St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Winthrop, IA

St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Winthrop, IA St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Winthrop, IA
Mass Times are:
Monday's at 4:30 pm
Friday's at 8:00 am

Journey in Faith: Let Him form you so He can shape us.Once God leads us out of what is familiar, He begins to form us f...
09/12/2026

Journey in Faith: Let Him form you so He can shape us.

Once God leads us out of what is familiar, He begins to form us for what comes next. He shapes us through surrender—inviting us to let go of our need to control and our attachment to what was. Formation asks us to trust God enough to allow Him to change who we are becoming.

Surrender doesn't mean giving up. It means releasing our grip and making space for God to work. The discomfort and uncertainty we are experiencing are not obstacles, but the very places where God is forming us.

What are you still trying to control? What are you being invited to surrender? Who is God forming you to become? Take these questions to prayer. Ask God what He is asking you to release and who He is inviting you to become. Let Him form you so He can shape us.

Blessing for the Fallen of 9-11God of mercy,in your word of Scripture, you instruct us to “Do to others as you would hav...
09/11/2026

Blessing for the Fallen of 9-11
God of mercy,
in your word of Scripture, you instruct us to “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Give us today the courage to assist those around us
who may need our assistance. Give us patience when we become impatient.

Remind us to pray for all those who perished on
United Airlines 93, American Airlines 11,
United Airlines 175, American Airlines 77,
and those in the Twin Towers and Pentagon.

Give us a grateful heart for those who gave their lives
as first responders, as did the men and women who ran into danger to be of aid.

We ask all this in the name of the One
who first responded to our need for a savior,
Jesus the Christ.
Amen

911 25th Anniversary 09/11/2026Twenty-five years ago today, our nation's heart was broken when nearly 3,000 souls were t...
09/11/2026

911 25th Anniversary 09/11/2026
Twenty-five years ago today, our nation's heart was broken when nearly 3,000 souls were taken from us in a single morning.

Although physically taking place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, this unimaginable loss touched every corner of our country and still echoes in the lives of countless families.

Today, let us join together in prayer for the victims and their loved ones, for the first responders and everyday heroes whose bravery gave us hope amid tragedy, and for a world where such darkness never prevails over light.

May we, who are rooted in faith, carry their memory with reverence and entrust their souls to God's mercy.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

In Christ,
Fr. David Beckman

Devotions, Explained!Lectio DivinaMini Explanation — Lectio divina (“divine reading”) is an ancient practice of praying ...
09/10/2026

Devotions, Explained!
Lectio Divina

Mini Explanation —
Lectio divina (“divine reading”) is an ancient practice of praying through the reading of Scripture. It includes four steps: read (lectio), meditate (meditatio), pray (oratio) and contemplate (contemplatio).

Lectio Divina, Explained!
Lectio divina (“divine reading”) is a practice of praying through the reading of Scripture, opening oneself to the inspiration and communication of the Holy Spirit.
The practice of Lectio divina dates to ancient monastic communities, but it has gained popularity in modern times as a way to meaningfully engage with the word of God.

The formula for Lectio divina is simple and follows four steps. The text of the Scripture is read (lectio) multiple times, and the reader takes note of any words or phrases that resonate with him in a particular way. The reader then reflects deeply on the passage (meditatio) and the words that he noticed, turning them over in his mind. Following this, the reader prays with the passage (oratio), and dialogues with God, inviting him to illuminate the reader’s understanding of the text. Finally, there is rest and contemplation (contemplatio).

Baptism Class tonight! Have you recently had a child? Are you expecting a child? Congratulations! We welcome childre...
09/10/2026

Baptism Class tonight!
Have you recently had a child? Are you expecting a child? Congratulations! We welcome children into our Christian community through the waters of Baptism. To prepare for this celebration, we ask all parents, who would like to have their children baptized, to attend baptism class.

The next class is, tonight - Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 pm at the parish office. Please call the office at 334-7191 to register.

Cedar Valley Angels Love Box Donation DriveHelp transform the foster care experience in the Cedar Valley by supporting C...
09/09/2026

Cedar Valley Angels Love Box Donation Drive
Help transform the foster care experience in the Cedar Valley by supporting Cedar Valley Angels over the next two weekends, September 5/6 and September 11/12. We are collecting items to put a little love into the "Love Box" program for local foster families. Requested items include paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, fruit snacks, granola bars, small toys, and stuffed animals. A full list is available on the church bulletin board. Donations can be placed in the collection box at the entrance of St. John’s Church. Any questions, call Paula at 319-610-1326. Thank you for your generosity!

RE Classes start today!!RE classes for St. Patrick’s and St. John’sbegin today, Wednesday, September 9. If you have a 1s...
09/09/2026

RE Classes start today!!

RE classes for St. Patrick’s and St. John’sbegin today, Wednesday, September 9. If you have a 1st grader or are a new family to either of the churches, please contact Jessica Gibbs or Beth Flaucher to get registered. Thank you!

Jessica Gibbs at 319-929-2301 for St. Patrick's RE
Beth Flaucher at 319-334-7173 for St. John's RE

St. John’s RE Classes: Grades 1-6, 3:30 pm & Grades 7-10, 6:30 pm
St. Patrick’s RE Classes: All Grades, 7:00 pm

Virtues, Explained!VindicationMini Explanation — Vindication is related to the virtue of justice, which seeks to ensure ...
09/08/2026

Virtues, Explained!
Vindication

Mini Explanation —
Vindication is related to the virtue of justice, which seeks to ensure the fairness of human interaction. If we truly put our trust in God and seek to do His will, we may not always have popularity, but we will have truth.

Vindication, Explained!
Most commonly, we understand the term “vindication” in a very legal, argumentative context. We say someone is “vindicated” when they are proven innocent, or when their good name is defended from an accusation.

This isn’t so far from what vindication means in the sense of virtue, either. Vindication is related to the virtue of justice, which demands we honor our duty to God and to one another. Justice seeks to ensure the fairness of human interaction. It seeks to safeguard truth against those who would co-opt it for their own purposes.

If we truly put our trust in God and seek to do His will, we may not always have popularity, but we will have truth: “Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will act, and make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like noonday.” (Psalm 37:5-6)

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Prayer for those who LaborDear Lord,Please bless and protect the men and women whose work contributes to the labor force...
09/07/2026

Prayer for those who Labor

Dear Lord,
Please bless and protect the men and women
whose work contributes to the labor force
and supports families and those in need.
Give them strength when they face challenges,
grace in times of stress, and renewal as they rest.
Amen.

The St. John Parish Office will be closed today - Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
09/07/2026

The St. John Parish Office will be closed today - Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

Address

555 1st Street S
Winthrop, IA
50682

Telephone

+13193347191

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