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-7874094615005719445-10350500Saturday/Sunday MAY 12/13, 2018THE ASCENSION OF THE LORDRev. David L. Smith, S. J., PastorSt. Mary, Portsmouth, Residence712-743-2625 Parish Office / E-mail - dsmithsj@APRIL – JUNE MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEPANAMA – 5:00pm – SaturdayHOLY DAY VIGIL – 7:00pmPORTSMOUTH– 8:30am – SundayHOLY DAY– 8:30amWESTPHALIA –10:00am – SundayHOLY DAY– 7:00p531495220645900SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL –755-5634 or shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us 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)501015315451400 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 489-2030444501016000St. 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) Prayer Line Contacts: Peg Petsche–743-3652/Arlene Pauley–743-2241 6396944450Holy 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 ReconciliationPanama: 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 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. 00Holy 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 ReconciliationPanama: 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 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 (MAY 14 - 20)M–05/014– FATHERS DAY OFFT–05/15–11:15am–LFH – Ric, Walt & Doris Schneider (d)W–05/16–8:30am–West. – Dick & Agnes Goetzinger (d)T–05/17–8:30am–Pan.– Celestine & Geraldine Mischo (d)F–05/18–8:30am–Port. – Bob Leinen (d)S–05/19–5pm–Pan–Graduates-Class of 2018S–05/20–8:30am–Port. – Rich Sondag (d) for the graduates and for their deceased family members S–05/20–10am–West. – Mike Goetz (d), Delbert Rueschenberg (d)250063052070The Ascension of Our Lord……which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. When Jesus ascended to heaven, he called on his disciples to continue his mission. He asked them to proclaim the gospel, to preach, to teach, to baptize, to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. WE, too are called to continue the mission of the Lord. WE too are called to reach out, to witness, to build up the body of Christ. To paraphrase the angels in the first reading, don’t just stand around waiting. J.S. Paluch Company--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUESTION OF THE WEEK……How often do I just stand around looking when there is work to be done, when there is injustice occurring or when there is someone in need? What can I do so that I am spurred to act day in and day out? J. S. Paluch Company00The Ascension of Our Lord……which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. When Jesus ascended to heaven, he called on his disciples to continue his mission. He asked them to proclaim the gospel, to preach, to teach, to baptize, to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. WE, too are called to continue the mission of the Lord. WE too are called to reach out, to witness, to build up the body of Christ. To paraphrase the angels in the first reading, don’t just stand around waiting. J.S. Paluch Company--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUESTION OF THE WEEK……How often do I just stand around looking when there is work to be done, when there is injustice occurring or when there is someone in need? What can I do so that I am spurred to act day in and day out? J. S. Paluch Company ? BETHLEHEM HOUSE (PO Box 182), Panama, IA 51562….. Sister Joyce Blum, FSPA (489-2426) or sisterjblum@? THE COFFEE CUP…..Do you do as I do and take?the same cup for coffee each morning? I have just become?aware of this in my74930803846500 morning?routine.? This cup holds?many memories. This cup of mine holds the coffee ever so hot. This cup is totally black also so it does not show?so easily that my cup does not go through the dish washer?very often...stains are?not so evident and discoloration does not show. Each of us need?to take a good look at ourselves regularly so as not to allow?old patterns, unhealthy attitudes or any other dimension that brings harm to ourselves or others. THIS MONTH OF MAY?might be?a good time to again become truly loving and whole inside and outside.5699760-1049528000 ST. BONIFACE, WESTPHALIA pg. 2MINISTRIES Sun. May 20(10am) Sun. May 27(10am) Mon. May 28(10:30am)TithesJohn HenscheidFrank RueschenbergSue GrossCountersRay SchechingerRon RosmannEd RueschenbergLector Maria RosmannMary BurkeSue GrossOffertory Gifts John/Janet HenscheidNick/Sheila MayLegionEMEKaren Brinker Sue GrossLorene