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4728845-88265Saturday/Sunday JUNE 16/17, 2018THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTISTRev. David L. Smith, S. J., PastorSt. Mary, Portsmouth, Residence712-743-2625 Parish Office / E-mail - dsmithsj@JULY – SEPT. MASS SCHEDULE HOLY DAY MASS CHEDULEPORTSMOUTH – 5:00pm – SaturdayHOLY DAY VIGIL – 7:00pmWESTPHALIA– 8:30am – SundayHOLY DAY– 8:30amPANAMA–10:00am – SundayHOLY DAY– 7:00pmSHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL –755-5634 or shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us5321302197100 St. Boniface207 Duren, P. O. Box 86, Westphalia, IA 51578712-627-4255 (Phone), 712-627-4259 (fax)stboniface@StBonifaceWestphalia.Lorene Kaufmann, parish secretary (office hours vary, please call ahead)5003803099435 St. Mary of the Assumption104 N. 2nd St., P. O. Box 203, Panama, IA 51562-0203712-489-2030 (Phone/Fax) or smpanama@StMaryPanama.Laura Arkfeld-Mohr, parish secretary8-10, Mon, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & 9-11 on ThursdayPrayer Line Contact: Call 489-20304445013970St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima502 4th St., P. O. Box 98, Portsmouth, IA 51565-0098712-743-2625 (Phone) or hankhu@StMaryPortsmouth.Hank Hughes, parish secretary (office hours: M–F–10am–6pm)THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST….We take a short break from Sundays in Ordinary Time this weekend for a solemnity that is celebrated on June 24 every year, no matter the day of the week: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Before he was born, John was chosen by God to prepare the world for the Son of God. God called John the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUESTION OF THE WEEK….How can I prepare the way for Jesus in my corner of the world? Can I recognize a desert somewhere in my world that is without Jesus’ message of hope and comfort? Prayer Line Contacts: Peg Petsche–743-3652/Arlene Pauley–743-2241 Holy Communion and/or visitCall Fr. David at 743-2625 if a familymember is in the hospital or homebound. DAILY MASSNO MASS if school is two hours late or cancelled due to bad weather. Listen to KNOD. PLEASE NOTE: FUNERAL POLICYNO Daily Mass at the THREE parishes on the day of a funeral in one of the three parishes ------------------------------------------------------------------Sacrament of ReconciliationPORTSMOUTH: after 5 p.m. Saturday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment. WESTPHALIA: after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.PANAMA: after 10 a.m. Sunday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.Sacrament of BaptismParents should contact the rectory soon enough for required preparation before baptism. Sacrament of MarriageThose planning to marry must see Father AT LEAST SIX MONTHS in advance of the desired date. No date can be set before the initial interview in person. MASS SCHEDULE (JUNE 26–JULY 1)M – 06/25 – FATHER’S DAY OFF T–06/26 – 11:15am – LFH – Mel Book (d), Rita Leinen (d) and Larry & Greg Weihs (d) W–06/27–8:30am–West.– Iva Wolverton (d), Alice Cowen (d)T–06/28 – 8:30am–Pan. – Joe Schwery (d)F–06/29–8:30am–Port. – Ethel Heller (d) and Henry & Frances Heller (d) S–06/30–5pm–Port. – In Memory of Ted and Susan Sondag (d)S–07/01–8:30am–West. – Elmer & Arlene Schwery (d), Charlene Schwery Schmidt (d)S–07/01 – 10am – Pan. – Chris & Nora Blum Sr. Family living & deceased 38798505919470 BETHLEHEM HOUSE (PO Box 182), Panama, IA 51562….. Sister Joyce Blum, FSPA (489-2426) or sisterjblum@1263658074025 THE SACRAMENT OF PRESENCE…Remember the Gospel story…”Mary went in haste”...to be with her cousin Elizabeth? =touching gently; =speaking lovingly; =being fully aware;=feeling heart to heart; =communion with God, my friend and me.Each of these mothers will lose?their sons in violent deaths.Still they say YES to new life, as do their husbands, Zechariah and Joseph.We can only EMBRACE life.? We cannot possess it.5699760-10495280 ST. BONIFACE, WESTPHALIA pg. 2MINISTRIES Sun. July 1 (8:30am)Sun. July 8 (8:30am)Sun. July 