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- March 24, 2019

STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING St. Joseph Adult Contributors 104 of 762 Envelopes.……………………………………$3386.00 EFT (Auto Deposit) .....…………………..…........$410.00 Youth………………………………………………...$1.00 Offertory…………...…………………………......$263.00 Votive...…………………………………………….$29.00 Mary’s Inn…………………………………...……$885.85Total...................................................................$4974.85 Sts. Peter & Paul Adult Contributors 15 of 145 Envelopes...................................................................$795.00 EFT (Auto Deposit) ...................................................$175.00 Offertory...........................................................................$92.00 Votive.………………………………………….…....$3.00 Rent…………………………………………...…..$100.00 Total...................................................................$1165.00

LITURGICAL ROLES St. Joseph

Saturday, March 30 at 4:15 PM Servers: Gwen Schroeder & 2 VolunteersLector: Angela Burken, Jeanette Schroeder (C) Distributors: Chris Read, Lois Cloos, Nikki Decker, Leonard Ernst, Michelle Hager, Patti Hager, Carol Keil Sacristan: Lisa Konrardy Rosary Leader: Ray Theisen Ushers: Russ Kettmann, Bob/Molly Ploessl, Greg Schulte, Steve Schroeder, Glen Sprank

Sts. Peter & Paul Sunday, March 31 at 8:00 AM

Servers: Miranda Peters, Kelsey Gerlach, Mason Pitts Lector: Charlie Peters Distributors: Jenni Peters, Carol Gerlach, Mike Griffin, Susan Williams Offertory Presenters: Steve Peters’Ushers: Jeff/Nate Gerlach, Jim Portz, Trevor StillmunkesnkesGreeters: Jim Portz’ Rosary Leader: Volunteers

PARISH NEWS Sts. Peter & Paul Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 6:30 p.m.

Old Palms Attention Parishioners: We have the bottom drawers in the back of St. Joseph Church designated for your old palms. You may bring them in and put them in these drawers. Fr. Miller will burn them at the Easter Vigil this year.

Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Peter Sprank who passed away on March 13th. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

20 Hours Devotion 11:15 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 25

Our speaker will be Fr. William Joensen. He will be speaking about humiliation, reconciliation and hope in the talks he will present at this parish mission.

Communal Prayer Opportunities Sunday, March 24 · 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament w/Benediction · 5:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer · 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. – Confession at St. Joseph · 7:00 p.m. - Talk by Fr. Joensen in St. Joseph Church

Monday, March 25 · 8:25 a.m. -Mass at St. Joseph Church · 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament w/Benediction · (Prayers will be said throughout the day) · 5:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer · 7:00 p.m. - Talk by Fr. Joensen in St. Joseph Church

Sunday, March 31 at 10:15 AM Servers: Amelia Taylor, Jena Rowan, Erin SprankLector: Mary Sieverding, Kim Moore (C) Distributors: Jayne Schroeder, Marta Bender, Melissa Sturm, Nicole Schaefer, Julie Schmidt, Karla Weinschenk, Clara Ernst Sacristan: Don/Lucille Usher Rosary Leader: Janis Kilburg Video: Mark Beauchamp Ushers: Joe Kettmann, Ron Ries, Nick Schroeder, Tony Schroeder, Roger Scholtes, Jacob Sturm

Abiding Together All women high school age and older are invited to “Abiding Together” at the Fr. Kruse Parish Center in Bellevue, Iowa on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. through Lent. “Abiding Together” is a place of connection, rest, and encouragement through the practice of Lectio Divina. We will not meet on Sunday, March 24th because of our parish mission.

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All junior high students (6th graders through 8th graders): The next EPIC meeting will be on Sunday, April 14th in the Fr. Kruse Parish Center from 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM.

