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January 19, 2020 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Staff

Main Parish Office Pastor - Rev. Dennis Miller: 563-872-3234 St. Church dbqarch P.O. Box 6 = Deacon - Rev. Mr. Robert Wood: 563-872-3875 405 Franklin Street [email protected] Bellevue, IA 52031 = Deacon - Rev. Mr. Loras Weber: 563-872-3234 Main Line 563-872-3234 [email protected] FAX/2nd line 563-872-5938 = Pastoral Associate - Kelsey Kaiser: 563-872-3234 Website www.sjandspp.com [email protected] Bookkeeper/Secretary - Denise Michel: 563-872-3234 [email protected] = Youth Director - Julie Schmidt: 563-495-4596 Mass Schedule [email protected] Saturday (vigil) Area Catholic Schools = 4:15 PM St. Joseph Marquette Systems 563-872-3284/3356 Sunday Holy Family 563-582-5456 = 8:00 AM Sts. Peter & Paul Pastoral Council Chairpersons = 10:15 AM St. Joseph Jason Weber - (St. Joseph) 563-543-5005 Daily/Holy Days--See inside Chad Gerlach - (Sts. Peter & Paul) 563-872-5847

Reconciliation - Thursdays at Sts. Peter & Paul, 7:30-7:50 AM; Saturdays at St. Joseph, 8:00-8:50 AM & 3:00-3:45 PM until all are heard. Baptisms - Parents must be registered members of one of the parishes and attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Expecting families please contact the parish office at 872-3234 to schedule a class for St. Joseph & Sts. Peter & Paul. St. Joseph baptisms are arranged by contacting Mrs. Kelsey Kaiser at 872-3234. Sts. Peter & Paul baptisms are arranged by contacting Deacon Robert Wood at 872- 3875. Weddings - Wedding Guidelines are available in the back of church. Arrangements should be made at least 8 months prior to the marriage by contacting the St. Joseph Parish Office. One or both of the parties needs to be a registered, practicing member of one of our parishes or a parish where they reside. The latest time for a wedding at St. Joseph is 1:30 p.m. if held on Saturday. In addition to the pastor/deacon, other priests/deacons may preside at weddings with pastor’s permission. Pastoral Care - Call the parish office for Anointing of the Sick, Holy Communion, and visits to the homebound. If emergency and no answer, call Deacon Loras Weber at 872-3234 or Deacon Robert Wood at 872-3875. RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - Adults who wish to become Catholic should call the office.

Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Joseph Parishes are united by faith in Jesus Christ. We create a spiritual community that lives, celebrates and teaches God's word so that our journey in faith and liturgical worship will continue to build the kingdom of God. -Mission Statement

LITURGICAL ROLES STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING St. Joseph St. Joseph Saturday, January 25 at 4:15 PM Adult Contributors 123 of 762 Servers: Tate Kueter, Macie/Parker Harris Envelopes.……………………………….…....$3997.00 Lector: Carol Ries, Kathy Dunn (C) EFT (Auto Deposit) ...... $2862.00 Distributors: Nathan Kapraun, Russ/Dianne Kettmann, Jim/ Youth………………………………………….…...... $2.00 Nancy Kettmann, Sue Kieffer, Cortney Kueter, Lindsey Long Offertory…………...………………………..…....$362.42 Sacristan: Dick/Marie Zeimet Votive...…………………………………………….$39.75 Rosary Leader: Ray Theisen Solemnity of Mary……………………………...... $110.00 Ushers: Russ Kettmann, Jim Kilburg, Terry Mueller, Greg Christmas…………………………...….…………...$25.00 Schulte, Jim Squiers, Dick Zeimet Initial Offering…………………………...... $10.00 Total...... $7408.17

