Author: Office

All Staff email addresses end with @solonstmary.org
Secretary: Donna Matthes (Donna@..) 624-2228
Rel. Ed. Director: Julie Agne (Julie@..) 624-2228
Parish Directors Kathy Hirl 624-2112
James Luedtka 624-1306
Youth/Young Adult Ministry Nick Satterlee (Nick@..) 815-988-6960
Young Family Ministry Lindsey Carey (Lindsey@..) 319-400-2484
Parish Life Ministry Patty Benzing (Patty@..) 319-541-4253
Music Director: Sarah Olsem (Sarah@..) 319-480-3201
Hall Manager: Renee Gleason (Renee@..) 331-2783
Parish Council , Commissions & Organizations
President: Terry Rasmussen 624-2391
Vice President: Mark Sovers 644-1406
Recording Secretary: Rose Alice Brokaw 644-3742
At Large Council Members Jeanne Haight 848-8140
Lisa Connell 624-5152
Judy Gleason 624-3894
Worship & Prayer: Dcn. Mitch Holte 624-3151
Justice & Peace: Diane Wurzer 624-2719
Church Life: DeWayne Klouda 624-3989
Finance Council: Dcn. David Krob 848-4348
Family Life: Patty Benzing 466-0082
Faith Formation: Patty Erusha 624-2537
Stewardship Bill Christensen 624-8066
Helping Hands: Marianne Harney 624-2630
Pat Zimmerman 337-8296
Parish Nurse Nancy Upmeyer 624-2944
Knights of Columbus: David Ritchie 319-573-1152
Kevin Hayes 319-430-0670
Catholic Order of Foresters Bill Fabritz 624-2515
Pat Pisarik 360-1318

FIRST SUNDAY
OF LENT
March 9, 2014
St. Mary Catholic Church
1749 Racine Ave NE Solon, IA 52333
PHONE: 624-2228
Fax: 624-3564
E-mail: solonstmary@diodav.org
St Mary Website: www.solonstmary.org
PASTOR: Very Rev. James Vrba ,V.F.
(FrJim@solonstmary.org)
Deacon David Krob Deacon Mitch Holte
(DcnDavid@...) (DcnMitch@...)

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:30AM & 10:30AM
Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:30PM or by appointment
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 1:00PM

WELCOME TO ST. MARYS! If you would like to embrace our parish family please give Fr. Jim or Donna a call at the office @624-2228.
Homebound: If you would like Communion brought to your home, please contact the office @ 624-2228 between 8am and 1pm.
Eucharistic Adoration: Friday after the 7am Mass until noon.
Sickness: Please notify the pastor 624-2228 when someone is ill or has been hospitalized. Sacrament of Anointing is available.
Marriage: A minimum of 6 months is necessary for marriage preparation. Please contact the pastor.
Baptism: Parents must be registered members of the parish. Baptism instructions are required., ideally before the child is born. Please call Donna, 624-2228 to register.
Expecting a New Arrival??? Please call the church office at 624-2228 when your baby arrives, so we can arrange meals to be delivered when it is convenient for your family.

Child Abuse: To report child sexual abuse, contact the Iowa Department of Human Services’ Child Abuse hotline at (800)262-2178. If the abuse involves clergy or church personnel, also notify Victim Assistance Coordinator, Alicia Owens, anytime at (563)349-5002; by email at vacdav@attglobal.net; or by mail at PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

Collection for March 1 & 2
Offertory $ 341.73
Weekly $ 5033.50
Total $ 5275.23
Monthly Direct & ACH $1030.00
(in addition to weekly collection total)

Mass Intentions (March)
Mon 10 No Mass Tues 11 12:10 pm Richard Worrell Wed 12 8:00 am Edward Swenka Thurs 13 9:30 am CC For the Parish Fri 14 7:00 am Maureen Garner Sat 19 5:00 pm Dick Divoky Sun 16 8:30 am Kelly Ransom 10:30 am For the Parish

CONGRATS TO OUR CATECHUMENS AND CANDIDATES! All 13 of our adults preparing for the Easter Sacraments will be greeted by Bishop Amos this Sunday afternoon at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. The catechumens celebrate the “Rite of Election;” the candidates celebrate the “Call to Continuing Conversion.” The Rite of Election affirms the catechumen’s readiness for the sacraments of initiation. They write their names in the Book of the Elect, expressing their desire and intent to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter. They are called “The Elect” from that point, indicating they have been chosen – elected – by God and the Church. Please keep all of our adults in your prayers by using the cards near the baptism font.
THANK-YOU RENEE GLEASON for serving the parish as our Parish Life Center manager. Renee has done a great job in promoting the Center and overseeing its use. She will be handing over her baton on April 1. If anyone in the parish would like more information about this position, please contact Father Jim ASAP.
OPERATION RICE BOWL – Incorporates the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving while raising our consciousness of the poor and vulnerable in our world community. The bowl includes a calendar with a wealth of resources for spending Lent in solidarity with the poor: Bring your family Rice Bowl sacrificial offering to Mass on Holy Thursday. Half will be sent to Catholic Relief Services; the other half for Kid’s for Hunger during our summer Vacation Bible School.
40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign. March 5th-April 13th, our community will join hundreds of cities around the world to pray for peace in the womb, and for God's mercy on mothers and fathers who need His love and healing. We pray that, with God's help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city -- and beyond. Sign up to participate in our local vigil at: http://40daysforlife.com/iowacity
Visit jcrtl.org or call (319) 855-8475 for more details
LOCATION: Emma Goldman Clinic, 227 N. Dubuque St. Iowa City. Daily, 8am-8pm
Marriage Encounter
Let Christ transform your marriage. Make the decision this Lent to enrich your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 4 – 6 in Des Moines or May 16 – 18 in Cedar Falls. To register or for more information contact Roger and Marsha Luensmann at 563-927-4352. Visit http://www.iowa-wwme.org for more information.
CONFIRMATION CLASS SHIRT SALE – March 15-16 after all the Masses. Proceeds to benefit Choices Clinic in Iowa City.

Ministry Schedule
DATE	March 15 / 5:00 pm	March 16 / 8:30 am	March 16 / 10:30 am
MINISTRY	NAME	NAME	NAME
CANTOR	L Kaefring	N Wander	A Brock
MUSICIAN	W Kaefring	S Olsem	C Brock
Eucharistic Ministers	L Croy C Graft J Graft	J Miller G Prentice T Zeller	S Ransom K Tichy D Wilkinson
GREETER	J & J Reyhons D & JE Ritchie Families	S & V Schnor K & G Swenka	D & C Martin B & J Miller Families
LECTOR	L Manary M Harney	J Gleason T Krob	D Bruene D Benzing
SERVER	L Randall A Hupfeld E Hupfeld	M Shafer N Shafer M Sprague	S Havlicek B Brown M Renke
Ushers	D Harney D Ritchie G Stinocher	R Greazel K Hugeback M Haight	B Miller K Miller D Myers
GIFTS	D & M Harney	M & J Haight Family	D & R Myers
Child Lit			S Brink-Hoeper
HC @ Home		Chuck Linda T Mitchell
SACRISTIAN	Deacon David	Deacon David	Deacon David
NURSERY			Paula Hermsen Josie Bliss
NURSERY BACK-UP			Laura Bliss

Saint Ambrose University, continuing its mission of service to the Diocese of Davenport, announces the Menke Parish Scholarship Program for the 2014-2015 academic year. Each parish will once again have a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a new first year or transfer student to Saint Ambrose. To qualify, the student must be a member of the parish, be nominated by his/her pastor, and meet the admissions and financial aid requirements of Saint Ambrose University. The scholarship can only be used for undergraduate work. Contact Fr Jim to receive more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday 12:10 Mass with potluck to follow.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK at all Masses next weekend. Who may be anointed? The ritual states: “The Letter of James states that the anointing should be given to the sick to raise them up and save them…. A sick person should be anointed before surgery whenever a dangerous illness is the reason for the surgery. Old people may be anointed if they are in weak condition although no dangerous illness is present. Sick children may be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be comforted by this sacrament.” Those who find it difficult to walk to the altar for the sacrament are encouraged to sit in the front pews.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS are prayed every Wednesday of Lent at 5:45 pm. A great way for families to pray together before the children begin their faith formation classes at 6:30 pm. SLIDES OF THE HOLYLAND will follow Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, March 19th. Robert Tomanek (Lisa Connell’s dad) will narrate his family’s trip to the Holy Land of last year. We will have some “munchies” during his presentation in the Parish Life Center. Come and see the actual places that Jesus walked!
St. Thomas More 2014 Lenten Parish Renewal/Retreat.
Brother Robert Sylvester JD, C.S.C. (Congregation of the Holy Cross) will be at St Thomas More March 31 - April 2 .The overall theme for these days is taken from Ash Wednesday's Epistle reading: "We are ambassadors for Christ." All meetings and sessions are opened to all Catholics as well as the general public. There will be a free will basket for any donations, if anyone choses. If you wish to know more about Br. Bob, please check out his website blog: http://spirlaw.wordpress.com/about/.

PARENTS: Mark Your Calendars
Smart Discipline is coming to Solon—St. Mary
Saturday, April 5 6:00-8:30
Learn ways to sky-rocket self-esteem and proven techniques to get your kids to cooperate….and even banish the top7 misbehaviors that bug parents most!
Free Childcare & Dinner for both Parents & Kids

SIGN-UP ONLINE www.solonstmary.org

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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
(Jerry Galipeau, World Library Publications)
Every Lent we go to the desert with Jesus to witness his being tempted by the devil. Going to the desert might not sound too appealing; hot during the day, cold at night; inhabited by rattle snakes, tarantulas, and scorpions. But lessons are learned there. God shaped the former slaves of Egypt into the people Israel during its forty years of wandering. And in the desert Jesus teaches us what it means to be God’s beloved child, as we witness his quick exchanges with the devil. Satan: “If you really are God’s child, use your power to feed yourself.” Jesus: “God’s word feeds me.” Satan: “If you are God’s child, jump and let God catch you.” Jesus: “I don’t test God.” Satan: “Worship me and I will give you this entire world.” Jesus: “I only worship God.” Jesus’ responses came from the book of Deuteronomy, part of the Torah, the law given to Moses expressing God’s covenant with Israel. Where Adam and Eve yielded to the temptation to be like God and Israel set up a golden calf to worship in place of God, Jesus put his trust in the Father.
How is God calling you to do the same?

CASTLE SINGERS at St. Mary’s March 10 at 7:30pm Castle Singers Tour Concert featuring Solon High School Jazz Choir and Mt. Vernon High School Jazz Choir. Suggested Donations: $10 Adults, $5 Students.

Opportunities to Share
Your Time and Talents
Looking for ways to get involved and volunteer?
These are some of our current needs:
Cooks (Kid’s Meal): 2 people to prepare, serve & clean-up a simple meal (mac-n-cheese, etc.) the evening of April 5 for kids whose parents are attending the Smart Discipline (approx. 4:30-7:00pm)
Childcare: Help watch kids whose parents are attending Smart Discipline on Saturday, April 5,
6-8:45 pm in the lower level of the hall.
Both teens and adults are needed!
Setup/Serve/Clean Up: 3 people needed to setup food, serve soup and cleanup (5:15-7:30 pm on Apr 5)
Setup/Food Prep: 3 people to make meat/ cheese trays, cut desserts and prep serving line (4:00-6:00pm on April 5)
Can You Help?
Contact Patty Benzing: 319-541-4253 patty@solonstmary.org

Dr. Nichole Miller
New High-Tech Office
Conviently Located off ForeverGreen Road Over 10 Years Experience All Phases of Family Dentistry, Including Orthodontics
3290 Ridgeway Dr. Ste. 4 Coralville, IA 52241 (319) 626-2119

Eugene V. Wehrheim
401 (k) Rollovers, Fee Based Money Mgmt
Www.wehrheimgroup.com
Securities and Investment Advisory Services provided through Nations Financial Group, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

Hair Styling Chalet
Sue Randall
* 401 West Main St. * Solon, Iowa
624-2341
HOURS:
Monday..7am-8pm Thursday..7am-9pm
Tuesday..Closed Friday..7am-5pm
Wednesday..7am-9pm Saturday..7am-2pm

MARY HADENFELDT
Proud and grateful to provide real estate services to our community
319-560-3965 www.MaryHaden.com
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MEADOWLARK ACRES APTS.
SOLON COMMUNITY HOUSING
IImmediate Openings
62 Years old or Disabled, regardless of age.
Contact Zimmerman Building Inc.
319-465-6171 for more information
Equal Opportunity Housing

F. J. KROB & CO.
Ely 848-4161 Solon 624-3770
*Equestrian Feed Service
*Equestrian Consultant
*Pet Foods
*Lawn-Garden Fertilizer

Solon Tiffin Ely
624-3405 545-2226 848-4181
www.solonstatebank.com
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Animal Kingdom
Veterinary Care Center
Wayne Ahern, D.V.M. Ana Falk, D.V.M.
620 Liberty Way, North Liberty
Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri: 8am to 5:30pm
Wed: 8am to 8pm Sat: 8:30 to Noon
319-626-2999
www.theanimalkingdomvetcarecenter.commmm

Jackie Jedlicka
319-330-1841
jackiej@skogman.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Meet the 4th Monday of every month at 7:30pm
For information call
Mark Roskopf 848-4949
Terry Rasmussen 624-2391

Mark and Jeannie Haight
Parishioners

Four Generations of Funeral Service Serving All Faiths & Cemeteries, Funeral Pre-Arrangements Personalized Traditional, Cremation Services
Community Center Non-Denominational Chapel & Banquet Room Indoor/Outdoor Facilities, Weddings, Receptions & Corporate Events Event Coordination & Personalized Catering
www.broshchapel.com
100 South Cedar St, Solon, 624-3844 2121 Bowling St. SW, Cedar Rapids,362-8837

CHURCHES OF SOLON HELP FUND
This fund helps households in the Solon Community School District with emergency needs such as utilities, food, etc. Contact your pastor at St Mary, Solon United Methodist or Our Lords Church if you have a special need , know of someone who is in need or would like to give a contribution

Baptism Classes: Parents must be members of the parish to have their children baptized. Parents baptizing their first child are required to attend both classes.
2014 Classes are from 6:30-8:00
First Class
April 8, July 8, October 14
Second Class
May 13, August 12, November 11

St Mary Mom’s Group
Friday Mornings 10:00 am
Contact Lindsey Cary at Lindsey@solonstmary.org or 319-400-2484 for more information

St. Thomas More 2014 Lenten Parish Renewal/Retreat. Brother Robert Sylvester JD, C.S.C. (Congregation of the Holy Cross) will be here March 31 - April 2 (times: TBA). The overall theme for these days is taken from Ash Wednesday's Epistle reading: "We are ambassadors for Christ." Br. Bob is a religious brother stationed out of Notre Dame University who previously was a lawyer on Capital Hill in foreign policy. In private practice he worked on matters of family, child welfare and privacy. He is currently engaged in ministry dedicated to helping people integrate their faith into their working lives. All meetings and sessions are opened to all Catholics as well as the general public. There will be a free will basket for any donations, if anyone choses. If you wish to know more about Br. Bob, please check out his website blog: http://spirlaw.wordpress.com/about/.

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Remember our troops! An address list is on the military wall in the gathering space. We would like more names, pictures & address to add—please bring or send to the parish.

Parish Income/Expense Report for January 2014
January Income:		January Expenses:
Cash	$4,186	Admin Salaries	$5,147
Envelopes	$24,735	FICA/Benefits	$913
Religious Ed	$20	Operations	$10,215
Other Income	$400	Repairs	$450
Christmas Envelopes	$215	Religious Ed	$8,028
Refund from Diocese	0	Ministerial Costs	$3,371
TOTAL INCOME	$29,856	TOTAL EXPENSES	$28,124
Beginning Cash Available	$117,157
January Net Income February Reserve	$1,732 / ($27,573)	Budgeted income to Expense July-Jan.	$24,639
Ending Cash Available	$91,316	Actual Income to / Expense / July-January	$61,407
Building Fund	$55,704	Bank Loan	$0