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Saturday/Sunday, AUGUST 19/20, 2017

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. David L. Smith, S. J., Pastor

St. Mary, Portsmouth, Residence

712-743-2625 Parish Office / E-mail - dsmithsj@

JULY – SEPT. MASS SCHEDULE HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

PANAMA – 5:00pm – Saturday HOLY DAY VIGIL – 7:00pm

PORTSMOUTH – 8:30am – Sunday HOLY DAY – 8:30am

WESTPHALIA –10:00am – Sunday HOLY DAY – 7:00pm

SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL –755-5634 or shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us

St. Boniface

207 Duren, P. O. Box 86, Westphalia, IA 51578

712-627-4255 (Phone), 712-627-4259 (fax)

stboniface@

StBonifaceWestphalia.

Lorene Kaufmann, parish secretary (office hours vary, please call ahead)

St. Mary of the Assumption

104 N. 2nd St., P. O. Box 203, Panama, IA 51562-0203

712-489-2030 (Phone/Fax) or smpanama@

StMaryPanama.

Laura Arkfeld-Mohr, parish secretary

8-10, Mon, Tues, Wed. Fri.  9-11 on Thurs.

Prayer Line Contact: Call 489-2030

St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima

502 4th St., P. O. Box 98, Portsmouth, IA 51565-0098

712-743-2625 (Phone) or hankhu@

StMaryPortsmouth.

Hank Hughes, parish secretary (office hours: M–F–10am–6pm)

Prayer Line Contacts: Peg Petsche–743-3652/Arlene Pauley–743-2241

MASS INTENTIONS – AUG. 21 - 27

M–08/21– FATHERS DAY OFF

T–08/22–11:15am–LFH – COMMUNION SERVICE

W–08/23–8:30am–West.–COMMUNION SERVICE

T–08/24–8:30am–Pan. – COMMUNION SERVICE

F–08/25–8:30am–Port. – COMMUNION SERVICE

S–08/26–5pm–Pan. – Bill & Irene Huebner (d)

S–08/27–8:30am–Port. – Harry Sonderman (d) and Fred & Marcella Kwapiszeski (d)

S–08/27–10am–West. – Deceased members of the Tony & Lizzie Kloewer family

BETHLEHEM HOUSE (PO Box 182), Panama, IA 51562…..

Sister Joyce Blum, FSPA (489-2426) or sisterjblum@

LIGHTS OF HOPE…I was reading an article by D. R. Rose this week encouraging 

us to be Lights of Hope. And why? Here is a recently reported prime example:  If

this world were 100 people, 50 would be female and 50 would be male; 26 would be

children. There would be 74 adults, 8 of whom would be 65 and older. There would be 33 Christians, 22 Muslims, 14 Hindus, 7 Buddhists, 12 who practice other religions and 12 who would not be associated with any religion. 83 would be able to read and write, but 17 would not. Seven would have a college degree, 23 and 22 would own or share a computer. 77 would have a place to shelter them from the wind and rain, but 23, would not. 21 would be overweight, but 15 would be undernourished, and one would be dying of starvation. 87 would have access to safe drinking water, but 13 people would not. Just reviewing these percentages shows us the need to hold on to the ROPE of HOPE. Pope Francis gives us the challenge to be LIGHTS OF HOPE. 

ST. BONIFACE, WESTPHALIA pg. 2

MINISTRIES Sun. Aug. 27 (10am)

Tithes Karen Brinker

Counters Frank Rueschenberg

Lector Karen Brinker

Offertory Gifts Danny Kaufmann fam

EME Karen Brinker

Jan Hastert

Rose Schomers

Servers Raegen Wicks

Savanna Musich

Musician Guitar

Ushers Clarence Brinker

Frank Rueschenberg

Marcus Rueschenberg

Rosary

Coffee & Rolls: will be served in the Rectory following 10:00 Mass Sundays, August 27 and September 3, sponsored by the Rectory

Committee. Come on over and get an update.

Picnic Pavilion Events: There is no way to actually “reserve” the picnic pavilion however we will try to publish in the bulletin when events are scheduled so as to inform people to please respect the usage of the area. Event planned in the pavilion is

August 20 – Rusty Buckley Memorial tractor ride gathering. Thank you.

TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISH

SCCS School Opening: PK-6 Part Time Librarian Opening Available –12-14 hours per week

*Duties include but not limited to: -Library organization -Reading to students -School recess duties

-Teaching students how to find books at their reading level. If interested please send a letter of interest and

contact the school @ 712-755-5634 or email Mr. De Weerd jdeweerd@ before 8/22/2017

• August 23, 2017--2017-2018 SCCS School Starts

• Date to Remember...  August 27, 2017. Please come to Shelby County Catholic School's Open

House/Back to School Celebration. Come and enjoy burgers and hot dogs!  There will also be a dunk tank!  You can have a chance to

dunk a priest or the principal!

