st. john’s pto annual
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time • November 15, 2015
J o h n P a u l I I C l u s t e r
St. John’s PTO Annual
Craft Bazaar
St. John’s Multi-Purpose Room
November 21st 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and pick your holiday treats from the
Candy and Cookie Booths
Get all your grab bag and secret Santa gifts from the
Craft Tables
Be a winner in the Catholic Order of Foresters Matching Fund Raffle!
1st Place $300 2nd Place $150 3rd Place $50
Enjoy delicious cinnamon rolls, juice and coffee from 8:00-11:00.
Then join us for a lunch of chili, maid-rites, potato salad and homemade
desserts from 11:00-1:00.
Don’t forget to come and see what the Silent Auction has to offer this year.
There will be a wide variety of items for all tastes!
MASS INTENTIONS
November16, through November22, 2015
St. John Parish, Independence
Tues. 8:00 am No Mass offered
Wed. 10:30 am No Mass offered
Thur. 8:30 am Wayne McGlaughlin
Sat 4:30 pm Friends and Family of Amy Weber
Sun. 10:00 am Don Hemmer
St. Patrick Parish, Winthrop
Mon 4:30 pm No Mass offered
Fri. 7:00 am Fuzzy O’Loughlin
Sat 6:30 pm Parishioners of the John Paul II Cluster
Sun. 8:00 am William Ward
Readings for the Week of November 15, 2015
Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
©Liturgical Publications Inc
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, INDEPENDENCE ST. PATRICK, WINTHROP
VOCATION VIEWS
As to the exact day or hour, no one knows it. But who will claim God’s
reign? Consider a life of service as a priest or deacon.
(1 Thessalonians 5:1-6)
Altar Linen Schedule: All November Mary Lou Shonka
Scrip Cash Table Volunteers November 21/22
4:30 pm Jennifer Schmitz & Joan Wieland
10:00 am Kristen Jensen & Marty Diesburg
STEWARDSHIP
The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the
kingdom. The bishops’ pastoral on stewardship says clearly that “that
life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human
goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.” May our
good stewardship help us to be numbered among the chosen on the last
day!
St. John For Sunday, November 8, 2015
Budget Envelopes $6,852.50
Offertory $294.30
Children’s Collection $0
Needed Weekly to Meet Expenses $11,528.00
Last week we were short $4,381.20 to meet
our operational expenses!
This section includes all debt that the church owes to date.
Monies borrowed from DBQ
for building projects: $50,307.48
Monies borrowed from
Embrace Our Future/Debt Elimination: $0
St. Patrick For Sunday, November 8, 2015
Budget Envelopes $2,155.00
Offertory $324.25
Needed Weekly to Meet Expenses $2,365.00
ST. JOHN PARISH, INDEPENDENCESaturday, 4:30 pm, November 21, 2015
Eucharistic B Dan Flaucher Chuck Mazur Volunteer
Ministers: B Greg Gates Anna Mae & Tex Pentecost
B Jane Gates
Hospitality Dave McInteer Don Shonka
Ministers: Al Althaus Mary Ann Althaus
Lector: Sondra Cabell
Altar Servers: Abby & Shanna Kleve
Music: Mary Schubich Kathy Kitner
Sunday, 10:00 am, November 21, 2015
Eucharistic B Pat Fencl Andrea Huston Kurt House
Ministers: B Ron Hearn Monica House Volunteer
B Starla Himebaugh
Hospitality Deb Merfeld Deb Milbach Delores Brokman
Ministers: Mark Merfeld Mike Smock Nila Turner
Lector: Brenda Corkery
Altar Servers: Ty Fangman Elle Greiner Avery Hanaway
Music: Bonnie O’Brien Jubilee Choir
ST. PATRICK PARISH, WINTHROP
Saturday, 6:30 pm, November 21, 2015
Eucharistic Ministers : Eldon Baragary Greg Fawcett
Eucharistic Ministers : Al Berns Kathy Steffen
Hospitality Ministers: Bob Decker Randy Steffen
Lector: Trish Zhiss
Gift Bearers: Bob and Kathy Decker
Altar Servers: Jordan Lentz Mason Higgins
Music: St. Patrick Choir
Sunday, 8:00 am, November 22, 2015
Eucharistic Ministers: Greg and Michelle Schmitt
Eucharistic Ministers: Daniel and Sam Cocking
Hospitality Ministers: Jeff Kinney Bryan Flexsenhar
Lector: Al Cook
Gift Bearers: Suzy Hotchkiss and Donna Kinney
Altar Servers: Nathan and Ryan Schmitt
Music: St. Patrick Choir
Monday, November 16, 2015
