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lefttop00Saturday/Sunday, DECEMBER 23/24, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTTHE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – CHRISTMASSATURDAY/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30/31, 2017righttop00 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Rev. David L. Smith, S. J., Pastor St. Mary, Portsmouth, Residence712-743-2625 Parish Office / E-mail - dsmithsj@JAN. - MARCH MASS SCHEDULE HOLY 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 – ANN ANDERSEN, PRINCIPAL –755-5634 or shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us505460265811000 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)441960355981000St. 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, Tues, Wed. Fri.? 9-11 on Thurs. Prayer Line Contact: Call 489-2030-1778010922000St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima22124784445 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass Schedule 4:00pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Mary, Portsmouth 5:30pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Boniface, Westphalia 7:00pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Mary, Panama 9:00am Mon. Dec. 25 – St. Mary, Portsmouth Weekend Mass Schedule – December 30 & 31 5:00pm Sat. Dec. 30 – St. Mary, Portsmouth 8:30am Sun. Dec. 31 – St. Boniface, Westphalia 10:00am Sun. Dec. 31 – St. Mary Panama---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blessing Prayer by Sister Joyce Rupp-May there be harmony in all your relationships.-May the bonds of love for one another be strengthened as you gather with family and friends.-May you keep your eye on the Star within you and trust the Luminescent Presence?to guide and direct?you each day.-May you go often to?the Bethlehem?of your heart & visit the ONE who?offers you peace. May?you?bring this place into the world.00 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass Schedule 4:00pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Mary, Portsmouth 5:30pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Boniface, Westphalia 7:00pm Sun. Dec. 24 – St. Mary, Panama 9:00am Mon. Dec. 25 – St. Mary, Portsmouth Weekend Mass Schedule – December 30 & 31 5:00pm Sat. Dec. 30 – St. Mary, Portsmouth 8:30am Sun. Dec. 31 – St. Boniface, Westphalia 10:00am Sun. Dec. 31 – St. Mary Panama---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blessing Prayer by Sister Joyce Rupp-May there be harmony in all your relationships.-May the bonds of love for one another be strengthened as you gather with family and friends.-May you keep your eye on the Star within you and trust the Luminescent Presence?to guide and direct?you each day.-May you go often to?the Bethlehem?of your heart & visit the ONE who?offers you peace. May?you?bring this place into the world.502 4th St., P. O. Box 98, Portsmouth, IA 51565-0098712-743-2625 (Phone) or hankhu@StMaryPortsmouth.Hank Hughes, parish secretary (office hours: M–F – 9:30am–5:30pm)Prayer Line Contacts: Peg Petsche–743-3652/Arlene Pauley–743-2241-675868034MASS INTENTIONS (DEC. 25 – 31, 2017)M–12/25–9am–Ports. – Delmar Mikels (d) and Barb Leinen (d)T–12/26–11:15am–LFH – Mel Book (d) and Rita Leinen (d)W–12/27 –8:30am–West. – Courtney Dunham Rosmann (d) Marge Stanek (d)T–12/28–8:30am–Pan.–Chris & Pat Blum Family living & deceasedF–12/29–8:30am–Ports.–Victor & Helen Barta (d)S–12/30–5pm–Ports.–Joe & Arlene Reinig (d)S–12/31–8:30am–West.–Dick & Agnes Goetzinger (d), Mike Goetz (d)S–12/31–10am–Pan.–Delbert & Sally Kohles (d)MASS INTENTIONS (JAN. 1 – 7, 2018)M–01/01–NO MASS–FATHER’S DAY OFFT–01/02–11:15am–LFH–Mary Clare Hamilton, Special Intention W–01/03–8:30am–West.– Joe & Tony Bock (d)T–01/04–8:30am–Pan.– Henry James Arkfeld family, Living and DeceasedF–01/05–8:30am–Ports. – Ethel Heller (d) and Frances & Henry Heller (d) S–01/06–5pm–West.– Mary Ann Blum (d), Special IntentionS–01/07–8:30am–Pan.– Ed & Rosie Greiner (d)S–01/07–10am–Ports.– Mitz Zaiser (d) 00MASS INTENTIONS (DEC. 25 – 31, 2017)M–12/25–9am–Ports. – Delmar Mikels (d) and Barb Leinen (d)T–12/26–11:15am–LFH – Mel Book (d) and Rita Leinen (d)W–12/27 –8:30am–West. – Courtney Dunham Rosmann (d) Marge Stanek (d)T–12/28–8:30am–Pan.