Cross and the greeting. St. Joseph’s Church – Killdeer · 10/20/2019 · Schweitzer, and...
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From the Pastor: The Sign of the Cross and Greeting at Mass by Fr. Joseph Evinger In continuation of the series on the Mass, this week I will speak about the Sign of the Cross and the greeting. The Sign of the Cross which we receive from Jesus himself is essential to living out the Catholic faith. At the end of Matthew’s gospel Jesus tells his disciples to go out and baptize “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” When you and I were baptized these were the words that were spoken as water was poured over our heads or we were submerged in water. Therefore, to remind us of this great mystery Catholics begin prayer with these words to remind us that we are baptized Christians called to live our lives as followers of Jesus Christ. Since the Mass is the prayer of all prayers we begin the great mystery of the Mass to remind us that we are baptized into the Blessed Trinity. We sign ourselves with the cross of Christ that we may be reminded of his cruel suffering and death for our sins and so as to embrace the cross within our own lives. You may have noticed that the first greeting that the priest speaks to the people is not “Good Morning” or “Good Evening.” Rather it is “The Lord be with You”. This phrase or variants thereof appear in multiple places in the Bible (cf. 2 Tim 4:22; 2 Thess. 3:16). This imperative phrase is spoken that everyone present might allow the Lord to enter his or her life in a new way or for the first time. The people then respond “And with your spirit” which reminds the priest that he too must allow God to enter his very spirit so that he may lead the people closer to God. These first phrases at the beginning of Holy Mass ought to lift our hearts and minds to God so that we may enter more fully into the sacred mysteries. 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 St. Joseph’s Church – Twin Buttes St. Paul’s Church – Halliday St. Joseph’s Church – Killdeer 152 3rd Ave. NW PO Box 299 Killdeer, ND 58640 701-764-5357 stjosephkilldeer.com Clergy and Staff: Pastor .…………………………….. Fr. Joseph Evinger Deacon .…………………………..................... Dan Tuhy Business Manager/Secretary …..... Nancy Tuhy Custodians .…………… Doreen Pachl, Judy Tuhy Music Coordinator ………………...... Felicia Grim Welcome to all Newcomers If you would like to know more about any of our parishes feel free to check us out at stjosephkilldeer.com to obtain additional information. We are glad you are here! 40 Days for Life ND Sept. 25 – Nov. 3, 2019 The National 40 Days for Life campaign will take place Sept. 25 - Nov. 3! You are called to be part of this important prayer effort to bring an end to abortion across our nation and world. The North Dakota 40 Days for Life effort will be begin at 8 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 25, in front of the abortion facility, 512 1st Ave. No., Fargo. Our campaign will provide a peaceful, prayerful presence in front of the abortion facility 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Persons can sign up for an hour of prayer by contacting the Pregnancy Help Center at 701-284-6601, or in Fargo 701-356-7979. Email: [email protected] or visit: www.40daysforlifend.com
Transcript of Cross and the greeting. St. Joseph’s Church – Killdeer · 10/20/2019 · Schweitzer, and...
From the Pastor: The Sign of the Cross and Greeting at Mass
by Fr. Joseph Evinger
In continuation of the series on the Mass, this week I will speak about the Sign of the Cross and the greeting.
The Sign of the Cross which we receive from Jesus himself is essential to living out the Catholic faith. At the end of Matthew’s gospel Jesus tells his disciples to go out and baptize “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” When you and I were baptized these were the words that were spoken as water was poured over our heads or we were submerged in water. Therefore, to remind us of this great mystery Catholics begin prayer with these words to remind us that we are baptized Christians called to live our lives as followers of Jesus Christ. Since the Mass is the prayer of all prayers we begin the great mystery of the Mass to remind us that we are baptized into the Blessed Trinity. We sign ourselves with the cross of Christ that we may be reminded of his cruel suffering and death for our sins and so as to embrace the cross within our own lives.
You may have noticed that the first greeting that the priest speaks to the people is not “Good Morning” or “Good Evening.” Rather it is “The Lord be with You”. This phrase or variants thereof appear in multiple places in the Bible (cf. 2 Tim 4:22; 2 Thess. 3:16). This imperative phrase is spoken that everyone present might allow the Lord to enter his or her life in a new way or for the first time. The people then respond “And with your spirit” which reminds the priest that he too must allow God to enter his very spirit so that he may lead the people closer to God. These first phrases at the beginning of Holy Mass ought to lift our hearts and minds to God so that we may enter more fully into the sacred mysteries.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 20, 2019
St. Joseph’s Church – Twin Buttes St. Paul’s Church – Halliday
St. Joseph’s Church – Killdeer
152 3rd Ave. NW PO Box 299 Killdeer, ND 58640 701-764-5357 stjosephkilldeer.com
Clergy and Staff: Pastor .…………………………….. Fr. Joseph Evinger Deacon .…………………………..................... Dan Tuhy Business Manager/Secretary …..... Nancy Tuhy Custodians .…………… Doreen Pachl, Judy Tuhy Music Coordinator ………………...... Felicia Grim
Welcome to all Newcomers If you would like to know more about any
of our parishes feel free to check us out at
stjosephkilldeer.com to obtain additional
information. We are glad you are here!
40 Days for Life ND Sept. 25 – Nov. 3, 2019
The National 40 Days for Life campaign will take place Sept. 25 - Nov. 3! You
are called to be part of this important prayer effort to bring an end to abortion
across our nation and world. The North Dakota 40 Days for Life effort will be
begin at 8 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 25, in front of the abortion facility, 512 1st Ave.
