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,
The Catholic Daughters garage sale is set for Friday October 6th from 9am-5pm, and Saturday October 7th from 9am to 2pm. Don't miss this one. Lots of great items and priced to sell! Over 1400 items!
Location is 614 5th St NW, Independence, IA 50644
It is once again that time of the year for all flowers, decorations, and ornamentals to be removed from St. John Cemetery. Please have all items removed by the end of October. Christmas decorations are permitted after Thanksgiving but must be removed by April 1. We thank you for your cooperation..
On Saturday, October 15th, only one Mass will be offered, as Father Beckman will be out on vacation. Father Paul will hold a 4:00 pm Mass at St. John's in Independence. There will be no Saturday evening Mass at St. Patrick's on October 15th.