15 (8:30am)Sun. July 22 (8:30am)TithesDaniel RosmannJane GoetzingerRon RosmannRay SchechingerCountersAnn HeithoffEd RueschenbergFrank RueschenbergJeff SchabenLector Ann HeithoffMary BurkeMaria RosmannKaren BrinkerOffertory Gifts Chad Heithoff familyFrank & Ed RueschenbergRoger & Judy SchmitzBruce & Julie GoeserEMEAnn Heithoff Mary Burke Cindy Schechinger Karen BrinkerLorene Kaufmann Ed Rueschenberg Sue Gross Joy SchabenDaniel Rosmann Rose Schomers Maria Rosmann Agnes WehrServersSavanna MusichMorgan GoetzBrayton SchechingerJackson SchmitzBrock MusichMiranda GoetzBrylee SchechingerBrett SeaersMusiciansChoirNo MusicChoirNo MusicUshersDon SchomersEd RueschenbergMarc KaufmanJeff SchabenChad HeithoffFrank RueschenbergBuzz SchneiderClarence BrinkerRay SchechingerMarcus RueschenbergRoger SchmitzChad SearsNorman SchmitzMary BurkeGlen GubbelsRae ZimmermanFinancial Report: Tithes $955 Plate $77 Votive $8 Hall Rent $100 History Books $20 Diocesan Appeal: Our goal this year is $14,468. To date we have received $6,750 from 28 households. Thank you for responding so quickly. Please help us reach our goal with only a balance of $7,718. Parish Office summer hours will vary so please call ahead to make sure the office is open when needing assistance.Please Pray for the Sick & RecuperatingGlen Schechinger Michelle Altar Margaret Swanson Mary Lou Keital Jake Hastert Jane Goetzinger Bill Holzer Julie DuVal John Zimmerman Leann Coenen-KrayenhagenTami RueschenbergGene Blum Rick Wehr RosaryHarold & Alice SchweryNoneDarlene WilwerdingNone Picnic Collection: will be $60 unless bringing items for the Rosary Society Stand. Heads will be in the back of church after Mass.?Contact Rose Schomers or Ann Heithoff for questions or to pay. Monte & Julie Schechinger will also be collecting. Please get your money into them or the office.Youth Stand: donations are needed! Prizes, etc. Please contact Rose Schomers or leave in Cry Room at church.Picnic Stands: will be put up Sunday, July 1 at 6pm.Please come and help if you can.Picnic Shelter Reminder: we do not “reserve” the shelter. However, a list will be kept current of the dates people plan on using it. Please respect these dates and the people that have notified the office of their request for use: Sunday, June 24 – Lee Kaufmann Class of ’68 reunion; Friday, August 3 – Makayla Tremel, Saturday, August 4 – Roger Schmitz; Sunday, August 19 – Knights of Columbus Family Day; Sunday, August 26 – John Henscheid Tractor Ride. TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISH“Christ Our Life” Regional Conference……Please read the following info carefully. I plan to sell tickets on a” first come, first serve” basis ASAP and at the Earling Picnic Finance stand. I will try to contact those that have already signed up and not paid. Tickets for the bus are selling fast.? I will try to sell the tickets at each parish, watch your bulletin. If the first bus fills, we do have an option of a second bus. The bus ride on Sat., Sept. 29,?will be $25 round trip and Sun., Sept. 30 will be$25 round trip.? Bathroom facility is available on the bus and food and drink are allowed. Pick up, and drop-off site is Harlan ShopKo Parking lot at 6AM each morning to be assured to arrive in time for the Celebration of the Holy Mass. Another pick up/drop off site is “Wings” Truck Stop parking lot, near 1-80 exchange.? If you choose to use the bus on Saturday, stay overnight in Des Moines and return on the bus, Sunday, you will have to pay total of $50 as we have to save a seat each way.? I will accept check or cash (no charge card) for the bus trip. Please send to: Karen Chamberlain, Box 143, Earling, Iowa 51530, Attn: Bus tickets. Please include, a return envelope with postage applied, and indicate which bus stop you prefer.? For fairness to all, no seats will be saved for you. There is “No Return” Policy forboth the Bus and Conference, however, you may give to someone in your place. Just let me know if you do so we know whom to expect. I have 40 Conference tickets that can be purchased from me which are $25 for adults & $15 student/Youth for the weekend. 