Sacrificial Gift of Thanks and Praise December 2-3, 2017

St. Mary - Adult Envelopes $1,840 Offertory $72

Christmas Flowers $65

St Patrick - Budget $1,742 Offertory $387.25 Building Fund $30

Please pray for Lupita Montalvo, Jerry Buss, Cindy Balvanz, Aracely Lobato, Jacob and

Dena Sudtegte, Jim and Lisette Boylan, Marge Montgomery, Lyle

Dockwell, Patrick Mejia.

Mass Schedule Monday, December 11

St. Mark, Iowa Falls, 8:30am Bonnie Lease

Tuesday, December 12 St. Patrick, Hampton, 8:30am

Wilma Uthe Wednesday, December 13

Valley View Care Center, Eldora 9:30am, Chester Felckowski

St. Patrick, 7:15pm Joan Dockwell

Thursday, December 14 St. Mary, Eldora, 8:30am

David Andrews Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls, 9:30am

Special Intention Friday, December 15

St. Mary, Ackley, 8:30am Daniel Gaul

Saturday, December 16 St. Mary, Eldora, 4:00pm

Karen Kadolph St. Mary, Ackley, 6:30pm

Pat Angstman Sunday, December 17

St. Mark, Iowa Falls, 8:00am “Mac” McElmurray

St. Patrick, 10:30am Maxine Hildebrand

Spanish Mass- St. Patrick, Hampton, 5:30pm

For the People

St. Mary Saturday, December 16

6:30pm Lector: Kristen Huttinger, Steve Abbas

Communion: Janet DeBerg, Denise

Sprain, Tom Ubben

Ushers: Josh Scallon, Pat Scallon, Joe

Wojcik, Mike O’Brien

Greeters: Joe and Arlene Thuente

Communion to the Homebound: Julie

Wojcik

Altar Servers: Josie Kuper, Hannah

Thomas

Sacristan: Linda Sudtelgte

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Second

graders and 9th and 10th graders

St. Patrick Sunday, December 17

10:30am Lector: Mike Arndorfer

Communion: Joe Alonzo/Jean Wolfe/

Jose Alonzo/Ryan Winters(W)/

Jan Bell(W)

Ushers: Craig Donnelly/Mike Arndorfer

Greeters: Denny & Jan Bell/

Betty Doughan/Mary Kay Gleisner

Communion to the Homebound:

Jan Bell

Altar Servers: Trace Brocka/

Kade Alonzo/Ariana Bunston

Sacristan: April Markwardt

Money Counters: JoAnn Birdsell

Dean/April MArkwardt

Organist: Leon Kuehner

Eucharistic Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ,

who is present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, under the appearance of the

consecrated host. Each week Eucharistic Expositions are scheduled to pray

for renewal of our parishes and for vocations (especially in the Archdiocese

of Dubuque) as follows:

Saturday- St. Mary, Eldora - half hour after 4:00pm Mass.

Sunday- St. Patrick, Hampton- 9:45am to 10:25 am.

Monday- St. Mark, Iowa Falls, following 8:30am Mass

Thursday- St. Mary, Ackley- 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time of silent prayer. Thank you for

entering the church quietly and for being sensitive to those in prayer.

Communal Penance Service with Individual Confession

-Saturday, December 9th at 10:30 am at St. Patrick, Clear Lake

-Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 pm at Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove

-Sunday, Dec. 10th at 4:00 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas, Webster City

-Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 pm at Holy Family, Mason City

-Saturday, December 16th at 10:30 am at St. Mary, Ackley

-Sunday, December 17th at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph, Mason City

(Please note, the Communal Penance Service at Ackley on the 16th will also follow

with a little breakfast. We are calling it "Penance and Pancakes")

Individual Sacrament of Penance times in Linkage - 1 hour prior to each weekend Mass - if needed, will be available following each weekend Mass -Wednesday, December 20th- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm or until all are heard (whichever comes first)- Hampton -Tuesday December 19- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm or until all are heard (whichever comes first)- Eldora -like always, available by appointment

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23rd -4:00 pm St. Mary, Eldora -4:00 pm St. Patrick, Hampton -6:30 pm St. Mark, Iowa Falls -6:30 pm St. Mary, Ackley Sunday, Dec 24th-No morning Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent -4:00 pm St. Mary, Eldora -4:00 pm St. Patrick, Hampton (bilingual) -6:30 pm St. Mark, Iowa Falls -6:30 pm St. Mary, Ackley Monday, December 25th -9:00 am St. Mark, Iowa Falls

SCRIP Cards will be available following Sunday Mass at St. Patrick.

