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We, the parish of Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church, WELCOME all to CELEBRATE, TEACH and LIVE the Mission of JESUS CHRIST Ss. Mary & Mathias Church 215 W. 8th St. Muscatine, IA 52761 April 12, 2020 From the Pastors Desk If there was ever an Easter Sunday that resembled the first Easter, it would be this Easter. On that first Easter morning there was no Church to go to. There was no Easter Sunday Mass to get dressed up for. Rather, the miracle of Easter took place at an empty tomb while the disciples were squeezed in a home, grief stricken and fearful of what might become of them for having been as- sociated with Jesus. Over the course of the past month, we have found ourselves much like those fearful disciples. As the number of people inflicted with the Coronavirus has sky-rocketed and as many have lost their lives to this terrible illness, we have found ourselves fearful with very lile hope. Besides the dev- astang effects of the pandemic we are in, we must also deal with the challenges that we face on a day to day basis. From the financial strains to being laid off to the tension that can rise between spouses and families quaranned in closed quarters, from the grief of the loss of a loved one at a me when no Funeral Mass may be celebrated to the onset of a threatening health condion, these mes magnify the fragility of our short lives here on earth. When we feel like all has been lost, Jesus, the Risen Lord, steps into our darkness. His light dispels all of fears, worries, doubts, and desperaon. Just as He did on that first Easter morning, Jesus changes our darkness into light and gives us new hope for a future more beauful than we could ever imagine! The good news, we don’t have to wait unl we die to experience the joy of the Res- urrecon. We can begin, even now, to live the resurrected life Jesus has won for us. In the days and weeks ahead, we may sll face trials and the uncertaines of what the future holds. In all that we face, let us look with confidence to Jesus, the One who scaered the darkness of death, the One who rose victoriously on the third day, the One who invited us to live, even now, in the light of His glory. Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! Alleluia! DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY LIVE- STREAM HOLY HOUR Next Sunday, Apr. 19th is Divine Mercy Sunday. You are invited to tune in for a live -stream Divine Mercy Holy Hour to take place next Sunday, April 19th, at 3pm. THis Holy Hour may be viewed by going to the parish Facebook page or by vising the par- ish website (www.marymathias.org). SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Although we are not currently making regular visits to the homebound, hospitalized, and those in nursing homes and other care facilies, if you or a loved one is ill and would like to request a visit from Fr. Troy or Fr. Hai, please contact the parish office. CONFESSIONS Although the church is closed, Confessions are sll availa- ble. You may contact Fr. Hai and Fr. Troy to set up a me for your individual Confession at the rectory.
Transcript of April 12, 2020 From the Pastors Desk · 4/12/2020 · When we feel like all has been lost, Jesus,...
We, the parish of Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church, WELCOME all to CELEBRATE, TEACH and LIVE the Mission of JESUS CHRIST
Ss. Mary & Mathias Church 215 W. 8th St. Muscatine, IA 52761
April 12, 2020 From the Pastors Desk
If there was ever an Easter Sunday that resembled the first Easter, it would be this Easter. On that first Easter morning there was no Church to go to. There was no Easter Sunday Mass to get dressed up for. Rather, the miracle of Easter took place at an empty tomb while the disciples were squeezed in a home, grief stricken and fearful of what might become of them for having been as-sociated with Jesus.
Over the course of the past month, we have found ourselves much like those fearful disciples. As the number of people inflicted with the Coronavirus has sky-rocketed and as many have lost their lives to this terrible illness, we have found ourselves fearful with very little hope. Besides the dev-astating effects of the pandemic we are in, we must also deal with the challenges that we face on a day to day basis. From the financial strains to being laid off to the tension that can rise between spouses and families quarantined in closed quarters, from the grief of the loss of a loved one at a time when no Funeral Mass may be celebrated to the onset of a threatening health condition, these times magnify the fragility of our short lives here on earth.
When we feel like all has been lost, Jesus, the Risen Lord, steps into our darkness. His light dispels all of fears, worries, doubts, and desperation. Just as He did on that first Easter morning, Jesus changes our darkness into light and gives us new hope for a future more beautiful than we could ever imagine! The good news, we don’t have to wait until we die to experience the joy of the Res-urrection. We can begin, even now, to live the resurrected life Jesus has won for us.
