WELCOME TO
May 14, 2017
5th Sunday
of Easter
DIVINE MERCY
P
ARISH
&
ST. MARY-DODGEVILLE
Pastor ................... Very Reverend Marty Goetz
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: (319) 752-6733 / (319) 752-8771
Cell: (319) 572-4504
Parochial Vicar ................. Reverend Bill Roush
E-mail: [email protected]
Deacon .............................................. Bob Glaser
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (319) 753-6256
SS John & Paul Parish
Parish Office
502 W. Mt. Pleasant St
West Burlington, IA 52655
Parish office hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Phone. .......................................... (319) 752-6733
Fax .......................................................... 753-5211
Email.......................... [email protected]
Website.......................... www.ssjohnpaulburl.org
Director of Liturgical Music .....Diane Mahoney
Business Manager ............................ Barb Brown
Bulletin Editor……..……………… Susan Crabb
St. John Cafeteria ............................... 753-2932
St. Paul Church Hall ........................... 754-4775
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry .... 752-9332
Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Joe Stevens ......................................... 752-7309
SS Mary & Patrick Parish
Parish Office/Parish Center
502 W. Mt. Pleasant St
West Burlington, IA 52655
Parish office hours
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Phone ........................................... (319) 752-8771
Fax .......................................................... 752-4035
Email................ [email protected]
Website.................................. www.ssmarypatwb.
Secretary………… ………………...Erin Stott
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Beverly Homes 752-5895
St. Mary-Dodgeville
Mission Parish of SS. Mary & Patrick
13204 Dodgeville Rd. Sperry, IA
Mailing address: 502 W.Mt. Pleasant St.
West Burlington, IA 52655
Phone ........................................... (319) 752-8771
Email………………[email protected]
Secretary ....................................................... Sue Nelson
Deacon ....................................................Cliff Beckman
From Father Marty Goetz:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
“The Lord is Risen! He is Risen indeed!”
Readings for the Week of May 14, 2017
Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/
1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12
Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-4, 15-16/
Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13ab, 21/Jn 14:2731a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11
Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21
Next Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/1 Pt
3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
We extend a warm welcome to all who attend one of our
beautiful Churches today. We are so happy you are with
us here today. We hope you will find our community a
place where your faith will be nourished. We also hope
you will share your special gifts with us. Your prayers, your
presence and your talents are most welcome. To become a
member of one of our Parishes, please contact our Parish
Office. Our contact information is on the front of the
bulletin.
For the past couple of Mother’s Day, I have shared a Calvin
and Hobbes cartoon. Thought I’d do it again this year.
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I hope you have a great day.
While some may lament that Mother’s Day is another
“Hallmark” day, I like the day because it is a great
reminder to reflect on the strong role our mothers play in
our lives. I once heard it said that mothers are very much
the first example of deep love we have in life, and in a
very dear way, our mothers and fathers bring to us the first
example of our loving God in our lives.
PRAYER FOR OUR BISHOP-ELECT THOMAS:
Lord our God,
you have chosen Thomas as a successor to the Apostles,
to be a shepherd of your flock in the Diocese of Davenport,
grant him, we pray,
a spirit of counsel and fortitude,
a spirit of knowledge and piety,
so that, by faithfully governing
the people entrusted to him,
he may help build your Church
as a sign of salvation for the world.
Through Christ our Lord….AMEN
Think about it. More than likely, it was your mom that
taught you your first words, eased your fears and laid out
the right and wrongs for you as you began your life’s
journey. (Even in High School my mom laid out my clothes!)
You might still turn to Mom for advice with your life. Our
mothers are beautiful gifts in our lives.
Our Blessed Mother guided Christ in his early life, and
stood by as He suffered and died. Surely, her steadfast
love was a source of great comfort to our Lord, and her
faith a guiding light to the disciples following Christ’s
resurrection.
I hope you too can see your mom and pray to God for her
continued health and strength. And if the relationship with
your mom isn’t the greatest, maybe this would be a good
time to pray for her and just ask God to watch over her.
And if your mom has passed on, try to offer a prayer in
thanksgiving for her love to you.
Wishing you a blessed and happy 5th week of Easter!
WISDOM OF POPE FRANCIS:
“But please know, Jesus never lets you down. Please know
that the love and tenderness of Mother Mary never lets you
down. And holding on to her mantle and with the power that
comes from Jesus love on the cross, let us move forward
always forward, and walk together as brothers and sisters in
the Lord forward.”