Kaufmann Joy Schaben Jerry GrossMaria Rosmann Rose Schomers Agnes WehrServersBrock MusichBraydon SchechingerMorgan GoetzSavanna MusichBrylee SchechingerMiranda GoetzMusiciansChoirGuitarChoirUshersClarence BrinkerRae ZimmermanEd RueschenbergRay SchechingerJerome Schneider Frank RueschenbergNorman SchmitzGlen Gubbels Marcus RueschenbergRoger SchmitzDon SchomersMarc Kaufman3848100158916Please Pray for the Sick & RecuperatingLeona Kaufmann Glen Schechinger Michelle Altar Margaret Swanson Mary Lou Keital Jake Hastert Beverly Coenen Jane Goetzinger John ZimmermanBill Holzer Leann Coenen-KrayenhagenGene Blum Rick Wehr Julie DuVal Please pray for our Graduate: Margaret (Daniel & Catherine) Ehlert as she prepares to graduate high school 00Please Pray for the Sick & RecuperatingLeona Kaufmann Glen Schechinger Michelle Altar Margaret Swanson Mary Lou Keital Jake Hastert Beverly Coenen Jane Goetzinger John ZimmermanBill Holzer Leann Coenen-KrayenhagenGene Blum Rick Wehr Julie DuVal Please pray for our Graduate: Margaret (Daniel & Catherine) Ehlert as she prepares to graduate high school -23854146602Financial Report: Tithes $315 Plate $55.75 Votive $10 Hall Rent $600 Clubhouse Rent $300Diocesan Appeal: Our goal this year is $14,468. To date we have received $6,500 from 25 households. Thank you to all who have responded so quickly. Please help us reach our goal as we have $7,968 to go.Pastoral Council meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm.Red Cross Bloodmobile: Wednesday, May 23, noon – 6 pm.00Financial Report: Tithes $315 Plate $55.75 Votive $10 Hall Rent $600 Clubhouse Rent $300Diocesan Appeal: Our goal this year is $14,468. To date we have received $6,500 from 25 households. Thank you to all who have responded so quickly. Please help us reach our goal as we have $7,968 to go.Pastoral Council meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm.Red Cross Bloodmobile: Wednesday, May 23, noon – 6 pm.Rosary Harold/Alice Schwery Memorial Day Mass: Monday, May 28, 10:30 AM with Fr. Wayne Gubbels celebrating.Parish Office summer hours: will vary so please call ahead to make sure the office is open when needing assistance. The office will be closed May 24 thru June 1.Picnic Work List: individuals unable to work the picnic should please contact the parish office ASAP so wecan update the list and begin work on the scheduling.Heads needed for: Hamburger Stand – Tom Musich and Frank Rueschenberg agreed to Head, however TWO more adults are needed to help. Also, need Head of Youth Stand. Picnic Heads this year are Chad &Ann Heithoff and Dave & Rose Schomers. Please contact Ann 701-330-6404 or Rose 579-2397 to volunteer.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISH…Please join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Ct. St. Maria Goretti for an hour-long devotion for America Needs Fatima. This is the 101st Anniversary that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Lucia Santos and her cousins Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto in a field in Fatima, Portugal. This devotion will beMONDAY, MAY 14 at 7pm at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth. Please join us. …St. Isidore Mass….will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, at 7pm at St. Michael’s.? Come and honor St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, and offer prayers of thanksgiving for our rural community. We will ask God’s blessing for bountiful crops and gardens and all that is farm related.? Bring a container for holy water to bless your fields and gardens.? Containers will also be available.? Please bring cookies or bars to share at thesocial in the Rosman Parish Center following Mass.…Another training for new Eucharistic Ministers and review for those who would like a refresher course will be held Wednesday, May, 16, at St. Mary’s Church in Panama at 6:30 pm.? Please call the office, 489-2030, if you would like to be added to our list.? Thanks so much for your participation.? …Attention Catholic Daughters! Court #266 Earling: Our meeting, Thursday, May 17, begins at 7pm in Earling Parish Hall. This is a special meeting as our long awaited Essential Oils of the Bible speaker will give her presentation, postponed from our April meeting. Daughters, whenever we have a guest, it is important out of courtesy to have good attendance. Please mark this date on your calendar! Dessert is provided by Myra Buman.