Sunday by Sunday edited by Michael E. Novak

THE GIFT OF A CHILD

A sign goes up on the neighbor’s lawn: “Welcome Home Our New Baby Boy.” Bright balloons speak to the celebration. The neighborhood comes alive. One organizes a week of dinners for the mother and her family. Another collects for a month’s supply of diapers. The new parents respond by announcing the baby’s name and extending an invitation to the baby’s baptism with a party to follow. Isn’t it a positive sign that in a society that has legalized the killing of the unborn, a community will still joyfully unite to celebrate the birth of a child?

THE COMMUNITY REJOICES The situation surrounding the birth of John the Baptist was not all that different from the one described above. Elizabeth and Zechariah’s neighbors knew about the unusual circumstances of Elizabeth’s pregnancy (she was older and had been unable to conceive) and joyfully greeted the baby’s birth. The new baby was firmly rooted in his religious community. His parents observed the law of the covenant given to Abraham when they had him circumcised on the eighth day. They shared with everyone their son’s special name, John, and Zechariah, who had been mute, immediately began to speak. The people were amazed and recognized that the Lord’s hand was on this special baby. The neighbors were also fearful, knowing that the life of God’s chosen is often difficult. We could ask about any infant, “What will this child be?” and imagine a world of possibilities. At the same time, we know that the gift of faith received in baptism and nurtured in families, neighborhoods, and parishes guarantees the greatest success of all—an eternal place in the reign of God. Copyright © 2005, World

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St. Therese Little Flower Parish Rectory: 776-6388

Parish Office: 776-6388

www.littleflowerrugby.org Eucharistic Liturgies

Saturday Vigil 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Weekdays as scheduled on back page

(Mass of the day in the church will be

canceled when a funeral Mass is scheduled) Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 9 - 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Sunday 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Mondays 5:30 p.m. - Midnight

Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

If Funeral is scheduled begins at 1:00 p.m.

St. Mary Parish, Knox Eucharistic Liturgy

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sunday 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Infant Baptism

Please contact priest before birth or selecting

baptismal sponsors.

Marriage Preparation

Prior to setting a wedding date, at least six

months in advance, please arrange a first

meeting with one of our priests.

New Parishioners

Please register at the parish office 9:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. or contact the parish office.

Communion to the Sick and Homebound

Parish ministers bring the Holy Eucharist to

the homebound and the hospitalized. Please

call the parish office to arrange for visitation.

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact a priest when hospitalized or

preparing for surgery or significant medical

procedure.

THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018 THE HISTORIAN VOL. 33 NO. 25

THE PARISHES OF

St. Therese the Little Flower 218 3RD STREET SE, RUGBY, ND 58368

St. Mary 129 S MORGAN STREET

Sunday, June 24 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Coins for Kids - Junior/Senior High Retreats

Monday, June 25 Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 PM - midnight

Tuesday, June 26 No 7:00 AM Mass

Funeral Mass for Lillian Massine 11:00 AM

Eucharistic Adoration 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday, June 28 Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saint Vincent de Paul book study 7:00 PM

Sunday, July 1 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Little Flower and St. Mary’s Parishes extend their condolences to the family of Lillian Massine whose funeral will be Tuesday, June 26 at 11:00 AM at Little Flower. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ. The Great Plains Food Bank will be stopping in both Rugby and Towner on Thursday, June 28 with their Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Pantry consists of pre-packed shelf stable boxes, fresh produce, bakery items and usually one meat option. There is no pre-registration. Anyone in need of food assistance from ANY community is welcome! • Rugby 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the parking lot of NAPA and Envision 1/4 mile west

of Cenex, north side of Hwy 2, Rugby. • Towner 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on the street across from St. Cecilia’s Catholic

