St. John Church

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002 September 3, 2017 Dear Parishioners

Diocese asks for pray- Des Moines both to sup- in water seeking shelter, ers, donations to sup- port the humanitarian are heartbreaking," said port victims of and recovery efforts of Bishop Pates. Hurricane Harvey USA and to provide pastoral In addition to financial Bishop Richard Pates and rebuilding support to support, he asks for pray- Mass Times* asks parishes in the impacted dioceses ers on a continuing basis Diocese of Des Moines to through the U.S. Confer- for those affected. • Sunday: hold an emergency ence of Catholic Bishops. 7:30am collection in the next few "This is a time when peo- & Confessions weeks to provide finan- "The images we're seeing ple of good will must 8am Mass cial aid for the Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi, Rock- come together to provide 10am Mass at Stuart devastated by the cata- port and Houston show prayer and support to our • Tuesday: 6pm Mass at Stuart strophic Hurricane Har- communities suffering neighbors to the south," • Wednesday: vey and subsequent rain unimaginable damage he added. "The toll of the 8:30am Mass that's dumped an un- from wind and rain that storm will continue to rise and we know the recov- • Thursday: precedented amount of continues to fall at un- 6:30pm Mass water on Texas. precedented levels. ery process will be long and arduous." • Friday: 8:30am at Stuart Homes are flooded. Cars Donations can be made are submerged. The pic- • 1st Saturdays: 8:30am at Stuart online at dmdiocese.org/ The Catholic Diocese of *Always Check Weekly tures of families fleeing Des Moines includes 80 Calendar for Any Changes giving.cfm. All contribu- their homes with just the parishes in 23 counties tions will be given on be- clothes on their backs, of half of the Diocese of in central and southwest Inside this issue: people wading chest-deep Iowa. Upcoming Events 2

How can we help? 2 Annual Chicken Dinner

Finance Report 2 St. Mary’s Catholic Dinner will be served Carry-outs are available Church in Anita is hosting from 11am-1pm on Sun- but will only be delivered Readings for the week 3 their annual chicken din- day September 10th at to shut-ins. ner, featuring Staley’s St. Mary’s. Resource Websites 3 Famous Chicken with all Please call 712-762- Tickets are: $10 for 3773 for further ordering Save the Date... 3 the sides including homemade salads and adults; $5 for children 5- or ticket information. 12; and children 4 and Info/Calendar 4 desserts. under are free. Page 2 St. John 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002

Upcoming Combined Events The All Parish Events Mark your calendar, INVITE on September 12. Join us Committee has been busy YOUR FAMILY AND for Mass at 6:00 pm, if planning for our next FRIENDS, plan on joining you can. Class begins at event. We invite you, our Fr. Higgins and fellow pa- 6:30 pm. parish family at All Saints rishioners for an exciting and St. John, to mark your adventure into Scripture The evening is informative, the session’s fun, chal- calendar for an evening of and our Catholic faith. lenging, thought provoking fun for the entire family. St. John and All Saints and enjoyable. Questions The event will take place at Adult Ed Class will be com- are welcomed. Classes are Wills Family Orchard in Adel bined this year with class casual--come when you on Saturday, October 21. being held at All Saints can. ALL ARE WELCOME. parish. Look for a flyer in next Healthy snacks will be week’s bulletin to update The classes will be offered served. you on this evening of fun. on Tuesday evening; the first session will take place - Submitted by Jeanine Holland What can we do for you?

If you would like a visit To Request Prayer: Need a Sacrament? from Father: If you would like to request prayer : contact the church office to set a date; if you are first-time par- Father Ray is available to visit the for someone in need, you may call ents, you will need instruction to sick and the homebound generally Adella Vogl (641-742-5277) for the . during the week. If you would like the telephone prayer chain or a visit from Father, please call the email the office at Weddings: Be sure to contact the Church office to set up a time: [email protected] church office to request a date at 515-523-1943. for an electronic prayer chain least six months prior to the wedding. communication. Father will need to meet with the couple for counsel/marriage prep. NOTICE Parish Business & Finance Darrin Plowman has volunteered to August 27th Collection This week’s income: take down the trees at the $520.00 cemetery on September 17th. Regular Tithes: $507.00 This week’s expenses: Children’s Collection: $13.00 $0.00 He will bring the heavy equipment, but needs everyone’s help to get Building Fund: $0.00 ADA Balance Due: $570.00 the job done. ($6,675 pd/ $7,245 goal) Special: $0.00 Further details will be coming. Repair Fund Bal: $2,900.12 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002 St. John Catholic Church Page 3 The Readings for this week...

