The Eucharistic Rosary Congress is working its way through the week as I write. Many thanks go out to all who took the time to pray throughout the days and nights. Special thanks go out to Sherry and Mike Hittle for leading this effort as it is a tremendous challenge. Special thanks go out to Ray Drey and family for donating many of Susan's chapel devotional items with the proceeds going to fund the roofing update at Sacred Heart Church.

Weather permitting, more work is scheduled to start on the Sacred Heart Church roof on Monday, October 5.

I invite you to please pray for a safe harvest and travel accordingly as the temptation is to try and get everything done in one week. When we rush, we heighten the risk of making a mistake and being involved in an accident.

God bless,

Fr. McCarthy.

If you haven’t picked up your pies yet from St. Mary’s Danbury, please remember to do so.

Please join Sacred Heart for coffee and rolls after Mass on October 4th. Get your spiritual fill and then fill your tummy with coffee and rolls and your soul with socialization.

The Heavenly Gift Shop will also be open. We accept cash and checks made out to St. Therese of Lisieux.

Please join us at our Fatima Public Rosary Rally at 12 noon on Saturday, October 10th. We will meet at Godbersen Park (2nd St and Main) in Ida Grove to pray for the repentance and conversion of our great nation, asking God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.

See you there! Questions? Call Lisa Jacobsen at 712-371-3297.

The Knights of Columbus will be serving donuts, coffee and juice after Mass at St. Mary’s in Mapleton on Ocrtober 11th. Fill your soul and then your stomach.

St. Mary's - Mapleton will be holding their annual drive thru turkey supper on Sunday, October 18 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. The meal catered by Staley’s will be $15 each.

As a drive thru venue, a line will form on Heisler Street from the west. To call in orders for Mapleton only delivery please call 882-1780. Tickets are available in advance at the three Mapleton Banks, two Danbury Banks, and Hometown Variety. Tickets are also available in drive up!

On Sunday, October 25th after Mass at Sacred Heart, there will be a breakfast brunch and silent auction for the Greene's house fire benefit. John and Joann are graciously giving all the proceeds to start a Family Help Fund for our St. Therese of Lisieux parish.

If you have any items to donate please let Lisa Jacobsen know. 712-371-3297

October is known as Respect Life Month. Every October, we consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death. Here are opportunities to participate:

Our Lady of Good Counsel in Holstein is hosting an open house 90th birthday celebration for our retired priest in residence, Msgr. Ken Seifried on Sunday, October 25th between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Cobblestone Inn Conference Center in Holstein.

Msgr. requests no gifts. Your presence is your gift. Cards may be sent to Msgr. Seifried @ 513 E Mueller Street, Holstein, IA 51025

Danbury Catholic School is looking for a part time school bookkeeper. A 2 year associate degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent work experience in related field is required. Please contact Molly Petersen if you are interested. mpetersen@danburycatholic.org or 712-883-2244.

The Sacred Heart Women's group will have their quarterly meeting on Monday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall.

The Holy Face of Jesus prayer group will meet on Tuesday, October 6th from noon until 1:00 p.m.

Msgr. Seifried will listen to confessions prior to the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays. Please consider taking advantage of this sacrament.

Do you enjoy a little treat after Mass once a month? Are you willing to make a donation to keep these treats coming?

If you would like to donate towards Sweeet Saturdays, please contact Lynn Buth at 893-2160 or 840-0327.

Deanery meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, so Father Ball will hold the Mass on those days at 7:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Mapleton is always open during the day to give you a place to get away from everyday distractions to pray and listen to God. However, not all doors will be open each day.

When there is NO daily mass, only the north door will be unlocked from about 8am - 5pm unless a special request has been made. (i.e: someone needs the lift).

Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing in silence praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death.

The Odebolt Life Chain will take place on Sunday, October 4 @ Hwy 175 and 39, across from Cubby’s from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Signs are provided. Questions? Call Joan at 712-661-9359.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can help you enrich your marriage and add some pizazz to your journey. Whether you’ve been married 1 year or 50, a Marriage Encounter Weekend may be just the thing you need to put a breath of fresh air into your relationship. Upcoming weekends are October 9-11, 2026 in Epworth and February 12-14, 2027 in Dubuque. To register go to wwme.org or for more information call 563-920-9419.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon is holding their annual harvest chicken dinner on Sunday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a complete chicken dinner for $15 for adults and $10 for kids aged 10 and under. Carryouts are available for $15 each. To schedule carryouts or local delivery, call 712-490-5541 prior to the 11th of 712-373-5696 the day of the dinner.

The Arthur Library with the support of the Ida Grove Kiwanis Club will be hosting the annual Arthur soup supper on Sunday, October 18th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Arthur Community Center. Chicken noodle, vegetable beef, chili, and cheesy baked potato soups will be served along with grilled cheese sandwiches, dessert, and drink. Carryouts are available!

The cost is $8.00 for all aged 13 and older, $5 for kids aged 5-12, and all kids under the age of 5 are free.

Registration for “I will give you rest”, the 2026 Diocesan Women’s Gathering, is now open! This event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Edmond Catholic School in Fort Dodge. Meg Hunter Kilmer, presenter from the National Eucharistic Congress and missionary will be the keynote speaker. In addition to the keynotes, the day will include Adoration, confession, small groups, vendors, and more! Register at www.scdiocese.org/gathering. If you have any questions regarding the women’s gathering, please contact Maddie McLarty at maddiem@scdiocese.org.

Divine Mercy Chaplet daily at 3:00 p.m.

Mater Dei Mass Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Life Plan Sundays at 8:00 p.m.

Faith in Action Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and replays Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic Ministry Professionals Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.

Father Knows Best Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m.

Programs subject to change

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Writing a check? Remember: When writing a check for your contribution, please make your check payable to St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.

Online Giving: Online Giving is available to all parishioners. To give online, go to https://www.osvhub.com/herlittleway/giving/funds. Select the fund to where you want your contribution to be credited. Enter your account and bank information. Enter the amount you want to give.

For all donations (including grain) to the parish: Please make checks payable to St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.

For donations (including grain) to Danbury Catholic School: Please make checks payable to Danbury Catholic School.

The ongoing financial support of our parish is always appreciated. Thank you!

Can’t make it to Mass? Please to continue to support your parish by mailing your contributions:

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Please call Father Bill to make an appointment to do Baptismal preparation and to set a date.

Anytime by appointment in any of the three parishes.

Danbury & Mapleton: Thirty (30) minutes prior to weekend Masses.

Ida Grove: Tuesday and Thursday before and after daily Mass.

If you or a family member is sick, facing surgery, or in the hospital, please contact Fr. McCarthy immediately for visits and to be anointed with the Sacrament by Fr. McCarthy. Also, when one leaves the hospital, please notify Father; this assists him to continue his care for the sick.

Planning a wedding? Contact Fr. William McCarthy a minimum of nine months prior to the wedding date to ensure all diocesan requirements are completed.

Due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Send info to danigmapbulletin@gmail.com or call Lynn at 712‑893‑2160.

We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please contact the rectory of your city of residence to register as a new member or if you have change of address or telephone number.

To have a name added to this unpublished list/tree, please contact the following:

Danbury - Pat Brouillette at 880‑0519

Ida Grove - Sherry Hittle at 371‑2070

Mapleton - Pat Sullivan at 881‑2420 or Marilyn Seuntjens at 253‑0603