JUNE 2, 2019 We, the Catholic Christian Community of the Church of the Resurrection, Are Rich in Tradition and History
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MISSION STATEMENT JUNE 2, 2019 We, the Catholic Christian community of the Church of the Resurrection, are rich in tradition and history. We acknowledge with pride and gratitude the sacrifices and efforts made by those who came before us. We are a growing, faith-filled parish. We value worship, education, faith development, and ministries that utilize our God-given talents. We respect diversity, and we are committed to working together to provide the spiritual nourishment and community support necessary for our members to grow in their relationship with Christ. We seek to become Christlike in our daily lives by loving and serving others, especially those most in need. SACRAMENTS Baptisms The first and third weekend of each month after the 11 AM Sunday Mass. We request that parents attend the Baptismal Program. Please register with Deacon Gerald Jorgensen at 563-556-7239. Weddings All persons who wish to arrange for marriage are asked to contact Deacon Mike Ellis six months in advance. Reconciliation Saturday 3:15 PM & 5:15 PM Tuesday 7:30–8:30 AM Other times by appointment. MASS SCHEDULE PARISH MEMBERSHIP Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 & 6:00 PM, Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM If you would like to become a Holy Days & Weekdays: Refer to Bulletin member of Resurrection Parish, please call the Parish Office: Website: www.res-dbq.org (563-556-7511). For Parish Event Registrations scan here: 2 Welcome to Resurrection ■ 4300 Asbury Rd Dubuque, IA 52002 DEAR PARISHIONERS, Fr. Thomas Heathershaw: MON, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, I had recently received a letter from the office of the Archbishop as a Martyrs form of official notification regarding our new associate pastor, Fr. Tom 7:00 AM Communion Service Heathershaw. I am pleased to announce that he is soon to be among us as TUES, June 4 the assignments become effective on July 9. Continue to pray for Fr. Tom 7:00 AM † Msgr. Thomas Ralph during this interim time and also pray for Fr. Andy during this time of † Jack Kowalski transition. † All Souls I attended Fr. Heathershaw’s Mass of Thanksgiving this past Sunday Eucharistic Adoration immediately afternoon at his home parish, St. Edward in Waterloo. I had the privilege following 7:00 AM Mass until 5:00 PM of concelebrating the Mass with him and a number of other priests. I also WED, June 5 had the pleasure of meeting his parents and other family members. Fr. St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Andy is correct in saying that Fr. Tom is a huge Hawkeye fan and this was 7:00 AM † Carla Knutson proven to be so at his first Mass as Gary Dolphin, the voice of the THURS, June 6 Hawkeyes, served as Lector at that liturgy. St. Norbert, Bishop The Archdiocese of Dubuque in general and we, in particular, are 7:00 AM † Bev Ready 8:45 AM † Marian Furst certainly blessed to have some very fine young men step up and respond to the calling to serve God’s holy church in and through the priesthood. Let FRI, June 7 us all make a concerted effort to continue to encourage and call forth the 7:00 AM † Melvin Loes young men in our midst to respond to that vocation. † Jim Bussan SAT, June 8 Feasibility Study: Vigil of Pentecost Sunday 4:00 PM Pro Populo Two representatives from Mark Davy and Associates, Michael and † Mert & Jane Kaiser Whitney Davy, came to offer the leadership of the parish the results of 6:00 PM † Robert & Delores Link the feasibility study regarding the construction of a new school/faith † David Geertsema formation center. Overall, the findings were very positive. The people SUN, June 9 interviewed and/or surveyed expressed a great appreciation for the Pentecost Sunday parish and the school. It was very obvious that they felt that something 7:00 AM † Robert & Helen has to be done to the existing school structure and that the preference Schroeder was to build new instead of remodel. They expressed a deep commitment 9:00 AM † Rick Even to religious education for all people on all levels. And, they expressed a † Sandra Michel willingness to contribute as well as a desire to be further engaged in the 11:00 AM † Jim McDonald process. † John Anstoetter The overall recommendation of the feasibility study was to use the momentum of this study and move forward with a capital campaign. That REST IN PEACE being stated, the study among those interviewed and surveyed had given Gary McGinnis, son-in-law of Kathryn the indication that we have the potential to raise between 2.5 and 3 Ben, brother-in-law of Tammy Ben and million dollars. This is 1.5 to 2 million dollars short of our intended goal. Kathy Ben; Theresa Moellers, sister of Bill Bohr. Further discussion