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Parish Social MinistriesStudent MinistrySign up sheet for Spring Semester is now available in the gathering area. January 28: Samsons, Dragoos, Uselding & Hendrickson familiesFebruary 4: Super Bowl PartyFebruary 11:
Linens VolunteersJanuary: Raelynn TrigoutisFebruary: Susan Bolte
Bread Bakers February 11: Jan WiseMarch 11: Annette Roth
Money Counters Jan 28: Tracy Bonday & Raelynn TrigoutisFeb 4: Paul Gibbbins & Denise PetersonFeb 11: Annette Roth & Pat Carruthers-Green
Coffee and Donut HostsWe are in need of a volunteer to be in charge of Coffee and Donuts. This would be to recruit parishioners and students to Host on Sunday mornings and to work on schedule upkeep. Please let Teresa in the office know if you are interested. [email protected] 271-4747
Food Pantry The Donation of the Month is Canned Soup. Please leave your non-perishable food items in the gathering space. Envelopes for cash donations are available on the table outside the office.
Stewardship CornerThank you for your financial support of St. Catherine’s ministry. The donations for the week of Jan 21st we received $2,642.
Bulletin ItemsPlease submit bulletin announcement requests to [email protected] by Wednesday at 11:00 am.
Music Entrance: All Are Welcome #415Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Presentation: Prayer of St Francis #523Communion: Be Not Afraid #432Closing: Blest Be the Lord #431
Saturday 5:00 p.mBrooke Vaske, Nana Coleman, Alex Tillinghast Sunday 10:30 a.mMS/HS Students, Samantha Truso, Adam Poole
Sunday 5:00 p.mEmily Freier, Evan Beranek, Lily Hull, Amanda Nossaman, Joe Beckmann
Parish Staff Fr. Mark Owusu, Pastor [email protected] or 515-505-6847Teresa Ryan, Office Manager [email protected] Van Gilder, Business Manager [email protected] Smith, Coordinator of Campus Ministry [email protected] & Melinda Hendrickson, Music Coordinators [email protected] & Sheila Lingwall, Liturgy Coordinators [email protected] James, Family Faith Formation Director [email protected] Peterson, Family Faith Formation Intern [email protected] & Dee Cordero, Deaf Ministry [email protected]
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
Drake Newman Community1150 28th St. • Des Moines, IA 50311
515.271.4747 • www.stcatherinedrake.org
The Catholic Parish on the campus of Drake University
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time • January 28, 2018
CRADLE CATHOLICS“The married man is busy with this world’s demands and
occupied with pleasing his wife. This means he is divided.” –1 Corinthians 7:33
Many of you who readOne Bread, One Body are married. Today’s second reading seems to imply that marriage is a limited vocation because a married person is not able to be both married and “busy with the Lord’s affairs” (1 Cor 7:32).
It is important, however, to read this passage in its context. St. Paul believes that Jesus will return shortly (1 Cor 7:29, 31). If “the time is short” (1 Cor 7:29), then it is vital to commit all efforts to converting “as many as possible” (1 Cor 9:19) before Jesus returns. Long-term endeavors such as marriage and family could not meet the short-term need to evangelize full-force.
However, Jesus did not return in Paul’s lifetime. The early Church then realized that its members needed to “make disciples” (Mt 28:19) by bearing and raising godly children well-trained in the faith. In this context, married persons have an integral and irreplaceable part in “the Lord’s affairs.” They have the unique advantage of a long-term, nurturing, loving, and discipling relationship with their children that cannot be forged by any other member of the body of Christ. Paul then realized that God is so pleased by this kind of marriage that He considers it to be a reflection of His own love for the Church (Eph 5:31-32).
PRAYER: Father, may all married couples build up the body of Christ and thereby be devoted “entirely to the Lord” (1 Cor 7:35).PROMISE: “The people were spellbound by His teaching because He taught with authority, and not like the scribes.” —Mk 1:22PRAISE: Praise You, Jesus, for loving us perfectly, even while we were still sinners (Rm 5:8). All glory be to You forever!
