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THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF ST BERNARD 201 Main St. Blencoe, IA ST JOHN 1009 13th St., Onawa, IA ST JOSEPH 510 Tipton St., Salix, IA THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD MAY 24, 2020 “APRIL 28, 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE IOWA BISHOPS REGARDING SUNDAY MASS SUSPENSIONS” Our Dear People: Since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics in Iowa have been obliged by civil, sci- entific, and church authorities to sacrifice the opportunity to receive sacraments and worship in common. With the lifting of restrictions against certain public gatherings, including religious as- semblies, by Governor Kim Reynolds, members of the faithful are understandably renewed in their hope that they might safely return to church and resume some form of regular parish life. Yet the spread of the COVID-19 disease remains a real and present danger. In particular, the health and survival of the elderly and other vulnerable populations is still a grave concern. Many parish- ioners and priests fall within these groups. In light of the expectation that positive cases of COVID-19 will peak in Iowa in the next few weeks, we have decided it would be most pru- dent for now to continue to follow the liturgical restrictions we have in place, including the sus- pension of public Masses. Without an effective vaccine or widespread testing and contact data that justifies a change in course, we simply are not at a place where we can resume our previ- ous prayer practices. The suspension of the Sun- day Mass obligation remains in effect statewide, and all vulnerable persons, the sick, and those may who have been exposed to the virus are asked to look after their own welfare with the support of those who care for them We ask parish, school and diocesan staff to con- tinue to minister to the faithful, and the faithful to each other, in ways other than meeting in groups during this difficult time of the pandem- ic. We strongly encourage parishioners to visit the website and social media outlets of the par- ishes and schools to stay in touch as we look forward to gathering in person. We will continue to closely monitor the statewide and respective regional situations through the weeks of May and beyond. When the time comes that we can gather in greater numbers while observing so- cial distance, safe hygienic practices and other precautions without placing one another at seri- ous risk, public Masses and other sacramental celebrations will be allowed to resume. These days are not easy. We understand that many of you are frustrated with this situation; so are we. We want to celebrate Mass with our parishion- ers and get back to “normal.” However, we take the advice of Paul: “Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us and with you, our faithful. Your Brothers in Christ, . Most Rev. Michael Jackels Archbishop of Dubuque Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City Most Rev. Thomas Zinkula Bishop of Davenport Most Rev. William Joensen Bishop of Des Moines
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF
ST BERNARD 201 Main St. Blencoe, IA
ST JOHN 1009 13th St., Onawa, IA
ST JOSEPH 510 Tipton St., Salix, IA
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD MAY 24, 2020
“APRIL 28, 2020 STATEMENT
FROM THE IOWA BISHOPS
REGARDING SUNDAY MASS SUSPENSIONS”
Our Dear People:
Since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic,
Catholics in Iowa have been obliged by civil, sci-
entific, and church authorities to sacrifice the
opportunity to receive sacraments and worship
in common. With the lifting of restrictions against
certain public gatherings, including religious as-
semblies, by Governor Kim Reynolds, members
of the faithful are understandably renewed in
their hope that they might safely return to church
and resume some form of regular parish life. Yet
the spread of the COVID-19 disease remains a
real and present danger. In particular, the health
and survival of the elderly and other vulnerable
populations is still a grave concern. Many parish-
ioners and priests fall within these groups. In
light of the expectation that positive cases of
COVID-19 will peak in Iowa in the next few
weeks, we have decided it would be most pru-
dent for now to continue to follow the liturgical
restrictions we have in place, including the sus-
pension of public Masses. Without an effective
vaccine or widespread testing and contact data
that justifies a change in course, we simply are
not at a place where we can resume our previ-
ous prayer practices. The suspension of the Sun-
day Mass obligation remains in effect statewide,
and all vulnerable persons, the sick, and those
may who have been exposed to the virus are
asked to look after their own welfare with the
support of those who care for them
We ask parish, school and diocesan staff to con-
tinue to minister to the faithful, and the faithful
to each other, in ways other than meeting in
groups during this difficult time of the pandem-
ic. We strongly encourage parishioners to visit
the website and social media outlets of the par-
ishes and schools to stay in touch as we look
forward to gathering in person. We will continue
to closely monitor the statewide and respective
regional situations through the weeks of May
and beyond. When the time comes that we can
gather in greater numbers while observing so-
cial distance, safe hygienic practices and other
precautions without placing one another at seri-
ous risk, public Masses and other sacramental
celebrations will be allowed to resume. These
days are not easy. We understand that many of
you are frustrated with this situation; so are we.
We want to celebrate Mass with our parishion-
ers and get back to “normal.” However, we take
the advice of Paul: “Rejoice in hope, endure in
affliction, persevere in prayer” (Romans 12:12).
Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us
and with you, our faithful.
Your Brothers in Christ,
.