In the days and weeks ahead, we may still face trials and the uncertainties of what
the future holds. In all that we face, let us look with confidence to Jesus, the One
who scattered the darkness of death, the One who rose victoriously on the third
day, the One who invited us to live, even now, in the light of His glory. Jesus Christ is
Risen Today! Alleluia! Alleluia!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY LIVE-STREAM HOLY HOUR
Next Sunday, Apr. 19th is Divine Mercy
Sunday. You are invited to tune in for a live-stream Divine Mercy Holy Hour to take
place next Sunday, April 19th, at 3pm. THis Holy Hour may be viewed by going to the
parish Facebook page or by visiting the par-ish website (www.marymathias.org).
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Although we are not currently making regular visits to the homebound, hospitalized, and those in nursing homes and other care facilities, if you or a loved one is ill and would like to request a visit from Fr. Troy or Fr. Hai,
please contact the parish office.
CONFESSIONS
Although the church is closed, Confessions are still availa-ble. You may contact Fr. Hai and Fr. Troy to set up a time
for your individual Confession at the rectory.
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Easter Is Not Over Thoughts on the Octave of Easter BY CAITLIN KENNELL KIM APRIL 22, 2019
Photo by Isabella Kramer on Unsplash
The tomb is empty. The stone has been rolled away. Jesus is not there. A vacant grave appears in the dim light of morning. This is the height and summit of the story of Jesus the Nazorean.
Except it’s not.
This year’s Easter reading from the Gospel of John gives us the account of a grief-stricken Mary Magdalene seeking the tomb of her Rabbi, Master, and friend. It is early. The sun has yet to rise. She finds the tomb empty and — with anguish and horror — runs to tell the disciples that someone has taken the body of her Lord. This Jesus (her Jesus), who was all mercy, all truth, all gentle and fierce and holy power — must he suffer the indignity of being stolen in the night? Was not the pain and humiliation of the cross enough? Where have they taken him? Simon Peter and John tear through the quiet streets of Jerusalem and arrive at the tomb. It is just as Mary has reported. Empty. They are left with questions and vague hope.
Jesus did not come to give us vague hope. The empty tomb is not the end of the story. Jesus is not gone. He lives. Really and truly lives. Not figuratively. Not in some hyper-spiritualized, otherworldly sense. He is alive.
In the days following the Resurrection, the disciples see him, touch him, and eat with him. His body — the same body knit together in the womb of his mother and nourished lovingly at her breast. The same body slick and gritty with hard work at the side of his foster-father. The same body constantly reaching out to touch, heal, forgive, com-fort, and feed. The same body subject to torture, degradation, and death has been raised from the dead. Jesus has conquered death. By his Passion and Resurrection, he has made our humanity resplendent. Jesus came to give us hope that is resplendent. He knows intimately the depth of the darkness we face. If we are brave enough and trusting enough and reckless enough to hope in him, it cannot overcome us.
This week during what the Church calls the Octave of Easter we will hear stories of the Risen Jesus walking and talking and eating and being touched by his friends. We will meet people stumbling in doubt and confusion and grasping at vague hope. We will watch the Risen One set their hearts ablaze with what is glorious and piercing and true. Easter is not over. It is still unfolding. Like the crocuses bravely pushing their way up from my snow -covered garden, the Resurrection has broken the canceling grip of what is cold and cruel and final. This week, the Resurrec-tion will unfurl itself.
Go to daily Mass (tune in to our lived streamed Masses on our parish Facebook page and website (www.marymathias.org) this week to hear the Risen Christ proclaimed. Hear how day-by-day the Resurrection blossoms and reveals itself and receive a share of the resplendent hope that is yours … for you. Really and truly for you. The empty tomb is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a new and glorious and forever unfurling story. It is your story. It is a story of hope. It is hopeful indeed.
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FAITH FORMATION
Religious Ed office is closed for now. If you need to contact Sister Cheryl please email her at [email protected]
or you can call her at 563-299-6983. Stay Safe and Stay Healthy. Prayers are with you.