…Red Cross Bloodmobile: Wednesday, May 23, noon – 6 pm. at St. Boniface Parish Center. Contact Judy Schmitz 627-4647 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome! ST. MARY, PORTSMOUTH pg. 3MINISTRIESSun. May 13 (8:30am)Sun. May 20 (8:30am)Sun. May 27 (8:30am)Mon. May 28 (8:30am)AscensionPentecostThe Most Holy TrinityMemorial DayServersMaggie Buman Anthony FieldsEmma SchechingerLegionSam BumanJustine BumanEvelyn SchechingerLegionEME Janet Croghan (choir)Mindy Schechinger (choir)Dewayne Stolz (choir)LegionRandy Fields (choir)Bev Ohlinger (choir)Doramae Heller (choir)LegionJeanne FieldsHank HughesJulie SteinLegionLector Tony BumanGraduatesBrenda ArkfeldLegionOffertory Jerry/Carol PlambeckGraduatesJerry/Nyra Sondag familyLegionUshers Dewayne StolzRandy FieldsConnie JuhlLegion Gary SchabenMel SporrerDeb LeinenLegion Dave OhlingerJulie SteinKen LeinenLegion Lynn MartensBill SondagMarv LeinenLegionTithes Carol FoutchGaylen SmithSharon PauleyNoneCounters Dan LefeberKen LeinenDean Mikels Charlene LefeberDeb LeinenPeg PetscheRosary Dave/Bev OhlingerSilentMyra Buman/Denise ReinigSilent3653155118745IOWA 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 $30.42. 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 and all those on the prayer line.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARIA GORETTI #2498 FOOD COLLECTION…can be brought anytime. 00IOWA 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 $30.42. 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 and all those on the prayer line.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARIA GORETTI #2498 FOOD COLLECTION…can be brought anytime. -115294148811Finance Report: Tithes $2,418.33 Plate $129 Votive $26 Spring Fund $1575 Masses $100 ADA Report: Goal $26,555. Received to date $15,905 from 49 households. Balance due $10,650. Your gift would be appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 BruckFinance Council Meeting – Thursday, May 17 at 6:30pmEASTER LILIES available in the SACRISTY (St. Joseph’s side).Please take as many as you want. Otherwise, we will throw them away.00Finance Report: Tithes $2,418.33 Plate $129 Votive $26 Spring Fund $1575 Masses $100 ADA Report: Goal $26,555. Received to date $15,905 from 49 households. Balance due $10,650. Your gift would be appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 BruckFinance Council Meeting – Thursday, May 17 at 6:30pmEASTER LILIES available in the SACRISTY (St. Joseph’s side).Please take as many as you want. Otherwise, we will throw them away.Please note: We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet the last Saturday/Sunday of each month.Please call the rectory 743-2625 if you are in the hospital/homebound and wish to receive Holy Communion.…SUNDAY, MAY 20 at 8:30am is the Baccalaureate Mass for the seniors: Tyler Buman (Jeff & Janet), Maggie Koke (Gary & Daun), Kayla Pauley (Dale & Sharon) and Caroline Sondag (Jerry & Nyra). …Following Mass we will serve a BRUNCH honoring our First Communicant, Confirmand & Graduates. Please join us for breakfast and in congratulating all of them. All are welcome!..Memorial Weekend Sat./Sun., May 26/27 & Mon., May 28 – 21st ANNUAL “CEMETERY FUND” COLLECTION..Mon., May 28 – 8:30 a.m. – Memorial Day Mass with Legion (be in church at 8:15am) followed by services in both cemeteries. ..The CYO youth will sponsor a “FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST” following Mass. Please do not place flowers on graves before Thu. evening May 24 andremove no later than Sunday NIGHT June 3.PICNIC MEETING….Sunday, june 3 AFTER 8:30am mass IN THE R. E. CENTER MEETING ROOM.Congratulations to the Edwin Skalla Memorial Fund Class of 2018 Recipients: Tyler Buman (Jeff & Janet), Maggie Koke (Gary & Daun) and Kayla Pauley (Dale & Sharon). Thanks so much to each of them for all of their service and dedication to St. Mary Our Ladyof Fatima Church over the years and best of luck throughout the future! The Scholarship CommitteeANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL…Many thanks to our parishioners of all three parishes who have already made a pledge for the Annual Diocesan Appeal. If you haven’t already made your pledge, please consider a gift of any size. Our goal is 100% participation. Annual operating expenses that cover priest medical insurance, health care, and retirement benefits are included as well as education for seminarians. The ADA supports our Catholic schools, religious education, marriage & family ministry, diaconate formation, Catholic