SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ST. PATRICK ST. WENCESLAUS ST. BONIFACE

139 Third St. SE Britt, IA 50423 3343 Navy Ave. (Duncan) Britt, IA 50423 660 Bush Ave. Garner, IA 50438

ST. PATRICK
115 5th Ave. NW, PO Box 363 Buffalo Center, IA 50424

ST. JAMES
906 West O Street Forest City, IA 50436

ST. PATRICK
406 S. Grant Lake Mills, IA 50450

PASTORAL STAFF REV. DENNIS MILLER, PASTOR

660 Bush Avenue Garner, IA 50438 Phone ......................................... (641) 923-2329 E-mail....................... DBQ088@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

REV. PAUL LIPPSTOCK, SACRAMENTAL PRIEST

906 West O Street Forest City, IA 50436 Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 E-mail................... DBQ084SP@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

DEACON DENNIS POPOWSKI

PHONE ..................................................... (641) 923-6045

E-mail.............................. dcpopowski@gmail.com

CLUSTER OFFICES ST. BONIFACE, GARNER

Phone ......................................... (641) 923-2329 Fax .............................................. (641) 923-2480 Business Manager, Carolyn Kumsher E-mail.................DBQ088SEC@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us Secretary/Bookkeeper, Jacki Young E-mail..................... DBQ088S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

ST. J AMES, FOREST CITY

Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 Fax .............................................. (641) 585-3336 Office Manager, Donna Thill E-mail.................DBQ084SEC@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

ST. PATRICK, BRITT

Phone ......................................... (641) 843-3215 Fax .............................................. (641) 843-3557 Office Manager, Carolyn DeKruif E-mail..................... DBQ017S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation

Christine Carrier Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 E-mail...................DBQ084RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Coordinator of Religious Education

Regina Adams Phone.(641) 585-4856 E-mail...DBQ088RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE CATHOLIC FAITH? CONTACT:

Jody Smith .................................. (641) 561-2309 E-mail..................... DBQ018S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGIES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Garner 8:00 AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 No Mass at Forest City
ST. JEROME

ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC CLUSTER PHOTO DIRECTORY

St. James, Forest City - GET YOUR SMILE ON, pictures will be taken in your parish Monday & Tuesday, October 14 & 15. For those who have not signed up yet, you may do so on line at: www.appt.lifetouch.com or call 11-866866-756756-0281, option 2 then 4 Complete an online survey and receive a $10 off coupon or call number above. Bring in a non-perishable food item and get a $5 off coupon. Please help us make this photo directory a huge success! What does success look like? 100% participation from all families!!! Lifetouch Photo Directory Schedule: Oct. 14 - 15 Mon. - Tue. Forest City Oct. 18 Fri. Duncan/Britt Nov. 15 - 16 Fri. - Sat. Garner Baptized at St. Boniface by Deacon Dennis Popowski Baptized at St. Boniface by Rev. Dennis Miller September 22, 2013 Luke Thomas Wellik son of Justin & Monica Wellik godparents are Jordan Wellik & Ashley Walker

Irene Hiscocks
ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Duncan 8:00 AM No Mass at Lake Mills No Mass at Britt Buffalo Ctr. 7:00 PM

Kay Pistek Mary Ruth Smith Sharon Hadacek

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Forest City 7:30 AM

No Mass at Garner Waldorf 9:00 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 No Mass at Britt

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Duncan 4:30 PM Buffalo Ctr. 6:15 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Britt 8:00 AM Lake Mills 8:30 AM Garner 10:00 AM Forest City 10:30 AM RECONCILIATION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Forest City - No Reconciliation

For the People Helen Weaver Jeff Horstman Curtis Evans (health) Joe & Judy Huinker Robert Heebink HOLY HOUR & ADORATION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Forest City - Adoration 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

September 7, 2013 Brooklyn Ann Jenniges daughter of Benjamin & Amber Jenniges godparents are Cory Jenniges & Emily Smith

Welcome: New St. Boniface Parishioners:

Yesenia Vela, & husband, Roberto, & children, Dianey & Roberto. Ben & Maribeth Goll & son, Dionysus. Katy Campbell, & husband, Nathan, & children, Carter & Kylie.

Welcome: New St. James Parishioners:

Darcie McGee, & husband, Vincent, & children, Kenna, Vivian & Hope Keysha Carr-Harris & children, Cedric Jr. & Cedara. If anyone would like to send a card to Mark Murphy, the seminarian who was here this summer, for his ordination. Please drop the card in the collection basket on Sunday, October 6, or at the Parish Offices no later than Wednesday, October 9, by noon. Joy Heebink will be going to Rome and will take them along with her.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Britt - No Reconciliation

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Garner - No Reconciliation Duncan 3:45 PM Buffalo Ctr. No Reconciliation

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Garner - No Holy Hour

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Britt Lake Mills 7:15 AM 7:45 AM

WOMENS YEARLY RETREAT

Womens Yearly Retreat - October 1111-13, 2013 at American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Theme of the retreat is PEACE in our lives and our world can become a reality when there is a LOVE filled LIFE based on JUSTICE. This retreat will be conducted by Father Mel Hemann. Registration DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 3. 3 For more Information contact LuAnn Lauters Retreat Chairperson evenings at 641-927-4660. Carpooling is available.

