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MASS TIMES Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 8am & 10am M-W-F at 7:30am, Tues at 5:30pm

STAFF Pastor: Father Dustin L. Vu [email protected] Deacon: Stan Scheiding [email protected] 319-396-2368 (evenings) Pastoral Minister: Shawn Gibbs [email protected] Religious Ed: Sherry Manchester [email protected] Secretary: Tracy Stocker [email protected] Liturgy: Ann Scheiding [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE 8100 Roncalli Drive Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-9178 Phone: 846-3139; Fax: 846-3159 Like us on Facebook Twitter @John23Parish

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday, 8:00-4pm Friday, 8:00am-1pm Bulletin deadline: Mondays at noon PRAYER CHAIN [email protected] or 846-3139

OFFICE PHONE: 846-3139 WEBSITE: stjohn23cr.org

NEW PARISH REGISTRATIONS First full weekend of every month, after Mass; or contact the parish office

RECONCILIATION Saturday, 3:00pm, by appointment or before or after weekday Masses.

BAPTISM Must attend a Baptism Class prior to scheduling Baptism. Call parish office to register for class. MARRIAGE Contact the pastor eight (8) months before your wedding

MISSION STATEMENT We welcome, we worship, we live the Gospel.

We are the people of Saint John XXIII.

April 21, 2019 St. John XXIII

2 Welcome to the Parish of St. John XXIII

Your Shared Treasure For: April 6/7, 2019 Adult Budget (175/772) ............................. $10,006.00 Adult Budget EFT (65) .................................... 1,925.00 Offertory .............................................................. 399.14 Visitor .................................................................... 83.00 Total........................................................ $12,413.14

Extending the Dream ........................................ $638.00 Extending the Dream EFT (51) .......................... 890.39

Thank You For Your Support!

Dear parishioners,

Can you imagine that moment? Can you imagine the stomach drop with dizzying realization: "It's all true. All of it is true! The past three years weren't a dream that ended horribly wrong." Can you imagine all the doubts and despair of the past days chased away like smoke on the wind by a rolled up burial cloth? By an empty tomb? It didn't start that way, of course. "'They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him.'" This frantic news from Mary Magdalene would have been another unexpected blow. After all that happened, now his body has been stolen? The love and devotion in Peter and John is apparent. They don't wait to collect more information or stop by the tomb when they have a chance. They run to the site. When is the last time you ran for something? This isn't a run for exercise, but a huffing and puffing bolt fueled by desperation. Can you imagine that moment? The fear pounding in their temples, matching their accelerated heart rate. Can you imagine the impatient affection of John, who outruns Peter but refuses to enter the tomb alone? And then, upon entry, "He saw and believed." This is the drama of our great feast! The promise that seemed lost has been found. The dead are raised. Long before the Easter eggs and ham, we are invited to meditate on this divine reality. We are invited to feel the desperation and joy of that first Easter Sunday deep in our bones. Because it is not just Mary's story. It's not Peter and John's story. It's our story. From the greatest defeat can come the most awe-inspiring victory, and this is true not just for our God, but for each one of us. He is risen indeed! Alleluia! On behalf of all the proud members of St. John XXIII parish, I would like to Welcome all our guests who have come to celebrate this Easter Mass with us today. Thank you for visiting us!

May God bless you in the upcoming week, Fr. Dustin Vu

Next Week’s Liturgical Ministry Schedule Saturday, April 27 at 4 pm Lector #1 - Karen Volz; Lector #2 - Erin O’Connell Eucharist Ministers - Carolyn Peiffer (Tabernacle), Luke Reichert (Captain), Ann Scheiding, Mark Mittauer, Bernie Kleppe, Maria-Teresa Martinez, Marisa Rodriguez Altar Servers - Joe Tucker & Maggie Tucker Ushers - Kevin Miller (head), Kathy Miller Greeters - P. Hartgrave family Sacristan - Connie Benyshek Sunday, April 28 at 8 am Lector #1 - Marty Langel Eucharist Ministers - Kelly Giese (Tabernacle), Kelly Fulton (Captain), Shawn Gibbs, Alexis Gibbs, Cameron Kadlec, Kevin Moser Altar Servers - Abby Sebetka & Curtis Sebetka Ushers - Randy Gibbs (head), Katelyn Gibbs Greeters - Tom/Christy Manternach Sacristan - Vanessa Junge Sunday, April 28 at 10 am Lector #1 - Barb McGrane; Lector #2 - Joe McGrane Eucharist Ministers - Jackie Stallman (Tabernacle), Nancy Olberding (Captain), Chris Schaufenbuel, Nick Volk, Barb Heishman, Ed Faber, Cindy Schmerbach Altar Servers - Ryan Hoefer & Cole Schmerbach Ushers - Carol Volk (head), Connie Ternes, Randy Schmitt, Kristi Schmitt Greeters - J. Musick family Sacristan - Stephen Fuller If unable to serve as scheduled, please find your own substitute.

