MASS SCHEDULE PARISH INFORMATION 916 E. Rusholme Street WEEKEND MASSES Davenport, IA 52803 Saturday: 4:30pm Vigil Mass PHONE Sunday: 8:30am & 11:30am 563-322-7994

DAILY MASSES Monday & Friday: 6:30am SCHOOL INFORMATION Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am 1007 E. Rusholme Street Wednesday: 6:00pm Davenport, IA 52803 First Saturday of the Month: 8:30am PHONE 563-322-2923 OUR MISSION ALL SCHOOL MASS 1:00pm Wednesday We, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, WEBSITES (when school is in session) in line with the mission of the church universal Catholic Church, are www.stpaulcatholicparish.org school SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION all about forming intentional 9:30am-10:30am Saturdays www.stpaulcatholicschool.org disciples. We strive to build a FACEBOOK community of disciples, ADORATION St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Temporarily suspended. strengthened Church @ stpauldisciples by Word and Sacrament, ROSARY TWITTER to celebrate, live and share the 6:00am Monday – Friday St. Paul the Apostle Good News of Jesus Christ. @stpauldav

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PARISH STAFF Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 2021 !!! Pastor Fr. Bruce DeRammelaere (Happy Lunar New Year !!!) (319) 572-8110 [email protected] In Vietnam, the Lunar New Year is called “TẾT”, and TẾT 2021 falls on Friday, February 12th, 2021. I am glad to write my first bulletin article to share with you how Deacon my family would celebrate TẾT. Deacon Bob Shaw This is the Year of the Ox in terms of Chinese Zodiac animals. In an article, (563) 528-5531 [email protected] Samantha Vincenty explains, “It’s called the Lunar New Year because it marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries Parish Secretary including China, South Korea, and Vietnam, which are regulated by the cycles of the Jeanne Sodawasser moon and sun.” (https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a34892893/what-is-lunar-new-year- festival/) (563) 322-7994 [email protected] The new year colors are gold/yellow and red. My family had a yellow apricot blossom tree in the front yard, and it would bloom beautiful yellow flowers throughout Director of Parish Life the new year time. On New Year’s Eve, our family would clean our house, and the Michelle Herrington town community would come together to clean public areas and decorate them with (563) 275-9561 flowers and banners. Then, we would pray together at midnight and then go to bed. [email protected] On New Year Day, the focus is on immediate family. We would begin the day by Finance Manager going to Mass in the morning to give thanks to God for all His blessings in the Rose Strickland previous year and also to pray for a peaceful and healthy new year. Then, my (563) 322-7994 siblings and I would exchange new year wishes with my parents who would also [email protected] give us “lucky money” in a red and gold envelope. After that, our family would go to my grandparents and nearby relatives to exchange new year wishes. We would eat Director of Pastoral Care “Bánh Chưng” (Square Sticky Rice Cake) together as a way to celebrate our new Donna Enderle year day.

(563) 271-9273 The second day of New Year celebration in the Vietnamese Catholic Tradition is [email protected] to pray for our ancestors. My immediate family and relatives would attend an evening Mass at the parish cemetery. After that, we would visit gravesites of our Directors of ancestors to say some prayers for them and offer incense in remembrance of them. Evangelization & Mission Then, my family would have a family reunion at my maternal grandparents’ house. Michael Havercamp [email protected] On the third day of the year, we would go to Mass to pray for a successful and Tasha Havercamp grace filled year with our jobs and other endeavors. On this day, we reach out to our [email protected] outer circles to exchange wishes. Students would visit teachers; friends and coworkers would visit one another, respectively. This is also a chance for our family Director of Youth & to see members who are not living in town. Then, we usually have a family reunion Young Adult Ministry at my paternal grandparents’ house. During the three day New Year celebration, we Luke Ebener would spend time playing cards, BINGO, and listening to “Nhạc Xuân” (Vietnamese (217) 494-1417 new year music) as ways of entertainment. [email protected] I wish you all a Happy Lunar New Year 2021. May God, in His Great Love and Director of Religious Education Mercy, bless you and those you love. May Our Lady of Lavang, St. Paul, and all the Jen Brooke angels and saints intercede for you. (563) 322-7994 Dominic Nguyen, Seminarian [email protected]

