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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 Pastor’s Desk March 24, 2019 As we come to the third week of our message
series, “A�tude Adjustment,” we will take a
look at how embracing humility can help us
stop comparing ourselves with others. O en
!mes, in life, we get caught up in the
comparison trap. We think, “I wish I was as
skinny as she is.” “I wish I made as much
money as he does.” “I wish our home was as magnificent as
the Jones’.” When we measure our happiness based on our
standards, we find ourselves jealous and never happy with
what we have. The solu!on to ge�ng ourselves out of this
way of thinking is found in humility.
When we embrace the virtue of humility, we measure our
level of happiness based on God’s standards. We reach true
contentment by acknowledging the graces, gi s, and
blessings God has given us, not wishing we had those he has
given to another.
As we con!nue through the season of Lent, it might be a
good prac!ce to begin each day by thanking God for the
unique gi s, blessings, and talents He has given to us. When
we humbly acknowledge these unique God-given gi s, we
avoid comparing ourselves with others and find true
freedom in embracing the person God has created us to be.
In Christ,
Fr. Troy
Thank You!
The wiring project of the church is completed.
I wanted to personally thank all of you for
being pa!ent and understanding while the
church was closed during the project.
There was inconvenience and disrup!on
but your willingness to jump in and volunteer
your !me, smiles and encouragement
was outstanding.
Thank You, God Bless!
- Jim Co2rell
March 24, 2019 Saints Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, Iowa Page 2
Vang, A Drama about Recent Immigrant Farmers
April 4 - MCC Student Center - 9:45 AM or 7:00 PM
“...a verba!m play that captures the [Iowa] immigrants’ journeys to the United States.”
Workshops @ 11:20 am - Contact: 563-288-6005 eicc.edu
This Week G=Gannon, Ch=Church, C=Council/Commi2ee,
AOP=All Our Parishioners, SG=School Gym
Mass, Confession, Adora�on, Sta�ons, etc.
are all now in St. Mathias Church
Monday, March 25th 10:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Group - G
Noon - Rosary - Ch
4:30 PM - Confession - Ch 5:15 PM - Mass - Ch - AOP
6:30 PM - Parish Copuncil Mtg - G
Tuesday, March 26th 7:00 AM - Mass - Lore2a Moseley
6:30 PM - Stakeholder’s Mtg. - G
Wednesday, March 27th 7:00 AM - Mass - Ch. - Cole2a Logel
7:30 AM - Touched by Faith - G
Thursday, March 28th 7:00 AM - Mass - Ch - John F. McAreavy
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Adora!on - Ch
6:00 PM - Alpha - G
Friday, March 29th 7:00 AM - Mass - Ch - Mike Siering
7:30 AM to 10:00 PM March 30 - 40 Hours
Devo!on - Closed during Sta!ons
and Saturday’s 5 PM Mass -Ch
4:30 PM - KC Fish Fry - SG - bring canned gd
6:30 PM - Sta!ons of the Cross - Ch
7:00 PM - Confession - Ch
7:00 PM - Hispanic Choir Prac!ce - G
Saturday, March 30th 3:45 PM - Confession - Ch
5:00 PM - Mass - Ch - Leroy Jewe2
Sunday, March 31st NCYC Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
8:00 AM - Mass - Ch– Paige Oberhaus
10:00 AM - Mass - Ch - AOP
12:30 PM - Mass - Ch - AOP
3:00 PM - First Confession - Ch
Mass Intentions
Please remember to pay for your Mass Inten�ons.
Available Masses: March: 5:15 - 25 10:00 AM - 31
April: 7:00 - 26, 30 Many Dates in May
Unbound: The Third Key; Renunciation of Evil
Ever since the fall of Adam & Eve in the Garden of
Eden, sin has had a stronghold in every human
heart. St. Paul complained that he didn’t do the
good he desired to do. Rather, he did the evil instead (paraphrased).
Throughout our lives we are constantly at ba2le with our three principle
enemies; the world, the flesh, and the devil.
The good news is, once we have repented of our sins and turned our minds
and hearts toward the Lord, once we have forgiven those people who have
sinned against us, we are more readily able to deal with the influence of
evil in our lives. How does this evil come to us?
When our hearts are wounded, we become suscep!ble to certain evils. If
we were in a car accident on the highway when we were young, we might
experience fear whenever we are on the Interstate. If we were always
told, “You’re not good enough” we may experience low self-worth.
