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ARISH1207 Third Street N.E. • Belmond, Iowa 50421
Address: 608 2nd Avenue NE, Clarion, Iowa 50525 Phone: 515-532-3586 Toll free: 855-658-7837 Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm
Office of Hispanic Ministry/Oficina del Ministerio Hispano Phone: 515-293-0009
HOLY FAMILY CLUSTER OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAYS: 4:00 pm Sacred Heart 8:00 pm (Spanish) St. John SUNDAYS: 8:00 am St. Francis Xavier
10:30 am St. John
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DEVOTIONS
Holy Hour: See the Cluster calendar of events
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CLUSTER OFFICE STAFF
Phone: (515)532-3586 (follow the prompts) Visit us at www.holyfamilycluster.org Pastor: Rev. Jerry Blake
Email: ... [email protected] Pastoral Minister: Karen Newman
Email: ... [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Nancy Strub
Email: ... [email protected] RE Coordinator: Gloria Kisor
Email: ... [email protected] Hispanic Ministry: Beatriz Garcia
Email: ... [email protected] Business Office Manager: Sonya Trager Email: ... [email protected] Secretary: Candy Sheehan
Email: ... [email protected]
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SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: 30 minutes before weekend and daily Masses or by appointment with the pastor 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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NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! To join one of the parishes in our Cluster, please contact the Cluster Office.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAYS: 4:00 pm St. Francis Xavier8:00 pm (Spanish) St. John SUNDAYS: 8:00 am St. John
10:30 am Sacred Heart
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DEVOTIONS
Holy Hour: See the Cluster calendar of events
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CLUSTER OFFICE STAFF
Phone: (515)532-3586 (follow the prompts) Pastor: Rev. Jerry Blake
Email: ... [email protected] Pastoral Minister: Karen Newman
Email:... [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Nancy Strub
Email:... [email protected] RE Coordinator: Gloria Kisor
Email:... [email protected] Hispanic Ministry: Beatriz Garcia
Email:... [email protected] Business Office Manager: Sonya Trager Email:... [email protected] Secretary: Candy Sheehan
Email:... [email protected]
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SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: 30 minutes before weekend and daily Masses or by appointment with the pastor 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
10 am Monday. Watch the bulletin and calendar for early deadline notices.
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NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! To join one of the parishes in our Cluster, please contact the Cluster Office.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
II Domingo de Cuaresma: 25 de Febrero, de 2018
De Ti mi corazón me habla diciendo: “Busca su rostro”. Tu rostro estoy buscando, Señor; no me lo escondas.
Sacramentos: Confesión, 30 minutos antes de cada Misa del fin de semana. Bautismo, en español, segundos y cuartos sábados de cada mes a las 2p.m. en la Iglesia de San Juan de Clarion.
Matrimonio, contactar con el Padre Blake 6 meses antes.
Plática Pre- Bautismal: Lunes 12 de Marzo, 7p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (San Juan, Clarion)
CUARESMA
Tiempo de Ayuno: Esta época de ayuno, trasmitido de generación en generación, consiste en abstenerse de carne, y limitar la comida y bebidas, generalmente a una vez por día. Para guardarlo, necesitamos fuerza de voluntad, preparación y devoción. Nuestra Iglesia no se avergüenza de los que no ayunan, pero se lamenta de lo que se pierden. Uno de los primeros mandamientos referentes al Ayuno fue: “Del árbol del conocimiento del bien y del mal no deberás comer” (Gen. 2, 17) El ayuno nos recuerda a Dios y el hecho de que pertenezco a Él y no a mis antojos, es como un ejercicio para que cuando enfrentemos el pecado seamos más fuertes y capaces de decidir qué es lo bueno y lo malo.
VIVIENDO LA CUARESMA
Si no has empezado a vivir la Cuaresma, te invitamos a hacerlo.
