UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 13, 2018, 10:30 AM Presbyteral Council Meeting College of Consultors Meeting Diocese of Sioux City Sacred Heart Parish, Early
OCTOBER 11, 2018, 10:30 AM Presbyteral Council Meeting College of Consultors Mtg. Sacred Heart Parish, Early
OCTOBER 15-18, 2018 Triennial Diocesan Priests Retreat St. Benedict Center Schuyler, Nebraska
G ENERAL M AIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
FROM THE OFFICE OF: BISHOP Confirmation Schedule for 2019 Conversations with the Bishop VICAR GENERAL: Death of Fr. Donald Ries Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics CHANCELLOR: Parish Vital Statistics and Sacramental Records VOCATIONS: Seminarian Poster Parish Bulletin Count
DIOCESAN WEBSITE—MASS SCHEDULES If your parish’s Mass times have changed, please submit those changes to Stacia Thompson at
[email protected] or fax the information to 712-233-7598. She will post the updated Mass schedule on the Diocese of Sioux City website. Thank you!
Documents compiled by Renee DeMay and Grace Zavala
OFFICE
OF THE
BISHOP
DATE:
September 19, 2018
TO:
All Pastors
FROM:
Bishop Nickless
RE:
2019 Confirmation Schedule
The schedule for Confirmation in 2019 is attached. Please review this schedule to verify that the date and time for Confirmation at your parish is correct. If so, be sure to notify the members of your staff concerned with the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation so that they may plan accordingly. Confirmation preparation guidelines and planning forms will be emailed prior to your scheduled date. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact my secretary, Renee DeMay, at 712-233-7555.
DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY 1821 JACKSON STREET • SIOUX CITY, I OWA 51105 (712) 233-7555 • FAX: (712) 233-7557
2019 Confirmation Schedule Spring Dates Fonda, Our Lady of Good Counsel
10:30am, on Sunday, March 03, 2019
Carroll, St. John Paul II at Holy Spirit Church
with Coon Rapids, Annunciation Dedham, St. Joseph Willey, St. Mary Arcadia, St. John Breda, St. Bernard Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel Glidden, St. Elizabeth Halbur, St. Augustine Templeton, Sacred Heart
12:30pm, Sunday, March 24, 2019
Rockwell City, St. Francis
with Lake City, St. Mary Manson, St. Thomas
6:30pm, Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wall Lake, St. Joseph
with Odebolt, St. Martin Sac City, St. Mary
5:30pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019
Estherville, St. Patrick
with Armstrong, St. Mary
10:30am, Sunday, March 31, 2019
Sac City, St. Mary
with Odebolt, St. Mary Wall Lake, St. Joseph
5:30pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Sibley, St. Andrew
with Sheldon, St. Patrick
6:00pm, Thursday, April 4
Spencer, Sacred Heart Milford, St. Joseph
10:30am, Sunday, April 07, 2019 with Spirit Lake, St. Mary
Sioux City, Briar Cliff University
1:30pm, Sunday, April 07, 2019 7:00pm, Monday, April 29, 2019
Boone, Sacred Heart
with Madrid, St. Malachy
6:00pm, Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Denison, St. Rose of Lima
with Manning, Sacred Heart Vail, St. Ann
6:30pm, Thursday, May 02, 2019
Humboldt, St. Mary
with Livermore, Sacred Heart
10:30am, Sunday, May 12, 2019
Ft. Dodge, Holy Trinity
at Sacred Heart Church
1:30pm, Sunday, May 12, 2019
Sioux City, Cathedral of the Epiphany
English Spanish
10:00am, Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:30pm, Sunday, May 19, 2019
2019 Confirmation Schedule Fall Dates Sioux City, Sacred Heart
6:30pm, Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Hawarden, St. Mary
with Akron, St. Patrick
4:00 pm, Saturday, October 05, 2019
Algona, St. Cecelia
with Whittemore, St. Michael Bode, St. Joseph
10:45am, Sunday, October 06, 2019
Sioux City, Mater Dei
at Nativity Church
1:00pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019
Storm Lake, St. Mary
with Early, Sacred Heart
7:00pm, Saturday, October 19, 2019
Cherokee, Immaculate Conception with Holstein, Our Lady of Good Counsel
10:30am, Sunday, October 20, 2019
Sioux Center, Christ the King
with Rock Valley, St. Mary
6:30pm, Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Rock Rapids, Holy Name
with Larchwood, St. Mary
2:00pm, Sunday, October 27, 2019
Le Mars, All Saints
2:30pm, Sunday, November 03, 2019
Granville, St. Joseph
with Hospers, St. Anthony Alton, St. Mary
5:00pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019
Remsen, St. Mary
with Marcus, Holy Name
1:00pm, Sunday, November 17, 2019
Sioux City, Holy Cross
at St. Michael Church
2:00pm, Sunday, November 24, 2019
OFFICE
OF THE
BISHOP
DATE:
September 19, 2018
TO:
All Priests
FROM:
Bishop Nickless
RE:
Conversations with the Bishop