In this step, we should ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to us any evils that have
had dominion in our hearts (fear, worry, low self-worth, anxiety, pride,
etc…) Then, we should renounce each evil in the name of Jesus by saying,
“In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce (insert the evil, fear, etc…).” By
renouncing evil’s influence in our lives, we can progress along the path to
true freedom as God’s beloved children.
NCYC Fundraiser Our Catholic Youth will be hos!ng a Pancake Breakfast on March 31st
to help raise funds to a2end the Na!onal Catholic Youth Conference in
November. Please help support this wonderful opportunity for them.
www.ncyc.info
Humility Homes & Services, Inc. Current Needs List
We are completely out of items highlighted at this !me.
The laundry, cleaning, paper products and toiletries can’t be bought with
food stamps, yet are necessi!es to everyday life for most of us.
Laundry supplies: laundry detergent, fabric so ener
Cleaning supplies: hand dish soap, mul!-surface cleaners, window
cleaner, spray polish, magic erasers, scouring pads, bath cleaners, toilet
bowl cleaners, kitchen -sized trash bags
Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, facial !ssue
Toiletries: body wash, deodorant, razors
Food items for shelter: coffee, sugar, dry creamer
Contact: Pa� Trapp 563-326-1330 humilityhomes.org
March 24, 2019 Saints Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, Iowa Page 3
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also no!fy
Alicia Owens, the Vic!m Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box 232, Be2endorf, IA 52722-0004. New (Oct. 2014)
VANCO
The Catholic Messenger Gift Subscription Your annual subscrip!on to The Catholic Messenger ensures that a 137-year-old tradi!on will con!nue.
Consider giving a $29 gi subscrip!on of the print and/or e-edi!on to a friend, a college student away from home, or
family members who have moved out of the diocese. You’ll be giving them a valuable perspec!ve on important
issues that they won’t find in the secular media.
Thank you, Musco Lighting!! for the dona!on of lights for the side altars!
There have been many great comments!
Faith Formation/Mazzuchelli Calendar
March 25 First Communion Parent Mee�ng for Parents who have children at Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic
School MUST a2end this Parent Mee!ng…
6:30-7:45pm in the Mazzuchelli Center
March 26 RCIA class from 6:30-8:00pm: “Liturgy of the Eucharist”-Fr. Troy
March 27 Religious Educa!on classes for Grades K-10 / Sacrament of Reconcilia!on
March 28 First Communion Parent Mee�ng for Parents who have children in the Early Bird Session on
Wednesday a3ernoon at 4:00pm MUST a2end this Parent mee!ng…6:30-7:45pm in the Mazzuchelli
Center
March 30 Quncinera Retreat from 10:00am-12:00noon in the Emmaus Room—Mazzuchelli Center
March 31 First Confession 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at St. Mary & Mathias Church
April 2 RCIA class from 6:38-8:00pm—“Word Made Flesh” with Bishop Barron
April 3 Part II of the Confirma!on Retreat for parents/sponsors and confirmands on Wednesday, April 3rd
from
6:15-8:00pm.
April 3 Religious Educa!on classes for Grades K-10
Grade 7/8—Youth Group will Tommy / Grade 8 Youth Group with Tommy
April 3 Fr. Troy and Fr. Hai will visit with the second grade class and those who will be receiving their First Holy
Communion April 27-April 28 weekend.
April 4 First Communion Parent Mee�ng for Parents who have children in the Evening session on Wednesday
nights at 6:30pm MUST a2end this Parent mee!ng…6:30-7:45pm in the Mazzuchelli Center
April 11 First Communion Parent Mee�ng for Spanish speaking parents –6:30-7:45pm in the
Mazzuchelli Center
PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST a2end one of the Parent Mee!ngs scheduled for First Communion
PARENT EMPOWERMENT SERIES: “Don’t Look Now!”
Session 1: Monday, April 1st
—“Teens and Technology: The good, the bad and the ugly”—
7:00pm in the Mazzuchelli Center—
Presenter: Marianne Agnoli, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport
Session 2: Monday, April 8th
–“Pornography: Figh!ng the New Drug”—
7:00pm in the Mazzuchelli Center—
Presenter: Deacon Christopher Kabat
Ques!ons: Please contact the Faith Forma!on Office: 563-263-3848
Faith ALIVE and ACTIVE
Senior Resources Senior Resources endeavors to assist seniors over 60
and adults with disabili!es through the Meals on
Wheels program, minor home repair assistance, snow
removal and lawn care. An Adult Day Center Program
provides s!mula!ng ac!vi!es and lunch allowing
respite for the caregiver.
