St. Mary Parish Office 119 4th Street • P.O. Box 68 West Point, IA 52656

Phone ............................................. (319) 837-6808 Email .................... westpointstmary@diodav.org Website ..................... www.westpointstmary.org Parish Council President ..................... Angie Box Trustee ........................................ Anthony Schulte Trustee ..................................... Roger Fullenkamp

Saint Boniface Parish Office 609 Washington Street • P.O. Box 247 Farmington, IA 52626

Phone ............................................ (319) 878-3736 Parish Council President .............. Gavin Burgess Trustee ........................................... Todd Herdrich Trustee ............................... Richard Breckenridge

Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Dennis Hoffman ................. (319) 837-8120 Office Phone ................................ (319) 837-6808 E-Mail ............................... hoffmand@diodav.org Rectory Address………………603 Bel Air Dr Fr. Dennis’ Office Hours: Tuesday ............................... 10:30 am to Noon Wednesday ...................... 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Parish Coordinator Rebecca Hannum ......................... (319) 837-6808 E-Mail ............... westpointstmarypa@diodav.org Rebecca’s Office Hours Monday-Friday………....8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Secretary Deb Fullenkamp ........................... (319) 837-6808 Deb’s Office Hours Monday-Thursday ................. 8:00 am to Noon Every other Friday ................ 8:00 am to Noon

Director of Religious Education Dixie Booten ................................. (319) 837-8905 Cell ................................................. (319) 371-5043 Email ............. westpointstmarydre@diodav.org

Coordinator of Youth Ministry Mike Linnenbrink ......................... (319) 316-2115 Email .............. westpointstmaryym@diodav.org

Saint Mar y of the Assumption West Point

& Saint Boniface Farmington

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm St. Mary’s Sunday 8:00 am St. Mary’s Sunday 5:30 pm 2nd & 4th St Mary’s Sunday 10:30 am St. Boniface

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

St. Mary’s Fall Festival “When You Give Cheerfully and Accept Cheerfully, Everyone is Blessed.” Reminder that the Fall Festival Committee would appreciate your donation of pies, tomatoes, onions and baked goods items.

Committee members will be at the church during the September 23rd and 24th Masses to record the item(s) that you wish to donate. The Committee members would like to extend our appreciation to all of the volunteers and donors who make this a successful event each year for the Parish!

Birthright of Keokuk, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving the tri-state area since 1976. Since that time, hundreds of mothers have been helped. Their mission is to provide nonjudgmental, loving, and practical encouragement and support to women who are facing a crisis pregnancy, for whatever reason. Birthright is not involved in any way in politics or in political campaigns. They listen, guide, and try to help in a caring way. In addition, they provide free pregnancy testing and distribute layettes for new mothers and their babies. Birthright is staffed completely by volunteers and receive no outside resources, depending solely on the generous donations of the people in this area. St. Mary’s second collection for Birthright will be the weekend of September 23rd & 24th or you may mail your donation directly to their office at 22 North 5th Street in Keokuk. Donations can also be made in the name of a loved one and Birthright will send a gift acknowledgement to that person. The campaign will run until October 1st.

St. Mary’s Blessing of the Pets

To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi bring your beloved pet for a special blessing

Wednesday, October 4th at 6:00pm in front of the Church

November 5th, St. Boniface will be hosting the annual Feather Party Bingo & Luncheon. The day will begin with Mass at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 12:30 p.m. and bingo beginning at 1:15 p.m. Join us for a day of fellowship and win a turkey while you play 20 games of bingo sponsored by Youth Ministry.

