Pastor Kenneth J. Glaser

Church - 211 21st Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Parish Center/Mailing address 2107 J St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-362-7282

www.stludmila.org www.Facebook.com/St.Ludmila.CR

The Spirit of

St. Ludmila Catholic

Weekend times: Saturday, 4:00p.m. Sunday 8:00a.m. and 10:30a.m.

March 22, 2020 ● Fourth Sunday of Lent Staff Directory Parish Center (319)-362-7282 Fr. Kenneth J. Glaser………………………… [email protected] Sr. Mary Frances Michalec…………..…. [email protected] Karen Green………………………….…… [email protected] Sharon Langenberg……………………… [email protected] Kevin Tiedemann…..…….……..……. [email protected] Deacon Jim Berger…………………………....………. (319) 265-0291 Deacon Mark Sandersfeld…………………………… (319) 743-5008 Dr. Bradley Barrett, Music Director, …………….. (417) 288-8783 Religious Education Office…………….………... (319) 362-8148 Monica Rannals, Director of RE….…...... [email protected] Sandy Tanberg, Secretary……….……. [email protected] Bingo…………………………………… ……………….(319) 363-9372 Parish Social Hall ………………………..………. (319) 261-0468 Holy Family Schools ….………………………….… (319) 396-7792 Heather Williams (PreK-4 Principal ) ….…….…... (319) 396-7818 Zach Zeckser (Chief Administrator) ….…...…..... (319) 396-7792 Monica Robinson, Lead Teacher ………...... (319) 396-7792

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PASTOR’S CORNER

The of Reconciliation is a gift of the Church for those who enter into the mystery and anticipate the grace they receive. I am often asked, what is “grace”? My best and simplest answer is, when you see the word “grace”, replace it with the words “unconditional love for us”. For this is what grace is - God’s unconditional love for us that is bestowed on us through the seven of the church and the various in our lives. (Sacramentals are reminders of God’s presence: holy , a , religious jewelry, bibles, prayer books, anything associated with faith, blessed or not).

As a , celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation is humbling. It’s humbling in the sense that we “sit in the place of Christ.” When people enter the confessional they often say, “Bless me Father for I have sinned.” They are not talking to me, but they are speaking to our Heavenly Father. After they confess their sins and there is a conversation, the priest uses the words, “through the ministry of the Church, may God give you pardon and peace. You are absolved of all your sins in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” It is not the words of the priest, but the words of God that set you free.

I hear a lot of reasons why people choose not to go to reconciliation. I probably used one or two of them when I was young as well. But now being on this side of the sacrament, I can give you even more reasons why people choose to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Some examples:

 They verbalize their sins for the first time (they hear their voice say them)  Rather than think and fester over the same thing, they are set free  Rather than just praying for forgiveness, you actually hear the words, “You are forgiven of your sins, go forth and sin no more!”  It is about trust, belief, faith, understanding, hope, resurrection.

Due to the coronavirus and directives from the archdiocese of Dubuque, our communal reconciliation services for Lent have been cancelled. If you would like to schedule an individual reconciliation, please contact Fr. Ken.

If it has been a while, do not fear. Simply tell the priest it has been a while and the priest will help you out. Afraid of what to say? The words are not important; your desire to be forgiven and your desire to be set free is the gift. What about the penance? Often this is easy, when compared to the guilt, fear and anxiety we carry with us. As Jesus often says, “Has no one condemned you? Neither do I. Go forth and sin no more!

Peace, Fr. Kenneth J. Glaser

P.S.: Some of you may know that I was planning to take my sister and her family to , Italy, to visit my nephew in the seminary. Due to the Coronavirus, this trip was postponed at this time. I still hope to make the trip in the future. Let us pray for all who are afflicted, not only by this virus, but also for those suffering with the flu. May they experience God’s healing presence. I still hope to take a few days off this week for some rest and relaxation.

Please pray for our recently deceased: Next Class: May 4, 2020 Wayne Holland Call the Parish Center to register: 319-362-7282 |3 Readings for the Week of March 22, 2020 AREA NEEDS—CATHOLIC SERVICES Metro Catholic Outreach: 420 6th St. SE (319) 739-5490 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Catholic Charities: 1430 2nd Ave SE (319) 364-7121 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 St. Vincent de Paul: 928 7th St. SE (319) 365-5091 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b Catholic Worker House: 1027 5th Ave SE (319) 362-9041 [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 Prayer Line (319) 362-7282 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 THANK YOU [8a and 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38  To God’s Housekeepers and Liturgical Ministers Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn for the week of March 16th. 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 Early Deadlines for April Bulletins! [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn If you have articles for April bulletins, please note 7:40-53 the following early deadlines for submission: Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/ April 5 - due March 23 Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 April 12 - due March 30

Altar & Rosary Society “Family Time”

This week's blurb is from our elementary The & Rosary Society meeting, previously principal, Mrs. Heather Williams! Hello! scheduled for March 23rd, has been CANCELLED Our teachers have been working incredibly due to directives from the Archdiocese of hard and continue to do so and the fruits of that Dubuque in regard to the coronavirus. labor are showing! We grew as a building by 4 At this time, no date has been set for this percentage points on our reading levels from fall to important meeting. When this meeting has been winter! This is HUGE growth and we only expect it rescheduled, the date and time will appear in the to continue to grow from Winter to Spring!! EVERY St. Ludmila bulletin, as well as the St. Ludmila student in our building grew from 5 to 20 points website and Facebook page. across the board on their FAST reading assessment! Ministry Schedules Zach Zeckser

Tom & Jeanette Niccolai will be preparing the Help Wanted: Fellowship Coordinator April and May schedules. If you will be gone on vacation or are unavailable any dates, please St. Pius X Parish is actively searching to fill a NEW part-time position with flexible hours. notify them at [email protected] Please submit your resume to Fr. Phil Thompson by Sunday, March 22nd. at [email protected] or by mail at St. Pius X Church, 4949 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA No Bingo 52402. Complete job description is available on our website at www.crpiusx.org. March 22nd, 24th, 29th and 31st St. Theresa’s Circle Meeting New Parish Center Office Hours Effective April 13, our new office hours will be: Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31st in the Parish Center. It's time to start gearing Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm up for Kiddieland so join us if you can! 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm If you have any questions, comments, or sugges- tions OR would like to volunteer during the Kolach Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Festival in June, please contact Heather Atwater at 319.573. 5751 or [email protected]. Evenings and weekends by appointment 4 | Welcome to St. Ludmila Church

Message from Archbishop Jackels regarding the Coronavirus

After consultation and considerable prayer, it has been decided – out of an abundance of caution and with devotion to the common good – to take steps aimed at slowing down the spread of the coronavirus, to flatten the curve, as they say, so as not to overburden the healthcare system.

Therefore, beginning on 19 March 2020 and until further notice, the following provisions have been taken:  All public celebrations of Holy Mass are canceled. All Catholics in the Archdiocese of Dubuque are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.  The Mass will be celebrated, but with only the liturgical ministers present. The oils will be blessed, bottled, and distributed in some way to the parishes.  During this time, the Archbishop will live stream a celebration of Holy Mass each Sunday, as well as the Chrism Mass (and the Triduum, if the situation has not changed by then), and will lead the Rosary each week on Thursday. Visit https://dbqarch.org/coronavirus for more information about these live-streamed events.  The existing schedule for Confirmation is canceled (the Archbishop’s office will contact the parishes to reschedule).  Funerals, Weddings and may be held, but limited to the immediate family, or at least no more than 50 people present, according to the current CDC guidelines.  Communal penance services should not be held. The present circumstances do not constitute the grave necessity required for use of general absolution. Private, one-on-one confession can be scheduled by appointment.  All archdiocesan-sponsored events where 50+ people are gathered are canceled.

Pray to God for speedy deliverance from the evil of the coronavirus, for those who are sick or who live in fear of infection, for those who care for the sick and elderly, for those whose lives and livelihood are adversely affected by the spread of the virus, and that we might all remain calm and confident in God’s wisdom, power, and goodness.

Conscious of our great need, and confident of God’s loving care, with the above intentions in mind, all the faith- ful of the Archdiocese of Dubuque are invited to join in a day of fast, abstinence, and prayer on Wednesday, 25 March 2020; this is voluntary, not obligatory.

On that day, people ordinarily bound on Ash Wednesday to fast (only one full meal, taking less at the other meals) and abstain from meat are invited to make those same sacrifices. And as far as prayer is concerned, the Rosary is recommended as a powerful prayer, prayed alone or with others.

God, come to our assistance. Lord, make haste to help us. Mary, health of the sick, pray for us. St. Raphael, patron of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, and patron of healing, pray for us.

St. Ludmila has a New Website! Send an Greeting to our Homebound

View it at www.stludmila.org. Check out the This year we invite you to send an Easter greeting "News" section for information on upcoming to our homebound parishioners. If you are inter- events and other messages to the parish ested in doing so, please call the Parish Office, at and community. 319-362-7282, for a name and address. |5 Ladies of St. Ludmila Parish PARISH CALENDAR Mon. Mar. 23 (Fourth Monday Cleaners) Cancelled Morning Prayers with Adoration, CH Are you interested in gathering with Cancelled Evening Prayers with Adoration, CH other women of the parish? Cancelled St. Vincent de Paul Mtg., SH Postponed Altar & Rosary Society, SH St. Ludmila has four circles that Cancelled AA Meeting, SH gather regularly. Would you like to consider Tues. Mar. 24 joining St. Monica’s Circle? We are welcoming Postponed Adult Discussion, PC new members. Postponed Lenten Activity - Light Meal, SH Postponed Lenten Activity - Romero Movie, SH We meet on the second Tuesday of each month Video Streamed 5:30 pm Private Intention † Patience Jellen at a local restaurant. We discuss items of interest Cancelled Bingo, SC: Cancelled Liturgy Committee, PC that might benefit our parish and community. We also organize the St. Ludmila rummage sales Wed. Mar. 25 Video Streamed 8:00 am Private Intention † Beryl Collier in May and September. Postponed Wisdom Generation, SH Postponed Men’s Group, PC For more information, please call Postponed Confirmation Class, SC

Susie Vecerka: 319-310-3258 Thurs. Mar. 26 Video Streamed 5:30 pm Private Intention † Mary Owen Postponed Social Justice Meeting, PC Cancelled Communal Reconciliation, CH Wisdom Generation Potluck Fri. Mar. 27 (Fourth Week Cleaners) This month’s potluck has been Video Streamed 8:00 am Private Intention † Paul Pisarik Cancelled Stations of the Cross, CH postponed Sat. Mar. 28 Cancelled Pre-Cana, SH Cancelled Reconciliation, CH Parish Needs - Kolach Bake Sun. Mar. 29 Saturday, April 18, 2020 Video Streamed 8:00 am Private Intention, † Frank Vozenilek Postponed Catholic Social Teaching 101, SH Cancelled First Eucharist Bread Day, SH This event has been rescheduled to the dates Cancelled Bingo, SC contained in this article C/CH—Church, PC—Parish Center, SC—School, SH—Social Hall

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