REZA, comunícate con el Señor, DA, Los dones que Dios te ha dado, compártelos .AGRADECE, a quien te ha mostrado la bondad de Dios. SIRVE, piensa en los demás y en quien te necesitan. ABSTENTE, de todo lo que te aleja del Señor.
CALLA, se prudente, vive el silencio interno y externo.
REFLEXIONA, piensa cómo vives cada día y cómo puedes mejorar. Todo lo que hagamos, hagámoslo para GLORIA DE DIOS.
RECORDEMOS a la Virgen de Lourdes: en sus apariciones a la niña Bernardita, le pidió que rezáramos el Santo Rosario todos los días, por la conversión y sanación espiritual de los pecadores y por la salud física, moral y espiritual de los enfermos.
REFLEXION: Las Escrituras de este domingo nos hablan acerca de sacrificio y confianza. Abraham, en la primera lectura, es llamado a confiar en Dios y a sacrificar a su hijo Isaac, y San Pablo nos recuerda que el sacrificio de Abraham es un anticipo del sacrificio de Cristo; y que Dios no abandonará a ninguno de sus hijos, como no abandonó a su propio Hijo. (Segunda lectura).
Solamente hay que confiar en Dios como la fuente de fortaleza y de vida con la que cada uno de los discípulos de Cristo se nutre diariamente.(Lectura de Evangelio) Esta es la confianza que Jesús le muestra a tres de sus discípulos cuando se los lleva al monte de la Transfiguración, para mostrarle un pedazo de la Gloria que ha de venir. Les anticipa el camino que, como meta, han de realizar y les asegura que falta mucho para llegar a la meta, y que el sacrificio y la muerte también son anticipo de ese encuentro final .Queda siempre la confianza en el Señor, quien sabe lo que cada quien necesita y provee a cada cual más de lo necesario para que lo comparta con los demás. Sin esa confianza los discípulos de Cristo pueden caer en la desesperación, propia de los que carecen de fe.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
Soup Supper: This week’s soup supper on Thursday, March1 is hosted by the Parish Life Committee.
Free will donations will go towards the Rice Bowl.
Belmond Ecumenical Lenten Services:
Wednesdays at 9:30 am February 28: United Church of Christ
March 7: Bethany Reformed
Cross & Candle Bearers needed for stations of the Cross on Thursdays through Lent. Sign up sheet is
located at the back of the church if you can help.
Looking Ahead: St. Francis Xavier Parish Annual Irish Stew Dinner, Saturday, March 17, 5-7 pm.
Tickets will go on sale soon!
SACRED HEART PARISH
Eagle Grove Lenten Luncheons: Thursdays at noon. Contact
the host church by Wednesday of the week for reservations.
March 1: Sacred Heart Parish (Contact Marilyn Sadler at 448-3431 or Jane Schultz at 448-4985)
March 8: Samuel Lutheran (448-5038)
“Do you wish your prayer to fly toward God? Make for it two wings: fasting and almsgiving.” ~ St. Augustine
ST. JOHN PARISH
Swiss Steak Dinner Raffle: Raffle items are needed for the
Annual Swiss Steak Dinner at St. John on April 8. If you have itemsfor the raffle, contact Melinda Anderson or Florine Swanson. Items may be dropped off at Ennis Trucking offices.
St. John Altar Society Meeting: Monday, March 5 at 7 pm.
Tentative program is an update on the Haiti Medical Mission.
PRAYER CORNER:
Please remember in your prayers the following individuals in need of healing:Dina Figueroa, Bob Hogrefe, Mary Larson, Jim Madson, Tony Tomke, Gene Wanken, Debra Hall, Jean Schwartz, Steve McLaughlin, Kadon Stein, Darlene Bierl, Shirley Freeman, Dan
Hocraffer, John & Shirley Lager, Kevin McHale, Louise Mock, Julie Fanning, Shi Reiland, Joel Rivera
Prayer Corner Requests: To keep the list current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed. To add a name or renew your request, please call the Cluster Office (515-532-3586). Only requests from the Individual or family will be accepted.
