Now that spring seems to be here, work is progressing at the new expansion of the Calvary Cemetery. Several parishioners showed up on May 2nd and 3rd to plant the shrubs and distribute rock around them, which will in about 3-5 years, form a beautiful boundary on the north, east, and south sides of this new expansion. Toward the end of May to early June, the middle walkway will be build with a nice bench feature in the center. The personalized pavers people purchased will be in that walkway. If you have already donated toward the cemetery expansion and would like to, you can donate online or drop it in the collection basket or mail to our office. Thank you!
Deacon Bill Black of Divine Mercy Parish was awarded Deacon of the Year by the Iowa Knights of Columbus on Friday, April 14. Deacon Black’s wife Mavis and his family were there to celebrate this honor with him as well as District Deputy, Steven Scott and Grand Knight, Bruce Pfeffer from Knights of Columbus Council #952 of Algona. Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines presented Deacon Black with the award. Steven J. Vonnahme, State Deputy and Rev. Raymond J. Higgins, State Chaplain were also present at the presentation of the award. The event was held at the Marriott in Downtown Des Moines. Photos of Bishop Joensen, Deacon Black, State Deputy Vonnahme and State Chaplain Higgins are courtsey of John McGee, State of Iowa Knights of Columbus
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 11th Annual Parish Families Against Hunger Packaging Event a success! See the full article for details on how many meals were packaged.
Seminarian Jacob Rosenmeyer was installed to the ministry of Lector on Thursday, March 23rd at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, which is the next step on his path to ordination to the Catholic priesthood.
There is a flu epidemic in our twin parish. On Wednesday, January 11, the mobile medical clinic was at the most remote Chapel, Matthew, and saw 138 patients. They could have seen more but they ran out of medicine. Thursday, January 19th, 77 patients were seen by the mobile medical clinic at Duclair chapel.
The director of the construction of the chapel observes as building materials are being delivered to the site. These materials transported by individuals to Tapio.
Twin Parish Update from the Haiti Team: The cooks are preparing food for the children. Before our twinning project, the meals were cooked on a campfire. Construction of the chapel at Tapio is proceeding slowly. Last Saturday, they had more than 150 people carrying stones on their heads for the construction of the chapel at Tapio. The stones are quarried near Chantal.
David J. Siler, PTPA Executive Director has invited us to join in a United in Prayer for Haiti, this Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7 pm Eastern Time. Mr. Siler was our guest speaker in November for our Twin Parish Step Up For Haiti event. This will be a virtual event via zoom. See the full article for the link and registration information.
Thank you to all who made the Taize Prayer Service happen last evening at Sts. Peter and Paul in West Bend and to all who attended. Taize is a beautiful service of song, silence and contemplation. What a wonderful opportunity this was during our Advent Season!
The southwest window repairs made by Krause Konstruction should have dried adequately by now. The roped off area will be opened up because no further falling of plaster should be happening. Riehl Decorating can’t make it back to do their interior repairs until after the first of the year.
Sande Construction came back to work on putting the brick on the side railings leading up the east entrances of the church. The same will be happening on the sides of the ramp on the south side of the church when this company has time to do it.
Come join the Kossuth County Right to Life team this afternoon at 4 pm in front of the courthouse to pray during the 40 Days for Life. You can also follow the 40 Days devotional and pray in union with others nationwide at: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/resources-devotionals.aspx
The chance to purchase a remembrance paver in the walkway of the new Calvary Cemetery Expansion is getting limited. The new deadline is Sunday, November 27 for ordering a paver. You have three options to choose from on the order form. What a great way to keep the memory of loved ones in a lasting memorial.