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

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

Pastor: Msgr. Daniel Pilon Msgr’s Email: daniel.pilon@fargodiocese.org

Msgr’s Cell (701) 361-2051

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August Universal: That volunteers may give them-selves generously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: That setting aside our very

selves we may learn to be neighbours to those who find themselves on the margins of human

life and society.

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8/7 MON NM11:4-15 81 MATT4:4

8/8 TUES OLP 9AM NM12:1-13 1 MATT14:22-35

8/9 WED OLP 9AM NM13:1-25 106 MT15:21-28

8/10 THURS OLP 9AM COR9:6-10 112 JN8:12

8/11 FRI LMH 930AM DT4:32-40 77 MT5:10

8/12 SAT OLP 5:00 P DT6:4-13 18 MT17:14-20

8/13 SUN STAG 930A THE FAMILIES OF ST.A

PARISH KGS19:9-13 85 MT14:22-23

ROM9:1-5

The transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2017

Stewardship Moments “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field…He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom.” - MATTHEW 13:24, 37-38

OLP Stewardship

July 30th, 2017 Adult Env. 2190

Chil. Env 1

Plate 115.63 Votive 9

Total $2315.63

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Summer Mass

Schedule

Saturday:

St. Agnes 5pm

Sacrament of

Reconciliation:

Sat 4:15 St. Ag

Sunday:

Olp 930am

Lay Directors: Deb Sola & Al Koshney; Council Members: Roberta Tangen, Chris Yeargan, Deb Sola, Ray Durkin, David

Groven, Tammy Doll, & Dan Keating; Liturgy Rep: Karen Gap DRE: Samantha DeLong

Only sacristans will be assigned to summer Masses due to family schedules and

what not. All other ministries will be volunteers. If you are in town and going to be

attending Mass, please volunteer !!

Sunday, August 6th-930am Saturday, August 12th-5pm

Sacristan Jerry Pam

Drivers Renee Sobolik (8/5) St. Agnes

Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, we should reflect Christ’s light to the world. When we receive the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus, we are called to be supernatural to re-flect His love, mercy and forgiveness to others. When we are grateful for all that God has given us, generosity flows through us because we are made in God’s image.

Join us Tuesdays after Mass during the summer for movies and discussion! The movies will take place at 9:30am

following Mass. Anyone is welcome to come to any and all of the movies. The movies are not a series, so come to

any! There will be different videos each time. Come and enjoy!

MESSAGE FROM MONSIGNOR—LAUDATO SI (Paragraphs 204-208)

An important observation of Pope Francis is that a major source of selfishness and greed is a sense of

emptiness because of instability and uncertainty. People try to fill their inner emptiness with things to

buy, own or consume. We lose the sense of the common good which can lead to violence and mutu-

al destruction. Francis sees hope that although humans are capable of the worst, they can also

choose what is good. We can respond to God's grace deep in our hearts. A change in our lifestyles

as consumers can influence the market. As he quotes Pope Benedict XVI: "Purchasing is always a mor-

al - and not simply an economic - act." He encourages us to go outside of ourselves to be aware of

our brothers and sisters and the environment. In this way we can change our lifestyles and society it-

self.

204. The current global situation engenders a feeling of instability and uncertainty, which in turn be-

comes "a seedbed for collective selfishness".[145] When people become self-centered and self-

enclosed, their greed increases. The emptier a person's heart is, the more he or she needs things to

buy, own and consume. It becomes almost impossible to accept the limits imposed by reality. In this

horizon, a genuine sense of the common good also disappears. As these attitudes become more

widespread, social norms are respected only to the extent that they do not clash with personal needs.

So our concern cannot be limited merely to the threat of extreme weather events, but must also ex-

tend to the catastrophic consequences of social unrest. Obsession with a consumerist lifestyle, above

all when few people are capable of maintaining it, can only lead to violence and mutual destruction.

205. Yet all is not lost. Human beings, while capable of the worst, are also capable of rising above

themselves, choosing again what is good, and making a new start, despite their mental and social

conditioning. We are able to take an honest look at ourselves, to acknowledge our deep dissatisfac-

tion, and to embark on new paths to authentic freedom. No system can completely suppress our

openness to what is good, true and beautiful, or our God-given ability to respond to his grace at work

deep in our hearts. I appeal to everyone throughout the world not to forget this dignity which is ours.

No one has the right to take it from us.

