All Parishes • Liturgy, Prayer and Mass Intentions: Feb. 27-March 528 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ................† Ray Kelsch, † Ron Schumacher and † Adam Jangula

1 Ash 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul ........................................................... † Andrew & † Clarice Schumacher Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony .................................................................................... † Theresia Jacob

2 Thursday 4:30 p.m. Cenacles of Life in St. Anthony Church 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ................................. Sons & Daughters of † Mike & † Rose Jacob

3 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ..................................................† John, † Gerry & † Francis Kelsch 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Chapel

4 Saturday 8:30 a.m. First Saturday Devotion Mass: St. Anthony Divine Mercy Chapel 4:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ...................† Mike & † Barbara Senger and family, and † Leo &

Janice Paul and family 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine ............................... † Pius Sr., & † Theresa, & † Pius Jr. Hager

5 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ............................................................................................... For the People 10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ...................................................................† Peter & † Agnes Kelsch

February 26, 2017 • 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Catholic Family

St. Paul Catholic Church372 Harold St, Hazelton

Directors of Religion EducationTom and Adrian Shea

321-3274Parish Office: 254-4588

St. Anthony Catholic Church613 N Broadway, Linton, 254-4588Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pm

Parish Secretary: Maria BichlerEmail: stanthony@bektel.com

Bus Mgr/DRE: Sue SchumacherEmail: stanthonybusadmin@bektel.com

Director of Rel Ed: Denice KautzEmail: stacatholic@bektel.com

www.stanthonylinton.comwww.facebook.com/stanthonylinton

St. Katherine Catholic Church200 1st Ave N, Braddock

Directors of Religion EducationTom and Adrian Shea

321-3274Parish Office: 254-4588

Pastor: Fr. David Zimmer (Office) 254-4588

(Rectory) 254-4400

Deacon Ken Wolbaum782-4115

DIVINE MERCY CHAPELlocated in St. Anthony

Parish Center • East Entrance~ Always Accessible ~

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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel

~ Always Accessible ~East Entrance of Parish Center

Eucharistic Adoration during these hours:Monday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday

Wednesday 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday Thursday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Noon)

Friday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Please contact Martha Glatt 254-5591 to

commit to an hour of adoration. Thank you.

First Saturday Devotion MassMaking reparation to the Immaculate Heart

Every first Saturday of the month8:30 a.m. in the Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel

Next Mass: Saturday, March 4

Padre’s Corner

The Carmelite Sisterswill pray for your intentions!

You may mail your prayer requests to the following address:

Carmelite Monastery, 2051 91st Street SE, Hague, ND 58542

or prayer intentions may also be left on their prayer line: 701-336-7907

www.carmeloftheholyface.com

Those Needing Prayer Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace. We ask God to graciously give them what He knows they most need and what is best for them in their particular circumstance. Thank you for your prayer and concern for our brothers and sisters who are dear to Jesus. We ask that you please help us keep our parish family prayer list updated. When we receive a prayer request, the name of the individual in need of our prayers will be printed here in the bulletin for one month. If we are not informed that it is desired they stay on this list longer, their name will be removed. St. Anthony Office 254-4588.

Valentine JacobConnie SchmidtRichard NaumannRosemary WolfBarbara BommersbachRobin Shipley

Ben RollerMary HennessyRon KramerEvan SauterAnne CarrMichael Lambert

Rose MitzelArlene SvalenWilliam SchneiderViola KelschMaureen GamradtLinda Nierhake

