September 13 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Sept 18 Christy Richter & Stephanie Polries
Sept 25 Luke & Angela Kutz
Oct 2 Charlotte Bachmeier & CarrieNichols

Parish Collection Teams
Sept 13 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries
Sept 20 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed
Sept 27 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson

Lectors EMHC
Sept 13 Lector-Jon Polries EMHC-Deb Miller
Sept 20 Lector-Angela Kutz EMHC-Shelly Kurtz
Sept 27 Lector-Kadee Irmen EMHC-Donna Stringer

St Elizabeth’s Church Annual Fall Dinner/Bazaar
Sunday Oct. 11th, serving from 11:30-1pm. Meal includes: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Scalloped Corn, Glazed Carrots, Relish, Buns, Dessert, and refreshments. Adults/Sr & Jr High-$15, K-6-$7, and Preschool-$3. Take Outs available. There will be a Gift Bucket & Calk Walk starting at 1pm. At 2pm we will have 20 games of bingo that will include two blackouts. Group 1 will be in charge this year.

Stewardship Moment: “For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” – Romans 14:8 This is the essence of stewardship – everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. We aren’t “owners” of anything; we are merely “stewards” of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God daily, and ask Him how He is calling you to live the life that He intended for you.
 

Real Presence Radio: Stories of faith. Voices of hope. Your local community brought together by a shared mission. Join us for our fall live drive September 15-17 from
7am-7pm on 99.7 FM to be a part of what it takes to keep Catholic radio on the air.
 

National Grandparents Day is a time to celebrate the guidance, love, and wisdom grandparents share with their families, recognizing the unique connection they foster between generations. It emphasizes the stories, values, and life lessons they pass down, and honors their roles as caregivers, mentors, and community anchors. The holiday began through the efforts of Marian McQuade, a West Virginia advocate for the elderly, whose statewide and national campaign led to President Jimmy Carter’s 1978 proclamation establishing the observance. Happy Grandparent’s Day!
 

“Mary is the first Christian to follow Christ, and she is the first and most perfect model of Christ. Indeed, that is why the imitation of Mary is not only relevant to women but to all Christians.”
~ St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for September: Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it. 

 

August 23 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Aug 28 David & Anne Richter
Sept 4 Lar & Codie Larson
Sept 11 Cindy Tweed & Karen Neumiller

Parish Collection Teams
Aug 23 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Aug 30 Dave Richter and Larry Larson Jr.
Sept 6 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer

Lectors EMHC
Aug 23 Lector-Carrie Nichols EMHC-Karen Neumiller
Aug 30 Lector-Angela Kutz EMHC- Dave Richter
Sept 6 Lector-Donna Stringer EMHC-Kristen Beckley

Stewardship Moment: “Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid?” - Romans 11:35 St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stewardship. We cannot give God anything - He already owns it all. God made everything, including us. Since we are made in His image, we too, are called to be generous. How we use our God-given gifts becomes our gift back to Him. Gratitude for all we have been given opens our hearts to joyful generosity! And, through our generosity, we just may be the answer to someone else’s prayer.

To begin our religious education program, we will have an opening Mass on Wed, Aug. 26th at 6:30 pm to start our school year. This will allow our students more time to have their evening meal before coming to Mass at 6:30 pm. A social with gelato from Cows and Co Creamery will be held following the Mass in the parish hall. Commissioning of Teachers and Subs will be held Wed., Aug. 26th at the opening Mass at 6:30 pm.

Discover Faith and Culture through the Diocese of Fargo’s new Catholic Formation Initiative, featuring comprehensive five-hour classes this fall and spring. Coming this fall is the first class! The Human Person- The Foundation of All Rights and Dignity / Instructor: Tim Mosser / Sept. 18-19, 2026 / Maryvale Retreat Center, Valley City. Time: Friday at 7:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch at 12pm). Online Registration & Class Fee Structure: www.fargodiocese.org/cfi-classes

St. Boniface Catholic Church in Wimbledon, ND will host its Fall Festival Supper on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in its beautiful new dining hall. Enjoy a freewill offering meal featuring turkey and roast beef with all the trimmings, followed by homemade pie for dessert. The evening will also feature a bazaar, farmers' market, and bounce house for the little ones.

“If you ever feel distressed during your day – call upon our Lady – just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’ I must admit – this prayer has never failed me.” – Mother Teresa –
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for August: Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.