and other consideration need to take place among pastoral council members and other key leadership people in the parish BAPTISMS as well as consultation with Holy Family Catholic School systems as to how Congratulations to the we might proceed. parents and families of A summary of the results of the feasibility study will be included as an Madelyn Elizabeth Marsh, Aubrey Lynn Vandermillen, insert in next week’s bulletin. I want to thank all who were involved in the and Autumn Olivia Vandermillen, feasibility study by being interviewed and surveyed. We appreciate baptized last Sunday. May our faith your honest feedback, thoughtful insights and ongoing commitment to the community of Resurrection provide betterment of the Resurrection community. Christian witness to Madelyn, Aubrey, and Autumn, and assist these children Fr. Phil Gibbs, Pastor to grow in their faith. June 2, 2019 ■ The Ascension of the Lord 3 IN THE PARISH STEWARDSHIP STRETCHING TO GOD—STARTING JUNE 5 OPPORTUNITIES Scripture, Stretch, and Prayer Requests Make the time to join parishioner Pam DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION MEAL Connolly for the third summer of a The men’s Thursday Scripture Group is revamped light and calm stretching class sponsoring a luncheon meal at the integrated with Christian prayer and Dubuque Rescue Mission on Father’s Day, prayer requests. Each class centers on different Catholic Sunday, June 16. values like service, faith, hope, love, decision making, and Parishioners willing to provide donations of salads or perseverance. This class will help you feel more relaxed, desserts can sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board in stronger, and even energized, which will carry over into other aspects of your life! The exercises combine floor work, the church gathering space. Please deliver the food items to standing exercises, and balancing poses. All ages, levels, the Church Social Space by 11:00 a.m., Sunday, June 16. If and abilities welcome! Mats or towels are highly you would like to join us in serving the food please contact recommended. Jim Yeast, 563-590-8403, or Rod Bakke, 563-590-2353 for information. Classes will be held most Wednesday nights throughout the summer starting June 5, 5:45–6:30 p.m., in the Lower Level Social Space. June dates: JUNE 5 & 26. Cost is just $5 per A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE class!! For questions, call Pam at 563-543-7154. Jesus tells us today, “You are my witnesses,” and guarantees the “promise of the Father” to “clothe us with the power to MISSION STATEMENT SURVEY accomplish this mission. It is not worldly power which We have created an online survey through which you can dominates and manipulates. It is the power of the Kingdom offer your feedback on the revised Mission Statement of God to live in peace, forgiveness, compassion, service to proposed by the Pastoral Council. Access the survey at others, love of enemies, and care for the poor and https://tinyurl.com/y3vzbrym. If you prefer, you may defenseless. complete a hard copy of the survey available in the back of church. Please Be a Visible MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT respond no later than June 9. Thanks Presence Christ ascended into heaven of his own power; the rest of us for praying about this and offering of Jesus need a little help from our friends. What lifts your beloved your response. up – a sunny day? A warm bath? A massage? An offer to do one of his/her chores? Jump up and lift up your beloved CHICAGO CUBS VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS GAME today. Join us for the Resurrection bus trip on Sunday, Sept. 8, for the Cubs vs. Brewers game at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Game time is 1:10 p.m. The bus will arrive at the HEALTH MINISTRY Mary Schmidt, Parish Nurse Resurrection parking lot at 7 a.m. and will leave at 7:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:30 p.m. The PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY cost per person is $90. This is a family event so Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Thursday, there will be no alcohol allowed on the bus. Go to June 6, from 6:30–8:00 p.m., in the Parish the Resurrection Parish website and click on “Event Office Living Room. Anyone interested in Registration” to sign up to pay for your sharing their talent of crocheting or reservation. If you have questions, contact Karen knitting prayer shawls is welcome to Meyer at 563-588-3547, or email attend. Participants enjoy working and praying in [email protected]. community, and sharing in the ministry of reaching out together to those in need. STEWARDSHIP CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and Care for the Caregiver will meet Monday, June 3, from promising that they would soon receive the power of the 1:30–2:30 p.m.