VOCATIONAL NEWS: 5th Sunday of Easter “How can we
know the way?” Jesus shows us the way. Believer and he will
do great works in you (John 14: 1-12
GRMC Communion Ministers: On Sunday, May 14th,
Suzanne Brueck will distribute Holy Communion to the
Catholic patients at GRMC.
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Burlington Notre Dame
Business Office, High School, Elementary School, Little Nike Pre-School
May 14-21
Monday
7:00 am SSMP
Margaret & James Spillane
Tuesday
9:00 am Notre Dame
Janet Tiemeier
5:30 pm St. Paul Church
Special Intention S.P.
Wednesday
8:00 am St.John Chapel
William Mumme
5:30 pm Dodgeville
Margaret Cahill
Thursday
8:00 am St. John Chapel Msgr. Michael Morrissey
Friday
7:00 am SSMP
Jane & Bill Cahill
8:00 am St. John Chapel
Jackie Heland
Saturday
4:30 pm St. John Church
Bobby Logan
5:00 pm SSMP
Dorothy Rappenecker
Sunday
8:00 am St. Paul Church
For The People
8:15 am Dodgeville
Mary Breon
10:00 am St. John ChurchMargaret & James Lamb
10:30 am SSMP
Tim Coakley
Phone .................................................................................. 754-8431
Website....................................http://burlingtonnotredame.com/
K-12 Principal ................................................................. Bill Maupin
K-12 Assistant Principal ......................................... Chris Schwarz
Rosary & Prayers
St. Paul Church - Tuesday before 5:30 pm Mass
SS Mary & Patrick Church—Saturday at 8:00 am
St. John Chapel— 7:35 am before weekday Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday of the month, 24 Hour beginning at 7:00 am at
SS Mary & Patrick Church.
Every Tuesday 4-5:10 pm St. Paul’s Church followed by Mass at
5:30 pm
Children’s Liturgy Masses
10:00 am at St. John
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The process for
adults and children to be welcomed into our faith
community through Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist
takes place throughout the year. Contact Heather Tieman,
Director of Evangelization & Renewal at 752-8771 for
more information.
On the Web
Pastoral Ministers
Sr. Kathy Braun, SSND ....................... 752-8771(office)
752-6107 (home)
Evangelization & Renewal,
Heather Tieman …………………………………... 752-8771(office)
759-4508 (cell)
Dir. Of Religious Education, …...…………754-8431
Cease Cady
St. Mary Dodgeville Dir. Religious Ed, Cindy Pfeiff….
[email protected]
Youth Minister, Amanda Nichols …..(319) 400-4122
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm at
St. Paul’s Church or by appointment.
Baptism: You must be a registered member of a
parish. Baptism Instruction classes are held at
SS Mary & Patrick parish center. Please contact
Deacon Bob Glaser at [email protected] or
752-6733 for information or to register for a class.
Parents may register before the baby is born.
Marriage: By appointment, six months prior to
marriage. Parish Priest will preside.
Burlington Knights of Columbus: www.iowakofc.org
Diocese of Davenport: www.davenportdiocese.org
Santa Rosa de Lima Parish (Our sister parish)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lima-Peru/Santa-Rosade-Lima-Parish/
Broadcasts
KCDM 98.3 LPFM (Local Catholic radio): P.O. Box 28, Burlington, IA
EWTN (Cable channel 94) (319) 752-9560
Editorial Policy
Announcements need to be in writing by noon on
Monday by mail, drop off, fax or email
([email protected]) to SS. John & Paul parish
office to be included in the weekend bulletin. Parish
news is priority and all articles will be edited for
content and length.
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Depart. of Human
Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178. If it involves
clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, Victim
Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002;[email protected]
or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
To Report Abuse Please Contact: Alicia Owens
Victim Assistance Coordinator: [email protected]
Phone (563) 349-5002
Sick Calls
Contact the Parish Office if there is anyone at home who
cannot attend Mass and receive the Sacraments because
of illness or age. Please notify the Parish Office when
you or a friend go into the hospital,
often we are not notified.
E-mail prayer chain at [email protected].
All bulletin announcements should be sent to
[email protected] or by leaving a message at
(319) 752-6733 ext. 101. Bulletin information must be
submitted by Monday @ 12 pm. Announcements may be
edited, if needed, when space is an issue.