No., Fargo. Our campaign will provide a peaceful, prayerful presence in front of
the abortion facility 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Persons can sign up for an
hour of prayer by contacting the Pregnancy Help Center at 701-284-6601, or in
Fargo 701-356-7979. Email: [email protected] or visit:
www.40daysforlifend.com
World Mission Sunday: This weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, The Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin American and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous for this collection for the Propagation of the Faith. Envelopes are available at the church entrance through Nov. 3. THIRST Conference: Join us October 25-27 at the Bismarck Event Center for THIRST 2019. This exciting and free event has something for all ages. Featured guests include: Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Curtis Martin, founder of (FOCUS) and Dr. Edward Sri, renowned theologian and author. Still more include: Fr. Leo Patalinghug, the cooking show priest; Kendra Tierney of "Catholic All Year," Amanda Zurface, from Covenant Eyes, an anti-pornography program, and others. There will be opportunities for Mass, Eucharistic adoration, confession, spiritual direction and prayer. The Diocesan Youth Conference for grades 6-12 will take place on Sat. Oct. 26 (concurrent with the THIRST Conference). Go to bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2019 to register. Killdeer Parish Scripture Reflection: Please join us in the Gathering Space at St. Joseph’s – Killdeer any Sunday morning prior to Mass from 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for “Opening the Word”, a parish wide program offering insights for the Sunday Readings. This is a video series designed to facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation. Each session is “stand alone” so attend any one or all! For more information contact Mary Wheeling or Nancy Tuhy.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE & MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, October 21 – Memorial of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Mass (Killdeer) ………………………….…… +Lois Wetsch by the Wetsch Family ………………...…………………... 7:00 PM --------- TUESDAY, October 22 Eucharistic Exposition ………………………………………………………….……………………………………..………...…. 6:00 PM Mass (Killdeer) …………………………………. +Kim Moore by Mary & Bob Wheeling ……………….....……. 7:00 PM --------- Wednesday, October 23 Mass (Killdeer) ……………………………..…..…… +Alfred Hansen by Sharon Hansen ………..…....……...……….. 7:30 AM --------- THURSDAY, October 24 Mass(Killdeer) …………………………… Virginia Randerson by Tim and Tracey Eide …………….…………...…. 7:30 AM Mass (Hilltop) …………….………. Special Intention by Donna Knutson & Lee Kitchen ………………....……. 10:30 AM -------- FRIDAY, October 25 Mass (Killdeer) ….........................……... FOCUS Missionaries by Bob & Jane Schettler ………………...…… 7:30 AM -------- SATURDAY, October 26 Confessions (Killdeer) …………………………….…..………..……………………………………………..……………… 4:45 – 5:15 PM Vigil Mass (Killdeer)…..+Dorothy Kostelecky by Don & Janice Bullinger, Greg & Yvette Bavendick ….. 5:30 PM ------- SUNDAY, October 27 Confessions (Halliday) .………………….………………………………….………………………………………..………. 7:30 - 7:50 AM Mass (Halliday) .............................................................… +Bishop John F. Kinney ……………………..…...….. 8:00 AM Confessions (Killdeer) …………………………………………………………………………….………………………. 10:00 - 10:15 AM Mass (Killdeer) …….…..……. Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Parishes and St. Paul’s ………………….. 10:30 AM Mass (Twin Buttes) ………...…………………………..…… +Tom Huber by Ava Casper ….....................…. 2:00 PM Central
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Holy Father’s Intention: A Missionary “Spring” in the Church. That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the Church. Living: Richard Jambor, James Miller, Brenda Zastoupil, Matthew Rambur, Jeff Kilzer, Tim Knopik, Carolyn Neurohr, Alicia Benz, Mike Lee, Gladys Spelevoy, Don Dukart, Pat Hawkinson, Dianna Weidner, Sadie Ridl, Darryl Binstock, Roland Gleich, Brenda Kralicek, Josh Sand, Garrett Houghton. Deceased: We pray for the repose of the souls of the recently deceased Kim Moore, Bertha Kralicek, Adam Schweitzer, and Sharon(Mrs. Dwight) Hansen.
NEXT WEEKEND’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct. 26 Killdeer
Altar Servers: Volunteers please. Reader: David Leier EME: Bob Tuhy, Ann Hedger
Sunday, Oct. 27
Halliday Reader: Charlotte Rohde EME: Charlotte Rohde, David Kuntz
Killdeer
Altar Servers: Volunteers please. Readers: Gary Wilz, Pam Wilz EME: Syd Nupen, Candice Benz
Twin Buttes
Reader: Lori Fredericks EME: Diana Tomlin
COLLECTIONS
Sunday Offering Oct. 13, 2019
St. Joseph’s, Killdeer……………. $2709.00
St. Paul’s, Halliday……………… $432.00
St. Joseph’s, Twin Buttes……….. $420.00
Thank You -_ Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale: We want to thank everyone who helped set up and decorate, do all the pre-meal prep tasks, those who helped serve and helped with cleanup! We are very grateful for all the help! We served about 100 people and the donations were great and we still have some coming in! Thanks to all who brought to the bake sale as well those who made desserts for the meal! Wow! What marvelous baked goods we had to offer!! Thanks to the Youth Group for running the Bake Sale too! We now will be able to help with the cost of sending the Youth Group to March For Life in D.C.!! We are always so amazed at the willingness to give and generosity of the Parishioners of St. Josephs!! - Killdeer LIFErunners. St. Paul’s Halliday: Thank you to those who helped cut down the trees in front of the church last Monday. Killdeer St. Joseph’s Parish Council: Parish Council will meet Tuesday October 22 after the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Youth Group: Youth Group will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 23. Supper will be served. Annual Parish Financial Report: The Annual Financial Report for each parish is available at the entrance of the church. If there are any questions, please contact the parish office or any finance council member. Catholic Classes: Next class will meet Thursday, Oct. 24.
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