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Would you like to learn how to improve your financial outlook? Or do you want to be in better control of your finances? If you answered yes, you might want to consider signing up for the 7 Steps to Financial Freedom small group sessions to start the week of January 29th. You may choose to attend a meeting on Sunday evenings or on Monday evenings. This 8 week program includes a hard cover book and workbook along with 8-one hour meetings. Sign up in the social hall or if you have questions, contact Mike and Amber Nusbaum or Pat Anderson, small group leaders.

will be held on Jan. 29th, at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Nevada. Enjoy choirs and other musical groups in our community as well as fellowship and refreshments. A free will offering will be taken to be used for the Good Samaritan fund. Your gift will help those who have housing, and utility needs in eastern Story County.

A steering committee is being formed to look over these new materials and determine how we will implement this program. Middle school parents are needed as well as other adults. Those who would like to be on this committee should contact Barb Kuebler by Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

AMORE Fancy Italian “Reservations Only” Fundraiser is February 18. Youth will be taking reservations for this delicious meal, served in courses by the students. The evening includes fresh flowers to purchase and live entertainment. Come share a meal with your family or that special someone! Check the bulletin board in the social hall to choose which student you will make your reservation with! Reservations will be taken until February 12th.

March 2, and March 30, 2012. Great fellowship and good food is enjoyed by everyone! Come and join us!

St. Patrick’s is in need of an apprentice for Carol Eyanson. Carol has served as St. Patrick’s decorator for many years, and she would like to “pass on the torch” to someone new. If you are interested in becoming St. Patrick’s decorator, please contact Carol Eyanson at 515-382-6968. Please leave a message and she will return your call. This is a wonderful ministry opportunity!

Harmony Closet is in need of clothing for all ages!! Drop off your donations on Saturdays from 8:00 am – Noon or on Monday evenings, from 4:30-7:00 pm. Harmony Closet is also in need of more volunteers. To volunteer, click here to go to the Harmony Closet page on the Memorial Lutheran website to volunteer. Once you volunteer, you will receive an email reminder about the date.

Mark Your Calendar! January 20 will be the Good Samaritan Concert at the Methodist Church at 2:00 pm. Money raised from this free will concert helps those in need of assistance with rent, utilities, etc. More information coming soon!

Financial support of the parish through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is easy and convenient. EFT saves time having to write checks and remembering to bring checks or envelopes to Mass or mail them when you are on vacation. Forms are available at the parish office, complete the form, attach a voided check or deposit slip, and mail or bring the form to the parish office or place in the collection basket. EFT may be changed or discontinued anytime by written notification to the parish office.

Wondering how you can help the youth of St. Patrick’s? Have you thought of donating your cans and bottles to the youth Ministry Fund? It’s easy! All you need to do is take your cans/bottles to the Story County Redemption Center, 1420 Lincoln Way, Nevada. Take them in and tell them that they are for St. Patrick’s Church. That is all there is to it! What a great way to help support the youth of St. Patrick’s!!

Each Sunday, Ann Malven provides child care during Mass in the basement of the church. If you have infants or toddlers, perhaps you might want to take advantage of this wonderful ministry provided by Ann!

Good Samaritan Fund

Please consider helping out your friends, neighbors, or a complete stranger in the upcoming months. The Good Samaritan Fund is also going through some lean times, just as everyone else is experiencing. If you could help in anyway; prayerfully, or with a donation, you will be helping someone who has a dire need. The Good Samaritan Fund is driven by your donations and by donations from other churches and individuals here in Eastern Story County. We have helped many families in the past year, all from our smaller towns, where you may live. Our clients aren’t asking for a “handout” but a “hand up.” Please take the time to consider helping others in our community.

Thank you!!

MEMORIAL AND ST. PATRICK’S TEAM UP TO FEED THE HUNGRY: Members of Memorial Lutheran and St. Patrick’s churches will provide workers for “Food at First” United Methodist Church in Ames on four Thursdays in 2012 There is an open invitation of anyone-any family-to get the free meal, and everyone has their own reason for attending. The major focus is to help those who are not able to simultaneously meet their basic needs of food and shelter. Two shifts of workers prepare and serve/clean up after the meals: 3-5 p.m.-preparation (4 people needed); 5-7 p.m.-serve/clean up (8 people needed). Children and youth are welcome, when accompanied by an adult. For more info contact Mike Coverdale at 382-5232 or mjcoverdale@mchsi.com or click here to sign up

Stewardship
Offertory	Good Samaritan	175 Anv. Books
$97.50	$132.00	180.00
Tithing	Capital Campaign
$2532.00	$165.00

REMINDER: All lay ministers (Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers, etc.) are meeting in the reconciliation room for prayer about 15 minutes before Mass starts.

JUST A REMINDER if you need to reserve the social hall for events, you will need to contact the Cluster Office to reserve the hall.

Special Intentions

All caregivers, the ill and homebound, and all special intentions. Please also remember our service men and women in your prayers.

Let us support one another in prayer

The Good Samaritan Fund has helped many people in the smaller towns like Roland, Zearing, Colo, McCallsburg, Fernald, Cambridge, Maxwell, Collins, and Nevada throughout 2011. Sadly the need is greater than the amount that the Good Samaritan Fund has received. If you are able, please consider donating any amount to the Good Samaritan Fund. You may send your contribution to: Good Samaritan Fund, c/o St. Patrick Church, 1110 Eleventh Street, Nevada, IA 50201. The people we are helping could be your neighbor, a family of a classmate of your child, or a friend. Your contribution is tax deductible. All contributions are appreciated! May God bless you!

Please be sure to stop by in your parish’s gathering space and pick up your 2012 budget envelops. If you don’t use them, please pick up your packet anyway. We use this information to keep our data base up to date. Thank you!!

Clarke University in Dubuque is pleased to announce the Diocesan Award which gives one $1000 renewable scholarship to one new full-time daytime undergraduate freshman or transfer student from each parish in the Dubuque Archdiocese. If you are interested in being considered for this scholarship, please contact Father Dagit no later than January 25.

Eight-time GMA Dove Award nominee Matt Maher will perform in Ames, Wednesday, February 15. Maher is a nationally renowned Christian- Catholic songwriter and worship artist, known for songs “Alive Again” and “Your Grace is Enough.” He has worked with Chris Tomlin and has performed at international and national youth conferences. Audrey Assad, an amazing vocal artist known for popular Christian songs “Restless” and “The House You’re Building,” will be opening for Matt. Doors open at 6 pm with the concert beginning at 6:30 pm. People of all ages & denominations are welcome! The event will be held at Ames Middle School and is expected to sell out so get your tickets today. This concert is sponsored by Saint Cecilia Catholic Church. Buy your tickets online now at: http://www.itickets.com/events/279664.

Archbishop Hanus is inviting members of the Archdiocese to join him on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land from March 12-24, 2012. This pilgrimage is part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Archdiocese. For a brochure with more information, please contact the parish office or the web site of the Archdiocese: www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us. You may also call Jackie Doser at Travel Headquarters (800) 383-0563.

Donations of nonperishable food, paper products or cash are always gratefully accepted!

Catholic Charities offers the following services:
Individual, marital, and family counseling; confidential assistance with marital problems, depression, stress and other issues. Affordable sliding fee schedule. For an appointment call 515-296-2759.

Our Jewish brothers and sisters read the Torah. What is the Torah? How does it co-inside with our Ecumenical Sundays?