Author: FHC
Jan. 4, 2025 – St. John Neumann: a Saint of the United States
On Jan. 5, we celebrate the Feast of St. John Neumann. (Not to be confused with St. John Henry Cardinal Newman). St. John Neuman was born in Bohemia. But inspired by church reports stating the nee... Read More
Dec. 28, 2025 – We Three Kings, the Feast of Epiphany
Next week we celebrate Epiphany. Little is known about these magi from the East. Being “magi” we know they were well-educated scholars; and thus, likely from a royal family … hence sometimes c... Read More
December 21, 2025 – “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
We’ve reflected on the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially with the celebrations of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe; we’ve celebrated “Gaudete Sunday” and lit the rose-colored ... Read More
Dec. 14, 2025 – Why Dec. 25 is the Day of Christmas
Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? If you search this question online you will find sources that say the only reason for this is because Christians wanted to replace other pagan holidays. B... Read More
Change in Mass Stipends
Per the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the suggested Mass stipend for each Mass offered will be $10.00 starting January 1, 2026. This is a suggested donation and the priest is permitted to accept more or les... Read More
Dec. 7, 2025 – Mary in Advent
As Advent is a season of awaiting the birth of Christ, Mary, as His chosen Mother, is intimately bound up in this season, as she carried Him in her womb. To enter more deeply in this season, The Chu... Read More
Weather Cancellations 11/30/2025
St. Mark, Iowa Falls – Sunday 8:00 AM Mass Canceled – Fr. Emeka will hold a non-obligatory Mass at 5:00 pm that will be livestreamed St. Mary, Eldora – Sunday 10:30 AM Mass Canceled... Read More
Weather Cancelations 11/29/2025
St. Mark, Iowa Falls 11/29 Saturday 5:00 PM Mass is canceled... Read More
