SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1999
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, 212 Second St., P.O. Box 225, EARLING Business Office 712-747-2091
E-mail – stjoseph@ Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, please contact Fr. Dolan at 712-747-2461. If no answer, leave message. The message will
automatically forward to Father's cell phone, and he will call back immediately.
ST. JOSEPH BULLETIN ONLINE: Log on StJosephEarling. Click on St. Joseph Church Earling
ST. PETER’S PARISH, DEFIANCE 712-748-3501
SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Web site: shelcocath.pvt.k.12.ia.us 712-755-5634 or 235-5634
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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 12th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of Denny and Megan Kohles and for their Families
Sunday, December 13th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – In Memory of Marie Gubbels
Monday, December 14th – NO MASS – Fr. Dolan’s day off
Tuesday, December 15th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, December 16th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Daniel L. Gaul
Thursday, December 17th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of Diane Koesters
Friday, December 18th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Leonard & Marie Gross & for their Family
Saturday, December 19th – 4:00 PM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Sunday, December 20th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – In Memory of Pat Graeve and for his Family
Father Guthrie Dolan, Pastor
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LITURGY PARTICIPANTS: CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY
SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
DEC. 20 – 9:30 AM DEC. 24 – 4:00 PM DEC. 25– 9:30 AM
Rosary ……………….... Mary Heese & Mary Ann Kramer
Lector ….…….…….… Janet Blum Joanie Erlbacher
Petitions ……………… Janet Blum Joanie Erlbacher Joanie Erlbacher
Servers …………….…. Maya Kenkel Scott Erlbacher
William Kenkel
Kara Kenkel
Eucharistic Ministers … Penny Mahlberg Shelli Schaben Shiela Sonderman
Lexi Hoffmann Kathy Mahlberg
Lois Kramer Judy Thraen
Ministers of the Cup … XXXXX Mary Tremel Betty Foxhoven
Presentation of Gifts …. Joey & Heather Sam & Shiela
Muenchrath Family Sonderman Family
Music ………………… Mary W. and Choir
Ushers …………….….. Dave Kramer John Thraen
Declan Gross
Larry Schaben
Roger Kenkel
LITURGY PARTICIPANTS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY: AS YOU CAN SEE, WE STILL NEED
LITURGY PARTICIPANTS for the Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM, Christmas Day at 9:30 AM and New Year’s Eve at
6:00 PM. Please consider volunteering and sign up on the form in the back of church as soon as possible or call the Parish Office
(747-2091) by Thursday Noon, December 17, so we can publish the final list in the December 19/20 bulletin. Thanks!
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE
4:00 PM - St. Joseph, Earling 8:00 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
4:00 PM - St. Peter’s, Defiance 9:30 AM – St. Joseph, Earling
4:00 PM – St. Boniface, Westphalia 9:00 AM – St. Boniface, Westphalia
5:00 PM & 9:00 PM –St. Michael’s, Harlan 9:00 AM – St. Michael’s, Harlan
5:30 PM – St. Mary’s, Panama 11:15 AM – Little Flower Haven, Earling
7:00 PM – St. Mary’s, Portsmouth
LITURGY PARTICIPANTS: NEW YEAR’S EVE NEW YEAR’S DAY
SATURDAY SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
DEC. 26 – 5:00 PM DEC. 27 – 9:30 AM DEC. 31 – 6:00 PM JAN. 1 – 9:30 AM
Rosary ……………….... Tom Schulte XXXXX
Lector ….…….…….… Becky Gross Declan Gross
Petitions ……………… Becky Gross Joanne Erlbacher
Servers …………….…. Braxton Gaul Connor Kenkel
Lauren Gaul Grant Kenkel
Jared Graeve Andrew Schiltz
Eucharistic Ministers … Virgil Coenen James Erlbacher Judy Thraen
Sara Gaul Chad Graeve Joanie Erlbacher
Joan Leinen Amanda Birks
Ministers of the Cup … XXXXXX XXXXX Betty Foxhoven
Presentation of Gifts …. Pete & Jan Mahlberg Tom & Marcy
Muenchrath Family
Music ………………… XXXXX XXXXX
Ushers …………….….. Charlie Erlbacher Ty Frederick John Thraen
John Thraen Joe Heese
Dean Finken Tim Gross
Jerry Gross Joe Gross
NEW YEAR’S EVE SCHEDULE NEW YEAR’S DAY SCHEDULE
4:00 PM – St. Peter’s, Defiance 9:00 AM – St. Mary’s, Panama
4:30 PM – St. Boniface, Westphalia 9:30 AM – St. Joseph, Earling
6:00 PM – St. Joseph, Earling
11:15 AM – Little Flower Haven, Earling
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: Please consider making a donation for the Christmas flowers and decorations. If you would like to
donate in memory of a loved one, you may put their name(s) on the back of the envelope. The envelope for your donation is in
your packet along with your Tithe envelopes. Please return your donation by putting the envelope in the collection basket.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Charlotte Assman, Sylvester Assman, Alfred Bruck, Mildred Bruck, Leonard
Erlbacher, Lene Erlbacher, Mark Gaul, Roman & Mildred Gaul, LeRoy Grote, Father Richard Gubbels, Ruth Haberkorn, Patti
Hahn, Peggy Hanson, Francis Heese, Diane Koesters, Larry & Mariella Kramer, Mark Kramer, Joan Langenfeld, Mark & Helen
Langenfeld, Owen Langenfeld, Edwin Michels, Kenneth Schafer, Bob & Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz, Bob Sonderman, Francis
Wear, Rose Wear,
CONGRATULATIONS to Randy & Katy Heese on the baptism of their daughter, Margaret Marie, on Sunday, December 6th.
FOOD PANTRY: Food Pantry Weekend was last weekend, December 5 & 6. If you would like to bring a non-perishable
item(s) for the Food Pantry, you can still do so. There is a basket in the back of church for your item(s). Thanks!
SUPPORT ELDERLY RELIGIOUS – A parishioner writes “As a Catholic school student from grades K-12, I was formed to
be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the senior
Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to
the collection this weekend, December 13, for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
DECEMBER 2015 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. JOSEPH’S AND ST. PETER’S:
Saturday 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 9:30 AM
December 5 & 6 St. Peter’s St. Peter’s St. Joseph’s
December 12 & 13 St. Joseph’s St. Peter’s St. Joseph’s
December 19 & 20 St. Peter’s St. Peter’s St. Joseph’s
December 26 & 27 St. Joseph’s St. Peter’s St. Joseph’s
REMEMBER THE SICK & RECOVERING IN YOUR PRAYERS: Gerald Bruck, Ron Weis (Rita), Virginia (Jensen) Schnack
(Mother of Gail Gross), Lavina Gross, Mary Tepe, Dave Blum (Jerry Bissen’s son-in-law), Dar Kenkel, Patty Kucera (Mary
Carroll’s daughter), Garry Gaul, Maggie Gubbels (Mary Tremel’s mother), Mick Finken, Gail Schmitz, JanetThrasher (Tom),
Mark Stessman, Max & Dorothy Kenkel, Charlotte Fountain (Niece of Steve & Betty Klein), Mary Lou Schimerowski, Neal
Gaul, Alma Wilwerding (Joanne Erlbacher’s mother), Corey Sonderman, Jack Stessman, Bernie Wilwerding, Madilyn Nelson,
Dunlap (Great-granddaughter of Madonna Kramer), Lois Koesters, Darren Thraen (Grandson of Ken & Edna Schafer), Jerry
Michels, Phillip Brandenburg (Grandson of Ruth Koch), Carol Kessenich & Jeannine Wingert. Please contact the parish office
(747-2091) to remove your name or another name.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK:
SUN. DEC. 13TH – CYO BASKETBALL GAMES in St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling beginning at 1:00 PM.
Girls: Earling vs Portsmouth. Boys: Earling vs Portsmouth
MON. DEC. 14TH – CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP will meet at 7:00 PM.
MON. DEC. 14TH – CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
WED. DEC. 16TH – CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY BINGO in St. Joseph’s Hall. Good Neighbor Games, lots of Door
Prizes, Lunch available. Early Birds: 6:30 PM, Regular Games begin 7:00 PM. Come join us!
WED. DEC. 16TH – TICKETS: Mary Carroll and Rosemary Hahn
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: JoAnn Koesters
4 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Janice Gaul and Marie Kenkel
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Gayla and Declan Gross (Group 2)
53 NUMBERS WORKERS: Lorraine & Don Graeve, Becky & Jeff Gross, Pat & Tim Gross,
Brenda & Brian Heese, Katy & Randy Heese and Sharon & James Ward
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
WED. DEC. 16TH – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 7-12 meet at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM for Caroling. Pizza
and dessert supper after caroling in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-6 meet from 7:00-7:45 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
THU. DEC. 17TH – BINGO AT LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN at 2:00 PM.
WORKERS: Mary Carroll, Joan Michels, Kathy Stessman and Peg Stessman (Group 5)
THU. DEC. 17TH – CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT OF ST. KATHERINE #266 MEETING at 7:00 PM in
St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling. Meeting and Christmas Party. Daughters are to bring a wrapped new,
lightly-used, or home-made Christmas ornament for a gift exchange. There will be music for entertainment.
Please plan to attend.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
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OTHER EVENTS/NEWS:
ST. JOSEPH BULLETIN ONLINE: Log on StJosephEarling. Click on St. Joseph Church Earling
SANTA IS COMING – for all ages! The jolly little gentleman will make an appearance on Sunday, December 13, at Noon at
St. Peter’s Hall in Defiance. Religious Education students will be serving soup and sandwiches from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Free
Will donation welcome. Christmas Cookie/Candy will also be available to purchase from 11:00-1:00PM. The Cookie/Candy
Walk containers can be purchased from $5 to $10 with you choosing your favorites. Come satisfy your sweet tooth.
PORTSMOUTH REGION ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES
Sunday, December 13 – 1:00 PM – St. Michael, Harlan Sunday, December 13 – 2:30 PM – St. Mary, Panama
Sunday, December 20 – 2:00 PM – St. Joseph, Earling Sunday, December 20 – 3:30 PM – St. Peter, Defiance
Sunday, December 20 – 2:00 PM – St. Patrick, Mo. Valley St. Mary, Avoca and St. Patrick, Dunlap – holding extended times
11TH ANNUAL DUNLAP CHRISTMAS CAROLING FESTIVITIES – Thursday, December 17, at the Dunlap Nursing and
Rehab Center - Arrive at 6:15 PM and perform at 6:30 PM. You are invited to help promote holiday cheer to the elderly and
Caregivers. It is very rewarding; everyone will benefit from the festivities. Music books/refreshments for all participates will be
served in the chapel area and flowers for the residents.
4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER is Sunday, December 20, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Dunlap City Hall.
It is that time of year to come together and celebrate the many blessings we have and embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
Family, friends and neighbors are invited to the Dunlap City Hall for a free Christmas dinner. *Anyone wishing to donate food
items, equipment for cooking, decorations for tables, delivery drivers, or monetary donations are invited to call Tammy Hamblen
at Smitty’s Grocery Store (643-2100) or Diana Klein at Alegent/CHI Clinic (643-2298). All cash donations not used for this
event go to the Dunlap Food Bank. Last year the community donated $2,000.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIGHT: This Christmas you can give the gift of light to a family in Nicaragua. Gift coupons for any
amount will be available in the back of church the weekend of December 13th and December 20th, or you can pick them up at
the parish office. Give a gift that makes a difference.
GO FUND ME FOR OUR SISTER PARISH - There is a Go Fund Me account set up for our Nicaragua solar panel project at
villasandino. Please share this site with your family and friends. Check out our website at
. Spread the word about the good things happening in Shelby County.
San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
Padre Alexis has been a priest for 13 years and studied in Rome. He is also a teacher and the president of the Catholic
University in Juigalpa, which takes him there 3 days a week.
Our sister parish in Nicaragua has a pharmacy in their parish center. It supplies the communitywith affordable medicine.
MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ARTS ANNUAL EVENT: Reason for the Season Tree & Nativities from November 15 through
January 10 at the Museum in Logan. Come vote for your favorite tree decorations. The Museum of Religious Arts has
announced they will be closing for good after January 10th. If you have never visited the Museum and would like to, you need
to do so before Sunday, January 10, 2016. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sunday: Noon to 4:00 PM.
ADDRESS: Fr. Mark’s address: Fr. Urey Mark, Catholic Center at AUC, 809 Beckwith Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. There are a lot there! Also, whenever you bring a pan
or bowl please put your name on the pan or bowl so we can contact you if it is not picked up in a reasonable amount of time.
The hall is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thank You!
THANK YOU: THE CLOTHING DRIVE IS OVER. Thank you to everyone who donated the winter clothing for the Religious
Education Clothing Drive. 58 coats and jackets were donated to our needy in Shelby County. Thank you to the Senior class for
delivering all the clothing to West Central. Also, thank you to everyone who donated to the Food Pantry. You will all be blessed
by the Lord.
THANK YOU…The family of Irene Huebner would like to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness shown to us the past
several weeks. A big thank you to the staff at Elm Crest for their loving care given to Mother during her stay. Also thank you
to Father Frost, Father David, Shelby County Hospice and Pauley Jones Funeral Home for your compassion shown to us at this
time. Thank you to the pianist Kate Kohorst & the vocalist Irelynn McMurphy and to the parish group for the great lunch. In
lieu of thank yous, a donation will be made to our favorite charities. --- The family of Irene Huebner
THANK YOU: I want to thank everyone for all your prayers for my daughter, Patty Kucera. After numerous harsh chemo
treatments and then surgery, her surgeon told her she was CANCER FREE. She still has to heal from the surgery but wanted
everyone to know that your prayers helped. Thanks be to God!! Mary Carroll
THANK YOU to the Earling Fire/Rescue Department for their quick response on Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve. It was very
much appreciated. Jerry Bruck
COLLECTIONS: DECEMBER 6, 2015: Tithes: $1,300.00 Plate: $88.00 Building Fund: $124.00 Christmas Flowers: $238.00
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin is available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
CHURCH DECORATIONS: Due to not enough volunteers to decorate the church for Christmas, the decorations will be
minimal this year if we do not get more people to help. The volunteers we already have are doing the Altar area and Nativity
Scene only. Betty Blum put together detailed instructions (with some photos) on what, how and where to put the decorations.
We need more people to come forward to do the balcony garland.
Holiday Mass times for St. Michael’s in Harlan - 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve and 9:00 am on Christmas Day.
Our Mass schedule is Christmas Eve – 4pm – St. Boniface, Westphalia
5:30pm – St. Mary, Panama
7:00pm – St. Mary, Portsmouth
Christmas Day – 9am – St. Boniface, Westphalia
New Year’s Eve – 4:30pm – St. Boniface, Westphalia
New Year’s Day – 9am – St. Mary, Panama
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 4:00 PM St. Peter’s in Defiance.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s, 11:15 AM at LFH, 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s.
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 11:15 AM at LFH, 4:00 PM at St. Peter’s, 6:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
JAN. 1st – NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
Christmas Eve Mass Schedule Christmas Day
4:00 p.m. – St. Boniface Westphalia and 9 a.m. Day
5:30 p.m. – St. Mary, Panama
7:00 p.m. – St. Mary, Portsmouth
New Year’s Eve Schedule
4:30pm – St. Boniface, Westphalia
New Year’s Day Schedule
9am – St. Mary, Panama
Here are the short blurps you can put in your bulletin over the next few months. (Maybe one every week or every other week, depending on your space)
We will also send short updates from Shelby County people visiting Nicaragua during January and February. If you can put them in the bulletins, that would be great!
San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
Padre Alexis has been a priest for 13 years and studied in Rome. He is also a teacher and the president of the Catholic University in Juigalpa, which takes him there 3 days a week.
[pic] San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
Our sister parish in Nicaragua has a pharmacy in their parish center. It supplies the community with affordable medicine.
[pic] San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
Most of the small communities have a weekly Word service with a Mass said once a month. Masses are highly atended, most with standing room only.
[pic] San Pedro Apostól - Did you know?
Update: Nicaragua Partners group (DID NOT PUT IN BULLETIN- RECEIVED 11/24/2015)
As you have heard or will hear soon in your parishes about the solar project going on with our Sister Parish in Nicaragua- we have started our 2nd phase of providing solar panels to 2 new communities.
Shelby County Catholic Churches and San Pedro Apostol in Villa Sandino have really come a long way with our sister parish relationship. We are really looking forward to getting to know new people there and welcoming new people from Shelby County down to Nicaragua. We have 13 people travelling to our sister parish this winter. One of the things they will be doing is visiting some of the families that have received solar panels.
How many times when you ask your spouse or older children what they want for Christmas, the reply is I don’t know or I don’t need anything. As the Christmas shopping season rapidly approaches, we would like to suggest an alternative Christmas gift for your family members. Consider giving a gift in your loved ones name by sponsoring solar panels for a family in Villa Sandino. It would be a gift of love, a gift that would provide light for a family for many years. Our share of the average solar panel cost is $250.00. You could buy one as a gift for 1 family member or buy 1 in the name of several family members. You can even buy a part of a solar panel installation for whatever amount that fits your Christmas shopping budget. It would be a gift that truly makes a positive and lasting impact on a family’s life. We have cards at the parish offices that you can give to the person whose name you are gifting the solar panels for. We are also asking for your help to reach people outside of Shelby County that might like to support bringing solar panels to the rural people of Villa Sandino. We now are raising funds using the Go Fund Me website. It is an easy way for friends, family, and anyone you think might be interested in our supporting our efforts. They can just log on to the Go Fund Me site for Villa Sandino, and see what we are working on and make a donation if they want. Please consider emailing the link to friends and families. We will be handing the address link in the back of church and it is also in the bulletin. These are the links below for you to take a look at for what is going on with our relationship. Our sister parish Facebook, our new updated website, and the Go Fund Me site. Hope this finds you well. Charlotte and the Shelby County/Nicaragua Partners
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Classes (7-12) meet at 7:00 PM in the R.E. Center in Earling.
2nd – Religious Education Classes K-6 meet at 6:30 PM at Little Flower Haven to sing Christmas Carols.
5th& 6th – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items.
6th – Northern Explorer’s 4-H Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
7th – EARLING BLOOD DRIVE from Noon to 6:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
7th– IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
7th – SCCS Christmas Program at 7:00 PM in the school gym.
7th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
8th – St. Joseph’s Business Office will be closed to attend Diocesan Business Office Forum.
8th – Immaculate Conception Mass at Little Flower Haven at 11:15 AM and St. Peter’s at 9:30 AM.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Religious Education Classes 7-12 meet at 7:00 PM. “Adopt-A-Family” items need to be turned in.
9th – Religious Education Classes K-6 meet from 7:00-7:45 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – CHRISTMAS BINGO in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes 7-12 meet at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM for Caroling.
16th – Religious Education Classes K-6 meet from 7:00-745 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – Catholic Daughter’s and Knights of Columbus Meetings at 7:00 PM.
19th – Family Christmas in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Winter Begins!
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
23rd, 24th & 25th – Parish Business Office closed for Christmas.
23rd – NO BINGO!
23rd – NO Religious Education Classes.
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 4:00 PM St. Peter’s in Defiance.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s, 11:15 AM at LFH, 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s.
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
25th – Family Christmas in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – 90th Birthday Open House for Jerry Bissen in St. Joseph’s Hall.
28th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
30th – NO BINGO!
30th – NO Religious Education classes!
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 11:15 AM at LFH, 4:00 PM at St. Peter’s, 6:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
31st – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
31st & Jan. 1st – Parish Business Office closed.
JAN. 1st – NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 2ND – Vince Heese Kathy Larson Gloria Kenkel
Larry Kramer Mary Wilwerding
DECEMBER 9TH – Mick Graeve Sharon Gross Anita Buckley
JoAnn Kohles Maggie Bissen
DECEMBER 16TH – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Janice Gaul
(Christmas Bingo) Rosemary Hahn Marie Kenkel
DECEMBER 23RD – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DECEMBER 30TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2015
(Group 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
DECEMBER 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marilea & Melvin Bruck (Group 2)
WORKERS: Krissa & Bob Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Julie & Mike Dresen,
Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Mick & Al Graeve and Amy Langenfeld
DECEMBER 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sara & Chris Gaul
WORKERS: Tracy & BJ Bruck, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Dana & Dean Erlbacher,
Joanne & Mike Erlbacher and Yvonne & Larry Gaul.
DECEMBER 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gayla & Declan Gross
(Christmas Bingo) WORKERS: Lorraine & Don Graeve, Becky & Jeff Gross, Pat & Tim Gross,
Brenda & Brian Heese, Katy & Randy Heese and Sharon & James Ward
DECEMBER 23RD – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DECEMBER 30TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Carroll, Joan Michels, Kathy Stessman and Peg Stessman (Groups 5).
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members
of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
IOWA CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE is thrilled to invite you to the 4th annual men’s conference, Saturday, March 5,
2016 at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines. Tickets are just $25 and can be purchased on-line. See our website at
for information and to purchase tickets. Hear Al Kresta, of Ave Maria Radio, Kresta
in the Afternoon, Jim Blackburn of Catholic Answers, John Crudele and Dr. Dan McGuire. Like us on Facebook @Faith for the
Journey-Iowa Catholic Mens Conference.
MSGR. CHIODO will lead a Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St. Junipero Serra. When: April 11-20, 2016. What: Tour
the different Missions that St. Junipero Serra helped found in California. There will be an informational meeting with power
Point on Sunday, December 13, at 5:00 PM in the lower church at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Des Moines.
Catholics Come Home® Do you know someone away from the Catholic Church? Help bring your friends and
loved-ones back to the Catholic Church! Did you know that Pope John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and
now Pope Francis proclaim that Catholics should use modern media to spread the gospel message? This coming
Lent the Diocese of Des Moines is partnering with to air inspiring TV commercials
throughout our diocese inviting those away from the faith back ‘home’ to the Catholic Church! Bishop Pates asks
that you prayerfully support this effort by generously contributing to the special collection to support this
initiative. Visit to view the TV commercials that, with your support, will be airing
diocesan-wide from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. God bless your support! (P.S. In the 30+ dioceses where these
CCH TV commercials have aired, nearly 300,000 have already returned to the Church!)
FOOD PANTRY: Food Pantry Weekend is this weekend, November 7 & 8. If you would like to bring a non-perishable
item(s) for the Food Pantry, there is a basket in the back of church for your item(s). Thanks!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 7-12 meet in your designated room in the Religious Ed. Center in
Earling 7:00-8:15 PM. Juniors will prep for Thanksgiving Mass, Wednesday, November 25, at 5:30 PM.
GRADES K-6 will meet 7:00-8:00 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
R.C.I.A: Do you know anyone who wants to know more about the Catholic Church? Do you know any Catholics who want to
refresh their faith or learn more about the church? The "RCIA" (the program to learn about the church) is getting ready to begin.
If you want more information contact Meg Kohles (712-489-2429) or Will Schafer (panama@). We would love
to have another great group.
WED. OCT. 21ST – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 7-12 meet in your designated
room in the Religious Ed. Center in Earling 7:00-8:15 PM.
GRADES K-6 will have Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance. Parents & parishioners are welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
OCT. 5th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Religious Education Classes meet at 7:00 PM
8th – Flu Clinic from 9:00-11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
12th – Columbus Day!
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM
14th – All Religious Education Classes meet at 7:00 PM.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Catholic Daughter’s and Knights of Columbus Meetings at 7:00 PM.
17 & 18 – Religious Ed. Bake Sale Fundraiser in church following Mass.
19th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Christ’s Vineyard (Vocations Night) for youth (grades 7-12) of Shelby County parishes at 6:30 PM.
25th – Diocesan Youth Rally at Dowling High School in Des Moines 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
26th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
31st – Happy Halloween!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 7TH – Mary Ann Kramer Chad Graeve Pat Gross
Mary Heese Mary Wilwerding
OCTOBER 14TH – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Anita Buckley
Helen Freund Maggie Bissen
OCTOBER 21ST – Vince Heese Sharon Gross Janice Gaul
Larry Kramer Marie Kenkel
OCTOBER 28TH – Mick Graeve Kathy Larson Gloria Kenkel
JoAnn Kohles Pat Gross
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2015
(Group 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
OCTOBER 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sue & Dale Graeve (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane & Gary Bissen, Maggie & Tom Bissen, Mary Ann & Virgil Coenen,
Joanie & Bill Erlbacher and Florence Finken.
OCTOBER 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shirley Herbst
WORKERS: Helen & Denny Freund, Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich,
Ruth & Dave Hoffmann and Cindy & Jeff Klein.
OCTOBER 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Penny & Kelly Mahlberg
WORKERS: Jody & Jamie Mahlberg, Kathy & Joe Mahlberg, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke,
Faye & Dan Patten, Peg & Rick Pauley and Jane & Ken Query.
OCTOBER 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & Russ Heese (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen,
Janet & Phil Blum and JoAnn & Don Bruck
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Bernice Book, Mary Ann & Francis Koesters, Tom Schulte,
Lois Dresen and Betty Grote (Groups 2 & 3).
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members
of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 12, 2015
Meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. led with a prayer by Father Dolan. Present were Brenda Gross, Shelli Schaben, Chris
Gaul, Father Dolan, Elaine Kramer, Jeff Gross, Steve Kenkel. Steve Kenkel shared information from building and grounds
committee meeting. Topics discussed included possible remodel of hall kitchen, ideas and bids will be discussed at future
building and grounds committee meetings along with input from Altar Society. Also discussed possibility of constructing a new
storage/maintenance building on the grounds to replace current garage which is in poor condition. The building and grounds
committee has a target date of January 2016 to have plans finalized and start collection of bids to complete project.
At this time the finance meeting began with old business, topics discussed were steeple lights. Currently 2 of the lights are not
working. Chris to look into replacing current lights with more efficient options and report back.
New business began with formal approval of the grotto area and the Bud Skalla Memorial marker which were previously
approved via e-mail. Financial reports for March, April, and May were distributed for review. Discussed the current shortfall of
the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Any cards not completed at this point will be mailed out. The Bishop has approved the plan for
the use of Bud Skalla funds. The paperwork will begin for the investment part of the funds at Hough and Zaccone and funds will
be invested over a 6 month period. As part of his duty as pastor, Father Dolan was named primary signer for all parish accounts.
Chris and Elaine will be auxiliary signers if Father Dolan is out of town with specific dollar limits. Father Dolan asked about
setting term limits for the Finance council and adding two more members since Dorothy Frisby has left. Father was going to
make some calls to find some volunteers. Father Dolan is starting to make a budget estimate for 2015-2016 fiscal year. The first
draft will be sent to the finance council for their review. It was voted on and approved to add a microphone to the south balcony,
and fix two gutters on the church. Microphone cost is $800.00, gutter repair is $1800.00. Next meeting is scheduled for
November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. and closed with a prayer led by Father Dolan.
NOTE: We are looking for a good used wheelchair for the parish. If anyone has a wheel chair you no longer need and would
like to donate it to the parish, please call the parish business office (747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, please contact Fr. Dolan at 712-747-2461. If no answer, leave message. The message will
automatically forward to Father's cell phone, and he will call back immediately.
Please contact the parish office (747-2091) to remove your name or another name.
POLAND & EASTERN EUROPE PILGRIMAGE: Come along April 11-22, 2016, to some of the most sacred places in
Europe. We’ll visit the home of Saint John Paul II, visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy, walk through Auschwitz Concentration
Camp and so much more! We’ll have Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,779 with
departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012
or call 712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee was held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement. Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order.
Present: Vince Heese, Kathy Frederick, Ron Tremel, Fr. Dolan, Marcy Muenchrath, Steve Kenkel, Chris Gaul, Mike Tremel, Dale Graeve, Dave Kramer, Dick Klein Members Absent: Todd Langenfeld
1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Dave and seconded by Vince to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried.
2. Approve of minutes of meeting - A motion was made by Dick to approve and seconded by Dale. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried.
3. Old Business
• Church sound system project – many growing pains but sounding much better. There is a dial in hearing aid system that is being checked into. This would allow a hearing aid to be synced via Bluetooth. We are finding out some prices.
• Concrete curb north of amphitheater – this will be done at the same time as the concrete by the bank.
• Amphitheatre grass – there was a motion made by Mike and seconded by Ron to get some prices from Paul Bruck on a recommendation of care.
• The corner stone from the school will be set up at the amphitheater for now. We may fill it and incorporate it into a new building at a later date.
• Hall kitchen remodel and upgrade project – Gene Wilwerding met with Kathy and Marcy. They will talked about a vision and changes. Gene will be providing some drawing sometime soon and we will then proceed.
There are always surprises with in projects such as these – remodeling such an old facility. This project may have to be time and material. Gene will do his best at getting us some figures.
• Church gutters – Chris will check on this to get an update.
• Clean carpet in church – We are still looking for someone to give us a bid or come look at it. Chris will update when he gets some phone calls back.
4. New Business
• Steeple lights – the North lights are not working. Chris will have Randy look at this. There was a discussion about lights, if there was previously donated money to replace the lights. It was reported that the funds were there for the future cost of lighting the steeple – not to replace. This raised the question, if they were replaced, would the energy savings be worth replacing them with LED lights. This will be something that is being checked in to.
• Committee members rotating terms – currently there are 9 voting members, the members will be split into 3 groups of 3 year terms along with an election of officers.
• Committee duties – Fr. Dolan will be looking at the Dioceses guidelines and going over each committee individually with each committee of the parish.
• Getting ideas for building needs; storage/concessions - this is an ongoing discussion. Please contact a committee member if you have ideas on the building or storage/concession needs. We would like to talk about this in more detail at the next meeting. If we build in the spring we will need to move forward with the ideas soon.
5. Other Business
6. Next Meeting will be September 29, 7:00 in the bank basement
7. Adjourn - ending prayer let by Fr. Dolan
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
SEPT.
1st – Parish Office closed to attend an all day Diocesan meeting in Adel.
2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Crossroad’s Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth
2nd – Music practice for Fr. Dolan’s Installation at 7:30 PM in the church.
6th – Fr. Guthrie Dolan’s Installation Mass followed by a reception in the parish hall.
7th – Parish Office closed in observance of Labor Day.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – All Religious Education Classes meet at 7:00 PM.
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Catholic Daughter’s Centennial Celebration.
14-20th – Dean will be on vacation.
14th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – All Religious Education Classes meet at 7:00 PM.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Meetings.
19th – AN EVENNG WITH PADRE ALEXIS beginning at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Family reunion in St Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23rd – 10th Grade Confirmandi meet in upstairs of the hall. All other classes meet at 7:00 PM.
26th – Jamie Kramer/Nate Martin Wedding, Reception & Dance.
28th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
29th – Building & Grounds Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Religious Ed. Grades 7-12 will go bowling in Harlan 7:00-8:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
SEPTEMBER 2ND – Mary Ann Kramer JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Mary Heese Janice Gaul
SEPTEMBER 9TH – Bill Erlbacher Chad Graeve Mary Wilwerding
Helen Freund Gloria Kenkel
SEPTEMBER 16TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Anita Buckley
Larry Kramer Marie Kenkel
SEPTEMBER 23RD – Mick Graeve Sharon Gross Maggie Bissen
JoAnn Kohles Janice Gaul
SEPTEMBER 30TH – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Gloria Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2015
(Groups 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
SEPTEMBER 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Mike Tremel (Group 4)
WORKERS: Stef & Doug Kramer, Janice & Joe Kramer, Ann Langenfeld
and Crystal & Jay Wageman.
SEPTEMBER 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Susie & Jeff Fah
WORKERS: Kathy & Ron Tremel, Mary Ann Kramer and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
SEPTEMBER 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gloria & Jack Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Mary Carroll, Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Sylvia & Denny Gaul,
Sharon & Jerry Gross and Annette & Richard Gross.
SEPTEMBER 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jennifer & Gerald Kohles
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Denise & Joe Heese, Jill & Scott Schiltz,
Heather & Joey Muenchrath and Marcy & Tom Muenchrath.
SEPTEMBER 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & John Thraen
WORKERS: Shelli & Larry Schaben, Marie & Denny Kenkel,
Michele & Craig Weis and Laurie & Gen Wilwerding.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joyce & Norm Kenkel, Vince Heese, Ralph Wingert
and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding (Group 1)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members
of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
POLAND & EASTERN EUROPE PILGRIMAGE: Come along April 11-22, 2016, to some of the most historical places in all
of Europe. We’ll see the home of John Paul II, visit the Shrine of Divine Mercy, walk through Auschwitz Concentration Camp
and so much more. We’ll have Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,779 with departure
from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call
712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
PLEASE, PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. Also, whenever you bring a pan or bowl
please, please put you name on the pan or bowl so we can contact you if it is not picked up in a reasonable amount of time.
The hall is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thank You!
ST JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC (Preliminary): Pre-Picnic Collection-$7,405.00; Auction-$48,055.00; Vacation Raffle-
$20,000.00; Chicken Suppers served 741 (703 Adults, 38 Kids) plus income from Food Stands, Paddle Wheel/Chance Stand,
Garden Tractor Pulls, Kiddie Stands, Beer Garden, Bingo, Rides and other activities. More details later.
WEB ADDRESS – stjosephearling. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
or search – St. Joseph Parish, Earling, IA and then click on
DEAR FELLOW PARISHIONERS: The Finance Council and Building & Grounds Committee would like to extend a Big
Thank You to all that attended and helped work at the Amphitheater Dedication Friday evening. Over 360 attended the
Jeremy McComb Concert after the Dedication. We took in $10,044 for the night. The band and the stage set up were both
donated. After reimbursing the Parish for the balance of the expenses there should be around $7,000.00 left which will go
towards the Building & Grounds Fund. Again, Thank You.
St. Joseph Finance Committee and Building & Grounds Committee
HELPING US HELP OURSELVES FOR THE GREATER GOOD: Have you been an auditor, finance, or accounting manager
at some point in our life?? The Diocese of Des Moines is looking for individuals with auditing, accounting, finance, or CPA
backgrounds that are willing to use their business and internal control knowledge to benefit the Catholic Church in Southwest
Iowa. Are you willing to consider volunteering your talent for a higher calling? If interested please contact Christie Rice at
crice@ or Paul Carlson at pcarlson@ to find out more information.
FATHER GUTHRIE will be gone from Monday, August 3 thru Friday, August 7th. In case of an emergency, please contact
Fr. John Frost in Harlan, Fr. David Smith in Portsmouth or Fr. Don Bruck in Harlan.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
AUGUST 2nd – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM at Paul Zimmerman’s home.
4th – Parish Business office is closed.
5th– Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Sr. Helen Bissen 75th Jubilee. Mass at 5:00 PM followed by Open House in the parish hall.
9th – Sr. Fran 70th Anniversary Mass at 9:30 AM followed by social get together in the parish hall.
10th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM at Paul Zimmerman’s home.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Brad Blum/Stephany Connell Wedding, Reception & Dance.
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Meetings.
24th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM.
26th – Blood Analysis Screening from 7:00-8:45 AM in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
AUGUST 5TH – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Pat Gross
Helen Freund Maggie Bissen
AUGUST 12TH – Vince Heese Chad Graeve Janice Gaul
Lois Sibenaller Gloria Kenkel
AUGUST 19TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
JoAnn Kohles Marie Kenkel
AUGUST 26TH – Mary Carroll Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Rosemary Hahn Mary Wilwerding
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015
(Groups 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
AUGUST 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Anita Buckley (Group 3)
WORKERS: Sandy & Dean Finken, Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Julie & Dick Klein,
JoAnn & Bob Koesters and Liz Underwood.
AUGUST 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Leo Schwery
WORKERS: Marsha & Dean Langenfeld, JoAnn Kohles, Keri & Clint Sonderman,
Diane Sonderman and Priscilla & Mark Thraen.
AUGUST 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & Mike Evers (Group 4)
WORKERS: Jessica & Mike Andersen, Ann & Gary Blum, Jessie & Brandon Boger,
Marian & Marty Bosak, Sharon Bruck and LuAnn Buckley.
AUGUST 26TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sheila & Sam Sonderman
WORKERS: Susie & Jeff Fah, Marie & Charlie Klein, Betty & Steve Klein,
and Lois & Dave Kramer.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane Bissen, Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Madonna Kramer
and Larry Schimerowski (Group 6)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members
of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee was held on Monday, July 6, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement
Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order.
Present: Vince Heese, Kathy Frederick, Ron Tremel, Todd Langenfeld, Marcy Muenchrath, Steve Kenkel, Chris Gaul, Mike Tremel, Dale Graeve, Dave Kramer, Dick Klein. Members Absent: N/A
1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Steve and seconded by Vince to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried.
2. Approve of minutes of May 2015 meeting - A motion was made by Dick to approve and seconded by Kathy. All agreed, no
objections. Motion carried.
3. Update – Amphitheatre Landscaping Project – The project has come together nicely. Tremels have done a fantastic job. There
are a few finishing touches to wrap it all up.
• Concrete – curb will be completed soon. The sidewalk between the hall and the bank will be replaced also.
• Storm water grate – Chris is working on this
• Skalla appreciation marker – is complete and will be placed.
• Thank you card for Fr. Ben Kenkel – Finance Council and Building and Grounds have signed a thank you card to be sent. Fr. Ben graciously donated the money for the fence.
• Other – a member of the parish has requested to have a flag placed somewhere within the new project. This is being discussed and put on hold for now for a future discussion on where and what type.
4. Old Business Update
• Church sound system project – the system has been installed. Dick Keane will be meeting with each of the music groups to fine tune and train.
• Handrails around parish grounds – rails are completed and will be installed by picnic. There has been lots of research on the type we purchased. It has been discovered that it is best to have the rails “age” for approximately a year then they could be painted black.
• Hall kitchen remodel and upgrade project – Gene Wilwerding met with Kathy and Marcy. They will talk about a vision and changes. Gene will then create some drawings and bids by August.
There are always surprises with in projects such as these – remodeling such an old facility. This project may have to be time and material. Gene will do his best at getting us some figures.
• Church gutters – Joe Kramer has fixed and found that in two places the gutters are leaning or running the wrong direction. The water just sits in them because of this problem. He has submitted a bid on adding a few down spouts to fix this problem.
5. New Business
• Dedication of Amphitheatre and opening of school cornerstone – July 17, 2015. Gates will open at 7:30. This event is free to anyone attending that will not be staying for the band. The Dedication ceremony will begin at 8:00. At this event we will be opening up the time capsule that was buried.
• Digital board for song numbers in church – this is being checked into and some prices are being gathered
• Fence at cemetery – this has been discussed and the Cemetery Committee will need to make these decisions and discussions.
• Drainage issue – North East corner of grounds – this issue will be addressed and fixed when we move forward with future projects.
• Getting ideas for building needs; storage/concessions - this is an ongoing discussion. This will be a good discussion for the August meeting after we see how this picnic goes.
• Clean/Replace carpet in church – it was unanimous vote to go forward with finding a cleaning crew to clean the carpet. Chris will make a few phone calls on this.
6. Other business
7. Next Meeting will be August 11, 7:00 in the bank basement
8. Adjourn
QUILTING FRAMES: We have a large quilting frame and a baby quilting frame that we are not using. If anyone is interested
in them, please call the parish office weekdays at 747-2091 between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM.
MASS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 6, 2015
WILL THE USHERS PLEASE TAKE UP THE 2ND COLLECTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER
COMMUNION.
THE EARLING COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE is Monday, December 7, from Noon to 6:00 PM
in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall
FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS at St. Joseph’s is Monday, December 7, at 5:30 PM.
On Tuesday, December 8, Mass is at 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s in Defiance and 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP will meet at 7:00 PM.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
at 7:00 PM in the school gym. All are invited.
THE PARISH BUSINESS OFFICE will be closed Tuesday, December 8, for Elaine to attend the
Diocesan Business Office Forum.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH – THE SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kindergarten and 5th Grade
students will celebrate Mass at 12:00 PM (Noon) at St. Joseph’s Church in Earling.
Parents and parishioners are invited to attend this Mass.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 7-12 meet in the Religious Ed.
Center in Earling from 7:00-8:15 PM.
GRADES K-6 will meet from 7:00-7:45 PM in the Religious Ed. Center in Defiance.
WE NEED SOME MORE PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH for Christmas.
If you are able, please consider helping with this project.
ST. JOSEPH’S BULLETIN IS NOW ONLINE: Please check this week’s bulletin for instructions on how to
Log on. This week’s bulletin and bulletin’s from the last two weeks are there.
SIGN UP SHEETS for the Christmas and New Year Masses are in the back of church. If you would like to
Participate in the Holiday Masses, please sign up as soon as possible as we would like to begin publishing
the list on December 13th.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC is this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2015.
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT: We are having a Bean Bag Tournament at the Parish Picnic on Sunday, July 19, beginning at
1:00 PM down by the railroad tracks by the Lawn Tractor Pull location.
PICNIC AUCTION UPDATE: During the picnic auction, we will be selling several items that were in the Parish Hall that are
no longer being used. We will stop on the picnic auction list and sell these items at approximately 8:00 PM. Items include a
small antique wooden door, kneeler, a 25.5” X 45.5” solid oak table, a “Earling Welcomes You” banner, some scenery from a
previous variety show or play and a 10 gallon stone crock. It was decided this is the fairest way to sell some of these items.
We also are going to have a collection of plates donated by the Helen Langenfeld Family. Most of these are new in the box.
We will sell these after the Parish Hall items and then proceed to sell the remaining items on the Auction list.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer Stand or
selling beer at the Tractor Pulls, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! MAKE SURE EACH PERSON 21 OR
OLDER HAS A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO SELL OR GIVE BEER TO
ANYONE ANYWHERE. The Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM all three nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and
no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT that can be
used all night for the rides/inflatable’s, (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an Arm Band which indicates
they have purchased an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($15.00) which allows them to ride all night for one low price!
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take out dinner; nor will there be any
delivery of dinners. Please come up the ramp to the door on the North side of the parish hall to order your dinners and
to pick them up.
THANK YOU: St. Joseph’s Parish in Earling would like to thank the surrounding communities, businesses and parishes for
their support and generosity in helping make our annual parish picnic a success! Your continued support year after year is
greatly appreciated. Thanks again, St. Joseph’s Parish
THANK YOU to everyone who donated cash, Fancywork/Chance items and pies or desserts for the pre-picnic collection.
A BIG THANK YOU to the ladies and men who collected for their group, you all did an awesome job.
2015 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
CASH OR VACATION RAFFLE:
Grand Prize $5,000.00 Cash – Troy Langenfeld, Earling
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Steve & Brenda Gross, Earling
2nd Runner-up 500.00 – Roger Schmitz, Westphalia
3rd Runner-up 350.00 – Ray Wilwerding, Earling
4th Runner-up 250.00 – Henrietta (Hank) Hughes, Portsmouth
$200.00 – Amy Langenfeld, Earling $ 50.00 – Jerry & Sharon Gross, Earling
$200.00 – Rick & Peg Pauley, Earling $ 50.00 – Curt Sonderman, Earling
$200.00 – Steve Kenkel, Earling $ 50.00 – Bob Finken, Mission Viejo, CA
$ 50.00 – Penny Mahlberg, Earling $ 50.00 – Julie & Steve Wegner, Panama
$ 50.00 – Ed Rueschenberg, Earling $ 50.00 – Ty & Helen Frederick, Earling
$ 50.00 – Larry I. Gaul, Earling $ 50.00 – Don & JoAnn Bruck, Earling
$ 50.00 – Tina Freund, Earling $ 50.00 – Tom & Marcy Muenchrath Kids, Earling
$ 50.00 – Sam & Shiela Sonderman, Earling
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Brad Klein, Earling $ 50.00 – Larry Kramer, Earling
$100.00 – Max Kenkel, Earling $ 25.00 – Isabel Street
$100.00 – Dave & Ruth Hoffmann, Earling $ 25.00 – Garry Gaul, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jay Wageman, Earling $ 25.00 – Cheyenne Graeve, Earling
$ 50.00 – Marie Kenkel, Earling $ 25.00 – Mary Kay Michels, Minden, IA
$ 50.00 – Cindy Altman, Omaha, NE
FANCYWORK STAND:
Queen Size Quilt donated by Helen & Denny Freund won Lavonne Schulte, Westphalia.
Butterfly Cancer Blanket donated by Jane Erlbacher won by Joanie Erlbacher, Earling.
Bath & Body Set donated by Doris Erlbacher won by Jessica Klein, Earling
Tickle Me Elmo donated by Elaine Kramer won by Ann Graeve, Defiance.
Gem Stone Necklace donated by Gina Gaul won by Mary Wilwerding.
Christmas Wreath donated by Laurie Wilwerding won by Pat Gross, Earling.
Handcrafted Military Plaque donated by Larry & Elaine Kramer won by Luke Freund, Earling.
Iowa Fleece Throw donated by Scott Erlbacher won by BJ Bruck, Earling.
Multi Colored Quilt donated by Joy & Vic Finken won by Pete Gross, Earling.
Crochet Baby Afghan donated by Marlene Smith won by JeAnna Karloff, Omaha, NE.
Musical Precious Moments donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Jane Erlbacher, Earling.
Nativity Set of 3 donated by Janet Blum won by Pat Gross, Earling.
Basket of Hair/Nail Care donated by Mary Heese, Shelli & Larry Schaben won by Brenda Gross, Earling.
Silver Tray donated by Dorothy Frisby won by Joanie Erlbacher, Earling.
Family Tea Light donated by Sharon Gross won by Mary & Mike Tremel, Earling.
Wine Basket donated by Ron & Kathy Tremel won by Mick Graeve, Earling.
John Deere Goodie Box donated by Mark & Peg Stessman won by Ann Graeve, Defiance.
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Gloria Kenkel, Earling.
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Brylee Dotzler, Earling.
Calcutta Jar - $180.00 (1/2 of $360.00) won by Kathy Tremel, Earling.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED AN
ITEM FOR THE FANCYWORK/CHANCE STAND.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS! SEE YOU IN 2016
PRELIMINARY PICNIC REPORT: Income: $124,966.05. Expenses (so far): $47,807.55. There are still a couple expenses we
do not have yet which are estimated to be around $3,500. Therefore, we estimate this year’s picnic profit to be around $73,658.50.
An itemized report will be published when all the income and expenses are known.
TRIP TO MEDJUGORJE in October 2016. Medjugorje is a town located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and
Herzegovina. Since 1981, the Blessed Mother has been appearing. She appeared to 6 young people from the Village giving
messages to the world. In Mother Mary’s words: “I have come to tell the world that God exists. He is the fullness of life,
Her visions continue of life, and to enjoy this fullness and peace, you must return to God.” For more information please refer
to . Kathy Waltrop is a contact person for those who would like to join this pilgrimage. She has been there 16
times and knows all there is to know. Anyone who would like information about this pilgrimage is invited to contact her via
phone, (402-490-5968) about 30 people can be accepted. Flight is out of Omaha. Karen Chamberlain
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JULY 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – ALL PICNIC WORK LISTS ARE DUE IN THE PARISH OFFICE BY NOON!
3rd – Parish Business Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
6th – Catholic Men’s Group meet 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
11th – Nicole Bogler/David Hansman Wedding, Reception & Dance
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM
16th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
16th – NO Catholic Daughters or Knights of Columbus Meetings.
18th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
19th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
20th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23 thru August 2 – Parish Business Office will be closed.
27th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
27th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 1ST – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Janice Gaul
Helen Freund Maggie Bissen
JULY 8TH – Mick Graeve Ralph Wingert Pat Gross
Mary Carroll Mary Wilwerding
JULY 15TH – Vince Heese Chad Graeve Gloria Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller Anita Buckley
JULY 22ND – JoAnn Kohles JoAnn Koesters Marie Kenkel
Mary Ann Kramer Janice Gaul
JULY 29TH – Mary Heese Ralph Wingert Mary Wilwerding
Rosemary Hahn Anita Buckley
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015
(Groups 1, 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
JULY 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jackie & Steve Assman (Group 1)
WORKERS: Deb & Ron Frederick, Laura & Mat Freund, Janice & Jim Gaul,
Shirley & Dan Grote and Mary Heese
JULY 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy Buckley (Group 2)
WORKERS: Karissa & Bob Bruck, Marilea Bruck & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley,
Jane & Tim Erlbacher and Dana & Dean Erlbacher.
JULY 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Tracy & BJ Bruck
WORKERS: Joanne & Mike Erlbacher, Sara & Chris Gaul, Yvonne & Larry Gaul,
Lorraine & Don Graeve and Gayla & Declan Gross.
JULY 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Amy Langenfeld
WORKERS: Julie & Mike Dresen, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Becky & Jeff Gross,
Pat & Tim Gross, Brenda & Brian Heese and Katy & Randy Heese
JUNE 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Anita Buckley (Group 3)
WORKERS: Liz & Doug Bissen, Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Kristina & Brian Dotzler
Mary & Bob Finken and Betty & Gail Foxhoven.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JULY 16, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Carroll, Joan Michels, Kathy Stessman and Peg Stessman (Group 5)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members
of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COUPLE MORE PEOPLE HELP US AND VOLUNTEER TO BE A
CALLER OR A CALL BACK. If you are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office
(747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. THANKS!
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
THANK YOU to Pete & Jan Mahlberg for volunteering to water the planters by the church. Thanks to Deb Frederick for planting
the flower pots. FLOWERS: We would like to have another person/couple volunteer to help water the planters around the
Church this summer. If you are interested in helping with this, please contact the parish office at 747-2091. Thanks!
FOOD PANTRY: The first weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday (June 6/7). Please bring non-perishable food items
for the Shelby County Outreach this weekend or next weekend. Boxes are in the back of church for your items.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL 2015 REPORT:
St. Joseph’s Goal: $35,480.00 Payments/Pledges paid to date: $18,365.00 Balance Due: $17,115.00
99 cards turned in out of 182 parish families. Every gift, regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the appeal.
Everything above the total is returned to the parish. Everything short of that, we have to take from our parish general fund.
This year at St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $250.00 or more to pay our parish goal
of $35,480.00. We will be mailing the remainder of the pledge cards to anyone who has not made a donation. If you
would like to make your contribution before the cards are mailed, please send it to the parish office as soon as possible.
|BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING – May 19, 2015 |
|The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee was held on Wednesday, May 19, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement |
|Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order. |
|Present: Vince Heese, Kathy Frederick, Ron Tremel, Todd Langenfeld, Marcy Muenchrath, Steve Kenkel, Chris Gaul, Mike Tremel |
|Members Absent: Dale Graeve, Dave Kramer, Dick Klein |
|1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Todd and seconded by Mike to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried. |
|2. Approve of minutes of April 15, 2015 meeting - A motion was made by Marcy to approve and seconded by Ron. All agreed, no |
|objections. Motion carried. |
|3. Update and possible action – Amphitheatre Landscaping Project - Ron Tremel reported that everything is progressing nicely. |
|It is just a slow process because of all of the rain. Ron will continue and complete the project. |
|4. Old Business Update |
|Hall kitchen remodel and upgrade project – Gene Wilwerding will be meeting with Kathy and Marcy. They will talk about the vision and changes. Gene will then create some |
|drawings and bids by August. This will give us time to move forward then to hopefully make some decisions, get approval and work to be complete this winter. |
|Dining room floor – the tile was back ordered. When it arrives Mike Dresen will be completing the project. |
|Church sound system project – the system was also back ordered. Hopefully it will be installed in June. |
|Step replacement next to Grotto (S.E. corner of church) completed. Ron Tremel will fix the south side where the steps were removed. |
|5. New Business |
|Concrete bids for Main Street parking are (east side), area unfinished next to Amphitheatre in parking lot and old power house area. (This is all one project). – Bids have |
|been accepted. A motion was made by Kathy to accept Brasel Construction’s bid. This was seconded by Ron. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried. |
|6. Other business: The Building and Grounds Committee and The Finance Council are planning Friday, July 17th, a Dedication of |
|the Grotto and Amphitheatre Area. Jeremy McComb Band will follow. |
|7. Next Meeting will be July 7th, 7:00 in the bank basement |
|8. Adjourn |
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JUNE 1st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th-14th – Dean on vacation.
8th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Ball Park Fundraiser 5:30-8:30 PM at the Earling Ball Park.
13th – PRE-PICNIC COLLECTION before & after 5:00 PM Mass.
14th – PRE-PICNIC COLLECTION before & after 9:30 AM Mass.
14th – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church, Earling
14th – CPR Awareness, Demonstrations, Blood Pressure Checks, Coffee & Rolls in the Hall after 9:30 AM Mass.
15th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
18th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Catholic Daughter’s Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – FATHER’S DAY! Summer begins.
22nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – Family Reunion in St. Joseph’s Hall.
29th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Ron Wingert home.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JUNE 3RD – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Mary Wilwerding
JUNE 10TH – Mick Graeve Ralph Wingert Marie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn Janice Gaul
JUNE 17TH – JoAnn Kohles Chad Graeve Gloria Kenkel
Mary Ann Kramer Anita Buckley
JUNE 24TH – Mary Carroll Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Mary Heese Pat Gross
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015
(Groups 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
JUNE 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gail & Joe Gross (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, JoAnn & Don Bruck, Kathy & Jay Frederick,
Stacie & Mike Frederick and Sherry Leinen
JUNE 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jackie & Steve Assman
WORKERS: Deb & Ron Frederick, Laura & Mat Freund, Janice & Jim Gaul,
Shirley & Dan Grote and Mary Heese
JUNE 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bob Bissen
WORKERS: Judy & Russ Heese, Amy & Pat Hoffmann, Dar & Jim Kenkel,
Christie & Roger Kenkel and Donita & Tim Kenkel.
JUNE 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janet & Phil Blum
WORKERS: LuAnn & Ron Kramer, Barb & Don Mueller, Tina & Kelly Schwarte,
Rose & Don Wageman and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JUNE 18, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy & Charles Frisby, Marie & Charlie Klein, Mary & Ray Wilwerding,
Loretta & Joe Kenkel (Group 4)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with this St. Joseph’s Bingo Fundraiser. We have had a couple people
volunteer, but we need more so no one will have to work that often.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members of
surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
July 13, 2015
Fr. Joel NcNeil
St. Patrick’s Parish
509 So. Third Street
Dunlap, IA 51529
Fr. McNeil,
Enclosed is complimentary ticket for a Staley’s Chicken Supper during St. Joseph’s Annual Parish
Picnic on Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19. The supper is on Sunday, July 19, serving
from 4:00-7:00 PM.
Hope you can join us!
Elaine Kramer, Sec.
St. Joseph Parish
Earling, IA
WED. JUNE 3RD – BINGO:
TICKETS: Vince Heese and Lois Sibenaller
$500 JACKPOT CALLER JoAnn Koesters
2 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Pat Gross and Mary Wilwerding
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Gail & Joe Gross (Group 1)
57 NUMBERS WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, JoAnn & Don Bruck,
Kathy & Jay Frederick, Stacie & Mike Frederick and Sherry Leinen.
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
FREE: There some Souvenir Envelopes that are left from our 125th Celebration in the back of church. They are a nice
remembrance of our celebration, the school and church and you can use them to mail letters. You are welcome to take some.
ITALY PILGRIMAGE with Father Enrique Garcia as spiritual director, July 28-August 8, 2015. Join him for a customized tour
including Rome, Florence and Assisi. Fr. Enrique Garcia is a priest of the Des Moines Diocese and teaches Spanish and Theology
at Conception Seminary. For more information, pick up a brochure in the back of church.
FOR SALE: St. Joseph’s Parish has a piano and bench for sale. If anyone is interested, please call the parish office weekdays
(747-2091) between 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM and make an offer. PLEASE RESPOND by Friday, May 8, if you are interested.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Bishop Pates wishes to inform the Parish of St. Joseph and St. Peter’s of the
following clergy appointments:
1. Father Urey P. Mark ends ministry at the parishes on June 7, 2015.
2. Father Guthrie Dolan is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Earling and St. Peter's Parish, Defiance, effective
July 8, 2015.
3. Coverage for the brief interim between Father Mark's departure and the arrival of Father Dolan will be
coordinated by Father Joseph Pins, as temporary administrator.
Bishop Pates is grateful for the generous ministry of all the priests involved.
FATHER MARK WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND HIS GRATITUDE to all the Parishioners, Families and Staff of
St. Joseph Parish in Earling and St. Peter’s Parish in Defiance for "opening the doors of your hearts to me during
these six to seven months of pastoral ministry with you”. Thanks to each of you for your love, hospitality, and
collaboration. This has been a joyful moment for me to meet you and your families and make the spiritual journey of
Christmas and Easter with you. Thank you for sharing with me your cultural heritage, your food, and introducing me
to Farm life, Tractor and horse riding. I love you and will always be praying for you. As I leave, I will be moving to
take up my assignment in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Please keep me in your prayers and stop by whenever you are
in Atlanta.
Thanks and May God bless you.
Fr. Mark.
THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL 2015:
at St. Joseph’s. Every gift, regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the appeal.
Everything above the total is returned to the parish. Everything short of that, we have to take from our parish general fund.
