SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, 212 Second St., P.O. Box 225, EARLING
Business Office 712-747-2091
E-mail – stjoseph@fmctc.com
Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, please contact Fr. Dolan at 712-747-2461. If no answer, leave message. The message will
automatically forward to Father's cell phone, and he will call back immediately.
ST. PETER’S PARISH, DEFIANCE 712-748-3501
SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Web site: www.shelcocath.pvt.k.12.ia.us 712-755-5634 or 235-5634
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MASS SCHEDULE
November 21st – 4:00 PM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
November 22nd – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – Special Intentions for Todd Langenfeld & Family
Monday,
November 23rd – No Mass – Father Dolan’s day off
Tuesday,
November 24th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, November 25th – 5:30 PM – THANKSGIVING EVE MASS -In Memory of Don Herbst and for his Family
7:00 PM – Thanksgiving Eve Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Thursday, November 26th – NO MASSES – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday,
November 27th – NO MASS
Saturday, November 28th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of Mary Masur & for her Family
Sunday,
November 29th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – In Memory of Diane Koesters
Father Guthrie Dolan, Pastor
Saturday,
Sunday,
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LITURGY PARTICIPANTS:
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 28 – 5:00 PM
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 29 – 9:30 AM
Rosary ……………….... Tom Schulte
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M/M Bob Finken
Lector ….…….…….… Janet Blum
Petitions ……………… Janet Blum
Servers …………….…. Connor Frederick
Dillon Frederick
Ian Birks
Eucharistic Ministers … Joan Leinen
Doris Erlbacher
Judy Thraen
Presentation of Gifts …. Joe & Kathy Mahlberg
Music ………………… Katie, Karen & Ted
Ushers …………….….. Dean Finken
Mike Tremel
Jerry Gross
Don Bruck
Stef Kramer
Stef Kramer
Jordan Heese
Brett Heese
Cole Kramer
Shelli Schaben
Kelsey Schaben
Maggie Bissen
Dean & Marsha Langenfeld
Katie, Karen & Ted
Doug Kramer
Joe Heese
Larry Schaben
Declan Gross
Susie Fah
Susie Fah
Olivia Freund
Luke Freund
Isabel Bruck
Gail Gross
Betty Foxhoven
Michele Weis
Amy & Ava Langenfeld
Katie, Karen & Ted
Roger Kenkel
Larry Kramer
Tim Gross
Joe Gross
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 6 – 9:30 AM
THANKSGIVING EVE MASS will be held at St. Joseph’s Church on Wednesday, November 25, at 5:30 PM and at St. Peter’s
at 7:00 PM. The Junior Religious Ed. Class will serve as Mass participants at St. Joseph’s. No Masses on Thanksgiving Day.
MASS PARTICIPANTS FOR THANKSGIVING EVE MASS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, AT 5:30 PM:
Rosary: M/M Bob Finken; Lector: Jeremy Flies; Petitions: James Erlbacher; Servers: Will Hoffmann, Dillon Frederick and
Ty Frederick; Eucharistic Ministers: Kelsey Schaben, Maggie Langenfeld, Shelli Schaben; Presentation of Gifts: Dave
Hoffmann, Dakota Schaben; Music: Katie, Karen & Ted; Ushers: Mike Erlbacher, Larry Schaben, Mike Frederick, Don Bruck
THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Please
have bulletin items in the parish office by Noon on Tuesday, November 24.
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE is going on now thru Sunday, November 29. Please-only
clean winter clothing. Boxes are in the back of church.
CHURCH DECORATIONS: The holiday season will be here soon. We are looking for someone or several people to help
decorate the church for the Holidays. If you (or you know of someone) would be interested in decorating our beautiful church
for the holidays, please contact the parish office (747-2091).
