The Heart of Mary Cluster, inspired by the HolySpirit, provides a welcoming faith community in which we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the way we live, by our worship together and in serving others.
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Fr. Barta is now hearing confessions from 3-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, rotating between our three parish sites. In addition, he is also usually available 30 minutes before our 5:15 Saturday evening Mass at Sacred Heart, Walker and 30 minutes before the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday at St. Mary, Urbana.
You may also call Fr. Barta (563-581-2760) to set up an individual time to receive this sacrament.
The Saturday afternoon reconciliation schedule for 2018 is as follows:- January 13 - Sacred Heart, Walker
- February 10 - St. Mary, Urbana
- March 10 - St. Mary, Vinton
- April 14 - Sacred Heart, Walker
- May 12 - St. Mary, Urbana
- June 9 - St. Mary, Vinton
- July 14 - Sacred Heart, Walker
- August 11 - St. Mary, Urbana
- September 8 - St. Mary, Vinton
- October 13 - Sacred Heart, Walker
- November 10 - St. Mary, Urbana
- December 8 - St. Mary, Vinton
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Communal Reconciliation Services during Lent
- Sunday, February 25 - St. Mary, Urbana - 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 4 - St. Mary, Manchester - 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 10 - St. Matthew, Cedar Rapids - 10:30 a.m.
- Sunday, March 11 - St. John, Independence - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 15 - Immaculate Conception, Cedar Rapids - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 24 - St. Jude, Cedar Rapids - 10:30 a.m.
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What is a communal reconciliation service?
In a communal reconciliation service, we begin the sacrament as a community. Usually there is a song, an opening prayer and a reading from Scripture. Following the Scripture reading, a priest will give a brief homily and then he or another minister will lead us in an examination of conscience, usually a series of statements or questions to help us more fully reflect upon what we wish to bring to the Lord in the sacrament at this time. The community then prays an Act of Contrition together. Several priests will be present at the service. Following the Act of Contrition, individuals go to one of the priests who will be stationed throughout the church to confess their sins privately. The priest who hears one’s confession will suggest a penance and pray the prayer of absolution over them. Individuals may then return to their pews to pray, offering thanks to God for His mercy and forgiveness. In many cases, there will be a closing prayer and song after everyone present has had an opportunity to confess their sins to a priest.