Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 24th 2016

MESSAGE FROM MONSIGNOR LAUDATO SI (PARA 23)

23. The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all. At the global level, it is a complex system linked to many of the essential conditions for human life. A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the sea level and, it would appear, by an increase of extreme weather events, even if a scientifically determinable cause cannot be assigned to each particular phenomenon. Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption, in order to combat this warming or at least the human causes which produce or aggravate it. It is true that there are other factors (such as volcanic activity, variations in the earth’s orbit and axis, the solar cycle), yet a number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming in recent decades is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides and others) released mainly as a result of human activity. As these gases build up in the atmosphere, they hamper the escape of heat produced by sunlight at the earth’s surface. The problem is aggravated by a model of development based on the intensive use of fossil fuels, which is at the heart of the worldwide energy system. Another determining factor has been an increase in changed uses of the soil, principally deforestation for agricultural purposes.

Pope Francis here confronts the politically charged issue of climate change. It must be noted that any disagreements about the reality of climate change are almost always politically motivated not scientific. As Pope Francis states there is a solid scientific consensus that there is a significant warming of the climatic system. There ae some who try to challenge the Pope’s authority in the field of science. Actually the pope had some experience in the field of science before he became a priest, being a chemical technician. Besides by virtue of his position he has access to the highest level of scientific knowledge. His primary concern is not about scientific questions but about the morality of human actions and the effect this has on God’s creation. He acknowledges that it may be difficult to point out a one to one relationship to human activity and global warming. There are other environmental activities that exacerbate human activity. The scientific consensus is that the increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases which are released by human activity prevent the escape of heat produced by sunlight. The moral issues that he raises is that humanity is called “to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption…” The production and consumption issues are the intensive use of fossil fuels and deforestation for agricultural purposes. In this paragraph Francis is acting in the role of the prophets in the scriptures calling us to repentance. He confronts us with our failures as a human society and calling us to turn back to God.

Our Lady of Peace 846 5th St. SE, Mayville, ND 58257

Office # (701)788-3234 Email: Catholic@gra.midco.net Website: Olp-stagnes.org

Msgr’s Email: daniel.pilon@fargodiocese.org Msgr’s Cell (701) 361-2051

Pastor: Msgr. Daniel Pilon

Lay Director: Karen Gapp

Lay Director: Al Koshney

Council Member: Roberta Tangen

Council Member: Chris Yeargan

Council Member: Jean Capouch

Council Member: David Groven

Council Member: Dan Keating

Liturgy Rep: Karen Gapp

DRE: Samantha DeLong

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January Universal: That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity. Evangelization: That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community.

Sat. Mass:5 pm

Sun. Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th - 11 am

2nd, 4th - 8:30 am

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15-

4:45 pm

Thank you

Thanks to Pat, Dee, Debbie,

Grace and Karen for serving

the GST Luncheon. We made

$496 with only $25 in

expenses! Good Job Ladies!!

Nativity Set

The old nativity set is for sale

for $40.00 or best offer. If you

would like to purchase it,

please pay at the office or put it

in the collection plate.

FISH FRY Save the date. On March 11

Our Lady of Peace will have its

second annual Fish Fry.

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. The Parish Council has decided to move forward with a project of putting in Stained Glass in

the tops of the windows in the Church. We have committed ourselves by paying a design fee of $50 per window for the fourteen

windows. We have accepted the proposal of Jason Lindell of Sundog Glass Design in Park River. The next step is coming up

with a design. Jason describes the process: “This design will include a final design for the “tops” of the windows and a “basic

template” for the bottoms of the windows. This way we will know where we are going in the future with respect to the

sanctuary. The design will be a collaborative effort between myself and the standing committee, and will end only when both

parties are satisfied with the resulting design. This fee is non-refundable should your committee decide not to follow through

with the project.” After a design is decided, we will pay half the cost prior to installation. The estimated cost is $600 to $650

which will depend on the final design.

SAVE THE DATE! February 11, 2016 is Giving Hearts Day and Catholic Charities North Dakota is blessed again to be participating in this 24 hour on-line fundraising event. The Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) wants to inspire you to share with others in need and help local non-profits. To make a secure online contribution to Catholic Charities North Dakota and have your donations matched up to $4,000, simply go to impactgiveback.org on Thursday, February 11th.

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE Readings Psalm Gospel

Mass Intention 1/25 Mon Acts22:3-16

117 Mark16:15-18

1/26 Tue OLP

9am

Sam6:12-19 24 Mark3:31-35

1/27 Wed OLP 9am Sam7:4-17 89 Mark4:1-20

1/28 Thurs OLP 9am Sam 7:18-19 132 Mark4:21-25

1/29 Fri LMH 930am Sam11:1-4 51 Mark4:26-34

1/30 Sat OLP

5:00 p Cindy Fugleberg

Andy French

Sam12:1-7 51 Mark4:35-41

1/31 Sun Olp 11a People of the Parish Jere1:4-19 71 Luke4:21-30

StAg 830am Cor13:4-13

Ministry Schedule

Saturday, January 23rd

5pm

Sunday, January 24th

830am

Saturday, January 30th

5 pm

Sunday, January 31st

11am

Sacristan Marge Sam Teresa Pam

Lector J Capouch L Grad M Baker D Cannon

Euch.

Minister

M Baker

D VonRuden

R Durkin

J Agnes

K Gummer

G Wolden

K&C Elliott

Servers Grad Family Palmer Family J Doll

G Koshney

Cross-bearer Grad Family Palmer Family V Belgarde

Ushers L Scallon

D Cannon

G Grad

M Sletten

Engler Family T Capouch

B Angen

Gift Bearers K Gummer

G Wolden

R Groven

J Lorenz

R Werran

M Spies

M&T Reiter

Greeters R&J Flaten Morowski

Family

Scallon

Family

C&S Yeargan

Music Dee Kriegers Dee Mary&Teresa

OLP Stewardship

Jan.17. 2016

Adult

Env.

