St. Joseph &

Sts. Peter & Paul

Catholic Churches

The Most Holy

Trinity

May 27, 2018

STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING

St. Joseph Adult Contributors 109 of 762 Envelopes.……………………………………$3749.00 EFT (Auto Deposit) ...................................................$355.00 Youth ..……………………………………………...$3.50 Offertory…………...…………………………….$341.05 Votive…….………………………………………...$43.00 Ascension……...…………………………..………..$25.00 Initial Offering………………………………………$2.00 Card Party ……………………………………….$74.00 Total..................................................................$4592.55

Sts. Peter & Paul Adult Contributors 18 of 145 Envelopes.................................................................$1665.00 EFT (Auto Deposit) ......................................................$70.00 Offertory.........................................................................$123.00 Votives ..……………………………………………$6.00 Total..................................................................$1864.00

LITURGICAL ROLES

St. Joseph

Saturday, June 2 at 4:15 PM Servers: Austin Sanders, Jeb Schwager, Caleb SchroederLector: Patti Hager, Lucille Usher, Kelsey Kaiser (C) Distributors: Angela Burken, Nikki Decker, Jim Klein, Randy Koos, Paige Lampe, Marta Bender, Archbishop Jackels, Father Kruse, Deacon Robert, Deacon Loras Sacristan: Karen Gonner Rosary Leader: Gene/Joan Gerardy Ushers: Tim Daugherty, Steve Schmidt, Mark Michels, Loras Deppe, Randy Theisen, Russ Kettmann, Dick Zeimet

Sunday, June 3 at 10:15 AM Servers: 3 VolunteersLector: Clara Ernst, Andy Draus (C) Distributors: Angie Long, Ruth Marshall, Jessica Medinger, Brooklynn Moore, 3 Volunteers Sacristan: Marilyn Kilburg Rosary Leader: Don/Lucille Usher Video: John/Angie Long Ushers: Ron Ries, Caleb Schroeder, Eric Schroeder, Michael Schroeder, Loras Sieverding, Jacob Sturm

Sts. Peter & Paul Sunday, June 3 at 8:00 AM

Servers: Hannah/Jacob Litterer, Hailey Dondlinger Lector: Allison Kilburg Distributors: Megan Litterer, Jodi Banowetz, Gregg Kilburg, Mary KilburgOffertory Presenters: Gregg Kilburg’sUshers: Kenny Michels, Dan Schmidt, Mark/Tom HeiarGreeters: Marv Budde’s Rosary Leader: Helen Zeimet

PARISH NEWS

Sts. Joseph There will not be First Friday Eucharistic Adoration on

Friday, June 1st. There will be Mass at 8:25 a.m. Cemetery News: Please remove memorial decorations

seven days after Memorial Day, June 4, for mowing reasons.

Sts. Peter & Paul Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 28th at 9:00

a.m. with a brief ceremony following in the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery by the Spragueville Legionnaires. All are welcome.

There will not be a Word/Communion Prayer Service followed by Benediction on Friday, June 1st.

(Special Mass w/Archbishop Jackels)

Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Clara Zimmer who passed away on May 15th and Orville Jackson who passed away on May 16th. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

Congratulations to Caylee Medinger and Matt Ploessl who were married at St. Joseph’s Church this weekend.

Prayer for the Fallen God our creator and sustainer, today our country brings to our memory those who have defended this nation in times of trouble. They have sacrificed their lives to protect our shores from those who would limit our freedoms or enslave us to ways that are against your will. Bring all those who have died in service to our country into your heavenly presence. We humbly call down your blessing on those still serving; grant your heavenly protection to these men and women, and open your Sacred Heart to give them peace and comfort. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Please note:

Join St. Joseph parish in thanking Fr. Kruse with a ‘Mass of Appreciation’ on Saturday, June 2nd. Archbishop Michael Jackels will be concelebrating with Fr. Kruse at the 4:15 p.m. Mass. There will be a reception to follow in the Multi-purpose Room. All are welcome.

No confessions will be heard on Saturday, June 9th at St. Joseph due to a wedding at Sts. Peter & Paul in Springbrook on that day.

Farewell to Father Kruse. Join us for Fr. Kruse’s last Sunday Masses at our parishes. Please note the change in locations and times! June 24th 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church and 10:15 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Reception in Kilburg Hall to follow 10:15 a.m. Mass.

