Thank you from Archbishop Jackels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AofA0Drj861_trzTaeqH8VXdulB0oxZR/view

ArchdioceseOne Update
All parishes have now finished their in-parish portion for the ArchdioceseOne Special Appeal. To date, we’ve had 5,658 individual givers contribute $14,664,620 to the ArchdioceseOne Special Appeal, which will support many important ministries through its four beneficiaries. There is still time for parishioners to give, if they haven’t done so already or they would like to make another gift, as we’re still receiving gifts and are continuing to follow up with donors we’ve yet to reach. To make a donation, please visit the the ArchdioceseOne website here.

ArchdioceseOne Update – Official End Date Set
We’ve officially set an end date of December 31, 2023 for ArchdioceseOne of December 31, 2023. This means that we’ll continue accepting NEW gifts and pledges for ArchdioceseOne until that date. After December 31st of this year, new gifts can still be made to these beneficiaries, but they will no longer be counted towards the total amount fundraised for ArchdioceseOne. We will continue to collect payments on existing pledges for the next several years. Sometime in early 2024, we’ll publish a final report detailing the funds raised and money spent to raise these funds.

We are extremely thankful for the support of thousands of donors who have supported this effort financially to date, and for our parishes who helped us execute this special appeal locally. The resulting dollars raised will support ministries across the Archdiocese of Dubuque through its beneficiaries for many years to come.

As things sit now, we are still a long way from reaching the special appeal goal set at the beginning of this process in 2019. Obviously, a lot has happened since then that may or may not have factored into this result, but we are still prayerful that donors will come forward to help us closer to our goal over the next 9+ months. I ask you to please continue to pray for the support of ArchdioceseOne, and specifically its beneficiaries, as we continue to work to support the many important ministries they support.

Placing our faith in God, knowing this is His plan, we pray:

God, come to our assistance. Lord, make haste to help us. Amen

If you have any questions on ArchdioceseOne, or any other Stewardship Development matter, please contact Jeff Schneider at jeff.schneider@dbqarch.org or at 563-556-2580 x219 or Cassie Bird at c.bird@dbqarch.org or at (563) 556-2580 ext. 211.

Matthew Kelly has been asked how do we get people to come back to church? His answer, "To do that, a shift from spiritual decay to spiritual flourishing has to take place. Many have suggested that a shift of that magnitude is impossible. It's easy to see why. More and more people believe that the Church is irrelevant. And it's tempting to lose hope. But I refuse to underestimate God and I refuse to underestimate the power of the priesthood.  I believe that the people will return to church. That a Holy Shift toward spiritual flouring is possible. And I believe it is about to take place in unimaginable ways."

To hear the words from Matthew himself, click on the link Holy Moments video from Matthew Kelly

Interview about the book: Matthew Kelly Interview - https://youtu.be/fkk-HYiq1CY

Book Read by Matthew Kelly:
Prologue - "Treat every person you ever meet like the second coming of Jesus in disguise." Live as if the Messiah is among you.

This is not just another book about the saints. Both personal and practical, this book proves the saints are not long gone, but alive and well--and ready to join you on your journey! Discover how inviting the saints into your everyday life will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities God has in store for you!

Looking for a way to enhance the free cluster book "Rediscover the Saints"? Look no further! Click on the link below to open a document for you to deepen the messages in the book.

Rediscover the Saints Study Guide

MARRIED COUPLES.  Give your marriage a well-deserved vacation.  Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy!  Upcoming dates: September 22-24, 2023 in Dubuque, IA.  For more information call Greg and Denise at (563) 920-9419 or drubner9419@gmail.com.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a catholic faith-based marriage enrichment program and has been providing couples with better communication skills and tools for over 50 years. For more information or to register go to iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608-3305. Click here for a schedule.