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CO-DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY FOR BURLINGTON
CATHOLIC PARISHES: Divine Mercy Parish is seeking to hire
a Co-Director of Youth Ministry. The person seeking this
position must be an enthusiastic practicing Catholic with a
desire to share their faith with youth. This person must
demonstrate people skills and be able to relate to youth as
well as the Burlington Catholic community. Responsibilities of
this position will include working as a team with co-director
to manage a youth leadership team, coordination of
outreach and evangelization to young people, and
advocacy for a comprehensive vision of youth ministry. This
is a part time (12 month) position. Pay will be commensurate
with experience. Interested persons should submit a letter of
application, resume, and three letters of recommendation
from their pastors, supervisors, or persons working with
youth. This application package should be sent to Divine
Mercy Parish c/o Youth Minister Search Committee, 502 W.
Mount Pleasant St. West Burlington, IA 52655. Applications
are due by May 30, 2017.
NOTRE DAME HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS: Varsity
Cheerleading Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and
Junior High Girls Basketball Coach.
Please contact Jeremy Swink at 319-754-8431 or
[email protected] if interested.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
August 3-5
“GENERATIONS
OF FAITH”
ALL LADIES OF DIVINE MERCY PARISH are invited to the
Altar & Rosary Society’s May Salad Supper which will be
held in the parish center of SS Mary & Patrick Church on
Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 PM. ALL ladies of the parish
are invited. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Table
service and beverages will be provided.
TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND: Fr. Marty will be leading a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming November 8 17. There is more information at the entrance of the
Churches. This will be a time of prayer and walking
where Jesus walked. For more information, call Fr. Marty
or email him ([email protected]). We will be visiting
Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Dead Sea, Galilee,
Mt. Tabor, Bethany, Mt. of Olives and much more all for
$3,295 (includes airfare and a lot of meals.) There will
be an informational meeting Friday, May 19 starting at
6 PM. Check next week’s bulletin for the location. All are
invited to attend.
PLEASE, JOIN FR. TIM SHEEDY, Pastor of St. Mary, Solon,
Iowa on a PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE from October 8
to 16 with a possible extension to Rome for four nights as
your spiritual director. All inclusive: round trip airfare, 7
night lodging in Medjugorje, 2 meals per day, Mass daily$2,999.00. This includes all taxes, tips, transfer fees, based
on double occupancy. Rome add-on is October 16-20 and
cost an additional $1,400.00. Tours hosed by Trinity
Pilgrimages, Jim Benzow. Please, call Fr. Tim Sheedy at
(319) 624-2228 for more information and a brochure.
BLOOD DRIVE: Des Moines County Catholics will host a
mobile blood drive Monday, May 22nd from 1:30 to 5:15
pm at St. John’s cafeteria. To schedule an appointment,
please call Kathy Cahill at 319-759-3096. Thanks to the
donors who have already scheduled appointments to help us
achieve our goal of 23 units.
“Generations of Faith” will be the message throughout the
festival. There will be speakers of all ages, a balloon
release and music from our local talent. The Cross
Connection Run/Walk will return and, of course, Mass! So
much fun packed into 3 days. Save the date and watch for
more information !
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS
We will need bottled water donations again and there are
some great deals at area stores! Donations can be
dropped off at Divine Mercy Parish Offices ( formally
known as SS Mary & Patrick Parish Center) 502 W. Mt.
Pleasant Street, West Burlington. You can drop off
Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am and
4:00 pm.
The next Baptismal Preparation Class is May 22nd, 7:00
PM at SS Mary & Patrick Parish Center. The class is for
parents who are planning the Baptism of a child who have
not had a class in the last five years. For further
information, contact Deacon Bob Glaser at
[email protected] or 319-753-6256
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TODAY IS MOTHER’S DAY: At the end of all Masses this
weekend a carnation will be given to all mothers as a thanks
and positive celebration of life. A special blessing will also
be offered. May God bless all our mothers!
This Mother's Day, let's turn our hearts to Mary, the Mother
of God, the Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all, Christ's
sisters and brothers. With a mother's care she raised her Son
and lived the joys and the grief that only a mother's heart
can know. Whatever our spirits on this Mother's Day
weekend, the Mother of Jesus embraces us all, so let us
pray...
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
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A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER bible
study started Wednesday, May 10th. However! If you are
still interested in the bible study it is still early enough to join
in. If you have any question, please call Heather Tieman @
319-752-8771. The study takes place at SS Mary &
Patrick parish center at 9:30 am.
THE LEGION OF MARY
During the Month of May, The
Legion of Mary invites you to
come and pray the rosary a
half-hour prior to each weekend
Mass.