Volunteers for delivering Meals on Wheels are always
needed. The Adult Day Center loves visitors to come
talk about life experiences or stories that bring joy.
Contact: Shannon Abel 563-263-7292 or
Save the Date Diocesan Social Action Saturday #3
St. Andrew Presbyterian
140 Gathering Place Lane, Iowa City
Saturday, 4-6-19; 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Schedule: Bread for the World, Stable Housing,
Lunch, Regional Updates davenportdiocese.org/social-action
March 24, 2019 Saints Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, Iowa Page 4
Readings for the Week Upcoming Events
Monday Solemnity of the Annuncia�on of the Lord
Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23 F
Friday Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday Fourth Sunday of Lent
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
LENA at Musser Public Library This spring, Musser library is offering a weekly
educa!onal family program called LENA concerned with
the benefits of talking with very young children,
measuring the amount of words a child hears and the
number of verbal interac!ons with adults. We are
looking for (4) small church groups willing to take (1) meal
night per year to serve 20 people. If your group is
interested in helping out please contact Julie Lear
jlear@musca!ne.gov or call 563-263-3065 ext. 128.
Fair Trade
Products, such as the coffee, tea, and chocolate
offered by the Social Ac!on Commi2ee, ensure
that small farmer co-ops in disadvantaged countries
receive more profit for their crops. Please consider
suppor!ng this social jus!ce ini!a!ve in our
parish by purchasing these goods in Gannon Hall
on the first full weekend of the month (next !me is
April 6 & 7) a er Mass, or by visi!ng the self-service
Fair Trade store located in the Parish office
during normal office hours.
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Parishioners
John & Helena
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Connor, 15
Joan Ra er
Tracey & Enoc
Garcia and
Enoc, 17
Alba Cas!llo &
Antonio Flores
and
Kimberly, 8
Kevin, 2
The Passion and Crucifixion: A Medical Perspective
by Tim Millea, M.D.
Thursday, 4-4-19, 6:30 PM
St. Paul the Apostle Church, Denning Hall
916 East Rusholme Street, Davenport
As we progress through Lent, a focus on the sacrifice of
Jesus for us is integral. Over the centuries, this reflec!on
has led to a greater interest in a scien!fic perspec!ve on
this salvific event. Once again, the union of faith and
science is clearly evident when the physiologic and medi-
cal analysis is seen through a theological and historical
lens. This presenta!on is an anatomic and physiologic
perspec!ve on the medical condi!on of Jesus from His
arrest to his death. With the use of inves!ga!ons over
the centuries since the first Good Friday, a clearer
understanding of how and why Jesus died is possible.
s2homasaquinasguildqc.com
Catholic Daughters of Americas will award three $1,000 (one thousand dollar)
scholarships. Applicants must be Catholic senior girls
and members of Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish gradua!ng
from high school or an accredited home school in 2019.
The scholarship will be applied to tui!on of any
college or voca!onal school of her choice for the
2019-2020 college/university year.
The CDA Scholarship Commi2ee will judge applica!ons
on the basis of the informa!on provided in each of the
required areas. Applica!ons can be obtained from the
Musca!ne High School and Louisa-Musca!ne Guidance
Offices or from the Parish Office and returned to one
of these loca!ons on or before April 20, 2019.
Annual Diocesan Appeal ADA Goal = $124,000
Total Pledge = $112,950
(just over 91% of goal)
April 4th
6:00 PM - Alpha - G
7:00 PM - Jan Phillips - Argen!nian Mass
In La!n - Ch
April 5th
10:00 AM - Mass @ Sunnybrook
April 6th & 7th
Fair Trade Weekend
CDA Life Savers Campaign
April 8th
10:00 AM - Mass @ Lutheran Homes
6:00 PM - Catholic Daughters Mtg. - G
April 10th
10:45 AM - Mass @ Premier Estates
April 11th
6:00 PM - Alpha - G
April 14th
Palm Sunday
Donut Sunday a3er 8 AM Mass
& Breakfast for RCIA a3er 10 AM Mass
3:00 PM - Communal Penance - Ch
April 16th
5:15 PM - Chant Schola - Ch
5:30 PM - Liturgy Team - G 40 Hrs.
Devotion
March 29-30 Sign-up today. Schedule is by Mary’s altar.