This year at St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $250.00 or more to pay our parish goal
of $35,480.00. We will be mailing the remainder of the pledge cards to anyone who has not made a donation.
ATTENION: ST. JOSEPH’S PARISHIONERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP - TO VOLUNTEER TO BE A
CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL BACK FOR ST. JOSEPH’S WEEKLY BINGO. It is not a hard job
and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’s parish. If you are interested, in helping your parish with this,
please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please consider volunteering to help
with St. Joseph’s Bingo Fundraiser. If we get enough parishioners to volunteer to help, you will not be scheduled
very often. THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE
LUNCH basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, carpet, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find
money from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and
members of surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 2nd – Graduation party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd – Senior Graduation Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
4th – BLOODMOBILE from Noon–6:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling.
4th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
5th – Northern Explorer’s 4-H Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
9th– Graduation party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
10th – MOTHER’S DAY!
11th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Building/Grounds Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
14th – FR. MARK’S FAREWELL beginning at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in Religious Education Center.
17th – Harlan Community High School Graduation.
18th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Catholic Daughter’s Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – MEMORIAL DAY!
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Ann Bruck/Justin Monahan Wedding in St. Joseph’s Church.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 6TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Marie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller Maggie Bissen
MAY 13TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Mary Ann Kramer Mary Wilwerding
MAY 20TH – JoAnn Kohles Ralph Wingert Jan Mahlberg
Mary Carroll Anita Buckley
MAY 27TH – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Maggie Bissen
Helen Freund Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2015
(Groups 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
MAY 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Karen & Ted Chamberlain (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Jennifer & Gerald Kohles,
Marcy & Tom Muenchrath and Judy & John Thraen
MAY 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shelli & Larry Schaben
WORKERS: Marie & Denny Kenkel, Heather & Joey Muenchrath, Jill & Scott Schiltz,
Michele & Craig Weis and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding
MAY 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Gary Bissen (Group 6)
WORKERS: Maggie & Tom Bissen, Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich
Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
MAY 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Joe Mahlberg
WORKERS: Penny & Kelly Mahlberg, Faye & Dan Patten, Peg & Rick Pauley
and Jane & Ken Query
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, MAY 21, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois Dresen, Betty Grote, Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Lois Sibenaller (Group 3)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for St. Joseph’ Parish. If you
are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please consider volunteering to help with St. Joseph’s Bingo Fundraiser.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for upkeep and items for the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, carpet, coffee pots,
roasters, supplies, etc.) and some for the upcoming hall remodel. Without this income, we would need to find money
from other sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members of
surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
Summary of Finance Council Meeting, March 31, 2015. Meeting called to order by Chris Gaul at 6:40 p.m.in the R.E. Center after a short prayer by Fr. Pins. Others present were: Shelli Schaben, Elaine Kramer, Jeff Gross, Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby. Steve Kenkel attended in order to present the report from the Building and Grounds Committee and then he left the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS: A report was compiled showing the income and expenditures from the Building Fund for the past year. This will be published in the bulletin for all parishioners to look at. Father Pins explained exactly how we need to present our repair needs to the Bishop for approval. We will submit contracts for all projected work that he needs to review. The Council was informed that we need to have a detailed presentation of distribution and investment of the Skalla funds by the end of April. A special meeting is set for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the R.E. Center to hammer out these details. Fr. Pins will be on speaker phone at this meeting. We need to have signatures from Father Pins, and the Chairmen of the Finance Council and the Pastoral Council, on the final presentation to send to the Bishop.
We received a bid for $12,789.43 from Bonsall to install a new sound system in the church. Motion made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept Bonsall’s bid. We received a bid for $9,642.27 to repair the roof over the kitchen hall. Motion made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept this bid.
NEW BUSINESS: We received a bid for $4,000.00 from Joe Kramer to repair the gutters on the church, which should last at least 20 years. Motion made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept this offer. We received a bid for $3,735.00 from Maverick Roofing (Brian Grote) to install a new roof on the rectory. Motion made, seconded and carried unanimously to accept this bid. Ron Tremel has begun work on the area where the school was formerly located. Materials and labor will cost approximately $42,000.00. Motion made, seconded, and voted, with 4 ayes and 1 nay. Motion carried by majority vote. We will also install some sort of memorial to Bud Skalla, without whom none of these projects could be addressed. New hand railings are needed for the church. We received a bid for $12,225.00 to install these all around the church. Motion made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept this bid. Finally, we received a bid for $5,010.00 from Baxter Contracting to remove old concrete and install new concrete steps on the south east corner of the church grounds, by the grotto. Motion made, seconded and carried unanimously to accept this bid.
Financial statements for Nov. and Dec., 2014, and Jan. 2015, were presented, along with the Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position for Feb. 2015. After studying and reviewing these statements, they were accepted as presented. They will also be published in the bulletin for the parishioners to look at. We have collected less than half the assessment for the Annual Diocesan Appeal for this year, with approximately $12,500.00 still remaining from last year. We will need to use some of the money from the Skalla account to pay for last year. Our tithes are not even beginning to cover all our expenses. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. following a prayer led by Fr. Pins. At the special April 17, 2015 meeting, we will schedule our next regular meeting.
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PLEASE, PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls as soon as possible that have been left in the hall. Also, whenever you bring
a pan or bowl please, please put you name on the pan or bowl so we can contact you if it is not picked up in a reasonable amount
of time. The hall is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thank You
THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL continues THIS weekend (May 2) at St. Joseph’s. Every gift, regardless of the
size, is vital to the success of the appeal. Everything above the total is returned to the parish. Everything short of that, we have
to take from our parish general fund. This year at St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of
$250.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $35,480.00. There will be people in the back of church before and after the
this Saturday, May 2, before & after the 5:00 PM Mass to take your gift.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Meeting of the Building &Grounds Committee was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement. Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order.
Present: Vince Heese, Dave Kramer, Kathy Frederick, Dale Graeve, Ron Tremel, Dick Klein, Marcy Muenchrath,
Steve Kenkel, Chris Gaul. Members Absent: Todd Langenfeld, Mike Tremel
1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Dale and seconded by Ron to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried.
2. Approve of minutes of March 18, 2015 meeting - A motion was made by Dick to approve and seconded by Dale. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried.
3. Update and possible action – Amphitheatre Landscaping Project - Ron Tremel reported that the materials are starting to be delivered. He has created a drawing for the shrine area. Marcy made a motion to recommend to finance council that the shrine area be approved as an additional project on the Amphitheatre. This motion was seconded by Kathy. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried.
4. Old Business Update
• Cafeteria ceiling, lights and painting project – this project is complete
• Cafeteria floor – this will be replaced in May by Mike Dresen. There is enough floor ordered for the kitchen but this will be done at a later date.
• Sidewalk railing project – will be completed by the picnic
• Hall kitchen remodel and upgrade project – the kitchen has been de-cluttered and items put back for a sale at a later date. We are currently waiting for local contractors to show interest in the project.
• Church sound system project – – Bonsalls are waiting for confirmation on delivery of system before they can schedule the installation. Once that is complete, installation will occur within two weeks.
• Step replacement next to Grotto (S.E. corner of church) – will be complete this week. Ron Tremel will fix the south side where the steps were removed.
5. New Business
• Next step after Amphitheatre complete – acquire concrete bids for main street parking area, area unfinished next to Amphitheatre in parking lot and old power station area
• Tent idea for Parish Picnic – they were not interested at this time
• Storage area/restroom decisions will be made after picnic but before next spring
6. Next Meeting will be May 13, 7:00 in the bank basement
7. Adjourn
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 2nd – Graduation party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd – Senior Graduation Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
4th – BLOODMOBILE from Noon–6:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling.
4th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
9th– Graduation party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
10th – MOTHER’S DAY!
11th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Building/Grounds Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
14th – FR. MARK’S FAREWELL beginning at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in Religious Education Center.
17th – Harlan Community High School Graduation.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Catholic Daughter’s Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – MEMORIAL DAY!
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Ann Bruck/Justin Monahan Wedding in St. Joseph’s Church.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 6TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Marie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller Maggie Bissen
MAY 13TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Mary Ann Kramer Mary Wilwerding
MAY 20TH – JoAnn Kohles Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Mary Carroll Anita Buckley
MAY 27TH – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Maggie Bissen
Helen Freund Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2015
(Groups 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
APRIL 1ST – NO BINGO due to installation of new ceiling and lighting in the hall dining room.
APRIL 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Ann Kramer (Group 4)
WORKERS: Sharon Bruck, Susie & Jeff Fah, Jag Graham, Stef & Doug Kramer
and Ann Langenfeld
APRIL 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marian & Marty Bosak
WORKERS: Jessie & Brandon Boger, LuAnn Buckley, Judy & Mike Evers,
Janice & Joe Kramer and Lois & Dave Kramer.
APRIL 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann & Gary Blum
WORKERS: Betty & Steve Klein, Shiela & Sam Sonderman, Kathy & Ron Tremel,
Mary & Mike Tremel and Krystal & Jay Wageman.
APRIL 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Denise & Joe Heese (Group 5)
WORKERS: Mary Carroll, Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Annette & Richard Gross,
Sharon & Jerry Gross and Elaine & Larry Kramer
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAYAPRIL 16, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Bernice Book, Helen & Ty Frederick, Mick & Al Graeve, Joyce & Norm Kenkel
and Mary Ann & Francis Koesters (Groups 1 & 2)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL TICKETS OR CALL
BACK FOR BINGO. It is not a hard job and you are helping raise funds for our parish. If you are
interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Please consider volunteering to help with our Bingo Fundraiser.
THE INCOME FROM BINGO goes into the general account to help pay bills and the INCOME FROM THE LUNCH
basically goes for items & upkeep of the parish hall (the new tables, new refrigerators, chairs, coffee pots, roasters,
supplies, etc. and some for the upcoming hall remodel). Without this income, we would need to find money from other
sources to keep up our parish hall. Plus, this is also a social event for members of our parish and members of
surrounding parishes who attend. We need to keep this weekly fundraiser going! THANKS!
Could you please put the following in the bulletin the weekends of May 2 & 3 and May 9 & 10. Thank you! Brenda
SCCS students in grades K-8th will participate in a May Crowning ceremony and their spring program on Monday, May 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. All are invited to join us for this evening of prayer, song, and more. The band students will be playing at the beginning of the program after the May Crowning. The children are singing many patriotic songs as well as showing skills on guitars, hand-bells, and the flutophones. Children are asked to please dress up nicely for the evening and arrive by 6:40.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement
Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order.
Present: Vince Heese, Dave Kramer, Kathy Frederick, Dale Graeve, Ron Tremel, Dick Klein, Marcy Muenchrath, Steve Kenkel, Todd Langenfeld, Dean Finken, Chris Gaul, Mike Tremel. Members Absent: N/A
1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Marcy and seconded by Todd to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried.
2. Approve of minutes of January 21st meeting - A motion was made by Dave to approve and seconded by Mike. All agreed, no objections.
Motion carried.
3. Update and possible action – Amphitheatre Landscaping Project - Ron Tremel created a drawing, and presented a bid for the completion of the project. The ledgestone company would need 60% down and the remainder when the last is delivered. The color of the ledgestone presented is called Santa Fe. The total wall project will total $41,272. This will include steps up the middle. If this project is approved by Finance Council, Ron will begin as soon as possible with the project being his priority job. A motion was made by Dick and seconded by Kathy to recommend to Finance Council that we continue and move forward this project. All agreed, no objections were made. Motion carried.
Ron will also create a bid for the grotto area on the top corner of the amphitheater. This will be presented at the April meeting.
4. Action Items
• Roof bid for Priest’s house – bid received from Brian Grote. A motion was made by Dale and seconded by Dave to recommend we move forward and have this done using the 50 year shingles. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried.
• Church gutters repair or replacement bid – after all options were brought to the table, a motion by Mike was made to have Joe Kramer fix them. Motion seconded by Vince. All agreed, no objections. Motion carried.
• Sound System in Church – The fish fries have raised money for this, along with the second collection. Several members of the parish met and re-looked at the sound system. Dick Keane has submitted a new bid covering all of the needs of the different musicians and speakers. Kathy has recommended to move forward with this, seconded by Dick. All agreed, no objections were made. Motion carried. *This is one of the things that everyone in the parish will benefit from.
• Sidewalk railing bids – bids have been received from One Ton Welding to make and replace all of the railings at the church. After a lot of research, the decision has been made to go with the galvanized railings, they will be painted black after the rails have aged. The motion was made by Dick and seconded by Todd to present this to Finance Council for approval. We have also received 2 bids to remove both steps and replace east sidewalk in S.E. corner of church property by shrine. These bids will be given to finance council on 3/31/2015. Hopefully, work will be done so One Ton can install all rails at same time.
5. Old Business
• Parish restroom update – women’s is finished. The materials for the men’s have also been purchased to match the women’s.
• Kitchen update – Kathy and Marcy will meet with Alter Society and get a plan together.
• Church bell update – bells are working
• Lights on steeple – LED lights are $5000.00, checking with Mid-American for more options
• Rock placement between east retaining wall and street – done, Ron, Mike, and Daniel Tremel have completed this and seeded grass on the bank.
• Sundquist Engineering Services – Steve will work with Sundquist to get some numbers together for a completed project and vision
• Dining room ceiling – this project is in the process of being completed, new lights, wiring and ceiling
6. New Business
• Discuss and finalize 2015 priority list – the priority list is as follows:
1. Amphitheatre project – moving forward with this currently
2. Choosing an area to build a storage garage and possible bathrooms
3. Building the storage
4. Removing the east garage
5. Pave east of church
6. Bury electric and remove poles
7. Overlay parking lot
8. Re-carpet/radiator removal in church
9. Build Stage/Concession Building
*Not all of these projects have been decided. This is simply where they fall priority wise.
7. Other Business
8. Next Meeting – Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the bank basement 9. Adjourn
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
APRIL 1st – NO BINGO! Installing new ceiling & lights in hall dining room.
1st – No Religious Education Classes. Students are to attend Holy Thursday Mass on April 2nd.
2nd – HOLY THURSDAY MASS at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
3rd – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
5th – EASTER SUNDAY – Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s and 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
6th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Religious Ed. (Grades 7-12) meet from 7:00-8:15 PM at the Religious Ed Center in Earling.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
15th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
16th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
16th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – Catholic Daughter’s Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – 1ST COMMUNION at 5:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
19th – CONFIRMATION at 8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s.
20th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
25th – Graduation party in the parish hall.
27th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
29th – MAY CROWNING & CLOSING MASS for Religious Education in St. Joseph’s Church.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
APRIL 1ST – NO BINGO – Installing new ceiling and lighting in hall dining room
APRIL 8TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Pete Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Jan Mahlberg
APRIL 15TH – JoAnn Kohles Virgil Coenen Marie Kenkel
Mick Graeve Pat Gross
APRIL 22ND – Helen Freund JoAnn Koesters Maggie Bissen
Mary Carroll Mary Wilwerding
APRIL 29TH – Bill Erlbacher Ralph Wingert Anita Buckley
Rosemary Hahn Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015
(Groups 4 & 5
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
APRIL 1ST – NO BINGO due to installation of new ceiling and lighting in the hall dining room.
APRIL 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Ann Kramer (Group 4)
WORKERS: Sharon Bruck, Susie & Jeff Fah, Jag Graham, Stef & Doug Kramer
and Ann Langenfeld
APRIL 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marian & Marty Bosak
WORKERS: Jessie & Brandon Boger, LuAnn Buckley, Judy & Mike Evers,
Janice & Joe Kramer and Lois & Dave Kramer.
APRIL 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann & Gary Blum
WORKERS: Betty & Steve Klein, Shiela & Sam Sonderman, Kathy & Ron Tremel,
Mary & Mike Tremel and Krystal & Jay Wageman.
APRIL 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Denise & Joe Heese (Group 5)
WORKERS: Mary Carroll, Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Annette & Richard Gross,
Sharon & Jerry Gross and Elaine & Larry Kramer
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAYAPRIL 16, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Bernice Book, Helen & Ty Frederick, Mick & Al Graeve, Joyce & Norm Kenkel
and Mary Ann & Francis Koesters (Groups 1 & 2)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME MORE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL
TICKETS OR CALL BACK. If you are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office
(747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please consider volunteering to help with our Bingo Fundraiser.
THANKS!
NOTE: Due to the flu season, the Blood of Christ and the Peace Sign will be suspended until further notice.
Please call the Parish Office to let us know when a relative or friend is in the hospital.
THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL continues this weekend at St. Joseph’s. The Annual Diocesan Appeal gives us the
opportunity to act together as a diocesan family to support programs & services no single individual or parish can offer. Every
gift, regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the appeal. Everything above the total is returned to the parish. Everything
short of that, we have to take from our parish general fund. This year at St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to
consider a gift of $250.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $35,480.00. There will be people in the back of church before
and after the 9:30 AM Mass this weekend to take your gift. With 100% participation, we can do it!
WED. MARCH 25TH – BINGO:
TICKETS: Mary Carroll and Helen Freund
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: Ralph Wingert
3 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Maggie Bissen and Janice Gaul
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Liz & Doug Bissen (Group 3)
57 NUMBERS WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Kristina & Brian Dotzler, Mary & Bob Finken,
Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Joan & Alfred Leinen and Keri & Clint Sonderman.
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
BUD SKALLA ESTATE: At the last Finance Council meeting a rough draft was prepared showing prospective use of the
Skalla Estate money. The following rough draft was agreed upon: $100,000.00 to be placed in a liquid-asset type of
account; $250,000.00 for use by the Building and Grounds Committee; $50,000.00 to be invested in a fund that will
distribute annually to local charities; and $300,000.00 to be invested in a long-term fund that will be consistent with
Catholic values and provide security for our church in the future. There is a meeting on Monday, March 16, to finalize
the proposal. If any parishioners have any ideas and/or opinions on the above distributions, please contact a member of
the Finance Council, before 5:00 PM on Monday, March 16.
St. Joseph’s goal for 2015 is $35,480.00. Unlike the capital campaign of 2013, this is the
amount that we owe. Everything above the total is returned to the parish. Everything short of that, we need to take from our
parish general fund.
Please stop in the back of Church this Sunday, March 15, to make your contribution. There will also be people collecting in back
of church the weekends of March 21 & 22 and March 29.
Put in what we are asking per family.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins next weekend, April at St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Pates looks to us and to all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual and outreach service offered by our Diocese.
These programs and ministries serve people in many ways that we as an individual parish could never do. This year at St.
Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
There will be people in the back of church next Sunday, , before and after the 9:30 AM Mass and the
following weekend before and after the 5:00 PM on Saturday, , and the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, , to
take your gift. With 100% participation, we can do it!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MARCH 1st – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items
2nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Lenten Reconciliation for Religious Ed. Grades 2-12 and teachers at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
5th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
8th – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – Set you clocks ahead one hour.
8th – LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE – 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Church and 3:00 PM at St. Peter’s.
9th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
9th – Bishop Pates meeting with St. Joseph’s Parish at 8:00 PM.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
11th – Religious Education (Grades K-6) meet at 7:00 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
16th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
17th – MASS at Noon at St. Joseph’s with the SCCS Kindergarten & 5th Grade and “Go for the Green” drawing.
18th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
18th – Religious Education (Grades K-6) present the Last Supper at 7:00 PM in St. Peter’s Hall in Defiance.
18th – Building & Grounds Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
19th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Catholic Daughter’s Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Spring Begins!
22-23 – Lenten Mission for all six parishes.
23rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Religious Ed. Grades 7-12 Movie Night at St. Boniface in Westphalia beginning with pizza at 6:30 PM.
26th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
30th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
31st – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 PM in the R.E. Center.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MARCH 4TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Janice Gaul
Lois Sibenaller Pat Gross
MARCH 11TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Anita Buckley
JoAnne Kohles Mary Wilwerding
MARCH 18TH – Bill Erlbacher JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Jag Graham Jan Mahlberg
MARCH 25TH – Helen Freund Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Mary Carroll Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
MARCH 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Krissa & Bob Bruck (Group 2)
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Julie & Mike Dresen,
Jane & Tim Erlbacher and Joanne & Mike Erlbacher
MARCH 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jaci & Gerald Bogler (Group 3)
WORKERS: Betty & Gail Foxhoven, JoAnn & Bob Koesters, JoAnne Kohles and
Priscilla & Mark Thraen
MARCH 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sandy & Dean Finken
WORKERS: Mick & Ivo Finken, Julie & Dick Klein, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld,
Jan & Leo Schwery, Diane Sonderman and Liz Underwood.
MARCH 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Liz & Doug Bissen
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Kristina & Brian Dotzler, Mary & Bob Finken,
Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Joan & Alfred Leinen and Keri & Clint Sonderman.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, MARCH 19, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine & Walt Bissen, Florence Finken, Helen Freund, Madonna Kramer, (Group 6)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME MORE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER, SELL
TICKETS OR CALL BACK. If you are interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office
(747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. THANKS!
PLEASE, PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls as soon as possible that have been left in the hall. Also, whenever you bring
a pan or bowl please, please put you name on the pan or bowl so we can contact you if it is not picked up in a reasonable amount
of time. The hall is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thank You!
WED. MARCH 4TH – BINGO:
TICKETS: Vince Heese and Lois Sibenaller
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: Amy Langenfeld
6 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Janice Gaul and Pat Gross
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Krissa & Bob Bruck (Group 2)
54 NUMBERS WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Julie & Mike Dresen
Jane & Tim Erlbacher and Joanne & Mike Erlbacher
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
FRI. FEBR. 20TH – ST. JOSEPH’S 1ST LENTEN FISH FRY in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Serving from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
“ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Potato, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Roll, and
Dessert. Cost: Adults: $10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 & under: Free. A Cash Bar will also
be available. All proceeds go to update the sound system in St. Joseph’s Church. Altar Society Group 4
is asked to each bring a pan of bars.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, January 28, 2015
Present at the meeting were: Fr. Joseph Pins, Chris Gaul, Shelli Schaben, Elaine Kramer, Dorothy Frisby and Brenda Gross.
Marcy Muenchrath was also there to give the report from the Building and Grounds committee. This report is listed in the parish
bulletin, so an itemized list will not be given here. After the report, Marcy left the meeting, which began at 7:10 p.m. with a prayer
led by Fr. Pins.
OLD BUSINESS: Distribution/investment of Skalla funds was first on the agenda. Amounts will be earmarked for specific
needs, and the bulk will be invested in an account to be determined. Without having a permanent priest at this time, the Council
decided that we need 2 signatures on checks written by the parish. Elaine Kramer, Chris Gaul, and Dorothy Frisby are designated
as authorized to be one of the two signatories. Tuck pointing on the R.E. Center and church will be postponed until the weather
warms up. Money from the Skalla fund will be used for this project. We need to check with our insurance company about the
remaining re-imbursement of the cost of repairs for water damage in the church. The Building and Grounds Committee people
will help with our two fish fries, on February 20 and March 6, 2015. The profits from these dinners will be applied to update the
sound system in the church.
NEW BUSINESS: Suggestions were made to the Council that we need a new piano/organ in the church. Also, the need for a
water cooler in the church. The Council unanimously rejected both these. Our existing organ and keyboard are working, and if
people need water to take after communion, they should be able to bring their own. Bonuses and wages were discussed and
determined. Next meeting of the Finance Council will be Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the R.E. Center. Meeting
adjourned at 8:40 p.m. following a prayer by Fr. Pins
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING, January 21, 2015
The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting was held Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 7:00 P.M. in the bank basement. Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order. Present: Vince Heese, Dave Kramer, Kathy Frederick, Dale Graeve, Ron Tremel, Dick Klein, Marcy Muenchrath, Steve Kenkel, Todd Langenfeld, Dean Finken, Chris Gaul, Mike Tremel
Members Absent: N/A
1. Approve agenda- A motion was made by Dave and seconded by Ron to approve agenda. No objections. Motion carried.
2. Approve of minutes of Dec 17, 2014 meeting - A motion was made by Marcy to approve and seconded by Dale. No objections. Motion carried.
3. Amphitheatre Landscaping Project – Ron Tremel looked into Woodbine’s project. Found some places to get the block from, researched how to man the project and is getting some prices together for us. A motion was made by Dave and seconded by Dick to have Ron bring the gentlemen from Ready Block in Omaha come up and look at our site. He and Ron will sit down and put a proposal together for next meeting. No objections. Motion carried.
4. Old Business
• Parish restroom update – the downstairs bathroom will have two stalls. Hopefully this restroom can be complete for an upcoming wedding.
• Tuck pointing rectory update – the bids are in and accepted. This will be completed when the weather is fit.
• Church bells update – Dean is overseeing the project. They are waiting for warmer weather to complete
• Sound System in Church – Bonsall’s submitted a bid for a complete new system and a bid for an additional speaker. The current sound system is extremely old. Kathy made a motion to update the entire system. This motion was seconded by Dave. No objections. Motion carried.
• Hall showers leaking update – Jay will fix these
• Painting inside of church (water damage update) – this is finished
• Review bids for church gutters – the bids we not all to fix. Chris will follow up with one of them.
• Energy Audit – basically the audit said there would be a savings if the lights were changed to LED. We have one bid on the lights and are getting another.
• Steeple lights – A recommendation was made to also change this over to LED. Prices for this will be at the next meeting.
• Roof over Kitchen – Schwery’s bid was $8500. The motion was made by Marcy and seconded by Todd to take this to finance council for approval. No objections. Motion carried. - The work would be completed when the weather is fit.
• Burying underground electric service and removing poles – this subject has been tabled for now and moved to the priority list.
5. New Business
A. Discussion of projects
• Replacing priest’s house roof – getting bid from Brian Grote
• Replacing hall cafeteria ceilings, lights, and sound system – getting bids
• Remodeling hall kitchen – Kathy and Marcy will start some conversations about this
• Steps on front corner of church and all railing replacement – we will check into these items and what it would cost and entail.
• Back wall – Ron, Mike and Dave will work on the ground below the new wall, level the ground and place rock there to clean up and complete the project.
B. Priority list discussion and ranking for 2015 – the following items will be taken home for each member of the committee individually prioritize.
• Amphitheatre Landscaping & Shrine
• Building storage shed and heated maintenance area
• Building restrooms new Amphitheatre
• Overlay parking lot
• Burying electric service and remove poles
• Building stage and concession building
• Remove east garage
• Remove west garage
• Paving east of church
• Carpet/radiator removal
6. Skalla money to capital improvements (building & grounds) – there was a discussion about the distribution of funds. We, the Building & Grounds committee, have concerns that if the Finance Council were to put a great amount of funds in an endowment, that the funds will not be available for the much needed repairs and updates that our parish needs. The last thing we need is to start fund raising to meet the needs of the parish.
7. Other business –
8. Next meeting – Wednesday, March 18, 2015 7:00 in the bank basement
9. Meeting Adjourned
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
March 4 - 5:00 PM –8:00 PM at St Michael’s in Harlan March 15 - 1:00 PM at St. Michael’s in Harlan
March 8 - 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling 2:20 PM at St. Mary’s in Portsmouth
March 8 - 3:00 PM at St, Peter’s in Defiance March 28 – 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart in Woodbine
March 11– Portsmouth RE- 5:00 PM Social March 29 – 11:45 AM at Holy Family in Mondamin
6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Reconciliation April 1 – St. Patrick’s in Missouri Valley
STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT: 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 6:30 PM at St. Peter’s
THANK YOU: A huge thank you to everyone who supported St. Joseph’s Fish Fry on March 7. Because of your generous
support, we had very successful event.
Special thanks to all who worked at the fish fry and all who donated bars. You all
did a great job! We served 304 dinners. OUR NEXT FISH FRY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 21.
ST. JOSEPH’S 1ST LENTEN FISH FRY is Friday, February 20 in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Serving from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
The “ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Potato, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Roll, and Dessert. Cost: Adults:
$10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 & under: Free. A Cash Bar will also be available. All proceeds go to update the
sound system in St. Joseph’s Church. Altar Society Group 4 is asked to each bring a pan of bars.
SECOND COLLECTION/BUILDING FUND: Father Mark would like the ushers to take up the second collection after
Communion. The second collection is for the building fund or otherwise mentioned in the bulletin. Thank you and please share
this information with other ushers in case they might not know.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
FEBR. 1st – CYO Basketball games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
1st – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items
2nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
3rd – Parish Business Office closed for a day of vacation.
3rd – St. Joseph’s/St. Peter’s Joint Pastoral Meeting at 7:00 PM in the R. E. Center in Earling.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
March 8th – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – Set you clocks ahead one hour.
9th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
11th – Religious Education (Grades K-6) meet to start service project at 6:45 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
14th – Gross Wedding with Reception and Dance in St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – Senior Religious Education students help serve supper from 4-7 PM at the Iowa Community Kitchen in Harlan.
16th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
16th – Religious Education Teacher’s Retreat at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
17th – Business Dinner in St. Joseph’ Hall.
18th – No Religious Education classes. Students are to attend Ash Wednesday services.
18th – ASH WEDNESDAY – Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
19th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – NO Catholic Daughter’s Meeting in February 2015. Next meeting March 19, 2015
20th – St. Joseph’s Fish Fry from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st– Religious Education Bake Sale in the back of St. Joseph’s Church following 5:00 PM Mass.
22nd– Religious Education Bake Sale in the back of St. Joseph’s Church following 9:30 AM Mass.
23rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
23rd – Business Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Lenten Reconciliation for Religious Ed. Grades 2-12 and teachers at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
26th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
26th – Business Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
FEBRUARY 4TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Janice Gaul
JoAnn Kohles Pat Gross
FEBRUARY 11TH – Bill Erlbacher JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Helen Freund Jan Mahlberg
FEBRUARY 18TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Mary Finken Mary Wilwerding
FEBRUARY 25TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Anita Buckley
Lois Sibenaller Janice Gaul
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COUPLE MORE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER. If you are
interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
THANKS!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2015
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
FEBRUARY 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Stacie & Mike Frederick (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen,
Mary Heese and Judy & Russ Heese.
FEBRUARY 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Becky & Jeff Gross (Group 2)
WORKERS: Tracy & BJ Bruck, Lorraine & Don Graeve, Gayla & Declan Gross,
Brenda & Brian Heese, Katy & Randy Heese and Sharon & James Ward
FEBRUARY 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Pat & Tim Gross
WORKERS: Dana & Dean Erlbacher, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Sara & Chris Gaul,
Yvonne & Larry Gaul and Amy Langenfeld.
FEBRUARY 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Krissa & Bob Bruck
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Julie & Mike Dresen,
Jane & Tim Erlbacher and Joanne & Mike Erlbacher.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Carroll, Joan Michels, Peg Stessman, Kathy & Jack Stessman (Group 5)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COUPLE MORE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER. If you are
interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
THANKS!
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2014
Present at the meeting were: Fr. Joseph Pins, Chris Gaul, Shelli Schaben, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Dorothy Frisby and Brenda Gross. Mark Reid was present as a co-driver with Fr. Pins, and Steve Kenkel was also there to give the report from the Building and Grounds committee. This report was also printed in a previous church bulletin, so an itemized list will not be given here. After the report, Steve left the meeting, which began at 7:10 p.m. with a prayer led by Fr. Pins.
OLD BUSINESS: The Council discussed the need for a rough draft to be prepared showing prospective use of the Skalla Estate money. After some discussion, the following rough draft was agreed upon: $100,000.00 to be placed in a liquid-asset type of account; $250,000.00 for use by the Building and Grounds Committee; $50,000.00 to be invested in a fund that will distribute annually to local charities; and $300,000.00 to be invested in a long-term fund that will be consistent with Catholic values and provide security for our church in the future. We also need to use some of this money to pay the 2014 ADA levy, which has not been met. Fr. Pins wants this rough draft published so all parishioners can give any of their ideas and opinions to members of the Finance Council, before anything absolute is decided upon.
NEW BUSINESS: Don Bruck is resigning from the Finance Council, and Dorothy Frisby will also be leaving soon, so two new trustees will need to be appointed. Thank you to Don for his dedicated service to the Council. The Council voted to allow Chris Gaul the authority to co-sign checks (since we do not have a permanent priest) to provide internal controls and security. Chris will also be a trustee. Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activities reports were reviewed and approved as presented. We received an anonymous check for $10,000.00 to be used for steeple lighting for the church. Two dates were chosen for our annual Lenten fish fry. They are February 20, 2015, and March 6, 2015. Olafson Construction Co. presented a bid for repairs to the foundation and chimney of the R.E. Center. He will begin work and while he is here, will look at some places on the church as well, which may need attention. Next meeting of the Finance Council will be Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the bank. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. following a prayer by Fr. Pins
WED. JAN. 28TH – RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES (Grades 7-12) meet from 7:00-8:15 PM in the R.E. Center in Earling.
Confirmation Sponsors will meet with the Confirmandi at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-6 meet from 7:00-8:00 PM in R.E. Center in Defiance.
In Memory of Marie Gubbels (Sacrament of Reconciliation available at 3:00 PM)
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2015: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JAN. 1st – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
3rd – Family Christmas in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd-4th – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items
5th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
6th – Liturgy Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the R. E. Center.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Religious Education - CROSSROADS MASS at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Panama.
7th – Religious Education (Grades K-6) meet at 7:00 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance
8th – Parish Business Office closed. Elaine will be attending a Business Office Forum in Atlantic.
8th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
12th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Liturgy Workshop at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center in Earling.
14th – Religious Education (Grades K-6) meet at 7:00 PM in the R.E. Center in Defiance.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – NO Catholic Daughter’s Meeting in January or February 2015.
15th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
17th – Family Christmas in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Religious Ed. Classes (7-12) meet at 7:00-8:00 PM in the R. E. Center in Earling
21st – Religious Ed Classes (K-6) meet at 7:00 PM in R.E. Center in Defiance.
22nd – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
24th – Confirmation Retreat for all 9th Grade Religious Education students at St. Boniface in Westphalia.
25th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – Senior Religious Education students help serve supper from 4-7 PM at the Iowa Community Kitchen in Harlan.
26th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – NO Religious Ed. Classes. Retreat for Teachers at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
29th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JANUARY 7TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Janice Gaul
JoAnn Kohles Marie Kenkel
JANUARY 14TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
Mary Finken Mary Wilwerding
JANUARY 21ST – Bill Erlbacher Ralph Wingert Pete Mahlberg
Helen Freund Jan Mahlberg
JANUARY 28TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Maggie Bissen
Lois Sibenaller Betty Blum
WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COUPLE MORE PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE A CALLER. If you are
interested, in helping with this, please call the parish office (747-2091) weekdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
THANKS!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015
(Group 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
JANUARY 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Stacie & Mike Frederick (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen,
Mary Heese and Judy & Russ Heese.
JANUARY 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Barb & Don Mueller
WORKERS: Janet & Phil Blum, JoAnn & Don Bruck, Janice & Jim Gaul,
Gail & Joe Gross and Shirley & Dan Grote.
JANUARY 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Deb & Ron Frederick
WORKERS: Kathy & Jay Frederick, Laura & Mat Freund, Dar & Jim Kenkel,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Sherry Leinen.
JANUARY 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Rose & Don Wageman
WORKERS: Amy & Pat Hoffmann, Christie & Roger Kenkel, Donita & Tim Kenkel
and Tina & Kelly Schwarte.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy & Charles Frisby, Loretta & Joe Kenkel, Marie & Charlie Klein,
and Mary & Ray Wilwerding (Group 4)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION with Father Mark will be available at 3:00 PM before the Saturday night Masses
at St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s.
Please contact the parish office (747-2091) to remove your name or another name. Thanks!
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Donna Jean Erlbacher, Johnnie Erlbacher, Mark & Helen Langenfeld, Gene Rohe
Merlin Rohe, Mike Rohe, Gail Schwarte, Henry & Ella Schwarte, Paige Schwarte, Tracy Schwarte, Joe Tremel, Joan Baker,
Charlotte & Sylvester Assman, Zeno Blum, Larry Dresen, Gerry Gaul, Bob & Mary Gross, Werner & Lolly Gross, Henry &
Frances Heller, Al & Tillie Kenkel, Larry & Mariella Kramer, Leona Babel, Alfred Bruck, Mildred Bruck, Don Carroll, Ed
Carroll, Jerry Erlbacher, Leonard E. & Lene Erlbacher, Mark Gaul, Roman & Mildred Gaul, Joe & Josephine Gross, Patti Hahn,
Alf & Marcella Klein, Nathan Klein, Tim Klein, Denny Kohles, Megan Kohles, Irene & Joseph Mahlberg, Ed Michels, Phyllis
Roberts, Bob & Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz, Bill Smith, Rose & Francis Wear, Frank Finken, Fr. Richard Gubbels, Francis Heese,
Mark Kramer, Joan Langenfeld, Owen Langenfeld, Charlie Joseph Reinig, Kenneth Schafer, Bob Sonderman.
MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ARTS- Help save the Museum of Religious Arts! A campaign aiming to keep a most exceptional
Museum that opened 14 years ago open! With nowhere else to cut costs, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to sell
the Museum, as a Museum. The Museum needs an investor or possibly new owner to continue to keep the doors open. This
20,000 square foot building is filled with many items that are priceless. If you want to help achieve this goal then contact the
museum today! Call 712-644-3888 Tuesdays & Thursdays, ask for Rhonda McHugh, or anytime you can call Kris Haase,
President/Curator at 712-488-7821 or Lisa Wilhelm, Vice President 402-533-2795.
MASS ANNOUNCEMENTS for SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
WILL THE USHERS PLEASE TAKE UP THE 2ND COLLECTION IMMEDIATELY AFTER
COMMUNION.
FOOD PANTRY Weekend is this week (September 5 & 6). Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food
Pantry. There is a basket in the back of church for your item(s).
THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
ST. JOSEPH AND ST. PETER’S PASTORAL COUNCILS will meet on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 PM
in St. Peter’s Rectory in Defiance.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES will meet on Wednesday, September 9th. GRADES 7-12 will meet in
the Religious Ed. Center in Earling from 7:00-8:15 PM and GRADES K-6 will meet from 7:00-8:00 PM in the
Religious Ed. Center in Defiance.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT OF ST. KATHERINE #226 invite you to join
in their Centennial Celebration next Sunday, September 13, beginning with 9:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church in Earling. Brunch and Entertainment will follow the Mass at the Parish Hall with historical displays from
the past 100 years. Everyone is welcome. Please see note in the bulletin for more information.
May 26, 2015
Dear Fr. Provincial,
Greetings from St. Joseph in Earling and St. Peter’s in Defiance.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Please find enclosed the Salary Check for the Period of May 1-31, 2015 for the
month of May in the amount of $2,797.00. This month, St. Joseph’s Parish in
Earling is paying the Salary. Both Parishes have arranged to alternate the months.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Urey P. Mark, SVD
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
P.O. BOX 225
EARLING, IOWA
picked up soon. Also, whenever you bring a pan or bowl please, please put you name on the pan or bowl so we can contact you
if it is not picked up in a reasonable amount of time. The hall is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to
9:30 PM on Wednesday. Thank You!
PRAYER FOR OUR NEW PASTOR
O most high and glorious God, send your spirit to Bishop Pates as he selects our new pastor. Give him the guidance, prudence,
and foresight to send a shepherd to this humble flock.
O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear our humble prayers on behalf of our new pastor. Give him a deep faith, a bright and firm
hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of his priestly life.
O loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your son who is close to you because of his priestly ordination, and
because of the power which he has received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs him so much. Be his comfort,
be his joy, be his strength, and especially help him to have and live out a shepherd’s heart.
WED. DEC. 17TH – HOLIDAY BINGO: Please see note below for more information
TICKETS: Vince Heese and Lois Sibenaller
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: JoAnn Koesters
4 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Betty Blum and Pat Gross
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Deb & Tom Henrich (Group 6)
58 NUMBERS WORKERS: Shirley Herbst, Ruth & Dave Hoffmann, Pete & Jan Mahlberg,
Peg & Rick Pauley and Jane & Ken Query
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
(NOTE: No Bingo on December 24 or December 31)
WED. DEC. 17TH – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (Grades 7-12) sing at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM.
Soup/Dessert Supper following (about 7:45 PM) in the upstairs of the hall. Come & enjoy!
RELIGIOUS ED. GRADES 2-6 meet at 7:00 PM in R.E. Center in Defiance. Christmas Party following
Class. Kids can bring a baby gift or canned goods to donate (if they wish).
CYO BASKKET BALL GAMES on Sunday, December 28, beginning at 1:00 PM. At Defiance: Girls: Earling/Defiance vs
Panama; Boys: Earling vs Panama. At Portsmouth: Girls: Portsmouth vs Westphalia; Boys: Portsmouth vs LYO.
NOTES from Karen Chamberlain:
Advent Children’s Procession: All Children are invited to participate in the Advent procession at St. Joseph’s on Sunday Masses only throughout Advent each week. We have a different word each week to ponder. Please bring hand held musical, bells, tambourines, and etc...
if you have them. We do have some available for you if you do not. You can sit in the front with the group during Mass putting those instruments quietly down. After Mass we will process out. We thank all participants with stickers and a smile. There will be a “Trash Control” alert issued.
Attention all St. Joseph Parishioners who will participate in the Christmas Mass Liturgies: December 21st after 9:30 Sunday Mass, we will have an informative meeting to clearly explain each participating roll you will partake in so we all can understand and be on the same page for the these joyful celebrations . This includes: Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Musicians, Liturgy Committee Members and Sacristan.
Religious Stickers for all children: Starting immediately, After the announcements on Sunday Masses, Fr. will invite all children attending Mass to come to him and receive stickers. Servers will obtain the basket from the sacristy for Fr. Please be on “Trash Control alert”. Thanks!
Ushers: After Masses we ask if you will be able to pick up ‘simple trash’ that are left in the pews. Also, if any additional songs were used during that Mass can you help collect them for the musicians. This really is appreciated! Thanks.
2014 CONTRIBUTIONS- If you have not made a financial contributions to St. Peter’s for 2014 and would like to or would like to make another contribution, please have it in the parish office no later than Monday January 5th if you want to have it included on your 2014 Contribution Reports. Thank you for supporting St. Peter’s.
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED on December 24th, 25th and 26th for the Christmas Holiday!
MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ARTS- Help save the Museum of Religious Arts! A campaign aiming to keep a most exceptional museum that opened 14 years ago open! With nowhere else to cut costs, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to sell the Museum, as a museum. The Museum needs an investor or possibly new owner to continue to keep the doors open. This 20,000 sp. Ft. building is filled with many items that are priceless. If you want to help achieve this goal then contact
the museum today! Call 712-644-3888 Tuesdays & Thursdays, ask for Rhonda McHugh, or anytime you can call Kris Haase, President/Curator at 712-488-7821 or Lisa Wilhelm, Vice President 402-533-2795.
GIVE THANKS FOR RELIGIOUS- A parishioner writes.”We thank God today and everyday for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABC’s but also to love God. “Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to the Retirement Fund for Religious.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 1st – SCCS Christmas Program at 7:00 PM in St. Michael’s Church in Harlan.
1st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
2nd– Altar Society Christmas Party at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s hall.
3rd – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E. Center. Grades 2-6 meet at R.E. Center in Defiance.
3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Religious Education Center.
6th – 4-H Meeting at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th-7th – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items
7th – IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. Senior R.E. Class to minister Mass.
8th – EARLING BLOOD DRIVE from Noon to 6:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall
8th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) meet 7:00-8:15 PM in R.E Center, Earling.
10th – Religious Education (Grades 2-6) go to Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM to sing Christmas Carols.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
11th – Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Christmas Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM in the hall.
14th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
15th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
17th – CHRISTMAS BINGO in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Ed. Classes (7-12) sing at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM. Soup/Dessert Supper following in hall.
17th – Religious Ed Classes (2-6) meet at 7:00 PM in R.E. Center in Defiance for Christmas Party.
18th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Family party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
22nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
24, 25 & 26th – Parish Office closed for Christmas Holiday.
24th – NO Bingo!
24th – NO Religious Education classes.
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 4:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church and also at 4:00 PM in St. Peter’s Church.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church and 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
28th – Family party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
29th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
31st – Parish Business Office closed.
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling and 6:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
31st – NO Bingo!
31st – NO Religious Education classes.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 3RD – Bob Finken Virgil Coenen Pete Mahlberg
Mary Finken Jan Mahlberg
DECEMBER 10TH – Bill Erlbacher Amy Langenfeld Maggie Bissen
Helen Freund Marie Kenkel
DECEMBER 17TH – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Betty Blum
DECEMBER 24TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DECEMBER 31ST – NO BINGO! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2014
(Group 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
DECEMBER 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kimberly & Chad Graeve (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane & Gary Bissen, Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Penny & Kelly Mahlberg
and Jody & Jamie Mahlberg.
DECEMBER 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cindy & Jeff Klein
WORKERS: Maggie & Tom Bissen, Sue & Dale Graeve, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke
and Faye & Dan Patten.
DECEMBER 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Deb & Tom Henrich
WORKERS: Shirley Herbst, Ruth & Dave Hoffmann, Pete & Jan Mahlberg,
Peg & Rick Pauley and Jane & Ken Query.dove6017
NOVEMBER 24TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
NOVEMBER 31ST– NO BINGO! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois Dresen, Betty Gaul, Betty & Leroy Grote and Lois Sibenaller (Group 3)
Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel (Group 4)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
THE FOOD PANTRY is this weekend, December 6 & 7. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County
Outreach. Boxes are in the back of church for your items.
REASON FOR THE SEASON: Museum of Religious Arts Annual Event in Logan runs from November 16 thru January 7.
Trees and Nativities. Come vote for your favorite tree decorations! Admission: $5.00 Adults; Children 15 & under are free.
Group fees apply (call ahead 712-644-3888). Event hours: Sundays: Noon-4:00 PM; Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE IS IN THE HOSPITAL and would like to have a visit from a priest, please contact Fr. John Frost
at St. Michael’s in Harlan at 712-755-5244 or Fr. David Smith at St. Mary’s in Portsmouth at 712-743-2625.
We the undersigned, ex-officio members of the
Corporation ____St. Joseph Church__________________________________
(Corporation name)
have selected __Dorothy Frisby_____________________________________
and
__Don Bruck_________________________________________
as lay members of said Corporation.
_____________________________________ Bishop of Des Moines
(signature)
_____________________________________ Vicar General
(signature)
_____________________________________ Pastor of the Church of
(signature)
____St. Joseph Church____________________
(Church)
January , 2015__ ____Earling, Iowa 51530__________________
(City, State)
Paste in Corporation Book before Record of Annual Meeting
We the undersigned, ex-officio members of the
Corporation ____St. Joseph Church__________________________________
(Corporation name)
have selected __Dorothy Frisby_____________________________________
and
__Don Bruck_________________________________________
as lay members of said Corporation.
_____________________________________ Bishop of Des Moines
(signature)
_____________________________________ Vicar General
(signature)
_____________________________________ Pastor of the Church of
(signature)
____St. Joseph Church____________________
(Church)
January , 2015__ ____Earling, Iowa 51530__________________
(City, State)
Paste in Corporation Book before Record of Annual Meeting
November 24, 2014
Society of Divine Word
1985 Waukegan Rd.
P. O. Box 6038
Techny, IL 60082-6038
Enclosed is our payment for Father Alex Rodlach celebrating the Masses at St. Joseph’s Parish in Earling
and St. Peter’s Parish in Defiance, Iowa on the weekend of November 29 & 30, 2014.
Thank You and God Bless,
D. Elaine Kramer
Business Mgr./Secretary
St. Joseph Parish
Earling, IA
REPRINT OF ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LAST WEEK:
October 24, 2014
My good friends at St. Joseph and St. Peter Parishes,
I am happy to inform you that through the generosity of the Divine Word Fathers and Father Thomas Ascheman, SVC, Provincial Superior, Chicago Province, there will be two Divine Word priests covering the pastoral needs of the two parishes, near term.
1) Father Alex Redlach, SVD, will cover the weekends in November beginning with November 8th and 9th.
2) Father Mark Urey, SVD, will be in residence in the parishes most likely in December, January and February until such time
that he will return to Africa.
3) A permanent Pastor is scheduled to be appointed in the annual clergy appointment rotation and will
likely take office as Pastor in July, 2015. In the meanwhile, we will provide pastoral ministry.
4) Father Joseph Pins will continue in his role as temporary administrator of the two parishes.
Please know of my continuing prayerful support of the two communities during this time of transition.
With kindest regards, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Richard E. Pates, Bishop of Des Moines
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (Grades 7-12) meet in the R.E. Center in Earling from
7:00-8:15 PM. RELIGIOUS ED. GRADES 2-6 will meet at the R.E. Center at 7:00 PM in Defiance
WED. NOV. 26TH – BINGO:
TICKETS: JoAnne Kohles and Rosemary Hahn
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: Ralph Wingert
3 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Janice Gaul and Mary Wilwerding
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Brenda & Steve Gross (Group 5)
55 NUMBERS WORKERS: Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Annette & Richard Gross
Shelli & Larry Schaben and Michele & Craig Weis.
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
SISTER PARISH REPORT – The six-parish committee of Shelby County report that we are communicating with St. Peter the
Apostle in Nicaragua via e-mail and Facebook. Plans are being made for several people to visit their parish in February. One
person in our group is planning on staying for 2 months to get to know more about how our sister parish can support us and how
we can support them. Please keep the people of St. Peter's in your prayers... they are praying for us. Watch for the Catholic
Mirror this month- we will be included in an article on parishes in the diocese that are in twinning relationships
MOPS - stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, although it is a group for moms with kids from pregnancy through their
kindergarten years. There are MOPS groups all over the world. It’s a non-denominational group of moms that meet and discuss
topics relevant to moms. This year’s theme is “Be You, Bravely.” We are diving into how to go beyond what makes us
comfortable in our mothering and everyday lives. Harlan area MOPS meets once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month
(November 13 this month) from September through May at the Immanuel Lutheran Church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Childcare is
available for a very small fee. For more information please feel free to call 712-579-2264 or email jegaul@. We have
a Facebook page “Harlan Area MOPS” that we encourage young moms to “like” to stay up to date on all the latest MOPS news.
Or check out the MOPS International page at
BINGO HELPERS: We are looking for people to help with the Bingo program on Wednesday evenings. We need someone to
setup each Wednesday and oversee the floor workers. This is not a difficult job. If we could get several people to help with this,
you would not have to work every week. We are also looking for ladies (or men) who would be willing to help prepare the food
in the afternoon each week (you do not need to stay into the evening). Our Bingo program celebrated its 35th year of operation
in October. We gratefully thank everyone who has worked and enjoyed Bingo thru the years. We need to keep this program
going as it is relatively the only source of income for the Altar Society, extra income for the parish, a great social outing and a fun
time for those attending. Please consider helping us with this. Call the parish office (747-2091) to volunteer.
ROSARY: The Holy Rosary is considered a perfect prayer because within it lays the awesome story of our salvation. With the
Rosary in fact we meditate the mysteries of joy, of sorrow and the glory of Jesus and Mary. It's a simple prayer, humble so much
like Mary. It's a prayer we can all say together with Her, the Mother of God. With the Hail Mary we invite Her to pray for us.
Our Lady always grants our request. She joins Her prayer to ours. We need you to volunteer to lead this most sacred prayer prior
to week-end Mass as often as you will allow. Please contact Elaine at the parish office at 712-747-2091, or the Liturgy
Committee at 712-747-6301.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
NOV. 1st – Religious Ed students will rake leaves from 10:00 AM to Noon.
1st – Winter Clothing Drive begins. Boxes in church for your items.
1st-2nd – Food Pantry Weekend. Boxes in back of church for your items
2nd– Daylight Saving Time Ends. Set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night.
2nd– All Souls Day! Mass of Remembrance at 9:30 AM.
3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
4th – ELECTION DAY!
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – Religious Education (Grades 7-12) Vocations Night at 7:00 PM in Westphalia. Grades 2-6 meet in Defiance.
10th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
11th – VETERANS DAY!
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Religious Ed. Classes (7-12) meet in Earling 7:00-8:30 PM. Grades 2-6 meet in Defiance 7:00-8:00 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
16th – 15 Decade Rosary of Life in St. Joseph’s Church from 1:30-2:30 PM.
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Religious Education (Grades 2-12) Advent Reconciliation at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Meetings at 7:00 PM in the hall.
22nd – Confirmation students from St. Peter’s in Council Bluffs will visit the church.
22nd – Earling Fire/Rescue Chicken Supper from 4:30-8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
24th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
26th – NO Bingo!
26th – NO Religious Ed. Classes!
26th – Thanksgiving Mass at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church and 7:00 PM in St. Peter’s Church (Subject to change).
27th – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
27th – Parish Business Office closed. No Masses.
28th – Parish Business Office closed
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
NOVEMBER 5TH – Mary Carroll Amy Langenfeld Betty Blum
Mick Graeve Pat Gross
NOVEMBER 12TH – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Jan Mahlberg
NOVEMBER 19TH – JoAnne Kohles Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Rosemary Hahn Mary Wilwerding
NOVEMBER 26TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2014
(Group 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
NOVEMBER 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marie & Denny Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Sharon & Jerry Gross, Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Judy & John Thraen
and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding.
NOVEMBER 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marcy & Tom Muenchrath
WORKERS: Annette & Richard Gross, Denise & Joe Heese, Jennifer & Gerald Kohles,
Elaine & Larry Kramer and Heather & Joey Muenchrath.
NOVEMBER 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Brenda & Steve Gross
WORKERS: Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Jill & Scott Schiltz,
Shelli & Larry Schaben and Michele & Craig Weis.
NOVEMBER 26TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen & Ty Frederick, Joyce & Norm Kenkel, Mick & Al Graeve,
Bernice Book and Mary Ann & Francis Koesters (Groups 1 & 2)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in helping with this. Thanks!
SUMMARY OF LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING, OCTOBER 2, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Center after the opening prayer by Chairperson. In
attendance: Ted Chamberlain, Judy Thraen, Karen Chamberlain, Dorothy Frisby, Jennifer Kohles and James Erlbacher.
Absent: Joanie Erlbacher.
We welcomed James to the Committee as a representative for the youth of St. Joseph’s Parish. The minutes from September 2,
2014 were unanimously approved. Chairperson addressed the Committee with encouraging words. There was open discussion
regarding what direction the Committee would like to proceed.
The Secretary read Laura Freund’s letter resigning from the Committee due to other commitments. The Committee is in
search of additional musician’s.
Examples of several Mission Statements were read and discussed. It was decided that the final vote on the Mission Statements
would be tabled until our next meeting. The Liturgy Committee decided the Minutes from our meetings will be published in a
summary form in the St. Joseph’s Parish Bulletin.
Chairperson asked for guidance as to what our Committee can/cannot do without a pastor from the Director of Divine
Worship at Des Moines Diocese.
Chairperson led a discussion regarding passing out stickers with a religious theme to children at mass instead of Holy Cards.
The priest would have to approve this.
Karen Chamberlain is appointed to be in charge of music.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Religious Education Center. We prayed the Lord’s
Prayer in closing. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
FOOD PANTRY is this weekend, October 4 & 5. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach.
Boxes are in the back of church for your items. In September, we delivered over 70 pounds of food items to them.
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. The hall will be open Monday thru Friday from
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesday.
BINGO HELPERS: We are looking for people to help with the Bingo program on Wednesday evenings. We need someone to
setup each Wednesday and oversee the floor workers. This is not a difficult job. If we could get several people to help with this,
you would not have to work every week. We are also looking for ladies (or men) who would be willing to help prepare the food
in the afternoon each week (you do not need to stay into the evening). Our Bingo program is celebrating its 35th year of
operation in October. We gratefully thank everyone who has worked and enjoyed Bingo thru the years. We need to keep this
program going as it is relatively the only source of income for the Altar Society, extra income for the parish, a great social
outing and a fun time for those attending. Please consider helping us with this. Call the parish office (747-2091) to volunteer.
Subject to change
Joint Pastoral Council Minutes for August 26, 2014
Members present: Father Chris, Dianne Goeres, Jeanie Scheuring, Bill Erlbacher, Betty Keane, Dave Schwarte, Karen Kloewer,
Pat Schwieso, Jim Kenkel, Mary Gross, & Gerald Kohles. Absent: Laura Freund & Susie Fah
No old business was discussed. New business: Dates for upcoming holiday season set –
*Saturday, November 1st - All Saints Day: Earling usual Saturday night Mass 5:00 PM (RE students)
*Sunday, November. 2nd - All Souls Day: Regular Sunday schedule 8:00 AM Defiance and 9:30 AM Earling
**Memorial Candle Service during Sunday Masses.
*Thanksgiving-Defiance Ecumenical Service with Methodist Church- Tuesday, November 25 (Everyone welcome)
Thanksgiving Eve, November 26th – Earling 5:30 PM (RE students) and 7:00 PM Defiance
No Thanksgiving Day Mass
*Advent Communal Penance/Reconciliation:
R.E. student Communal Penance is Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM St. Joseph’s.