Please stop by their table & get information on this great program!

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION December 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary, Ackley -following Reconciliation there will be a breakfast/lunch served, please plan on staying. Everyone is welcome.

St. Patrick Social Concerns Committee is now collecting new or gently used winter outerwear (coats, hats, mittens, etc) for those in need this cold weather season. Please drop off on the table in the back of the Social Hall. Thank you for your generosity!

St. Mary ALTAR SOCIETY LADIES - CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 12th. Come

share the joy of the Season and spread cheer on December

12th starting at 5:30. Enjoy a variEty of hors d’oEuvrEs, with a

tasty dessert. Please bring a donation for the Food Pantry.

Sign up sheet is at the back of the church.

Taize is a prayer style that originated in France around 1940. It is modeled after

the daily prayer of a monastic community of brothers. The prayer is simple in

structure, composed of short sung chants interspersed with a scripture reading

and silence. Please join Leon Kuehner and his group of musicians at St. Patrick on

December 14th at 7pm in this beautiful prayer opportunity. Following the prayer

coffee and cookies will be served in the parish hall.

Advent- "John (the Baptist) appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism

of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." The sacraments are essential to

the Christian life. Encourage your loved ones to receive the sacrament of

Reconciliation regularly. Participation in this sacrament will strengthen

not only your relationship with God, but your relationship with others.

Witness-Consider these resources that could enhance your spiritual

growth. "Living Faith" is a small booklet of Catholic devotions. It can be

picked up free in the parish hall. If you prefer to go on line, find book

titles along with Amazon sites.

Thank you, to all the parents who encouraged your children to participate in "Children's

Liturgy". It was a joy and a privilege to pray with our young Catholics! "Children's Liturgy"

will be offered again next year.

Update from Seminarian Michael McAndrew: Greetings from Mundelein Seminary! I had a great summer in Charles City and Mason City and now I am back at seminary, entering the final weeks of the semester. This semester has helped me to focus my attention on preparing for Deaconate ordination next May (the 25th to be exact!). I am taking 8 classes: Homiletics, Rites Practicum, Theological Reflection III, Sacraments of Healing and Vocation, Pentateuch, Ecclesiology, Canon Law, and Canonical Preparation for Marriage. While some of those titles may sound foreign, the topics are very interesting and practical for priestly ministry. As part of our pastoral formation, all the seminarians have been assigned to local parishes in the Chicago area. I am assisting at St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee, a large suburban parish with a thriving teen ministry. I’ve enjoyed my experience there and it’s nice to have a chance to interact with people at parishes during the school year. In January, I will go to the Holy Land with my classmates. I am anxious, but mostly excited to go! I continue to be thankful for my internship in Iowa Falls, Eldora, Hampton, and Ackley. I have many fond memories and the experience was invaluable to my own formation for priesthood. Thank you for your continued prayers and know that you are in my daily prayer as well.

Oficina de ministerio Hispano: 641-812-2590

Rosarios, Posadas y Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Rosarios: 1-9 de diciembre; 11-12 a las 7:00 PM en casas privadas Posadas: 15-23 de diciembre a las 7:00 PM 12 de diciembre– 5:00 AM – Las mañanitas; después habrá chocolate caliente y pan. Por favor registrar para ayudar. ¡Necesitamos la ayuda de todos para hacer esto exitoso! Sacramento de Penitencia personal en el Enlace -1 hora previa a cada Misa del fin de semana -Si es necesario, habrá posibilidad después de la Misa del fin de semana -El miércoles, 20 de diciembre: 5:30 pm a 7:00pm o hasta que todos estén escuchados. Hampton, como siempre, con citas disponibles. 4to domingo de Adviento El sábado, 23 de diciembre -4:00 pm San Patricio, Hampton El domingo, 24 de diciembre-No hay Misa por la mañana para el 4to domingo de Adviento. -4:00 pm Santa Maria, Eldora -4:00 pm San Patricio, Hampton (bilingüe) -6:30 pm San Marcos, Iowa Falls -6:30 pm Santa María, Ackley El lunes, 25 de diciembre -9:00 am San Marcos, Iowa Falls Tarjetas de SCRIP estarán disponibles después de la Misa del domingo en San Patricio. ¡Por favor vaya a su mesa para conseguir información sobre este importante programa!