We extend a warm welcome to all who attend one of our beautiful Churches. We extend a special welcome especially to
anyone who is visiting with us. We hope you will find our community a place where your faith will be nourished. We also
hope you will share your special gifts with us. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. To become a
member of one of our
Parishes, please contact the respective Parish Office.
MASS TIMES:
Monday: 7 AM @ SS. Mary and Patrick Church
Tuesday: 9 AM @ Notre Dame*
Tuesday: 5:30 PM @ St. Paul Church
Wednesday: 8 AM @ St. John Chapel
Thursday: 8 AM @ St. John Chapel
Friday: 7 AM @ SS. Mary and Patrick Church
Friday: 8 AM @ St. John Chapel
Saturday: 4:30 PM @ St. John Church
Saturday: 5 PM @ SS. Mary and Patrick Church
Sunday: 8 AM @ St. Paul Church
Sunday: 8:15 AM @ St. Mary Church, Dodgeville
Sunday: 10 AM @ St. John Church
Sunday: 10:30 AM @ SS. Mary and Patrick Church
* Mass will be at 8 AM at SS. Mary and Patrick during School breaks and the summer
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays at St. Paul Church from 11 AM – 12 PM and on the Thursday before 1st
Friday at St. Paul Church from 5 – 6 PM
ADORATION: 24-Hour Adoration is held on the 1st Friday of the month at SS. Mary and Patrick Church from 7:30 AM
Friday to 8 AM Saturday. Adoration is also offered at St. Paul Church on Tuesday from 4 – 5 PM
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES: The women’s prayer group meets at St. John Chapel on Thursday from 1:30 – 2:30 PM. The
men’s prayer group meets at St. John Chapel on Thursday from 7:30 – 8:30 PM. Morning Prayer is offered following the 8
AM Mass on Friday at the St. John Rectory.
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DEAR NOTRE DAME SUPPORTERS,
Grandparent’s day was another great success. We were
very happy to see all of the grandparents and grandfriends
who could make it out. The students looked forward to this
day each year as they are able to show off their school to
their grandparents.
Our seniors are finishing up their year next week with
semester exams, senior awards, and next Sunday’s
Baccalaureate and Mom and Dad Banquet. As they leave
Notre Dame and move on to the next adventure of their
lives, we want to wish them well and ask for you to say a
few prayers for them. Graduation will be held at Notre
Dame on May 28th at 2:00 pm.
WHEN: JUNE 5th-9th
TIME: 9am-12pm
WHERE: NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COST: $25.00
For more information or to register contact the office of
Religious Education at 319-752-3776
Thank you for your continued support for what we do.
Bill Maupin
CIA MISSION TRIP: It’s time to plan ahead for this summer!
CIA Mission Trip will be June 25-27th! This is for those
entering 9th-12th grades. A new family-style CIA will take
place in Pella in July. For more information, contact Amanda
Nichols.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP will take place the 2nd
Wed. of the month this summer! 7-8:15 pm at St. John’s Hall.
HIGH SCHOOLERS interested in leading middle school youth
nights-contact Amanda for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS: this summer you can sign up for a
small group that will explore what it is to be a woman/
man of God. “I Choose the Sky” by Emily Wilson explores
17 women in the bible, while , “Man Enough” by Dom
Quaglia Jr. dives into the lessons of St. Joseph. Each group
will meet 6 times - 3 in June and 3 in July. Cost is $10,
spots are limited! Contact Amanda Nichols to sign up!
BACCALAUREATE MASS HONORING THE
GRADUATING SENIORS
of our DES MOINES COUNTY PARISHES
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017 – 10 AM
ST. JOHN CHURCH
Please meet in the Chapel no later than
9:45 AM.
And don’t forget to wear your cap and
gown.
Faculty members of our schools are
welcome to sit
with our graduates.
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PARISH MERGER NEWS
As was announced on Easter Sunday, our new Parish name is
“Divine Mercy Parish”. We continue to move forward to
bring things together. Please be patient with us if mistakes
are made. And please keep our Parishes in your prayers as
we prepare to best serve and bring the gospel of Jesus to
all people of Des Moines County and beyond.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING PARISH
OFFICES:
The Parish offices of Divine Mercy Parish will now be under
one roof! ALL PARISH OFFICES WILL NOW BE LOCATED
AT SS. MARY AND PATRICK – 502 W. Mt. Pleasant Street
in West Burlington.
