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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and renewal.
Join us as we receive ashes, a humble sign of our need for God’s mercy and grace. All are welcome to come, reflect, and begin the Lenten journey together.
El Miércoles de Ceniza marca el inicio de la Cuaresma, un tiempo sagrado de oración, ayuno y renovación.
Acompáñanos a recibir la ceniza, un signo humilde de nuestra necesidad de la misericordia y la gracia de Dios. Todos son bienvenidos a venir, reflexionar y comenzar juntos el camino cuaresmal.
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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 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES | St. Patrick, Tama (Only Jan 4, Feb 8, Mar 1)
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
Upcoming Holy Days & Special MassesAsh Wednesday- February 18: 7:15 AM English English EN Ash Wednesday Mass at St.Michael- Belle Plaine 12:00 PM English English EN Ash Wednesday Mass at St.Joseph-Chelsea 12:15 PM English English EN Word & Ash Service at St.Patrick- Tama (English) 6:00 PM English English EN Word & Ash Service at St.Michael- Belle Plaine 6:00 PM English English EN Ash Wednesday Mass at St.Patrick- Tama (English)
Misa en Español (Mensualmente) / Spanish Mass (Monthly)- March 1: 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES
Confirmation Mass- March 18: 6:30 PM Bilingual Bilingual BI | St. Patrick, Tama
First Communion Mass- April 18: 4:30 PM English English EN St. Joseph, Chelsea
- April 19: 8:30 AM English English EN St.Michael, Belle Plaine 10:30 AM Bilingual Bilingual BI | 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 -
Deacon Stan Upahs.upahdbqarch.orgDeacon, Parish Administrator -
Father Peter Jiap.jiadbqarch.orgParochial Vicar -
Father Alan Dietzenbach (Español)Priest, Spanish Support -
Father Michael McAndrew (Español)Priest on Sabbatical
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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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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 Diocesean 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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