Holy Name Church Church of St. Mary 1108 S. Carroll Street 1030 Blaine Street, PO Box 37 Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Larchwood, IA 51241 Parish Office: 712-472-3248 Parish Office: 712-477-2273 Parish Hall: 712-472-3248 Parish Hall: 712-477-2403 www.holymarycluster.com www.holymarycluster.com

This Week’s Mass Schedule Pastor: Rev. Sunny Dominic Office & Rectory: 712-477-2273 fax: 712-477-2162 Cell: 515-574-9888 Email: dominics@scdiocese.org

Admin. Assistant: Jess David

Parish Email: holymarycluster@yahoo.com

Parish Website: www.holymarycluster.com

St. Mary Office hours: Mon. & Wednesday 8am-3:30pm Holy Name Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8am-3:30pm

Bookkeeper: Deb Blauwet cell: 712-470-0453 Office hours: Tuesday mornings

Holy Name DRE: Beth Luze cell: 605-484-2649

Holy Name Hospitality Coordinators: Ashley Klaassen cell: 507-220-4400, ashkla256@gmail.com and Beth Luze cell: 605-484-2649, Bethluze@gmail.com. Contact the parish office to start a prayer chain.

St. Mary Family Faith DRE: Deb Burwitz St. Mary CCD DRE: Tracy Kramer cell: 605-370-9298

St. Mary Hospitality Coordinators: Virginia Scannell: 477-2113, cell: 712-363-3392, vburkard@alliancecom.net and Co-Chair Needed- please contact the parish office if interested.

FORMED Website info: holymarycluster.formed.org

Newcomers: Member registration forms are available in the main entrance to church, on the website, or by contacting the parish office via phone or email.

Baptism: Contact the pastor to schedule.

Marriage Prep: Contact the pastor at least 9 months prior to the date of marriage.

Reconciliation: half hour before these weekend Masses Saturday– St. Mary Sunday– Holy Name

Adult Inquiry into Catholic Membership: RCIA program from September to Easter. Contact pastor for more info.

Flocknote: Text HMC to 84576 or by going to https://holymarycluster.flocknote.com/

September 5, 2021 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED: If you have recently moved, changed your mailing address/phone number, added or changed an email address, or your adult children are members at another parish, please contact the parish office with current information so we may keep our records up-to-date.

Bible Study at St. Marys

Will be held on Mondays in September (No bible study on Labor Day)

Gospel of Mark (Bible Study)

*If anyone would like to join please call Deb Blauwet (712)470-0453.

Monday Tuesday

Weds Thursday

Friday Saturday

Sunday

9/6 9/7 9/8 9/9 9/10 9/11 9/12

No Mass No Mass* No Mass* SM 8:00 am HN 7:30 am SM 4:00 pm HN 8:30 am SM 10:30 am

+Jack Bontje +Roger Schlotfeldt +Mark DeSmet Cluster Darwin Klarenbeek

St. Mary Funeral Schedule: St. Rose Circle

Please contact Calleen Roemen (605)254-2067 or Amy Snyders (712)477-2587 (if you are able to donate food).

Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6th in Observance of Labor Day.

*Please note there will be no daily Mass on Tuesday & Wednesday.

If you are not able to attend Mass and would like to be visited by Father. (To give communion, hear confession, and anointing.)

*Call Father Sunny 515-574-9888.

You’re Invited!!!

What: Holy Name Family of Faith kick-off When: Wednesday, September 8 (6-7:30pm) Where: Parish Hall Who: Parents & children in grades PS-5th

**Please bring registration fees if you haven’t turned them in already!

St. Catherine’s Society booklets are in the back of the church, please pick yours up as soon as possible. Make sure to check when your circle is serving coffee & rolls. If you do not see one with your name on it, please con-tact Alyssa Laleman: 712-348-0617. Dues of $20 are due to Jen Pedersen or the church office, by October 31.

Check out Opening the Word, a program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings found at http://holymarycluster.formed.org

Opening the Word: Sunday September 5, 2021 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time): https://bit.ly/Sept0521

September 8

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Patroness of silversmiths, potters, and chefs

Saint Mary, we celebrate your holy birth in the land your Son made holy. Your

discreet life of prayer and service obscures so much but speaks loudly as well. May our lives be discreet in their goodness, known to God and to those few who have the eyes to see and the

ears to hear.

September 9

Saint Peter Claver, Priest

Patron Saint of slaves, Colombia, seafarers, and missionaries to Africa

(Catholic Saints A-Z– My Catholic Life!)

Sioux City Diocese COVID Task Force Updated Protocols and Recommendations

August 18, 2021

The Diocesan COVID Task Force met with the Bishop earlier this week and reviewed current data as it pertains to the spread and impact of COVID-19 and the current dominant Delta Variant. Following the meeting the Bishop maintained or amended the following protocols and has issued the following recommendations.

Until Further Notice:

No Sign of Peace during Mass Remains

Communion – Single Form of Communion under the Species of Bread Only Remains

The use of hand sanitizer during the distribution of Communion after the Eucharist is received on the tongue is Rescinded and is no longer mandated.

Hand sanitizer should be applied by priests, deacons and the laity prior to the general distribution of the Eucharist and following the completion of general distribution to the congregation.

Pastors should continue to strongly urge their faithful to receive the Body of Christ in their hand (understanding it is their right to receive via their mouth).

It is Strongly Urged for ALL people to wear a mask for all indoor parish liturgies and events for ages 2 and above.

It is Strongly Urged for ALL clergy and laity to wear a mask while distributing Communion.

Parish Events

Parish Meals / Events / Meetings, etc. are NOT cancelled.