NOVEMBER 2015 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. JOSEPH’S AND ST. PETER’S:
Saturday 4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
9:30 AM
October 31 & Nov. 1
St. Joseph’s
St. Peter’s
St. Joseph’s
November 7 & 8
St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s St. Joseph’s
November 14 & 15
St. Joseph’s
St. Peter’s
St. Joseph’s
November 21 & 22
St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s
St. Joseph’s
November 28 & 29
St. Joseph’s
St. Peter’s
St. Joseph’s
REMEMBER THE SICK & RECOVERING IN YOUR PRAYERS: Ron Weis (Rita), Virginia (Jensen) Schnack (Mother of
Gail Gross), Lavina Gross, Mary Tepe, Dave Blum (Jerry Bissen’s son-in-law), Dar Kenkel, Patty Kucera (Mary Carroll’s
daughter), Mike Vanscoy (Cindy), Garry Gaul, Maggie Gubbels (Mary Tremel’s mother), Mick Finken, Gail Schmitz, Janet
Thrasher (Tom), Mark Stessman, Max & Dorothy Kenkel, Charlotte Fountain (Niece of Steve & Betty Klein), Mary Lou
Schimerowski, Neal Gaul, Alma Wilwerding (Joanne Erlbacher’s mother), Corey Sonderman, Jack Stessman, Bernie Wilwerding,
Pat Graeve (Chad’s brother), Madilyn Nelson, Dunlap (Great-granddaughter of Madonna Kramer), Lois Koesters, Darren Thraen
(Grandson of Ken & Edna Schafer), Jerry Michels, Phillip Brandenburg (Grandson of Ruth Koch), Carol Kessenich & Jeannine
Wingert. Please contact the parish office (747-2091) to remove your name or another name.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK:
SUN. NOV. 22ND – EARLING FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT CHICKEN SUPPER in St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling.
Serving broasted chicken with all the trimmings including dressing. Serving from 4:30-8:00 PM.
MON. NOV. 23RD – CYO BOY’S BASKETBALL PRACTICE at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
MON. NOV. 23RD – CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP will meet at 7:00 PM.
WED. NOV. 25TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
WED. NOV. 25TH – NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES.
THU. NOV. 25TH – THANKSGIVING EVE MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church and at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church
in Defiance. No Masses on Thanksgiving Day.
SAT. NOV. 28TH – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE will be held in St. Joseph’s Church after Mass.
SUN. NOV. 29TH Proceeds will go to the Southwest Iowa Special Olympics and Concerned, Inc. in Harlan.
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OTHER EVENTS/NEWS:
FOOD PANTRY: We delivered 6 sacks of food items to the West Central Community Action Food Pantry this week.
Thank You to everyone who donated items this month.
ECUMENICAL SERVICE – you are invited to a Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service on Tuesday,November 24, at 7:00 PM in
the Defiance Methodist Church. Father Dolan and the pastor will celebrate this service together. The second collection will be
taken for the Food Pantry.
ST. PETER’S COUNTRY FEST featuring Maiden Dixie and Brad Morgan, is Saturday, November 28, at St. Peter’s Hall in
Defiance. Maiden Dixie is an exuberant country rock band from St, Paul, MN. They have opened for several national acts like
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert. Doors open at 6:00 PM, Brad Morgan begins at 7:00 PM with Maiden Dixie to follow.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available now at all Shelby County banks, Bank Iowa, United Bank
of Iowa, 1st National Bank of Manning, Farmers Trust & Savings, Defiance State Bank.
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA: St. Rose of Lima Parish in Denison is having their Annual Holiday Extravaganza at St. Rose
of Lima Parish Center in Denison on Saturday, December 5, from 8:00 AM to Noon. Homemade Cookie & Candy Sale. Select
your favorites from an array of over 70 different types of cookies and candy. Goodies are sold by the pound. There will also be
a variety of party vendors to help with your shopping for Christmas gifts. See flyer on bulletin boards in church for more info.
SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM with students in grades K-6 will be presented Monday,
December 7, at 7:00 PM in the school gym. All are invited. Come help us celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus is
the Reason for the Season. There will be singing, dancing, and a possible appearance of Santa Claus. St. Michael’s Church is
having Mass at 5:30 PM for the Immaculate Conception of Mary Holy Day if you would like to attend this Mass and then come
to the program. Children are asked to go to their classrooms between 6:45-6:55 PM in preparation for the Christmas program.
SANTA IS COMING – for all ages! The jolly little gentleman will make an appearance on Sunday, December 13, at Noon at
St. Peter’s Hall in Defiance. Religious Education students will be serving soup and sandwiches from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Free
Will donation welcome. Christmas Cookie/Candy will also be available to purchase from 11:00-1:00PM. The Cookie/Candy
Walk containers can be purchased from $5 to $10 with you choosing your favorites. Come satisfy your sweet tooth.
