ST. PATRICK’S /

HOLY TRINITY

MISSION STATEMENT To share the good news of Jesus

in word and deed; to gather in

prayer, worship, and the celebra-

tion of the Eucharist; to facilitate

life-long faith formation; to serve

the larger community especially

the poor and marginalized; and to

sustain parish ministry through

the stewardship of time, talent,

and treasure.

SACRAMENTS

RECONCIL IATION ST . PATRICK’S :

4:30 PM SATURDAYS

HOLY TRINITY :

8:00-8:15 AM

2ND & 4TH SUNDAYS

ALSO BY APPOINTMENT ANOINTING OF THE S ICK CALL THE OFFICE IF POSSI -

BLE WHEN HOSPITAL IZED .

BAPTISM CALL THE OFFICE DURING

PREGNANCY FOR PREPARA-

T ION CLASS .

MARRIAGE CALL THE OFFICE AT LEAST

NINE MONTHS TO ONE YEAR

AHEAD TO PLAN MARRIAGE

PREPARAT ION . W EDDING

DATE SHOULD NOT BE SET

UNTIL PREPARAT IONS HAVE

BEGUN .

ANNULMENT/

MARRIAGE VALIDAT ION CALL THE OFFICE TO LEARN

MORE ABOUT THIS PROCESS

WITH D IOCESAN T RIBUNAL IF

YOU ARE DIVORCED AND

REMARRIED OR NEVER MAR-

RIED IN THE CATHOLIC

CHURCH .

RCIA

CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE

INTERESTED IN LEARNING

MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC

CHURCH OR THE RCIA PRO-

CESS .

MEMBERSHIP/

REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE NEW , WELCOME

TO OUR PARISH . PLEASE

REGISTER BY CALLING THE

OFFICE . IF YOU ARE MOVING

AWAY , PLEASE CONTACT THE

OFFICE TO NOTIFY US BEFORE

MOVING .

BULLET IN DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY NOON

Holy Trinity Church

208 Kilworth St N Exira, IA 50076

Office 712-563-2283

Holy Trinity Hall 712-268-5466

St. Patrick’s Church 116 E Division St

Audubon, IA 50025 Office 712-563-2283

St. Patrick’s Parish Ctr 712-563-3300

Fifth Sunday in Lent ~ March 22, 2020

Pastor: Father David Nkrumah Phone: 712.304.5966 (cell)

Email: fr.nkrumah@yahoo.com

Secretary: Katie Yager

Bookkeeper: Linda Blomme

Dir. of Religious Education: Jennifer Mosinski

www.parishesonline.com/find/st-patrick-church

Office Hours This Week: Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Office E-mail: spht@iowatelecom.net

Website: www.sphtdm.org

Holy Trinity Finance Council:

Judy Bintner

John Osvald

Dale Huegerich

Mark Richards

Leonard Hansen

St. Patrick’s Finance Council :

Linda Kerkhoff, Chair

Virginia Mennenoh

Dennis Carter

Danny Wittrock

Joan Bauer

Tom Chambers

Doug Sorensen

Corpus Christi Pastoral Council:

Scott Hansen

Jean Madsen

Joe Rasmussen

Bob Blomme

Alice Lauridsen

Lynda Best

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When have I judged someone unkindly without taking the time

to look deeper? What can I do to remember to allow Christ to illuminate my way?

Samuel was one of the great leaders of ancient Israel. Called by God while he

was still young, he was recognized as a prophet and a seer before becoming a

military and political leader. Yet he expected that God would select one of

Jesse’s older sons as the new king. If not even this eminently wise and capable

leader has the insight required to choose his successor, how much more must

we depend on God for the decisions we must make. If nothing else, we must re-

sist the urge to make a snap judgment based on appearances alone.

“Like night and day,” we say when speaking of two things that are completely

different. Paul would approve of that idiom, for he contrasts light and darkness

in the reading we hear today: “You were once darkness, but now you are light in

the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8). While in darkness (whose “fruitless works” can still

tempt them) the Ephesians were unable or unwilling to realize goodness, right-

eousness, or truth. With the light of Christ they gained insight. In the early Chris-

tian era, one of the traditional names for baptism was “illumination.” As bap-

tized Christians, let us shine forth the light of Christ to illuminate our world.

The intellectual laziness of the Pharisees is exposed today. Rather than take the

time to use good judgment, they immediately dismiss Jesus as a sinner. He did

not keep the Sabbath! It did not matter that he cured a blind man. It wouldn’t

matter if he had conquered death; keeping the law was more important. If noth-

ing else, judging exclusively by the letter of the law made life easier for them.

