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4810760-7620000Saturday/Sunday OCTOBER 13/14, 2018TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Rev. David L. Smith, S. J., PastorSt. Mary, Portsmouth, Residence712-743-2625 Parish Office / E-mail - dsmithsj@OCT. – DEC. MASS SCHEDULEHOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULEWESTPHALIA– 5:00pm – SaturdayHOLY DAY VIGIL – 7:00pmPANAMA– 8:30am – SundayHOLY DAY– 8:30amPORTSMOUTH–10:00am – SundayHOLY DAY– 7:00pmSHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL–755-5634 or shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us473075219718200 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, call ahead)440055310904200 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 Thursday Prayer Line Contact: Call 489-2030-171451968500St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima502 4th St., P. O. Box 98, Portsmouth, IA 51565-0098183515077470 QUESTION OF THE WEEK…… “All things are possible for God.” How are our temporary possessions obstacles to our mission and ultimate goal?How might God assist me in making it possible? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00 QUESTION OF THE WEEK…… “All things are possible for God.” How are our temporary possessions obstacles to our mission and ultimate goal?How might God assist me in making it possible? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 712-743-2625 (Phone) or hankhu@StMaryPortsmouth.MASS INTENTIONS (Oct. 15 – 21)M – 10/15 – FATHER’S DAY OFF T– 10/16–11:15am–LFH–Jerome (Speed) Kohles (d)W–10/17–8:30am–West. – Courtney Dunham Rosmann (d), John Zimmerman & his family T–10/18–8:30am–Pan. – Marcine Zimmerman Twark (d), Carol Herbst (d), Bob Theulen (d) ?F–10/19–8:30am – Port. – Ursula Bruck (d) and Jean Schechinger (d) S–10/20–5pm–West. –Clara Langenfeld (d), Delbert Rueschenberg (d) S–10/21–8:30am–Pan. – Rosie/Ed Greiner (d) S–10/21–10am – Port. – Mitz Zaiser (d) and Living & Deceased members of the Catholic Daughters Prayer Line Contacts: Peg Petsche-743-3652/Arlene Pauley-743-2241 Hank Hughes, parish secretary (office hours: M–F–10am–6pm)-3168749472Holy 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 cancelleddue 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 ReconciliationWESTPHALIA: after 5pm Saturday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.PANAMA: after 8:30am Thursday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.PORTSMOUTH: after 10am Sunday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.Sacrament of BaptismParents should contact the rectory soon enoughfor required preparation before baptism.Sacrament of MarriageThose planning to marry must seeFather 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 cancelleddue 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 ReconciliationWESTPHALIA: after 5pm Saturday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.PANAMA: after 8:30am Thursday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.PORTSMOUTH: after 10am Sunday Mass until last confession heard or by appointment.Sacrament of BaptismParents should contact the rectory soon enoughfor required preparation before baptism.Sacrament of MarriageThose planning to marry must seeFather AT LEAST SIX MONTHS in advance of the desired date. No date can be set before the initial interview in person. 3870325499999000 BETHLEHEM HOUSE (PO Box 182), Panama, IA 51562…..5507990777494000 Sister Joyce Blum, FSPA (489-2426) or sisterjblum@ CONVERSION—RENEWAL!! This?coming week we will hear of the?ceremony in Rome for El Salvador Archbishop, OSCAR ROMERO, declared a Saint. I?ministered with ROMERO in the major seminary in San Salvador, El Salvador, a few years ago. I saw CONVERSION happen during?these years in Central America. In the Pauline context it means to return to the power of the Holy Spirit and let HIM make us new again (Rom. 12.2). True renewal, conversion, is? above all A RETURN TO GOD. MAKE IT HAPPEN TODAY! 