Stewardship: mission impossible? In 1966 until 1973, a popular TV series aired called, “Mission Impossible.” The plot line was described in this fashion: An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture. Each episode demonstrated how an impossible mission became possible and success-ful. Later, Hollywood took the idea and made full length feature films with the same title and story line. I dare to say, the idea was not original. Perhaps some of the early Church thought at times, the mission was impossible. Jesus thought just the opposite and taught all things are possible with God. Today, I regard the stewardship way of life as the essen-tial mission of the Church. It is not original. Jesus defined the mission of the Church in similar terms. Therefore, un-derstanding our mission is important. Believing our mis-sion as a Catholic Church is possible with the gifts we have been given by God, which have been used to build up the Body of Christ – the Church. Our mission must be done because we have been invited to do so. The beginning of each episode of the television series showed a recording identifying the mission needing to be done. The episode began with these words, “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” The episode would then tell the story of how things thought to be impossible were possible when time, talent and treasure were used to make it happen. Perhaps you can see where this is going. And if you do, then you already know stewardship is a way of life in our homes, parishes, workplaces, schools and even personal lives. Stewardship is not mission impossible. For with the help of God and our willingness to embrace stewardship, this way of life is possible and necessary to our spiritual health and the well-being. Stewardship is what discipleship is made of. Our call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ contin-ues at each and every moment of the day as we choose to use our time, talent and treasure to be the Church we are called to be. We are called to this mission by the Lord him-self. And, those he calls continue to lead the Church and advance its mission. I suppose one could think of the early Christian Church in the same way; however, the mission of the Church Jesus came to establish wasn’t anything impossible. As with the old television show, the early Christian church faced chal-lenges, threats, extermination attempts, persecution and death. But, the Church endured, thrived and grew into the Universal Catholic Church it is today. Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to open yourself to the stewardship way of life. It will take some time and patience to do so, and the choice is always yours. But, should you be tempted to think stewardship is mission impossible, you may be ignoring or running away from au-thentic discipleship and the needs of our Church. Our par-

ish stories all began with the mission of discipleship. We are the next episode or chapter written at this time in our history. May God bless our efforts and may this moment in our time be called, “Stewardship: All things are possible.” It is an episode that continues the good work which has begun and always has a happy ending. Fr. Dave

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The newest member of the Church We offer our prayers and best wishes to Edison Sorrels who was baptized at St. Anthony Church on Saturday, Feb. 25, by Fr. David Zimmer. May his parents, Anthony and Emmalee, know of our steadfast prayers and loving support as they bring Edison up to love Jesus and his neighbor by means of the many graces offered through the Holy Catholic Church. May God bless your fam-ily with His great love.

Parish PointsTIME, TALENT and TREASURE

Stewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE!Last weekend’s drawing winner is

Charles SchuetzleCongratulations Charles!

(Your prize is on table in gathering area of church)

HELP IS REALLY NEEDED! Please consider volunteering as a host for our up-coming church directory photography sessions. We need volunteers from each of the three parishes for all photography dates. For more information, contact Maria at the parish office, 254-4588. See dates on page 5.

Lenten EventsSt. Anthony:Fridays: 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross followed by a Lent-

en Soup and Bread Supper. Begins March 3. Any group or individuals interested in taking a Friday to serve and make soup, please contact Maria at the parish office 254-4588.

Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross presented by the students. Begins March 8.

St. Paul:Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross followed by a

Lenten Soup and Bread Supper. Begins March 8. Any group or individuals interested in taking a Wednesday to serve and make soup, please contact Adrian Shea at 321-3274.

2017 African Mission Appeal“Offering Help, Creating Hope, Changing Lives” is the theme for the 28th Annual African Mission Appeal, which begins next week-end in every parish in the Diocese of Bismarck. Your gift will help support the work of our Mission Team as they minister on our behalf to our brothers and sisters in Kisii, Kenya, East Africa. The Afri-can Mission Appeal brochure and envelopes are available for you to take home and read. Please prayerfully consider a generous gift to the appeal. You may return your envelope to the parish next week-end. You are invited to read the exciting articles in our Kenya Con-nection newsletter which is found inside the Dakota Catholic Action newspaper. It contains interesting news and pictures of our mission team in action. You are also encouraged to follow our missionar-ies in action at: www.facebook.com/BismarckCatholicMission. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Diocesan Mission Team or would like more information, please write to: Chuck and Tip Reichert, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137.

Elevator Update Our elevator has been out of order since the Christmas blizzard. Lightning from the storm ruined the circuit board. The cost-to-date of repairs is over $6,500. Replacement parts have been ordered. We appreciate your patience as we address this issue.