Director of Music Dr. Jacob Bancks (773) 401-5862

School Principal Julie Delaney (563) 322-2923 [email protected]

Parish Prayer Chain Jean Jackson (563) 320-1938

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Prayer for Married Couples

Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of married couples so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church; look with kindness on them. Renew their marriage covenant, increase your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace so that, with their children, They may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Praying the Psalms on the Way of the Cross:

Our sympathy and prayers A Lent Retreat are extended to the Join fellow Catholics from across the diocese for a Virtu- al Retreat on Saturday, March 27th from 10AM-12PM. family and friends of: During our time together, we will consider the role of the Cross and its implications for living a life of discipleship, Ellen Mortenson by reflecting on the Way of the Cross through the Book Mother of Julie Morrison of Psalms and our own spiritual journey. A computer/

Eternal rest grant unto tablet/smartphone and an Internet connection is re- quired, but no microphone or webcam is needed. Cost is $20/person until March them, 7th and $25/person until March 24th. For more information or to register, visit http:// O Lord. www.davenportdiocese.org/adult-retreat or contact Rosina Hendrickson (563- 888-4244 or [email protected]).

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THIS WEEK

SUNDAY Feb. 14 8:30am Mass for the People of the Parish 11:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Michael Schiltz

MONDAY Feb. 15 6:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Mary Lute 7:45am Mom’s Prayer Group, Gathering Space

TUESDAY Feb. 16 8:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Veronica Gross WEDNESDAY Feb. 17 6:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Mike Kurylo Ash Wednesday 8:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Don Angerer Collection for Church 1:00pm All School Mass for the repose of the soul of Ed VonFeldt in Central & Eastern Europe 6:00pm Mass for the repose of the soul of Jim McCoy 6:00pm Religious Education, Family Night

THURSDAY Feb. 18 8:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Elaine McKeon

FRIDAY Feb. 19 6:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Robert Budde

SATURDAY Feb. 20 8:30am First Reconciliation 4:30pm

SUNDAY Feb. 21 8:30am Mass for the repose of the soul of Shelley Lucas 11:30am Mass for the People of the Parish

Fire of Prayer Even if you are not a member of the Fire of Prayer team, you are invited to include members of our parish family in your daily prayers. We will continue to livestream daily and weekend Masses as a This week please join us in praying for: way of reaching people beyond the walls of our church. Parishion- Kathy Robertson Todd and Jessica Russel ers and people from all over the John and Helayna Roche Christopher and Kristin Ryan country regularly tune in and we Tom and Catie Roche Chad and Jennifer Ryan have received expressions of Mary Beth Roederer gratitude from those who have Richard and Cheryl Ryan Nick and Emily Rollins been impacted by our Masses. Christine and Jon Ryder Kerri Roman We need some people to help Rosie Salazar Bev Rosenbohm run the equipment. It’s easy to Mitchell and Kelly Salek Mary Rourke do and training will be provided. Gerardo and Jane Salinas Tyler and Ellen Roux If you would like to help with this John and Lana Sammon Christine and Christopher Ruefer- ministry, please contact the par- Ann Sampson Shipman ish office at 563.322.7994 or Ericka Sandoval Tadd and Robin Ruetenik [email protected]. Bruce and Lisa Sandry Nicholas and Jennifer Ruplinger

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Cathedral Sunday Campaign DECEMBER February 13 - 14 CONTRIBUTION REPORT Sacred Heart Cathedral is the mother church of our diocese. The Cathedral is the sacred space DEC ENVELOPES: $135,329 where Bishop Thomas Zinkula presides at liturgies DEC BUDGET: $ 152,000 large and small; where priests and deacons are BUDGET SHORTFALL: $16,671 ordained. The Cathedral is everyone’s church in JUL – DEC ENVELOPES: 570,551 our diocese. Bishop Henry Cosgrove, one of the JUL – DEC BUDGET: $575,000 diocese’s first bishops, solicited help from the entire JUL – DEC SHORTFALL: $4,449 diocese in building of the church and Bishop Amos had a vision of bringing the Cathedral into the 21st Thanks for sharing what God has given you with our parish! century. ONLINE GIVING The Diocese has established a special collection on the weekend of Febru- Now available on the parish ary 13/14. Thank you for your support! website and the app. It’s safe, convenient and easy to use.