First, let me thank you for all you have done to communicate with your parishioners about the most recent allegations of sexual misconduct by clergy in the Catholic Church. I have heard positive comments about the forthright and honest way many of you have dealt with this painful topic these past few weeks, especially in your homilies. I know it has been a difficult time for you as priests, and I pray for you constantly. As Bishop, I want to continue to reach out to those who have concerns, questions or been impacted in any way by the sexual misconduct of clergy. To do so, I have planned three meetings in October in different parts of the diocese, and I would like to invite as many people as possible to attend. The dates for the meetings are as follows: • • •
Carroll - Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 6:00 pm - St. John Paul II Parish, Holy Spirit Church Sioux City - Monday, October 29, 2018, 6:00 pm - Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Church Ft. Dodge - Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 6:00 pm – Holy Trinity Parish, Corpus Christi Church
Each of these meetings will begin with silent prayer in the church. At 6:30 pm, I will offer some remarks, including an overview of our diocesan protocol for responding to any allegations of misconduct. There will then be an extended opportunity for conversation, comments, and questions from those in attendance. Amy Bloch, Director of Catholic Charities, and Father Brad Pelzel, Vicar General, will accompany me. I pray that this dialogue will continue to promote hope and healing among the faithful. My letter in this week’s edition of The Catholic Globe will include an invitation to all to attend one of these important meetings. I also ask that you encourage your parishioners to participate by way of Mass and/or bulletin announcements, website postings, e-mail or any other form of communication that works best in your parish community.
DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY 1821
JACKSON STREET • SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51105 (712) 233-7555 • FAX: (712) 233-7557
D IOCESE
OF
S IOUX C ITY
Office of the Vicar General
Date: To: From: Re:
17 September 2018 All Priests and Deacons Fr. Brad Pelzel Fr. Donald C. Ries
The Rev. Donald (Barney) Ries, 84, of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Donald Charles Ries was born on Dec. 3, 1933, in Pocahontas, the son of Sebastian and Amelia (Hronek) Ries. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Pocahontas. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA, graduated from Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sioux City on May 16, 1959. He then obtained his Masters Degree from Creighton University in Omaha. Fr. Don influenced multiple communities in various capacities during his 59 years of service and introduced the Cursillo Movement into the Diocese of Sioux City. His assignments included: St. Mary Parish in Spirit Lake (1959); Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona (1959-1965); St. Bernard Parish in Breda (1965-1969); St. Joseph Parish in Schaller (1969-1971); St. Mary High School in Storm Lake (1969-1971); St. Benedict Parish in Kossuth County (1971-1974); Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona (1971-1974); Sacred Heart Parish in Sutherland (1974-1979); Assumption Parish/St. Thomas Parish in Emmetsburg (1979-1986); St. Boniface Parish in Sioux City (19861993); Corpus Christi Parish in Fort Dodge (1993-2000) and St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson, IA (2000-2013). He retired in July of 2013. Following his retirement Fr. Don returned to Sioux City where he volunteered for Hospice of Siouxland, assisted in weekend Masses in parishes around Sioux City, and was appointed to be Bishop Nickless’ liaison to the retired priests in the Diocese. In his spare time, Fr. Don enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and traveling around the world. He is survived by three sisters, Janet Schnabel of St. Cloud, MN, Mary Ann Young of Emmetsburg and Claire Amelia Ries of Santa Rosa, CA; two brothers, The Rev. Richard Ries of Sibley and William Ries of Pocahontas; and many nieces and nephews. Fr. Don was preceded in death by his parents. Priests, thank you for offering 3 Masses for our deceased brother Don and Deacons thank you for the kindness of your prayers as well. “Lord, you gave James, your servant and priest, the privilege of a holy ministry in this world. May he rejoice forever in the glory of your kingdom. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
D IOCESE
OF
S IOUX C ITY
Office of the Vicar General
Date:
19 September 2018
To:
All Pastors
From:
Fr. Brad Pelzel, V.G.
