Welcome to the Blessed Trinity Cluster , Masonville Mary, Manchester , Ryan; Saint John, Delhi (Linked with BTC)

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, August 2 7:30 AM St. Mary † Marilyn Schaul

Tuesday, August 3 7:30 AM St. Mary † Laura Kaiser (Anniv)

Wednesday, August 4 7:30 AM St. John † Deceased Zimmerman Family 7:30 AM St. Patrick † Dorothy Wolfe

Thursday, August 5 12:30 PM St. Mary † Daniel & JoAnn Bockenstedt

Friday, August 6 7:30 AM St. John † Special Intention 8:30 AM St. Mary † Lester Gudenkauf

Saturday, August 7 4:00 PM St. Mary † Art Arends 7:00 PM St. John † Don & Carlynn Hoeger

Sunday, August 8 7:30 AM St. Mary † Anselm & Henrietta August 1, 2021 Reinert 8:00 AM St. Patrick

In case of a funeral, the scheduled weekday morning † Jim Koopman Mass is cancelled and the Mass 9:30 AM Immaculate Conception intention will be rescheduled. First Friday People of the Cluster confessions immediately after 8:30AM Mass. 10:00 AM St. Mary Reconciliation Saturdays at St. Mary, † Don Lyness Manchester at 3:15PM or by appointment. Welcome to the Blessed Trinity Cluster August 1, 2021 - 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time| 2

Pastor - Father Anderson A Note from Father Gabriel E-mail - [email protected]

Supply Priest - Father John Kremer Dear Parishioners,

(cell if needed) 563-422-7598 Jesus shocks everyone, even us today, saying right out loud, “I AM the Bread of Life.” Almighty God gives us faith enough Deacon - Dave Loecke to proclaim: Jesus is the bread of life! With that faith, we re- E-mail - [email protected] ceive Him in Holy Communion. Living in His Will, we receive (cell if needed) 563-920-2894 the pure gift of sharing in His Divine and eternal Life. That is so awesome! Deacon - Roger Luensmann E-mail - [email protected] How much time and energy would you put into receiving Holy (cell if needed) 563-608-4352 Communion? How much effort would you make to help your loved ones receive Holy Communion? Would you be willing to Blessed Trinity Cluster Business Office be an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister to bring Holy Com- munion to the sick, homebound and nursing homes? 119 W. Fayette Street

Manchester, Iowa 52057 Call the parish office today and say, “Yes, I would like to bring 563-927-4710 Jesus, The Bread of Life, to those most in need of His Divine Mercy.”

BLESSED TRINITY CLUSTER Business Manager, Cara Heffernen……..……...… [email protected] Blessings upon your family, Director of Faith Formation, Kathy Oberreuter . [email protected] Fr. Gabriel Youth Minister, Marcia Nachtman………..….…… [email protected] Bookkeeper, Diane Hammell …………….…. [email protected] Parish Nurse, Nancy Appleton ……….………… [email protected] ………………………………………………….….. cell if needed 563-920-1394 Bulletin Editor, Jane Rubner……….………. [email protected] Website …………………………………….………... blessedtrinitycluster.com Bulletin Email Address …………….……. [email protected]

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, MASONVILLE Council Chair, Sandy Weber …………….…………..……… 563-932-2027

ST. MARY, MANCHESTER Council Chair, Blake Hemann ………………...…....…….. 563-920-3408 Music Coordinator, Janella Neverman ………….……… 563-920-7905 St. Mary School Principal, Kelley Harbach …….…...… 563-927-3689 SCRIP Email ……………………………..…. [email protected] St. Mary School Board Chair, Sarah Taylor…….……… 563-920-2131

ST. PATRICK, RYAN Council Chair, Matt Price ……………………….………..….. 563-920-7946 Hall Coordinator, Christy Kunze …………….…………….. 319-538-4726

ST. JOHN, DELHI St. John Office……………………………………………..……… 563-922-2251 Bookkeeper, Karen Knipper…………………… [email protected] Council Chair, Wendy Stender………………………..……. 563-920-9648

