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PARISH OFFICE
Rectory (605) 223 - 2176
Fax (605) 223 - 2805
Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 5 pm
Website www.stjohnsfortpierre.org
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Fr. Ron Garry
[email protected] 605-850-8593
Parish Secretary: Sherri Stoeser
Faith Formation: Josie Huck Tardiff
CSS Counseling: Tracy Palecek 222-4398
Rectory/Church Upkeep: Mary Welsh, Pat Storms
Building Maintenance: George Welk
Parish Council: Ryan Fowler
Finance Council: Mike Weisgram - Acting Director
Altar Society: Deanne Booth, Kathleen Slocum
Grand Knight: Tom LeFaive
Small Group Studies: Shirley Gross
Mass Times: Saint John’s Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday - 5:30 PM Sunday - 7:30 & 10:00 AM
Sunday Evenings - 7:00-8:00 PM - Adoration of Jesus
Confessions:
Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 PM or appointment
Daily Mass ***(check bulletin weekly schedule)
7:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Saturday - 8 AM (1st Saturday only)
Ss. Peter and Paul - Pierre Lord’s Day Masses:
Saturday - 5:00 PM Sunday - 8:00 &10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Marriage - Notify your Priest 6 months in advance.
Baptism - Call Father Ron for information.
Anointing - If a hospital stay or surgical procedure is scheduled, please call to schedule the celebration of the Sacrament.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 12th, 2015
Office: 605-223-2176 fax: 605-223-2805 StJohnsFortPierre.org
Love God-Serve God Love Others-Serve Others
Make Disciples
Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits.
He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.
They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic.
He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” So they went off and preached repentance.
The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. Mk 6:7-13
The
Kingdom
is at
Hand
From Father Ron St. John’s Calendar
Sunday, July 12th 7:00 pm Adoration and Confessions
Thursday, July 16th 6:30 pm Maranatha Prayer Group
Sunday, July 12th Amos 7:12-15 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13 Monday, July 13th Exodus 1:8-14, 22 Matthew 10:34--11:1
Mass Readings
May the Lord bless in the covenant of marriage for Morgan Meier and Austin Weyers, Saturday, July 11th.
US bishops Prayer for Sacramental Marriage God our Father, we give you thanks for the gift of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font of the family. The love of husband and wife enriches your Church with children, fills the world with a multitude of spiritual fruitfulness and service, and is the sign of the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, for his Church. The grace of Jesus flowed forth at Cana at the request of the Blessed Mother. May your Son, through the intercession of Mary, pour out upon us a new measure of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as we join with all people of good will to promote and protect the unique beauty of marriage. May your Holy Spirit enlighten our society to treasure the heroic love of husband and wife, and guide our leaders to sustain and protect the singular place of mothers and fathers in the lives of their children. Father, we ask that our prayers be joined to those of the Virgin Mary, that your Word may transform our service so as to safeguard the incomparable splendor of marriage. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary, pray for us.
In last Saturday and early Sundays sermons, Fr. Ron talked of two Hebrew terms: Shalom (peace) and Shekinah (God’s presence). As expressed in the First Commandment, God is first, and guides the People; most dramatically in the Presence of the pillar of fire guiding Moses and the people during 40 years in the desert (Exodus 40:38). Our human faithfulness follows, and then peace is the fruit. In our pride, we think we are owed peace, regardless of our fidelity to God.
Tuesday, July 14th Exodus 2:1-15a Matthew 11:20-24 Wednesday, July 15th Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Matthew 11:25-27 Thursday, July 16th Exodus 3:13-20 Matthew 11:28-30
St. John’s Parking Lot: We have saved half the monies needed to surface the parking lot, put in sidewalk, curb, approach, drainage and move the light pole. We have donations of $11 ,363 towards the $30,000 needed. Thank-you!!!
World Youth Day 2016 In Krakow, Poland Fr. Mark McCormick will lead this great pilgrimage for young adults ages 18-35, together with Fr. Adam Hofer, Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek, and Fr. Marcin Garbacz! Spread the word and encourage young adults to attend. Participants must be 18 years old on the date of departure. Contact Susan Thompson [email protected], 605-716-5214/221.
Friday, July 17th Exodus 11:12—12:14 Matthew 12:1-8 Saturday, July 18th Exodus 12:37-42 Matthew 12:14-21 Sunday, July 19th Jeremiah 23:1-6 Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34
Veritatis Splendor Institute (VSI) is offering a Catechist
Certification Program for all who are interested in sharing in the mission of the Church to proclaim the Gospel to all, to evangelize and to catechize: DRE’s, youth ministers, catechists, core team members, Catholic School teachers, volunteers, liturgists, musicians, and any pastoral ministers who want to grow as evangelists and teachers of the faith.
Basic and Master Certification Programs are offered. Classes begin in September.
Information and application packets are available at the Office of Faith Formation, online www.veritatissplendorinstitute.com. Or contact Susan Safford ([email protected]) or Susan Thompson ([email protected]).
