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1st Sunday of Lent
01 March 2020
Immaculate Conception Parish
Fairbank, Iowa 50629
Today’s Readings Genesis 2:7-9
Psalm 51:3-17
Romans 5: 12-19
Matthew 4: 1-11
Marriage Building Blocks “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.” (Ps 51:3) On this
first Sunday of Lent, make plans for your family to receive the
sacrament of Reconciliation sometime during Lent. This
sacrament is a great practice for asking forgiveness for the times
we hurt our spouse or children.
A Special Musical Event at IC
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
A CAPPELLA CHOIR CONCERT
Monday, March 9, 2020 at IC Church
7:00 PM FREE WILL OFFERING!! The IC Faith Formation Commission is coordinating this event and
making accommodation arrangements for the A Cappella Choir and
staff. If you are able to HOST (provide overnight accommodations, do
not need to provide any meals) for choir members and staff, please
sign-up on forms found in the church entrance.
“COOKIE DONATIONS and SACK LUNCH FOOD DONATIONS
for the choir are appreciated. Sign up forms for donations can be found
in the church entrance, and donations can be dropped off at the parish
center by Sunday, March 8 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
For questions please contact Elaine Zimmerman, 319-480-5000
Lenten Petitions Vase: You are invited to write down
your personal petitions/intercessions for Lent and drop them in the vase located next to the cross. As an assembly of the faithful, we will offer these up at each Mass during Lent. Bring your worries & cares and drop them into the ‘well’ of God’s Love, Hope, and Mercy. Paper and pens are on the small table next to the door. The petition’s will remain in the vase throughout Lent and will not be read by anyone else.
Waverly, IA 5
Lord, We Lift Up to You in Prayer…. Marci Willey, Shirley Duffy, Doreen Bixeman, Ron Babinat,
Scott McMahon (Jill Heinz brother), Michael McDonough,
Carole Levendusky, Leo Wickman, Lindsey Ernst,
Mary Ellen Youngblut Pat Miller, Don Reiter (Angie Auel’s
father), Sr. Barbara Rastatter, Jim Kaufman Sr., Sherry Duffy,
Don Brandt, Mary Ann Ryan, Lisa (Sadler) Dolan,
Melvin Sadler, Dean Mangrich Dianna Snyder 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
Dorothy E. Duffy (Mrs. Jack) at 319-929-4788
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. May 9th at 8:30 AM at SH
I C Cemetery – contact the parish office
Funeral Dinners: Group #1 Jan, Feb, March, Apr
We provide desserts & serve a catered meal
For Rental Of The Parish Center : contact Tammy
Kaufman to inquire about renting the parish center.
March Congratulatory Celebrations Celebrating 80+Birthdays!! Colleen Bovy on the 1st
Dorothy E. Duffy on the 4th Donna Higgins on the 7th Patty Bentley on the 12th Sharon Woods on the 20th Mary Ellen Youngblut on the 31st
I C STAFF ~ Fr. Ray Atwood, Pastor ~
IC Parish Office Wednesday Mornings after 8AM 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
~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]
~Tammy Kaufman, Facility Rental Coordinator~ PH: 319-404-9071 or email [email protected]
To the family & friends of Don Martins Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade
because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
for as long as there’s a memory
they live on in our hearts. We believe that all the ties of friendship and affection, which knit us as one throughout our
PLEASE Join us!!
March 27-29, 2020
costs: $75.00 Riverview
Conference Center
439 N Division St
Cedar Falls, IA
For Brochure:
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f137f37048/files/ff71b557-
6cf9-4304-a8d2-8bf8739e174a/CEW_Brochure2.pdf
Questions? Contact Kris Ward at [email protected]
or call/text 563-568-7344.
Stewardship in His Name…. What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship?
Possessions? Pride? Power? Oh Lord, create for us a clean heart
and renew a steadfast spirit within us!