OUR CHILDREN NEED YOUR PRAYERS! Some of our students are preparing for their First Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confir-mation and they need your prayers! We have pre-pared individual envelopes with the name of a child who is preparing for either First Holy Communion or Confirmation and placed them in a basket in the gathering area of church. If you are willing to take a child under your “prayer wings” to pray for and possibly mentor, please take an envelope and begin praying for that particular child. The envelopes are marked “BOY” or “GIRL.” More information is in-cluded in each envelope. For any questions or con-cerns, please call the parish office. Thank you for your prayers!

“Why do we always see the same people doing things for the parish? Why am I or my kids not asked?” A request for help is always asked for — here are three more opportunities. Your TIME and TALENT are wanted and needed!

ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGICAL SCHEDULESt. Paul at 5 p.m.Gifts Joe and Pat SheaServers Braydon Schmidt, Kristina SchiermeisterReader Cindy SchmidtEMHC Tom or Adrian Shea and Steph DoolittleUshers Dillon Doolittle, Pete BaumgartnerSacristan Judy KalbererMusic Lori and Taiya Schmidt

St. Anthony at 7 p.m.Gifts Steve Schumacher FamilyServers Daniel and Lucas SchumacherReader Shawna PaulEMHC (B) Al Schmaltz Angela Schmaltz, Carol OgrenUshers Steve Schumacher, Dan Imdieke Joe Kiefer, Ron DietzSacristan Mary Ann VetterMedia ParkerMusic Sue and Brian

STILL NEED PEOPLE to prepare and serve the soup/bread supper on Friday, March 3. Call parish office.

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Synod SnippetsBy Fr. Jason Signalness

In this week’s column, I discuss Chapter 3, Section IV of the Synod Directory, a section which contains regula-tions on the Most Holy Eucharist. There are quite a few statutes of interest to laypersons in this section. The section begins by reminding us we have an obliga-tion to attend Sunday Mass. To freely skip Mass on a week-end or holy day of obligation is a grave sin and puts one at risk of an eternity in hell. If someone thinks that sounds harsh, perhaps they do not understand what the Mass is! We must never willingly skip Mass. That said, there is a provision for difficult situations. If someone knows they will be unable to get to Mass for some serious reason, they can contact their pastor and ask him to give permission, for a single time, to miss Mass. It goes without saying that those in nursing homes or trapped behind enormous snow drifts out in the country do not sin if they can’t attend. Statute 117 explains that Mass and Eucharistic adora-tion offered for the public cannot take place outside of a church, chapel or oratory without the permission of the bishop. Statute 118 explains that priests can celebrate at most two Masses on a weekday and three on a Sunday or holy day of obligation. However, the rules make it clear that Masses must not be needlessly multiplied. If one Mass is sufficient to serve the true needs of the people in a week-end, that is all a priest is expected to offer. And, I would add, multiple Masses are much more difficult for a parish to “staff” with musicians, lectors, altar servers, etc., and to celebrate well, than one Mass is. Statute 120 reminds us that, among other things, Catho-lics must not receive Holy Communion in non-Catholic faith communities. Likewise, only Catholics can receive Holy Communion from a Catholic minister. Anyone is welcome to attend Mass, but only Catholics who feel they are in a state of grace should come forward to receive Communion. This statute also explains we are to observe the Eucha-ristic fast. This means we are not to eat or drink anything, except for water and medicine, during the hour prior to receiving Holy Communion. The infirm, and those who care for them, do not have to observe this rule. This also means, as is explicitly mentioned in the statute, that “the chewing of gum is forbidden during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.” It is absolutely unacceptable to take Commu-nion into one’s mouth while chewing gum. This is com-mon sense, but I have seen it many times. One would not eat supper while chewing gum. Why would one receive our Lord in that way? These rules exist to help us prepare well, to build up a little “hunger” for Jesus, and to receive him in a reverent manner. While statute 120 reminds us to prepare well to receive Communion, statute 122 reminds us that the faithful ought to “remain after Mass for at least a brief period of thanks-