Illuminated by Christ’s light, we are called to make the effort to shine a light on

all aspects of a person, event, or issue, so we can make a good and true judg-

ment.

PRAY FOR THEIR SERVICE: Several of our members and relatives of

members are currently serving in the

military. Please pray for them and their

families. We pray for their safety and

when on a mission, their quick return home to family and

friends.

Matt Anthofer Don Mosinski

Sara Kerkhoff Rusty Dixon

Aaron & Deanna Kerkhoff Robert Hjuler

Casey & Taylor Kerkhoff Mark Hjuler

Chris Hjuler Craig Hjuler

Zachary Kirkpatrick Mark Otte

Bradley Sutter Irlmeier Madeline Bintner

Cole & Mary Jo (Bauer) Turnbull Marshall S Hansen

DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,

ONLINE GIVING IS A WONDERFUL

TITHING OPTION TO ST. PAT’S

UNTIL MASSES RESUME.

How to sign up?? Go to the parish web-

site, www.sphtdm.org, click on the

“About” tab and then choose “Donate”

from the drop-down menu.

On the Donate page, click on “Click Here to Give Online”

and follow the directions. Quick and easy! No more

need for tithing envelopes!

HOLY TRINITY’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

ALL MASSES,

RELIGIOUS ED &

OTHER CALENDAR EVENTS

ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

ST. PATRICK’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

ALL MASSES,

RELIGIOUS ED &

OTHER CALENDAR EVENTS

ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Happy Birthday

22nd- Olivia Carter

Lyle Drees

Tony Hoffmann

Sydney Johnson

23rd- Liz Wede

25th- Karla Petersen

Paul Thomas

Ashley Wiskus

27th- Vicki Richards

Lucille Wittrock

28th- Camden Sporrer

All those involved in serving our country in any capaci-

ty. May they be kept free of harm and know our prayers

are with them.

Special prayers to those on our prayer chain: Hayden

Weisenborn, Caleb Deist, Bridget Rutherford, Kellen

Hemmingsen, Scott Sporrer, Darrell Shoesmith, Amber

Clark, Joe Bauer, LeAnn Hoffman, Peggy Venteicher,

Teri Williamson, Ivan Blocker, Candy Chambers, Kathy

Anderson, Steve Purdy, CoeAnn Mosinski, Kenny Pe-

tersen, Kelly Robertson, Shari Ann Heilman, Luke Eng-

land & all those with COVID-19.

All those who are suffering and their families remain in

our thoughts and prayers. Please contact the office if

your loved one’s condition changes.

Remember in your prayers: As the news ADA campaign begins, let’s strive for 100% participation at each parish. Please give what your budget allows. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL.

THE 2020 ADA CAMPAIGN BEGINS!

St. Patrick’s Goal: $28,901.00 Donor Yet to

Pledges & Gifts: $10,470.00 Households Donate

Payments Rec’d: $ 8,745.00 31 111

Needed: $18,431.00

Holy Trinity’s Goal: $ 7,903.00 Donor Yet to

Payments Rec’d: $ 2,868.75 Households Donate

Needed: $ 5,034.25 11 26

March 15, 2020 giving

St. Patrick’s Holy Trinity

Tithes 765.00 350.00

Plate 115.00 14.00

Total 880.00 364.00

ATTENTION HOLY TRINITY MEMBERS:

** ARS March meeting will be April 19th.

DEACON FRED’S LENTEN MISSION:

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

BECOMING THE BEST DISCIPLE:

The quote for this week that also appears on the

whiteboard in the entry of the church is:

“The key to heaven was

hanging on the cross!”

Take time this week to sit quietly, or perhaps as you

drive to your destination, to reflect on that question.

REMEMBER TO LISTEN FOR GOD’S RESPONSE. DAILY READINGS:

Monday

March 23

Toribio de Mogrovejo

Is 65: 17-21

Jn 4: 43-54

Tuesday

March 24

Ez 47: 1-9. 12

Jn 5: 1-16

Wednesday

March 25

ANNUNICATION

OF THE LORD

Is 7: 10-14; 8: 10

Lk 1: 26-38

Thursday

March 26

Ex 32: 7-14

Jn 5: 31-47

Friday

March 27

Wis 2: 1a. 12-22

Jn 7: 1-2. 10. 25-30

Saturday

March 28

Jer 11: 18-20

Jn 7: 40-53

5th Sunday in Lent

March 29

Ez 37: 12-14

Rom 8: 8-11

Jn 11: 1-45

We would like to invite

you to join our Usher

Team! The March calendar

is now out so April team

members you may let the

office know which weekends work for you, IF

we are allowed to celebrate Mass in April.