2018 Summer Children’s Hands-On Educational Activities at Shelby County Historical Society, Harlan from 1 – 3pm on Tuesdays June 26: Life on the Prairie // July 3: Celebrating America’s Independence // July 10: Agriculture &Ecosystems in IA // July 17 – Serving the Military. Please join in the fun. PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit peters-pence. ST. MARY, PORTSMOUTH pg. 3MINISTRIES Sun. June 24 (8:30am)Sat. June 30(5pm)Sat. July 8 (5pm) Sat. July 15 (5pm)Sat. July 22 (5pm)ServersJustine Buman Cameron SpringmanSam Buman Kayla PauleyKody BruckTyler BumanHailey SpringmanMaggie Buman Lily OlsenAnthony FieldsEME Dewayne Stolz (choir) Linda Reinig (choir)Jeanne Field(choir) Doramae Heller(choir) George Wear(choir)Julie Stein (choir)Suzy Wear (choir) Randy Fields (choir) Julie Stein (choir) Suzy Wear (choir) Doramae HellerGeorge WearBev Ohlinger Hank HughesLinda ReinigLector Amy ZachariasNyra SondagTony Buman Hank HughesSuzy WearOffertory Gaylen/Zita Smith Bill/Lisa Sondag fam.Ken/Julie Stein Polack, Jill, Sophie Dave & Bev OhlingerUshers Bill ArkfeldBill SlavenBill Arkfeld Ken SteinRon Gau Connie JuhlRon GauRandy Fields Julie Stein Marv LeinenMarv LeinenPolackConnie Juhl Ken LeinenJerry Sondag Randy FieldsJill GreavesDewayne Stolz Deb LeinenNyra SondagTithes Sharon PauleyBrenda ArkfeldCarol Foutch Gaylen SmithSharon PauleyCounters Jerry PlambeckBill SlavenWayne Mikels Ken LeinenDave Ohlinger Carol PlambeckDian SlavenMary Mikels Deb LeinenLloyd PauleyRosary Deb Muell family Myra Buman/Denise ReinigMary R./Deb M. Silent Dave/Bev OhlingerFinance Report: Tithes $515.00 Plate $151.00 Votive $41.50ADA Report: Goal $26,555. Received to date $15,025 from 57 households. Balance due $11,530. Please return your card & check as soon as possible.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First Monday – CDA Rosary at 6:40pm followed by meeting at 7pm.--First Friday – Adoration & Benediction following 8:30 a.m. Mass--First Saturday – 8:40am Rosary 9am Mass at St. Joe, Earling--Second Friday – 11:30am – W.O.W.S. Luncheon & social at Club 191Pray for our military men: Michael Bruck and Josh BruckPlease call the rectory 743-2625 if you are in the hospital orhomebound and wish to receive Holy Communion.Knights of Columbus Meeting – Mon. June 25 – 7pmIOWA CANS FOR CASH 2019 NCYC TRIP….. Please continue saving cans & you can put them in enclosure NW of church for our youth going to NCYC in 2019. $800 received to date. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $43.52. Thanks & please continue to save for our parish. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please pray for the sick & homebound: Thelma Schoemann, Karla Pauley, Jerry Schiltz, Anna Kenney, Ralph Kramer, Alvin Heller, Ed Leinen, Judy Ellebracht, Marv Kenkel, Marian Smith, Ramona Kaufman, Harold Huebner, Tootie & Mitz Wilke, Marv & Deanna Huebner, Bob Grote, Jim Goeser and all those on the prayer line.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARIA GORETTI #2498 FOOD COLLECTION…can be brought anytime. Please note: We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet the last Saturday/Sunday of each month.Hall Summer Hours for Walkers….The hall will remain open until 10am Monday–Saturday & locked on Sunday.Parish Picnic is July 28 & 29, 2018 -- PADDLE STAND ITEMS ARE NEEDED. Please beginlooking for $5+ items or you can leave a cash donation. Tubs will be at church entrances. Auction items needed. Contact Rich/Mary Ohlinger (743-3706) or Hank at rectory (743-2625).RAFFLE TICKETS are $50 each. Your assistance in selling tickets is greatly appreciated.One Day Mixed League Sand Volleyball tournament (Saturday July 28)…3 guys & 3 gals on a team (16 years & older). Please contact Chad Reinig (743-2021 or Ben (Randy) Bruck (743-3277) toregister your team.Bean Bag Tournament (Saturday, July 28) Please contact Lynn Martens (743-2691).Sixteenth Annual Pitch Tournament Saturday July 28 beginning at 1 p.m. in the parish hall (2 sets of 3). To register, please contact Robert