Scripture Studies: The Benedictine Peace Center in Yankton, SD is offering two online Scripture Studies, using the Little Rock Scripture Study created by the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas. Both groups begin Sept. 29, with registration deadline of Sept. 22. S. Doris Ober-embt will facilitate The Book of Exodus, part 1, online, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. for 5 weeks. The Gospel of Luke, part 1 will meet Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks, also online. For more information and to register, go to https://yanktonbenedictines.org/online-scripture-study-exodus/ or https://yanktonbenedictines.org/online-study-gospel-of-luke/ or contact us at BenedictinePeaceCtr@yanktonbenedictines.org/ 605-668-6292.

St. Mary

FFF - October 6 (6:45-8 pm) will be our next

night for Family Faith Formation.

CCD

Religious education registration forms and communication waivers will be mailed out soon. Please return to church ASAP.

Kick off night for religious education students in grades 6-12 will be Wednesday, September 15. We will have pizza at 6 PM at church followed by a trip to the Heart-land Corn Maze. Drivers are needed so please contact Tracy Kramer if you are able to help.

A mandatory confirmation retreat for 8th grade students will take place on Sunday, September 26. Students should arrive at church at 8:30 am and plan to have 2 hours of retreat time prior to Mass and then interview with Father following Mass.

If you have a student in college this semester, please message Tracy Kramer with their name and address. We would like to send them care packages prior to their first semester finals this year.

Holy Name

Religious Education classes will begin soon! Please see the website or Facebook page for a link to the online form. Checks can be sent to the church, dropped in the collection basket (marked RE Registration), or given to Beth Luze.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11 (Sat-4:00 pm) @ SM Lector: Jenn Roemen EMHC: Jill Roemen Servers: Tyra Roemen, Ashley Roemen Gifts/Ushers: Ryan & Jenn Roemen September 12 - Sunday 8:30 am @ HN *Lector: Mariann Roemen EMHC: Brooke Konechne Servers: Alex Brenemann, Adam Brenemann Gifts/Ushers: Randy Roemen, Jay Vogel **Communion to Homebound: Pat Schleusner Offertory: Brooke Konechne, Mark Hill September 12 (Sun-10:30 am) @ SM Lector: Jasmine David EMHC: Deb Burwitz Servers: Chloe David, Danica David Gifts/Ushers: Matt & Dana Schreurs Count Offering: Don Burwitz, Jenny Snyders Homebound Comm: Jill Roemen, Bill & Pat Hassebroek- Inwood

Ministry Schedule

St. Mary’s CCD is in need of teachers for 9-12th Grade (for next year) if anyone is willing to consider helping please contact the office 477-2273 or Tracy Kramer 605-370-9298. The youth of our parish are our future, please prayerfully consider these ministries.

Holy Name Religious Ed needs you!

Holy Name needs catechists for the following grades:

5th Grade (meet 1x a month) 10th grade (meet 2-3x a month)

Volunteer Opportunities Available:

Holy Name is looking for a new representative to serve on the Council of Churches, if interested, please contact the parish office at (712) 472-3248. The Council of Churches meets only 4x/year.

We have a new website!!

www.holymarycluster.com

BIG SOO COUPON BOOKS ARE BACK! St. Mary’s Youth Group is selling the 25th Annual Big Soo Coupon Book with over $10,000 of instant savings on dining, entertainment, and services in the Sioux Falls metro area! Including 12 New

Restaurants! The book is organized into 5 easy to find and use sections: restaurants, food trucks, en-tertainment, shops/services, and automotive. Cou-pons are valid until August 31, 2022. Cost is $42 and can be purchased from the parish office or from Deb Blauwet (712-470-0453).

HOLY NAME Last Weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $1,980 Loose $137 Haiti $1,100 Fiscal Year-to-Date Income: $110,368 Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget: $126,420

ST. MARY

Last Weekend’s Stewardship

Adult $2,022 Loose $196 Haiti $700 Retirement Fund for Relig. $150

Our Special Intention Prayer List

St. Mary: Don Eiesland Diane Snyder Emily Ryan Special Intention Scott Blauwet

Holy Name: John & Jan Madden Dana Lutmer Russ Pedersen Melissa Moser

The Banquet (Sioux Falls) - Needs Volunteers!

The Banquet has open dates in September and October for small or large groups.

We welcome individuals to sign up by going to https://thebanquetsf.org/volunteer or call Brian at 605 335 7066.

The success of The Banquet in feeding and encountering our guests is due solely to the kindness extended by our volunteers.

Please keep The Banquet in your prayers!

Want to learn more about or join the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (or RCIA) is a process which welcomes those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming Catholic, wants to learn more about being Catholic, or if you want to journey with those considering the Catholic Church, please contact the parish office or

Fr. Sunny.

The Power of Touch John Bosio shares how his experience at the Sis-tine Chapel reminded him that touch plays an im-portant role in our physical and spiritual lives.

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Ministry Volunteers Needed!

We need to increase our number of ministry volunteers.

(Lectors, Altar Servers, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, and Homebound Eucharistic Ministers)

Are you already a ministry volunteer? Are you ready to be back on the schedule? If this is you

please contact the parish office.

If you are interested in being a ministry volunteer please contact the parish office (712) 477-2273.

REKINDLE I Fly Unto Thee

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Carroll Kuemper High School– Carroll, IA Students in 7th-12th Grade

Register before October 1st with your parish More Information: https://scdiocese.org/rekindle

Prayers and Blessings to:

Betsy Trish Susie, daughter of Tyler & Trisha Susie,

who became a member of our Catholic Family through the Sacrament of Baptism on

Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Mary. Sponsors: James Susie Amy Susie