Taize es un estilo de oración que originó en Francia alrededor de 1940. Es basado en el modelo de la oración diario de una comunidad monástico de hermanos. La oración es sencilla en estructura, compuesta de cantos cortos intercalados con lecturas bíblicas y silencio. Por favor reúnanse con Leon Kuehner y su grupo de músicos en San Patricio el 14 de diciembre a las 7 pm para esta hermosa oportunidad de oración. Estará seguido con café y galletas servidos en la cafetería de la parroquia. La Luz Hispana ahora está coleccionando ropa de invierno nueva o usada suavemente (abrigos, gorros,

mitones, etc.) para Compartir el Calentamiento. Estos artículos serán entregados a aquellos que los

necesiten para esta temporada de clima frío. Por favor, dejen los artículos en La Luz Hispana durante

el horario regular. ¡Gracias por tu generosidad!

St. Mary St. Patrick 611 Sherman - Ackley 1405 N. Federal - Hampton 641-847-2329 641-456-4857

Pastor: Rev. Anthony Kruse dbq108@dbqarch.org

Associate Pastor: Rev. Kevin Earleywine dbq108ap@dbqarch.org

Director of Faith Formation: Jolene Harms

St. Mary -Bookeeping and Main: Brent and Sue Harrenstein 641-847-2329

St. Patrick:Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angi Wright Office Hours Tues – Fri. 9-3:30 p.m. 641-456-4857

Archdiocese Website www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us St.Mary/St. Patrick Website www.franklinhardincatholic.org

E-Mail St Patrick: dbq097sec@dbqarch.org St. Mary: stmary.stpatrick@yahoo.com

Baptism Preparation Dates: November 17, 2017 February 15, May 17, 2018. Contact the Parish office for details.

Marriage Preparation: Contact pastor six months in advance

Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Mass (travel time permitting)

In case of an emergency requiring a priest, please call 641-425-5736

A note from Fr. Tony As we move through this Advent Season, there will be opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.

Please see this bulletin for the complete schedule for the Sacrament of Penance. Please note, on Saturday, December 16th at 10:30 am we will be having “Pancakes and Penance” at St. Mary Ackley. This day includes a Communal Penance Service with individual confessions followed by a simple pancake breakfast. There will be a number of priests present

including Fr. Kevin who can speak Spanish. We are also available 1 hour before each weekend Mass during Advent. Other times and locations are in this bulletin.

The schedule for Christmas weekend is also in this bulletin. Please note that Christmas Eve, December 24th is on a Sunday this year. We still have Masses scheduled for the 4th Sunday of Advent. All four parishes will have Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent on Saturday evening, December 23rd. There will be no Mass the morning of Sunday, December 24th for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Remember it is not a “two for one” deal. As Catholics, we are still obligated to go to Mass

on both the 4th Sunday of Advent as well as Christmas. Have a great week!

Una nota del P. Tony A medida que avanzamos por esta temporada de Adviento, habrá oportunidades para celebrar el Sacramento de

la Penitencia. Por favor, consulten este boletín para ver el calendario completo del Sacramento de la Penitencia. Tengan en cuenta que el sábado 16 de diciembre a las 10:30 a.m. tendremos "panqueques y penitencia" en Santa María Ackley. Este día incluye un servicio de Penitencia Comunitaria con confesiones individuales seguidas de un simple desayuno de panqueques. Habrá una cantidad de sacerdotes presentes incluyendo al Padre Kevin quien habla español. También estamos disponibles una hora antes de cada Misa de fin de semana durante el Adviento. Otros horarios y ubicaciones están en este boletín.

El calendario para el fin de semana de Navidad también está en este boletín. Tengan en cuenta que la Víspera de la Navidad, el 24 de diciembre, es un domingo de este año. Todavía tenemos Misas programadas para el 4º domingo de Adviento. Las cuatro parroquias tendrán Misa para el 4to domingo de Adviento la noche del sábado 23 de diciembre. No habrá Misa de la mañana del domingo, 24 de diciembre para el 4to domingo de Adviento. Recuerden que no es un trato de "dos por uno". Como Católicos, aún estamos obligados a ir a Misa tanto del 4to domingo de Adviento como de la Navidad. ¡Que tengan una buena semana!

December 9-10, 2017

Second Sunday of Advent