Collection Counters: Kaye Schmit John Hogan
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, November 16, 2015
No School-Professional Development Day
Sew & Sew’s Quilting: John Paul II Room, 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
St. John Parish Council: Cluster Office, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
St. John Religious Education: Grades 1-6, 3:30 pm/Grades 7-10, 6:30 pm
St. Patrick Religious Education: Grades K-12, 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Blessings Group: Cluster Office, 9:00 am
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Cluster Office, 10:00 am
RCIA: St. John School, 6:30 pm
COF: Church Hall, 6:30 pm
Friday, November 20, 2015
Confession at St. Patrick: 6:30 - 6:45 am, before Mass
Saturday, November 21, 2015
PTO Holiday Bazaar: St. John School MPR, 8:00am-1:00pm
Confession at St. John: 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Sunday, November 22, 2015
RCIA: Rite of Welcoming: 10:00 am Mass
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2015
Remember in prayer: Dave Fencl, Pat
O’Loughlin, Cheryl Decker, Mark
Haisch, William Burke, John Crawford,
Ryan Johnson, Jan Bressler, Alvera
Weber, Zion Oler, Duana Howard,
Pauline Hosch, Jerry DeMuth, Kay Flaucher, Doris Bagby,Terri
Bagby, Rick Tresnak, Vernon Gudenkauf, Jim Ives, John Grover,
Shirley Tekippe, Nancy Karsten, Mary Gallagher, Kenneth
Hermsen, Colleen Grover, Lavonne Weber, Tony Smith, Judy
Hickey, and Richard Karsten
Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThe elderly, because of their advanced ages more suscep-
tible to serious health issues, and those others with the use of rea-
son (usually considered to be seven years of age and over) who
have serious illness are candidates to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick. We will be celebrating the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick within Mass during the month of November
at the following Masses:
Tuesday, November 24th, 10:00 a.m. Mass at West Village
Cluster Mission Update!We regret to announce that our cluster mission scheduled
for November 14th - 18th has been cancelled. There was a mis-
communication on the dates with Father Hoye. We are sorry for
any disappointment or inconvenience or hardship this may cause
for anyone.
Catholic Order of Foresters $600 College Tuition
DrawingApplication deadline November 30, 2015
Catholic Order of Foresters members, age seventeen or older, at-
tending or planning to attend an accredited college, university,
trade or technical school, may apply for one of 40 one-time $600
educational awards presented annually. Winners will be selected by
random drawing, and those not chosen may apply again. The dead-
line to apply is November 30th, 2015. Applicants must be individu-
ally insured Catholic Order of Foresters members in good standing
for at least two years prior to applying. You may download an
entry form from their website at www.CatholicForester.org. Click
on Membership Benefits, then $600 Education Award. Or contact
Janet Woods at 319-327-0244.
Cold and Flu Season
As we move into the season of coughing, sneez-
ing, runny noses, etc., you are gently reminded
that the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is
put aside when you are ill and contagious. It is
better for your recovery that you stay home and
take care of yourself, and it is surely better for your neighbor not
to be exposed to your germs.
Sign of Peace
There are parishioners who may feel uncomfortable with
the Sign of Peace during these months because of their fear of con-
tagion. Please respect their wishes if they do not wish to share
the sign of peace with you.
Winter Weather Conditions and the Elderly
It is better for those who are unsteady on their feet to
avoid being out in the elements and possibly experience a fall
which could result in injury. If you have trouble navigating on
snowy and icy walkways, it is better to remain at home than to
risk a fall.