Marriage Sponsor Ministry Training: The Diocese will provide training Sunday, November 12th at St. Boniface after the 10:30am Mass. This training is offered to couples that currently are sponsor couples and to any married couples who are interested in the ministry. Lunch

will be provided with the meeting. To become a sponsor couple at least one person must be a practicing Catholic whose marriage is in communion with the church. Contact the parish office if you have questions or would like more information 837-6808! Attention Married Couples: Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. "God reveals Himself through the love of a couple." Upcoming Dates: October 27-29 @Cedar Falls. November 10-12 @Iowa City For information and to register go to iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608-3305 or email: JLJwwme08@Gmail.com

Eucharistic Adoration First Friday (WP) 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Confessions Saturday (WP) 4:00-4:30 pm and as announced. Baptisms /Weddings Call St. Mary’s Parish Office (319) 837-6808 to make an appt. Forms on Parish Website Sick Calls: Contact the Parish Office if you or a family member are unable to attend Mass and receive the Sacraments due to illness or age. Please notify the Parish Office if you go into the hospital, we would like to visit you.

Parish Prayer Lines St. Mary…...Eleanor Menke @(319) 837-6895 St. Boniface……….(319) 835-5520/592-3238

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Website ................. www.holytrinityschools.org

High School (Grades 7-12) 2600 Avenue A • Fort Madison, IA 52627 CAO: Michael Sheerin • (319) 372-2486 School Board President:: Brad Box School Board Vice President: Amy Merschman West Point Representative: Ray Menke

Elementary (Grades K-6) 413 Avenue C • West Point, IA 52656 (319) 837-6131

Early Childhood Center 2040 Locust Street • St. Paul, IA 52657 / 2213 Avenue J • Fort Madison, IA 52627 Phone (319) 372-6428

Sept 26 End of Month Meal Sept 28 Hospice House Meal Sept 30-Oct 1 St James God Acres Sale Oct 4 Pet Blessing at 6:00pm @ SM Oct 4 SM Parish Council Oct 6 NET retreat Oct 7 & 8 SM Fall Festival Oct 8 SM Children’s Liturgy Oct 8 SM Mass @ 5:30

Bulletin Deadline: Monday Noon

Calvary Cemetery is in need of another person to mow during the

Spring through Fall months. If you would be able to help out please contact Danny Lampe for

more information!

EMERGENCY COLLECTION FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IRMA: In light of the devastating news of

Hurricane Irma, The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited his brother bishops to take up an emergency collection on behalf of those devastated in parts of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. We will be taking up a special collection September 30th and October 1st. Cardinal DiNardo says the emergency collection is greatly needed to help victims of Hurricane Irma rebuild their lives and help support reconstruction needs of churches destroyed or severely damaged in the U.S. and Caribbean. If you would like to make a donation by check they can be made payable to the Diocese of Davenport with Hurricane Harvey or Hurricane Irma or both in the memo line and dropped in the second collection basket. If you would prefer you can give directly through Catholic Charities USA via their website catholiccharitiesusa.org/ and click on the donate now button or text ccusadisaster to 71777. The Keokuk Deanery is hosting the annual Sparking the Spirit Wednesday, October 25th at St. Vincent Catholic School in Keokuk. Leah Darrow Former America's Next Top Model Contestant & NYC Model will share her story of faith: From Top Model to Role Model. This is a FREE event. This is a great talk for mothers & daughters to attend.

Doors open at 6:00pm Program begins at 6:30pm. If you are interested in attending but would need transportation to and from the event please contact the parish office. 319-837-6808.

Challenging Young Catholics to Love Christ and Embrace the Life of the Church

The National Evangelization Team (NET) will be doing a retreat for our Holy Trinity Catholic School Junior High students on Friday, October 6th. This day long retreat allows our 6 - 8th grade students to experience their faith through prayer, skits and personal witness from college age adults. I believe this opportunity to get out of the classroom and share a day with youth from around the world is a valuable experience that they will never forget. The NET team is comprised of young Catholic Evangelist' that are on fire for the Lord. They travel in a group of 6 men and 6 women for the school year spreading and defending the Word of Jesus across the United States. Their year is spent giving back to the church that has given them so much by coming to our school to help in faith formation in our area. The retreat will be held at McAleer Hall in Ft. Madison during the school hours. If you would like to host two NET youth for Friday night or help with food or ice cream for the day, please call Mike at 316-2115. ~Mike Linnenbrink

Strong Catholic Families Update: You are invited on a Hayride, Saturday, October 14th immediately after 5:30pm Mass. Hayracks will be taken to Maureen Keilers farm where we will have a Wienie Roast, hot cider and hot cocoa. There is no cost to attend but we do request you bring a donation of a Hat, gloves or

mittens for those in need in our area. Children who are not accompanied by their parents will need to complete a permission form that can be found in the breezeway at the back of church.

