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We, the parish of Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church, WELCOME all to CELEBRATE, TEACH and LIVE the Mission of JESUS CHRIST
Ss. Mary & Mathias Church 215 W. 8th St. Muscatine, IA 52761
From the Pastors Desk February 9th , 2020 As was announced at last weekend’s Masses, due to a $71,000 shortfall in income needed to meet our expenses as of the end of December, 2019, we have had to make the difficult decision of reducing our parish staff. Denise Collier’s last day as parish secretary was this past Friday. We thank Denise for her service to the parish and wish her the very best in her future endeavors. Beginning this coming Monday, Maria Frausto will be the sole secretary working in the parish office. Our new office hours will be Mon. – Thurs. 8:30am-1pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm, Fri. 8:30am-1pm. In addition, the following measures have been taken to cut parish expenses.
By cutting ad space in the telephone directory, we will see a yearly savings of approximately $1,400.With the pur-chase of a new copy machine, we will see an annual sav-ings of $1,800 beginning this May. By switching from monthly to quarterly mailings of contribution envelopes, we are saving approximately $1,600 annually. By switch-ing our phone system from Century Link to MPW, we will see a yearly savings of $3,600.By making changes to our technology contract; we are seeing an annual savings of $1,000. These savings, in addition to our reduction in staffing, will save us approximately $45,000 annually.
As we work diligently to eliminate our budget deficit, I ask all parishioners to prayerfully consider joining me in mak-ing a modest increase to your weekly/monthly sacrificial giving. Also, consider giving using ACH automatic with-drawal or Vanco. To set up automatic withdrawals from your bank account, you may contact Konrad Wilke at 263-3264. To give using Vanco, you may go to our parish web-site, www.marymathias.org, and click on the “About Us” tab and click on “Online Giving.” You may also use the MyParish App and click on the “Giving” icon.
FORMED.ORG (Online Faith Formation Resource)
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St Mary Cemetery Board Meeting On Wednesday February 12th from 3 to 5 PM in Gan-
non Hall
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This Week G=Gannon, Ch=Church, C=Council/
Committee,
AOP=All Our Parishioners, SG=School
Gym
February 10th 10-10:30AM– Lutheran Homes Mass 10-11:30 AM– Prayer Shawl Group-G 12PM– Noon Rosary-CH 4:30-5PM-Reconciliation –CH 5:15 PM Daily Mass- Andy Siering –CH 6-8PM Catholic Daughters Mtg.-G
February 11th 7AM Daily Mass-Henry & Hazel Miller –CH 8:30-9AM– All School Mass– SG 6:30-7:45PM-Praise Band Practice-CH 5:30-6:30PM– Liturgy Mtg.-G 6:30-8PM– RCIA Class-MAZZ 7:30-8:45PM– Adult Choir Practice-G
February 12th 7AM Daily Mass-Michael Bickett -CH 7:30-8:30AM– Touched by Faith Group-CH 10:45-11:45 AM Mass at Premier Es-tates 3-5PM St. Mary Cemetery Board Meeting-G 6:30-8PM-Spellman Small Group-G
February 13th 7AM Daily Mass- Sp. Intention for
Deacon Tony -CH 7:30AM-5PM Adoration-G
February 14th 7AM Daily Mass-Ronald Elliott –CH 7:30AM-5PM-Adoration-CH 5:30-7:30PM-Hispanic Choir Practice-G
February 15th Donut Sunday
Food & Shelter Weekend 3:45-4:45PM-Reconciliation-CH 5PM-Mass-AOP –CH
February 16th Donut Sunday
Food & Shelter Weekend 8AM Mass- AOP –CH 10AM-Mass-Robert Hager –CH 12:30 PM Mass -Robert Cruz & Filber-
to Valenzuela -CH 4-6PM Rosary Potluck-G
Open Mass Intentions Please call the Parish office if wanting to set up one of these dates. 7AM Mass–4-24,28 9AM Mass 5:15PM Mass
MARDI GRAS SOUP SUPPER EVENT: Chase away the winter blues with Ss. Mary and Mathis! Come enjoy fellowship, food and a celebration of Mardi Gras. February 22 from 6-8 p.m. there will be a pot-luck soup supper in Gannon Hall. Father Troy will be making his famous jambalaya and Father Hai will be making his priceless egg rolls! Please bring soup, an appetizer, finger food, bread or dessert to share. Sign up by calling the parish office or Laura Custis (563-554-4397), or on the sign-up board in Gannon Hall.
