It is the middle of the month of June, and all of us need to be so thankful for the beautiful weather we have experienced this spring. The corn and bean crops have nearly perfect stands and the color of the corn is already a deep green. The cattle are enjoying rich pastures filled with tall grass. That doesn't happen every year which calls us to include prayers of thanksgiving for the many blessings we have in our area.

We only have two weekends left before our fiscal year comes to an end. Unfortunately, we are about $40,000.00 below what we had budgeted to meet out yearly tithing. My prayer is that everyone can help St. Therese of Lisieux Parish come close to our forecasted budget for this year. We are blessed with awesome people who work very hard to bring forth good things for all the community. As I look ahead, I am thinking we might have to do things differently for the 'Together as One" program, probably visiting everyone individually and asking for support. In terms of fixing things, we will need have the money in hand before any improvements can be ordered because of the downturn in tithing. This is a reminder to just try to outgive God and you will find out it cannot be done. God's blessing and abundance are always more than what we may donate.

God bless,

Fr. McCarthy.

The Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus will hold an omelet breakfast on Sunday, June 29th at the Mapleton Community Center. The free will donation meal will be served from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Proceeds will benefit the Danbury Catholic School students.

Please consider joining the Knights for brunch.

Recycle your glass bottles and cans that are redeemable. You may drop them off at the Danbury Catholic School. Please place them in the grey container that is next to the double gym doors on the East side of the school. Please separate your clean cans from the glass.

Thank you for donating your redeemable glass/cans to the school. It is greatly appreciated!!

The Knights of Columbus (Danbury, Mapleton, Anthon) are chairing their annual Baby Bottle for Change project. Proceeds will go to Mary's Choice in Sioux City. Empty baby bottles can be found at church entrances. Kindly return them before the end of June.

The Sacred Heart Women of Faith Bake Sale is on Sunday July 13th after Mass. Please bring baked goods to sell and plan buy some delicious food! All proceeds go to our Blessed Mother's Rosary Congress!

God Bless you all!!!

Need a prayer shawl (or want to join in making prayer shawls? Please contact Lisa Jacobsen at 712-371-3297.

Save the date! Danbury Catholic School 33rd Annual BBQ/Auction, Sunday, August 24th. BBQ begins at 11:00 a.m./ Auction to follow at 12:00 noon.

Pre-registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. To pre-register, go to danburycatholic.org. Financial aid is available.

For more information, to go danburycatholic.org, call 883-2244, or email mpetersen@danburycatholic.org.

Danbury Catholic is seeking a PE and a music teacher for the upcoming school year. Both positions are part time, twice per week, an hour and a half each of those days. A PE endorsement from the Board of Educational Examiners is required for the PE position.

For more information, please reach out to Molly Petersen at mpetersen@danburycatholic.org or 712-883-2244.

The Father Harry E Dailey Knights will meet Monday June 16th at 7pm in the parish hall.

Knight of Month: Mike Schmidt Family of Month: Steve & Nancy.

Schug Youth of Month: Youth helpers at the fish fries.

Is your kitchen missing bowls and pans? Perhaps they are at the church hall. Please take them home. Any that are still at the hall at the end of the month will be taken to Mary’s Choice in July.

Please join us for coffee and rolls after Mass on July 6th. Get your spiritual fill and then fill your tummy with coffee and rolls and your soul with socialization.

Adoration is held for an hour every Tuesday after Mass and all day on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Please join us.

Msgr. Seifried will be listening to confessions prior to the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays. Please consider taking advantage of this sacrament.

Do you enjoy a little treat after Mass once a month? Are you willing to make a donation to keep these treats coming?

If you would like to donate towards Sweeet Saturdays, please contact Lynn Buth at 893-2160 or 840-0327.

Deanery meetings continue, so Father Ball will hold the Mass on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m.

