February 8 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Feb 13 Joey & Kadee Irmen
Feb 20 Troy & Connie Hafner
Feb 27 David & Anne Richter

Parish Collection Teams
Feb 8 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr
Feb 22 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer

Lectors EMHC
Feb 8 Lector-Carrie Nichols EMHC-Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Lector-Shelly Kurtz EMHC-Dave Richter
Feb 22 Lector-Donna Stringer EMHC-Kristen Beckley

Stewardship Moment: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 The generosity of being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people, and it is contagious! Good works encourages more good works. Generosity is a by-product of a grateful lifestyle. The more we recognize God’s gifts, the more we want to share them. Good stewards recognize that God is working through them, & they don’t put themselves above the people they have been called to help.

KC Valentine Banquet: Monday, Feb. 9th - Rosary at 5:30 pm, Social followed by Supper.
Join us to hear Andrea Salazar speak about her recent Rome and Papal experiences. Wives, widows of former members and guests are invited to attend. Supper cost is $12.00. RSVP to Angela Boeshans by Sunday, Feb. 8th for the supper.

KC’s “Sacred Heart of Jesus” Prayer Program: Tues, Feb. 10th during Adoration at 5:00 pm. The North Dakota Knights of Columbus currently features the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the traveling pilgrim icon, which will be in our parish from Feb. 9th-15th. Painted by Pompeo Batoni—to foster devotion and, often, to encourage the enthronement of the Sacred Heart in homes. Please join us for the prayer program on Tuesday or stop by during the week to view the painting and offer your prayers.

KC’s “Chimbote Family Fun Night”: Sun. Feb. 15th in the parish hall. Spaghetti/Alfredo Feed from 5-6:30 pm (free will offering); Silent Auction concludes at 6:30 pm followed by “Old Fashion” Bingo (1 card 1.00 or 3 cards 2.00). Proceeds to benefit Friends of Chimbote “Soup Kitchen” in Chimbote, Peru. Everyone Welcome. If you have an item you would like to donate to the silent auction, (baked goods included), please contact Henry Simons or Angela Boeshans. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

 Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February: Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

3RD Grade Eucharist Meeting for parents on Wednesday, February 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the church. Students attend class.

The God’s Gift Appeal Kick-off Weekend is this weekend. Next weekend, we will watch a DVD by the Bishop on the God’s Gift Appeal. 

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “If we revolve about what happens on the outside, then the latter determines our mood and attitudes. But if we make what is external revolve around us, we can determine the amount of their influence. Either what is outside makes our moods, or our moods determine
our outlook on what is outside us.” 

February 1 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Feb 6 Brent & Shelly Kurtz
Feb 13 Joey & Kadee Irmen
Feb 20 Troy & Connie Hafner

Parish Collection Teams
Feb 1 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Feb 8 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr

Lectors EMHC
Feb 1 Jon Polries Luke Kutz
Feb 8 Carrie Nichols Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Shelly Kurtz Dave Richter

Stewardship Moment: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3 The phrase “poor in spirit” can be confusing. Think of it in this sense – poor in spirt means depending on God’s providence and not depending on our own self-reliance. Being detached from earthy things (power, money, and comfort) and being attached to heavenly things (charity, sacrifice, and mercy). Denying ourselves from satisfying our desires and helping others obtain their basic needs.

BLESSING OF THROATS (St. Blaise-Feb. 3) will be held this weekend at all the Masses.

Thank you for your generous support in last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection! As a parish, we collected $270. It is not too late to give. Visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence .

Report Cards for FFF were mailed this past week. They will be mailed again at the end of the second semester. If you have any questions or comments, contact the teacher, Jessica Skadberg, DRE, or Fr. Leier.
 

KC’s “Chimbote Family Fun Night”: Sun. Feb. 15th in the parish hall. Spaghetti/Alfredo Feed from 5-6:30 pm (free will offering); Silent Auction concludes at 6:30 pm followed by “Old Fashion” Bingo (1 card 1.00 or 3 cards 2.00). Proceeds to benefit Friends of Chimbote “Soup Kitchen” in Chimbote, Peru. Everyone Welcome. If you have an item you would like to donate to the silent auction, (baked goods included), please contact Henry Simons or Angela Boeshans. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Conscience, Christ, and the gift of faith make evil men uneasy in their sin. They feel that if they could drive Christ from the earth, they would be free from “moral inhibitions.” They forget that it is their own nature and conscience which makes them feel that way. Being unable to drive God from the heavens, they would drive his ambassadors from the earth. In a lesser sphere, that is why many men sneer at virtue-because it makes vice uncomfortable.” 

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February: Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
 

3RD Grade Eucharist Meeting for parents on Wednesday, February 4th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the church. Students attend class. 

January 25 Bulletin

 Church Cleaning
Jan 30 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson
Feb 6 Brent & Shelly Kurtz
Feb 13 Joey & Kadee Irmen
Feb 20 Troy & Connie Hafner

Parish Collection Teams
Jan 25 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
Feb 1 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Feb 8 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr

Lectors EMHC
Jan 25 Lector-Kadee Irmen EMHC-Angela Kutz
Feb 1 Lector-Jon Polries EMHC-Luke Kutz
Feb 8 Lector-Carrie Nichols EMHC-Karen Neumiller
Feb 15 Lector-Shelly Kurtz EMHC-Dave Richter

Stewardship Moment: “He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him.” Matthew 4:22 Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything. In gratitude to God, we should give our first and best of everything to Him: our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries and our treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission.

Save the Date
KC’S “CHIMBOTE FAMILY FUN NIGHT”: Sunday, Feb. 15th in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.
SACRED HEART SPRING DINNER: March 22nd.
SACRED SISTERS will be held on Saturday, April 11th, at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall.

Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Leo XIV. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Leo XIV to be a sign of hope to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. Visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html for more info. Envelopes in your box set of envelopes. As with all national/special collections, please make your check payable to St. Elizabeth (memo line “Peter’s Pence Collection”). The parish deposits the checks and includes the donation in your individual giving record. We send a check to the Diocese of Fargo remitting these funds and the Diocese of Fargo remits these funds to the national office.

Knights of Columbus Council 4951 will be conducting a youth basketball free throw contest TODAY, January 25th at the Carrington High School east gym (use door #7). Area boys and girls, ages 9-14 (as of Jan. 1, 2026), are invited to compete in the contest. Warm-ups and registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the contest starts at 1:30. A registration form, available at the site, needs to be completed including parent signature for youth to participate.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: America, it is said, is suffering from intolerance-it is not. It is suffering from tolerance. Tolerance of right and wrong, truth and error, virtue and evil, Christ and chaos. Our country is not nearly so overrun with the bigoted as it is overrun with the broadminded.” 

 Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January: Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

3RD Grade Confirmation Meeting for parents on Wednesday, January 28th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the church. Students attend class.