5699760-1049528000 ST. BONIFACE, WESTPHALIA pg. 2MINISTRIES Sat. Oct. 20 (5pm) Sat. Oct. 27 (5pm)Wed. Oct. 31 (7pm)Sat. Nov. 3 (5pm)TithesEd RueschenbergDaniel RosmannLynn SchmitzRon RosmannCountersJoni Schwery Frank RueschenbergJudy SchomersJohn HenscheidLector Mary BurkeLaVonne SchulteLynn SchmitzRon RosmannOffertory Gifts Rueschenberg fam. Dave/Rose SchomersBruce/Julie GoeserDave/Bev SchweryEMEMary Burke Joan Musich Karen Brinker Maria RosmannEd Rueschenberg Rose Schomers Paul Zimmerman Ann HeithoffCindy Schechinger Joy Schaben Jerry Gross Joan MusichServersJohn SchechingerLexi MusichJackson SchmitzBrett SearsAbbie SchechingerLuke Musich Bobbie SchechingerCade SearsMusiciansChoirGuitarGuitarChoirUshersEd RueschenbergJeff SchabenClarence BrinkerNorman SchmitzFrank RueschenbergTerry SchulteRae ZimmermanDon SchomersMarcus RueschenbergChad SearsMary BurkeChad SearsMark KaufmanTom MusichJerome SchneiderRoger Schmitz-81915160655Financial Report: Tithes $375 Plate $67 Votive $16Diocesan Appeal: Our goal is $14,468. To date we have received $12,667 from 39 households. $1,801 to go. Thank you to everyone that has helped us greatly reduce what we owe!Pastoral Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm. Bingo at LFH – Thursday, October 25 St. Boniface is on to host. Please come and help if you can.Trick or Treating in Westphalia will be Wed., Oct. 31, 5:30 – 7:00 PM.Holy Day Mass: in Westphalia will be Wednesday, October 31, 7:00 PM. 00Financial Report: Tithes $375 Plate $67 Votive $16Diocesan Appeal: Our goal is $14,468. To date we have received $12,667 from 39 households. $1,801 to go. Thank you to everyone that has helped us greatly reduce what we owe!Pastoral Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm. Bingo at LFH – Thursday, October 25 St. Boniface is on to host. Please come and help if you can.Trick or Treating in Westphalia will be Wed., Oct. 31, 5:30 – 7:00 PM.Holy Day Mass: in Westphalia will be Wednesday, October 31, 7:00 PM. 3847723169866Please Pray for the Sick & RecuperatingGlen Schechinger Michelle Altar Margaret Swanson Mary Lou Keital Jake Hastert Jane Goetzinger Bill Holzer Julie DuVal John Zimmerman Faye Patten Gene BlumLeann Coenen-Krayenhagen Tami Rueschenberg Lyle EsserRick Wehr Jim Goeser Gay Burgod Gary GubbelsRel. Ed. News: Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 PM – Class all grades (unless teacher notifies otherwise). 00Please Pray for the Sick & RecuperatingGlen Schechinger Michelle Altar Margaret Swanson Mary Lou Keital Jake Hastert Jane Goetzinger Bill Holzer Julie DuVal John Zimmerman Faye Patten Gene BlumLeann Coenen-Krayenhagen Tami Rueschenberg Lyle EsserRick Wehr Jim Goeser Gay Burgod Gary GubbelsRel. Ed. News: Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 PM – Class all grades (unless teacher notifies otherwise). RosaryDarlene WilwerdingVicki Schmitz PLEASE NOTE: Mass cards are removed from pews but the prayers are on the inside cover of the missalette.Names for the Month of Remembrance: During November, we will continue our tradition of remembering those who have passed since October 31, 2017. People are welcome to bring a funeral card or picture that size of parishioners or loved ones who have passed since last year. Please contact Lorene at the office to have your loved one’s name on the list to be read and so we can prepareappropriately. The candle procession will take place Sat., Nov. 3 at the 5PM Mass. Deadline to submit names will be Mon., Oct. 29.First Fruits: Finally, harvest is upon us! We pray for the safety of all those who work in the fields. Please consider a donation to our First Fruits Fund in thanksgiving for all the Lord has blessed us with. You do not need to be a farmer to contribute to this fund. This money is used to help with operating costs & help meet our budget. Please consider adonation. Thank you for supporting your parish!Picnic Shelter Reminder: We do not “reserve” the shelter. However, a list is kept current of the date people plan on using it. Please respect these dates and the people that have notified the office of their request for use: October 20 – wedding reception in hall. REMINDER: Please take the