Sept. 16 & 17, 2017

St. Patrick Contacts Deacon Mike Carney 712-310-2921

Office: Michele Wilson 712-642-2611 Mon-Wed, Fri 10-4

Faith Formation: Annette Lorenzen 712-642-3155

Knights of Columbus: Brian Otterpohl

Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Steve Wertzberger

Parish Finance Council Chair: Laura Meier 402-980-1278

Trustees: Mike Kenealy 402-651-3729

Roger Smith 712-642-2004

Parish Ministries contact: Sharon Solon 402-689-5116

RCIA: Deacon Carney

Homebound/Shut-in Ministry: call church office

Cemetery: Mary Palmer Mon-Wed. 9-11 am 712-642-2611

Music Ministry: Lyle Waterhouse 402-203-4738

Mass Schedule St. Anne Mass Times: Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 8 am

Daily: Tuesday-Friday 9 am

St. Patrick Mass Times: Sat. 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am

Daily: Tuesday-Friday 8 am Except the First and Third

Wed. of each month 10 am @ Longview Care Center

Hall Rental St. Anne Hall & St. Anne Basement

Please call 712-644-2520 for more information

St. Pat’s Houdek Hall & St. Patrick Library Lounge

Please call 712-642-2611 for more information

St. Anne & St. Patrick C A T H O L I C C H U R C H E S

Mailing:: 112 W 3rd St Logan, IA 51546 215 N., 7th St. Mo. Valley, IA 51555

email: stanne@iowatelecom.net email: stpatsch@loganet.net

www.logancatholic.wordpress.com www.movalleycatholics.wordpress.com

St. Anne Contacts Deacon Dennis Lovell: 402-689-8940

Office: Annette Lorenzen 712-644-2520 Tues/Fri 9:30-3:30

Faith Formation: Kyle Haffey 402-306-7186

Knights of Columbus: Russ Kurth 712-592-1346

Parish Pastoral Council Chair: Elaine Hansen 712-644-2808

Parish Finance Council Chair: Gerry Pinter 712-644-3477

Trustees: Russ Kurth, Kay Barry

Parish Ministries contact: Deacon Lovell

RCIA: Deacon Lovell

Faith Sharing (Study) Group: Kathy Lovell 712-644-2092

Eucharistic Adoration-First Fridays: Kathy Lovell

Music Ministry: Judy Dinkel 712-644-2628

Fr. Raphael Masabakhwa 712-644-2520

PASTOR Dear Friends:

This Sunday, September 17th, 2017 is Catechetical Sunday. In 1935, the Vatican published “On the Better Care and Promotion of Catechetical Education.” This document asked every country to acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and to

honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists. As a result of this, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

(USCCB) designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. It is set aside as a time to recognize this essential ministry of

the Church. This year the theme of Catechetical Sunday is: “LIVING AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES”. We joyfully join our catechists in

celebrating the wonderful ministry of being a catechist. Jesus Christ is the life and mission of the Church; we join together to celebrate

those women, men and young people who serve our parishes by bringing the Word of God into the hearts of others. The English words

catechesis, catechetics, catechism, catechist, catechumen and catechumenate derive from the Greek word, “Katechein” which means

“to echo, or resound.” A catechist is commissioned and designated by the Church “to echo, or resound”, to hand down its faith tradition,

to introduce the Christian Gospel message and the main elements of our faith to young people or adult converts. Although parents,

religious, pastors and the faith community at large are to be engaged in this process, the term “catechist” refers to the designated person.

We here at St. Patrick’s and St. Anne’s are blessed to have wonderful catechists and we are very proud of these men and women who have

responded very generously to this noble mission and ministry. Now and always, we take off our hats and salute, honor, encourage and wish

them well and thank them for all they do. We are continually reminded that visibly recognizing the gifts of the commissioned ministry of the

catechist is so important not only to the catechists themselves, but also to our faith communities, to see what value there is in catechetical

formation. Catechetical Sunday is also a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the

faith and being a witness to the Gospel as well as to re-dedicating himself or herself to this mission as a community of faith. This ministry

of teaching in the name of the Church has a profound dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by the Church. It is only

fitting that we set aside a day to highlight this ministry and invite the entire church community to think about our responsibility to share our

faith with others. Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. While the

catechesis offered within the family is ordinarily informal, unstructured, and spontaneous, it is no less crucial for the development of the

child’s faith. In a certain sense nothing replaces family catechesis, especially for its positive and receptive environment, for the example of

adults, and for its first explicit experience and practice of the faith. The catechesis of infants and young children nourishes the beginnings

of the life of faith. God’s love is communicated to infants and young children primarily through parents. Parents have shared the gift of

human life with their children and, through Baptism, have enriched them with a share in God’s own life. They have the duty to nourish it.

Their faith, their attitude toward other human beings, and their trust in a loving God strongly influence the development of the child’s faith.