FAITH Alive and Active
It’s been a crazy few weeks. There’s a lot up
in the air, and we’re not sure when we’ll start gathering at the church again – but that doesn’t mean youth nights have to stop…
Thousands of teenagers from across the country are gather-ing on Sunday nights for the BIGGEST YOUTH NIGHT EVER. It’s called ProjectYM Live and each week it’ll feature some of the biggest speakers and worship leaders in the Catholic youth ministry world. This Sunday feature's Katy Prejean McGrady, an NCYC main stage presenter.
Our parish is signed up to participate – all your teenager has to do is head to PROJECTYM.COM/WATCH this Sunday at 7pm Central.
TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSER
The Parish Office is not “technically” open. The office will not be open to walk ins, until further notice. You can call or email the office and Maria will be there to an-swer your calls/emails. Parish office (563-263-1416) or email [email protected]
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
To report child abuse call the Iowa Attorney General Clergy Abuse hotline at 855-620-7000 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) to speak with a trained advocate or the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178. If it in-volves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 563-349-5002, [email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS
At present, Baptisms may take place with only the parents and Godparents accompanying the child to be Bap-
tized. Weddings may take place, outside of Mass, with the bride, groom, two witnesses, and immediate family pre-
sent. Funerals, likewise, may take place outside of Mass, as long as there are no more than 10 people in attendance.
ORDINATION BANNS
As Andrew Dietrich Rauenbeuhler, a seminarian from this parish, prepares for possible diaconate ordination this summer, the People of God are asked about his worthiness. If you are aware of any reason why this man should not be ordained, you are
asked to contact:
Fr. Joseph Sia Office of Vocations
780 W. Central Park Avenue Davenport, IA 52804
563-888-4255 [email protected]
The names of those expressing concerns will not be shared with any of the candidates, though the nature of the concern may be
shared with them as part of the discernment and evaluation process.
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This Week
G=Gannon, Ch=Church, C=Council/
Committee, MC=Mazzuchelli Center,
AOP=All Our Parishioners, SG=School
Gym
April 12th Easter Sunday
9am - Private Mass - AOP, Don Nietzel
11am - Private Mass Spanish - Dea-cono Juan Leza
April 13th No Mass after Easter Sunday
April 14th 7am - Private Mass - Augustine
Dinh
April 15th 7am - Private Mass - Beverly Dole
Wagner
April 16th 7am - Private Mass - Steve Minder
April 17th 7am - Private Mass - Augustin Hai
April 18th 5pm - Private Mass - Ron Sturms
A;pril 19th 9am - Private Mass - Leonard Paca,
AOP 11am - Private Mass - Bertha M de
Gutierrez
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE
This is just a reminder that IF you would be so kind as to consider donating blood during the next Knights of Columbus Blood Drive. It is Thursday, April 23rd from 2:00 to 6:00pm in Gan-non Hall. The last date that you could donate previously is Thursday, February 27th.
We have over 30 time slots open and available in 5-10 minute increments. It typically only requires 20 minutes or so to complete the entire process so please consider donating. Each blood dona-tion has the potential of saving up to four lives! As always, there are snacks and refreshments available and of course, sparkling conversation (and Dad jokes) with me. You can sign up online at www.bloodcenter.org or contact me via email or cell phone (563-554-4352). Walk ins are also welcome!
FORMED.ORG (Online Faith Formation
Resource)
*Sign Up *I belong to a Parish or Organization, *Enter Parish - SS Mary & Mathias *Create a New Ac-count (name and email address)
Novena Prayer to St. Rocco
O Great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech thee,
from the scourges of God; through thy intercession,
preserve our bodies from contagious diseases, and
our souls from the contagion of sin. Obtain for us
salubrious air; but, above all, purity of heart. Assist
us to make good use of health, to bear suffering
with patience; and, after thy example, to live in the
practice of penance and charity, that we may one
day enjoy the happiness which thou has merited by
thy virtues.
St. Rocco, pray for us (say three times).