We are looking forward to our “Come Rock at The Grotto” festival on June 14th. Our onsite auction and festival were a success last year. This is our thirteenth year supporting the Grotto. We are excited to have everyone join us for a fun, family friendly outdoor event with food and beverages from our local area, entertainment plus our silent auction.

The 2025 festival will be hosted on the grounds of The Grotto after the 4:30 pm mass at Sts. Peter and Paul and will continue until 8:00 pm that Saturday. Personally guided tours will be offered as well for all who would like to experience the beauty of this shrine and learn about all that it has to offer.

The Grotto is one of our treasures here in northwest Iowa which attracts visitors not just locally, but from the surrounding area and internationally.

Be sure to watch for the latest news uploaded on June 6 at lumenmedia.org and in the next LumeNotes newsletter. Watch for our story on the upcoming OCIA conference held in our diocese Sept. 27, Operation Handyman by Algona area Knights, Briar Cliff’s unique dual credit program, Summer with the Saints Movies, Franciscan jubilees, upcoming events around the diocese, area news, school news, the latest podcast and more. Subscribe for free at lumenmedia.org or text Notes to 84576.

The latest illuminating Catholics podcast features Maggie DeWitte, executive director for Pulse for Life Advocates. She shares the mission of the organization as well as upcoming events including the June 21 Iowa March for Life and their Nov. 22 fundraiser with Kristan Hawkins as speaker. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.lumenmedia.org/illuminating-catholics-podcast.

Did you know that your parish has its own consultant for faith formation issues? Learn how our diocesan Faith Formation Office staff works with each parish to help with their particular needs, form collaborative relationships and assist with regional and diocesan wide events. Learn more about this high-energy staff wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.lumenmedia.org/illuminating-catholics-podcast

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Loving and generous God, you called the prophets to bring your word to your chosen people. Your Son, Jesus, called the first disciples to be bold proclaimers of the good news.

In the modern world, you continue to call your sons and daughters to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. Calm the chaos and soothe the sounds of our world, and allow more to hear your soft voice calling them to pick up their cross and follow. May the Holy Spirit fall upon your church in a profound way, so that we may experience a tremendous harvest of grace. May vocations increase ever abundantly and may your church stand as a witness to the world of the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Writing a check? Remember: When writing a check for your contribution, please make your check payable to St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.

Online Giving: Online Giving is available to all parishioners. To give online, go to https://www.osvhub.com/herlittleway/giving/funds. Select the fund to where you want your contribution to be credited. Enter your account and bank information. Enter the amount you want to give.

For all donations (including grain) to the parish: Please make checks payable to St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.

For donations (including grain) to Danbury Catholic School: Please make checks payable to Danbury Catholic School.

The ongoing financial support of our parish is always appreciated. Thank you!

Can’t make it to Mass? Please to continue to support your parish by mailing your contributions:

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Please call Father Bill to make an appointment to do Baptismal preparation and to set a date.

Anytime by appointment in any of the three parishes.

Danbury & Mapleton: Thirty (30) minutes prior to weekend Masses.

Ida Grove: Tuesday and Thursday before and after daily Mass.

If you or a family member is sick, facing surgery, or in the hospital, please contact Fr. McCarthy or Deacon Stover immediately for visits and to be anointed with the Sacrament by Fr. McCarthy. Also, when one leaves the hospital, please notify Father or Deacon; this assists us to continue our care for the sick.

Planning a wedding? Contact Fr. William McCarthy a minimum of nine months prior to the wedding date to ensure all diocesan requirements are completed.

Due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Send info to danigmapbulletin@gmail.com or call Lynn at 712‑893‑2160.

We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please contact the rectory of your city of residence to register as a new member or if you have change of address or telephone number.

To have a name added to this unpublished list/tree, please contact the following:

Danbury - Pat Brouillette at 880‑0519

Ida Grove - Sherry Hittle at 371‑2070

Mapleton - Pat Sullivan at 881‑2420 or Marilyn Seuntjens at 253‑0603