Teaching position open at St. Joseph School. Please send letter of
interest and resume to [email protected]
Church in Africa Collection next weekend, July 18/19th. With your help the Church in Africa can continue to play an active role in the evangelization of the world and care for the spiritual needs of African people. Please give generously.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha lived in central NY state and Montreal QC (1656-1680). She is a patron saint of the environment, ecolo-gy, people who care for nature, people in exile, people who are grieving the death of parents, and Native American people. On her Tuesday feast day this week, let us join in this prayer written by one of the Mohawk Nation: Dear Cousin Kateri Tekakwitha,
Flower of the Algonquins and Lily of the Mohawks: The Great Spirit, our Creator, chose you among all the Native Americans to be His messenger of love and service to His people. You were subjected to all sorts of ridicule - being called "the Christian", "the Algonquin" - by your people, the Mohawks. Yet you persevered in your undying love of Jesus and Mary above all else. Lead us to this perfection of love and sacrifice as you did in an environment much like today's world of self-centeredness, greed and the idolatry of the material. You lived Jesus' message of "Love God with your whole heart and your whole soul, and love your neighbor as yourself". Please be our guide towards a saintly life of love and dedication to others. When we are about to give up our spirit, please help us to cross over into that happy hunting ground to share our Creator's reward that you now cherish with Jesus, Mary and our Great Spirit. Cousin Tekakwitha, please watch over, protect and guide us as we attempt to walk in your moccasins. Amen.
Fairtrade Coffee Sales after Masses this weekend. The small coffee farmers have suffered a rust on their crops and need our help. By purchasing coffee and teas you help them sustain their coffee farms, feed their families and send their children to school. It also helps CDA save money from these sales to fund orphanages, water pro-jects and other third world projects.
Please pray for the sick and suffering: Lucille Stoeser, Larry Giddings, Lynette Singleton, Shirley Gross, David Gross, Megan Meier, Carl Rathbun, Mike Kelly, Pat Welsh, Spencer Young, Chris Madsen, Marilyn Tassler, Evey Flax, Donald LeClaire, Mike Iversen, Pat Madsen, Beth Giddings, Ashlynn Fitts, Mark Mitchell, Kitty Wilkerson Aaman, Claudia Scotter, Abby Jefferies, Heidi Shepherd, Brad Maskovich, Jean Petersen Wilson, Nathan O’Dea, Brian Dumas, William Anderson, John Manning, Rich Garrity, Richard Brown, Gary Rau, Pam Patton, Terry Hughes, Kroix Larson, Beth Flagstad, Kathryn Schlechter, Keri Hendrickson, Maryls Fratzke, Heidi Alban, Yvonne Ehlers, Steeley Moore, Max Roberts, Freda Lawhon, Eleanor Unterbrunner, Leanne Goff, Cassie Miller, Steve Kokesh, Leon Etzkorn, Bernie Duffy, Adam Walter, Mary Beth Moser, June Wheeler, Richard Abernathy, Evelynn Murphy, Mona Lierly, Kathy Fenwick, Jaken Kasper, Lynae Benham, Theresa Severyn, Kaylee Jo Gallagher, Rita Hessling, Eva Fischer, Eric Buchmann, Grady Jacobson, Maddox Rowland, Eileen Hofer, Barb Brown, Cindy Foreman, Cindy Hogman, and all who have asked for our special prayers.
Names are added to the top of the list and removed upon request. If you would like to add or remove someone from the list, please call please call Irma 280-9055 or the parish office.
Birthdays
Mon.13 Bridget Coppersmith, Slade Parmely,
Henry Venhuizen
Tue.14 Bernie Duffy, Bob Kramer,
Hadley Larson
Wed.15 Mark Melvin
Thu.16 Zay Norman, Tyler Zachary
Sat.18 Jayce Havarnek, Jason Stoeser
Sun.19 Mike Hand, Steve Stoeser
Anniversaries
Sun.12 John and Beth Lott
Tue.14 Bridget and Lee Coppersmith,
Curt and Pam Merriman,
Mike and Maria Scott
Wed.15 Richard and Nicole Knuppe
Sat.18 Ken and Glenda Marks
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Regular Collection $ 2,402.65 Online Giving $ 280.00 Plate $ 552.00 Total $ 3,234.65
Adopt a Seminarian: $309.00
Building Fund: $1012.00
PRAA-West River Priest Retirement: $192.00 Parking Lot: $1000.00
Our building repair loan payment is $2,494.28 a month.
Our loan balance is $58,869.60
In the 12 months ending 6/30/2015 we improved our parish facilities,
spending $36,000 for:
Computerized control of heating and cooling system
Rectory shingles replaced
Lawn irrigation replaced
Six windows in hall and rectory were replaced
Stewardship signs which hang on the front of our church
All these improvements have been paid for thanks to your generosity!
We are grateful for the stewardship of our parish family!
Please use your weekly envelopes — it makes much shorter and accurate recording.
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If you are interested in automatic transfer giving please contact the church office.
