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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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Fall/Winter Mass Time Change
THE FOLLOWING MASS TIMES ARE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1 - MARCH 31:
St. John the Evangelist - Independence:
Saturday: 5:30PM
Sunday: 10:00AM
RECONCILIATION:
Sunday 9:15 - 9:45 am
St. Patrick - Winthrop
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am
RECONCILIATION:
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St Patrick's Trim-a-Tree programDue to the Covid-19 situation, the Social Concerns Committee at St Patrick has adjusted the Trim-a-Tree program this year. There will not be a tree with ornaments at the church as we usually have about 200 ornaments on the tree and with fewer parishioners attending the Masses, this just doesn’t seem reasonable. What we would like to do this year, is provide bigger gas and food gift cards to each family in hopes that if we alleviate some of those costs, parents could then purchase some gifts on their own. We usually give them smaller gift cards for gas and food, but we would like to do more this year in lieu of gifts for the children. So, we hope that for this one year only (hopefully), you will consider giving a monetary Christmas donation, if you are able, to put toward these cards in the amount you would normally spend on the gifts. We know it is not nearly as much fun, but will most certainly provide food and gas for the families which during this time will surely be of great help. We have about 17 families with 27 children this year. You may put these envelopes marked “St Patrick Social Concerns Trim-a-Tree” in the collection baskets if at Mass, or mail to Betty Jean Bateman at PO Box 57, Winthrop, IA 50682. Please send your donations by December 6. We sincerely thank you.
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Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Project
Due to the ongoing health issues this year, the Social Concerns Committee at St. Patrick Church in Winthrop, are suggesting an on-line Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox project. If you would like to be a part of this, please go to samaritanspurse.org. Click on Operation Christmas Child. Click on Build a Shoebox online. Click on Start Building. Follow the directions for picking your choices from those shown. When complete, follow through to furnish your information. Several have done this, and it has worked well and was actually kind of fun! If you prefer doing as in the past, your own shoeboxes may be filled and delivered to the Triumphant Christian Church in Independence the week before Thanksgiving which is where we have always taken ours. It is a very worthwhile project as these boxes are sent to children around the world and is usually the only Christmas gift they receive.
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A Message from Father Beckman Regarding Resuming Mass
Given the Archbishops go ahead to reopen here is what I would like to communicate to you:
• Please remember to wear a mask. (For the safety of others)
• Remember you are still dispensed if you do not feel comfortable attending.
• Please offer the spiritual communion prayer, find a Mass on-line, and/or pray the scripture readings, and reflect on the homily found in the bulletin if you choose not to attend. Resources can be found by visiting https://stjohnstpat.org/online-mass -
Tithing Options While Social Distancing
Not quite ready to return to Mass yet and need to get your envelope turned in?
Here are 3 options:- Mail it to the John Paul Cluster II office at 209 5th St NE, Independence, IA 50644
- Drop it off to the Cluster office at the address listed above
- Sign up for ACH…
- St. John Parishioners can call the Cluster office at 319-334-7191
- St. Patrick Parishioners can contact your individual bank
Thank you for your continued support during this pandemic. We truly do have the best church family!
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St. John Landscaping Memorial Donations
We are looking for memorial donations for trees/blooming shrubs/perennials or maybe even a bench or two to landscape the four sides of our property here at St. John’s. We have beautified the inside of our church, and now it is time to beautify the exterior. We have many suggestions from varying price ranges, but you may have your own that we would consider as well. Please call the parish office to make an appointment with Fr. Beckman or send or drop off your memorial donation at the parish office 209 5th Ave., NE at your convenience. Please have the envelope clearly mark for Landscape Memorial and include the name of the deceased that you would like memorialized. Thank you in advance for contributing to this much needed project.
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Funeral Dinners
Until further notice, the Rosary Society will not host or serve funeral dinners, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are monitoring the situation in our area. We pray for all families who have lost someone, and who have to make other arrangements during this time.
Diane Williams, Rosary Society President
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Mass Times Below are in effect from April 1 - September 30
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Patrick's 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. John'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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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5Responsorial Psalm Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6Gospel LK 21:1-4
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