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This WeekSee the bulletin, newsletter, and Sacraments available this week.View BulletinBackForwardPauseCaption
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Liturgy updateFr. Peter will be traveling, so please note changes to the daily schedule this week. Any updates will be sent via Flocknote text alerts.
Text "COFSAINTS" to 84576 to receive alerts
(Español) Habrá confesiones en español el martes de 6–8 PM.
El Padre Peter estará de viaje, por lo que les pedimos tomar en cuenta los cambios en el horario diario de esta semana. Cualquier actualización se enviará mediante alertas de texto de Flocknote.
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"The Church is here for your Salvation, not for Entertainment"
Please consider entering into full communion with the Church to live in the fullness of God’s grace.
Join us this fall for OCIA/RCIA sacramental classes to complete Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
If you’ve already received your sacraments but have been away from the faith, return to the fullness of your Catholic life through Confession, Sunday Mass, and Adoration, and by speaking with a priest or deacon.
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The Catholic Church is the same Church Jesus Christ started in the beginning. For 2,000 years, it has remained the most complete expression of His original Church in both teachings and rituals. It has never been broken or replaced.
It preserves the authority of the apostles (what Catholics call apostolic succession), the sacraments in their original form (especially the Eucharist, believed to be Christ’s real presence), and a continuous line of leadership back to Saint Peter.
Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Matthew 28:20; John 17:21
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Journey in Faith Announcement
Circle of Saints Cluster joins the Marshalltown Area Pastorate.
These Pastorates will begin in July. An interim Mass schedule will be set for the period from July through January.
See Full Parish, Priest, and Mass details on Archdiocese of Dubuque's website.
www.dbqjourneyinfaith.org/final-pastorate-plan
View Full Pastorate Details
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Anuncio de Viaje en la fe
El grupo de Circulo de Santos ahora forma parte del pastorado del área de Marshalltown.
Estos pastorados comienzan en julio. Se establecerá un horario de misas provisional de julio a enero.
Consulta todos los detalles de parroquias, sacerdotes y horarios de misa en el sitio web de la Arquidiócesis de Dubuque.
www.dbqjourneyinfaith.org/final-pastorate-plan
Ver todos los detalles del pastorado
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Mass TimesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 4:30 PM English English EN St. Joseph, Chelsea
- Sunday: 8:30 AM English English EN St. Michael, Belle Plaine 10:30 AM English English EN St. Patrick, Tama
Daily Mass Schedule- Tuesday: 5:30 PM English English EN St. Patrick, Tama
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN St. Joseph, Chelsea
- Thursday: 8:30 AM English English EN St. Michael, Belle Plaine
- Friday: 8:00 AM English English EN St. Patrick, Tama
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Adoration Times
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM St. Patrick, Tama with Healing Prayer
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM St. Joseph, Chelsea
- Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM St. Michael, Belle Plaine
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM St. Patrick, Tama
To be in the real, living presence of Jesus Christ.
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Confession Times
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM St. Patrick, Tama
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM St. Joseph, Chelea After Daily Mass Until Finished
- Thursday: 9:00 AM St. Michael, Belle Plaine After Daily Mass Until Finished
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM St. Joseph, Chelsea Before Mass
You are always welcome to approach a priest at any time to request Confession. If you would prefer to schedule a time, please contact the office at (641) 484-3039.
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Father Jim SecoraPriest Supervisor -
Father Peter Jiap.jiadbqarch.orgParochial Vicar -
Deacon Stan Upahs.upahdbqarch.orgDeacon, Parish Administrator -
Father Alan Dietzenbach (Español)Priest, Spanish Support -
Father Michael McAndrew (Español)Priest on Sabbatical
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cluster update
Jan 11th - Priest Appointment
We are happy to announce that Fr. Peter Jia (pronounced as “Cha”) will be serving as a Parochial Vicar for the Circle of Saints Cluster including St. Patrick in Tama, St. Michael in Belle Plaine, and St. Joseph in Chelsea beginning this weekend (January 10-11).
Fr. Peter is 35 years old and was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Taiyuan in China in 2018. He served as the Deputy Director of his Diocesan Office and was responsible for the security of church real estate and celebrating sacraments for local parishes. In 2021 he moved to the United States and received a year of English as a Second Language instruction at Sacred Heart Seminary in Milwaukee. He then attended a year of the Intensive English Language Institute at Divine Word Seminary in Epworth.
In 2021 Fr. Peter moved to Minnesota where he has just graduated with a Masters degree of Theological Studies in Liturgy from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s. Fr. Peter will spend the next year in the Archdiocese of Dubuque in parish ministry with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa to put into practice the new knowledge from his recent degree.
Fr. Peter has one younger sister and one younger brother, along with two nephews, who all live in China. He stays in contact with them frequently. His mother passed away in 2009. Father’s hobbies include bowling (which he learned during his time in Iowa) and he enjoys listening to music.
He looks forward to providing sacraments, working with the youth, and walking with the sick. He finds joy in seeing and serving the needs of others.
During his time at our Cluster Deacon Stan Upah (Pastoral Administrator) will take care of day to day administrative decisions. Fr. Peter will focus primarily on providing sacramental support and pastoral care. Fr. James Secora (Dean/Priest Supervisor) will provide any needed consultation to Deacon Stan Upah and Fr. Peter.
Please welcome, Fr. Peter!God bless,
Circle of Saints Staff
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cluster update
DEC 1st - Leadership Appointments
On Monday, December 1st, Archbishop Zinkula (per Canon Law) appointed Father Jim Secora (retired, Ames) as the pastoral lead of our Cluster and Deacon Stan Upah to oversee daily operations in Fr Michael’s absence. The staff are coordinating and making plans for our Cluster during this time. Truly, we have felt the Holy Spirit at work, and we are confident that we are in His care.
Fr. Secora will join us for Masses and several neighboring priests have reached out to offer help. Fr. Alan Dietzenbach will assist with Spanish needs and Masses. While all daily Masses and Confessions are currently cancelled, we are actively working to provide opportunities for Confession and will continue to update you as those plans take shape. Adoration schedules at all locations will continue as normal. Please continue to seek the Sacraments as you are able.
We know this moment may feel confusing and sudden, and that this news may bring many emotions, especially in the midst of the Journey In Faith parish planning. Please know these events are completely unrelated, and speculation is unnecessary. This decision is simply for Fr. Michael’s well-being. Deacon Stan will be available for questions after Masses and in the Tama office. The hands and hearts of our Cluster are working together and we can have hope for our future and pray for the healing and health of Fr. Michael.
God bless you, and thank you for being a parishioner of St. Patrick, St. Michael, and St. Joseph. Please pray for our communities, for our priests, and for our liturgies, sacraments, and programs. Small rural communities are truly wonderful—and truly strong.
God bless,
Circle of Saints Staff
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