SEPTEMBER 26, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SACRED HEART PARISH

Physical Address: 221 S. Jackson Avenue (no mail delivery) Eagle Grove, Iowa 50533

ST. JOHN PARISH

Physical & Office Address: 608 Second Avenue N.E.

Clarion, Iowa 50525

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Physical Address: 1207 Third Street N.E. (no mail delivery) Belmond, Iowa 50421

Address: 608 2nd Avenue NE, Clarion, Iowa 50525 Phone: 515-532-3586 Toll free: 855-658-7837 Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 8 am to 1 pm

HOLY FAMILY CLUSTER OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 ● 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4 pm St. John 8 pm Mass in Spanish St. John Sunday: 8:00 am St. Francis Xavier

10:30 am Sacred Heart

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CLUSTER OFFICE STAFF

Phone: (515)532-3586 (follow the prompts) Pastor: Rev. Jerry Blake

Email: ... dbq039@dbqarch.org Pastoral Associate: Karen Newman

Email: ... dbq039s1@dbqarch.org Pastoral Minister: Nancy Strub

Email: ... dbq039s2@dbqarch.org RE Coordinator: Gloria Kisor

Email: ... dbq039re@dbqarch.org Hispanic Ministry: Beatriz Garcia

Email: ... dbq039hm@dbqarch.org Business Office Manager: Ann Shriver

Email: ... dbq039sec@dbqarch.org Secretary: Candy Sheehan

Email: ... dbq039sec1@dbqarch.org

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SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation: Following weekday Masses at all locations and by appointment. Please see pg. 5 Baptism: Participation in the Baptismal

Program required. Contact the Cluster Office.

Wedding: Contact the Pastor before setting the wedding date at 515-532-3586

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BULLETIN DEADLINE

Submissions are due Mondays before 10 am.

Please watch the bulletin for any early deadlines.

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WELCOME NEWCOMERS!

Thank you for visiting our Cluster. If you would like to become a member of one of the parishes,

please contact the Cluster office.

MINISTERIO HISPANO

Todo lo que hiciste con nosotros, Señor, es verdadera- mente justo, porque hemos pecado contra ti y hemos desobedecido tus mandatos; pero haz honor a tu nom- bre y trátanos conforme a tu inmensa misericordia

Inmensa misericordia.

SACRAMENTOS:

Confesión: 30 minutos antes y después de cada Misa del fin de semana. También los días sábados, en la Igle- sia de San Juan (Clarion), de 12:30 a 1:30 pm. Si deseas una cita en otro horario contacta al padre Blake a tra-

vés de la oficina de las Parroquias Agrupadas.

Bautismo en español: segundos y cuartos sábados de cada mes a las 2p.m. en la Iglesia San Juan de Clarion.

Los niños desde los 7 años reciben una preparación es- pecial para bautizarse. Requisito: Plática Pre Bautis- mal para papás y padrinos.

Matrimonio: contactar con el padre Blake, 6 meses an- tes de la fecha programada.

LOS ARCANGELES: SAN MIGUEL, SAN GABRIEL, SAN RAFAEL

Cada 29 de Setiembre, la Iglesia Católica celebra la fiesta de 3 santos Arcángeles: San Miguel,

San Gabriel y San Rafael.

Estas son algunas cosas que quizás no sepas de ellos:

1-Son espíritus puros y los más cercanos a los humanos.

Desde el siglo VI se suelen numerar tres jerarquías de Án- geles y en la tercera jerarquía están los Principados, Ar- cángeles y Ángeles. Estos son los que están más cerca a las necesidades de los seres humanos.

2- Son mensajeros de anuncios importantes, de cosas tras- cendentales. La palabra Arcángel proviene de las palabras griegas, Arc: que significa principal y Ángel que es: men- sajero e Dios. Sus nombres terminan en El que significa Dios.

