MASS SCHEDULE/INTENTIONS (The rosary is prayed 1/2 hour before every Mass)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

St. John’s: ........................................................ NO MASS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

St. John’s: ........................................................ NO MASS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

St. John’s: ........................................................ NO MASS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

LHGS: COMMUNION SERVICE ........................ 9:00am

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

St. John’s: ...................................................................... NO MASS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

St. John’s: +Ted Gathman .................................... 5:00pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Sts. Peter & Paul: -Parishioners .............................. 8:30am

St. John’s: -Eden Evans ........................................ 10:30am

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Sts. Peter & Paul: REFF ........................................ 9:30am

St. John’s: NET RETREAT ................................... 9:30am

Sts. Peter & Paul: Potluck .................................... 11:30am

Sts. Peter & Paul: Pastoral Council ...................... 12:00pm

St. John’s: Adoration ............................................. 7:00pm

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

St. John’s: Knights of Columbus Meeting ............... 6:40pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

St. John’s: REFF (K-6) ........................................... 3:30pm

St. John’s: REFF (7-12) .......................................... 7:00pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession ................ 4:30pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession ................. 8:10am

Sts. Peter & Paul: REFF ........................................ 9:30am

St. John’s: Adoration ............................................. 7:00pm

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

STS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH

CONTACTS

STAFF

Pastor ......................................................... Fr. Reese Weber

701-947-5325 ........................... reese.weber@fargodiocese.org

Office Manager/DRE ................................ Sharon Eversvik

701-947-5325 .....................................stjohnsnr@outlook.com

Music Coordinator ...................................... Heather Klocke

Music Assistant ............................................ Annette Hovey

Parish Grounds & Maintenance ......... Leonard Duchscherer

Parish Custodian ........................................ Sharon Dunigan

St. John’s Pastoral Council President ........ Jeremy Schmaltz

Sts. Peter & Paul Pastoral Council President .... Darlis Short

116 -1st Avenue North

New Rockford, ND 58356

701-947-5325

391 Conn Street

McHenry, ND 58464

701-947-5325

NOVEMBER 4, 2018 THIRTY—FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“A PARISH EXISTS TO LEAD ITS PEOPLE TO A DEEP INTIMACY WITH THE BLESSED TRINITY.” ST. JOHN PAUL II

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

NOVEMBER 4, 2018: 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"You are not far from the kingdom of God." What does it

mean to be close to God's kingdom? In today's Gospel, Jesus

is in a dialogue with teachers of the law. They know well the

Law of Moses, with its complex codes, expectations, and

punishments. What will Jesus say?

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with

all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your

strength ... You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus

effortlessly distills all the books of law into two commands.

The simplicity of the Gospel message doesn't mean it's easy

to follow. Far from it! The simplicity of the Gospel indicates

its totality. Anything that requires the passions of our heart,

the choice of our soul, the reason in our mind, or the strength

of our body - all of this ought to be animated by love. As you

can imagine, that means pretty much everything! The love of

God and love of neighbor is meant to flow into our entire

lives.

The Gospel can appear complicated because life is complicat-

ed. Not every outcast is easy to love. We lack the knowledge

or compassion to heal everyone who suffers. Personal sacri-

fice is not always noticed or valued. In the face of the un-

known, fear can be easier than faith. Life's circumstances can

seem like obstacles to God's love, not opportunities. And yet

Jesus' command still stands. As you reflect this week, exam-

ine those areas where it's easy to love. Thank God for them!

But take some time to consider the people and circumstances

that challenge you. Ask God to show you what it means to

love there. How is He inviting you to enlarge your heart,

strengthen your soul, open your mind, and persevere in your

strength? How is He inviting you to love?

Responsorial Psalm:

Lord, this is the people

that longs to see your face. (Ps. 24)

St. John the Evangelist

Catholic Church Web Page:

Weekly Bulletin, Schedule of Ministers,

REFF Class Schedule, Caring Hearts Booklet,

and various links are now

available on the City of New Rockford Website.

The address is www.cityofnewrockford.com.

Just click on Organizations>Churches>

St. John Catholic Church.

“Caring Hearts”

Group 2 – Chairpersons: Nyle & LaVonne Myhre –

Gary & Bonnie Hilbert. Group 3 – Chairpersons: Bart & Andrea Salazar.

Group 4 – Chairpersons: Jake & Lisa Engels – Ben & Gerri Makay.