We are excited to announce that Shelby County Catholic School was recently awarded a $3000 grant from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa for the benefit of improving Science, Technology, Engineering, Math in the Early Childhood grades at SCCS. The Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa works with families like yours to facilitate giving and in particular, planned gifts to benefit organizations like ours within the Diocese of Des Moines.  The return on investments made within the Foundation comes back in many different ways to

diocesan organizations like ours and their grant program is one of those ways. Thank you to the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa!!

We sincerely wish to thank the parishioners of Shelby County by providing 26 young men & women of San Pedro Apostle in Nicaragua, the opportunity to attend college.  This gives the possibility to change lives and their families’ lives, by giving them hope for a brighter future.

If you still wish to sponsor a student, please contact St. Michael’s rectory before August 28.

• Fifteen Decade Rosary for Life – Sunday, August 20 – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – St. Mary, Panama

• Portsmouth Bloodmobile – Tuesday, August 22, 12 noon to 6 pm. Call Connie Juhl.

• Leuschen Annual Labor Day Weekend Barn Dance since 2009, Sunday, September 3.  Potluck at 5:30pm. Music by Bob Mages & The Roadhaus Band, 7 p.m.  Please bring a side dish, BYOB and lawn chair and/or

blanket.  Contacts: 712-592-0063 or Faye at 402-595-0505.

• You are Invited! St Patricks Fall Festival, Dunlap, Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:00am-1:30pm – Staley's

Broasted Chicken dinner. Bring the Family! Silent Auction, Bingo, Kid's games, Country Store and more!

The Catholic Men's Group has moved.  We will now be meeting at the St. Boniface conference room.  The time will be the same Mondays at 7pm.  So if you are interested in studying the Bible please join us.

ST. MARY, PORTSMOUTH pg. 3

MINISTRIES Sun. Aug. 20 (8:30am) Sun. Aug. 27(8:30am) Sun. Sept. 3 (8:30am) Sun. Sept. 10 (8:30am)

Servers Kody Bruck Cameron Springman Justine Buman Marie Ohlinger

Abram Wilwerding Hailey Springman Tyler Buman Lily Olsen

Marissa Schmidt

EME Randy Fields (choir) Jeanne Fields (choir) Doramae Heller (choir) Hank Hughes

Bev Ohlinger (choir) Julie Stein (choir) Zita Smith (choir) Mindy Schechinger (choir)

Hank Hughes Dewayne Stolz Linda Reinig Janet Croghan (choir)

Lector(1st) Marie Ohlinger Jill Greaves Brenda Arkfeld Tony Buman

(2nd/Pet) Kathryn Foster Janet Croghan Bill Slaven Hank Hughes

Offertory Duane/Linda Reinig Gary/Jackie Schaben fam. Gaylen/Zita Smith Jerry/Nyra Sondag

Ushers Dave Ohlinger Randy Fields Bill Arkfeld Polack

Bill Slaven Jerry Sondag Ron Gau Jill Greaves

Ken Leinen Nyra Sondag Lynn Martens Jerry Buman

Deb Leinen Marv Leinen Dewayne Stolz Mel Sporrer

Tithes Gaylen Smith Sharon Pauley Brenda Arkfeld Kathryn Foster

Counters Theresa Grote Tom Reinig Duane Reinig Jackie Schaben

Dave Ohlinger Mitz Wilke Linda Reinig Lois Crawford

Rosary Don/Ramona Kaufman Denise Reinig/Myra Buman JoAnn F./Virginia R. Mitz Wilke/Deb Muell

Please note: We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet the last Saturday/Sunday of each month.

FOR SALE...St. Mary, Portsmouth Cookbook $5 each or 3 for $10. 125th History Book - $20 each or 2 for $30. Church $10 ea.

Contact Hank at the rectory or stop at the Shelby State Bank in Portsmouth.

TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISH

In commemoration of the 16th anniversary of 911, the Portsmouth American Legion will host a buffet breakfast on Sunday, September 10 from 7:30 – 10:30am . in St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Portsmouth. FREE WILL DONATION

Serving: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes, French Toast, Biscuits/Gravy, Coffee & Juice.

“BEING HOLY WOMEN: Our Lady” Sunday, October 8 – St. Mary’s Hall, Portsmouth.  Retreat Day for Women of all ages.  Presenter: Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA.  Cost $20 if paid by September 8 or $25 at door. This includes

lunch.  To register call Shirley Chamberlain, 712-489-2442, cell 402-490-4433, or St. Mary’s Parish 712-743-2625

Scripture Study with Galatians: “Set Free to Live” DVDs by Jeff Cavins at St Mary's Parish Hall in Panama beginning Sept. 5 at 7:00pm and continuing every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Please give your registration to Jann Reinig, Maribeth Zimmerman, or Hank Hughes; or drop it at your parish office by August 21.  An accompanying workbook is recommended & available for purchase, but is not required for attendance.  Workbooks will be distributed at the first session. There is no assignment for the first meeting.  Learning more about Scripture is PRICELESS. To register cut off and complete the following:

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____, Yes, I will attend the study. Your name__________________________________

____, Yes, Please order the recommended workbook for me. I have enclosed the $25.25 dollar cost of the book.

Make your check payable to St Mary's Parish P. O. Box 203, Panama, IA 51562.

