July 19, 2020 • 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Catholic Family

St. Paul Catholic Church372 Harold St, Hazelton 58544Director of Religion Education

Becky Small 387-4470Parish Office: 254-4588

St. Anthony Catholic Church613 N Broadway, Linton 58552

Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pmSecretary: Adrien Roehrich

Email: stanthony@bektel.comBus Mgr/DRE: Sue Schumacher

Email: stanthonybusadmin@bektel.comDirector of Rel Ed: Denice KautzEmail: stacatholic@bektel.com

www.stanthonylinton.comwww.facebook.com/stanthonylinton

St. Katherine Catholic Church200 1st Ave N, Braddock 58524 Director of Religion Education

Becky Small 387-4470Parish Office: 254-4588

Pastor: Fr. David Zimmer (Office) 254-4588

(Rectory) 254-4400

Deacon Ken Wolbaum782-4115

DIVINE MERCY CHAPELlocated in St. Anthony

Parish Center • East Entrance~ Always Accessible ~

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BEYOND THIS SUNDAY ~ How does God’s patience with the weeds change the way I act toward others? To whom do I need to show clemency this week?

All Parishes • Liturgy, Prayer and Mass Intentions: July 20-2620 Monday 6 p.m.-1 a.m.(Tu) Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel postponed until further notice

21 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ....................................................† Lester & Julia Ibach and family

22 Wednesday 12 a.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel postponed until further notice 7:45 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ..........................................................................................† Edwin Nagel 9:00 a.m. Mass: St. Katherine .....................................................................................Mike Gunia

23 Thursday 6 a.m. - Noon Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel postponed until further notice 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ............................................................. Holzer and Wagner families

24 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ...................... † Alice, † Richard, † David and † Rainer Heier and† Patrick Roehrich

25 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Anthony for Joe Lauinger 4:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony .................................................................................... † Jim Kramer 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine ................................................................................For the People

26 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul .......................... † John J., † Susanna, † George W., † Anne, † Lena & † Richard Landsberger

10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ............................................................................For the Graduates

Lord, you are kind and forgiving, most loving to all who call on you. Lord, hear

my prayer; listen to my cry for help.Psalm 86:5-6

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The Pastor’s Point Eucharistic Adoration

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel ~ Always Accessible ~ East Entrance of Parish Center Please contact

Denice Kautz400-4939

to commit to an hour of adoration.

Thank you.

Confidential Prayer LineCall our Prayer Line — Maria Bichler 701-340-9749

These prayer warriors will pray privately and confidentially for any needs a person may have who do not want their name published in the bulletin but would like the intercession of many for their prayer requests or in need of immediate prayers.

Those Needing Prayer Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace.

Sandy LawlerGeorge LawlerCarter Weigel

Asher SorrelsJeremiah LundRicki Sathren

Mary RichterVictor Richter

The Carmelite Sisterswill pray for your intentions!

You may mail your prayer requests to the following address:

Carmelite Monastery, PO Box 67, Alexandria, SD 57311

or prayer intentions may also be left on their prayer line: 605-239-4382

www.carmeloftheholyface.com

Eucharistic Adoration has beenpostponed in the Chapel until

further notice. You may visit Jesus in the Tabernacle anytime.

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention: JulyPrayer intention for evangelization - Our Families“We pray that today’s families may be accompanied

with love, respect and guidance.”

She told St. Dominic:“One Day through theRosary and Scapular I will save the World”

