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The Nativity of St. John The Baptist
Parish Office……………….701-775-9318
Hours: Mon—Friday 8:00 am—4:00 pm
E-mail........... [email protected]
Web Site:.………………….stmarysgfnd.com
…….775-7067
Holy Family/St Marys School...775-9886
Religious Ed………………………….775-2842
Prayer Chain………………………..772-3770
Parish Staff�Pastor Rev. James Gross
Priest in Residence Rev. Bill Callery
Liturgy Coordinator Virginia Wilson
Business Manager Ellen Rose
Office Manager Vicki Schreiner
CCD Director Don Palmiscno
ECC/Preschool Director Denise Affeldt
Music Ministry Alyce Stokke
Parish Nurse Virginia Esslinger
Bldgs & Grounds Mtnc CJ Rose
Custodian Caroline Mangwa
Pastoral Council Chair Person
Dana Hillebrand
**St. Mary’s Lay Directors**
Kelly Restad and Russ Prochko
Weekend Liturgies Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Weekday Liturgies
Monday — NO Mass
Tuesday - 12:10 PM
Wednesday—12:10 PM
Thursday & Friday - 8:00 AM
Reconciliation 11 AM to Noon Saturdays:
Half hour before Saturday 5:30 PM & Sunday
8:30 AM weekend Masses or by appointment.
Baptism - Contact parish office.
Marriage — Contact parish office 6
months in advance.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Fifty years ago this summer, Pope (and soon-to-be Saint) Paul VI issued a document entitled Humanae Vi-tae. The Holy Father reaffirmed age-old Christian teaching on the meaning of human sexuality and the sanctity of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Although a great amount of hostility and protest ensued after its
release, this brief treatise remains as relevant today as ever, and has actually proven prophetic in Paul VI’s projections about the outcome of modern elements of the culture of death. Over the next several weekends, I will provide a series of col-umns which will contain excerpts and observations on this im-portant encyclical letter. Any announcements I need to make on parish and current events will appear elsewhere in the bulletin. I will use the translation of the text from Dr. Janet Smith, an Ameri-can theologian and an expert in pro-life studies. Humanae Vitae is relatively brief, as far as such texts go, and so I heartily en-courage you to find it online at www.vatican.va and add it to your summer reading. May God bless you! Father James Gross
June 24th, 2018
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Liturgical Assistants:�Saturday, June 30th @ 5:30 PM
Altar Servers: Theo Lents, Kim Rygg, Grace Gebhard Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Comm. Vicki Schreiner, Duane Simon, Frank Hutzol Lector: Jane Hutzol Sacristan: Duane Simon Sunday, July 1st at 8:30 AM
Altar Servers: Paige Stokke, Maddie Zwilling, Logan Bina Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Comm. Phil Freeman, Tony Scheett, Joanne Wilson Lector: Stephanie Korynta Sacristan: Laurel Ann Dukart Sunday, July 1st at 10:30 AM
Altar Servers: Leah Kennelly, Tim Carpenter, James Kennelly Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Comm. Dawn Larson, Pat Quandt, Mary Thompson Lector: Kress Germundson Sacristan: Annella Winger
St. Mary’s News�
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Adult Catechism classes will continue through the summer months on the
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30 PM. Our current focus is on
Personal Prayer. Please join us on our journey of faith. Questions? Call Lin-
da Palmiscno 701-772-6933.
Fourth Degree Knights of
Columbus Meeting:
Everyone welcome to discuss:
1. Our upcoming Calendar
2. Knights of Columbus Programs
3. Potato Bowl Parade
4. Public Rosary Rally for Our Lady of Fatima
5. Plus other items open for discussion
WHEN: Thursday, June 28th
WHERE: St. Michaels Pastoral Center, St. Kateri Room TIME: 7:00 pm
Please bring any other ideas and suggestions to the meeting. See everyone
there.
���������������������� ������������������������������ ������������� ������������� ������������������������ ������������� ������������� �������� Father James Gross
St. Mary’s Parish Family congratulates Tony
Scheett on being selected the Minnesota
Food share March Campaign “2018 Food
Champion” award. Tony volunteers at St.
Joseph’s. Again “congratulations” Tony. Job well done!
“A young man entered a monastery. He took a vow of silence, but once a year he was allowed to write one word on a chalkboard in front of the head monk. The first year of silence was difficult, but on Word Day he wrote “the” on the chalkboard. The second year was also difficult — it was a strug-gle to remain silent — but finally Word Day rolled around, and the monk wrote “food” on the chalkboard. The third year was excruciating. But he made it through, and when Word Day came again he wrote down the word "stinks.” “What’s with you?” the head monk asked. “you’ve been here for three years and all you do is complain.”
Bulletin Holiday Schedule deadline:
�� Bulletin for July 8th, 2018
Deadline is Friday, June 29th
by 10:00 AM
4th of July Schedule
�� There will be a mass celebrated at St. Mary’s on
Wednesday, July 4th @ 8:00 AM.