Church, 503 1st St. SW, Towner. In the Gospel today, we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist and everyone pondered the question: “What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.” In the past months “The hand of the Lord has been acting through you” as your gifts, to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul brought his love and care to the poor by assisting three families, providing food and money for utilities and rent. Thank You! The St. Therese Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul book study will be June 28 at 7:00 PM in Dorothy’s Room. Wedding Banns: Father Tom has been meeting with Hannah Christenson and Scott Brossart who will be united in marriage on June 30, 2018. Mass on Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day, will be held at 9:00 AM at Little Flower. There will be no 5:00 PM Mass on Wednesday, July 4. Our “Little Way” of Faithful Stewardship Update. Within the next couple of weeks you will receive a summary report detailing the results of our increased offertory program. Several weeks ago we began this program. We are beginning to see signs that our Sunday offertory collections are growing through the generosity of many, many parishioners. Thank you so very much to all who have chosen to participate in this very important program. Your generosity shows your willingness as faithful stewards to be a part of the ongoing missions of Little Flower Catholic Church. Cemetery maintenance is greatly simplified by removing all flowers and other decorations not on the headstone. Anything left on the concrete base or in the lawn is subject to removal by cemetery personnel. Thank you for your cooperation in helping our loved ones’ final resting place looking its best.

KC Corner

Here are the highlights for the month of June. Proceeds from the annual KC Fun Night were given out to organizations that needed help.

Orrin cemetery fund - $500 Rugby After Prom Party - $300 Saint Mary’s Church roof renovation project - $2,500 Right to Life billboard to be erected along highway 2 - $700 Rugby Gymnastics - $350 Tri-County Senior Meals - $600 Pierce County Food Pantry - $300 Little Flower School (new curriculum) - $3,000

The Rugby KC’s have been able to do many wonderful things in our community due to the support of parishioners and local businesses. Thanks again for all your support. The annual Field Mass held at the Peace Gardens is coming up on July 8th. Bishop Folda will be the celebrant. All are encouraged to attend as it is sure to be a terrific experience; 11:45 AM rosary followed by Mass at 12:00 PM. If interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus or joining online, please visit www.kofc.org. If interested in understanding our local council activities, please

Treasures from Our Tradition

It’s midsummer day! We have the advantage of celebrating one of the great hidden treasures of our liturgical calendar on a Sunday this year. There are only three “nativity” feasts on our calendar: for the Lord, the Blessed Mother (September 8), and today’s birth of the Baptist. Today’s date is anchored by the Annunciation (March 25), when Mary learns not only of her own child’s advent, but of Elizabeth’s child. We are exactly half a year away from Christmas Eve. There are strong traditions around this feast. Just as the winter solstice provides a rich vocabulary for Christmas, so does the abundance of light at midsummer inform this celebration. Just as at Christmas, a religious festival spills over into culture. As summer light reaches its peak, the sun-drenched zones of northern Europe see people staying up all night, lighting “St. John’s fires” in the long summer twilight. Bonfires seem to be the unifying force in all these celebrations, kindled along the shores of the St. Lawrence in Quebec and Montreal, with harbor illuminations in France. You may be most interested in the custom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Baptist’s own city. People there will leap into the sea between midnight and dawn to honor John. Why not find your way to a pool, a lake, or a sandy beach today and plunge in to recall your baptism? It’s a tradition! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

send an email to Rugbykc@gondtc.com. We’re always looking forward to having new members!

FORMED — The Catholic Faith on Demand — Ode to Saint Cecilia

The Story of a Holy Muse. Meet an inspiring woman with fierce courage and unwavering faith, willing to follow the path of beauty and truth not to mention the patroness of 3 local parishes (Harvey, Towner, and Velva) no matter the cost. Saint Cecilia’s remarkable story will come to life in Augustine Institute Radio Theatre’s most recent audio drama featuring award-winning actors and cinematic sound and music. Register by entering our parish code K7Z623 and then enjoy many free Catholic selections. Registration for Trinity Youth Camp - 2018 summer camping season is available on-line now at trinityyouthcampnd.com. • Pelican I at Metigoshe Ministries near Bottineau, July 11–15 • Camp of the Cross, Garrison, July 18-22 • Pelican II at Metigoshe Ministries near Bottineau, July 25-29

