th30 sunday in ordinary time 24 october 2021 immaculate
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
24 October 2021
Immaculate Conception Parish
Fairbank, Iowa 50629
Today’s Readings Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 126:1-6
Hebrews 5:1-6
Mark 10:46-52
PASTOR’S PARAGRAPHS 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
October 24, 2021
The account of the healing of the blind man Bartimaeus is an opportunity to reflect on stewardship and trust in God. St. Mark tells us after hearing the Lord call him, Bartimaeus, “threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus” (Mk. 10:50). Scripture scholars tell us the cloak could have been used to keep the blind man warm during the night, but it had another purpose. At that time, the road from Jerico to Jerusalem (about 17 miles long) was a route for pilgrims going for the annual week-long Passover festival. Pilgrims would travel by foot or mule along that route, which was where they would encounter beggars. People would throw coins on the cloak so the man could buy food and other necessities. By throwing his cloak aside on hearing the word of Jesus, the man was expressing confidence that God would provide for him in the future.
Trust is a key idea of stewardship. To trust is to place our confidence in God’s hands. Stewardship is an attitude and a way of life. The good steward is one who trusts God to provide for him (her). Stewardship is faith in action.
There are six key principles of stewardship. First is the idea that all
comes from God. Everything is a gift from the Almighty. God gives us the gift of life, the talents and abilities that enable us to help our community, and the characteristics that make us who we are. The ability to work for a living is a gift from God. The steward recognizes that everything is a gift and should be recognized as such.
The second principle is that giving or sharing our gifts is a holy and good thing to do. Holiness is a quality of God who tells us to “be holy for I the Lord, your God, am holy” (Lev. 19:2). It means to be full of grace and free of sin. Holy people share the gifts of time, talent, and treasure they have been given for the good of others.
The third principle is that all can contribute. Everyone can share
gifts. Even children or young people have gifts to share, such as money from their allowance, helping wash dishes, or bake a cream pie. No one is excluded from stewardship. And no gift is too small or insignificant. God created each of us in His image, and we reflect that image when we use the God-given resources provided to us well.
The fourth principle is that the value and goodness of the cause is
worth it. No matter what the cause, our contributions are worth it. We are asked to share our gifts and talents with the Church, for example, because the Church helps save our souls. It helps us to become better followers of Jesus, and that makes our contributions worthwhile.
The fifth principle is the need to reflect on our talents and what we
can contribute. Before we can offer a gift, it is important to know what it is. What are you good at doing? How has God blessed you? Maybe you have come into an unexpected inheritance or been blessed with something you can share. If so, think about that gift and how you can use it to benefit others.
The sixth principle is that we can and should give what we can truly
afford. How much can you contribute? Only we know the answer to that question, but lots of people could do more! So it is important to pray for a spirit of generosity so we can give in amounts that most please the Lord. Remember the widow’s mite (Lk. 21:1-4). May stewardship become a way of life and a means to build the Kingdom.
God bless you. Fr. Ray Atwood
[email protected] 319-283-9577
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With Waverly, IA 5
Lord, We Lift Up to You in Prayer…. Brett Delagardelle, Eric Schmidtke,Dave Chase, Charlie Corey
Marci Willey, Ron Babinat, Lindsey Ernst, Diana Snyder
Connor Franzen, Michael McDonough, Leo Wickman,
Mary Ellen Youngblut , Sherry Duffy, Don Brandt,
victims of hatred, racism, violence, natural disaster; terrorism,
and all in our parish, our community, and our hearts who are
suffering and in need of Christ’s healing touch May they
know His loving Presence in the eyes, hands and hearts of those
who give them care. May our prayers for help and healing rise like incense
to our God of hope, love and mercy.
Communion To Our Sick Or Homebound Ministry: contact Michelle Weepie 319-635-2428 or Bob Byersdorfer 319-635-2330
I C Parish Prayer Chain Hotline: Please contact
Vivian Rourke at 319-238-3225 (V) or 319-238-2083 (M)
Sacrament Of The Sick ~ Anointing for the seriously ill
or dyng, call the Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743, or if having surgery speak with Father Atwood in the Sacristy before or after Mass
Baptism Class For Parents: All parents who wish to
have their child baptized at Immaculate Conception parish are required to attend a baptism class prior to scheduling the baptism. Please contact Deacon Jim at 319-509-1210 for scheduling details.