March Calendar Sun, Mar 1 Peanut Butter Sunday
Sun Mar 1 Book Study begins! 9:30-11AM
IC Parish Hall “Rediscover the Saints” Tues Mar 3 Bingo Parkview Assisting Living 1:30PM Sat Mar 7 First Saturday Mass 8 AM Sun Mar 8 Daylight Savings Time begins 2AM Mon Mar 9 FREE !!! A Capella Choir Concert Northwestern College at IC Church 7PM Wed Mar 11 Pastoral/Finance Mtg 5:30PM Thurs Mar 12 KC Meeting 7PM Fri Mar 13 Community Club Fish Fry at the Legion 5-7PM Sun Mar 15 Donut Sunday (NEXT STEP) Sun Mar 15 March Guild cleaning Church 6:30PM Mon Mar 16 Parish Life Mtg 3PM Wed Mar 18 Community Potluck 11:30AM Sun Mar 22 Mass Intention for deceased KC’s Sun Mar 22 FFA Omelet Breakfast Readlyn Elementary Sat Mar 28 Health Event at IC Hall (details to follow)
Fri April 3 IC Fish Fry Parish Hall 5-7:30PM
Forgive and Make New
1st Reconciliation for Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception children here today,
Sunday, March 1 at 1PM IC children are: Stella Auel, Kaleah Belinsky,
Nolan Blaser, Harper Destival, Lola Destival,
Ian Jones, Makayla Gothard, Emma Knutson,
Tyler McConnelee, Kaden Pint, Jay Schmitz,
Crue Sullivan
Sacred Heart children are: Kynlee Bunn, Isabelle Burke,
Stella Ciesielski, Maci DeTemmerman,
Morie Johnson, Kason Rubino, Brandon Taylor,
Will Weig, Ja’cia Williams
Help Wanted: We are accepting applications for the
current vacancy of custodian for the church/hall. This position requires around 16-20 hours a month. The position and job description are available in the office if you are interested in applying for this position.***********
~MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS~ Sun Mar 1 8:30 AM IC Robert & Ruth Kerns Sun Mar 1 10:30 AM SH For the People
Mon Mar 2 8:00 AM SH Artis & Don Lamphier
Wed Mar 4 8:00 AM IC Charlotte McGrane Thurs Mar 5 8:00 AM SH Jerry Bauer Fri Mar 6 8:45 AM SH Ted & Jean Jelinek
Fri Mar 6 5:30 PM SH Wallace & Alberta Brecht Sat Mar 7 8:00 AM IC Brad Buzynski Sat Mar 7 4:30PM SH For the People Sun Mar 8 8:30 AM IC Joseph & Margaret Frost Sun Mar 8 10:30 AM SH Doug Pagel
~MINISTRY SCHEDULES~
~SUNDAY, March 1 @ 8:30AM Lector: Kevin Bodensteiner EMHC 2 hosts & 2 cup: Deacon Jim, Glenda Kane
Janice Martins, Paula Schares Servers: Brock Kleitsch, Landon Frost Cantor: Bob Organist: Max Gifts: Maury & Diane Shields Money Counters: Mary Ann Kleitsch, Sue Shannon,
Susi LaRue & Isabel
~SUNDAY, March 8 @ 8:30AM Lector: Lori Beierschmitt EMHC 2 hosts & 2 cup: Julie Delagardelle, Norm Pint,
Michelle Weepie, Emma Cutsforth Servers: Ava Auel, Brooklyn Pint Cantor: Kim Organist: Roxanne/CHOIR Gifts: Chad & Amber VanDaele Money Counters: Denny & Mary K Frost, Karen Matthews
HOSPITALITY PEOPLE FOR MARCH Mitch Sauerbrei, Tom Kleitsch, Mike Buenzow, John Even, Blayde Bellis, Kobe Risse, Brody Stark (March 15-8th Graders) The “ASK FATHER” question box will be available during Lent! If you have a question for Fr. Atwood about the teachings of our Faith, morality, Church Tradition, the Mass, etc., please write your question and place it in the question box found in the church entrance. Fr. Atwood’s answer to one question will be in the bulletin each Sunday of Lent. The Stations or Way of the Cross are a traditional Lenten practice in which the faithful walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Starting this week, Stations will be offered after Wednesday Mass in Fairbank (ca. 8:20AM) and after 5:30PM Mass in Oelwein on Fridays (ca. 5:50PM). Please note that this is an extra daily Mass for Lent in Oelwein.