Have YOU accepted Mary as your personal Mother????

Thursday, October 3 7:00 PM G - RCIA class in Spiritual Room. Sunday, October 6 7:30 AM B - Rosary before Mass by the CDAs. 9:00 AM FC - Schola rehearses at St. James. Monday, October 7 7:00 PM G - KC meeting in Church Hall. Wednesday, October 9 12:00 PM G - Womens Bible Study in Spiritual Room.l Thursday, October 10 7:00 PM G - RCIA class in Spiritual Room. Saturday, October 19 10:00 AM G - CDA Harvest Tea in Church Hall.

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WEEKLY OFFERINGS - SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 ST. BONIFACE , GARNER

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes..$2,669.00 Offertory...95.35 Student/Youth..10.00 Offertory for Needy.10.00 Bequests & Gifts..1,000.00 Youth Faith Formation..44.00 Maintenance & Repair.30.00 Mission Appeal.25.00 Holy Name Youth Group (Reg.)...1,102.62 Holy Name Youth Group (Bills Receipts)..879.32 3-In-1 Collection...480.00 Capital Improvement.606.00 Total.. $6,951.29

FROM THE DESK OF FR. DENNIS MILLER

Last week, I began talking about music during Catholic Mass and I highlighted music meant to cover an action. This week, Id like to talk about the other kind of music which is prayer that is intended to be sung. To be honest, any prayer that we pray at Mass could be sung. We are probably most used to singing the Holy, Holy, Holy, the Memorial Acclamation, the Great Amen, and the Lamb of God. However, I would really like to compliment the people in this cluster on their singing of the Our Father during Easter and Christmas seasons. I have oftentimes found my heart and mind lifted high by our voices joined together for this prayer. Let me highlight a one prayer that deserves special mention in this category. The Glory to God at the beginning of Mass is an ancient hymn of praise largely focused on Jesus. It uses some scriptural phrases and images but is mostly an ancient hymn composed by an unknown author to be sung. For many years, it was normal for us to speak this prayer. However, this is a prayer specifically developed as a song. Imagine standing around someones dinner table and joining with a group of people to say the words of the song Happy Birthday while a cake with 8 candles is brought out to an adorable little girl in a dress. Or imagine going to a baseball game and standing in the excitement right before a game to say the National Anthem, O, say can you see by the dawns early light... In both of those cases, you would fulfill the obligation but you wouldnt really be in the spirit that those words were intended. Its okay to say Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to people of good will. but, when you really think about it, it doesnt really fulfill the spirit of the prayer. Thats why Ive asked the musicians to treat it just like we do the other parts of Mass and sing it. Music is not intended just to make us happy. Nor is it an afterthought that could be cut out to make Mass shorter. Music in a Catholic Mass is one way we lift our minds and hearts to God in prayer. It is a fundamental means for the entire congregation to join together as one body in praise of God. Please join me in thanking our musicians who do such great work in this area and consider helping with the music ministry at your parish. Phone Number: St. Patricks Britt Faith Formation office was listed in the Mason
City phone book. However, the Rectory phone number was omitted. Please make note of this number - 641-843-3215. It is also listed on the front page of the bulletin each week.
PRAY while you walk PRAY while you ride PRAY while you wait

ST. JAMES, FOREST CITY

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes .$2,309.43 Offertory103.67 Student/Youth.6.00 Offertory for Needy.35.00 3-In-1 Collection...270.00 Capital Improvement.122.40 Youth Faith Formation..145.00 Total... $2,991.50

ST. PATRICK, BRITT

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes..$1,841.00 Offertory250.25 StudentYouth...0.60 Energy Needs10.00 Faith Formation...46.00 St. Patrick Youth Group...200.00 3-In-1 Collection...180.00 Liturgical Income.76.00 Total ..$2,603.85

ST. PATRICK, BUFFALO CENTER

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes...$642.00 Offertory ....................37.00 Total....$679.00

ST. PATRICK, LAKE MILLS

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes...$180.00 Offertory...43.00 3-In-1 Collection...249.00 Total.$472.00

ST. WENCESLAUS, DUNCAN

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes..$1,049.00 Student/Youth.6.00 Offertory60.25 Offertory for Needy.20.00 St. Wenceslaus Collection..195.00 3-In-1 Collection...110.00 Total$1,440.25