Many needed to cover all
hours.
March 24, 2019 Saints Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, Iowa Page 5
LA SANTA MISA DE HOY ES EN MEMORIAL DEL PADRE RICARDO MARTINEZ MACIEL
A medida que llegamos a la tercera semana de nuestra serie de mensajes, "ajuste de actitud", vamos a echar un vistazo a cómo abrazar la humildad puede ayudarnos a dejar de compararnos con los demás. A menudo el tiempo, en la vida, nos atrapan en la trampa de la comparación. Pensamos, "Ojalá estuviera tan flaco como el-la." "Ojalá hubiera hecho tanto dinero como él." "Ojalá nuestra casa fuera tan magnífica como la de Jones". Cu-ando medimos nuestra felicidad en base a nuestros estándares, nos encontramos celosos y nunca contentos con lo que tenemos. La solución para sacarnos de esta forma de pensar se encuentra en la humildad.
Cuando abrazamos la virtud de la humildad, medimos nuestro nivel de felicidad basado en los estándares de Dios. Alcanzamos el verdadero contentamiento reconociendo las gracias, los dones y las bendiciones que Dios nos ha dado, no deseando tener los que ha dado a otro.
A medida que continuemos durante la temporada de Cuaresma, podría ser una buena práctica comenzar cada día agradeciendo a Dios los dones, las bendiciones y los talentos únicos que él nos ha dado. Cuando humildemente reconocemos estos dones únicos dados por Dios, evitamos compararnos con los demás y encontrar la verdadera libertad en abrazar a la persona que Dios nos ha creado para ser.
Unas Palabras del Padre Troy
MINISTROS LITURGICOS
Monaguillos: Clarissa Lagunas, Cristobal Ocampo, Vanessa Garcia
Lectores: Clara Franco, Myrya Perdomo
Hospitalidad: Christian y Margarita Sanchez, Adrian y Mar-tha Rodrigeuz, Ismael y Margarita Toledo
Vino Sagrado: Antelmo y Romana Ocampo
DONUT SUNDAY
19 de Mayo - Maria Najar y Familia (Gannon Hall) 16 de Junio - Juana Deli Amador
18 de Agosto - Alicia Rivas
Estaremos ordenando las donuts de HyVee para nuestro do-mingo de dounts. Pero con el costo subiendo, estaremos
pidiendo donaciones en todas las Misas. Gracias.
VIACRUCIS Todos estan invitados a que vengan y rezen el viacrucis.
Marzo 29 en la Iglesia a las 6:30pm. Y 05, 12 de Abril en la iglesia a las 6:30pm.
40 HORAS DE ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO
Viernes, 29 de Marzo 7:00am - Misa 7:30am - Comienza Adoracion Cerrar temporalmente para el Via Crucis 6:30pm - Via Crucis Adoración continua durante toda la noche
Sabado, 30 de Marzo Cerrar temporalmente para la Misa Habra confeciones a las 3:45pm 5:00pm - Misa 6:00pm - Adoración continua hasta las 11:00pm, termina con una bendicion
Mis ojos estan siempre fijos en el Señor, pues el libra miks pies de toda trampa. Mirame, Señor, y ten pie-dad de mi, que estoy solo y afligido. Cfr. Sal 24. 15-16
¿QUE DEJARAS PARA LA CUARESMA? Carne, Facebook, Malas Palabras, Chocolate, Fumar, Soda, Mentiras, Café, Compras, Cerveza, Vino,
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN CENA DE CAMARONES O PESCADO
Gimnacio de la Escuela Catolica 4:30 a 7:00pm. El menú incluye camarones o filetes de cat-fish, papa asada, ensalada de repollo, macaron con queso,
postre y café, té helado o limonada.
