OCTOBER 6, 2013

27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ST. PATRICK ST. WENCESLAUS ST. BONIFACE

139 Third St. SE Britt, IA 50423 3343 Navy Ave. (Duncan) Britt, IA 50423 660 Bush Ave. Garner, IA 50438

ST. PATRICK
115 5th Ave. NW, PO Box 363 Buffalo Center, IA 50424

ST. JAMES
906 West O Street Forest City, IA 50436

ST. PATRICK
406 S. Grant Lake Mills, IA 50450

PASTORAL STAFF REV. DENNIS MILLER, PASTOR

660 Bush Avenue Garner, IA 50438 Phone ......................................... (641) 923-2329 E-mail....................... DBQ088@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

OCTOBER 6, 2013

REV. PAUL LIPPSTOCK, SACRAMENTAL PRIEST

906 West O Street Forest City, IA 50436 Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 E-mail................... DBQ084SP@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

DEACON DENNIS POPOWSKI

PHONE ..................................................... (641) 923-6045

E-mail.............................. dcpopowski@gmail.com

CLUSTER OFFICES ST. BONIFACE, GARNER

Phone ......................................... (641) 923-2329 Fax .............................................. (641) 923-2480 Business Manager, Carolyn Kumsher E-mail.................DBQ088SEC@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us Secretary/Bookkeeper, Jacki Young E-mail..................... DBQ088S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

ST. J AMES, FOREST CITY

Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 Fax .............................................. (641) 585-3336 Office Manager, Donna Thill E-mail.................DBQ084SEC@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

ST. PATRICK, BRITT

Phone ......................................... (641) 843-3215 Fax .............................................. (641) 843-3557 Office Manager, Carolyn DeKruif E-mail..................... DBQ017S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation

Christine Carrier Phone ......................................... (641) 585-4856 E-mail...................DBQ084RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Coordinator of Religious Education

Regina Adams Phone.(641) 585-4856 E-mail...DBQ088RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE CATHOLIC FAITH? CONTACT:

Jody Smith .................................. (641) 561-2309 E-mail..................... DBQ018S@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGIES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
No Mass at Garner

ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC CLUSTER PHOTO DIRECTORY

St. James, Forest City - GET YOUR SMILE ON, pictures will be taken in your parish Monday & Tuesday, October 14 & 15. For those who have not signed up yet, you may do so on line:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 No Mass at Forest City

www.appt.lifetouch.com or 11-866866-756756-0281, option 2 then 4.

Complete an online survey and receive a $10 off coupon or call number above. Bring in a non-perishable food item and get a $5 off coupon. Please help us make this photo directory a huge success! What does success look like? 100% participation from all families!!! Lifetouch Photo Directory Schedule: Oct. 14 - 15 Mon. - Tue. Forest City Nov. 15 - 16 Oct. 18 - 19 Fri. - Sat. Duncan/Britt Fri. - Sat. Garner

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
No Mass at Duncan No Mass at Lake Mills No Mass at Britt

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
No Mass at Forest City Garner 8:00 AM Waldorf 9:00 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Britt 7:30 AM Good Sam 9:00 AM Richard Brcka

Baptized at St. Boniface by Deacon Dennis Popowski September 29, 2013 Cristian Jesus and Melanie Sofia son & daughter of Ricardo Alonso-Rodriguez & Jesus Erica Lopez Ruiz Godparents are Maria & Fabian Lara

Baptized at St. Boniface by Deacon Dennis Popowski September 29, 2013 Jackson Walker son of Patrick & Julie Thilges Godparents are Jacob & Paige Rodmaker Jesus, Mary,& Joseph

Dennis Haverly For the Departed George Drabek For the People Rosary by CDA Art Chizek Alphonse & Rose Wihlm Cindy Dodd Dolores Nelson HOLY HOUR & ADORATION MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Forest City - Adoration 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Duncan 4:30 PM Buffalo Ctr. 6:15 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Britt 7:30 AM Britt 8:00 AM Lake Mills 8:30 AM Garner 10:00 AM Forest City 10:30 AM RECONCILIATION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Forest City - No Reconciliation

Baptized at St. Boniface by Deacon Dennis Popowski September 28, 2013 - Boden Scott Beshey, son of Eric & Nicole Beshey Godparents are: Evan Beshey & Cassandra Wetzel

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Britt - No Reconciliation

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Garner 10:00 AM Duncan 3:45 PM Buffalo Ctr. 5:45 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Garner - Holy Hour 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Britt Lake Mills 7:15 AM 7:45 AM