Church Campout May 3-5. Sugar Bottom Campground Group Area A. Check in 4pm Friday. Potluck Saturday night. RSVP [email protected]. Include how many will be camping and what type of camper/tent, etc. when you RSVP. Donations only. Please Join Us for Supper Our camp kids will be serving a free will donation supper on Saturday, April 27, prior to our trivia event. Everyone is invited to join us whether you’re staying for trivia or not. Menu: sloppy joe sandwiches, baked beans, chips, desserts, and lemonade. All proceeds will help fund our Catholic Heart Workcamp mission trip to Fremont, NE, on June 23-28. Women’s Breakfast Saturday, May 4, 9-11am. Speaker: Mary Beth Helgens. Becoming a “Well Woman” … who me? Being a well woman involves more than fitness and nutrition. Breakfast: breakfast casserole, fresh fruit, mini muffins, coffee cake, coffee, orange juice and mimosas. Free will donation. Dr. Edward Sri Speaking Event The Faith Formation Division of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is offering a night for all Catholics to reflect on their call to holiness with Dr. Edward Sri at Heartland Acres in Independence, IA on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This is great opportunity for anyone interested in growing deeper as a disciple of Jesus. The event is free, but reservations are required. To RSVP, please visit www.DBQArch.org/events and click on the date. Space is limited! Family Promise of Linn County The purpose of Family Promise is to intervene in homelessness and poverty, which affect so many in our society. Because of our love for mankind, we should have the desire to effect and facilitate better lives for our fellow man. To be a part of this ministry, contact Dave Martin at 362-8061, ext. 202, or visit the online sign-up at www.swcr.church. St Wenceslaus will be hosting again on May 12-18.

3 April 21, 2019 · Easter Sunday

Social Justice Corner Christ is risen! Alleluia! A very happy and joyous Easter to everyone. God of justice and mercy gave us the gift of His Son who died and rose again so that we may live; “ Because I live, you live also (John 14:19)

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar June 9 Summer Fun Day July 28 Parish Picnic

Elements of a Strong Catholic Marriage Day All married couples are invited to strengthen their mar-riage by attending the Archdiocese of Dubuque “Essential Elements for a Strong Catholic Marriage” renewal day led by Greg and Julie Alexander of the Al-exander House marriage apostolate on Saturday, April 27 from 9AM to 4PM at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Learn more and register by visiting www.DBQArch.org/Events and clicking on the date. For questions, contact Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, at 563-556-2580, ext. 233 or [email protected].

Bridgehaven Dessert Gala Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center invites you to join them on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Marriott for their Annual Fundraising Dessert Gala. Now more than ever is the time to stand together to empower choices for life. Register by Friday, May 4 at bridgehavencr.org.

Mary’s Meals Hiawatha 5k Run locally to feed globally! The annual Mary’s Meals Hiawatha 5k walk/run is Saturday May 11 at St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Church beginning at 9am. Entry fee is $25 dollars. One race entry feeds a child every school day for a year! Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Hiawatha/MarysMeals5KHiawatha Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/marysmealshiawatha For more information, e-mail [email protected]

4A St. John XXIII 4B April 21, 2019 ·Easter Sunday

Meetings & Happenings: Monday, April 22 KC Assembly, 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 23 Cleaning crew, 9:00 am Wednesday, April 24 RE class, 4:45 pm Saturday, April 27 1st Communion Interviews, 8:30 am Camp Kids free will donation meal, 5:00 pm Trivia, 6:00 pm Sunday, April 28 Baptism, 10:00 am 1st Communion Mass, 2:00 pm Confirmation class, 6:00 pm

Mass Intentions

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Saturday, April 20 4:00 pm Dave Fry & Sue Gruenloh Sunday, April 21 8:00 am Pat Davidson 10:00 am All Parishioners

Monday, April 22 - Monday in Octave of Easter 7:30 am Father John Pepper Tuesday, April 23 - Tuesday in Octave of Easter 5:30 pm Ken Volz Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday in Octave of Easter 7:30 am William & Kathryn Andrle Thursday, April 25- Thurs in Octave - No Mass Friday, April 26 - Friday in Octave of Easter 7:30 am Bill & Julie Carey

Sunday of Divine Mercy Saturday, April 27 4:00 pm All Parishioners Sunday, April 28 8:00 am Roger Formanek 10:00 am Delmar & Virginia Thoman 2:00 pm Gary Volz

Forever Saints Day Coming Soon Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 30 Xavier High School will celebrate the first ever Forever Saints Day. This one-day celebration of Catholic education honors the past, present and future of Xavier and is a fresh approach to the Alumni Ap-peal. Highlights include: mass, all day adoration, live interviews and features, matching prayers, dec-ade giving challenges, live event streaming from 8:00am – 8:00pm hosted by CSB2 and X05 alum Mitch Fick and much more! Alumni from Regis, LaSalle and Xavier, Current Students, Parents, Teachers, Grandparents, Coaches and Teams, Per-forming Arts, Religious Life, and all friends of Xavi-er are invited and encouraged to participate. To learn more please visit: www.XavierSaints.Org/FSD.

Xavier Summer Camps Xavier High School will be hosting a variety of sum-mer camps for elementary and middle school stu-dents this summer. Campers will have an oppor-tunity to learn key skills from the coaches and mod-erators of Xavier's successful activities programs while having fun! Camps offered include Baseball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Softball, Show Choir, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Basketball, Coach Tom Lilly's "Shoot Like a Champion" Clinic, and Football. Head to www.XavierSaints.org/Camps to register today and to learn more! All campers re-ceive a t-shirt and all registration is online - no phone orders. For additional information, contact Pam Barta in the XHS Activities Office at [email protected] or 319-294-6635 ext. 302.

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