Re:
Faithful Citizenship voting guide
With the upcoming general election, the Iowa Catholic Conference has once again released its voting guide “Faithful Citizenship” for our use. That guide is included here and is available to you for you to make copies of or otherwise provide to your parishes.
1821 JACKSON STREET + PO BOX 3379 + SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51102-3379 PHONE: (712) 255-7531 + FAX: (712) 233-7557
Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics September 2018 As Americans, we celebrate our hard-won rights, often secured at the price of life or limb. Among these is the cherished right to vote. As a matter of principle, when there is a right to something, there is also a corresponding duty. And so, we have a duty to exercise our right to vote. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, commenting on the Fourth Commandment, teaches that the duty to vote is a moral obligation (2240). The duty to vote includes the responsibility to be informed about issues so as to vote conscientiously. For the sake of the formation of conscience, the Catholic Church has an extensive body of social teachings that translate the Gospel into daily living. Catholic social teaching is based on the foundational principles of respect for human life and dignity, and the common good. No human person, whether a prisoner guilty of a capital offense, an infant in the womb, or a person disabled due to sickness or old age, can be stripped of or lose his or her dignity. Being created by God is the basis of human dignity. But the root of human dignity goes deeper with the belief that people are created in the image and likeness of God, that they are redeemed by the death and resurrection of Jesus, and that God takes personally whatever we do (or don’t do) to any other person (see Matthew 25:30). Human dignity is defended by the pursuit of the common good. It is the responsibility of a government, and of its individual citizens, to care for all people, especially those who need help to secure the things needed to live in dignity: productive work, fair wages, food, shelter, education, health care, and protection from harm. We might disagree about how people access these things, but not about whether all people have a right to them. And for that reason, pursuit of the common good includes ensuring that people have the right to migrate when the things needed to live in dignity are unavailable in their homeland. But to be clear, advocating for human rights, like work, wages or immigration, doesn’t make any sense if we don’t defend the fundamental right to life of all people.
When it comes time to cast a vote, it may well be that no candidate lines up with both respect for human life and dignity, and the common good. So, what is a voter, with a conscience rightly informed by the teachings of Christ and his Catholic Church, to do? There will never be a perfect candidate, but that’s no excuse not to vote, which would let some other force or voice fill the vacuum left by opting out. Rather, choose the candidate whom you believe will do the least harm, or who has potential to do the most good for the most people. Our Holy Father Pope Francis, in his exhortation on holiness, “Rejoice and Be Glad,” warns us against the error of separating religious practice and social engagement. He teaches that “we cannot uphold an ideal of holiness that would ignore injustice” (paragraph 101). The right and duty to cast an informed vote is an important Catholic social teaching, and a great way for us to have an impact on all aspects of public life. Voting and other forms of political engagement are as much a duty of our religion as is daily prayer and Sunday worship. For more information on the social and moral teachings of the Church as they relate to our involvement in political activity, go to the “Faithful Citizenship” link at www.iowacatholicconference.org. Yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Michael Jackels Archbishop of Dubuque
Most Rev. Thomas Zinkula Bishop of Davenport
Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City
Most Rev. Richard Pates Bishop of Des Moines
“Faithful Citizenship” bulletin announcements for 2018 As part of our Catholic “Faithful Citizenship” effort, we ask you to pray for those who are in public service or running for office, that they may use their position to protect the defenseless, promote the life and dignity of the poor and vulnerable, and seek ways to advance fairness, justice, and dignity in our society. For more information, go to www.iowacatholicconference.org. In their Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics statement, the Iowa Catholic bishops say, “There will never be a perfect candidate, but that’s no excuse not to vote, which would let some other force or voice fill the vacuum left by opting out. Rather, choose the candidate who you believe will do the least harm, or who has potential to do the most good for the most people.” Visit www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on “Faithful Citizenship” for more information. In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops remind Catholics, “We are called to bring together our principles and our political choices, our values and our votes, to help build a better world.” For information on how to register to vote, go to sos.iowa.gov. In Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. bishops remind Catholics that we are called to engage in charitable, respectful and civil dialogue during election season. In a culture that is dominated by “partisan attacks, sound bites and media hype,” the Church calls for “a different kind of political engagement.” Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to access resources on civil dialogue and on how our faith calls us to engage during election season and beyond. In their Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics statement, the Iowa bishops remind us of our duty to care for all people, especially those who need help to secure the things needed to live in dignity: productive work, fair wages, food, shelter, education, health care, and protection from harm. For more information, go to www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on “Faithful Citizenship.”
In Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops urge Catholics to form their consciences through being open to truth, studying Scripture and Church teaching, and prayerful reflection. Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn about the steps you can take to form your conscience and to watch videos, download podcasts, and access other great resources on conscience formation for faithful citizens. You can make a difference! At the state legislature the Iowa Catholic Conference advocates for policies that respect the life and dignity of the human person, and applies the principles of Catholic social teaching to critical issues of the day. Sign up for the ICC newsletter and follow them on social media to stay informed. Click on “Join the Network” at www.iowacatholicconference.org or on the ICC’s Facebook page to help advance the common good. The Church’s ability to contribute to the common good is diminished if we cannot act on our Catholic principles in the public square. Support religious liberty! For more information go to www.iowacatholicconference.org. You can make a difference! The Iowa Catholic Conference encourages you to inform your conscience and participate in the political process. Sign up for the ICC legislative network and stand ready to contact legislators about important public policy issues. You can change the course of public debate on issues at the core of Catholic social and moral teaching. Click on “Join the Network” at www.iowacatholicconference.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iowacatholicconference and help advance the common good. In a letter for this fall’s election season, the Iowa bishops say, “Catholic social teaching is based on the foundational principles of respect for human life and dignity, and the common good. No human person, whether a prisoner guilty of a capital offense, an infant in the womb, or a person disabled due to sickness or old age, can be stripped of or lose his or her dignity.” Go to www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on “Faithful Citizenship” for more information.
Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to explore how you can love your neighbors by advocating as a faithful citizen on behalf of those who are poor and vulnerable. Make sure you vote on Nov. 6!
The Iowa Catholic Conference is the public policy voice of the bishops of Iowa. If you would like to learn more about legislative issues and the Faithful Citizenship project, or schedule a presentation for parishioners, contact Tom Chapman, executive director, at
[email protected], or 515-243-6256.
“Ciudadanía Fiel para Católicos en Iowa” Septiembre 2018 Como americanos, celebramos los derechos que tantos nos ha costado ganar, frecuentemente ganados con el precio de una vida o de una extremidad. Entre estos contamos el precioso derecho al voto. Por principio, cuando existe un derecho a algo, también existe una obligación correspondiente. Así pues, tenemos un deber a ejercer nuestro derecho a votar. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, en comentario sobre el Cuarto Mandamiento, nos enseña que el deber del voto es una obligación moral (2240). El deber al voto incluye la responsabilidad de estar informado sobre los asuntos, para poder votar conscientemente. Para poder lograr una formación de consciencia, la Iglesia Católica tiene una extensa lista de enseñanzas sociales que traducen al Evangelio a la vida diaria. Las enseñanzas sociales católicas se basan en los principios fundacionales de respeto a la vida y dignidad humanas, y el bien común. A ninguna persona humana, ya sea un preso culpable de una ofensa capital, un niño en el vientre, o una persona discapacitada debido a enfermedad o a edad avanzada, se le puede arrebatar ni puede perder su dignidad. El haber sido creado por Dios es la base de la dignidad humana. Pero la raíz de la dignidad humana va más profunda que la creencia de que las personas están creadas a imagen y semejanza de Dios, que han sido redimidas por la muerte y resurrección de Jesús y que Dios se roma personalmente cualquier cosa que hagamos (o dejemos de hacer) hacia otra persona (ver Mateo 25:30). La dignidad humana se defiende al perseguir el bien común. Es la responsabilidad de un gobierno, y de sus ciudadanos individualmente, el cuidar de todas las personas, especialmente de aquellos que necesitan ayuda para asegurarse de las cosas necesarias para vivir dignamente: un trabajo productivo, salarios justos, comida, techo, educación, servicios médicos y protección contra adversidades. Podemos estar en desacuerdo sobre el cómo la gente obtiene acceso a estas cosas, pero no sobre el hecho de que la gente tiene derecho éstas. Y es por esa razón, que la búsqueda del bien común incluye el asegurarnos que la gente tiene el derecho a migrar cuando las cosas que necesitan para vivir con dignidad no están disponibles en sus naciones de origen. Pero tengamos claro, el abogar por los derechos humanos, como el trabajo, salarios e inmigración, no tiene sentido si no defendemos el derecho fundamental que tiene toda la gente a la vida.