It’s not a hoax! I don’t hesitate to change my mind when I find out that I could be wrong about something. As some know I do have some experience in that area. When, in February, while in Assisi, Italy rumors of a “pandemic” surfaced, I must admit, my first reaction was, “This cannot be!” Instant denial! As time went on, I received emails from friends and family in the USA indicating a genuine concern for the safety of my brother and I. We both said to each other, “What are they talking about?” As the lockdown took affect in Assisi, we were still confused about whether or not what was happen-ing was real. Others with us there were saying the same thing. I think it became real as we left Italy on an Alitalia Flight, 777 jumbo jet with only ten of us aboard. I didn’t want to believe this “thing” called a “pandemic” was real and yet, God help us, it was beginning to seem like it was certainly a possibility. I was surprised to hear many people, even today, call it all a “hoax.” At times, I wondered if it could possibly be so, and yet as the death count continued to climb to new heights I was afraid to admit, this is really happening. My doubts again became apparent when our own community had been fortunate enough to have had only one known case, but ap-parently that has now changed. As a diabetic, I am told that personally, I am considered to be high risk at catching the Covid-19 virus. That warning was starting to hit closer to home. The objections to the guidelines issued by the bishop and our local government were intense and still are. They were met with harsh and strong criticism. But, last Wednes-day I received a heartbreaking phone call informing one of my dearest friends had died that day from Covid-19. The pandemic had come to rest on my brother and I with the heartbreaking loss of one of our dearest friends. This is not a hoax! Our friend caught the virus from another person she was in contact with and “it” was fast and furious and there was no doubt, no guess work, no question. Our friend is one of the thousands who died because of Covid-19. It’s not a hoax! I know there are some who still believe it is. Taking precautions are rare here and many other places around our country. And I wonder why. Perhaps even I have been care-less. My masks are not as well worn as they should be. They will be from now on. And it saddens me that others are not concerned about the safety of others or me. With confirmed positive cases getting closer to us, may I please suggest we all take another look at what is happening with new eyes and more understanding. Recently, I had been asked to wear a mask when distrib-uting Holy Communion. I will be doing so, for my sake and for that of others. I have also asked Deacon Ken to do the same. I must admit I was disappointed that the bishop lifted the restriction on receiving Holy Communion only in the hand. I know putting my fingers into the mouth of another person at a time when we are trying to maintain safe and secure measures doesn’t seem to make sense. For those who insist on receiving Holy Communion on the tongue, extra sanitizing is mandatory before and after reception for each person.

Some days I wish this was all a bad dream, but with the death of a dear friend and the cases getting closer to home, I know this is not a hoax! I pray for better understanding and cooperation among our people and myself. Are we all praying enough and often for our community and our world? Why wouldn’t we? After all, “It’s not a hoax!”

Fr. Dave Zimmer

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENTTo be in accordance with Diocesan guidelines of

“at least 2 people must be present during adoration,”the hours where only one adorer has been present will need to have another person committed to that hour.

If you have been alone during an hour in the past, can we ask that you find another to come with you such as a family member or a friend.

We will strive to keep the number of hours as we had before the lock-down.

Please call Denice 400-4939 to commit to an hour per week or to change hours.More committed adorers needed!!

God bless all Adorers of Jesus!

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Parish Points

NOW MORE THAN EVER!“The Church and the world have a great need of

Eucharistic Adoration.” - Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae

TIME, TALENT and TREASUREStewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE!

Last weekend drawing winner is

Ashlyn JahnerCongratulations Ashlyn!

(Your prize is on table in gathering area of church)

TheRosarySt. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our pro-

tection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all his evil spirits who dwell about the earth for the ruin of souls. Amen.

May Paul know heaven’s peace We offer our prayers to the family and friends of Paul Richter whose Mass of Christian Burial was cel-ebrated at St. Anthony Church on Tuesday, July 14, with Fr. Dave Zimmer. May Paul be numbered among the saints of heaven for the goodness and charity which he lived here on earth. Eternal rest grant unto Paul, O Lord, and let perpet-ual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

ST. ANTHONY FALL FESTIVALSeptember 20, 2020

We are in need of a Head Cook for our Fall Festival. If interested, please call the

Parish Office.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Parish Fall Festival Committee

FOOD PANTRY Our parishes are continu-ally collecting non-perishable food items for the Emmons County Food Pantry. Baskets are located in the church gath-ering area of each of the three parishes. May Hubert know heaven’s peace

We offer our prayers to the family and friends of Hubert Moch who passed away. Graveside inurnment service was held Friday, July 17, at St. Katherine Cem-etery by Deacon Ken Wolbaum. May Hubert be num-bered among the saints of heaven for the goodness and charity which he lived here on earth. Eternal rest grant unto Hubert, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Parish Center Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GIFT SHOP1st Communion • Confirmation • Wedding

Statues • Wood Wall HangingsJewelry • Rosaries • Bibles • Prayer Books

Coloring Books • Children’s BooksStadium Chairs • Kitchenware/Cutlery

and so much more!

