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 10:30 am St. Boniface

JULY 23, 2017

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 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Come along

April 16-25, 2018, to visit and walk many of the sacred grounds where Jesus walked! We'll visit Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and so much more. Mass each day in great Churches and Cathedrals along the way, and we'll renew wedding vows in Cana and baptismal vows along the Jordan River! Cost is $3,799 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, Immaculate Conception Parish, P.O. Box 658, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 or call 712-225-4606 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com July 25 End of Month Meals July 27 Meals @ Hospice House July 23-28 Young Neighbors in Action Vacation Bible School July 28 HTC Golf Outing August 2-7 Father vacation August 4 First Friday/Adoration August 5 Children’s Liturgy August 10-13 Sweet Corn Festival

Bulletin Deadline: Monday Noon

Please remember to pray for the success of the Holy Trinity Catholic

Elementary School project.

An unprecedented opportunity for all 16-29 year olds. Pope Francis wants to hear from you! The theme of the next world Synod of Bishops in 2018 is “Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment.” To prepare for this Synod, Pope Francis wants to hear the opinions and experiences of 16-29 year olds. The Vatican recently launched an online survey where young people can respond to questions. All responses will be compiled and used as a focus for the Synod proceedings. The survey is open for the next couple of months and can be accessed at https://survey-synod2018.glauco.it/limesurvey/index.php/147718. (Respondents will need to select “English” in the upper right hand corner of the webpage.) The Newman Catholic Student Center at The University of Iowa is sponsoring a 12-day tour of England, Scotland and Wales March 9-20, 2018. Tour hosts will be Bishop Emeritus Martin Amos and Newman Center Rep. April Rouner. The full tour itinerary can be viewed at www.iowacatholic.org. Cost is $3699 per person from Chicago (other departure cities available). Price includes Round Trip air, first class accommodations, most meals, professional tour director, sightseeing entrance fees, optional daily Mass, and more. Contact April Rouner at april@newman-ic.org or 319-337-3106 Ext. 119 for more information or a registration brochure.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Holy Trinity is looking for your help working the Tri-State Rodeo. This event provides huge financial support for HTC. If you can help September 6th-9th please email or call Melissa Pieper piepme@gmail.com or 319-371-5215. As always many hands make light work.

The Annual HTC Athletic Board Golf Outing will be held on July 28, 2017 at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course. It is a four person, best shot tournament with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. $75/golfer or $300/team - includes greens fees, cart, beverages & dinner after golf. Registration forms are available on the Holy Trinity website www.holytrinityschools.org. For more information

or to register contact Loren Menke at menkel@mchsi.com If you would like to become a flag sponsor for $100, please contact Sara Ragar at salatas@hotmail.com. All proceeds benefit HTC Athletics! Please join us for “The Great Adventure: A Journey Through the Bible.” Members of the St. Mary’s, St. Boniface, St. James and St. John’s parishes are invited to join the biweekly bible study at the St. Mary’s Parish Office. This Bible study will lay down the train tracks to set your route through the Bible. It will identify the narrative books of the Bible that lead you chronologically through the story of salvation history. It will divide that history into twelve identifiable periods. Finally this study explains how God’s plan unfolds through a series of covenants and how you fit into this story. If you are interested please contact the parish office or join us at our next meeting on July 24th at 6:30PM.

We welcome into the Catholic faith Bennett Jeffrey Bales son of Shawn and Kelsey Bales who was baptized on Saturday, July 15th at St. Mary’s. Lord, bless this tiny infant boy who was brought to you, and teach those precious little feet to follow in your way. Lord, bless this baby’s parents too. And with your loving care, reward them all the happiness a family can share.

Mottet Leadership Institute Training that begins September 23rd in Davenport, Iowa. Training will consist of 8 session with the following components: Week 1, Public relationships, power, values and self-interest, week 2, Public relationships, one-on-ones, building a public life, week, Qualities of a leader, building a team, power analysis, week 4 cutting issues, doing actions, how to enter the public arena, Week 5, How to run and or-ganize a meeting, power one-on-ones, Week 6, Media and social media as part of a change campaign, week 7, organized money and people, week 8, pathway to power. A certificate of leadership from St. Ambrose University will be presented to all graduates of the program. Mentors will be assigned to any participant who is interested. Registration is $400 for all 8 sessions however no one will be turned away for lack of funds. To register contact Loxi Hopkins 563-940-2580 or email loxihopkins@yahoo.com

Faith Festival in the Park, starts Friday, August 4th at 6:30 pm, music performed by Ed and Amanda Mansheim. Saturday, August 5th will be Mass at 4:30 pm in the Crapo Park Bandshell. Bishop Zinkula will be present. There will be a potluck picnic following with music preformed by Chuck & Alicia Brock at 6:15.