Join Us For a Casual And Relaxing
Evening April 4, 2020
5:30 to 9:30 pm
Geneva Golf and Country Club in Muscatine
18th Annual Benefit for the
MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter
Cash Bar • Interactive Food Stations • Live and
Silent Auctions, 50/50 Raffle • Special Items •
Jewelry • Wine • Furniture •Art • Tickets •
Isabel Blooms • “New Beginnings” Sponsor-
ships Registration deadline is Friday, March 20,
2020 Ticket price: $75/person
Register online: www.mcsaiowa.org/dv
Find us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
For more information call (563) 264-3278
Parish Family Spotlight: The Schillig Family
Jason and Angie were married in September 2016 at Ss Mary & Mathias Parish. Their blended family consists of son - Brenton Schillig age 24, daughter - Taylor Dowell age 24, son-in-law Mor-gan Dowell, son - Tanner Brauns age 20, and granddaughter - 9 month old Vienna Dowell. They also have a 2 year old lab mix named Zoey and 3 cats. At times it can seem like a zoo at their house. Jason has worked for Musco Lighting for 21 years and Angie has worked at All-steel for 14 years. Jason joined Ss Mary & Mathias Parish in 2001 while Angie joined in 2014. Their journey together in the parish really began when Angie started RCIA. Her mother in law had asked her husband to discuss with her attending RCIA. Angie had no clue what it even was. She liked learning about different religions as growing up her family did not go to church regularly. Typically they would go during the important holidays and test churches out but did not attend on a regular basis. Angie was curious about the Catholic faith. She was newly baptized from another local church and had no intention of changing her beliefs. Angie agreed to attend RCIA with one condition – Jason had to come with her. He could not answer her questions on what being Catholic meant or at least not to her satisfaction. His intention was to get Angie to go think-ing her sister in law would be her sponsor so then he didn’t have to attend. There was one solid moment that told Angie she belonged in this parish. Sister Cheryl told Angie that re-gardless of what she decide in the end that she be the best she can be. That meant, if Angie chose to be Catholic she should be the best Catholic she can be. If she chose to be Baptist then she should be the best Baptist she can be. This has stuck with Angie from day one. Ja-son not only learned right along with her but this became their journey together. They both believe in the importance of sharing one’s gifts. Lately, however, time has been their constraint. Jason and Angie both travel with their jobs so it makes it hard to commit. However, Angie has been a past President of the Parish Council, has taught Junior Achieve-ment for 6 years, and has served as a committee member with the New Beginnings Fund-raiser to earn money for the local MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter. Jason has involved him-self throughout the community whether coaching kids wrestling, serving on the New Begin-nings committee, or volunteering to install new lights at various local locations including Ss. Mary & Mathias School. Jason and Angie love the fact that this parish has such passionate parishioners. They attest, “Without each and every one of them we would not have a church. We are proud to be a part of this Parish family.”
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FAITH FORMATION February 8-9, 2020
Some dates: February 9 Financial Peace—1:30-3:00pm—Mazzuchelli Center—Molly Nietzel February 11 RCIA Class from 6:30-8:00pm in the Mazzuchelli Center: “God’s Gift of Sacrament”
February 12 Religious Education Classes for Grades K-10
February 12 Confirmation Parent / Student Retreat Night—6:15-8:00pm in the Emmaus Room
Deacon Chris Kabat- “Navigating the Internet-Don’t Look Now”-a pastoral response to Pornography
February 16 Financial Peace---1:30-3:00pm—Mazzuchelli Center—Molly Nietzel February 18 RCIA Class from 6:38-8:00pm in the Mazzuchelli Center: “Liturgy of the Word”-
Fr. Steinle
February 19 Religious Education Classes for Grades K-10
February 20 “NO GREATER LOVE: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion” with Fr. Edward Sri: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm in the Mazzuchelli Center February 22: Parish Soup Supper following the 5:00pm Mass—CELEBRATING Mardi Gras
February 23: Financial Peace—1:30-3:00pm—Mazzuchelli Center—Molly Nietzel February 25 RCIA Class from 6:30-8:00pm in the Mazzuchelli Center: “Preparing for the Lenten Season/Stations of the Cross”—Sister Cheryl
ADULT EDUCATION: “SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF THE LITURGY—An Experience of Ritual and Catechesis” --The sym-bols of the liturgy—common things of nature and human craft, such as water, candlelight, oil, book, incense, and cross—are the very language through which we encounter the mysteries of our faith, and they cannot be understood through words alone. Come explore with us the “Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy” on Sunday, February 23rd from 3:30-5:30pm at Saint Mathias Church/Gannon Hall. Kay Temple with the Diocese of Davenport is our coordinator.
