“HOLY FAMILY OF THE BLUFFS ” CATHOLIC COMMUNITY May 15 - 21, 2016 Mass Schedule for the week ………….……………………..……..………………… SAINT Monday, May 16 @ Wexford 8:00am @ Lansing NO MASS - pray for vocations JOSEPH Tuesday, May 17 @ New Albin George & Mary Hammell …..………………..………. 8:30am New Albin, Iowa Wednesday, May 18 @ Lansing Special Intention of Willi Finkral ….......……..…...…. 7:30am Thursday, May 19 @ Thornton Manor Ruth Ellen Burke ….….……………..............….…..... 9:45am Friday, May 20 @ Lansing Harold & Frances Wellendorf ….......……........…….. 7:30am Saturday, May 21 @ Harpers Ferry Jerry and Marian Cota family …...……………....…… 4:00pm @ Wexford Frank Delaney Family ………...……...…...……...….. 7:30pm Sunday, May 22 @ New Albin Bill Baxter …………..……...…………………….……. 8:30am @ Lansing For the People …….………….……………………… 10:00am Confession schedule Sat., May 21 ~ 8:00-8:30am Lansing; 3:15-3:45pm Harpers Ferry Sun., May 22 ~ 7:45-8:15am New Albin SAINT ANN - Other times are available by calling Father Moser at 563-538-4171. SAINT JOSEPH Harpers Ferry, Iowa Schedule of Liturgical Ministers • May 21 & May 22 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Harpers Wexford New Albin Lansing Lector Sheila Diggins Theresa Heuker Ray Whalen Tony Spalla Communion Michele Pladsen Mark Kruse Joan Reburn Karen Brennan Connie Benedict Marcia Kruse Mike Reburn Marty Brennan Peggy Berns Pat Curran Bonnie Weymiller Greg Conway Bonnie Wagner Karen Weber Bob Teff, Judy Steiber Servers Landon Berns Mikayla Gavin Evan Whalen Daniel Wagner IMMACULATE Elizabeth Fossum Emily Benzing Ryan Whalen Caleb Conway CONCEPTION Ushers Dick Saddler Ray Mullarkey Max Marzen Jim Rossi Lansing, Iowa volunteer Mark Kruse Keri Becker Joe Strobel Mary Lankford Terry Hennessy Michael Wellendorf Tony Becker Giftbearers Rita Mathis Ralph and Diane Virginia Moore Greg and Jenny Florence Jones Mohn Michael Wellendorf Conway Rosary John Colsch Ann Delaney Sacristans Karen & Marty Brennan Communion to the Homebound Kay Mettille, Nancy Hosch Linked Parish Office IMMACULATE 648 Main St. • Lansing, IA 52151 • (Immaculate Conception, Lansing) CONCEPTION Phone . ....................................................................................................................................... .. (563) 538-4171 Wexford, Iowa Pastor, Father John Moser ……...………. (563) 538 -4171 ……………..…...…….. (563) 217 -0529 Cell Phone Email…………………………………………………………..………………………… [email protected] Stewardship - Pastoral Associate, Karen Weber ....................................................................................... .... (563) 538-4171 Email……………………………………………………………………..….…………. [email protected] share Jesus love Faith Formation Leader (Harpers, Wexford, New Albin & Lansing), Rita Mooney …...…….. (563) 538 -3933 “Let the children come to Email …..….……..….……..….……..….……..……….……...….……..……...… [email protected] me: do not prevent them, Mailing Address ……..….……………….…..…..………....… P.O. Box 178 • 665 North St. • Lansing, IA 52151 for the kingdom of God Bookkeeper, Jennifer Cole ..................................................................................................... .. (563) 538-4171 belongs to such as these. Email …..….……..….……..….……..….…….....….……….……….…….……… [email protected] Amen, I say to you, who- ever does not accept the our Website ……..….………..… www.holyfamilyofthebluffs.org kingdom of God like a Addition to HFB website - - - International Catholic Stewardship Council “Catholic Stewardship” child will not enter.” e-bulletin can now be found on the “Stewardship” page of our website. {Mark 10:14b-15} 65 th Jubilee of Priesthood - - - - - Msgr. Edward Lechtenberg Ordained on May 3, 1951 Holy Family of the Bluffs Catholic community invites you to join Msgr. Ed in his celebration of 65 years as a priest on Sunday, May 15 at the 10:00am Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Lansing. A reception and brunch will follow the Mass in IC Hall, Lansing. THE BEAUTIFUL HANDS OF A PRIEST We need them in life’s early morning, we need them again at it’s close. We feel their warm clasp of true friendship, we seek them when tasting life’s woes. At the altar each day we behold them. And the hands of a king on his throne, are not equal to them in their greatness. Their dignity stands all alone. And when we are tempted and wander, to pathways of shame and of sin, it’s the hand of a priest will absolve us not once - but again and again. And when we are taking life’s partner, other hands may prepare us a feast; but the hand that will bless and unite us, is the beautiful hand of a priest. God bless them and keep them all holy, for the host which their fingers caress. When can a poor sinner do better than to ask him to guide thee and bless? When the hour of death comes upon us, may our courage and strength be increased, by seeing raised over us in blessing, the beautiful hands of a priest! Church outing with the La Crosse Loggers - - Sunday, June 12 th - - Game time is 5:05pm Immaculate Conception Parish (Lansing) has scheduled a Fund Raising Event with the La Crosse Loggers. I.C. has received #200 reserved bleacher back seats in the main grandstand to sell. Tickets are $7.00 ea. with I.C. receiving 50% of the revenue generated. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance and will be available after Mass - see either Tom Garrett or Father Moser. Reserve the date and enjoy an evening of great baseball. “Makin” Memories …. One Game at a time” La Crosse Loggers vs Rochester Honkers Ten Ways to Grow Closer to Christ this Easter Season 2016 … # 8 Spirit The Holy Spirit Makes the Catholic Church a Living, Breathing Reality: http//www.fullycatholic.com/the-holy-spirit-makes-the-catholic-church-a-living-breathing-reality/ Mercy as a Spiritual Gift: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/spiritual-gift-of-mercy Video by Fr. Dave Pivanka: http://the wildgooseisloose.com/segment/the-spirit-and-the-sacraments WHO: “I Thirst” (Romans 5:8) is for high school youth When: July 15-17, 2016 Where: Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN Why: To join teens from all over the country in worship with God in a life changing event. Sponsored by Partner Ship for Youth & Franciscan University of Steubenville. With Special Guest Speakers Leo Patalinghug from EWTN, Bob Rice, Sonar [a Christian band from the Twin Cities], Kate Hartfiel, Kyle Heimann, and Elizabeth Cotrupi Pfunder. They will share with you why God thirsts for us to follow him. Price for this Youth Conference is $170 per person; hotel pricing is yet unknown and hotels will become unavailable - so contact ASAP to reserve a spot. Volunteers may be needed. For help and for more information regarding this Conference contact either Father Moser or Tiana Kubitz (563-217-0017) or visit the Conference website or past conference videos at steubenvilleconferences.com and under the Rochester Conference. Coming Home A healing program for military veterans is being offered at American Martyrs Retreat House [2200 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls, Iowa ] on June 17-19. For more information see brochure on church bulletin boards or visit with Earl Mitchell, a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish (New Albin). Meetings and Happenings in “HFB” May 14 th - Wedding Shower and Card Party for Beth Pleggenkuhle and Shane Gavin on this Saturday in IC Hall, Wexford after the 7:30pm Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend. May 15 th - Coffee & rolls after 8:30am Mass in St. Joseph Hall, New Albin. May 18 th - IC (Lansing) Pastoral Council meets at 1:00pm in Parish Hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend. May 22 nd - IC (Lansing) Pastoral Council hosts parish wide meeting after 10am Mass to discuss FALL FESTIVAL. 2 • May 15, 2016 Parish Elections in HFB on May 14/15 Contribution Report Elections for our two Faith Formation Commissions and For May 7 & 8, 2016 four Pastoral Councils will be held this weekend, May 14/ Harpers Ferry 15, either before Mass or after Communion. Ballots posted on bulletin boards; if you want to vote early contact Father Adults $547.00 Holy Day (Ascension) $100.00 Moser at his office. Offertory $58.00 We have a New Mission Statement for “HFB” Catholic community Our Call to Share $60.00 We are a community of God's children, joyfully celebrating the presence of God. We believe that all of God's gifts are freely given by the Lord. Lansing # Donors Though these gifts are freely given, as individuals we need to ask that the Adults 29 of 240 $1202.00 gifts be made available to us. We seek to be a community that shares with Offertory $128.00 strangers and the friends alike Jesus’ love. Cemetery upkeep $110.00 Candles $5.00 th Read about this and more in the May 15 issue of The Witness Wexford 1. Blessed Maria Assunta Middle School Students in Waterloo win an Adults $970.00 award from Iowa's Governor for their anti-bullying service project. Children $2.00 2. Loras College and Mt. Mercy University announce commencement Holy Day (Ascension) $10.00 speakers and prepare for ceremonies. Offertory $147.00 3. Beckman Catholic High School Teacher Tony Digmann reflects on the Our Call to Share $55.00 Feast of Pentecost. Shrine donations $9.25 4. Chaldean Catholic Archbishop explains why he believes Christianity will survive in Iraq. New Albin # Donors Adults 25 of 130 $551.00 Take a moment today and visit our new website and sign up for Offertory $106.00 the e-edition at www.thewitnessonline.com Candles $12.25 Archbishop Emeritus Jerome Hanus, O.S.B., will celebrate his 50 th “Act of Kindness” collection anniversary of ordination to the priesthood at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on (May 14 & 15) Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016, in the Cathedral of ACCW’s Layette program has been St. Raphael, Dubuque. A simple reception will follow in the Cathedral chosen to be the recipient of our Center until 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. May “Act of Kindness” collection. Cards may be sent to him at: Conception Abbey A layette consists of heavy blanket, PO Box 501 Conception, MO 64433-0501 receiving blankets, onesies, sleepers, The Archbishop requests no gifts, but if you wish, you may make a donation diapers, diaper pins, plastic pants, to the “Archbishop Jerome Hanus Scholarship Endowment Fund” with the sox, hat, sweaters, etc.