Group 1 – Chairpersons: Ed & Kathy O’Connor – Dave & Karen Rieger.

Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:

Val & Megan Weisenburger, Dan Lies, Beaty Engels,

Dorothy O’Connor, Ted Dauenhauer, Edith Gehrtz,

Joe Schmaltz, Troy Lowe Family, Tandy Sexton, Pat &

Kay Caulfield, Theresa Steffen, Tony Schafer, Paul

Reis, Doug Bichler, Mike Bybee, Julie Klocke, Mary Jo

Bartlett, Dale Nystrom, Taylin Jacobson, Sister Avis

Allmaras, Jerry Valdivia, Janice Ridge, Jacob Sogge,

Richard O’Connor, Mike Taleff, Bev Dauenhauer, Scot

Wilkie, Vicki Vinnard, JoLynn Reisenauer, Kayahna

Hopfauf, and the Kulsrud Family.

Stewardship Moment:

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;

but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” - MATTHEW 23:12.

Jesus gave His life to serve, not to be served. Putting other’s

needs before our own needs is a sign of becoming a mature

disciple, of following Jesus’ example. Humility is really a sign

of a strength. By putting other’s needs first we declare to the

world that we are putting our complete trust in God. When

we align our thoughts and actions with God’s plan for us, the

result is Joy and Peace.

“Offertory Gifts for October 28, 2018”

43 Adult Envelopes: $ 1,504.00 6 Children Envelopes: $ 10.00 Plate: $ 52.77 Total: $ 1,566.77 World Mission Sunday $ 475.00

Thank You and God Bless You!!

God’s Gift Appeal:

St. John’s: $22,118.00; 79% of our goal.

Sts. Peter & Paul: $4,220.00; 102% of our goal.

SCHEDULE OF MINSTERS

Date Extraordinary

Ministers Altar Servers Ushers Lector Pianist Sacristan

Saturday

Nov. 10

5:00pm

*Andrea Salazar

Dianne Allmaras

Bailey Jacobson

Hunter Jacobson

Kindra Jacobson

Fred Allmaras

Leroy Krueger

Carter Richter

George Ritzke

Andrea Salazar

Heather Klocke Andrea Salazar

Sunday

Nov. 11

10:30am

*David Steinbach

Kathy Steinbach

Kendrick Hopfauf

Kayahna Hopfauf

Luke Ystaas

Kenny Ames

Josh Guler

Randy Guler

Robert Lies

Gene Hartl Annette Hovey Travis Steele

Saturday

Nov. 17

5:00pm

*Allison Haley

Ed O’Connor

Hannah Haley

Connor Knatterud

Paige Knatterud

Fred Allmaras

Leroy Krueger

Carter Richter

George Ritzke

Mike Nicolai

Heather Klocke Joann Gaffrey

Sunday

Nov. 18

8:30am

*Jeff Schafer

Leann Schafer

Katie Allmaras

Thomas Allmaras

Garret Schuster

Kenny Ames

Josh Guler

Randy Guler

Robert Lies

Gerri Makay Annette Hovey Lisa Engels

St. John’s Catholic Church

“REFF”

Wednesday, November 7

(K - 6): 3:30 - 4:45pm

(7-12): 7:00 - 8:30pm

Mass for God’s Children set for Nov. 6 in Rugby: Bishop John Folda will offer a Mass for God’s Children on Tues., Nov. 6, 7 p.m., at St. Therese Church, 218 3rd Street SE, Rugby. This Memorial Mass for children who have died before baptism is offered for families as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of children who have been lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or young child death. A memorial rose and naming card will be provided for families who have lost a child. If you would like to reserve a rose, please contact Rachelle before Nov. 1 by calling 701-356-7910, or e-mail: rachelle.sauvageau@fargodiocese.org, or go to: wwww.fargodiocese.org/respectlife and complete the registration form found under “Mass for God’s Chil-dren”. All are welcome to attend including parents, grandparents, siblings and those who care. A reception will follow Mass.

St. John’s Catholic Church

“ADULT EDUCATION”

(33 Days to Morning Glory)

Tuesday, November 13

7:00pm - 8:30pm

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

NEW ROCKFORD

FALL SUPPER

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

4:30 - 7:00PM

St. John’s Catholic Church

“NET Retreat”

Sunday, November 4

9:30am - 4:30pm

(7th -12th grade)

VETERANS’ BREAKFAST

EAGLES CLUB

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

7:00am - 1:00pm

Veterans eat free.

Free-will offering.