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Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C. Michael W. Schuh, CPA 607 14th Street Sioux City, IA 51102 Phone 712-255-8081 Fax 712-255-1147 OLLIES DRIVE-INN 411 E. Rose Street Elk Point, SD 356-2401 Pizza, Chicken, Sandwiches, and Ice Cream Delivery Sun-Thurs 5pm to 8pm Fri—Sat 5pm to 10pm Pray The Rosary & Have Masses Said For The Poor Souls in Purgatory Bill & Mary Parker KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Catholic men who gather for Fellowship, Spiritual Growth, and Corporal Works For information call 712-253-7336 201 Tower Road Dakota Dunes 605-232-8881 MARY MARGARET’S MASSAGE Mary Margaret Jones Massage Therapist 370 West Anchor Drive Suite 217 Dakota Dunes [email protected] 712-899-1377 Helping you achieve total wellness! BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA 995 Sioux Point Road Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-235-1942 ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693 ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716 Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: [email protected] Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: [email protected] WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning August 1st through August 31st Saturday: 4:30pm at St Joseph—Elk Point Sunday: 8:30am at St Peter—Jefferson 9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Joseph—Elk Point 5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; [email protected] Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; [email protected] Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies— call the office email: [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6) 712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 Blessed Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre- school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at [email protected]. MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass (ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716 WHAT DO YOU KNOW FATHER JOE? Because of the upcoming Canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta many people are looking for information to learn more about her life. One of the movies about her life (Mother Teresa) is available to all members of our parishes on a web- site: formed.org. This is a very useful website with many different resources available for our use. Our parishes have purchased the rights to access this information. Listed below are the instructions on how to access this movie and many very useful re- sources. If you have any trouble accessing this please call any of the offices. Looking for more information on Mother Teresa due to her upcoming canonization? The parish subscribes to a website so that you can sign up and have free access to awesome programs, audios, books and movies! There are 44 movies, such as Maria Goretti, Find- ing Fatima, The 13 th Day, St. Therese, St. Francis, The Blessed Mother, Padre Pio, et cetera, available online to stream for free at any time! Here are the instructions: 1. Go to www.formed.org. 2. In the middle of the screen, where it says, ‘Does your parish already have formed?’, type the code AVBY2T (case sensitive). 3. After you click ‘submit code’, the next page is a basic registration page. Once you have that filled out and click ‘submit profile’, you can log in (if you aren’t already). 4. Once you are logged in, the main page it brings you to is the ‘Programs’ page. 5. Across the top of the screen are the different categories of media available on this website. 6. Click on Movies, scroll down to Mother Teresa. MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER—Learn How to Pray as an Adult Meeting Christ in Prayer introduces participants to various ways of praying, helps you form regular habits of prayer, and provides you with an opportunity to meet Christ anew and to experience support in the Christian life in a new way. It can also inspire a profound sense of mission that urges participants to a new level of discipleship. Participants are asked to commit themselves to meeting once a week for eight weeks and to pray and reflect daily, using the guided exercises that are provided. No prior experience in praying with others is needed, just a desire to renew your faith, enrich your prayer life, or become more aware of God’s presence in everyday life. If you are interested in participating please call the office at any parish. Classes will begin Tuesday, August 16 th at Blessed Teresa following the 5:30pm Mass (approx. 6:15pm). WHAT ARE THE CHIEF COMMANDMENTS, OR LAWS OF THE CHURCH? The chief commandments, or laws, of the Church are these six: 1. To assist at Mass on all Sundays and holydays of obligation. 2. To fast and to abstain on the days appointed. 3. To confess our sins at least once a year. 4. To receive Holy Communion during the Easter time. 5. To contribute to the support of the Church. 6. To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage. What sin does a Catholic commit who through his own fault misses Mass on a Sun- day or holyday of obligation? A Catholic who through his own fault misses Mass on a Sunday or holyday of obligation commits a mortal sin. (CCC 2041-2043) DID YOU KNOW THAT IF YOU GO TO MASS AT ANY OF THE THREE PARISHES AND PUT YOUR ENVELOPE IN THE COLLECTION, IT WILL GET TO THE RIGHT CHURCH??

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Page 1: ST PETER Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor...2016/07/31  · Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C. Michael W. Schuh, CPA Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org 607 14th Street Deacon Joe Twidwell Sioux

Delperdang, Schuh & Co.,

P.C.