3- Sólo conocemos tres nombres que nos da la Biblia y que reconoce la Iglesia: Miguel Gabriel y Rafael. Los otros cuatro pueden servir como referencia pero no son doctri- na. 4-Gabriel significa, la fuerza de Dios. A san Gabriel Ar- cángel, en los Evangelios, san Lucas lo menciona anuncian- do a Zacarías el nacimiento de san Juan el Bautista; y a María que daría a luz a Jesús. Se le reconoce como el ángel mensajero.

5- Rafael en hebreo es Dios te salve. El único libro sagrado que lo menciona es el de Tobías, en varios capítulos. Rafael significa, medicina de Dios. Misión de velar y curar 6- Miguel significa, quién como Dios. El nombre viene de la palabra hebrea Mijael y que, según la tradición, fue en grito de guerra en defensa de los derechos de Dios cuando- Lucifer o Satanás se opuso a los planes de salvación y amor de nuestro Creador.

PLATICA PRE BAUTISMAL: Para papás y padrinos. Lu- nes 11 Octubre a las 7.30p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (San Juan, Clarion).

CAMBIO DE HORARIO DE MISAS EN INGLES

A partir del 2 y 3 de Octubre, las Misas en inglés tendrán nuevo horario:

SABADO, 4pm, Iglesia

Sagrado Corazón, Eagle Grove. DOMINGO, 8am, Iglesia San Juan, Clarion.

DOMINGO, 10.30am,

Iglesia San Francisco, Belmond. La Misa en es- pañol mantiene su horario: SABADO, 8pm.

REFLEXIÓN: XXVI DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

El Señor espera que sus discípulos no excluyan a nadie de la misión que les ha confiado. Nuestro corazón debe ser como el de Jesús, dispuesto a acoger a todos los que quieran acercarse a El, ya que, para el Señor, todos somos “favoritos”.

Hoy, en la primera lectura, se destaca la respuesta de Moisés a quienes se quejan de que dos de los ancianos no recibieron el Espíritu de Dios. No sólo Moisés acepta la misión profética de Eldad y Medad, sino que insiste en que Dios favorece con su presencia a todos los que quieran compartir con otros, su bondad y misericordia.

Jesús, en el Evangelio, reclama a sus discípulos la criti- ca a un extraño que expulsa demonios en su nombre.

Para Jesús , todos los que sirven al prójimo forman parte del Reino.

Sin embargo , Jesús denuncia a aquellos que engañan y promueven malas acciones para satisfacer

su egoísmo.

El tema también surge cuando Santiago, en la segunda lectura, desafía, con fuertes palabras a los que ateso- ran riquezas y oprimen a los pobres e inocentes de la tierra.

Reflexionemos sobre: Cómo podemos transformar las injusticias de nuestro mundo, con la

fuerza del Espíritu Santo?

LAS MISIONES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO

“Mi pensamiento se dirige a los ancianos, a los enfermos a los jóvenes y a los recién casados, invocando sobre cada uno de ustedes, la efusión de la Gracia de Dios. Este don indescriptible del Señor, es la fuerza redentora que nos consuela y

nos sostiene en el camino de la vida”

XXVI DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

"Yo creo que cada vida es valiosa, aunque no sea deseada, y aunque sea físicamente imperfecta. Yo creo que nuestra sociedad tiene la responsabilidad de defender y proteger al vulnerable y al débil. Y creo que nuestra nación debe esta- blecer la meta para que el Niño que esta dentro de un vien- tre materno sea bienvenido a la vida y protegido por la ley". President George W. Bush, en la ceremonia en Texas de firma de ley de Notificación a Padres (Junio 7, 1999).

Cluster News and Information

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2021

Electronic Fund Transfers and Online Giving are included in the totals. Please note, that only those contributions that stay in the parishes are reported here. Contributions to the other funds that are outside of the parish will appear on a separate

report inserted regularly. You may also contact the Cluster office for a more detailed list of fund contribution totals.