Sunday, January 26 at 10:15 AM Sts. Peter & Paul Servers: Juli McHugh, Callie/Grace Recker Adult Contributors 17 of 145 Lector: Jeff Laban, Bill Lampe (C) Envelopes...... $481.00 Distributors: Jason Weber, Sarah Zeimet, Chris/LuAnne EFT (Auto Deposit) ...... $140.00 Anderson, Marta Bender, Dahlia Beauchamp, Angela/Craig Offertory...... $124.00 Burken Total...... $745.00 Sacristan: Monica McHugh Rosary Leader: Kim Moore PARISH NEWS Video: Mark Beauchamp St. Joseph Ushers: Dan Jacobs, Joe Kettmann, Chuck Kueter, Rick = Individual statement of contributions for 2019 are Michels, Sturm, Kathy Tebbe available in the back of church. Sts. Peter & Paul Sts. Peter & Paul Sunday, January 26 at 8:00 AM = Family contribution letters for 2019 are available in Servers: Carson Michels, Mason Pitts, Cameron Gerlach the gathering space. Lector: Charlie Peters Distributors: Jenni Peters, Tammy Michels, Susan Williams, Nine Days for Life Novena Chris Kilburg Every year as the Anniversary of the Roe v. Offertory Presenters: Jamie Michels’ Wade decision approaches the bishops promote Ushers: Jeff/Nate/ Gerlach, Jamie Michelshels a novena for life called "9 Days for Life". The Greeters: Dan Zeimet’s novena is from January 21-29. Resources can be found Rosary Leader: Anita Griebel at 9daysforlife.com. If you do not have access to a computer, there are copies of the prayers for this novena in the back of St. Joseph Church.

January 26 - February 2 Catholic Schools Week Our annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, January 26th. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: “Living in Harmony with God’s Creation.”. Marquette Catholic has a variety of events planned to celebrate our Catholic School Family: *Saturday, January 25th through Monday, January 27th - Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) *Monday, January 27th – K-8 Skating at Skate Country *Tuesday, January 28th - 8:25 Mass & Lunch w/parents; Family Faith Stations *Wednesday, January 29th – Take Away Hunger Meal Packaging *Thursday, January 30th – K-8 Mini-courses *Friday, January 31st– 8:25 Catholic Schools Week All System Mass; Minute to Win It games *Sunday, February 2nd - Catholic Schools Week PTO Breakfast Catechist’s Corner Scripture For The Week January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Readings for the Week of January 19, 2020 Unborn Children Monday: St. Fabian, & Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which - 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22 will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives Tuesday: St. Agnes, & Martyr - 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, 2:23-28 the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian Wednesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of community, from every group and association, from every Unborn Children; St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr family and from the heart of every believer. Thursday: St. Marianne Cope, Virgin - 1 Sm 18:6-9, 19:1- -Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 100* 7/Mk 3:7-12 The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions Friday: St. , Bishop & Doctor of the of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Boltonreflect with Church - 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19 heartbreaking magnitude what means by a Saturday: Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle - Acts 22:3-16 “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in or Acts 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Is 8:23-9:3/Mt Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, 4:12-23; National Catholic Schools Week begins we believe that our prayers are heard. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. “It is LOVE that gives value to all our works.” 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer - St. Francis de Sales and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the Stewardship Quote … Today’s responsorial psalm is the United States of America, January 22 shall be observed as theme song of the good steward. “Here am I, Lord, I come a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the to do your will.” May I, too, stand ready to offer myself legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for and my gifts in the service of God. violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” TEC Items Needed As individuals, we are called to observe this day through Anyone wanting to donate ground beef, sausage, gallons the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving of milk, shredded cheese, eggs, veggies, lettuce, tomatoes, alms. yogurt, cookies or desserts for the Bellevue TEC at January 21st starts the ‘9 Days for Life’ Novena, a Marquette, please drop them off at the Multipurpose novena with an overarching intention to room/new gym on Saturday, January 25th by 10am. end abortion. You can locate prayer Please let us know ahead of time what you are bringing guides for the specific intention of each by contacting the 2020 Director, Steve Schmidt at 563- day from http://www.usccb.org/about/pro 495-4598. -life-activities/prayers/pray-for-life.cfm Reflection: Our culture is obsessed with YOUTH GROUP NEWS perfection—a superficial perfection. Photos are edited, Saturday-Monday, January 25-27 - TEC in Bellevue and social media sites depict seemingly perfect lives. God Sunday, February 2 - Confirmation at St. Joseph Church calls us to seek perfection, too. He does not call us, at 2:00 p.m. however, to perfection of appearance or abilities, but to Sunday, February 2 - High School Youth Faith Formation perfection in love. in the Marquette Media Center - 6:30 –8:30 p.m. In "A Perfect Gift" (www.usccb.org/perfect-gift) one Wednesday, February 5 - Youth Group Meeting in SJ parent shares about the experience of raising a child with rectory basement - 7:30 p.m. Down syndrome, contrasting it with what onlookers might perceive: "It's like looking at a stained-glass window from EPIC the outside: The colors look dark, and you can't quite make EPIC (Everything is Possible In Christ) for middle school out the figures. From the inside, however, with the sun students (grades 6-8). All gatherings will begin and end shining through it, the effect can be brilliant. From inside in the Fr. Kruse Parish Center. Please see Julie Schmidt if our family, love illuminates our life with Charlie.* What you have any questions. may seem dreary to others, perhaps even unbearable, is Jan. 19 - 3-5 p.m.-Movie afternoon-bring a snack/drink actually filled with beauty and color." Feb. 9 - 11:15-1:00 - Lunch will be served, Faith & Fun May each of us experience the power of God's Feb. 16 - 3-5 p.m.-Movie afternoon-bring a snack/drink transforming love, that our eyes may be opened to the incredible beauty of the people the Lord places in our “Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace lives. and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.” - St. Agnes

