July 6 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
July 11 Charlotte Bachmeier & Carrie Nichols
July 18 Mary Williams & Deb Miller
July 25 Bailey March & Kristen Beckley

Parish Collection Teams
July 6 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
July 13 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr.
July 20 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stinger
July 27 Deb Miller & Stephnie Polries

Lectors EMHC
July 6 Lector-Carrie Nichols; EMHC- Karen Neumiller
July 13 Lector-Angela Kutz; EMHC- Dave Richter
July 20 Lector-Donna Stringer; EMHC- Kristen Beckley
July 27 Lector Jon Polries;EMHC- Deb Miller

Stewardship Moment: “He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few…’” Luke 10:2 As Catholics we are all called to serve. Each of us has been given “charisms” otherwise known as gifts from the Holy Spirit to help build God’s Church. Our charisms can only be used for good. We know that we are using them in the right ministry when we are filled with joy and we want to share stories about our charitable works. Discern how God is calling you to use your charisms. Say “yes” to what God is calling you to do and then do it! Share your joy and invite others to do the same.

Have you, or someone you know, suffered from the physical, emotional, or spiritual effects of a past abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat offers a safe, non-judgmental and confidential weekend retreat for anyone – including women, men, couples, siblings or grandparents - who struggle with the feelings of loss or guilt that can accompany an abortion experience. The next Rachel's Vineyard Retreat is scheduled for August 8-10, 2025. For more information, contact, Sherry at 701-520-1229 or Tim at 701-799-2051 or email rvregister@yahoo.com. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Looking ahead: On Sunday, July 27th, we will have Holy Land Crafts available for purchase after Mass in Carrington and Sykeston.

Looking ahead: 69th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Prairies – August 17, 2025 – Carmel of Mary Monastery, Wahpeton.

You will notice our bulletins will look slightly different as we are no longer able to purchase the printed bulletin sheets. No bulletin July 13th or 20th – Sorry!

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “The essence of prayer is not the effort to make God give us something. Prayer, then, is not just informing God of our needs, for God already knows them. Rather, the purpose of prayer is to give God the opportunity to bestow the gifts He will give us when we are ready to accept them.” 

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for July:Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel. 

Thinking about joining the Catholic faith? You are sincerely invited to join Fr. Leier to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). OCIA, will begin in the Fall and culminate at Easter. Please share this with anyone you know interested in becoming Catholic or adult Catholics needing Confirmation. Contact Fr. Leier for more information. 

 

June 29 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
July 3 Luke & Angela Kutz
July 11 Charlotte Bachmeier & Carrie Nichols
July 18 Mary Williams & Deb Miller

Parish Collection Teams
June 29 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
July 6 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
July 13 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr.

Lectors EMHC
June 29 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC- Luke Kutz
July 6 Lector-Carrie Nichols; EMHC- Karen Neumiller
July 13 Lector-Angela Kutz; EMHC- Dave Richter
Stewardship Moment: “I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” (2 timothy 4:7) How many of us can say this? St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “God doesn’t call us to be successful, he calls us to be faithful.” How many times have we been blinded by the success of the world at the expense of our faith? Matthew Kelly says, “Take one minute each day to remind yourself that you are just passing through this life and will die one day; you will live more intentionally with a passion and purpose.”
 

1ST Saturday Mass and Devotions: Saturday, July 5th at Sacred Heart. Rosary starts at 7:45 am, including 15 minutes of meditation (that Our Lady asks for), Confessions at 8:00 am, Mass starts at 8:30 am. Also, the Fatima prayers will be said as well.

Looking ahead: On Sunday, July 27th, we will have Holy Land Crafts available for purchase after Mass in Carrington and Sykeston.

Made For Greatness Men’s Retreat: July 18-20 at Maryvale. During this retreat, Father Boniface will expertly unpack key aspects of deepening our lives of prayer. Men will have the opportunity to grow in relationship with the Lord God in a fully masculine setting marked by dynamic brotherhood, abundant food and drinks, powerful spiritual insights, and, of course, the transformational grace of the Church’s sacramental life. Details are available at www.fargodiocese.org/mfg-retreat or Contact Brad Gray at (701-356-7903).

 Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “It is not the sanctuary that is in danger; it is civilization. It is not infallibility that may go down; it is personal rights. It is not the Eucharist that may pass away; it is freedom of conscience. It is not divine justice that may evaporate; it is the courts of human justice. It is not that God may be driven from His throne; it is that men may lose the meaning of home; For peace on earth will come only to those who give glory to God! It is not the Church that is in danger, it is the world!”

June 22 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
June 27 Jon & Stephanie Polries
July 3 Luke & Angela Kutz
July 11 Charlotte Bachmeier & Carrie Nichols

Parish Collection Teams
June 22 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
June 29 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
July 6 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller

Lectors 
June 22 Lector-Kadee Irmen; EMHC- Shelly Kurtz
June 29 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC- Luke Kutz
July 6 Lector-Carrie Nichols;EMHC- Karen Neumiller

Stewardship Moment: “They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.” (Luke 9:17) The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when you share what you have, even if it doesn’t seem like that much, miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! Each of us has a role in God’s plan; you just need to place your trust inthe Lord. Nothing is impossible with God. You just may be the answer to someone else’s prayer.
 

Blessing of Fields: Anyone wishing to have their fields blessed, please call Fr. Leier to make an appointment and he would be happy to come and bless your fields.

On Retreat: I will be attending my annual retreat this week. I depart on Sunday afternoon and I will return Friday afternoon, just in time to celebrate Sacred Heart Parish Feast Day’s Mass and Picnic! Please pray for me as I take this time for spiritual renewal. Weekday Mass, Adoration, and Confessions are cancelled while I’m away. Rosary and Daily Readings will take place Mon-Thu at 7:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart.
Thank you! ~Fr. Leier

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Great Plains Food Bank: For qualified Seniors (age 60 and over) supplemental shelf-stable foods are distributed every other month in Carrington. Easy application! Contact Linda Schuster at 701-653-6028 or Ann VandeHoven at 701-652-3527.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”