*****Additional dates to be determined.
*Feast of Immaculate Conception (This is a Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 7th - (Vigil or Eve of Immaculate Conception) 4:00 PM Defiance and 5:30 PM Earling
Defiance Soup & Santa- RE students
Monday, December 8th: 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven
*Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:
Christmas Eve. December 24: Both Defiance and Earling will have a 4:00 PM Mass with Father Don Bruck in Earling
and new priest in Defiance.
Christmas Day, December 25: 8:00 AM Defiance, 9:30 AM Earling & 11:15 at Little Flower Haven
*Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God:
New Year’s Eve, December 31: 4:00 PM Earling and 6:00 PM Defiance
New Year’s Day, January 1: 11:15 AM Little Flower Haven only
WED. OCT. 29TH – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (7-12) will meet in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall at 7:00 PM
for a viewing of the movie “Heaven Is For Real”. Parents and parishioners are also welcome to attend.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-6 will attend Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church in
Defiance with Fr. Bruck. Families and the community are invited at attend.
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. The hall will be open Monday thru Friday from
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Wednesday.
YOUTH CHOIR this year will be for Grades 3-12. 3rd grade children must be accompanied by a parent. We encourage high
school age to come as some have be coming regularly and new members are welcome anytime thru the year. The Youth Choir
will sing on Sunday, October 19.
FATHER CHRIS’S NEW ADDRESS is 307 South Spruce Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125. Please continue to pray for him as he
begins his new assignment.
SUMMARY OF LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Center after an opening prayer by Fr. Chris. In Attendance: Fr. Chris Fontanini, Ted Chamberlain, Judy Thraen, Betty Blum, Karen Chamberlain, Dorothy Frisby, Laura Freund and Jennifer Kohles. Absent: Joanie Erlbacher and James Erlbacher.
Minutes from July 24, 2014 were unanimously approved. Next meeting will be Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Religious Education Center.
Determination and Election of Positions: Chair-Karen Chamberlain; Co-Chair-Dorothy Frisby; Secretary-Jennifer Kohles; Scheduler-Karen will talk to Elaine and take this assignment, with help from Dorothy; Recruiter-Laura Freund; Sacristan-Joanie Erlbacher, assisted by Judy Thraen and Mary Carroll; Environmental-Joanie Erlbacher with assistance by Julie Klein and Betty Blum; Scott Schiltz volunteered to be a helper when there is a need; Musicians-have a schedule they compile within a meeting and discussion and adjust the schedule according to conveniences and needs. *Fr. Chris noted that music needs to be liturgical throughout the entire mass. This also applies to weddings and funerals. Secular music may be played before the liturgy at weddings or at a wake. Hospitality-Ted Chamberlain; Commission Ministers-Ted and Karen Chamberlain. General discussion about the ideal of having a different member of the congregation for each part of the liturgy. Fr. Chris said that high school students should be asked to be Servers. Karen suggested that we ask the Ushers to straighten up after each mass. It was decided that a majority vote would be the rule for future decisions.
Members of the Committee were asked to bring samples of a mission statement that would be appropriate to the next meeting.
Karen ordered totes, prayer books and coloring books for children under the age of First Communion to be used during Mass. Discussion about ordering Holy Trading Cards for the priest to hand out to children on All Saints Day. Fr. Chris gave the Closing Prayer. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM.
ATTENTION USHERS: Thank you for your willingness to help usher and step in when needed. The Liturgy committee is
especially thankful for picking up after each Mass. It is helpful to know that Missals are put in the proper place and garbage is
cleaned up off the pews. Thank you very much.
FOOD PANTRY is this weekend, October 4 & 5. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach.
Boxes are in the back of church for your items. In September, we delivered over 70 pounds of food items to them.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: We are still collecting for the Annual Diocesan Appeal. If you would like to contribute,
please make your contribution as soon as possible. Please mail it or drop off at the Parish Office. Thanks, Fr. Chris
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
OCT. 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – All Religious Education Classes meet 7:00-8:15 PM in designated areas.
2nd – Parish Office closed so Elaine can attend an all day meeting at St. Thomas More Center.
2nd – Liturgy Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Religious Ed. Center (Rectory).
4-5th – Food Pantry Sunday. Boxes in back of church for your items.
6th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Religious Ed. Classes (7-12) will go bowling from 7:00-8:30 PM. Meet at R.E. Center at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
11th – Tyler Klein/Bri Trader Wedding.
13th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
15th – All Religious Education Classes meet 7:00-8:15 PM in designated areas.
16th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – Flu Clinic from 9:00-11:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18&19th – R.E. Bake Sale in the back of church following the 5:00 PM Mass and 9:30 AM Mass
20th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – All Religious Ed. Classes meet at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of the hall for the movie “Heaven is for Real”.
27th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
29th – NO Religious Education Classes!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 1ST – Bob Finken Virgil Coenen Betty Blum
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
OCTOBER 8TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Maggie Bissen
OCTOBER 15TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
JoAnne Kohles Jan Mahlberg
OCTOBER 22ND – Rosemary Hahn Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Bill Erlbacher Mary Wilwerding
OCTOBER 29TH – Helen Freund Virgil Coenen Maggie Bissen
Jag Graham Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
(Groups 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 747-2091. THANKS!
OCTOBER 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marsha & Dean Langenfeld (Group 3)
WORKERS: Sandy & Dean Finken, Mick Finken, Julie & Dick Klein, Diane Sonderman,
Jan & Leo Schwery and Liz Underwood.
OCTOBER 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnne Kohles
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Mary & Bob Finken, Rosemary & Leo Hahn,
Joan & Alfred Leinen and Priscilla & Mark Thraen
OCTOBER 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois & Dave Kramer (Group 4)
WORKERS: Ann & Gary Blum, Jessie & Brandon Boger, Marian & Marty Bosak,
LuAnn Buckley and Judy & Mike Evers.
OCTOBER 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Stef & Doug Kramer
WORKERS: Sharon Bruck, Susie & Jeff Fah, Marie & Charlie Klein, Mary Ann Kramer
and Ann Langenfeld.
OCTOBER 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janice & Joe Kramer
WORKERS: Betty & Steve Klein, Sheila Sonderman, Mike & Mary Tremel,
Kathy & Ron Tremel, Crystal & Jay Wageman and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine & Walt Bissen, Florence Finken, Helen & Denny Freund
and Madonna Kramer (Group 6)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier
(take the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work
very often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
MOPS - stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, although it is a group for moms with kids from pregnancy through their
kindergarten years. There are MOPS groups all over the world. It’s a non-denominational group of moms that meet and discuss
topics relevant to moms. This year’s theme is “Be You, Bravely.” We are diving into how to go beyond what makes us
comfortable in our mothering and everyday lives.
Harlan area MOPS meets once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through May at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Childcare is available for a very small fee. For more information please feel free to call
712-579-2264 or email jegaul@. We have a Facebook page “Harlan Area MOPS” that we encourage young moms to
“like” to stay up to date on all the latest MOPS news. Or check out the MOPS International page at More
information on the flyers at both entrances and hand outs are on the tables in the entrances if you are interested.
“ALPINE EUROPE”, visiting Germany, Austria & Switzerland: Come along April 20-30, 2015, to some of the most scenic
places in all of Europe. We’ll visit Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich and so much more!
Mass each day in great churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,799 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and
more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O., Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call
712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
FOOD PANTRY is next weekend, October 4& 5. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach.
Boxes are in the back of church for your items.
Religious Ed. Classes put in bulletin
October 1st, 8th, and 15th K-6 meet in RE building in Defiance from 7 p.m – 8 p.m.
The 2nd – 6th grades are focusing on the church community and how we help each other and how the Church is the People of God gathered in the name of Jesus. Please help our kids understand this and experience this in their daily lives. Pray for us as they are praying for you. Mary Gross
Betty Blum, Mary Wilwerding and I, talked and they want to trade some week-end schedules: September is the same as I sent:
So this is in October: The 4th, Sat: 5:00 Betty Gaul- no change
5th, Sun: 9:30 Piano Group
12th, Sun: 9:30 Karen and Ted
18th, Sat: 5:00 Betty Gaul- no change
19th, Sun: 9:30 Children's Choir- no change
26th, Sun: 9:30 Ted and Karen- no change
Meeting after Mass with the Musicians on the October 19th: (This is a change of date) Please make a note of that in the Bulletin.
Also: Can you put in the Bulletin for a couple of months: 1). We will have “Religious Stickers” for the Children who attend Mass. The Priest will call the children up to the front and give them to the Children who have attended! He may also talk to them.
And, 2: We have 6 tote bags for children Under First Communion age. In the Totes is a Mass Picture Book. The book helps children to follow along with the Mass. Colors, and a picture for them to color is also in the Tote. They can keep the picture to color, and take it home. But they must give the Mass Book. Please the Mass Book in the tote and return them to the shelf where they were found. Please do not allow the Mass Book to be colored. This is an experiment. Please let us know how it is accepted. The Liturgy Committee.
3.) Members of the Liturgy Committee are as follows: Jennifer Kohles, Joanie Erlbacher, Judy Thraen, Dorothy Frisby, James Erlbacher, Laura Freund, Karen And Ted Chamberlain and our Pastor/Administer. Helpers are Scott Schiltz and Gerald Kohles.
Please feel free to contact any member with any concerns or comments. Thank You!
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014:
The meeting opened at 6:40 p. m. in the Religious Education Center following a prayer led by Father Chris. Those present were: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Chris Gaul, Shelli Schaben, Father Chris, Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby. Don Bruck was absent on vacation. Steve Kenkel was also present as the Building and Grounds committee representative. The council moved the agenda to address those items that involve this new committee, so Steve could leave without the need to sit through the entire meeting.
OLD BUSINESS: We paid $28,780.00 for the purchase and installation of new heating and A/C units in the parish hall. Steve will contact Kloewer to see if anything can be done about the noisy units in the church. The bids for the demolition of the school were discussed next. DeCarlo Demolition from Des Moines bid was considerably higher than Bob Fox (DBA Fox Machine Company) from Harlan. Dorothy moved, Brenda seconded, and the vote was unanimous to accept the bid from Fox, and Chris will contact him to begin work. The demolition should be completed somewhere around the middle of October. Fox will also tear down the old boiler building and fill in the hole with concrete and/or dirt. He will save the stone identifying St. Joseph and the cornerstone of the building for the parish. There will be a period during this project that parking will not be available in the parking lot next to the school. The area on the east side of the church will be available, but parishioners are asked to keep these spots open for disabled and/or infirm members to use. The trees that needed to be taken down on the east side of the church property have all been removed, and work will be able to start on the long retaining wall. This will be quite a large expense, but is very necessary, due to the badly eroded existing wall. We still need the roof above the kitchen in the hall fixed so it doesn’t leak. There is already a crack in the ceiling due to the leakage. Steve will talk to Brian Grote about this. Tim Blum recommended that we block the basement windows of the old rectory, since there is so much leakage around them. The Council agreed to have this done. Steve mentioned that we will probably need to have an architect study the area where the school building was after it is torn down, so we will have a better idea of how to address this. No one has any idea of how big the hole is going to be after demolition. Dean told Steve that the lights in the church hall need to be replaced. Mid America is coming in to see what we need, and we might get a rebate when we purchase new LED lights. The Altar Society is putting in new bathrooms in the hall, and doing moderate renovation to the kitchen. At this point, with all items pertaining to building and grounds, Steve left the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Future meetings of the Finance Council will always have a representative from the Building and Grounds Committee to report on progress, need for more repairs, and funds needed. Since Dean is more involved in these things, he will no longer be on the Finance Council, but instead attend all meetings of the Building and Grounds Committee.
NEW BUSINESS: The picnic statement was distributed. There was a problem with one bill that was to have been paid but was not, so the statement is not final. In the future, checks will be given ONLY to chair people of the Picnic and no one else. This should prevent future misunderstandings. We will see if we can get some refund from the insurance on the school building, since it should be gone by November, and insurance was paid through next July. We will also talk once more to Ron Rosmann to see if we can get more information about exactly what the Rural Life Group does at present to help people in rural communities. Meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. with a prayer led by Fr. Chris, after the next meeting date was scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at
6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING- September 3, 2014:
The Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting was held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 8:00 P.M. in the original St. Joseph’s Rectory. Opening Prayer lead by Fr. Chris. Steve Kenkel called the meeting to order. Present: Mike Tremel, Ron Tremel, Vince Heese, Dave Kramer, Fr. Chris, Dick Klein, Todd Langenfeld, Marcy Muenchrath, Kathy Frederick, Steve Kenkel. History of the Building and Grounds Committee was given. All members attributed some. This committee has been formed. Member Absent: Dale Greave, Chris Gaul. A motion was made by Dave Kramer and seconded by Dick Klein to have Steve Kenkel be the Committee Chairperson. No objections. Motion carried. A motion was made by Kathy Frederick and seconded by Dick Klein to have Todd Langenfeld be the Committee Co-Chairperson. No objections. Motion carried.
Agenda item III. The purpose of this committee is to research and oversee projects and recommend changes going forward that pertain to the buildings and grounds of St. Joseph Parish.
Agenda item IV. Going forward. Demolition of the school is the first priority. Todd and Steve will meet with Chris. Discuss the project as it stands today and decide the next step. Have bids been accepted? Where exactly are we with the project? What is included in bids? Steve will get bids gathered if need be, these bids will include the school, wall, steps and powerhouse.
Agenda item V. Connection to Finance Council. A motion was made by Kathy Frederick and seconded by Mike Tremel to ask Chris Gaul to be the liaison between the Finance Council and the Building and Grounds committee. The idea is to have Chris communicate back & forth between the two but not have a vote on the Building & Grounds Committee. No objections. Motion carried.
Agenda item VI. Looking ahead. Discussion was made that we will start to compile a list of needs that our parish has, prioritizing that list, and begin to work on each item. Ideas that came up in discussion: radiators in church, the sound system, hall bathrooms. If anyone has any questions or ideas you can let one of the committee members know so it can be addressed at a meeting.
Agenda item VII. Next meeting will be September 17, 2014 at 6:30 PM by the rectory.
Agenda item VIII. Closing prayer by Fr. Chris. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
MOPS - stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, although it is a group for moms with kids from pregnancy through their
kindergarten years. There are MOPS groups all over the world. It’s a non-denominational group of moms that meet and discuss
topics relevant to moms. This year’s theme is “Be You, Bravely.” We are diving into how to go beyond what makes us
comfortable in our mothering and everyday lives.
Harlan area MOPS meets once a month on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through May at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Childcare is available for a very small fee. For more information please feel free to call
712-579-2264 or email jegaul@. We have a Facebook page “Harlan Area MOPS” that we encourage young moms to
“like” to stay up to date on all the latest MOPS news. Or check out the MOPS International page at More
information on the flyers at both entrances and hand outs are on the tables in the entrances if you are interested.
Religious Ed. Classes put in bulletin
October 1st, 8th, and 15th K-6 meet in RE building in Defiance from 7 p.m – 8 p.m.
The 2nd – 6th grades are focusing on the church community and how we help each other and how the Church is the People of God gathered in the name of Jesus. Please help our kids understand this and experience this in their daily lives. Pray for us as they are praying for you. Mary Gross
For the 3 bulletins on Sept. 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28: (Also please have the priest announce this at the end of Masses as well. The last sentence can be omitted.)
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
SEPT. 1-2 – Parish Office closed.
1-9 – Dean Finken is on Vacation.
1st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
2nd – Liturgy Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Religious Ed. Center (Rectory).
3rd – Crossroads Mass at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – Building & Grounds Committee Meeting at 8:00 PM in the Religious Ed. Center (Rectory).
5th – FIRST FRIDAY Mass, Exposition, Benediction & Exposition
6th – Jill Pollard & Cody Bright Wedding.
6-7 – Food Pantry Sunday. Boxes in back of church for your items.
7th – Family party in the Parish Hall.
8th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
8-9-10 – Fr. Chris will be gone to a Regional Conference.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – All Religious Education Classes meet 7:00-8:15 PM in designated areas.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
11th – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Religious Ed. Center.
11th – Hall carpet will be cleaned. Hall closed for remainder of week.
14th – Fr. Chris’s Farewell Luncheon following 9:30 AM Mass, in St. Joseph’s Hall.
15th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Ed. Classes meet at 6:00 PM to go to the Religious Arts Museum in Logan.
18th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – All Religious Education Classes meet 7:00-8:15 PM in designated areas.
27th – Amber Henrich & Matt Rathert Wedding, Reception & Dance.
29th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
SEPTEMBER 3RD – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Betty Blum
Lois Sibenaller Pat Gross
SEPTEMBER 10TH – Mick Graeve Amy Langenfeld Marie Kenkel
JoAnne Kohles Maggie Bissen
SEPTEMBER 17TH – Bill Erlbacher Ralph Wingert Pete Mahlberg
Jag Graham Jan Mahlberg
SEPTEMBER 24TH – Helen Freund JoAnn Koesters Jan Gaul
Mary Carroll Mary Wilwerding
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
SEPTEMBER 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Julie & Mike Dresen, (Group 2)
Betty Blum, Judy Buckley, Amy Langenfeld, Jane & Tim Erlbacher
Joanne & Mike Erlbacher and Liz & John Buckley
SEPTEMBER 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Doris & Charlie Erlbacher
WORKERS: Krissa & Bob Bruck, Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Dana & Dean Erlbacher,
Sara & Chris Gaul, Yvonne & Larry Gaul and Sharon & James Ward.
SEPTEMBER 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lorraine & Don Graeve
WORKERS: Tracy & BJ Bruck, Becky & Jeff Gross, Gayla & Declan Gross,
Pat & Tim Gross, Brenda & Brian Heese and Katy & Randy Heese.
SEPTEMBER 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnn & Bob Koesters (Group 3)
WORKERS: Liz & Doug Bissen, Kristina & Brian Dotzler, Betty & Gail Foxhoven,
Jaci & Gerald Bogler and Keri & Clint Sonderman.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Carroll, Joan Michels, Kathy & Jack Stessman
and Peg & Mark Stessman (Group 4)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
FOOD PANTRY is this weekend, September 6 & 7. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach.
Boxes are in the back of church for your items.
Monday, September 8th – NO MASS – Fr. Chris‘s day off
Tuesday, September 9th – 5:30 PM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, September 10th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Robert Block
Thursday, September 11th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of Silverious Muenchrath
Friday, September 12th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Velma Bruck and for her Family
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:30 AM - Noon
Saturday, September 13th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of Gene & Veronica Hoddap
Sunday, September 14th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – Special Intentions – Tom & Maggie Bissen
Father Chris Fontanini, Pastor
SUMMARY OF ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING on August 6, 2014
The meeting opened at 6:40 p. m. in the old rectory following a prayer led by Father Chris. Those present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Chris Gaul, Shelli Schaben, Father Chris, Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby,
OLD BUSINESS: We received a substantial rebate ($4,936.20) for the A/C units installed in the church, and this was put in the building fund. Asbestos has been removed from the school, and law requires that we wait 30 days before we can begin actual demolition. The Council inspected the retaining wall on the east side of the church that needs to be replaced. Before work can begin on replacing this wall, we will need to remove around 20 trees, whose roots are pushing against the concrete. We are still trying to find someone who can repair the roof over the kitchen in the hall, as well as someone who will install the basement windows in the old rectory. The Council determined that we must complete the more costly repairs before we can make a final determination about the Skalla Estate fund. Ideas and suggestions have been presented, and all of them are being studied and filed for future reference. Installation of the new A/C units in the hall is almost 100% completed. We need to add about a third of the money for the annual ADA, and we can complete that, with no further discussion for this year.
NEW BUSINESS: The Financial Statement for June, 2014 was approved as presented. Also approved were the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities Report to be sent to the Diocese, with all Council members signing approval. We do not have a final tally for the picnic income yet. Next year the Shelby County fair will be held on the same date as our projected picnic, but this shouldn’t impact us too much. We are looking to form a Building and Grounds Committee which will take some of the burden from the Finance Council. This entity would be responsible for inspecting all church property and buildings for necessary repairs, and report to the Finance Council. The sound system in the upstairs hall needs to be updated. The old speakers get overheated and stop working.
OTHER BUSINESS: The Catholic Daughters inquired about using the Religious Ed. Center/Rectory for their meeting place so they don’t conflict with the Knight’s meeting. Approval was granted if they decide they want to do this. Lights in the cafeteria in the hall need to be replaced, and this will also be looked into. Meeting ended at 8:45 p.m. with a prayer led by Fr. Chris, after the next meeting date was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Ed. Center/Rectory.
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT JUNE 2014
INCOME
Tithes $ 18,639.00
Plate 728.25
Votive Stands (May, June) 301.00
Offerings 500.00
Bequest (Steeple Lighting) 15.20
Hall Rental 250.00
Inter Parish (reimbursement-St. Peter’s) 6.00
Picnic Income 5,000.00
INCOME $ 25,439.45
June1st Beginning Balance $ 388.14
June Income $ 25,439.45
$ 25,827.59
June Expenses $ 17,793.70
Balance on Hand July 1, 2014 $ 8,033.89
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH
Priest – (1/2 of $2,781) $ 1,390.50
Priest – Extra Mileage/Cell Phone 277.45
Priest Annuity 62.50 SCHOOL
Staff Salaries, Housekeeper 3,642.72 School Assessment $ 7,740.00
FICA (Employee's) 354.78 Total $ 7,740.00
FICA (Employer's) 354.78
State Taxes (Quarterly) --
Federal Taxes 400.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) May 90.37 MidAmerican (Gas) May $ 221.52
MidAmerican (Electric) May 226.24 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 72.89
Water 40.45 Water 46.67
Telephone 57.82 Telephone 27.08
Internet Service (DSL) 39.95 Trash 84.26
Trash 49.43 Supplies–Main. (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Property - Convent (Utilities) 112.64 Building/Grounds (Spray Lawn) 25.00
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 439.45 Total $ 522.89
(Main. Agreement, Staples, Colored Paper)
Supplies-Rectory (Cable TV, Cleaning Supplies) 48.85
Supplies-Liturgy 314.11
(Tithe Envelopes, Prayer Books)
Supplies-Computer (Ink Cartridges) 110.44
Supplies-Office 43.85 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Advertising 80.00 Background Checks $ 26.10
Main. Supplies (Air Freshener) 9.10 Teacher Appreciation Dinner 83.48
Building/Grounds 399.77 R.E. Program (Teacher Gifts) 157.68
(Spray Lawns, Outside Plants, Mower Gas) Total $ 267.26
Long Term Disability/Life Ins. 23.23
Subscriptions (Todays’ Liturgy, World Herald) 157.40
Postage 107.80
Priest Extra Services (Fr. Enrique) 179.92
(6/11 & 12 Weekend Masses, Mileage, Stipends)
Total $ 9,263.55 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 17,793.70
2014 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
VACATION OR CASH RAFFLE:
Grand Prize – $5,000.00 Cash – Tyler Gubbels, West Des Moines
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Steve & Jackie Assman, Earling
2nd Runner-up 500.00 – Joanne Oppold, Dunlap
3rd Runner-up 350.00 – Mark Crall, Panama
4th Runner-up 250.00 – Brandon & Jessie Boger, Earling
$200.00 – Ray & Mary Wilwerding, Earling $ 50.00 – Jared Graeve, Earling
$200.00 – Helen Freund, Earling $ 50.00 – Fr. Chuck Kottas, Council Bluffs
$200.00 – Joe & Kathy Mahlberg, Earling $ 50.00 – Blake Schmidt, Omaha, NE
$ 50.00 – Jerry Pauley, Panama $ 50.00 – JoAnne Kohles, Earling
$ 50.00 – Ray & Mary Wilwerding, Earling $ 50.00 – Brad Tremel, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jay Wageman, Earling $ 50.00 – Jon Schaben, Dunlap
$ 50.00 – Larry & Elaine Kramer, Earling $ 50.00 – Cole Kramer, Earling
$ 50.00 – Marv Gross, Earling
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Dennis Gaul, Earling $ 50.00 – Troy Langenfeld, Earling
$100.00 – Larry I. Gaul, Earling $ 25.00 – Diane Sonderman, Earling
$100.00 – Troy Langenfeld, Earling $ 25.00 – Shirley Leonard, West Des Moines
$ 50.00 – Alfred Leinen, Earling $ 25.00 – Sarah Russell, Denison
$ 50.00 – Mike Georgius, Dow City $ 25.00 – Don Graeve, Earling
$ 50.00 – Craig Weis, Earling
FANCYWORK STAND:
Queen Size Star Blue/burgundy Quilt donated by Helen & Denny Freund won by Mary Pat Tremel, Earling.
Queen Size Cabin Rose Black Quilt donated by Helen & Denny Freund won by Barb Stracke, Harlan.
Electric Clock w/time projection donated by Bernice Book won by Lois Sibenaller, Earling
Tan/Brown Fleece Blanket donated by Jane Erlbacher won by Doris Erlbacher, Dow City.
Telescope w/Tripod donated by Pete Mahlberg won by Eric Paulsen.
1000 Piece Puzzle donated by Dorothy Frisby won by Josh Assman, Panama.
Bath & Body Gift Set donated by Doris Erlbacher won by Cathy Bailey.
Fall Floral Arrangement donated by Scott Erlbacher won by Laurie Wilwerding, Earling.
Movie Night Basket donated by Scott Erlbacher won by Ashley Heine, Earling.
Blue/Pink Baby Afghan donated by Marlene Smith won by Jan Applegate.
Set of Pots & Pans donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Jenna McDaniel.
Nativity Set of 3 donated by Janet Blum won by Nadine Kenkel, Earling.
Basket of Hair/Nail Care donated by Mary Heese, Shelli & Larry Schaben won by Ruth Hoffmann, Earling.
Precious Moments Baby Quilt donated by Marie Blum won by Kay Kurtz, Omaha, NE.
Two pans/lids and Blanket donated by Betty Blum won by Deb Frederick, Earling.
Set on Dish Towels made by Alma Leinen and donated by Cindy Klein won by Mary Heese, Earling.
Wine Basket donated by Ron & Kathy Tremel won by Doris Erlbacher, Dow City.
Loony Tunes Lap Quilt donated by Mick Finken won by Cheri Long, Harlan.
“Relax” Basket (Bath & Body Works Products & Towels) donated by Elaine Kramer won by Ruth Koch, Earling.
Dirt Devil Vacuum donated by Jan Mahlberg won by Janet Blum, Earling.
Embroidered Table Runner donated by Sr. Fran Kloewer won by Ann Herzinger
Garden Angel Planter donated by Mary Carroll (flowers by My Nest) won by Jane Tremel, Dunlap.
Basket w/Holiday Towels and Bath & Body donated by Marlene Smith won by Mary Tremel, Earling.
Pink Radio Flyer Trike donated by Dar Kenkel won by Nadine Kenkel, Earling.
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman and Jay & Krystal Wageman won by Mary Miller, Irwin.
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman and Jay & Krystal Wageman won by Sue Shipe, Bennington, NE.
Calcutta Jar - $169.00 (1/2 of $338.00) won by Shirley Schaben & Tony Goetz.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED AN
ITEM FOR THE FANCYWORK STAND.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS! SEE YOU IN 2015!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
AUG. 1st – FIRST FRIDAY Mass, Exposition, Benediction & Exposition
2nd – First weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday. Boxes in back of church for your items.
4th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 PM at the bank.
7th-10th – Fr. Chris will be in Wisconsin for a wedding.
11th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Parish Business Office closed.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
18th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
20th – Blood Analysis Screening from 7:00-8:45 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
AUGUST 6TH – Vince Heese Ralph Wingert Anita Buckley
Lois Sibenaller Pat Gross
AUGUST 13TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Marie Kenkel
JoAnne Kohles Betty Blum
AUGUST 20TH – Bill Erlbacher JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Jag Graham Jan Mahlberg
AUGUST 27TH – Helen Freund Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Mary Carroll Jan Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2014
(Group 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
AUGUST 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cathy & Mark Assman (Group 1)
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen, Janie & John Bruck,
Judy & Russ Heese and LuAnn & Ron Kramer
AUGUST 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnn & Don Bruck
WORKERS: Janet & Phil Blum, Jan & Jim Gaul, Gail & Joe Gross,
Shirley & Dan Grote and Barb & Don Mueller
AUGUST 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Jay Frederick
WORKERS: Stacie & Mike Frederick, Deb & Ron Frederick, Laura & Mat Freund,
Dar & Jim Kenkel and Sherry Leinen
AUGUST 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Tina & Kelly Schwarte
WORKERS: Amy & Pat Hoffmann, Christie & Roger Kenkel, Donita & Tim Kenkel,
and Rose & Don Wageman.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy & Charles Frisby, Marie & Charlie Klein, Mary & Ray Wilwerding,
Loretta & Joe Kenkel and Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel (Group 4)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 – Krakow, Poland-If you will be between the ages of 18 and 35 by July 19, 2016, consider
joining Bishop Pates on a pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day, a gathering of more than 3 million young adults
celebrating the Catholic faith with Pope Francis. We will be walking and praying in the footsteps of St. John Paul II, St. Faustina
& St. Maximilian Kolbe. The diocese welcomes individuals within and outside the Des Moines diocese. Stipulations apply for
families of minors who wish to join the pilgrimage. For questions or registration information, contact Tessa Schealler
at 515-237-5098 or tschealler@, or visit wyd.
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:30 AM - Noon
FOOD PANTRY: The first weekend of the month, August 2 & 3. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby
County Outreach this weekend. Boxes are in the back of church for your items.
CHURCHES: We still have a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interested in purchasing one (or more), they are
available at the parish business office weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they are
gone. We also have Cookbooks available for $10.00 each.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer
Stand or selling beer at the Mud Drags, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! MAKE SURE EACH
PERSON 21 OR OLDER HAS A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO
SELL OR GIVE BEER TO ANYONE ANYWHERE. The Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM both
nights and no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT
that can be used all night for the rides/inflatable’s, (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an
Arm Band which indicates they have purchased an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($13.00) which allows them to ride all
night for one low price! See above note for a list of rides & inflatable’s.
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take out dinner; nor will
there be any delivery of dinners. Please come to the door on the North side of the parish hall to order your
dinners and to pick them up.
They are selling the Vacation Raffle Tickets in the back of church for a chance to win a Vacation, Merchandize or
$5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. Tickets are $50.00 each. Stop by and get a ticket before they are gone!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ST. JOSEPH’S PICNIC WORK LIST was attached to last weekend’s bulletin. If you did not get a list, there are some on the register
in back of church. PLEASE READ THE LIST AS CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM LAST YEAR. If you have been
inadvertently left off the list or would like to work an additional shift, please call a Chairperson to volunteer. If you can not work your
assigned time, please trade with someone or find a replacement. With everyone’s help & cooperation, we will have a great picnic!
FRI. JULY 18TH, 2014 – BUILD STANDS FOR THE PICNIC at 6:00 PM. Parishioners that are able are asked to help set up
Stands. All help is appreciated!
SAT. JULY 19TH – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC BEGINS: Mass at 4:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. ALL STANDS
AND RIDES OPEN at 5:00 PM. MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION begins at 6:00 PM. BINGO begins
at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall. FREE MUSIC BY THE BAND “SHAKES
ROCKWELL” following the Auction.
SUN. JULY 20TH – PICNIC CLEAN-UP beginning at 8:00 AM. All help is appreciated.
SUN. JULY 20TH – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC CONTINUES: LAWN TRACTOR PULL begins at Noon located
south of the railroad tracks. THEY ARE BACK!!! – STALEY’S CHICKEN SUPPER with
St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:00–7:00 PM in the parish hall. ALL STANDS/GAMES &
DUNK TANK open at 5:00 PM. BINGO begins at 6:30 PM in the upstairs of the hall. DJ MUSIC BY
DOTZ by the Beer Garden beginning at 8:00 PM. VACATION RAFFLE AND OTHER DRAWINGS
at 10:00 PM by the school. BOTH DAYS: Paddle Wheel/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Beer Stand, Raffles, Dunk Tank, Kiddie Stand/Games, Roli Poli the Clown, Hamburger/Polish
Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride ticket each night and use all night), Face Painting
and lots more! Come and enjoy a weekend with us!
MON. JULY 21ST – PICNIC CLEAN-UP beginning at 5:00 PM.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE PICNIC: Please save cool whip containers, large margarine tubs for the dinner. You may drop them off at the hall weekdays and on Wednesday nights before and during Bingo (3:30-9:30 PM).
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JULY 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
4th – Parish Business Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
6th – First weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday. Boxes in back of church for your items.
7th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
14th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Build Stands for the Parish Picnic.
19th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
20th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – EARLING BLOOD DRIVE from Noon to 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
28th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 2ND – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Betty Blum
Lois Sibenaller Pat Gross
JULY 9TH – Bill Erlbacher Virgil Coenen Pete Mahlberg
Rosemary Hahn Jan Mahlberg
JULY 16TH – Mick Graeve Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Jag Graham Anita Buckley
JULY 23RD – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Maggie Bissen
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
JULY 30TH – George Kenkel Amy Langenfeld Pete Mahlberg
Bonnie Kenkel Jan Mahlberg
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2014
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
JULY 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jill & Scott Schiltz (Group 5)
WORKERS: Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Nadine & Steve Kenkel,
Elaine & Larry Kramer, Shelli & Larry Schaben and Michele & Craig Weis.
JULY 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Laurie & Gene Wilwerding
WORKERS: Annette & Richard Gross, Brenda & Steve Gross, Denise & Joe Heese,
Heather & Joey Muenchrath and Marcy & Tom Muenchrath
JULY 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Gary Bissen (Group 6)
WORKERS: Deb & Tom Henrich, Shirley & Don Herbst, Ruth & Dave Hoffmann,
Peg & Rick Pauley and Jane & Ken Query
JULY 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Maggie & Tom Bissen
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Cindy & Jeff Klein, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke,
and Faye & Dan Patten.
JULY 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher
WORKERS: Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Jan & Pete Mahlberg, Jody & Jamie Mahlberg,
Kathy & Joe Mahlberg and Penny & Kelly Mahlberg.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JULY 17, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen Langenfeld, Lois Dresen, Betty Gaul, Lois Sibenaller
and Leroy & Betty Grote (Group 3)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. Hall is open weekdays from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM and
8:00 AM-9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JUNE 1-8th – Dean is on Vacation.
1st – Server training following 9:30 AM Mass.
1st – Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM –Noon in the parish hall. Sponsored by the Legion.
1st – First weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday.
2nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
3rd – Finance Council Meeting at 6:00 PM.
4th – Religious Education Teacher Appreciation Supper at 6:00 PM at Troy’s in Earling.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
7 & 8th – St. Peter’s Parish Picnic in Defiance.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
9th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
14th – Shelby County Catholic School Golf Outing at Shelby County Golf Course.
15th – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
16th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
19th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s Meetings at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall. Changed to the 12th
22nd – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
23rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – St. Joseph’s Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 PM in the bank.
29th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
30th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JUNE 4TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Pete Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Jan Mahlberg
JUNE 11TH – Bill Erlbacher Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Helen Freund Betty Blum
JUNE 18TH – Mick Graeve Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
JoAnne Kohles Anita Buckley
JUNE 25TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Maggie Bissen
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014
(Group 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and cannot have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
JUNE 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bob Finken-Gp3 (Group 4)
WORKERS: Marian & Marty Bosak, Judy & Mike Evers, Ann Langenfeld,
and Crystal & Jay Wageman
JUNE 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Ron Tremel
WORKERS: Marie & Charlie Klein, Betty & Steve Klein, Stef & Doug Kramer
and Mary & Mike Tremel.
JUNE 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jessie & Brandon Boger
WORKERS: LuAnn Buckley, Susie & Jeff Fah, Janice & Joe Kramer, Lois & Dave Kramer
and Mary Ann Kramer
JUNE 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon & Jerry Gross (Group 5)
WORKERS: Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Marie & Denny Kenkel and Judy & John Thraen.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JUNE 19, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen & Ty Frederick, Joyce & Norm Kenkel (Group 1) Bernice Book, Mick Graeve, Mary Ann Koesters, Sally Smith
and Benita Schiltz (Group 2)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
HALL GYM KEY: The lock on the gym door in the hall has been replaced with a different one. Therefore, none of the present
keys will work in the replaced lock. Please do not try to open the door with something other than the key for the new lock. If
you want/need to use the gym, get a key from the parish office. If you have a set of keys for the hall with the old key, please
return them to the parish office. Thanks!
CHRIST OUR LIFE REGIONAL CONFERENCE: By injecting his incredible knowledge of scripture with humor, Mark
Hart’s brilliant presentations encourage faith, joy and laughter as he explains how God’s Word applies to our lives in 2014.
Don’t miss one of the most popular and well-received Catholic speakers for youth and adults! See Mark, Timothy Cardinal
Dolan, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Fr. Larry Richards and six other world-class speakers at Well Fargo Arena September 20 and 21.
Save the date now for this powerful weekend! For more information, pick up a “Save the Date” card and flyer in back of church.
FOOD PANTRY: The first weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday (May 31 & June 1). Please bring a non-perishable
item for the Food Pantry this weekend. There will be boxes in the back of church for your items. Thanks!
On May 16, approximately 60 pounds of food collected in May was delivered to West Central in Harlan for the Food Pantry.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to the Food Pantry, it is very much appreciated
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT MARCH 2014
INCOME
Tithes $ 11,504.00
Plate 830.75
Votive Stands 178.00
Hall Rental 150.00
Picnic Income 5,000.00
INCOME $ 17,662.75
Designated Donation (Winter Raffle-Febr.)$ 543.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 18,205.75
March 1st Beginning Balance $ 1,255.90
March Income $ 18,205.75
$ 19,461.65
March Expenses $ 19,335.67
Balance on Hand April 1, 2014 $ 125.98
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH
Priest – (1/2 of $2,781) $ 1,390.50
Priest – Extra Mileage/Cell Phone 166.22
Priest Annuity 62.50 SCHOOL
Staff Salaries, Housekeeper 3,710.16 School Assessment $ 7.740.00
FICA (Employee's) 342.26 Total $ 7,740.00
FICA (Employer's) 342. 26
State Taxes (Quarterly) --
Federal Taxes 400.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) (Febr.) 1,605.68 MidAmerican (Gas) (Febr.) $ 745.55
MidAmerican (Electric) (Febr.) 223.50 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 254.03
Water 33.74 Water 46.88
Telephone 22.49 Telephone 27.05
Internet Service (DSL) -- Trash 84.26
Trash 49.43 Supplies–Main. (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Property -Convent (Utilities) 164.26 Total $ 1,203.24
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 230.25
(Main. Agreement)
Supplies-Rectory (Cable TV, Cleaning Supplies) 73.83
Supplies-Liturgy 484.38
(Missalettes, Ashes, Charcoal, Book of Blessings)
Supplies-Computer (Ink Cartridges) 52.39
Main. Supplies (Air Freshener) 9.10
Advertising 104.00
Long Term Disability/Life Ins. 23.23
Lenten Retreat (Speaker, Handouts) 560.00
1st Communion Gifts 92.25
Total $ 10,392.43 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 19,335.67
Summary of Finance Council Meeting April 29, 2014
The meeting opened at 6:21 p. m. Those present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Chris Gaul, Shelli Schaben,
Father Chris, Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby. Father introduced Mark Reed from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa,
who talked about what their agency does for church entities in managing and growing money. Following this, Mark left, and the
business meeting began at 7:25 with a prayer led by Father Chris.
OLD BUSINESS: All heating and A/C units for the church are complete. We will not install ceiling fans, since it has been
determined that our ceilings are too high for this to help. Insulation cannot be installed in the east wall of the church either, so we
will just repair and re-paint the interior now that the leaks have been fixed.
We are continuing to receive money back from the Diocese from our Capital Campaign, which will be put in the building fund.
Items in the school have been auctioned off and the total has not been finalized yet, due to bills still due.
Demolition of the school will be done by the end of September, pending approval from the Diocese.
The Skalla estate was discussed again, and members of the Council are asked to continue to pray and ask for guidance in regard
to this money. Future plans and/or presentations regarding this will be handled at separate meetings by the Council, since it takes
so much time away from normal parish business.
Trees have been replaced in the cemetery, and the fence will be repaired and a parishioner has offered to pay for the area that
needs a new fence.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance report for the month of March 2014 was distributed and discussed. One questionable item will be
researched and explained at the next meeting, and the report was then accepted.
The two fish fries have netted approximately $6,362.00, and the approximate profit from the Concert is $6,634.00.
The last item on the agenda was tabled for the next meeting due to lateness of the hour. This is special event coverage.
Next Finance Council meeting is set for Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the bank. After a short prayer led by
Father Chris, the Council adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 1st – Business Office closed so Elaine can attend a Diocesan Business Office Forum in Council Bluffs.
2nd – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
3rd & 4th - First weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday.
3rd – Graduation party in the hall.
4th – Senior CYO Graduation Mass and Breakfast.
5th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
12th – EARLING BLOOD DRIVE from Noon to 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – SCCS Spring Concert at 7:00 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Harlan.
12th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s Meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
17th – Graduation party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Harlan Community High School Graduation
19th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Charles Frisby home.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Shelby County Catholic School Graduation at 7:00 PM.
26th – MEMORIAL DAY!
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 7TH – Vince Heese Ralph Wingert Pete Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Jan Mahlberg
MAY 14TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
JoAnne Kohles Betty Blum
MAY 21ST – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Janice Gaul
Bill Erlbacher Anita Buckley
MAY 28TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Maggie Bissen
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2014
(Group 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
MAY 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Diane Sonderman (Group 3)
WORKERS: Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Joan & Alfred Leinen
and Marsha & Dean Langenfeld
MAY 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Keri & Clint Sonderman
WORKERS: Liz & Doug Bissen, Kristina & Brian Dotzler and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
MAY 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bob Finken
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Lois Dresen and JoAnn & Bob Koesters
MAY 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann & Gary Blum (Group 4)
WORKERS: Jessica & Mark Andersen, Shiela & Sam Sonderman, Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel
and JoAnne Kohles
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, MAY 15, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine & Walt Bissen, Virginia Bissen, Madonna Kramer (Group 6)
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
GRADUATION for our three Religious Education Seniors was last Sunday, May 4, at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church. They
are: Scott Erlbacher (Charlie & Doris), Steven Gross (Richard & Annette) and Zach Gross (Kevin Gross & Donna Gross).
Congratulations and continued success!
FOOD PANTRY: The first weekend of each month is Food Pantry Sunday (April 5 & 6). Please bring a non-perishable item
for the Food Pantry. There will be boxes in the back of church for your items. Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
APRIL 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education County-wide Movie Night in Westphalia for Grades 7-12. Grades 1-6 meet at St. Peter’s.
4th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
7th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Little Flower Haven.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
9th – Religious Education Classes meet in designated areas.
13th – PALM SUNDAY
13th – LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
14th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Little Flower Haven
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes (7-12) will go bowling in Harlan.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – HOLY THURSDAY MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 7:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
17th – Religious Education students are to attend Mass with your family
17th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s Meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
19th – HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling.
20th – EASTER SUNDAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s in Earling and 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s.
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Little Flower Haven.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23rd – Religious Education Classes (Grades 7-12) meet in designated areas.
27th – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 100TH ANNIVERSARY MASS, RECEPTION, DINNER. Everyone invited.
28th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Little Flower Haven.
29th – Finance Council Meeting at 6:00 PM at the bank. (Note time change)
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – May Crowning of Mary, Mother of God and Closing Mass at 7:00 PM
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
APRIL 2ND – George Kenkel Jerry Bissen Betty Blum
Bonnie Kenkel Bill Erlbacher
APIRL 9TH – Vince Heese Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Jan Mahlberg
APRIL 16TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Anita Buckley
Mary Finken Mary Wilwerding
APRIL 23RD – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Bill Erlbacher Betty Blum
APRIL 30TH – Helen Freund JoAnn Koesters Maggie Bissen
Mary Carroll Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
APRIL 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Yvonne & Larry Gaul (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Liz & John Buckley and Amy Langenfeld
APRIL 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gayla & Declan Gross
WORKERS: Lorraine & Don Graeve, Becky & Jeff Gross and Pat & Tim Gross
APRIL 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Brenda & Brian Heese
WORKERS: Katy & Randy Heese, Tracy & BJ Bruck and Krissa & Bob Bruck
APRIL 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Dana & Dean Erlbacher
WORKERS: Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Sharon & James Ward and Marilea & Melvin Bruck
APRIL 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mick Finken (Group 3)
WORKERS: Sandy & Dean Finken, Betty & Gail Foxhoven, Julie & Dick Klein
and Jan & Leo Schwery.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Alice Esser Group 5)
Joan & Ed Michels, Cathy Stessman, Peg & Mark Stessman
NOTE: The Bingo Program is looking for some men and/or women to come to Bingo and be the Cashier (take
the money for the food) for the evening. If we can get enough people to do this, no one will have to work very
often. You would not have to stay for the whole night, just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office
(747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM if you are interested in doing this. Thanks!
LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE will be celebrated throughout the Portsmouth Region. They are as follows:
Wednesday, March 26: 7:00 PM at St. Mary's, Panama
Sunday, March 30: 1:00 PM at St. Michael's, Harlan
Sunday, March 30: 3:00 PM at St. Mary's, Panama
Wednesday, April 9: 6:30 PM at St. Mary's, Avoca
Saturday, April 12: 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart, Woodbine
Saturday, April 12: 10:15 AM at St. Patrick's, Dunlap
Sunday, April 13: 11:15 AM at Holy Family, Mondamin
Sunday, April 13: 1:00 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling
Sunday, April 13: 2:30 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance
Wednesday, April 16: 6:00 PM at St. Patrick's, Missouri Valley
In addition, we will have extra Sacrament of Reconciliation times one half hour before all weekday Masses
and on Saturdays when Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation will begin at 3:00 PM. When Mass is celebrated at 5:00 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling, the
Sacrament of Reconciliation will begin at 3:30 PM (Beginning March 9 and ending the Vigil of Palm Sunday).
SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH: St. Michael’s in Harlan is hosting a new summer formation program called Totus Tuus.
Totus Tuus is dedicated to teaching and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, witness and Eucharist.
It is run by college students and seminarians who travel the area presenting its unique blend of fun, faith and Catholic spirituality.
Totus Tuus will be at St. Michael’s the week of June 8, 2014. Grades 1-8 meet M-F from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM and Grades 9-12
meet S-Th from 8:00 PM to 9:45 PM. Registration forms are on St. Michael’s website, , pick one up at
St. Michael’s parish office, call/email the Director of Faith Formation-Veronica Wright, 712-755-5366, stmikere@
OR pick up a form on the register in the back of St. Joseph’s Church.
THE FEBRUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Thursday, March 6. You purchased 126 tickets for a total of
$1,085.00. The winner of the drawing was Mike & Stacie Frederick who received $542.00. Congratulations Mike & Stacie!
The balance of $543.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in March to help pay utility bills.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL: Our parish is participating in the CRS Rice Bow, Catholic Relief Services’
Lenten program, as a way to encounter Jesus through others, especially through the most vulnerable in our world. Rice Bowls
are available now in church. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl and use this fun and easy resource to deepen your families
Lenten experience and make a difference in the lives of the poor.
GRADUATION MASS at St. Joseph’s is Sunday, May 4, at 9:30 AM and at St. Peter’s on Saturday, April 26, at 4:00 PM.
PASTOR’S REPORT FOR HOLY WEEK:
It is hard to believe. We are here in Holy Week, where we remember the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection. This
week, we will have some extra times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This afternoon, Sunday April 13, we will have several
priests on hand to help with this Sacrament. There will be a 1:00 PM Communal Penance Service at St. Joseph’s, Earling and a
2:30 PM Communal Penance at St. Peter’s, Defiance. On Monday evening, we will have a special time at St. Peter’s, Defiance
from 7:00-8:00 PM. Then, on Tuesday, one half hour before the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Peter’s, Defiance, there will be another
time. On Tuesday evening, one half hour before the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph’s, Earling. Following the Mass, I will have
one hour from 6:00-7:00 PM where I be available for the Reconciliation. It might do us good to ask ourselves in an examination
of conscience: Have I put other things, people, hobbies, sports, work, career before God? Have I used the Lord’s name in vain?
Have I missed Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligations? Have I disrespected my parents or dishonored those in
authority? Have I used anger in an inappropriate way toward others? Have I committed the sin of sex before or outside of
marriage? Have I had lustful thoughts toward another individual? Have I stolen property that was not my own? Have I
gossiped or bore false witness against another? Have I been envious or jealous toward another’s spouse or material goods?
I would highly recommend receiving the graces of this wonderful sacrament of Reconciliation. Pope John Paul II urged
Catholics to receive this Sacrament on a monthly basis. He basically stated we can name the sin, claim the sin, and tame it.
Someone once said, one confession is worth more than a 100 exorcisms. Let us come before the Lord with sincere repentant
hearts asking for his forgiveness and being willing to receive his unconditional love and mercy, that knows no bounds or limits.
On another note, the picnic committee is underway. Tim & Donita Kenkel have agreed to chair the picnic and Dale & Sue
Graeve have agreed to co-chair the picnic this year. We are grateful for their willingness to volunteer and put in much extra time
to make this a success. I ask that you please support them in their efforts! This is no easy task that lies before them! Last Fall,
in early September, I announced in the bulletin and mass announcements to all who were interested, both young and the young at
heart, an opportunity to give input as far as weekends and days of the picnic after the 9:30 AM Mass on September 15th for a
meeting. The committee felt that a vote should be taken as far as the weekend and days of the picnic, whether it be the second or
third weekend of July or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday picnic. Four members of our parish from various age groups
tallied the votes on October 14, 2013. 208 ballots were sent out, 128 were returned. 78 voted to return to Saturday & Sunday.
50 voted to keep it at Friday & Saturday. 92 voted to go for the third weekend of July, while 31 voted to stay with the second
weekend. This will be an adjustment and transition once again! I realize not all of us are happy with the results but we cannot
deny we were not given a chance to vote. So, the final decision for the 2014 picnic will be Saturday July 19th and Sunday,
July 20th. There will be NO further discussion on this!
DEAR PARISHIONERS,
It is hard to believe Lent is upon us. It seems like yesterday when we were celebrating Christmas. It is
here. It is a time of reflection and to make amends with God. I strongly encourage you to participate in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once this season either with another priest and myself. There are
opportunities for participating in extra weekday liturgies and Stations of the Cross devotions.
With regards to Fasting and Abstinence, the New Code of Canon Law (1983) states the guidelines as follows:
Canon 1250 All Fridays through the year and the time of Lent are penitential days and times throughout the entire Church.
Canon 1251 Abstinence from eating meat or another food according to the prescriptions of the conference
of bishops is to be observed on Fridays throughout the year unless they are solemnities; abstinence and fast
are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and on the Friday of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Canon 1252 All persons who have completed their fourteenth year are bound by the law of abstinence; all adults are bound
by the law of fast up to the beginning of their sixtieth year. Nevertheless, pastors and parents are to see to it that minors who
are not bound by the law of fast and abstinence are educated in an authentic sense of penance.
Canon 1253 It is for the conference of bishops to determine more precisely the observance of fast and abstinence and to
substitute in whole or in part for fast and abstinence other forms of penance, especially works of charity and exercises of piety.
Violet is the normal color for the Lenten Season as it is color that gives off a reflective, penitential tone. The color pink is
permitted for Laetare Sunday-the Fourth Sunday of Lent. No gloria is recited due to the penitential tone with the exception
of the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th and the Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25th. The color white
would be in order for these two feast days. Sundays of Lent are considered Mini-Easters so they are not counted in with the
forty days but it is highly encouraged we abide by the Spirit of the Season.
Mass times for Ash Wednesday are: 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home, 5:30 PM at
St. Peter's, Defiance and 7:00 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling
St. Joseph's, Earling will have an extra Mass each Tuesday at 5:30 PM and St. Peter's, Defiance will have an extra Mass on
Wednesdays with the exception of April 16th-No Mass and No Stations of the Cross to follow due to help needed at a Lenten
Communal Penance Service. All Masses at St. Peter's in Defiance will be in the big room of the St. Scholastica Center with the
exception of Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, Masses will be in the Church.
The Stations of the Cross will be at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays at St. Peter's, Defiance with the exception of April 16th.
The Stations of the Cross will be at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling every Friday with the exception of Friday, April 11, The
Chrism Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines.
LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE will be celebrated throughout the Portsmouth Region. They are as follows:
Wednesday, March 26: 7:00 PM at St. Mary's, Panama
Sunday, March 30: 1:00 PM at St. Michael's, Harlan
Sunday, March 30: 3:00 PM at St. Mary's, Panama
Wednesday, April 9: 6:30 PM at St. Mary's, Avoca
Saturday, April 12: 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart, Woodbine
Saturday, April 12: 10:15 AM at St. Patrick's, Dunlap
Sunday, April 13: 11:15 AM at Holy Family, Mondamin
Sunday, April 13: 1:00 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling
Sunday, April 13: 2:30 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance
Wednesday, April 16: 6:00 PM at St. Patrick's, Missouri Valley
In addition, we will have extra Sacrament of Reconciliation times one half hour before all weekday Masses
and on Saturdays when Mass is celebrated at 4:00 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation will begin at 3:00 PM. When Mass is celebrated at 5:00 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling, the
Sacrament of Reconciliation will begin at 3:30 PM (Beginning March 9 and ending the Vigil of Palm Sunday).
During Holy Week, I will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Peter's, Defiance from 7:00-8:00 on Monday April 14
and Tuesday, from 6:00-7:00 at St. Joseph's, Earling.
Please remember to attend the Mission with Ms. Margaret Schlintz from Milwaukee, WI. Margaret is a
dynamic speaker with great experience, background, and degrees in Spirituality, psychology, and healing
ministry. She will be in the Shelby County region from Saturday March 15 - Monday March 17th.
Her Schedule is as follows:
St. Mary, Portsmouth – Saturday, March 15 after 5:00 PM Mass – 6:00 PM – Parish Center
St. Joseph, Earling – Sunday, March 16 – 10:30 AM in church
St. Michael, Harlan – Sunday, March 16 – 2:00 PM – Rosman Center – Youth (pizza)
St. Mary, Panama – Sunday, March 16 – 7:00 PM – Parish Center
St. Boniface, Westphalia – Monday, March 17 – 2:30 PM – Parish Center
St. Peter, Defiance – Monday, March 17 – 7:00 PM – Parish Center Dear Parishioners:
We will have her do a brief talk after communion in each parish.
Male & Female Psychology -- Living a healthy and spiritual
Lifestyle in the world today
Healing and Reconciliation (especially with youth)
Free Will Donation after each session.
For the Triduum Feast for Holy Thursday, April 17th (Lent officially ends at the evening Liturgy)
5:30 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling and 7:30 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance
Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service, Good Friday, April 18th
5:30 PM at St. Peter's, Defiance-Passion Play and 7:30 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling
Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, April 19th - 7:30 PM at St. Joseph's, Earling
Sunday April 20th, Easter Sunday - 8:00 AM Mass at St. Peter's, Defiance
- 9:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph's, Earling
Please remember the Cabaret at St. Peter's, Defiance on Saturday, March 22nd. Fr. Don Bruck has
agreed to celebrate a 4:00 PM Mass at St. Peter's, Defiance that day.
May you have a blessed, spiritually fruitful Lenten Season and Happy Easter Season!
Fr. Chris Fontanini
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, March 18, 2014
The meeting opened at 6:09 PM. Those present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Chris Gaul, Father Chris,
Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby. Shelli Schaben was absent. Ron Rosman was also present in order to discuss the National
Catholic Rural Life project he is involved in. Following this presentation and discussion, Ron left, and the meeting was called
to order at 6:58 PM beginning with a prayer led by Father Chris.
OLD BUSINESS: We should receive a 70% rebate from Mid America for installing insulation in the church. Air Conditioning
units cannot be checked until the weather gets warm enough. After basement windows are installed in the rectory, the council
will consider landscaping, and there is just one more electrical job to be done, which will complete renovations to the parish
rectory. The previous e-mail vote concerning the enlargement of the church restroom was ratified unanimously at this meeting.
Work is already in progress with this. The first fish fry was successful, and it is hoped that the next one will be the same.
Allen Wilwerding will be contacted about installation of ceiling fans in the church.
Demolition of the school building cannot begin until we have an auction of all items still remaining in the building. As soon
as a definite date is selected for the auction, it will be announced, and work can proceed.
Father Chris distributed prayers and small notebooks to all members of the Council, asking them to prayerfully journal our
thoughts and impressions about how to handle the funds we will receive from the Skalla Estate. We will discuss our individual
results at the next council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance reports for the months of December, 2013, and January and February, 2014, were distributed. After
reviewing them, the Council accepted them as presented, after noting that the monthly tithes are considerably down.
The parish office needs to upgrade the computer operating system. The Council recommended that we use Windows 7 rather
than Windows 8. Floor tiles in the east entry of the church will be replaced, and this should only take a few hours.
A request for extension of the cemetery fence was received and referred to the cemetery commission for disposition.
Three contractors have been contacted that are willing to bid on cleanup and hauling away of debris after demolition of the school
building. The Council may need to have a special meeting about this as well as the specific date for the auction.