WANTED!Bakers and Crafters! PTO Craft Bazaar is right around the
corner. We'd appreciate any and all donations for cookies, candies,
canned goods, and crafts. Please call Amee Friedhof at 319-350-
1410 if you'd like to donate. All donations MUST be at the Multi-
purpose room by Friday, November 20 at 8:30 am.
13th Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving ServiceYou are cordially invited to the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving
Service to be held at the Church of Christ United in Winthrop on
Sunday, November 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Other participating
Churches are Saint Patrick's Catholic Church of Winthrop and the
Union Church of Quasqueton. The uplifting service is followed by
fellowship and refreshments. All are welcome.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
There are many Web sites out there that proclaim that we
are close to the end of time; that the troubles of our not-too-dis-
tant past have been the events that were prophesized by many
and written of throughout the Bible. These Web sites tell us how
to prepare, what to watch for, etc. But on nearly every single
Web site, you will find advertisements by Google or Yahoo. It is
possible to have a Web site without advertisements; but if we are
near the end of times, do these Web sites really need a revenue
stream? If it is nearly over, does money really matter?
In today's Gospel reading from Mark, Jesus was sitting pri-
vately with Peter, James, John, and Andrew. They had been dis-
cussing the end of times, and the four disciples wanted to know
how they would recognize the second coming of Christ. There
will be wars and conflicts, he told them; this will happen but
does not mean impending doom. Rather, Jesus was most con-
cerned about the destruction of Jerusalem and those who would
proclaim to be Jesus himself, performing acts that will cause a
distraction among the people. We cannot be distracted; in keep-
ing our faith and our trust in the Lord, we will easily recognize
the coming of Jesus Christ.
We have absolutely no idea how or when Jesus Christ will
come again, transforming this world into one in which sin is
dead and goodness prevails (CCC 1048). We are told to be ever
watchful, however, and to do so means to surrender our hearts to
God's love. As Catholic Christians, we believe that God loves
each and every one of us despite our sins, and wants us all to be
saved. And we also believe that "with God, all things are possi-
ble." ©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc
“And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with
great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and
gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to
the end of the sky.” - Mk 13:26-27
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
ALWAYS
PRAYDo you volunteer to help with
church functions?
You are praying!
Regarding abortion: Take sides! Neu-
trality helps the oppressor, never the vic-
tim. Silence encourages the tormentor,
never the tormented. Yours is the only
voice the unborn have.
Join pro-life today.
~Compiled by Stephenson County Right to Life-Box 697,
Freeport, ILA
Pro-Life
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Area Events
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2015
~~News from St. John School~~
Start your Holiday Shopping with the
November Scrip Promotion!Receive an entry into a drawing for a $25 gift card
of your choice when you spend
a minimum of $200 for the month
AND
purchase at least one of the following:
Buckle
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillard's
Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic
Younkers
IOWA Testing beginsThe primary reasons we administer this standardized test is to gain
information about students for instructional planning, to supple-
ment teacher assessments regarding student abilities, and to pro-
vide data for subsequent annual evaluation of student progress. In
other words, this series of tests is a tool that helps us measure our
effectiveness. Since we realize that standardized tests can be stress-
ful, students will normally be given one or two of them a day; thus
spreading them out over the course of the next two weeks. Please
help us attain the best efforts of your student by making sure they
are well rested and eat a good breakfast before coming to school.
Oelwein K.C.’s To Serve Omelet BreakfastThe Oelwein Knights of Columbus will host a Made To Order
Omelet Breakfast at 2102 South Frederick on
Sunday, November 15. Serving is 8:00 a.m. until noon. Cost:
Adults - $7.00, Children 4 to10 - $4.00, Under 4 - FREE. The
menu includes: Made to order Omelet, Cinnamon Roll, Hash
Brown Patty, Orange Juice, Coffee, and Milk.
Everyone is Welcome! For carry outs please call 319-283-1571.
Oelwein K.C.’s To Serve Pancake BreakfastThe Oelwein Knights of Columbus will host a All you can eat Pan-
cake Breakfast at 2102 South Frederick on Sunday, November 29.
Serving is 8:00 a.m. until noon. Cost: Adults - $6.00, Children 5 to
10 - $4.00, Under 4 - FREE. The menu includes: Pancakes, Scram-
bled Eggs, Sausage, Fruit Cup, Orange Juice, Coffee, and Milk.