trash over to the dumpster after using the pavilion. Current fiscal year budget is available in the office for anyone who is interested in a copy or contact Lorene at the office. TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND EXTRA INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHESSun., Oct. 14 – 1:30–2:30pm – St. Michael, Harlan – Fifteen Decade Rosary for Life.Sun. Oct. 14 – 11am–2pm–St. Michael, Harlan Annual Harvest Festival Staley’s Chicken Dinner. Adults $10/10 & under $5. -22860760857000Wed. Oct. 17 – 11am – 1pm – Immanuel Lutheran (1700 19th St.), Harlan Harvest Bazaar & Luncheon . Cost is $10. Start your Holiday Shopping at the Dazzling Divas Relay for Vendors Fair at the Panama Hall on Friday, Oct 26, 5 - 8pm.? There are a variety of vendors. Food and Drink are available for purchase.? All proceeds go to Relay for Life.Harlan Harvest Relay for Life Breakfast, Sat. Oct. 27 at Goozman’s (Westside) in Harlan serving from 8 – 11am and features Lori Mage’s Homemade CinnamonRolls.? All proceeds go to Relay for Life.? “We Don’t Whine, We Fight”Sunday, October 28 – 11am – 2pm – St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Neola – “All Saints Fall Festival” $5 adults $2 kids 12 & under. Play as many games as you’d like & have a meal at the café. Country store items extra. ST. MARY, PORTSMOUTH pg. 3MINISTRIES Sun. Oct. 14 (10am)Sun. Oct. 21(10am) Sun. Oct. 28(10am) Thu. Nov. 1 (7pm) Sun. Nov. 4 (10am)ServersLily OlsenAnthony FieldsHailey SpringmanEmma SchechingerCYO/ConfirmandiTucker OlsenAbram Wilwerding Cameron Springman Evelyn SchechingerCYO/ConfirmandiEMELinda Reinig (choir)Peg Petsche Dewayne Stolz(choir) Janet Croghan (choir)Julie Stein (choir)Julie Stein (choir)George Wear (choir) Doramae Heller (choir)Linda Reinig (choir)Bev Ohlinger(choir)Bev OhlingerSuzy Wear (choir)Hank HughesMindy SchechingerJeanne FieldsLector Jill PrososkiKatherine Foster (CDA)Bill SlavenJeanne FieldsCYO/ConfirmandiOffertory Connie J./Theresa G. CDA Dale/Sharon PauleyDave/Bev OhlingerCYO/ConfirmandiUshers Bill ArkfeldKen SteinConnie JuhlNoneCYO/Confirmandi PolackJulie SteinMarv LeinenNoneCYO/Confirmandi Ron GauKen LeinenDave OhlingerNoneCYO/Confirmandi Bill SlavenDeb LeinenLynn MartensNoneCYO/ConfirmandiTithes Carol FoutchGaylen SmithSharon PauleyNoneBrenda ArkfeldCounters Jerry PlambeckKen LeinenBill SondagNoneDuane Reinig Carol PlambeckDeb LeinenLisa SondagNoneLinda ReinigRosary Dave/Bev Ohlinger fam.CDADenise R./Myra B.Mary R./Deb Muell Dave/Bev Ohlinger fam.-117695162585Finance Report Tithes $2170 Plate $119.28 Votive $29 Fall Fund $3305 ADA Report: Goal $26,555. Received to date $17,690 from 72 households. Balance due $8,415. Please help us meet our goal! Thanks---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First Monday – CDA -- Rosary – 6:40pm and Meeting 7pm.--First Friday – Adoration & Benediction following 8:30 a.m. Mass--Second Friday – 11:30am – W.O.W.S. Luncheon & social at Club 191Pray for our military men: Josh BruckFLU SHOT CLINIC – 8:30-9:30am Tues., Oct. 16 – R. E. CenterLiturgy Mtg. – Tues., Oct. 16 – 5:30pm – RE Center Mtg. Room.OPERATION SHOE BOX…Please pick up one if you didn’t receive one last week. Please return your filled box by November 11.00Finance Report Tithes $2170 Plate $119.28 Votive $29 Fall Fund $3305 ADA Report: Goal $26,555. Received to date $17,690 from 72 households. Balance due $8,415. Please help us meet our goal! Thanks---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First Monday – CDA -- Rosary – 6:40pm and Meeting 7pm.--First Friday – Adoration & Benediction following 8:30 a.m. Mass--Second Friday – 11:30am – W.O.W.S. Luncheon & social at Club 191Pray for our military men: Josh BruckFLU SHOT CLINIC – 8:30-9:30am Tues., Oct. 16 – R. E. CenterLiturgy Mtg. – Tues., Oct. 16 – 5:30pm – RE Center Mtg. Room.OPERATION SHOE BOX…Please pick up one if you didn’t receive one last week. Please return your filled box by November 11.3653073141234IOWA 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. $2,130 received to date. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $51.32. 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, Marv & Deanna Huebner, Bob Grote, Jim Goeser, Gay Burgod, Lucy Knauss & 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. $2,130 received to date. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $51.32. 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, Marv & Deanna Huebner, Bob Grote, Jim Goeser, Gay Burgod, Lucy Knauss & 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.PLEASE NOTE: Mass cards are removed from pews but the prayers are on the inside cover of the missalette.Faith Formation classes for grades P/K – 10th – 8:30 – 9:45am – Sundays, Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11 & 18.Faith Formation classes for Juniors/Seniors – Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12 & 19. “IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE PAST YEAR” from Nov. 1, 2017 – Nov. 1, 2018 is Sun., Nov. 4 during the 10am Mass. The list is very incomplete. Please let me know if you would like a loved one on the list by Oct. 28. Helen Kleffman, Brad Knauss, Bob Leinen, Nancy Pauley, Mildred Reinig, Steve Buck, Mary Springman, Gary & Mitz Wilke, Joe Springman, Harold Huebner, Joseph Thraen, Ric Schneider, Mildred Weis, Dorothy Gross, Pauline Huebner, Harry Kleffman,Bernard Wilwerding, and Ray Schleimer.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND EXTRA INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHES-1270702246500Save the Date…SCCS will celebrate their annual Tribute to Harvest Staley’s Chicken Dinner, auction & raffle on Nov. 17 at St. Peter's Hall in Defiance beginning at 6pm.? The auction & raffle will follow.? Raffle tickets are $50 each for a chance to win $8000.? Auction items are also being collected.? If you would like to donate an auction item or purchase a raffle ticket, please contact the school. Panama --Julie Kruse will sell SCCS Tribute to Harvest Raffle Tickets during Coffee and Rolls following Mass for the next three Sundays. Portsmouth -- Sarah Reinig will sell SCCS Tribute to Harvest Raffle Tickets following Mass on Oct. 21 and Oct 28. Westphalia - You may contact Julie Kruse at 712-251-1009 if you wish to purchase a ticket. We appreciate all ofyour support. Deb Muell and Fr. David are also selling tickets.Bingo at Little Flower Haven is Thursday, November 1 at 2pm.St. Mary, Portsmouth and St. Mary Panama are on to host. Please plan to attend. ST. MARY, PANAMA pg. 4MINISTRIESSun. Oct. 21 (8:30am)Sun. Oct. 28 (8:30am)Thu. Nov. 1 (8:30am)Sun. Nov. 4 (8:30am)GreetersZach/Cari WingertJosh/Mandi AssmannTaylor/Kelsey AssmannLector Marilyn SchweryEileen SchweryJann ReinigAshley Nihsen Danny WingertMariann WingertShirley ChamberlainEllen SchmidtOffertorySylvan KenkelDean Klein familyJim/Rita KloewerDean Kloewer familyEME Jay FahnEllen SchmidtMarilyn SchweryKaren Muell Kris WingertJoyce (S) KenkelPhil WegnerKeith Schwery Linda FahnJean CroghanRuth HuebertEileen SchweryServers Lauren LeuschenAbby WingertMatt SchechingerMegan Klein Landon KaufmanNoah SchmitzAlf WingertBrian Klein Kerrigan KruseAinsley MagesLauren SchmitzMusiciansMary Ann WendtSCCSMary Ann WendtBob MagesSong LeaderYouth ChoirSCCSEllen SchmidtBob MagesCantor Ellen SchmidtSCCSDeb LeuschenBob MagesUshers David MagesDavid MagesChub AssmannChub Assmann Punk BruckPunk BruckJerry KeaneJerry Keane Phil CroghanPhil CroghanDean KloewerDean KloewerRosary SilentDave/Joyce KenkelSilentSilentTithes Jay/Linda FahnKeith/Eileen SchweryJamie & Mary FahnCounters Kris WingertMariann WingertDean Gubbels-1810743387Financial Report: Tithes $770, Plate $82, Women’s Group $100, Masses $50ADA $19,255.00?Collected $10,713.00, Balance $8,512.00. Please make your contribution so we can finish paying this.? We are over 1/2 way!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and EventsTues. Oct . 