St. Patrick, Buffalo Center, Parish Life Committee will

hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 3, 7:00 PM in the church hall. Serving Committee: Connie Lockrem, Chair; assisted by Sara Kuchenbecker. Please bring in natural materials (pumpkins, gourds, etc.) for use in decorating the altar for the fall season. Items can be left in the church entry or bring with you to the meeting.
Bulletin Deadline Monday 3:00 PM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
St. Patricks, St. James, St. Boniface

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH Please work and pray for a culture of life. There are many good prolife web sites including the following. Please use these sites to further your knowledge and zeal to become active in the respect life programs. 40 Days for Life http://www.40daysforlife.com/ North Central Right to Life http://www.ncirighttolife.org/ Life Training Institute http://www.prolifetraining.com/ Life Chain http://lifechain.net/ St. James has used light bulbs FREE for the taking. These are the bulbs that were in the church before the new ones were put in. They will be in the entry-way. First Come! First Serve!

Bulletin Editor Donna Thill/St. James, Forest City You may call, email or put your item in the basket on Sunday. Call 641-585-4856 or email DBQ084sec@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION

Note: The information provided in this section is that which was made available to the Cluster Formation Office by the bulletin deadline of 3:00 PM Monday.
Thank you to those parishioners who have responded to the call to be catechists in our Cluster. We are still in need of catechists for the Grades listed below.

CLASS INFORMATION CLASS TIMES:

Britt

Sun. Wed. Buffalo Center Wed. Forest City Wed. Garner/Duncan Wed. Lake Mills Wed.

Britt 6 - (8 students) 7 - (11 students) 8 - ( 11 students) 9 - (5 students)

Garner/Duncan 6 - 1st Semester only - (11 students)

8:00 - 9:00 am PS - 1st 7:00 - 8:15 pm 2 - 12th 6:50 - 8:00 pm K - 12th 6:00 - 7:00 pm PS - 5th 7:15 - 8:30 pm 6 - 12th 6:30 - 7:30 pm K - 6th 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7 - 12th 7:00 - 8:00 pm K - 12th

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR & EVENTS

9/29/13 10/2/13 Britt - Sunday morning - PS - 1st grades begin - 8:00 - 9:00 AM during Mass. Buffalo Center - 7:00 PM Opening Mass for Buffalo Center, Forest City, Lake Mills. Britt - 7:00 PM Class 2nd - 12th grades. Forest City - 7:00 PM Mass at Buffalo Center. Garner/Duncan - 6:30 PM Class for K - 6th grades. Garner/Duncan - 7:45 PM Class for 7th - 12th grades. Lake Mills - 7:00 PM Mass at Buffalo Center. Britt - Sunday morning - PS - 1st grades begin 8:00 - 9:00 AM during Mass. Britt - 7:00 PM Class for 2nd - 12th grades. Britt - 7:00 PM First Reconciliation Meeting, in the Church, for 2nd grade students & parents. Buffalo Center - 6:50 PM Class Forest City - 6:00 PM Class for PS - 5th grades. Forest City - 7:15 PM Class for 6th - 12th grades. Garner/Duncan - 6:30 PM Class for K - 6th grades. Garner/Duncan - 6:30 PM First Reconciliation Meeting, in the Church, for 2nd grade students & parents. Garner/Duncan - 7:45 PM Class for 7th - 12th grades. Lake Mills - 7:00 PM Class.

Is the Lord calling you to be a catechist for the children in your parish? FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
Every family is encouraged to register your children on-line by logging on to: on www.myschoolsystems.com/ArchDBQ/DBQ084/ E-mails have been sent to all families on our Faith Formation lists to encourage them to register their children by using the online option. If that option does not work for you, paper registration can be completed the first night of class. Also, registration fees will be collected the first night of classes. Payment arrangements can be made if necessary.
10/6/13 10/9/13

To get text messages, regarding upcoming events and cancelations:

Send a text to 641 243-4343 The message line for each parish is unique: Britt type ffbr Buffalo Center type ffbc Garner/Duncan type ffgd Forest City type fffc Lake Mills type fflm

EVENTS
OCTOBER 2 - 7:00 PM Faith Formation Mass at Buffalo Center will be celebrated as we begin our Faith
Formation year. Students and families from the parishes in Buffalo Center, Forest City, and Lake Mills are asked to attend that evening. Also, there will be a brief meeting for all NCYC participants after Mass. This includes those from Britt, Duncan and Garner.

October 6 - March for Life Presentation at St. James

if you are interested in going on the March for Life trip January 20-24, 2014, you may want to attend this presentation.

OCTOBER 19 - 7:00 PM Sanctus Real Concert - at

the Surf Ballroom - Tickets $15 in advance or $18 at the door.