Parish Financial $upport Feb 23-27 Budget $2422 Offertory $108 Youth $3 Building Fund $235 Pledge Installment $327
February Capital Campaign Donations $280 Pledge Installment $2183
Feb 2020 Online Giving
Budget $1070 Building Fund $20 Pledge Install $1208
Total $2298
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Background on the Gospel Reading
Matthew 4: 1-11 In each of the three Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, and Luke), after Jesus’ baptism by John,
Jesus is reported to have gone to the desert to fast and pray for 40 days. In each case, while in the
desert, Jesus is tempted by the devil.
Matthew and Luke give more detail than Mark does, but each one tells how the devil tempts Jesus
in the desert. In Matthew, as in Luke, the devil presents three temptations to Jesus. The devil
tempts Jesus to use his power to appease his hunger; he tempts Jesus to put God’s promise of
protection to the test; and he offers Jesus all of the kingdoms of the world if Jesus will worship the
devil. In each case, Jesus resists the temptation, rebuking the devil with words from Scripture.
The account of Jesus’ temptation in the desert is filled with allusions and parallels to the Old
Testament, including the story of the people of Israel. The Israelites spent 40 years wandering in
the desert in Exodus, for example, and Jesus spends 40 days in the desert. As the Israelites were
tempted during the Exodus, so too is Jesus tempted.
Each temptation offers insight into both God and the human condition. Jesus’ rejection of the
temptations shows that he will not put God to the test. Grounding himself on the word and
authority of Scripture, Jesus rebukes the devil, confident in God’s protection and faithfulness.
As we start our journey through Lent, our Sunday readings call us to adopt the same confidence
that Jesus had in the face of temptation: God’s word alone will suffice; God’s promise of
protection can be trusted; God alone is God. Taken from Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Homily Notes: What did I hear that I would like to remember or think about later???
Area Happenings!!!
Readlyn Firefighter’s Association Annual Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, March 1, The Watering Hole
Event Center, Readlyn, Serving 8-1PM (carry outs available) Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Sausage Patties, Rinderwurst, French toast, Cinnamon Rolls, Toast, Juice, Coffee, Milk. Free will donation at the door. Knight of Columbus Omelet Breakfast – Jesup, St Anthanasius, Sunday, March 15, 2020, 8AM – Noon,
All you can eat omelet, hash browns, whole hog sausage, toast, fruit cup & beverage. Free will donation BONUS!!! Pick up some delicious treats at the CDA Bake sale. Carry-outs available.
Lenten Fish Fry’s March 6 & March 20 – Columbus Club, Oelwein
4:30 to 7PM. Fish, French Fries or baked potatoe, baked beans, dessert, and drink. Carry outs are available by calling 319-283-1571 St Pat’s Supper, Tues March 17 - Fairbank United Methodist Church Serving 4:30 – 7PM
Menu includes: Potatoe Soup, Irish Beef Stew, Irish Soda Bread, Pies and beverages “Free Will Offering” Soup Supper – Sat March 21 – 4:30-7:30PM, Hazleton Fire Station. Menu includes Chili and
Chicken Noodle Soup, Sandwiches, Bars and Drinks. Sponsored by the Hazelton Fire Dept & EMS.
$$Bingo Night$$ – FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - 1st Sunday of every month starting March 1, 2020.
6:30- 8 PM (doors open at 6 PM) IC Catholic Church Basement 404 W 1st; Sumner; 50% payout
Helping Hands Clothing Closet in Buck Creek is located at 2029 VikingAve/ V56. Hours are: Tues 9-11AM; Wed. 6:30-7:30PM; & the 1st Saturday of each month 9-11AM
Contact Sandy Tagtow at 319-638-5511 or the Closet at 319-279-3247 No income guidelines. All are welcome! ! Donations may be dropped off at the parish hall