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Graduating High School seniors Ryan Jansa and  Jade Johnston 
were honored at  the May 23rd  10:30 Mass

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Church World Services Blitz

April 13- May 18

Hundreds of volunteers with faith-based groups are rebuilding homes in flood-damaged portions of Cedar Rapids during a six-week building blitz. St Wenceslaus is hosting dinner for volunteers and the home-owners each of these Tuesday nights with volunteers from a different CR area denomination preparing and serving the dinner.

         May 10

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As a culmination to the Matthew Kelly mission this week a luncheon was held in Chihak Hall for Kelly and area priests. Priests from both the Archdiocese of Dubuque and Davenport were invited.

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            Cancer affects everyone.  But through Relay for Life you can help fight back. "It is better to light a candle than to curse the                     darkness.” You can help fight cancer by making a contribution to the Relay for Life of Linn County whose proceeds go to the
            Linn County American Cancer Society. To find out how you can help make a difference please call Dave Martin at
            St Wenceslaus at 362-8061 ext 202 or click here

                  Parish Appreciation Dinner

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Church World Services Blitz

Hundreds of volunteers with faith-based groups are rebuilding homes in flood-damaged portions of Cedar Rapids during a six-week building blitz. St Wenceslaus is hosting dinner for volunteers and the home-owners each of these Tuesday nights with volunteers from a different CR area denomination preparing and serving the dinner.

April 13

                        Home owners and volunteers are invited to sit at the table with the photo of their home.

Houses were painted by St Joseph's 5th graders.

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First Communion - April 25

                                                 Makayla Contentos         Ethan Sullivan                         Lauren Skala

   

IT IS WITH GREAT JOY

IT IS WITH GREAT JOY
that we welcome the following who have

 become members of our Catholic Family at Easter Vigil: 

Abby Seelau, Edmond Miles, Kathy Rowray

FIRST COMMUNION - APRIL 4 7:00 Mass


Genevieve Schnaufer, Aaron Kaltenbach,  Elizabeth McDougal

           

Next Parish Luncheon
Sunday, April 11
after 10:30 Mass

                    Wenceburgers, potato salad, baked beans,
                    chips, dessert, beverage

                 Sponsored by Parish Community Life Committee

Confirmation 2010-11

                Registration has begun for the 2010-11 school year. Candidates must be age 15  by May 15  2011.
                Call the Parish Office or click below to download an enrollment  form

enrollment form

 Lenten/Easter Schedule

April 25-26

New York Times bestselling author and world renowned Catholic speaker, Matthew Kelly, will be visiting Immaculate Conception, April 25-26, at 7:00 p.m. both nights! In 1993, at the age of 20, Australian born Matthew Kelly began his Catholic ministry and over the past decade has spoken to over 3 million people in more than 50 countries. Kelly is the author of twelve books including the New York Times bestseller, The Rhythm of Life; Rediscovering Catholicism; The Dream Manager; and his latest, Why Am I Here, a children’s book. With a fresh perspec-tive and youthful approach, Matthew Kelly brings us an energizing message that springs forth from his passion for life and Catholicism. Matthew Kelly awakens our hearts and minds with a vision that sets us free to celebrate ourselves as unique individuals: “God’s dream for us is that we become the best-version-of-ourselves. It is in pursuing this dream that we find lasting happiness in a changing world.” Keep watching the bulletin for more information! Do not miss the opportunity to hear one of the most sought-after voices of our time!

Learn more

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                Historic Stations of the Cross by noted artist Gebhard Fugel as well as other historic St. Wenceslaus                     items  are currently on display in the History/Bride's room at the back of Chihak Hall. These items may be                     viewed before or after Mass.

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Theology on Tap

    The Cedar Rapids area Theology on Tap Committee is pleased to announce a new Lenten Series, meeting every Thursday in March at the Chrome Horse Saloon. All young adults ages 21-39 are invited to gather for faith discussions, fellowship, and your favorite beverages at the Chrome Horse Saloon, beginning at 7:00 PM.

    March 4 - Why Can't Catholics cut out the Middle-man? Sin and Reconciliation. If forgiveness comes from God, why should I tell my sins to a priest? And if I can be forgiven any time, why shouldn't I wait to be forgiven later?
For Catholics, Lent is a season to reflect a little bit extra on our sins, so we'll talk about what it means to sin and how we can use confession to repair our relationship with God. Fr. Nick March will present on this topic.
 
March 11: Angels and Demons - and we don't mean with Tom Hanks
March 18: The Bible, the Wall-Street Journal, and Hansel and Gretel: Where is the Truth?,

    March 25: War (on Terror): What is it Good For?

World Day of Prayer

Church Women United

Friday, March 5 - 9:00 a.m.

St Wenceslaus – Chihak Hall

9 am Continental breakfast – cost: $3.00

9:45 am Worship Service

For child care call Marilyn 377.8609

                        The winter issue of Notre Dame magazine includes an article featuring their
                        students' service trips to CR for flood recovery; (the fact that their folk choir had                                 visited St Wence soon after the flood played a large role in this taking place.)

Annual Česká Škola (Czech School)

Chili Supper
Saturday, March 13

St. Ludmila Church Social Hall

(lower level of Church building)

Serving 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. –

$4 donation

Chili, rye bread, cake, beverage

SAT MARCH 13

Movin for McAuley is a morning of fun for all ages: kids, adults, students, families, friends & co-workers. Come and walk laps or just watch; enjoy a bagel and beverage, games for the kids, activities and great prizes!

100% of the proceeds raised benefit the Catherine McAuley Center and its programs.

Visit the Panera events page or
the online registration at
www.movinformcauley.eventbrite.com

                            St. Ludmila Kolach Bake Thursday, February 4
                            Apricot, Cherry, Poppy Seed, Prune, Strawberry

                                Orders must be in by: Tuesday, February 2 
                        Call your orders into: St. Ludmila School Office 362.1943;
                        Mary 533.3072; Karen 364.8665           
                        In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. Ludmila Elementary Center will be
                        hosting a special kolach bake as a part of their annual Chicken Noodle Soup
                        and Kolach Supper Thursday, February 4  5 PM - 7 PM in the school cafeteria.

Annual wild game dinner sponsored by the Cadets of St. George, Branch W45, FCSLA,
St. Wenceslaus Gym building. Doors open 6:00 pm. Dinner served 6:30- 8:00p.m.

"Souper" Bowl Challenge Feb 6-7

        Bring cans of soup on Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 6/7. Vote by dropping off your donation
        in the box marked with the team name of your choice. This will be a fun way to see who the             parish is cheering for during the Super Bowl Game and also a Super way to help February's           recipient, Catholic Worker House, stock its shelves.

                 Sun. Feb 7--after 10:30 Mass                       

Wide variety of soups     

Desserts        Beverages

Masopust
Sat. Feb 13
Masopust is a traditional Czech Carnival (Mardi Gras Style) before Lent. The
Czech Heritage Partnership has organized and sponsored a revival of
Masopust in the northeast Iowa region.

                                                            $75 Sunshine Bouquet