Cuando llegue el momento a ejercer el voto, puede ser que ningún candidato esté alineado con el respeto por la vida y la dignidad humana y el bien común. Entonces, ¿qué debe hacer el votante con una consciencia correctamente informada por las enseñanzas de Cristo y de su Iglesia Católica? Nunca habrá un candidato perfecto, pero eso no es excusa para no votar, lo cual permitiría que otra fuerza o voz llenaran el vacío que se genera al no participar. En vez de esto, escojan al candidato que crean que pueda causar el menor daño, o que tiene el potencial de crear el mayor bienestar para la mayoría de las personas. Nuestro Santo Padre el Papa Francisco, en si exhortación a la santidad “Alégrense y Regocíjense” nos advierte contra el error de separar la práctica religiosa de la participación social. Él nos enseña que “no podemos plantearnos un ideal de santidad que ignore la injusticia” (párrafo 101). El derecho y el deber a ejercer un voto informado es una enseñanza social católica muy importante, y una gran forma de que nosotros podamos tener un impacto en todos los aspectos de la vida pública. El voto y otro tipo de participaciones políticas son un deber tan importante en nuestra religión como lo es la oración diaria y el culto los domingos. Para más información sobre las enseñanzas sociales y morales de la Iglesia relacionadas con nuestra participación en la actividad política, visite la liga de “Ciudadanía Fiel” en www.iowacatholicconference.org. Sinceramente en Cristo,
Reverendísimo Michael Jackels Arzobispo de Dubuque
Reverendísimo Thomas Zinkula Obispo de Davenport
Reverendísimo R. Walker Nickless Obispo de Sioux City
Reverendísimo Richard Pates Obispo de Des Moines
Anuncios del boletín sobre “Ciudadanía Fiel” para el 2018 Como parte de nuestro esfuerzo de “Ciudadanía Fiel” católica, le pedimos que haga oración por aquellos que están en el servicio público o buscando un puesto público, para que puedan utilizar su posición en la protección de los indefensos, la promoción de la vida y la dignidad de los pobres y vulnerables, y en la búsqueda de formas de mejorar la justicia, la equidad y la dignidad en nuestra sociedad. Para más información visite www.iowacatholicconference.org. En su declaración Ciudadanía Fiel para Católicos en Iowa, los obispos católicos de Iowa dicen, “Nunca habrá un candidato perfecto, pero eso no es excusa para no votar, lo cual permitiría que otra fuerza o voz llenara el vacío que se genera al no participar. En vez de esto, escojan al candidato que crean que pueda causar el menor daño, o que tiene el potencial de crear el mayor bienestar para la mayoría de las personas.” Para más información visite www.iowacatholicconference.org y haga clic en “Ciudadanía Fiel”. En su declaración sobre Formando Consciencias para Ciudadanía Fiel, los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos recuerdan a los católicos que “estamos llamados a juntar nuestros principios con nuestras opciones políticas, nuestros valores y nuestros votos, para ayudar a construir un mundo mejor.” Para más información sobre cómo registrarse para votar, visite sos.iowa.gov. En Formando Consciencias para Ciudadanía Fiel, los obispos de los Estados Unidos recuerdan a los católicos que estamos llamados a participar en un diálogo caritativo, respetuoso y civil durante la temporada electoral. En una cultura que está dominada por “ataques partidistas, frases rápidas y prensa espectacular,” la Iglesias llama “a un tipo de participación política diferente.” Para tener acceso a recursos sobre diálogos civiles y de cómo nuestra fe nos llama a involucrarnos durante la temporada electoral y más allá, visite www.faithfulcitizenship.org. En su declaración Ciudadanía Fiel para Católicos en Iowa, los obispos católicos de Iowa nos recuerdan sobre nuestro deber de cuidar de todas las personas, especialmente de aquellos que necesitan ayuda para asegurarse de las cosas
necesarias para vivir dignamente: un trabajo productivo, salarios justos, comida, techo, educación, servicios médicos y protección contra adversidades. Para más información, vaya a www.iowacatholicconference.org y haga clic en “Ciudadanía Fiel.” En Formando Consciencias para Ciudadanía Fiel, los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos exhortan a los católicos a formar sus consciencias por medio de estar abiertos a la verdad, estudiando las Escrituras y enseñanzas de la Iglesia, y con reflexión en oración. Visite www.faithfulcitizenship.org para aprender sobre los pasos que usted puede tomar para formar su consciencia y para ver videos, bajar podcasts y tener acceso a otros valiosos recursos sobre la formación de consciencia para ciudadanos fieles. ¡Usted puede hacer la diferencia! La Conferencia Católica de Iowa impulsa políticas en la legislatura estatal de Iowa que respeten la vida y la dignidad de las personas y aplica los principios de enseñanzas sociales católicas en los asuntos críticos del día. Inscríbase para recibir el boletín de la Conferencia Católica de Iowa y para seguirnos en los medios sociales para mantenerse informado. Haga clic en “Únase a la Red” en www.iowacatholicconference.org o en la página de Facebook