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Parish Mission Statement St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center is a spiritual “home away from home” for Drake students and resident parishioners. We strive through worship, prayer, fellowship, study and service to be disciples of Jesus today so that we will be the leaders of the Catholic Church and Community tomorrow.
PRAYER OF ST CATHERINE
Power of the eternal Father, Wisdom of your only-begotten Son, Clemency of the Holy Spirit, fire and deep well of charity, You know how, and you are able, and it is your will, so I plead with you: have mercy on the world, and restore the warmth of charity and peace and unity to Holy Church. I do not wish you to delay any longer. I beg you to let your infinite goodness constrain you not to close the eye of your mercy!
Mass IntentionsMass may be offered for your intention or on someone’s behalf. Please contact the office for available dates. January 30 5:15pm Gary Nixon5:00pm For the Parish10:30am For the Parish5:00pm For the Students
SacramentsReconciliation Wednesdays 4-5pm, Thursdays 8-9pm, Saturdays 6-7pm or by appointment
BaptismPlease call the Parish Office to set up an appointment. Parents are required to participate in the Baptism Preparation Program.
MatrimonyPlease contact the Parish Office at least 6-8 months in advance of the proposed wedding date to allow for completion of required marriage preparations.
Parish MeetingsFinance Council: Third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Members: Annette Roth, Paul Gibbins, Jim Greenfield, Brendan Comito, Tracy Bonday, Bob Van Gilder, Patrick Carruthers-GreenParish Council: Third Wednesday every other month at 6:00 pm. Members: Greg Bellville, Gus Cordero, Ann Gernes, Laura Carruthers-Green, Margaret Hanson, Ryan Wise
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
Liturgical Ministers Sunday, January 28Liturgical Coordinator: Brian GongolLectors: Pat Bonz, Margaret HansonEucharistic Ministers: Paul & Beth Gibbins, Amanda Bellville, Laura Carruthers-Green, Jan Wise
Sunday, February 4 Liturgical Coordinator: Jen FaberLectors: Tom Clarke, Dave Collier, Pat Carruthers-GreenEucharistic Ministers: Greg Bellville, Jacob Walker, Larry & Ellen Strachota, Joann Shepard
Calendar29 Monday: No Monday Mass until February 2018 6:00pm RCIA 30 Tuesday: 5:15pm Mass 6:00pm Catholic’s Divorced Survival Guide31 Wednesday: 5:15pm Mass1 Thursday: 5:15pm Mass 9:15pm Candlelight Mass 2 Friday: 12:00pm Mass 3 Saturday: 8:00am Building Rental - Drake 5:00pm Mass 6:00pm Reconciliation4 Sunday: 9:00am FFF Large Group Class 10:30am Mass 5:00pm Mass 6:00pm Student Supper Find world-wide Mass times at www.masstimes.org
Please pray for our parishioners and any and all others who are suffering from injury or illness.
Use of the BuildingPlease contact the office manager before planning functions in the building at [email protected] or 271-4747Rev. Mark Owusu
Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
New parishioners and students are asked to register online at stcatherinedrake.org or by contacting the parish office. Please notify the parish office when moving or with a change of phone number, address or email. In case of an emergency after hours, please call 515-505-6847
Welcome to St Catherine’s and to Spring Semester
Spring Semester is here with us. I would like to welcome all our students and faculty back to school and to St. Catherine’s. Let me wish you happy New Year since we begin another calendar year, 2018. I hope our students and faculty are coming back for the spring semester with hearts still full of the joys and hope of Christmas and the renewed sense of strength from the New Year. Having rested enough during the holidays I know you begin the semester with renewed strength. St Catherine’s provide a home away from home for you all. It is a place of growth in faith, leadership opportunities, service to the community and fellowship building. Remember our generous resident parishioners offer their support and prayers in every way possible to assist us in our ministry. We are so grateful to them. This Semester we will offer opportunities for Health Care conference, Retreats, Revive, Talks, Socials, and other programs planned by Student Leadership Team and FOCUS. The Lenten season starts early this year. Lent and Easter Celebrations will be opportunities for deeper reflection as we approach the throne of God’s grace and mercy. Our daily and weekly schedules remain the same. We will also embark on our Mission Trips to Ghana and Colorado during Spring break. Our staff members are always ready to assist you. Those who attended FOCUS SLS are poised to share their faith with others. We encourage you to participate in the ministry to our students and resident families. Talk to us in any way possible that you wish to serve our community at St Catherine’s. Know that we are here to provide the spiritual home away from your various homes. For those studying abroad, we wish them well with God’s bountiful protection. This may be the last semester for our seniors. We offer them our heartfelt prayers and congratulations. I have to mention that the Pharmacy students who will be graduating this year are particularly dear to me since I started my pastoral assignment at St. Catherine’s with them 6 years ago. I look forward to welcoming them from their rotation. May God grant us a peaceful and successful semester.