Father Chris said he would contact the people who had agreed to co-chair the picnic, in order to have work begin on this as soon
as possible. Since Sister Fran has moved out of the convent, the Council agreed to let Father Chris move in and use that building
as the Rectory, leaving the original Rectory to house the priest’s office, parish office and as a place where all groups of young
people can meet in one place for Religious Education and it can also be used for meeting locations and dressing rooms for
weddings, etc. Next Finance Council meeting is set for Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the bank. After a short prayer
led by Father Chris, the Council adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MARCH 3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM at Little Flower Haven
5th – ASH WEDNESDAY – Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s, 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s, 11:15 AM at LFH.
5th – All Religious Education Classes attend Ash Wednesday Mass with your family.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
7th – ST. JOSEPH’S FISH FRY serving from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
9th – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – Set you clocks ahead one hour.
9th – Natural Family Planning at 2:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling.
10th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes (7-12) meet in designated areas 7:00-8:15 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
16th – Retreat for Religious Education Classes (Grades 7-12) in Harlan. More information later.
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Finance Council Meeting at 6:00 PM at the bank. (Note time change)
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes (Grades 7-12) meet in the upstairs of the hall 7:00-8:15 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – ST. JOSEPH’S FISH FRY serving from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
23rd – Coffee, Rolls and Bake Sale in the hall following Mass. Sponsored by Religious Ed students.
24th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – The Senior Religious Education Class will go to Micah House. Leave at 4:00 PM.
31st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MARCH 5TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Betty Blum
Lois Sibenaller Mary Wilwerding
MARCH 12TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Pete Mahlberg
Mary Finken Jan Mahlberg
MARCH 19TH – Mick Graeve Virgil Coenen Anita Buckley
Jag Graham Maggie Bissen
MARCH 26TH – Helen Freund Ken Schafer Pat Gross
Mary Carroll Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2014
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
MARCH 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bernie Wilwerding (Group 1)
WORKERS: JoAnn & Don Bruck, Laura & Mat Freund, Judy & Russ Heese
and Emily & Ed Johansen
MARCH 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Donita & Tim Kenkel
WORKERS: Deb & Ron Frederick, Kathy & Jay Frederick, Luann & Ron Kramer
and Tina & Kelly Schwarte
MARCH 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Amy & Pat Hoffmann
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Cathy & Mark Assman, Gail & Joe Gross
and Rose & Don Wageman
MARCH 26TH –CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanne & Mike Erlbacher (Group 2)
WORKERS: Barb & Don Mueller and Stacie & Mike Frederick (Group 1)
Julie & Mike Dresen and Sara & Chris Gaul (Group 2)
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy Frisby Group 4)
Loretta & Joe Kenkel, Irene Tremel, Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for
$25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR
UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of
winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available before and after weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust &
Savings Bank. Tickets available for purchase this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, March 8/9, before & after Mass.
FRI. MARCH 7TH – FISH FRY: “ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner served from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Parish
Hall in Earling. Dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, and Dessert. Cost:
Adults: $10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 & under: Free. A Cash Bar will also be available.
NOTE: Altar Society Group 5 is schedule to work and to each bring a pan of bars.
FRI. MARCH 7TH – FISH FRY: “ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner served from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Parish
Hall in Earling. Dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, and Dessert. Cost:
Adults: $10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 & under: Free. A Cash Bar will also be available.
NOTE: Altar Society Group 5 is schedule to work and to each bring a pan of bars.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Engaged and married couples are invited to learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) this
spring at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Earling. The three-class series begins Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 PM. Visit live-the- to
discover why NFP is so precious for intimacy and women's health. Student couples may register by clicking on "Find a Class".
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Help us to support the Bishops’ Initiative on marriage! Couples who make
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also
become more active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger & healthier.
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Bring God into your
marriage. Restore, renew and rekindle your marriage on one of the next upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
April 4 – 6 in Des Moines or May 16 – 18 in Cedar Falls. To register or for more information contact Roger and Marsha
Luensmann at 563-927-4352. Visit for more information.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins next weekend, April at St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Pates looks to us and to all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual and outreach service offered by our Diocese.
These programs and ministries serve people in many ways that we as an individual parish could never do. This year at St.
Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
There will be people in the back of church next Sunday, , before and after the 9:30 AM Mass and the
following weekend before and after the 5:00 PM on Saturday, , and the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, , to
take your gift. With 100% participation, we can do it!
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal continues this week at St. Joseph’s. Bishop Pates
looks to us and all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual & outreach service offered by our Diocese. This year at
St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
Please make your contribution as soon as possible so we can get it completed and sent to Des Moines. Thanks!
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. Hall is open weekdays from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM and
8:00 AM-9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thanks!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: We have received our first “Sharing God’s Gifts” quarterly disbursement. The amount of our first
distribution is $38,532.50. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Capital Campaign to make this possible.
FRI.
MARCH 16TH – LENTEN FISH FRY in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Serving from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
The “ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Potato, Coleslaw,
Roll, and Dessert. Cost: Adults: $10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 &
under: Free. A Cash Bar will also be available. All proceeds go toward repairs to
St. Joseph’s Rectory. Altar Society Group 4 is asked to each bring a pan of bars.
Religious Education students will help in the dining room. Hope you can join us!
THANK YOU: A huge thank you to everyone who supported St. Joseph’s Fish Fry on March 7. Because of your generous
support, we had very successful event. Special thanks to all who worked at the fish fry and all who donated bars. You all
did a great job! We served 304 dinners. OUR NEXT FISH FRY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 21.
THE JANUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Friday morning, February 7. You purchased 123 tickets for a total of
$1,065.00. The winner of the drawing was Neal Gaul who received $532.00. Congratulations Neal! The balance of $533.00
will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in February to help pay utility bills.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: There is a change for the Religious Education Schedule (Grades 7-12) on Wednesday,
February 26. Students will be attending “The Sun of God” movie at 7:00 PM in the Harlan Theater. Be in front of the school
by 6:30 PM (each class will get their own drivers) – no Bowling on this night.
On Wednesday, April 16, Grades 7-12 will go bowling (no movie). Be in front of the school at 6:30 PM for 7:00 PM Bowling.
THE BEST OF IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND: Come along November 10-21, 2014, to some of the most enjoyable
places in all of Europe, the Emerald Isle! We will visit Belfast, Knock, Galway, Waterford, Dublin and so much more. Mass
each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,159 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more
information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call
712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 7, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. with a prayer led by Father Chris. Others present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck,
Elaine Kramer, Shelli Schaben, Brenda Gross and Dorothy Frisby. Chris Gaul was absent. With no corrections to the minutes,
the meeting proceeded.
OLD BUSINESS: Outside repairs have been completed on the church roof, and we will find out when it rains how effective they
are. Then we will complete the interior of the church. MidAmerica has completed their part of getting the new heating system
installed, and we will look into installing ceiling fans inside the church to help with the flow of air.
We will now proceed with getting the glass blocks installed in the basement windows of the rectory. Father is very happy with
the way the siding looks on the rectory. The Fish Fries will be March 7th and 21st. Work assignments will be made and the
Council will decide what to do with the proceeds from these. The council expressed deep appreciation to Tim Gross in his
volunteering to do the snow removal.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance reports for the months of October and November were distributed. After reviewing them, the
Council accepted them as presented. We have pledges for a little over our levied amount for the Capital Campaign. If we get the
money that has been pledged, we should receive around $100,000.00 back from the Diocese.
Decisions will need to be made about disposition of the existing convent after Sister Fran leaves. We will also do something for
her on behalf of all of St. Joseph’s to express our deep gratitude for all she has done in the 35 years she has been here.
The Jeremy McComb Concert will be held in Earling on January 31. Details will be published when all is finalized. Advance
tickets are being sold for $10.00 each, and no one under 21 will be allowed.
OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion was held regarding demolition of the school. We need to wait until after spring, when we plan
to have an auction to dispose of the items remaining in the school. After that, final decisions will be made about the demolition.
Next Finance Council meeting is set for Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 6:00 PM in the bank. After a short prayer led by Father
Chris, the Council adjourned at 9:00 PM.
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Help us to support the Bishops’ Initiative on marriage! Couples who make
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also
become more active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger & healthier.
World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as head of the family, the basic unit of society. It salutes the beauty of their
faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life. Take the time today to tell your spouse how much your marriage means to
you. Plan to enrich your marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on March 7 – 9 in Cedar
Rapids, April 4 – 6 in Des Moines or May 16 – 18 in Cedar Falls. To register or for more information contact Roger & Marsha
Luensmann at 563-927-4352. Visit for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
FEBR. 3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – Religious Education Classes (7-12) meet in designated areas 7:00-8:15 PM.
5th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
7th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
10th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes (7-12) meet in designated areas 7:00-8:15 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
16th – CONFIRMATION at 8:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Business Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes meet in designated areas 7:00-8:15 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
24th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Religious Education Classes (7-12) will go bowling. Leave at 6:30 PM.
26th – Religious Education Classes (K-6) meet in R.E. Center in Defiance at 6:45 PM.
27th – Business Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
FEBRUARY 5TH – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Mary Wilwerding
FEBRUARY 12TH – Helen Freund Ralph Wingert Anita Buckley
Mary Carroll Maggie Bissen
FEBRUARY 19TH – Mick Graeve Jerry Bissen Pete Mahlberg
Jag Graham Jan Mahlberg
FEBRUARY 26TH – Bill Erlbacher JoAnn Koesters Betty Blum
Helen Langenfeld Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2014
(Group 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
FEBRUARY 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Peg & Rick Pauley (Group 6)
WORKERS: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Cindy & Jeff Klein, Jan & Pete Mahlberg
FEBRUARY 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Christie & Roger Kenkel
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich, Faye & Dan Patten,
and Jody & Jamie Mahlberg.
FEBRUARY 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
WORKERS: Kathy & Joe Mahlberg, Penny & Kelly Mahlberg
Mary & Bob Bissen, Janet & Phil Blum (Group 1)
FEBRUARY 26TH –CHAIRPEOPLE: Shirley & Dan Grote (Group 1)
WORKERS: Janie & John Bruck, Janice & Jim Gaul, Dar & Jim Kenkel and Sherry Leinen
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Ann & Francis Koesters Group 2)
Benita Schiltz (Group 2)
Betty & Leroy Grote, Helen Langenfeld, Lois Sibenaller, Betty Gaul (Group 3)
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
PLEASE PICK UP your pans and bowls that have been left in the hall. Hall is open weekdays from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM and
8:00 AM-9:30 PM on Wednesdays. Thanks!
CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2014 camp session began on January 19 at 12:00 PM.
Camp session fill quick so don’t delay. It is a week-long camp experience for students entering the 3rd grade through the
Summer after their 12th grade graduation. Pick up information in the back of church, visit or contact
office@ or 515-309-1936 for more information about camp. Catholic Youth Camp Counselors are needed.
Any student ages 16 or older (by June 1, 2014) can apply online at
PLEASE PICK UP your pans/bowls that have been left in the hall. Hall is open 8:00 AM-3:00 PM & 8:00 AM-9:00 PM on Wednesdays.
COMMENT OF BISHOP RICHARD PATES, BISHOP OF DES MOINES, JANUARY 9, 2014
The Catholic communities of Shelby and Harrison Counties as well as the Diocese of Des Moines are enormously grateful to
Edwin “Bud” Skalla for his extraordinarily generous remembrance of the parishes in his will. “Bud” was engaged in the most
noble of professions, farming. Through his dedicated work he provided nourishment for the human body which fortified
countless thousands. Now in death, through his legacy he will enrich the human spirit through faith and spiritual development.
Mr. Skalla’s example is one which challenges all of us. May we be inspired to align our priorities in such a manner as “Bud” did
and beautifully cooperate with God in contribution to the common good of developing the full human person, body and soul.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2014: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JAN. 1st – St. Joseph’s Business Office closed in observance of New Year’s.
1st – Mass at Little Flower Haven at 11:15 AM.
1st – NO Bingo or Religious Ed Classes.
3rd – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
5th – Altar Server Training following the 9:30 AM Mass.
5th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling
6th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
7th – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the Bank
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Crossroads Mass in St. Joseph’s Church at 7:00 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
13th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – 27th – Father Chris will be gone.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
15th – Religious Education Classes meet in designated areas 7:00-8:15 PM.
16th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
16th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter’s meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM.
27th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
29th – NO Religious Education Classes
31st – Jeremy McComb Band from 9:00 -11:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2014
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JANUARY 1ST – NO BINGO!
JANUARY 8TH – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Betty Blum
Joy Finken Marie Kenkel
JANUARY 15TH – JoAnne Kohles Ralph Wingert Pat Gross
Sr. Fran Kloewer Maggie Bissen
JANUARY 22ND – Bob Finken Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Mary Finken Jan Mahlberg
JANUARY 29TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
Jag Graham Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2014
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
JANUARY 1ST – NO BINGO!
JANUARY 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann Langenfeld (Group 5)
WORKERS: Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Denise & Joe Heese, Marie & Denny Kenkel
and Brenda & Steve Gross
JANUARY 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Annette & Richard Gross
WORKERS: Jill & Scott Schiltz, Marcy & Tom Muenchrath, Heather & Joey Muenchrath,
and Denny & Sylvia Gaul
JANUARY 22ND –CHAIRPEOPLE: Michele & Craig Weis
WORKERS: Sharon & Jerry Gross, Deb & Marv Gross, Judy & John Thraen
Jane & Gary Bissen (Group 6)
JANUARY 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke (Group 6)
WORKERS: Maggie & Tom Bissen, Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Shirley & Don Herbst
Jane & Ken Query
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joyce & Norm Kenkel Group 1
Mary Heese, Helen & Ty Frederick, Vince Heese
CYO BASKETBALL GAMES IN EARLING at 1:00 PM: Girls: Earling vs Westphalia; Panama vs
Defiance. Boys: Westphalia vs LYO. At Harlan at 1:00 PM: Boys: Harlan vs Portsmouth, Panama vs
Defiance. Attend the games and support our CYO students.
Tues. Dec. 31 – 4:00pm – St. Peter, Defiance
Tues. Dec. 31 – 4:30pm – St. Boniface, Westphalia
Tues. Dec. 31 – 5:30pm – St. Michael, Harlan
Tues. Dec. 31 – 6:00pm –St. Joseph, Earling
Wed. Jan. 1 – 8:30am – St. Mary, Panama
Wed. Jan. 1 – 9:00am – St. Michael, Harlan
Wed. Jan. 1 – 11:15am – Little Flower Haven
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chris Gaul, with a prayer led by Dorothy Frisby. Others present were: Dean
Finken, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, and Shelli Schaben. Brenda Gross was absent. Father Chris was absent recovering from
surgery, but was contacted by phone during the meeting to ensure that he was in agreement about all decisions.
With no corrections to the minutes, the meeting proceeded.
OLD BUSINESS: Outside repairs are being made on the church roof to stop leakage. As soon as it is shown the repairs are
working, and no more leakage occurs, we will repair damage to the interior.
Heating and A/C units are being installed. Three are completed, and the remainder should be done by the weekend of the 9th/10th
of this month. We will receive a rebate for installing these units.
Siding on the rectory is completed and looks good. The S & S Company damaged two of the storm windows during installation,
and will repair this damage. With this done, we can next turn our attention to the basement windows of the rectory, at our
next Council meeting.
Dates for our annual Fish Fry are Friday, March 7, 2014, and Friday, March 21, 2014.
Bat-proofing the rectory has begun, and should be completed now that the siding is finished.
The Altar Society donated a new office chair to Father Chris.
Tim Gross agreed to do snow removal during the upcoming winter.
NEW BUSINESS: Financial reports for the months of August and September were distributed. After reviewing them, the
Council accepted them as presented.
Votes for dates of next year’s picnic have been counted and the results posted in the bulletin. Staley’s have been contacted
and booked for the dinner for the picnic.
We have pledges for most of our levied amount for the Capital Campaign. If we get enough money for this drive, we will be able
to do much more for our parish projects.
OTHER BUSINESS: Since the Capital Campaign is under way, the Council decided not to have the winter raffle at this time.
We need to focus more on the Campaign. We might begin the raffle again in January, depending upon circumstances. Christmas
bonuses and salary were discussed with Father Chris on the phone to offer input and advice.
Next Finance Council meeting is set for January 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. After a short prayer led by Shelli Schaben, the
Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
WED. DEC. 18TH – HOLIDAY BINGO:
TICKETS: Vince Heese and Lois Sibenaller
$500 JACKPOT CALLER: Virgil Coenen
2 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Anita Buckley and Pat Gross
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Susie & Jeff Fah (Group 4)
56NUMBERS WORKERS: Judy & Mike Evers, Sharon Bruck, Janice & Joe Kramer and Marian & Marty Bosak
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 2nd – Altar Society Potluck, Bingo & Gift Exchange at 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
2nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Religious Education Classes. K-6 meet in Defiance
6th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
8th – County-wide Legion Breakfast from 8:30 AM to Noon. Proceeds to the Freedom Rock Project.
8th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 2:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
8th – IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church
9th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
9th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education Classes meet in designated locations.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Knights of Columbus Silent Auction, Dinner & Christmas Party beginning at 5:00 PM. Everyone invited.
16th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
17th – Mass at Noon with the Kindergarten & 5th Grade Students from Shelby Co. Catholic School. All invited.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Religious Education Classes sing at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM. Soup Supper following in hall.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
22nd – Advent Communal Penance at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
23rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
24 & 25th – St. Joseph’s Business Office closed in observance of Christmas.
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph’s. Mass at 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church. 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
30th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. 4:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 4TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Mary Finken Betty Blum
DECEMBER 11TH – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Anita Buckley
Lois Sibenaller Pat Gross
DECEMBER 18TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Jan Mahlberg
(Christmas Bingo) Jag Graham Pete Mahlberg
DECEMBER 25TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
(Group 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
DECEMBER 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty & Steve Klein (Group 4)
WORKERS: Doug/Stef Kramer, Jessica/Mark Andersen, Mary Ann Kramer, Crystal/Jay Wageman
DECEMBER 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Susie & Jeff Fah
WORKERS: Judy/Mike Evers, Sharon Bruck, Janice/Joe Kramer, Marian/Marty Bosak
DECEMBER 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Elaine & Larry Kramer (Group 5) - Christmas Bingo!
WORKERS: Shelli/Larry Schaben, Gloria/Jack Kenkel, Laurie/Gene Wilwerding, Nadine/Steve Kenkel
DECEMBER 25TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Group 6 (Names to be published later)
Dear Parishioners:
It is hard to believe how Advent has suddenly crept up on us. Time really does fly. I thought I would communicate to you the times for Masses and Communal Penance services that are taking place around our area. I hope and pray that this will be a time of spiritual renewal for all of us as we prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in our midst. Blessings and Peace to all of you! Happy Advent! Maranatha-Come Lord Jesus, Come!
Fr. Chris Fontanini
Beginning Tuesday, December 3, 9:30 a.m., all WEEKDAY Masses at St. Peter's will be in the St. Scholastical Education Center. Thanks to the liturgy committee, Diane Goeres, Dave Schwarte, all the lighting, pews, altar and the beautiful gold tabernacle given to us-have all been set up. Regular weekend liturgies will continue to be in the church proper.
Lectio Divina Advent Scripture Series (Sunday Readings of Advent)
November 30: 9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph's (First Sunday of Advent Readings)
December 7: 9:00 a.m. - St. Peter's (will need to end early at about 9:45 a.m.) (2nd Sunday of Advent Readings)
December 14: 9:00 a.m. - St. Joseph's (Third Sunday of Advent Readings-Gaudete Sunday)
December 21: 9:00 a.m. - St. Peter's (Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings)
Advent Communal Penance Services:
Sunday, December 8: 2:00 p.m. - St. Mary's, Portsmouth
Wednesday, December 11: 7:00 p.m. - St. Mary's, Portsmouth
Saturday, December 14: 9:00 a.m. - St. Patrick's, Dunlap
Saturday, December 14: 10:30 a.m. - Sacred Heart, Woodbine
Sunday, December 15: 1:00 p.m. - St. Michael, Harlan
Sunday, December 15: 2:00 p.m. - St. Patrick's, Missouri Valley
Sunday, December 22: 1:00 p.m. - St. Joseph's, Earling
Sunday, December 22: 2:30 p.m. - St. Peter's, Defiance
In addition, one half hour before weekday Masses in Earling and Defiance, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Weekend times, we will begin at 3:00 p.m. when there is the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Peter's, Defiance, and
3:30 p.m. when there is the weekend Masses at St. Joseph's, Earling. This will start on December 7th. You can also make an appointment with me and we will work on a mutually agreeable time, if these times do not work out.
The Feast of Immaculate Conception is on Monday December 9th this year. With the Christmas program at Shelby County Catholic Schools and a number of athletic events going on Monday, I have decided to do two Masses on Sunday afternoon of December 8th. There will be a 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter's, Defiance and 5:30 p.m. at
St. Joseph's, Earling. I will offer one Mass on Monday at 11:15 a.m. at the Little Flower Haven, Earling.
Mass on Tuesday, December 10, - 5:30 p.m. at St. Peter's, Defiance-5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Christmas Schedule will change this year from last year. Upon consultation with the two pastoral councils,
I have ratified the following schedule:
Tuesday, December 24: 11:15 a.m. - Little Flower Haven
Tuesday, December 24: 4:00 p.m. - St. Joseph's, Earling-Please note this change from previous years
Tuesday, December 24: 6:00 p.m. - St. Peter's, Defiance- Please note this change from previous years
Wednesday, December 25: 8:00 a.m. - St. Peter's, Defiance
Wednesday, December 25: 9:30 a.m. - St. Joseph's, Earling
For the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God - THIS IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve): 4:00 p.m. - St. Peter's, Defiance
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve): 6:00 p.m. - St. Joseph's, Earling
There will be no Masses on New Year's Day - January 1, 2014
Thanks again to all of you for your patience and cooperation during the time of surgery and recovery. It is appreciated! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2014!
CYO BASKETBALL GAMES: Sunday, December 1 – At Panama at 1:00 PM: Boys: Panama vs Westphalia. Girls: Earling
vs Harlan; Panama vs Westphalia. At Portsmouth at 1:00 PM: Girls: Defiance vs Portsmouth; Boys: Harlan vs LYO,
Defiance vs Portsmouth.
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish.
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins next weekend, April at St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Pates looks to us and to all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual and outreach service offered by our Diocese.
These programs and ministries serve people in many ways that we as an individual parish could never do. This year at St.
Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
There will be people in the back of church next Sunday, , before and after the 9:30 AM Mass and the
following weekend before and after the 5:00 PM on Saturday, , and the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, , to
take your gift. With 100% participation, we can do it!
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal continues this week at St. Joseph’s. Bishop Pates
looks to us and all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual & outreach service offered by our Diocese. This year at
St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
Please make your contribution as soon as possible so we can get it completed and sent to Des Moines. Thanks!
**Father Tom Dooley (712-343-6948) from St. Mary’s Parish in Avoca, will take any emergency calls from October 13-19.
VOCATION CHALICE – We have a vocation chalice with a small prayer book in which families can gather together at prayer
times and meal times to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We encourage our families to pray together for
more vocations to priesthood and religious life and encourage their sons and daughters to consider these particular callings. You
may sign up for the vocation chalice in the back of the church on the sign up sheets.
SERVICE PROJECT: Any of our senior parishioners who are in need of yard work or services around their home during the
Fall and Winter months, please contact our parish offices, Joanie, or Sr. Fran. This will help our Confirmation students with
their service hours before they receive this sacrament in February 2014. Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
OCT. 1st-8th – Father Chris on vacation to Rome.
2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Classes
3rd – Parish Business Office closed to attend an all day meeting in Panora.
4th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
7th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Religious Education Classes will go bowling. K-6 meet in Defiance
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM. Grades K-6 meet in RE Building in Defiance.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters meetings at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
19th – Bake Sale following 5:00 PM Mass. Sponsored by Religious Education students.
21st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23rd – Religious Education Classes meet in the upstairs of the hall for a movie. K-6 meet in Defiance
28th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – NO Religious Education Classes.
31st – Happy Halloween!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 2ND – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Janice Gaul
Lois Sibenaller Bill Erlbacher
OCTOBER 9TH – Helen Freund Ralph Wingert Betty Blum
Sr. Fran Kloewer Pat Gross
OCTOBER 16TH – Vic Finken JoAnn Koesters Marie Kenkel
Joy Finken Bill Erlbacher
OCTOBER 23RD – Mick Graeve Jerry Bissen Jan Mahlberg
Jag Graham Betty Blum
OCTOBER 30TH – Bob Finken Ralph Wingert Anita Buckley
Mary Finken Pat Gross
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013
(Group 2, 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
OCTOBER 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Katy & Randy Heese (Group 2)
WORKERS: Judy Buckley, Dana & Dean Erlbacher, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher
and Lorraine & Don Graeve
OCTOBER 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon & James Ward
WORKERS: Tracy & BJ Bruck, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Yvonne & Larry Gaul
and Pat & Tim Gross
OCTOBER 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kristina & Brian Dotzler (Group 3)
WORKERS: Krissa & Bob Bruck and Amy Langenfeld (Group 2)
Marsha & Dean Langenfeld and Keri & Clint Sonderman (Group 3)
OCTOBER 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Priscilla & Mark Thraen
WORKERS: Liz & Doug Bissen, Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Anita Buckley and Diane Sonderman
OCTOBER 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Julie & Dick Klein
WORKERS: Rosemary & Leo Hahn, JoAnn & Bob Koesters, JoAnne Kohles
and Joan & Alfred Leinen
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy Frisby, Joy Finken, Marie Klein, Irene Tremel and
Mary Wilwerding (Group 4).
NEEDED: 1 MUSICIAN & 1 CANTOR to help continue to enhance our Liturgies. Call Fr. Chris at 747-2091 if interested.
NEEDED: 1 MUSICIAN & 1 CANTOR to help continue to enhance our Liturgies. Call Fr. Chris at 747-2091 if interested.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Grades 7-12) meet in designated areas from 7:00-8:15 PM.
Grades K-6 will meet from 6:45-8:00 PM at the R.E. Center in Defiance
Monday, September 30th – NO MASS – Fr. Chris’s day off
Tuesday, October 1st – 5:00 PM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance (Please note change of time)
Wednesday, October 2nd – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Gene Sibenaller and for his Family
Thursday, October 3rd – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of Luella Kloewer
Friday, October 4th – 8:00 AM – Special Intentions – Bill Erlbacher
Saturday, October 5th – 4:00 PM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance (3:30 PM Reconciliation)
Sunday, October 6th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – Special Intentions – Leroy & Betty Grote 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Father Chris Fontanini, Pastor
FOOD DRIVE: There will be a Food Drive this weekend, August 31/September 1, and continuing the first weekend of each
month. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach and place them in the boxes in back of church.
PRELIMINARY PICNIC REPORT: Income: $124,966.05. Expenses (so far): $47,807.55. There are still a couple expenses we
do not have yet which are estimated to be around $3,500. Therefore, we estimate this year’s picnic profit to be around $73,658.50.
An itemized report will be published when all the income and expenses are known.
HONDURAS TRIP - The Shelby County Honduras group has been meeting and are planning a trip to Honduras in late
December or January. If you are interested in learning more about being a part of this worthwhile, life-changing opportunity,
please call Charlotte Willenborg at 712-210-4781 or Pat Michels at 712-579-1415.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
SEPT. 2nd – Parish Office closed in observance of Labor Day.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Crossroad’s Mass at St. Michael’s for all Grades 6 through 12 at 7:00 PM. Grades K-6 meet in Defiance
6th – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
9th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM. Grades K-6 meet in RE Building in Defiance.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – Kate Erlbacher/Andrew Stephens Wedding, Reception & Dance
15th – Knights of Columbus 1, 2 & 3rd Degree 9:30 AM-2:30 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall
16th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM. Grades K-6 meet in RE Building in Defiance.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
19th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – McKenzie Langenfeld/Ben Bieker Wedding.
23rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Religious Ed. Grades 6-12 meet at 6:30 PM to go to “Christ’s Vineyard” at the Parish Center in Westphalia.
25th – Religious Ed. Grades K-6 meet in RE Building in Defiance.
30th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
SEPTEMBER 4TH – Vince Heese Ralph Wingert Janice Gaul
Helen Langenfeld Bill Erlbacher
SEPTEMBER 11TH – Bob Finken Amy Langenfeld Betty Blum
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
SEPTEMBER 18TH – George Kenkel Jerry Bissen Pete Mahlberg
Bonnie Kenkel Jan Mahlberg
SEPTEMBER 25TH – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
Jag Graham Bill Erlbacher
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2013
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, (Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
SEPTEMBER 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Dar & Jim Kenkel (Group 1)
WORKERS: Kathy & Jay Frederick, Deb & Ron Frederick, Barb & Don Mueller
and Rose & Don Wageman
SEPTEMBER 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janice & Jim Gaul
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Janet & Phil Blum, Joann & Don Bruck
and Shirley & Dan Grote
SEPTEMBER 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Blum (Group 2)
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Julie & Mike Dresen
and Gayla & Declan Gross
SEPTEMBER 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Tim Erlbacher
WORKERS: Sara & Chris Gaul, Becky & Jeff Gross, Anne Pauley and Brenda & Brian Heese
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Gaul, Betty Grote, Helen Langenfeld, Lois Sibenaller (Group
CONDOLENCES: Allen Leo Gross, (64), Holton, KS, died on August 20, 2013. He was born on October 5, 1948, in Earling, the
son of Leo and Ruth Gross. He grew up in Earling and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1966. Survivors include his
wife, Diane; daughter, Deb Glass and her husband, Ryan, of Three Rivers, Michigan; son, Chris Gross and his wife, Rachel,
of Holton, KS; his sisters, Pat (Gene) Leuschen, Panama, Iowa and JoAnn (Frank) Oppold, Dunlap, Iowa; his brothers, Darrell
Gross, Earling, Iowa and Joe (Gail) Gross, Earling, Iowa; his grandchildren Macey, Tiah, Sadey and Thayne Gross of Holton, KS;
and Rylie, Lanie, and Dani Glass of Three Rivers, MI. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Lorraine. Mass of
Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton, KS Anyone who would
like to send cards or memorials may send them to: Diane Gross, 13277 174th Rd., Mayetta, KS 66509
DONATIONS: Kim (Pauley) Wessels daughter & son-in-law, Staci & Brad Hess, lost everything in a house fire on Monday
night. The family is okay but didn’t get anything out of the house. They have a 1 year old daughter named Brooklyn.
If anyone would like to help the family out with donations, clothing, etc., please send to: Staci and Brad Hess, % Kim Wessels
1750 290th Street, Marble Rock, IA 50653. Kim Wessels is Jerome & Betty Pauley’s daughter. Thank You!
FATHER GENE KOCH recently had surgery. Please remember him in your prayers. If you would like to send him a card, his
address is: Fr. Gene Koch; 1390 Buffalo Road; West Des Moines, IA 50265.
Please contact the parish office (747-2091) to remove
your name or another name.
VOCATION CHALICE – We have a vocation chalice with a small prayer book in which families can gather together at
prayer times and meal times to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We encourage our families to pray
together and encourage their sons and daughters to consider these particular callings. You may sign up for the vocation chalice in the back of the church on the sign up sheets.
SUMMARY OF ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 13, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM in the basement of the bank by Chris Gaul, with a prayer led by Dorothy Frisby.
Others present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Shelli Schaben, and Brenda Gross.
Susie and Jeff Fah were present to discuss their plans and proposals for the beautification of the city of Earling. They talked about
the possibility of getting a grant from Iowa West to help with these plans. They left after their presentation and an agreement was
made by all in the Council what action will be taken, depending upon approval of this grant. Father Chris and Andrew Windshitl
arrived and were apprised of this presentation and the Council’s decision. Father will talk to Susie about what the decisions are.
OLD BUSINESS: The contractor has not begun work on the siding of the rectory yet. We will contact him and insist that we
have this work done as soon as possible. We are still trying to get someone to do the outside repairs on the church roof where
leakage is occurring. When this is finished, we will have someone come in and repair the inside of the church that has been
damaged by water. The 2 garage doors have not yet been purchased for the rectory garage. We need to have someone do this
work before the picnic. The ADA is still under goal, with several people who have not yet contributed, and some pledges that
have not been honored yet.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance reports for April and May, 2013 were distributed and studied. They were then accepted as presented.
Our Shelby County Catholic School assessment is being raised $539.17 per month for a total payment of $7,740.34 per month and
an annual total of $92,884.00. Father reported a leak in the air conditioner in the rectory. Dean will check this and see what
needs to be done. There was discussion about whether or not we need a generator for the church in case of power outage. The
Council decided that it would not be worth the expense, since we have managed all these years without one. Four work lists have
not been handed in for the picnic.
OTHER BUSINESS: Helen and Deb Frederick have donated and planted flowers around the church. Pete and Jan Mahlberg
volunteered to keep these plants watered. Our heartfelt thanks go to all these people for their help in keeping our church grounds
beautiful.
Next Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM, following a prayer led by Father Chris.
FOUND: A key for a Van/SUV was found at the picnic. To claim, call (747-2091) or stop in the parish office weekdays
between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following the picnic, funerals, Bingo, etc.
If you have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up as soon as possible. The hall is open weekdays during the day and on
Wednesday nights till 9:30 PM. Thanks!
CHURCHES: There are only a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interest in getting one (or more), they are available
at the parish business office (712-747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they
are gone! We also have Cookbooks ($10.00) and Caps & Visors ($3.00) available.
FOUND: A key for a Van/SUV was found at the picnic. To claim, call (747-2091) or stop in the parish office weekdays
between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
AUG. 2nd – FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
5th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – Legion Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
13th – The Parish Business Office will be closed.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
28th – Blood Analysis Screening from 7:00-8:45 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
AUGUST 7TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Janice Gaul
Rosemary Hahn Bill Erlbacher
AUGUST 14TH – Mick Graeve Bonnie Kenkel Betty Blum
Jag Graham Anita Buckley
AUGUST 21ST – Vic Finken Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Joy Finken Jan Mahlberg
AUGUST 28TH – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Marie Kenkel
Helen Freund Bill Erlbacher
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2013
(Group 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
AUGUST 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Pete Mahlberg (Group 6)
WORKERS: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Cindy & Jeff Klein, Kathy & Joe Mahlberg,
Jody & Jamie Mahlberg and Faye & Dan Patten
AUGUST 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sue & Dale Graeve
WORKERS: Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke, Peg & Rick Pauley
Stacie & Mike Frederick, Amy & Pat Hoffmann (Group 1)
AUGUST 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sherry Leinen (Group 1)
WORKERS: Kathy & Mark Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen, Janie & John Bruck
and Judy & Russ Heese
AUGUST 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Laura & Mat Freund
WORKERS: Gail & Joe Gross, Donita & Tim Kenkel, Tina & Kelly Schwarte
and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Bernice Book, Mick Graeve and Dorothy Kenkel (Group 2)
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following the picnic, funerals, Bingo, etc.
If you have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up as soon as possible. The hall is open weekdays during the day and on
Wednesday nights till 9:30 PM. Thanks!
CHURCHES: There are only a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interest in getting one (or more), they are available
at the parish business office (712-747-2091) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they
are gone! We also have Cookbooks ($10.00) and Caps & Visors ($3.00) available.
ST JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC (Preliminary): Pre-Picnic Collection-$8,435.00; Auction-$46,030.00; Vacation Raffle-
$20,000.00; Chicken Suppers served 549 (515 Adults, 34 Kids) plus income from Food Stands, Paddle Wheel/Chance Stand,
Kiddie Stands, Beer Garden, Bingo, Rides and other activities. More details later.
BEGINNING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph's Rectory (upstairs), we will have a 4 week Advent
Series on the Scripture readings for the Sundays-Lectio Divina-Divine Reading. This series will entail reading the scriptures in
prayer and seeing what comes to mind for each of us. There is a sign up sheet available in the various areas of the churches.
Just to let you know, we will alternate meeting sites with the December 7 meeting at St. Peter's, Defiance. I hope you will sign
up for this. Blessings and Peace! Fr. Chris Fontanini
BEGINNING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph's Rectory (upstairs), we
will have a 4 week Advent Series on the Scripture readings for the Sundays-Lectio Divina-Divine
Reading. This series will entail reading the scriptures in prayer and seeing what comes to mind for
each of us. There is a sign up sheet available in the various areas of the churches.
We will alternate meeting sites with the December 7 meeting at St. Peter's, Defiance.
I hope you will sign up for this. Blessings and Peace! Fr. Chris Fontanini
SIGN-UP SHEET FOR THE 4 WEEK ADVENT SERIES
ON THE SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE
SUNDAYS-LECTIO DIVINA-DIVINE READING
Each Session will be one hour
November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21
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2013 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
VACATION OR CASH RAFFLE:
Grand Prize – Vacation or $5,000.00 Cash – Ken Schafer, Earling
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Dave Bissen, Defiance
2nd Runner-up 500.00 – Carol Schaben, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
3rd Runner-up 350.00 – Rick Bruck, Manilla, IA
4th Runner-up 250.00 – Cole Kramer, Earling
$200.00 – Gail Foxhoven, Earling $ 50.00 – Charles & Doris Erlbacher, Dow City
$200.00 – Jay Wageman, Earling $ 50.00 – Dale Graeve, Earling
$200.00 – Dede Schnuttgen, Defiance $ 50.00 – Marcos Longoria, Westphalia
$ 50.00 – Norm Kenkel, Earling $ 50.00 – Steve & Brenda Gross, Earling
$ 50.00 – Brian & Jaurel Grote, Earling $ 50.00 – Marv Gross, Earling
$ 50.00 – Gary & Ann Blum, Earling $ 50.00 – Club House, Ed Goetzinger, Westphalia
$ 50.00 – Heather Richards, Earling $ 50.00 – Joe & Jim Hahn, Earling
$ 50.00 – Heidi (Langenfeld) Bruck, Council Bluffs
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Sharon Gross, Earling $ 50.00 – Mary Finken, Earling
$100.00 – Allison Blum, Ankeny, IA $ 25.00 – Ken Schafer, Earling
$100.00 – Jenny Gaul, McCausland, IA $ 25.00 – Lexi Ohl, Dunlap
$ 50.00 – Janet Blum, Earling $ 25.00 – Gerald Bissen, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jerry Gross, Earling $ 25.00 – Mike Schimerowski, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jordan Heese, Earling
FANCYWORK STAND:
Log Cabin Queen Size Quilt donated by the Earling Quilters won by Mary Pat Tremel, Earling
Embroidered Queen Size Quilt donated by the Earling Quilters won by Charlotte Assman, Earling
Butterfly Fleece Blanket donated by Jane Erlbacher won by Tina Schwarte, Earling.
Alphabet Baby Quilt donated by Marie Blum won by Betty Blum, Earling
Teal Fashion Scarf donated by Sharon Gross won by Mary Tepe, Harlan
Set of three Precious Moments Figures donated by Marie Kenkel won by Shelli Schaben, Earling
Just Beachy Hair/Nail Basket donated by Mary Heese & Shelli Schaben won by Samantha Schmitz, Westphalia
Willow Tree Nativity Set donated by Janet Blum won by Gloria Hargens, Earling
Movie Pack donated by Scott Erlbacher won by Brevan Jorgenson, Omaha
Wine Rack & Homemade Wine donated by Ron & Kathy Tremel won by Elaine Kramer, Earling
Blue Fashion Scarf donated by Sharon Gross won by Mary Pat Tremel, Earling
Ripstick donated by Braxton Gaul won by Marlene Smith, Minneapolis, MN
Basket of Mixes donated by Mary Carroll won by Marie Kenkel, Earling
Pans w/Lids donated by Betty Blum won by Shelli Schaben, Earling
Large Stuffed Rabbit donated by Anonymous won by Arlene Justice, Manning
Wire Wrapped Jewelry donated by Gina Gaul won by Frances Schaben, Westphalia
Purple Floral Arrangement donated by Laurie Wilwerding won by Mary Ann Kramer, Earling
“Love” Willow Tree and Faith/Family/Friends Wood Carving donated by Elaine Kramer won by Michele Weis, Earling
Decorative Santa donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Mary Carroll, Earling
Solar Angel donated by Marie Klein won by Gloria Kenkel, Earling
Holiday Towels, Foam Hand Soap & Dish Cloths donated by Marlene Smith won by Pat Gross, Earling
Heart Quilt donated by Bernice Book won by Tom & Carol Gaul, McCausland, IA
Lavender/White Quilt donated by Gina Gaul in memory of Mildred Gaul won by Karen Jones, Harlan
Pink & White Afghan donated by Marlene Smith won by Cathy Assman, Earling
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Estelle Quinn, Defiance
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Tina Lindgren, Omaha
Calcutta Jar - $251.00 (1/2 of $502.00) won by Henry Schaben (Ben & Jenna), Defiance
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS. SEE YOU IN 2014!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JULY 1st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd – NO BINGO!
4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
4th & 5th – The Parish Office will be closed for Independence Day.
8th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
13th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
15th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
18th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Doug Bissen/ Liz Auffert Wedding
22nd-30th – Father Chris will be gone.
22nd-29th – Dean will be on Vacation.
22nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
29th – Earling Blood Drive from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
29th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
31st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 3RD – NO BINGO!
JULY 10TH – Vic Finken Ralph Wingert Pat Gross
Joy Finken Betty Blum
JULY 17TH – Helen Freund Virgil Coenen Janice Gaul
Mary Carroll Anita Buckley
JULY 24TH – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Sr. Fran Kloewer Jan Mahlberg
JULY 31ST – Bob Finken Jerry Bissen Marie Kenkel
Mary Finken Pat Gross
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2013
(Group 5& 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
JULY 3RD – NO BINGO
JULY 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Karen & Ted Chamberlain (Group 5)
WORKERS: Elaine & Larry Kramer, Shelli & Larry Schaben, Michele & Craig Weis
and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding
JULY 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Heather & Joey Muenchrath
WORKERS: Sharon & Jerry Gross, Annette & Richard Gross, Denise & Joe Heese
and Marie & Denny Kenkel
JULY 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & John Thraen
WORKERS: Marcy & Tom Muenchrath, Jill & Scott Schiltz
Deb & Tom Henrich, Jane & Gary Bissen (Group 6)
JULY 31ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Penny & Kelly Mahlberg (Group 6)
WORKERS: Maggie & Tom Bissen, Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Shirley Herbst,
Ruth & Dave Hoffmann and Jane & Ken Query
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JULY 18, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen & & Ty Frederick, Vince Heese, Mary Heese
and Joyce & Norm Kenkel (Group 1)
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13.
FRIDAY: All stands open at 6:00 PM following the Freedom Rock dedication at 5:00 PM, Miscellaneous Auction at 7:00 PM.
Bingo begins at 7:00 PM. Free Music by DOTZ by the school following the Auction. All stands will be located on the top of the
hill on parish property and all of Main Street will be available for parking for elderly or handicap parking. Bingo will be located
in the air conditioned parish hall with transportation provided by Fr. Chris for those wanting assistance up/down the hill.
SATURDAY: Events begin at Noon with the Annual Mud Drags located south of the railroad tracks. Mass at 4:00 PM in
St. Joseph’s Church. Chicken Supper with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:30–7:30 PM in the parish hall. Bingo
begins at 7:00 PM. Roli Poli the Clown. All other stands will open at 5:00 PM. The band “Shakes Rockwell” (featuring our very
own Todd Klein & Gary Stessman) will be performing Saturday evening on the steps of the school beginning at 8:00PM. Grand
Prize Drawing at 10:00 PM by the school. BOTH DAYS: Paddle Wheel/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Soft Serve Ice Cream,
Beer Stand, Raffles, Kiddie Stand/Games, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride ticket each
night and use all night), Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW for a chance to win a $5,500
vacation or $5,000 cash and 19 other prizes before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses and at the parish office!
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following funerals, Bingo, etc. If you
have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up before the parish picnic or as soon as possible. Thanks!
SHELBY COUNTY FREEDOM ROCK IN EARLING: The Dedication is planned for Friday, July 12, at 5:00 PM. The
painting is complete and the rock is sealed. There is still more to do ---- landscaping, lighting, shelter, etc. Please continue to
send donations to the American Legion, P. O. Box 265, Earling, IA 51530. For the Dedication, please park downtown. Handicap
parking is west of the Rock. Watch for the Firemen helping with parking and traffic control.
WED. JULY 3RD – NO BINGO! Bingo will resume on Wednesday, July 10th.
TICKETS: Betty Finken and JoAnne Kohles
$500 JACKPOT CALLER Amy Langenfeld
4 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Janice Gaul and Ken Schafer
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Gloria & Jack Kenkel (Group 5)
56 NUMBERS WORKERS: Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Deb & Marv Gross, Brenda & Steve Gross
and Nadine & Steve Kenkel
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
Please contact the parish office (747-2091) to remove your name or another name.
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish.
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
FOOD DRIVE: There will be a Food Drive the First Weekend in July (July 6 & 7) and continuing the first weekend of each
month. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Shelby County Outreach and place them in the boxes in back of church.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
Last year’s picnic info:
Could you please publish the following about our picnic in your bulletin.
Thanks, Elaine
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2012.
FRIDAY, JULY 13: Stands & Rides Open at 5:30 PM; MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION begins at 7:00 PM,
Bingo 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden after the Auction. SATURDAY, JULY 14: ATV FOUR WHEEL
MUD DRAGS begin at 10:30 AM (contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312, 627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for
registration information; Mass 4:00 PM; Broasted Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:00-7:30 PM;
Stands open at 5:00 PM; Roli Poli the Clown; Bingo 6:30 PM; The band “Shakes Rockwell” begins at 8:00 PM; Grand Prize
Drawing at 10:00 PM by the School. BOTH DAYS: FancyWork/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Beer Stand, Raffles, Kiddie Stand/Games, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride
ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW for a chance to win a
Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50 each.
TICKETS AVAILABLE at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or St. Joseph’s Parish Business Office (747-2091).
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2012.
FRIDAY, JULY 13: Stands & Rides Open at 5:30 PM; MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION begins at 7:00 PM,
Bingo 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden after the Auction. SATURDAY, JULY 14: ATV FOUR WHEEL
MUD DRAGS begin at 10:30 AM (contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312, 627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for
registration information; Mass 4:00 PM; Broasted Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:00-7:30 PM;
Stands open at 5:00 PM; Roli Poli the Clown; Bingo 6:30 PM; the band “Shakes Rockwell” begins at 8:00 PM; Grand Prize
Drawing at 10:00 PM by the School. BOTH DAYS: FancyWork/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Beer Stand, Raffles, Kiddie Stand/Games, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride
ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011.
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Mass at 5:30 PM; Stands & Rides Open after Mass; 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION, Bingo starts at 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following the Auction.
SUNDAY, JULY 10: Mass at 8:00 AM; NEW THIS YEAR: ATV FOUR WHEEL MUD DRAGS
(Kids start at 11:00 AM, Adults at 12:30 AM or as soon as possible) contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312,
627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for registration information; 4:00 -7:30 PM Staley’s Broasted
Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing; 5:00 PM Stands & Rides open; Bingo at 7:00 PM;
8:00 PM Singing Bee Contest (Prizes, No Entry Fee), Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following
Singing Bee; 10:00 PM Grand Prize Drawing by the School. BOTH DAYS: Roli Poli the Clown; The
Gooseman with his pet geese; Beer Garden, FancyWork Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Raffles, Kiddie Stand, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Kiddie Stand Games, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle
Course, Bounce House, Bungee Grab ’N Go, Jump ‘N Slide, Screamer Slide, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited
ride ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
for a chance to win a Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00
in prizes! Tickets $50 each. TICKETS AVAILABALE at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or the parish office.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer
Stand or selling beer at the Mud Drags, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! MAKE SURE EACH
PERSON 21 OR OLDER HAS A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO
SELL OR GIVE BEER TO ANYONE ANYWHERE. The Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM both
nights and no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT
that can be used all night for the rides/inflatable’s, (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an
Arm Band which indicates they have purchased an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($13.00) which allows them to ride all
night for one low price! See above note for a list of rides & inflatable’s.
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take out dinner; nor will
there be any delivery of dinners. Please come to the door on the North side of the parish hall to order your
dinners and to pick them up.
They are selling the Vacation Raffle Tickets in the back of church for a chance to win a Vacation, Merchandize or
$5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. Tickets are $50.00 each. Stop by and get a ticket before they are gone!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ST. JOSEPH’S PICNIC WORK LIST was attached to last weekend’s bulletin. If you did not get a list, there are some on the register
in back of church. PLEASE READ THE LIST AS CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM LAST YEAR. If you have been
inadvertently left off the list or would like to work an additional shift, please call a Chairperson to volunteer. If you can not work your
assigned time, please trade with someone or find a replacement. With everyone’s help & cooperation, we will have a great picnic!
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE PICNIC: Please save cool whip containers, large margarine tubs for the dinner. You may drop them off at the hall weekdays and on Wednesday nights before and during Bingo (3:30-9:30 PM).
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC: Pre-Picnic Collection - $5,877.00; Vacation Raffle - $20,000.00; Auction - $43,800.00;
ATV Mud Drags (Gate, Food/Drinks) - $10,147.00; Kid’s ATV Raffle – $3,200.00; Chicken Dinners served 776 (729 Adults,
47 Kids); plus income from Food Stands, Fancywork/Chance Stand, Kiddie Stands, Bingo, Beer Garden, Rides and other
activities. More details later.
THANK YOU: Thank you all for your generosity at St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic. A Huge Thank You to all the Chairpeople,
Workers (including our non-parish volunteers), Altar Society ladies, Joe & Gail Gross for taking over the selling of the $50
Vacation Raffle tickets and all the people who helped sell the tickets. Thanks to Schaben Auctioneering, Goetz Trucking,
Brian O’Neill, Titan Machinery, FSC, Cogdill Farm Supply, Earling Fire Department, the City of Earling, our Senior Citizens
and kids. Thanks to the surrounding communities and businesses for your continued support year after year! Many people
have gone the extra mile year after year for us since we have had this job and we thank you all for that. Special thanks to all
who helped me on Monday after I injured my back. And lastly, I want to thank our “Co-Chairperson”, Elaine. We couldn’t
have done all the work without you.
God, please Double Bless Our Community!
Dean & Sandy
PS. The reason the Hamburger Stand was not in the intersection is because the owner of Creative Celebrations was called by
me to tell him we were moving the inflatables to the east side of the church. He said he had been up there before and did not
think they would all fit in that area. He asked if we would save the intersection for the large inflatable that was there last year.
I said you don’t know the predicament you are putting me in, but I will. What a Wrong Answer that was!
Let’s give the new Chairpeople that have volunteered for next year a chance with their ideas.
We’ll get er done! Thanks again to all! Dean
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following funerals, Bingo, etc. If you
have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up before the parish picnic or as soon as possible. Thanks!
CHURCHES: There are only a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interest in getting one (or more), they are available
at the parish business office weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they are gone!
We also have Cookbooks ($10.00) and Caps & Visors ($3.00) available.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: If you have a child you will be starting Kindergarten and will be going to religious education
classes, please email drestpeters@ with his/her name and your contact information. Thank you, Mary Gross
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 9, 2013
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:12 PM in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. All
members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Shelli Schaben and Dorothy Frisby. The
minutes of the previous meeting were approved with notation that the Diocese will provide a stipend for the seminarian that we
will host in the summer.
OLD BUSINESS: New windows have been installed on the upstairs of the rectory, and downstairs windows should be finished
soon. Ortner will do siding and will begin in late summer or early fall. The Lenten Fish Fry dinners were a big success, bringing
in a total of a little over $8,000.00. This should help with the rectory repairs. There is so much water damage in two places in the
church that it is now our top priority. We will be contacting someone to do the necessary repairs to prevent further damage and to
also look at repairing the boiler room roof. The Finance Council will meet at the school to inspect the existing items in the school
to determine which items should be discarded, kept for historical purposes, or put up for auction.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance statements for December, 2012, January, February, and March, 2013 were reviewed, and accepted as
presented. The ADA will begin April 14 weekend, and people have been assigned for the first two weeks to collect for this.
Something will be put in the bulletin to show everyone where the money is being used. We will install two new doors on the
rectory garage, since the old ones are falling apart. The Council voted to make a donation to the Freedom Rock fund, since this
will be a great tourist boost and help bring money to Earling. The statue of St. Joseph outside the school will eventually be placed
in front of the church in the future when demolition of the school becomes feasible.
The Council again discussed the possibility of a welcome to Earling sign but we need to get more information about matching
funds, costs, etc. Next Finance Council meeting: scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the bank. With no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM after a prayer led by Father Chris.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JUNE 1st & 2nd – Pre-Picnic Collection before and after Mass in the back of Church.
3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Parish Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
14th – Flag Day!
16th – FATHER’S DAY!
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Parish Business Office closed – Vacation day.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven (Tentative) at 2:00 PM.
20th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Summer begins!
22nd – Gary Sullivan/Brook Xi Wedding, Reception & Dance at St. Joseph’s.
24th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JUNE 5TH – Mick Graeve Jerry Bissen Pat Gross
Jag Graham Ken Schafer
JUNE 12TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
Mary Finken Bill Erlbacher
JUNE 19TH – George Kenkel Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Bonnie Kenkel Jan Mahlberg
JUNE 26TH – Betty Finken Amy Langenfeld Jan Gaul
JoAnne Kohles Ken Schafer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013
(Group 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
JUNE 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Erin & Todd Soma (Group 4)
WORKERS: Jessica & Mark Andersen, Sharon Bruck, Susie & Jeff Fah
and Mary & Mike Tremel
JUNE 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shiela & Sam Sonderman
WORKERS: LuAnn Buckley, Lois & Dave Kramer, Mary Ann Kramer
Kathy & Ron Tremel and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
JUNE 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & Mike Evers
WORKERS: Jessie & Brandon Boger, Marian & Marty Bosak, Betty & Steve Klein
and Janice & Joe Kramer
JUNE 26TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Karen & Ted Chamberlain (Group 5)
WORKERS: Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Deb & Marv Gross, Brenda & Steve Gross
and Nadine & Steve Kenkel
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, JUNE 20, at 2:00 PM (Tentative)
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen & Denny Freund, Catherine & Walt Bissen, Virginia Bissen,
and Carol & Larry Schimerowski (Group 6)
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following funerals, Bingo, etc. If you
have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up as soon as possible. Thanks!
CHURCHES: There are only a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interest in getting one (or more), they are available
at the parish business office weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they are gone!
We also have Cookbooks ($10.00) and Caps & Visors ($3.00) available.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: If you have a child you will be starting Kindergarten and will be going to religious education
classes, please email drestpeters@ with his/her name and your contact information. Thank you, Mary Gross
IOWANS FOR LIFE ANNUAL DINNER: Join us for the Iowans for LIFE Annual Dinner on Saturday, July 27, as we
welcome keynote speaker Bobby Schindler. Following the tragic death of this sister, Terri, on March 31, 2005, via imposed
dehydration and starvation, Bobby gave up his teaching job and became a full-time pro-life and disability rights advocate.
Through the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, Bobby assists families in need of legal action to prevent their loved ones
from health care rationing, food and water removal. Join us on July 27 at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive,
Des Moines, at 6:00 PM. The cost for this life-affirming evening is just $25.00. RSVP by July 22 to:
FIRST FRIDAY: Eucharistic Exposition, Benediction, & Reposition 8:45 AM-Noon
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 9, 2013
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:12 p.m. in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. All members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Shelli Schaben and Dorothy Frisby. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with notation that the Diocese will provide a stipend for the seminarian that we will host in the summer.
OLD BUSINESS: New windows have been installed on the upstairs of the rectory, and downstairs windows should be finished soon. Ortner
will do siding, and he said he would begin in late summer or early fall. The Lenten Fish Fry dinners were a big success, bringing in a total of a little over $8,000.00. This should help with the rectory repairs. There is so much water damage in two places in the church that it is now our top priority. We will be contacting someone to do the necessary repairs to prevent further damage and to also look at repairing the boiler room roof. The Finance Council will meet at the school to inspect the existing items in the school to determine which items should be discarded, kept for historical purposes, or put up for auction.
NEW BUSINESS: Finance statements for December, 2012, January, February, and March, 2013 were reviewed, and accepted as presented. The ADA will begin April 14 weekend, and people have been assigned for the first two weeks to collect for this. Something will be put in the bulletin to show everyone where the money is being used. We will install two new doors on the rectory garage, since the old ones are falling apart. The Council voted to donate $2,000.00 to the Freedom Rock fund, since this will be a great tourist boost and help bring money to Earling. The statue of St. Joseph outside the school will eventually be placed in front of the church in the future when demolition of the school becomes feasible.
Beautification of Earling was discussed. The Council voted against planting trees on Main Street, but will put up a welcome to Earling sign. This will be done after we get more information about matching funds, etc.
Next Finance Council meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. after a prayer led by Father Chris.
