Sacred Heart, Ss. Mary & Joseph, & St. Joseph Churches    4 Fort Madison & Montrose, Iowa

FIRST FRIDAY--AUGUST 1ST

You are invited to share in the gift of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on this Friday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, closing with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.  We hope that many will take advantage of this opportunity to grow in grace and the love of God.


PRO-LIFE ROSARY

On August 2nd, First Saturday, Father Greg will lead the recitation of the Pro-Life Rosary on the sidewalk opposite the "Planned Parenthood" office at 22nd block of Avenue H at about 8:30 a.m.  Please join us!

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Next Sunday, August 3rd, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, we will have our Children's Liturgy of the Word.  All children, ages four and up are encouraged to participate.  This is a special opportunity for young children to hear the Good News in a special way for children.

PARENT SESSION FOR INFANT BAPTISM

The next session for parents wishing to have an infant child baptized is Monday evening, August 4th, at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Mary & Joseph Parish Center.  Parents need to be registered members of either Ss. Mary & Joseph or Sacred Heart Parish.  To register call Janis at the Parish Office, 372-2127, or Shelly Hoenig, 372-9547.

PRO-LIFE MEETING

     The next Pro-Life meeting is Monday, August 4th, 3:30 p.m. at the K. of C. hall.  Discussion will be held about the upcoming Rodeo parade and the Pro-Life entry.

TEC POOL PARTY
Sunday, August 10th, 1:00--3:00 p.m.
Sheridan Swim Club

     This is for all TECites, their friends and family.  Cost is $4.00 which includes swimming, food and a T-shirt.

HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER AND MASS

There will be a Holy Hour of Prayer at 4:00 p.m. and Mass at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, August 12th, as we pray for an increase in Religious Vocations throughout our diocese.  Everyone is invited.

FORT MADISON COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, August 14, 2008, 2:00--7:00 p.m.
Ss. Mary and Joseph Parish Center

You are eligible if your last donation was on or before June 19, 2008. 


FRESH FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARS

Ss. Mary and Joseph parish is still asking for fresh cut flowers from your gardens for the altars.  If you have any flowers to share, please bring them to the working sacristy on Saturday before 9:00 a.m.

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