Stewardship of Treasure
Offering for February, 2020 Fiscal Year Runs July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
February Year to Date
Envelopes/ACH $ 52,829.00 $ 433,710.00
Offertory 3,939.00 31,730.00
Other Parish Enve-lopes 1,833.00 19,540.00
Other 8,198.00 80,718.00
Total Received $ 66,799.00 $ 565,698.00
Needed for Ex-penses $ 84,019.00 $ 672,152.00
Extra/(Shortage) $ (17,220.00) $ (106,454.00)
(INCLUDES INCOME AND EXPENSES THAT AFFECT MONTHLY BUDGET)
Scrip Income July 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Scrip Income $ 6,471.74
Scrip Expenses 243.20
Net Income $ 6,228.54
School Mass Offerings August 27, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Total Received $ 607.00
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El Senor ha resucitado verdaderamente, aleluya. A el la gloria y el poder por toda la eternidad, aleluya, aleluya. Lc 24, 34; cfr. Apoc 1, 6
LA SANTA MISA DE HOY ES EN MEMORIA DEL DEACONO JUAN LEZA
Si alguna vez hubiera un Domingo de Pascua que se asemejara a la primera Pascua, sería esta Pascua. En esa pri-
mera mañana de Pascua no había Iglesia a la que ir. No había misa del Domingo de Pascua para vestirse. Más bien, el milagro de la Pascua tuvo lugar en una tumba vacía mientras los discípulos estaban apretados en un ho-
gar, afligidos y temerosos de lo que podría ser de ellos por haber sido asociados con Jesús.
A lo largo del mes pasado, nos hemos encontrado muy parecidos a esos discípulos temerosos. A medida que el
número de personas infligidas con el Coronavirus se ha disparado y muchas han perdido la vida por esta terrible enfermedad, nos hemos encontrado temerosos con muy poca esperanza. Además de los efectos devastadores
de la pandemia en la que nos encontramos, también debemos hacer frente a los desafíos a los que nos enfren-tamos día a día. Desde las tensiones financieras hasta la desconexión de la tensión que puede aumentar entre
los cónyuges y las familias en cuarentena en aposentos cerrados, desde el dolor de la pérdida de un ser querido en un momento en que no se puede celebrar una misa fúnebre hasta el inicio de una condición de salud amena-
zante, estos tiempos magnifican la fragilidad de nuestras cortas vidas aquí en la tierra.
Cuando sentimos que todo se ha perdido, Jesús, el Señor resucitado, entra en nuestras tinieblas. Su luz disipa todos los miedos,
preocupaciones, dudas y desesperación. Al igual que lo hizo en esa primera mañana de Pascua, Jesús cambia nuestra oscuridad en luz y nos da una nueva esperanza para un futuro más hermoso de lo que podríamos imaginar! La buena noticia es que no tene-
mos que esperar hasta morir para experimentar el gozo de la Resurrección. Podemos comenzar, incluso ahora, a vivir la vida resucitada que Jesús ha ganado para nosotros.
En los días y semanas que tenemos por delante, todavía podemos enfrentar pruebas y las incertidumbres de lo que nos depara el
futuro. En todo lo que enfrentamos, miremos con confianza a Jesús, Aquel que esparzó las tinieblas de la muerte, aquel que se levantó victoriosamente al tercer día, Aquel que nos invitó a vivir, incluso ahora, a la luz de Su gloria. ¡Jesucristo ha resucitado
hoy! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!
Unas Palabras del Padre
Troy
DIVINA MISERICORDIA DOMINGO LIVE-STREAM HORA SANTA
El próximo domingo 19 de abril es domingo de la Divina Miseri-cordia. Se le invita a sintonizar para una Hora Santa de la Divina Misericordia en vivo que tendrá lugar el próximo domingo, 19 de abril, a las 3 de la tarde. Esta Hora Santa puede ser vista por ir a la página de Facebook de la parroquia o visitando el sitio web de
la parroquia (www.marymathias.org).
SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS
Aunque actualmente no estamos haciendo visitas regulares a los hogares, hospitalizados, y aquellos en residencias de an-cianos y otros centros de atención, si usted o un ser querido está enfermo y desea solicitar una visita del Padre Troy y el
Padre Hai, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial.
CONFESSIONS
Aunque la iglesia está cerrada, las confesiones todavía están disponibles. Puede ponerse en contacto con el P. Hai y el P. Troy para establecer una hora para su Confesión individual
en la rectoría. BAUTISMOS, BODAS Y FUNERALES
En la actualidad, los bautismos pueden tener lugar sólo con los padres y padrinos acompañando al niño(a) para ser
bautizado. Las bodas pueden tener lugar, fuera de la misa, con la novia, el novio, dos testigos y la familia inmediata
presente. Los funerales, del mismo modo, pueden tener lu-gar fuera de la misa, siempre y cuando no haya más de 10
personas presentes.
