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Welcome to the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic family
Welcome to the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic family. We have two parish sites: St. John the Evangelist in Independence, Iowa and St. Patrick’s in Winthrop, Iowa. We cordially invite you to celebrate your Catholic faith with us and share in our spiritual journey. On behalf of the St. John Paul II Cluster Catholic Community and Parish Staff, I would like to personally welcome you to our parish website. I hope that your “visit” will give you a sense of the opportunities for worship and prayer that are offered in our cluster, as well as the various programs for growth in our Catholic faith and the many opportunities for “hands on” ministry.
We believe that our parishes are much more than simply a place to worship once a week. It is also a center for learning, teaching, sharing faith experiences, and for giving and receiving the strength that we all need for our life-long journey with God. We are those servants mentioned by Jesus (Matthew 25:14-30). Each of us have been richly gifted, but these gifts must be invested wisely and generously to help others, according to the principles of good Christian discipleship.
Know that you are most welcome in our cluster parishes. We hope that you will find your faith home here in our communityIn the peace of Christ,
Fr. David Beckman (Pastor)
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Latest Cluster News
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Upcoming Rosary Society MeetingA Rosary Society Meeting has been scheduled for July 15th at 6:30pm, at St. John's Church Hall (basement). Discussion of restructuring of committees will be held.
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Saturday Mass Time ChangeAs a reminder- please note that the weekend of April 10th & 11th, we will be switching the Saturday evening Mass only from 4:00 pm at St. Patrick’s in Winthrop to 5:30 pm; and from 5:30 pm at St. John’s in Independence to 4:00 pm. This change will be in effect throughout the spring and summer months April through September. The Sunday Masses remain the same 8:00 am at St. Patrick’s in Winthrop and 10:00 am at St. John’s in Independence.
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A Message from Father Beckman Regarding Resuming Mass
Given the Archbishops go ahead to reopen here is what I would like to communicate to you:
• Remember you are still dispensed if you do not feel comfortable attending.
• Please offer the spiritual communion prayer, find a Mass on-line, and/or pray the scripture readings, and reflect on the homily found in the bulletin if you choose not to attend. Resources can be found by visiting https://stjohnstpat.org/online-mass -
Tithing Options While Social Distancing
Not quite ready to return to Mass yet and need to get your envelope turned in?
Here are 3 options:- Mail it to the John Paul Cluster II office at 209 5th St NE, Independence, IA 50644
- Drop it off to the Cluster office at the address listed above
- Sign up for ACH…
- St. John Parishioners can call the Cluster office at 319-334-7191
- St. Patrick Parishioners can contact your individual bank
Thank you for your continued support during this pandemic. We truly do have the best church family!
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Funeral Dinners
Anyone; man or woman or family, who is interested in helping serve funeral dinners, at St. John's Church, please let us know. We are working toward reopening the church hall for funeral dinners, starting again this fall, and are looking for help. For more information, please contact Diane Williams ( Rosary Society President) at .319-934-3710. While this is a commitment, it's also a time of fellowship and a way to serve the family in their time of sorrow.
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Mass Times Below are in affect from April 5 - October 1
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. John's 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Patrick's
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Patrick's 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. John's
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM St. John's
- Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM St. Patrick's
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM St. John's
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 12:1-9Responsorial Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22Gospel Mt 7:1-5
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