Monday, October 7 7:00 PM G - KC meeting in Church Hall. Wednesday, October 9 12:00 PM G - Womens Bible Study in Spiritual Room. Thursday, October 10 7:00 PM G - RCIA class in Spiritual Room. Sunday, October 13 9:00 AM FC - Schola rehearses at St. James. Monday, October 14 6:30 PM B - CDA meeting in Parish Hall. 7:00 PM G - CDA meeting in Spiritual Room. Tuesday, October 15 7:00 PM FC - Cluster Liturgy meeting in Faith Formation office. Wednesday, October 16 12:00 PM G - Womens Bible Study in Spiritual Room. Saturday, October 19 10:00 AM G - CDA Harvest Tea in Church Hall. NOTICE: The St. Boniface CDA Harvest Tea is on October 19 NOT October 12 as published last week. 4:00 - 7:00 PM FC - St. James Turkey Dinner. 7:15 PM BC - Soup Supper following Mass in Church Hall. Sunday, October 20 9:00 AM FC - Schola rehearses at St. James. 11:00 AM G - KC Parish Breakfast in Church Hall. French toast, sausage, eggs, toast. Adults $6, age 4-10 $3, 3/under free. Proceeds to Pro-Life Informed Choice Clinics of Iowa City & Ames.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. MILLER! OCTOBER 16

St. James Annual Turkey Dinner will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Cigrand Hall from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. The traditional turkey meal with home-made pie will be served. Cost is: Adults $7 in advance and $8.50 at the door. Children ages 6-11 $4 in advance $5 at door. Children ages 5 and under are FREE.

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WEEKLY OFFERINGS - SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 ST. BONIFACE , GARNER

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes..$1,689.00 Offertory.140.00 Student/Youth.9.00 Offertory for Needy5.00 Bequests & Gifts..1,150.00 Maintenance & Repair.10.00 Holy Name Youth Group (NCYC Reg.) 1,103.27 Faith Formation Registration...3,175.00 3-In-1 Collection...155.00 175th Anniversary Books...283.00 Total.. $7,719.27

ST. JAMES, FOREST CITY

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes .$594.00 Offertory...97.83 Student/Youth.4.17 Offertory for Needy.145.00 Faith Formation Registration...1,240.00 Parish Hall Reimbursement.25.00 St. James Youth Group.902.63 3-In-1 Collection..10.00 Charity Fund..85.00 Youth Faith Formation.20.00 Total... $3,123.63

National Life Chain in Mason City today Sun . Oct. 6, from 2 - 3:30 PM. A chain will be formed along the north side of 4th Street SW between S. Taylor Ave. and S. Pierce. You will need to bring your own sign which needs to be approximately 18 X 22. The following phrases are the only ones approved: Abortion Kills Children Jesus Forgives and Heals Adoption: The Loving Op...tion Lord, Forgive us and our Nation Abortion Hurts Women Pray to End Abortion Life - The First Inalienable Right
Meet in Mercy overflow Parking Lot (farthest west) at 1:45 PM to line up. Call 641-430-9743 for more info Information to pass on to parents/guardians families, on avoiding internet predators. wwwInternetChildSafety.net

PRAYER for RESPECT of LIFE Almighty God, giver of all that is good. We thank you for the precious gift of human life. For life in womb, coming from your creative power. For the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise. For the life of young people, hoping for a better world. For the life of people with disabilities, teaching us humility. For the life of the elderly, witnessing the ageless values of patience and wisdom. Like Blessed Mary, may we always say yes to your gift. May we defend it and promote it from conception to its natural end and bring us at last to eternal life, in Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

ST. PATRICK, BRITT

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes..$1,951.75 Offertory...93.00 Student/Youth.3.50 Offertory for the Needy40.00 Sacramental Offerings.50.00 Faith Formation...10.00 3-In-1 Collection...125.00 Total ..$2,273.25

ST. PATRICK, BUFFALO CENTER

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes.. Offertory .............................. Total........$0.00

ST. PATRICK, LAKE MILLS

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes...$530.00 Offertory...2.00 Youth Faith Formation Envelopes.50.00 Faith Formation Registration...125.00 3-In-1 Collection...200.00 Total.$907.00

Have you considered becoming a Deacon? Jesus said, Come and see. (Jn 1:39) The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is seeking married or single men interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon. The call to the diaconate is a call to a vocation. It requires prayer, commitment, and dedication. Interested men between the ages of 32 and 58, and their wives if married, are invited to attend an Information Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, at Sacred Heart Parish, Manly at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. For more information, please contact Deacon Tom Lang at 1-800-876-3546 ext. 252.

