St. Mary's - Danbury, IA.
St. Mary's - Mapleton, IA.
Sacred Heart - Ida Grove, IA.

Observances and Readings for the Week
Monday (10-28)
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Eph 2:19-22
Lk 6:12-16
Tuesday (10-29)
Weekday
Eph 5:21-33
Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday (10-30)
Weekday
Eph 6:1-9
Lk 13:22-30
Thursday (10-31)
Weekday
Eph 6:10-20
Lk 13:31-35
Friday (11-1)
ALL SAINTS
Solemnity [Holyday of Obligation]
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
1 Jn 3:1-3
Mt 5:1-12a
Saturday (11-2)
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
Any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead (1011-1016)
Sunday (11-3)
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dt 6:2-6
Heb 7:23-28
Mk 12:28b-34 (152) Pss III
Monday (11-4)
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop Memorial
Phil 2:1-4
Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday (11-5)
Weekday
Phil 2:5-11
Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday (11-6)
Weekday
Phil 2:12-18
Lk 14:25-33
Thursday (11-7)
Weekday
Phil 3:3-8a
Lk 15:1-10
Friday (11-8)
Weekday
Phil 3:17—4:1
Lk 16:1-8
Saturday (11-9)
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Feast
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17
Jn 2:13-22
Sunday (11-10)
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kgs 17:10-16
Heb 9:24-28
Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Monday (11-11)
Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop, Memorial
Ti 1:1-9
Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday (11-12)
Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr, Memorial
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday (11-13)
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin, Memorial
Ti 3:1-7
Lk 17:11-19
Thursday (11-14)
Weekday
Phlm 7-20
Lk 17:20-25
Friday (11-15)
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
2 Jn 4-9
Lk 17:26-37
Saturday (11-16)
Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin
3 Jn 5-8
Lk 18:1-8
Sunday (11-17)
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dn 12:1-3
Heb 10:11-14, 18
Mk 13:24-32
All Saints Day
(holy day of obligation)
Thursday, October 31
Ida Grove - 7:00 pm
Liturgical Roles - Please volunteer
Friday, November 1
Danbury - 8:30 am
Servers
Emily Grell
Lydia Grell
Lector
Molly Petersen
Eucharistic Minister
Lynn Buth
Mapleton - 7:00 pm
Liturgical Roles - Please volunteer
Ida Grove - 7:00 pm
Liturgical Roles - Please volunteer
All Souls Day
(not a holy day of obligation)
Saturday, November 2
Ida Grove - 8:00 am
Liturgical Roles - Please volunteer
Ignited By The Spirit
The first weekend of November is always so busy. Danbury Catholic School has the 2024 Dinner Dance with great food and many fun-filled activities including a dance in the gym. Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on November 3rd, as in the middle of the night the clocks are supposed to fall back one hour.
On Tuesday November 5, my prayer is that you take the time to vote. Looking at the sample ballot, there are some great local candidates running for office. Regardless of who wins, our task will be to pray for the leaders of these United States as it has certainly been a time of turmoil and division. St. Julian of Norwich reminds us about the need to have a courageous faith. She put it this way: "He did not say; you will not be troubled, you will not be tempted, you will not be distressed. But Jesus did say; you will not be overcome." Our prayer: Holy Spirit assist us with heavenly grace that we may love everyone and to work together to bring about peace, unity and healing to the broken!
God bless,
Fr. McCarthy.
Parish Family Events
Nov. 9 - Daycation Bible School
Hey kids in kindergarten through 5th grade - want to make manna? Want to decorate a grail? Want to wave palm branches? Want to witness a non-miracle? Want to learn about the Eucharist? Join the youth group and Confirmation kids at St. Mary’s in Danbury for Daycation Bible School! The fun begins at 11:00 (lunch will be provided) at Danbury Catholic School and ends around 4:30. Participants are encouraged to attend the 5:00 Mass to sing a song learned during DBS.
How much does this cost? Nothing! We appreciate donations towards our supplies if you wish.
To sign up, have Mom or Dad contact Lynn Buth at 712-840-0327 or Billi Craig at 712-840-1922 or just show up!
Nov. 11 - DC Christmas Greenery On Sale
Danbury Catholic School’s second annual poinsettia and wreath sales have begun. New this year are beautifully assembled decorative holiday porch planters and DIY kits to make your own planter.
Six-inch poinsettias are available in four colors: red, white, ice crystal pink and candy cane (red and white mix). An eight-inch poinsettia is also available in red, as well as a garden basket of draping red poinsettias.
The 24-inch-wide wreaths are full of fresh mixed greens and pine cones. The outdoor holiday planters are perfect for your porch or patio. The container is filled with greens, cones and berries, and finished with a bow.
