Queen of Saints Prayer Chain
The Queen of Saints Prayer Chain Telephone Tree is currently in the process of updating for all five parishes. If you are interested in receiving a phone call from our prayer chain, please call the cluster office at 319-228-8131. email DBQ150sec@dbqarch.org, or complete the form (link below) by October 10, 2023, to be added. We sincerely hope you take a moment and get signed up for this. Prayers are good…. spread the word!!
ACCW Annual Meeting
On behalf of President Monica Fulton and the entire ACCW Board of Directors, I would like to invite you to attend the 2023 ACCW Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at St. Edward Parish in Waterloo. Our keynote speaker will be Fr. Joseph Sevcik, who will speak about The Eucharistic Revival. Holy Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thomas R. Zinkula, with concelebrants and deacons in attendance. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and displays. You are invited to bring a basket or a single item (valued at $25) with you to support the ACCW silent auction.
Early bird pricing (a savings of $10) ends October 10. Additional information and registration for the Annual Meeting can be found online at: https://dbqarch.org/accw-
If you have general questions about ACCW or the Annual Meeting, please contact Monica Fulton at dbqaccwpres@dbqarch.org. If you have registration questions, please contact me. Looking forward to seeing you on October 21st!
Blessings,
Joanne Pohland
Archdiocese of Dubuque Council of Catholic Women
Immediate Past President
(563) 581-5528 (c)
Registration Form
Thank you from Archbishop Jackels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AofA0Drj861_trzTaeqH8VXdulB0oxZR/view
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.
Your Gift in Action
Priest Retirement: ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - May 2023 - Dubuque, IA
ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - Priest Retirement - Dubuque, IA
Seminary: ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - Seminarian Education - Dubuque, IA
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So far, over $16.4 million has been raised for the ArchdioceseOne special appeal. Of which, $7.7 million of this amount is unrestricted, and over $2.7 million has been restricted for Seminary Education. Thank you for your support not only for current seminarians, but also for future vocations to the priesthood.
Cathedral: ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - Cathedral of St. Raphael Repairs & Upgrades - Dubuque, IA
Legal Servcies: ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - April 2023 - Dubuque, IA
ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - Immigration Legal Services - Dubuque, IA
ArchdioceseOne Update - As of May 2023:
Thanks to your sacrificial gift, over $15.7 million has been raised for the ArchdioceseOne special appeal. Over $7.7 million of this amount has been left unrestricted, and over $2.2 million has been restricted to Priest Retirement.
ArchdioceseOne | Archdiocese of Dubuque - ArchdioceseOne Newsletter Archive - Dubuque, IA
ArchdioceseOne Update - As of June 2023:
As we continue through 2023, ArchdioceseOne continues to move towards its end at the end of this year. To date, we’ve raised $15,805,765 for the four beneficiaries of this special appeal. We continue to have conversations with new donors daily, and if you or any of your parishioners have still not donated, and would like to, there is still time. Please contact Jeff Schneider (info above) or Cassie Bird at 563-556-2580 x211 or c.bird@dbqarch.org for information on how to give or any other questions you might have. Thank you for your support!
ArchdioceseOne Update - As of July 2023:
New gifts and pledges continue to come in for ArchdioceseOne as we move towards the conclusion of the special appeal at the end of this year. Together, over 6,000 donors have contributed or pledged $16,502,548 for the four beneficiaries of ArchdioceseOne through 7/31/2023.
We are extremely grateful for all of our donors and their gifts to ArchdioceseOne. The path we are on is God’s will, and we have faith that the Holy Spirit will continue to move hearts towards charity and stewardship. This faith is stated no better than through a line in the hymn Ubi Caritas which reads, “Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est”, which means “Where charity and love are, God is there.” Our prayer is that the Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Dubuque continue to generously support Catholic ministries within our archdiocese, and in particular through the beneficiaries of ArchdioceseOne.
If you have not donated to ArchdioceseOne yet, but feel the Holy Spirit calling you to do so, there is still time. Please contact Jeff Schneider at 563-556-2580 x219 or jeff.schneider@dbqarch.org, or Cassie Bird at 563-556-2580 x211 or c.bird@dbqarch.org for information on how to give, assistance with making a gift, or any other questions you might have. Thank you and bless you all for your support!
Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center is a faith-based organization, so the best way for us to spread the word about our job and volunteer openings is in the church community. If your church has an outlet for sharing something like this, please consider doing so.
Employment Opportunities
Visit https://bridgehavencr.
Bridgehaven’s One Big Family Walk & Run is quickly approaching, and we want you to participate with us! This is an important fundraiser for the Bridgehaven ministry each year, and this year is no exception with the celebration of our 40th Anniversary. Our goal is to raise $25,000. Every dollar is vital and goes directly to supporting the programs and services Bridgehaven offers. Over the years, the annual walk has proven to be a fun and effective way to team up together in support of Bridgehaven. We want to encourage you to form a team (or teams!) from your church. Some churches even like to have friendly competitions to see who can raise the most money. Forming a team is easy. When you register, you'll have an opportunity to either join an existing team or create a new one. Once your church team is formed, you can ask members of your congregation to select it when they register. Then, start fundraising! If you would like to share this opportunity with your congregation, we've included a few ready-to-go promotional items for you to share within your own communication platforms. Thank you for supporting our ministry! |
The next Take Courage Retreat will be the weekend of November 3-5, 2023. It will be held in a beautiful, peaceful space in the Galena, IL area.
Please connect with Haley Brimmer, Director of Client Advocacy at haley@bridgehavencr.org, if you have any questions, or interested registrants. You may also call the center at 319-364-8967.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the Take Courage Retreat?
Take Courage is our weekend retreat program that offers space and healing to anyone who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. With the help of a specially designed curriculum, trained advocates, and Linn County pastoral staff members, we have created a safe, peaceful environment to help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into love and hope.
When does the retreat take place?
Bridgehaven hosts Take Courage retreats bi-annually. This year’s dates are April 28-30, 2023 and November 3-5, 2023
What is the retreat schedule?
The retreat begins on a Friday evening and concludes Sunday around noon. Lodging for two nights, meals, and curriculum materials are included in the registration fee.
How do I register?
To register or see if this program is right for you, please email haley@bridgehavencr.org
What have others said about the Take Courage Retreat?
“There truly was healing to be had, walls to come down, and all of the guilt and shame to be released. A tender heart was uncovered that had been buried for so long.”
“This retreat allowed me to gain peace and understand my grief.”
“The environment was completely free of condemnation and judgment. I have never felt such acceptance, understanding, and grace. It was incredibly powerful to be accepted.”
Telehealth Counseling Services in Cedar Rapids
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.
RCIA
It is time to start up the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes in the Queen of Saints Cluster. The RCIA is intended for:
