May 25 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
May 30 Dave & Anna Richter **New Schedule**
June 6 Lar & Codie Larson
June 13 Cindy Tweed & Judy Winandy

Parish Collection Teams
May 25 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr
June 1 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer
June 8 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries

Lectors EMHC
May 25 Lector-Shelly Kurtz; EMHC- Dave Richter
June 1 Lector-Donna Stringer; EMHC- Kristen Beckley
June 8 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC- Deb Miller

Stewardship Moment: “…Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27) Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand the immense power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we often think we can control every outcome. Do you want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all He has given you and trust that He has a better plan for you. Make God your first choice and not your last resort.

Memorial Day marks the end of school and the beginning of summer vacations. May you all have a very pleasant and relaxing summer. On Memorial Day, we remember our beloved dead especially those who gave their lives for our country. There will be a community wide service for our veterans at 11 am at the Carrington Cemetery.

Board of Education Meeting: Wed., May 28th at 5:45 pm in the church with 15 minutes of adoration. For your convenience, here is a list of board of education members in case you have an item you would like to bring up to them. Members are Brooke Kutz, Jessica Skadberg, Katie Riedesel, Brian Boeshans, Bob House, Dave Richter and Diane Odstrcil.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Once you have surrendered yourself, you make yourself receptive. In receiving from God, you are perfected and completed.”

May 18 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
May 23 Troy & Connie Hafner
May 30 Dave & Anna Richter
June 6 Lar & Codie Larson

Parish Collection Teams
May 18 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
May 25 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr
June 1 Kristen Beckley & Donna Stringer

Lectors EMHC
May 18 Lector-Carrie Nichols; EMHC- Karen Neumiller
May 25 Lector-Shelly Kurtz; EMHC- Dave Richter
June 1 Lector-Donna Stringer; EMHC- Kristen Beckley

Stewardship Moment: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." (John 13:34) “As I have loved you,” this is the hard part – Jesus’s love is unconditional; our love usually comes with strings attached. It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes mercy and compassion to love someone when you feel unappreciated, feel used or feel like your opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage and the grace of God to “love my neighbor” when they may be someone you don’t like, someone you don’t know, or someone that doesn’t look like you.
 

We are honoring our Seniors today at mass. Congratulations to all on reaching this great milestone in your life! We pray that God will help you to see all the wonderful gifts that He has given you to help make the world a better place. As you attend Mass each week, you will be reminded through scripture to take your Catholic faith out into the world and bring Jesus to everyone you meet. This is the embodiment of real success! May God always bless you all the days of your life!! Members of the Senior Class from Sacred Heart are: Ryder Bickett, Corbin Clifton, Sierra Friedt, Edyn Hoornaert, Kendall Kovar, Mercedes Lura, Kenadie Pazdernik, Ethan Roller, Jaidyn Schroeder, Isabel Wendel, Reagan Wolsky, Jazmyn Ybarra.
From St. Elizabeths, Sykeston: Fallon Lacina.

Beginning this week, Fr. Leier is implementing a change in the weekday Mass, Adoration, and Confession schedule. Starting on May 20th, Tuesday Mass at St Elizabeth will begin at 12:10 PM. Confessions will be heard before Mass from 11:30am–12:00pm.

Heavenly Wisdom by Venerable Fulton Sheen: “Prayer begins by talking to God, but it ends by listening to Him. In the face of Absolute Truth, silence is the soul’s language.”

May 11 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
May 16 Joey & Kadee Irmen
May 23 Troy & Connie Hafner
May 30 Dave & Anna Richter

Parish Collection Teams
May 11 Luke Kutz & Jon Polries
May 18 Carrie Nichols & Karen Neumiller
May 25 Dave Richter & Larry Larson Jr

Lectors EMHC
May 11 Lector-Jon Polries; EMHC- Luke Kutz
May 18 Lector-Carrie Nichols; EMHC- Karen Neumiller
May 25 Lector-Shelly Kurtz; EMHC- Dave Richter

Stewardship Moment: “The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 13:52) The disciples heard Our Lord’s call and were able to spread the Gospel message with strength and vitality. We, too, can experience that same joy if we make room for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts. When we use our gifts in the way that God intends, He fills us with supernatural joy. A joy that others notice and are attracted to!
 

Perfect and Faithful attendance awards for all grades were handed out at the Closing Religious Education Mass last Wednesday: Those receiving perfect attendance were: Pearl Sauby, Alivia Schulz, Ruth Beckley, Levi Kutz, Keegan Scherr, Lucy Wede, Scarlett Sauby, Natalio Teves, Cooper Volk, Russell Beckley, Lois Wede, Tiegen Harrington, Tensley Rude, Duke Sauby, Wyatt Beckley, Sarah Boeshans, MaKaya Halverson, Jase Rude, Gannon Inglish, Charlie Sauby, Hadley Volk, Nathan Boeshans, Gemma Inglish, Aniston Hoornaert, Isaiah Richter. Those receiving faithful attendance (missing once) were: Ian van Bedaf, Edison Riedesel, Sutton Roundy, Kase Irmen, Mylee March, Casely Jo Halverson, Cohen Kutz, Genevieve Inglish, Gemmalia Teves, Jack Skadberg, Aubree Trottier, Jameson Kutz, Maara Kutz, Brayden Odstrcil, Ella Volk, Jacob Boeshans, Sierra Friedt.

City/Park Cleanup is Wednesday May 14th at the City Park. Meet at 4:30pm at the Main Picnic Shelter. Rakes, branch trimmers, weed-eaters, shovels, etc are needed. Lunch will be provided.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for May: Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.