Catechist’s Corner Lent. Is. Hard. Fasting is hard. Trying to pray more, to give more, is hard. And if you’re anything like me, during this time we can get caught up in the mindset of “I failed at my Lenten commitment” even after just one time of messing up. Or sometimes, we can actually get filled up with pride in staying strong in our Lenten commitments. But are these mindsets staying true to what Lent is about? Fasting is particularly difficult for me. This week alone, I know there were (at least) three times when I ‘slipped up’ and gave into temptation. A couple years ago, that would have killed me! I wouldn’t have been able to handle one slip up and would have given up on that fast for the rest of Lent from that point on. After speaking with many youth, I have learned that many of them (and perhaps many of you, as well) share that same feeling of, “Well, I failed once. I mind as well give up.” I have learned that it is precisely at this point where I need to think beyond my ‘failure’ and go back to the Word of God, particularly the scripture used on Ash Wednesday. “Even now, says the Lord, return to me…” (Joel 2:12) Even now. Even after failing, he is calling us to himself. And that is the reason for this season! God drawing us ever closer to himself. I know I am guilty of living Lent as a season that becomes quite self-centered, cornered by my own lamentations on how difficult this season is. My focus on the absence of whatever I am fasting from obscures my vision on what the true purpose of this season is, and I must be careful with what I fill the empty space of what I am fasting from in with. I think it’s important for us to reframe Lent. What we often thinking about is, “Okay, yeah, this is a time of sacrifice and suffering where I am just going to feel the ache that is caused by my sin.” Instead, let us think, “I am going to surrender these aches and bring them before God and let Him fill that space.” What if Lent were actually a time where we thought more about filling with the Lord rather than on emptying ourselves? In the absence of things that we usually put in His place, let us allow God to enter into those parts of our hearts that we think are aching for chocolate, for social media, etc., but in all reality are aching for Him. Lent is a time of attaching ourselves closer to the Lord. Ultimately, with this reframing, Lent becomes a time of increasing joy where we detach from the desires of the flesh and attach to the everlasting love of the Father.

Steve Ray, Catholic convert, apologist, speaker, pilgrimage guide, author of numerous books and Catholic DVD series will present a two night mission at The Church of the Nativity 1225 Alta Vista St

Dubuque IA . There will be two talks. One Monday March 25 and the other Tuesday March 26. All are welcome to this free event from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Topics include talks on the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother Mary.

Scripture For The Week Readings for the Week of March 24, 2019 Monday: The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7::23-28/Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent Jos 5:91, 10-12/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Teens Encounter Christ The last TEC will be at Calmar on April 6-8. Go to www.dbqarch.org/tec and register online.

Stewardship Quote … The parable in today’s Gospel clearly warns that we, like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity!

YOUTH GROUP NEWS Sunday - March 24th – 6:30-8:30 p.m. - High School Youth Faith Formation Class - meet in Marquette Media Center. Sunday & Monday - March 24th & 25th - Parish Mission - talk by Fr. Bill Joensen at 7:00 p.m. both nights. Sunday - March 31st - after 10:15 Mass - Practice Stations of the Cross (performance on April 10)

Mass for the Unborn In honor of the Feast of the Annunciation and the International Day of the Unborn Child, Dubuque County Right to Life, Inc. and the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Mass for the Unborn on Monday, March 25, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque. The evening will open at 6:25pm with a Rosary, followed by Mass at 7:00pm. Baked goods and refreshments will be provided following the Mass. Everyone is invited to attend!

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A word from our Priest Friends, Peace be with you. I hope Lent is going well and that you are growing in your relationship with the Lord.. I’m dedicating this column to some financial things that have popped up for which I could use your help. St. Joe’s is in need of a new phone system. I believe the one we currently use is original to the building. If I’m wrong I apologize but it is definitely behind in terms of technology. Just to give two examples, it cannot show the caller ID that the phone company provides and we still have to use an answering machine to get messages. So, I’m turning to you and asking for help. If you or someone you know has expertise when it comes to phone systems for small businesses, please have them contact me. I’m open to using newer technology as long as it’s cost effective and reliable. The good thing is we aren’t desperate at this point. Nothing is broken. We just aren’t working as effectively as we could. Speaking of “wants”, the St. Peter and Paul Pastoral Council and Finance Council recently approved an update to the sound system. Even though we have the money to cover the costs, given how difficult the winter heating bills have been, it would be much appreciated if people could donate specifically to the sound system to help alleviate some of the costs. And, I do want to say a big “Thank You” to those of you who already have donated. There is another project that I would put in the “in an ideal world where we are given enough money” file called a Hearing Loop. It works with a person’s hearing aid to directly send the signal being broadcast over the sound system into the person’s ear. You don’t have to put on separate earphones, it just works with some piece of technology that the majority of modern hearing aids already have to allow people to hear. The thing that’s stopping us from providing this right now is cost. I’ve heard that it would cost between eighteen and twenty thousand dollars to purchase and install. But, for those of you who, like my Uncle Hermann, sat on tractors for so many years that it destroyed your hearing while you fed the world, this could mean being able to hear what’s happening at Mass for the first time in years. Lastly, I’m putting out a very early call for land. In the next 10-15 years, it is likely that St. Joseph Cemetery will run out of land for new plots. It’s hard to estimate exactly how long it will take because of several different factors but, suffice it to say, we are somewhat limited in the space remaining. In an ideal world, someone would leave 5-10 acres of land in their will that meets any requirements necessary for cemeteries that is also somewhat close to Bellevue/St. Joes. If you’re interested in doing this, please contact me at the parish office.

