Circle of the Month for May- St. Madonna Circle
Mention that you are a member of Holy Family Church when you are admitted to a Care Center or Mercy Medical Center, or contact the rectory to insure that our staff and volunteers will be allowed to visit you,
FUTURE OF CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN NORTH IOWA: Many months ago a task force was organized to make recommendations to the Archbishop concerning the future of the Catholic Community in North Iowa, Taking into consideration demographic shifts in population, priest personnel and the changing needs of the local community, the task force offered several options to the Archbishop for future decisions, After careful review, the Archbishop has made his decision and his letter of response to the task force members and the people of the Catholic Community in North Iowa is contained in the bulletin and HERE. There are a lot of issues to be worked out yet, but we do have a goal to move toward, It is the recommendation of the task force and the Archbishop has agreed that the two parishes in Mason City be merged into a single unit. There will still be two worship sites! No church building is closing. Please be patient with this process as it continues to develop and pray for the leadership of the parish as we move toward the future.
RCIA is for those who have not been baptized or those who have not received Eucharist, or those who have not been confirmed and want to consider experiencing God in a new and profound way. RCIA will begin again in the near future. Contact Karen Braden at 424-0803 if interested.
Ministries - Are you interested in donating some time but not sure what? Here are some to consider: Sacristan, Children's Liturgy Teacher, Altar Server, Usher/ Greeter, Eucharistic Minister, Musician/ Vocal, Keyboard, Bereavement Team. For more information on a certain ministry please contact Lisa at 423-7301.
Youth Ministry
June 2 - AXIS: Harmony Ranch Service Day and Optional Camp-out - cost $10/person---activities include completing work projects at the Ranch, horse back riding, fishing, canoeing, hayride, bonfire, and outdoor movie---more details will follow.
June 16 - 24 - Catholic Heart Work Camp
service trip to Denver, Colorado. We still have spots available!!! Contact Carol Andersen if interested. |
May 14
6:30 pm - Guild Meeting and installation of new officers will be held in the Holy Family Church Hall. Each circle will provide hors d'oeuvres and wine. Entertainment by "Bob and Friends".
May 16
7:00 pm - Special Pastoral Council Meeting - the rectory basement meeting room.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - All are invited to stop in for prayer at any time during this time. This Month's Prayer Intention: For the protection and preservation of religious freedom in our country.
May 17
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts: Newman Court of Awards will be at Holy Family Church. We will recognize girl's achievements throughout the year as well as celebrate our 100 year birthday for Girl Scouts. We welcome any life time Girl Scouts to come and share your experiences.
May 19
7:00 pm - Una Vocis choral concert, featuring music by Eric Whitacre, William Backlin, Egil Hovland, John Rutter, Stephen Paulus and Carol Barnett, will be held in the Holy Family Church. Tickets available by phone 641-423-1867 and online at www.unavocis.org. Adults $10, students $5
May 29
7:00 pm - The Franciscan Way of Life will meet in the Holy Family rectory basement meeting room. The topic this month is Franciscan Spirituality.
June 14
Newman Golf Open Mason City Country Club. Call Deb in the High School Office for tee times.
November 4
God's Portion Day 2012 - If you are interested in chairing a section of God's Portion Day or volunteering for the event please contact nbetz@newmancatholic.org or 423-6638.
COUNSELING AVAILABLE: Catholic Charities is accepting new clients for individual, marriage and family counseling. Please call the Mason City Catholic Charities at 641-424-9683 between 8:30AM and 4:30PM to schedule an appointment.
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