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Mission Trip Pray for These People The ongoing tradition of traveling to help our Sister Parish in Rutledge, TN will be the week of September 12-18. If you are Rosie Salow Dave Arduser interested in taking part in this mission trip and see a beauti- Caleb Nefzger Ron Palmersheim ful part of the Smokey Mountains, call Donna Weaver @ 563- Tom Oberbroeckling Judy Ellingson 927-4131 for more information. Arnie Merkes Leanne Horsfall Julie Krogmann Vicky Gibbs (Lamont) Second Helpings Diane Uhlenkamp Rick Klostermann Austin Stallman Randall Koch Serving in dining room at the Methodist Church 4:30-5:30PM August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Matt O’Brien Vi Hackbarth Ragena Huffman Joyce Neuhaus Lucille Harris Kubik Recent Baptism Gerald Riniker Congratulations to Kaiden Matthew Francois, son of Casey & Ashly Siebels Tracey Ogden Megan, who was recently baptized the Cluster. Jeanne Cox Brian Roling Jane Salow Jeff Larsen Jerry Lindauer Teresa Smock Mark Klein Merle Havertape Randy Oberbroeckling Lois Francois Paul Schaul Bob Schaul Dan Pasker Mark Luensman Kaleb Brokens Shirley & Al Snyder Rick Gaffney Leighton Weber Victoria Moxley Teresa Mustard Brynn Boeckenstedt Karen Woods Stanford Marcia Russ Judy Nachtman Mert Jasper Katgi Brokens Margaret Lillig Joan Heyer LeeAnn Wessels Joyce Graybill Irene Salow John Tegeler Roger Bries Jane Oldaker

Pray for Those Serving In the Military MAJ Joshua Heffernen 11LT Aaron Gaffney SGT Chris Ketchum SPC Manternach SGT Trenton Kelchen PFC Kristi Mensen AEAN Barry Moriarity LCPL Chris Sands TSGP Taylor Granger PFC Chad Bishop SGT Deutmeyer SSG Matt McMahon SPC Kaitlyn Salow CPT Kristen Gaffney Thank You SFC Aaron Helmrich My wife Marsha and I would like to thank all of the Blessed Trinity Cluster for all of the kind wishes, cards and gifts for my on July 10, 2021. Cluster News Being a lifelong member of St.Mary's Parish, I am awed by the wonderful reception my wife and I have received. There Summer Cluster Office Hours are no words that can express our thanks and gratitude for Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM all we have received. I have received more blessings than I Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM deserve from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Blessed Trinity Cluster. Live Stream Mass Schedule May God's blessings be upon all in the Blessed Trinity Clus- Every Sunday 7:30AM St. Mary ter.

The link for the Live Stream Mass is available on the Cluster Thank You again, website homepage at: Deacon Roger & Marsha Luensmann www.blessedtrinitycluster.com

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Old Highway 20 East Of Waterloo Little known and insignificant info: I was born (home like) on St. Patrick, Ryan News Old 20. In fact the only family place I ever resided! I think it is now called Independence Ave.

July 25 Income Some residence have nothing on me. Income $ 589 Offertory $30 Father Kremer Catholic Order of Foresters A summer get together at the Pizza Ranch for the Catholic Order of Foresters Court #0856 will be held on Sunday, Au- gust 8, 2021. Meeting at 4:30PM with the meal to follow. All members of Court #0856 are invited. Hope to see you there. St. Mary, Manchester News Contact Donna Prier @ 563-920-5363 if you have any ques- tions. Adult Adult Difference 50th Wedding Anniversary Giving Budget St. Patrick couples married 50 years or more will be remem- As of July 25, 2021 $5,655 $12,500 $(6,845) bered at Mass on September 5 @ 8AM. If you have not been honored on St. Patrick’s list in previous years please notify Year to Date $40,980 $50,000 $(9,020) the Cluster office or Bernadette Ryan. Offertory Offertory Difference Giving Budget Memorial Mass Mark your calendars for our Memorial Mass to be held on As of July 25, 2021 $831 $962 $(131) October 31 @ 5:30PM. Year to Date $2,823 $3,848 $(1,025)