ST. MARY, PANAMA pg. 4

MINISTRIES Sat. Aug. 26 (5pm) Sat. Sept. 2 (5pm) Sat. Sept. 9 (5pm) Sat. Sept. 16 (5pm)

Greeters Corey Freund family Tony Nihsen family Matt Schmitz family David Mages family

Lector Shirley Chamberlain Will Schafer Jay Fahn Ashley Nihsen

Randy Mages Marilyn Schwery Linda Fahn Mary Ann Wendt

Offertory Jann & Clarence Reinig Matt Schechinger family Ray Schleimer family Mark Schmitz family

EME Jean Croghan Ellen Schmidt Denise Assmann Eileen Schwery

Phil Wegner Mariann Wingert Joyce Kenkel (S) Keith Schwery

Karen Muell Marilyn Keane Ruth Huebert Jean Croghan

Servers Konner Leinen Kelsey Freund Nicholas Wageman Abby Wingert

Tela Schwery Ella Freund Brett Wageman Katherine Schwery

Caitlin Kohles Clara Mages Jake Wageman Landon Kaufman

Musicians Mary Ann Wendt Bob Mages Will Schafer Open

Song Leader Ellen Schmidt Bob Mages LuAnn Schwery Youth Choir

Cantor Meg Kohles Open LuAnn Schwery Open

Ushers Gary Leinen Matt Schmitz Matt Schmitz Matt Schmitz

Bob Schechinger Jayme Arkfeld Jayme Arkfeld Jayme Arkfeld

Bud Chamberlain Tom Schwery Tom Schwery Tom Schwery

Rosary Dave & Joyce Kenkel Marilyn Schwery Shirley Chamberlain Carol Wegner

Tithes Joyce Kenkel (D) Clarence & Jann Reinig Scott & Denise Assmann Phil & Jean Croghan

Counters Jayme & Mary Fahn Dean Gubbels Larry Klein Jean Keane

Sunday, Aug 27, 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.  Panama Historic School House Fundraiser “A Summer Evening Social”.  This year will feature items from the 1930’s.  If anyone has an item they would like to display please bring it to the Schoolhouse earlier Sunday

afternoon or contact Jann Reinig at 712-744-3209.  Supper starts at 5:00 p.m.

The family of Jan Hoffmann wishes to thank all who helped us during our time of loss.  Special Thank You to Fr. David Smith and those who helped with the Funeral Mass and the meal.  Everyone’s expression of sympathy is gratefully appreciated.

The Panama American Legion/Auxiliary are still soliciting donation for the Veteran’s Memorial. Please send donations to the American Legion, P.O. Box 113, Panama or can be left at

the Panama Bank.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Families have been asking about the Wednesday evening FAITH FORMATION CLASSES. It is time to register any new children now who will be attending the K-12 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION this Fall. Please call Laura, our parish secretary, Panama, now to be included. All other registration will begin soon. Also, prayerfully consider teaching this year of co-teaching with another person.

Contact Laura, 712-489-2030, smpanama@.  Classes begin in September.

Laura Gubbels will be the new Director of Religious Education for the parishes in Panama and Westphalia.  Please thank Laura for accepting the position and call the office to

volunteer to assist her in teaching classes. 

The roof on Bethlehem will be replaced on Saturday, Aug 26.  Work will start at 8:00 a.m. 

All volunteers are welcome and appreciated!! 

“CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHES

Ladies—It’s your time to Shine!  Is your energy a little low in life as well as in faith?  Here is the opportunity to become a better leader in your family as well as your faith family.  The National Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring Practical Skills for Women.  Get comfortable in your

journey!  Join in! Where:  St. Augustine’s Parish, Des Moines, IA September 23.  Contact Carolyn Smith, 712-527-4206.  Registration $30.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF (six grief classes in a supportive & education environment for adults). Classes will be held on Wednesdays Sept. 13, 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 at Myrtue Medical Center Board Room. Registration required by Sept. 6. Call 755-4424. [pic]

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IN TODAY’S GOSPEL…..the Canaanite woman is

desperate for the healing of her daughter and breaks

through social and political barriers, even challenging

Jesus as she seeks relief for her child. The woman cleverly turns Jesus’ insult into an affirmation of faith. Only then, does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter. By responding to her faith, Jesus shows us how His mission to the world continues to become broader and wider in its outreach to the world. Pastoral Patterns, WLP

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK….How patient is my prayer, how undaunted my confidence in Jesus’ personal love for me? How do I treat those who pester me for a share of my time, attention, love?