Parents are catechists precisely because they are parents. Their role in the formation of Christian values in their children is irreplaceable.

They should speak naturally and simply about God and their faith, as they do about other matters they want their children to understand

and appreciate. It is the kind of formation that aims at sharing the Catholic way of life - and this is nurtured first and foremost around the

home table, the domestic church where the parents are to be the best and first teachers of the faith to their children. We thank and give praise to God for all people in the world-wide Church who give their time and talent to religious education. It is a very

important ministry and all the people involved in it are sharing in a hallmark of discipleship. Faith formation and religious education have

the mandate of the Risen Christ: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). It is more than the acquisition of knowledge; it involves awakening, nourishing and developing faith. Thanks to

all of you catechists, parents, guardians, students and very special thanks to our Directors of Faith Formation, Annette Lorenzen and Kyle

Haffey. May the Good Lord bless all of you for your dedication in this ministry. May you always strive to share with others what you derive

from pondering The Word. May you gladly join those you teach in honoring and serving the Lord’s name as you “echo” and proclaim His

message of faith, hope and love to all nations. Continue taking seriously your role of making your Catholic households places where faith

is passed on to the next generation. Let us all take a moment to thank, congratulate, appreciate, honor, and recognize our catechists.

Something to think about: “When the outlook is poor, try up-look”

Peace and Blessings to you! Fr. Masabakhwa, R.

St. Anne Finances Tithe $ 1,401.50 Plate $95

Harambee $82 Bldg fund env $157

____________________________________________ Please remember St. Anne’s Parish, Logan, in your will.

St. Patrick Finances Tithe $3,077 Plate $117 Children’s $16.25

ADA goal=$31,465. Pledged=$25,315 Need=$6,150 Please remember St. Patrick’s Parish, Missouri Valley,

in your will. ______________________________________

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PLOTS AVAILABLE 712-642-2611

This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church. Buyers agree to respect and abide by the policies of the Catholic Church as outlined by the Diocese

of Des Moines, and will not use in a way contrary to or in conflict with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

St. Anne Ministry

Sat. Sept. 23 4:00 pm Mass

Lector: Susie W.

EMHC: Elaine H.

Hospitality: John & Carol M.

Money Counters: Elaine H.

Sunday, Sept. 24 8:00 am Mass

Lectors: Amanda S. & Kirk K.

EMHC: Kathy L. & Kyle H.

Servers: Micaela H. & Kyrstan M.

Hospitality: Chris & Anjie M.

Money Counter: Russ K.

Communion to Homes: Joe E..

Communion to Westmont: Kevin L.

Sept. Chairpersons: Gordon & Nedra F.

St. Patrick Ministry

Sat. Sept. 23 5:30 pm Mass Sacristan: Sharon Solon

Lector: Tammy Clemon

EMHC: Wayne Honz, Sharon Solon

Gift Bearers: Priscilla & Barb

Server: Tori & Alivia Porter

Hospitality: Barb Schulte, Priscilla McGrath

Counters: Priscilla M. & Megan Z.

Sunday, Sept. 24 9:30 am Mass

Sacristan: Michele Wilson

Lectors: Rich Lubash, Veronica Brantz

EMHC: Michele Wilson, Laura Meier Carolyn Reicks, Sharon Buss

Gift Bearers: Steve & Linda Van Riper

Servers: Zoe & Caden Etter

Hospitality: Steve & Linda Van Riper, Doug Salvo

Counters: Ted H. & Pat O.

Mass Intentions Saturday, Sept. 16 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Alvin Dinkel 5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Pat’s for Raymond Drey Blest Art items available after Masses

Sunday, Sept. 17: 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for All Catechists 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for Dan Zaiser Blest Art items available after Masses

Tuesday, Sept. 19: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Dennis Tomashewsky 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Vince Kenealy & Shirley

Wednesday, Sept. 20: 10:00 am Mass Longview for Mary Ellen Wellman 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Suzie Pinter Evening Youth Faith Formation @ both par ishes

Thursday, Sept. 21: 8:00 am Mass St. Patrick for Dave Kleveter 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Betty Konz

Friday, Sept. 22: 8:00 am St. Patrick for John Finken 9:00 am Mass St. Anne for Jack & Millie Ostdiek

Saturday, Sept. 23: 4:00 pm Mass St. Anne for Shir ley Kersten 5:10 pm Rosary St. Patrick 5:30 pm Mass St. Pat’s for Paciencia Codera

Sunday, Sept. 24: 8:00 am Mass St. Anne for Bud Skalla 9:30 am Mass St. Patrick for Scott Ridenour

Please Pray For: Al Bock, Delores Meier, Mike Bessire, Mabel Soper, Chris

McGrath, Druann Campanella, Burnith Chalfant, Walt

Glynn, Mary Alice Coyle McKain, Connie McLaughlin, Jim & Bev Nelson, Jenene Rauth, Jerry Helmke, Jean Brabec, Mary