ADULT EDUCATION: “No Greater LOVE: A Biblical Walk Through CHRIST’S PASSION” with Fr. Edward Sri: Thursday, February 20: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm; Thursday, February 27: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm Thursday, March 12: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm; Thursday, March 19: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm; Thursday, April 2: 1:30-2:45pm OR 6:30-7:45pm. (Please call Sister Cheryl to register (563-263-3848) or email Sister Cheryl: [email protected]). The class is in the Mazzuchelli Center.
FAITH Alive and Active
Saints Mary & Mathias School Corner From the Principal's Desk
Upcoming Events: We are wanting to invite our parish members to join our students for weekly Mass at the schools every Tuesday at 8:30 AM, here are the upcoming Masses and the classes that are in charge of that weeks Mass:
February 11 Grade 1 February 18 Grade 8 February 25 Grade 7 February 26 Ash Wednesday--All Grades
Manus Christi 2020 It's time to register for Manus Christi 2020. Each summer our parish sends a group of high school students to the heart of West Virginia to engage in a week of service and prayer taking place in the Appalachian Mountains. Spots are first come, first serve so get your child's deposit in soon.
Catholic Youth Camp - Summer 2020 Parents, did you know there is an outstanding Catholic Summer Youth camp right here in Iowa? Check out CYC located at the Saint Thomas More Center in Panora IA. There's multiple sessions for elementary, jr. high and high school age levels all at reasonable prices.. Check out the website for more info.
Girl Scout Cookies
It is Girl Scout Troop 9403 from Saint Mary and Mathias School. We will be set up in Gannon Hall. We will be selling the Girl Scout
Cookies after the Saturday evening Mass and the Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM Masses on the weekend of February 15th and 16th.
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Readings for the Week
Upcoming Events
Scripture Readings for the Week of February 9, 2020 Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 Monday Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday Our Lady of Lourdes 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk and Methodius, Bishop 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34;
1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or Mt 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37
February 10th 6-8PM Catholic Daughters Mtg.-G
February 16th 4-6PM Rosary Potluck
6:30-8:30 PM Adoremus Teen Holy Hour
February 17th 6:30-8PM Board of Education-Mazz
February 22nd 6PM– Mardi Gras Soup Supper
February 23rd 1-3:30 PM Signs & Symbols-G
February 24th Parish Council Mtg.-G
6:30PM-G February 26th
7 AM Ash Wednesday-CH 8:30 AM Ash Wednesday-SG
12PM Ash Wednesday-CH 6:30-7:30PM Ash Wednesday
Bilingual– School Gym February 28th
6:30-7 PM Stations of the Cross-English-CH
7-7:30PM Stations of the Cross-Spanish-CH
Publish your events in The Catholic Messenger
Let people know about your festivals, parish dinners, school plays, pancake breakfasts, retreats and more free of charge on The Catholic Messenger’s calendar page. Subscribe to the Messenger! It’s a real value at $29 per year for 50 issues – print or e-edition. Sign up now through your parish! If you do not currently re-
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Office. To pay for your subscription please place $29 in your Catholic Messenger Envelope with checks
made out to Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish. Thank you,
The Parish Staff
Saturday, 5:00 PM EMHC : Tim Peters - Cup
Jonathan Simpson - Cup
Bob Weis - Cup
Kris Weis - Cup
Ruth Mary Alcorta - Host
Gail Wester - Host
Jim Wester - Host
Lori Ferris - Gannon Hall Cup
Arleen Kennedy - Gannon Hall
Host
Lector :Joel Kraushaar Altar Server: Alex Benskin
Olivia Braun
Emma Steele
Hospitality: Shellie Clyde
Kent Ferris
John Miller
Justin Miller
Gannon Hall - Hospitality: Ruth Hunt A/V ministry :Tommy Fallon Hospitality for Breezeway: Michael Peck Sunday, 8:00 AM EMHC: Rose Danay - Cup (sub req.)