Michael W. Schuh, CPA

607 14th Street

Sioux City, IA 51102

Phone 712-255-8081

Fax 712-255-1147

OLLIES DRIVE-INN

411 E. Rose Street

Elk Point, SD

356-2401 Pizza, Chicken, Sandwiches, and

Ice Cream

Delivery Sun-Thurs 5pm to 8pm

Fri—Sat 5pm to 10pm

Pray The Rosary

&

Have Masses Said

For The Poor Souls

in Purgatory Bill & Mary Parker

KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

Catholic men who gather for

Fellowship,

Spiritual Growth, and Corporal Works

For information call 712-253-7336

201 Tower Road Dakota Dunes

605-232-8881

MARY MARGARET’S MASSAGE

Mary Margaret Jones

Massage Therapist

370 West Anchor Drive Suite 217

Dakota Dunes

[email protected]

712-899-1377

Helping you achieve total wellness!

BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA 995 Sioux Point Road Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 605-235-1942

ST JOSEPH PO Box 340 605 E. Main Street Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone 605-356-2693

ST PETER PO Box 188 402 Main Street Jefferson, SD 57038 Phone 605-966-5716

Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor Jefferson residence: 605-966-5716 Email: [email protected] Deacon Joe Twidwell Cell phone: 712-253-9273 Email: [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE (beginning August 1st through August 31st

Saturday: 4:30pm at St Joseph—Elk Point Sunday: 8:30am at St Peter—Jefferson 9:00am at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes 11:00am at St Joseph—Elk Point 5:30pm at Blessed Teresa—Dakota Dunes Refer to mass intention schedule on page 2 for Holy days and weekday Mass times. TRI-PARISH WEBPAGE ~ www.btcparish.com OFFICES: St Joseph & St Peter: Jean Limoges Jefferson: 966-5716; fax 966-5492; [email protected] Elk Point: 356-2693; fax 356-3284; [email protected] Office Schedule: Mon—Fri (varies by day). Call either office. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: Julie Eakin 605-235-1942 Office Schedule: M, T, Th, F - 8:30am to 5:00pm; W varies—call the office email: [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St Joseph/St Peter: Mary Hanson (K-6) 712-259-4918 Dorothy Schmidt (7-12) 356-2443 Blessed Teresa: Julie Eakin 712-540-1597 CHILDCARE PROGRAM St. Peter’s Childcare Before & After School Care, and Pre-school. Director Erin Hammitt, 966-5756 or email at [email protected]. MUSIC MINISTRY St Peter: Connie Guenthner 966-5429 St Joseph: Rita Ahmann 356-3260 Blessed Teresa: Diana Twidwell 605-232-4858 ST PETER’S COMMUNITY CENTER & CEMETERY Call Joe Bernard at 966-5376 or 605-310-3263 (cell) Sacrament of Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Daily Mass (ending 5 minutes prior to Mass); 1 hour prior to weekend Masses except 11am Mass(ending15 minutes prior to Mass) or call for appointment. Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage: Please contact Father Vogel 966-5716

WHAT DO YOU KNOW FATHER JOE?

Because of the upcoming Canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta many people are looking for information to learn more about her life. One of the movies about her life (Mother Teresa) is available to all members of our parishes on a web-site: formed.org. This is a very useful website with many different resources available for our use. Our parishes have purchased the rights to access this information. Listed below are the instructions on how to access this movie and many very useful re-sources. If you have any trouble accessing this please call any of the offices. Looking for more information on Mother Teresa due to her upcoming canonization? The parish subscribes to a website so that you can sign up and have free access to awesome programs, audios, books and movies! There are 44 movies, such as Maria Goretti, Find-ing Fatima, The 13th Day, St. Therese, St. Francis, The Blessed Mother, Padre Pio, et cetera, available online to stream for free at any time! Here are the instructions:

1. Go to www.formed.org. 2. In the middle of the screen, where it says, ‘Does your parish already have

formed?’, type the code AVBY2T (case sensitive). 3. After you click ‘submit code’, the next page is a basic registration page. Once

you have that filled out and click ‘submit profile’, you can log in (if you aren’t already).

4. Once you are logged in, the main page it brings you to is the ‘Programs’ page. 5. Across the top of the screen are the different categories of media available on

this website. 6. Click on Movies, scroll down to Mother Teresa.

MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER—Learn How to Pray as an Adult Meeting Christ in Prayer introduces participants to various ways of praying, helps you form regular habits of prayer, and provides you with an opportunity to meet Christ anew and to experience support in the Christian life in a new way. It can also inspire a profound sense of mission that urges participants to a new level of discipleship. Participants are asked to commit themselves to meeting once a week for eight weeks and to pray and reflect daily, using the guided exercises that are provided. No prior experience in praying with others is needed, just a desire to renew your faith, enrich your prayer life, or become more aware of God’s presence in everyday life. If you are interested in participating please call the office at any parish. Classes will begin Tuesday, August 16th at Blessed Teresa following the 5:30pm Mass (approx. 6:15pm).

WHAT ARE THE CHIEF COMMANDMENTS, OR LAWS OF THE CHURCH? The chief commandments, or laws, of the Church are these six:

1. To assist at Mass on all Sundays and holydays of obligation. 2. To fast and to abstain on the days appointed. 3. To confess our sins at least once a year. 4. To receive Holy Communion during the Easter time. 5. To contribute to the support of the Church. 6. To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.

What sin does a Catholic commit who through his own fault misses Mass on a Sun-day or holyday of obligation? A Catholic who through his own fault misses Mass on a Sunday or holyday of obligation commits a mortal sin. (CCC 2041-2043)

DID YOU KNOW THAT IF YOU GO TO MASS AT ANY OF THE THREE PARISHES AND PUT YOUR ENVELOPE IN THE COLLECTION, IT WILL GET TO THE RIGHT CHURCH??

Page 2: ST PETER Fr. Joseph Vogel, Pastor...2016/07/31  · Delperdang, Schuh & Co., P.C. Michael W. Schuh, CPA Email: frjosephvogel@sfcatholic.org 607 14th Street Deacon Joe Twidwell Sioux

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, August 1st 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Communion Service Tuesday, August 2nd 8:00 am (Elk Point) Nancy Meister + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Josh & Lisa Feuerstein Wednesday, August 3rd 8:00 am (Jefferson) Ayden Astidias + 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) *****NO SERVICE***** Thursday, August 4th 8:00 am (Elk Point) Paul J Yaneff + (Holy Hour 7:00am) 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Gordon Hippen + (Holy Hour 4:30pm) Friday, August 5th 8:00 am (Jefferson) Larry Bernard + (Holy Hour 7:00am) 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) *****NO SERVICE*****

Saturday, August 6th 4:30 pm (Elk Point) Mike Frankl + Sunday, August 7th 8:30 am (Jefferson) John Hinds + 9:00 am (Dakota Dunes) Kylie Hayworth + 11:00 am (Elk Point) Our Parish Families 5:30 pm (Dakota Dunes) Jim Fitzgerald

WEEKEND LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

19th Sunday in OT Vigil , Sat August 6th 19th Sunday in OT, Sun August 7th 19th Sunday in OT, Sun August 7th (4:30pm in Elk Point) (8:30 am in Jefferson) (9:00 am Dakota Dunes ) Servers: Drake & Grace Peed, Josh Lehman Wendy Bernard & Ella Hayes Anthony & Benjamin Nimaja Commentator: Barb Nebelsick Amy Hayes Kevin Younger Lector: Don Frankl Amy Hayes Kevin Younger Music: Mary, Kristi, & Nicki Rita & Mike Ushers: M Dennison, A Schmidt, L DeSmet, J Guimond Mike Schmitz & Nick Hammitt Dave & Mary Hixson Precious Body: Eleanor Rosenbaum Mary Schmitz Precious Blood: Arlynn & Dorothy Schmidt John Corio & Annette Wagner Bill & Mary Parker Gift Bearers/Greeters: August Altar Society John & Mary Corio Dave & Mary Hixson Greeters: Louie & Valda DeSmet Homebound: Money Counters: Finance Council Office—Noreen Gill 19th Sunday in OT, Sun August 7th 19th Sunday in OT, Sun August 7th (11:00am in Elk Point) (5:30 pm in Dakota Dunes) Servers: Quinten Jansen, Jordan Niles, Brandon Nuss Elizabeth Voegeli & Rachel Voegeli Commentator: Janet Ries Jerry Rasmussen Lector: John Giorgio Jerry Rasmussen Music: Amy & Erica Janet Ushers: T Chytka, B Davis, L Hinds, C Donnelly Keith & Tami Voegeli Precious Body: Jaci Corio Precious Blood: Donna Abrams & Sharon Georgeson Bernie & Lisa Manley, Keith Voegeli Gift Bearers/Greeters: August Altar Society Keith & Tami Voegeli Greeters: Brian & Terri Chicoine Homebound: Jaci Corio & Rosemary Suing Money Counters: Finance Council

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 The Gospel mes-sage today is so contrary to our modern culture where advertising contin-ually tries to convince us that our value lies in the things we pos-sess. Jesus showed us that our true value lies in the way we live our lives. He challenges us to not store up or hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and generous lifestyle.

