St. Helena Catholic Church 421 2nd St N, PO Box 796
Ellendale, ND 58436 701-349-3297
St. Patrick Catholic Church
207 Monroe St N Fullerton, ND 58441
Rev. Jason Asselin, J.C.L.
sthelenascatholicparish.org
CONTACT US FEBRUARY 23RD, 2020
Lent Begins This Week! Ash Wednesday Mass times on page 3
LIVE THE LITURGY The Gospels continue to challenge us to the core. This is especially true in the way our social relationships have developed. Feeling safe and secure in the world are not things that come easily these days. Actually, we may find ourselves feeling more reservation, caution, reluctance, and fear than ever before. In a moment’s notice, life can drastically change. When someone has been intentionally and violently hurt, especially someone we love, we can all too easily find ourselves very attracted to the Old Testament philosophy of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. Love your enemies. Now, take a moment to reflect on all of this. Consider a horrible act of violence committed against someone you love. Listen. Think. Be honest. Can you do as Jesus directs?
Mass Schedule Saturday (vigil) 7pm (Prince of Peace Care Center) Sunday 8:30am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays) 10:30am (2nd, 4th Sundays) Tue–Fri 8:00am Confession Schedule Saturday 1:30-2:30pm Sunday Before 8:30 am mass (1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays) Tues–Fri Before 8:00 am daily Mass | By appointment, call parish office
Mass Schedule Sunday 10:30am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays) 8:30 am (2nd, 4th Sundays) Thursday 9:00am Confession Schedule Sundays after 10:30 am Mass By appointment - call parish office
AROUND OUR PARISHES
ST. HELENA PARISH
ST. PATRICK PARISH
FROM OUR PASTOR
Matrimony Those preparing for marriage must contact Fr. Asselin at least six months prior to the wedding date.
Baptism To schedule a baptism please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick This sacrament is available anytime. Talk with the priest before or after Mass, or call the parish office to make an appointment. Don’t hesitate to call, especially if you are preparing for a medical procedure or surgery.
SACRAMENTS
The Sign of the Cross with Ashes On Ash Wednesday we receive the sign of the Cross on our foreheads. The ashes remind us to be sorry for sin
and to do penance, but not in a showy manner. Knowing Christ’s desire to forgive, we ask for his help.
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A Question from Jesus, and one from me Dear Friends in Christ,
While he prepared for his Passion and death, our Savior, Jesus Christ, endured his agony in the garden. We commonly think about this event as it relates to Jesus sweating blood and saying, “not my will, but thy will be done.” (see Lk 22:44) Matthew’s Gospel continues with a question from Jesus to his disciples. When Jesus returned to his disciples he says to Peter, “Could you not watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray that you may enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mt 26:40-41)
How could Jesus’ own disciples take a nap at such an important time?! Why was Jesus expecting them to keep watch with him? This passage displays the weakness of our human nature. First, Jesus himself is tempted to give up. But the whole story begins with Jesus saying to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” (Mt 26:36) Prayer is the lesson for us today.
The season of Lent begins this Wednesday. The four “pillars” of Lent are: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. I think you know what purpose a pillar serves. Without them, a building collapses or is compromised. Nobody wants to occupy a building that is unsafe. “Could you not watch with me for one hour?” Jesus asked his disciples this question. Here is my question to you: Why are daily Mass and Confession so poorly attended at our parishes?
Don’t get mad just yet. I understand that work schedules may be limiting for some. Daily Mass lasts about 25 minutes. Let me invite you to begin attending daily Mass during this season of Lent. Are you facing temptation? Does life seem to be challenging? Maybe you have been particularly blessed lately. All of these are reasons to come to Mass. Begin by coming just once a week; Jesus will be happy to see you!
The Second point: Confession. I know this can be a difficult sacrament. What if I said I was handing out $100 bills every morning at 7:30 am? Who wouldn’t show up? Friends, God’s grace of forgiveness is worth infinitely more than that, and it’s available for free every time we confess our sins to a priest and hear the words of absolution “I absolve you from your sins… Go in peace, your sins are forgiven.” The Venerable Bishop, Fulton Sheen even said that professional psychologists would be out of a job if people frequented the confessional. So, during the season of Lent, confession will be available on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, (in addition to the usual times). Please take advantage of this wonderful gift of God’s mercy and love for us. The light is on for you.