Linda Niedergeses - Cup
Nancy Streu - Host
Lector: Tom Niedergeses Altar Server: Ulrich Akakpo
Jon Niedergeses
Hospitality: John Danner
Pete DeGabriele
Dave McKasson
Dot McKasson Sunday, 10:00 AM EMHC: Bob Bahn - Cup
Mark Flanders - Cup
Lori Nietzel - Cup
Nick Nietzel - Cup
Jeff Frye - Host
Cindy Garvin - Host
Andy Phelan - Host
Lector: Jean Reynolds
Altar Server : Josephine Adjogble
Kaylynn Huot
Ben Spellman
Hospitality: Ann Bahn
Bob Bahn
Tim Fuegen
Michelle Spellman Charles Vogel
Liturgical ministers Week of 2-15& 2-16
Are you outgoing? Do people tell you they love your smile? Consider joining our new Greeter Ministry at Saints Mary & Mathias. Greeters will arrive 30 minutes before mass, open-ing doors and enthusiastically welcoming people into our church. When Mass begins, your job is done! We warmly welcome family groups to join this ministry- nothing is more welcoming than a big smile and a "Good Morning!" from one of our children! If you feel called to this minis-try or would like more infor-mation, please contact Annie Thompson-Almeida our Direc-tor of Music & Liturgy. 563-272-1963 or at [email protected]
Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy- An Experience of Ritual and Catechesis"
The symbols of the liturgy-- common things of nature and human craft, such as water, candlelight, oil, book, incense, and cross-- are the very language throughout which we encounter the mysteries of our faith, and they cannot be understood through words alone. Come explore with us the "Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy" on Sunday, February 23rd at 3:30pm in Gan-non Hall. Coordinated by Kay Temple with the Diocese of Davenport
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MINISTROS LITURGICOS
Monaguillos: Cristobal Ocampo, Claudia Lagunas
Lectores: Mayte Juarez, Margarita Patiño
Hospitalidad: Saul Ocampo, Victor Madrigal, April Casillas, Edwin Orellana, Lilia Najar, Amy Olivas
Vino Sagrado: Anahi Ceniceros, Lizbeth Torres
Entremos y adoremos de rodillas al Señor, creador nues-tro, porque él es nuestro Dios. Sal 94, 6-7
LA SANTA MISA DE HOY ES EN MEMORIA DE ANGEL CRUZ Y VALDEMAN FLORES
Como se anunció en las misas del fin de semana pasado, debido a una déficensia de $71,000 en los ingresos
necesarios para satisfacer nuestros gastos a finales de diciembre de 2019, hemos tenido que tomar la difícil deci-sión de reducir nuestro personal parroquial. El último día de Denise Collier como secretaria parroquial fue el
viernes pasado. Agradecemos a Denise por su servicio a la parroquia y le deseamos lo mejor en su future. A partir del próximo lunes, María Frausto será la única secretaria que trabajara en la oficina parroquial. Nuestro
nuevo horario de oficina será: Lunes a Jueves de 8:30am a 1pm y de 1:30pm a 4:30pm, y el Viernes de 8:30am a 1pm. Además, se han adoptado las siguientes medidas para reducir los gastos parroquiales.
Al reducir el espacio publicitario en el directorio telefónico, veremos un ahorro anual de aproximadamente
$1,400. Con la compra de una nueva copiadora, veremos un ahorro anual de $1,800 a partir de Mayo. Al cam-biar de los envíos mensuales a trimestrales de sobres de contribución, estamos ahorrando aproximadamente $1,600 anuales. Al cambiar nuestro sistema telefónico de Century Link a MPW, veremos un ahorro anual de
$3,600.Al hacer cambios en nuestro contrato de tecnología; estamos viendo un ahorro anual de $1,000. Estos ahorros, además de nuestra reducción en la dotación de personal, nos ahorrarán aproximadamente $45,000 anuales.
Mientras trabajamos diligentemente para eliminar nuestra déficensia, pido a todos los feligreses que consideren con espíritu de
oración unirse a mí para hacer un modesto aumento a su donación de sacrificio semanal/mensual. Además, considere la posi-bilidad de dar el uso de ACH retiro automático o Vanco. Para configurar retiros automáticos desde su cuenta bancaria, puede
comunicarse con Konrad Wilke al 263-3264. Para comenzar a usar Vanco, puede ir a nuestro sitio web de la parroquia, www.marymathias.org, y haga clic en la pestaña "Acerca de Nosotros" y haga clic en "Dando en línea." También puede utilizar la
aplicación MyParish y hacer clic en el icono "Dar".