I C Cemetery – contact the parish office
Funeral Dinners: Group #3 Sept, Oct, Nov, & Dec
We provide desserts & serve a catered meal
I C STAFF ~ Fr. Ray Atwood, Pastor ~
IC Parish Office Wednesday Mornings after 8:30AM Mass
Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743 Sacred Heart Rectory 319-283-9577
email: [email protected]
~ Deacon Jim Patera ~ Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743
Cell phone 319-509-1210
~Glenda Kleitsch IC Secretary/Bookkeeper~
I C Parish Office PH: 319-635-2211 located at 405 Fairbank St I C Parish Office hours:
Mon-Thurs 8AM – 3PM Closed Friday Mailing address: P O BOX 505 Fairbank IA 50629
email: [email protected] website: http://icfairbank.weebly.com/
Archdiocesan website: www.dbqarch.org
~Dan & Lynda Cutsforth, DRE & Youth Ministry~ DRE Office PH :319-635-2211
located in the Parish Center at 405 Faribank St Mailing address: P O Box 505, Fairbank IA 50629
Dan email: [email protected]
Lynda email: [email protected]
Jean Sauerbrei, Facility Rental Coordinator PH: 319-635-9151/ cell 319-296-8459
or email [email protected]
Do you desire the company of holy women? Then invite your friends to the 2022 Virtual Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, Beauty in Christ: Holy Women of the Visitation, Saturday, January 29, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you join from the comfort of your own home or gather with other women from your parish, you’ll experience all the great features of our annual women’s conference: Archbishop Jackels, two national speakers, music, prayer, and worship! Speakers Emily Jaminet and Liz Kelly will focus on the beauty of the Visitation between Mary, Our Blessed Mother, and Elizabeth, as well as our visitation as sisters in Christ!
Invite your daughters, sisters, and friends to this extraordinary conference!! To read more about our
speakers and to register
https://www.archwomensconference.org/
We really appreciate Marilyn Steggall and John Woods & family who have contributed to getting our flag pole
in the cemetery updated after the storm.
October 2021 Oct 24 – 31 Father Atwood vacation Oct 31 Please Welcome Father McManus @ 8:30AM Mass Sat Oct 30 Baptism 11 AM
November 2021 Trick & Treat
Mon, Nov 1 SH – 8:30 AM Oct 31 5-7PM
All Saints Day IC – 5:30 PM
Tues Nov 2 SH – 8:30 AM
All Souls Day IC – 5:30 PM
SH – 7:00 PM Thurs Nov 4 Parish Life Meeting 9:30AM Sun Nov 7 Daylight Savings Time Ends Sun Nov 7 All Souls Remembrance Ceremony 8:15AM Sun Nov 7 Peanut Butter Collection Sunday Sun Nov 7 RE Annual Education Teacher Breakfast Serving 8 AM – 11 AM NO CCD THAT SUNDAY Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Sausage, Hashbrowns, Toast, Cinnamon rolls, Milk, Juice, Coffee Sun Nov 14 Hall Rented 50th Anniversary Party Wed Nov 17 Monthly Community Potluck 11:30AM
Nov 18-20, 2021 NCYC trip to Indianapolis Sun Nov 21 KC Omelet Breakfast 9-12:30PM Sun Nov 21 Food Drive – Oran Food Pantry Wed Nov 24 No CCD Class Thanksgiving Break Wed Nov 24 Thanksgiving Eve Mass SH 7PM Thurs Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed Sun Nov 28 No CCD Class Thanksgiving Break
December 2021 Sun Dec 5 2021 Live Nativity Scene 4:30PM We Need Lots of People! Multiple Age Groups!! Contact info: Dan Cutsforth 319-415-1968 Things you can help provide include: Bales of hay (to use that night) 8’ – 12’ tents with sides (2) Flood Lights (to use that night) Cookie Donations If you could help with any of these donations, please sign up in the church entrance.