Sunday Readings and Backgrounds8th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Week of February 26, 2017

vocation view— God promises never to forget us. If you feel distant from God, who had moved? Seek a closer relation-ship with God and all that you need will be given to you. (Isaiah 49:14-15 & Matthew 6:24-34)

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION St. Paul had both a deep understanding and appreciation for stewardship — what it meant to be a good steward. In his First Letter to the Corinthians, our Second Reading on this last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent begins, Paul states eloquently, “Thus should one regard us: as ser-vants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” As is the case with all Holy Scripture, Paul is writing to more than the Corinthians; he is writing to each of us as well. Paul’s understanding of what a steward was is that he manages the household of God. Managing included preserv-ing and protecting. We are also to be servants (disciples) of Christ, and Paul goes on to say that a servant steward must be trustworthy. To Paul that meant we are to be faithful in order to be good disciples. There are several difficulties for us in all of those terms and requirements: being stewards, being servants, and being faithful. They mean that we have to place ourselves second to others and second most of all to Christ our Savior. We tend to question this and tend to have strong feelings of in-dependence. That is what we learn from our society. Yet, to be a steward like Paul requires us to be humble and accept-ing. That may be our greatest test. St. Augustine wrote, “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.” That, too, is stewardship.

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Reading I : Isaiah 49:14-15I will never forget.• We are always present to the heart of God.• Israel has not been abandoned.• Israel is spiritually repopulating.

Reading II : 1 Corinthians 4:1-5Christ will bring to light what is hidden in darkness.• Corinth was a seaport melting pot of pagan cultures

and moral depravity.• Paul founded the community in AD 51 on his

second missionary journey, and continued to look after it as a father.

• Paul taught not to go beyond what is written.

Gospel : Matthew 6:24-34No one can serve two masters.• Jesus admonishes the disciples to store up “treasures

in heaven.”• Wealthy mammon, in Aramaic, can serve as a deity

that people serve.• Serve God or serve wealth.• God provides, so don’t worry.

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Our new church directorySession dates: weekday hours 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. weekend hours 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.St. Anthony: Tuesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 8 Thursday, March 9 Friday, March 10 Saturday, March 11St. Katherine: Tuesday, March 21 Wednesday, March 22St. Paul: Thursday, March 23 Friday, March 24Parishioners may schedule a session at any parish.Scheduling:1) Online sign-up: Quick and easy scheduling at

appt.lifetouch.com2) In-church sign-up: Feb. 25-263) Call Maria at the parish office 254-4588Fee:There is no sitting fee – just for participating you will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and a free church directory. If you wish, additional por-traits may be ordered through Lifetouch.

Smile!

Our churches will start another 6-month cycle of advertising in our parish bulletin. Please check out the ad spaces on page 8. Advertising your busi-ness/services not only provides you with an op-portunity to grow your business, but it also helps our parishes defray the printing costs of our weekly bulletin. We also offer the opportunity to honor your loved ones! If you are interested in purchasing an ad, please contact the parish office at 254-4588.

Cost:

Large Size2.5 x 2.5 inches or

5 x 1.25 inches$300

to run March - august

SMaLL Size2.5 x 1.25 inches

$150to run March - august

If interested in placing your ad in this weekly bulletin,

please call the parish office at 254-4588 or stop by.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Bulletin Advertising!This is the last week to get the full benefit of six months of

advertising for a low cost!

HeLP iSNEEDED!

Bismarck Diocesan Cursillo Do you want to get closer to Jesus? Are you looking for something to change your life? Consider attending the Bis-marck Diocesan Cursillo. Cursillo (pronounced “kur-see-yo”) is a “short course in Christian living.” It is an opportunity to take time to stop and think about your life and your relation-ship to God. Cursillo is a Catholic movement. Accordingly, the teachings and worship of the weekend is in the context of the Roman Catholic tradition and practice. Those attending listen to talks given by priests and laity, and share the Eucharist and pray together. The men’s weekend is March 2-5, 2017, and the women’s weekend is March 16-19, 2017; both held in Dickinson. If you have questions or need an application, contact Jim Hopfauf, 701-527-0143, or Kathy Dosch, 701-527-3221.