�� There will not be a 10:00 AM mass at Parkwood Place, however,
the rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM
�� The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday July 4th.
Monday, June 25th: NO MASS
Tuesday, June 26th:
12:10 P.M. Special Intention—Elijah
By Great Grandma &
Great Grandpa
Wednesday, June 27th: 10:00 A.M. Special Intention—Mary
C. Orner
By Father Bill
(At Parkwood Place)
12:10 P.M † Gregory Weiland
By Bob Olmstead
Thursday, June 28th:
8:00 A.M. Special Intention—Noah
By Great Grandma &
Great Grandpa
Friday, June 29th:
8::00 A.M. † Lucille Bluemke
Saturday, June 30th:
5:30 P.M. Special Intention—Don
Palmiscno
By Ellen & Vicki
Sunday, July 1st:
8:30 A.M. † BJ Shaw
By Vicki & Dave
Schreiner
10:30 A.M. For the Parishioners
NEWS & NOTES�
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Sacrificial Giving
Received June 16th & 17th
Envelopes………………………..$4,351.00 EFT (ACH)…………………………….$931.00 WeShare…………………………….$559.00 Loose.......................................$361.00 Children……………………………………$.00 Total……………………………… .$6,202.00
“…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfas-ten the sandals of his feet.” � A�� 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?� � � � � � � � �
Trips for Seniors: The Grand Forks Senior Center has many summer and
fall trips for seniors, ranging from day-trips to long, bus trips. Detailed trip
information sheets are available at the Sr. Center (620 4th Ave S., GF) or at
www.gfseniorcenter.org/trips. Questions? Contact Ranea at 701-757-
4866 or [email protected].
Register for Trinity Youth Camp 2018: July 11-15 at Pelican Lake (near
Bottineau); July 18-22 at Camp of the Cross (near Garrison); July 25-29 at
Pelican Lake (Bottineau). Activities include Good News, crafts, rec, water
sports, daily Mass, skits, campfires, new friends, and much more. Register
online today: trinityyouthcampnd.com Registration is due one week prior to
start of each session! He came so that we might live. -John 10:10
Pray….that we turn our daily focus to God to develop a “God�centered” lifestyle.�
Maybe the best question to ask is not “What can I do?” but “What can God do through me?
Where do I fit in His plan? Father James Gross
2017-2018 HFSM 5th Grade Graduating Class Favorite Bible Verse and Memories by
Avery Renee Holthaus—I am a Disciple of Christ
A voice came down from heaven and said… “You are my own dear child, I am pleased with you.” Mark 1:11
Sacrificing his life, miracles, serving, washing feet, forgiving our sins, and the many more acts that Jesus performed are all what God is pleased about. While Jesus was doing these wonderful works of mercy, God called to Jesus and said he was pleased with him for all he had done to shape our world to what it is now. This bible verse is very special to me because I choose to follow God’s path for me. I will keep God on my mind, lips, and soul. He is my shepherd, and I will follow my shepherd. Jesus is my sav-ior, I will do what he asks.
Memories at Holy Family-St. Mary’s School
Holy Family-St. Mary’s is a very special place to go to school because it is where Catholic students can share and explore their faith. The teachers are amazing and helpful, everything ties into God, and every subject is fun to learn. As I leave this special place, I would most like to be remem-bered for being friendly because I always make new friends, being silly because when people are sad it cheers them up, and having fun because the students are fabulous and fun-loving. HFSM is the best!
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The Holy Spirit will never abandon you, so you in turn must no abandon him.” Fr. James Gorss�
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June 24th, 2018 – Bethesda Soci-
ety will be holding an Ice Cream
Social from 2-4pm at Valley Memo-
rial Homes 4000 24th Ave S. Free
will offering to support VMH Chap-
laincy Ministry.