MSGR. CHIODO will lead a Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St. Junipero Serra. When: April 11-20, 2016. What: Tour
the different Missions that St. Junipero Serra helped found in California. There will be an informational meeting with power
Point on Sunday, December 13, at 5:00 PM in the lower church at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Des Moines.
11TH ANNUAL DUNLAP CHRISTMAS CAROLING FESTIVITIES – Thursday, December 17, at the Dunlap Nursing and
Rehab Center - Arrive at 6:15 PM and perform at 6:30 PM. You are invited to help promote holiday cheer to the elderly and
Caregivers. It is very rewarding; everyone will benefit from the festivities. Music books/refreshments for all participates will be
served in the chapel area and flowers for the residents.
SUPPORT ELDERLY RELIGIOUS – A parishioner writes “As a Catholic school student from grades K-12, I was formed to
be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior
Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to
the upcoming collection (in December) for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
MANY POOR FAMILIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA huddle together in the dark of night because no electricity is available.
The Shelby County Nicaragua Partners have selected the next two communities in Nicaragua to offer solar panels to families
without electricity. Consider giving a gift of solar power in your loved one's name this Christmas or consider donating what you
can to help fund this project. Solar gift cards will be available in the back of church the next two weekends or you can pick them
up at the parish office.
GO FUND ME FOR OUR SISTER PARISH - There is a Go Fund Me account set up for our Nicaragua solar panel project at
www.GoFundMe.com/villasandino. Please share this site with your family and friends. Check out our website at
shelbycountynicaraguapartners.org. Spread the word about the good things happening in Shelby County.
IOWA CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE is thrilled to invite you to the 4th annual men’s conference, Saturday, March 5,
2016 at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines. Tickets are just $25 and can be purchased on-line. See our website at
www.IowaCatnolicMensConference.com for information and to purchase tickets. Hear Al Kresta, of Ave Maria Radio, Kresta
in the Afternoon, Jim Blackburn of Catholic Answers, John Crudele and Dr. Dan McGuire. Like us on Facebook @Faith for the
Journey-Iowa Catholic Mens Conference.
THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone for all the phone calls and many cards we received on our 60th Wedding
Anniversary. They were very much appreciated. Thanks to all!
May God Bless, Leo & Rosemary Hahn
THANK YOU: The Family of Albert Frederick would like to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness shown to us the past
several weeks. A big thank you to the staff at Little Flower Haven for their loving care given to Dad during his stay. Also,
thank you to Father Frost, Father Dolan, Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Shelby County Hospice and Pauley Jones Funeral Home for
your compassion shown to us at this time. Thank you to the vocalists and pianist for the beautiful music and to Wendy and the
parish group for the great lunch. In lieu of thank you’s, a donation will be made to our favorite charities.
The Family of Albert Frederick
THANK YOU: We would like to thank the Earling Fire/Rescue Department for their quick response to our field fire.
Without your help it could have been worse. We truly appreciate your time and talent in helping us.
Thanks again, Shirley, Tim and Dan Herbst.
THANK YOU: A “Huge” thank you to everyone who attended the Tribute to Harvest Dinner/Auction and to everyone who
purchased a Dream Fly Away Raffle Ticket. Because of your generosity, we had a very successful event. Special thanks to
everyone who worked at the dinner/auction and also to all of our ticket sellers again this year. Your generosity and dedication to
Shelby County Catholic School and to Catholic Education is amazing! The grand prize winner of the Dream Fly Away Raffle
was Doris Schmitz. $100: Ken Altman, Dale Schwery, Ben Ausdemore, Mary Miller; $50: Gene Leuschen, Scott Burchett,
Kevin Bruck, Jean Bieker, Kris Wingert, Mary Heese, Jean Keane and sisters and mother, Mike Bierl. Congratulations to all of
the winners!
WEEKEND COLLECTION: NOVEMBER 14/15, 2015: Tithes: $1,830.00
Plate: $172.00
Building Fund Collection: $185.00
Catholic Campaign for Human Development $60.00
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin is available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.