October 4 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Oct 9 Mary Williams & Deb Miller
Oct 16 Bailey March & Kristen Beckley
Oct 23 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson

Parish Collection Teams
Oct 4 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Oct 11 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Oct 18 Larry Larson Jr & Dave Richter

Lectors EMHC
Oct 4 Lector- Jon Polries EMHC- Luke Kutz
Oct 11 Lector- Carrie Nichols EMHC- Karen Neumiller
Oct 18 Lector- Angela Kutz EMHC- Dave Richter

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 & Cake 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: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone…” - Matthew 21:42 Jesus was rejected by the religious and political leaders of his day, as well as ordinary citizens, but he was still obedient to God, the Father. Similarly, living a stewardship lifestyle may cause you to be “rejected” by others, but we, too are called to be obedient. Saying grace before a meal in a restaurant may attract some strange looks from some. But to others it is a sign that God is alive and well!
 

The 2026 Respect Life poster features the beautiful image, Virgin of the Lilies, by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The message, “Mary, Mother of Life,” reflects on Our Lady’s distinguished role as mother of all the living. The life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance. We ask her intercession in helping us to recognize the gift of human life, even when that gift is unexpected or calls us to make sacrifices. Please read the insert in today’s bulletin.
Today: (October 4th) Is Respect Life Sunday.
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary: This year, we are encouraging each FFF class to say at least
a decade of the rosary in their classroom during the month of October to honor our Blessed Mother. A decade of the rosary will also be said in the church at 7:20 pm for anyone wishing to attend.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for October: Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

September 27 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Oct 2 Charlotte Bachmeier & CarrieNichols
Oct 9 Mary Williams & Deb Miller
Oct 16 Bailey March & Kristen Beckley

Parish Collection Teams
Sept 27 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
Oct 4 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Oct 11 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller

Lectors EMHC
Sept 27 Lector-Kadee Irmen EMHC-Donna Stringer
Oct 4 Lector-Jon Polries EMHC-Luke Kutz
Oct 11 Lector-Carrie Nichols EMHC-Karen Neumiller

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: “Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…” Philippians 2:3 Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self-image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life: your family, your friends and those who make you angry.

Presbyterate Days, Sept. 27-Sept. 30: Fr. Leier will be at the Maryvale Retreat Center Sunday evening through Wednesday this week attending the annual Presbyterate Days gathering of all the priests of our diocese. In Fr. Leier’s absence, Mass, Adoration and Confessions will be cancelled on Tues. and Wed. (Sept. 29-30). Please pray for all of our priests as they come together for this very important gathering to strengthen their vocation and brotherhood as Priests of Jesus Christ in order to serve the faithful of our diocese to the fullest.

Today, a video will be shown from Catholic Charities of North Dakota in Fargo. This year, it is highlighting adoptive and guardianship families and the support available through the North Dakota Post Permanency Network (formerly known as the Post Adopt Network). Adoption is a beautiful beginning, but families may continue to need connection, guidance, and support as children grow. Through the Network, families can access education, mentoring, family events, resources, and individualized support at no cost. Envelopes are available in the pews today (9/27) for you to take home and mail your donation directly to Catholic Charities of North Dakota.

 Beatification Of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (Sept. 24, 2026): Sheen is the first American-born bishop and the first television host beatified by the Church. Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was one of the 20th century’s most prominent Catholic evangelists, pioneering the use of radio and television to proclaim the Gospel. His 1950s TV program Life Is Worth Living reached tens of millions, and he won an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding TV Personality. His cause for sainthood was opened in 2002; Pope Benedict XVI declared him Venerable in 2012, and Pope Francis approved the miracle in 2019, enabling his beatification.

September 20 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Sept 25 Luke & Angela Kutz
Oct 2 Charlotte Bachmeier & CarrieNichols
Oct 9 Mary Williams & Deb Miller

Parish Collection Teams
Sept 20 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed
Sept 27 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
Oct 4 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries

Lectors EMHC
Sept 20 Lector-Angela Kutz EMHC-Shelly Kurtz
Sept 27 Lector-Kadee Irmen EMHC-Donna Stringer
Oct 4 Lector-Jon Polries EMHC-Luke Kutz

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: “Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last”. - Matthew 20:16 You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our sincere gratitude and cheerful generosity will help us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.
 

LOOKING AHEAD:

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY – Sunday, October 4th.
CARRINGTON LIFE WALK – Saturday, October 10th at 10:00 am. Watch for further details.
 

40 Days for Life Fall Campaign Kickoff: 11 a.m. Sept. 23 Women’s Care Center at 220 U.S. Hwy 75, in Moorhead, Minn. Pray and fast to end abortion. www.40daysforlife.com/en/moorhead 

“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