Campus MinistryPlease sign up to be a Student Supper Host on the sheet on the table outside the office.
Drake Students ReturnDrake classes resume for spring semester on January 29. Student Mass and Suppers resume also. We look forward to the student’s return!
Parish NewsFaith Formation (FFF)
Large Group will meet February 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 234 at Drake University.
The Souper Bowl of Caring is one way you can help tackle hunger. Students at St. Catherine’s will collect financial donations and nonperishable foods to support DMARC. Please bring your contri-butions to Mass next weekend.
Marriage EnrichmentQuestion: What are the biggest challenges in marriage today? Join us on Wed., Feb 7 for an evening of Marriage Enrichment hosted by Jim & Jeanne O’Halloran. Jim and Jeanne’s experience stems from 10 years involvement with ‘Des Moines Marriage Encounters,’ 25 years working with engaged couples and 40 years involvement with a Marriage Encounter Follow up group. Invitations with all details have been mailed to all married couples. Please return RSVP by February 4.
Becoming CatholicIf you would be interested in attending or assisting with the RCIA sessions please let Fr Mark know. Currently they meet on Tuesday evenings at 6pm. All are welcome!
Ushers NeededIn an effort to improve the hos-pitality and welcoming spirit of our community we are looking for people who are interested in an usher program at St. Catherine’s. If you are interested please contact Greg Bellville at [email protected]
Around the DioceseStrengthen your marriage
If your marriage is hurting, or if you just want to make a good thing better, check out TheThird Option. This is an ongoing support group for couples who are working on a set of tools tohelp with better understanding, sensi-tivity and trust. We meet the first and third Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Mercy Medical Center’s conference rooms in the East Tower.
Lend a Hand at Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Outreach Center has re-opened as a choice food pantry. Call Brooke at 515-262-7290 to learn how you can volunteer to feed the hungry.
GriefShare A special weekly seminar designed to offer encouragement and help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one. We know it hurts, and we want to help.• Mondays, Feb 12-Mar 19• 10 am-noon• St Francis of Assisi, St Clare
Room• Suggested donation $25 for
workbook & materials• Limited to 20 participantshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/griefshare-seminar-registration-39528559987
Take Time for God & YouIs this your year to attend a Christian Experience Weekend (CEW)? The 2018 weekends are January 26-28 for women and February 9-11 for men at OLIH. On-line registration are available at http://olih.org/cew-retreats/. If you have questions, contact the parish office or Maria Schweers at [email protected] /419-2198 or Kevin Bloyer at 657-2799/[email protected].
In Tune with Iowa Catholic Radio
As you settle down with a fresh new planner for 2018, we invite you to view and regularly visit the new calendar on our website and include Iowa Catholic Radio events between the family gather-ings and vacations, sports events and work trips. Let us plan and trust, as we are encouraged in Proverbs 16:25: He who plans a thing will be successful; happy is he who trusts in the Lord.
Iowa Catholic RadioCheck out their website for some great upcoming events they are sponsoring throughout the Diocese.
