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Dear Padre June 7, 2020

Why was the confusing word consubstantial added to our Creed some years ago? What was wrong with the old “one in being with the Father”?

The Creed or Profession of Faith is said at Mass so that the assembly “may respond to the Word of God proclaimed in the readings…and explained in the Homily and that they may also hone and confess the great mysteries of the faith … before the celebration of these mysteries in the Eucharist begin” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 67). The Nicene Creed normally is used, although the Apostles’ Creed may replace it at Masses with children or on Sundays during the seasons of Lent and Easter. In the Nicene Creed, “We believe” changed to “I believe” because a profession of faith is a profoundly personal act, even when it’s made in public while at Mass. Plus, the literal translation of the Latin word credo is “I believe,” not “we believe.” The word consubstantial indicates that Christ isn’t simply united with the Father but that they share the same substance. In other words, Christ is not a different God, but He’s the same God with the Father, since our God is One. They’re coequal and coeternal. In St. John’s Gospel, Philip asks Jesus to “show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus replies, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father… believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me, or else, believe because of the works themselves” (John 14:8–9, 11). —Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR

Pastor

Rev. Dennis Schafer

Cell: (701) 301-0609 Office: (701) 597-3228

Email: dschafer @bismarckdiocese.com

Tri-Parish Office

421 Court Street

Flasher ND, 58535

Phone/ Fax: (701) 597-3228

Summer Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-3:30 pm CT

Tri-Parish Administrative Assistant,

Director of Religious Education V. Noel Wax

Email: stlwrnce@westriv.com Volunteer PREP Coordinator

~St. Theresa~ Ann Hertz Sacristans

~ St. Lawrence ~ Rose Hintz

Norleen Schafer

Maintenance

~ St. Theresa ~

Ralph & Iola Ruscheinsky

~ St. Lawrence ~ Chris Senff

Housekeeping ~St. Gertrude & St. Lawrence~

Melodie Hartman

Welcome Visitors! If you are new to our parish please contact the Parish Office to register.

Reconciliation: Before each Mass or by appointment anytime.

At St. Lawrence every Saturday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT

Baptism: Class required for the first child.

Please contact the Pastor to schedule.

Marriage: Arrangements must be made with the Pastor at least 9 months prior

to the wedding.

Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for He has

shown us His merciful love. Entrance Antiphon

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity June 7, 2020

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity June 7, 2020

Remember in Prayer Marilyn Roth, John Clarys,

Dan Roth, John Schafer, John Jochim, Mildred Dressler,

George Kraft, Marlyn Bonogofsky, Pat Hauge, Raymond Hintz,

Mary Ann Koch , Barbara Reis , Isabelle Schmidt

To place a name on the Prayer List, please call Darlene Friesz at

701-390-3308 or the parish office.

Community

Elgin

601 East St. North Elgin, ND 584-3338

Clinic

Trinity Carpentry Contact John Clarys

102 Oliver Ave

Center ND

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Thomas Edison, the inventor, once remarked: "We don't know what water is. We don't know what light is. We don't know what electricity is. We don't know what heat is. We have a lot of hypotheses about these things, but that is all. But we don't let our ignorance about these things deprive us of their use." The truth of that statement is real. Most of us do not know how an electric light works, how a telephone or a TV works, but this does not prevent us from using them. Let us try to apply the same common sense to our Faith in the doctrine of the Trinity. No one understood this better that Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity. She grew up in France in the late 1800s, the daughter of a successful military officer who died of a heart attack while she was still only a girl. She was an extremely strong-willed and temperamental child. Her frequent fits of rage were almost uncontrollable, and she was known as the "little devil." This began to change after her first Communion, when she was eleven. That afternoon she met for the first time the prioress of the nearby Carmelite convent. The nun explained that the girl's name, Elizabeth, meant "house of God," and wrote her a note that said: "Your blessed name hides a mystery, accomplished on this great day, Child. Your heart is the House of God on earth, of the God of love." From then on, recognizing that God had taken up residence in her soul, she waged a holy war against her violent temper. She didn't win overnight, but she did win, eventually, and she also discovered her vocation to become a Carmelite herself. Her mother didn't like the idea, however, and made her wait until she was twenty-one. She won friends of all ages during those years of waiting, singing in the parish choirs, arranging parish day-care service for families that worked in the local tobacco factory, and also winning several prizes for her skill at the piano. She died only five years after entering the convent, at the age of 26, after having suffered horribly for months from an extremely painful disease of the kidneys. But her realization that the Blessed Trinity dwelt within her enabled her to suffer with patience and even with joy. As she wrote to her mother: "The bride belongs to the Bridegroom, and mine has taken me. [Jesus] wants me to be another humanity for him in which he can still suffer for the glory of his Father, to help the needs of his Church: this thought has done me so much good." Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity had discovered the intimate, loving presence of God that He so eagerly wants to reveal to all of us. Come Holy Spirit, come!

Lectio Divina (praying with the Bible)

Daniel 3:52-55

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

SUN June 7: Ex 34:4-6, 8-9; Dan 3:52-55; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 Solemnity of the Holy Trinity

Mon June 8: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1-8; Mt 5:1-12 St. Melania the Elder, Holy Woman

Tue June 9: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:3-8; Mt 5:13-16 St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church

Wed June 10: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1-5, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 St. Evermond, Abbot

Thr June 11: Acts 11:21-26, 13:1-3; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 5:20-26 St. Barnabas, Apostle

Fri June 12: 1 Kgs 19:11-16; Ps 27:7-9, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 St. Gaspar Bertoni, Priest & Founder

Sat June 13: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5-10; Mt 5:33-37 St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church

SUN June 14: Deu 8:2-3, 14-16; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 16-17; Jn 6:51-58 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

usccb.org has all the daily Scripture readings (click on calendar)

When you begin to read or listen to the Holy Scriptures, pray to God thus: "Lord Jesus Christ, open the ears and eyes of my heart so that I

may hear Your words and understand them, and may fulfill Your will." Always pray to God like this, that He might illumine your mind and

open to you the power of His words. Many, having trusted in their own reason, have turned away into deception.