Thank you! Armando Alarcon Cletus Anthofer

Danny Anthofer Larry Anthofer

Terry Baier Brent Baier

Leonard Baumhover Dave Beane

Jon Bintner Bob Blomme

Steve Brinkman Brian Bruch

Cole Bruch Randy Bruch

Paul Campbell Dennis Carter

Dennis Carter Jerry Carter

Matt Chambers Tom Chambers

Jim Cunningham Dean Fett

K-6th grades: 4:15-5:30

7-12 grades: 7-8 p.m.

NO Religious Ed classes until further notice

Ruth Harbor Ministries is

a team of passionate

house parents and sup-

port staff who work with

young mothers and their babies. Their annual Walk for

Life is on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Des Moines. There

are a few new events added to the walk that will in-

spire and educate everyone on why this

walk/fundraiser is essential. More materials and how

to get involved are on their website,

www.RuthHarbor.org.

MARCH is St. Pat’s month!

Please bring items and place

them in the basket at the back

of church! Sharing our gifts is

an extension of our faith.

Peanut butter

Mac & cheese

Tuna

Soup

Saltines

Cereal

Pork & Beans

Spaghetti & Sauce

Pears

Applesauce

Peaches

Kleenex

Toilet paper

Laundry detergent

Dish soap

Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety

and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that recognize

their plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. For our

brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for shared solidarity. For public officials and decisionmakers, we pray for wisdom and

guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace, comfort & healing. Be with us, Lord.

Amen.

February 11, 2020 Corpus Christi Council Minutes

The CCC meeting was held Tuesday February 11, 2020 at the Holy Trinity church hall with Father David, Bob

B.,Lynda B., Scott H., and Alice L. in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Bob B. at 7:00 p.m. and

Father David led us in prayer. Scott H. moved and Lynda B. seconded the minutes be approved all voted in

favor.

OLD BUSINESS:

The group agreed the Ghana presentation done by Father David went very well. We had good attendance and

great food.

Sunday March 1, 2020 will be our family bowling and pizza party at 4:00. Bob will check with Joe R. on 4-H

meetings to see if this date interferes, Alice will check with the Rec Center to see if this is a good evening to

hold our event and with Linda Kerkhoff of the finance council to see if they will fund our event. Bob will con-

tact Jennifer to get it in the bulletin and to get a sign-up sheet in both churches.

Family softball in Exira was put on hold until we get closer to the event to plan.

Time and Talent Sheets have been gathered Jean M. compiled the results of Exira’s lists. Alice L. will compile

the Audubon sheets and get both parishes lists published in the bulletin. Father would like to see us have

workshops for lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers and other groups to make sure all know what their

duties are.

Bathroom handicapped sign has been installed at St. Patrick’s and diaper changing stations have been in-

stalled at St. Patrick’s church and the parish center.

NEW BUSINESS

Communal Penance is being researched: Readings, opening prayers, reflection and general absolution have

been known to happen in other parishes. We feel this may increase our numbers attending penance celebra-

tions. We will be looking into this and try to set up during Lent if possible. Sunday March 29 is St. Patrick’s

Penance Celebration with visiting priests. Father is happy with the Wednesday night children’s Mass he is cut-

ting the homily shorter and bringing it to the kids level. He is wondering how to sustain and keep the children

interested.

Scott H. reported Randy Wanniger has been hired to handle the skid loader snow removal for the church and

parish center. His rate is $65/hr and thinks approx. one hour at each place should be adequate.

Father David will celebrate his anniversary ordination in July 2021, we will look forward to honoring him with a

party next year.

A Lenten Mission was discussed Alice will talk to Deacon Fred to see if he would be available and willing to

have a mission for us. In the future we will be setting up Lenten missions earlier in the year.

Upcoming events: Audubon outdoor mass June 14th and Exira outdoor mass September 20th.

Scott will be continuing with sidewalk repair as soon as weather permits.

Father David will be on vacation April 30 until first week in June.

Father comment he thinks our events have good organization and are being enjoyed by all and our parish is a

parish of love. Bob said Fathers outreach to families is going well and wants him to continue with better

weather approaching and offered to go with Father to community events he would like to attend.

Alice brought up Lenten fish frys are fast approaching and hopes everyone will attend and help out whenever

they are able.

The CCC next meeting will be April 14th at the Audubon Rectory at 7:00 p.m.

Scott H. motioned and Lynda B. seconded meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

Father closed with prayer.

The CCC invites your feedback please contact any of us and we will take your concerns back to the group. Fa-

ther David, Bob Blomme, Jean Madsen, Scott Hansen, Lynda Best, Joe Rasmussen, and Alice Lauridsen.