April 10, 2011
5th Sunday of Lent
ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, CALMAR, IA 52132
REV. DONALD J. HAWES, PASTOR TELE: 562-3603
CFS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY 562-3291
St. Aloysius web site -- http://www.stalscalmar.org
NEUMANN HALL (CFSR) 562-3045
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT – St. Aloysius parish community strives to praise God; to proclaim the word of God; to foster the
loving service of stewardship by sharing our time, talents and treasures; and to bring the graces of redemption through the sacraments
leading to eternal salvation.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
MON., Apr. 11 – 8:00 a.m. Father Hawes’ Intention (Wexford)
TUE., Apr. 12 – 9:00 a.m. Father Richard Tomasek “For Healing” (in Chapel)(Spillville)
WED., Apr. 13 – 8:30 a.m. Iona, Bob & Mary Jo Kubesh (Calmar)
- 7:15 p.m. Virginia Humpal (Calmar)
THU., Apr. 14 – 9:00 a.m. Adella & Alvin Frana (Chihak Hall)(Spillville)
FRI., Apr. 15 – 8:30 a.m. Alan Moudry (Calmar)
SAT., Apr. 16 - 4:30 p.m. For the members of St. Al’s & St. Wenc. Parishes (Calmar)
- 7:00 p.m. Glen Klimesh (Spillville)
SUN., Apr. 17 - 8:30 a.m. Evelyn Lentz (Spillville)
- 10:30 a.m. Edward Frana (Calmar)
Sat., Apr. 16
Sun., Apr. 17
Wed., Apr. 13
4:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:15 p.m.
Lectors:
Teena Hosper
Rita Gerleman
Betty Hackman
Ministers:
Lois Poshusta
Kim Wilmes
Linus Tekippe
Mike Kuboushek
Richard Wede
Don Schroeder
Ann Kuboushek
Jim Schwan
Althea Murphy
Kay Heying
Bethany Schwan
Paula Tekippe
Offertory:
Bob Kuhn
Kevin Kulish
Students
Altar Servers:
Michael Havel
Chris Huinker
Students
Ryan Hageman
Taylor Claman
Tiana Bullerman
Tayton Bullerman
Reconciliation one half-hour before weekend Masses
CATHOLIC CHARITIES TOLL-FREE NUMBER 1-800-772-2758
Financial Report: (3-27-11) Budget - $984.00; Youth Collection - $28.10; Offertory - $220.10; Fuel Collection - $190.00; Japanese Relief $408.00; Roof Fund - $50.00; Total - $1,880.20.
(4-3-11) Budget - $1,177.00; Youth Collection - $14.50; Offertory - $163.00; Fuel Collection - $180.00; School Deficit - $30.00; Easter - $50.00;
Japanese Relief - $153.00; Total - $1,767.50.
When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, “This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God’s glory, that
through it the Son of God may be glorified.” Every aspect of our lives -- our gifts as well as our sufferings -- can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to
blessing for ourselves and others.
We extend our sympathies and assurance of prayers to the following: 1. The family of Gerald Hageman
whose funeral was here on Wednesday. 2. The family of Audrey Timp whose funeral was here this Saturday. 3.
The family of Ed Verga (Norma Bullerman’s Father) whose funeral was at Protivin this Saturday.
We pray for God’s blessing on our TEC this weekend.
CFS Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday, April 12.
COMING SOON -- To foster the loving service of stewardship, our parish plans to do a time and talent survey in the
month of April. Forms will be distributed soon at weekend masses for each family. You will have the opportunity to select
items of interest. (ex. choir member, lector, usher, mass server, etc.) We will also use this to update our St. Aloysius
parishioner list. More details coming.
Lifesaver Sunday April 9-10 -- Catholic Daughters will be handing out Life Savers in return for your financial
support. Proceeds will go to assist abused women and children. 60% stays in Winneshiek County.
Time to think about Easter flowers! Leave your envelope in the collection in memory of or honor of a loved one, and
the donor’s name. Please have donations in by Good Friday.
Spring Reconciliation Schedule: Sun., Apr. 10 -- 2 p.m. Protivin, Sun., Apr. 17 -- 2 p.m. Waukon -- 2 p.m. Calmar -4 p.m. Harpers Ferry -- 7 p.m. Lansing, Tue., Apr. 19 -- 7:30 p.m. Ossian.
There will be a meeting of the Decorah Deanery of Catholic Women in Cresco at the Notre Dame Parish Hall,
Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Stan and Connie Kepros. The topic will be “Faith in Practice.”
Dr. Kepros and his wife Connie recently returned form volunteering in Haiti and Guatemala. We will have our speakers at
7:10 followed by a quarterly meeting with dessert served. Everyone welcomed!
AMRH -- 15-17 Men’s Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat. Friday 8 p.m. -- Sunday after lunch . Director: Fr. Dennis
Colter. Theme: Surrender to God: The Key to Life (That is, it’s not about me.) Offering $115. Newcomers are invited for
half price -- 50th Anniversary special!
Father Trzil will celebrate his 85th birthday with a Mass at 10:30 this Sunday, April 10 at St. Pius V Church at Cherry
Mound. A dinner will follow. All money from the dinner will go to the Perpetual Care Fund of St. Pius V Cemetery.
Farther Trzil is residing in Thornton Manor, Lansing, while he recuperates from knee replacements. He looks forward to
gathering with many Northeast Iowa friends at Cherry Mound on Sunday, April 10.
CFS School News: Monday, April 11 – Grades 4-8 will be at Spillville today because of TEC at the Calmar Center.