CHURCHES: There are only a few of the ceramic churches left. If you are interest in getting one (or more), they are available
at the parish business office weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Price is $30.00. Get them before they are gone!
We also have Cookbooks ($10.00) and Caps & Visors ($3.00) available.
Put in again in the next couple week was in on May 5, May 19
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: If you have a child you will be starting Kindergarten and will be going to religious education
classes, please email drestpeters@ with his/her name and your contact information. Thank you, Mary Gross
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal continues this week at St. Joseph’s. Bishop Pates
looks to us and all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual & outreach service offered by our Diocese. This year at
St. Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
Please make your contribution as soon as possible so we can get it completed and sent to Des Moines. Thanks!
Over the years, Father Bob Hoefler has been able to visit 48 of our United States, with 2 left on his “bucket list”. The St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus in West Des Moines are hosting a special Mother’s Day pancake breakfast to help raise funds to send Fr. Bob on a Hawaiian vacation for some much needed rest and relaxation, and hopefully some sightseeing. Fr. John Dorton will accompany him on this trip to assist him with anything he may need. If you would like to donate to the vacation fund, you can send any gift to St. Francis of Assisi K of C, Attn: Jim Henscheid, 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. Checks should be made out to SFA Knights of Columbus. Any notes to Fr. Bob will be given to him immediately. You can access Fr. Bob’s medical update page at
CEMETERY NEWS: Please clean up your faded flowers, decorations, etc. in the cemetery as soon as possible for mowing
which has already started. Thanks, St. Joseph’s Cemetery Committee
FUNDRAISER: We have available for sale at Shelby County Catholic School 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage
bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. If you would like to purchase any of these bags, please stop by the
school or call 235-5634 or 712-755-5634 and we will make arrangements to get the bags to you. These garbage bags are also
available at Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Earling, Defiance State Bank in Defiance and Pexton Health Mart Pharmacy in
Harlan. Thank you for your support to this fundraiser.
ROME PILGRIMAGE FOR THE CATHOLICS OF SHELBY COUNTY: Pack your bags – you are going to Italy to meet our
new Pope! October 7–16, 2013. Once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the roots of our Catholic faith in the Eternal City!
Pray on the tombs of the martyrs, explore the catacombs, and attend an audience with the Vicar of Christ. Discover the treasures
of the Vatican Museum, witness the sites of Eucharistic Miracles, marvel at the bodies of incorrupt saints, tour Siena, Assisi and
much more. $3,355 includes airfare, hotels, breakfast & dinner daily, transportation, entrance fees, sightseeing and, of course,
daily Mass! Space is limited, sign up now! For further details and to receive a brochure with a detailed itinerary call Emily
Johansen at 747-3413 or email johansene@
HELP NEEDED! The Bingo Program is in need of people to volunteer to come on Wednesday nights from 5:00-6:30 PM to
help in the kitchen to take the money for the food. If several people volunteer, you may not have to come but once a month or
less. If interested, please call the parish office, Ken Schafer or Ruth Koch. Please help out and volunteer! Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – Closing Religious Ed. Mass and Crowning of Mary at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
4th – SCCC Meeting from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
4th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th – SENIOR GRADUATION MASS at 9:30 AM followed by Senior breakfast in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – NO Catholic Men’s Group this week.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
11th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
12th – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
13th thru 17th – Fr. Chris will be gone
13th – NO Catholic Men’s Group this week.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – HARLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION at 2:00 PM.
20th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – SCCS 8TH GRADE GRADUATION at 7:00 PM at St. Michael’s in Harlan.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23rd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
24th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Renae Assman/Matt Smith Wedding in St. Joseph’s Church.
25th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th– 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
27th – MEMORIAL DAY! The Parish Office will be closed.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 1ST – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Bill Erlbacher
Jag Graham Ken Schafer
MAY 8TH – Betty Finken Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Bill Erlbacher Jan Mahlberg
MAY 15TH – Vic Finken Amy Langenfeld Ken Schafer
Joy Finken Janice Gaul
MAY 22ND – Vince Heese Ralph Wingert Marie Kenkel
Helen Langenfeld Betty Blum
MAY 29TH – Helen Freund Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll Ken Schafer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2013
(Group 2, 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
MAY 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sara Gaul (Group 2)
WORKERS: Becky & Jeff Gross, Pat & Tim Gross, Brenda & Brian Heese
and Katy & Randy Heese
MAY 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois Dresen (Group 3)
WORKERS: Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Anita Buckley, Mick Finken,
Julie & Dick Klein and Liz Underwood.
MAY 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Rosemary & Leo Hahn
WORKERS: Mary & Bob Finken, Betty & Gail Foxhoven, JoAnn & Bob Koesters,
and Pricilla & Mark Thraen
MAY 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sandy & Dean Finken
WORKERS: JoAnne Kohles, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld, Jan & Leo Schwery
and Lois & Gene Sibenaller.
MAY 29TH– CHAIRPEOPLE: Joan & Alfred Leinen
WORKERS: Diane Sonderman, Keri & Clint Sonderman
Ann & Gary Blum, Stef & Doug Kramer, Crystal & Jay Wageman (Group 4)
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO: THURSDAY, MAY 23RD, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Alice Esser, Dorothy Gaul, Joan & Ed Michels,
and Cathy & Jack Stessman (Group 5)
FUNDRAISER: We have available for sale at Shelby County Catholic School 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage
bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. If you would like to purchase any of these bags, please stop by the
school or call 235-5634 or 712-755-5634 and we will make arrangements to get the bags to you. These garbage bags are also
available at Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Earling, Defiance State Bank in Defiance and Pexton Health Mart Pharmacy in
Harlan. Thank you for your support to this fundraiser.
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following funerals, Fish Fries, etc. If you
have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up as soon as possible. Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
APRIL 1st – BLOOD DRIVE in St. Joseph’s Hall from Noon to 6:00 PM.
1st – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – No Religious Education classes for Grades 7-11. Seniors meet to plan Graduation.
7th – 1ST COMMUNION at the 9:30 AM Mass in St. Joseph’s Church.
8th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
9th – St. Joseph’s Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
10th – Religious Education Classes meet in sponsor homes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
15th – Pre-Picnic Meeting for all Chairpeople and Co-Chairs at 6:30 PM in the hall dining room.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Education Classes (Grades 6-12) meet at 6:30 PM to go to Westphalia for a movie.
18th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
22nd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – Religious Education Classes meet at 6:30 PM to go to “Faith Sound” Concert at St. Michael’s in Harlan.
25th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
APRIL 3RD – Mary Carroll Ken Schafer Pete Mahlberg
Helen Freund Jan Mahlberg
APRIL 10TH – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Joy Finken Ken Schafer
APRIL 17TH – Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld Ken Schafer
Helen Langenfeld Janice Gaul
APRIL 24TH – Bob Finken Jerry Bissen Bill Erlbacher
Mary Finken Ken Schafer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
APRIL 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Jay Frederick (Group 1)
WORKERS: Dar & Jim Kenkel, Donita & Tim Kenkel, Sherry Leinen,
Tina & Kelly Schwarte and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding
APRIL 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marilea & Melvin Bruck (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Judy Buckley, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher,
Tracy & DJ Bruck and Gayla & Declan Gross.
APRIL 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Julie & Mike Dresen
WORKERS: Krissa & Bob Bruck, Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Dana & Dean Erlbacher
and Sharon & James Ward.
APRIL 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann Pauley
WORKERS: Liz & John Buckley, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher, Yvonne & Larry Gaul,
Lorraine & Don Graeve and Amy Langenfeld,
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Gaul, Betty & Leroy Grote, Helen Langenfeld, Gerald Bissen,
Jerry Bruck, Joy & Vic Finken, Dorothy & Charles Frisby,
Loretta & Joe Kenkel and Irene Tremel (Group 3 & 4)
PANS & BOWLS: There are a lot of pans and bowls that have been left in the hall following funerals, Fish Fries, etc. If you
have a pan/bowl in the hall, please pick it up as soon as possible. Thanks!
With 100% participation, we can do it!
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS: Holy Thursday, - $ Good Friday – Plate: Collection:
Easter Sunday – Easter Offering: $ , Tithes: $ Plate: $
Building Fund: $ Easter Flowers: $
Monday, April 1st – NO MASS – Fr. Chris’s day off
Tuesday, April 2nd – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, April 3rd – 8:00 AM – In Memory of
Thursday, April 4th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of
Friday, April 5th – 8:00 AM – Special Intentions – Walter & Catherine Bissen
FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition after 8:00 AM Mass
Saturday, April 6th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of
Sunday, April 7th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – 1ST COMMUNION – Special Intentions for the 1st Communicants
Father Chris Fontanini, Pastor
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2013 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins next weekend, April at St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Pates looks to us and to all the parishes to support the educational, spiritual and outreach service offered by our Diocese.
These programs and ministries serve people in many ways that we as an individual parish could never do. This year at St.
Joseph’s Parish, we are asking every family to consider a gift of $225.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $32,366.00.
There will be people in the back of church next Sunday, , before and after the 9:30 AM Mass and the
following weekend before and after the 5:00 PM on Saturday, , and the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, , to
take your gift. With 100% participation, we can do it!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MARCH 1st – ST. JOSEPH’S FISH FRY in St. Joseph’s Hall – Serving from 5:00-8:00 PM
3rd – COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s. 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
4th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Grades 7-12 will go bowling.
10th – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – Set clocks ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday night.
11th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
17th – Coffee & Rolls following Mass in St. Joseph’s Hall. Sponsored by Religious Ed. Students.
18th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Spring Begins!
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – Religious Education Classes meet from 7:00 - 8:15 PM. Seniors will go to Micah House
24th – PALM SUNDAY!
25th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th – NO Religious Education Classes.
28th – HOLY THURSDAY – Mass at 11:15 AM at LFH, 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 7:30 PM at St. Peter’s
28th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
29th – Stations of the Cross at Noon at St. Joseph’s and 3:00 PM at St. Peter’s.
29th – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s. 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s with the Passion Play.
30th – HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL SERVICE at 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven and 7:30 PM at St. Peter’s
31st – EASTER SUNDAY – Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s and 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MARCH 6TH – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Mary Wilwerding Ken Schafer
MARCH 13TH – Sr. Fran Kloewer Jerry Bissen Pete Mahlberg
Mick Graeve Jan Mahlberg
MARCH 20TH – Gene Sibenaller Amy Langenfeld Ken Schafer
Lois Sibenaller Bill Erlbacher
MARCH 27TH – Charlotte Assman JoAnn Koesters Anita Buckley
Betty Finken Ken Schafer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013
(Group 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
MARCH 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Maggie & Tom Bissen (Group 6)
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Shirley Herbst, Cindy & Jeff Klein, Jody & Jamie Mahlberg,
Peg & Rick Pauley and Jane & Ken Query.
MARCH 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: LuAnn & Ron Kramer (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Janet & Phil Blum, Janice & Jim Gaul
Amy & Pat Hoffmann and Bonnie & George Kenkel.
MARCH 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnn & Don Bruck
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Janie & John Bruck, Stacie & Mike Frederick
Gail & Joe Gross and Rose & Don Wageman.
MARCH 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & Russ Heese
WORKERS: Mary & Bob Bissen, Deb & Ron Frederick, Laura & Mat Freund,
Shirley & Dan Grote and Barb & Don Mueller
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Marie Blum, Bernice Book, Lavina Gross, Francis & Mary Ann Koesters,
Max & Dorothy Kenkel, Benita Schiltz and Sally Smith (Group 2)
SUMMARY OF ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:05 p.m. in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. All
members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, and Dorothy Frisby, Shelli Schaben, who
replaces Ray Wilwerding (who has resigned), was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: New windows will be installed in the rectory by the first part of March. Once this is done, the rectory will be
measured for installation of siding, which may be started in the spring. Plans for the Lenten Fish Fry dinners were made. The
Altar Society purchased two new fryers to be used for these events. Our heartfelt thanks to them!
NEW BUSINESS: December financial statement was accepted as presented. We will have a seminarian here during the summer.
He will probably be here during June and July sometime, dividing time between St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s parishes. The boiler
room roof is leaking badly and will need repairs. The Council discussed the feasibility of installing a new boiler or replacing the
boiler with a furnace in the church in the future. The church roof is also leaking in a couple of places and will need to be fixed.
The rectory will also need new heating some time in the future. The Council discussed the challenge ahead of the parish in
addressing all these present & future costs in addition to the Diocesan Appeal and Capital Campaign which will begin around
August. Some of the hall keys have not been returned after use. The Finance Council voted to levy a charge of $20.00 for anyone
checking out a key. This fee will be returned when the key is returned after one business day.
Next Finance Council Meeting: Scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:02 PM after a prayer led by Father Chris.
CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP REGISTRATION: Camp sessions fill quickly, so don’t delay. CYC has provided a fun, safe
opportunity for young people for the past 53 years. It is a week-long camp experience for students entering the 3rd grade
through the summer after their 12th grade graduation. More details at , email at office@ or
call 515-309-1936. Registration forms available in the back of church.
FUNDRAISER: Shelby County Catholic School is trying a new fundraising venture this year. We have available for sale at
the school, 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. If you
would like to purchase any of these bags, please stop by the school or call 235-5634 or 712-755-5634 and we will make
arrangements to get the bags to you. These garbage bags are also available at Pexton Health Mart Pharmacy. Thank you for
your support to this fundraiser. Thank you for your continued support of SCCS.
Would you please include the following places in each town that the bags are available to the email that you have in your church bulletins:
Earling – Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Defiance – Defiance State Bank
Panama, – Uptown Looks
Westphalia,- Neil & Judy Schmitz
Portsmouth – St. Mary’s Parish Office
THE FEBRUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, March 5, following morning Mass. You purchased
134 tickets for a total of $1,145.00. The winners of the drawing were Mike & Mary Tremel who will receive $572.00.
Congratulations Mike & Mary! The balance of $573.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in March to help pay utility
bills. Tickets are available for the March drawing this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, before and after Mass.
15 DECADE ROSARY FOR LIFE is this Sunday, February 24, from 1:30-2:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Panama.
Parishioners of all six parishes are encouraged to attend.
4:00-4:30 PM – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Joseph’s
HALL KEYS: Several sets of keys to the parish hall that were given out have not been returned. If you have a set, please,
please return it or call the parish office (747-2091) this week. We need them for upcoming events. Thanks, Fr. Chris
ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PEOPLE!! ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, as well as COLLEGE STUDENTS involved in
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) or diocesan campus ministry are invited to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat.
The challenging message of World Youth Day 2000 in Rome is being spread throughout the United States by an initiative
called YOUTH 2000. YOUTH 2000 is responding to the call of Blessed Pope John Paul II to enable young people to live and
proclaim the Gospel. You are invited by All Saints Catholic Church of Des Moines to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat on March 1-3 at
Dowling Catholic High School. You will have the opportunity to gather with other young people your age for prayer, adoration,
singing, and learning about our Catholic Faith. For more information, please visit
ITALY PILGRIMAGE: Come along November 4-14, 2013, to some of the holiest of all sites in Europe! We’ll visit Venice,
Florence, Pisa, Siena, Assisi, Rome and so much more. While in Rome, we will attend the Papal Audience. Mass each day in
great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,399 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more
information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call
712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
DID YOU KNOW? There is a place in the heart of Des Moines that offers easy access to spiritual direction, a quiet chapel for
daily prayer and twice weekly Eucharistic celebration, or just a place to step away from the busyness of life in order to enjoy an
opportunity for silence and solitude. Emmaus House, located in a restored Victorian house in the Sherman Hill Neighborhood,
provides the setting to help facilitate renewal, rest and contemplative reflection, and to strengthen one’s spiritual growth. To
reserve a room for a day, overnight, weekend or longer stay, or to schedule a private or staff retreat, please call Cindy Shaw at
515-282-4839 or visit our website at .
SUMMARY OF ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 11, 2012
Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m. in the bank with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini. Others present were Elaine Kramer,
Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding, Chris Gaul, and Dorothy Frisby. There was one correction to the
previous minutes: The siding company we are contracting with is located in Auburn, not Denison.
Old Business: The windows in the rectory will be replaced by Gene Wilwerding during the winter. Since it is too late to put
siding on the rectory, this project will proceed in the spring. We are looking into removing the asbestos in the school building in
the future, since this must be done before any demolition can proceed. New Business: Financial statement for the months of
October & November were distributed and approved as presented. The Diocese is having a peer review process of all parishes.
The two people in our parish participating in this project are Elaine Kramer & Dorothy Frisby. The Winter Raffle is proceeding
well, and we have been able to give the maximum every month so far to the winner. Our two Lenten Fish Fry dinners will be
Friday, February 15, 2013, and March 1, 2013. Donita Kenkel volunteered to help chair the picnic along with Joey & Heather
Muenchrath. Picnic dates established are July 12 & 13, 2013. St. Joseph’s Class of 1963 will participate in the mass during this
weekend. Father Chris informed the Council of the coming Capital Campaign for the Diocese. If we collect over 70% of the
assessment, we will be refunded some of the money, so this gives us impetus to collect what we have been assessed. Salary
increases/bonuses were also discussed and approved. Next meeting of the Finance Council is set for Tuesday, February 5,
at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With all business concluded, meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. following a prayer by Father Chris.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2013: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
FEBR. 3rd – Rolls, Coffee & Bake Sale in St. Joseph’s Hall following 9:30 AM Mass. Sponsored by Religious Ed students.
4th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00 - 8:15 PM.
11th – Business Supper in St. Joseph’s Hall.
11th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Business Supper in St. Joseph’s Hall.
13th – ASH WEDNESDAY MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
13th – Religious Education students attend Ash Wednesday Mass with your family.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Lenten Fish Fry in St. Joseph’s Hall in Earling. Time to be announced.
17th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Business Supper in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – Religious Education Classes meet from 7:00 - 8:15 PM.
21st – Knights of Columbus Past Grand Knights Steak Dinner beginning at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
27th – NO Religious Education Classes.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2013
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
FEBRUARY 6TH – Mary Carroll Jerry Bissen Anita Buckley
Sr. Fran Kloewer Ken Schafer
FEBRUARY 13TH – Charlotte Assman Ken Schafer Pat Gross
Helen Freund Bill Erlbacher
FEBRUARY 20TH – Mick Graeve Amy Langenfeld Ken Schafer
Lois Sibenaller Janice Mahlberg
FEBRUARY 27TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Janice Gaul
Mary Finken Ken Schafer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2013
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL KEN SCHAFER (747-9491). THANKS!
FEBRUARY 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marcy & Tom Muenchrath (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Jill & Scott Schiltz
and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding.
FEBRUARY 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shelli & Larry Schaben
WORKERS: Annette & Richard Gross, Elaine & Larry Kramer, Judy & John Thraen
and Michele & Craig Weis.
FEBRUARY 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Gary Bissen (Group 6)
WORKERS: Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich, Kathy & Joe Mahlberg
and Jan & Pete Mahlberg.
FEBRUARY 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher
WORKERS: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann, Penny & Kelly Mahlberg, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke
and Faye & Dan Patten.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Charlotte Assman, Helen & Ty Frederick, Vince Heese
and Joyce & Norm Kenkel (Group 1)
FUNDRAISER: Shelby County Catholic School is trying a new fundraising venture this year. We have available for sale at
the school, 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. If you
would like to purchase any of these bags, please stop by the school or call 235-5634 or 712-755-5634 and we will make
arrangements to get the bags to you. These garbage bags are also available at Pexton Health Mart Pharmacy. Thank you for
your support to this fundraiser. Thank you for your continued support of SCCS.
ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PEOPLE!! ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, as well as COLLEGE STUDENTS involved in
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) or diocesan campus ministry are invited to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat.
The challenging message of World Youth Day 2000 in Rome is being spread throughout the United States by an initiative
called YOUTH 2000. YOUTH 2000 is responding to the call of Blessed Pope John Paul II to enable young people to live and
proclaim the Gospel. You are invited by All Saints Catholic Church of Des Moines to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat on March 1-3 at
Dowling Catholic High School. You will have the opportunity to gather with other young people your age for prayer, adoration,
singing, and learning about our Catholic Faith. For more information, please visit
ITALY PILGRIMAGE: Come along November 4-14, 2013, to some of the holiest of all sites in Europe! We’ll visit Venice,
Florence, Pisa, Siena, Assisi, Rome and so much more. While in Rome, we will attend the Papal Audience. Mass each day in
great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $3,399 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more
information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call
712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish
THE DECEMBER WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, January 9, following morning Mass. You
purchased 144 tickets for a total of $1,230.00. The winner of the drawing was Betty Keane, Defiance who will receive
$599.00. Congratulations Betty! The balance of $631.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in January to help pay utility
bills. Tickets are available for the January drawing this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, before and after Mass.
NOTE FROM BONNIE: Since I will be leaving the Bingo Program the end of this month, I want to thank everyone who has
helped me all these years. It takes many people working together to make any program a success. Bingo is a wonderful
fundraiser for the parish and also a weekly activity for our community. Ken Schafer has generously come forward to say he
will take it over. I hope you all will continue to help him too, and I hope more people will consider getting involved. When I
worked at CDS, I realized I could have a job and still find time to volunteer. George and I are now settled and feel blessed that
we are able to enjoy this new phase of our life. Earling will always be dear to us. We were so fortunate to have been raised
here. It was a great journey. God blessed us abundantly. I pray He will do the same for all of you. Love to all - Bonnie Kenkel
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Francis Heese, Zeno Blum, Donald Carroll, Edward Carroll, Gail Schwarte,
Patti Hahn, L.E. & Lene Erlbacher, Roman & Mildred Gaul, Bob & Mary Gross, Leo & Ruth Gross, Charlie Joseph Reinig,
Gail Schwarte, Tracy Schwarte, Paige Schwarte, Henry & Ella Schwarte, Joe Tremel, Francis & Rose Wear, Chad Erlbacher,
Alma Wilwerding, Mary & Tony Bruck, Marie & Leo Dresen, Leonard & Magdalene Erlbacher Family, Ferd & Dan Gaul,
Alban Gross, Mr. & Mrs. Pete Gaul, Joe & Josephine Gross, Alf & Marcella Klein, Tim & Nathan Klein, Megan Kohles,
Tony & Johanna Koester, Mark Kramer, Mary Ann Lapke, Joe & Vera Mahlberg, Gene Rohe Family, Bob Sonderman,
Sylvan Bissen, Larry Dresen, Frank Finken, Father Richard Gubbels, Joan Langenfeld, Michelle Klabunde, Marge Schafer,
Larry A. & Mariella Kramer, Bob & Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS/DECORATIONS: Please consider making a donation for the Christmas flowers and decorations.
The “Christmas Flower” envelope is included in the packet with your December Tithe Envelopes. Please return it as soon as
possible by putting it in the collection basket. Thanks!
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May there be JOY in your home, PEACE in your world and LOVE in your heart
We pray you have a blessed and joyful Christmas and Happy New Year!
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 30, 2012
Called to order at 7:06 p.m. in the bank with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini. Others present were Elaine Kramer, Dean
Finken, Don Bruck, Ray Wilwerding, Chris Gaul, and Dorothy Frisby. Brenda Gross was absent.
Several parents were present at the meeting and discussed moving the bus stop back to the church area. After all sides were
presented, it was agreed that the bus stop would be moved back, on condition that the parents see that there is one monitor
present every morning to insure the safety of the children and church property.
Old Business: A construction company has presented a bid for insulation and siding for the rectory. Since this seems to be the
most cost effective method to repair the rectory, the Council decided this would be done. Work will probably not begin until
spring, which will give Gene Wilwerding time during the winter to install some windows. An anonymous parishioner will
match, up to $10,000.00, for donations of $200.00 or more from families in the parish. Automatic door locks for the church
seem to be pretty costly, so this project has been tabled for the time being. Our new copier is working well and is covered by
a monthly lease same as the previous one.
New Business: Water had been noted in the hall basement. Dean reported it was caused by a rusted water meter pipe that has
been repaired. There was no damage to the hall. Financial statements for July, August, and September were approved as
presented. The new housekeeper is working out well for Father Chris. The Council approved a request from the Post Office to
hold a meeting in the parish hall on January 7, for a meeting open to the public. They will discuss results of a previous survey,
and inform us of what we can expect from the Post Office in the future. Our property insurance bill for 2012/13 will be paid in
November. We received a bid from ESA, Inc. for asbestos removal in the school building. We already have to pay for the
initial investigation and testing of materials, but the estimate given to remove the asbestos is $19,700.00. The asbestos must be
removed before any demolition of the building can begin. The council shelved a project for a monument to the unborn, due to
so many other costs at this time. The same went for the possibility of a Youth Minister for the entire county. Other issues on
the agenda were postponed for the next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the bank.
After a closing prayer by Father Chris, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
THE NOVEMBER WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, December 5, following morning Mass. You
purchased 153 tickets for a total of $1,310.00. The winner of the drawing was Val Thrasher who will receive $599.00.
Congratulations Val! The balance of $711.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in December to help pay utility bills.
Tickets are available for the December drawing this weekend, Sunday, December 9, before and after Mass.
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish
ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PEOPLE!! ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, as well as COLLEGE STUDENTS involved in
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) or diocesan campus ministry are invited to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat.
The challenging message of World Youth Day 2000 in Rome is being spread throughout the United States by an initiative
called YOUTH 2000. YOUTH 2000 is responding to the call of Blessed Pope John Paul II to enable young people to live and
proclaim the Gospel. You are invited by All Saints Catholic Church of Des Moines to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat on March 1-3 at
Dowling Catholic High School. You will have the opportunity to gather with other young people your age for prayer, adoration,
singing, and learning about our Catholic Faith. For more information, please visit
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 2nd – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
3rd – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00 - 8:15 PM.
8th – FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th– Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
11th – Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00 - 8:15 PM.
13th – Knights of Columbus “Silent Auction” Fundraiser at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – CYO Basketball Games beginning at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
17th – Catholic Men’s Group meet at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – CYO Christmas Caroling at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM.
20th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
23rd – Advent Communal Penance/Reconciliation at 1:00 PM for all parishioners.
24th, 25th & 26th – Parish Business Office closed for Christmas.
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS! Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s.
26th – NO Bingo! 26th – NO Religious Education Classes.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 5TH – Mary Wilwerding JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Betty Finken
DECEMBER 12TH – Helen Freund Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll
DECEMBER 19TH – Charlotte Assman Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Mick Graeve
DECEMBER 26TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
DECEMBER 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann Pauley (Group 2)
WORKERS: Joanne & Mike Erlbacher, Sara & Chris Gaul, Brenda & Brian Heese,
Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Tracy & BJ Bruck,
Sharon & James Ward.
DECEMBER 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnne Kohles (Group 3)
WORKERS: Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Anita Buckley, Betty & Gail Foxhoven,
Sandy & Dean Finken, Rosemary & Leo Hahn, JoAnn & Bob Koesters,
Jan & Leo Schwery, Diane Sonderman
DECEMBER 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marsha & Dean Langenfeld
WORKERS: Lois Dresen, Mary & Bob Finken, Mick & Ivo Finken, Julie & Dick Klein,
Kerri & Clint Sonderman, Lois & Gene Sibenaller, Joan & Alfred Leinen,
Donna Gross, Liz Underwood.
DECEMBER 26TH – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Alice Esser, Dorothy Gaul, Joan & Ed Michels, Cathy Stessman, Peg & Mark Stessman (Group 5)
WED. NOV. 21ST – NO BINGO – HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our Bingo staff.
TICKETS: Gene & Lois Sibenaller
$599 JACKPOT CALLER Amy Langenfeld
5 SUPER BOWLS CALL BACK: Pat Gross
DOOR PRIZES KITCHEN WORKERS: CHAIRPEOPLE: Amy Langenfeld (Group 2)
57 NUMBERS WORKERS: Betty Blum, Julie & Mike Dresen, Liz & John Buckley, Pat & Tim Gross,
Lorraine & Don Graeve and Dana & Dean Erlbacher.
EARLY BIRDS begin at 6:30 PM – REGULAR GAMES begin at 7:00 PM
OUR OCTOBER WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Thursday, November 1st. You purchased 143 tickets for a total of
$1,240.00. The winner of the drawing was Ron & Deb Frederick who will receive $599.00. Congratulations Ron & Deb! The
balance of $641.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in November to help pay utility bills. Tickets are available for the
November drawing this weekend, Sunday, November 11, before and after Mass.
Put this in each time we have a Saturday Mass
Saturday, August 18th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of
4:00-4:30 PM – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Joseph’s
FUNDRAISER: Shelby County Catholic School is trying a new fundraising venture this year. We have available for sale at
the school, 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. This
fundraiser is an effort to diminish the Fall Magazine Sales fundraiser. If you would like to purchase these bags, please stop at
the school or call (712-755-5634) and we will make arrangements to get the bags to you.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
NOV. 1st – 5:30 PM – ALL SAINTS MASS at St. Joseph’s
1st – Winter Clothing Drive begins
2nd – 8:00 AM – ALL SOULS MASS & FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition after Mass.
3rd – 5:00 PM - Memorial Mass and lighting of candles in remembrance of loved ones lost this past year.
4th – Daylight Saving Time ends. Set clocks back one hour.
6th – Election Day!
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00 - 8:15 PM.
8th – First Bible Study session at 7:30 PM.
10th – SCCS Harvest Dinner, Auction & Drawing in Portsmouth.
11th – Veteran’s Day!
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Parish Business Office closed due to all day meeting in Des Moines.
13th– Catholic Men’s Group - Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Advent Communal Penance at 7:00 PM for all parishioners and Religious Education students.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th –Catholic Daughters & Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass at 5:30 PM in church.
18th – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
18th – Earling Fire/Rescue Annual Chicken Supper from 4:30-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
21st – THANKSGIVING MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s.
21st – NO Bingo!
22nd – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
22nd & 23rd – Parish Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday. No morning Mass on Friday, November 23rd.
28th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
NOVEMBER 7TH – Charlotte Assman Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Irene Tremel
NOVEMBER 14TH – Gene Sibenaller Amy Langenfeld Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
NOVEMBER 21ST – NO BINGO! HAPPY THANKGIVING!
NOVEMBER 28TH – Vince Heese Bonnie Kenkel Jan Mahlberg
Helen Langenfeld Pete Mahlberg
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
NOVEMBER 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: LuAnn & Ron Kramer (Group 1)
WORKERS: Laura & Mat Freund, Janice & Jim Gaul, Gail & Joe Gross, Emily & Ed Johansen,
Donita & Tim Kenkel, Tina & Kelly Schwarte and Rose & Don Wageman
NOVEMBER 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Amy Langenfeld (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Julie & Mike Dresen, Liz & John Buckley, Pat & Tim Gross,
Lorraine & Don Graeve, Dana & Dean Erlbacher
NOVEMBER 21ST – NO BINGO! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
NOVEMBER 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Krissa & Bob Bruck (Group 2)
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Yvonne & Larry Gaul, Gayla & Declan Gross,
Becky & Jeff Gross, Katy & Randy Heese
.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy & Charles Frisby, Irene Tremel, Joy & Vic Finken, Jerry Bissen (Group 4)
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for
$25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR
UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of
winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust & Savings
Bank. Tickets are available for purchase this weekend, Sunday, October 28, before and after Mass. Last day
to buy tickets for the October Drawing is Wednesday, October 31st.
JOINT PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Members present: Father Chris, Jim Kenkel, Jeanie Scheuring, Pat Schweiso, Karen Kloewer, Betty Keane,
Diane Mulligan, Mary Carroll, Mary Wilwerding, and Dave Schwarte.
Father opened the meeting with a prayer. The councils reviewed the Mass times for the upcoming Holy Days and
Holiday season. The schedule is as follows…..
All Saints Day
Thursday, November 1st
11:15 AM – Little Flower Haven, Earling
5:30 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
7:00 PM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
All Souls Day
Friday, November 2nd
8:00 AM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
9:30 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
Saturday, November 3rd – 5:00 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling (Candles for deceased loved ones during Mass)
A member of the deceased family is asked to be present to light a candle in memory of their loved one.
Sunday, November 4th – 8:00 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance (Candles for deceased loved ones during Mass)
Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 20 – 7:00 PM – Defiance Ecumenical Service (shared service with Defiance Methodist
and Catholic churches with everyone welcome) at St. Peter’s Hall, Defiance
Wednesday, November 21st – 5:30 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
Thursday, November 22nd – 8:00 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
Advent Communal Penance/Reconciliation
Wednesday, November 14th – 7:00 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling – For everyone including R.E. students.
Sunday, December 23rd – 1:00 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
3:00 PM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
Also ½ hour before all Masses during Advent.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 8th – 8:00 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
9:30 AM – St. Joseph’, Earling
*Usual weekend Mass schedule at 4:00 PM at St. Peter’s, Defiance.
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Monday, December 24th – 11:15 AM – Little Flower Haven, Earling
4:00 PM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
5:30 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
Tuesday, December 25th – 8:00 AM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
9:30 AM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Monday, December 31st – 4:00 PM – St. Peter’s, Defiance
5:30 PM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
Tuesday, January 1st – 9:30 AM – St. Joseph’s, Earling
Father Chris closed the meeting with a prayer. Next meeting will be January 10, 2013 at 5:30 in Earling Hall.
OREMUS – Saturday, March 9, at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Rectory
ST PETER’S COMEDY CABARET IS SATURDAY, MARCH 9, beginning at 5:00 PM
Tickets on still available. See the note in the bulletin for ticket information.
WE HAVE A VOCATION CHALICE with a small prayer book in which families can gather
together at prayer times and meal times to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
We encourage our families to pray together for more vocations to priesthood and religious life and
encourage their sons and daughters to consider these particular callings. You may sign up for the
vocation chalice in the back of the church on the sign up sheets.
YEAR OF FAITH QUESTIONS – I encourage any and all of our parishioners to put questions in
the question and answer box on any matter pertaining to the Catholic faith and I will address those
questions during the announcement time at Mass.
Please contact the parish office to remove your name/another name.
NOTE TO PARENTS: If your child will not be attending the Religious Education class, please contact the teacher by
6:30 PM on Wednesday. Thanks!
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish.
YOUTH CHOIR this year will be for Grades 3 thru 12. 3rd Grade children must be accompanied by a parent. We will not be
singing every month, only every other month plus special occasions.
FOOD FOR THE POOR collection this weekend for the less fortunate in our county. Collecting canned goods, non-perishable
food items. Personal hygiene items are most welcome. This will be held the first Sunday of each month.
FUNDRAISER: Shelby County Catholic School is trying a new fundraising venture this year. We have available for sale at
the school, 15 gallon kitchen garbage bags. The garbage bags come with 65 bags per roll. Cost per roll is $11.00. This
fundraiser is an effort to diminish the Fall Magazine Sales fundraiser. If you would like to purchase these bags, please stop at
the school or call (712-755-5634) and we will make arrangements to get the bags to you.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
OCT. 3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – Religious Ed. (Grades 9-12) attend movie in Harlan. Grades 7 & 8 meet in homes 7:00-8:15 PM.
5th – FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:00 AM Mass.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – Coffee, Rolls & Bake Sale in the hall following Mass. Sponsored by Religious Education.
15th -20th – Fr. Chris is attending workshop in Chicago.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
18th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
18th – Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Meetings at 7:00 PM.
20th – Open House in the hall for Walt Bissen’s 90th Birthday.
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – NO Religious Education Classes.
27th – Diocesan Youth Rally (Grades 6-8) at St. Thomas More Center in Panora.
28th – Diocesan Youth Rally (Grades 9-12) at St. Thomas More Center in Panora
30th – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM.
31st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
31st – NO Religious Education Classes.
31st – Happy Halloween!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 3RD – Bob Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
OCTOBER 10TH – Mary Wilwerding Amy Langenfeld Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Langenfeld
OCTOBER 17TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Jag Graham
OCTOBER 24TH – Helen Freund Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Rosemary Hahn Marie Kenkel
OCTOBER 31ST – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mick Graeve
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012
(Group 5, 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
OCTOBER 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Laurie & Gene Wilwerding (Group 5)
WORKERS: Deb & Marv Gross, Shelli & Larry Schaben, Jill & Scott Schiltz,
Judy & John Thraen, Heather & Joey Muenchrath and Michele & Craig Weis.
OCTOBER 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shirley Herbst (Group 6)
WORKERS: Maggie & Tom Bissen, Sue & Dale Graeve, Ruth & Dave Hoffmann,
Jody & Jamie Mahlberg, Kathy & Joe Mahlberg, Faye & Dan Patten
and Jane & Ken Query.
OCTOBER 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Penny & Kelly Mahlberg
WORKERS Jane & Gary Bissen, Joanie Erlbacher, Deb & Tom Henrich, Cindy & Jeff Klein,
Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke, Kimberly & Chad Graeve and Peg & Rick Pauley.
OCTOBER 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cathy & Mark Assman (Group 1)
WORKERS: Mary & Bob Bissen, JoAnn & Don Bruck, Stacie & Mike Frederick,
Amy & Pat Hoffmann, Deb & Ron Frederick and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding.
OCTOBER 31ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janet & Phil Blum
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Janie & John Bruck, Kathy & Jay Frederick,
Shirley & Dan Grote, Judy & Russ Heese and Barb & Don Mueller.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Helen Langenfeld, Betty Gaul, Betty & Leroy Grote (Group 3)
RECTORY WALL: With the recent rain, part of the brick on the south wall of the Rectory above the main floor
window collapsed last Monday evening. We had discussed the repair of this wall at the Finance Council meetings with
the repairs tentatively being scheduled for October. We will be repairing this as soon as possible.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2012
Meeting called to order at 7:40 PM in the bank with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini. Others present were Dean Finken,
Elaine Kramer, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding, Chris Gaul, and Dorothy Frisby. There was one correction to the
previous minutes: The monthly charge for school assessment will increase by $609.25 per month, rather than the amount stated.
Old Business: The Annual Diocesan Appeal has finally been completed for this year and we have made our goal.
After meeting with the contractor in July, the Council made the decision to secure a contract with him for all repairs to the
outside of the rectory. We will ask him to draw up a contract so we can begin, probably by the first of October. After a vote, it
was determined to keep the bricks on the building rather than new siding.
New Business: Financial statement for the month of June, 2012 was distributed and approved as presented. We are discussing
putting new door locks in the church, and several options were discussed. The church doors will remain open during the
summer months until 7:00 PM and in the winter months will close at 4:00 to 4:30 PM. Vandalism and damage to the church
property, the power house and cemetery is becoming a problem. Next year’s picnic date will be firmly established after the
picnic committee meets soon. We don’t have a final total for picnic profits as yet, but it should be around $85,000.00 or so after
all bills are paid. The school bus will have a new pickup location on Main Street rather than on the church parking lot due to
wear & tear on the property and liability. We will get a new contract for the copy machine being used in the church office and
are getting a bid from Xerox again and Counsel Office & Document in Harlan. In the future, we will also need to discuss
demolition of the school building, since it is deteriorating.
Next meeting of the Finance Council was set for Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the bank. With all business
concluded, meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. following a prayer by Father Chris.
ST. JOSEPH’S PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2012:
The meeting opened at 5:30 PM with a prayer by Father Chris. Present were Father Chris, Jim Kenkel, Susie Fah and Mary
Wilwerding. Dress apparel was re-addressed. Remember you are coming to visit Our Lord. Leaving Mass early was also
discussed. Please stay for the final blessing. We want to remind you that we have a pamphlet on marriage guidelines,
available through any pastoral council member or Father Chris. Too many couples are living together before marriage. To
teach by example and prayer and persuasion by education are good examples to live by. A short discussion was held about the
cemetery situation. No real solution has been found. Father Chris talked about hiring a youth minister for religious education
for our six parishes and the financial feasibility of this. It would be a way to get the youth of the county more connected as
Catholics and members of the church. A discussion was held on how to retain students and increase enrollment in Shelby
County Catholic Schools. The next pastoral council meetings are scheduled for September 18, at 5:30 PM, and November 22,
at 5:30 PM. The meeting ended at 6:15 PM with a closing prayer by Father Chris.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
SEPT. 3rd – Parish Office closed in observance of Labor Day.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – Crossroads Mass at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
7th – FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:00 AM Mass.
8th – Family party in the parish hall.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
19th – Flu Shots from 9:00-11:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes from 7:00-8:15 PM.
20th – 911 Day of Prayer Mass at 7:00 PM – Knights of Columbus &Catholic Daughters Meetings after Mass.
22nd – Family party in the parish hall.
24th-28th – Dean is on vacation.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Religious Ed. trip to Museum of Religious Arts (Grades 7-12).
27th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
SEPTEMBER 5TH – Helen Freund Amy Langenfeld Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll
SEPTEMBER 12TH – Mick Graeve Bonnie Kenkel Pete Mahlberg
Charlotte Assman Jan Mahlberg
SEPTEMBER 19TH – Gene Sibenaller Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
SEPTEMBER 26TH – George Kenkel JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
JoAnne Kohles
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012
(Group 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
SEPTEMBER 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois & Dave Kramer (Group 4)
WORKERS: Betty & Steve Klein, Stef & Doug Kramer, Erin & Todd Soma,
Shiela & Sam Sonderman and Jessica & Mark Andersen.
SEPTEMBER 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jessie & Brandon Boger
WORKERS: Janice & Joe Kramer, Mary Ann Kramer, Mary & Mike Tremel,
Kathy & Ron Tremel and Krystal & Jay Wageman.
SEPTEMBER 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marie & Denny Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Marcy & Tom Muenchrath,
Annette & Richard Gross and Denise & Joe Heese.
SEPTEMBER 26TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Brenda & Steve Gross
WORKERS: Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Elaine & Larry Kramer,
Sharon & Jerry Gross and Nadine & Steve Kenkel.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Rita Block, Marie Blum, Bernice Book, Dorothy & Max Kenkel,
Mary Ann & Frances Koesters, (Group 2)
Put this in each time we have a Saturday Mass
Saturday, August 18th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of
4:00-4:30 PM – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Joseph’s
BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 2, we will have a “Food for the Poor” collection for the less fortunate in our
county. Collecting canned goods, non-perishable food items. Personal hygiene items are most welcome. This will be held the
first Sunday of each month.
FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition after 8:00 AM Mass.
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church
USHERS: Please remember to take the bags to the bank following Mass. Thank you for your ministry to the parish.
BEGINNING NEXT WEEKEND, September 2, we will have a “Food for the Poor” collection
for the less fortunate in our county. Collecting canned goods, non-perishable items. Personal
hygiene items are most welcome. This will be held the first Sunday of each month.
SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION: Bus Pick-up and Drop off for Earling Students only: Due to wear and tear on church
property and liability concerns, the bus route has been moved to Main Street, downtown Earling. If you have any further
questions or concerns, please contact Fr. Chris Fontanini or express your concerns to the Finance Council at the October 30th
meeting. Thanks for your time and concern with this issue.
ST. JOSEPH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 2012
The meeting opened at 5:30 with a prayer by Father Chris. Present were Father Chris, Jim Kenkel, Susie Fah and Mary Wilwerding.
Dress apparel was re-addressed. Remember you are coming to visit Our Lord. Leaving Mass early was also discussed. Please stay for the final blessing.
We want to remind you that we have a pamphlet on marriage guidelines, available through any pastoral council member or Father Chris. Too many couples are living together before marriage. To teach by example and prayer and persuasion by education are good examples to live by.
A short discussion was held about the cemetery situation. No real solution has been found.
Father Chris talked about hiring a youth minister for religious education for our six parishes and the financial feasibility of this. It would be a way to get the youth of the county more connected as Catholics and members of the church.
A discussion was held on how to retain students and increase enrollment in Shelby County Catholic Schools.
The next pastoral council meetings are scheduled for September 18, at 5:30 PM, and November 22, at 5:30 PM. The meeting ended at 6:15 with a closing prayer by Father Chris.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 28, 2012
Meeting called to order at 7:20 PM. in the bank with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini. Others present were Elaine
Kramer, Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding, Chris Gaul, and Dorothy Frisby.
Old Business: The ADA should be completely finished by the end of June, 2012, with some of the pledge cards still to be
returned. Repairs to the rectory were discussed, with bids and estimates studied. Many windows need to be replaced, and the
southwest wall needs extensive repairs. Other walls need minimal tuck pointing and/or mortar grinding and replacement. The
entire Finance Council will meet with Randy Janssen to go over the building and discuss what needs to be done, and an
estimated cost for same. New Business: Financial statement for the month of May, 2012 was distributed and approved as
presented. We have a request for a reservation for the church hall for July 2013, by a non-parish member for a wedding
reception/dance. The Council approved the request. They will be given a detailed list of non-parishioner prices and rules for the
hall rental, including security and especially concerning the cleanup they are responsible for afterwards. Our parish will supply
the workers for the dance and will retain the profits. The Finance Council was notified that the Shelby County Catholic School
Assessment increased for this year (July 2012 thru June 2013) by $609.25 per month for a total of $86,414.00 up from
$79,109.00 last year. Next meeting of the Finance Council is set for Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at 7:30 PM in the bank.
With all business concluded, meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM following a prayer by Father Chris.
Addendum to minutes: The entire Finance Council met with Father Chris and one of the contractors at the rectory after the
9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, July 8, 2012. The entire building was investigated, with needed repairs pointed out by the
contractor. There will be extensive work on the southwest wall and many windows need to be replaced. The contractor said he
would submit his bid and estimate for a decision to be made.
Put this in each time we have a Saturday Mass
Saturday, August 18th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of
4:00-4:30 PM – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Joseph’s
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
AUGUST 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:00 AM Mass.
7th – Finance Council Meeting
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall
14th – Parish Business Office will be closed.
15th – Blood Analysis Screening from 7:00-9:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Religious Education Teacher In-Service with John Graffrey at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of the hall.
23rd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
29th – Religious Ed. Parent/Teacher/Student Meeting and Potluck at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of the hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
AUGUST 1ST – George Kenkel Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Langenfeld
AUGUST 8TH – Bob Finken Amy Langenfeld Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
AUGUST 15TH – Mary Wilwerding Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Jag Graham
AUGUST 22ND – Irene Tremel JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Vince Heese Jan Mahlberg
AUGUST 29TH – Rosemary Hahn Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Elaine Kramer Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012
(Group 2, 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
AUGUST 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lorraine & Don Graeve (Group 2)
WORKERS: Judy Buckley, Dana & Dean Erlbacher, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher,
Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Katy & Randy Heese and Tyler Gubbels.
AUGUST 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Becky & Jeff Gross
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Tracy & BJ Bruck, Julie & Mike Dresen,
Pat & Tim Gross, Anne Pauley and Sharon & James Ward.
AUGUST 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Anita Buckley (Group 3)
WORKERS: Sandy & Dean Finken, Betty & Gail Foxhoven, Julie & Dick Klein,
JoAnne & Denny Kohles, Keri & Clint Sonderman and Liz Underwood.
AUGUST 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gene & Lois Sibenaller
WORKERS: Lois Dresen, Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld,
Joan & Alfred Leinen and Jan & Leo Schwery.
AUGUST 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon Bruck (Group 4)
WORKERS: Ann & Gary Blum, Marian & Marty Bosak, Judy & Mike Evers,
Susie & Jeff Fah and Mary & Ray Wilwerding.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Charlotte Assman, Mary Heese, Vince Heese, Helen & Ty Frederick, (Group 1)
LAST WEEK, I received a letter in which there was no return address nor was it signed. I highly doubt if anyone from our
parishes wrote it, since it had a metered label from Lincoln, Nebraska. Perhaps, this person might have been a visitor at one
time. I find these letters rather sad, disappointing, and frustrating, as I have no way to address any of his or her concerns or
issues. Perhaps, you can help me out here by getting the word out to folks to please sign their names to any letter or to give a
return address, so I have the opportunity to address any concerns or issues. Any future letters that come to me with no return
address and/or no signature or name, I will toss in the trash, before reading it. Thanks, I appreciate your help on this matter.
Fr. Chris Fontanini
2012 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
VACATION OR CASH RAFFLE:
Grand Prize – $5,000.00 Cash – Dean Langenfeld, Earling
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Jay Frederick Children, Earling
2nd Runner-up 500.00 – Tom Bissen, Earling
3rd Runner-up 350.00 – Mary & Tim Bottoms,
4th Runner-up 250.00 – Rose Koesters, Harlan
$200.00 – Gaylord Gross, Earling $ 50.00 – John & Sharon Lusero, Kansas City, MO
$200.00 – Steve & Jeanie Scheuring, Defiance $ 50.00 – Fr. Chuck Kottas, Council Bluffs, IA
$200.00 – Yvonne Gaul, Earling $ 50.00 – Ruby Mumm, Dunlap
$ 50.00 – Darcy Shropshire, Harlan $ 50.00 – Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jerry Gross, Earling $ 50.00 – Bonsall TV, Dunlap
$ 50.00 – Delbert Bruck, Westphalia $ 50.00 – Charlie Erlbacher, Dow City
$ 50.00 – Chad & Kimberly Graeve, Earling $ 50.00 – Craig & Michelle Weis Family, Earling
$ 50.00 – Bud Weis’s 5 Daughters
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Deb Henrich, Earling $ 50.00 – Nancy Gaul, Harlan
$100.00 – Elaine Kramer, Earling $ 25.00 – Tim Gross, Earling
$100.00 – Marie Kenkel, Earling $ 25.00 – Gene Sibenaller, Earling
$ 50.00 – Chris & Sara Gaul, Earling $ 25.00 – Titus Casebeer Family, Omaha
$ 50.00 – Ava Freund (Mat/Laura), Earling $ 25.00 – Brayden Lindgren, Council Bluffs, IA
$ 50.00 – Francis Koesters, Earling
FANCYWORK STAND:
Dresden Plate Queen Size Quilt donated by the Earling Quilters won by Pam Gubbels, Harlan.
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Joe Heese, Earling.
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Betty Blum, Earling.
Pink & Green Fleece Blanket donated by Kelsey Schaben won by Anne Pauley, Earling.
Zoo Animal Baby Quilt donated by Gayla Gross & Angie Trowbridge won by Emily Johansen, Earling
Six Holiday Towels & Foam Hand Soap donated by Marlene Smith won by Marcene Keane, Panama
Wine Rack with Paris Raffle Tickets donated by Karen Chamberlain won by Becky Gross, Earling.
Precious Moments 1992 Membership Figurine (Retired) donated by Elaine Kramer won by Dana Andersen.
Pots & Pans w/Lids donated by Betty Blum won by Molly Gubbels, Harlan.
Wooden Welcome Sign donated by Larry Kramer won by Marie Kenkel, Earling.
Angel Plaque donated by Mary Carroll in Memory of Mildred Gaul won by Carla Gaul, Omaha.
Tooth Fairy Child’s Quilt & Pillow donated in Memory of Mildred Gaul won by Joanie Erlbacher, Earling.
Fur Real Walking Puppy donated by Dar Kenkel won by Val Thrasher, Earling.
Four Precious Moments Ornaments donated by Marie Kenkel won by Pete Gross, Earling.
Willow Tree Nativity Set donated by Janet Blum won by Anna Broer, Des Moines.
Wooden Shelf donated by Bonnie Kenkel won by Gloria Kenkel, Earling.
Leap Frog – My Own Laptop donated by Dar Kenkel won by Nadine Kenkel, Earling.
Crochet Doily donated by Sylvia Gaul (Al) won by Mary Tremel, Earling.
Thomas Kinkade Icicle Tree donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Jo Schmitz, Westphalia.
Hair & Nail Care Basket donated by Mary Heese & Shelli Schaben won by Mary Pat Tremel, Earling.
Earling Centennial Cookbook donated by Ruth Hoffmann won by Gloria Hargens, Earling
Wine Basket donated by Ron & Kathy Tremel won by Doug Erlbacher, Dow City.
Grandma’s Fan Baby Quilt donated by Sally Smith & JoAnn Koesters won by Gloria Hargens, Earling
Precious Moments Baby Quilt donated by Marie Blum won by Kathy Tremel, Earling.
Star Light, Star Bright Baby Quilt donated by Gayla Gross won by Pete Gross, Earling.
Yellow Baby Afghan donated in Memory of Mildred Gaul won by Gayla Gross, Earling.
Pink & White Baby Afghan donated in Memory of Mildred Gaul won by Estelle Quinn, Defiance
Country Quilt donated by Wilma Walwer, Defiance won by Michelle Weis, Earling
USA Fleece Blanket donated by Tim & Jane Erlbacher won by Natalie Finken, Defiance
Calcutta Jar - $194.00 (1/2 of $388.00) won by Marge Klein (Otto), Harlan, who donated it back to us. Thanks!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING
OUR PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS. SEE YOU IN 2013!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JULY 4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
6th – FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:00 AM Mass.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
14th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
31st – American Red Cross Bloodmobile in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 4TH – NO BINGO
JULY 11TH – Gene Sibenaller Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Marie Kenkel
JULY 18TH – Helen Freund Jerry Bissen Pete Mahlberg
Charlotte Assman Jan Mahlberg
JULY 25TH – George Kenkel JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mick Graeve
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2012
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches (One dozen egg salad and one dozen Chicken Salad, Ham sandwiches are made at the hall) and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JULY 4TH – NO BINGO!
JULY 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jackie & Steve Assman (Group 1)
WORKERS: Janet & Phil Blum, Deb & Ron Frederick,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Rose & Don Wageman
JULY 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bob Bissen
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Mary & Bernie Wilwerding,
Laura & Mat Freund and Donita & Tim Kenkel
JULY 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Yvonne & Larry Gaul (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Brenda & Brian Heese,
Doris & Charlie Erlbacher and Gayla & Declan Gross
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JULY 26TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine & Walt Bissen, Madonna Kramer, Virginia Bissen, (Group 6)
SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE: Come along April 15-25, 2013, to some of the most beautiful sites in all of
France. We’ll visit Lourdes, Tours, Chartres, Mont St. Michel, Normandy Beach, Lisieux, the city of Paris and so much more!
Mass each day in great churches and Cathedrals along the way. Total cost is $3,495 with departure from Omaha. For a
brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Church, 709 West Cedar St., P.O. Box 658,
Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call 712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@
CATHOLIC ETIQUETTE - at St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s Catholic Churches. During Mass, it is important to keep in mind
there are many Catholics sitting near us who have come to our Church to pray and focus on the Lord’s Word and Presence.
By adhering to the commonly accepted Catholic Etiquette practices that follow, we ensure that the liturgy at our parish is
meaningful for everyone.
Leaving Mass Early: Leaving Mass immediately after receiving Eucharist violates Catholic etiquette. The liturgically correct
behavior is to wait in your pew until after the celebrant has left the altar. This is our tradition here at St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s
Catholic Church.
Appropriate Dress: Casual dress is always permissible, but provocative styles are inappropriate for men and women of all ages.
Revealing (i.e. Tank tops or short shorts that are way above the knee) or too-tight clothes is always out of place in church.
Parents are asked to monitor the attire of young people attending Mass. Liturgical ministers (Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors,
servers, ushers, music ministers, etc.) are models and examples for parishioners. Dress slacks for men and women or dresses for
women, collared shirts or collared blouses which are modest would be appropriate attire for your ministry. We request that you
lead by example.
Sacred Silence: Bells will be rung five minutes before the Mass to remind us to begin maintaining holy silence. Please refrain
from talking during that time, and try to remember to turn off your cell phone or put them on vibrate as well. This quiet time
should be used for prayer and reflection.
Children at Mass: Children are always welcome at Mass. If a child begins to cry or talk aloud more than a minute, it is
appropriate for a parent to take the child to the cry area in the church vestibule (south entrance at St. Joseph’s and East entrance
at St. Peter’s) or into the confessional area at St. Joseph’s. Once the child has quieted down, it is fine to return to the pew with
them. A rule of thumb: if your child is distracting you during mass, he or she is probably distracting those sitting in the same
general vicinity.
Chewing Gum and eating food: This is always inappropriate and disrespectful to the Blessed Sacrament. St. Joseph’s and
St. Peter’s parishes enjoy a very good reputation for etiquette at Mass. Following the above rules will help us to maintain our
high standards. Thank you for participating in maintaining our excellent standards.
Could you please publish the following about our picnic in your bulletin.
Thanks, Elaine
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2012.
FRIDAY, JULY 13: Stands & Rides Open at 5:30 PM; MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION begins at 7:00 PM,
Bingo 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden after the Auction. SATURDAY, JULY 14: ATV FOUR WHEEL
MUD DRAGS begin at 10:30 AM (contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312, 627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for
registration information; Mass 4:00 PM; Broasted Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:00-7:30 PM;
Stands open at 5:00 PM; Roli Poli the Clown; Bingo 6:30 PM; The band “Shakes Rockwell” begins at 8:00 PM; Grand Prize
Drawing at 10:00 PM by the School. BOTH DAYS: FancyWork/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Beer Stand, Raffles, Kiddie Stand/Games, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride
ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW for a chance to win a
Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50 each.
TICKETS AVAILABLE at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or St. Joseph’s Parish Business Office (747-2091)..
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2012.
