January 20 2019 The Baptism of the Lord St. Mary Parish Office 109 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... Bruce Wellman 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... 10:00 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 Saint Mary 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
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday (WP) 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Confessions Saturday (WP) 4:30-5:00 pm and as announced. Baptisms /Weddings Please fill out a form found on the Parish Website and call St. Mary s Parish Office at (319) 837-6808 to make an appt. with Father 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: Steve Link School Board Vice President: Loren Menke 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 SPONSORED BY HOLY TRINITY SENIOR CLASS OF 2019! Mardi Gras Dinner Saturday February 2nd Served 4:30pm to 6:30 pm @ McAleer Hall MENU Low Country Shrimp Boil $12 Jambalaya & Cornbread $8 Catfish Po Boy $6 Sampler Platter $15 Bread Pudding $3 Join Us for a Night of Entertaining Trivia, Saturday, February 2nd @ 7:00pm McAleer Hall, 415 11th St, Fort Madison Door Prizes and a 50/50 Raffle Plus a live auction between Trivia Rounds $120 for a Table of 8 people Contact Melissa Freesmeier 319-372-2507 for Table Reservations Now Enrolling for the 2019-2020 School Year State Licensed preschool Emphasis on Christian Values Experience & caring faculty Safe, faith based environment Kindergarten readiness programs Daycare on site Limited Spots Available Preschool Open House Bring your soon to be preschoolers and Join Us Monday, February 25th at the St. Paul Center, 2040 Locust St. Thursday, February 28th at the Ft. Madison Center 2213 Ave J 5:00pm 7:00pm For Additional Information Please Call 319-372-6428 Congratulations to the 2019 Holy Trinity Homecoming Court Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 24 Jan 27 Jan 30 Feb 6 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day EOMM Hospice House SB Hospitality Sunday Start of Catholic Schools Week Rosary Makers HTC School Board Meeting All school Mass at HTC- FM SM Parish Council Meeting Scrip Is Fundraising While You Shop! Purchase Scrip before or after Mass or online and support HTC and your parish. Gift cards for a variety of local and national retailers are available. For More Information go to holytrinityschools.org/scrip or contact Sasha Rea 319-837-6131 Back Row: Sam Avery, Adam Rauenbuehler, Kyle Bredemeyer, Carson Schroeder, Brant Holtkamp, and Connor Holvoet. Front Row: Hannah Torgler, Elyse Pothitakis, Emily Box, Eryn Anderson, Taylor Boeding, and Katie Scoville All are welcome to our special Keokuk Deanery Catholic Schools Week Mass to be held at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Ft. Madison Wednesday, January 30 starting at 10 AM. Please come as we celebrate our Catholic Schools and our students and teachers and staff.
Occasionally we hear someone speak about experiencing a miracle. Usually it involves rescue from some accident or health crisis. "It was a miracle that car didn't hit me, the way they were driving" or "It was a miracle they were able to save her leg, the way that it was smashed." We even talk about "miracle" drugs, a reference to the amazing properties of life-saving antibiotics, antivirals, and certain other compounds. Miracles have a character of the unexplained to them. While scientists can describe in great detail the action of "miracle" drugs, to the rest of us they seem just amazing. Doctors can illuminate the process by which someone is healed through surgery and therapy, but again, it seems almost unbelievable when we see the results. Engineers can detail why a collision never happened, but to those who escape harm, it seems like a miracle indeed! The miracle at the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee is the third aspect of what comprises the manifestation of Christ known as the Epiphany mystery. (The appearance of the Magi and the baptism at the Jordan are the other two.) In his Gospel, John describes the action by Jesus at Cana as a "sign" that reveals his glory. It is the revelation of his glory that causes the disciples to believe in him. Jesus is made manifest, and so people come to believe. It is what happened to the Magi; it is what happened to the crowds gathered at the Jordan; it is what happens to the disciples who are with him at the wedding feast. The wonder of God's glory is not reserved to spectacular miracles that take place only at rare intervals. It is a wonder that a drug can cure someone, or that a surgeon can work so skillfully, or that for whatever reason, accidents are avoided. Seeing the manifestation of God's action each day is the sign of one who believes that the Word is made flesh and dwells among us. Each week, The Catholic Messenger reflects the life of the church throughout the world with an emphasis on diocesan news, parishes and our Catholic schools. Learn how other Catholics are living out their faith and the joys and struggles that come with it. Keep informed as Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares teachings that inspire as well as educate. The Messenger is a real value at $29 for 50 issues, print or e-edition. Subscribe by sending a check or cash in an envelope marked for the messenger through the parish office or in the collection basket. A Bible Study on the Book of Revelation will begin on Monday, February 4th at St. Mary's Parish Office at 6:30 pm. The 10 week course will meet every other Monday evening. To register or if you have any questions, please give Dixie a call at 837-8905. More than 1.5 Million couples in 92 countries have experienced a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. They found something worth passing on. Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend today! Upcoming dates: April 12th 14th in Ankeny May 3rd 5th in Dubuque, September 20th - 22nd in Cedar Falls and November 1st 3rd in Coralville. For More Information visit our website at iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608-3305 The 2018-2019 ADA goal for St. Mary s was $24,849. At this time 142 families have donated or pledged 95.57% of this goal. This leaves us with only $1,101. St. Boniface ADA goal was $13, 748 and at this time 36 families have donated or pledged 98.23% of this goal with only $243 left to go! If you have not already done so please make a contribution to the Annual Appeal. Donations can be sent directly to the Diocese of Davenport or can be completed online at davenportdiocese.org/annual-diocesan-appeal. No amount is too small and you can make a one time donation or make a few smaller payments over the next couple of months. Any amount not raised will be taken from our parishes general operating budget. Please join us for Mass and a presentation about Annulments On Sunday, February 10, Fr. Dan Dorau, the Parochial Vicar at Divine Mercy Parish in Burlington, will give a presentation titled, "How can I be a priest having been married?" Fr. Dan grew up in northwest Iowa before going to Loras College in Dubuque, where he met and later married his wife. After an advanced degree, he worked in information technology and banking while raising four children. After 25 years the marriage ended in divorce and eight years later he entered the seminary for the Davenport Diocese. He was ordained to the priesthood in May of 2017 and served one year in Davenport before being assigned to Divine Mercy in Burlington and West Burlington. His talk will center on the Church's teaching about the Sacrament of Marriage, the annulment process, and his personal story with a Q & A period. Mass is at 5:30pm with a presentation immediately following at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend. We encourage you to extend an invitation to those family and friends who are going through or have been through a divorce. NCYC is a 3-day conference held every other year. It is a wonderful opportunity for Catholic Youth to encounter the Holy Spirit at Mass, Adoration and in small group sessions. Past attendees from our parishes have come back with a new understanding of their faith. They have an opportunity to meet and interact with thousands of Catholic teens from around the United States. All students in grades 9-12 next fall and are interested in attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis need to sign up as soon as possible with Rebecca 319-837-6808 or westpointstmarypa@dioddav.org
St. Mary Mass Schedule Weekend Saturday (WP) 5:30 pm Sunday (WP) 8:00 am, (FA) 10:30 am 2nd & 4th( 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 Tuesday, January 15 Wednesday, January 16 Thursday, January 17 Friday, January 18 Saturday, January 19 Sunday, January 20 Parishioners Special Intentions Evelyn Tucker Pat Winnike Art Menke Tom Ping Parishioners The Parishioners of St. Mary s & St. Boniface pray the rosary for world peace before Mass on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Stewardship of Treasure January 13, 2018 St. Mary s Adults $1401.00 Offertory $90.00 EOMM/Second Collection $130.00 Votive lights $54.00 HTC $2529.00 Total $4204.00 Envelopes 75 St Boniface Adults $1183.00 Offertory $36.00 Total $1219.00 Envelopes 17 Readings for the Week January 20, 2019 Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/ 1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/ Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday:Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 St. Mary Liturgical Roles Saturday, (January 26) at 5:30 pm Lead Rosary: Bernice Rickleman Ushers: Anthony Schulte, Mike Salata, Matt & Jill Garmoe Greeters: Mary Beth Fedler, Sasha Rea Servers : Taylor & Carter Nelson, Volunteer Lector: Dan Fullenkamp Gift bearers: Kevin & Mary Overton E. Ministers: Bob & Jackie Schierbrock, Joe Hummel Bulletins: Helen Moeller, Bruce Wellman, Mary Jane Montgomery, Mary Jane Pranger Scrip: Jan Holtkamp, Lynn Robu Sunday, (January 27) at 8:00 am Lead Rosary: Leah Link Ushers: Joseph Moran, Ron Fedler, Paul Walker Greeters: Bob & Jean Mann Servers : Kadin Medland, Jack & Clara Blint Lector: Betty Ellison Gift bearers: Bob & Jean Mann E. Ministers: Marvin Menke, Maureen Kieler, Barb Groene Bulletins: Bob & Jean Mann, Stan & Rita Pomberg Scrip: Tad & Angie Boeding Counters: Mike & Cathy Salata, Nancy Ellingboe Sunday, (January 27) at 5:30 pm Ushers: Victor Conrad, Volunteer Greeters: Bernie & Ann Abolt Servers : Cade Goodrich, Stefan Berlett Lector: George Kieler Gift bearers: The Goodrichs Family E. Ministers: Mya Lawlor, Sarah Schierbrock Bulletins: Wes Schwanke, Kelly Goodrich St. Boniface Liturgical Roles Sunday, (January 27) at 10:30 am Ushers: Zach Keller & Mike Linnenbrink Greeters: Tom & Kathy Bartholomew Servers : Molly Johnson, Anna Neeley Lector: Jenni Wolken Gift bearers: Mike Linnenbrink & Patricia Haskins E. Ministers: Sam Wenke, Tom & Kathy Bartholomew Counters: Tom Bartholomew & Sam Wenke Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him. - John 2:11