Schmitz (489-2909) or Ken Leinen (743-2900).Group chairs/co-chairs are collecting for the $35 picnic donations Sat. June 30, Sat. July 7, 14 &21 before/after 5 p.m. Mass. Stands will be put up Friday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. and taken down Monday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHThanks to everyone who braved the heat and came to the St. Mary’s Parish Picnic in Panama.We appreciate your support. ST. MARY, PANAMA pg. 4MINISTRIES Sun. July 1 (10am)Sun. July 8 (10am)Sun. July 15 (10am)Sun. July 22 (10am)Greeters Taylor/Kelsey AssmannDave Kohles familyGene & Pat KenkelDean Klein FamilyLector Meg Kohles-DunlopMarty SchmidtJay FahnJane Tremel Pat KenkelEileen SchweryLinda FahnMarilyn SchweryOffertoryDean Gubbels familyDennis GubbelsPhil Gubbels familyJason/Megan HastertEME Ruth HuebertKeith SchweryDenise AssmannMary Fahn Phil WegnerMarilyn KeaneMariann WingertPat Michels Joyce (D) KenkelKaren MuellMona CrallJoyce (S) KenkelServers Megan KleinKobe LivingoodDani ArkfeldReece Schwery Brian KleinEdwin MagesMorgan KruseKatherine Schwery Landon KaufmanNoah SchmitzJason CroghanTela SchweryMusiciansRandy MagesWill SchaferMary Ann WendtSong LeaderRandy & BeckyYoung at HeartYouth ChoirCantor Becky PiekenLuAnn SchweryDeb LeuschenUshers Paul WingertPaul WingertPaul WingertPaul Wingert Jamie FahnJamie FahnJamie FahnJamie Fahn Matt SchechingerMatt SchechingerMatt SchechingerMatt SchechingerRosary Dave/Joyce KenkelSilentSilentMarilyn SchweryTithes Gene & Pat KenkelKeith & Eileen SchweryJay & Linda FahnJamie & Mary Fahn***Servers please contact Marilyn Keane, 489-2518, if you areunable to serve when scheduled.? Thank You.**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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please pray for those on the prayer line…… Eunice Blum, Charlotte Fountain, Dave Assmann, Lu Schwery, Dolores Stessman, Ron Chamberlain, Punk Bruck, Bob Mages,Clarence Reinig, Julie Wegner, Dan ArkfeldCounters Pat MichelsMariann WingertKeith LeinenDean GubbelsFinance Report: Tithes $454.75 ADA:? Goal $19,225.00. Collected $10,488.00. Balance $8737.00? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and EventsThu. June 28, Firemen meeting at 7:00 pmTues. July 10, Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00 pm at HallThu., July 10 KC Meeting in Earling, 7:00 pmFood Collection for the Needy….You can drop off items anytime inback of church. Sewing Circle Quilt was won by Marilyn Schwery. ??????????????? Congratulations to the prize winners from the Parish Picnic. Grand Prize Drawing:? $7,500 Norma Gubbels and Bev Bruck, $2,500.00 Janet Kohles, $100 Gary Leinen Kids, $75 Melissa Arkfeld, $75 Scott Kenkel, $75 Kathy Mahlberg*, $75 Marcia Weis*, $75 Ryan Fahn & Megan Kronman, $75 Shirley Chamberlain, $75 LuAnn (John) Schwery.Raffle Tickets:? $500 Mike & Susie Wingert, $300 Toby Pauley, $200 Jane Tremel, $100 Lynn Schwery*, $75 JoAnn Kenkel, $75 Fr. Leonard Kenkel, $65 Dani Stessman, $35 Punk Bruck. *Please contact the Parish office 712-489-2030 and? provide a mailing address.? Thanks.A very special thanks for the anonymous craftsman and associates who completed the Building Memorial Plaque and installed it in the Hallway at the Parish Hall.? It is unique and a work of art! Thanks to the many volunteers who helped build the stand and adapt to our new arrangement.? The Parish will benefit greatly from your efforts.? A post picnic meeting willbe in July to evaluate and consider changes for next year.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHPeter’s Pence Collection is next weekend. It provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society,including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. Town Team Baseball – Sunday, June 24 at 2pm – Persia at Council Bluffs // Portsmouth at Massena // Walnut at PanamaSunday, July 22 from 1:30 – 2:30pm at St. Peter in Defiance -- Fifteen Decade Rosary for Life Parishioners of all six parishes are encouraged to attend. ................
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