Author: FHC
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
Nov. 30, 2025 – Advent: Prayerful Preparation for Christmas
As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded that Christmas is coming! You probably have already seen Christmas decorations for sale in stores, Christmas events happening already, and started to ... Read More
Nov. 23, 2025 – The Three Stories of Thanksgiving Day
In reflecting on this Day of Thanksgiving, I thought of three stories that are bound up in this National Holiday. 1)The story of the first Thanksgiving – The classic story of Thanksgiving Day, ... Read More
November 16, 2025 – Christ the King
Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. This day was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925, after he had witnessed his European world be ravaged by the greatest War the world had ever kno... Read More
Nov. 9, 2025 – Indulgences Part 2 – How do we obtain an Indulgences?
Last week I talked about Indulgences, and what they are. This week I want to talk HOW do we actually obtain indulgences. While there are many ways, and details to it, I will just give some g... Read More
