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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Diocese of Crookston 601 15th Avenue North Phone (218) 233-4780 Moorhead, MN 56560 Fax (218) 227-0021 Hours M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Email [email protected] Web https://stfrancismhd.org Facebook https://fb.me/stfrancismhd “Seek the Lord in All that You Do!” ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Domingo XVII, Tiempo Ordinario July 26, 2020 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” (Matthew 13:45-46) STAFF Rev. Raúl Pérez-Cobo, Pastor [email protected] Sr. Lucy Pérez-Calixto, Guadalupe Minister [email protected] Dennis Ouderkirk, Administrative Secretary [email protected] Devan Hirning, Coordinator of Religious Education [email protected] Swede Stelzer, Parish Management Coordinator [email protected] Anthony Schefter, Bulletin/Web/Sign Editor [email protected] Dean Bloch, Custodian Bob Seigel and Kim Bloch, Trustees Mr. Andrew Hilliker, St. Joseph’s School Principal [email protected] Phone (218) 233-0553 PASTORAL COUNCIL Danielle Holmes Sharon Jorschumb Shari Lee Sr. Lucy Perez-Calixto Kelli Simonson Traci Steffen Francisco Valenzuela FINANCE COUNCIL Kim Bloch – Trustee Ann Henne Carol Nygaard Bob Seigel – Trustee VICTIM ASSISTANCE If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon, or individual representing the Diocese of Crookston, its parishes, or its schools, your first call should be to law enforcement. In addition, the dio- cesan Victim Assistance Coordinator is avail-able at (218) 281-7895 (24-hour confidential number).
Transcript of Saint Francis STAFF · 7/26/2020 · Jeanette Schmitt † ... “Actions speak louder than words....
Saint Francisde Sales
Catholic ChurchSaint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Diocese of Crookston
601 15th Avenue North Phone (218) 233-4780Moorhead, MN 56560 Fax (218) 227-0021Hours M – F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Email [email protected] https://stfrancismhd.org Facebook https://fb.me/stfrancismhd
“Seek the Lord in All that You Do!”────────────────────────────────────────────────────
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAYIN ORDINARY TIME
Domingo XVII, Tiempo OrdinarioJuly 26, 2020
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchantsearching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”
(Matthew 13:45-46)
STAFFRev. Raúl Pérez-Cobo, [email protected]
Sr. Lucy Pérez-Calixto,Guadalupe [email protected]
Dennis Ouderkirk,Administrative [email protected]
Devan Hirning, Coordinatorof Religious [email protected]
Swede Stelzer, ParishManagement [email protected]
Anthony Schefter,Bulletin/Web/Sign [email protected]
Dean Bloch, CustodianBob Seigel and Kim Bloch,TrusteesMr. Andrew Hilliker, St.Joseph’s School [email protected] (218) 233-0553
PASTORAL COUNCILDanielle HolmesSharon JorschumbShari LeeSr. Lucy Perez-CalixtoKelli SimonsonTraci SteffenFrancisco Valenzuela
FINANCE COUNCILKim Bloch – TrusteeAnn HenneCarol NygaardBob Seigel – Trustee
VICTIM ASSISTANCEIf you or someone you know has beenthe victim of sexual misconduct onthe part of a priest, deacon, orindividual representing the Diocese ofCrookston, its parishes, or its schools,your first call should be to lawenforcement. In addition, the dio-cesan Victim Assistance Coordinator isavail-able at (218) 281-7895 (24-hourconfidential number).
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASUREContributions received the week
ending July 18 – 19 (Week #3)Last week’s total collection was
incorrect. This week’s numbers reflectthe corrected total.