Most Rev. Michael Jackels Archbishop of Dubuque Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City Most Rev. Thomas Zinkula Bishop of Davenport Most Rev. William Joensen Bishop of Des Moines
ST. JOHN / ST. BERNARD Pastor Father Michael Erpelding ...... 712-423-2656
[email protected] www.stjohnonawa.com
Secretary / DRE Colleen Maule ..... 712-423-1004 [email protected]
Office hours:7 am—2pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
7am -Noon 4pm-8:30 pm Wednesday 7am-11am Friday
MASS SCHEDULE : NO MASSES
RESOURCES FOR MASS EWTN online and on TV: https://www.ewtn.com/ --televised, radio, and online each day at 7AM, 11AM, 6PM Sioux City area: 88.1 https://www.fhcradio.com/--Mass at 9AM on Sunday Carroll: 103.1 Trinity Radio Station --EWTN program-ming (I could not find a web link) Western Iowa:https://spiritcatholicradio.com/ 7AM Sun-day Mass from EWTN Iowa Catholic Radio: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/ 7AM Sunday Mass from EWTN You Tube –you can do a search for Catholic Mass and find many. Watchthemass.com Stewardship St. John 5/10/2020 St. Bernard
Envelopes/Loose $ 1680.00 $ 120.00
building $ .00
Candles $
E-offering $ 766.14
Needy Fund $ 0.00
Holy land $ 0.00
Catholic Relief $ 0.00
Retired/Infirm $ 0.00
Total: $ 2566.14
ST. JOSEPH Pastor Father Michael Erpelding 712-946-5635
[email protected] WWW.STJOESALIX.COM
Secretary Mary Lynn Nelson ......... 712-946-5635 [email protected] Cell 712-281-0107
DRE Kathy Jo Mitchell ............ 712-212-3867
MASS SCHEDULE: NO MASSES
RESOURCES FOR MASS EWTN online and on TV: https://www.ewtn.com/ --televised, radio, and online each day at 7AM, 11AM, 6PM Sioux City area: 88.1 https://www.fhcradio.com/--Mass at 9AM on Sunday Carroll: 103.1 Trinity Radio Station --EWTN program-ming (I could not find a web link) Western Iowa:https://spiritcatholicradio.com/ 7AM Sun-day Mass from EWTN Iowa Catholic Radio: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/ 7AM Sunday Mass from EWTN You Tube –you can do a search for Catholic Mass and find many.Watchthemass.com
STEWARDSHIP St. Joseph 5/10/2020
Envelopes: $ 2360.00 Mow & Snow $ .00
Loose: $ .00 Holy Land $ 45.00
Candles: $ 00 Ret. & Infirm $ 70.00
E-offering: $ 353.70 Brick $ 1000.00
Maintenance $ 55.00 Easter Flower $ 60.00
Debt Reduction $ 80.00
Food Pantry $ 100.00
TOTAL: $_3858.70
St. Joseph Registered Families ……………………...209
St. Joseph Debt February 2020……. ……$ 0.00
St. Joseph Debt April 2017…………………….$324, 880.66
WEEK OF MAY 24, 2020
ST. JOHN MARCH 29
LECTORS SERVERS EMS GIFT BEARERS USHERS
ROSARY Greeters
ST. JOSEPH —MARCH 28-29
LECTORS SERVERS EMS GIFT BEARERS USHERS
28—Rosary
28- Greeters
DURING THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC MASSES. THIE CHURCH WILL NOT BE OPEN DURING MASS TIMES
FATHER WILL BE CHECKING HIS VOICEMAIL FREQUENTLY AND THE SECRETARIES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU GET IN
TOUCH WITH HIM IF NEEDED.+
ACCORDING TO UPDATED GUIDELINES FROM THE DIOCESE, WE ARE TO KEEP THE CHURCH AND THE BUILDINGS LOCKED.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY IN THE SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE OF YOUR OWN HOME
ST. JOHN/ ST. BERNARD MAY 24, 2020 ST. JOSEPH
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISHES: Father Patrick O’Kane, Midge Stanley, Madonna
Dodd, Shirley Turner, Esther Mac Clure, Loretta Si-
moff, Doe Walker, Pete Mortensen, John Heister-
kamp, Charlotte Zortman, Rosemary Kirby, Florence
Ibsgaard, Gina Mortensen, Chris Metzger, Judson
Bramow, & Sherry Wince. If you know of someone
who is ill and needs our prayers, and would like to be
listed, or if you no longer need to be listed, please
contact Colleen @ office 423-1004
Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors. We
have all missed out on your celebrations, but know
that you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
All of our seniors have qualified for our scholar-
ship and will be receiving it in January 2021.