Kirlin, Peg Gilmore, Art Cavenee, Donna Wendt, Carmen

Schemmer, LaVonne Stewart, Cheryl Dickman, Jean Collins,

Jean Greer, Pat McEvoy, Michael Rodewald, Kim Kunkee,

Muriel Alger, Juanita Torgerson, Morgan Stanislav, Ashley

Moseman, Anne Carney, James Kirlin, Doris Jensen, Marilyn

Clinkenbeard, Nancy Loftus, Darci Homan, Jennifer Small,

Paul Lane, Cindy McKeighan, Vicki Ramirez Hassebroek,

Lori Colberg, Barb Hinchey, Rocky Perez, Jerry Powell, Kelly

Tucker, and others you know.

Deceased: Mark Mickey, Rosemary Sargent

To request prayers, call office or email: stpatsprayernet@msn.com

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

By appointment and 2:00-3:00 PM on 1st Saturdays @

St. Patrick and 2nd Saturdays @ St. Anne.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (ANOINTING)

Anointing is available upon request for serious

illness, before surgery & in emergency any time.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

To have your child baptized, you must be a

registered parishioner in good standing for at least 3

months. Baptismal requests must be made at least

one month before the desired date. A baptismal class

is required for first time parents and other parents

who have not had a formal baptismal class. Please call

the office to schedule.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

To be married at the parish, you or your intended

spouse or your parents must be a registered

parishioner in good standing for at least six months

before a date can be requested, with a minimum of

six months for marriage preparation. The couple

needs to talk with a priest or deacon six months

before the anticipated wedding date. If a prior

marriage is involved; 1 year notice is necessary.

PASTORAL VISITATIONS

Please call the parish office when a parishioner is

admitted to any of the area hospitals/care centers,

and desires Holy Communion or a visit. Due to a

confidentiality law, hospitals no longer alert us to this

information. If a homebound parishioner would like a

pastoral visit, or to receive the Eucharist, call the

parish office. The Eucharist is taken to the care

centers on Sundays by Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion.

UPDATES Please let the parish offices know if you

have a change in phone, email or address, or if you

wish to join a ministry.

Weekly Readings

Readings for the Week of September 17, 2017

Sunday: Sir 27:30--28:7/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Rom 14:7-9/

Mt 18:21-35

Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28:2, 7-9/Lk 7:1-10

Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6/Lk 7:11-17

Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-6/Lk 7:31-35

Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13

Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-10, 17-20/Lk 8:1-3

Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Ps 100:1b-5/Lk 8:4-15

Next Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/Phil

1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a

DCYC =Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference:

Catholic youth from around the diocese will gather

October 22 at the Iowa Events Center to hear

internationally-known speaker and professor Chris

Padgett. Save the date! More info? Contact the parish

or dmdiocese.org.

Seminarian Collection

The diocesan-wide Special Collection for Seminarians

will be conducted this weekend. Gifts to this

collection support the education and formation costs

associated with seminarians, which continually rise.

There are 18 seminarians in the Diocese of Des

Moines. The need for your support is critical so that

we may continue providing for our seminarians. Your

gift to this important appeal makes the difference for

our faith leaders of tomorrow by providing necessary

educational funding. The average cost to educate one

seminarian is approximately $30,000 each year. Please

experience the joy of giving and join us as we work

together to continue God’s work. Thank you!

Catechetical Sunday: Living as Missionary Disciples

Let us welcome and thank all the catechists and second

adult presence volunteers in our parishes!

St. Anne: Grade 1=Betty Alig & Donna Bothwell

Grade 2=Stacey Loftus & Sarah Esser

Grade 3/4=Clay & Jesica Bowman

Grade 5/6=Anjie Myer & Doug Reisz

Grade 7/8=Mark Goldsmith & Brad Kurth

H.S. Confirmandi= Kelly Sherer & Joe Esser

HS Youth Group=Joe Esser

St. Pat’s: Kindergarten= Jackey Arrick, Brennan Hochstein

Level 2= Sharon Buss, Regina Lubash

Level 3/4=Andrea Schultes, Cathy Fagan

Level 5= Cynthia Lopez, Veronica Brantz

Level 6= Renee Carney, Mary Killpack

Level 7= Danielle Thacker, Sharon Solon

Level 8= Shawn McIlnay, Jennifer Salvo

High School= Grant Schultes, Joni Hawley,

Wayne Honz, Dianne Lustgraaf

We are blessed to have each and every one in the ministry

of youth faith formation!

Blest Art

Please stop by the exhibit tables where hand-carved olive

wood religious art is displayed. Your purchase of these

beautiful items will help support Catholic families in the

Holy Land.

Hurricane Harvey emergency collection

On September 23/24 our parishes will take a collection to

support the humanitarian and recovery efforts needed in

the Texas and Louisiana communities affected by the

Hurricane. Thank you for your generous support!