Many CDs and Books are available for a very minimal cost in the kiosk located in

front entry of church. Take a look!

CD’s & BOOKSLighthouse Catholic Media

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OUR FINANCIAL OFFERING TO GOD - Fiscal Year 2020-21 - Week 2

GOAL$485,000

Received

MaintainingOur Legacy

$416,398

St. Anthony ChurchBOX GUTTER PROJECT

Received: $11,257Cost of repair was $40,000 and

was not included in Maintaining Our Legacy.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” -—1 Peter 4:10

Happy Birthday!July 19 ....................................Tyler JacobJuly 19 ...................................Janette VolkJuly 21 ................................. Anna HornerJuly 21 .................................Roger MartinJuly 22 ......................Easten BaumgartnerJuly 22 .......................Cecilia BaumstarckJuly 24 ................................ Dave StramerJuly 24 ............................... Andrew VetterJuly 25 .............................. Cheryl HansonJuly 25 .....................................Jack NagelJuly 26 ................................... Brent GefreJuly 28 .................................Dennis KressJuly 31 ...............................Therez BichlerJuly 31 ................................ Abigail HulmAug 1 ................................Amelia BichlerAug 1 .....................................Karlee FeistAug 1 .................................... Renae JacobAug 1 ................................ George LawlerAug 1 ................................ Lena Wolbaum

Happy Anniversary!July 19 .....................Gary & Delrae HulmJuly 19 .................... Frank & Helen JacobJuly 23 .......... Marlon & Sheila OhlhauserJuly 25 .................. Alfred & Karen BoschJuly 25 ........... Robert & Joyce DendingerJuly 27 ...................Brian & Rhea FlybergJuly 27 .................Corbley & Carol OgrenJuly 30 .................... Tyler & Alison JacobJuly 31 .............. Chris & Adrien RoehrichAug 1 ................. Dylan & Joselyn Senger

God bless you as you celebrate!

July 25-26 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. SundayROSARY: Bobbie Jo Brindle Linda KelschGIFTS: none noneSERVERS: none noneLECTOR: Therese Beitelspacher Lisa McCroryEMHC: none noneUSHERS: Gary Hulm, Troy Scherr Tom Jochim, Pat Gerving Dan Carr, Carter Renz Tyler Jacob, Larry JangulaMUSIC: Sue and Brian Catherine, Marie, ChildrenSACRISTAN: none none

The Rosary: Before every Mass. Confessions: 1/2 hour before weekday Mass; Saturdays 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; or anytime by appointment.

✟ St. Anthony Parish

✟ St. Katherine Parish

✟ St. Paul Parish

Mass: Saturdays 7 p.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 9 a.m. Confessions: • Saturdays 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Mass: Sundays 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 7:45 a.m. Confessions: Sundays 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. or by appointment

Sunday, July 26, at 8:30 a.m. GIFTS: none LECTOR: Tom SheaSACRISTAN: none MUSIC: Lori and Taiya SchmidtSERVERS: noneEMHC: noneUSHERS: Loren Beastrom, Dillon Doolittle, Pete BaumgartnerMONEY COUNTERS: Wanda Sherr, Charlet VetschLAWN MOWING: July 19-25: Shea Family; July 26-Aug 1: Dennis Kalberer

Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 p.m. LECTOR: Audrey MUSIC: Isaac, JanelSERVERS: none SACRISTAN: noneEMHC: none GIFTS: noneMONEY COUNTERS: Sandy and James

Your weekly contribution can also be made online at www.stanthonylinton.com

or dropped off at the Parish Office or sent by mail.

Thank you.

• ST. ANTHONY July 11-12 Year-to-DateAdult/Loose Contributions .........$4,908..................$8,966Children Contributions ...............$ 2..................$ 2TOTAL Contributions ................$4,910..................$8,968

• ST. KATHERINE Adult/Loose Contributions .........$ 606..................$ 948 Children Contributions ...............$ 0..................$ 0TOTAL Contributions ................$ 606..................$ 948

• ST. PAUL Adult/Loose Contributions .........$ 529..................$1,375Children Contributions ...............$ 2..................$ 2TOTAL Contributions ................$ 531..................$1,377

The fiscal year budget will be printed at a later date.