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA….YOU DID IT FOR ME……Climate change is creating hotter, drier environments where crops wilt or never grow at all in parts of southern Africa. With a second year of harvests having failed in most of Zimbabwe, 2.4 million people are facing a lack of food. CRS is partnering with Caritas Harare in Zimbabwe to react quickly to the drought emergency by organizing a series of seed fairs to help provide farmers seeds for drought-resistant, quick-growing crops.

Learn more at you-did-it-for-me

Holy Communion and/or visit

Call Fr. David at 743-2625 if a family

member is in the hospital or homebound.

DAILY MASS

If school is two hours late or cancelled due to bad

weather there will be NO MASS. Listen to KNOD.

FUNERAL POLICY

NO Daily Mass if funeral is in parish of Mass. There

IS Daily Mass if funeral is not in parish with Mass.

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Sacrament of Reconciliation

Panama: after 5 p.m. Saturday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.

Portsmouth: after 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass until

last confession heard or by appointment.

Westphalia: after 10 a.m. Sunday Mass until last

confession heard or by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism

Parents should contact the rectory soon enough

for required preparation before baptism.

Sacrament of Marriage

Those planning to marry must see

Father AT LEAST SIX MONTHS in advance of desired date. No date can be set

before the initial interview in person.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

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Diocesan Appeal: 2017 goal is $15,211. To date 40 households have pledged/paid a total of $11,684 leaving a balance of $3,527 left to go.

Thank you to all who have already contributed!

Please Pray for the Sick & Recuperating!

Leona Kaufmann Charlotte Holzer Glen Schechinger Margaret Swanson Michelle Altar Mary Lou Keital Rick Wehr Beverly Coenen Jane Goetzinger Marilyn Grote Ryan Schechinger Jake Hastert Jonsey Klein Ric Schneider Gene Blum

Leann Coenen-Krayenhagen John Zimmerman

Finance Report: Tithes $2,175 Plate $84 Votive $48 Spring Fund $105

2017 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL GOAL is $27,241. To date 83 households pledged/paid $19,308.00 leaving a balance of $. Thanks

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--First Monday – CDA Rosary at 6:40pm followed by meeting at 7pm.

--First Friday – Adoration & Benediction following 8:30 a.m. Mass

--First Saturday – 8:30am Rosary & 9am Mass – St. Joseph, Earling.

--Second Friday – 11:30am – W.O.W.S. Luncheon & social at Club 191

Pray for our military men: Michael, Nathan & Josh Bruck, Scott Ruffcorn

Knights of Columbus meeting – Monday, August 21

at 7pm in R. E. Center meeting room.

IOWA CANS FOR CASH 2017 NCYC TRIP…..Please continue saving cans for NCYC by putting them in enclosure NW of church. To date we have received $3,509.00. Thanks for your support.

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HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $7.22. Thanks & please continue to save for our parish.

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Please pray for the sick & homebound: Thelma Schoemann, Karla Pauley, Jerry Schiltz, Anna Kenney, Janice Waltz, Ralph Kramer,

Lori Reinig, Alvin Heller, Ed Leinen, Judy Ellebracht, Marv Kenkel and all those on the prayer line.

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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARIA GORETTI

#2498 FOOD COLLECTION…can be brought anytime. There is a

great need within the county so your generosity is appreciated.

Lectors, EMEs, Ushers and Offertory: If you CANNOT make your scheduled time, please trade with someone who is NOT performing a ministry on the day you are scheduled.

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STEWARDSHIP FUND:  Donations to the fund are always welcomed.  We depend on these donations to help with our monthly bills. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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Please pray for those on the prayer line……Norine Mahlberg, Charlotte Fountain, Eunice Blum, Dave Assmann, Lu Schwery, Ron Chamberlain, Punk Bruck, Bob Mages

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Food Collection for the Needy….Items may be dropped off

any time in the basket at church entry.

Finance Report: Tithes $610.00; Plate $44.75; Rent $125.00; Women’s Circle $100.00; Masses $30.00; Adult Ed. $25.25

ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Weekly Report: Total collected $12,865.  Please send contributions to the office. We aren’t there yet. 

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Meetings and Events

Thursday, August 30 Office closed

Friday, Aug 31 Firemen’s 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 12 Pastoral Council 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept 20 Crossroads Mass 6:30 p.m. St. Michaels

Thursday, September 14, Legion/Auxiliary at Hall 7:30 p.m.             

Thursday, September 14, Liturgy Meeting, Bethlehem, 7:00 p.m.

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