Welcome to the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic family. We have two parish sites: St. John the Evangelist in Independence, Iowa and St. Patrick’s in Winthrop, Iowa. We cordially invite you to celebrate your Catholic faith with us and share in our spiritual journey. On behalf of the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic Community and Parish Staff, I would like to personally welcome you to our parish website. I hope that your “visit” will give you a sense of the opportunities for worship and prayer that are offered in our cluster, as well as the various programs for growth in our Catholic faith and the many opportunities for “hands on” ministry.
We believe that our parishes are much more than simply a place to worship once a week. It is also a center for learning, teaching, sharing faith experiences, and for giving and receiving the strength that we all need for our life-long journey with God. We are those servants mentioned by Jesus (Matthew 25:14-30). Each of us have been richly gifted, but these gifts must be invested wisely and generously to help others, according to the principles of good Christian discipleship.
Know that you are most welcome in our cluster parishes. We hope that you will find your faith home here in our community
In the peace of Christ,
Sunday, April 13 at St. John Church Hall
Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Cup,
Cinnamon Roll, Juice, Milk and Coffee
Serving from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free Will Donation
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Make sure to pick up some delicious treats at the CDA Bake Sale taking place at this event.
April 17-20
St. John Parish, Independence
Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Mass
Good Friday 1:00 pm Good Friday Service
Holy Saturday 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday 8:00 am Mass & 10:00 am Mass
St. Patrick Parish, Winthrop
Good Friday 3:00 pm Good Friday Service
Easter Sunday 9:00 am Mass