Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Holstein, Iowa

Rev. David A. Hemann, Pastor

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Bulletin
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2006

Readings: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44

MASS INTENTIONS: 11-14-06 to 11-19-06
Tue. 12:05 p.m. Todd & Wayne Bremer – Ida Grove
Wed. 8:00 a.m. Keith Dorrell - Holstein
Thu. 7:00 p.m. Sean Conway - Holstein
Fri. 7:30 a.m. Gail d Auguste - Ida Grove
Sat. 5:00 p.m. All Souls– Ida Grove
Sun. 8:30 a.m. Jim Petersen – Ida Grove
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Jerry McDermott- Holstein

Lector for Tue. & Fri. Masses: Doc Samson
Minister for Tue. & Fri. Masses: Karen Lansink

Holy Hour, Morning Prayer, Confessions & ending with Benediction
Friday, November 17th, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNION ROUTES:
Nov. 12th : Rt. 1 – Lydia Peterson; Rt. 2 – Lenee’ Sinnott; Rt. 3 – Susan Streit; Rt. 4 – Peter Goldsmith
Nov. 19th : Rt. 1 – Mike Hittle; Rt. 2 – Diane Patera; Rt. 3 – Don Murray; Rt. 4 – Sherry Hittle

Nov. 18th – Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Lector: Mark O’Tool
Ministers: Mark O’Tool, Lauri Hummelgard, Kathy Kallin
Servers: Justin Hummelgard, Brandon Schirrmacher, Taylor LuVaas
Ushers: Jim Druivenga. Don Hamann

Nov. 19th – Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Lector: Ray Drey
Ministers: Ray Drey, Richard Lansink, Diane Patera
Servers: Drew Bresnahan, Cole Treiber, Colin Freese
Ushers: Ladean Bechen, LeRoy Farley

From the Desk of the Pastor

God is Enough!

Dear Parishioners,

Although we’ve been celebrating all along the way with our very precious blessings…I am happy to announce we are at our $1 Million Celebration goal! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and gifts.

As we now move into our challenge goal, I wanted to share with you what one of our parishioners did with his family. John Kallin’s siblings have moved throughout the United States, but all ten brothers and sisters grew up in Ida Grove and spent many hours worshiping at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He asked each sibling and their families to consider a gift towards the campaign, even though they are no longer residents of Ida Grove. Not only did they agree; they wanted to acknowledge their parents with this gift.

I share this with you as a consideration for those who may no longer live in Ida Grove, but share great memories here with you and with Sacred Heart. We are trying to reach out to several families who have since moved away, so if you have others to consider; whether they are family or friends, and would like some information to send them, please let use know.

We hope that you continue to pray and support our efforts.

God’s blessings,

Father David Hemann
Pastor

Religious Education News
Religious Education Classes, Wednesday, November 15th, 2006
K – 6th Grades: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7th – 8th Grades: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
9th – 12th Grades: 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

CONFIRMATION will be held in our Parish on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the 5 p.m. Mass. for this reason FIRST COMMUNION will be moved to the following week-end, April 29th at the Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. Please make this change on your calendar.

Parish Council Meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, November 21st following Benediction at 7:p.m. at Ida Grove.

GETAWAY WEEKEND for 2007 is a three day – two night event at Sioux Falls, SD. A donation of $1.00 gets you one ticket -- $5.00 will get you six tickets. Tickets will be sold after Mass on the first weekend of December…. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, 20 December, at the children’s Advent Program.

Attention…Crafty Parishioners…that includes our men if you are so inclined. Other than special occasions when real floral arrangements are used, our altar flowers are of the artificial kind. We would like to know who in our parish would enjoy creating flowers for the altars. They might be made of yarn…they might be made from fabric. We would like to open this up and have a variety on hand in different colors, etc. and for the different seasons of the church. They could be carnations, roses, gladiolas, daisies, etc. We do request that they be made in pairs…please and thank you. Any questions, call 365.4677.

Danbury Council #2839…K of C…Memorial Service and Program at St.Mary’s Danbury followed by Soup Supper. Monday, 20 November beginning at 6:30 p.m.

IDA AREA FOR LIFE will meet on Thursday evening, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Joan Godbersen, 720 West 4th Street in Odebolt, Iowa.

Come and give thanks! We are invited to a community Thanksgiving service at Faith Community Church on the corner of 4th & Main Street on Wednesday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken for the Ida Ministerial Fund to help meet emergency needs in our area. Refreshments will follow the service.

Attention: BATTLE CREEK area VETERANS and their families……you are cordially invited to be the guests of the Battle Creek Legion Auxiliary at an Appreciation Supper at the Battle Creek Community Hall on Thursday evening, 16 November, 2006, serving from 5:30 – 7:30. The meal will consist of a variety of soups, sandwiches, bars and beverages. Maple Valley Unit #364 wishes to extend to you their gratitude for your service to our country.

2006 Diocesan Annual Appeal: The families of Sacred Heart Parish have so far pledged $7,386.80, our goal is $10,163.16