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ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Dios de bondad, protégé paternlmente con amor incansable a
tu Iglesia, para que, renovada por los mistrios pascuales, pueda llegar a la gloria de la resurreccion. Por Jesucristo,
nuestro Senor.
NOTICIAS DE FORMACION DE FE
La oficina de Educación Religiosa está cerrada por ahora. Si necesita ponerse en contacto con la hermana Cheryl por favor envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected] o puede llamarla al 563-299-6983. Manténgase Seguro y Man-téngase Saludable. Las oraciones están contigo.
Viva y Activa
LÍNEA DE ORACIÓN
Si desea que recemos por un ser querido que está enfermo o que va a tener una cirugía o que esté pasando por un mo-mento difícil. Llame a la oficina parroquial y hágale saber a María para que los ponga en la línea de oración.
OFICINA TEMPORALMENTE CERADA
La Oficina Parroquial no está “técnicamente” abierta. La ofici-
na no estará abierta para entrar, hasta nuevo aviso. Puede llamar o por coreo electronico a la oficina y María estará allí
para contester sus llamadas/ coreo. Oficina parroquial al 563-263-1416 o envíe un correo elec-trónico a [email protected]
FORMED.ORG (Recurso de formación de fe en línea)
*Registrarse
*Pertenezco a una Parroquia u Organización *Ingrese Parroquia - SS Mary & Mathias
**Crear una nueva cuenta (nombre y dirección de correo electrónico) Si necesitan ayuda, por favor hablen a la oficina parroquial
con Maria.
EN LA ESPERA DE UN HIJO
Vigen Maria, Madre de Dios, que cobijaste en tu seno al Sal-vador, te pedimos que nos protejas en este momento, en que confiadamente esperamos un hijo, para que podamos aceptarlo con amor; educarlo de modo que “crezca en sabiduria y gracia” ante los ojos de Dios, y conducirlo al amor y la solidaridad a ejemplo de tu Hijo Jesus.
Amen
POR TODA LA IGLESIA
Concedenos, Maria, que nuestra Iglesia se deje inflamer por el fuego de Jesus y por el de su Espiritu. Intercede, Maria, ante Jesus, y haz que nosotros nos dejemos inflamer por el fuego de su amor que se refleja en tu rostro de Madre.
Obtennos, por la contemplacion de rostro de tu Hijo, que sintamos inflamarse nuestro corazon con la llama que tu vin-iste a traer a la tierra.
Amen
Ss. Mary & Mathias Parish Office
215 W. 8th St.
Office: 563-263-1416
FAX: 563-263-2782
Hours
8:30a.m. - 4:30pm M-Th
8:30am - 1pm Friday
Administrative Assistant
Maria Frausto - habla español
Coordinator of Music and Liturgy
Annie Thompson-Almeida
Pastoral Staff Rev. Troy Richmond, Pastor
Rev. Hai Dinh, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Dc. Dennis McDonald 563-213-0214
Principal - Ben Nietzel
Faith Formation - Sr. Cheryl Demmer
Youth Minister - Tommy Fallon
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH
CALL 563-263-2321
Ss. Mary & Mathias Catholic School &
Mazzuchelli Faith Formation Center
2407 Cedar St.
School: 563-263-3264
Rel. Ed: 563-263-3848
Fax 563-263-6700
Administrative Assistants
School - Christine Compton
Faith Formation - Molly Shellabarger
Ss. Mary & Mathias Business Office
Business Manager - Konrad Wilke
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Live Stream - Mass Schedule 1st Saturday-1er Sabado 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00am Sunday en espanol 11:00am Monday 5:15pm Tues -Fri 7:00 am
Misa día de la Semana Lunes 5:15 pm Martes -Viernes 7:00 am
Reconciliation (Reconciliacion) Mon. (L) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sat. (S) 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 1st Sat. (1º S) 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Parish Leadership Contacts
Parish Council President
Laurie Ludman
Finance Council President
Kevin Zeimet
Board of Ed President
Dave Meloy [email protected]