SACRED HEART PARISH ST. JOHN PARISH ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH

Needed Monthly: $11,174.00 Adult Budget: $8,378.00 Offertory: $148.00 Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $8,526.00

(3% to Social Justice: $255.78) Candles $141.00

Hall Rent $50.00

General Parish Repair $355.00 Haiti Fund $1,557.00 Mass Intentions $5.00 Other Receipts $301.00

Total Contributions $10,935.00

Needed Monthly: $15,167.00 Adult Budget: $6,645.00 Offertory: $29.00 Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $6,674.00

(3% to Social Justice: $200.22) Baby Needs $70.00 Candles $34.00 Elevator $1,273.00 Food Pantry $125.00 Hall Rent $50.00 Haiti $5.00 General Parish Repair $195.00 Holy Days $25.00 Mass in Spanish Offertory $897.00

Mass Intentions $155.00 Stole Fee $75.00 Missions $295.00 Other Receipts $712.00

Total Contributions $10,585.00

Needed Monthly: $11,484.00 Adult Budget: $4,116.00 Offertory: $50.00 Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $4,166.00

(3% to Social Justice: $124.98) Capital Campaign $2,625.00 Easter $10.00 General Parish Repair $60.00 Haiti $108.00 Holy Days $10.00 Mass Intentions $245.00 Missions $134.00 Other Receipts $271.00 Rent $1000.00

Total Contributions $8,629.00

Ministry Volunteers Needed at all Parishes: Please consid- er taking on a role in the weekend masses. Rosary Leaders, Ushers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers are needed at all Parishes.

Calling all Catholics! Do you have questions about the Catho- lic Faith? Are you searching for some answers? Want to be able to explain to others why you are Catholic? Come and join us on Monday nights at 7:00 pm in the St. John church basement for:

The Search

What is this journey in between the event we call "birth" and the one we call "death"? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination - a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you want from your life during the in between? The questions are there. And, the an- swers are too. Join with others that want to learn about the Catholic Faith as we begin the journey with our RCIA candidates.

FORMED.ORG

Free for all parishioners!

Angels: Bishop Fulton Sheen

https://watch.formed.org/videos/angels-bishop-fulton-sheen In this compilation of three episodes from his classic television program, "Life is Worth Living," Bishop Fulton Sheen delivers his thoughts on various elements of the Catholic Faith with his ever- present humor, animated presentation, and captivating mode of speaking. In the first segment, "Angels," Bishop Sheen explicates the nature of angels and the meaningful role they play in our world.

St. Francis Xavier Capital Campaign God’s House of Glory and Holiness

We are so grateful for all of the contribu- tions and pledges made toward our goal of $345,120. Thank you! If you can help with the remaining $146,887 needed, please do so by putting your donation payable to the “St. Francis Capital Campaign” in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket at mass. A donation of any size will help. We need everyone so please con- tinue to pray for its successful completion.

Thank you!

Today is Priesthood Sunday

It is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. Priesthood Sunday seeks to reaffirm the priesthood of Jesus Christ and its central place in the life of the Church. This day also specifically honors priests, without whom the Holy Sacraments could not be conferred, for a single day out of the 365 days of the year during which they tirelessly serve their parishes. Pray for priests to know and experience a closeness to Our Lord that in turn brings you closer to Jesus. Celebrate and thank a priest today! Pray this prayer for your priest and all priests: O Holy Mother of God, pray for the priests your Son has chosen to serve the Church. Help them by your intercession to be holy, zealous, and chaste. Make them models of virtue in the service of God's people. Help them be pious in

meditation, efficacious in preaching, and zealous in the daily offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Help them administer the Sacraments with love and joy. Amen.

—St. Charles Borromeo

Suzanne Deimerly If you would like to have a special intention listed in the prayer corner, you or a family member must call in your request. Requests will be listed in the bulletin for one month.