de la Conferencia Católica de Iowa para que nos ayude a promover el bien común. Si no participamos con nuestros principios católicos en la plaza pública, disminuimos la capacidad de la Iglesia para contribuir al bien común. ¡Apoye la libertad religiosa! Para más información vaya a www.iowacatholicconference.org. ¡Usted puede hacer la diferencia! La Conferencia Católica de Iowa le exhorta a informar su consciencia y a participar en el proceso político. Inscríbase a la red legislativa de la Conferencia Católica de Iowa y esté listo para comunicarse con sus legisladores sobre asuntos de políticas públicas importantes. Usted puede cambiar el curso del debate público en asuntos que están en el centro de las enseñanzas sociales y morales católicas. Haga clic en “Únase a la Red” en www.iowacatholicconference.org o en Facebook en www.facebook.com/iowacatholicconference y ayude a mejorar el bien común.
En una carta para esta temporada electoral de otoño, los obispos de Iowa dicen, “las enseñanzas sociales católicas se basan en los principios fundacionales de respeto a la vida y dignidad humanas, y el bien común. A ninguna persona humana, ya sea un preso culpable de una ofensa capital, un niño en el vientre, o una persona discapacitada debido a enfermedad o a edad avanzada, se le puede arrebatar ni puede perder su dignidad.” Para más información vaya a www.iowacatholicconference.org y haga clic en “Ciudadanía Fiel”. Visite www.faithfulcitizenship.org para explorar cómo amar al prójimo promoviendo la ciudadanía fiel en favor de aquellos quienes sufren de pobreza y vulnerabilidad. ¡Asegúrese de votar el 6 de noviembre!
La Conferencia Católica de Iowa es la voz de políticas públicas de los obispos de Iowa. Si usted desea aprender más sobre asuntos legislativos y sobre el proyecto de Ciudadanía Fiel, o para programar una presentación para los miembros de su parroquia, comuníquese con Tom Chapman, director ejecutivo, a
[email protected], o al 515-243-6256.
DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY Chancery
M E M O Date: To: From: Re:
September 19, 2018 All Pastors Deacon David A. Lopez, Chancellor Parish Vital Statistics and Sacramental Records
It is time once again for parishes to submit Annual Vital Statistics and Sacramental Records (baptism, confirmation, marriage and burials) for the time period beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018. The deadline to return these forms is Friday, November 2, 2018. Parish Vital Statistics The following are instructions for accessing and completing the online form: • Complete an online form for each individual parish. Do not complete separate Vital Statistics forms for secondary churches, worship sites or parishes that closed during the reporting time period (those numbers should be included in the assuming parish’s statistics). • For best results, use Google Chrome or Firefox web browser to complete the form. • Go to the homepage of the Diocese of Sioux City website at scdiocese.org. Highlight the “Parishes” menu, then click on “Parish Communication.” • In the column on the right side of that page under “Contents,” click on “Vital Statistics Submissions.” • Enter your Username and Password. Your Username and Password are your parish number—enter that same number in both fields, then hit “Login.” If you don’t know your parish number, please contact Renee DeMay at
[email protected] and she will provide it to you. Please note that the login page may take a minute or so to load. • On the first page, check to be sure that your city and parish name are correctly displayed at the top of the page and that the “Reporting Year” shows “2018.” • Note that your Vital Statistics form will already be populated with last year’s information. Simply update the form with the current year’s information. • When entering a field which requires a number, you must enter a value, even if it is “0.” You will be prompted if the field is left blank. • Numbers will be totaled automatically for you. • As you complete each page, hit “Next” to save that page and continue. 1821 Jackson Street P. O. Box 3379 Sioux City, Iowa 51102-3379 Ph: (712) 255-7933 Fx: (712) 233-7598 www.scdiocese.org
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At any time, you can log out of the form and come back to finish it later--just be sure to save the page you are on by hitting “Next.” When you log back in, you will return to where you left off. You can also go back and make changes to previous pages. Use the menu on the left to move around freely in the form after completing the required items on the first page. The system will time out after 20 minutes, so be sure to hit “Next” to save your information if you will be delayed or step away from your computer. When you get to the last page, hit “Finished” and you will be taken to a “Summary Confirmation” that you can print for your records. Even after you hit “Finished” you will be able to go in and make changes until the completion deadline. Please do not email hardcopy forms as we receive the electronic form automatically. Please complete and submit the online Vital Statistics form by Friday, November 2, 2018.