Ladies OutNight

You are invited . . .

Wednesday, March 226:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Social at 6:30 p.m. ~ Speaker at 7:00 p.m.Knights of Columbus Hall, Linton

Seeking & Sharing Faith

Come and enjoy the company of other ladies of faith as we are inspired and educated.

Guest Speaker

Monica Hannan

Monica Hannan is a three-time Emmy-Award-winning television anchor, talk show host and news manager at NBC affiliate, KFYR-TV, in Bismarck, N.D. She has been in the broadcast industry for 35 years, and currently works as the Managing Editor at KFYR-TV, while hosting North Dakota Today in the mornings and co-anchoring The Evening Report at 6 p.m. Her latest book, Gift of Death - A Message of Comfort and Hope, tells of her father’s journey toward death, interlaced with personal, uplifting and amazing stories of people’s final moments on earth. She is also the author of The Dream Maker, which chronicles the life of God’s Child Project founder Patrick Atkinson; Nice and Fat, which she authored with health and fitness expert Renita Brannan; and she is the co-author of Dakota Daytrips and More Dakota Daytrips. Monica has published articles in numerous national and regional magazines, including Highlights for Children, Historic Traveler and RTNDA Communicator. She is married to Cliff Naylor and they have three children, ranging in age from 20 to 30.

Any and all women are invited and welcomed!Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Upcoming Events: May 31, 2017, with Father Neil Pfeifer July 26, 2017, with Patti Armstrong

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The Rosary: Before every Mass. Devotion to Mother of Perpetual Help on the First Friday of each month following morning Mass. Confessions: 1/2 hour before weekday Mass; Saturdays 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; or anytime by appointment.

✟ St. Anthony Parish

✟ St. Katherine Parish

✟ St. Paul Parish

Mass: Saturdays 7 p.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 9 a.m. Confessions: • Saturdays 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Mass: Sundays 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 8 a.m. Confessions: Sundays 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. or by appointment

Sunday, Mar. 5 at 8:30 a.m. GIFTS: Wyatt & Heidi Kalberer READER: Mike AppertSACRISTAN: Linda Appert MUSIC: Adrian SheaSERVERS: Cole Baumiller and DeLons SchiermeisterEMHC: Mark and Lori SchmidtMONEY COUNTERS: Dianne Kalberer and Char BeastromUSHERS: Dennis Kalberer and Leo SchmidtSNOW REMOVAL: Feb 26-Mar 4: Jeff Humann Family, Mar 5-11: Adele Kalberer Family

Happy Birthday!February 27 ....................... Leo KieferFebruary 27 .....................Aden SchatzFebruary 27 ......................Anna SmallFebruary 28 ................... Alice BichlerFebruary 28 .............. Alexander HulmFebruary 28 .....................Chase JacobFebruary 28 .................. Brandon SehnMarch 2 .......................Chris RoehrichMarch 3 .................................Pat SheaMarch 4 ......................Delphine VetterMarch 4 ....................... Charlet VetschMarch 5 ....................... Boston GefrohMarch 6 .....................Richard NicklosMarch 6 ......................Waylon SchieleMarch 6 ..................William SchlosserMarch 6 .......................Raymond VolkMarch 7 ...................Catherine FischerMarch 7 ...........................Tanner SehnMarch 7 ....................Duane WerlingerMarch 8 .....................Toni Ann WeberMarch 9 ...............................David JobMarch 9 ................................Tim VolkMarch 11 ............ David BeitelspacherMarch 11 ......................... Mary BruunMarch 11 ........................Gerard JacobMarch 11 .................Danielle StopplerMarch 11 ............................ Greg Volk

Members of St. Anthony PPC: Therese Beitelspacher, Anne Carr, Derald Gefroh, Delrae Hulm, Laura Hulm, Dan Imdieke, Charles Pavliek, Mary Schmaltz, Janette Volk.

