St. Joseph & Annunciation

Cluster Parishes

Living a Faith, Building a Future

Penance – before weekend Masses & First Friday

Rev. Anthony P. Pick

(CR) Rectory Phone & fax: 999-2823

(CR) Parish Center phone: 999-2472

(D) Rectory & Church phone: 683-5744

E-mail:

Deacon Louis Meiners

Phone: 683-5795(H) 712-254-0085 (cell)

E-mail:

April 27, 2008 – Sixth Sunday of Easter

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Mon 6:00PM (D) Nell Meiners, Louis Hoffman,

Hattie Meyer, Favorable planting

(golfing) weather, Rogation Day

Tues 6:00PM (D) Robert Stangl, Sally Stangl,

Sally Grossman, Favorable planting

(golfing) weather, Rogation Day

Wed 7:30AM (CR) Poor Souls, Katie Brincks,

Hattie Meyer, Favorable planting

(golfing) weather, Rogation Day

7:00PM (CR) May Crowning

(for favorable planting weather)

Thur 8:30 AM (HS) All Kuemper School Mass

Fri First Friday

7:00AM (CR) Adoration/Reconciliation

7:30AM (CR) Healing Mass

Don Wanninger, Ann Schoeppner,

Hattie Meyer

Coffee and Rolls Following

ASCENSION OF OUR LORD (weekend masses)

Sat 5:30PM (CR) Alver Stangl, Marlene Ramsey,

LeRoy Klocke, Cluster Parishioners

7:30PM (D) Teckla Kitt, Gary Underberg,

John Giza

Sun 8:00AM (D) Delbert VonBon, Roceal Knobbe,

Luella Bedford, Cluster Parishioners

10:00AM (CR) Raymond & Dorothy Brannan,

Elizabeth Lewis, N. Ludwig families

PLEASE NOTE this week’s different mass times: Mon & Tues (D) 6pm, Wed & Fri (CR) 7:30am. Saturday masses back to 5:30pm & 7:30pm.

COMBINED PARISH NEWS:

Fiscal Year: 01 July 2007 – 30 June 2008

St. Joseph:

For Week of 4/20/08

Adult $897.07; Loose $150.20; Youth $4.75

Annunciation:

For Week of 4/20/08

Adult $967.00; Loose $252.18; Youth $13.00

EMAIL: Effective immediately the St. Joseph/Annunciation cluster Parish Office now has a new email address which is .

FUNERAL DINNERS, many thanks to those who always contribute food for funeral dinners, and when able for always helping with the serving. Special thanks to Doreen Schroeder, Alice Behrens, Carlene Dorpinghaus, and Kathy Irlbeck who always take charge in getting things ready.

THE WEEKLY BULLETIN & Liturgical Schedules can be found each week on the Dedham Website: www.dedhamiowa.com. Also check it for other schedules.

ANYONE not getting a bulletin emailed to them for any reason whatever, and still want it, please email or call the parish office.

THERE’S A CARD SHOWER in honor of Mary Heman who is celebrating her 70th birthday Thursday May 8th. Address: 1719 Salinger Ave. Carroll, IA 51401.

ROSARIES FOR THE UNBORN BABIES: The Saint Michael The Archangel Organization is requesting that we pray the rosary on Sat. May 3, 2008 at 8am for an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn babies. They are hoping for one million rosaries! Please register online. The website address is: www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org. There is also other information on this website. Do it today!

THE THOMAS REST HAVEN is sponsoring their Annual Appreciation Social Thursday afternoon May 1 starting at 2:30pm at the Thomas Rest Haven. This is for all those who have been volunteering their services to help the residents throughout the year. They sincerely hop that you will come and join them. They would appreciated an RSVP (712-999-2253) as soon as possible.

THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS will have their annual May crowning and Memorial Service on Thurs. May 1, at 7pm in Templeton. Following will be our Mother-daughter-friends meeting. RSVP to Edith Hoffman at 683-5652 by April 28.

BRAT LUNCH being served at CR American Legion Hall 11am-2pm Sunday May 4. Serving brats, baked beans, potato salad. Free will offering. Proceeds for Avenue of Flags.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be held Sun, April 27 from 8am-12pm at the Graham Park Shelter House in Carroll. Come & support the members of Carroll County 4-H!