FRIDAY, JULY 13: Stands & Rides Open at 5:30 PM; MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION begins at 7:00 PM,
Bingo 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden after the Auction. SATURDAY, JULY 14: ATV FOUR WHEEL
MUD DRAGS begin at 10:30 AM (contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312, 627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for
registration information; Mass 4:00 PM; Broasted Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing from 4:00-7:30 PM;
Stands open at 5:00 PM; Roli Poli the Clown; Bingo 6:30 PM; the band “Shakes Rockwell” begins at 8:00 PM; Grand Prize
Drawing at 10:00 PM by the School. BOTH DAYS: FancyWork/Chance Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Beer Stand, Raffles, Kiddie Stand/Games, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Inflatables, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited ride
ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011.
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Mass at 5:30 PM; Stands & Rides Open after Mass; 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION, Bingo starts at 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following the Auction.
SUNDAY, JULY 10: Mass at 8:00 AM; NEW THIS YEAR: ATV FOUR WHEEL MUD DRAGS
(Kids start at 11:00 AM, Adults at 12:30 AM or as soon as possible) contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312,
627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for registration information; 4:00 -7:30 PM Staley’s Broasted
Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing; 5:00 PM Stands & Rides open; Bingo at 7:00 PM;
8:00 PM Singing Bee Contest (Prizes, No Entry Fee), Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following
Singing Bee; 10:00 PM Grand Prize Drawing by the School. BOTH DAYS: Roli Poli the Clown; The
Gooseman with his pet geese; Beer Garden, FancyWork Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Raffles, Kiddie Stand, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Kiddie Stand Games, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle
Course, Bounce House, Bungee Grab ’N Go, Jump ‘N Slide, Screamer Slide, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited
ride ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
for a chance to win a Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00
in prizes! Tickets $50 each. TICKETS AVAILABALE at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or the parish office.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer
Stand or selling beer at the Mud Drags, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! MAKE SURE EACH
PERSON 21 OR OLDER HAS A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO
SELL OR GIVE BEER TO ANYONE ANYWHERE. The Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM both
nights and no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT
that can be used all night for the rides/inflatable’s, (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an
Arm Band which indicates they have purchased an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($13.00) which allows them to ride all
night for one low price! See above note for a list of rides & inflatable’s.
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take out dinner; nor will
there be any delivery of dinners. Please come to the door on the North side of the parish hall to order your
dinners and to pick them up.
They are selling the Vacation Raffle Tickets in the back of church for a chance to win a Vacation, Merchandize or
$5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. Tickets are $50.00 each. Stop by and get a ticket before they are gone!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ST. JOSEPH’S PICNIC WORK LIST was attached to last weekend’s bulletin. If you did not get a list, there are some on the register
in back of church. PLEASE READ THE LIST AS CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM LAST YEAR. If you have been
inadvertently left off the list or would like to work an additional shift, please call a Chairperson to volunteer. If you can not work your
assigned time, please trade with someone or find a replacement. With everyone’s help & cooperation, we will have a great picnic!
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE PICNIC: Please save cool whip containers, large margarine tubs for the dinner. You may drop them off at the hall weekdays and on Wednesday nights before and during Bingo (3:30-9:30 PM).
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC: Pre-Picnic Collection - $5,877.00; Vacation Raffle - $20,000.00; Auction - $43,800.00;
ATV Mud Drags (Gate, Food/Drinks) - $10,147.00; Kid’s ATV Raffle – $3,200.00; Chicken Dinners served 776 (729 Adults,
47 Kids); plus income from Food Stands, Fancywork/Chance Stand, Kiddie Stands, Bingo, Beer Garden, Rides and other
activities. More details later.
THANK YOU: Thank you all for your generosity at St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic. A Huge Thank You to all the Chairpeople,
Workers (including our non-parish volunteers), Altar Society ladies, Joe & Gail Gross for taking over the selling of the $50
Vacation Raffle tickets and all the people who helped sell the tickets. Thanks to Schaben Auctioneering, Goetz Trucking,
Brian O’Neill, Titan Machinery, FSC, Cogdill Farm Supply, Earling Fire Department, the City of Earling, our Senior Citizens
and kids. Thanks to the surrounding communities and businesses for your continued support year after year! Many people
have gone the extra mile year after year for us since we have had this job and we thank you all for that. Special thanks to all
who helped me on Monday after I injured my back. And lastly, I want to thank our “Co-Chairperson”, Elaine. We couldn’t
have done all the work without you.
God, please Double Bless Our Community!
Dean & Sandy
PS. The reason the Hamburger Stand was not in the intersection is because the owner of Creative Celebrations was called by
me to tell him we were moving the inflatables to the east side of the church. He said he had been up there before and did not
think they would all fit in that area. He asked if we would save the intersection for the large inflatable that was there last year.
I said you don’t know the predicament you are putting me in, but I will. What a Wrong Answer that was!
Let’s give the new Chairpeople that have volunteered for next year a chance with their ideas.
We’ll get er done! Thanks again to all! Dean
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, May 29, 2012
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:15 p.m. in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. All
members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding and Dorothy Frisby. The
entire council had already met at the rectory to inspect areas that were in most urgent need of repairs. The minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: The sink and exhaust fan repairs/installation in the convent have been completed. The ADA still lacks
$1,795.00 before it is completed. Fifty two pledge cards have either not been picked up or been returned as yet. In case
we go over the projected amount, the Diocese returns the overage funds to be placed in the parish account.
NEW BUSINESS: March and April financial statements were presented and discussed, then approved as presented. Dean
reported that the cemetery has been completely asphalted at the cost of $25,000.00. Bob and Mary Finken have made a
generous contribution toward this, and the remainder came from the cemetery maintenance fund collection. Several thefts have
been noted in the cemetery. We put a notice in the bulletin about this, and people will be told to call the Sheriff if they
observe suspicious activity. We have received some estimates for repairs to the rectory, and will have one last bid before a final
decision will be made. The council voted to employ a lady from Avoca to come to Earling and clean the rectory twice a month.
OTHER BUSINESS: Dorothy brought up the possibility of the Shelby County Council of Catechesis finding a youth council
minister for the county, with the percentage of cost to each parish based on number of young people in each. Nothing definite
yet, but a possibility of future expense to be aware of.
Next Finance Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. after a prayer led by Father Chris.
ALTAR SOCIETY: In lieu of having an Altar Society meeting, following is a financial summary for 2011.
The Altar Society Officers are Sara Gaul, Gayla Gross, Marsha Langenfeld, Mary Tremel.
Altar Society Income - 2011 Altar Society Expenses – 2011
BINGO $8,663.80 Building Fund Donation: $10,000.00
Funeral Donations 1,200.00 7 water pitchers/4 coffee pots for hall: 653.34
Interest 14.86 Refrigerator/microwave for hall: 673.74
Misc. 10.00 Patio furniture/My Nest 516.43
Total Income 2011 $9,888.66 Gift Certificate for Sr. Fran:
Father Chris installation: 149.61
Blood mobile expense: 30.05
Cart/roasters & mandolin slicers for picnic: 438.47
Misc picnic expenses: 708.07
Total Expenses 2011 $13,169.71
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT – MARCH 2012
INCOME
Tithes $ 7,920.00
Plate 612.75
Votive Stands 235.00
Picnic Income 7,500.00
Offerings 200.00
Rental Income (Hall) 200.00
Reimbursement (K.C. Newsletter) 219.05
Mission-Gielow Brothers Donations 719.00
INCOME $ 17,605.80
Designated Donation (Winter Raffle-Febr.) $ 681.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 18,286.80
March 1st Beginning Balance $ 952.51
March Income $ 18,286.80
$ 19,239.31
March Expenses $ 18,552.67
Balance on Hand April 1, 2012 $ 686.64
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH SCHOOL
Priest $ 1,350.00 School Assessment $ 6,592.00
Priest – Extra Mileage 205.21 MidAmerican Energy (Electric) 43.88
Priest Annuity 62.50 Water 29.43
Staff Salaries 3,935.81 Total $ 6,665.31
FICA (Employee's) 248.58
FICA (Employer's) 336.56
State Taxes (Quarterly) --
Federal Taxes 260.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) (Febr.) 1,358.30 MidAmerican (Gas) (Febr.) $ 387.42
MidAmerican (Electric) (Febr.) 517.87 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 202.35
Water 71.99 Water 38.88
Telephone 47.74 Telephone 21.79
Internet Service (DSL) 39.95 Trash 80.25
Trash 47.08 Main. Supplies (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Rental Property (Convent) 238.36 Main. Supplies (Filters) 35.40
(Utilities, DSL) Ord. Repair/Main. (Cooler) 79.35
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 319.57 Total $ 890.91
(Main. Agreement, Copy Paper
Supplies-Computer (Ink Cartridges) 26.74
Supplies-Rectory (TV, Light Bulbs, Supplies) 166.07
Supplies–Liturgy 345.68 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
(Wine, Books, Microphone) R.C.I.A. (Gifts) $ 244.58
Main Supplies (Air Fresheners) 9.10 Total $ 244.58
Main. Supplies - Bldg/Grounds 191.51
Maintenance Fee (Priest Annuity) 4.25
Mission – Gielow Brothers 719.00
Total $ 10,751.87 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 18,552.67
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church
CHARLENE SCHWERY SCHMIDT TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND: This fund will guarantee that no student or family ll
will be turned away because of financial need. It was established for two reasons – to pay tribute to a woman who gave
tremendously to Catholic education with her years of teaching and to assist SCCS students and families with tuition costs.
Envelopes (extra ones in back of church) can be returned to your parish office, the school or in your parish collection basket.
CEMETERY THEFTS: Over Memorial weekend there were some decorations, wind chimes, solar lights, etc. taken from the
graves in the cemetery. If you know of anyone who might be in possession of these items, would you please have them return
them to their proper places as the families would appreciate the items returned. If anyone sees anything inappropriate, activity
after dark or damage being done in the cemetery, please contact the Sheriff’s Office in Harlan.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JUNE 1st – FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:00 AM Mass.
2 & 3 – PRE-PICNIC COLLECTION in the back of church before and after Mass.
3rd – Knights of Columbus Induction for new members at 10:30 AM in the upstairs of the parish hall.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – Religious Education Teachers Meeting at 7:00 PM in the upstairs of the parish hall.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
16th – Shelby County Catholic School Annual “4 Person Best Ball” Golf Outing at Shelby County Golf Course.
17th – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
20th – First day of Summer!
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Catholic Daughters Meeting at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. Installation of Officers.
24th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Benefit for Musich children in the parish hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JUNE 6TH – George Kenkel Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Mick Graeve Amy Langenfeld
JUNE 13TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Jag Graham
JUNE 20TH – Mary Wilwerding JoAnn Koesters Pete Mahlberg
Mary Carroll Jan Mahlberg
JUNE 27TH – Bill Erlbacher Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2012
(Group 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JUNE 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane Blum, Kim & Chad Graeve, Cindy & Jeff Klein,
Jody & Jamie Mahlberg and Jan & Pete Mahlberg
JUNE 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Joe Mahlberg
WORKERS: Helen & Denny Freund, Shirley & Don Herbst,
Penny & Kelly Mahlberg and Faye & Dan Patten
JUNE 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janie & John Bruck (Group 1)
WORKERS: Shirley & Dan Grote, Judy & Russ Heese,
Dar & Jim Kenkel and Trisha Kramer
JUNE 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joyce & Norm Kenkel
WORKERS: JoAnn & Don Bruck, Kathy & Jay Frederick,
Janice & Jim Gaul and Amy & Pat Hoffmann
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joan & Ed Michels, Mary Carroll,
Dorothy Gaul, Kathy & Jack Stessman (Group 5)
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church
“TOTUS TUUS” is a Catholic Vacation Bible School being held in July. Fr. Chris will give details on this program, the dates
it is being held, where it will be and when & where to register. More information in upcoming bulletins.
CYC 2012 NEEDS YOU - Registrations are up at St. Thomas More Center for the Catholic Youth Camp 2012 but we still have
room for your children. CYC is celebrating its 52nd season and thousands of youth have had a lifelong impact by the directors
and counselors while having fun in the name of God. Register at or contact Ammy Webster at
515-309-1936 or ammy@ for more information. The summer will not be the same without your family.
WHAT IS THE SHELBY COUNTY COUNCIL OF CATECHESIS?
Shelby County Council of Catechesis is a committee of all six Catholic parishes in Shelby County. It was formed in 2007 to
sponsor programs and presentations that would benefit all of our parishes so we can continue to grow in our faith. Often more
can be accomplished by working together than by what any one parish can do on their own.
Some of these programs that we have all benefited from in the past are: formation of Bible Study Groups, two separate 9 day
missions, a Youth Rally, retreat, Crossroads Masses involving the youth of the entire County, Crossroads Reconciliations,
Theology of the Body classes, and guest speakers for the youth, to name a few. In addition, future events are in the planning
stage at this time.
We feel that we are performing a vital service in faith formation and devotion to the Christian Life among members of all our
parishes. We also welcome input from members of any of our churches in relation to future events and/or presentations that
would bolster our faith and service to one another as Jesus taught.
Our members are: Fr. John Frost, Fr. John Dorton, Fr. Chris Fontanini, Mary Gross, Defiance; Dorothy Frisby, Earling;
Charlotte Willenborg, and Barb Schmitz, Harlan; Marilyn Keane and Colleen Kloewer, Panama; Hank Hughes and Diane Coret,
Portsmouth; and Maribeth Zimmerman, Westphalia. Some of these members have left our group and others have announced
intentions to leave due to expiration of terms of office. Therefore, we are desperately in need of more people from each parish to
participate in these plans with us. Please let your priest or any of the above mentioned members your interest, and you will be
contacted with an invitation to join with us. Thank you for your continued support.
CYC 2012 NEEDS YOU - Registrations are up at St. Thomas More Center for the Catholic Youth Camp 2012 but we still have
room for your children. CYC is celebrating its 52nd season and thousands of youth have had a lifelong impact by the directors
and counselors while having fun in the name of God. Register at or contact Ammy Webster at
515-309-1936 or ammy@ for more information. The summer will not be the same without your family. Help us
set an all time record!
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: Our 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal is being conducted now at St. Joseph’s. This year
at St. Joseph’s we are asking every family to consider a gift of $210.00 or more to pay our parish goal of $29,793.00.
We are approximately $3,000.00 from our goal. There are people in the back of church this weekend to take your
donation. Please make your contribution as soon as possible, as we need to complete the Appeal in the next few weeks.
Thank you to all those who have already made a contribution.
THE BINGO PROGRAM is in need of more people to help with calling Bingo and to help prepare the food. You would
only be scheduled to work about every six weeks. Please consider volunteering for this weekly fundraiser.
CEMETERY NEWS: Sometime between April 8-16, several of the Veteran’s Brass Flag Holders were taken from the
Northwest area of St. Joseph’s Cemetery. If anyone has information regarding this, please report it to the Shelby County
Sheriff’s Office in Harlan. Everyone, please keep your eyes open to help protect our Cemetery and other parish property.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Teacher Appreciation Supper at 5:30 PM in the hall gym.
2nd – MAY CROWNING OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
5th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
6th – SENIOR GRADUATION MASS at 9:30 PM at St. Joseph’s. Breakfast at 8:30 AM in the parish hall.
8th – Shelby County Catholic School Spring Concert at 7:00 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Harlan.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th– Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
10th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
12th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
13th – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
14th thru 18th – Fr. Chris will be attending a Workshop in Chicago.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – SCCS 8TH GRADE GRADUATION at 7:30 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Harlan.
18th – Last day of school at Shelby County Catholic School.
18th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
20th – HARLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
20th thru 28th – Dean will be on vacation.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Graduation Party in St. Joseph’s Hall.
27th – 15 Decade Rosary for Life at St. Joseph’s Church from 1:30-2:30 PM.
28th – MEMORIAL DAY! Mass at 9:30 AM. The Parish Office will be closed.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 2ND – Gene Sibenaller Virgil Coenen Jan Mahlberg
Lois Sibenaller Pete Mahlberg
MAY 9TH – Vince Heese Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Betty Finken Janice Gaul
MAY 16TH – George Kenkel Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Freund
MAY 23RD – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
MAY 30TH – Charlotte Assman Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
JoAnne Kohles
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012
(Group 4, 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MAY 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Ron Tremel (Group 4)
WORKERS: Jessie & Brandon Boger, Sharon Bruck, Betty & Steve Klein,
Lois & Dave Kramer, Mary Ann Kramer and Crystal & Jay Wageman.
MAY 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Annette & Richard Gross (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Karen & Ted Chamberlain, Sylvia & Denny Gaul,
Marcy & Tom Muenchrath and Shelli & Larry Schaben
MAY 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jill & Scott Schiltz
WORKERS: Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Judy & John Thraen, Heather & Joey Muenchrath,
Michele & Craig Weis and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding
MAY 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon & Jerry Gross
WORKERS: Nadine & Steve Kenkel, Marie & Denny Kenkel, Elaine & Larry Kramer,
Denise & Joe Heese and Deb & Marv Gross
MAY 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Deb & Tom Henrich (Group 6)
WORKERS: Peg & Rick Pauley, Jane & Gary Bissen, Sue & Dale Graeve,
Ruth & Dave Hoffmann and Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MAY 24TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Loretta & Joe Ray Kenkel, Irene Tremel,
Jerry Bissen and Joy & Vic Finken (Group 4)
JUNE: Group 6 & Group 1
6/6 Deb & Tom Henrich: Peg & Rick Pauley
Jane & Gary Bissen, Sue & Dale Graeve,
Ruth & Dave Hoffmann, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke
6/13 Mary Ann & Virgil Coenen: Kimberly & Chad Graeve
Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Jody & Jamie Mahlberg,
Cindy & Jeff Klein, Jan & Pete Mahlberg
6/20 Kathy & Joe Mahlberg:
Helen & Denny Freund, Shirley & Don Herbst,
Penny & Kelly Mahlberg, Faye & Dan Patten
6/27 Janie & John Bruck: Trisha Kramer
Bonnie & George Kenkel, Dar & Jim Kenkel,
Shirley & Dan Grote, Judy & Russ Heese
LFH BINGO: Group 5
Joan & Ed Michels, Mary Schaben, Cathy & Jack Schaben, Dorothy Gaul
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY, MARCH 27, 2012
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:32 p.m. in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. In
addition, all members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding and Dorothy
Frisby. Maggie Bissen was also present to discuss the possibility of Shelby County Churches banding together and “twinning”
with a church in Honduras, and she left after her presentation. Minutes of the last meeting were approved with one correction.
OLD BUSINESS: For the total so far, with another week still to go for the Winter Raffle, we have collected around $4,000.00
to apply to our heating/electric bills this winter. Next year we may possibly have 2 or 3 prizes instead of one grand prize. The
two fish fry dinners were well attended and brought in close to $5,000.00 to apply to needed repairs on the rectory. We will
invite people to come to the rectory to see where repairs are needed, and the Council is determining where the most urgently
needed repairs are located, so we can begin with those areas.
NEW BUSINESS: January and February 2012 Financial Statements were presented and approved. So far, we have had 99
pledge cards returned for the Diocesan Appeal, with 93 still outstanding. We are still short of our goal. Father Chris brought
information about “Totus Tuus,” which is a program aimed at our young people. We will probably merge with Defiance and
use the Scholastic Center in Defiance for this, and we need to finalize plans by next May.
We need to renew the lease on the office copy machine which expires in June. A sink will be replaced and a fan installed in the
bathroom at the Convent. We need volunteers to plant and tend the flowers pots outside the church and in the Grotto.
Next Finance Council meeting: Scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further business,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. after a prayer led by Father Chris.
ST. JOSEPH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 2012
The meeting opened at 5: 30 with a prayer to The Holy Spirit for guidance, lead by Father Chris.
Present were Father Chris, Bill Erlbacher, Jim Kenkel, Mary Wilwerding, Susie Fah and Mary Carroll.
Review of Lent, Triduum Services and Easter Services were discussed and agreed that the extra Masses during lent, the extra times for confessions and the beautiful Easter Services were greatly appreciated.
Visits to new members of our community will be continued, to let them know of our services and our Mass schedules. An Earling cookbook will be included in the presentation of the packet. If anyone is aware of a new member to our community, please let one of the pastoral council members know.
Bereavement issues were discussed. If anyone is experiencing troubling feelings of grieving, tension or anger, and feels the need to talk to someone, please contact Father Chris or one of our council members.
Dress apparel was discussed. Remember you are coming to visit Our Lord and dress accordingly. Avoid wearing strapless dresses…dress modestly. If you are scheduled to assist at Mass, please find a replacement to take your place if you are unable to be there. A list of lecturers and servers will be put in the back of church. If it is necessary to have food or drink to keep a child quiet, please clean up before you leave. If your baby is crying, please take him-her to the cry room. We discussed making the cry room more comfortable adding a table, chairs, space heater, etc.
Father Chris handed out Marriage Guideline booklets. It covers the preparation and spirituality of the sacrament of matrimony, the proper music etc. These manuals are available through the pastoral council. Cohabitation and contraceptives were discussed. To teach by example and prayer and persuasion by education are good examples to live by.
We ask that everyone keep an eye on late night traffic in the cemetery. Call the authorities if you see anything fishy going on.
Our next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2012 at 5:30 PM.
The meeting ended at 6:30 with a closing prayer by Father Chris.
FIRST FRIDAY Benediction, Exposition and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
following Mass and Rosary this Friday, May 4, from 8:45 AM to Noon.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS: Sarg & Bernice Fontanini, Joseph & Josephine Gross, Edgar Blum, Patti Hahn,
Marcus R. Brendlinger, Roman & Millie Gaul, Betty & Jerome Pauley, Cryilla & Albert Pauley, Isabel Stessman, Leonard
Stessman, Ray Stessman, Vern Stessman, Joan Baker, Sylvia Bissen, Don Carroll, Ed Carroll, Larry Dresen, Dan & Ferd
Gaul, Bob & Mary Gross, Albert Sonderman, Bob Sonderman, Chad Erlbacher, L.E. & Lene Erlbacher, Leo Graeve,
Leonard & Magdalene Erlbacher Family, Alban Gross, Father Richard Gubbels, Francis Heese, Megan Kohles, Tony &
Johanna Koesters, Mark Langenfeld, Mary Ann Lapke, Joe & Vera Mahlberg, Gene Rohe Family, Ella Schwarte, Gail
Schwarte, Paige Schwarte, Tracy Schwarte, Bill Smith, Joe Tremel, Francis & Rose Wear, John & Sylvia Weiland, Zeno
Blum, JoEllen Domino, William Domino, Frank Finken, Patti Finken, Gerry Gaul, Grace Gaul, Alfons & Marcella Klein,
Nathan Klein, Tim Klein, Larry A. & Mariella Kramer, Joan Langenfeld, Mark Langenfeld, Irene Mahlberg, Charlie Joseph
Reinig, Cletus Schaben, Marge Schafer, Bob & Linda Schiltz and Tony Schiltz.
Thank you to everyone who gave a donation for the Easter Flowers!
OUR MARCH WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, April 4, in church after 8:00 AM Mass. You
purchased 196 tickets for a total of $1,675.00. The winner of the drawing was Gayla Gross who will receive $599.00.
Congratulations Gayla! The balance of $1,076.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in April to help pay utility bills.
A big “Thank You” to everyone who purchased tickets over the last six months and congratulations to all the winners. The
income from the Raffle has been a big help in paying the utility bills this winter. Our next drawing will be in October 2012.
THANK YOU: A huge thank you to everyone who supported our second Fish Fry on March 16. Because of your generous
support, we had very successful event. Special thanks to all who worked at the fish fry. You did a great job! We served 295
dinners. The Calcutta drawing was won by Angie & Justin Trowbridge who took home $145.00. Thanks to all!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
APRIL 1st – PALM SUNDAY – Mass at 9:30 AM.
1st – Diocesan Appeal Collection in the back of church before & after Mass.
1st – Easter Egg Roll & Hunt following the 9:30 AM Mass.
1st – 1st Communion Meeting with parents and children following the Easter Egg Hunt.
1st – COMMUNAL PENANCE at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
3rd – Anointing of the Sick at the 5:30 PM Mass.
4th – Anointing of the Sick at the 8:00 AM Mass.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – HOLY THURSDAY MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 7:30 PM at St. Peter’s
5th – NO R.C.I.A. Class
6th – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
7th – EASTER VIGIL at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s.
8th – EASTER SUNDAY MASS at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s and 8:00 AM at St. Peter’s.
9th thru 13th – Father Chris will be at a Retreat.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Earling Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
12th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
15th – CONFIRMATION – MASS AT 8:00 AM. Coffee & Rolls following in the hall after Mass.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Crossroads Mass at St. Mary’s in Portsmouth.
19th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
19th – Catholic Daughter and Knights of Columbus Meetings at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
22nd – 1ST COMMUNION at the 9:30 AM Mass.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
26th– Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
26th – R.C.I.A. Class.
28th – Heidi Langenfeld/Ryan Bruck Wedding at St. Joseph’s.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
APRIL 4TH – Mick Graeve Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Rosemary Hahn Marie Kenkel
APRIL 11TH – Vince Heese Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Wilwerding
APRIL 18TH – Mary Carroll Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Bill Erlbacher
APRIL 25TH – Mary Pat Tremel JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Sr. Fran Kloewer
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012
(Group 3 & 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
APRIL 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jaci & Gerald Bogler (Group 3)
WORKERS: Lois Dresen, Mick & Ivo Finken, Rosemary & Leo Hahn,
JoAnne & Denny Kohles and Keri & Clint Sonderman.
APRIL 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnn & Bob Koesters
WORKERS: Betty & Gail Foxhoven, Donna Gross, Julie & Dick Klein,
Joan & Alfred Leinen and Diane Sonderman
APRIL 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Stef & Doug Kramer (Group 4)
WORKERS: LuAnn Buckley, Judy & Mike Evers, Shiela & Sam Sonderman,
Mary & Mike Tremel and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
APRIL 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ann & Gary Blum
WORKERS: Jessica & Mark Anderson, Marian & Marty Bosak, Susie & Jeff Fah,
Janice & Joe Kramer and Erin & Todd Soma
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Grote, Betty Gaul and Helen Langenfeld (Group 3)
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH WILL BE ON SALE THRU MONDAY, APRIL 2, to help
raise funds for our utility bills. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each
month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY UTILITY BILLS! Tickets available after Mass this weekend, at
the parish office & Farmer’s Trust/Savings Bank thru Monday. THIS IS THE LAST DRAWING UNTIL OCTOBER!
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers.
The hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. Thanks!
LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL: Shelby County Catholic School Little Angels Preschool is now accepting registrations for
the 2012-2013 school year. Little Angels Preschool offers a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program and a Tuesday/Thursday
Program. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2012. Enrollment is limited and spaces do fill up quickly. If you would
like to register your preschooler, please call the school office at 755-5634 or visit us at 2005 College Place, Harlan.
SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten – 8th grades for the 2012-2013
school year. If you would like to learn more about our school or receive registration materials please call the school office at
712-755-5634. Kindergarten Adventure Days at Shelby County Catholic School are scheduled for April 23rd – 25th.
Children who will be entering kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year are invited to attend. If you have not yet registered
your child for Adventure Days, please call the school office. We hope you will prayerfully consider sending your child to
Shelby County Catholic School.
OUR FEBRUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, March 7, in church after 8:00 AM Mass. You
purchased 148 tickets for a total of $1,280.00. The winner of the drawing was Jody Mahlberg who will receive $599.00.
Congratulations Jody! The balance of $681.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in March to help pay utility bills.
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets for this drawing. Tickets available now for the March drawing.
THE BINGO PROGRAM is in need of more people to help with calling Bingo and to help prepare the food. You would
only be scheduled to work about every six weeks. Please consider volunteering for this weekly fundraiser.
THANK YOU: A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Fish Fry on February 24. Because of your generous
support, we had very successful event. Special thanks to all who worked at the fish fry. You did a great job!
We served 311 dinners. The Calcutta drawing was won by Gene Kenkel from Defiance who took home $150.50.
OUR NEXT FISH FRY WILL BE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 16. Serving from 5:00-8:00 PM. See note below.
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE FOR LENT
1. Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays
in Lent including GOOD FRIDAY.
2. Everyone 18 years of age & under 60 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
3. On these two days of fast and abstinence only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals,
sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal
one full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit
juices, are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.
4. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is a serious matter.
5. Going to Mass every Sunday, doing acts of charity, forgiveness, and good deeds of virtue are obligations of daily
life of Catholics especially during Lent.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 24, 2012
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:09 p.m. in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini.
In addition, all members of the Council were present: Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding and Dorothy
Frisby. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: For the months of October and November, the winter raffle has brought in $1,517.00 to help with heating
costs. With the milder winter, thankfully these costs have so far not been as high as previous years. Financial Statements for
November and December, 2011, were approved as presented.
NEW BUSINESS: The Finance Council will spearhead a fish fry on Friday, February 24, 2012, with proceeds to be applied to
repairs on the rectory. Estimates of needed groceries were studied and approved. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. with
the cost being $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 years of age and under. There will also be a cash bar. The Council
will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the hall kitchen on Thursday, February 9, 2012, to work on a “mini fish fry” in order to project cooking
times, etc. in preparation for this dinner. We hope to have attendance of 300.
There was some vandalism at the school and the police were called. No one was apprehended, but everyone is asked to be
especially attentive to suspicious activities around church property.
The annual insurance bill has been paid, with funds drawn from the picnic account.
The young people who have signed up for Catholic Youth Camp will have some reimbursement from the parish, and the families
will be contacted about this. Brenda Gross will attend the annual ADA dinner meeting in Atlantic and will contact someone to
go with her. Kickoff weekend for ADA will not be until the Gielow brothers are finished with their mission here. It will be
March 17 and 18 this year. Next Finance Council meeting: Scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. (note
change of time from 7:00 PM) in the bank. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. after a prayer led
by Father Chris.
Saturday August 25th, Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Joseph's in Earling from
4:00-4:30 PM and Mass at 5:00 PM.
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT – DECEMBER, 2011
INCOME
Tithes $ 12,675.62
Plate 1,392.62
Votive Stands 201.50
Picnic Income 3,000.00
Rental Income 300.00
Rental Income (Hall) 200.00
Religious Retirement Collection 837.00
INCOME $ 18,606.74
Designated Donation (Winter Raffle-Nov.) $ 710.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 19,316.74
December 1st Beginning Balance $ 480.49
December Income $ 19,316.74
$ 19,797.23
December Expenses $ 19,087.13
Balance on Hand January 1, 2012 $ 710.10
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH SCHOOL
Priest $ 1,350.00 School Assessment $ 6,592.00
Priest – Extra Mileage 182.07 MidAmerican Energy (Electric) 87.31
Priest Annuity 62.50 Water 29.43
Staff Salaries 4,047.26 Total $ 6,708.74
FICA (Employee's) 257.15
FICA (Employer's) 348.17
State Taxes (Quarterly) -
Federal Taxes 360.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) (Nov.) 853.01 MidAmerican (Gas) (Nov.) $ 360.98
MidAmerican (Electric) Nov.) 517.62 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 191.67
Water 47.16 Water 52.79
Telephone 46.78 Telephone 21.62
Internet Service (DSL) 39.95 Trash 74.90
Trash 47.08 Main. Supplies (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Rental Property (Convent) 269.05 Building/Grounds (Lawn Spraying) 25.00
(Utilities) Total $ 772.43
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 289.47
(Main. Agreement, Copy Paper)
Supplies–Computer (Ink Cartridges) 23.52
Supplies–Rectory (Cable TV, World Herald) 138.44
Supplies-Office (Labels, Envelopes) 29.69
Supplies–Liturgy (Wine, Penance Pamphlets, 540.08
(Tithe Envelopes, Roman Missal, Lector Books)
Ord. Repair/Main. (Leak-Basement) 61.57
Main Supplies (Air Fresheners) 9.10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Long Term Disability/Life Ins. 22.90 Books (Theology of the Body) $ 111.14
Subscription 18.95 Reconciliation Dinner 38.52
Priest – Extra Services 182.10 Total $ 149.66
Building & Grounds (Lawn Spraying) 25.00
Advertising 50.00
Votive Stands (Candles) 64.28
Main. Supplies (Vacuum Bags, Trash Bags, 486.40
Ice Melt, Light Bulbs, Grab Bar-Church Bathroom)
Religious Retirement 837.00
Total $ 11,456.30 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $19,087.13
Our 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal is being conducted now at St. Joseph’s.
We are approximately $3,000.00 from our goal. There are people in the back of church
this weekend to take your donation. Please make your contribution as soon as possible, as
we need to complete the Appeal in the next few weeks.
BENEDICTINE SISTERS MOVING IN THE NEAR FUTURE. It is with mixed emotions that we announce our decision
to leave our home in Harlan in the near future. The decision is not an easy one for us as we have come to know and love many
of you. We have lived in Covenant Monastery for almost 28 years, and Benedictine Sisters have been in the diocese since
1888, and present in Shelby County since 1907. We are being called by our community of Mt. St. Scholastica in Atchison,
Kansas, to do other ministries there. Sr. Helen Mueting will become our community secretary and Sr. Linda Zahner will
continue her ministries of spiritual direction and massage therapy at the Sophia Spirituality Center in Atchison, Kansas. Sr.
Helen will begin her new position this summer & Sr. Linda will move in August as she has commitments in the area till then.
We are so grateful for all the support and encouragement you have given us over our years here. You will all have a special
place in our hearts. We plan to use the early summer to pack up our house and prepare it to sale. We will be moving by the end
of August. Our new address will be Mount St. Scholastica, 801 South 8th, Atchison, Kansas 66002. Telephone 913-360-6200.
You are wished God’s good graces and blessings, Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB and Sr. Helen Mueting, OSB.
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers.
The hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. Thanks!
OUR FEBRUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, March 7, in church after 8:00 AM Mass. You
purchased 154 tickets for a total of $1,465.00. The winner of the drawing was Jody Mahlberg who received $599.00.
Congratulations Jody! The balance of $866.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in December to help pay utility bills.
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets for this drawing. Tickets available now for the March drawing
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
FRI. MARCH 16TH – LENTEN FISH FRY in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. Serving from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
The “ALL YOU CAN EAT” fish dinner includes Alaskan Pollack, Potato, Coleslaw,
Roll, and Dessert. Cost: Adults: $10.00, Children 3-10: $5.00, Children age 2 &
under: Free. A Cash Bar will also be available. All proceeds go toward repairs to
St. Joseph’s Rectory. Altar Society Group 4 is asked to each bring a pan of bars.
Religious Education students will help in the dining room. Hope you can join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MARCH 1st – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
2nd – Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
3rd – 11th – MISSION with the Gielow Brothers in Shelby County.
4th – MISSION – Mass with the Gielow Brothers at 9:30 AM.
4th – Liturgy Meeting in church following 9:30 AM Mass.
6th – MISSION - Mass at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church with Reception following in the parish hall.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – All Religious Education students are to attend Mission with their parents.
8th – MISSION – Mass at Little Flower Haven at 11:00 AM.
8th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
9th – Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
10th – MISSION - Mass at 4:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. (Note change of Mass time.)
11th – Daylight Saving Time begins. Set clocks one hour ahead.
11th – Rolls/Coffee and Bake Sale in the hall following 9:30 AM Mass. Sponsored by Religious Ed Classes.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Religious Ed Classes 9, 10 & 11 meet in assigned homes.
14th – Religious Ed 12th Grade Class go to Micah House. Grades 6, 7 & 8 go bowling.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – R.C.I.A. Class.
15th – Knights of Columbus Meeting in St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
18th – 4-H Fundraiser from 9:00 AM -1:00 PM in the hall.
20th – Spring begins!
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Crossroads Penance Service at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s in Portsmouth.
22nd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
22nd – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
23rd – Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
27th – Finance Council meeting at 7:00 PM
. 28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – Religious Education Classes 6, 7 & 8 meet in designated homes at 7:00 PM. 9-12 Grades go bowling.
30th – R.C.I.A. Catechumenate Retreat Day – Overview of Holy Week.
30th – NO Stations of the Cross.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MARCH 7TH – Gene Sibenaller Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller
Amy Langenfeld
MARCH 14TH – Helen Freund Jerry Bissen Jan Mahlberg
Betty Finken
MARCH 21ST – Bob Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
MARCH 28TH – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Charlotte Assman
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MARCH 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gayla & Declan Gross (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Tracy & BJ Bruck, Yvonne & Larry Gaul
and Amy Langenfeld.
Extra Help: Tyler Gubbels and David Gaul
MARCH 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Brenda & Brian Heese
WORKERS: Krissa & Bob Bruck, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher, Sara & Chris Gaul
and Katy & Randy Heese. Extra Help: Allan Koesters
MARCH 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Dana & Dean Erlbacher
WORKERS: Judy Buckley, Becky & Jeff Gross, Pat & Tim Gross,
and Jane & Tim Erlbacher. Extra Help: Mike Gaul and James Koesters
MARCH 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bob Finken (Group 3)
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Sandy & Dean Finken, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld,
Jan & Leo Schwery and Lois & Gene Sibenaller.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Ann & Francis Koesters, Sally Smith, Lavina Gross
and Dorothy & Max Kenkel
JOINT PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Members present: Father Chris, Mary Carroll, Mary Wilwerding, Jim Kenkel, Bill Erlbacher, Susie Fah, Diane Mulligan,
Karen Kloewer, Mary Gross, Betty Keane, Pat Schwieso, Jeanie Scheuring, and Dave Schwarte. Father Chris opened the
meeting with a prayer.
Old Business: Both parishes like the Mass schedule.
New business:
Mass Schedule for Lent…
*Ash Wednesday - Little Flower Haven at 11:15 AM, St. Joseph’s at 6:00 PM and St. Peter’s at 7:30 PM.
*Extra Masses & Reconciliation times - St. Joseph’s on Tuesday at 5:30 PM and St. Peter’s on Wednesday at 5:30 PM.
Reconciliation will be ½ hour before Mass. NO EXTRA MASS OR RECONCILIATION ON MARCH 13 or 28.
*Geihlow Brothers Mission – Mass on Saturday, March 10 at St. Joseph’s at 4:00 PM instead of the usual 5:00 PM.
*Stations of the Cross - St. Peter’s on Thursday’s at 5:30 PM and St. Joseph’s on Friday’s at 5:30 PM.
*NO STATIONS ON MARCH 30.
Holy Week Mass Schedule….
*Holy Thursday, April 5: Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven; St. Joseph’s at 5:30 PM;
St. Peter’s at 7:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament exposed until 11:00 PM at St. Joseph’s; 10:00 PM at St. Peter’s
*Good Friday, April 6: St. Peter’s at 5:30 PM and St. Joseph’s at 7:30 PM.
*Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 6 will be at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph’s, and 3:00 PM at St. Peter’s;
Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service
*Easter Vigil, April 7 - St. Joseph at 7:30 PM
*Easter, April 8 - St. Peter’s 8:00 AM and St. Joseph’s 9:30 AM.
Easter Season….
*First Communion – Sunday, April 22 at St. Joseph’s at 9:30 AM and Saturday, April 28 at St. Peter’s at 4:00 PM.
*Confirmation with Bishop Pates – Sunday, April 15 at St. Joseph’s at 8:00 AM. (This Sunday Mass schedule will
be St. Joseph’s at 8:00 AM and St. Peter’s at 10:00 AM.)
*Graduating Senior Mass - St. Peter’s Saturday, April 21 at 4:00 PM and St. Joseph’s Sunday, May 6 at 9:30 AM.
Annual Parish Picnics…..
*St. Peter’s – Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10
*St. Joseph – Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14 (Mass time for 14th will be moved to 4:00 PM)
Other business:
*Next meetings: St. Joseph’s Pastoral Council on Thursday, April 19 at 5:30 PM; Peter’s Pastoral Council on Thursday,
April 24 at 7:00 PM. Joint Pastoral Council on Tuesday, September 11 in Defiance at 5:30 PM.
*Finance Councils of both parishes have decided to pay ½ of camp tuition for those youth that have signed up.
Father closed the meeting with a prayer.
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter.
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00).
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY UTILITY BILLS! You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of
winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and Farmer’s Trust/Savings Bank
CYO BASKETBALL GAMES FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Games in Defiance beginning at 1:00 PM. Girls: Defiance
vs Panama. Boys: Earling vs Defiance, Portsmouth-Bye. Games in Westphalia beginning at 1:00 PM: Girls: Westphalia vs
Portsmouth, St. Michael’s-Bye. Boys: Westphalia vs St. Michael’s.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
FEBR. 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st - Bowling at Cyclone Lanes in Harlan for 6, 7 & 8 graders SCCS and Religious Ed students
1st – Religious Education Classes for Grades 9-12 at 7:00 PM.
2nd – NO R.C.I.A. Class.
8th – Pastoral Council Meeting at 5:30 PM with St. Peter’s in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Religious Education Classes Grades 6-8 at 7:00 PM. Grades 9-12 go Bowling in Harlan.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
9th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
15th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
16th – Business Meeting/Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – Knights of Columbus Meeting in the upstairs of St. Joseph’s Hall.
16th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
20th – Picnic Meeting at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
21st – Business Meeting/Dinner in St. Joseph’s Hall.
22nd – ASH WEDNESDAY MASS at 6:00 PM.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
23rd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
23rd – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
24th – FISH FRY from 5:00-8:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
26th – Open House for Val Thrasher’s 90th Birthday in St. Joseph’s Hall after 9:30 AM Mass.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
29th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
FEBRUARY 1ST – Mick Graeve JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Charlotte Assman
FEBRUARY 8TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn
FEBRUARY 15TH – Mary Carroll Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Mary Wilwerding
FEBRUARY 22ND – Bill Erlbacher Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Betty Finken
FEBRUARY 29TH – Mary Pat Tremel JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
George Kenkel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
FEBRUARY 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Stacie & Mike Frederick (Group 1)
WORKERS: Trisha Kramer, Cathy & Mark Assman, Janie & John Bruck,
Janice & Jim Gaul and Joyce & Norm Kenkel.
FEBRUARY 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gail & Joe Gross
WORKERS: Kathy & Jay Frederick, Shirley & Dan Grote, Amy & Pat Hoffmann,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Rose & Don Wageman.
FEBRUARY 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Barb & Don Mueller
WORKERS: Dar & Jim Kenkel, Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bernie Wilwerding,
Deb & Ron Frederick and JoAnn & Don Bruck.
FEBRUARY 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Tina & Kelly Schwarte
WORKERS: Donita & Tim Kenkel, Laura & Mat Freund, Mary & Bob Bissen,
Janet & Phil Blum, Judy & Russ Heese and Sherry Leinen.
FEBRUARY 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Doris & Charlie Erlbacher (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Julie & Mike Dresen,
Ann Pauley and Sharon & James Ward.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Heese, Helen & Ty Frederick, Charlotte Assman
and Vince Heese
ATTENTION FAMILIES: Catholic Youth Camp will open ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2012 camp season on
Sunday, January 15, at Noon. Camp sessions fill quick so don’t delay. CYC has provided a fun, safe opportunity for young
people for the past 52 years. It is a week long camp experience for students entering the 3rd Grade through the Summer after
their 12th Grade Graduation. More details can be found at or by calling 515-309-1936. Please let the
parish office know if your children will be attending camp or sign up on the sheet in back of church. BE A CATHOLIC
YOUTH CAMP COUNSELOR: Any student ages 16 or older (by June 1, 2011) can apply online at
FATIMA & SPAIN PILGRIMAGE: Come along Nov. 6-16, 2012, to some of the holiest and most beautiful sites in all of
Spain and Portugal. We’ll visit Fatima and Lisbon in Portugal and Madrid, Avila, Barcelona, Montserrat and more in Spain.
Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way. Cost is $2,579 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure
and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, 1212 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, Iowa
51106 or call 712-276-4821 or email frdanic@
ATTENTION SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ALUMNI: It has been several years since the alumni list for
Shelby County Catholic School has been updated. We know that many former students are doing exciting things; therefore, we
would like to try to reconnect with our students and find out what they are doing and where life has taken them. If you or
someone in your family attended any of the Catholic schools in Shelby County, please contact SCCS to provide us with your
name, address, email, and years of attendance/graduation. Phone 712-755-5634, email us at jerlbach@shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us
go to or follow the Alumni link on our web page at shelcocath.pvt.k13.ia.us
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, January 16th – NO MASS – Fr. Chris’s day off
Tuesday January 17th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, January 18th – 8:00 AM – Special Intentions – Steve & Sharon Finken Family
Thursday, January 19th – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of Chad Erlbacher & for his Family
Friday, January 20th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Grace Heese
Saturday, January 21st – 5:00 PM – In Memory of John & Delores Tremel
Sunday, January 22nd – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
9:30 AM – In Memory of Francis Heese
Father Chris Fontanini, Pastor
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter.
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00).
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY UTILITY BILLS! You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of
winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and Farmer’s Trust/Savings Bank
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Sylvan Bissen, Larry Dresen, Leonard E. & Lene Erlbacher Family, Frank
Finken, Patti Finken, Patti Hahn, Dan Gaul, Ferd Gaul, Chris & Elva Graeve, Leo Graeve, Joe & Josephine Gross, Tim Klein,
Nathan Klein, Larry A. & Mariella Kramer, Mark Kramer, Joan Langenfeld, Mark A. Langenfeld, Jerome & Betty Pauley,
Gene Rohe Family, Margie Schafer, Bob & Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz, Bill Smith, Bob Sonderman, Joe Tremel and
Francis & Rose Wear.
THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP THIS SUMMER: Catholic Youth Camp will be
held in June, July and August in 2012. There are 11 different weeks available. We would like to know how many kids are
interested in attending. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in back of church for anyone interested in attending (this is not to
register you, only to see how many are interested in attending).
ST. JOSEPH’S PICTURE DIRECTORY: If you have not picked up your Picture Directory yet, please do so as soon as
possible. They are on the table in back of church. Each directory has a name on it so take the one with your name on it.
If you would like a Directory or additional Directories, they are available at the Parish Office for $5.00 each.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2012: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JAN. 1st – NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
7th – Family Christmas in the parish hall.
8th – CYO Basketball Games (1:00-4:00 PM) in St. Joseph’s Hall.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
15th – Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast and Free Throw Contest in St. Joseph’s Hall.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Religious Education Classes at 7:00 PM.
19th – Knights of Columbus Steak Fry in St. Joseph’s Hall.
19th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
22nd – CYO Basketball Games (1:00-4:00 PM) in St. Joseph’s Hall.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Shelby County Youth Mass at 7:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
26th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
26th to February 3 – Father Chris will be gone
26th – No R.C.I.A Class.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JANUARY 4TH – Betty Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Pat Tremel
JANUARY 11TH – George Kenkel Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Freund
JANUARY 18TH – Gene Sibenaller Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Lois Sibenaller Janice Gaul
JANUARY 25TH – Bob Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JANUARY 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Nadine & Steve Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Marie & Denny Kenkel, Gloria Kenkel, Laurie & Gene Wilwerding,
Sharon & Jerry Gross and Michele & Craig Weis
JANUARY 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kimberly & Chad Graeve (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane & Gary Bissen, Sue & Dale Graeve, Ruth & Dave Hoffmann,
and Cindy & Jeff Klein.
JANUARY 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jody & Jamie Mahlberg
WORKERS: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher, Deb & Tom Henrich, Shirley & Don Herbst,
Kathy & Joe Mahlberg and Peg & Rick Pauley.
JANUARY 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Maggie & Tom Bissen
WORKERS: Jane Blum, Penny & Kelly Mahlberg, Jan & Pete Mahlberg,
and Faye & Dan Patten. Extra Help: Neal Gaul and John Koesters
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine Bissen, Virginia Bissen and Madonna Kramer
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Are we willing to have the faith of Mary in believing the angel? Do we
have faith in God that all things are possible in our marriage?” The next weekend is in Cedar Falls Iowa Feb. 10-12, 2012 and
the one after that is March 30-April 1 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To register or for more information, contact Roger and Marsha
Luensmann at 563-927-4352. Please register 6 weeks in advance. Visit
FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday Benediction, Exposition and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass and Rosary
this Friday, January 6, from 8:45 AM to Noon.
DAVE RAMSEY PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE - St. Michael’s will be offering a preview night for parishes in Shelby
County on Wednesday, January 4, at 6:30 PM, at the Harlan Public Library. This course not only teaches reducing debt but
also covers investing, insurance, and marketing tactics. Go to for more information. There is no cost
to attend the preview night, so call Charlotte at St. Michael’s Parish at 755-5366 for more information or if you want to attend.
BIBLE STUDY: The annual winter Bible Study is about to begin once more. We are exploring the Word of God in the Old
Testament this year. Come and join us at 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the home of Don and Jo Ann Bruck. For
details or further information, contact JoAnn at 747-2863 or Dorothy Frisby at 747-3656.
ATTENTION SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ALUMNI: It has been several years since the alumni list for
Shelby County Catholic School has been updated. We know that many former students are doing exciting things; therefore, we
would like to try to reconnect with our students and find out what they are doing and where life has taken them. If you or
someone in your family attended any of the Catholic schools in Shelby County, please contact SCCS to provide us with your
name, address, email, and years of attendance/graduation. Phone 712-755-5634, email us at jerlbach@shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us
go to or follow the Alumni link on our web page at shelcocath.pvt.k13.ia.us
ATTENTION SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ALUMNI: It has been several years since the alumni list for
Shelby County Catholic School has been updated. We know that many former students are doing exciting things; therefore, we
would like to try to reconnect with our students and find out what they are doing and where life has taken them. If you or
someone in your family attended any of the Catholic schools in Shelby County, please contact SCCS to provide us with your
name, address, email, and years of attendance/graduation. Phone 712-755-5634, email us at jerlbach@shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us
go to or follow the Alumni link on our web page at shelcocath.pvt.k13.ia.us
PILGRIMAGE--join us for a spring time pilgrimage to Fatima, and Lourdes with a visit to Paris, May 7-17. Only $2,795
per person. Includes r/t air from Chicago, first class/select hotels, most meals, Torchlight procession and daily blessing of the
sick in Lourdes with Mass in the grotto. Optional bath in the Lourdes waters. Fatima Mass at the grottos, international
rosary procession each evening. Lots of time for prayer and meditation. Information: Fr. John Vakulskas, P.O. Box 97,
Sibley, Iowa 51249. Phone 712-754-3311 or email johnvakulskas@
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Are we willing to have the faith of Mary in believing the angel? Do we
have faith in God that all things are possible in our marriage?” The next weekend is in Cedar Falls Iowa Feb. 10-12, 2012 and
the one after that is March 30-April 1 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To register or for more information, contact Roger and Marsha
Luensmann at 563-927-4352. Please register 6 weeks in advance. Visit
SIGN-UP SHEET FOR THOSE INTERESTED
IN ATTENDING CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP
THIS SUMMER:
Catholic Youth Camp will be held in June, July and August in 2012.
There are 11 different weeks available.
Online registration begins Sunday, January 15.
We would like to know how many kids are interested in attending.
Please sign up if you are interested in attending (this is not to register you,
only to see how many are interested in attending).
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ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR DECEMBER ARE ON SALE NOW to help raise funds for our utility
bills this winter. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to
$599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance to win. You must
buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses,
at the parish office and Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank.
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT – OCTOBER, 2011
Tithes $ 12,810.88
Plate 724.95
Votive Stands 190.00
Picnic Income 2,700.00
Social (Wedding Dance) 1,962.00
Rental Income (Hall) 350.00
Offerings 100.00
Steeple Lights (Interest CD) 29.99
Picnic Income (State Tax-Raffle) 300.00
Seminarian Appeal 1,115.00
Bingo Income (3rd Qtr.) 2,400.00
INCOME $ 22,682.82
October 1st Beginning Balance $ 304.34
October Income $ 22,682.82
$ 22,987.16
October Expenses $ 22,309.61
Balance on Hand November 1, 2011 $ 677.55
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH SCHOOL
Priest $ 1,350.00 School Assessment $ 6,591.10
Priest – Extra Mileage 105.33 MidAmerican Energy (Electric) 25.66
Priest Annuity 62.50 Water 29.43
Staff Salaries 3,851.38 Total $ 6,646.19
FICA (Employee's) 255.07
FICA (Employer's) 345.35
State Taxes (Quarterly) 390.00
Federal Taxes 360.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) (Sept.) 54.10 MidAmerican (Gas) (Sept.) $ 35.22
MidAmerican (Electric) (Sept.) 125.45 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 151.94
Water 42.47 Water 38.88
Telephone 46.73 Telephone 21.62
Internet Service (DSL) 39.95 Trash 74.90
Trash 47.08 Main. Supplies (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Rental Property (Convent) 210.63 Main Supplies 297.95
(Utilities) (Floor Cleaners, Window Blind, Supplies)
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 222.84 Total $ 665.98
(Main. Agreement/Supplies)
Supplies – Computer (Ink Cartridges) 52.17
Supplies – Rectory (Cable TV, Softener Salt) 129.43
Supplies – Liturgy (Tithe Envelopes, Ordo, 609.63
Roman Missal, Pew Cards, Today’s Liturgy) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ord. Repair/Main. (Security Light Bulbs) 42.76 Catechist Subscription $ 360.44
Main. Supplies (Air Freshener) 9.10 Books/Manuals 26.24
Long Term Disability/Life Ins. 22.90 Total $ 386.68
Votive Stands (Candles, Oil) 1,667.77
Social (Wedding Dance) 690.29
Picnic (State Tax) 300.00
Priest Workshop (Workshop, Hotel) 249.68
Worker’s Comp. 1,963.15
Seminarian Appeal 1,115.00
Total $ 14,610.76 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $22,309.61
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We pray that you have a blessed and joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 1st – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM.
4th – CYO Basketball Games (1:00-4:00 PM) in St. Joseph’s Hall.
7th – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in St. Joseph’s Church at 6:00 PM.
7th – Religious Education Classes following Mass.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Kindergarten & 5th Grade Mass at Noon in St. Joseph’s Church.
8th – R.C.I.A. Class at 7:00 PM in Defiance
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – Christmas Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM. Lots of prizes!
14th – Religious Education Classes.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – R.C.I.A. Class at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
15th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
18th – Advent Communal Penance – 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
21st – Religious Education Classes will go Caroling. Meet at 6:30 PM at Little Flower Haven.
21st – NO Bingo!
22nd – NO R.C.I.A. Class
24th – Mass at Little Flower Haven at 11:15 AM
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
28th – NO Bingo!
29th – NO R.C.I.A. Class
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
JAN. 1st – NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 7TH – Vince Heese Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Wilwerding
DECEMBER 14TH – Bill Erlbacher JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll Marie Kenkel
DECEMBER 21ST – NO BINGO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DECEMBER 28TH – NO BINGO! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
(Group 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
DECEMBER 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Elaine & Larry Kramer (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Annette & Richard Gross,
Shelli & Larry Schaben and Judy & John Thraen.
DECEMBER 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Grace Gaul
WORKERS: Sylvia & Denny Gaul, Denise & Joe Heese, Jill & Scott Schiltz
and Marcy & Tom Muenchrath.
DECEMBER 21ST – NO BINGO!
DECEMBER 28TH – NO BINGO!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Alice Esser, Dorothy Gaul and Peg & Mark Stessman
WEEKEND COLLECTIONS, November 19 & 20, 2011: Tithes - $1,992.00 Plate - $223.80
Building Fund $329.55 Campaign for Human Development - $598.00
ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, November 30 - 7:00 PM Crossroads at St. Joseph’s in Earling
Sunday, December 4 - 1:00 PM at St. Michael’s in Harlan
Saturday, December 10 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s in Harlan -1st Reconciliation
Sunday, December 11 - 1:00 PM at St. Patrick’s in Missouri Valley
2:00 PM at Sacred Heart in Woodbine
3:30 PM at St. Patrick’s in Dunlap
4:00 PM at St. Boniface in Westphalia
Wednesday, December 14 - 7:30 PM at St. Boniface in Westphalia
Sunday, December 18 - 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling
2:30 PM at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Thursday, December 22 - 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s in Walnut.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 1st– R.C.I.A. Class
7th – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in St. Joseph’s Church at 6:00 PM.
7th – Religious Education Classes following Mass.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Religious Education Classes
8th – Kindergarten & 5th Grade Mass at Noon in St. Joseph’s Church.
8th – NO R.C.I.A. Class
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
14th – Christmas Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM. Lots of prizes!
14th – Religious Education Classes.
15th – R.C.I.A. Class at St. Peter’s in Defiance.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – R.C.I.A. Class.
17th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:30 PM in the parish hall
18th – Advent Communal Penance – 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s and 2:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
20th– 15 Decade Rosary for Life in St. Joseph’s Church 1:30-2:30 PM.
21st – Religious Education Classes will go Caroling. Meet at 6:30 PM at Little Flower Haven.
21st – NO Bingo!
22nd – R.C.I.A. Class
23rd – Parish Business Office closed
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
28th – NO Bingo!
29th – NO R.C.I.A. Class
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
NOV. 14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – R.C.I.A. Class.
17th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Memorial Mass at 5:30 PM.
20th– 15 Decade Rosary for Life in St. Joseph’s Church 1:30-2:30 PM.