Immaculate Conception, Masonville News Financial Progress from Finance Council ~ July 1,2021 - June 30, 2022

July 25 Income Income $2025 Offertory $42 Thank You The family of Merrel Schnieders expresses deep appreciation to our wonderful Church family. To the Catholic Daughters who lead the rosary at the wake. To Father Gabriel who resid- ed over a very meaningful funeral Mass, To all who brought desserts and helped in anyway at the funeral dinner. To Fa- ther Kremer who resided at the interment at the Delhi ceme- tery. Thank you your support has meant so much.

Merrel Schnieders Family

Good Neighbor Home Bingo is back at the GNH. Circle 2 is hosting on Tuesday, Au- gust 3 with games starting at 2PM. Anyone is welcome to help with the residents. We will need 6-8 people. St. Mary’s Fall Festival is just around the corner! This will be a drive-thru event serving a Far Fry Chicken dinner from 11AM-1PM. Save the date for Sunday, September 26!

St. John, Delhi News Please pick up your family’s letter with all the information and raffle tickets for this event. Your Fall Festival letter can July 25 Income be found in the back of church.

Generosity $925 Offertory $106 Also, if you would like additional raffle tickets to purchase you will find them enclosed in this bulletin. Knights Of Columbus St. Mary’s Parish Providers The Delhi-Hopkinton Knights of Columbus meeting will be held Thursday, August 5, @ 7:30PM at St. Luke.

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Youth Ministry Marcia Nachtman, Lead Teacher St. Paul School of Religion - [email protected]

BTC Ignite MS & HS teens, had an amazing five nights growing deeper in their faith with the Totus Tuus missionaries. Ignite partici- pated in Adoration, Reconciliation, listened to inspiring talks, shared with one another and had a fun evening of fellowship on Thursday. So thankful for everyone that participated, prayed or helped in any way during this inspirational week. Please keep the Totus Tuus missionaries in your prayers as they continue to spread God’s love to other parishes in the Archdiocese. James Nachtman, Christian Timmerman and Kyle Kelly Any questions email: SCRIP NEWS [email protected]

All of our SCRIP families will be notified soon (if not already) what your tuition credit will be for the 2021-2022 school year. You can apply this to any of the Religious Education pro- grams here in the Blessed Trinity Cluster!

Next weekend is Iowa Tax Free Weekend. Any clothing items, shoes or accessories that are less than $100 each will qualify for the "no tax" discount. For all of you getting ready to do your "back to school" shopping, this is a perfect way to save a little money. Sorry, it doesn't apply to school supplies...but you know we have SCRIP for that!! Christian Concert The Christian Concert scheduled for Wednesday, July 14 was College kids are getting ready to "hit the books" once cancelled due to bad weather. The BTC Ignite youth group was again. Check out the SCRIP boxes to see what's available for able to help set up the stage and clean bleachers that morn- them to pick out everything they need for their dorm or apart- ing. Then attend a meet and greet with the lead singer Darren ment living! Gas cards are great for the kids that will be driv- Mulligan of the band ’We Are Messengers’ before they an- ing everyday! We have cards for a great pair of shoes for nounced the cancelations. Darren also shared some of his life those kids that are walking to class or taking the bus too! experiences with the teens; “We don’t always want to do what God is calling us to do. But sometimes we need to make the Casey's cards are now limited to just $25 and $100 sacrifices God is asking us to make.” We had an amazing cards. The company has changed how we purchase them so group of teens and parents, helping and willing to help, that these are what will be available from now on. Once any $10 stormy day. I appreciate each of you for your effort in helping and $50 cards are gone, we won't be replacing them. We're make the best of the situation. sorry for this inconvenience.

As always...ACH SCRIP is available. Reloadable cards and cards directly to your phone are also available to you. We have a great number of families that take advantage of these handy ways to keep SCRIP always with them! Email SCRIP at [email protected] to ask any questions or to get signed up!

