Church of St. Nicholas Church of the Immaculate Conception

Church of the Sacred Heart

October 4, 2020

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 10/03/2020 4:30 pm (WS) +Kenny Huesers, by Betty Huesers & Family 7:30 pm (G) Living & Deceased Ute Family, by Cole, Jennifer & Noah Ute Sunday 10/04/2020 8:30 am (G) +Rick Vreeland, by Janice Fetzer 11:00 am (M Pro Populo Mass Tuesday 10/06/2020 12 Noon (G) St. Ann’s Members, by St. Ann’s Altar Society Wednesday 10/07/2020 12 Noon (G) +Glenn Schreiner, by Steve & Roxi Hasenwinkel Thursday 10/08/2020 10:15 am (BLC) NO MASS 12 Noon (G) Mark Aune, by Serra Club Friday 10/09/2020 10:00 am (H) +Helen Fitzgerald, by Patrick Fitzgerald 12 Noon (G) +Robert Petz, by Gary & Kate Larson Family Saturday 10/10/2020 4:30 pm (WS) Pro Populo Mass 7:30 pm (G) +Emil & +Phyllis Kastner, by Paul & Patti Garcia Sunday 10/11/2020 8:30 am (G) +Allan Fetzer, by Jim & Jean Barrow 11:00 am (M +Harlan Behles, by Behles Family

(LEGEND: G – Garrison, WS – White Shield, M – Max, BLC – Nursing Home, H – Hospital)

Tri-Parish Business Office Manager/Secretary Joan Kersten: Email joan@stnicholaschurchgarrison.com Cell: (701) 500-0931

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00pm

Religious Education DRE/Coordinators: Garrison: Stephanie Trautman (701) 337-2272 Max: Peggy Bingham (701) 679-2405

Tri-Parish Main Office: (701) 463-2327

235 2nd St. NE PO Box 870 Garrison, ND 58540

Tri-Parish Website: www.stnicholaschurchgarrison.com Email: Office@stnicholaschurchgarrison.com Pastor and Contact Info: Fr. Basil Atwell, OSB Email: fatherbasilatwell@gmail.com

Pastor’s Cell: (701) 898-8884

Intentions of Pope Francis—October 2020: The Laity's Mission in the Church We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.

SAINT PAUL’S LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS, CHAPTER 4: 6-7

(Good Fatherly advice for these troubling times.)

Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,

make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding

will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Connect Choice Clinic

Text 701-840-6280 683 State Ave N

Suite E

Upcoming Diocese Collections

Holy Father – October 3 & 4

World Mission – October 17 & 18

Catholic Charities – October 24 & 25

CCD TEACHERS WANTED: We are in need of parishioners who would be willing to help our CCD children

learn their catechism. Pray about it! Could God be calling you?

Contact Stephanie Trautman at (701) 337-2272

Please remember in your prayers… Donnie Schreiner, Larry Evenson, Daniel Lemer, Wayne Hopkins, Linda Iglehart, Rita Semchenko, Alfreda Sauer, Karla Hankel, Tammy Bowling, Jeri Geyer, Ted Klein, Candace Berntson, Judy Deutusch, Jodi Lundberg, Delores Wilkinson, Betty Iglehart, Danile JW Henry, Maggie Yellow Bird, Ron Bloom, Joy Nordstrom, Nashton Wimer, Gloria Lies, Joan Bynum, Karen Teagle, Dee Joyce, Craig Talbott, Victoria Grenier, Dylan Hauf, Alex Heer, Bruce Nagel, Patty Lies

Please pray for the Souls of the Departed… +Glenn Schreiner +Gary Louser +LuVerne Huettl +David Keddy +Lois Olson +Harlan “Bud” Behles, +Rick Vreeland, +Marguerite Carlson, +Gene Neiss +Connie Boner +Rod Morris +Wayne Krzmarzick +Bob Doyle +Joyce Malling +Terry Vandal +Linda Haag +Mary Hanson +Joe McCloud +Marlene Mautz +Vicki Olson +Eddie Boger +Mary Bateman + Cindy Blegen +Bob Petz +Alma Schreiner +Kenny Huesers +Keith Krebsbach +David Garner +Susie Folden

+Clare Misslin + Gerald White +Janice Hosie Garcia

Church Collection September 27, 2020

St. Nicholas Church - $1,457.00 September Online Giving - $0.00

Holy Father – $.00

Immaculate Conception Church - $390.00 September Online Giving - $0.00

Holy Father – $.00

Sacred Heart Church - $375.00 September Online Giving - $0.00

Holy Father – $.00

Donations are very much appreciated. Thank you.