3 A word from our Priest A word from our Priest continued Friends, effort to open Christian Holy Sites in the Holy Land to Peace be with you. Christian pilgrims. Some people believe the to be There was another question the seniors had that we never unsuccessful wars that prove to be a thoroughly quite got to and, now that we’ve successfully transitioned violent religion. I agree that it’s hard to see how you would back into Ordinary Time, it’s a good time to answer it. Why call the crusades anything but a defeat. However, I think did we send multiple crusades to Jerusalem? much of the argument about how violent Christianity is This question is related to the earlier question I answered comes from the same Anti-Catholic critics (secular atheists on the medieval period. To understand it thoroughly, we and protestants) which plague English-speaking histories of have to understand another religion, namely, Islam. It was the Church. If for no other reason than because we are still formed in 7th century by the Prophet Muhammed. He struggling with militant elements within Islam, the merit to claimed to have had a revelation from God who revealed the crusades should at least not be simplified. his name as “Allah” and he appointed Muhammed as the So, at the risk of oversimplifying a very complex final, greatest prophet in the list of Old Testament prophets question, I’d say the reason we sent Christians on crusade to (including Jesus as a prophet). The revelation of Allah to Jerusalem is because of a perceived threat from the Muhammed is contained in the Koran and the religion is members of Islam to Christian holy sites and pilgrimages itself named Islam while the people in the religion are and a desire to maintain a Christian presence in the Holy called Muslims. Islam was largely confined to Arab peoples Land. for the first several years but eventually, it needed new areas of development in order to keep growing. Save the date: The Marquette PTO is One of the areas it quickly expanded to in the 8th and having a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 9th Centuries was North , where it tended to forcibly Sunday, February 2nd, from 8:00 a.m. - “convert” former Christian cities and peoples. You may not 12:00 p.m. in Trinity Center at Marquette know that was a Christian stronghold but we Catholic School to celebrate Catholic Schools know, for instance of at least three African : Pope Week. The menu includes all-you-can-eat Gelasius I, and . And, some of sausage, pancakes, eggs, fruit, juice, milk, and coffee. the African Sts. and theologians before the Muslim conquest Raffle for a Super Bowl basket. Drawing held immediately are , Lactantius, Augustine, , Marius follow ing the breakfast. Victorinus, Pachomius, Didymus the Blind, Ticonius, , Athanasius and Cyril. January 22-26, 2020 Dubuque County Right to Life will It was when Islam turned north to move into Europe that be traveling with over 200 students, parents, and members Christians realized we couldn’t treat this group as we had from the Dubuque and surrounding areas, to march with the vandals and the goths before. With these two European over 500,000 other fellow pro-lifers in Washington D.C. tribes, they would sack our property and kill a few people for the national March for Life. We kindly ask that you but, eventually, either move on or be converted. Islam keep their group in your prayers – for their safety in occupied and converted people to their own religion. traveling as well as a greater pro-life commitment in their When Muslims moved into Spain, Christian soldiers led a hearts. Please say a special prayer for the students that successful campaign to stop their advancement in 1545 at they will continue to be involved in the pro-life movement the Battle of Lapanto. The country of Portugal was created after they return home. Thank you and God bless! by Christian European leaders in an attempt to create a place for a Muslim state within Europe. However, the peace Area events was largely unrealized and continues to be strained.  Bellevue Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, February Basque (Muslim) separatists continue to carry out terrorist 4th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, attacks in Spain and Portugul to this day. Fellowship Hall, 305 Market St. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, Muslims took over and rebuilt the Temple as a Muslim holy site, the Haram al World Marriage Day Sherif. The Jews were kicked out of it in 68 AD and never Whether newly married or married 70 years, allowed to rebuild it, first by the Romans and then by the all are welcome to celebrate love, faith, and Christians. However, as Islam became stronger and more of their commitment to the sacrament of holy a presence in Jerusalem and Palestine (a term invented by matrimony on Sunday, February 9th at Basilica Christians to underplay the influence of Jews in the Holy of St. , 104 3rd St. SW, Land and attribute it all to the Phllistines) Muslims became Dyersville, IA with a 2:00 p.m. Mass. Reception with refresh- increasingly hostile to the presence of other religions in ments will follow in the church hall. Jerusalem, especially Christians who were on pilgrimage World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as the and Jews who sought a return to the Temple. foundation of the family and salutes the beauty of their In the end, Christians led six wars or Crusades in an faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy in daily married life.

