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Welcome to the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic family
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 communityIn the peace of Christ,
Fr. David Beckman (Pastor)
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Latest Cluster News
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Holy Day & Holiday Schedule
Immaculate Conception:
Sunday, December 8
St. John’s @ 4:00 pm
Monday, December 9
St. John’s @ 8:30 am
St. Patrick’s @ 4:30 pm
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24
St. Patrick’s - 4:00 pm
St. John’s – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
St. Patrick’s – 8:00 am
St. John’s – 10:00 am
Mass will not be offered on Thursday, December 26.
New Years Eve: Tuesday, December 31
St. John’s – 8:00 am
St. Patrick’s - 4:00 pm
New Years Day:January 1
St. John’s – 9:00 am -
Disciple Maker Index Survey Now OpenOur parishes, along with all others in the archdiocese, is participating in a parish Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey conducted by Catholic Leadership Institute. Many of us participated in the archdiocesan survey for the global synod during January and February of 2022. Archbishop Zinkula has reviewed the synod report generated by 16,000 household responses. The DMI survey is the next step in a process that will lead to new mission and vision statements, and pastoral priorities.
The DMI is an important survey tool that invites you to reflect on your discipleship journey here at our parishes.
Take the DMI survey today!
St. John’s - https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/b9ty0b
St. Patrick’s - https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/x07316
*Your input helps strengthen our parish.
*Results help leadership prepare for the future.
*A report of the findings will be shared in early 2025
The survey will be open from December 5 – January 9. Paper copies are available for those who do not have the ability to complete the survey online. Please stop at the Cluster Office to pick up the survey.
Together, we will identify our strengths and opportunities in greater detail as we strive to grow in missionary discipleship and help craft our common vision for the future.
If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Beckman or Polly.
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Mass Times Below are in affect from October 7 - April 1
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. John's 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Patrick's
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Patrick's 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. John's
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM St. John's
- Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM St. Patrick's
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM St. John's
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