We would like to thank all the kids and parents who joined us for the scavenger hunt

last Friday. Also, thank you to all of the generous donors who donated items for the

food pantry when our teams came knocking on the door! The kids had a wonderful time,

helped those in need in our community and learned a little about the seven sacraments!

St. Mary Liturgical Roles Saturday, (September 30) at 5:30 pm Lead Rosary: Rita Harmeyer Ushers: Anthony & Michelle Schulte, Vic Conrad and John Lampe Greeters: Joe & Mary Link, Servers : Garrett Hannum, Teagan & Tyler Snaadt Lector: Susan Fedler Gift bearers: Dave & Eileen Pranger E. Ministers: Dorothy Fraise, Mary Kay Lampe, Rebecca Hannum, Bulletins: Carl & Rita Holtz & Mitch & Nancy Hunold Scrip: Jenny Fullenkamp & Eileen Pranger

Sunday, (October 1) at 8:00 am Lead Rosary: Jackie Pranger Ushers: Marvin Menke, Don Pollpeter, Mel Sanders, Carl Johnston, Greeters: Ralph & Doris Kassmeyer Servers : Maria & Adam Rauenbuehler, Sarah Schierbrock Lector: Linda Peitz Gift bearers: Ralph & Doris Kassmeyer E. Ministers: Hannah Keiler, Steve & Sue Conrad Bulletins: Larry & Pauline Strayer, Paul & Bess Walker Scrip: George & Hannah Keiler Counters: Will & Lu Ward, Bob Schierbrock

St. Boniface Liturgical Roles Sunday, (October 1) at 10:30 am Greeters Sam & Rita Wenke Lector Mark Meek Servers Anna & Clay Neeley Gifts The Neeley Family E. Ministers Mark & Ellen Meek and Julie Roth Counters Alfred Fraise and Rita Wenke

Readings for the Week September 24, 2017 Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/ Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/ Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/ Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/ Mt 21:28-32

We congratulate and rejoice with Zachary

Wenke & Ashley Kinkade who where married

Saturday, September 16th at St. Mary’s.

We wish you the joy and happiness that marriage

brings

Tuesday, September 26 Bill Lamborn

Wednesday, September 27 Special Intentions

Thursday, September 28 Pat Winnike

Friday, September 29 Harry Strayer

Saturday, September 30 Alonzo & Evelyn Tucker

Sunday, October 1 Parishioners

St. Mary Mass Schedule Weekend Saturday (WP) 5:30 pm Sunday (WP) 8:00 am, (FA) 10:30 am 1st & 3rd( WP) 5:30 PM Weekday Tuesday (FA) 9:00 am Every Third Tuesday (FA) 7:00 pm Wednesday (WP) 8:45 am 1st & 3rd Thursday (WPCC) 10:00 am Other Thursdays (WP) 7:30 am 1st Friday (DNCC) 10:00 am, (WP) 5:30 pm Other Fridays (WP) 7:30 am

Mass Intentions

The Parishioners of St. Mary’s & St. Boniface pray the rosary for world peace before every Mass.

Stewardship of Treasure September 17 St. Mary Adults………………………………………………..$987.00 Offertory……………………………………………...$83.00 Second Collection..…………………………………..$182.00 Holy Trinity Catholic Schools……..…………...…. ..$1171.00 Last week’s ordinary income………….………………..$2423.00 Amount needed per week…………….……………$6,500.00 # of weekly envelopes…………………..…………….65 St. Boniface Adults………………………………………………$211.00 Offertory……………………………………………...$13.00 # of adult envelopes…………………………………..…...9

The St. Boniface Fall Dinner Committee would like to THANK everyone that helped with a very successful day

for the annual dinner. The support of our local businesses and community made it possible to have a great day of

fellowship. Thank you to all the parish members of St. Boniface that gave of the talents not just for the day,

but throughout the year.