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Scripture For The Week

Readings for the Week of May 27, 2018 Monday: Memorial Day 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 Friday: St. Justin, Martyr 1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: St. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs; Blessed Virgin Mary Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33 Next Sunday: The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

Friday, June 1st - 11:00 a.m. - Mime for Life practice at St. Joseph Church for the St. Donatus performance Sunday, June 3rd - After 8:00 a.m. Mass in St. Donatus - Mime for Life performance

Christian Women’s Fellowship “Beloved” The women of the Bellevue churches invite you to a morning of Christian Women’s Fellowship on Saturday, June 2nd at St. John Lutheran Retreat Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This year’s speaker will be Kelsey Kaiser, Pastoral Associate at St. Joseph in Bellevue. For more information, call Jan Schroeder at 872-4302 or 563-580-1947; or Eunice Schladetzky at 872-5577. To make reservations, contact St. John Lutheran at 872-5849 or email the church at stjohn@iowatelecom.net. Please RSVP by May 29th.

CityWide Bible Study presents "Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ" by Fr. John Riccardo. Tuesday evenings from May 29 through June 26 at St. Columbkille's Presentation Hall from 7:00-8:30 PM. This is a retreat conducted two years ago that we will experience with a

DVD recording. No Cost. To register call 563-451-2939.

Catechist’s Corner Congratulations to all graduates this weekend! I find it no coincidence that the Gospel reading from this Sunday is what it is (Matthew 28:16-20). (God always has a way of working wonders!) This passage from the Gospel of Matthew is also known as ‘The Commissioning of the Disciples.’

“The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they all saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

The first part of this passage I wish to direct your attention to is what Jesus says. We must remember that Scripture is not merely written as a historical account of happenstances, but the Bible is a timeless book that encapsulates what God wishes to speak directly to us. Therefore, when Jesus is speaking to his disciples, he is speaking directly to us. With that understanding, Jesus opens with saying, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” He then commences to command his disciples to a very hefty task with no hesitation, “Go…” he says, “and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” If we stop there, our minds may flood with worries and self-doubt. “WHOA. Wait, God… You want ME to go and make disciples of all nations? Make disciples?! But I don’t even think I’m that good of a disciple myself! And to make them of all nations?! Why can’t I just make disciples of the nations that are easy and quick to understand the teachings of Christ, not the ones that are argumentative and appear to have closed their hearts to the life you have to offer?!?!” But the passage does not end there. The passage continues and concludes the entire Gospel of Matthew with Jesus stating, “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” God has directed both you and I to mountains, big tasks that may even seem impossible to attempt. But he does not leave us alone. No way! Instead, when we face big tasks, we must remember what he tells us at the end of this passage—that Jesus, who has stated that all power on heaven and earth has been given to him, is with us always, until the end of the age! Each one of us has all the power on heaven and earth with us, always. May we approach whatever mountains and tasks we are facing with courageous hearts and go bravely with the knowledge that Christ is always with us, no matter the circumstance.

Come for fellowship and fun with an opportunity to meet and thank the TOTUS TUUS missionaries and have dinner with our youth. All parishioners are invited to a potluck in the Parish Center on Thursday, July 12th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a drink.

Hope to see you there!

College Student/Young Adult Retreat All college students and young adults are invited for a morning of retreat on Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 am-Noon in the Parish Center. Lunch will be provided. Join us for a morning of faith, fun, and reflection. Contact Julie Schmidt or the Parish Office if you would like

to attend.

Stewardship Quote … Today’s second reading reminds

us that we are the adopted sons and daughters--the heirs--of God. We are good stewards of our inheritance when we share our faith and fulfill Our Lord’s command to “go...and make disciples of all the nations.”

SAVE THE DATE! Summer 2018 Youth Camp

at St. Joseph Parish

Middle & High School Program Sunday night July 8th - Thursday night July 12th, 7:00 - 9:15 PM for students entering grades 6-12

Grade School Program Monday - Friday, July 9th-13th, 9:00AM-2:30 PM for students entering grades 1-5

Pre-School & Kindergarten Program Monday - Friday, July 9th-13th, 8:45-11:00 AM for children ages 3-5 who have not attended kindergarten

Dear Parishioners, Memorials received this past week in memory of my brother, Martin for Marquette: Darla Sieverding, Deacon Loras & Carolyn Weber, Sue & John Kieffer, and Dean & Jennifer Upmann, and for St. Joseph Parish: JoAnne Horsefield,

