Sacrificial Gift of Thanks and Praise January 13-14, 2018

St. Mary -

Adult Env. $3,028.50 Offertory- $408

St Patrick -

Budget $6,160 Offertory 192.25

Building Fund $0

Please pray for Lupita Montalvo, Jerry Buss, Cindy Balvanz, Aracely Lobato, Jacob and

Dena Sudtegte, Jim and Lisette Boylan, Marge Montgomery, Lyle

Dockwell, Patrick Mejia.

Mass Schedule Monday, January 22

St. Mark, Iowa Falls, 8:30am Ben Schumacher

Tuesday, January 23 St. Patrick, Hampton, 8:30am

David Rowen Wednesday, January 24

Hubbard Care Center, 9:30am Chester Felckowski

St. Mary,Ackley, 4:30pm Thursday, January 25

St. Mary, Eldora, 8:30am Special Intention

Grand JiVante, Ackley, 9:30am Friday, January 26

St. Mary, Ackley, 8:30am Saturday, January 27

St. Mark, Iowa Falls, 4:00pm, Michael Schumacher

St. Patrick, Hampton, 6:30pm Joan Dockwell

Sunday, January 28 St. Mary, Eldora, 8:00am

David Andrews St. Mary, Ackley, 10:30am

For the People St. Patrick, Hampton, 5:30pm

Spanish Karen Valdez-Salazar

St. Patrick Saturday, January 27,

6:30pm Lector: Cindy Dirksen

Communion: Teresa Peterson(W)/

Joe Alonzo/Jean Wolfe/

Jose Alonzo/Ryan Winters(W)

Ushers: Duane Kelch/Jim Garett

Greeters: Sam & Cindy Dirksen

Art & Janie Rocha

Communion to the Homebound:

Dwight & Sherry Peterson

Altar Servers: Patty Teggatz/

Kade Alonzo/Trace Brocka

Sacristan: April Markwardt

Money Counters: MaryAnn Patton

Craig & Kathy Donnelly/

Organist: Leon Keuhner

St. Mary Sunday, January 28,

10:30am

Lector: Kay King, Jessica Schipper

Communion: Doug Gronewold,

Jessica Schipper, Jim Wessels

Ushers: Gary Bonewitz, Mike O’Brien,

Jim Wessels, Josh Scallon

Greeters: Mark and Jodi Uthe

Communion to the Homebound: Joe

Thuente

Altar Servers: Josie Kuper,

Ryleigh Schipper

Sacristan: Jolene Harms

Linkage Mass Schedule January-April 2018

Saturday 4:00pm St. Mark, Iowa Falls

Saturday 6:30pm – St. Patrick, Hampton

Sunday 8:00am – St. Mary, Eldora

Sunday 10:30am – St. Mary, Ackley

Sunday 5:30pm – St. Patrick, Hampton Spanish Mass

Eucharistic Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of

Jesus Christ, who is present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity,

under the appearance of the consecrated host. Each week

Eucharistic Expositions are scheduled to pray for renewal of

our parishes and for vocations (especially in the Archdiocese

of Dubuque) as follows:

Sunday Half hour after 8:00am Mass St. Mary (Eldora)

Monday After 8:30am Mass St. Mark (Iowa Falls)

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm St. Mary (Ackley)

Saturday 5:45pm before 6:30pm Mass St. Patrick (Hampton

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time of silent prayer.

Thank you for entering the church quietly and for being

sensitive to those in prayer.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend has something in it for every married couple. The Weekend has value for couples married one year on up to 50 years or more. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on Feb. 9-11 @ Ankeny, Mar. 9-11 @ La Crosse, Apr. 20-22 @ Dubuque. Early registration is highly recommended. For information and to register go to iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608- 3305 or email: JLJwwme08@Gmail.com

Sister Rita Menart, mental health counselor with Catholic Charities, comes every other Tuesday to Hampton to offer counseling in English and Spanish. For an appointment, call 319-431-5129 or 319-272-2138.

St Mary’s (Ackley) NCYC participants will talk about their trip on January 28 following 10:30 a.m. - a meal will be served - please plan to join them and hear about their experience.

SCRIP Cards will be available following Sunday Mass at St.

Patrick. Please stop by their table & get information on

this great program!

St. Patrick Parish Community Life Committee will meet

Wednesday January 24 at 5:00pm. They welcome & encourage

new members to join their group to help plan activities and

events for our parish. Please plan to come & bring a friend!