Everyone is Welcome! For carry outs please call 319-283-1571
Catholic Daughters of Court Castillo 49 Breakfast BuffetWill be sponsoring a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday November 22
from 8:00 AM to Noon. Prices are: Adult - $8.00, Ages 5-10 -
$4.00 and Under 5 - Free The breakfast will be held at the Knights
of Columbus Council #700, 1955 Locke Avenue, Waterloo. Every-
one invited!
Sustainable Independence Fundraiser Join us for Sustainable Independence’s Fundraiser for our “Donate
Solar Power to the School” project at Pizza Ranch, Monday, No-
vember 16th from 4:30-7:00pm. Sustainable Independence & FAX
members will be bussing tables and we will be conducting an
OPEN HOUSE in the party room to answer your questions about
this worthwhile project. Our deadline of December 2nd for our
fundraising is fast approaching, so please consider dining at Pizza
Ranch and donating to our project. Remember to check out our
Facework page and give us a Like! Help us prepare our students
for the future!
Thank you to Tim & Shelly Reed & family for the do-
nation of a cool touch electric griddle to St. John’s
Church!
Hearts Helping HaitiCongratulations to our October Students of the Month, Shanna
Kleve, Taryn Nolting and Elle Greiner. Their efforts in raising
money for St. Anne's Parish in Haiti have exemplified our Gospel
Value, Respect for Life.
Pastor: Rev. Donald Plamondon
Deacon: Tim Post
Pastoral Associate/Youth Minister:
Sharon Bainbridge
Religious Education Coordinator:
St. John: Sharon Bainbridge
St. Patrick: Jessica Gibbs
319-929-2301
St. John School Principal: Jim Gieryng
School Secretary: Wendy Robinson
Telephones
Father Plamondon: 334-7191
Cluster Offices: 334-7191
St. Patrick Center: 319-935-3871
St. John Church Hall: 334-2817
St. John School: 334-7173
Cluster Email
WEEKDAY MASSES:
See Mass Schedule Page 1
WEEKEND MASSES:
St. John the Evangelist
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St . Patrick
Saturday: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION:
St. John the Evangelist
Saturday: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
St. Patrick
Friday 6:30 am - 6:45 am
BAPTISM:
Arranged after Pre-Baptism Classes.
Contact the cluster office.
MARRIAGE:
Please contact a priest to arrange
marriage preparations twelve to nine
months in advance of the wedding date.
Welcome to the
Parishes of
the John Paul II
Cluster
Saint John the EvangelistIndependence, Iowa
&
St. PatrickWinthrop Iowa
Medical Missionaries of Mary - Thank you!
Dear Fr. Plamondon,
We have received a check from the Propagation of Faith office in the Archdiocese of
Dubuque for the Mission Appeal made on your parishes on August 1-2, 2015 as part of the
Missionary Cooperation Plan for 2015.
The people of your parishes were generous on their response and we are grateful to them.
This money will be used well by our Sisters on the missions as we continue to bring healing
and hope to those we serve.
Please thank the people of St. John the Evangelist and St. Patrick for us. We continue to
keep them in our prayers.
Thank you again for your kindness to Sister Kathie while she was there.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Sister Mary Ann MacRae,MMM
Development Director
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF INDEPENDENCE
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Call 334-2541 Duane D. Jasper, M.D., F.P. • Kurt A. House, D.O., F.P.
Rick R. McCormick, D.O, F.P. • Bridget M. Paris, A.R.N.P.
Carrie Gudenkauf, LUTCF, Agent
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[email protected] W. Madison StreetWinthrop, IA 50682
LSB Financial“Our goal is that all our clients can live and enjoy every
day without worry as to what may happen tomorrow.”
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Hosch Cleaning & SalesLYLE & MARGARET HOSCH
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Carpet - Upholstery - Vehicle Interiors
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KarTay Apartment ManagementLow Income Apartments for 62 years or older
Handicapped/Disabled regardless of ageApartments located in
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Equal Housing Opportunity-Equal Opportunity Provider
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