16? Flu Shots, Fire Hall, 10 am-11amTues. Oct .16 Gospel of Matthew Class at Parish Hall, 7:00 pmThurs. Oct 18 KC meeting, Earling, 7:00 pmThurs. Oct. 25 Firemen Meeting, Fire Hall, 7:00 pmFri. Oct. 26, Dazzling Divas Vendor Fair, Parish Hall, 5pm-8pm++Food Collection for the Needy….You can drop off items in back of church at any time back of church. ++Liturgy Committee? Please contact the office if you have questions,would like to join or participate in the Liturgy Events throughout the Year.? ++Servers ?please contact Marilyn Keane, 489-2518, if you are unable to serve when scheduled.00Financial Report: Tithes $770, Plate $82, Women’s Group $100, Masses $50ADA $19,255.00?Collected $10,713.00, Balance $8,512.00. Please make your contribution so we can finish paying this.? We are over 1/2 way!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and EventsTues. Oct . 16? Flu Shots, Fire Hall, 10 am-11amTues. Oct .16 Gospel of Matthew Class at Parish Hall, 7:00 pmThurs. Oct 18 KC meeting, Earling, 7:00 pmThurs. Oct. 25 Firemen Meeting, Fire Hall, 7:00 pmFri. Oct. 26, Dazzling Divas Vendor Fair, Parish Hall, 5pm-8pm++Food Collection for the Needy….You can drop off items in back of church at any time back of church. ++Liturgy Committee? Please contact the office if you have questions,would like to join or participate in the Liturgy Events throughout the Year.? ++Servers ?please contact Marilyn Keane, 489-2518, if you are unable to serve when scheduled.374813533051**Lectors, EME’s, Ushers, Offertory:? If you?CANNOT make your scheduled time, please trade with someone who is NOT performing a ministry on the day you are scheduled.? If you have questions about scheduling please contact Laura at the office, 489-2030.? Laura and Mariann Wingert are compiling the Lector, EME, Offertory, & Usher Schedules.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, Dan Arkfeld, Fr. Paul Koch, Anne Keane Burmeister, Eileen Pauley, Gay Burgod,Gary (Bandit) Gubbels, Larry (Chub) AssmannFlu Shots will be available at Panama Fire Hall on Tues. Oct 16 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am00**Lectors, EME’s, Ushers, Offertory:? If you?CANNOT make your scheduled time, please trade with someone who is NOT performing a ministry on the day you are scheduled.? If you have questions about scheduling please contact Laura at the office, 489-2030.? Laura and Mariann Wingert are compiling the Lector, EME, Offertory, & Usher Schedules.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, Dan Arkfeld, Fr. Paul Koch, Anne Keane Burmeister, Eileen Pauley, Gay Burgod,Gary (Bandit) Gubbels, Larry (Chub) AssmannFlu Shots will be available at Panama Fire Hall on Tues. Oct 16 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am ??????????????? Rolls and Coffee will be served after 8:30 am Sunday Mass through Dec. 23.Lost at Ray Schleimer’s funeral was a man’s wedding ring. Please turn it in to the Panama Office.Gay Burgod Fundraiser: People are welcome to put sealed envelopes with their donations in our collection basket. We will forward the envelopes to the School.We are updating our Parish Worklists.? If you have dropped your landline or wish to be notified by text when you are scheduled to work, or when Mass is cancelled due toinclement weather, please call the office 489-2030.? Thanks.Join us Oct. 28 at 8:30am Mass - The music will be provided by the SCCS choir under the direction of Cindy Schwery.Please pick up cake pans and bowls left from funerals.? They are on a pew in the entryway on the Hall.? Thanks.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND EXTRA INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHESUPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES FOR PANAMA, PORTSMOUTH and WESTPHALIA – Mark your calendar!!!!Panama: Wednesdays, December 5, 2018, February 27, 2019, June 26, 2019 and December 4, 2019Portsmouth: Tuesdays, April 30, 2019 and August 27, 2019 Westphalia: Nov. 15, 2018; January 24, 2019; March 27, 2019; May 29, 2019; July 24, 2019; Sept. 18, 2019; Nov. 27, 2019TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS & EXTRA INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHESTHANK YOU….Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the generosity shown by all the communities in supporting the Gay Burgod Brunch Benefit.? We are overwhelmed by the many, many donations we received for our silent auction and by the generosity of our many bidders. Our bake sale/market tables were overflowing with donations . We are grateful for all those who purchased a ticket for the quilt raffle or bought a #BURGODSTRONG bracelet. ??We are humbled by the almost 900 people who stood in line for the breakfast and by the numerous kitchen and dining room helpers. We are so very thankful for all the support given for this wonderful lady! Keep those prayers coming! Many Blessings! The Burgod Family and The Gay Burgod Brunch Benefit CommitteeTHANK YOU to all who helped make the County-wide Women’s Fall Retreat at St. Boniface a great success.? Special thanks to the the Rosary Society ladies who provided salads and desserts, the kitchen help Judi Schmitz, Bev Schwery, and Jan Hastert for serving and cleaning up, Sr. Joyce for all the giveaways, Lorene for collecting the registration fees, Chad for setting up the hall, Fr. Bruck for reconciliation,? Karen Chamberlain and Agnes Wehr for their witness talks, our presenters Maureen Hoffmann and Julie Gross for the humor, joy, and wisdom to make us stronger in our love for Jesus.? And a big thank you to all who attended—women from our six county parishes as well as parishes in adjoining counties, women ranging in age 16-90!? You took time from your busy lives not only to build up your own faith but to give witness to one another!? Thank you St. Boniface Parish for hosting the retreat for 2018!? Next year St. Peter’s in Defiance will be our hosts for this annual event.? Don’t miss it!! -- Shelby County Council of CatechesisTHANK YOU to all those who helped with the encouragement, time and attendance of “Christ Our Life Regional Catholic Conference” in Wells Fargo Arena September 29-30.? A special shout out to; Fr. Wayne Gubbels, Fr. David Smith , Fr. John Frost, Fr. Don Bruck, Sister Joyce Blum, Parish Secretaries, Express Charter, those that I don’t know helped,? and my husband, Ted Chamberlain.? 2,465 on line tickets were sold, 4,414 paper tickets were sold, personally I sold 30 paper tickets. 177 tickets were religious. On Saturday alone they announced over 1300 confessions. The estimate of attendance at this time was 6,879. This number is more than 1,000 more than 2016. ”Mary’s Meals” will feed 2,051 children for an entire year!?? You did this! Plan on attending in 2020.NEXT WEEKEND WE CELEBRATE WORLD MISSION SUNDAY…It joins all Catholics of the world – all of us children of God – into one community of faith. We recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism, to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Island, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers, and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Envelopes are in the bulletin.As part of our Catholic “FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP” effort, we ask you to pray for those who are in public service or running for office, that they may use their position to protect the defenseless, promote the life and dignity of the poor and vulnerable, and seek ways to advance fairness, justice, and dignity in our society. For more information, go to Peter Herbeck is speaking in Council Bluffs on November 10! Join Spirit 102.7-FM for “Becoming a Saint Made for Mission” with Peter Herbeck on Sat., Nov. 10 at 10am at St. Patrick Church in Council Bluffs. He is a Catholic evangelist, author, speaker, co-host of EWTN’s “The Choices We Face and Crossing the Goal”, and radio host of Fire on the Earth. In his powerful talk, Peter Herbeck will help us learn how to be like saints – men and women who are confident in the Lord’s mercy, desire holiness and help bring others to Christ. Tickets are only $5 and are available at herbeck, by calling 855-571-0200 or at the door. Enjoy a book signing with him after his talk! All are welcome – any parish, any faith. Are you ready to become a saint made for mission? ................
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