• On Mass Offerings from Bishop Greteman (2 October 1978)
    December 29, 2016
    1. One of the most ancient Catholic customs, frequently approved by the highest authorities of the Church, is the practice of the faithful giving offerings to ...
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  • THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
    December 25, 2016
    January 1, is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Masses will be celebrated Saturday December 31, 5:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist; and Sunday January 1, 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernard.
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  • MINISTRY 2025-PASTORAL PLAN UPDATE 2
    MINISTRY 2025-PASTORAL PLAN UPDATE 2
    December 23, 2016
    The latest update from the Diocesan Pastoral Planning Office follows:   “Ministry 2025 continues to move forward behind the scenes following an October clergy meeting....
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  • CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
    December 13, 2016
    THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD, December 25, is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Masses will be celebrated Saturday December 24, 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist and 6:00 p.m. at St. Bernard, and Sunday December 25, 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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  • ADVENT: THE SEASON BEGINS
    November 26, 2016
    Are you ready?...
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  • CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS
    CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS
    November 22, 2016
    CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS will help us discover the figures who shaped the Church and changed the world. Coming in December to St. Bernard...
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  • NAME THE WEBSITE UPDATE
    November 13, 2016
    NAME OUR PARISH WEBSITE POLL has been concluded.  The results have been posted on the website.  The winning name is...
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  • CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD)
    CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD)
    November 12, 2016
    The special collection for CCHD will be on the weekend Masses for the Solemnity of Christ the King, November 19/20, 2016....
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  • COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF THE MILITARY SERVICES
    COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF THE MILITARY SERVICES
    November 5, 2016
    The National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is a triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2012 and first taken in 2013...
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  • NAME OUR PARISH WEBSITE POLL
    October 29, 2016
    Rate the following names from 1 [most favorite] to 10 [least favorite]...
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  • COLLECTION FOR ST. JOSEPH EDUCATION SOCIETY FUND
    October 29, 2016
    The annual collection for the St. Joseph Education Society will be taken November 5-6.  This is a vital collection...
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  • MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR NOVEMBER 5/6 ONLY
    October 29, 2016
    A change in Mass schedule for the weekend of November 5/6 ONLY: Saturday, November 5: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Bernard. Sunday, November 6: 8 a.m. Mass in Mt. Carmel, 10 a.m. Mass at St. John.
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  • ALL SAINTS’ DAY
    October 28, 2016
    ALL SAINTS’ DAY, November 1, is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Masses will be celebrated October 31, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, November 1, 7:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist and 8:00 a.m. at St. Bernard. Fr. Mark will offer treats after the October 31 Mass for Halloween.
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  • JUBLIEE YEAR OF MERCY
    October 22, 2016
    will close in the Diocese of Sioux City on October 30 as ...
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  • WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
    WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
    October 15, 2016
    Collection is October 22-23
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  • MINISTRY 2025 PASTORAL PLANNING UPDATE 1
    MINISTRY 2025 PASTORAL PLANNING UPDATE 1
    August 27, 2016
    The period of collecting feedback on the draft plan of Ministry 2025 ended on June 1,...
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