1028.00

Child.

Env.

11.25

Plate 31.00

Misc.Income 13.00

Mission 925.00 Votive 5.25 Mass Stip. 10.00

Total $2,023.50 Total Monthly Expenses to date:

$5,542.48

Jan 31 – Dinner and a Movie night – Dinner 5pm, Movie 6 pm

Feb 3 – Parish Council Meeting

Feb 10 – Ash Wednesday Mass – 9 am – College Mass 4:45

Feb 14 – Men’s Breakfast after 8:30 Mass

Mar 11 – Fish Fry at OLP

Movie night will again be held at Our Lady of Peace on Sunday, January 31. We will have a pulled pork meal at 5

PM and then watch the movie at around 6 PM. A description of the movie: From the award-winning creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes War Room, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships, and every other area of our lives. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan’s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a “war room” and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony’s hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara’s wisdom that victories don’t come by accident.

*Emailing Bulletins*

If you would like your bulletin via email, please let me know. My email is catholic@gra.midco.net. Thanks to

those of you who have already let me know, Mercedes

St William’s Fish Fry

The St. William’s Men’s club would like to invite everyone to join us for our 14th annual fish fry at the Argusville

Community Center, Argusville, ND on Friday Feb. 12th 2016 from 4:30-7:30pm. Adults $10.00. Children 7-12 $5.00.

Children 6 and under free.

Parish Council Minutes

If you would like a copy, they are located on the front table. They are also online!

Support Group Beginning Experience Support Group, for divorced, widowed, & separated people will begin weekly sessions soon. "Coping with Life Alone," will meet Mondays starting Feb. 15. Registration at 6:30pm, and meeting at 7pm at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks. Contact Jeannie Strande (Jeannie.strande@stmichaelsgf.com or 746-7382) or Paul Santangelo (218-773-2299). This is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, but open to persons of all Faiths or no Faith.

Pizza Shop

Mayville

786-3273

SANCTUARY CANDLE

You may have the Sanctuary Candle burn for your intention.

We ask a donation of $3.00. Envelopes are available on the

entry table.

Mayville

788-3110

Hillsboro

636-5500

Hatton

543-3013

Portland 788-3791

Mayville 788-9030

www.ffbnk.com

Securian Financial Advisor of ND, Inc.

124 Center Ave SO (located in First & Farmers Bank,

Mayville, ND) 701-788-6100

www.mayportinsurance.com 1-800-448-7999

Mayville 701-786-2341

Hatton 701- 543-3663

Cooperstown 701-797-2161

New Rockford 701-947-5612

Jeffrey J. Miller, owner

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Liturgy Schedule January 114 – 2nd Sunday in

Ordinary Time

January 31 – 3rd Sunday in

Ordinary Time

February 7 – 4th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Lector Jill Katie Connie

Communion Ministers Margaret/Roger Sheila/Jill Conray/Charlet

Servers Eve/Hunter Brandon/Cierra Kelsey/Jack

Cross Bearer Harley Jonah Miles

Greeters/Offering Tracy/Randy Conray/Charlet Lesly/Suzie

Breakfast

Potluck after Mass followed by

Annual Meeting

Scott/Katie/Steve/Michelle,

Ken/Leah

Ken/Lois, Ray/Lois,

Conray/Charlet

Driver(s) Connie/Steve Lerew

CCD Class Class Class

Thanks to all who helped in ANY way to make our raffle and Winter Carnival such a success. $5500 in profit will go a long

way to

getting the new furnace. Raffle winners included: ¼ beef, Harper Olson,; 1.4 hog, Mike Reynolds; waffle maker, Todd Olson; 5

in 1

blender, Michael Moore; 10 speed blender, Ryan Holland; popcorn maker, Kristen Olstad; crockpot, Gerald Eidenschink.

There will be practice for children’s choir on Wednesday, January 27th. There will be supper at 5:40, followed by practice at

6:00. Choir Is open to all children kindergarten and up. KIDS – you have been doing such a great job with children’s mass, please let us enjoy

your

great singing, too!!!

FYI

Ash Wednesday is February 10. The schedule for ecumenical services is: 2-17, 1st Lutheran; 2-24, Grandin Presbyterian; 3-2, St.

John’s

Lutheran; 3-9, St. Agnes; 3-16, Arthur Methodist.

Real Presence Radio is hosting the annual banquet February 29th, at the Ramada Plaza in Fargo, 5:30-9:00 pm. The speaker will be

Jennifer Fulwiler. St. Agnes has a table for up to 10 available. See Katie if interested.

Arthur is hosting “Read the Bible in a Year” Monday nights at 7 p.m. during 2016. For more information contact

Pastor Justin at 067-8559. Open to all interested.

Stewardship 1-16

Adult 170.00

Children 102.00

Plate 11..00

Holy Father 20.00

Total 303.00

St. Agnes Parish

102 1st ST East

Hunter, ND 58048

701-874-2226

Schedule:

Mass: 8:30 am 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays;

11:00 am 2nd, 4th Sundays Sacrament

of Reconciliation: 8:10-8:25 am 1st

Sunday Adoration: 9-10 am every Saturday

Parish Council

DRE: Jessica Schultz, Michelle

Thompson

Lay Directors: Conray

Griesbach, Connie Lerew

Council Members: Kristin

Olstad, Bryon Mitzel

Christian Women: Sheila

Sherritt

Liturgy Committee: Jill Moore