Envelopes $ 2,226.00ACH (28) $ 4,099.50Loose Collection $ 10.00Total $ 6,335.50July Total $ 16,043.00Monthly Budget Goal $ 30,466.00% of Monthly Budget Goal 52.7%
THIS WEEKSaturday 25thST. JAMES, APOSTLE5 pm, Mass for the Seventeenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time –Jeanette Schmitt †
Sunday 26thSEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – John
Ohnstad †10 am, Mass – Tim Lee † 12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Pro Populo
Monday 27th8 am, Mass – Elias Hoffart †
Tuesday 28th8 am, Mass – Dick Toenies †NO 7 PM MASS
Wednesday 29thST. MARTHA, DISCIPLENO MASS
Thursday 30thST. PETER CHRYSOLOGUS,
BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THECHURCH
Thursday 8 AM Masses aretemporarily suspended.
Friday 31stST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIESTOFFICE CLOSES AT NOONNO MASS
Saturday 1stST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI,
BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THECHURCH
5 pm, Mass for the EighteenthSunday in Ordinary Time – ASpecial Intention
Sunday 2ndEIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Elias
Hoffart † 10 am, Mass – Christian Mothers12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Pro Populo
RITES OF PASSAGEBAPTISM ~ We welcome those newlybaptized. Please pray for them as theycontinue to grow in Christ. Parishionersseeking baptism for their child shouldschedule an appointment and completethe preparation before the birth.
MARRIAGES & BANNS ~ Please join usin praying for all newly married couples& those preparing for the sacrament ofMatrimony. Registered members of theparish are to make arrangements for thewedding at least 6 months in advance.
Madeline Dorothy Johnson andTyler Donald Gebhart - August 8, 2020
DEATHS ~ Please remember those whoare grieving the loss of a loved one inyour prayers.
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERSWHO ARE ILL ~ Please join us inpraying for all our sick parishioners. Ifyou are ill and would like to be prayedfor by our parish family, or if you arehospitalized or homebound and wouldlike a visit, please call the parish office.Michael Anderson Nikolai CarlsonGregory Coulter Michael DaughertyJames Erickson Marge EricksonGerald Folstrom Andrew FridgenJulie Fridgen Kathy HarringtonDaniel Hendricks Judy KuzelTony Lee Jeaninne McAllisterJane McGough Ann MertesLynden Mohler Al MorrisBetty Richards Kris ShelladayKathleen Steinmann Bob StrnadCharles Wendlick
For all parishioners suffering fromCOVID-19 and their families.
Blankets are available for you to pass alongto those whom you know need prayers.
Names to this list are added at therequest of the individual or by family onbehalf of the individual. The nameremains on the list unless and until weare contacted and told to take it off.
NEW PARISHIONERS ~ We welcomeeveryone to come and worship with ourfaith community. Contact the parishoffice or visit www.stfrancismhd.org toregister. If you are not Catholic, pleasecall the office to learn about RCIA.Welcome to our parish family.
PLEASE OBSERVE THESERULES FOR MASS
ATTENDANCE Enter and exit only through the
east doors. Please note that thechurch doors will be locked 5minutes prior to Mass. This isfor the safety and health of all.Your temperature will be taken atthe door when you enter and youwill be escorted to your seat by anusher. You must wear a mask at all times.
There are no extra masks atchurch, so please come prepared. Please place your offertory
envelope or donation in the basketoutside of the sanctuary. There willbe no collection during Mass. Do not shake hands during the
Sign of Peace. A simple bow ofthe head is fine. Prior to Communion, the priest
will say; “The Body of Christ.”Everyone will then respond;“AMEN”. There will be no one-on-one responses with the priest whilehe is distributing the Eucharist. Eucharist is received in the
hand only. Please wait for an usher to dismiss
you when Mass has ended.
“Actions speak louder thanwords. Let your words teach
and your actions speak.”(Saint Anthony of Padua)
PARISH NEWSFather Raul Needs Our Help!
We have a serious need at weekend Masses for ushers to takepeople's temperature and to seat people according to the socialdistancing seating plan. And, after Mass everything needs to bedisinfected. Father has been performing many of these tasks byhimself because we don't have enough volunteers. Can you helpFather out at the Saturday 5 pm or the Sunday 10 am Mass? Pleasecall the parish office to volunteer.