–Chris & Pat Blum Family living & deceasedF–12/29–8:30am–Ports.–Victor & Helen Barta (d)S–12/30–5pm–Ports.–Joe & Arlene Reinig (d)S–12/31–8:30am–West.–Dick & Agnes Goetzinger (d), Mike Goetz (d)S–12/31–10am–Pan.–Delbert & Sally Kohles (d)MASS INTENTIONS (JAN. 1 – 7, 2018)M–01/01–NO MASS–FATHER’S DAY OFFT–01/02–11:15am–LFH–Mary Clare Hamilton, Special Intention W–01/03–8:30am–West.– Joe & Tony Bock (d)T–01/04–8:30am–Pan.– Henry James Arkfeld family, Living and DeceasedF–01/05–8:30am–Ports. – Ethel Heller (d) and Frances & Henry Heller (d) S–01/06–5pm–West.– Mary Ann Blum (d), Special IntentionS–01/07–8:30am–Pan.– Ed & Rosie Greiner (d)S–01/07–10am–Ports.– Mitz Zaiser (d) HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH BETHLEHEM HOUSE (PO Box 182), Panama, IA 51562….. Sr. Joyce Blum, FSPA (489-2426) or sisterjblum@ LOOKING AHEAD/LOOKING BEHIND WINDSHIELDS AND REARVIEW MIRRORS?as I read about looking through the windshield?instead of the rearview mirror?as I work through daily challenges. There is some wisdom here. I am in need of HOPE?as it were, as I ask myself?where I go from here. Looking back/looking forward is appropriate now at Christmas. While?we love the reminiscences of Christmases?past,?this EMMANUEL?is very important for the?"windshield"?experience.? Jesus' coming?is very much about our future.? The wood of the manger will be replaced by the wood of the Cross leading to the promise of eternal life for those who believe. REMEMBER THE HOPE AND THE PROMISE HE BRINGS!5699760-1049528000 ST. BONIFACE, WESTPHALIA pg. 2MINISTRIES Sun. Dec. 31 (8:30am)Sat. Jan. 6 (5pm)Sat. Jan. 13 (5pm)Sat. Jan. 20 (5pm)TithesKaren BrinkerJohn ZimmermanJane GoetzingerAnn HeithoffCountersJudy SchomersJohn HenscheidJeff SchabenDaniel RosmannLector Daniel RosmannLynn SchmitzLaVonne SchulteMaribeth ZimmermanOffertory Gifts Dave & Rose SchomersDave/Bev SchweryTerry/LaVonne SchulteChad Heithoff familyEMEDaniel RosmannJerry Gross Maria Rosmann Jan HastertEd RueschenbergKaren Brinker Agnes Wehr Ann HeithoffPaul ZimmermanRose Schomers Terry Schulte Joan MusichServersBrett SearsJackson SchmitzBrayton SchechingerSavanna MusichCade SearsJohn SchechingerBrylee SchechingerBrock MusichMusicianChoirGuitarChoirGuitarUshersChad SearsJohn ZimmermanMark KaufmanChad HeithoffDon SchomersRae ZimmermanGlen GubbelsRod MusichEd RueschenbergRay SchechingerTerry SchulteBuzz SchneiderDon SchomersNorman SchmitzClarence Brinker3848100124626Please Pray for the Sick & Recuperating!Leona Kaufmann Charlotte Holzer Glen Schechinger Margaret Swanson Michelle Altar Mary Lou Keital Rick Wehr Beverly Coenen Jane Goetzinger Ryan Schechinger Jake Hastert Gene Blum Bill Holzer John Zimmerman Agnes WehrLeann Coenen-Krayenhagen 00Please Pray for the Sick & Recuperating!Leona Kaufmann Charlotte Holzer Glen Schechinger Margaret Swanson Michelle Altar Mary Lou Keital Rick Wehr Beverly Coenen Jane Goetzinger Ryan Schechinger Jake Hastert Gene Blum Bill Holzer John Zimmerman Agnes WehrLeann Coenen-Krayenhagen -20320142240Financial Report: Diocesan Appeal Goal is $15,211. To date 45 households havepledged/paid a total of $12,923 leaving a balance of $2,288. Parish Office will be closed Dec. 23 thru Jan 2Bingo at LFH – Thursday, January 4, 2pm.00Financial Report: Diocesan Appeal Goal is $15,211. To date 45 households havepledged/paid a total of $12,923 leaving a balance of $2,288. Parish Office will be closed Dec. 23 thru Jan 2Bingo at LFH – Thursday, January 4, 2pm.Rosary Darlene WilwerdingVicki SchmitzFirst Fruits: Please consider a donation in thanksgiving for all the Lord has blessed us with. You do not need to be a farmer to contribute to this fund. We use this money to help with operating costs & to help meet our budget. To date $965 has been donated. Thank you Westphalia Volunteer Fire Department Annual New Year’s Eve Steak (or chicken breast) Supper is Dec. 31. Serving begins at 5pm.?Tickets $16.? Come join the food, fun & music. Thank You: to all who remembered me when I was hospitalized recently. Thanks for the cards, visits, food brought to me, flowers, etc. but especially for your