Charities & many more diocesan-wide initiatives. PLEASE CONSIDER A GIFT. ST. MARY, PANAMA pg. 4MINISTRIES Sat. May 19 (5pm)Sat. May 26 (5pm)Sat. June 2 (5pm)Sat. June 9 (5pm)Greeters GraduatesMark Schmitz familyZach & Cari WingertJosh & Mandi AssmannLector GraduatesJane TremelMarilyn SchweryLinda Fahn GraduatesWill SchaferMary Ann WendtJay FahnOffertoryGraduatesMike & Lisa FeldmanCorey Freund FamilyAdam Gubbels familyEME Mariann WingertMary FahnJean CroghanRuth Huebert Joyce KenkelJamie FahnEileen SchweryJoyce (D) Kenkel Marilyn KeaneMarilyn SchweryKeith SchweryJulie WegnerServers Will KenkelMegan KleinJacey KohlesDelaney Wegner Ben KenkelBrian KleinKendal KohlesGrace Wegner Riley KohlesLandon KaufmanAinsley MagesDelany SchweryMusiciansGraduate choiceRandy MagesWill SchaferSong LeaderGraduate choiceBecky PiekenYoung at HeartCantor Graduate choiceRandy MagesLuAnn SchweryUshers Keith SchweryKeith SchweryKenny PauleyKenny Pauley Mike WingertMike WingertJohn SchweryJohn Schwery Dan WingertDan WingertDamian KenkelDamien KenkelRosary SilentMarilyn SchweryTheresa KaufmanSilentTithes Scott/Denise AssmannJamie/Mary FahnJean & Phil CroghanJay & Linda FahnCounters Pat MichelsLarry KleinDean GubbelsJoyce (D) Kenkel-1987837327Finance Report: Tithes $575, Plate $73.26, Catholic Relief $10ADA Goal $19,225.00 -- Collected $8,478.00; Goal $19,255.00; Balance $10,747.00.? Thanks!!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and Events.. Wed. May 16 EME Class 6:30 at St. Mary’s in Panama...Thurs. May 17, K. C. Meeting in Earling, 7:00 pm..Sat. May 19, Reception after Mass for 2018 Graduates..Tues. May 22- Office closed-Diocese Meeting..Sat. June 2, Citywide Garage sale starting at 7am.Food Collection for the Needy….You can drop off items anytime 00Finance Report: Tithes $575, Plate $73.26, Catholic Relief $10ADA Goal $19,225.00 -- Collected $8,478.00; Goal $19,255.00; Balance $10,747.00.? Thanks!!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and Events.. Wed. May 16 EME Class 6:30 at St. Mary’s in Panama...Thurs. May 17, K. C. Meeting in Earling, 7:00 pm..Sat. May 19, Reception after Mass for 2018 Graduates..Tues. May 22- Office closed-Diocese Meeting..Sat. June 2, Citywide Garage sale starting at 7am.Food Collection for the Needy….You can drop off items anytime 374904029708***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 Reinig00***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 ??????????????? PICNIC - Please drop off your Money or Items for Country Store at the Parish garage before or after Mass on Sat, May 26 or Sunday, June 2 or office by June 2. We need 100% participation for a successful picnic. If you haven’t been contacted to work please call your chairman from last year or parish office 489-2030.Volunteers needed to collect items and money before and after Mass on Sat. May 26 and Sat. June 2.? Usually two people work each weekend.? This is the start of our fundraising for the Picnic and is very important.American Legion 50/50 Sweepstakes. ?Half the proceeds will go to Veterans Memorial Fund and half the proceeds will go to the winner.? Drawing will be held on Memorial Day at Byrd’s ?approximately11am.?Tickets are sold at local businesses.Auction items:? Please call Mark & Mona Crall 489-2304 or Allen & Tracey Kenkel 489-2818 with any auction items.? Requesting only new items or antique items.? Please talk to Mona for specific description of your item.Congratulations to those children who received Our Lord for the first time last Sunday:? Frances Wegner (Julie & Steve), William Schmitz (Jill & Mark) Danielle Stessman (Kenneth Schwery and Pam Schwery) Danica Schwery (Renee & Marty) Barrett Kaufman (Theresa & Josh), and Charlotte Mages (Jill & David).? Their performance of “Ave Maria” with hand bells was a tribute to their practice under the leadership of Ms. Cindy Schwery.? A big THANKS to Renee Schwery who taught the students and coordinated the event, and to Ms. Schwery and Meg Kohles-Dunlop for the wonderful music.The Parish has received another generous gift from the Sewing Circle.? A beautiful Urn Pall, valued at$300, was donated to St. Mary’s thus eliminating the need to borrow one.? Please be sure and thank them.FIRST PARISH PICNIC OF THE SUMMER…..”One Day Only” St. Peter’s Parish Picnic in Defiance onSat., June 2 beginning at 1pm. Sun., June 3 - 11am-2pm ONLY Staley’s Chicken Dinner with trimmings. ................
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