Franciscan Common Venture – a volunteer program sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, provides the opportunity for persons age 20+ to contribute their time, commitment and talent in service among people who are poor. There are multiple service opportunities this year. If interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF: 563-583-9786, balekm@osfdbq.org, or visit our website for a listing of the 2023 opportunities and downloadable application materials:  www.osfdbq.org/commonventure

Franciscan Common Venture - 2023 Service Opportunities
Give a gift of service this year!  Share your time and talents with others -- for a day, a week (or longer). Your heart will never be the same!  Join others in community, service and prayer.  If interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF:  balekm@osfdbq.org or 563- 583-9786. Visit our website for a listing of opportunities and downloadable application materials: www.osfdbq.org/commonventure Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA.

UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Franciscan Common Venture is a volunteer program sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA. Listed here are some upcoming opportunities for persons age 21+. If interested, contact Sr. Michelle Balek, OSF: 563-583-9786, balekm@osfdbq.org, or visit our website for a listing of the 2023 opportunities and downloadable application materials:  www.osfdbq.org/commonventure

Catholic Worker House, Waterloo, IA

Week-long: July 9-15 (Cost $100) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Worker House is a faith-based intentional community committed to practicing the Works of Mercy as found in Jesus’ teachings. Service needs include: assisting with community meals, cleaning, painting, and ministry of presence. There will be the opportunity to give service with a few other non-profit organizations in Waterloo. Team has room for 2-3 more people.   Due date to apply: June 11

Mustard Seed Community Farm, Ames, IA: Two Opportunities

Pilgrimage of Service: Food Justice

Week-long: July 23 – 29 (Cost: $100) The Mustard Seed Farm is dedicated to sustainable, simple living, love of our neighbor, and creating a community in which everyone can participate in growing and eating delicious, healthy, locally produced food. Throughout the week volunteers will learn about food justice by visiting/serving at the farm, the Catholic Worker House, Food at First and other local organizations.  Due date to apply: June 26

Food Justice

Short-term: August 3-6; Cost: ($50) Volunteers will assist with the harvest and other tasks on the farm and with the community meal at the Catholic Worker House.  Due date to apply: July 6

 Marriage Mentors Now Available!

On April 27 and 28, Greg and Julie Alexander, founders of the Alexander House apostolate, trained twenty-three couples from the Archdiocese of Dubuque and nine couples from the Diocese of Davenport to serve as Covenant of Love Marriage Mentors. These trained couples are now ready to serve couples throughout eastern Iowa as marriage mentors. Covenant of Love Marriage Mentoring helps married couples achieve relationship goals with effective support, information, and guidance. This process is effective for restoring and strengthening marriages in which both spouses are open to following God’s plan for marriage and putting into place the practical tools provided. Whether newlyweds or married for fifty years, and whether on the brink of divorce or just wanting to grow deeper in a relatively good marriage, this mentoring process can provide couples with guidance for strengthening and sustaining their marriage. More information and registration for couples interested in being paired with a mentor couple is available at www.DBQArch.org/marriage-mentors.

Are you looking for affordable, accessible, and convenient counseling? Catholic Charities offers TeleHealth Counseling Services in the Cedar Rapids office at 420 Sixth Street, Suite 220.  TeleBehavioral Health is the delivery of healthcare services to patients using technology. This technology uses videoconferencing to conduct client visits by interactive video, with the provider and patient in different locations.  If you are from the Cedar Rapids area and are interested in scheduling an appointment for Telehealth Counseling, please call 800-772-2758 or 563-588-0558 to schedule an appointment.

Are you looking for affordable, accessible, and convenient counseling? Look no further than Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s Telebehavioral health counseling services located in Cedar Rapids.

Telebehavioral Health is changing the way communities and families approach mental health services. At a time when the need for mental health counseling is soaring, this option holds great promise for addressing gaps in care and providing individuals with critical resource for addressing their health and well-being.

TeleBehavioral Health is the delivery of healthcare services to patients using technology. These technologies can include videoconferencing to conduct client visits by interactive video, with the provider and patient in different locations. In practical language, this means that it doesn’t matter if there is a provider in your area, and it doesn’t matter if you can’t travel 60 miles to get there. TeleBehavioral Health can potentially be offered in a location that is convenient for you.

Need to schedule an appointment please call 800-772-2758 or 563-588-0558.

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