prayers. God bless all. Agnes WehrThank You: for all the prayers and visits during both of our recent health issues. Charlotte has been moved to the Manilla Manor.Cards may reach her at: Charlotte Holzer, Manilla Manor, 146 North 6th St. Room 116, Manilla, IA 51454. Bill Holzer and FamilyThank You: We, the family of Marilyn Grote, would like to thank St. Boniface Church community for all the prayers & kind acts extended to us during Marilyn's illness and passing away on November 26. She always maintained a special connection to her hometown and parish. A special thank you to those who sang in the choir at the funeral Mass, although she is no longer here with us, we have a sense of peace that so many of you were there for her celebration of life and to send her on to her eternal home. Denny, Thomas, Theresa & TimothyUpdate on New Pews: the project is moving along faster than anticipated. Tentatively work begins the week of January 21 weather permitting. Volunteers are needed to take out the old pews. People interested in purchasing the old pews can make arrangements to pick them up the day the old ones are removed. We are asking $40 per full length pew. Watch the bulletin for updates.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISHThe Westphalia Volunteer Fire Department Annual New Year’s Eve Steak (or chicken breast) Supper is December 31.? The department will begin serving at 5pm.? Tickets are $16 and available at the door. New Year. Good Cheer. Shelby County Relay for Life Hosting: New Year's Party at St. Peter's Parish Hall, Defiance, December 31. Meal (Spaghetti, salad, bread, desserts) serving 6-8pm. Band: Mighty Mayhem playing from 8:30-Midnight (St. Peter's will have a 4pm Mass.)TOWN TEAM BB – Wed. Dec. 27 7pm at Ports. vs Earling & Pan. vs. Audubon // Sat. Dec. 30 – 6:30pm at Pan. vs Irwin / 8:30pm Ports. vs. Manilla // Wed. Jan. 3 – 7pm at Earling vs. Panama // Sat. Jan.6 at Walnut 7:15pm – Audubon vs. PortsmouthCYO BB – Thu. Dec. 28 – 5pm at Ports. Girls vs. Harlan // Tues. Jan. 2 – at Earling 6pm – Girls Ports. vs. DefianceGod Calls!? A Discernment Retreat For Women….God calls everyone to a vocation, a life of intimacy with the Lord, of joy & service to our world! Teresa Monaghen, AO, Sr. Inviolata Mukhaabi, OSB, Fr. Thomas Leitner, OSB & team of consecrated & lay women will help you draw closer to God and listen for your very important calling.? The retreat begins on Fri., Jan. 19, at 7:30 pm & ends on Sun., Jan. 21, at 3:30 pm at St. Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, Nebraska.? Contact Mary Tepe at 712-579-4806 for more information & travel arrangements. JANUARY – MARCH 2018 MASS SCHEDULE --Saturday, 5pm Mass – St. Boniface, WestphaliaSunday, 8:30am Mass – St. Mary, Panama AND Sunday, 10am Mass – St. Mary, Portsmouth ST. MARY, PORTSMOUTH pg. 3MINISTRIES Sun. Dec. 24 (4pm) Mon. Dec. 25 (9am)Sat. Dec. 30(5pm) Sun. Jan. 7 (10am) Sun. Jan. 14 (10am)Servers Anthony FiledsHailey SpringmanBlake Foster Kody BruckLily OlsenJohn & Joseph Fields Cameron Springman Emma Schechinger Abram WilwerdingMaggie BumanEvelyn SchechingerSam BumanEME Janet Croghan (choir) George Wear (choir) Bev Ohlinger (choir) Randy Fields (choir)Doramae Heller Middle HOSTSMindy Schechinger(choir) Middle HOSTS Jeanne Fields Lector(1st) Tony BumanSuzy WearJanet Croghan Marie OhlingerHank Hughes(2nd/Pet) Brenda ArkfeldSuzy WearJeanne Fields Marie OhlingerHank HughesOffertory Jerry/Nyra Sondag fam. Jerry/Carol Plambeck Gary/Jackie Schaben fam. Gaylen/Zita SmithBill/Lisa SondagUshers PolackDewayne StolzDeb Leinen Jerry SondagJulie Stein Jill GreavesConnie JuhlKen Leinen Nyra SondagPolack Sophie GreavesBill SlavenRon Gau Dave OhlingerJill Greaves Gary SchabenLynn MartensMarv Leinen Mel SporrerSophie GreavesTithes NoneNoneSharon Pauley Brenda ArkfeldCounters Duane Reinig Jackie SchabenBill Sondag Linda Reinig Dewayne StolzLisa SondagRosary Silent Silent Silent (Youth Choir singing) Randy/Jeanne Fields Dave/Bev Ohlinger fam.3632200142875IOWA 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 $3,939.90. Thanks for your support.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $21.22. 