Employment Opportunities:�
Elementary School Principal � St. John’s Academy: St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, ND is seeking a dynamic educational leader to serve as Princi-pal.� The school serves children pre�school through grade six along with a child care program.� The Principal is the administrative and instructional lead-er of the total school program who supervises, observes and evaluates staff and the instructional program, establishes a positive school climate, promotes positive communications between the school and community, and manages school resources and budget.� The principal will also play a key role, working closely with the pastor, to conduct a capital campaign to raise needed funds for an extensive remodel and large addition to the school building/property.� In addition, the principal will work with the pastor and building committee to de-velop detailed building and remodel plans and will take an active role during the construction period.� Multiple meetings outside the work day will be re-quired.� Additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned. Successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teachings. Candidates also must hold and be able to obtain current ND Teaching Certifi-cate and ND Principal’s Credential.� Apply immediately, position open until filled with anticipated start date of July 16, 2018.� �Submit cover letter, re-sume, administrator application, licensures, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Msgr. Jeffrey Wald at:�[email protected]���
FT Development Director: St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center (on the NDSU campus) in Fargo, ND is accepting applications for a FT Development Director.��The Development Director personally represents St. Paul’s Newman Center and ignites benefactors and potential benefactors to continually sup-port our work.��Ideal candidate�needs to understand the value of campus min-istry at a state university, and be effective in communicating that to the current and future benefactors.��Immediately, they will be helping to finish a success-ful campaign, as well as build the next steps for the future needs of the devel-opment program.��This position requires previous experience in fund develop-ment and the ability to work in an extremely fast, results driven environ-ment.��The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the NDSU Newman Center, as well as current development staff.��Immediate goals will be to close out a 21.5 million dollar campaign with a hopeful ground breaking the spring of 2019.��The ideal candidate will work with current and future benefactors who have pledged anywhere $100,000 � $5,000,000 and continually focus on networking and growing the donor base.��Extensive knowledge and experience with major and planned giving experience is a must.��Ideal candidate should be familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT soft-ware.��Please�click on this link�to apply through our talent partner, Sagency. Apply immediately, position open until filled.�
WOMEN’S RETREAT “Walking With Jesus” on Fri, July 13, 7 PM to Sun, July 15, 12:30 PM @ Maryvale, Valley City, ND. Register by Saturday, July 7th. Questions? Contact Sr. Dorothy Bunce or email: [email protected]. Suggested donation: $85. If unable to make this donation the Life Center will accept any offering within one’s means. �
“God’s power can
transform any of us
into the�best�version
�of�ourselves.” � Dr. Allen Hunt �
Readings for the Week
of June 24, 2018
Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3,13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-1 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
The Rosary is prayed at St. Mary’s usually every Saturday at 5:05 PM (prior to 5:30 PM Mass) and Sunday @ 8:05 AM (prior to 8:30 AM Mass) as well as 10:05 AM (prior to 10:30 AM Mass) . �
Last weekend, June 16th and 17th was St. Mary’s Food
Offering weekend for St. Joseph's Food Pantry. Thank you
for your generosity in helping support the families who are
struggling. You graciously donated 303 pounds of food.
The children attending St Mary’s
ECC. Preschool and School Age Sum-
mer Program enjoy their first “Water
Day” for the summer.
Teacher’s
Sadee, Kelsie &
Mikayla keep-
ing a “watchful”
eye on the chil-
dren while they
swim.
Bradley & Ade-
line taking
their 1st dip
into Elk’s Pool.
The toddlers
enjoy sliding
into the pool!
Zachary play-
ing in the
Water table!
2017-2018 HFSM 5th Grade Graduating Class
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Favorite Bible Verse and Memories by Audrey Aida Hung - I am a Disciple of Christ
For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Don’t worry about the future! God knows just what is going to happen to us, and not to worry because whatever happens, God is always on our side and has a plan, so don’t burden yourself with worrying about the future, because He has marvelous plans for us, plans to help and not harm us. God plans to give us a future full of hope and joy, even if we think otherwise. I know that God has plans for me that are wonderful, like it says in the verse, “plans to give you a future and a hope.” I can also refer to the verse to help me if I feel like I can’t find anything positive to think about or my day isn’t exactly going according to plan and I feel far from the light. When God is speaking, ‘“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the LORD” I am comforted. God always has a plan and loves me very much.
My Memories of Holy Family-St. Mary’s School
When I leave Holy Family-Saint Mary’s School, I will be very sad and miss many the wonderful qualities that this special school has. It was in about third grade when I started to notice all of the fantastic features of Holy Family-St. Mary’s School. One element that makes this school so admirable is its warm, friendly, family-like atmosphere. One of the greatest things about this school is that no one really cares about how you look, or dress, but of what kind of person you are. Last but not least, is the strong Christian base our school provides and teaches about daily. I especially admire the emphasis on how much God loves you no matter what. Holy Family-Saint Mary’s School is one cool school, in my opinion! As I leave Holy Family-Saint Mary’s, I would want to be remembered for being kind, fair, and compassionate. Kind, because I always try to be nice to oth-ers and considerate of their thoughts and feelings. Fair, since no matter what, I strive to be fair to everyone in the school, include everyone, no matter the age, and treat everyone with equality. Last of all, compassion, one of the most im-portant qualities in a person. What compassion is, is thinking about other peo-ple’s feelings, treating everyone with the appreciation they deserve, and respect-ing others’ decisions.
Putt 4 a Purpose—Golf Event Bishop John Folda invites you to Putt 4 a Purpose, at the 12th Annual Bishop’s Charity Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Edu-cation and Youth Programs. Join the fun and fellowship by head-ing to Rose Creek Golf Course in South Fargo on Monday, August 6th for a round of golf, dinner and prizes. Register 3 golfers and bring your Priest, Deacon or seminarian as your 4th player for
free! Register online at: www.fargodiocese.org/puttpurpose. If you are not a golfer, consider sponsoring a priest or seminarian or a hole on the golf course. Your contribution will help support the event and defray costs. Register online at: www.fargodiocese.org/puttpurpose. For further information contact Steve Schons or Brenda Hagemeier in the Stewardship and Development Office @ 701-356-7928 or email: [email protected].
