C l u s t e r News

+ Lourdes +

Welcome/Birthday Reception for Fr. Kopacek Our Lady of Lourdes will have a Welcome/Birthday reception honoring Fr. Jerry Kopacek following the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday, July 7. A light meal will be served. All are welcome!

+ St. Bernard +

Church Cleaners Bethany Glaser, Pat Halvorson and Betty Jo Hastings are church cleaners the week of June 24

Dear Parishioners,

Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be?

Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born.

On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices ? every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child himself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances.

Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents -- that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ.

Online Giving We appreciate your contributions to the church community using our ConnectNow Giving link. Please visit our church website at: http://holyrosarycluster.org and click on the Online Giving tab and then your parish name. If you need help please contact Nancy Theis at 393-2520.

Family Matters Newsletter A newsletter for the whole family with activities following the Church’s liturgical calendar, great information and activities for everyone to enjoy. Go to www.dbqarch.org/family-life, click on the link “Family Matters Newsletter/Archdiocese of Dubuque”, Fill in the on-line registration form and click “Submit” or email Lynn Chapman at DBQCFLsec@dbqarch.org.

Riceville Finance - Thursday, July 12 at 5:00 PM Meeting will be held in Riceville’s church basement.

Marriage and Family Reflection

“The child grew and became strong in spirit…” (Luke 1:80) A child’s faith is nourished by the hope and promise taught in the domestic church. How is your relationship with your

spouse a living example to your children of the loving relationship they can have with Christ?

Totus Tuus Registration Registration forms due by July 6th to the Cluster Office or Sherry Marr. If you did not receive registration materials by mail, registration forms are available in the back of the churches or for more information contact the Cluster Office or Sherry Marr at 641-220-0125. Totus Tuus shows one can learn and practice the Catholic faith while still having fun! For youth 1st-12th grades. 1st - 6th grade will meet July 23-27, from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 7th - 12th grade July 22-26, from 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM. Totus Tuus will be at Immaculate Conception in Riceville.

Fiscal Year Ends The fiscal year ends on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Please make a final donation by June 30 to help us “stay in the black”. Remember that your donations to your parish are tax deductible and are a wonderful spiritual and pastoral investment.

Update Your Address, Phone, and Email If you are a new parishioner or have changed your address, phone number or email PLEASE call the Cluster Office so we can update our records. This is a tremendous help if or when we need to contact you. Thank you for your help!

Calendar Events

Stewardship Reflection

St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that Christ died “so that those who live might live no longer for themselves.” What

we give to and do for others, we give to and do for Jesus!

Tri-County Citizens for Life Meeting Tri-County Citizens for Life potluck and meeting will be on Monday, June 25 at 7:00 PM at Elma I.C. Church in the basement. We will have the drawing for the doll from the fair booth.

+ St. Peter +

Welcome/Birthday Reception for Fr. Kopacek Please join us for a Welcome/Birthday reception on Sunday, July 15 following the 10:45 AM Mass. A light meal will be served. Come welcome Fr. Kopacek and wish him a Happy Birthday.

+ Immaculate Conception-Riceville +

Rosary Society Meeting St. Anne’s Rosary Society will meet on Monday, June 25 at 7:00 PM in the church hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Welcome/Birthday Reception for Fr. Kopacek Please join us for some refreshments on Sunday, July 1 following the 9:00 AM Mass as we welcome Fr. Jerry Kopacek to our Cluster and celebrate his birthday. It’s the perfect time to introduce yourself to Fr. Kopacek.

+ Immaculate Conception-Elma +

Sympathy We extend our deepest sympathy to the Donald “Donnie” Ludwig family. Donnie’s Funeral Mass was held on Friday, June 15 at Immaculate Conception. May he rest in peace. Thank You Thank you to Joe and Donna Zweibohmer for donating an American flag to the Elma I.C. Calvary Cemetery. Church Cleaners Needed WANTED: Volunteers to help with church cleaning at I.C. Elma. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, replenishing supplies, emptying wastebaskets and making sure trash is taken out. Tasks take approximately 2 hours once every 4 weeks (once every 5-6 weeks with more help). Best if done in pairs between 8:45 am - 4:00 PM, Wed. - Sat. Please contact Callie at 641-393-2203 or by e-mail at weigels4@mchsi.com if you can give the church 2 hours of time once a month. Thanks!

Calendar Events

Christ Our Life Conference (Save the Date) Steve Ray is a former Baptist minister and a pas-sionate convert to Catholicism. His rich knowledge of scripture has led him to proclaim the lessons of the Catholic faith on radio and TV. He will be at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on September 29 & 30. Attend and broaden your faith. Call Jeanne Watts (641-985-2031) for more information or go on-line at ChristOurLifeIowa.com for tickets.

Financial Stewardship June 16/17

St. Bernard - Alta Vista Budget Envelopes $275.00 Offertory 54.50 On-Line Giving 10.00 Our Lady of Lourdes Budget Envelopes 702.00 Offertory 90.00 On-Line Giving 25.00 Immaculate Conception - Elma Budget Envelopes 1,009.00 Offertory 234.01 On-Line Giving 65.00 Immaculate Conception - Riceville Budget Envelopes 717.00 Offertory 159.00 On-Line Giving 120.00 St. Peter - New Haven Budget Envelopes 510.00 Offertory 65.25 On-Line Giving .00

Beauty in Christ Women’s Conference Save The Date: The third annual Beauty in Christ Archdiocesan Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Cedar Rapids at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Convention Complex. Go to https://archwomensconference.org for more information.

ACCW Pilgrimage to St. Louis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) Pilgrimage to St. Louis led by Fr. Knipper Oct. 15-19. It’s a wonderful trip with many interest-ing stops. See details on the bulletin board in the entrance of Elma I.C. Church or call Denise at 1-800-323-3368 or Fr. Knipper at 563-568-7913.