Area events ¨ Bellevue Rotary & Bellevue Lions Fish Fry, Friday,

March 29, from 4-7:30 p.m. at The Shore Event Centre. All you can eat! Carryouts available.

¨ Jackson/Clinton County 31st Annual Dairy Banquet, Saturday, March 30, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Pearson Memorial Center, Maquoketa, IA. Chicken & Roast Beef Dinner. Everyone welcome! You don’t have to be a Dairy Farmer.

¨ Springbrook’s Fire & Rescue All You Can Eat Breakfast, Sunday, March 31, from 7:30 a.m. to Noon at Springbrook Fire Station. Serving Homemade Sausage, Pancakes & Scrambled Eggs.

¨ Boy Scout Troop 86 Breakfast & Bake Sale, Sunday, March 31, from 7:30 a.m. to Noon at Horizon Hall.

¨ St. Catherine Parish Chicken Dinner, Sunday, March 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, Iowa. Featuring Chicken by Kalmes Catering w/Salads and Dessert Bar. For more information or advance tickets call 563-556-6880.

Blood Drive - Marquette Catholic School Spring Blood Drive, Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in donating, call the school office at 872-3356 and ask Kari for a sign up time.

Recycle for Sight The Bellevue Area Lions Club is collecting eyeglasses for their “Recycle for Sight” program. Please place any used glasses that are no longer being used in the box in the back of church. All glasses collected are prepared to go to those who cannot afford eyeglasses. If you have any questions on the program or would like information on becoming a Lion, please contact Lori Heiar at 563-590-0360.

Shalom Spirituality Center located at 1001 Davis St., Dubuque, IA is offering a 2016 PBS film screening of “The Sultan and the

Saint”, Thursday, March 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Bible Art Journaling on Saturday, March 30 from 1-4:00 p.m. For more information call 563-582-3592, email info@shalomretreats.org.

A Prayer to Be Open to God's Will Good and gracious God, I know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes I know what is good and right, but I don't have the courage to do it. Sometimes I am so busy with my own affairs, I forget to see the needs of people in front of me. Sometimes I am set in my own ways, and I resist growing and learning. Help me, Lord, to be open to Your will. When You prompt me to do the right thing, give me the courage to do it. When those around me need my help, give me Your heart to love them. When I'm stuck in my own ways,

give me the grace to grow closer to You every day. Give me the trust and confidence of Mary. Let it be done unto me according to Your word! Amen.

March 25

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Mass Intentions Monday, March 25 8:25 AM - SJ † Living & Deceased Members of the

Kueter, Michels & Veach Families Tuesday, March 26 8:25 AM - SJ † Fred Fifield

Wednesday, March 27 8:25 AM - SJ † Orville Jackson

10:15 AM - Word/Communion Prayer Service at MVCC w/Deacon Robert

Thursday, March 28 8:00 AM - SPP For the People; † Celia Sciurba

Friday, March 29 8:25 AM - SJ Word/Communion Prayer Service w/

Deacon Robert Saturday, March 30 (Anointing of the Sick at Mass) 4:15 PM - SJ † Hazel Lemer

† Joe, Amelia & Glenn Hager † Judy Scheckel † Roland Petesch

Sunday, March 31 (Anointing of the Sick at all Masses) 8:00 AM - SPP † Richard, Brian & Ronnie Weis

† Edna & John Leonard 10:15 AM - SJ For the People

† Antone P. Schwager † Don Sieverding, Elaine Zimmerman &

Joe Kieffer † Fred Fifield

Parish Calendar Monday, March 25 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM - 20 Hours at St. Joseph Wednesday, March 27 12:00-12:30 PM - Confession at SJ - Fr. Miller 6:30 PM - Youth Faith Formation Class in classrooms (Stations & Reconciliation for 3rd Grade) Thursday, March 28 7:30 - 7:50 AM - Confession at SPP - Fr. Miller Friday, March 29 6:30 PM - Stations of the Cross at SPP Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31 *Anointing of the Sick at all Masses Saturday, March 30 8:00 AM - Holy Hour w/Confession for Vocations at SJ 3:00 PM - Confession at SJ - Fr. Miller *Children’s Liturgy during Mass at SJ Sunday, March 31 7:30 - 7:50 AM - Confession at SPP - Fr. Miller Monday, April 1 8:25 AM - School Stations or Lenten Prayer Service

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