REMINDER: any announcements that are to be made following Masses need to be emailed before noon on Fridays to dbq097sec@dbqarch.org PLEASE refrain from giving these to the priests before Mass as this is their time of reflection & preparation to celebrate the Mass.

From the Iowa Catholic Conference Action Center; International Funding,

Dreamers

“Please take the time to express your concern to members of Congress

about families forced to migrate. We are asking Congress to provide robust

support for migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and asylum

seekers overseas, as well as protection for Dreamers (DACA recipients),

young people who know the U.S. as their only home….” Read more and take

action at: https://www.votervoice.net/ICC/Campaigns/55662/Respond

Have you considered becoming a Deacon?

Jesus said, "Come and see." (Jn 1:39) The Office of the

Permanent Diaconate is seeking married or single men interested

in becoming a Permanent Deacon. The call to the diaconate is a

call to a vocation. It requires prayer, commitment, and

dedication. Interested men between the ages of 32 and 58, and

their wives if married, are invited to attend an "Information

Meeting" on Tuesday, January 30 at Epiphany Parish/Holy

Family, Mason City at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Church Hall.

For more information, please contact Deacon Tom Lang at 1-

800-876-3546 ext. 252.

Franciscan Common Venture – a volunteer program sponsored

by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, provides the

opportunity for persons age 20+ to contribute their time,

commitment and talent in service among people who are poor.

There are multiple service opportunities from quilting to a food

bank’s community garden. Long-term service is also available. If

interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF; 3390 Windsor Ave;

Dubuque IA 52001; Phone: 563-583-9786; e-mail:

balekm@osfdbq.org; OR visit our website:

www.osfdbq.org/commonventure

Remember, copies of the proposed Mass schedules are available at the parish

offices and church entrances. Please take a look at it and feel free to offer your

feedback to your pastoral council members, Fr. Kevin, or Fr. Tony by February 6th.

Thank you.

Reconciliation will be held January 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary,

Ackley.

Oficina de ministerio Hispano: 641-812-2590

Nuevo Cronograma de Misas enero-abril 2018 Sábado 4:00 pm-- San Marcos, Iowa Falls Sábado 6:30 pm – San Patricio, Hampton Domingo 8:00 am – Santa María, Eldora Domingo 10:30 am – Santa María, Ackley Domingo 5:30 pm – San Patricio, Hampton Misa en español Hermana Rita Menart, consejera de salud mental con Caridades Católicas, viene cada dos semanas, el día martes, a Hampton para ofrecer consejería en español e inglés. Para una cita, llame 319-431-5129 o 319-272-2138. La Adoración Eucarística es un signo de devoción y adoración a Jesucristo, quien está presente en el Cuerpo, la Sangre, el Alma y la Divinidad, bajo la apariencia de la hostia consagrada. Cada semana las Exposiciones Eucarísticas están programadas para orar por la renovación de nuestras parroquias y por las vocaciones (especialmente en la Arquidiócesis de Dubuque) de la siguiente manera: El domingo una media hora después de la Misa de las 8:00 am Santa María (Eldora) El lunes después de la Misa a las 8:30 a.m. San Marcos (Iowa Falls) El jueves de las 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Santa María (Ackley) El sábado a las 5:45 p.m. antes de la Misa a las 6:30 p.m. San Patricio (Hampton) La adoración del Santísimo Sacramento es un tiempo de oración silenciosa. Gracias por entrar silenciosamente a la

iglesia y por ser sensitivo con aquellos en oración. Las tarjetas SCRIP estarán disponibles después de la misa dominical en San Patricio. ¡Pasen por la mesa y obtenga información sobre este gran programa! INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA La Luz Hispana, 116 First Avenue NW (Las clases comienzan el 22 de enero) Clases de Inglés: 5:00--6:00 el lunes y miércoles 6:00--7:30 p.m. el lunes y miércoles Del Centro de Acción de la Conferencia Católica de Iowa; Financiamiento internacional, soñadores "Por favor tómense el tiempo para expresar su preocupación a los miembros del Congreso sobre las familias obligadas a migrar. Le pedimos al Congreso que brinde un apoyo sólido a los inmigrantes, refugiados, desplazados internos y solicitantes de asilo en el extranjero, así como protección para los Dreamers (destinatarios de DACA), jóvenes que conocen los EE. UU. como su único hogar... "Lea más y actúe en: https://www.votervoice.net/ICC/Campaigns/55662/Respond Franciscan Common Venture - un programa de voluntariado patrocinado por las Hermanas de San Francisco de Dubuque, Iowa, brinda la oportunidad a las personas mayores de 20 años de contribuir con su tiempo, compromiso y talento al servicio de las personas que son pobres. Hay múltiples oportunidades de servicio desde acolchar hasta el jardín comunitario de un banco de alimentos. El servicio a largo plazo también está disponible. Si está interesado, comuníquese con la Hna. Michelle Balek, OSF; 3390 Windsor Ave; Dubuque IA 52001; Teléfono: 563-583-9786; correo electrónico: balekm@osfdbq.org; O visite nuestro sitio web: www.osfdbq.org/commonventure Recuerden, copias de los horarios de Misas propuestos están disponibles en las oficinas de la parroquia y en las entradas de las iglesias. Por favor, echen un vistazo y siéntanse libres de ofrecer sus comentarios a los miembros de su consejo pastoral, el Padre Kevin o el Padre Tony antes del 6 de febrero. Gracias.