God’s Share Appeal Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, to

date we have pledges totaling:

St. Nicholas $20,685.00 Goal $29,800.00 Immaculate Conception $ 3,820.00 Goal $ 5,807.00 Sacred Heart $ 500.00 Goal $ 1,601.00

Thank you for your generosity!

PRAY AND DON’T WORRY!

Many have expressed having a good deal of anxiety as our nation moves toward the election. I believe we all must simply pray and trust God.

As pastor, I ask my parishioners,every day, until the election on Tuesday, November 3rd, to kneel (if you are able) and to pray from the heart just one "Hail Mary," the "Morning Offering," and one "Our Father." (Recall that Christians throughout the world offer themselves every single day to the Lord Jesus; and, we make this offering to Jesus our Lord through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.)

One Hail Mary, the Morning Offering, and one Our Father each day for 40 days. That's it! Many have already begun to pray. Will you?

Our prayer intention during these final days before the election will simply be:

Through the divine intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our heavenly Mother, we pray that the people of the United

States will turn to God wholeheartedly and with complete trust in His Divine will for His children. We also ask the Lord to increase the integrity of heart within all political candidates, to give us good leaders, and we ask him to remove spirits of deception from us all. We also ask the Lord to heal our land, forgive souls for the selfish use of contraception and for the senseless shedding of

innocent blood poured out through abortion; and, we ask that God restore Holy Matrimony and family life, protect children, and bless the

entire world with His Peace.

After offering these three short prayers, we simply must get on with each day, trusting in God. We will leave fear behind us and entrust all anxieties to His holy will. God has the solutions to problems afflicting us all. We need only to trust in Him. His will be done!

Sunday, October 11th @ 4:00 pm

Church of St. Nicholas

MUSIC AT ST. NICHOLAS The guitar group is looking for a guitar player to join our group Contact Jean Barrow @ 337-6001

COVID-19 UPDATE -- From the Pastor: A few parishioners have asked about lunches after funerals and some have wondered about the possibility of having parish breakfasts and fall dinners. I am sorry to say that given the situation with the increased incidents of Covid-19 cases, there will be no funeral lunches provided at the church and no parish dinners this fall. However, given the fact that our children are able and willing to attend CCD classes, Fr. Basil will resume his RCIA meetings with those who are entering the Catholic Church, but with the so-called “social distancing guidelines.”

Bishop Kagan has kindly reminded his priests that “all of the directives not altered or dropped with regard to COVID-19 remain in effect and are to be observed by all to whom they pertain.” A number of clarifications given involve funerals and parish dinners, liturgical music, and church collections:

1) There are to be no visitation in the church itself, neither the day before nor the day of the Mass. All of it is to be held at the Funeral Home. No gathering in the Church before or after the Mass of Christian Burial.

2) The greatest prudence must be exercised by pastors regarding the holding of Parish festivals and gatherings given the fact that across our Diocese COVID is spiking. We simply cannot put ourselves and our good people in situations where the spread of this virus is facilitated.

3) The number of persons providing music for all liturgies can be expanded to five with the accompanist for a total of six persons. This is the choice of the pastor, but the social distancing for them must be maintained.

4) In regard to Ushers: The Offertory collection and other authorized collections may be

done by using the long-handled collection baskets. The ushers are to wear gloves and

the handles are to be sanitized after each Mass."

A MESSAGE TO ALL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: As Grand Knight, I request that we Knights of Columbus, assist our parish priest and fellow parishioners, offering ourselves as living examples of service to our Lord Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory! Each week we need volunteers to: LECTORS (that is, readers) at all Masses. USHERS: To take up the Collection at Masses And to help Mass-goers find seating MUSICIANS AND CANTORS ALTAR SERVERS (one server each week with signed permission slip from parent) CHURCH CLEANERS:

We also have need of Knights and families to help cleanse the church after Weekend Masses (that is, to wipe down pews and doors, and clean the restrooms following Mass each week).

Thank you.

Vivat Jesus!

Travis Klein

Knights of Columbus Meeting

Monday, October 5th Rosary @ 7:00 pm Meeting @ 7:30 pm