Our Seniors are:
Sara Maule, daughter of Dave and Amy Maule
Enya Martinez, daughter of Baltazar & Evelia Martinez
Alicia Derocher, daughter of Andrea Derocher
Derrick Crawford, son of Darin & Vanessa Crawford
Brandon Coble, son of Glen & Jen Coble
Reed Reicks, son of Daryl & Anita Reicks
Casey Mcminamen, son of Joe & Stacy Mcminamen
All will be heading to college this fall, except for
Casey, who is heading to boot camp to become a
Marine! Congratulations & Best Wishes to all!
A reminder that your weekly contributions are still need-
ed. You can contribute online, in the mail or drop it off at
church. You can do a drive-up, call the office @ 423-1004
and we will come out and pick it up from you… Thank you
A big Thank You to our parishioners who have continued
to support our Church by sending their contributions in the
mail ,online or just dropping them by the Church. Your
support is greatly appreciated and very much needed.
Thank you!!
Father continues to say Mass, privately. The Mass inten-
tions for this week are:
May 24– Sunday Darlene Ellis
May 25- Memorial Day Breyn Maule
May 26– Tuesday Paulette Rice
May 27– Wednesday Leo Stanislav
May 29 – Friday Carl lenz
May 31 – Sunday John & Marjorie Zink
Remember to pray for the sick of our Parishes. Father O’Kane, Fran Mitchell, Nainna Gnat, Jeri Greiner, Mike
Franken, , David Bogenrief, Linda Donnelly, Sue LaCroix, Bryson
Harder, Justin Lamoureux, Sophie Helvey, Doreen Becker,0
Roger Huot,,Tristan Parks, Colleen Ebner ,Bailey Cleveland,
Christian Case, Brady Worrell, Cal Worrell ,Connie Wagner, Kathy
Clayton,Helen Martin, Glenda Ullrich, Stella Serviss, Gerrie Lam-
oureux. Darrell Lux. For all who travel, grieve, those in the mili-
tary, veterans their families and our nations leaders. The can-
dles burning on the Blessed Mother’s altar are for the military
serving in foreign lands.
There will be no Mass at the Cemeteries for
Memorial Day. Father will say mass pri-
vately that day. Visit the Cemetery see how
beautiful it looks, thanks to all who helped
put up flags and helped clean up the Ceme-
tery. THANK YOU to Joan and Jim
McKenna for all their mowing at both Cem-
eteries.
Please remember to keep supporting your
Church during these uncertain times,
thanks for all your support and keep up the
good work
Father continues to say Mass, privately. The Mass inten-
tions for this week are:
May 24– Sunday Parishioners of Sts. Joseph, John, Bernard
May 25– Memorial Day Sue Lamoureux & Loretta Prince
May 28– Thursday Sister Delores Ullrich
May 30– Saturday Parishioners of Sts. Joseph, John, Bernard
May 31– Sunday Rita & Carl Bode
________What Makes Us Laugh:—————
On the walls of a Baltimore estate:
"Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law. -- Sisters of Mercy"
On a long established New Mexico dry clean-
ing store: "Thirty-eight years on the same
spot."
From Father Michael
Ten Things You Can Do to Address Poverty:
Get Organized:
1. Develop a working group within your church and
community- to help spread the word and raise con-
cerns about "your issue"- make sure to involve some
low-income families on your work group.
2. Share what you have learned with others in your
community and encourage them to take action too.
Get Involved
3. Let your voice be heard by involving yourself in
advocacy activities at the local, state and national
levels. Visit Catholic Charities USA’s advocacy page.
(http://www. cathoficcharitiesusa.org/advocacy/)
4. Identify key power brokers within your church and
community who can assist you with your advocacy
efforts.
5. Join your diocesan or Catholic Charities legislative
network and become an active participant.
6. Contact your local elected officials (http://
capwiz.com/ catholiccharitiesusa/home/) with spe-
cific concerns about poverty in your community and
ask for a staff contact to follow up with. Follow up
with that staff.
7. Engage your state legislators and U.S. Congres-
sional members. Visit Catholic Charities USA’s Legis-
lative Action Center. (http://capwiz.com/
catholiccharitiesusa/home/)
8. Once you have a strong understanding of your
issue, have organized some community support, and
know what changes you would like to see, engage
your local media to call attention to what is happen-
ing in your community. Visit Catholic Charities USA’s
Legislative Action Center. (http://capwiz.com/
catholiccharitiesusa/home/)
Volunteer
9. Learn about volunteering with Catholic Charities
in your community. (http://
www.cathoficcharitiesinfo.org/jobs/volunteer.cfm)
Contact your local Catholic Charities agency to find
out how you can serve your community. (hrtp://www.
catholiccharitiesinfo.org/jobs/vol_opps.htm)
Donate
Visit www.Cathofic.Charities.USA.org to learn how to
Support Catholic Charities' efforts.
____________________________________________ Questions of the Week:
Adults: With whom have you shared the Good News of
Jesus in the past month?
Children: What Good News about Jesus could you share
with someone?
