May 5 Bulletin

 Church Cleaning
May 10 Brent & Shelly Kurtz
May 17 Joey & Kadee Irmen
May 24 Troy & Connie Hafner

Parish Collection Teams
May 5 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
May 12 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
May 19 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller

              Lectors                EMHC
May 5   Kadee Irmen        Shelly Kurtz
May 12 Jon Polries           Luke Kutz
May 19 Carrie Nichols      Karen Neumiller

Stewardship Moment: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - John 15:12-13 Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?

Date Change: On Wednesday, May 8th at 3pm, there will be church grounds clean-up. Group 4 is in charge of flowerbeds and hedge on north side of church this year so hopefully as many as possible from that group can make it. We would appreciate any St Elizabeth members to help in this spring project. Lots of raking, sidewalk sweeping, and shoveling of dirt/rocks from street is needed. Thank you to all in advance, Shelly Kurtz, Altar Society president.

Last weekend we had a second collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal and raised $263 to support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, & other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the U.S.

CCD & CYO Classes have concluded for this year. I would like to express my thanks to Diane Odstrcil, all of the teachers and subs in our CCD & CYO programs, and Jennifer Hoornaert & the Children’s Choir. You all put forth a tremendous effort throughout the whole year. May God bless you for your generosity of stewardship! Thank you to Mary Wendel, Jessica Skadberg, Katie Riedesel and Sarah Becker, who helped with the picnic supper following the closing Mass, and to the Dave Richter, Luke Kutz, Bob House, and Shane Wendel for grilling the burgers. We also thank Casey and Maartje Murphy for donating the gelato for the supper. Fr. Dodge

 9-Day Novena to the Holy Spirit: Friday, May 10th - Saturday, May 18th. Please check the back of the church for the 9-day Novena to the Holy Spirit prayer sheets where we can pray for our own increase in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but also for our upcoming Confirmation students as well.

 Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for May: We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel.

April 28 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
May 3 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson
May 10 Brent & Shelly Kurtz
May 17 Joey & Kadee Irmen

Parish Collection Teams
Apr 28 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed
May 5 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
May 12 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries

Lectors EMHC
Apr 28 Cindy Tweed Karen Neumiller
May 5 Kadee Irmen Shelly Kurtz
May 12 Jon Polries Luke Kutz

Stewardship Moment: “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” - 1 JOHN 3:18 Regarding our Catholic faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late to start!

Crowning of Mary/First Communicant Potluck: We will be celebrating Wyatt Beckley’s First Eucharist TODAY, April 28th. After Mass, Wyatt and family will do a processional for the Crowning of Mary. Then we will go to the parish center for a potluck meal wishing him well as he will receive his First Eucharist and Confirmation on May 17th. Come celebrate Wyatt and our Mother Mary!

On Wednesday, May 1st at 3pm, there will be church grounds clean-up. Group 4 is in charge of flowerbeds and hedge on north side of church this year so hopefully as many as possible from that group can make it. We would appreciate any St Elizabeth members to help in this spring project. Lots of raking, sidewalk sweeping, and shoveling of dirt/rocks from street is needed. Thank you to all in advance, Shelly Kurtz, Altar Society president

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Thank you to Dennis Hafner and Dave Richter for repairing the cemetery fence! We appreciate your time and efforts!

This weekend we will have a second collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your support funds religious education, seminary formation, lay ministry training, and other programs that build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous!

 Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for April: For the Role of Women: We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.

April 21 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Apr 26 Karen Neumiller & Kristen Beckley
May 3 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson
May 10 Brent & Shelly Kurtz

Parish Collection Teams
Apr 21 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries
Apr 28 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed
May 5 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson

            Lectors            EMHC
Apr 21 Jon Polries      Deb Miller
Apr 28 Cindy Tweed  Karen Neumiller
May 5  Kadee Irmen   Shelly Kurtz

Stewardship Moment: “I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they will heed my voice.” - John 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Jesus what He wants from you?

How do you listen for His response? Many times Jesus responds in “quiet whispers” that are not so obvious. So, take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His voice. 

Crowning of Mary/First Communicant Potluck: Due to scheduling conflicts for the Beckley family, we will be celebrating Wyatt’s First Eucharist on Sunday April 28th. After Mass, Wyatt and family will do a processional for the Crowning of Mary. Then we will go to the parish center for a potluck meal wishing him well as he will receive his First Eucharist and Confirmation on May 17th. Group 2 will be serving ham, buns, and beverages. A cake will be provided by the Beckley family for dessert. We ask attendees to bring their favorite dish to share. Come celebrate Wyatt and our Mother Mary! 

Sacred Heart Spring Dinner will be held Sunday, April 21st from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Serving turkey and all the trimmings. Adults-$12; Kids 6-12-$5; Preschool-free. Carry out and local delivery is available by calling 652-2072 after 2:00 pm on Sunday.
 

On Wednesday, May 1st at 3pm, there will be church grounds clean-up. Group 4 is in charge of flowerbeds and hedge on north side of church this year so hopefully as many as possible from that group can make it. We would appreciate any St Elizabeth members to help in this spring project. Lots of raking, sidewalk sweeping, and shoveling of dirt/rocks from street is needed. Thank you to all in advance, Shelly Kurtz, Altar Society president.

Next weekend we will have a 2nd collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Here is a psychological suggestion for acquiring peace of soul. Never brag; never talk about yourself; never rush to first seats at table or in a theater; never lord it over others as if you were better than they.”

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for April: For the Role of Women: We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.