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EVENTS•  MASS FOR GRAdUATES, St. Anthony, 10:30 a.m. ...............................................................Sunday, July 26

•  KC POTLUCK PICNIC, KC Hall, at noon, for members and families only ...............................Sunday, July 26 Meat, buns, utensils and refreshments provided.

•  KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING, KC Hall at 8 p.m. ....................................................Tuesday, August 4

vocation view—Good and evil together in the world. Pray that good may grow and take root in you like a mustard seed that, when full-grown, is the largest of plants. What are you doing to nurture good in our world? (Matthew13:24-43)

Reading I : Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Your might is the source of justice.The lesson for God’s people in the reading from the Book of

Wisdom is twofold.As God is merciful, so should the people be merciful to those

who offend them.Because God is merciful, the people may live in hope that

God will forgive their sins.

Reading II : Romans 8:26-27The Spirit helps us pray.Paul, in the Letter to the Romans, continues his proclamation

of the power of God’s Spirit.It is God’s Spirit who understands and is divine Wisdom.That Spirit has been given to Christians that they might be

children of God, like God.

Gospel : Matthew 13:24-43The Reign of God is among us.The two parables of the weed seed planted among the crops,

and the leaven in the woman’s bread, make the point that the Kingdom of God may look small in Jesus’ ministry and preaching, but its growth will be rapid and thorough.

The parable of the weeds in the wheat makes the point that

Sunday Readings and Backgrounds16th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Week of July 19

good and bad cannot be separated without harming the good.

God’s people must trust divine wisdom as they face the evil in the world.

It is not likely that a farmer or gardener would follow the householder’s example in the Gospel. Left unchecked, weeds will compete with plants for water, sunlight, and nutrients. At best, the good plants will not bear as much fruit. At worst, they will wither and die. Good farmers keep their land as free of weeds as possible. Yes, pulling up weeds that are mixed in with plants may damage the crop, but allowing them to grow together just gives them more opportunity to damage the crop. However, as Jesus reveals to his disciples, parables are not meant to be taken literally. God, the wise and merci-ful judge, is patient with the weeds, allowing them to grow to completion. Growth implies change. Change effected by the Spirit, who comes to the aid of human weakness, is transformative. Throughout the human growing season—our lifetimes—there remains hope for even the most wicked of weeds.

Saint Mary MagdaleneFeast Day is July 22 Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in the Bible than Mary Magdalene. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:36-50. Most Scripture scholars today point out that there is no scriptural basis for confusing the two women. Mary Magdalene, that is, “of Magdala,” was the one from whom Christ cast out “seven demons” (Luke 8:2)—an indication at the worst, of extreme de-monic possession or possibly, severe illness. Writing in the New Catholic Commentary, Father Wilfrid J. Harrington, O.P., says that “seven demons” “does not mean that Mary had lived an immoral life—a conclusion reached only by means of a mistaken identification with the anonymous woman of Luke 7:36.” In the Jerome Biblical Commentary, Father Edward Mally, SJ, agrees that she “is not…the same as the sinner of Luke 7:37, despite the later Western romantic tradition about her.” Mary Magdalene was one of the many “who were assisting them [Jesus and the Twelve] out of their means.” She was one of those who stood by the cross of Jesus with his mother. And, of all the “official” witnesses who might have been chosen for the first awareness of the Resurrection, she was the one to whom that privilege was given. She is known as the “Apostle to the Apostles.”

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Memorize and Spread Vital Resources to save a life. It is important to commit two simple resources to memory. The first is the pregnancy help hotline number, 800-712-HELP. The second is the website www.pregnancycenters.org. As pro-lifers, we must always be ready at a moment’s notice to help people who may be tempted to have an abortion, and to point them to real alternatives.

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Baptism and Weddings: If you are planning an upcoming baptism or wedding at St. Anthony, St. Katherine or St. Paul Churches, please remember to notify the St. Anthony’s Parish office at 254-4588, at least one month before the date of baptism and at least nine months prior to the wedding date.

Be sure to read the dAKOTA CATHOLIC ACTION for many events and opportunities throughout the diocese.The dCA is mailed to every household registered at a parish within the diocese of Bismarck.