The 4 Parish Youth Ministry will be helping out during the West Point Sweet Corn festival by power washing corn crates Thursday, August 10th - Sunday, August 13th. Mike Linnenbrink is asking all youth Grades 7-12 to please help out. This is a great fundraiser for the youth ministry and another way the parishes works with our community. For more information or to offer of your time, please contact Mike via email or text, westpointstmaryym@diodav.org or 319-316-2115. The Altar & Rosary Society has sent out worker cards for all St. Mary’s parish members to help out during the West Point Sweet Corn Festival. If you have not received a worker card please contact the parish office or a member of the A&R committee. If you can’t work your shift please trade with another parishioner or let the A&R committee know. A&R Committee members: Danny & Laura Steffensmeier, Jason & Lauren Steffensmeier, Doug & Arlene Walljasper and Anthony & Michelle Schulte

The Youth Group would like to thank all who helped make enchiladas sold to help pay for National Catholic Youth Conference. Thanks also to the many parishioners who bought the enchiladas. Through the generosity of many, our youth participate in many experiences several of which help those in need. Please continue with your support prayerfully and financially. God Bless.

St. Mary Liturgical Roles Saturday, (July 29) at 5:30 pm Lead Rosary Dixie Booten Ushers Cody Hunold, Vic Conrad Austin Abolt, Derek Vandenberg Greeters Mike & Diane Holtkamp Servers Jackson & Toby Van Hamme, Conner Conrad Lector Kevin Overton Giftbearers Kenny & Jean Moeller E. Ministers Mary Overton, Cheryl Wellman, Volunteer Bulletins Kenny & Jean Moeller Dave & Eileen Pranger Scrip Bob & Jackie Schierbrock

Sunday, (July 30) at 8:00 am Lead Rosary Kate Menke Ushers Brian Schmitz, Don Pollpeter Carl Johnston, Marvin Menke Greeters Dave & Vicki Kokjohn Servers Taylor & Emily Boeding, Carter Nelson Lector Joshua Ragar Giftbearers Ralph & Doris Kassmeyer E. Ministers Steve & Sue Conrad, Barb Groene Bulletins Brian & Lindsey Schmitz Larry & Pauline Strayer Scrip George & Hanna Kieler Counters Flavian & Barb Boeding, Ginger Westberg

St. Boniface Liturgical Roles Sunday, (July 30) at 10:30 am Greeters Dan & Sheila Smith Lector Rita Smith Servers Anna & Clay Neeley Gifts Neeley Family E. Ministers Sam & Rita Smith, Bette Burke Counters Alfred Fraise & Rita Wenke

Readings for the Week July 23, 2017 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/ Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Monday: Ex 14:5-18/Ex 15:1bc-6/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-6/Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 78:18-19, 23-28/Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b/Dn 3:52-56/ Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15/ Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127- 130/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Work your schedule around God, don’t try to work God in around

your schedule.

He says, “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among nations. I

will be exalted in the earth.” ~Psalm 46:11

Tuesday, July 25 Parishioners

Wednesday, July 26 Pat Winnike

Thursday, July 27 Pauline Fedler

Friday, July 28 Evelyn Tucker

Saturday, July 29 Bob Kempker

Sunday, July 30 Herman Kruse Parishioners

St. Mary Mass Schedule

Weekend Saturday (WP) 5:30 pm Sunday (WP) 8:00 am, (FA) 10:30 am Weekday Tuesday (FA) 9:00 am Every Third Tuesday (FA) 7:00 pm Wednesday (WP) 7:30am 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 July 16, 2017 St. Mary Adults……………………………………………...$1,799.00 Offertory……………………………………………...$61.00 Second Collection..…………………………………..$179.00 Holy Trinity Catholic Schools……..……………….$1,612.00 Last week’s ordinary income………….………………$3,651.00 Amount needed per week…………….……………$6,500.00 # of weekly envelopes…………………..………………...95 St. Boniface Adults……………………………………………….$923.00 Offertory……………………………………………..$45.00 # of adult envelopes…………………………………..….27

Thank you for your support!

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