FAITH FORMATION:
YOUTH LOCK-IN
March 3 & 4
St. Thomas Aquinas, Webster City.
Open to 6th, 7th & 8th graders.
$10 per student.
Participants are asked to bring a 2 liter pop & snack to share.
Flyers went out last week. Registrations due by February 28.
Please contact Gloria Kisor (515-532-3586) for more information or to register.
Knights of Columbus Omelet Breakfast St. Francis Xavier Parish
Sunday, March 4 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
$8 per person at the door
Serving omelets, pancakes, sausage, and juice. Proceedswill go towards Friends of the Belmond Public Library.
FLU SEASON IS HERE!
Communion & the Sign of Peace
Flu season is here! If you are feeling sick or have been around someone who is sick, please use good judgement when receiving the
cup at communion. Remember, receiving just the host is considered full communion. In addition, if you are ill or do not feel comfortable offering the
sign of peace at this time, please refrain from shaking hands. Alternatives
to this include a verbal sign of peace while putting your hands over your heart, a nod or even a wave. The same is also suggested for the greeting at the
beginning of Mass. Parents, please remind your children of this as well.
HOLY FAMILY CLUSTER APP
Holy Family Cluster App is available for iPhone by texting HFC1 to 555888 or for Android devices by texting HFC2 to 555888. The app is also available
through Google Play or the Apple App Store by searching for Holy Family Cluster App.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS
"Formation for All" is an online program designed to help Catholics of all ages to learn and pray about Respect Life and Social Justice issues. The current adult session during the Lenten season addresses torture, enhanced interrogation techniques while the youth session addresses bullying. Sessions are designed for all ages and various settings. To access these sessions visit: dbqarch.org/rlsj/formation.
Accepting Applications for the Permanent Diaconate The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is currently accepting
applications from married or single men between the ages of 32 and 58 for another deacon formation class. For more information about deacons and the formation process, contact
Deacon Tom Lang at 800-876-3546 ext. 252.
Youth Faith Formation Class Schedule
(Wednesdays)
St. John ~ 6:30 pm All Grades Sacred Heart ~ 6:30 pm All Grades
St. Francis Xavier ~ 6 pm Grades K-5; 7:30 pm Grades 6-12
EASTER LILIES
We are currently taking donations for Easter lilies to decorate the altar in memory or
honor of a loved one. You may do so by placing your donation in an envelope with your name, the name of the parish, and the name of your loved one printed on the envelope or on a note
inside. Flower donation envelopes are located in the entry of each parish. Suggested
donation is $15. Donations are due by Wednesday, March 22 in
order to have the name of your loved one(s) listed in the March 31 / April 1 bulletin.
Looking Ahead to March:
March 10 & 11: High School Retreat at Sacred Heart March 11: (11:30 am) Cluster Confirmation Class at
Sacred Heart
March 17 & 18: Youth Mass Weekend
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS NEWS
SACRED HEART PARISH ST. JOHN PARISH ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
Adult Budget: $20,534.00 Offertory: $321.63
Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $15,560.19 (3% to Social Justice: $625.67) Youth Budget: $50.00
General Parish Repair: $263.00 Holy Days: $15.00
Christmas: $50.00 Initial Offering: $70.00 Youth Fund: $215.86
Memorials (Dick Sadler): $50.00 Memorials: $75.00
Candles: $156.00 Mass Intentions: $170.00
Adult Budget: $8,789.00 Offertory: $135.00
Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $8,924.00 (3% to Social Justice: $267.72) Mass in Spanish: $701.00
Youth Budget: $22.20
General Parish Repair: $550.00 Holy Days: $226.00
Christmas: $50.00 Interest: $617.88
Elevator Fund: $26,835.00 Memorials: $25.00 Candles: $59.55 Mass Intentions: $210.00
Adult Budget: $5,741.00 Offertory: $146.00
Total Adult Budget & Offertory: $5,887.00 (3% to Social Justice: $176.61) Youth Budget: $48.20
General Parish Repair: $185.00 Christmas: $200.00
Holy Days $110.00 Initial Offering: $120.00 Funeral Fund: $250.00
Memorials (Mike Robson): $2,500.00 Memorials (Maxine Dougherty): $1,215.00 Mass Intentions: $70.00
Parish Life: $45.00
CLUSTER HAITI CONTRIBUTIONS:
January 2018 (updated 1/31/18) Haiti Fund: $5113.00 Mission Trip: $11,527.45
Thank you for your continued support.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2018
Electronic Fund Transfers and Online Giving are included in the totals. Please note, that only those contributions that stay in the parishes are reported. Contributions to the other funds that are outside of the parish will appear on a separate report
inserted quarterly. You may also contact the Cluster office for a more detailed list of fund contribution totals.
WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: Can you recommend some good books for
Lenten spiritual reading?
Answer: On more than one occasion, a coach being interviewed about his team--successful or not--will be asked about the next step. The inevitable response includes something about getting back to basics. Reviewing the fundamentals of the sport strengthens performance and builds confidence.
The best Lenten reading takes us back to the fundamentals. If Lent is the time for the Church to be on retreat, then we should focus on the texts that help us deepen our understanding of our faith.
Spend time reading one of the Gospels, and use a Scripture commentary to learn all you can about the passion of Jesus. Read about the lives of the saints, especially your patron saint and that of your parish. Perhaps there is some local candidate for sainthood, like Father Walter Ciszek, SJ, who wrote several faith-inspiring books. Finally, you can use the Catechism of the Catholic Church to learn more about the church's teachings and beliefs. The sections on prayer and the Mass are really great reflections. Focusing on the basics really helps us take another step forward in our faith. We have not only a better understanding of what we believe and practice, but also why we believe. With that belief comes the confidence we need to be better, more faithful witnesses to Christ.
Looking for additional resources? Check out our Lighthouse Media displays in each of our Cluster parishes!
FORMED
THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND
We are excited to announce that our Cluster has subscribed to a dynamic online platform called
FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with
internet access. With FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on
a variety of topics and includes inspiring audio talks.
And you’ll find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop Robert Barron and a lot more. They’re all part of
our parish subscription. It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand. To register visit holyfamilycluster.formed.org, click “Register”, enter your name, email and desired password. You’re all set to enjoy the engaging and
inspiring content on FORMED!
SH: Sacred Heart, SJ: St. John, SFX: St. Francis Xavier.
Saturday, February 24: CRHP Men’s Retreat Sunday, February 25: CRHP Men’s Retreat
Monday, February 26: SFX Finance (5:30 pm @ SFX)
Tuesday, February 27: SH Finance (5:30 pm @ SH); RCIA (7 pm @ SJ)
Wednesday, February 28: YFF Classes; Communal Penance (6:30 pm @ SH)
Thursday, March 1: Eagle Grove Ecumenical Lenten Luncheon (12 pm @ SH); SH Altar Society (1:30 pm @ SH); Cluster Liturgy Meeting (2:30 pm @ SJ)
Saturday, March 3: Food Pantry Weekend
Sunday, March 4: Food Pantry Weekend; KC Omelet Breakfast (9 am—12:30 pm @ SFX)
St. John Parish: Sunday, March 4 ~ 8 am Lector: Dave Johnson
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Whitters, Bobbie Tillman, Denise Ulven
Ushers/Greeters: Tim & Amanda Carpenter, Jaxon Carpenter, Brent Ulven
Altar Servers: Miguel Calles, Clayton Loux, Niklas Solis Music: Monte Leichsenring, Kathy Lester
Rosary Leader: JoAnn Kramer
Care Center Minister (Week of Feb. 25): Karen Newman Homebound Minister (Week of Feb. 25): John Holmes