Sun Oct 24 8:30 AM IC For the People
M: Deacon Jim EM: Duane Schmidtke Lector: Dan Cutsforth
Sun Oct 24 10:30 AM SH Gary Stejskal Mon Oct 25 8:30 AM SH Edwin “Mack”Russell Wed Oct 27 8:30 AM IC NO MASS Thurs Oct 28 8:30 AM SH Deceased of Scheckel & Wingert Family Fri Oct 29 8:30 AM SH Bob Link & Jackie Link Scott
Sat Oct 30 4:30 PM SH Clair & Rita Kalb, Margaret Schmitz Sun Oct 31 8:30 AM IC Wally & Milly Kaufman
M: Deacon Jim EM: Glenda Kane Lector: Brenda Bodensteiner
Sun Oct 31 10:30AM SH For the People Sunday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Mass
M: Deacon Jim EM: Cheryl Kleitsch Lector: Jean Bellis
Ushers/Greeters for October Tom Kleitsch, Mitch Sauerbrei,
Rick Woods, Jerry Shannon, Bob Bellis
Ushers/Greeters for November Richard Rundle, Greg Beierschmitt
Adam Kaufman, Rick Woods
Would you like to serve our parish as a Eucharistic Minister? If so, please call the Parish Office at 635-2211 to sign up.
Training will be provided.
Choir practice 6:30PM Wednesday New voices welcomed!!
We welcome all visitors and thank you for worshipping with us. If there is anyone who is moving to the area and would like to become a member of our parish, please call or stop in the parish office to register. BE IC PROUD!!
A special note to those who were raised here in the IC church, are out on your own now making your way in the world, and still claim us as your parish. That’s great!! Please register yourself as an official new household member! And yes, that will bring you budget envelopes in the mail and your name on our Guild roster; but those are also part of being parish family.
Parish Financial $upport Oct 17-21 Budget $1945 Offertory $136 Building Fund $25
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Background on the Gospel Reading Mark 10:46-52
Jesus restores sight to the blind man, Bartimaeus Today we continue to read from Mark’s Gospel. In this Gospel, we find evidence of Jesu’ fame in the sizable crowd that accompanies him as he journeys to Jerusalem. Jesus’ reputation as a healer has preceded him. When the blind man, Bartimaeus, hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, he calls out to him, asking for his pity. When Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus, the crowd around him tries to silence him. Yet Bartimaeus persists, calling out more loudly and with greater urgency. He will not be silenced or deterred from getting Jesus’ attention. We notice how quickly the crowd’s reaction changes when Jesus calls for Bartimaeus. Those who sought to quiet him now encourage him. When Jesus restores Bartimaeus’s sight, no elaborate action is required. (In other healing stories in Mark’s Gospel, actions accompany Jesus’ words). In this instance, Jesus simply says that Bartimaeus’s faith has saved him. Throughout Mark’s Gospel, the success of Jesus’ healing power has often been correlated with the faith of the person requesting Jesus’ help. For example, it is because of her faith that the woman with the hemorrhage is healed. When faith is absent, Jesus is unable to heal; we see this after his rejection in Nazareth. Once his sight has been restored, Bartimaeus follows Jesus on his way to Jerusalem. In Mark’s Gospel, Bartimaeus is the last disciple called by Jesus before he enters Jerusalem. Bartimaeus hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, but he calls out to Jesus using words of faith—“Son of David.” Many in Jesus’ time believed that the anticipated Jewish Messiah would be a descendent of King David. Bartimaeus’s words prepare us for the final episodes of Mark’s Gospel, which begin with Jesus’ preparation for the Passover and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As Mark has shown us in our readings over the past few Sundays, however, Jesus will be the Messiah in a way that will be difficult for many to accept. Jesus will show himself to be the Messiah through his suffering and death. From Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Homily Notes: What did I hear that I would like to remember or think about later?
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Sun Oct 24, 2021 Fall Dinner Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn 11AM-12:30PM Roast Beef, Potatoes & Gravy, Corn & Two Salads, Roll, Homemade Pies and Cake; Free Will Offering Carry-out or drive thru only Raffle for Quilt! Sun Nov 7, 2021 Bazaar & Broasted Chicken, St. Athanasius Parish, Jesup Dinner served 10:30-1:30PM Adult/ $10, Kids 6-12yrs/ $5, Kids 5 & under/ Free Bazaar in Gym, 10-1pm. Bake Sale, silent auction, raffle; Mass will be at 10:30AM!! Sun, Nov 7, 2021 St Matthew’s Lutheran Fall Dinner Center Inn, Main Street, Readlyn Dinner service 11-2PM Dine or Carry-outs Adults $12.00, age 5-10 $7.00 under 5 free Menu: Turkey or Roast Beef, Dressing, Potatoes & Gravy, Sauerkraut, Fresh Corn, Salad/rolls, Pie/ Dessert