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Labor Day Memorial of 23rd Sunday St. Peter Clav- in Ordinary er, Priest Time

1 Thessaloni- 1 Thessaloni- Colossians 1:1 Colossians 1:9 Micah 5:1-4A Colossians Ezekial 33:7-9 ans 4:13-18 ans 5:1-6, 9- -8 -14 or Romans 1:21-23 11 8:28-30 Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 96:1 & Psalm Psalm 98:2- Psalm 54:3-4, 6-7, 8-9 3,4-5,11-12, Psalm 52:10,11 3AB, 3CD-4, 5- Psalm 13:6AB, 6, 8 13 27:1,4,13-14 6 6C Romans Luke 4:38-44 Luke 6:1-5 13:8-10 Luke 4:16-30 Luke 4:31-37 Luke 5:1-11 Matthew 1:1- 16, 18-23, or Matthew 1:18-23 18:15-20

Resource Websites

Catholic Devotional and Bible Information on the Vatican, Church Studies www.catholicculture.org Statements, Teachings, & Documents Catholic Scripture Study Catholic News Agency www.catholicnewsagency.com www.catholicscripturestudyinc.org Catholic Answers www.catholic.com EWTN News www.ewtnnews.com The Inside the Vatican Magnificat www.magnificat.net Ignatius Insight www.insidethevatican.com U.S. Conference of Catholic www.ignatiusinsight.com www.pope2you.net Bishops www.usccb.org National Catholic Register US Conference of Catholic Bishops The Word Among Us www.wau.org www.ncregister.com www.usccb.org Our Sunday Visitor www.osv.com www.vatican.va Reliable Catholic News Sources Zenit www.zenit.org

Save the date... • Saturday September 9th be provided. Everyone wel- • Catechetical Sunday is Septem- “Mass in the Grass” at Vogl come! ber 17th. Park. Mass will begin at 6:30pm with a potluck supper • Faith Formation Kick-Off will • Work Day at the Cemetery on following. Vogl Park is located be from 9-11am Sunday Sep- Sunday September 17th. Time at 1247 Fallow Avenue, south tember 10th. Registration for to be announced. of Adair. Please bring a lawn the 2017-2018 year will take chair, table service, and a cov- place immediately following ered dish to share. Drinks will Mass. Items to be included in the bulletin must be Liturgical Ministers Schedule: Sunday September 10th, 2017 submitted to the office by 5pm Wednesday. Cross Bearer: Larry Drees Call 515-523-1943 or email: Saturday 9 -9 “Mass in the Grass” [email protected] Greeters: Mr. & Mrs. John Vogl Greeters: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Drees to submit your items. Bulletins, prayer requests, and other announcements Lector: Theresa Elgin Lector: Scott Suhr are sent via email through Constant Contact. If you are Host: Dave Richter not receiving these emails, please be sure the Church Host: Adella Vogl Office has your address. Also be sure to check your Cup: Les Elgin & Elizabeth Moreland Cup: Scott Suhr & Sr. Andre “spam” folder as it may be going there. Bulletins are also posted to our website each Friday afternoon. Servers: Carley & Belle Fagan Servers: Logan & Luke Brincks Website: adairstjohn.org Traveling Chalice: Les & Theresa Elgin On our website: Contact Us Mass & Confession Times Rev. Raymond J. Higgins, Pastor Events & Activities Photos Church Office: 515-523-1943 To request a Baptism or other Sacrament, to join the Church, or if you have any other questions, please contact the Church Office. Calendar of Events Parish Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor: Catholic News Sources Brenda Wedemeyer [email protected] Parish Bookkeeper & Mass Intentions: Rita Rilea [email protected] Bulletins (Church & Children’s) Director of Religious Education: Annie Brincks [email protected] Music: Deb Hollinrake Liturgical Minister Schedule: Les Elgin 742-3854 Daily Readings Prayer Request Phone Line: Adella Vogl 641-742-5277 St. John’s Men’s Club: Francis Hollinrake 742-5016 Contact Information CWO & Parish Hall Rental/Information: Betty Ludwig 742-3812

To view the entire calendar for both Calendar of Activities Reg. Church Office Hours: parishes, please go to 9am-3pm T-W-Th stuartallsaints.org or adairstjohn.org

Sunday 9-3 Monday 9-4 Tuesday 9-5 Wednesday 9-6 Thursday 9-7 Friday 9-8 Saturday 9-9

CONFIRMATION LABOR DAY STUART: 6pm Mass 8:30am Mass for 6:30pm Mass for BD: Jeanne Richter STUART: for Ernest Suchon Linda Vais John W. Brincks 3:30pm 7:30-7:55am BD: Mick Baudler Confessions Rosary & BD: Mass 4:30pm Confessions ANN: Paul & Marcia Larry Ludwig 8am Mass for Gettler 1982 Wanda Wilson 10am Mass (Stuart)

Sunday 9-10 Monday 9-11 Tuesday 9-12 Wednesday 9-13 Thursday 9-14 Friday 9-15 Saturday 9-16

7:30-7:55am STUART: 6pm Mass 8:30am Mass for 6:30pm Mass for BD: Mason Richter STUART: Rosary & for Joann Allman Mable E. Richter Carol Lengel 3:30pm Confessions Confessions 8am Mass for Adult Ed Class at Mass 4:30pm for Betty Dill Stuart following Clair & Pat Dickey 10am Mass (Stuart) Mass