Members of St. Paul PPC: Janel Baumgartner, David Kalberer, Lori

Schmidt, Eric Voller, Heidi Kalberer.Members of St. Katherine PPC: Temree Appert, Sandy Baumgartner, Fonda Wolbaum, Connie Wolbaum, Becky Small. Members of Finance Committee:

Mike Appert, Mary Bruun, Paul Keeney, Carol Ogren, Cindy Schmidt, Tom Shea, Tim Volk, Jodi Kelsch.

Mar. 4-5 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. SundayROSARY: Catholic Daughters Rosina BoschGIFTS: Patricia Bosch Family Doug and Maria BichlerSERVERS: Sophia Hulm, Teegan Scherr Addison & Paige HulmREADER: Therese Beitelspacher Angela SchmaltzEMHC: (B) Mary Ann Vetter (B) Jodi Hulm James Fries, Rose Fettig Billie & Steve SchumacherUSHERS: Troy & Tate Scherr Alan & Craig Brindle Duane Tschosik, Mike Wikenheiser Shawn Burgad, Ryan HulmMUSIC: Catherine, Bobbie, Shawna Diane N. and singersSACRISTANS: Bobbie Jo Brindle Rosina Bosch GREETERS: Lance Jangula Family MONEY COUNTERS: Rhonda Schmidt, Laura Hulm MEDIA: Logan Barnes COFFEE & DONUTS: Ryan Hulm Family

SUNDAY

If you would like an update on your giving

statement please contact the

parish office at 254-4588.

OUR FINANCIAL OFFERING TO GOD - Fiscal Year 2016-17 Week 34

God bless you as you celebrate!

If there is anyone who does NOT want their name printed on our weekly parish birthday/anniversary list (or if we have missed your name and date), please call parish office 254-4588. Thank you.

• ST. ANTHONY Feb. 18-19 Year-to-DateAdult/Loose Contributions .........$4,013..............$130,304Children Contributions ...............$ 28..............$ 942TOTAL Contributions ................$4,041..............$131,246Budget ........................................$3,815..............$129,710Over (Under) ..............................$ 226..............$ 1,536

• ST. KATHERINEAdult/Loose Contributions .........$ 312................$25,095Children Contributions ...............$ 6................$ 298TOTAL Contributions ................$ 318................$25,393Budget ....................................... $ 651................$22,134Over (Under) .............................($ 333)................$ 3,259

• ST. PAULAdult/Loose Contributions .........$ 703................$22,036Children Contributions ...............$ 7................$ 199TOTAL Contributions ................$ 710................$22,235Budget ........................................$ 753................$25,602Over (Under) .............................($ 43)............... ($3,367)

MINUTES from all council meetings will be posted at all parish entrances. The public is al-ways welcome to attend the council meetings.Questions/Concerns? If you have any ques-tions or concerns about the spiritual needs of our parish, you may contact Fr. Zimmer or the parish office (254-4588) or one of the parish pastoral council members:

Saturday, Mar. 4, at 7:00 p.m. READER: Temree MUSIC: Bethany, Anna, JanelSERVERS: Isaac and LeviEMHC: James and Temree GIFTS: Tony and Arleen FettigSACRISTAN: Mike

Pray!Pray!Pray!

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Baptism and Weddings: If you are planning an upcoming baptism or wedding at St. Anthony, St. Katherine or St. Paul Churches, please remember to notify the St. Anthony’s Parish office at 254-4588, at least one month before the date of baptism and at least nine months prior to the wedding date.

Mass at St. Anthony Church broadcasted LIVE on BEK TV Channel 25! Sundays 10:30 a.m. Mass and Holy Days(NOTE: Televised Mass does not meet the weekend obligation for those able to attend Mass.)