This Week

Saturday, October 2 & Sunday October 3: Mass times Change!

Saturday, October 2, 4:00 pm Mass at Sacred Heart Saturday, October 2, 8:00 pm Mass at St. John, (MIS) Sunday, October 3, 8:00 am Mass at St. John

Sunday, October 3, 10:30 am Mass at St. Francis Xavier

Communal Anointing at all weekend Masses, Food Pantry Weekend Looking Ahead

Tuesday, October 5, 6:30pm Knights of Columbus-SH 7:00pm RCIA-SJ

Monday, October 11, 6:00pm Rosary, 6:30pm Meeting CDA-SFX Any woman of the Holy Family Cluster is welcome to attend!

Cluster and Parish News

Do you desire the company of holy women?

Then invite your friends to the 2022 Virtual

Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, Beauty in Christ: Holy Women of the Visitation, Saturday, January 29, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you join from the comfort of your own home or gather with other women from your parish, you’ll experience all the great features of our annual women’s conference: Archbishop Jackels, two na- tional speakers, music, prayer, and worship! Speakers Emily Jaminet and Liz Kelly will focus on the beauty of the Visitation between Mary, Our Blessed Mother, and Elizabeth, as well as our visitation as sisters in Christ! Invite your daughters, sisters, and friends to this extraordinary conference!! To read more about our speakers and to register (group discounts availa- ble): https://www.archwomensconference.org/

Coffee & Connection

Monday, October 11, 9:30am-11am Ewing Funeral Home, Britt

Each month, Ewing Funeral Homes will be hosting a grief connection group. All are welcome to join.

Provided will be breakfast, connection and education. Plans are to rotate locations between Belmond, Britt & Clarion Funeral Homes, and different speakers will be scheduled each month to discuss topics related to the bereavement process. Martin and Linda Krebs will be speaking about GriefShare and how it has helped them thru their own Grief journeys. Future date and location is November 8 at Clarion.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

After the last year plus of pandemic life many of us are looking for a fresh start. Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience.

Upcoming dates and locations are October 22nd - 24th in Coralville, IA and November 19th-21st in Holstein, IA. Register at Iowa-wwme.org

or call 563-608-3305 with any questions.

SCRIP Cards

Don't forget that you can order your gift cards from us and give to your Church at the same time. Contact Gloria for more information or to order your cards. With gift cards from over 750 top brands to choose from, you can do all of your gift giving while raising funds om, ds ds for our Youth Faith Formation program! You can also order online by visiting ww.shopwithscrip.com and using the code A8356BD6L651.

Protocols remain in place as COVID numbers again rise.

Hand sanitizer, social distancing, as much as we can, and masks are still recommended at Mass, especially as more people return and we fill in more pews. Be respectful when choosing your pew as there are still many who want to social distance.

Why God? Why Christian? Why Catholic?

Evidence for Faith with Anthony Digmann Explore the reasons behind our faith in God, Christianity, and Catholicism with this three-part parish mission, workshop, or retreat. These presentation combine Christian and Catholic apologetics with evidence from science, philoso- phy, and archaeology.

“Anthony Digmann is a gifted and faithful Catholic evangelist. His speaking, writing, and teaching illuminate the truths of the Church for youth and adults alike, and his commitment to both the Church’s mission and the Magisterium is inspiring. I am pleased to endorse Anthony and his evangeliza- tion apostolate”.

— Most Rev. Michael O. Jackels, S. T. D.

Archbishop of Dubuque

Mr. Digmann will be speaking at all three Parishes in October on Wednesday nights,

October 13 at Sacred Heart, October 20 at St.

Francis Xavier and October 27 at St. John at 6:30pm.