So, as Jesus was sweating blood, and as he contemplated his Passion and death, our call this Lenten season is to STAY AWAKE. The abundant graces of God are opened for each of us once again. Let’s make sure the spirit AND the flesh are prepared for eternal life.
Fr. Asselin
Military Care Package
St. Helena’s Altar Society is collecting items for a care package for Peyton Merkel, who is stationed in Germany. There is a collection box in the entry of the church. Day to day items such as personal hygiene items, soap, toothpaste, shampoo. Home-made foods are not allowed. The care package will be mailed after March 1. Thank you.
Decora, women’s event Discover your feminine genius. College and high school age women are invited to St. Anne & Joachim Church in Fargo on Sat. Feb. 29 from 8am-4pm. Fertility care, guy panel, fashion show and more. Students are free. Register by Feb 23 at: bisoncatholic.org. includes meals and materials.
Women’s Conference Save the Date: March 27-28, 2020 The conference begins Friday evening, Mar. 27, at the Fargo Avalon Events Center. The Vigil Project will guide you in
worshipping our Lord during Eucharistic Adoration, followed by a social hour. Saturday, Mar. 28, you will gain a new perspective on your femininity in relation to God and others through speakers, as well as Mass with Bishop Folda, confession, and fellowship with other women. Register by March 1, $50 (after March 1, $75). All food and refreshments included. For more information and registration: fargodiocese.org/ RedeemedWomen Registration forms available in the church entry.
Lenten Mission in LaMoure SAVE THE DATE. Lenten mission at Holy Rosary: Sat-Mon, Mar. 28-30, 7pm. Patti and Mark Armstrong, of Bismarck, are the parents of ten children, including two orphaned by the AIDS virus adopted from Kenya. Patti worked in social work and public administration before staying home to raise their children. As a freelance writer, Patti has published more than 400 articles for secular and religious
publications, including the book, Catholic Truths for Our Children, to help parents pass on their Catholic faith. Join us for this Lenten mission!
Connect with us on FLOCKNOTE We use Flocknote to communicate important information about parish events. Receive text messages or emails, join the groups you want. You can Text to Join. Text the word: Helena to: 84576 or visit: flocknote.com/ sthelena1
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NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm in Ellendale (temporary change due to travels to Ashley)
NEWS & EVENTS 03
PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR | · 2/26—Ash Wednesday (Day of fast/abstinence) · 2/29—Confirmation Retreat, St. Helena’s 9am-12 pm · 3/1—Evening Prayer/Adoration, St. Helena’s 4 pm · 3/3—Confession, St. Helena, 7-8 pm · 3/4—Simple Supper/Stations of the Cross, 5 pm
Ash Wednesday Masses February 26
Þ 9:00 am, St. Patrick, Fullerton Þ 12:15 pm, St. David, Ashley Þ 6:30 pm, St. Helena, Ellendale
TIME TALENT TREASURE 4A PRAYER & WORSHIP 4B
ST HELENA MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday March 1 (8:30 am) Usher Matt Thorpe
Collection Rick Ulmer
Lector CarolLee Carruth
EMHC Richard Reis
Gift Bearers Bryson Geffre
Altar Servers Kali N, Isaiah C, Tiahna W, Carly K
St. Helena Breakfast Servers
March 1 Hunter & Riley T, Jayden W, Chance D, Linda Martinson
March 15 Mary J, Kristi G, Darcy S, Lynelle M
WEEKLY GIVING Sunday, February 16 Adult $887
Children’s $18.10
Plate $41
Total $946.10
Thank you for your generosity!