Welcome: New St. Patrick, Britt, Parishioners:

Ted & Heather Smith & children, Shae, Kellen & Teague. Ricardo Alonso-Rodriguez & Jesus Erica Lopez Ruiz & children, Jennifer, Brian, Cristian & Melanie. St. Patricks Lake Mills - Circle with Prayer - New leaflets are now available for those participating in this prayer ministry. Please pick one up in the Church entry. LIVING FAITH: The new Living Faith booklets, for Oct., Nov. and Dec. are now available for you to take home. This is a Daily Catholic Devotional. A wonderful short daily reading!!!
Bulletin Deadline Monday 3:00 PM
VFW POST 5515 RESTAURANT GARNER

ST. WENCESLAUS, DUNCAN

Budget ~ Adult Envelopes...$329.00 Student/Youth.1.00 Offertory for Needy.20.00 Maintenance & Repairs...120.00 St. Wenceslaus Collection..350.00 Youth Faith Formation Envelopes..100.00 3-In-1 Collection..10.00 Total.$930.00

OFFERTORY FOR THE NEEDY Parishes of the Archangels Catholic Cluster will be collecting for The Seminary of St. Pius X - Loras College the month of October. All the loose change & currency on Saturday, October 5, & Sunday, October 6, 2013, will go for this worthy cause. The envelope in your box can be put in the collection box anytime throughout the month of October. October (Lake Mills use the St. Patrick Charity envelope found in your budget box) Thank you for your generous donation.

Bulletin Editor Donna Thill/St. James, Forest City You may call, email or put your item in the basket on Sunday. Call 641-585-4856 or email DBQ084sec@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

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OCTOBER 6, 2013 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION

Note: The information provided in this section is that which was made available to the Cluster Faith Formation Office by the bulletin deadline of 3:00 PM last Monday.
Thank you to those parishioners who have responded to the call to be catechists in our Cluster. We are still in need of catechists for the Grades listed below.

CLASS INFORMATION CLASS TIMES:

Britt

Sun. Wed. Buffalo Center Wed. Forest City Wed. Garner/Duncan Wed. Lake Mills Wed.

8:00 - 9:00 am PS - 1st 7:00 - 8:15 pm 2 - 12th 6:50 - 8:00 pm K - 12th 6:00 - 7:00 pm PS - 5th 7:15 - 8:30 pm 6 - 12th 6:30 - 7:30 pm K - 6th 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7 - 12th 7:00 - 8:00 pm K - 12th

Britt 7 - ( 11 students) 9 - ( 5 students)

Garner/Duncan 6 - 1st Semester only - (11 students)

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR & EVENTS

10/6/13 10/9/13

Britt - Sunday morning - PS - 1st grade begin 8:00 - 9:00 AM during Mass. Britt - Class Britt - 7:00 PM First Reconciliation Meeting, in the Church, for 2nd grade students & parents. Buffalo Center - Class Forest City - Class Garner/Duncan - Class Garner/Duncan - 6:30 PM First Reconciliation Meeting, in the Church, for 2nd grade students & parents. Lake Mills - Class

If you would be willing to be a substitute catechist in your parish, please contact your parish Site Coordinator or call the Cluster Faith Formation Office located in Forest City 641641-585585-4856.

Is the Lord calling you to be a catechist for the children in your parish? FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
Every family is encouraged to register your children onon-line by logging on to: www.myschoolsystems.com/ArchDBQ/DBQ084/ E-mails have been sent to all families on our Faith Formation lists to encourage them to register their children by using the online option. registration fees may be collected on class nights or in the Sunday collection. Please Indicate on your check that the Payment is for Faith Formation Registration. Payment arrangements can be made if necessary.

10/13/13 Britt - Sunday morning - PS - 1st grade begin 8:00 - 9:00 AM during Mass. 10/16/13 Britt - Class - High School Fall Food Drive

Buffalo Center - Class Buffalo Center - 6:50 PM First Reconciliation Meeting for 2nd grade students & parents. Forest City - 6:00 PM Living Rosary PS - 5th grades. Forest City - 6:00 PM First Reconciliation Meeting for 2nd grade students & parents. Forest City - 7:15 PM Living Rosary 6th - 12th grades. Garner/Duncan - Class Lake Mills - Class
10/23/13 Mass & Concert at Duncan -

To get text messages, regarding upcoming events and cancelations:

Send a text to 641 243-4343 The message line for each parish is unique: Britt type ffbr Buffalo Center type ffbc Garner/Duncan type ffgd Forest City type fffc Lake Mills type fflm

With Michael Mette All parishes are invited to this Mass

EVENTS
October 6 - 2:00 PM March for Life Presentation at St. James if you are interested in going on the March for
Life trip January 20-24, 2014, you may want to attend this presentation.

OCTOBER 19 - 7:00 PM Sanctus Real Concert - at

the Surf Ballroom - Tickets $15 in advance or $18 at the door.