St. Mary St. Patrick 611 Sherman - Ackley 1405 N. Federal - Hampton 641-847-2329 641-456-4857

Pastor: Rev. Anthony Kruse dbq108@dbqarch.org

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin Earleywine dbq108ap@dbqarch.org

Director of Faith Formation: Jolene Harms

St. Mary -Bookeeping and Main: Brent and Sue Harrenstein 641-847-2329

St. Patrick:Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angi Wright Office Hours Tues – Fri. 9-3:30 p.m. 641-456-4857

Archdiocese Website www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us St.Mary/St. Patrick Website www.franklinhardincatholic.org

E-Mail St Patrick: dbq097sec@dbqarch.org St. Mary: stmary.stpatrick@yahoo.com

Baptism Preparation: Contact the Parish office for details.

Marriage Preparation: Contact pastor six months in advance

Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass (travel time permitting)

In case of an emergency requiring a priest, please call 641-425-5736

A note from Fr. Tony On November 15th, Pope Francis gave a talk on Mass and prayer. I am including a portion of what he stated

for you to ponder. Pope Francis said, “Praying, as every true dialogue, is also knowing how to be in silence — in dialogues there are moments of silence — in silence together with Jesus. When we go to Mass, perhaps we arrive five minutes early and begin to chat with the person next to us. But this is not the moment for small talk; it is the moment of silence to prepare ourselves for the dialogue. It is the moment for recollection within the heart, to prepare ourselves for the encounter with Jesus. Silence is so important! We are not going to a spectacle, we are going to the encounter with the Lord, and silence prepares us and accompanies us. Pausing in silence with Jesus. From this mysterious silence of God springs his Word which resonates in our heart. Jesus himself teaches us how it is truly possible to ‘be’ with the Father and he shows us this with his prayer. The Gospels show us Jesus who withdraws to secluded places to pray; seeing his intimate relationship with God, the disciples feel the desire to be able to take part in it, and they ask him: ‘Lord, teach us to pray,’” (Lk 11:1). Have a great week!

Una nota del P. Tony El 15 de noviembre, el Papa Francisco dio una charla sobre la Misa y la oración. Incluyo una parte de lo que él

expresó para que profundicen. El Papa Francisco dijo: "Orar, como todo diálogo verdadero, también es saber estar en silencio - en los diálogos hay momentos de silencio - en silencio junto con Jesús.” Cuando vamos a Misa, tal vez lleguemos cinco minutos antes y comencemos a conversar con la persona que tenemos al lado. Pero este no es el momento para una pequeña charla; es el Los Evangelios nos muestran como Jesús que se retira a lugares apartados para orar; Al ver su relación íntima con Dios, los discípulos sienten el deseo de poder participar en ella, y le preguntan: 'Señor, enséñanos a orar' "(Lc 11, 1). momento de silencio para prepararnos para el diálogo. Es el momento de prepararnos en el corazón, para disponernos para el encuentro con Jesús. ¡El silencio es tan importante! No vamos a un espectáculo, vamos al encuentro con el Señor, y el silencio nos prepara y nos acompaña. Pausen en silencio con Jesús. De este silencio misterioso de Dios brota su Palabra que resuena en nuestros corazones. Jesús mismo nos enseña que es verdaderamente posible "estar" con el Padre y él nos muestra esto con su oración. Los Evangelios nos muestran a Jesús que se retira a lugares apartados para orar; Al ver su relación íntima con Dios, los discípulos sienten el deseo de poder participar en ella, y le preguntan: 'Señor, enséñanos a orar' "(Lc 11, 1). ¡Que tengan una buena semana!

January 20-21, 2018

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time