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.

April 14 Bulletin

 Church Cleaning
Apr 19 Mary Williams & Deb Miller
Apr 26 Karen Neumiller & Kristen Beckley
May 3 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson

Parish Collection Teams
Apr 14 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer
Apr 21 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries
Apr 28 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed

            Lectors                EMHC
Apr 14 Donna Stringer   Kristen Beckley
Apr 21 Jon Polries          Deb Miller
Apr 28 Cindy Tweed      Karen Neumiller

Stewardship Moment: “Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ But they were startled and frightened…”-Luke 24:36-37 Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide “peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength and courage to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.

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.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Deferred joys purchased by sacrifice are always sweetest and most enduring.”

Formation class for the permanent diaconate will begin August 2025 with applications opening this fall 2024. Interested men and their wives should attend an informational dinner. The last one is Tues, May 7th at St. James Basilica in Jamestown at 6:00 pm. RSVP by April 19th. Contact vocations@fargodiocese.org or 701-356-7900 for more info.

 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.

 CCD/CYO CLASSES: Wed, April 17th, from 7-8 pm, Bishop John Folda will be here to speak to
our students. All classes will gather in the church to listen to the bishop.
All parents & parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend!

April 7 Bulletin

 Church Cleaning
Apr 12 Charlotte Bachmeier & Carrie Nichols
Apr 19 Mary Williams & Deb Miller
Apr 26 Karen Neumiller & Kristen Beckley

Parish Collection Teams
Apr 7 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr.
Apr 14 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer
Apr 21 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries

Lectors EMHC
Apr 7 Angela Kutz Dave Richter
Apr 14 Donna Stringer Kristen Beckley
Apr 21 Jon Polries Deb Miller

Stewardship Moment: “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own...” - Acts 4:32 All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God! Think of your family, your friends, your life, your talents and your money – these are all gifts from God! We are not really owners of anything; we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has blessed us with. We are called to be grateful and generous with all of our gifts for the benefit of others.

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! 

Join Bishop Folda and the faithful from throughout the diocese for the opening and closing Masses of the historic Third Diocesan Synod. The opening Mass will be Thursday, April 11th at 5:00 pm and the closing Mass will be Saturday, April 13th at 12:30. Both Masses will be live streamed on the Fargo Diocese website. However, in order to be granted the plenary indulgence offered, you must actually attend the Masses at Sts. Anne and Joachim. There will be no Masses at Sacred Heart on April 11th & 12th as Father & his representatives from Sacred Heart and St. Elizabeth's will be attending the Synod in Fargo. 

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.

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. 

Divine Mercy Sunday marks the end of the Divine Mercy Novena, which began on Good Friday. TODAY Sunday, April 7th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Sacred Heart, we will have a
Divine Mercy Holy Hour. Please join us.