Dec. 4/5th Holy Spirit & St. Edward Updates

Our Mission Statement:

As a Christian family Holy Spirit and St. Edward Catholic communities are committed to teaching the Gospel values of Jesus – love, justice and mercy. The sharing of the Eucharist and Sacraments enable us to live our faith and be of service to others in our family, our parish and our community.

Dec. 3/4th Bulletin

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Prayerful discern what gift you can make! If you did not receive your packet in the mail, please contact the Parish Office (641-782-5278).

· As of 11/18/2022, Holy Spirit Parish has pledged $191,775 towards our $505,000 goal. We have reached 37.98% of our goal.
· As of 11/18/2022, St. Edward Parish has pledged $29,414 towards our $60,000 goal. We have reached 49.02% of our goal.
· We are grateful for the parish families who have already generously participated in the Ignite! Campaign
· Have you made your pledge yet? We count on you!

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Around Our Church and Community!

Giving Tree: We will be having a giving tree this year. Tags are on the tree at the back of Holy Spirit church. Please bring back unwrapped gifts with tags on them by Dec. 11 or earlier. If you have any questions please contact Sharon Moffitt (641-202-1802). Thank you for helping families in need!

Family Focus at Holy Spirit had about 19 kids and 15 adults joining in on a breakfast Potluck and crafts. Good family fun!

Please pray for our newly welcomed catechumens and candidates Left to Right (Don Wulf, Karen Leonard, Mary Keller, Lindsay Thelen, Rayven Sheilds, and Dan Gibbons (no photo).

Can you help with the Christmas Dinner?

St. Malachy Highlights

Union County Catholic News by St. Malachy Students-Nov. 18- is Fr. Patrick to young to learn? No way....

St. Edward Highlights

St. Edward Religious Education Updates: There will be no R.E. on Wednesday, Dec. 7th, please attend Vigil Mass for Holy Day: Immaculate Conception at St. Edward at 7 PM. Also, the children will be singing Christmas carols during Mass Sunday, December 11.

Look at the new updates at St. Edward Cemetery in Afton, tree timing, new fence, and new exit, thank you to the Waller family for their generous donation to St. Edward Cemetery.

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