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Our New Liturgy CoordinatorWe have hired a new Liturgy Coordinator, Luke VanOverbeke.Luke holds a Bachelor's degree in Liturgical Music and a Master'sdegree in Theology/Liturgy, both from St. John's in Collegeville.He will be starting August 1. We'll have more about Luke once hearrives here.
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Mass is both Live and LivestreamedThe Mass will continue to be livestreamed for those who cannotmake it to church or do not feel comfortable doing so. Elderlyparishioners are encouraged to come to Mass as we are diligentlyfollowing the Diocese’s cleaning protocols. However, BishopHoeppner’s dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains ineffect. To view the livestreams, visit our Facebook page at
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Diocesan Annual Appeal UpdatePlease keep in mind our call to GOD, PRAYER and SERVICE. Our parish goal is$27,603 of which $8,024 is outstanding. Ninety-two families have given $19,576.
(St. John’s-Georgetown) Our parish goal is $3,418, of which $188 isoutstanding. Seventeen families have given $3,230.
Thank you for supporting your local church. Let’s try our best to make ourgoals by year’s end.
H e l p W a n t e dS t . F r a n c i s d e S a l e s h a s a n o p e n p o s i t i o n f o rH o u s e k e e p e r . T h e j o b w o u l d r e q u i r e t h e a b i l i t y t oc o n f i g u r e t h e P a r i s h C e n t e r f o r v a r i o u s a c t i v i t i e s ,m o v e 8 5 l b . r o u n d t a b l e s , 8 ’ b a n q u e t t a b l e s a n dc h a i r s , a l l g e n e r a l c l e a n i n g d u t i e s i n t h e e n t i r ec h u r c h b u i l d i n g , i n c l u d i n g t h e o f f i c e . I t w o u l dr e q u i r e 8 - 1 0 h o u r s p e r w e e k . P l e a s e C o n t a c t F r . R a u lo r S w e d e S t e l z e r .
…and He Took Flesh by Father Don BraukmannFather Braukmann’s book is still available for purchase in the parish office for $15.All proceeds go to St. Gianna’s Maternity Home.
Through Jesus who came to rest in the womb of Mary and on the strawmattress of the manger in Bethlehem, God fulfilled a promise He had made longago… that we would not be abandoned, that God is with us, and death will nothave the final say.
Strengthened in thePresence of Christ:
A Retreat for Mothers andDaughters
August 13-15, 2020Spend time with Jesus together in
prayer and adoration.Mass with the Franciscan Sisters of
DillingenFellowship with other Catholic Moms
and DaughtersRecreation at Lake Elsie ~ Bonfire
with s’moresOptions for Book Exchange and Ice
Cream ShopCost: $200 for each mother and
daughter pair, includes room, meals,and activities
Each additional daughter, add $75(18+), $50 (12-17 years), $25 (5-11
years)Nursing babies, Grandmothers, and
Godmothers welcomeCall Heather Hanson to register at
(218) 751-0735Franciscan Retreat and ConferenceCenter, 102 6th St. SE, Hankinson,
ND 58041_______________
ConfessionRemains Available
If you would like to go to Confession,please call the parish office at 233-4780 and make an appointment withFr. Raul.
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Angelic Letters SeriesFeeling stressed by curent events?How about escaping into the worldof Guardian Angels? From God’swhispers to angel wings to humanhearts comes a spirit-filled saga oflife, miracles, angels and lasting love.A story for ages 14-99, the set of 7books is available in the parish officefor $20 apiece. Stop by to pick upyours.
DEVAN HIRNING: [email protected], (218) 233-4780DEVAN HIRNING: [email protected], (218) 233-4780
July 27
ONE MONTHLEFT TOAPPLY!!!
