February 2 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Feb 7 Brent and Shelly Kurtz
Feb 14 Joey and Kadee Irmen
Feb 21 Troy and Connie Hafner

Parish Collection Teams
Feb 2 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Feb 9 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
Feb 16 Larry Larson Jr & Dave Richter

Lectors EMHC
Feb 2 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC-Luke Kutz
Feb 9 Lector-Carrie Nichols; EMHC-Karen Neumiller
Feb 16 Lector-Kadee Irmen;EMHC-Dave Richter

Stewardship Moment: “Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.” – Hebrews 2:18 When we join a support group, there is comfort is sharing our pain with people who have experienced the same thing; they understand what we are going through. The next time you experience suffering, talk to Jesus. He has experienced more suffering than most of us, He understands. Plus, Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves. Only He can fill the hole you feel in your heart.

Religious Education Bowling/Pizza Party: For all grades P-12 on Sun, Feb. 9th in Carrington from 2-4 pm (P-2nd must have a parent along to help them). Free Bowling! Free Pizza! Free Pop! Sign-up sheet is in the back of church.
 

Altar Society Meeting: Sunday, Feb 9th at 10am in the St Elizabeth’s Parish Center.

Chimbote Family Fun Night: Sunday, Feb. 16th in the Sacred Heart 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 .50 or 3 cards 1.00). Proceeds to benefit Friends of Chimbote “Soup Kitchen” in Chimbote, Peru. Everyone Welcome.

Peter’s Pence Collection: If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give. Visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence or return your envelope next weekend.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Since the basic cause of man’s anxiety is the possibility of being either a saint or a sinner, it follows that there are only two alternatives for him. Man can either mount upward to the peak of eternity or else slip backwards to the chasms of despair and frustration. Yet there are many who think there is yet another alternative, namely, that of indifference. They think that, just as bears hibernate for a season in a state of suspended animation, so they, too, can sleep through life without choosing to live for God or against Him. But hibernation is no escape; winter ends, and one is then forced to make a decision-indeed, the very choice of indifference is itself a decision. White fences do not remain white fences by having nothing done to them; they soon become black fences.”

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February: Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

January 26 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Jan 31 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson
Feb 7 Brent and Shelly Kurtz
Feb 14 Joey and Kadee Irmen

Parish Collection Teams
Jan 26 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
Feb 2 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
Feb 9 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller

Lectors EMHC
Jan 26 Lector-Kadee Irmen; EMHC-Kristen Beckley
Feb 2 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC-Luke Kutz
Feb 9 Lector- Carrie Nichols; EMHC-Karen Neumiller

Stewardship Moment: “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” - Nehemiah 8:10 Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life. He wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in need. Now here’s the hard part – to share all we have without expecting anything in return.
 

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 Francis. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis to be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html. Envelopes are in your box set of envelopes.

Religious Education Bowling/Pizza Party: For all grades P-12 on Sun, Feb. 9th in Carrington from 2-4 pm (P-2nd must have a parent along to help them). Free Bowling! Free Pizza! Free Pop! Sign-up sheet is in the back of church. Chaperones are also needed.

Blessing of Throats (St. Blaise-Feb. 3) will be held next weekend at all the Masses.

Catholic Married Couples: Learn more about yourself, your spouse & your marriage on Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025 in Crookston, MN. Visit www.sixstonejars.org for more info.
 

Altar Society Meeting: Sunday, Feb 9th at 10am in the St Elizabeth’s Parish Center.

Chimbote Family Fun Night: Sunday, Feb. 16th at Sacred Heart. More information next week.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January: Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “The fact the enemies of God must face is that modern civilization has conquered the world, but in doing so has lost its soul. And in losing its soul it will lose the very world it gained…And as religion fades so will freedom, for only where the spirit of God is, is there liberty.”

January 19 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Jan 24 Karen Neumiller & Kristen Beckley
Jan 31 Donna Stringer & Mary K Larson
Feb 7 Brent and Shelly Kurtz

Parish Collection Teams
Jan 19 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed
Jan 26 Connie Hafner & Codie Larson
Feb 2 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries

Lectors EMHC
Jan 19 Lector-Cindy Tweed; EMHC- Shelly Kurtz
Jan 26 Lector-Kadee Irmen; EMHC- Kristen Beckley
Feb 2 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC- Luke Kutz

Stewardship Moment: “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7 St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you. Take time to discern your charisms (gifts from the Holy Spirit). Experience the supernatural Peace and Joy God desires for each of us.

Next week we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including the charitable works of Pope Francis. These works benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html. Peter’s Pence envelopes are in your box set of envelopes. Please return them next weekend. 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.

Religious Education Bowling/Pizza Party: For all grades P-12 on Sun, Feb. 9th in Carrington from 2-4 pm (P-2nd must have a parent along to help them). Free Bowling! Free Pizza! Free Pop! Sign-up sheet is in the back of church. Chaperones are also needed.

Catholic Married Couples: Learn more about yourself, your spouse & your marriage on Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025 in Crookston, MN. Visit www.sixstonejars.org for more info.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Our happiest times are those in which we forget ourselves, usually in being kind to someone else. That tiny moment of self-abdication is an act of true humility: the man who loses himself finds himself and finds his happiness.”

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January: Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

This Sunday, we will again observe Respect Life Month, whereby we are reminded of the dignity of all human life. We sadly remember that infamous day, January 22nd, fifty-two years ago that condemned innocent unborn babies to death.