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTION For those who are far away from the Church, especially within our own families, that they may respond to the call of repentance and reconcilia-tion, we pray to the Lord.

St Joseph Wednesday Adoration - August 3rd 1:00 to 2:00pm ~ Norma Schuh, Patricia Curry 2:00 to 3:00pm ~ Gary Pierce 3:00 to 3:30pm ~ Bobbie Livingston 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Mavis Leif 4:30 to 5:00pm ~ Emma Sanchez, Jane Patnaude 5:00 to 5::30pm ~ Jane Patnaude 5:30 to 6:00pm ~ Jane Patnaude 6:00 to 6:30pm ~ Dorothy Schmidt

6:30 to 7:00pm ~ Dorothy Schmidt 7:00 to 7:30pm ~ Mary Nelson 7:30 to 8:00pm ~ Alice Card

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND INJURED Larry Becker Dustin Bertrand Clifford Blanchard Jerry Campbell Jeff Chicoine Judy Dailey

Ellie Geary Kandy Gill Noreen Gill Katie Martindale Rose McIntosh

Shane Noreen Fr Tony Opem Dora Parker Anna Szczepanik Franklin Verdoorn

A Life Message…. We are invited to share our blessings with others. The parable of the rich fool gives us a warning as well as an invitation. It reminds us that our possessions are merely lent to us by God, and that we are accountable for their use. We must be generous in sharing our time, our treasure, and our talents, the three elements of Christian stewardship. Every one of us is rich in one thing or another. The parable instructs us to share these gifts. Even if we are poor financially, we may be blessed with intelligence, good will, a sense of humor or the ability to encourage, inspire and sup-port others. God expects us to give our thanks to Him for all these bless-ings by sharing them with others for His glory. Giving God the first fruits of our labors, not the meager leftovers, is a traditional way of becoming “rich in what matters to God.” The Old Testament Scriptures are clear about tithing – 10% -- and that’s the top 10%, not the last 10%. God never al-lows tithers to regret their generosity. Not only are tithers better off economically but also they feel a sense of personal satisfaction.

Vocation Prayer Family: August 1—7: Noreen Gill; Phyllis Limoges Next week: Dick & Peg Dailey; Matt & Kim Metzgar Kits are available to help with prayers.

* * Offertory Reports * * July 24, 2016

Blessed Teresa—Adult Envelopes $2,687.00; ACH $50.00; loose $210.50; kids $12.00; candles $32.00; stipends $20.00; Peter’s Pence $20.00; landscaping $720.00 Total General $3,751.50; Bldg Support $466.00; Pledges $395.00; Total Bldg $861.00 St Joseph—Adult envelopes $1,460.00; loose $76.00; kids $4.00 St Peter—Adult envelopes $1,712.00; loose $157.00; kids $12.50; maint $85.00; Building $450.00(rent); $1,049.00 (event)

BLESSED TERESA ANNOUNCEMENTS Building & Grounds Committee will meet Monday, August 1st at 6:00pm Soup Kitchen Blessed Teresa will be serving at the Soup Kitchen on Saturday, August 6th from 11 to 1:30pm. Please come and help feed the hungry! 1st Friday 24-hour Adoration starts Thursday, August 4th through Fri-day, August 5th. Please sign up in the church entry. Catechists needed! Blessed Teresa Parish Religious Education program needs catechists for 2nd, 7th, and 8th grades. Please contact Julie in the office for more information