Already have a flower pot and want to fill it with something for the holidays? A DIY kit of fresh mixed greens is available. The kit contains four to five types of greens ready to enhance any planter, window box or hanging basket for holiday enjoyment. Add-ons include a birch bouquet accent, 10-inch sugar cones and hand-tied bows.
Want to donate poinsettias for St. Mary’s in Danbury’s Christmas decorations? Just place the order and indicate it’s for the church, and we will take care of them when they arrive.
To order, contact any Danbury Catholic student, visit janetsjungle.com, call Janelle Clausen at the Rectory at (712) 883-2406, or contact Julie Hamann at (712) 223-0099. Orders are due to the school Monday, Nov. 11. Delivery and pick-up will be the first week of December.
Thank you for supporting Danbury Catholic School.
Nov. 17 - Bring a Turkey to Church
Again this year, donated frozen turkeys will be taken to the Foodbank of Siouxland. If you wish to donate a turkey (or two) on November 17th at Mapleton St Mary’s, please meet Colleen Henderson in the parking lot after the 8:30 a.m. mass. Questions? Contact Colleen at 880-7992.
Dec. 1, 2, 3 - Parish Mission
Vincentian priest Father Ronald Hoye will lead parish mission for St. Therese of Lisieux parish. The mission will be held in Ida Grove December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
A parish mission is for everyone. “It surprises a lot of people how much younger people really enjoy mission”, Fr. Ron says, “The mission experience is one of scripture, laughter, reflection and prayer. It is designed to draw people into a deeper relationship with Jesus; an excellent opportunity for anyone struggling in or questioning their faith.”
Fr. Hoye is a member of the Congregation of the Mission, also known as the Vincentians. He has been leading parish mission for more than 15 years to parishes all over the United States and Canada. His missions blend humor, story, and spiritual reflection in a 50 minute presentation that appeals to all ages.
Fr. Hoye enjoys the outdoors and loves to travel. He just published his spiritual book of reflections entitled, “AWAKE”.
Learn more at parishmissions.org.
Religious Items for Sale
Christmas is coming! Stop by to visit the Pastoral Committee’s closets full of religious goodies before and after Mass every Sunday in November at Sacred Heart in Ida Grove. Please have cash or make checks payable to St. Therese of Lisieux for items purchased.
Sacred Heart - Ida Grove
Nov. 6 - Women’s Group
To all the women of Sacred Heart, Ida Grove - are we missing something here? What is it you ask? A WOMEN'S group!
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 , 6:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart church Ida Grove.
Let's be God's hands & feet to our church community. See you there!!
For more info please call Lisa 712-371-3297.
St. Mary's - Danbury
Pray the Rosary With Us
We will pray the Rosary Wednesdays at approximately 6:45 when there is Faith Formation. Join us! We will also livestream on the St. Mary’s Danbury Facebook page.
Sweeeet Saturdays
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.
We will have a Sweeeet Saturday on November 9th.
St. Mary's - Mapleton
Tuesday Mass Time Changes
Deanery meetings begin again, so Father Ball will hold the Mass on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m.
Danbury Catholic School
Diocesan Raffle Benefits Danbury Catholic
Sponsored by the Diocese of Sioux City and Danbury Catholic School, the fundraiser is focused on raising funds to support enhancement grants at the 15 Catholic Schools in the diocese. Our schools help build a solid foundation of faith for our young people. The raffle ends on November 22, 2024.
Danbury Catholic has tickets available for you to purchase. Cash raffle prizes to be drawn on November 27th are (1) $20,000.00, (2) $10,000.00 and (2) $5,000.00. Raffles are $100.00 each. If you wish to purchase a raffle ticket, please contact Janelle at the parish office @712.883.2406.
Drawing will be held on held November 27th, 2024 via Facebook Live. Winners need not be present to win.
Thank you again for your commitment to Catholic Education.
Miscellaneous Information
Thank the advertisers who support our bulletin, they are much appreciated
Please remember to check the back page of the bulletin and support our sponsors!
Giving in our Parish Family
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:
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
604 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
PO Box 203
Ida Grove, IA 51445
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
703 Heisler St.
Mapleton, IA 51034
Facebook Page
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Sacred Heart, Ida Grove - https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartidagrove
St. Mary's, Mapleton - https://www.facebook.com/stmarysmapleton
St. Mary's, Danbury - https://www.facebook.com/StMarysDanburyIowa
Baptism Preparation
Please call Father Bill to make an appointment to do Baptismal preparation and to set a date.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
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.
Anointing of the Sick
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.
Marriage Preparation
Planning a wedding? Contact Fr. William McCarthy a minimum of nine months prior to the wedding date to ensure all diocesan requirements are completed.
Bulletin Announcements
Due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Send info to danigmapbulletin@gmail.com or call Lynn at 712‑893‑2160.
New Parishioners and Change of Address
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.
Prayer Tree
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