206. A change in lifestyle could bring healthy pressure to bear on those who wield political, economic

and social power. This is what consumer movements accomplish by boycotting certain products. They

prove successful in changing the way businesses operate, forcing them to consider their environmental

footprint and their patterns of production. When social pressure affects their earnings, businesses clear-

ly have to find ways to produce differently. This shows us the great need for a sense of social responsi-

bility on the part of consumers. "Purchasing is always a moral - and not simply economic - act".[146]

Today, in a word, "the issue of environmental degradation challenges us to examine our lifestyle".[147]

207. The Earth Charter asked us to leave behind a period of self-destruction and make a new start, but

we have not as yet developed a universal awareness needed to achieve this. Here, I would echo that

courageous challenge: "As never before in history, common destiny beckons us to seek a new begin-

ning... Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve

to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebra-

tion of life".[148]

208. We are always capable of going out of ourselves towards the other. Unless we do this, other crea-

tures will not be recognized for their true worth; we are unconcerned about caring for things for the

sake of others; we fail to set limits on ourselves in order to avoid the suffering of others or the deteriora-

tion of our surroundings. Disinterested concern for others, and the rejection of every form of self-

centeredness and self-absorption, are essential if we truly wish to care for our brothers and sisters and

for the natural environment. These attitudes also attune us to the moral imperative of assessing the im-

pact of our every action and personal decision on the world around us. If we can overcome individu-

alism, we will truly be able to develop a different lifestyle and bring about significant changes in socie-

ty.

Catechist Retreat: Friday, August 18, Valley City

Come away for a day of retreat at Maryvale in Valley City where Fr. Andrew Jasinski will direct a retreat with a series of talks on the theme “Accompanied by Christ”. This is a retreat for anyone who is involved in

Catechesis.

The day will begin at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm. Deadline to register is Friday, August 11. Please register on-line at www.fargodiocese.org/catechistretreat. Any questions please contact

mary.hanbury@fargodiocese.org. 701-356-7909

Altru Health System will hold its annu-

al Cherished Children Memorial Ser-

vice at 6:30pm, Tuesday August 8th

in front of Altru Hospital. This event

seeks to support families who have

lost a child by any means, at any

stage in life. The event is free and

open to the public.

Our theme for 2017 is “Pregnancy

following loss”. A childrens tent will be

set up with activities , music and

crafts especially designed for kids.

For information, please call:

Penny Milspaugh

Wings of Hope Coordinator

701-780-5257

pmillspaugh@altru.org

Bridging Center

A new program is being offered to support adults age 60 and older in our

community at no cost. This program offers support from a healthcare team

within the community, and can serve as a bridge between your healthcare

provider and managing your health at home. This nurse-led team can assist

with management of chronic disease, support for lifestyle changes, assistance

with medications and much more.

The Bridging Center will be open Tuesdays, starting with an Open House on August 22nd Hours: Tuesdays 8:30 am-11:30 am Location: West Traill Ambulance Building 112 Main St W, Mayville

Walkers and Runners,

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 7th

for the 2017 FirstChoice

Clinic’s LIFEWALK. We are so excited to bring this event to the Fargo Moor-

head area again.

This year we are striving to get hundreds of walkers and runners to partici-

pate in this fundraising event. Giving everyone the opportunity to help

moms and babies in our community by raising awareness of the services of

FirstChoice and also to raise funds for the clinic, so we continue our ser-

vices to our clients at no charge.

We need walk liaisons to speak to their church congregations and to family

and friend to get them behind this great event. If you would like someone

from FirstChoice to come speak at your church or group event, please con-

tact me and we will make it happen. You will be able to set up your own

walk page and reach out the those in your family, work, church and com-

munity and ask them to support you or join you.

What a great way to start the weekend by bringing your family and friends

to the Red River Zoo and walking an easy 2 miles and joining others in this

worthwhile cause.

Registration fee is only $25 (ages 16 and up). Individuals raising $75 or

more (including registration fee) receive a LIFEWALK t-shirt.

Let’s get started early so we can make this the best LIFEWALK ever. Contact

me at 701-237-5902 to be a LifeWalk Liaison.

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is approaching on August 15. This is a Holy Day of Obligation when the Church

asks us to take a break from our routine and come to Mass to give glory to God for the gift of His mother. To make this

possible there will be a Mass on Monday Aug. 14 at 7:00 PM at St. Agnes. On Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace there will

be a 9:00 AM Mass and a 7:00 PM Mass. Also that week I will have a couple of meetings. St. Agnes Parish Council will

follow the Mass Monday at St. Agnes. On Wednesday Aug. 16, 7 PM will be the Finance Council for Our Lady of Peace.