Saturday, July 11th
5:30 PM Austin Weyers and Morgan Meier
Sunday, July 12th
7:30 AM + Phyllis Squires By: Deb Fahey
10:00 AM Parishioners
Monday, July 13th
7:00 AM + Maurice Schlechter By: Gaylon and Cindy Gerber Family
Tuesday, July 14th
5:30 PM SI For reconciliation in SD of Native Americans and all
Wednesday, July 15th
7:00 AM + Mike Fahey By: Jerry and Rose Bollinger
Thursday, July 16th
7:00 AM + Michael John Ryan By: Terry and Lynell Erickson
Friday, July 17th
7:00 AM + Edward Duffy By: John and Patty Duffy Family
Saturday, July 18th
(Saturday am Mass is only on the First Saturday of Month)
5:30 PM + Phyllis Squires By: Jim and Christine Olson
SI Sunday, July 19th
7:30 AM Parishioners
10:00 AM SI Hartley Family By: David and Mary Hartley
Mass Intentions: If you’d like to have a Mass for your loved one - for the welfare for someone who is living or someone who is deceased please find envelopes at the church entrances.
Saturday, July 18th 5:30 pm Sacristan: Mary Welsh Readers: Rose Anderson, Kara Hughes EM’s: Lori Roberts, Mary Welsh Servers: Jacob Roberts, Kara Weiss Gift Bearers: Jack and Sue Kuhl Sunday, July 19th 7:30 am Sacristan: Kelly Madsen Readers: Wade Pogany, Teresa Madsen EM’s: Christine Olson, Mariah Madsen Servers: Need Gift Bearers: Kelly and Teresa Madsen Sunday, July 19th 10:00 am Sacristan: Pat Storms Readers: Mark Barnett, Noreen Plumage EM’s: Bob and Carolyn Riter, Pat Storms, Irma LeFaive, Seth VanDenHemel Servers: James Barnett, Shay and Kelsey VanDenHemel Gift Bearers: Bob and Carolyn Riter Cantor: Kit Schmidt Homebound: Pat Storms, Deb Gates
You are needed - Will you consider giving of your time and talent to your parish family to be a Eucharistic Minister, Reader, Cantor or Sac-
ristan? Contact Father Ron.
Ministry schedule
Save Your Dakotamart receipts: Please save your receipts and put them in the jar at church entrance. Dakotamart gives a rebate back to the church and is used for youth programs.
The results from the Knights of Columbus, Disaster Relief Raffle are as follows:
1. 80”x 96” Star Quilt awarded to Mary Beth Fravel of Ft. Pierre
2. Two night stay at the Ramkota Inn of Pierre awarded to Laramie Voice of Pierre
3. $100 Gift Certificate from Dakota Mart of Pierre awarded to Mel Lynn of Pierre
Join us at St. John’s, Padre hall July 20th-23rd, 9-11:30 AM this summer as we explore the saints images that are on the stain
glass windows of our church. You will hear stories about their bravery
and what life was like for them. Join us for craft projects and fun games.
Plus you will meet new friends! Boys and Girls - K-6th grade.
Registration forms can be found in church entrance.
The Supreme Court has tragically declared that states must issue marriage licenses to two persons of the same sex and recognize
same sex “marriages” that were contracted in another state.
This broad, adverse ruling redefines marriage in the law throughout the entire country, changing thousands of laws regarding mar-riage, family and children and threatening religious freedom in numerous ways. “Regardless of what a narrow majority of the Supreme Court may declare at this moment in history, the nature of the human person and marriage remains unchanged and unchangeable.” -
Archbishop Kurtz, President of the USCCB
*PRAY, FAST, SACRIFICE
The Bishops have encouraged Catholics to participate in a Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty. Visit
www.usccb.org/pray to learn more and commit to praying and fasting for life, marriage, and religious liberty.
*ADVOCATE FOR MARRIAGE
Don’t be afraid to talk about it.
Be a witness for the truth of marriage. Take advantage of opportunities to speak about it kindly with family, friends, neighbors or co-workers. Be prepared for false charges of discrimination and to respond with the following truths in charity. (It is not discrimination to
recognize different people are equal in dignity, but have different paths of discipleship to God).
What is marriage?
Marriage is the permanent and exclusive union of one man and one woman, for the good of the spouses and for the
procreation and education of children. One man, one woman, for life.
The difference is the difference.
Men and women are equal and different. Sexual difference is essential to marriage and raising children. Ignoring or
removing “the difference is… the problem, not the solution” (Pope Francis).
Mothers and fathers matter.
They aren’t interchangeable. While single parents and others raising children often make heroic sacrifices and deserve support, society should also affirm every child’s basic, natural right to come from and be raised in the loving marital union of his or her own
father and mother.
Support religious freedom
The First Amendment Defense Act is one way that Congress is seeking to protect religious believers from being coerced to accept, condone, or participate in same-sex “marriage.” The Child Welfare Provide Inclusion Act is another important piece of legislation. Please let your representatives know that you support this legislation through our action center, and keep informed of other such
measures.
*LEARN MORE: Visit www.MarriageUniqueForAReason.org for more resources on the authentic meaning of marriage.
Resources for engaged couples and married couples, visit www.ForYourMarriage.org and www.PorTuMatrimonio.org.