Plan to attend at your parish to hear the Evidence for Faith by this Master of

Theology. We will live stream each program to the other parishes so you can hear all three

different topics or parents, you may take your children to the parish where Mr. Digmann is speak- ing that evening. This is open to all parishioners, not just the youth.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE SCHEDULE OF MINISTRIES SCHEDULE OF MINISTRIES MINISTRY SCHEDULE

USHERS NEEDED TO SERVE AT WEEKEND MASSES. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE CALL THE CLUSTER OFFICE

St. Francis Xavier Parish

Wednesday, September 29, Rosary: 7:40 am: Carol Bailey Mass: 8:00am: Lector: Karen Newman Sunday, October 3, Rosary: 10:00 am: K of C’s

Mass: 10:30am: Usher: Bobbi McVey Lector: Dianne McLaughlin Eucharistic Minister: Deacon Music: Jim McVey

Sacred Heart Parish

Thursday, September 30, Rosary: 11:30 am: Volunteer Mass: 12:00 pm: Lector: Volunteer Saturday, October 2, Rosary 3:30pm: Bonnie Govern Mass: 4:00pm: Usher: Mark Bohme Lector: Bill Ristau Eucharistic Minister: Deacon Music: Ann Shriver

St. John Parish

Friday, October 1, Rosary: 7:40am Volunteer Mass: 8:00am Lector: Volunteer Sunday, October 3, Rosary: 7:30am: Craig Martin Mass: 8:00am: Usher: Dwight Tew Lector: Bobbi Tillman Eucharistic Minister: Deacon

Mass Times Change

the first full weekend of October and continue through November & December.

Saturday, October 2, 4:00 pm Mass at Sacred Heart

Saturday, October 2, 8:00 pm Mass at St John, (MIS)

Sunday, October 3, 8:00 am Mass at St. John Sunday, October 3, 10:30 am Mass at

St. Francis Xavier SH: Sacred Heart, SJ: St. John, SFX: St. Francis Xavier

MIS: Mass In Spanish

Saturday September 25 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3:30 pm Rosary (SJ)

4:00 pm Mass (SJ): In Celebration of John and Candy Sheehan’s 50th Wedding Anniversary 7:15 pm Rosary (SJ)

8:00 pm Mass (MIS): † Mike & Leona Studer

Sunday, September 26, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Rosary (SFX)

8:00 am Mass (SFX): † Rev. Timothy Schott 10:00 am Rosary (SH)

10:30 am Mass (SH & ONLINE): All Parishioners Monday, September 27 Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Tuesday, September 28 St. Wenceslaus, Martyr

Wednesday, September 29 Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

7:40 am Rosary (SFX)

8:00 am Mass (SFX) † Terry Anderson

Thursday, September 30 Saint Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church

11:30am Rosary

12:00 pm Mass (SH) † Dan Bromley

Friday, October 1 Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church

7:40 am Rosary (SJ)

8:00 am Mass (SJ) † LaVonne Isenberger Saturday October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 3:30 pm Rosary (SH)

4:00 pm Mass (SH & Online): All Parishioners 7:15 pm Rosary (SJ)

8:00 pm Mass (MIS):

Sunday, October 3, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time World Communion Sunday Respect Life Sunday 7:30am Rosary (SJ)

8:00 am Mass (SJ): † Alice Trausch 10:00 am Rosary (SFX)

10:30 am Mass (SFX): †Jack Spitler

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

Father Blake is currently hearing Confessions by appointment and during the following times:

· Weekdays after Masses

· Saturdays before & after the 4pm Mass at St. John

· Saturdays at St. John, from 12:30-1:30 pm & 7:15–

7:45pm

· Sundays following the 8 am Mass at St Francis Xavier, and following the 10:30 am Mass at Sacred Heart.

· Father Blake is always available by appointment.

St. John Altar Society

After-church coffee begins after 8am Mass on Sunday, October 3.

"If His Eminence has shown and taught me anything, it

is that true respect for human life proceeds from the

moment of conception." Dr. Lisa Marrero, in "Cardinal

John O’Connor a Rock of the Church" in Crisis (May

2000)

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