The Catholic Messenger
The annual subscription drive for the Catholic Messenger is now underway. The Catholic Messenger is the official means for the Diocese of Davenport and for Bishop Amos to communicate with the faithful. The Messenger enjoys a long history with a stellar reputation. since at least the 1930's the Messenger has had a notable reputation in the Catholic Press. While on my recent working vacation, a man on the ship told me that one of the things he has always appreciated about the Diocese of Davenport was The Catholic Messenger. There is an envelope for The Catholic Messenger available for your use in the envelope packets for beginning or renewing your subscription to The Catholic Messenger.
Fr. Bill
Menke Scholarship
St. Ambrose University, continuing its mission of service to the Diocese of Davenport, announces the Menke Parish Scholarship Program for the 2010/2011 academic year. Each parish will have a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a new first year or transfer student to St. Ambrose University. To qualify, the student must be a member of eh parish, be nominated by his/her pastor, and meet the admissions and financial aid requirements of St. Ambrose University. the scholarship can only be used for undergraduate education. contact Fr. Reynolds for additional information.
90th Birthday Open House
Friends are invited to an Open House at McCann Village Sunday, march 7th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM to honor Eleanor Kling on her 90th Birthday. Cards may be sent to 1105 E. 12th St. S. Apt. 221
SHARE Preschool
SHARE students will enjoy a 'scent-sational' week. Students will be discussing different senses, while meeting Mr. Noisey ose, the 'N' letter person. Following is a list of activities planned for the week of February 28:
* meet 'N' letter person
* listen and move to directions
* read 'NO David!'
* construct 'scratch and sniff' booklet
* bring something fizzy or foamy for show and tell
* participate in blindfold partner walk
* read 'Smelly Socks'
* complete 'N' is for nest paper
* paint with a sleep mask on
* complete an 'ear' sound booklet
* paint a flower with a flower
* recite Hickory, Dickory, Dock
* play with pasta in the sensory table
The Library's Latest
In St. Therese in Jesus' Garden all children will find something to identify with St. Therese. Anne E. Neuberger, is this beautifully illustrated book, shows the young, playful, affectionate, impulsive stormy personality of the Little Flower of Jesus who came to have an extraordinary love for Jesus.
Knights of Columbus
I would like to say thank you to all who attended the KC Steak Fry on the 20th last weekend. Also congratulations to John McMahon who is our Knight of the year for all his work for the souncil and church. Also to Emigdio Lopez-Sanders and family wo is our Family of the year of the Knights for all their work for our church and community. Thank you to Mark Pollastrini and to Roy Cox for all their help in cooking and grilling for our Steak Fry.
Remember the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry is on Friday and with all the snow last weekend thank you for the turn out we did have. My weather dance for warm temperature backed fired real bad. No more dancing on my part!
Thank You,
Paul Cox, Grand Knight
Moving Forward in Faith and Hope
How does Moving Forward in Faith and Hope differ from the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA)?
The ADA was established to help meet annual operating needs faced by the Diocese. Moving forward in Faith and Hope has been designed to enhance existing funding sources and provide a stable source of earnings from which very specific, current and future challlenges can be addressed --
Current and future needs are being addressed by this extraordinary campaign. These funds are restricted t use in the following areas:
* Strengthening the Church of Davenport
* Supporting Our Clergy and Seminarians
* Reaching out to our People and
* Assisting our Parishes
an additional difference is that the ADA is ongoing. Moving Forward in Faith and Hope is an extraordinary, historic effort. the ADA will still be conducted in the fall and parishioners should think in terms of Moving Forward in Faith and Hope campaign above their normal contributions to the parish and ADA.
Lenten Activities 2010
Rosary
Every Saturday evening prior to Mass at 5:00 PM in the church
Every Sunday morning prior to Mass at 8:30 AM in the church
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday morning prior to Mass at 8:30 AM in the church
Reconciliation - Communal Celebration
Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00 PM
Individual Confessions
Saturdays from 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Why Catholic?
Adult Small Group Sessions will meet weekly from February 21st through April 1st.
Chrism Mass
Monday, March 22nd at 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. Call the parish office if interested in carpooling.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Tuesday evening of Lent prior to Mass at 5:05 PM in the chapel
Adoration
Every Tuesday evening following mass from 5:30 to 6:00 PM in the chapel
Adoration & Solemn Vespers
Every Sunday evening of Lent from 6:00 - 6:30 PM in the chapel
Knights of Columbus Fish Frys
Every Friday evening of Lent except Good Friday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM in McCann Center
Parish Potluck
Join us Wednesday, February 3rd, right after the 11:30 AM Mass for a potluck luncheon. A parish potluck wil be held the first Wednesday of each month at noon. Everyone is welcome. This is always a terrific lunch and a nice time to spend with fellow parishioner.