Little Flower School in Rugby is seeking a Principal or Educational Leader for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Full-time and part-time applications are being considered. See our complete listing on www.little-flower.k12.nd.us or for more information contact Fr. Tom Graner at thomas.graner@fargodiocese.org. Little Flower School in Rugby is seeking a 3rd and 4th grade teacher (combined classroom) for the 2018-19 school year and beyond. Full-time position. See our complete listing on www.little-flower.k12.nd.us or contact Fr. Tom Graner for more information at thomas.graner@fargodiocese.org.

Mother Daughter Days will be held at St. Francis Retreat Center in Hankinson this summer. This is an opportunity for mothers and their daughters to spend cherished time together, grow in their faith, and have some fun. They join the Sisters for prayer, Mass and meals. The second session will be offered July 26-28. The program begins Thursday evening and concludes Saturday afternoon. If interested, please call Sr. Jean Louise at 701-208-1245 or email: ndfranciscan@yahoo.com at least 3 weeks prior to the session. Register early as space is limited. Catholic Charities North Dakota, an accredited social service and licensed child welfare agency, seeks a full-time Director of Counseling for our Fargo office. Please submit cover letter and resume by June 25, 2018 to Dianne Nechiporenko, Catholic Charities North Dakota, 5201 Bishops Blvd. Suite B, Fargo, ND 58104, or email: dnechiporenko@catholiccharitiesnd.org or fax: 701-356-7993.

Priests: 776-6388 Rev. Thomas Graner, Pastor pastor@littleflowerrugby.org Rev. Prabhakar Marneni Parochial Vicar Prabhakar.Marneni@fargodiocese.org Deacons Arlen Blessum acblessum@hotmail.com Richard Lagasse Richard.Lagasse@fargodiocese.org Parish Secretary Debbie Millang lfparish@gondtc.com 776-6388 Bookkeeper Linda Schneider & Heidi Voeller lfpfinance@gondtc.com 776-6388 Religious Education Rebecca Leier stlfreled@gmail.com 776-6388 Catholic Youth Organization Rebecca Leier 542-3325 Knights of Columbus Randy Malo, Grand Knight Christian Mothers Kathy Voeller, President Catholic Daughters Dorice Duchscherer, Regent Parish Music Ministry Glenda Mack, Director 776-5179 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Deb Black, President 681-0192

St Mary’s Catholic Church 129 Morgan St., Knox, ND Religious Education Lisa Volk volk@gondtc.com Parish Council Chris Brossart St. Mary’s Ladies Society Stacy Follman Parish Music Ministry Susan Hoffert

Little Flower School www.little-flower.k12.nd.us 776-6258 Principal Jorgen Knutson jorgen.knutson@little-flower.k12.nd.us 776-6258 Secretary Rita Mitzel lfs@gondtc.com PTO Co-Presidents Karla Deplazes & Renae Arnston Parish/School Custodian Harold Volk Convent: 776-6866 Sr. Jean Louise Schafer ndfranciscan@yahoo.com Church/School Kitchen 776-6388

Anderson Funeral Homes

Bartsch Electric

Berube Crop Insurance

Black Thunder Woodworks

Brad’s Auto Repair & Towing

Bremer Bank

C & H Repair

Daryl’s Refrigeration, LLC

Deplazes Redi-Mix & Construction

Envision

Farmers Union Insurance

H. E. Everson

Harper Oil

Hi-Way MVP Store

Integrity Appraisals

i design

Knights of Columbus Insurance

KZZJ AM 1450 and KKWZ 95.3 FM

Leevers Foods

M. J. McGuire Co.

Mack Law Offices, P.C.