Grades K-3 will go bowling in the afternoon. Tuesday, April 12 - Grade 5 field trip to Iowa’s Dairy Story at NICC Dairy
Center. 10:00-12:00 8th Grade will go to NICC part of their career unit. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Grades 7 and 8 will be presented
Teach Children to Save Program. The citizens Savings Bank Employees will present this program. 7:00 p.m. 8th Graders
and their parents will attend the South Winneshiek High School freshmen registration meeting in the High School Study
Hall. 7:30 p.m. CFS School Board meeting. Thursday, April 14 - 9:00 a.m. Mass for Grades K-3 and Grade 3 in charge.
8th Grade goes to Career Fair at Upper Iowa University. 4:15 p.m. 7/8 grade girls track meet versus Crestwood at Cresco.
Friday, April 15 - 8:30 a.m. Mass for Grades 4-8 and Grade 5 in charge.
Will WORK for WORK -- CFSR students attending Catholic HEART Workcamp and National Catholic Youth
Conference are looking for odd jobs to raise money to attend these life changing events! We would be willing to do yard
clean up. Rock picking, spring cleaning, (yes we do windows) and other help needed. Please email cfsrstaff@mchsi.com
if interested in hiring someone.
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant
challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today’s fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s Web site
offers a range of practical information for parents and guardians that will help keep children safe from harm. The site also
features an interactive quiz on child safety designed for both adults and children. To take the quiz, visit the NCMEC Web
site and click on “Child Safety”: www.missingkids.con. For particular help you may call the Archdiocese Office for
Protection of Children at (563) 556-2580 x. 227.
Be a part of our Golden Anniversary $10,000 challenge match. One of our silent benefactors has offered to match
cash contributions up to $10,000! Donate before June 30 and your gift will be matched to meet our needs. Help us
continue to provide one of the best places for spiritual growth and enrichment in Iowa. American Martyrs Retreat House,
2209 N. Union Rd., Cedar Falls, IA 50613. We thank you in advance!
St. Wenceslaus Easter Bake Sale, Saturday, April 16. Kolaches $7/doz. (prune, poppy seed, cherry, apricot,
raspberry). Rolicky $5/doz. Pick up between 12 and 1 p.m. on April 16. Advance orders only. Orders limited. Last day to
order is April 13. To order call Betty Soukup at (563) 569-8550 or (563) 380-6559
“Role Call” Men’s Breakfast -- “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 This advice is
essential to Catholic men as we live out various roles with our families, at church, and in our jobs. Discover the
importance of growing in faith with other men and learn practical steps you can take to strengthen each of your roles. Join
us for a “Role Call” Men’s Breakfast, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Saturday May 7th in the basement of St. Benedict’s church in
Decorah. To RSVP contact Joe Lutgens at 319-360-4996 or e-mail RoleCall@lutgens.com. This breakfast is free of
charge and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Men’s Fellowship.
St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel, Minnesota is having a dinner on Sunday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swiss
steak and all the trimmings. Cost $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Preschool free.
Sunday, April 10, St. Francis of Assisi Parish (205 Lovers Lane, Fayette) spring dinner. Mike Reick’s boasted
chicken, broasted potatoes, green beans, salad bar, desserts, beverages. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $8.50, K-5th grade $5,
preschool and younger free.
Spring Breakfast at DeSales School, April 10. 8:30 to noon. Featuring: ham & egg bake, salad bar, muffins &
beverage. Tickets: $7/$7.50 at the door. Ages 6-11: $4.
South Winn Golf & Country Club Breakfast, Sunday, April 10. Scrambled eggs/toppings, ham, hash browns,
homemade cinnamon rolls, toast, beverage. Serving 8:30 to noon. $7. Public welcome.
The Oddfellows Lodge at 326 Washington St., Decorah, is holding a Smelt Fry on Friday, April 15, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Menu includes potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and beverage. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children
ages 5 to 11. Children 4 and younger are free. Public is welcome.
St. John’s Parish of Fort Atkinson will sponsor a Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 17, 11-1:30 at the Fort Atkinson
Community Center. Menu includes Mike Reicks’ fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, pie
or dessert and beverage. Adults $8.50 in advance,$9 at the door. Children (5-12) $5 sold at the door and 4 and under free.
Church Cleaning for the month of April 2011: The following families will be responsible for cleaning the church in
April. Joe & Cheryl Hageman, Chairpersons; Merle & Darlene Hageman, Paul & Colleen Hageman, Cheryl Hageman,
Ronald & Cathy Hageman, Marty Hageman, Laverne & Alice Hageman, Kevin Hageman, Lester & Shirley Hageman,
MaryLou Hageman, Rick Hageman, Gary Halverson, Gervase & Margaret Hanken, Paul & Margaret Havel, John Havel,
Richard & Carolyn Havel, James & Debra Heick and Bob Hemesath. Please make arrangements with your fellow workers
to get this task completed. This will sometimes require cleaning on the weekend or weekday evenings, or splitting up the
cleaning between 2 days, because so many work full-time. The cleaning supplies and list of duties are in the closet in the
Server’s Room. Please remember to clean the stairwells (up and down the stairs), the north entrance to the elevator, and
the entryways, and also the ladies and men’s rest rooms downstairs. --Thank you.
Pastor’s Notes: 1. Holy Week and Easter schedule: Holy Thursday 6:30 p.m. at St. Wenc. and 8:30 p.m. at St. Al’s.
Good Friday - 1:30 p.m. at St. Wenc. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Al’s. Holy Saturday 8 p.m. at St. Wenc. (Note: no Mass at
4:30). Easter Sunday 8:30 at St. Wenc. and 10:30 at St. Al’s.
2. Please give a generous Easter gift to your parish. We ask a gift of $150, more or less in accord with your ability to
give.
3. Our parish communal penance service will be at St. Al’s at 2 p.m. next Sunday, April 17th.
4. CFS Students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this school week.