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The C l u s t e rJourneyBlessed TrinityVolume 14 Issue 6 June 2014First Holy Communion Celebratedat the Blessed Trinity ClusterApril26 & 27Immaculate Conception MasonvilleSt. Patrick Ryan Gavin Sauerbry,Katherine Comley, Cole Carroll, Rev. JosephSchneiderBOTTOM ROW: Abigail Krogmann, Kara Lindsay, MakaylaKrogmann, Jaiden Peyton, 2ND ROW: Lillian Peyton, DonovanGoedken, Seth Goebel 3RD ROW: Jack Smith, Dominic Mastin,Derrick Lindsay, Sarah Hettinger TOP ROW: Rev. Richard GaulSt. Mary Manchester BOTTOM ROW: Left to right: Lexi Goedken, Alex Steffen, Emma Hogan, Cole Carroll, KyndallNelson, Cameron Downs, Chloe Callan, Blake Recker. 2ND ROW: Timothy Swenka, Stephanie LaRosa, Conrad Smith, Bredyn Powers, Kyria Loecke, Trent Becker, Ethan Grawe. 3RD ROW: Alyssa Sparrgrove, Joseph Kielkucki, Gracie Lynch, Brody Kafer, MadisonHildebrand, Noah Felton & Landon Then. BACK ROW: Christopher Krogmann, Kayleigh Haan, Cash Hauser, Rev.Joseph Schneider,Kate Loecke, Garrison Gillihan, Erin Wegmann. Not pictured - Christopher JonesAnonymous - Thank you for your support1
Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary & Saint PatrickCatholic Daughters UpdateThe Catholic Daughters held their annual May Crowning Ceremony onSunday, May 4 at St. Mary’s Church. The First Communion Class of 2014was invited to participate in the ceremony. Placing the crown on Mary’shead was Kyria Loecke. The attendants were, from the left, Stephanie LaRosa and Alyssa Sparrgrove. The Catholic Daughters attended the Massin a body. Thank you to everyone who participated in this meaningfulceremony to honor Mary, the Mother of our Lord, and our Mother too.This spring the Catholic Daughters of the America’s completed their Life Saver Campaign by presenting a checkfor 612.00 to Waypoint services for women, children and families in domestic needs. The name has changed fromDomestic Violence to the agency which serves Delaware County from their office in Cedar Rapids. Presenting thecheck to Waypoint are members of CDA Janet Marbach, Ruth Francois, Margaret Monaghan, Autumn Craft fromWaypoint and Shirley Schlichte. Thanks to those in the community who donated to this project of the CatholicDaughters. 60% of the money stays in Delaware County and 40% to areas of Iowa that do not have a CDA court.MayCrowningATSt. PatrickSt. Patrick’s had MayCrowing on May 11th.Crowning the BlessedVirgin was Hailey Hellmanwith the assistance ofKaley Pettlon and RachelWenger.The Cluster Journey is published monthly by The Blessed Trinity Cluster, 119 W. Fayette St., Manchester, Iowa.2Werner Construction - Steve & Cathy Werner, Owners - Thank you for your support
www.blessedtrinitycluster.orgSt. Paul School of ReligionSt. Paul School of Religion2014 Senior Scholarship RecipientsCongratulations to Connor Wickman, Riley Cole and all of our Seniors!Best wishes on your future endeavors.St. Patrick’sFirstCommunicantsApril 27, 2014Cole Carroll, Gavin Sauerbry, andKatherine Comley pictured withFather Joe Schneiders during theliturgy of the Eucharist.The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe - Kathy Wilgenbusch, Owner - Thank you for your support 3
Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary & Saint PatrickCelebrating 60 YearsFather Maichen’s 60th Anniversary of hisordination was celebrated at St. Mary Church onSunday, May 18th at 10:30 mass. The day beganwith Father Maichen presiding at mass with the4th Degree Knights supplying the Honor Guard.An open house followed in the Parish Center withover 175 people attending to congratulate Fatherand thank him for his many years of service.Photos submitted by Cathy Werner4Cy and Charley’s Firestone, Inc. - Thank you for your support
www.blessedtrinitycluster.orgCountry Car Wash - Brian & Kathy Oberreuter, Owners - Thank you for your support5
Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary & Saint PatrickSt. Mary’s to Host CommunityBlood Drive on June 25Summer is a time for the days that never end —time to watch fireworks, have a picnic and rootfor the home team. While many people are havingfun making summer memories, hospital patientsare counting on volunteer donors to make time togive blood so they can continue making their ownmemories.Historically, during the summer months of June,July and August, about two fewer donors giveblood at each American RedCross blood drive than whatpatients need. Aroundsummer holidays, donationstend to drop even more.This seasonal challenge canbe overcome, however, twogenerous donors at a time. The RedCross asks those eligible to help ensurean efficient supply of lifesaving bloodis available this summer by makingan appointment to donate. Blooddonors and recipients alike are alsoencouraged to share their summerstories at redcrossblood.org.You’re invited to schedule an appointment at theAmerican Red Cross Community Blood Drive atSt. Mary’s Parish Center on Wednesday, June 25thfrom 11:00 AM until 5:30 PM. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Donors at the April 23rd drive will be ableto give on June 25th at St. Mary, and again at theAugust drive at the Delaware County CommunityCenter.6How to donate nt call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. All bloodtypes are needed to ensure a reliable supply forpatients. A blood donor card or driver’s licenseor two other forms of identification are requiredat check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age(16 with parental consent in some states), weighat least 110 pounds and are ingenerally good health maybe eligible to donate blood.High school students andother donors 18 years ofage and younger also haveto meet certain height andweight requirements.Volunteers will be servingroot beer floats for all toenjoy. A signup sheet forvolunteers and snack itemswill be located on the bulletinboard in the vestibule. If you would liketo assist or have any questions, contact DriveCoordinators, Ruth Francois at 563-927-7318 orMarcia Burkle at 563-927-5214.Every day more than 21,000 people receive bloodfrom a Red Cross donor. And every day patientsrely on the generous efforts of volunteer donorsto get the blood products they need. Give bloodtoday and change a life, starting with your own.Thole Electric - Rick & Kris Thole, Owners - Thank you for your support
www.blessedtrinitycluster.orgNEW MASS SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)effective July 12Saturday 4:00PM – St. Mary, ManchesterSaturday 4:00PM - St. John, Delhi (December, January, February)Saturday 4:00PM - St. Patrick, Ryan (September, October, NovemberSaturday 7:00PM – St. John, Delhiand March, April, May)(June, July, August)Sunday 7:30AM –Sunday 8:00AM –St. Mary, ManchesterSt. John, Delhi (September, October, NovemberSunday 8:00AM –and March, April, May)St. Patrick, Ryan (June, July, August and December,January, February)Sunday 9:30AM – Immaculate Conception, MasonvilleSunday 10:00AM – St. Mary, ManchesterNote: Beginning with the July 2014 issue,the Cluster Journey will not be mailed UNLESS theindividual lets the Cluster office know by either calling563-927-4710 or e-mail: stm@iowatelecom.netSt. Patrick BaptismSt. Mary BaptismBrooklyn Renae Wenger,daughter of Matthew and MackinzieNora Marie Mensen,daughter of Jeff and AmyDr. Dawn M. Gaffney, DDS at Dental Associates of Manchester - Thank you for your support 7
The C l u s t e rJourneyBlessed Trinity119 West Fayette StreetManchester, Iowa 52057Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDManchester, IA 52057Permit No. 71Phone: (563) 927-4710Fax:(563) 927-9949Email: stm@iowatelecom.netRETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDDeadline for submissions for the July 2014newsletter is June 20, 2014.Please e-mail them to:St. Mary: Amy Reeder (areeder@gmail.com)St. Patrick: Suzanne Britt (suzanne1942@yahoo.com)Immaculate Conception: Patsy Francois (patsyfrancois@yahoo.com)or drop off at the Blessed Trinity Cluster OfficeParents’ Prayer for their ChildrenLoving Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you have created my children special and unique andI give thanks and praise for them. Help me to guide them well and to pray for them deeply.Open their hearts to your Word that they may know the sound of your voicein a world filled with distractions. May they hear your call to live lives of Christian service.If you are calling my children to a life of Church ministry,my prayer is that your call will be steady and irresistible.Grant me, too, a generous heart to open my arms one day to give them to your service.May your tender care keep my children safe, especially as they discern their vocations in life.Loving God, what I ask for my children, I ask for all children; help them to knowyour presence at all times and to be open to the promptings of your Spiritwho is one with you and your Son now and forever. Amen.
Werner Construction - Steve & Cathy Werner, Owners - Thank you for your support Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary & Saint Patrick 2 The Cluster Journey is published monthly by The Blessed Trinity Cluster, 119 W. Fayette St., Manchester, Iowa. This spring the Catholic Daughters of the America’s