Adultos - $10.00, Niños (5 a 12 años) - $5.00 Niños menores de 5años - Gratis
March 24, 2019 Saints Mary & Mathias Parish, Muscatine, Iowa Page 6
ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Alimentados en la tierra con el pan del cielo, prenda de eterna salvación, te supli-camos, Señor, que lleves a su plenitude en nuestra vida la gracia recibida en este
sacramento. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN DE FE
25 de Marzo Junta para los padres de hijos que van hacer la Primera Comunion - 6:30pm hasta las 7:45pm en el Centro Mazzuchelli
(Padres que tienen hijos en la Escuela Católica de Santa Maria y Matias) 26 de Marzo Clases de RCIA de 6:30pm hasta las 8:00pm: “La Liturgia de la Eucaristía" - Padre Troy
27 de Marzo Clases de Doctrina para los grados K-10/Sacramento de la Reconciliación 28 de Marzo Junta para los padres de hijos que van hacer la Primera Comunion - 6:30pm hasta las 7:45pm en el Centro Mazzuchelli
(Padres que tienen hijos en la doctrina en la primera session 4:00pm DEBEN asistir) 30 de Marzo Retiro para Quinciañeras de 10:00am hasta mediodía en el Centro Mazzuchelli (sala Emaús)
SERIE DE LA OBTENCIÓN DE PODER PATERNAL: “¡No Mires Ahora!”
Primera Sesión: lunes, 1 de abril — "Adolescentes y Tecnología: Lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo"-7:00pm en el Centro Mazzuchelli - Presentadora: Marianne Agnoli, Coordinadora de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar para la Diócesis de Davenport
Segunda Sesión: lunes, 8 de abril – "Pornografía: Luchando contra la Nueva Droga"-7:00PM en el Centro Mazzuchelli - Presenta-
dor: Diácono Christopher Kabat
Preguntas: Comuníquese con la Oficina de Formación de Fe: 563-263-3848
FE VIVA Y ACTIVA
CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS
Domingo 24 de Marzo - *Rosario antes de Misa @12pm,
Misa @12:30pm
Lunes 25 de Marzo - * Confeciones @4:30pmen la Iglesia,
Misa @5:15pm
Martes 26 de Marzo - * Misa @7am
Miercoles 27 de Marzo - * Misa @7am
Jueves 28 de Marzo - * Misa @7am, Adoracion 7:30am a
5pm
Viernes 29 de Marzo - * Misa @7am, Adoración 7:30am a
5pm, Via Crucis @6:30pm
Sabado 30 de Marzo - * Confeciones @3:45pm, Misa @5pm
DIRECTORIO PARROQUIAL
Si no se ha tomado su/sus retratos de familia, por favor tome la oportunidad de inscribirse. Nuestro objetivo es tener al menos 400 fotos en el directorio. Esta-mos 150 familias cortas de nuestra meta. Usted recibirá un retrato gratis de 8 x 10. Tambien no está obligado a comprar ninguna foto adicional.
Programe su sesión de retratos en línea. Vaya a: ucdir.com Nombre de usuario: ia109 Contraseña: stmm2018 O hable a la oficina con Maria para que le ayude.
Fechas para las fotos seran el 16, 17 y 18 de Mayo.
MANTENIMIENTO
El proyecto de alambrado de la iglesia se ha completado. Quería agradecerles personalmente a todos por ser pacientes y comprensivos mientras la iglesia estaba cerrada durante el proyecto. Hubo inconvenientes y molestias, pero su voluntad de donar su tiempo y ser voluntario fue excepcional. ¡ Gracias, Dios bendiga!
ESTUDIO BIBLICO Y CABALLEROS DE COLON
Un agradecimiento a todos y cada uno de las personas que ayudaron y asistieron al retiro el sabado pasado. Muchas
gracias y Dios los bendiga.
Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish Office
215 W. 8th St.
Office: 563-263-1416
FAX: 563-263-2782
Hours
8 a.m. - 5 pm M-F
Administra�ve Assistants
Linda Niedergeses
Maria Frausto - habla español
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Troy Richmond, Pastor
Rev. Hai Dinh, Parochial Vicar
Dc. Dennis McDonald
563-213-0214
Principal - Ben Nietzel
Ben.Nietzel@musca!nesaints.org
Faith Forma�on - Sr. Cheryl Demmer
Youth Minister - Tommy Fallon
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH CALL 563-263-2321
Ss. Mary & Mathias Catholic School &
Mazzuchelli Faith Forma�on Center
2407 Cedar St.
School: 563-263-3264
Rel. Ed: 563-263-3848
Fax 563-263-6700
Administra�ve Assistants
School - Chris�ne Compton
office@musca!nesaints.org
Faith Forma!on - Molly Shellabarger
Ss. Mary & Mathias Business Office
Business Manager - Konrad Wilke
Konrad.Wilke@musca!nesaints.org
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Mass Schedule 1st Saturday-1er Sabado 9:00 pm 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
Reconcilia�on (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
Angie Schillig
Finance Council President
Kevin Zeimet
Board of Ed President
Dave Meloy