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

January 5, 2020 The Epiphany of the Lord See page 4B for Mass times & locations

LIVE THE LITURGY Have you ever experienced a time in your life when everything came together and became abundantly clear? You may have been confused about something, in the dark, at a point of doubt, or unclear as to how to act. You may have questioned someone’s motivation and found yourself coming to the wrong conclusion. Then out of nowhere, the insight came and reality dawned. You experienced an epiphany of sorts! Today, we celebrate Christ’s

manifestation to all of the nations of the world. Has it dawned on you yet that Jesus Christ is the answer humanity has been seeking? Jesus is truly the beginning and end of all things and the key to understanding God’s presence in every human heart. Once this real Epiphany dawns on us, we can never see God, ourselves, or one another in any other way. The Divine Light illumines everything and connects the dots.

CONTACT US JANUARY 5, 2020 | THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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

You’re Invited! Open House It’s a blessing to say that most of the projects have been completed. The improvements made to the church basement and the rectory will serve our parish well into the future. I am also grateful for the generous response you have made to our capital campaign. We have raised $129,794 so far, with approximately 48% of our parish participating. Donations of labor & materials have also been made.

If you haven’t given yet, or if you are able

to increase your gift, please do so soon. With the Hommerding incentive fund at the Diocese, we receive 10% back on every donation, big or small.

We are pleased to announce an Open House, Sunday Jan. 26, following 10:30am Mass. You are invited to take a tour of the rectory. Bars and coffee will be served by the ladies Altar Society.

May God Bless You with his generous love.

Thank You, Fr. Asselin

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

A Blessed and Holy Christmas Season to you! Fact: Although the radio stations have turned off the Christmas music, and many others have “put Christmas

away.” The Catholic Church celebrates the Christmas season until the Baptism of the Lord on Jan 12.

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Gift Giving

A few days before Christmas I wandered through a store looking for a small, simple gift for my family celebration. For the past few years we have played the “stealing” game or dice game, making the gift exchange less complicated. Walking down the aisles, I encountered gifts that smell—candles, spices and treats. In other aisles I found breakable gifts—mugs, picture frames, and wine glasses. Should I purchase something consumable or something that will take up space on a shelf?

At the beginning of Advent, my siblings and I used to draw names for a “Secret Santa.” Throughout the season we were supposed to practice acts of kindness towards that person and purchase a gift for them. As gift-opening came, we

attempted to guess our Secret Santa. If the task was done well, we should have noticed which sibling had been unusually nice to us.

St. Paul tells us that the body of Christ, the Church, is blessed with many members and many unique gifts. He also encourages us with the words, “Having gifts that differ according to the graces given to us, let us use them…” (Rom 12:6). In his letter to the Corinthians he also speaks about gifts, “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1Cor 12:4).

I found my way to the check-out counter and put together a gift that was both funny and practical (at least for the coffee lover). It wasn’t a life-changing gift by any means. That gift is found in the smelly stable, the broken and humble manger crib.

Fr. Asselin

Help for Hurting Marriages Retrouvaille is an international, peer-run program that has helped hurting married couples turn the tide, find new hope, and rediscover the love that initially brought them together. A weekend retreat will be held February 7-9, 2020 in Fargo. For more information visit HelpOurMarriage.com Call (701) 356-7962 email us at: redriverretrouvaille@fargodiocese .org

Women’s Conference Save the Date: Mar. 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

Stress Management for Farmers Catholic Charities North Dakota is pleased to announce that our Counseling Services team will be offering a series of presentations on Stress Management for Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Communities beginning in the New Year. catholiccharitiesnd.org/ * Valley City at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall at 7pm on January 23, 2020 with Clinical Therapist Jennifer Eberle, MS, LPCC * Wahpeton at St. John’s Catholic Church at 4pm on January 14th, 2020 with Clinical Therapist Erin Rocheleau, MA, LPCC

NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm in Ellendale (temporary change due to travels to Ashley)

NEWS & EVENTS03

PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR | · 1/8—CCD Classes Resume, 6:30pm · 1/25—Retreat for first Reconciliation Students, 10:00am · 1/26—New Parishioners Potluck & Rectory Open

House, following the 10:30 Mass

Stewardship Moment Jan 5, 2020 – Epiphany of the Lord “Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” M#''+-; 2:11 The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for

Him is an image that we should all try to follow each day. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be generous with everything, but especially that one thing that means the most to you.

Offering Envelopes Have you picked up your offering envelopes for the new year? They are available in the church entry-way. Take your box home today.

Religious Art Calendars Bring some beautiful artwork in-to your home for free! 2020 reli-gious art calendars are available in the church entryway. Compli-ments of Hoven Funeral Home.

