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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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Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021
St. Patrick Parish, Winthrop
5:00 pm Mass - Fr. Beckman
6:45 pm Mass- Fr. Paul
St. John Parish, Independence
8:30 am Mass-Fr. Beckman
3:45 pm Scripture Service with Ashes - Deacon Post
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St. Pat's Fish Fry
February 26th
March 5th
March 1st
Serving Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Meals Include: Fish, baked potato, cole slaw, corn, and a roll for $10/meal
Drive Through Only - No Calls
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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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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 affect from Oct. 1 - March 31
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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 I Ez 18:21-28Responsorial Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8Gospel Mt 5:20-26
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