CALENDAR•  FOOD PANTRY, Linton, open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ................................................................ Every Wednesday•  12 STEP SUbSTANCE AbUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM, United Methodist Church, Linton, 7 p.m. ....2nd & 4th Thursdays•  ST. ANTHONY FELLOWSHIP (basement) following 10:30 a.m. Mass (coffee & donuts) ........Most Sundays•  ST. KATHERINE FELLOWSHIP (basement) following 7 p.m. Mass .................................................. March 4•  ST. PAUL FELLOWSHIP (basement) following 8:30 a.m. Mass (donuts, muffins, coffee, juice) ................March 19

eVeNTS•  bISMARCK DIOCESAN CURSILLO, Dickinson, (see page 5 for more details) ...................Men’s Weekend is March 2-5•  WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, St. Anthony Church at 2 p.m. Everybody welcome! .......................................Friday, March 3•  STATIONS OF THE CROSS, St. Anthony Church, 5:30 p.m. followed by Lenten supper ....... Friday, March 3•  bREAKFAST hosted by Circle B, St. Paul, following Mass ...................................................Sunday, March 5•  STATIONS OF THE CROSS, St. Paul Church, 4:30 p.m. followed by Lenten supper .... Wednesday, March 8•  STATIONS OF THE CROSS, St. Anthony Church, 7 p.m. presented by students ......... Wednesday, March 8• OUR CLUb LENTEN FISH FRY, KC Hall, following 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross ........... Friday, March 10•  A SIMPLE LENTEN RETREAT FOR WOMEN, Church of St. Anne, Bismarck ............................. Saturday, March 11•  bISMARCK DIOCESAN CURSILLO, Dickinson, (see page 5 for more details) ..........Women’s Weekend is March 16-19•  LADIES NIGHT OUT, KC Hall, Linton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Monica Hannan (see page 5) ..............Wednesday, March 22

eDUCaTiON•  RELIGION CLASSES, No classes Gr. K-12 — ASH WEDNESDAY MASS ................. Wednesday, March 1    5 p.m. St. Paul Church • 7 p.m. St. Anthony Church•  RELIGION CLASSES, Gr. K-6 at 3:30 p.m.; Gr. 7-12 at 7 p.m. (Stations at 7 p.m.) ...... Wednesday, March 8

MeeTiNgS•  4th DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMbUS meeting, KC Hall, 5:30 p.m. potluck, 6 p.m. meeting ..... Sunday, Feb. 26•  CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS meeting, St. Anthony, 7 p.m. (NOTE date change) .................... Tuesday, Feb. 28 Hostesses: Mary Ann Gefroh and Kristen Vetter•  CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS meeting and dinner following Mass at 5:30 p.m. ......... Thursday, March 2•  ALTAR SOCIETY meeting, St. Paul, following Mass and breakfast ......................................Sunday, March 5•  KNIGHTS OF COLUMbUS meeting, Linton KC Hall, 7 p.m. ................................................Tuesday, March 7

•  PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, St. Anthony, 7 a.m. at parish center ............................. Thursday, March 16

•  PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, St. Katherine, 7 p.m. .......................................................Tuesday, March 21

Continued from page 4 SYNODgiving after receiving Holy Communion in order that they may properly honor their Eucharistic Guest and obtain for their souls the richest spiritual fruits of the Sacrament.” One should never leave Mass early, before the final blessing and closing hymn. Ideally, we should even remain a few minutes after to express our gratitude to God for so great a gift as the Eucharist, which is at that time within our very bodies. This is a perennial complaint I hear at the Church of St. Michael, by the way. Some would like to spend this time in prayer, but others visit very loudly, in the church, immediately after Mass. That social time is important, but we really do need a few minutes of quiet after Mass is concluded. The section closes with reminders: A person can receive Holy Communion twice in a day, so long as the second time is during Mass. We are reminded that we have an “obligation” to receive Viaticum (Holy Communion) if we are in danger of death. In other words, if someone in your family is seriously ill, they should go to Confession, receive the Anointing of the Sick, and receive Holy Communion, if possible. That means the priest should be called sooner rather than later if someone is seriously ill. Lastly, we are reminded we all have an “Easter duty” to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion, and that we can fulfill this duty anytime from the First Sunday of Lent until the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity each year (March 5-June 11, 2017).

For more, visit http://bismarckdiocese.com/synod.

In Loving Memory of

Ray Kelsch

In Loving Memory of

Ron Schumacherthe game goes on . . .

In Loving Memory of

Leo Paul

In Loving Memory

DeWayne Heidrich

Kyle Heidrich

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Wednesday Evening: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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