ST. PATRICK MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday March 1 (10:30 am) Lector Chuck
Gift Carriers Jim and Ashley
Altar Servers Boston & Archur
For the Month of March Breakfast Server Judy and Megan
Collection Counters Steve Peterson, Bob Hagen
Church Cleaners Judy and Alana
Altar Society Meeting None this month
Advertiser of the Week Cotter Dental of Ellendale
Thank your for supporting our bulletin!
God’s Gift Appeal 2020 Seek First the Kingdom of God
Parish Goals for the 2020 Appeal
Þ St. Helena, Ellendale: $16,879
Þ St. Patrick, Fullerton: $5,756 God’s Gift Appeal is our bishop’s annual collection to support the many important ministries of the Diocese of Fargo.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February
Listen to the Migrants’ Cries
We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may
be heard and considered.
Please Pray ...for all who are sick, elderly or alone
Jack Kelsh, Joanne Brokaw, Loretta Dingwall, Linda Siro, Cindy Kelly Heupel, Edna Scherman, Deacon James & Val Hunt, Carla Engelstad, Susan Lacina, Richard Rodlund.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to, or removed from this list please call the parish office.
Tue. Feb 25 8:00 am †Juliet Kelly Parten
Wed. Feb 26 (Ash Wednesday) 9:00 am (St. P) Jack Kelsh
6:30 pm (St. H) Fr. Gerald McCarthy
Thu. Feb 27 8:00 am (St. H) †Leo Schatz
9:00 am (St. P) No Mass
Fri. Feb 28 8:00 am †Nel Blankendaal
Sat. Feb 29 7:00 pm †Sylvester & †Marie Radermacher
Sun. Mar 1 8:30 am (St. H) †Birhan Kidanu
10:30 am (St. P) For the Parishioners
TIME TALENT TREASURE 4A PRAYER & WORSHIP 4B
ST HELENA MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday March 1 (8:30 am) Usher Matt Thorpe
Collection Rick Ulmer
Lector CarolLee Carruth
EMHC Richard Reis
Gift Bearers Bryson Geffre
Altar Servers Kali N, Isaiah C, Tiahna W, Carly K
St. Helena Breakfast Servers
March 1 Hunter & Riley T, Jayden W, Chance D, Linda Martinson
March 15 Mary J, Kristi G, Darcy S, Lynelle M
WEEKLY GIVING Sunday, February 16 Adult $887
Children’s $18.10
Plate $41
Total $946.10
Thank you for your generosity!
ST. PATRICK MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday March 1 (10:30 am) Lector Chuck
Gift Carriers Jim and Ashley
Altar Servers Boston & Archur
For the Month of March Breakfast Server Judy and Megan
Collection Counters Steve Peterson, Bob Hagen
Church Cleaners Judy and Alana
Altar Society Meeting None this month
Advertiser of the Week Cotter Dental of Ellendale
Thank your for supporting our bulletin!
God’s Gift Appeal 2020 Seek First the Kingdom of God
Parish Goals for the 2020 Appeal
Þ St. Helena, Ellendale: $16,879
Þ St. Patrick, Fullerton: $5,756 God’s Gift Appeal is our bishop’s annual collection to support the many important ministries of the Diocese of Fargo.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for February
Listen to the Migrants’ Cries
We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may
be heard and considered.
Please Pray ...for all who are sick, elderly or alone
Jack Kelsh, Joanne Brokaw, Loretta Dingwall, Linda Siro, Cindy Kelly Heupel, Edna Scherman, Deacon James & Val Hunt, Carla Engelstad, Susan Lacina, Richard Rodlund.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to, or removed from this list please call the parish office.
Tue. Feb 25 8:00 am †Juliet Kelly Parten
Wed. Feb 26 (Ash Wednesday) 9:00 am (St. P) Jack Kelsh
6:30 pm (St. H) Fr. Gerald McCarthy
Thu. Feb 27 8:00 am (St. H) †Leo Schatz
9:00 am (St. P) No Mass
Fri. Feb 28 8:00 am †Nel Blankendaal
Sat. Feb 29 7:00 pm †Sylvester & †Marie Radermacher
Sun. Mar 1 8:30 am (St. H) †Birhan Kidanu
10:30 am (St. P) For the Parishioners
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