NEW OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS!
SENIOR POTLUCK
Wednesday, May 17th at noon. Come to SS Mary &
Patrick parish center at noon! Bring a place setting, a
covered dish and a FRIEND! There will be bingo after
lunch for those wanting to stay.
THANKS to each & everyone who helped with
Café & Seder meal this year. A lot of work
goes into these parish events & they would not
be possible without your help & participation!
ADA UPDATE: Since our totals have not been updated in
the bulletin for a couple of months, here’s a snapshot on
how we are doing:
GOAL:
PLEDGED:
PAID:
SS. John and Paul:
$87,399 $111,659 $101,178.67
SS. Mary and Patrick: $55,199 $54,186
$43,259.82
St. Mary–Dodgeville: $14,673 $25,999.96 $22,288.45
DIVINE MERCY PARISH will have a Stewardship Fair on
Sunday, May 28th after the 8 am Mass at St. Paul Church.
There will also be a Stewardship Fair in June and July.
Bring the whole family! There will be some fun things for the
kids! Watch for more information in the next bulletin!
Thank you so much for your continued generosity of
treasure to our Diocese and Parish – it is greatly
appreciated.
SS. JOHN & PAUL
ST. JOHN’S GARDENS: Are you interested in volunteering a
little time to help make and keep the gardens around St.
John beautiful again this season? If you are willing to help
with planting, upkeep, weeding or spending a short time
watering, etc., please contact one of the following
Garden Angels:
Pat Holland @ 572-5888 or
[email protected]
Mary Margaret Wagner @ 319-754-5602
[email protected]
Carolyn Hauser @ 319-752-6848
[email protected]
SS. John & Paul
“Sermon on the Amount”
Weekend of May 6-7
Envelopes ................................................. $11,530.00
Offertory ........................................................$501.60
Electronic giving .............................................$403.00
Total regular income ............................ $12,434.60
Catholic Messenger ......................................... $88.00
Catholic Home Missions .................................. $74.00
Easter ................................................................. $25.00
Holy Land .............................................................$5.00
St. Vincent de Paul ........................................$473.00
Dio.Vo. & Latin America ........................... $1,024.00
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Our parish office address has changed
to: SS John & Paul Parish 502 W. Mt. Pleasant St., West
Burlington, IA 52655. Also, If you have contributions sent
directly from your bank to the parish, please remember to
change our address with the bank. Thank you!
SS. MARY & PATRICK
MASS INTENTIONS AT St. Mary Dodgeville
Sunday May 21-Mary Breon
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Thanks again to all of our
catechists and helpers for making this year another
successful year for our Religious Ed Program. Thanks to the
Community Fellowship Committee for hosting the Awards
Day breakfast.
SS. Mary & Patrick
“Sermon on the Amount”
Weekend of May 6-7
Regular Envelopes/Easter........................ $2,673.00
Offertory........................................................ $267.31
Total regular income ............................... $2,940.31
St. Vincent de Paul .......................................... $40.00
Holy Father ....................................................... $10.00
Catholic Home Missions ............................... $130.00
Churches in Latin America ........................... $182.00
SCHOLARSHIPS: The Community Fellowship Committee is
awarding a scholarship of $400 each, to applicants Autumn
Fjeld and Marshall Rupe. We thank the Community
Fellowship for their willingness to award scholarships to our
graduating high school seniors.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
ALTAR & ROSARY: The Altar & Rosary Society’s May
Salad Supper will be held in the parish center at SS Mary &
Patrick Church on Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 PM. ALL
ladies of the parish are invited. Please bring a salad or
dessert to share. Table service and beverages will be
provided.
ST. MARY DODGEVILLE
SS. Mary Dodgeville
“Sermon on the Amount”
Weekend of May 6-7
Envelopes .................................................... $2,492.00
Offertory .......................................................... $14.00
Total regular income ............................... $2,506.00
St. Vincent de Paul .......................................... $30.00
Churches of Latin America ............................. $43.00
Catholic Home Missions Appeal ......................$5.00
Thank you so much for your generosity!
The MARY PIERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND is
awarding $250 each to Autumn Fjeld and Marshall Rupe.
Mary Pierson had a deep love for education and it is so
thoughtful to have a memorial scholarship provided in her
name for high schools seniors who are going to college.