Merchants Bank

Mike Swanson Construction

Niewoehner Funeral Home

Northern Equipment, Inc.

Precision Auto Body & Glass

Ramsey Bank

Rugby Eagles

Rugby Hardware Hank

Rugby Insurance Agency

Rugby Veterinary Service, PC

St. Michel Furniture

Schaan Crop Insurance

Schneider Aerial, Inc.

Voeller Crop Insurance

Monday, June 25 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15, 18; Mt 7:1-5 5:00 PM (LF) † Johnnie Sander by Burt and Violet Kuntz Tuesday, June 26 2 Kgs 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-35, 36; Mt 7:6, 12-14

7:00 AM (LF) No Mass Scheduled. Adoration begins at 1:00 PM 9:00 AM (HE) Rosary & Communion Service 11:00 AM (LF) † Funeral Mass for Lillian Massine Wednesday, June 27 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Saint Cyril of Alexandria

10:00 AM (HOSP) † Rose Hager by Frank and Kathryn Volk 5:00 PM (LF) † Deceased family members of Mike and Vernice Brossart Thursday, June 28 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29 Saint Irenaeus 7:00 AM (LF) † Kathryn Busch by Walt and Angie Busch 9:00 AM (HE) † Son, Duane Schall by Nick Schall, Jr. Friday, June 29 Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Saints Peter and Paul

8:00 AM (LF) † Roy Pfeifer by Janice Pfeifer and family Saturday, June 30 Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Mt 8:5-17 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

8:00 AM (LF) † Philip Kremer by Helen Kremer and family 7:30 PM (LF) Celebration of Ben and Betty Axtman’s 60th Anniversary by their family Sunday, July 1 Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9,13-15; Mk 5:21-43 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM (LF) † Dolores Pfeifer by Francis Pfeifer 9:00 AM (SM) † Darlene Pierson by Bob and Diane Fritel 10:30 AM (LF) Mass for the Parish The broadcast of the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass on KZZJ is sponsored in memory of Dolores Pfeifer by Francis Pfeifer. Stewardship Moment: “…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” – Acts 13:25 Stewardship is a lifestyle, it’s not a program or a process. It’s how we are called to live our lives twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week! It challenges us to live “God-centered” lives, not “self-centered” lives. Reflect on your daily activities, do you do them for the glory of God or for the glory of your own name?

St. Mary Altar Servers Ushers Eucharist Gifts Church Care Sacristan/Reader

9:00 AM Sunday

Mark Hoffert Jerald Bohl

Francis Schneider Bob Fritel

Kim Anderson Family

General Cleaning Diane Fritel Bob Fritel

STEWARDSHIP OFFERING JUNE 16/17

Little Flower Parish Week Year to Date

Budgeted $10,175.00 $244,200.00

Little Flower Parish $7,967.00 $212,596.30

Increase/Decrease (+ or -) -2,208.00 -31,603.70

50 Cents a Day Charity $5.00 $1,015.50

Children’s Donation $13.00 $581.17

St. Mary’s $327.00 $11,152.94

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SERVING OUR PARISHES JUNE 30/JULY 1

St. Therese Altar Server Lector Eucharistic Minister Family Offertory

7:30 PM Saturday

Amber Selensky Allison Selensky

Axtman Family

Joyce Teigen (Homes) Chuck Teigen (Church)

8:00 AM Sunday

Alyson Mundahl Jaden Wald

Sarah Shively

Myrna Muffenbier (Hosp) Denise Lagasse (HE)

Rita Graber (Homes)

10:30 AM Sunday

Tim Groves Mykell Heidlebaugh

Amber Houim

Lori Tangen

Angie Busch (Church) Patricia Fedje (Church)

Dave and Becky Kraft

2018 GOD’S GIFT APPEAL CAMPAIGN Little Flower Parish

Year to Date

Goal $53,328

Pledged $43,980

St. Mary’s

Goal $4,959

Pledged $3,703