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, Joel Rivera and all those on the prayer line.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT ST. MARIA GORETTI #2498 FOOD COLLECTION…can be brought anytime. 00IOWA 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 $3,939.90. Thanks for your support.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HY-VEE/COUNTRY FAIR UPC BAR CODES ONLY… To date we raised $21.22. 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, Joel Rivera 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.-1152943699Finance ReportTithes $1975 Plate $147 Votive $28 FF $5 RR $175Diocesan Appeal: Balance Due is $6,795. Please consider a contribution.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 & Josh Bruck, Scott RuffcornR. E. Classes Sun., Jan. 7 at 8:30am (please note change)CYO & Confirmation Classes Wed. Jan. 10 at 7pm2017 PARISH BOOKS closes Sun., Jan. 7, 2018. Please make sure check is dated 2017 to count for 2017.00Finance ReportTithes $1975 Plate $147 Votive $28 FF $5 RR $175Diocesan Appeal: Balance Due is $6,795. Please consider a contribution.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 & Josh Bruck, Scott RuffcornR. E. Classes Sun., Jan. 7 at 8:30am (please note change)CYO & Confirmation Classes Wed. Jan. 10 at 7pm2017 PARISH BOOKS closes Sun., Jan. 7, 2018. Please make sure check is dated 2017 to count for 2017.TRI – PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS” AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL “THREE” PARISH-32385566674000The students at Shelby County Catholic School are collecting pull tabs off pop cans, soup cans, energy drinks, etc.? The pull-tabs will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House where they will be recycled with the proceeds being used to help families with seriously ill children.? We would appreciate your help with this worthwhile project.? As you gather with family over Christmas and New Year, may you please take the time to collect pull-tabs for us.? The pull-tabs may be given to any? SCCS student, dropped off at the school, or left in the back of church.Small things can and do make a difference. Merry Christmas from all of us at Shelby County Catholic SchoolNicaragua Solar Panel Update: In 2017, 20 panels were installed. Of our 13 sister parish communities, eight are now completed! Our ninth, Concepcion, will be completed in January. Our goal is to finish the remaining communities by Jan. 2020. This has been an awesome and rewarding undertaking thanks to your help! Your prayers and donations have been life changing for these families andwe continue to need your support. Please mail your donation to St. Michael’s % SCNP Solar Project. God BlessThanks to the couples who gathered last Sunday at Westphalia for the diocesan training to minister with Fr. David as engaged couplejourney toward their Marriage Vows.? Please consider?the next training?scheduled for Neola in February.Sun., Jan. 14 – 9am – Noon –Dad’s Belgian Waffles Brunch & Silent Auction – St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Panama – Fundraising Event hosted by The Shelby County Trails Board. All contributions made to the trail by Dec. 28, 2017, will be matched by Panama Transfer up to $20,000.? Please call 712-755-2114 to make a contribution.New Tri-Parish 8 week Scripture Study on Ephesians will start Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall in Panama. Everyone is welcome. Sign up will begin in January. ST. MARY, PANAMA pg. 4MINISTRIES Sun. Dec. 31 (10am)Sun. Jan. 7 (8:30am)Sun. Jan. 14 (8:30am)Sun. Jan. 21 (8:30am)Greeters Mark & Jill Schmitz familyZach & Cari PetersMark & Mona CrallTaylor/Kelsey AssmannLector LuAnn SchweryMary Ann WendtPat KenkelLinda Fahn Dan WingertEllen SchmidtJane TremelJay FahnOffertoryJohn Wendt familyDan Wingert familySteve Wegner familyGlenn/Mariann WingertEME* Mariann WingertJoyce (D) KenkelRuth HuebertEllen Schmidt Linda FahnDee Dee LeinenMary FahnJean Croghan Jay FahnMarilyn SchweryJamie FahnKaren MuellServers Kaitlyn FeldmanKaitlyn FeldmanKonner LeinenDani Arkfeld Clara MagesJason CroghanMorgan KruseEdwin Mages Lauren WingertKendall KohlesClayton MagesClara MagesMusiciansRandy