Sacramental Records The registers for reporting baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials in your parish (and mission where applicable) may be found on the diocesan website. Again, these forms should be completed for the time period October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018. • Please submit separate sacramental registers for parishes that became secondary churches, worship sites or closed this year. • Go to the homepage of the Diocese of Sioux City website at scdiocese.org. Highlight the “Parishes” menu, then scroll down and click on “Parish Communication.” • In the column on the right side of that page under “Contents,” click on “Sacramental Records.” • Open and complete the register, saving each one to your computer. If there was no sacrament administered in your parish during this period of time, please type “NO BAPTISMS” (for example) on the corresponding form. We ask that all forms be typed and not handwritten. • For your convenience, email all registers to Renee DeMay at
[email protected]. Hardcopies do not need to be mailed. • Please complete and submit all Sacramental registers by Friday, November 2, 2018.
2019 Official Catholic Directory Update We are still awaiting details from Official Catholic Directory (OCD) representatives about how and when data will be collected for the 2019 directory. When we know more, we will pass along the pertinent instructions and deadlines to you. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to these annual administrative forms. Examples of the forms are attached. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Renee DeMay at
[email protected] or 712-233-7555.
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Parish Vital Statistics - Report Parish Information Parish Staff Hispanic Ministry Staff
Nota Bene: To avoid duplication throughout this survey, please include only members of this parish, even for clustered programs. The other parishes in the cluster will also count only their parish members.
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Membership Sacramental Reception Numbers Catechists
~ Reporting Year 2018
Religious Education Enrollment Parish Life
SAMPLE
Parish Name
Parish Leadership: Administration/Staff Parish Leadership: Organizations & Ministries
City
Parish Leadership: Liaison to Diocese Confirmation Summary
Deanery
Pastor/Administrator
Parochial Vicar
Resident Priest(s)
Retired Priest(s)
Permanent Deacon(s)
Religious Women
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Diocese of Sioux City Copy of
SAMPLE
BAPTISMAL REGISTER (Canon 877) Of Parish, (City) Iowa, (year) including all baptisms at the parish church or elsewhere within the parish limits. To be sent to the Chancery at the end of each year according to Canon 535. The names of the sponsors and special notations which should be part of the parish record need not be copied here Signature of Pastor
1 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
2 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
3 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
4 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
5 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
6 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
7 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
8 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
9 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
10 Family name, then given name of baptized
Given name of Father
Date of Birth
Maiden name of Mother
Date of Baptism
Minister of Baptism
Diocese of Sioux City AMDG
Memo To: All Priests From: Fr. Shane Deman, Vocation Director
Seminarian Poster Parish Bulletin Count As we look forward to National Vocations Awareness Week we are preparing our annual distribution of bulletin inserts, which includes a prayer calendar of diocesan priests as well as the photos of our current seminarians, printed in both English and Spanish.
For this we are in need of a bulletin count for each parish. Please send an exact count of your bulletins printed each week, both for English and Spanish, to Michelle Steinbach at
[email protected], or call at 712-233-7523. If you have more than one parish or worship site please note the amount for each church in your grouping. We plan to package the materials by parish grouping and deliver the materials to the parish’s main office.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention in helping us prepare to introduce our seminarians to the people of our diocese.