20th – Earling Fire/Rescue Chicken Supper in the parish hall.
21st – St. Joseph’s Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the bank.
23rd – NO Bingo!
23rd – Thanksgiving Mass at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
24th – Happy Thanksgiving! Mass at St. Peter’s at 8:00 AM.
25th – No daily Mass.
25th – Parish Business Office closed.
26th & 27th – Third Edition of the New Roman Missale implemented.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Advent Crossroads Confessions (Grades 6-12) at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
ONLINE: We now have a Web address where you can view the bulletin and other news. Just log on the internet and
enter: and then click on To see the bulletin & other
information, click on the topic on the left.
BULLETIN NOTE: Please have any bulletin items for next week’s bulletin in the parish office by Tuesday,
November 22. The Bulletin will be printed on Wednesday, November 23.
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers. The
hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. . Thanks!
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers.
The hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. Thanks!
THE ROSARY will begin 30 minutes before Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
OUR NOVEMBER WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Friday, December 2, in church after 8:00 AM Mass. You
purchased 172 tickets for a total of $1,465.00. The winner of the drawing was Tom & Marcy Muenchrath who received
$599.00. Congratulations Tom & Marcy! The balance of $866.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in December to help
pay utility bills. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets for this drawing. Tickets available now for the December drawing
NEW MASS TIMES take effect this week, November 12 and 13. They are as follows: We will rotate between 4:00 PM on
Saturday’s at St. Peter’s (November 12) and 5:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling (November 19). In essence, every other week,
St. Peter’s will have a 4:00 PM Mass and St. Joseph’s will have a 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be an
8:00 AM Mass at St. Peter’s and a 9:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph’s. Reconciliation times will be the same, 3:30 PM at
St. Peter’s, and 4:00-4:30 PM at St. Joseph’s, when the 5:00 PM Mass is being held.
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers. The
hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. . Thanks!
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH ARE ON SALE to help raise funds for our utility bills
this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected (up to $599.00).
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Tickets available before and after the Masses this weekend.
This will be the last raffle drawing until fall, so get you tickets now for a chance to win $599.00.
SAT. APRIL 2ND – ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH ARE AVAILABLE
SUN. APRIL 3RD FOR PURCHASE AFTER MASS IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. This is the last
weekend to purchase tickets for the March Winter Raffle. The drawing will be held after the
8:00 AM Mass on Wednesday, April 6. This is the last raffle drawing until in the fall.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
NOV. 1st – ALL SAINTS - MASS on Monday, October 31, at 7:00 PM.
2nd – ALL SOULS - MASSES at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – R.C.I.A. Class
6th – Daylight Saving Time Ends – Set clocks back one hour.
7th – 11th – Fr. Chris will be gone.
8th – Election Day.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Religious Education Classes.
9th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
10th – R.C.I.A. Class.
11th – Veterans Day!
13th – Religious Education Classes rake leaves after 9:30 AM Mass.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes.
17th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
17th – R.C.I.A. Class.
17th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:30 PM in the parish hall
20th– 15 Decade Rosary for Life in St. Joseph’s Church 1:30-2:30 PM.
20th – Earling Fire/Rescue Chicken Supper in the parish hall.
21stt – St. Jospeh’s Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the bank
23rd – NO Bingo!
23rd – Thanksgiving Mass at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
24th – Happy Thanksgiving! Mass at St. Peter’s at 8:00 AM.
25th – No daily Mass.
25th – Parish Business Office closed.
26th & 27th – Third Edition of the New Roman Missale implemented.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Advent Crossroads Confessions (Grades 6-12) at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph’s.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
NOVEMBER 2ND – George Kenkel Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Mick Graeve
NOVEMBER 9TH – Gene Sibenaller JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
NOVEMBER 16TH – Bob Finken Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Mary Finken Jan Mahlberg
NOVEMBER 23RD – NO BINGO!
NOVEMBER 30TH – Charlotte Assman Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011
(Group 4)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
NOVEMBER 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jessica & Mark Andersen (Group 4)
WORKERS: Judy & Mike Evers, Stef & Doug Kramer, Kathy & Ron Tremel
and Mary & Ray Wilwerding (Mary wants Nov. 9)
NOVEMBER 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janice & Joe Kramer
WORKERS: Marian & Marty Bosak, Shiela & Sam Sonderman and Mary & Mike Tremel
(Move Shiela to Nov. 2)
NOVEMBER 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon Bruck
WORKERS: Jessie & Brandon Boger, Marie & Charlie Klein, Betty & Steve Klein,
Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel and Crystal & Jay Wageman.
NOVEMBER 23RD – NO BINGO!
NOVEMBER 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Lois & Dave Kramer
WORKERS: Ann & Gary Blum, LuAnn Buckley, Susie & Jeff Fah
Mary Ann Kramer and Erin & Todd Soma
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joy & Vic Finken and Dorothy & Charles Frisby
Monday, October 31st – NO MASS – Father Chris’s Day Off
Tuesday November 1st – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
Wednesday, November 2nd – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Manuel Trindade
Thursday, November 3rd – 9:30 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
11:15 AM – LFH – In Memory of Andy & Mildred Bruck
Friday, November 4th – 8:00 AM – In Memory of Bob Schiltz
Saturday, November 5th – 5:00 PM – In Memory of Peggy Leinen
Sunday, November 6th – 8:00 AM – Mass at St. Peter’s in Defiance
10:00 AM – In Memory of Mark Langenfeld
SPRING PILGRIMAGE: 11 Days Alpine Europe, visiting Southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Come along
April 23 – May 3, 2012 and visit some of the most scenic places in all of Europe. We will be doing this pilgrimage during their
most beautiful time of the year – Springtime! We will have Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way.
Cost is $2,798 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, 1212 Morningside Ave., Sioux City,
Iowa 51106 or call 712-276-4821 or email frdanic@
NOTE: Are you a Catholic Woman and at least 18 years of age? If so, the Catholic Daughters are looking for you. The
purpose of the organization is to participate in the religious, charitable and educational apostolate of the church. Catholic
Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principles of faith, working through love in the promotion of justice, equality
and advancement of human rights. Our motto “Unity & Charity” inspires us to work together for those less fortunate. Such as
feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for abused children and battered women, combat the evils of abortion and euthanasia,
help the homeless, and much more! We would be delighted to welcome you into our organization and join us to see first hand
what joy there is in serving Jesus through Catholic Daughters. The spiritual benefits of being a Catholic Daughter are most
important. Members (living & deceased) of CDA have many masses said daily for their intentions through national, local &
state courts. A Mass is said every day for us at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. In Iowa, we
receive a quarterly newsletter called “Voice” and a quarterly magazine called “Shrine” from National that is very informative
on what we are doing. We will be having a meeting Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 PM in the parish hall. All members please
attend or if you are not a member and would like to join, please come. Ask and bring with you anyone interested in joining our
great organization.
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE: WE ARE HAVING THE WINTER RAFFLE AGAIN THIS YEAR to help raise funds
for our utility bills this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected
each month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance
to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after
weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank. Tickets will be available for purchase on
Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16, after Mass.
HALL IMPROVEMENTS: There are envelopes in the back of church if you would like to make a donation
toward the improvements to the parish hall. Put your donation in the Building Fund Collection or
drop it off at the rectory.
FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday Benediction, Exposition and Reposition on the Blessed Sacrament following Mass
and Rosary this Friday, October 7, from 8:45 AM to Noon.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
OCT. 2 – 6th – Father Chris will be attending a Diocesan Retreat.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
5th – Religious Education Classes.
6th – No R.C.I. A. class.
9th – Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 AM Mass sponsored by the Religious Education Classes.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Religious Education Classes.
12th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – R.C.I.A. Class. Location to be announced.
15th – Tracy Finken/BJ Bruck Wedding Reception & Dance in the parish hall.
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Religious Education Classes.
20th – R.C.I.A. Class in the parish hall.
20th – Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters Meetings at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
23rd – Knights of Columbus 1ST Degree in the parish hall at 9:00 AM
25th – Religious Education Classes rake leaves at 3:30 PM. 2 hour early school dismissal.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – No Religious Education Classes.
27th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
27th – R.C.I.A. Class in the parish hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 5TH – Sr. Fran Kloewer Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Bill Erlbacher
OCTOBER 12TH – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Vince Heese
OCTOBER 19TH – Helen Freund Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Betty Finken Marie Kenkel
OCTOBER 26TH – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Joy Finken
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011
(Group 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
OCTOBER 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mick & Ivo Finken (Group 3)
WORKERS: Jaci & Gerald Bogler, Julie & Dick Klein, Liz Underwood
and JoAnn & Bob Koesters. Extra Help: Larry W. Schaben
OCTOBER 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Leo Schwery
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld and Joan & Alfred Leinen
Extra Help: Gail Schwarte
OCTOBER 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Diane Sonderman
WORKERS: JoAnne & Denny Kohles, Betty & Gail Foxhoven, Donna Gross and Lois Dresen.
OCTOBER 26TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Keri & Clint Sonderman
WORKERS: Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Mary & Bob Finken, Lois & Gene Sibenaller
and Sandy & Dean Finken. Extra Help: Mike Hahn
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Grote, Betty Gaul and Helen Langenfeld
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
MASS SCHEDULE FOR ST. JOSEPH AND ST. PETER’S:
Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
1ST Sunday St. Peter’s St Joseph St. Joseph (October 1 & 2)
2ND Sunday St. Joseph St. Peter’s St. Peter’s (October 8 & 9)
3RD Sunday St. Peter’s St Joseph St. Joseph (October 15 & 16)
4TH Sunday St. Joseph St. Peter’s St. Peter’s (October 22 & 23)
5TH Sunday St. Peter’s St. Joseph St. Joseph (October 29 & 30)
Whichever parish has the 10:00 AM Sunday mass also has a Saturday evening mass that weekend.
St. Joseph’s Saturday evening mass is at 5:00 PM and St Peter’s Saturday mass is at 4:00 PM.
PASTOR’S REPORT FROM FR. CHRIS:
The Pastoral Councils of St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s met last Tuesday, September 13, to review
Mass times for the year. After discussion, dialogue, and input from our Councils, I have made the
following decision regarding Mass times. These will take effect beginning the week of November 12
and 13. They are as follows: Mass on Sunday will remain the same. There will be an 8:00 AM at
St. Peter’s, Defiance and 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s, Earling. We will rotate between 4:00 PM on
Saturdays at St. Peter’s (November 12) Defiance & 5:00 PM at St. Joseph’s, Earling (November 19).
In essence, every other week, St. Peter’s will have a 4:00 PM Mass and St. Joseph’s will have a
5:00 PM Mass. Reconciliation times will be the same, 3:30 PM at St. Peter’s, and 4-4:30 PM at
St. Joseph’s, when the 5:00 PM Mass is being held.
I realize these changes will not please everyone, yet let us work together to make this work out. It
is important that we look at the common good of the parish collectively rather than over our own
individual preferences. This makes it all the more important that we pray for more vocations to the
priesthood in our diocese. In an effort to create more time with you, mass announcements will be
shortened and explanations on mass changes will be shortened and soon eliminated. I would ask you
to please take time to read the bulletin. I would ask that we also consider taking the initiative and
giving rides to our elderly parishioners who may find it challenging to get around during the winter
months.
Second, with the Diocesan Centennial Celebration being on the weekend of November 5 and 6, I
made the decision after some consultation with our Pastoral Councils to have a 4:00 PM Mass at
St. Peter’s, Defiance and a 5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph’s, Earling on Saturday, November 5, and an
8:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph’s, Earling on Sunday morning. I would ask that you consider attending
the Centennial Celebration. Bishop Pates and his committee have worked long and hard in
promoting this for over a year. The events of the day begin at 10:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM. There
will be a Mass in the afternoon which will meet the Sunday obligation.
The Councils also discussed Holy Days of Obligation and Christmas celebrations. Our first Holy
Day is All Saints on Tuesday, November 1. There will be a Vigil Mass on Monday, October 31, at
7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s, Earling and on Tuesday, November 1, at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s, Defiance
and 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s, Defiance.
For Thursday, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, there will be a 6:00 PM Mass
(Religious Education Students are involved) on Wednesday, December 7, at St. Joseph’s. On
Thursday, December 8, there will be an 11:15 AM Mass at Little Flower Haven, 12:00 PM Mass at
St. Joseph’s with the Shelby County Catholic School involved, and a 6:00 PM Mass at St. Peter’s.
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (Christmas) will be as follows: Due
to the expectation of larger crowds, there will be four masses. On Saturday, December 24, we will
have a 4:00 PM Mass at St. Peter’s, 5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph’s. On Sunday December 25, we will
have an 8:00 AM Mass at St. Peter’s, Defiance and a 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s, Earling.
The Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, Saturday December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
and January 1 (New Years Day), there will be 4:00 PM Mass at St. Peter’s, Defiance, 5:30 PM Mass
at St. Joseph’s, Earling and 9:30 AM at St. Joseph’s, Earling on New Year’s Day.
These decisions are final! Thank you to the joint Pastoral Councils who worked hard in gathering
input from parishioners regarding the schedule.
One final note, on Thursday, September 29, Bishop Pates will be here to lead a Holy Hour for
Vocations from 5:00-6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. All parishioners from both parishes are nvited
to attend.
FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday Benediction, Exposition and Reposition on the Blessed Sacrament following Mass and Rosary
this Friday, August 5, from 8:45 AM to Noon.
LAND O’ LAKES BOTTLE CAPS: Please continue to save your Land O’ Lakes bottle caps. This “SAVE 5 CENTS FOR
SCHOOL” program has been extended till August 31, 2012. To date, we have turned in 6000 bottle caps! There are collection
containers in the back of church for the caps. Thank you for your help with this project.
SPRING PILGRIMAGE: 11 Days Alpine Europe, visiting Southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Come along
April 23 – May 3, 2012 and visit some of the most scenic places in all of Europe. We will be doing this pilgrimage during their
most beautiful time of the year – Springtime! We will have Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way.
Cost is $2,798 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, 1212 Morningside Ave., Sioux City,
Iowa 51106 or call 712-276-4821 or email frdanic@
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Earling Fire & Rescue is in dire need of new active members. We have openings for people to
join us in helping protect your area. We will train you in Fire & Rescue so you can assist on calls. What we are asking is to
come and see what we are all about. You are under no obligation, but we would like to show and tell our story of what we do
and why we need you. We have one business/training meeting per month and one training /work night per month. Please plan
on coming to our next meeting on Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall. Because of your tremendous
support we have some of the best equipment in the area as well as the ambulance service but we are running out of qualified
people to man and train on this equipment. HELP US – HELP YOU
THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS have grown into the largest organization of women in America. The purpose of the
organization is to participate in religious, charitable and educational apostolates of the church. Catholic Daughters try to
embrace the principals of faith through love and the promotion of justice and equality. Our motto “Unity & Charity” inspires
us to work together for those less fortunate. To learn more about our organization, members encourage one of your friends to
join us at our meeting on Thursday, September 15, at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:15 PM in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini.
Members of the Council, present were Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, and Ray Wilwerding. Dean Finken and
Dorothy Frisby were absent. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: Work on the outside of the hall has been completed. Siding costs were $86,300, Tuck-pointing the front
was $14,860 and to replace a window in the kitchen was $958.50. Winter Raffle income for October $1,465.00 with $599.00
going to the winner, Virginia Bissen, for a profit of $866.00 to go toward the utility bills.
NEW BUSINESS: We applied for and received a rebate from MidAmerican Energy of $798.00 for added insulation during
the hall work. This was put in the Building Fund.
The August, September and October Financial Statements were reviewed and approved. The Council approved the purchase of
a new vacuum cleaner for the church. Discussed the possibility of having a Lenten Fish Fry in February 2012. Further
discussion at next meeting. Discussed possibility of helping youth from our parish in attending CYC camp.
Next Finance Council meeting: Scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned after a prayer led by Father Chris.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:40 PM in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. In
addition, members of the Council, present were Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, and Dorothy Frisby. Ray
Wilwerding was absent. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: The siding work on the hall has begun, and the Council inspected the project prior to their meeting. It is
scheduled to be completed by the end of September, 2011. We will need to have the front (west) wall of the hall tuckpointed,
and are getting an estimate for this work. We should be able to get a rebate from MidAmerican due to the more substantial
insulation being installed on the hall. Thanks to the Altar Society for pledging financial help in this project. We are still
working on getting the new air conditioner in the hall properly repaired.
NEW BUSINESS: There is a new wireless microphone in the church, because the current one is not satisfactory.
This will be donated by a daily Mass attendee. Financial statements for July as well as the year end reports to be sent to the
Diocese were approved as presented. Insurance rates have increased by over $300.00 this year. The winter raffle will be in
effect from October 2011 through March 2012. The picnic report for 2011 was presented showing our net profit as $79,100.61.
Next Finance Council meeting: Scheduled for Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further business,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. after a prayer led by Father Chris.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
SEPT. 1st – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
3 & 4 – Tootsie Roll Drive for the Handicap on both days following Mass.
4th – Family Reunion in parish hall
5th – LABOR DAY! The Parish Office will be closed.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Religious Education Teacher’s Retreat at 7:00 PM in Earling
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Religious Education Opening Mass at 7:00 PM at St. Michael’s in Harlan.
14th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
15th – Catholic Daughters Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
15th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
20th – Pastoral Council Meeting at 7:00 PM.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
21st – Religious Ed Parent/Teacher/Student Meeting & Potluck at 6:30 PM at St. Peter’s.
22nd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
23rd – Autumn begins.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
28th – Religious Education Classes begin.
29th – Andrew Dinner in the parish hall.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
SEPTEMBER 7TH – Gene Sibenaller Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
SEPTEMBER 14TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
SEPTEMBER 21ST – Mary Wilwerding Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Rosemary Hahn
SEPTEMBER 28TH – Charlotte Assman Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Mary Pat Tremel Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011
(Group 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you. MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
SEPTEMBER 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty Blum (Group 2)
WORKERS: Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Bernice Book, Doris & Charlie Erlbacher,
and Dana & Dean Erlbacher. Extra Help: David Gaul
SEPTEMBER 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy Buckley
WORKERS: Julie & Mike Dresen, Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Gayla & Declan Gross,
Brenda & Brian Heese and Katy & Randy Heese. Extra Help: Mike Gaul
SEPTEMBER 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanne & Mike Erlbacher
WORKERS: Tracy Finken & BJ Bruck, Liz & John Buckley, Lorraine & Don Graeve,
Becky & Jeff Gross and Yvonne & Larry Gaul. Extra Help: Allan Koesters
SEPTEMBER 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sara & Chris Gaul
WORKERS: Mick Graeve, Pat & Tim Gross, Ann Pauley, Amy Langenfeld
and Sharon & James Ward. Extra Help: James Koesters
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Ann & Francis Koesters, Rita Block and Marie Blum (Group 2)
THANK YOU: Thank you to these parishioners for their donation to the Main Street flower fund: Garry & Grace Gaul,
Woodman Lodge 640, Benita Schiltz, Earling Insurance Agency, Sally Smith, George & Bonnie Kenkel, Richard & Annette
Gross, Ron & Deb Frederick, Dale & Sue Graeve, John & Janie Bruck, Charlotte Assman, Bill & Joanie Erlbacher, Steve &
Brenda Gross, Dan & Shirley Grote, Helen Langenfeld, special thanks to the Earling Quilters, Virginia Bissen, Phil & Janet
Blum, Jeff & Susie Fah, Betty Finken, Bob & Mary Finken, Ty & Helen Frederick, Ray & Mary Wilwerding. There is still
money needed and still time to make a donation. Drop off your donation at the bank. Thank you!
FLOWER POTS: The flower pots on Main Street now have trees and flowers planted in them. To keep this up each year we
need donations. Ron & Kathy Tremel and Patti Bogler have done the planting for us. The only charge is for the trees and
flowers themselves which have been given to us at a great reduction thanks to Patti, Ron & Kathy. We are asking for your
support in making Main Street a little prettier for everyone. If you are able to donate, please take your donation to the bank.
If you choose to put it in the night deposit box please put it in an envelope with "People 4 Earling" on it. Thank you!
MISSING: Four of the American flags that line the highway going through town were taken over the picnic. It appears that
whoever was taking them could not get one down since the pole is still hanging there. These flags and the swivel poles they
were attached to cost $50 each totaling a $200 expense. They were purchased by funds raised by People 4 Earling. If you have
any information regarding the flags, please contact Jeff and Susie Fah. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
AUG. 3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from 12:30-6:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
5th & 6th – Church Directory individual family pictures will be taken in the hall.
7th – Family Reunion in parish hall.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
9th – Business Office will be closed. Vacation day.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
11th – Clean carpet in parish hall (Hall will be closed on the 11th & 12th).
12-15th – Father Chris will be gone. Fr. David Smith will be here for the weekend Masses.
14th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
15th – Feast of the Assumption – Mass at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s and 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s.
17th – Blood Analysis Screening 7:00-8:45 AM in the parish hall (Appointments required).
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
24th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
29th – Dean is on vacation.
31st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
AUGUST 3RD – Mary Carroll Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Bill Erlbacher Marie Kenkel
AUGUST 10TH – Sr. Fran Kloewer Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Freund
AUGUST 17TH – Vic Finken JoAnn Koesters Pat Gross
Joy Finken Janice Gaul
AUGUST 24TH – Irene Tremel Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
George Kenkel
AUGUST 31ST – Betty Finken Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Mick Graeve Amy Langenfeld
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011
(Groups 6 & 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
AUGUST 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cindy & Jeff Klein (Group 6)
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Penny & Kelly Mahlberg, Helen & Denny Freund,
Kathy & Joe Mahlberg and Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
AUGUST 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: JoAnn & Don Bruck (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Stacie & Mike Frederick,
Janice & Jim Gaul, Judy & Russ Heese and Rose & Don Wageman
AUGUST 17TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Deb & Ron Frederick
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding
AUGUST 24TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Amy & Pat Hoffmann
WORKERS: Kathy & Jay Frederick, Janet & Phil Blum, Janie & John Bruck,
Gail & Joe Gross and Sherry Leinen
AUGUST 31ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Donita & Tim Kenkel
WORKERS: Joyce & Norm Kenkel, Barb & Don Mueller,
Laura & Mat Freund and Tina & Kelly Schwarte
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, July 20, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM. by Chris Gaul with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini in the meeting room at
the Bank. Others present were; Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Ray Wilwerding, Elaine Kramer and Dorothy Frisby.
Previous meeting minutes were approved.
Old Business: Siding on the Parish Hall will begin August 8, 2011, and should be completed by the first of September. Colors
will be Sandy Tan and Desert Tone. We met our goal for the ADA this year. The new air conditioner in the hall has already
broken down but should be covered under warranty. Three out of five air conditioners in church were not working, and two of
them have been repaired so far. We have a new rectory housekeeper who will come in twice a month for a few hours each
time. New Business: Financial Statements for May and June were approved as presented. The picnic raffle this year was won
by Charlie Blum of Panama. We did very well at the picnic this year, and will present a full statement after all bills have been
paid. We expect to net around 73 to 75 thousand dollars. Next year’s chair people will be Tom & Marcy Muenchrath and
Jeff & Becky Gross. Other Business: The carpet will be cleaned in the church hall. There was a bad leak noticed in the entry
way of the hall after the recent heavy rains, this also needs to be attended to. Next council meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 1,
2011 at 7:00 PM in the bank meeting room. With no further business, after a blessing by Father Chris, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:20 PM.
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, July 26, 2011
The meeting began at 7:05 PM with a prayer lead by Father Chris. Members present were Father Chris, Bill Erlbacher, Susie
Fah, Jim Kenkel and Mary Wilwerding.
The pictorial directory is progressing as planned. A welcoming packet was presented to eight newcomers to our community.
Included in the packet were the parish cookbook, visors, caps, and koozies, along with our Mass times and our parish activities.
The parish cookbook was especially appreciated.
Forming a bereavement group was discussed. They would meet with families who have lost loved ones.
A meeting with St. Peter’s Pastoral Council was discussed. Tentative dates are September 6th or the 13th.
A centennial historical representative for the parish was discussed for the Sunday Mass on November 6, 2011. Father Chris
and any other interested parishioners could attend this Diocesan Centennial Mass.
Replacement for the council member vacancy was discussed.
The meeting closed at 7:55 PM with a prayer lead by Father Chris. The next meeting will be held on September 20, 2011.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC: Pre-Picnic Collection - $5,877.00; Vacation Raffle - $20,000.00; Auction - $43,800.00;
ATV Mud Drags (Gate, Food/Drinks) - $10,147.00; Kid’s ATV Raffle – $3,200.00; Chicken Dinners served 776 (729 Adults,
47 Kids); plus income from Food Stands, Fancywork/Chance Stand, Kiddie
Stands, Bingo, Beer Garden, Rides and other
activities. More details later.
THANK YOU: Thank you all for your generosity at St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic. A Huge Thank You to all the Chairpeople,
Workers (including our non-parish volunteers), Altar Society ladies, Joe & Gail Gross for taking over the selling of the $50
Vacation Raffle tickets and all the people who helped sell the tickets. Thanks to Schaben Auctioneering, Goetz Trucking,
Brian O’Neill, Titan Machinery, FSC, Cogdill Farm Supply, Earling Fire Department, the City of Earling, our Senior Citizens
and kids. Thanks to the surrounding communities and businesses for your continued support year after year! Many people
have gone the extra mile year after year for us since we have had this job and we thank you all for that. Special thanks to all
who helped me on Monday after I injured my back. And lastly, I want to thank our “Co-Chairperson”, Elaine. We couldn’t
have done all the work without you.
God, please Double Bless Our Community!
Dean & Sandy
PS. The reason the Hamburger Stand was not in the intersection is because the owner of Creative Celebrations was called by
me to tell him we were moving the inflatables to the east side of the church. He said he had been up there before and did not
think they would all fit in that area. He asked if we would save the intersection for the large inflatable that was there last year.
I said you don’t know the predicament you are putting me in, but I will. What a Wrong Answer that was!
Let’s give the new Chairpeople that have volunteered for next year a chance with their ideas.
We’ll get er done! Thanks again to all! Dean
2011 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Mike Gaul $ 50.00 – Virgil Coenen
$100.00 – Jim Carroll $ 25.00 – Daniel Whitehead
$100.00 – Wesley Muenchrath $ 25.00 – Vernon Bruck
$ 50.00 – Trisha Nowatzke $ 25.00 – Donna Adler
$ 50.00 – Shirley Hauck $ 25.00 – Betty Gaul
$ 50.00 – Evan Schaben
VACATION, OR $5,000.00 CASH RAFFLE:
Grand Prize – Vacation or $5,000.00 Cash – Charlie Blum, Panama
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Jeff & Cindy Klein, Earling
2nd Runner-up $ 500.00 – Ty, Thomas, Taylor Frederick, Earling
3rd Runner-up $ 350.00 – Mike Riester, Dunlap
4th Runner-up $ 250.00 – Dave & Ruth Hoffmann Grandkids, Earling
$200.00 – Don Wageman, Earling $ 50.00 – Fr. Chuck Kottas, Council Bluffs, IA
$200.00 – Max Langenfeld, Earling $ 50.00 – Brian O’Neill, Denison
$200.00 – Travis Schaben $ 50.00 – Joe Schmitz, Harlan
$ 50.00 – Delbert Rueschenberg, Harlan $ 50.00 – Leonard Tremel, Earling
$ 50.00 – Steve & Jackie Assman, Earling $ 50.00 – Chloe Croghan, Earling
$ 50.00 – Brian Heese, Earling $ 50.00 – Albert Frederick, Earling
$ 50.00 – Mick Finken, Earling $ 50.00 – Mary Ann Koesters, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jack Muenchrath, Coos Bay, OR
FANCYWORK STAND:
Queen Size Quilt donated by the Earling Quilters won by Jan Mahlberg, Earling
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Gloria Kenkel
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Diane Sonderman
Fleece Blanket donated by Tim & Jane Erlbacher won by Lavina Gross
Crockpot donated by Denny & Joanne Kohles won by Amy Hoffmann
Pillow Cases donated by Gayla Gross won by Nadine Kenkel
Movie Night Gift Basket donated by Grace Gaul won by Cassandra Jorgenson
Precious Moments Figurine (Retired) donated by Elaine Kramer won by Gloria Kenkel
Floral Spray donated by Vicki Jorgenson won by Lavina Gross
Patriotic Cookie Jar donated by Bonnie Kenkel won by Craig Rau
Wooden Cross donated by Bernie & Mary Wilwerding won by Grace Gaul
Painted Dish Towels donated by Cindy Klein and made by Alma Leinen won by Mike Tremel
Basket of Beauty Supplies donated by Mary Heese and Shelli Schaben won by Joanne Kohles
$100 Grosses’ Locker Gift Certificate donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Steve Gross
Party Lite Basket donated by Karen Chamberlain won by Richard Gross
Hannah Montana Comforter donated by Dar Kenkel won by Irene Tremel
Willow Tree Christmas Story donated by Janet Blum won by Gene Kenkel
$100 Earling Standard Gift Certificate donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Mary Ann Coenen
Wine Basket donated by Ron & Kathy Tremel won by Brenda Gross
Basket of Jams & Jelly donated by Gayla Gross won by Craig Rau
Emeril Pan Set donated by Betty Blum won by Richard Gross
Holiday Towel & Soap Set donated by Marlene Smith won by Mary Tremel
St. Fiacre Statue –In Memory of Millie Gaul – donated by Mary Carroll won by Taylor Assman
Noah’s Ark Wall Hanging donated by the Earling Quilters won by Helen Langenfeld
Baby Blanket donated by Helen Freund won by Edna Schafer
Bear Baby Quilt donated by Gayla Gross won by Helen Langenfeld
Ginger Bread Cookie Jar donated by Judy Buckley won by Mrs. Dave Kurcz
Wagon Wheel Chair donated by Dean & Sandy Finken won by Gayla Gross
Calcutta Jar - $331.00 (1/2 of $662.00) won by Curt Sonderman
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR
PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS. SEE YOU IN 2012!
THE BLOOD ANALYSIS SCREENING will be held Wednesday, August 17, in St. Joseph’s Hall from 7:00-8:45 AM.
Appointments required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For an appointment, call 755-4329 weekdays between 10:00 AM and
4:00 PM. Must be 18 years of age or older. Please arrive 15 minutes before appointment.
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
CEMETERY COLLECTION: The envelope for the maintenance of the cemetery is included in the May/June offering packet
along with your Tithe Envelopes. A donation of $20.00 helps with the maintenance of the cemetery. Please return your
envelope with your donation by putting it in the collection basket. Thanks!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JULY 2nd – Jeff Bissen/Jessica Lytle Wedding in St. Joseph’s Church.
4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Parish Office closed.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC!
10th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC!
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
17th – Church Directory Group Pictures after 10:00 AM Mass.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th– Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th thru 30th – Church Directory individual family pictures will be taken in the hall
28th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 6TH – Mick Graeve Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
George Kenkel Jan Mahlberg
JULY 13TH – Bob Finken Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
JULY 20TH – Mary Pat Tremel JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Vince Heese Amy Langenfeld
JULY 27TH – Mary Wilwerding Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Charlotte Assman
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011
(Groups 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JULY 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & John Thraen (Group 5)
WORKERS: Marie & Denny Kenkel, Denise & Joe Heese, Brenda & Steve Gross,
Grace Gaul, Marcy & Tom Muenchrath and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding
JULY 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Karen & Ted Chamberlain
WORKERS: Gloria & Jack Kenkel, Jill & Scott Schiltz, Shelli & Larry Schaben,
Michele & Craig Weis, Heather & Joey Muenchrath and Sylvia & Denny Gaul
JULY 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane Blum (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jody & Jamie Mahlberg, Jane & Gary Bissen,
Peg & Rick Pauley and Deb & Tom Henrich.
JULY 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Faye & Dan Patten
WORKERS: Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke, Shirley & Don Herbst, Jan & Pete Mahlberg,
Maggie & Tom Bissen and Joanie & Bill Erlbacher.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JULY 28 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary Carroll, Dorothy Gaul and Peg Stessman (Group 5)
For other parishes
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011.
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Mass 5:30 PM; Stands & Rides Open after Mass; 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION,
Bingo 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden after the Auction. SUNDAY, JULY 10: Mass 8:00 AM;
NEW THIS YEAR: ATV FOUR WHEEL MUD DRAGS (Kids start at 11:00 AM, Adults at 12:30 AM or
as soon as possible) contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312, 627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for registration
information; 4:00 -7:30 PM Staley’s Broasted Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing; 5:00 PM Stands
open; Bingo 7:00 PM; 8:00 PM Singing Bee Contest (Prizes, No Entry Fee), Free Music by Dotz following Singing Bee;
10:00 PM Grand Prize Drawing by the School. BOTH DAYS: Roli Poli the Clown; The Gooseman with his pet geese;
Beer Garden, FancyWork/Paddle Wheel Stand, Kiddie Stand/Games, Food; Inflatables and lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS
ARE ON SALE NOW for a chance to win a Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash
prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each available at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or the parish office.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011.
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Mass at 5:30 PM; Stands & Rides Open after Mass; 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION, Bingo starts at 7:00 PM; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following the Auction.
SUNDAY, JULY 10: Mass at 8:00 AM; NEW THIS YEAR: ATV FOUR WHEEL MUD DRAGS
(Kids start at 11:00 AM, Adults at 12:30 AM or as soon as possible) contact Brian Dotzler @ 712-579-4312,
627-3689 or e-mail bdotzler@ for registration information; 4:00 -7:30 PM Staley’s Broasted
Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing; 5:00 PM Stands & Rides open; Bingo at 7:00 PM;
8:00 PM Singing Bee Contest (Prizes, No Entry Fee), Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following
Singing Bee; 10:00 PM Grand Prize Drawing by the School. BOTH DAYS: Roli Poli the Clown; The
Gooseman with his pet geese; Beer Garden, FancyWork Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Raffles, Kiddie Stand, Hamburger/Polish Stand, Kiddie Stand Games, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle
Course, Bounce House, Bungee Grab ’N Go, Jump ‘N Slide, Screamer Slide, St. Joe Special (Buy unlimited
ride ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
for a chance to win a Vacation of your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00
in prizes! Tickets $50 each. TICKETS AVAILABALE at weekend Masses, Earling businesses or the parish office.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ITEMS AVAILABLE: We still have ball caps ($2), visors ($2), churches ($30), Cookbooks ($10), 12 (size medium) T-shirts
from our 125th celebration ($2), and also 33 (size small) black T-shirts ($2) from the 100th celebration available for purchase.
Stop by or call the parish office (weekdays between 10 AM & 4:00 PM) if you are interested in purchasing any of these items.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JUNE 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
4th – Shelby County Catholic School Golf Outing.
4th & 5th – St. Joseph’s Pre-Picnic Collection before & after weekend Masses.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
14th – FLAG DAY!
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
18th & 19th – Collection in church at weekend Masses for Tornado Relief
19th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
20th – 27th – Father Chris is on vacation.
21st – SUMMER BEGINS!
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
25th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
26th – Open House for Sylvia Gaul’s 95th Birthday in the parish hall.
27th– SCCS Board Meeting at 7:00 PM in the hall.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JUNE 1ST – Helen Freund Virgil Coenen Pat Gross
Bill Erlbacher Marie Kenkel
JUNE 8TH – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Joy Finken
JUNE 15TH – Charlotte Assman Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Betty Finken
JUNE 22ND – Gene Sibenaller JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
JUNE 29TH – Mary Wilwerding Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Rosemary Hahn Janice Gaul
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
(Groups 3, 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JUNE 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Keri & Clint Sonderman (Group 3)
WORKERS: Mary & Bob Finken, Sandy & Dean Finken, Diane Sonderman,
Jaci & Gerald Bogler and Liz Underwood. Priscilla Thraen (dessert only)
JUNE 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Judy & Mike Evers (Group 4)
WORKERS: Marian & Marty Bosak, LuAnn Buckley, Lois & Dave Kramer,
Kathy & Ron Tremel, Shiela & Sam Sonderman and Ann Langenfeld
JUNE 15TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Mike Tremel
WORKERS: Janice & Joe Kramer, Mary Ann Kramer, Mary Pat & Leonard Tremel,
Erin & Todd Soma, Crystal & Jay Wageman and Mary & Ray Wilwerding
JUNE 22ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty & Steve Klein
WORKERS: Susie & Jeff Fah, Sharon Bruck, Jessie & Brandon Boger, Irene Tremel,
Ann & Gary Blum and Stef & Doug Kramer
JUNE 29TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Maxine & Larry Gaul (Group 5)
WORKERS: Sharon & Jerry Gross, Deb & Marvin Gross, Annette & Richard Gross,
Nadine & Steve Kenkel and Elaine & Larry Kramer
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JUNE 30, at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Dorothy & Charles Frisby and Marie & Charlie Klein (Group 4)
SAT. JUNE 4TH – THE PRE- PICNIC COLLECTION is in the back of church before & after Mass. Please
SUN. JUNE 5TH stop by to make your donation so the people collecting will not have to contact you later.
This collection is used for pre-picnic bills. The amount due from each family is the same
as last year, $38, or less depending on whether you donate pies and/or a Fancywork item.
RETREAT: This summer, the Abbey Guest Center of Conception Abbey, in Conception, MO, has scheduled a special retreat
“You are the clay” pottery retreat” at the Abbey. We hope some of your parishioners would be interested. Friday through
Sunday, July 22-24, 2011 “You are the clay” pottery retreat for beginners to experts. The retreat will provide hands-on
experience working with clay, both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. No experience needed, just the desire to
learn. Veterans welcomed as well. Hobbyist potter Karen Ceckowski will pass on some of the techniques she has learned from
various sources. Karen and Fr. Xavier Nacke will provide a spiritual spin on the many biblical references to the master potter
who forms and shapes us daily. Bring Bibles, old work clothes and an open spirit. Suggested donation for lodging, meals,
conferences and clay materials: $135 single room, $110 each for double accommodations. If you would like to make a
reservation, please contact us at 660-944-2809 or at guests@conception.edu Fr. Patrick Caveglia, OSB Abbey Guest
Center, Conception Abbey WAS IN JUNE 4/5/11 BULLETIN
THE PICNIC SIGN-UP SHEET FOR THE WORKERS AND GRILLERS WHO WERE IN THE POLISH
SAUSAGE STAND LAST YEAR IS ON THE TABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH.
For the people who worked in the Polish Sausage stand last year, we are giving you an opportunity to sign up to
work where you would like to this year. The following stands are in need of people.
Co-Chair the Picnic with Dean & Sandy (Need 2 people) Co-Chair Inflatable’s with Jeff & Susie (Need 2 people).
Need two people to be in charge of the $50 Raffle (we have lots of sellers, see Dean for details). Also, Hamburger
Stand, Grillers, Inflatable’s (1 shift each night), Finance Stand, Mud Drags and Chicken Supper. Please sign up as
soon as possible so you can get the job you want. If you do not sign up by Friday, June 10, you will be assigned
to one of these positions.
FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday Benediction, Exposition and Reposition on the Blessed Sacrament following Mass and Rosary
this Friday, June 3 from 8:45 AM to Noon.
MASS TIMES for next weekend, June 4 & 5, are the same as this weekend. This weekend is the 5th Sunday and next
weekend is the 1st Sunday so Mass times are 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM on Sunday both weekends.
ITEMS AVAILABLE: We still have ball caps ($2), visors ($2), churches ($30), Cookbooks ($10), 12 (size medium) T-shirts
from our 125th celebration ($2), and also 33 (size small) black T-shirts ($2) from the 100th celebration available for purchase.
Stop by or call the parish office (weekdays between 10 AM & 4:00 PM) if you are interested in purchasing any of these items.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MAY 3rd – Bloodmobile from 12:30-5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – MOTHER’S DAY!
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Crowning of Blessed Mother Mary & closing Religious Ed Mass at 7:30 PM.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
12th – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
13th – Legion Meeting at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
14th – Anniversary in the parish hall.
15th – Senior Graduation Mass at 10:00 AM.
15th – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
20th – Graduation party in the parish hall.
21st – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th – Graduation party in the parish hall.
28th – Graduation party in the parish hall.
30th – MEMORIAL DAY!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MAY 4TH – Mary Wilwerding Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Sr. Fran Kloewer
MAY 11TH – Grace Heese Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Pat Tremel
MAY 18TH – Irene Tremel Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Bill Erlbacher
MAY 25TH – Vince Heese JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MAY 4TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Sharon & James Ward (Group 2)
WORKERS: Sara & Chris Gaul, Lorraine & Don Graeve, Brenda & Brian Heese,
Dana & Dean Erlbacher and Joanne & Mike Erlbacher
MAY 11TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Tim Erlbacher
WORKERS: Julie & Mike Dresen, Yvonne & Larry Gaul, Pat & Tim Gross,
Krissa & Bob Bruck and Ann Pauley
MAY 18TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Betty & Gail Foxhoven (Group 3)
WORKERS: Rosemary & Leo Hahn, Grace Heese, Marsha & Dean Langenfeld,
Lois Dresen and Lois & Gene Sibenaller
MAY 25TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Julie & Dick Klein
WORKERS: Anita Buckley, Mick & Ivo Finken, JoAnne & Bob Koesters,
Joan & Alfred Leinen and Jan & Leo Schwery
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MAY 19 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Regina Koesters and Helen Langenfeld (Group 3)
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SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 12, 2011
Meeting was called to order by Chris Gaul at 7:08 PM in the bank, beginning with a prayer by Father Chris Fontanini. In
addition, all other members of the Council, consisting of Dean Finken, Elaine Kramer, Brenda Gross, Dorothy Frisby and Ray
Wilwerding, were present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: All locks in the hall have been changed and new keys issued. The Parish Office will keep a record of the
keys that have been distributed and when they are returned. We have not yet been able to contact the man about the siding for
the parish hall, but will continue to pursue it. We are still short on our ADA, and will be sending letters and making
announcements about it, as well as putting it in the bulletin. Since the weather hasn’t been warm enough yet, we still haven’t
been able to test the A/C units in the parish hall. The bleachers have been assembled and are ready for the first picnic. We
have had people volunteer to help and also to chair some of the events at our annual picnic. The pre-picnic collection will be
taken on June 4th and 5th.
NEW BUSINESS: The Council okayed to have a cleaning lady come in for a few hours twice a month to take care of the
rectory. March and April financial statements were reviewed and approved as presented. The computer in the Convent has
been updated to include DSL. The History book was discussed and will not be completed in the near future. The Council
discussed the vandalism problem in and around church property. We will ask parishioners to keep their eyes open for any
improper activity, and other steps will be taken to try and cut down on the damage being done. The Council then discussed
salary increases for the parish staff, and agreed on amounts.
The next Finance Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank. With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. after a prayer led by Father Chris.
MINUTES OF THE PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 31, 2011
The meeting began at 7:15 with a prayer by Father Chris. Present were Fr. Chris, Jim Kenkel, Bill Erlbacher, Mary Wilwerding,
Mary Carroll and Ramona Petersen from Olan Mills.
It was decided that since the centennial year, it would be a good idea to have a new directory. Ramona presented the different
plans and prices that Olan Mills has to offer. A complimentary picture is given to those having their picture taken. The
tentative dates for this are Thursday thru Saturday, July 27 thru July 30 and August 4 thru August 6. After explaining the
different plans, Ramona left.
A visionary bereavement/home bound plan was discussed. We would like volunteers to contact Father Chris or a Pastoral
Council member if they would like to visit home bound people or those who have lost a loved one.
Meetings with St. Peters Pastoral Council were discussed with the possibility of two annual meetings.
Plans for our welcoming committee were discussed. A packet is being prepared to present to newcomers. We would let them
know of our activities and that they are welcome to join us in sports, picnic, etc.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 with a prayer by Father Chris. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2011 at 7:00
ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCIAL REPORT – APRIL, 2011
INCOME
Tithes $ 12,425.00
Plate 1,234.50
Votive Stands 219.75
Rental Income 300.00
Picnic Income 4,000.00
Bingo Income (1st Qtr) 400.00
Japan/Tsunami Donation 500.00
Designated Donation (Mission Retreat) 352.00
INCOME $ 19,431.25
Designated Donation (Winter Raffle-March 1,166.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 20,597.25
April 1st Beginning Balance $ 728.92
April Income $ 20,597.25
$ 21,326.17
April Expenses $ 19,172.68
Balance on Hand May 1, 2011 2,153.49
DISBURSEMENTS
PARISH SCHOOL
Priest $ 1,336.50 School Assessment $ 6,669.00
Priest – Extra Mileage 114.43 MidAmerican Energy (Electric) 57.48
Priest Annuity 62.50 Water 29.43
Staff Salaries 3,591.58 Total $ 6,755.91
FICA (Employee's) 243.74
FICA (Employer's) 330.02
State Taxes (Quarterly) 390.00
Federal Taxes 180.00
Employee Insurance 250.00 HALL
MidAmerican (Gas) (Mar.) 373.03 MidAmerican (Gas) (Mar.) $ 246.05
MidAmerican (Electric) (Mar.) 444.91 MidAmerican Energy (Elect.) 202.26
Water 48.51 Water 38.88
Telephone 45.08 Telephone 21.64
Internet Service (DSL) 39.95 Trash 74.90
Trash 47.08 Main. Supplies (Air Fresheners) 45.47
Rental Property (Convent) 151.06 Supplies-Main. (Door Lock) 222.77
(Utilities, Telephone) Total $ 851.97
Supplies/Main. – Copy Machine 252.25
Main. Supplies (Air Fresheners) 9.10
Supplies – Rectory (Cable TV) 31.84
Supplies – Liturgy 994.02
(Hosts, Wine, Palms, Tithe Envelopes,
Missalettes, Dry Cleaning)
Supplies – Votive (Candles) 1,481.25
Supplies – Computer (Ink Cartridge) 31.00
Long Term Disability 10.30
1st Communion Gifts 106.65
Mission Retreat 500.00
Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Donation 500.00
Total $ 11,564.80 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $19,172.68
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, March 29, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chris Gaul with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini in the meeting room at
the Bank. Others present were; Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Elaine Kramer and Dorothy Frisby. Ray Wilwerding
was absent. Minutes from the previous meeting had 2 corrections. They were then approved.
Old Business: New locks are being installed in the hall, with keys that cannot be duplicated. The keys will be accounted for
in the parish office, so when anyone needs one, they will sign for it and be responsible for its return. The Council discussed
bids and proposals for repairing three walls of the parish hall. A unanimous vote was cast for putting vinyl siding on these
walls, with installation to begin as soon as possible. Winter raffle will be discontinued at the end of March and resumed in the
fall. We still need around $5,000.00 to meet this year’s Annual Diocesan Appeal. The last collection will be taken on Easter
weekend. We have not been able to really test the A/C units in the hall until the weather warms up. Since Harlan will not loan
their bleachers for the parish picnics any longer, the Council discussed steps we need to take. We will purchase 1/3 of one
through the existing fix-it fund shared by the parishes for our picnics. A unanimous vote was cast to purchase one extra one as
well. The building & liability insurance has been paid to Catholic Mutual. Other liability issues were also discussed.
New Business: New patio furniture will be bought for the Convent. The convent has been painted and new lighting installed.
There will be a meeting for the picnic on April 5, 2011. We will hear a report on this after the meeting. Our school assessment
will go down slightly this year. We will be paying $6,592.00 per month ($77.00 per month less than last year) beginning in
July 2011. The Financial statement for the month of February was approved as presented.
Other Business: We will find out if the history book, commissioned in 2005, is still going to be published. The church also
could use a new parish directory, and we will probably use Olan Mills to do the work this time.
Next meeting of the Finance Council is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bank. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m., following a prayer and blessing by Father Chris.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS: Alfred (Farmer) & Mildred Bruck, Alfred & Leonetta Kenkel, L. E. Erlbacher Family,
Dan Gaul, Ferd Gaul, Roman & Mildred Gaul, Darrell Blum, Gene Rohe Family, Zeno Blum, Tony & Mary Bruck, Don
Carroll, Leo & Marie Dresen, Gerry Gaul, Owen Heese, Betty Pauley, Cyrilla & Albert Pauley, Greg Sibenaller, Edgar Blum,
Larry Dresen, Alban Gross, Bob & Mary Gross, Henry & Frances Heller, Mary Ann Lapke, Charlie Joseph Reinig, Alma
Wilwerding, Sylvia Bissen, M/M Godfrey Coenen, Dan Finken, Frank Finken, Ray Finken, Joe & Josephine Gross, Leo &
Ruth Gross, Fr. Richard Gubbels, Michelle Klabunde, Alf & Marcella Klein, Nathan Klein, Tim Klein, Eugene Kloewer,
Frank & Anna Kloewer, Roman Kloewer, Richard Koesters, Mark Langenfeld, Larry A. & Mariella Kramer, Marge Schafer,
Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz, Hugo & Augusta Schimitz, Bob Sonderman, Bill Smith, Merle Thrasher, Joe Tremel, Dan
Weiland. In Honor of School Sisters of St. Francis.
PLEASE HELP OUR PARISH MAKE IT’S ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: We are approximately $1,500.00
from our goal of $26,619.00. Any gift is appreciated, no matter what size. There are people in back of church this
weekend to take your gift. There will also be people in the back of church next weekend. With 100% participation, we
can do it! Please make your contribution as soon as possible, as we need to complete the Appeal
in the next few weeks. Thank you to all those who have already made a contribution.
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
MINUTES OF ST. JOSEPH’S FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chris Gaul with a prayer led by Father Chris Fontanini in the meeting room at the Bank. Others present were; Dean Finken, Ray Wilwerding, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Elaine Kramer and Dorothy Frisby
Old Business: Repairs to the convent are now complete. We are receiving bids for tuckpointing and/or siding the church hall. We are also investigating a new product that allows siding to be placed on a wall after being spray painted with a new material. We need to notify parishioners about the cost of these repairs, so we can get more money into our building fund to cover these costs. The Winter Raffle continues to do well in helping pay the utility bills and will be discontinued for the summer in March. The Diocesan Appeal will be a little higher this year, and we need to specify the amount needed from each person in order to meet our goal this year. One of the air conditioners has been repaired in the hall, and another one is being checked on.
New Business: We need to install a new lock on the sacristy door which has not worked properly for some time. In addition, use of keys for the parish hall has been abused, with people going in and out without permission. Damage has been done with no accountability, so the Council determined that we need new locks and keys, and rules in place for use of the keys. Permanent keys will be restricted. Anyone needing access will need to go to the church office and sign for a key, with a possible deposit being paid. When the key is returned and no damage is detected at the hall facilities, this deposit will be returned. Research will be done about costs, and a report will be brought to the next Finance Council meeting. A fundraiser for one of our parishioners to be held Sunday, February, 27, 2011. The fix-it fund for all parishes was discussed next. We will be needing bleachers for picnics and in the future since the City of Harlan will not let us borrow theirs anymore due to excess damage having been done to these bleachers over the years. More research about this. Church bills were brought up, and new rules put in place. No bills will be paid without a valid merchant’s receipt, and anything that the church pays for must be stored on church property, so it can be properly inventoried. Before anything can be destroyed or discarded in the future, permission must be given by the church office. A letter from our insurance company outlining rules for people doing work in or on church property was passed around. As of April 1, 2011, anyone doing business of any kind using church facilities must present proof of liability beforehand. Since risers being used at weddings are serious liabilities, in addition to having caused extensive damage to the floor and carpet, these will no longer be allowed to be used at weddings or other functions on church property. Financial statements for November and December, 2010 and January, 2011 were reviewed. The annual Building/Liability Insurance will be paid in February at a cost of $17,159.00, which will need to be taken out of the picnic fund. The organ and speakers in the church have also been repaired, and the bulk of the cost was covered by the tour fund. The statements were then approved as presented. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bank. With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m., following a prayer by Father Chris.
MINUTES OF THE PASTORAL COUNCIL, March 15, 2011
The meeting began at 7:00 PM with a prayer by Father Chris. Present were: Father Chris, Jim Kenkel, Sherry Leinen, Mary Wilwerding, Bill Erlbacher and Mary Carroll.
A discussion was held of our understanding as Pastoral Council members and ways to bring about spiritual vision for our parish.
Pastoral planning comes from identifying genuine pastoral needs and the discerning, forming and calling forth the gifts of the people of the parish to serve those needs. We are forming a committee to welcome newcomers. Jim Kenkel volunteered to head this committee and a welcoming pack would be prepared to be presented to them. A history book would be helpful.
Fundraisers were discussed – possibly a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 3rd, before the start of the Lenten Mission. An Easter Egg hunt is planned, headed by Susie Fah. Time & date yet to be decided. A time for our Memorial Day Mass was discussed.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2011, at 7:00 PM. The meeting closed at 8:30 PM with a prayer led by Father Chris.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
APRIL 1st – Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction following the 8:00 AM Mass
3rd – Easter Egg Roll & Hunt following 10:00 AM Mass.
3rd – Lenten Mission from 7:00-8:30 PM.
5th – St. Joseph’s Picnic Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Hall.
6th – Religious Education Classes meet in assigned homes.
6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Family party in the parish hall.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Breakfast and Bake Sale from 9:00 AM to Noon.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Religious Education Classes meet in assigned homes
17th – Palm Sunday – Mass at 10:00 AM.
17th – Sacrament of Reconciliation at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – No Religious Education Classes.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Holy Thursday – Mass at 5:30 PM and 11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven.
21st – Knights of Columbus Meeting in the parish hall.
22nd – Good Friday Service at 7:30 PM. Stations of the Cross at Noon.
24th – Easter Sunday – Mass at 8:00 AM.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th – No Religious Education Classes.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
APRIL 6TH – Betty Finken Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
George Kenkel Janice Gaul
APRIL 13TH – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Joy Finken
APRIL 20TH – Bob Finken Jerry Bissen Jan Mahlberg
Mary Finken Marie Kenkel
APRIL 27TH – Charlotte Assman JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Lois Sibenaller
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
APRIL 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shirley & Dan Grote (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Stacie & Mike Frederick, Judy & Russ Heese,
Pat & Amy Hoffmann, Janie & John Bruck and Barb & Don Mueller.
APRIL 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Janice & Jim Gaul
WORKERS: Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen, Deb & Ron Frederick,
Joyce & Norm Kenkel, Sherry Leinen and Tina & Kelly Schwarte
APRIL 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Kathy & Jay Frederick
WORKERS: Janet & Phil Blum, JoAnn & Don Bruck, Gail & Joe Gross, Donita & Tim Kenkel,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Rose & Don Wageman.
APRIL 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Doris & Charlie Erlbacher (Group 2)
WORKERS: Judy Buckley, Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Becky & Jeff Gross, Gayla & Declan Gross,
Kate & Randy Heese and Tracy Finken. Extra Help: David Gaul
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Mary & Bernie Wilwerding (Group 1) and Marie Blum and Sally Smith (Group 2
ST. JOSEPH’S APRIL 5TH PICNIC MEETING REPORT: Kathy & Ron Tremel and Shelli & Larry Schaben have
volunteered to Chair/Co-Chair the Fancywork Stand. Thank you! It was decided since there will not be a Polish Sausage
Stand (there will only be the Hamburger Stand), those people currently on that list will be able to sign up for the stands
currently in need of help. Those that choose not to sign up will be assigned jobs as needed. Sign-up sheets coming later. We
still need Co-Chairs for the kid’s inflatables. Also, Dean & Sandy are now in their 5th year of chairing the picnic and believe
it is time for a Co-Chair couple to volunteer for this year’s picnic. New people with new ideas is a good thing! Brian Dotzler,
Brad Tremel and Dean Langenfeld have volunteered to be in charge of the ATV Mud Drags in place of the demo. The hours
for the Chicken Dinner will be 4:00-7:30 PM. Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting. Dean
DUE TO the recent changes made by the Finance Council in their meeting on February 8, 2011, I will no longer be decorating
the church. I would like to thank all those who helped in the past years to make our church so beautiful. I hope to see that
tradition continue in the future. Sincerely, Sherry Leinen 2011 February
EASTER FLOWERS: Please consider making a donation for the Easter Flowers. The “Easter Flower” donation envelope is
in your packet along with your Tithe Envelopes. Please return it as soon as possible by putting it in the collection basket.
SCCS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Shelby County Catholic School would like to take advantage of increasing prices and
once again recycle cardboard. We now have a building available in Harlan for collection and baling. At this time we
would only bale cardboard—no paper recycling. Before we can take this on, however, we will need volunteers willing to
give 1-2 hours a week. If you are interested, please contact Sue at the school at 755-5634 or 235-5634. It will be a
month or so before we are up and running, providing we have the manpower. Thank you for considering this.
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH ARE ON SALE to help raise funds for our utility bills
this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected (up to $599.00).
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Tickets available before and after the Masses this weekend.
This will be the last raffle drawing until fall, so get you tickets now for a chance to win $599.00.
SAT. APRIL 2ND – ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH ARE AVAILABLE
SUN. APRIL 3RD FOR PURCHASE AFTER MASS IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. This is the last
weekend to purchase tickets for the March Winter Raffle. The drawing will be held after the
8:00 AM Mass on Wednesday, April 6. This is the last raffle drawing until in the fall.