St. Paul the Apostle parish is seeking part-time evening or night janitorial assistance.

Duties will include general cleaning, event setup and clean up, and restocking supplies. The successful candi- date will have the ability to manage time efficiently, to work well with little direct supervision and to use basic cleaning equipment safely. A high school diploma is required.

Interested candidates should complete an application at www.stpaulcatholicparish.org or at the parish office.

Contact Kaylon Spengler, Facilities Manager, at [email protected] or 563-322-7994 with any questions. READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 and 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 [14a]/Mk 8:11-13 Let God Be God Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps Online Retreat: February 18 from 9:30-3:30 29:1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 Do you need a jump start? Join Jen Brooke for a day [11b]/Mk 8:14-21 of Self Care, Trust and Refocus as you begin Lent. Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5- Are you struggling to make sense of things? We have all had those days… those moments…in anger, judgement, 6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2 perhaps low self-esteem, or just feeling disconnected. In this retreat, we will Cor 5:20—6:2/ Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 ponder what makes us weak and more importantly, what makes us Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 strong. What brings us joy. God made us uniquely capable and beautiful and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25 and perfect. Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, As we enter into the Lenten season, let’s take a moment to reflect on what 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15 might get in the way of reminding us of our greatness. Together we will find ways to let go of the things that bind us and instead, tap into the goodness Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, that God intended for each of us more often. 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32 To Register: https://www.chmiowa.org/news-and-events/calendar/ Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8- event/309 9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

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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The Catholic Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup Service Board (CSB) is looking for women in- terested in join- ing its organiza- tion. Catholic Service Board is a volunteer group of about 100 women who give their time volun- teering in Kahl Home activities and help support a project wish list for the Kahl Home as well as other PRESCHOOL ROUNDUP: charities. To support these en- deavors, CSB operates the Cinder- ella Resale Shop at 230 W. 35th

St. For more information or to get involved contact Rose Hoenig, 563 More details and registration forms are available on our school website - -949-9786, h o e n i - www.stpaulcatholicschool.org. [email protected] or Linda Red- KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP: ington, 563-468-8729, lreding- Parents may drop off paperwork to the school office anytime the week of [email protected]. Feb. 16 - Feb. 19.

If your child is currently enrolled in our preschool program, he/she will be as- sessed during their preschool/Small Beginnings day.

Collection for If not currently in our program, please call the school office to make an ap- the Church in pointment for assessment.

Central & If you would like to meet with our principal, Dr. Delaney, please call to sched- ule an appointment. Dates available to meet are Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, or 24th. Eastern Europe This week our spe- More details and registration forms are available on our school website - cial collection sup- www.stpaulcatholicschool.org. ports the Church in Central & Eastern Europe. Your Altar Server Training donation today helps restore the We are able to hold altar server training classes. If you have a Church and build the future in child in fourth through eighth grade, who has received their First more than 25 countries still strug- Communion and wishes to become an altar server, please contact gling to recover from former Tom Quinlan at [email protected]. communist rule. Funds from this Altar server training will be scheduled throughout the month of collection support reconstruc- February. We have limited class space to two children at a time. tion, education, formation, and This helps the students learn to serve on their own during COVID. poverty outreach. Please be We will have more training sessions for all students once the COVID generous to the collection to- restrictions have been lifted. day. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee Parish members’ children who are in Religious Education, in public school, or are home-schooled are welcome to participate in this ministry.

If you have any questions please contact Jeanne at the parish office; davst- [email protected] or 563-322-7994, or Tom Quinlan at [email protected]

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