TEAM HEITHOFF RELAY FOR LIFE: 9-pin, 4 person bowling tournament will be held on Sunday May 4th at Coon Bowl III. Registration at 10:00, bowling times will be at 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00. Call Coon Bowl III to register your team.

CARROLL COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE is sponsoring a Family Fun Sunday featuring Team Fundraising Activities (food, games, bake sales, raffle items, face painting, rides & more!). It will be Sun. April 27th from 11am-4pm at the Carroll Depot Plaza (Rain location-Downtown Malls). Bring your family & friends and support the 2008 Relay for Life!

5TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE PUTT-PUTT golf invitational will be held today, Sun. April 27, from 3-6pm at Kuemper High School. Enjoy a family afternoon of fun for only $5-playing a 12 plus hold miniature golf course. Prizes will be awarded for the best adult and youth scores. Come join the fun in the fight against cancer-all to benefit the 2008 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Carroll County.

ANNUNCIATION NEWS:

Prayer Chain: Please contact Lois Hoffman 999-5584 or Luella Esdohr 684-5269.

Sat May 3/5:30pm:R-Doreen Schroeder

S-Katie Dentlinger, Tyler Dentlinger

L-Jerry Kult

EM-Mark Kennedy, Jim & Cherrie Mohr

G-Mike Klocke Family

U-Ryan Bass, Chris Mohr

Sun May 4/Senior Sunday/10am: R-Graduates

S-Religious Ed Students

L-Graduates

EM-Arlene Wanninger, Joan Hart, Doug Vaux

(Choir/Handicap Comm: Steve Kult)

G-Graduates

U-Graduates

ANNUNCIATION GIFT TO GOD pledge cards. Pledges $83,300; Payments $30,455.90; 2nd collection $20,019.90. What’s the difference between giving God a tithe and giving a tip? A tip is 15%.

SENIOR SUNDAY will be next Sunday, May 4th, with a breakfast to follow in the parish hall.

GUILD QUILT RAFFLE REMINDER: There are many ladies who have not turned in their money for their quilt raffle tickets…please get it turned in as June will be fast approaching. Clearly mark your envelope “Quilt Raffle” when using the collection basket to hand it in.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS:

Prayer Chain: Please contact Ruth Schreck 683-5885.

Sat May 3/7:30pm:

S-Lance Mikkelsen, Adam Mikkelsen

L-Phyllis Wiskus

EM-Mary Mikkelsen,Steve Mikkelsen, Dale Sporrer

G-Art Willenborg Family

U-Gary Wiskus, Arnold Wiskus

Sun May 4/8am/Adult Choir: $Counters-Wilfred Meiners, John Hoffman, Nadine Hoffman

S-Ryan Nees, Rachel Nees

L-Jeanne Danner

EM-Lorraine Klocke, Donna Ankenbauer, Kathy Klocke

G-Dale Willenborg Family

U-Rick Wittrock, Adam Wittrock

ST. JOSEPH MINISTRY SCHEDULES are in the back of church. Please pick yours up to avoid mailing them.

IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY, Sunday, May 11, the procession before mass will be mothers and children. Coffee and rolls will be served in the church basement following mass. Join us as we honor all mothers.

COURT SACRED HEART #454 CDA says “thank you” to everyone who donated at the Lifesavers Sunday in Dedham. The collection netted over $100 to be used for the local domestic abuse center.

WORK SCHEDULE for the Quasquicentennial is in the back of church. Sign up early so you will get the time that works best for you. If you are able to work more than one shift please do. Many of the guild stands, as well as other stands, such as the food stand, are clearly listed on this sign up sheet so everyone is encouraged to sign up. We will be making a master work schedule based off this sign up sheet hopefully within the next few weeks. Remember: Many hands make the work load light.

QUASI SHIRTS: T-Shirts: We have a limited number of each size available so if you need a new one please give us a call and we will get you what you need. Polos: We have plenty of yellow polos in most sizes and would be happy to set you up. Sweatshirts: We have 2 sweatshirts and that is it. If anyone is interested in them we have a yellow large & a yellow medium. Contact: Molly 683-5648 or Laurie 683-5532.

THIS HEADQUARTERS REQUIRES NO PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM:

Doing the following everyone here gets enough exercise:

1)  Jumping to conclusions.

2)  Flying off the handle.

3)  Carrying things too far.

4)  Dodging responsibilities and,

5)  Pushing their luck!