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The past few weeks at Holy Mass we have been hearing about Jesus being the Bread of Life, and in a particular way how, through the Gospel according to St. John, we must eat of His bread to have a share in eternal life.

While I know I have much to work on in this regard, I have found something I can do- feed people here at St. Stephen the Witness!

We are planning a week full of food (because what's better!) More importantly, we want YOU to be involved. All of the info on our Welcome Week fun is included below. We are excited to welcome and welcome back our students, faculty, staff, community members and partners. to our ministry.

See you around!

 
Paul

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
August 11 - August 22

WEDNESDAY, 11:
No Daily Mass

THURSDAY, 12: 
Noon Daily Mass
5:15 pm AA Meeting - Classroom


FRIDAY, 13:

SATURDAY, 14:
9:00 am AA Meeting - Social Hall/Classroom

SUNDAY, 15:
9:30 am Reconciliation
​10:30 am Mass

MONDAY, 16:
Noon Daily Mass
TUESDAY, 17:
Noon Daily Mass

WEDNESDAY, 18:
Noon Daily Mass

THURSDAY, 19: 
Noon Daily Mass
5:15 pm AA Meeting - Classroom


FRIDAY, 20:

SATURDAY, 21:
9:00 am AA Meeting - Social Hall/Classroom

SUNDAY, 22:
9:30 am Reconciliation
​10:30 am Mass
Welcome Week Activities: 
- Sunday 8/22: 8:30am Mass, 10:30am Mass with a Picnic after Mass, 7pm Mass, Desserts after Mass
- Mon 8/23- 4:30pm Mass, Ice Cream Social at 7pm
- Tues 8/24- Free Walking Tacos 11:30am - 1:30pm, 4:30pm Mass
- Wed 8/25- 8pm Praise and Worship with Adoration, 9pm Primetime Mass, Pizza afterward
- Thurs 8/26- 4:30pm Mass, Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag at 8:30pm
- Fri 8/27- 12pm Midday Prayer and recitation of the Angelus, Welcome Back TGIF
Welcome Week Volunteer Opportunities: 
-Sunday, August 22: Help with the welcome back picnic after Mass or provide chips and desserts, or help with the dessert reception after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. email Amy if interested 
a.sandvold@dpqbqrch.org
 
-Tuesday, August 24: Help set up and serve Taco Tuesday for UNI Students at St. Stephen. 9:30 set-up and/or serve at approx. 11:00 a.m. email Amy if interested a.sandvold@dbqarch.org
Holy Trinity Parish of Protivin welcomes all of you to their 43rd annual Czech Days Celebration on August 20th, 21st & 22nd. For a full listing of events you may visit Christourhopecluster.com
Coffee and Donuts: We will start our tradition of first Sunday coffee and donuts soon and we need your help to volunteer! You can email Amy at a.sandvold@dbqarch.org  the dates for which you would like to volunteer or sign-up at church. Two volunteers are needed per date. If your family prefers to volunteer alone, let Amy know in your email. Dates: Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
Anyone interested in jail or prison ministry, or in aftercare programs, is invited to attend an “Information Meeting” on Monday, August 16 at the Catholic Charities Office, (St. Edward Parish, 1423 Kimball Ave., Waterloo) at 7:00 p.m. This free meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn about Jail and Prison Reentry Ministry and discover ways to help those in need. Men and women are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Deacon Tom Lang at 319-883-8154.  
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
 
As we welcome more back for Mass, we want to make sure you know that we still have separated seating in both the chapel and in the gathering space. The two sections closest to the organ, as well as in the gathering space, are designated for social distancing. During Communion, one of the ministers will bring the Eucharist to everyone sitting in the social distance areas. We kindly ask that these areas remain available for those who wish to join us for Mass, while still wanting.
 
As things progress, we will re-evaluate and adjust. We continue to ask for your patience and are open for comments and further suggestions.
Have you seen our new online giving program?  You can securely give from our website. You can even create an account to set up recurring donation. 
Follow this link to learn more:  www.ststephenuni.org/donate 
Thank you for your continued support!
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