Connect with us on FLOCK-NOTE We use Flocknote to communi-cate important information about parish events. Receive text mes-sages or emails, join the groups you want. You can Text to Join. Text the word: Helena to: 84576 or visit: flocknote.com/ sthelena1

Registering for FORMED is easier than ever: Go to formed.org/signup Select your parish Register with your name and email address Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

TIME TALENT TREASURE 4A PRAYER & WORSHIP 4B

ST HELENA MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday January 12 (10:30 am) Usher Rick Ulmer

Collection Dave Eberle

Lector CarolLee Carruth

EMHC Marilyn Wall

Gift Bearers Paul Wald Family

Altar Servers Ethan, Anton C, Hunter T, Carly K.

St. Helena Breakfast Servers Jan. 5 Phyllis Z., Ethan, Anton, Isaiah, Ivan C.

Jan. 19 Dorothy S, Wendy G, Keely F, Thersia C, Mavis C

WEEKLY GIVING Sunday, December 22 and December 25 Adult $2595.00

Children’s $120.75

Plate $247.00

Total $2962.75

Thank you for your generosity!

ST. PATRICK MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday January 12 (8:30 am) Lector Jim

Gift Carriers Bob and Archur

Altar Servers Boston , Archur

For the Month of January Breakfast Server Pat Glynn, Layna Gramlow

Collection Counters Allen Glynn, Alan Gramlow

Church Cleaners Geri, Ruby, Faye

Altar Society Meeting None this month

Advertiser of the Week Dickey and Lamoure County Abstract and Title Company

Thank your for supporting our bulletin!

God’s Gift Appeal 2019 Growing Together in Holiness Report as of 12/13/19 St. Helena: $12,751: 81% of goal; 36% participation St. Patrick: $10,600: 203% of goal; 45% participation Please consider making a donation if you have

not already done so. Thank you.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Tue. Jan 7 8:00 am +Juliet Kelly Parten Wed. Jan 8 9:00 am +Sylvester & +Marie Radermacher

Thu. Jan 9 8:00 am (St. H) †Open

9:00 am (St. P) +Jody Lacina

Fri. Jan 10 8:00 am Philanne Lux

Sat. Jan 11 7:00 pm +Barbara Weigel Gross Sun. Jan 12 8:30 am (St. P) For the Parishioners

10:30 am (St. H) Angela Mastel

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January

Promotion of World Peace

That Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and

justice in the world.

Please Pray ...for all who are sick, elderly or alone

Sara Monroe, 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.

Observances for the week of Jan 5, 2020 Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord Monday: St. André Bessette, Religious Tuesday: St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest Next Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

Weekly Prayer of the Faithful Petitions That we are generous with all of our gifts, especially the one thing that means the most to us.

TIME TALENT TREASURE 4A PRAYER & WORSHIP 4B

ST HELENA MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday January 12 (10:30 am) Usher Rick Ulmer

Collection Dave Eberle

Lector CarolLee Carruth

EMHC Marilyn Wall

Gift Bearers Paul Wald Family

Altar Servers Ethan, Anton C, Hunter T, Carly K.

St. Helena Breakfast Servers Jan. 5 Phyllis Z., Ethan, Anton, Isaiah, Ivan C.

Jan. 19 Dorothy S, Wendy G, Keely F, Thersia C, Mavis C

WEEKLY GIVING Sunday, December 22 and December 25 Adult $2595.00

Children’s $120.75

Plate $247.00

Total $2962.75

Thank you for your generosity!

ST. PATRICK MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday January 12 (8:30 am) Lector Jim

Gift Carriers Bob and Archur

Altar Servers Boston , Archur

For the Month of January Breakfast Server Pat Glynn, Layna Gramlow

Collection Counters Allen Glynn, Alan Gramlow

Church Cleaners Geri, Ruby, Faye

Altar Society Meeting None this month

Advertiser of the Week Dickey and Lamoure County Abstract and Title Company

Thank your for supporting our bulletin!

God’s Gift Appeal 2019 Growing Together in Holiness Report as of 12/13/19 St. Helena: $12,751: 81% of goal; 36% participation St. Patrick: $10,600: 203% of goal; 45% participation Please consider making a donation if you have

not already done so. Thank you.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Tue. Jan 7 8:00 am +Juliet Kelly Parten Wed. Jan 8 9:00 am +Sylvester & +Marie Radermacher

Thu. Jan 9 8:00 am (St. H) †Open

9:00 am (St. P) +Jody Lacina

Fri. Jan 10 8:00 am Philanne Lux

Sat. Jan 11 7:00 pm +Barbara Weigel Gross Sun. Jan 12 8:30 am (St. P) For the Parishioners

10:30 am (St. H) Angela Mastel

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January

Promotion of World Peace

That Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and

justice in the world.

Please Pray ...for all who are sick, elderly or alone

Sara Monroe, 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.

Observances for the week of Jan 5, 2020 Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord Monday: St. André Bessette, Religious Tuesday: St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest Next Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

Weekly Prayer of the Faithful Petitions That we are generous with all of our gifts, especially the one thing that means the most to us.

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