St. Mary's School families, remember that you can now pick up your ACH orders from the SCRIP boxes when our great vol- unteers are selling SCRIP. Those times are:

Thursday 12-1 Friday 11-1 Saturday after 4PM Mass Sunday before and after both 7:30AM and 10AM Masses.

All SCRIP will be sold in the back of the church.

Christianna Maestas, Kaley Pettlon, Abby Kass and Stepha- We appreciate your continued support for this wonderful third nie La Rosa source income for our Blessed Trinity Cluster Religious Educa- tion Programs. www.blessedtrinitycluster.com Welcome to the Blessed Trinity Cluster August 1, 2021 - 18th Sunday In Ordinary Time| 7 Positions Available St. Mary’s Extended Care Faith Formation - [email protected] St. Mary’s Extended Care is looking for adult and high school help for the 21-22 school year. Kathy Oberreuter, Director of Faith Formation Extended Care is open Monday-Friday 6:30AM–7:45AM & 2021-22 Faith Formation Registration is NOW open 2:50PM-5:30PM (Wednesday 1:15PM-5:30PM). for students entering Grades K-11! Flexible work hours and schedules are available.

Interested applicants should contact Kelly Harbach for more There is a wide variety of session opportunities for your family information. Phone 563-927-3689 or email kharbach@st- to choose from! marys.pvt.k12.ia.us.

To register & view session options & schedules: School Registration Go to www.blessedtrinitycluster.com School office & administration will be available to assist with Click on 'Go Deeper’ Click on 'Blessed Trinity Cluster Faith For- registration and 21-22 tuition payments on August 3, 4, & 5 mation Grades K-12 from 8AM - 3PM. Scroll down to myschoolsystems link to begin the online regis- tration PowerSchool 21-22 tuition information will be emailed to families later in the summer. For any questions or registration help call Kathy at 319-350- 6388 or email [email protected].

“Joyfully Gifted” Cluster Catechist Inservice Nurse Nancy - [email protected] Wednesday, September 8, 6:30PM 563-920-1394 - Nancy Appleton, Cluster Parish Nurse St. Mary Parish Center

Hello All, hard to believe July is behind us already. Summer has gone by very fast, especially with things opening up more and being able to socialize again.

During the month of July, we have been discussing the devo- tion in the connected to the Passion of Jesus Christ in the honoring of his Precious Blood. During the First Italian War for Independence in 1849, Pius IX went into

exile to . He went there with a third superior general of

the Fathers of the most Precious Blood, Don Giovanni Merlini.

While the war was raging, Merlini suggested the Pope create a universal feast to the Precious Blood to beg God’s heavenly aid to end the war and bring peace to .

The Pope made a statement that he intended to create a

feast in honor of the Precious Blood. The war soon ended and God has given spiritual gifts, called charisms, to all bap- he returned to Rome shortly thereafter. officially tized Christians. This in-service will help you understand proclaimed July 1 as the fixed date of the celebration of the what the various charisms are, discover how you have been Precious Blood of Jesus. After Vatican II the feast was re- gifted, and find ways to more effectively and joyfully use moved from the calendar, but a votive Mass in honor of the those gifts. The in-service will be led by Matt Selby, Director Precious Blood was established and can be celebrated in the of Adult Formation and Marriage and Family Ministries for month of July (as well as most other months of the year). For the Archdiocese of Dubuque. these reasons the entire month of July is traditionally dedicat- ed to the Precious Blood and Catholics are encouraged to meditate on the profound sacrifice of Jesus and the pouring out of his blood for humanity. St. Mary’s School News - Kelley Harbach, Principal 563-927-3689 - www.st-marys.pvt.k12.ia.us Befriender Support Group The Befriender Support Group will begin meeting again in St. Mary’s School Summer Office Hours August. Letters with the meeting time, place, etc. will be go- Please see the school website ing out in the next week or so. www.st-marys.pvt.k12.ia.us

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