4 Mass Intentions Parish Calendar Tuesday, January 21 Saturday, January 25 8:25 AM - SJ † Allan Heiar & Deceased Members of 8:00-9:00 AM - Holy Hour for Vocations at SJ the Peter & Augusta Kilburg Family 3:00 PM - Confession at SJ - Fr. Miller Wednesday, January 22 Sunday, January 26 (ages 4-2nd grade) 8:25 AM - SJ † Paul Finzel *Children’s Liturgy during Mass at SJ Saturday, Sunday, Monday, January 25-27 10:15 AM - Word/Communion Prayer Service at MVCC *TEC at Marquette Catholic w/Deacon Robert Thursday, January 23 January Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis 8:00 AM - SPP † Paul Finzel Evangelization - Promotion of World Peace - † Ronald Horan We pray that Christians, followers of other Friday, January 24 religions, and all people of goodwill may 8:25 AM - SJ † Bennett & Velma Schwager promote peace and justice in the world. Saturday, January 25 4:15 PM - SJ † Harry & Phyllis Wagner Join Fr. Kruse on his next St. Elizabeth † Shirley Monner Pastorate Bus Trip Fr. Phillip Kruse will be Sunday, January 26 taking a bus trip on February 19th-20th to 8:00 AM - SPP † James & Margaret Pitts Des Moines, musical at the Civic Center - The 10:15 AM - SJ For the People Choir of Man - overnight at the Drury Inn and † Marvin Keil & Wayne Banowetz Mass the next morning at Ankeny. There is room for 37 † Bill Taylor people. Call 563-876-5540 for more information. † Joe Marshall, Bob & Dorothy Marshall, Chris & Veronica Manders Assistant Head Cook Bob Ernst Insurance Marquette Catholic School is seeking an Assistant Head 301 South Riverview - Bellevue, Iowa 52031 Cook. Please contact Randy Koos at 563-872-3356. 563-872-4651

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