Virtus & Marilyn Clasen, Jr. & Laura Steines, and Judy Moran. God bless our benefactors. Monday is Memorial Day - Mass that morning will be at Springbrook at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at the cemetery to follow. We remember those who died serving in the American armed forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Deacon Robert and Sarah will take some vacation time this week, they will be back Friday afternoon. (There will not be Eucharistic Adoration nor Benediction this Friday.) Please pray for our new Deacons and Priests who were ordained this weekend. Mass on Tuesday will not be a school Mass. Eighth Grade Graduation Mass is at 8:25 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s and there will not be a Mass that morning in Springbrook. FYI: Annual St. Joseph Pork Roast this year is set for the Sunday after Labor Day, Sunday, September 9th. Both of our Pastoral Councils and Finance Committees will meet with Fr. Miller on Monday evening, June 4th in the Parish Center. Committee members are asked to call the office if they plan to attend. Fr. Kruse

Items of Importance for 2018 Pork Roast

The Pork Roast this year will take place on Sunday, September 9th. Polka Mass will be at 10:15 a.m.

The Pork Roast Committee is looking for monetary donations for four new coffee warmers. If you are interested in donating towards these warmers, please call the office at 872-3234. Each coffee warmer costs approximately $25.00.

The Country Store is asking for donations for children snack items such as puppy chow, rice crispy bars or any healthy snacks for children in addition to the other items that all already donated. If you have questions, please call the rectory at 872-3234.

Thank you for your continued support of our pork roast.

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Congratulations and best wishes to the high school graduates from our parishes! St. Joseph: Madison Anderson, Blayne Banowetz, Kaleb Bibens, Nathan Brinker, Cade Daugherty, William Draus, Annika Frank, Allison Hager, Emma Kelchen,

Benjamin Kettmann, Ashley Koos, Paige Lampe, Lydia Mootz, Hunter Michels, Alexis Ploessl, Marcus Prull, Austin Sanders, Caleb Schroeder, Rebecca Schroeder, Alec Schwager, Robyn Stillmunkes, Lexi Swain, Jaelyn Theisen, Jacob Till, Lauren Till Sts. Peter & Paul: Justin Herrig, Megan Litterer, McKenna Michels, Shabnam Schmidt, Bailey Deppe, Colton Homan, Madison Banowetz

Graduate Prayer Father,

I have knowledge, so will You show me now, How to use it wisely and find a way somehow To make the world I live in a little better place,

And make life with its problems a little bit easier to face. Grant me faith and courage and put purpose in my days,

And show me how to serve Thee in effective ways. So my education, my knowledge, and my skill

May find their true fulfillment as I learn to do Thy will. And may I ever be aware in everything I do,

That knowledge comes from learning, and wisdom comes from You.

Amen.

Bellevue Bread Basket The Bellevue Bread Basket served the following in May - 25 families and 66 persons. The next Bellevue Bread Basket will be Thursday, June 21, 2018.

“Let us ask the Lord for the grace not to speak badly of

others, not to criticize, not to gossip, but rather to love

everyone.” - Pope Francis

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Mass Intentions

Monday, May 28 9:00 AM - SPP † Marvin Jacobs † Allen Helmle Tuesday, May 29 (Not a School Mass) 8:25 AM - SJ † Dorrence & Mary Lou Koppes Wednesday, May 30 10:15 AM - Mill Valley Care Center Mass Thursday, May 31 (8th Grade Graduation Mass at SJ) 8:25 AM - SJ † Norb, Mary, JoAnn Ernst & Jean Ann Harris Friday, June 1 8:25 AM - SJ † Martin Kruse Saturday, June 2 (Archbishop Jackels at SJ) 4:15 PM - SJ For the People † Milton Rowan † Members of the Weimerskirk & Wilming Families Sunday, June 3 8:00 AM - SPP † Anita Schmidt † Jean Thola 10:15 AM - SJ † KC Knights & Ladies † Marvin Kieffer

Parish Calendar

Monday, May 28 *Memorial Day Mass at Springbrook at 9:00 a.m. *Parish office closed Thursday, May 31 *8th Grade Graduation Mass at 8:25 a.m. at SJ Friday, June 1 *No First Friday Eucharistic Adoration or Benediction Saturday, June 2 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Young Adult Retreat in SJ Parish Center Saturday, June 2 4:15 PM - ‘Mass of Appreciation’ with Archbishop Jackels Monday, June 4 6:30 PM - Leadership Meeting with Fr. Miller in SJ Parish Center

Marquette Catholic School is seeking a full-time bus route driver. Please con-tact Randy Koos at 563-872-3356.