Unas Palabras del Padre
Troy
DOMINGO DE DONUTS
16 de Febrero -Mahaley Lopez
15 de Marzo -Fam. Ochoa/Arceo
19 de Abril -Josefina Garcia
Recuerda, las fechas pueden cambiar. También se agradese
una donación.
CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS
Domingo 09 de Febrero - * Rosario antes de Misa @12pm, Misa a las 12:30pm
Lunes 10 de Febrero - * Confeciones @4:30pm, Misa @5:15pm
Martes 11 de Febrero - *Misa @7am, Misa @8:30am Escuela Catolica
Miercoles 12 de Febrero - * Misa @7am, Clases de Doctrina 4pm y 6:30pm Centro Mazzuchelli
Jueves 13 de Febrero - * Misa @ 7am, Adoracion 7:30am - 5:00pm
Viernes 14 de Febrero - * Misa @7am, Adoracion @7:30am - 5:00pm
Sabado 15 de Febrero - * Confeciones @3:45pm, Misa @5pm
PREPARACION PARA EL BAUTISMO
Para que su hijo/hija sea bautizado/a, debe hacer estas tres cosas (es conveniente hacerlo en esta orden):
1. Hable a la oficina parroquial al 263-1416 para asegurarse de que estén registrado en la parroquial.
2. Llame a la Hermana Cheryl al 263-3448 sobre las clases para bautismo en ingles, o llame a Maria al 263-1416 so-
bre las clases para bautismo en español. 3. Y por ultimo, llame a la oficina con Maria para escoger su
fecha.
Niños de edad pre-escolar (edad 5) o mas grandes,
que están en necesidad del bautismo, deben de hablar con la Hermana Cheryl, 263-3848.
Las personas que desean bautizar es la responsabili-dad de ustedes de llamar a la oficina e informarse de
las fechas para las platicas y días de bautismo.
MENSAJERO CATOLICO
Las subscripciones para el Mensajero Catolico ya se venci-eron. La subscripcion cuesta $29.
Si no quieren seguier recibiendo el Mensajero Catolico, por favor manden por escrito su cancelacion a la oficina. Gracias
La Oficina Parroquial estara
cerrada el Lunes, 17 de Febrero en ob-servacion del Día de los Presidentes.
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NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN DE FE
Algunas Fechas:
09 de Febrero Paz Financiera—1:30-3:00pm—Centro Mazzuchelli—Molly Nietzel
11 de Febrero Clases de RCIA de 6:30pm hasta las 8:00pm en el Centro Mazzuchelli: "El Regalo del Sacramento de Dios"
12 de Febrero Clases de Doctrina para los Grados K-10
12 de Febrero Retiro de Confirmación para Padres y Estudiantes - 6:15pm hasta las 8:00pm en la
Sala Emaús. El deacon Chris Kabat - "Navegando el Internet - no
Mires Ahora” - una respuesta pastoral a la pornografía
16 de Febrero Paz Financiera - 1:30pm-3:00pm - Centro Mazzuchelli - Molly Nietzel
18 de Febrero Clases de RCIA de 6:30pm hasta las 8:00pm en el Centro Mazzuchelli: "Liturgia de la Palabra"- Padre Steinle
19 de Febrero Clases de Doctrina para los Grad os K-10
EDUCACION ADULTA: "SIGNOS Y SÍMBOLOS DE LA LITURGIA-una experiencia de ritual y catequesis"--Los símbolos de
la liturgia de las cosas comunes de la naturaleza y la artesanía, tales como agua, velas, aceite, libro, incienso, y la cruz son el mis-
mo lenguaje a través del cual podemos encontrar los misterios de nuestra fe, y que no puede ser entendida a través de las
palabras por sí solas. Venga y explore con nosotros los "signos y símbolos de la liturgia", el domingo 23 de febrero desde las 3:30
-5:30pm en la santa Iglesia Mathias/Gannon Hall. Kay Temple con la Diócesis de Davenport es nuestra coordinadora.
FE VIVA Y ACTIVA
ESQUINA DE LA ESCUELA SANTA MARIA Y MATIAS
ANUNCIOS ESCOLAR
*Estamos invitados a nuestros miembros de la parroquia a unirse a nuestros estudiantes para nuestra misa semanal en la escuela, todos
los martes a las 8:30 am. Los siguientes grados están encargos de las siguiente: 11 de Feb. - Grado 1; 18 de Feb. - Grado 8; 25
de Feb. - Grado 7; 26 de Feb. - Miercoles De Ceniza - To-dos los Grados
*Registraciones para el año escolar 2020/2021 esta abierta para PreK
*Registro para niños en el Kinder se abrirá después de las vacaciones de primavera.
ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Señor Dios, que quisiste hacernos participar de un mismo pan y un
mismo cáliz, concédenos vivir de tal manera, que, hechos uno en Cris-to, demos fruto con alegría para la salvación del mundo. Por Jesucris-
to, nuestro Señor.
ADOREMUS - ADOLESCENTE HORA SANTA
Adoremus es una palabra latina que significa "Adoremos". Eso es ex-
actamente lo que vamos a hacer. Estos adolescentes Horas santas son
una oportunidad para encontrarse con Jesús, a través de la Adoración
Eucarística. Las tardes se componen de un inspirador mensaje, alabanza y
adoración, oppurtunities para la confesión y/o dirección espiritual y ben-
dición. Las noches duran de 6:30-7:30 PM con tiempo social y aperitivos
después. Adoremus está abierto a cualquier estudiante de 6o-12o grado.
LÍNEA DE ORACIÓN
Si desea que recemos por un ser querido que está enfermo o
que va a tener una cirugía o que esté pasando por un momento difícil. Llame a la oficina parroquial y hágale saber a María para
que los ponga en la línea de oración.
Misas:
7am Iglesia, 8:30am gimnacion de la es-
cuela, 12medio dia Iglesia y
6:30pm gimnacion de la escuela
26 de
Febrero
TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
Cuaresma significa “cuarenta días’, y es el tiempo de
preparación para la fiesta más importante del año: la Pas-
cua. El 40 es uno de los números que en la tradición sem-
ita significa “totalidad” o “completitud”. Los 40 días de la
Cuaresma nos recuerdan el period de preparación para
un encuentro con Dios, como ocurrió con Moisés y Elías.
Pero sobre todo hacen referencia a la Cuaresma del Se-
ñor Jesús antes de iniciar su ministerio.
La Cuaresma es un tiempo de penitencia, de conversión,
de arrepentimiento, de reconciliación. Dios nos dio la
libertad como regalo precioso para que pudiéramos amar.
Por ella, podemos decirle a él “sí”, o podemos decirle
“no”. Si caemos en cuenta de que le hemos dicho “no” al
amor sustacial, tendría que venir el arrepentimiento, y
esto pide la conversión, es decir, el “enderezarnos”. To-
dos necesitamos una continua conversión.
Este año la Cuaresma va del Miércoles de Ceniza, el día
26 de febrero, hasta el Jueves de la Semana Santa, antes de
la Misa de la Cena del Señor en la tarde, ya que con esta
celebración comienza el Triduo Pascual, que es el momen-
to central del año litúrgico.
Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish Office
215 W. 8th St.
Office: 563-263-1416
FAX: 563-263-2782
Hours
8:30a.m. - 4:30pm M-Th
8:30am - 1pm Friday
Administrative Assistant
Maria Frausto - habla español
Coordinator of Music and Liturgy
Annie Thompson-Almeida
Pastoral Staff Rev. Troy Richmond, Pastor
Rev. Hai Dinh, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Dc. Dennis McDonald 563-213-0214
Principal - Ben Nietzel
Faith Formation - Sr. Cheryl Demmer
Youth Minister - Tommy Fallon
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH
CALL 563-263-2321
Ss. Mary & Mathias Catholic School &
Mazzuchelli Faith Formation Center
2407 Cedar St.
School: 563-263-3264
Rel. Ed: 563-263-3848
Fax 563-263-6700
Administrative Assistants
School - Christine Compton
Faith Formation - Molly Shellabarger
Ss. Mary & Mathias Business Office
Business Manager - Konrad Wilke
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Mass Schedule 1st Saturday-1er Sabado 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sunday en espanol 12:30 pm Monday 5:15 pm Tues -Fri 7:00 am
Misa día de la Semana Lunes 5:15 pm Martes -Viernes 7:00 am
Reconciliation (Reconciliacion) Mon. (L) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sat. (S) 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 1st Sat. (1º S) 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Parish Leadership Contacts
Parish Council President
Laurie Ludman
Finance Council President
Kevin Zeimet
Board of Ed President
Dave Meloy [email protected]