NEW SERVERS: We have four new servers who have been
trained and are ready to serve Mass. Thanks to Emma
Krieger, Emma Egan, Samantha Pratt and Kelsie
Timmerman. Serving is a privilege and we thank these
young people for their willingness to serve Mass. Thanks to
Richard and Dustin Pfeiff for training our new servers.
Liturgical Minister Schedule for May 21
Cantor: Brian Anderson
Lector: Sylvia Bork
Eucharistic Ministers: *Ginney Maine, Becky Kennedy and
Carol Abel
Altar Servers: Kelsie Timmerman, Colton Wagg & Casey
Short.
Gifts: Newton Family
Ushers: Mark Tieman and Jeff Kirby
Money Counters: Amanda Wagg and Jonah Grier
BISHOP-ELECT
FATHER THOMAS ROBERT ZINKULA
Conference and first-team Academic All-American,
1976-78, and honorable mention AP College Division
All-American, 1978. Years later he was named to
Cornell’s all-century football team. His college awards
include Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, and an NCAA
Postgraduate Scholarship.
He worked in the insurance industry for a year as an
actuary at Life Investors in Cedar Rapids before
entering law school at the University of Iowa. He wrote
articles for and was the managing editor of the Iowa
Law Review. After graduating with a juris doctor
degree in 1983, he practiced law at the Simmons,
Perrine, Albright & Ellwood law firm in Cedar Rapids.
During three years working as an attorney, he felt a
strong call to the priesthood. He attended Theological
College in Washington, D.C., and received a Master of
Arts degree in theology from the Catholic University of
America in 1989. He was ordained to the priesthood
for the Archdiocese of Dubuque on May 26, 1990, by
Most Rev. Daniel Kucera, Archbishop of Dubuque, at St.
Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque.
Bishop-elect Thomas Robert Zinkula, the son of the
late Robert and Mary (Volz) Zinkula, grew up on a
farm outside of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, with his eight siblings.
He earned his high school diploma in 1975
(valedictorian, 4.0 GPA) and was the recipient of the
Iowa State Bar Association American Citizenship Award
and cited as a State of Iowa Scholar. He was a
member of chorus for four years, participating in
various musicals. He was a member of two Eastern
Iowa Hawkeye Conference championship football
teams (1973 & 1974), an Iowa state championship
runner-up football team (1973), and a state
championship football team (1974). He was named
first team all-conference in football (offensive center,
1974). In 2016 he was inducted into the Alumni Hall of
Fame (achievement award).
Bishop-elect Zinkula attended Cornell College in Mt.
Vernon, where he was an outstanding scholar and
football player (defensive noseguard). He graduated
summa cum laude with a B.A. in mathematics and
economics/business. In 2009, Bishop-elect Zinkula was
inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame (football) at
Cornell College. As a junior at Cornell, he was named
the Rams’ most valuable player and as a senior,
elected team captain. He was named first-team
All-Midwest
Bishop-elect Zinkula was assigned to St. Columbkille
Parish, Dubuque, from 1990 – 1993 as associate
pastor and also worked in the metropolitan tribunal
during that time. He then was assigned to St. Joseph
the Worker Parish, Dubuque, from 1993 – 1996 as
associate pastor, while continuing to work in the
tribunal.
He attended St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada
from 1996 – 1998 and earned a licentiate in canon
law (JCL). While serving as a judge in the tribunal, he
was also
assigned to St. Joseph Parish,
Rickardsville, as pastor and as sacramental priest for
St. Francis Parish, Balltown, and Ss. Peter & Paul Parish,
Sherrill, from 1998 – 2002. In 2000, he was appointed
as judicial vicar until 2010, during which time he also
was assigned to the St. LaSalle Pastorate in Dubuque
County as sacramental priest from 2001 – 2005. He
was assigned as pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in
Dubuque from 2005 – 2007 and Holy Spirit Pastorate,
Dubuque, from 2007 – 2011. After a sabbatical in
Rome, he was assigned as episcopal vicar for the
Cedar Rapids Region until 2014. He also served on the
board of trustees of Clarke University, the Priest
Council, the Priests’ Pension Board, the Archbishop’s
Cabinet, the Archdiocesan Consultors, the Archdiocesan
Pastoral Council and various committees.
Bishop-elect Zinkula is currently assigned as rector of
St. Pius X Seminary in Dubuque.
Fr. Marty will celebrate his
25th Anniversary
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Mass at 3:00 pm (St. John’s
Church – Burlington, Iowa)
Reception to follow from 5:00 to
8:00 pm
at Burlington Notre Dame
ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED!