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MASS SCHEDULE PARISH INFORMATION SUNDAY MASSES 916 E. Rusholme Street 4:30pm Vigil Davenport, IA 52803 9:00am,11:00am & 5:30pm

DAILY MASSES PHONE 6:30am: 563-322-7994 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday WEBSITES church ALL SCHOOL MASS OUR MISSION www.stpaulcatholicparish.org 12:45pm Wednesday school (when school is in session) We, at St. Parish, www.stpaulcatholicschool.org in line with the mission of the SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION universal , are 9:30am-10:30am Saturdays all about forming intentional FACEBOOK

disciples. We strive to build a St. Paul the Apostle Catholic ADORATION Church @ stpauldisciples 4:30pm-6:00pm Tuesdays community of disciples,

strengthened ROSARY by Word and Sacrament, TWITTER 6:00am Monday – Friday to celebrate, live and share the St. Paul the Apostle 8:00am Wednesday & Friday Good News of Christ. @stpauldav

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PARISH STAFF A MESSAGE Pastor Fr. Tony Herold, V.G. FROM [email protected] Emergency: (563) 271- 4632 Fr. Tony Herold, Pastor

Parochial Vicar Fr. Scott Foley [email protected] Next weekend, Bishop Zinkula who brought the harvest (319) 359-8542 will be celebrating the 4:30 PM to market. and 9:00 AM Masses as well as It has been a long-time Deacon Deacon Bob Shaw the Confirmation Mass on Sun- brewing, this cup. (563) 528-5531 day afternoon. And with each sip, [email protected] I ask your prayers for me as I I pray for justice for everyone

Parish Secretary will begin my annual retreat at in the chain of production. Jeanne Sodawasser the Jesuit Retreat House in Mil- Particularly those whose poverty (563) 322-7994 ford, Ohio from October 4-11. I prevents them from tasting [email protected] regret that I will miss the celebra- the bounty you provide. Director of Parish Life tion of Confirmation next week- Solidarity, justice: Michelle Herrington end, but I will be keeping all of this is our challenge. (563) 275-9561 Email: [email protected] you in prayer. But one thing I have learned Please join me in praying for from you, Lord Finance Manager the candidates for Confirmation Is that small cups Rose Strickland that they will remain faithful to can contain great miracles. [email protected] Christ and faithful members of And we can all Director of Pastoral Care the Household of God. find oneness there. Donna Enderle Every Wednesday a group of Amen. (563) 271-9273 [email protected] folks meet at McEleney Hall after ************ the 8:30 AM Mass for coffee and A wise man came to a banquet, Directors of donuts ...and a time of sharing dirty and dressed in rags. The host Evangelization & Mission with each other. protested his sloppy appearance Havercamp and told him to go dress properly. [email protected] I stopped by last week to say Then he would be welcome. Tasha Havercamp “hi” and joined them in a beau- So, the went and [email protected] tiful prayer that Nora Dvorak bathed in the river and then Director of Youth & found on the Catholic Relief Ser- dressed himself in the finest clothing Young Adult Ministry vices website. I love this prayer he could borrow. Returning to the Luke Ebener and found the images compel- party he found himself warmly wel- (217) 494-1417 [email protected] ling and thought-provoking. It is comed and even honored. called the “Coffee Prayer:” But as the evening proceeded, Director of Religious Education *************** the host noticed that the man was Jen Brooke Loving Savior, sitting in a corner and was putting (563) 322-7994 all the expensive food, spoon by [email protected] I drink this cup: In solidarity with the one spoon, into the sleeve of his fine garment! The host demanded to Director of Music who planted the seedlings. Dr. Bancks know why the man was doing this. (773) 401-5862 In solidarity with the one The man answered, “It was not who nurtured the soil. me that you invited to the banquet; School Principal In solidarity with the one obviously it was my clothes. So, I am Julie Delaney (563) 322-2923 who watered the trees. giving them what a guest should [email protected] In solidarity with the one receive!” who harvested the beans As we reflect on the parable of Parish Prayer Chain in their cherries. the rich man and Lazarus perhaps Jean Jackson we should ask to see as God sees. (563) 324-4042 In solidarity with the one

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Sept 29 - The Feast of the

On the Church’s liturgical calendar, September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabri- el and , but because today is Sunday, the Sunday celebration of the Lord’s resurrec- tion takes precedence over the feast day. Our parish selected a statue of St. Michael the Arch- angel over several other options for the shrine at the entrance from the Gathering Space. The new statue was installed earlier this summer.

Very little is known about St. Michael other than what we know from Scripture and church tradi- tion. Michael is mentioned twice in the Book of Fall Offertory Appeal , once in the Epistle of Jude and finally in the Book of Revelation. Our annual fall offertory appeal kicks off this weekend. You will be The name Michael means, “One who is like God,” receiving a letter in the mail this In our Catholic tradition, St. Michael has four duties: week. Please READ the message, (1) To wage battle against Satan and the other fallen angels;

PRAY about your commitment, (2) to save the souls of the faithful from the power of Satan especially at and RESPOND generously. Your the hour of death; (3) to protect the People of God, both the Jews of the Old Covenant and support of the parish and its mis- On the the Christians of the New Covenant; and sionAlpha is greatly Journey appreciated! (4) finally to lead the souls of the departed from this life and present them We will be offering another series to our Lord for the particular judgment, and at the end of time, for the of Alpha courses on Alpha final judgment. Wednesday nights at 7pm in For these reasons, Christians depict St. Michael as a knight-warrior, wearing McEleney Hall. The courses are battle armor, and wielding a sword or spear. open to anyoneWe who will bewants offering to reflect on fundamentalanother series of Al- Today, St. Michael is invoked for protection, especially from lethal enemies. questions regardingpha discussions the Catholic on He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors. Following is the Wednesdayfaith. It is also nights a great at 7pm starting in traditional prayer to St. Michael. McEleney Hall. These sessions are point if you have been St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! Be our protection against open to anyone who wants to considering becoming a the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly reflect on fundamental questions Member of the Catholic pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, regarding the Catholic faith. It is Church. To register for Alpha thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who roam about the world also a great starting point if you please contact, seeking the ruin of souls. haveTasha been Havercamp considering at becoming [email protected] member of the Catholic Church. To register contact Tasha at [email protected] Our October Charity Spotlight: King's Harvest

For over 20 years, King's Harvest has served the poor and those experienc- ing homelessness in the Quad Cities. King’s Harvest shows who Jesus is First Friday Mass through compassion, unconditional love and relationships by providing the community with physical, emotional an spiritual needs. Their meal site, Senior Star food bank/grocery giveaway, monthly necessity items giveaway, and pet Friday, October 4 1:30 pm in the assistance program are their primary services. They also open an emer- Independent Living Building. gency overflow shelter in the cold winter months. Your generosity allows these ministries to continue to help local people in need.

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THIS WEEK SUNDAY Sept 29 9:00am Mass 9:00am Toft Baptism 10:15am 5th Sunday Rosary 11:00am Mass 5:30pm Mass

MONDAY Sept 30 7:45am Monday Morning Rosary Group, MPR 9:30am 24 Week Bible Timeline, Denning Hall 6:30pm 24 Week Bible Timeline, Denning Hall 8:00pm Prayer Group, McEleney Hall

TUESDAY Oct 1 4:30pm Eucharistic Adoration 5:45pm Benediction 6:00pm Girl Scouts Registration WEDNESDAY Oct 2 9:00am Koffee Klutchers, McEleney Hall 9:30am Mom’s Morning, Gathering Space 6:00pm Religious Education, St. Paul School 6:30pm Alpha, McEleney Hall 6:30pm Adult Choir

THURSDAY Oct 3 6:30pm Financial Peace University, Media Center 7:00pm Baptism Class, Parish Office 7:00pm Circle of Love, Gathering Space 7:30pm Working Women’s Small Group, McEleney Hall

FRIDAY Oct 4 7:30pm Wyldlife Club

SATURDAY Oct 5 2:00pm Sodawasser Baptism 4:30pm Mass

SUNDAY Oct 6 9:00am Mass 11:00am Mass 1:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 2:30pm Confirmation Mass 3:30pm Confirmation Reception, Denning Hall 5:30pm Mass

Annual Diocesan Appeal 2019 The Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) is your opportunity to assist the Diocese in its ministry. Our parish goal is $120,200. You can assist St. Paul’s with your pledge as well. When a parish goes over its goal, 100% of that overage amount is returned to the parish for its use. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to the Annual Diana Thompson Diocesan Appeal and return your pledge form to the parish this week. Your support and prayers are greatly Mother of Matt Thompson

appreciated!

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MASS INTENTIONS READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, MONDAY September 30 6:30am Francesca Rooney † 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, TUESDAY October 1 6:30am Charles Lavacek † 4-5, 6-7 [Zec 8:23]/Lk 9:51-56 WEDNESDAY October 2 8:30am Mary Ann Wessling † Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1 12:45pm Shawn Starr † -2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b- THURSDAY October 3 6:30am Sam Giganti & Sara Giganti † 12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9ab]/Lk 10:1- FRIDAY October 4 6:30am Donna Hasley † 12 8:30am Tanner Jackson † Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3- SATURDAY October 5 8:30am Pastor’s Intention 5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk 10:13-16 4:30pm JoAnn Boekholder† Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37 [34]/Lk 10:17-24 SUNDAY October 6 9:00am People of the Parish Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1- 11:00am Joe Guise † 2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 5:30pm Florence Coyle † 17:5-10

To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178. If the abuse involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport at 563-349-5002 or [email protected].

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Our Community Monday Morning Rosary Group Start your week with a Rosary Prayer Group!

Every Monday morning that school is in session, a group of moms gathers to pray a rosary for the needs of our kids, school and community. You and your little ones are welcome to join! It's Panther Perks a wonderful way to start the week. We begin gathering in the multi-purpose room (MPR) after we drop off the big kids around 7:45 am, but prayer doesn't Use Panther Perks for your start until after preschool drop off, around 8:30 am. everyday shopping needs Contact Nicky Gant at 563-508-3461 or [email protected] and continue to earn money with any questions or prayer requests. for our school. With over 700 retailers, Panther Perks is a great way to shop. Working Mom's Small Group Thursday Evenings Panther Perks are available in the parish office and after Join us for a four week study for working moms Mass. Use cash, debit or your (part-time, work from home, full-time, you name it). credit card. Check it out! The Study Group started on Thursday, September 26th and will meet for four weeks, however you may still join us. The title of the book we are using is, “The Catholic Working Mom’s Guide to Life” and it's available on Amazon. We will gather in McEleney Hall from 7:30-9:00pm.

Please RSVP to Tasha at [email protected]. Invite a friend-we'd love to have you!!! Is God leading you to be a volunteer? Do you have a heart to share with hurting women? We cordially invite you to attend our informal Diocesan Social Action Saturday informational meeting Tuesday, October 1, 2019 The fourth DSAS will be held on October 26th and our focus will be to pray, from 10am to 12pm at the learn and act a mantra of social justice work. Professor Ella Johnson will present Women’s Choice Center, on prayer and Catholic social justice teaching. Professor Micah Kiell, who is the 2740 Happy Joe Drive author of a new book, Reading the Bible in the Age of Francis, will talk about Bettendorf, IA. learning in relation to justice issues. Please call Denise at More information to come. 563-322-0475 to RSVP.

St. Paul Preschool Education Night

Parents of children ages 3-5 years, the next preschool education night is coming soon. Please join us for an Are you being called to the evening of continuing education regarding your child’s development, priest,hood, the diaconate, transitioning and ways to connect. The meeting will be in the Media Center or religious life? Contact (School Library) on October 16th from 6-8pm. This event is free and is open to Fr. Sia at the Voca- all families enrolled or interested in our early education programs. tion Office, 563-888-4255.

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