RETREATS AND OTHER EVENTS BROOM TREE RETREATS~ For more information or to register for any of the retreats, please visit www.broom-tree.org or call 605-263-1040. There is no set cost. You are invited to make a prayerful donation. Your gifts help keep Broom Tree available and accessible to all. SILENT RETREAT SCHEDULE: WOMEN’S 2016: Aug 11-14; Sep 15-18; Oct 20-23; Nov 3-6 MEN’S 2016: Aug 18-21; Sep 22-25; Nov 17-20 Marriage Encounter—"The love of husband and wife is the force that welds society together." - St. John Chrysostum Grow deeper in that love and start living in intimate connection with your spouse! A Marriage Encounter Weekend allows a husband and wife to get away together and focus on each other. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Sep 9-11, 2016 in Irene, SD and Nov 18-20, 2016 in Rapid City, SD. The registration deadline for the September weekend is August 12th. For more information visit our website at: sdwwme.org or contact John & Dawn at 605-359-1533. Living Mercy Retreat on Saturday, August 13, from 10am-5pm at the Ca-thedral of the Epiphany; 1000 Douglas St; Sioux City, IA. A wonderful op-portunity to reflect on God’s mercy in our lives during the Jubilee Year of Mercy and make a pilgrimage to the Holy Doors. The cost is $10 a person and includes lunch. For more info or to register contact Karmen Darwin at 712-255-1637 or email [email protected]

KNIGHTS KORNER Food Pantry Any monetary donations up to $100 per month are matched. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. Drop off boxes in the entry of all three churches.

KC Family Picnic Sunday, August 14th at Blessed Teresa. Setup and so-cial at 6:00pm. Potluck at 6:45 with ribs and corn provided. Last name be-ginning with A-L bring a dessert; M-Z a side dish. All are welcome!

CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL 2016

Blessed Teresa parish goal is $26,000 Total pledged $19,500 Total paid $15,060 Balance $10,940 52% cards returned; 58% goal paid St Joseph parish goal is $31,400. Total pledged $35,220 Total paid $28,090 Balance $3,310 51% cards returned; 89% goal paid St Peter parish goal is $25,700 Total pledged $19,945 Total paid $19,595 Balance $6,105 63% cards returned; 76% goal paid

COMMUNITY EVENTS Shake Your Tail Bone a fundraiser for Hope Ministries. Friday, August 12th at The Pointe Golf and Event Center in Elk Point. Doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment provided by the “Spinal Cords” with Dr Reeder. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Contact Mary Hanson at 712-259-4918 or by email [email protected] Fundraiser for Katie Martindale Saturday, September 10th at The Pointe Golf and Event Center in Elk Point. Golf, dinner, live music and auction. Call Alison Kieffer at 208-914-4826 or email [email protected] to regis-ter or donate items for the auction.

The 22nd Annual

“BISHOP’S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC”

Benefiting Broom Tree Retreat & Conference Center The 22nd Annual “Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic” is scheduled for Monday, August 29th. There will be two simultaneous golf tournaments - “The Bish-op’s Scramble,” and “The Bishop’s Cup” – which will be held at The Country Club of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha Country Clubs with a shotgun start at noon. New this year will be a wine and beer tasting event, held on Saturday, Au-gust 27th at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This event – Legacy: A Beer and Wine Experience is mirrored after the very successful beer tasting held last year at the LEGACY event. In addition to the oppor-tunity to taste over 100 selections from over 40 breweries and wineries, you will also be able to enjoy the silent auction. Tickets are sure to sell out, so order yours early! Must be 21 to attend. Register on-line for the Legacy: A Beer & Wine Experience and/or Golf at www.cf.sd.org or contact the Catholic Community Foundation at 605-988-3765, toll free at 1-888-246-3386.

JOB OPENING

Staff Accountant - Responsibilities include payroll and employee benefits, payroll taxes, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and other assigned duties. 4 year degree + 2 years experience required. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to: Katie Firestine, Controller at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools; PO Box 1439; Sioux City, IA 51102 or email [email protected]

AN ELECTION PRAYER

Dear Beloved God in Heaven, Please give us a president that loves this country and everything it stands for. Please give us a president who respects you as the one true God. Please give us a president who will, with your help, restore this na-tion to its former glory, the way you created her. Please help us to respect what you have given us and not take any-thing for granted ever again. Please God, weaken the evil and strengthen the good, both within and without. May our eyes be opened. In Jesus’ name, Amen God Bless America!

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? Or maybe you are already Catholic and want to better understand the faith? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) plans are being made for the fall. Please contact Fr. Joe if you are interested. More details to follow.

Gary was having a yard sale. A minister bought a lawn mow-

er but returned it a few days later, complaining that it would-

n’t run. “It’ll run,” said Gary. “But you have to curse at it to

get it started.” The minister was shocked. “I have not uttered a curse in 30 years.” “Just keep pulling on the starter rope—the words will come back to you.”