I thank you in advance for boosting your support for St. Therese of Lisieux Parish. Just like every home, we have things that need to be fixed and replaced. Our buildings and grounds workers are busy mowing, trimming, and spraying, and I don't think I have ever seen the cemetery and church grounds look so good. I think we all take delight when people comment about the beauty of the churches inside and out.

With wedding season upon us, we have many visitors happy to experience what we have to offer. Last Saturday, a wedding took place at Sacred Heart Church in Ida Grove. The couple was actually members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Currently, that church is being renovated, so they made arrangements to hold the Liturgy at the Sacred Heart Church and left a donation check in support of the utilities. Starting July first of this year, I will be asking couples who celebrate weddings in our parish if they would make a donation to help off-set the utility cost involved with the event. Sometimes it is not possible for a donation, but it brings forth the fact that it takes financial support to keep things the way they are meant to be.

There is a big surge in adults who want to join the Catholic Church, let us join together and prayer for them, because we are growing our Catholic Church in every way possible.

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.

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.

Ladies and any men, too, who like to bake, we're calling on you once again.

Last year's bake sale for the Rosary Congress went far above anything we could have imagined. Could we have a repeat? This is the only event we depend on for raising money for the expenses of the Rosary Congress. It can be costly to get a speaker.

This year's Bake Sale date is Sunday July 13th. We have another generous offer with matching funds available to us, so all bakers, we are looking for your prize-winning baked item(s) for the success of this bake sale.

This will be a free-will offering bake sale. Drop off your goodies before Mass in the hall, then join us after mass for some savory and palatable treats from our famous cooks in the parish. Thank you, men and ladies. God Bless you all!!!

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!!

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.

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.

Plans are moving forward with the 4th Eucharistic Rosary Congress. This year's theme is "My Soul Magnifies the Lord." The dates will be Mon. Sept. 29-Sat. Oct. 4th. More information will be available as we do more planning.

Your participation has been great, but there are still parishioners who have never attended or participated, and we would like to change that with your help. Reach out to someone and ask them to come or ask if you could pick them up, at least to one event or perhaps one hour of adoration. Families, consider bringing your children for a short adoration visit. Your efforts will be blessed.

Our country is in need of prayers for peace. Only our Lord can bring that about. Adoration is the best place to ask Him for what is on your heart.

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 Sacred Heart Women of Faith will meet on Monday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.

The July ministry schedule is available to pick up in church entrance.

Thank you for your volunteerism.

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.

St. Mary’s Mapleton is always open during the day to give you a place to get away from everyday distractions to pray and listen to God. However, not all doors will be open each day.

When there is NO daily mass, only the north door will be unlocked from about 8am - 5pm unless a special request has been made (i.e: someone needs the lift).

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.

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

Marilyn Seuntjens at 712-253-0603

In the June 20 LumeNotes newsletter and on our website at lumenmedia.org, check out the latest diocesan news. Meet one of our three new seminarians, Avery Fetrow of Storm Lake, Father Paul Kelly reflects upon ministry upon retirement, Sister Jodie is leaving the diocese to return to the Benedictine monastery, an explainer on the appointments of new vicars and deans, Boone offers low-key summer youth gatherings, podcast on the diaconate, Miracle Church bus photo recap, local events and more. Subscribe for free at lumenmedia.org or text Notes to 84576.

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