PANS & BOWLS: Please pick up your pans or bowls that have been left in the hall. We also need Cool Whip containers. The
hall is open weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays till 9:30 PM to pick up pans or drop off containers. . Thanks!
OUR FEBRUARY WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Wednesday, March 2, in church following Mass. You
purchased 174 tickets for a total of $1,480.00. The winner of the drawing was James Koesters who received $599.00.
Congratulations James. The balance of $881.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in March to help pay the utility bills.
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MARCH 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gloria & Jack Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda/Steve Gross, Nadine/Steve Kenkel, Elaine/Larry Kramer,
Judy/John Thraen and Laurie/Gene Wilwerding.
MARCH 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shelli & Larry Schaben
WORKERS: Annette/Richard Gross, Denise/Joe Heese, Heather/Joey Muenchrath,
Jill/Scott Schiltz and Michele/Craig Weis. Dessert only: Alice Esser, Peg Stessman
MARCH 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Pete Mahlberg (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane/Gary Bissen, Florence Finken, Betty Finken, Helen/Denny Freund
Joanie/Bill Erlbacher and Maggie/Tom Bissen.
MARCH 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
WORKERS: Sue/Dale Graeve, Deb/Tom Henrich, Shirley/Don Herbst, Penny/Kelly Mahlberg,
Jody/Jamie Mahlberg and Kathy/Joe Mahlberg. Extra Help: Neal Gaul, John Koesters
MARCH 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cindy & Jeff Klein
WORKERS: Faye/Dan Patten, Peg/Rick Pauley, Kimberly/Chad Graeve, Jane Blum,
Walt/Catherine Bissen and Jane Bissen (Dessert).
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joan & Ed Michels and Dorothy Gaul (Group 5)
Whichever parish has the 10:00 AM Sunday mass also has a Saturday evening mass that weekend.
St. Joseph’s Saturday evening mass is at 5:00 PM and St Peter’s Saturday mass is at 4:00 PM.
SIGN OF PEACE: We will not be extending the sign of peace until the flu season is over.
NOTE: Copies of St. Joseph’s Bulletin are available in St. Peter’s Church if you go to church there and copies of
St. Peter’s Bulletin are available for their parishioners on the register in back of St. Joseph’s Church.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MARCH 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
MARCH 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM. Seniors go to Micah House in Council Bluffs.
9th – ASH WEDNESDAY. Masses at 8:00 AM, 5:30 PM, 11:30 AM (LFH).
9th – No Religious Education Classes. All Students attend Ash Wednesday Mass.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Daylight Saving Time begins. Set clocks ahead one hour.
13th – Coffee, Rolls & Bake Sale in the hall following Mass. Religious Education Fundraiser.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM.
17th – Knights of Columbus Meeting in the parish hall.
20th – Spring begins!
23rd – Religious Education Bowling at Cyclone Lanes in Harlan. Meet by school at 6:30 PM.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th - Religious Ed Crossroads Penance Service at St. Michael’s in Harlan.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
MARCH 2ND – Charlotte Assman Jerry Bissen Pat Gross
Mary Wilwerding Jan Mahlberg
MARCH 9TH – George Kenkel Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn
MARCH 16TH – Helen Freund Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Mary Carroll
MARCH 23RD – Grace Heese Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Mick Graeve
MARCH 30TH – Mary Pat Tremel Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Vince Heese
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MARCH 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gloria & Jack Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda/Steve Gross, Nadine/Steve Kenkel, Elaine/Larry Kramer,
Judy/John Thraen and Laurie/Gene Wilwerding.
MARCH 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shelli & Larry Schaben
WORKERS: Annette/Richard Gross, Denise/Joe Heese, Heather/Joey Muenchrath,
Jill/Scott Schiltz and Michele/Craig Weis. Dessert only: Alice Esser, Peg Stessman
MARCH 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Pete Mahlberg (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane/Gary Bissen, Florence Finken, Betty Finken, Helen/Denny Freund
Joanie/Bill Erlbacher and Maggie/Tom Bissen.
MARCH 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
WORKERS: Sue/Dale Graeve, Deb/Tom Henrich, Shirley/Don Herbst, Penny/Kelly Mahlberg,
Jody/Jamie Mahlberg and Kathy/Joe Mahlberg. Extra Help: Neal Gaul, John Koesters
MARCH 30TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Cindy & Jeff Klein
WORKERS: Faye/Dan Patten, Peg/Rick Pauley, Kimberly/Chad Graeve, Jane Blum,
Walt/Catherine Bissen and Jane Bissen (Dessert).
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joan & Ed Michels and Dorothy Gaul (Group 5)
Dear Parishioners, The Season of Lent is upon us. March 9th is Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday is April 24th. This schedule for both parishes includes devotions of the Stations of the Cross, Holy Week Masses & Services, and Reconciliation locations and times. Please make note of the times so you can participate in the Masses, services and devotions to make this Lent a fruitful and spiritual one. God Bless you all! Have a spiritual fruitful Lent and a Happy Easter. Father Chris Fontanini
Ash Wednesday, March 9th
8.00 AM - St. Joseph’s
9:30 AM - St. Peter’s
11:30 AM - Little Flower Haven
5:30 PM - St. Joseph’s
7:00 PM - St. Peter’s
Stations of the Cross - Friday
March 11th - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s; 6:15 PM at St. Joseph’s
March 18th - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s; 6:15 PM at St. Joseph’s
March 25th - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s; 6:15 PM at St. Joseph’s
April 1st - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s; 6:15 PM at St. Joseph’s
April 8th - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s; 6:15 PM at St. Joseph’s
Extra Masses
Tuesday nights during Lent - 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s, Earling
Wednesday nights during Lent - 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s, Defiance
Anointing of the Sick
March 29th - 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s; 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s
March 30th - 8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s; 5:30 PM at St. Peter’s
March 31st - 11:30 AM at Little Flower Haven
Sacrament of Reconciliation
March 20th - 3:00 PM at Sacred Heart in Woodbine
March 27th - 1:00 PM at St. Patrick’s in Walnut
6:30 PM at St Boniface in Westphalia
April 3rd - 1:00 PM at St. Michael’s in Harlan
3:30 PM at St Mary’s in Panama
April 6th - 6:30 PM at St. Mary’s in Avoca
April 10th - 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s in Portsmouth
April 13th - 6:30 PM at St. Patrick’s in Missouri Valley
April 17th - 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s in Earling
3:00 PM at St Peter’s in Defiance
Holy Thursday, April 21st
11:15 AM at Little Flower Haven
5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s
7:30 PM at St. Peter’s
Good Friday, April 22nd
12:00 Noon - Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph’s
3:00 PM - Stations of the Cross at St. Peter’s
5:30 PM at St. Peter’s
7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s
Holy Saturday, April 23rd
7:30 PM Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s
Easter Sunday, April 24th
8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s
10:00 AM at St. Peter’s
11:30 AM at Little Flower Haven
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
FEBR. 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
2nd – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM.
8th – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Religious Education Classes 7:00-8:15 PM.
9th – Earling Fire Department Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
13th – Religious Ed Coffee, Rolls & Bake Sale in the hall following Mass.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
16th – No Religious Education Classes EXCEPT for the 7 & 8th grades.
17th – Knights of Columbus Meeting in the upstairs of the parish hall.
17th – Private event in the parish hall dining room.
20th – Family event in the parish hall.
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
FEBRUARY 2ND – Irene Tremel Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Mary Pat Tremel Jan Mahlberg
FEBRUARY 9TH – JoAnne Kohles Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Betty Finken
FEBRUARY 16TH – Vic Finken Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Joy Finken
FEBRUARY 23RD – Bob Finken Jerry Bissen Pat Gross
Mary Finken
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
(Group 4 & 5)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
MARCH 2ND – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gloria & Jack Kenkel (Group 5)
WORKERS: Brenda & Steve Gross, Marie & Denny Kenkel, Nadine & Steve Kenkel,
Elaine & Larry Kramer, Judy & John Thraen and Laurie & Gene Wilwerding.
MARCH 9TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shelli & Larry Schaben
WORKERS: Alice Esser, Annette & Richard Gross, Denise & Joe Heese,
Jill & Scott Schiltz, Peg Stessman and Michele & Craig Weis.
MARCH 16TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jan & Pete Mahlberg (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane & Gary Bissen, Florence Finken, Betty Finken, Helen & Denny Freund
Joanie & Bill Erlbacher and Maggie & Tom Bissen.
MARCH 23RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich, Shirley & Don Herbst, Cindy & Jeff Klein,
Jody & Jamie Mahlberg and Kathy & Joe Mahlberg. Extra Help: Neal Gaul, John Koesters
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Joan & Ed Michels and Dorothy Gaul (Group 3)
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the meeting room at the bank, with a prayer led by Father Chris.
Others present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Dorothy Frisby, and Ray Wilwerding.
Minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: The convent patio needs to have railings installed, and this should be done by the end of
November. The Olofsons will be here before Christmas to give an estimate on cost of tuckpointing the south wall of
the church hall. The exact cost of the work will be presented to the parishioners so everyone will know what we
need. October raffle proceeds amounted to $991.00 for Mid America after the winner was paid. One air conditioning
unit has been replaced in the hall, and we hope to get at least one more in the spring. All existing units are very old
and in bad condition. There is still $358.00 in pledges that have not been paid for the 2010 Diocesan Appeal. Final
picnic funds are in with all bills paid, and the total net to us is $66,734.24.
NEW BUSINESS: The alley behind the church hall has been re-paved. With everyone concerned paying, our share
amounted to $1,710.27. This money came out of the Building Fund. The computer monitor in the church office has
been replaced with a new one. Financial statements for Aug., Sept., and Oct. were approved as presented.
OTHER BUSINESS: School building rental will be kept as present. Future financial needs will be put in the
bulletin for everyone to see, with amounts needed for these needs. All business being concluded, the next meeting
was set for Tuesday, January 25, 2011 (has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 8), at 7:00 p.m. in the bank
building. Following a closing prayer by Father Chris, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR MARCH to help raise funds for
our utility bills this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money
collected each month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to
increase your chance to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of winning ½ of the
monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank.
ATTENTION FAMILIES: Catholic Youth Camp open ONLINE registration for the 2011 camp season began January 16th
at Noon. Camp sessions fill quick so don’t delay. CYC has provided a fun, safe opportunity for young people for the past 51
years. It is a week-long camp experience for students entering the 3rd grade through the Summer after their 12th grade
graduation. More details can be found at or by calling 515-309-1936. Catholic Youth Camp Counselor
registration has begun. Any student ages 16 or older (by June 1, 2010) can apply online at
Summary of Finance Council Meeting Nov. 22, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the meeting room at the bank, with a prayer led by Father Chris.
Others present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Dorothy Frisby, and Ray Wilwerding.
Minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: The convent patio needs to have railings installed, and this should be done by the end of next week. The Olofsons will be here before Christmas to give an estimate on cost of tuckpointing the south wall of the church hall. The exact cost of the work will be presented to the parishioners so everyone will know what we need. October raffle proceeds amounted to $991.00 for Mid America after the winner was paid. One air conditioning unit has been replaced in the hall, and we hope to get at least one more in the spring. All existing units are very old and in bad condition. There is still $358.00 in pledges that have not been paid for the 2010 Diocesan Appeal. Final picnic funds are in with all bills paid, and the total net to us is $66,734.24.
NEW BUSINESS: The alley behind the church hall has been re-paved. With everyone concerned paying, our share amounted to $1,710.27. This money came out of the Building Fund. The computer monitor in the church office has been replaced with a new one.
Financial statements for Aug., Sept., and Oct. were approved as presented.
OTHER BUSINESS: School building rental will be kept as present. Future financial needs will be put in the bulletin for everyone to see, with amounts needed for these needs.
All business being concluded, the next meeting was set for Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the bank building. Following a closing prayer by Father Chris, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: Larry Dresen, Joe Tremel, Bob & Mary Gross, Zeno Blum, Don Carroll,
Ed Carroll, L.E. Erlbacher and Gene Rohe families, Jane Foxhoven, Dan Gaul, Gerry Gaul, Anton & Veronica Gaul,
Ferd Gaul, Tim Klein, John & Odelia Gaul, Roman Gaul, Alban Gross, Owen Heese, Nathan Klein, Richard Koesters,
Larry A. & Mariella Kramer, Mark Kramer, Mark Langenfeld, Mary Ann Lapke, Therese & Art Leinen, Silverius
Muenchrath, Betty Pauley, Dorothy Rau, Albert & Cyrilla Pauley, Goar Rau, Joe Rau, Linda Schiltz, Tony Schiltz,
Bob Sonderman, Bill Smith, John & Sylvia Weiland.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2011: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
JAN. 1st – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4th – Classes resume at Shelby County Catholic School.
5th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Family Christmas in the parish hall.
10th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
12th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
12th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
19th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – Knights of Columbus Steak Dinner in the parish hall.
22nd – Randy & Katy Wedding Reception & Dance. Group 1 is scheduled to work.
26th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
27th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
30th – CYO Basketball Games in the parish hall from 1:00 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JANUARY 5TH– Mick Graeve Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Rosemary Hahn Marie Kenkel
JANUARY 12TH – George Kenkel Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Charlotte Assman
JANUARY 19TH – Grace Heese Jerry Bissen Janice Gaul
Helen Freund Bonnie Kenkel
JANUARY 26TH – Vince Heese Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Carroll
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011
(Group 2 & 3)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JANUARY 5TH – CHAIRPEOPLE:
WORKERS: Janie & John Bruck, Dar & Jim Kenkel, Barb & Don Mueller,
Trisha Kramer, Rose & Don Wageman and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding.
JANUARY 12TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: (Group 2)
WORKERS: Bernice Book, Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley,
Julie & Mike Dresen, Mick & Al Graeve.
Extra Help: Mike Gaul, Allan Koesters
JANUARY 19TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Dana & Dean Erlbacher
WORKERS: Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher,
Sara & Chris Gaul, Lorraine & Don Graeve, Sharon & James Ward.
Extra Help: David Gaul and Jim Koesters
JANUARY 26TH – CHAIRPEOPLE:
WORKERS:
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JANUARY 27TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: (Group 1)
OUR NOVEMBER WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING was held Sunday, December 5, in church following Mass.
You purchased 204 tickets for a total of $1,765.00. The winner of the drawing was Mel Book who received
$599.00. Congratulations Mel. The balance of $1,166.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in December to help
pay the utility bills.
2011 PARISH PICNIC: As many of you probably know, the Demolition Derby does not have the interest it used to
have. We are looking into replacing the Demo with ATV/4Wheeler Mud Races. We are just in the planning stages
at this time, but are looking at having different classes of races. Large size to small size ATV classes. Brian Dotzler
is putting together a Website. The Website will include the different classes etc., as well as how to enter and so on.
We will keep you posted as plans for the event come together. Again, we are in the planning stages and this is new
territory for us all. If you feel you may have some positive input for this event, please fee free to let us know.
Thank you – Brian Dotzler, Brad Tremel, Dean Langenfeld
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2010: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections
DEC. 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – Religious Education Classes – All classes - Kids Against Hunger packaging at St. Michael’s.
5th – Clean church after 10:00 AM Mass.
5th – CYO Basketball Games in the parish hall from 12:30-6:00 PM.
7th – Immaculate Conception Mass at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church. Senior Class will minister.
8th – Immaculate Conception Mass at 12:00 PM (Noon) in St. Joseph’s Church.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall
9th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
10th – Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank Holiday Open House 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM.
11th – Jessica Rasmussen/Mark Andersen Wedding, Reception & Dance. Group 6 is scheduled to work.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
15th – Religious Education Classes will Christmas Carol at Little Flower Haven at 6:30 PM.
19th – Communal Reconciliation Service at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
19th – CYO Basketball Games in the parish hall from 12:30-6:00 PM.
20th – Shelby County Catholic School Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
22nd – No Bingo.
24th – Family Christmas in the parish hall.
24th – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 5:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
25th – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at 9:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
26th – Mass at 8:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church.
29th – No Bingo. Bingo will resume on Wednesday, January 5.
31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS at 4:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
DECEMBER 1ST – Vic Finken Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Joy Finken
DECEMBER 8TH – Sr. Fran Kloewer Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
JoAnne Kohles Marie Kenkel
DECEMBER 15TH – Bob Finken JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Mary Finken
DECEMBER 22ND AND 29TH – NO BINGO!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
(Group 1 & 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
DECEMBER 1ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joyce & Norm Kenkel (Group 1)
WORKERS: Janie & John Bruck, Dar & Jim Kenkel, Barb & Don Mueller,
Trisha Kramer, Rose & Don Wageman and Mary & Bernie Wilwerding.
DECEMBER 8TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Pat & Tim Gross (Group 2)
WORKERS: Bernice Book, Marilea & Melvin Bruck, Liz & John Buckley,
Julie & Mike Dresen, Mick & Al Graeve.
Extra Help: Mike Gaul, Allan Koesters
DECEMBER 15TH – CHAIRPERSON: Dana & Dean Erlbacher
WORKERS: Doris & Charlie Erlbacher, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher,
Sara & Chris Gaul, Lorraine & Don Graeve, Sharon & James Ward.
Extra Help: David Gaul and Jim Koesters
DECEMBER 22ND AND 29TH – NO BINGO!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Charlotte Assman and Helen & Ty Frederick (Group 1)
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2010: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
DEC. 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – Religious Education Classes – Kids Against Hunger – All Classes
7th – Daylight Saving Time Ends. Set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
11th – VETERANS DAY.
11th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Clothing/Food Drive sponsored by the Religious Ed students begins.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
18th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
21st – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
21st – Earling Fire/Rescue Chicken Supper in the parish hall.
22nd – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
24th – THANKSGIVING MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s.
24th – NO Bingo!
25th – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
THANK YOU: The Bob Finken Family wish to thank everyone for the many prayers, telephone calls, cards &
letters, and words of encouragement for their son, Michael, who is hoping for a miracle. It’s all in God’s hands, keep
the prayers going. God Bless All of You!
Mike’s address is: 8003 Upper 146th St. W.; Apple Valley, MN 55124
For more information or to send Mike a message, go to the following web link:
or to (under Michael Finken)
Whichever parish has the 10:00 AM Sunday mass also has a Saturday evening mass that weekend.
St. Joseph’s Saturday evening mass is at 5:00 PM and St Peter’s Saturday mass is at 4:00 PM. Tithe envelopes from the
other parish will be given back to the parish, so please use your envelope when paying your Church support. Tithe envelopes
from the other parish will be given back to the parish, so please use your envelope when paying your Church support. Any
cash in the plate will go the parish where the liturgy is celebrated.
The parishes of Shelby County will once again be
doing a packaging event for:
Kids Against Hunger
Kids Against Hunger is a nonprofit organization with the mission to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to feed starving children throughout the world. This is being achieved by getting volunteers involved, and setting up partnerships with humanitarian organizations worldwide - enabling Kids Against Hunger to deliver its specially formulated rice-soy casserole to starving children and their families in over 40 countries. Since its launch, Kids Against Hunger has fed about 50 million meals to children through the efforts of over 100,000 volunteers.
So how does it work? The solution is a revolutionary food package that has been developed by some of the world's leading food scientists at Cargill, Pillsbury, General Mills and ADM. This one package provides four to six nutritionally-complete servings to feed starving children around the world as well as the hungry here at home, and all for the low cost of 25 cents per serving.
What does it take to feed 100 people?
$25 and 1 hour of your time!
People can help by:
❑ Donating one hour of their time and $25 to bag meals for 100 children
❑ Sponsoring one or more students for $25 each who may not have the means to come up with $25.
❑ Donating an amount of your choice to help defray the cost of the food ingredients at 25 cents per meal; Example- $20 will feed 80 children, $25 will feed 100 children, $100 feeds 400 children and $1000 feeds 4,000 children.
OUR SHELBY COUNTY GOAL IS 100,000 MEALS
(Last year we packaged 74,754 meals as a county.)
So we know how much food ingredients to order, we ask you to drop off your donation in an envelope marked “Kids Against Hunger”
in the collection basket within the next few weeks, or you can mail or drop it off at the parish office.
We hope you will volunteer as an individual, a family or a parish group to help package the meals on Dec. 1st. Let us pray for a successful event and that our efforts may help to eliminate the suffering and injustice in the world.
OUR 1ST WINTER RAFFLE DRAWING for this year was held Sunday, October 31, in church following Mass.
You purchased 183 tickets for a total of $1,590.00. The winner of the drawing was Alex Kramer (Doug & Stef)
who received $599.00. Congratulations to Alex. The balance of $991.00 will be sent to MidAmerican Energy in
November to help pay the utility bills.
THANK YOU!!
---Mike
Brenda Finken
Cell/Text 612-508-4327
Brenda.Finken@
(under MichaelFinken)
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2010: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
NOV. 1st – ALL SAINTS MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s.
2nd – ALL SOULS MASS at 8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s.
2nd – ELECTION DAY.
3rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – No Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-10. Juniors & Seniors will meet in Westphalia.
6 & 7th – ALTAR SERVER TRAINING following Mass on both days.
7th – Daylight Saving Time Ends. Set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night.
8th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
10th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
11th – VETERANS DAY.
11th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
15th – Clothing/Food Drive sponsored by the Religious Ed students begins.
17th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
17th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
18th – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
21st – 15 Decade Rosary for Life from 1:30-2:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Church.
21st – Earling Fire/Rescue Chicken Supper in the parish hall.
22nd – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
24th – THANKSGIVING MASS at 5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s.
24th – NO Bingo!
25th – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
NOVEMBER 3RD – Irene Tremel Bonnie Kenkel Grace Gaul
Vince Heese Jan Mahlberg
NOVEMBER 10TH – Mary Carroll JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Freund
NOVEMBER 17TH – Mary Wilwerding Jerry Bissen Janice Gaul
George Kenkel
NOVEMBER 24TH – NO BINGO!
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
(Group 1)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
NOVEMBER 3RD – CHAIRPEOPLE: Tina & Kelly Schwarte (Group 1)
WORKERS: Cathy & Mark Assman, Jackie & Steve Assman, Mary & Bob Bissen,
Janet & Phil Blum and JoAnn & Don Bruck.
NOVEMBER 10TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jeannine & Ralph Wingert
WORKERS: Kathy & Jay Frederick, Stacie & Mike Frederick, Deb & Ron Frederick,
Gail & Joe Gross and Janice & Jim Gaul.
NOVEMBER 17TH – CHAIRPERSON: Sherry Leinen
WORKERS: Shirley & Dan Grote, Judy & Russ Heese, Donita & Tim Kenkel,
LuAnn & Ron Kramer and Amy & Pat Hoffmann.
NOVEMBER 24TH – NO BINGO!
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, NOVMEBER 11 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Catherine & Walt Bissen and Betty Finken (Group 6)
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! There will be people in the back of church selling tickets following Mass.
Tithe envelopes from the other parish will be given back to the parish, so please use your envelope when paying
your Church support. Any cash in the plate will go the parish where the liturgy is celebrated.
CYO BASKETBALL: It may seem early but it’s time to start planning for the 2010/11 CYO basketball season.
We need to find coaches and organize teams. All coaches will need to have the Virtus training which is scheduled
for November 20, in Westphalia. We will be having a basketball meeting in early November to prepare the
coaches, set up schedules and exchange ideas for changes for the upcoming year. Any questions email or call Dan
Schechinger at 712-744-3270. If you have a team and/or coach please email Dan at schechda@.
SUMMARY OF FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING, September 1, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. in the meeting room at the bank, with a prayer led by Dorothy Frisby. Others present were: Dean Finken, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Elaine Kramer, and Ray Wilwerding.
Minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS: The convent patio still needs to have railings installed, we will contact Gene Wilwerding about this, so it can be done before winter.
Now that the church has been tuckpointed, the hall needs to be next. We will contact the Olofsons (the same company who did the church) to get an estimate on having the south wall done first, and the other walls done as we raise the money to have the work done.
Since the Diocese has mandated safer methods of counting collection monies, the Council heard the details of how this is being done. We will present our procedures to the Diocese to ensure their approval
NEW BUSINESS: Our school assessment has been lowered and is now $6,669.00 per month ($80,029.00 per year).
We will continue the Winter Raffle beginning in October. It will be the same as last year; one ticket for $10.00 or three tickets for $25.00. Volunteers to help sell these tickets will be welcome.
Financial statements for May, June and July were approved as presented.
We still have $2,700.00 in pledges to the Annual Diocesan Appeal that as yet have not been paid.
Annual Financial statements for the Diocese were presented and reviewed. The Council approved and signed off on these so they can be sent.
Preliminary picnic statement was discussed next. We still have some outstanding bills to be paid before we can publish
a final report for the congregation. The Council also agreed to put some of the picnic funds in 3 month and 6 month CDs to earn a little interest.
OTHER BUSINESS: Our insurance has been reduced $250.00 per year. Our air conditioning units in the hall are not working well, and one is totally out. We will need to raise funds to take care of this before next summer.
The next meeting will be set by Father Chris upon his return. Dorothy led the closing prayer, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2010: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
OCT. 6th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
6th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
9th – Robin Gaul/Adam Hopkins Wedding, Reception, Dinner & Dance. Altar Society Group 5 will work the dance.
11th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
13th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
13th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
13th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
20th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – Religious Education Classes for Grades 3-12.
21st – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
21st – Knights of Columbus Meeting at 7:30 PM in the parish hall.
27th – Flu Shots will be given from 9:00-11:00 AM in the parish hall. $30.00. Ages 6 Month & older.
27th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
30th – Religious Education students will rake leaves for the Senior Citizens from 9:30-11:30 AM.
31st – Happy Halloween!
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
OCTOBER 6TH – Bob Finken Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Mary Finken
OCTOBER 13TH – Charlotte Assman JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
Rosemary Hahn
OCTOBER 20TH – Mick Graeve Jerry Bissen Bonnie Kenkel
Grace Heese
OCTOBER 27TH – Betty Finken Virgil Coenen Marie Kenkel
Mary Pat Tremel
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
(Group 5 & 6)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
OCTOBER 6TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Denise & Joe Heese (Group 5)
WORKERS: Marie & Denny Kenkel, Marcy & Tom Muenchrath, Shelli & Larry Schaben,
Jill & Scott Schiltz, Heather & Joey Muenchrath and Judy & John Thraen.
OCTOBER 13TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Joanie & Bill Erlbacher (Group 6)
WORKERS: Jane Blum, Maggie & Tom Bissen, Kimberly & Chad Graeve, Florence Finken,
and Helen & Denny Freund. Extra help: Neal Gaul and John Koesters
OCTOBER 20TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Jane & Gary Bissen
WORKERS: Sue & Dale Graeve, Deb & Tom Henrich, Shirley & Don Herbst,
Cindy & Jeff Klein and Faye & Dan Patten. Extra help: Rusty Buckley
OCTOBER 27TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Penny & Kelly Mahlberg
WORKERS: Ruth & Dave Hoffmann, Wendy & Jeff Nowatzke, Jody & Jamie Mahlberg,
Jan & Pete Mahlberg, Kathy & Joe Mahlberg and Peg & Rick Pauley.
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Millie Gaul and Peg & Mark Stessman (Group 5)
SEMINARIAN APPEAL: The annual appeal for Vocations in the parishes of the Diocese of Des Moines was the
weekend of September 11-12. The Diocese of Des Moines currently has 16 seminarians. Your continued effort in
supporting vocations is greatly appreciated! We ask you to show your generous support during the 2010
Seminarian Appeal to assure the growth of this important endeavor. If you would still like to make a donation for
the Seminarian Appeal, you may put your envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office.
Please indicate on the envelope “Seminarian Appeal”.
Shelby County Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Process (R.C.I.A.) begins Thursday, September 9, at
St. Michael's in Harlan. If you know of anyone from another faith tradition who is interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith with the possibility of full membership and participation in the Catholic Church at the
Easter Vigil, please call Fr. Chris or Elaine at the parish office
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010: Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
SEPT. 1st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
1st – Finance Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the bank.
4th – Christ Blum/David Hirte Wedding, Reception, Dinner and Dance.
6th – Labor Day! The Parish Office is closed.
8th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
8th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
9th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
12th – Marie Kohles Household Auction in the parish hall.
13th-19th – Dean on Vacation.
13th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
15th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Eucharistic Minister training after 10:00 AM Mass.
22nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
26th – Father Chris Fontanini Installation Mass at 8:00 AM. Reception following.
29th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
On Monday, July 26, we had a discussion on some of the details for the Annual Picnic. There were many
concerns raised. Nearly 80 individuals showed up with a cross section of representatives from the young and the
not so young who had the wisdom of their years. I was pleasantly surprised at the turn-out as this shows that there
is much feeling, energy, and conviction about the details of the annual picnic. What we tried to do is come up with
a compromise. I realize change is not easy and this will not please everybody. However, I believe it is workable
solution to try out for next year which can be re-visited after the picnic is over. I think the committee comprised of
some members of the Finance Council & Chairpeople tried to take into consideration the concerns of many
individuals. After much consultation and discussion, this is what the committee came up with:
The days of the picnic will remain the same-Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend for 2011 will be the same as this year, the second weekend - July 9 and 10, 2011. There were
concerns this might be the same weekend as the Shelby County Fair.
The children’s rides/inflatables will move to the grassy area on the hill where there will be more supervision and
concerns of potential accidents will be minimized.
The Hamburger Stand will move up the street to the intersection.
There will not be a Polish Sausage stand by the Beer Stand.
The Fancywork/Chance Stand will move to the area in front of the bank where there is less slope.
There was discussion about having an Ag Olympics for teenagers.
There was discussion about the possibility of 4 wheel/ATV races to replace the Demolition Derby.
The hours for the Staley's Chicken Supper will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. which can allow for one shift of workers
rather than two shifts.
The Beer Stand will move to the northeast side of the school.
Thanks to all who participated in the discussion and who have dedicated much time, effort, and skill in their
perspective stands and booths. This decision is final for the 2011 Picnic.
God Bless! Fr. Chris Fontanini
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:
NOTE: Dave & Ruth Hoffmann are retiring from chairing the Fancywork Stand after many, many years. We all
need to give them a huge THANK YOU for their many years of doing an outstanding job. We now need
Chairpeople and Co-Chairs for next year’s picnic. Please give us a call as soon as possible to volunteer.
Dean & Sandy Finken – Picnic Chairpeople THANKS DAVE & RUTH FOR A GREAT JOB!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2010:
Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
AUGUST 1st – Sr. Mary Helen Bissen Reception following 10:00 AM Mass.
4th – Blood Analysis Screening from 7:00-10-00 AM in the parish hall. Appointments required.
4th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
7th – Vic & Joy Finken 65th Anniversary Reception the parish hall.
9th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
10th – Red Cross Bloodmobile from Noon to 6:00 PM in the parish hall.
11th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
11th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
18th – First day of school at Shelby County Catholic School and Harlan Community School.
18th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
19th – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters.
21st – Jessie Bruck/Brandon Boger Wedding, Reception & Dance
25th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
ST. JOSEH’S PARISH PICNIC 2010: Pre-Picnic Collection - $5,714.00; Vacation Raffle Income - $20,000.00; Bingo Income –
$3,825.00; Auction – approximately $39,000.00 (no final yet); Chicken Dinners served 921; plus income from Food Stands,
Fancywork/Chance Stand, Kiddie Stand, Beer Garden, Rides and other activities. More details later.
2010 ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC WINNERS
CASH DRAWING
$500.00 – Parker Schwarte (Kelly) $ 50.00 – Mike Tremel
$100.00 – Annette Dotzler $ 25.00 – Gloria Kenkel
$100.00 – Mariann Muenchrath $ 25.00 – Lorraine Graeve
$ 50.00 – Kay Kurcz, Omaha $ 25.00 – Lavina Gross
$ 50.00 – Jeff Gross Family $ 25.00 – Dean & Marsha Langenfeld
$ 50.00 – Bernie Wilwerding
VACATION, MERCHANDISE, OR CASH RAFFLE:
Grand Prize – Vacation or Merchandise or $5,000.00 Cash – Dean & Connie Klein, Panama
Runner-up $1,000.00 – Tom Conry, Westphalia
2nd Runner-up 500.00 – Bryan & Brenda Blum, Harlan
3rd Runner-up 350.00 – David Gaul, Earling
4th Runner-up 250.00 – Mildred Gaul, Earling
$200.00 – Bill Erlbacher, Earling $ 50.00 – Nancy Schaben, Defiance
$200.00 – Janet Croghan, Portsmouth $ 50.00 – Gary & Carmie Gubbels, Westphalia
$200.00 – Estelle Quinn, Defiance $ 50.00 – Roger Kenkel, Woodbine
$ 50.00 – Tommy Muenchrath Kids, Earling $ 50.00 – Gerald Bissen, Earling
$ 50.00 – Dave & Ruth Hoffmann Grandkids $ 50.00 – Ray & Mary Wilwerding, Earling
$ 50.00 – Jeff & Wendy Nowatzke, Earling $ 50.00 – Mary Bissen, Earling
$ 50.00 – Al & Mick Graeve, Earling $ 50.00 – Mary Ann Kramer, Earling
$ 50.00 – Patrick Bruck, Manilla
WINNERS OF THE DEMOLITION DERBY:
1st $1,000.00 – Mike Hansen COMPACT CARS
2nd 400.00 – James Johnson 1st $400.00 – Brent Kresel
3rd 150.00 – Josh Klein 2nd 200.00 – Doug Erlbacher
FANCYWORK STAND:
Large Quilt donated by the Earling Quilters won by Marie Blum, Earling
Boy’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Paul Wilwerding, Portsmouth
Girl’s Bicycle donated by Don & Rose Wageman won by Kathy Schafer
Fleece Child’s Blanket donated by Jane Erlbacher won by Mary Wilwerding
Punch Bowl donated by Mildred Gaul won by Ruth Koch
Doll, Chair, Child’s Blanket & 2 Doll Blankets donated by Gustie Esser won by Syndey Klein
Garden Solar Light donated by Jan & Pete
Mahlberg won by Diane Sonderman
$100 Bogler Oil Gift Certificate donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Marie Kenkel
Guardian Angel Statue donated by Mildred Gaul & Mary Carroll won by Don Wageman
Embroidered Dish Towels donated by Bonnie Kenkel won by Ruth Koch
Movie Night Gift Basket donated by Grace Gaul won by Jackson Schmitz
Photo Box & Jewelry Container donated anonymously won by Diane Sonderman
Three Precious Moments Figurines donated by Marie Kenkel won by Kay Kurcz
Baby Quilt donated by Helen Freund won by Ruth Koch
$100 Earling Standard Gift Certificate donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Dave Hoffmann
Garden Meadow Solar Light donated by Darlene Kenkel won by Betty Keane
Premier Designs Jewelry donated by Betty Blum won by Lois Sibenaller
Flower Arrangement Basket donated by Laurie Wilwerding won by Mary Pat Tremel
Patriotic Throw donated by Sandy Finken won by Diane Sonderman
Basket of Holiday Towels donated by Marlene Smith won by Mike Tremel
Basket of Beauty Supplies donated by Mary Heese and Shelli Schaben won by Peggy Pauley
Garden Buggy Planter donated by Sandy Finken won by Cathy Assman
Earling Centennial Cookbook donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Kathy Tremel
Black & Decker Blender donated by Joanne Kohles won by Bernice Book
Snowman donated by Maxine Gaul won by Val Thrasher
Crochet Doily donated by Sylvia Gaul (Al) won by Kay Kurcz
$100 Grosses’ Locker Gift Certificate donated by Dave & Ruth Hoffmann won by Judy Buckley
Oak Mirror Shelf donated by Leonard & Mary Pat Tremel won by Marie Blum
Planter Boots donated by Vince Heese won by Tate Graeve
“The Christmas Story” Willow Tree donated by Janet Blum won by Jo Schmitz
Teddy Bear Baby Quilt donated by Marie Blum won by Mary Bissen
Musical Frogs donated by Vince Heese won by Gloria Kenkel
Basket of Jams & Jelly donated by Gayla Gross won by Lorraine Graeve
Angel donated by Val Thrasher won by Val Thrasher
Painted Tea Towels made by Alma Leinen donated by Cindy Klein won by Tate Graeve
Painted Tea Towels made by Alma Leinen donated by Cindy Klein won by Annette Gross
Calcutta Jar - $192.50 (1/2 of $385.00) won by Marvin Klein
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING OUR
PARISH PICNIC A SUCCESS. SEE YOU IN 2011!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY 2010:
Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
JULY 4th – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
5th – Parish Office closed.
7th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
10th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC.
11th – ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC.
12th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
14th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
14th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
17th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
21st – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
22nd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven at 2:00 PM.
28th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
BINGO WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2010
FLOOR WORKERS
TICKETS CALLER CALL BACKS
JULY 7TH – Rosemary Hahn Virgil Coenen Bonnie Kenkel
Helen Freund
JULY 14TH – Sr. Fran Kloewer Jerry Bissen Marie Kenkel
Mary Carroll
JULY 21ST – Grace Heese JoAnn Koesters Bonnie Kenkel
George Kenkel
JULY 28TH – Irene Tremel Bonnie Kenkel Pat Gross
Mary Wilwerding
KITCHEN WORKERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2010
(Group 1& 2)
The Chairlady is asked to bring two dozen sandwiches and to please call their workers a few days in advance to let them know they are on to work and that they also need to make a dessert. ATTENTION CHAIRLADIES: A lot of women work and can not have their sandwiches to the hall by 5:00 PM. If you are a Chairlady and can have someone bring your sandwich ingredients to the hall by 3:00 PM, the ladies who work every week will put them together for you.
MORE HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO SESSIONS. THEREFORE, WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH TO HELP THEIR WIVES WHEN THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF MEN WOULD RATHER VOLUNTEER TO SELL TICKETS, BE A CALLER OR DO CALL BACKS INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE KITCHEN, PLEASE CALL BONNIE KENKEL. THANKS!
JULY 7TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Shirley & Dan Grote (Group 1)
WORKERS: Rose & Don Wageman, Sherry Leinen, Barb & Don Mueller,
Judy & Russ Heese, JoAnn & Don Bruck and Joyce & Norm Kenkel
JULY 14TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Marilea & Melvin Bruck (Group 2)
WORKERS: Betty Blum, Sharon & Jim Ward, Brenda & Brian Heese,
Becky & Jeff Gross and Yvonne & Larry Gaul. Extra Help: Mike Gaul, David Gaul
JULY 21ST – CHAIRPEOPLE: Gayla & Declan Gross
WORKERS: Judy Buckley, Ann Pauley, Pat & Tim Gross, Lorraine & Don Graeve,
and Doris & Charlie Erlbacher. Extra Help: James Koesters, Richard Wilwerding
JULY 28TH – CHAIRPEOPLE: Julie & Mike Dresen
WORKERS: Jane & Tim Erlbacher, Dana & Dean Erlbacher, Joanne & Mike Erlbacher,
Tracy Finken and Sara & Chris Gaul. Extra Help: Allan Koesters
LITTLE FLOWER HAVEN BINGO – THURSDAY, JULY 22 at 2:00 PM
CHAIRPEOPLE: Charlotte Assman and Helen & Ty Frederick (Group 1)
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FOUR WHEELER RAFFLE: Tickets are still available this weekend for the youth 110 Four Wheeler with helmet. The
winner can upgrade to a larger machine by paying the price difference. Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds donated to
St. Joseph Parish. The drawing will be held at the ATV Mud Drags before the Kid’s Class on Sunday, July 10, at St. Joseph’s
Parish Picnic. See Jeff & Becky Gross, Joey & Heather Muenchrath or Clint & Kerri Sonderman for Raffle Tickets.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer
Stand or selling beer at the Mud Drags, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! MAKE SURE EACH
PERSON 21 OR OLDER HAS A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO
SELL OR GIVE BEER TO ANYONE ANYWHERE. The Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM both
nights and no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT
that can be used all night for the rides/inflatable’s, (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an
Arm Band which indicates they have purchased an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($13.00) which allows them to ride all
night for one low price! See above note for a list of rides & inflatable’s.
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take out dinner; nor will
there be any delivery of dinners. Please come to the door on the North side of the parish hall to order your
dinners and to pick them up.
They are selling the Vacation Raffle Tickets in the back of church for a chance to win a Vacation, Merchandize or $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. Tickets are $50.00 each. Stop by and get a ticket before they are gone!
They also have the Cash Raffle Tickets that were not available when you paid the pre-picnic collection. If you don’t
have your tickets yet, please pick them up in the back of church.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC VACATION RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of
your choice valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. $8,800.00 in prizes! Tickets $50.00 each. TICKETS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out!
Tickets available in church before & after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members.
TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for a chance to win a Vacation of your choice or merchandise from Bonsall’s in Dunlap valued at $5,500 OR $5,000 Cash and 19 other cash prizes. Tickets are $50.00 each. TICKETS ARE ON SALE IN THE BACK OF CHURCH THIS WEEKEND. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out! Tickets available in church after weekend Masses, at local businesses, the parish office and some parish members. TIME AND TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE DRAWING! GET YOU TICKETS SOON SO YOU DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
ST. JOSEPH’S PICNIC WORK LIST was attached to last weekend’s bulletin. If you did not get a list, there are some on the register
in back of church. PLEASE READ THE LIST AS CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM LAST YEAR. If you have been
inadvertently left off the list or would like to work an additional shift, please call a Chairperson to volunteer. If you can not work your
assigned time, please trade with someone or find a replacement. With everyone’s help & cooperation, we will have a great picnic!
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE PICNIC: Please save cool whip containers, large margarine tubs and plastic grocery bags for the dinner. You may drop them off at the hall weekdays and on Wednesday nights before and during Bingo (3:30-9:30 PM).
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING is Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11, 2010.
SATURDAY, JULY 10: Mass at 5:30 PM; Stands & Rides Open after Mass; 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION, Bingo, Roli Poli the Clown; Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Garden following the Auction.
SUNDAY, JULY 11: 1:00 PM DEMOLITION DERBY; 4:00-8:00 PM Staley’s Broasted Chicken Dinner
with St. Joseph’s Homemade Dressing; 5:00 PM Stands & Rides open; 7:00 PM Singing Bee Contest (Prizes,
No Entry Fee), Bingo, 8:00 PM Free Music by Dotz by the Beer Stand; 10:00 PM Grand Prize Drawing by
the School. BOTH DAYS: Beer Garden, Fancy Work Stand, Quilt Raffle, Paddle Wheel, Soft Serve Ice
Cream, Raffles, Kiddie Stand, Polish Sausage & Hamburger Stands, Kiddie Stand Games, Adrenaline Rush
Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Bungee Grab ’N Go, Jump ‘N Slide, Screamer Slide, St. Joe Special (Buy
unlimited ride ticket each night and use all night). Face Painting & lots more!
CHICKEN DINNER TAKE-OUTS: We will not be taking telephone orders for the take-out dinner, nor will there be any delivery
of dinners. Please come to the door on the East side of the parish hall to order and pick up.
EVERYONE OF LEGAL AGE is required to have a wristband on to purchase beer. If you are working in the Beer Stand or selling beer at
the Demo, PLEASE DO NOT SELL BEER TO MINORS! PLEASE MAKE SURE EACH PERSON PURCHASING BEER HAS
A WRISTBAND ON. ALSO, NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS TO SELL OR GIVE BEER TO ANYONE ANYWHERE.
Beer Stand will close on or before 2:00 AM both nights & no beer is to be sold after 2:00 AM. Last call 1:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
EXCITEMENT ON THE MIDWAY! AN UNLIMITED RIDE TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH NIGHT that can be used all
night for the rides/inflatables (individual tickets can also be used). Each child will have an Arm Band which indicates they have purchased
an Unlimited Ride Ticket ($13.00) which allows them to ride all night for one low price! See picnic flyer for list of rides/inflatables.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE 2010:
Please call the Parish Office to make additions, deletions or corrections.
JUNE 2nd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
3rd – Bingo at Little Flower Haven.
5/6th – Pre-Picnic Collection before and after 10:00 AM Mass in the back of church.
8th – Primary Election in the parish hall from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
8th – Meeting with Earling residents to explain the city project at 6:00 PM in the upstairs of the parish hall.
9th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
9th – Earling Fire/Rescue Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Fire Hall.
14th – City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
16th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
20th – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
23rd – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM.
24th – Catholic Daughters Meeting in the parish hall at 7:30 PM.
27th – Family Reunion in the parish hall.
30th – Bingo in the parish hall beginning at 6:30 PM
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MARCH to help raise funds for our utility bills this winter are on sale now. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00). ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PAY OUR UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank.The March/April Raffle Drawing is next Sunday, April 11. This will be the last drawing until next fall.
The total amount we owe for past Annual Diocesan Appeals is $24,968.00. In April our next Annual Diocesan Appeal comes and we must ask you for a larger amount of $300 or more for those who can make a larger gift to pay this new amount $25,778.00 (down slightly from the last year), and have some money to apply to the previous years balance. We need your help and support to make this amount up! When you ask what the Diocese does for us: you can thank them for allowing us to go these seven months without paying our insurance cost. I’m sure none of us can do this with our own bills without paying interest yet the Diocese has been generous to help us without any interest costs! Please write Annual Diocesan Appeal checks to the Diocese of Des Moines and we will forward them on. We need your help to pay these past bills! Don’t expect someone else to take care of this; all of us need to help out. Father Howard
LATE START DAILY MASS AT 9:30 AM: On weekdays when there is a late start or no school, we will have a late start Mass at 9:30 AM instead of 8:00 AM. That will allow more time to remove snow & ice and allow you time to come to Mass more safely. If the weather is bad please do not come to daily Mass. Thanks, Fr. Howard
TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM THE CATHOLIC TUITION ORGANIZATION: Applications for tuition assistance grants from the Catholic Tuition Organization are now available for the 2010-2011 school year. You can get an application at or by contacting a local Catholic school in the Diocese of Des Moines. Tuition assistance is available for students attending any of the 17 Catholic schools in the Des Moines diocese. The deadline for applying for next school year is April 2. The CTO provides tuition assistance to families in need who want their children to receive a Catholic education. Last year, the CTO helped 1,193 students receive a Catholic education by providing more than
$1.2 million in tuition assistance. For more information, pick up the Press Release on the register in back of church.
LOST AND FOUND: Over the last several years we have published lost & found items in the bulletin. Some of these “found” items have never been claimed. This is a list of items we have: A girl’s white purse w/flowers; men’s tie clasps (2); gold necklaces (3); pearl earring (2); gold earring; eyeglasses (2); children’s story book; car keys on IA National Guard strap and other car & house keys, wristwatches (2) (Scooby-Doo & Rugrats); and lots of Rosaries. If any of these are yours, you may stop in or call the parish office weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We need to get them back “home”. Thanks!
THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP meets once a week in Earling during the winter (weather permitting). We are always ready to welcome anyone who has a desire to know more about Jesus and our faith. If you would like to check out what we are studying, please feel free to join us any time. For more information, call Dorothy Frisby at 747-3656.
CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2010 camp season began Sunday, Jan. 17, at Noon. . Camp sessions fill quickly, so don’t delay. CYC has provided a fun, safe opportunity for young people for the past 50 years. It is a week-long camp experience for students entering the 3rd grade through the summer after their 12th grade graduation. More details can be found at or by calling 515-309-1936. Also, Catholic Youth Camp Counselor registration has begun. Any students age 16 or older (by June 1, 2010) can apply online at
NOTICE: - HALL/GYM USAGE AT ST. JOSEPH PARISH: Due to problems being created from people using the Hall Gym in the evening without permission, no one will be allowed usage unless the Parish Office is notified in advance. Our rules also state that there must be an adult present when it is being used. NO EXCEPTIONS! Anyone that does not follow these rules will be asked to leave. Anyone with unauthorized keys need to turn them in to the parish office. No one will be allowed in the gym unless previously approved. If this does not stop the problems, we will be forced to change the locks which will be an expense we do not need. Parish Office hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Thanks, St. Joseph’s Parish
ST. JOSEPH’S WINTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR NOVEMBER to help raise funds for the utility bills this winter are on sale now. Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive ½ of the money collected each month (up to $599.00). Drawings will be held monthly. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO PAY MONTHLY UTILITY BILLS! Buy several to increase your chance to win. You must buy a ticket(s), no limit, each month for a chance of winning ½ of the monthly total. Tickets available after weekend Masses, at the parish office and at Farmer’s Trust & Savings Bank.
YOU OR A LOVED ONE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL? When you or a loved one enters Myrtue Hospital, make sure you tell them you are Catholic – and that you want to have your name on the directory. If you do that, your name will be on the hospital list when a communion minister, a priest or a deacon comes to the hospital. To be on the safe side, just call your parish office (747-2091) or St. Michael’s rectory (755-2604, Fr. Bob & Deacon Pat Davitt normally visit the hospital twice a week) when you or a loved one enters the hospital. We want to be present for you and your loved ones, but we need your help as the hospital will not release any names (federal privacy laws). Fr. Tom Coenen, Fr. John Dorton, Fr. Bob Hoefler and Deacon Pat Davitt.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: I will no longer be directing the Religious Education Program. I sincerely thank everyone who helped in so many ways – as teaching the CCD and Confirmation Programs, giving of your homes for the classes, the Musicians and Singers, our CCD Coaches, Students, Parents and Parishioners. May the Lord Jesus Bless all of you for your support and kindnesses. A Holy Mass will be offered for all who were so generous with your time and talents.
God Bless, Joanie Erlbacher 2009 maybe August
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AT SCCS IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009.
There is a 2:15 PM early dismissal on August 19, 20 & 21. NO SCHOOL is scheduled on Friday, September 18, as SCCS teachers will be attending a Diocesan Religious Formation Day in Council Bluffs. (HCS will have regularly scheduled classes.)
LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL: Preschool students who have previously registered do not need to attend registration at the above time. The 3-day classes will begin August 24 and the 2-day classes will begin August 25. Openings are still available. If you are interested in enrolling your children, please call the school office (755-5634), as soon as possible.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, February 24, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chris Gaul with a prayer led by Father Howard Fitzgerald in the meeting
room at the Bank. Others present were; Dean Finken, Ray Wilwerding, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Elaine Kramer and
Dorothy Frisby
Old Business: The handicap restroom is expected to be finished very soon. Work has been started and progress looks good.
The snow stops installed on the church roof seem to help a lot, and no more need to be added.
New Business: Financial statements from December, 2009 and January, 2010, were reviewed and approved. The completed
picnic report for July, 2009, was also approved. The candle stand donated by Father Tom and the other one purchased by the
parish needs to be placed for the reading of scripture. The council discussed future options for the school building. Heating of
the church was also discussed, sometime in the future we may look into the possibility of ground heat, which will be much
more efficient and cost effective. The income from the Winter Raffle (for the 10 Raffles held), had a profit of $9,863.00 which
was applied to the utility bills. We will end the Raffle this year the week after Easter, combining March and the first part of
April. Instead of continuing to use the one-time only plastic bags for tithe collections, permanent locking security bags will be
purchased which can be used for years.
. We have multiple expenses facing our parish; we have not paid the insurance bill yet, behind in the Diocesan Appeal, with
another one coming up in April, and an absolute necessity to tuck point the hall and portions of the church. If anyone has any
ideas for fund-raisers for these expenses, the Council will gladly welcome them. Much discussion took place regarding how to
meet the Diocesan Appeal. Dorothy, Brenda, and Elaine will attend the ADA meeting in Atlantic on March 2, 2010, and report
back to the Council. The next Finance Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:00 PM. in the bank.
After a blessing by Father Howard, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEEETING, JANUARY 11, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM with a prayer by Father Howard Fitzgerald in the parish hall. Others present were: Dean Finken, Chris Gaul, Ray Wilwerding, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Elaine Kramer and Dorothy Frisby. Chris Gaul was named Chairman of the Council.
Old Business: Work has begun on the convent patio but cannot be completed until winter is over. The handicap restroom will begin soon and is expected to be finished this winter. Snow stops have been installed on the church roof, and they seem to help somewhat. New Business: Financial statement for November 2009 was reviewed and approved. December was not completed yet. The November Raffle was won by Rose Wageman, and the proceeds were sent to MidAmerican Energy. We have not met our goal for the Diocesan Appeal for the past four years and we are now facing a new Appeal in the spring with an outstanding balance of $22,159.00. We need to clear up this debt, and any ideas will be gladly accepted by any member of the Finance Council. Another serious issue is the need for tuck pointing and sealing the parish hall and some places on the Church. We are waiting for estimates, but this will be a very expensive project. It is necessary, because moisture is already getting through the walls.
The next Finance Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February, 24, at 7:00 PM in the bank basement. After a blessing by Father Howard, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM.
MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 PM in the hall with a prayer led by Fr. Tom Coenen. Others present were Dorothy Frisby, Ray Wilwerding, Don Bruck, Elaine Kramer, Dean Finken, Brenda Gross and Chris Gaul.
OLD BUSINESS: Repairs to the Convent patio have still not begun. The rainy summer has delayed much of the work that was lined up ahead of ours, so hopefully they can get to it yet this year. The Council made a final determination regarding the dimensions and physical location of the proposed handicap restroom, so work can begin can begin this winter. A final statement for the picnic will be ready soon and published in the bulletin. Snow stoppers have been installed over all the exits of the church and more will be added as needed. We need to wait for the winter snow to determine how well these work.
NEW BUSINESS: Financial statements for September and October were reviewed and approved as presented. The Winter Raffle netted the parish $901.00 for the month of October. Sam Sonderman won the $599.00 and Doris Erlbacher won the door prize of two tickets to the show in Defiance donated by Father Tom. The Council voted not to charge the Earling Fire Department for their use of the church hall since they do so much for the picnic and the entire community. Dorothy Frisby moved and Ray Wilwerding seconded, and the motion was passed. Father reported there had been no increase in salary for either Dean or Elaine for the past ten years. The Council voted an increase to begin immediately, and the issue will be re-evaluated next year.
Next meeting of the Finance Council is set for Monday, January 11, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the pariah hall. With all business concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
FINANCE COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2009:
Meeting was called to order at 7:37 PM in the parish hall with a prayer led by Fr. Tom Coenen. Others present were Chris Gaul, Don Bruck, Brenda Gross, Dorothy Frisby, Dean Finken and Elaine Kramer.
Ray Wilwerding was absent (out of town).
OLD BUSINESS: Repairs to the Convent patio hopefully will begin within the next four weeks, so we can have it finished before winter. Specifications for the new handicap restroom in the hall were reviewed, and the work will be done during the winter with Gene Wilwerding, Don & Jay Wageman and Dean Finken working on the project. Without all the bills received, we can estimate the profit from the picnic at around $70,670.00. When all bills are received and paid, a final statement will be prepared for publication. Snow stoppers have already been installed on the west side of the church, and should be completed soon. Caulking will also be done around the steeple where necessary. NEW BUSINESS: Financial statements for July & August were reviewed and approved as presented. Year end reports were reviewed next, with detailed explanation about the coding and categorization of expenditures. The reports were approved and signed off by all members, so they can be sent to the Diocese. The Winter Raffle will begin the first weekend in October with the first drawing tentatively set for November 1, 2009. This year tickets will be $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. The problem of bats in the church was discussed. Since we have had only the one isolated incident, there seemed to be no urgency to take any action at this time. Father Tom will host a pizza supper to kick off the year for the CYO/CCD program. All parents and young people should attend this meeting. Next meeting of the Finance Council is set for Monday, November 9, at 7:30 PM in the parish hall. With all business concluded, `the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM following a prayer and blessing by Father Tom.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, AUGUST 10, 2009
Meeting called to order at 7:33 PM in the hall with a prayer by Father Tom Coenen. All members were present.
OLD BUSINESS: Work has not been started on the Convent patio and the person doing the work will be contacted to find out exactly when we can expect this to be done. Gail Schmitz is on a leave of absence until further notice. Several trees dying around the church property and in the Cemetery need to be removed. Several members are working on this. We will not have a final picnic statement until all the bills have been received and paid (there are several outstanding) but the estimate is around $70,000.00 net. We need to contact someone else about installing snow stoppers on the church roof, since Arenholtz has not done anything about it. Building specifications for the handicap restroom are being obtained so we can outline definite plans before work begins on the project.
NEW BUSINESS: Our School Assessment this year is $83,857.00 ($6,989.00 first month & $6,988.00 for eleven months) effective July 1, 2009. Down $2,083.00 from last year. There is a critical need to have a functioning Pastoral Council now. It could help in such things as procuring a Director of Religious Education and getting lines of communication open between educators and the pastor. We have an outstanding balance of $10,642.00 for this year’s Diocesan Appeal.
Next Finance Council Meeting will be Monday, September 14, at 7:30 PM in the hall. With no further business, the meeting was concluded at 8:26 PM with a prayer and blessing by Father Tom.
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Christmas Eve Mass times
4:00 PM St. Peter’s -Defiance
4:00 PM St. Joseph’s– Earling
5:30 PM St Mary’s, -Panama
7:00 PM St. Mary’s -Portsmouth
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