MagesBob MagesWill SchaferMary Ann WendtSong LeaderBecky PiekinBob MagesYoung at HeartYouth ChoirCantor Meg Kohles DunlopBob MagesMeg Kohles DunlopDeb LeuschenUshers Keith LeinenSteve LeinenSteve LeinenSteve Leinen Alf WingertMike FeldmanMike FeldmanMike Feldman Mark CrallAdam GubbelsAdam GubbelsAdam GubbelsRosary SilentDave/Joyce KenkelSilentSilentTithes John & LuAnn SchweryKris WingertGene/Pat KenkelJay/Linda FahnCounters Jean KeanePhil/Jean CroghanLarry KleinPat Michels3749040156514Servers please contact Marilyn Keane, 489-2518, if you are unable 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, Quinn Scott, Tim ArkfeldFood Collection for the Needy….Items may be dropped off any time in the basket at church entry.00Servers please contact Marilyn Keane, 489-2518, if you are unable 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, Quinn Scott, Tim ArkfeldFood Collection for the Needy….Items may be dropped off any time in the basket at church entry.*PLEASE NOTE: the first person listed should give out the Host.? If they are unable to be there please call one of the other two people on the list for that Sunday.-198781463Finance Report:?Tithes $2400.00; Plate $118.00; Rent $300.00; Sisters Retirement $45.00, Mass $5.00; Christmas $133.00. ADA Report: $15,544.63 collected from 68 households. Our goal is $26,799.00 leaving a balance of $11,254.37.? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and EventsSun. Jan 7 Rolls & Coffee after MassThurs. Jan. 11 Liturgy Meeting 7 pm????????Thurs. Jan. 11Legion/Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30 pm at HallSun. Jan 14 ?Waffle Breakfast sponsored by Shelby Co. TrailTues. Jan. 16. Finance Meeting 7:00 pm Parish HallSat. Jan. 27 Town Team Basketball in Panama GymWorkbook for Lectors can be picked up in back of Church.Office will be closed Dec. 26, Dec 29, Jan.1-5, 2018. 00Finance Report:?Tithes $2400.00; Plate $118.00; Rent $300.00; Sisters Retirement $45.00, Mass $5.00; Christmas $133.00. ADA Report: $15,544.63 collected from 68 households. Our goal is $26,799.00 leaving a balance of $11,254.37.? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Meetings and EventsSun. Jan 7 Rolls & Coffee after MassThurs. Jan. 11 Liturgy Meeting 7 pm????????Thurs. Jan. 11Legion/Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30 pm at HallSun. Jan 14 ?Waffle Breakfast sponsored by Shelby Co. TrailTues. Jan. 16. Finance Meeting 7:00 pm Parish HallSat. Jan. 27 Town Team Basketball in Panama GymWorkbook for Lectors can be picked up in back of Church.Office will be closed Dec. 26, Dec 29, Jan.1-5, 2018. ??????????????? The Youth Choir is always looking for new members.? If you enjoy singing and have an interest in joining the choir, please contact LuAnn Schwery (489-2639).? We rehearse once a month prior to the weekend we are scheduled to sing for Mass. Musicians wishing toshare their talents are also welcome.December 31 is the deadline for contributions to be counted for the 2017 tax year.? Please make your ADA contributions also. If we don’t meet our goal we will have to take themoney out or the general funds.Applications for Adam Reisz Scholarship can be picked up at the Office or at the Bank.? The deadline to return the application is January, 31.? No late applications will be accepted.Thank you for your cards & phone calls while I was in the hospital and recuperating at home.? Lauretta KenkelMembers of the Parish wish to thank the “Young Mothers and Others” for the generous gift of a fruit basket.Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.POINSETTIA DONATIONS: In memory of Bob Theulen by Jan Theulen; Mick Keane, Louis & Rose Schwery, and Tom & Tillie Keane by Marilyn Keane, Kate & Bob Huebert by Ruth Heubert; Herb Wegner by Alice Wegner; Hank Arkfeld by Irene Arkfeld; Mike Mohr andChistine Korducki Weitekamp by Laura Arkfeld-Mohr; Nickie Gubbels, Louis & Virginia Wingert by Mike and Susie Wingert and Family;Harlan King from Renee Schwery and FamilyPLEASE NOTE: Handshake of Peace & Cup Ministers are suspended until further notice due to confirmed cases of the flu. ................
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