~St. Ephrem

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.

~St. Anthony of Padua

St. Lawrence Deacon & Martyr Catholic Church 421 Court Street Flasher, ND

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church Carson, ND

St Gertrude the Great Catholic Church Raleigh, ND

Mass Schedule

St. Lawrence T 5:30 pm CT W, Th, F 8:00 am CT Sun 9:00 am CT

St. Theresa Wednesday 5:30 pm MT Sunday 10:30 am MT

St. Gertrude Thursday 5:30 pm CT Saturday 7:30 pm CT

Eucharistic Adoration

St. Lawrence -Tues 4:30 pm CT

St. Theresa - Wed 4:30 pm MT

St. Gertrude - Thur 4:30 pm CT

Reconciliation: Before each Mass or by appointment anytime.

At St. Lawrence every Saturday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT

Praise to You O Holy Trinity.

A Tweet from Our Bishop David D. Kagan

Come, Holy Spirit, the fire of Divine Love, fill our hearts with that same holy fire! May we

use His seven-fold gifts to strengthen our fidelity to the Lord and His One, Holy,

Catholic and Apostolic Church.

Liturgical Ministries June 14, 2020

Readers: Robert Bohl Ushers: Joe Becker Chris Becker

Music: V. Noel Wax

Rosary: Lee Fitterer

Counters: Jeannie Fitterer Jody Stegmiller

Week of 05-30-2020 $ 292.00 Fiscal Year 2019-2020 $ 24,506.06

Children’s Offering $ 2.00

Children’s Charity $ 0.00

Weekly Budget Goal $ 509.85

Participation Rate 5/32 (15.6%)

Week of 05-31-2020 $ 2,350.00

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 $ 72,624.50

Children’s Offering $ 0.00

Children’s Charity $ 0.00

Weekly Budget Goal $ 1,480.25

Participation Rate 22/98 (22.4%)

Week of 05-31-2020 $412.00

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 $ 36,472.79

Children’s Offering $7.00

Children’s Charity $ 0.00

Weekly Budget Goal $ 887.55

Participation Rate 11/79 (14%)

Haylee Meyer (7) 06-10

Weston & Kristin Schafer 06-10

Bernae Hertz 06-08 McKenzie Hartman (11) 06-09

Jennifer Hauge 06-10

Mass Intentions

Sat {June 6} +Mike Leintz

by Leroy & Charlene butler

Thur{ June 11} Needs of

Ralph A. Frank Family by Loretta Sinclair

Sat {June 13} +JoAnn Bachmeier

by Pete Deichert

Question for Prayer this Week

Do I, like Moses, go to the mountain to be with God? Prayer is entering into the Trinity.

Shirley Schreiner 06-08

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Complete ministry schedules and bulletins are on our website: www.catholic3nd.com. Copies of the

ministry schedule are available at the front of the church starting the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Thank you! To all who continue to give to

your parish - it really does makes a difference.

Let us pray to the one God, Father, Son, and Spirit, that our lives may bear

witness to our faith.

Father, You sent Your Word to bring us truth and Your Spirit to make us

holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of Your life. Help us to

worship You, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living

our faith in You.

Liturgical Ministries June 14, 2020

Reader: Karol Hoff Ushers: Peter Reis, Sr. Peter E. Reis

Rosary: Ann Hertz

Counters: Mary Nehl Jackie Stewart

Liturgical Ministries June 13, 2020

Reader: Sue Koch Ushers: Miles Miller Francis Fergel . Rosary: Gerard Kraft

Music: You

Mass Intentions

Sun {June 7} For the People

Tue {June 9} +Bishop John F. Kinney

Wed {June 10} +Eileen Friesz by Jim Hopfauf

Thur {June 11} +Sebastian & +Maggie

Bernhardt by Wayne & Norleen Schafer

Fri {June 12} +Fanny Deichert by John & Pam Hoff

Sun {June 14} +Hilda Fitterer

by Miles & Brenda Miller

Mass Intentions

Sun {June 7} +Carole Deichert

by Emma Hartman Wed {June 10}

Healing for Chris Glueckert by Rita Bodin

Sun {June 14} For The People

The Catholic faithful within the territory of the

Diocese of Bismarck are dispensed from the

obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy

Days. ~Bishop David D. Kagan

St. Lawrence First Communion

June 14, 2020 2:00 pm CT

First Communicants, their parents, siblings,

and grandparents at this Mass only, please. (out of love for each other)

How can Christianity be considered monotheistic (belief in one god) when it teaches that the Trinity is composed of

three distinct persons? How is that not a form of Polytheism (belief in many gods)?

Christianity is indeed monotheistic.

The Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit—the three persons of the Holy

Trinity—are united as one God because

they each wholly possess the same divine nature. As such, they are each

distinct, uncreated Spirits. And it’s

important to emphasize “distinct” vs.

“separate,” as “separate” would indeed

imply polytheism. Instead, we

have one God, because they each

wholly possess the same divine nature.

Of course, only the Son became man, so

he also has a human soul and body. … .~Tom Nash, Catholic Apologist (teacher)

Even though the dispensation is still in effect … if you want to come to Mass, but are still worried (that’s okay) about crowds ...

Daily Mass is for you! There is lots of social distance and you can be with Jesus again!

(there are morning and afternoon Masses; see the front page)

Those Who Have Gone Before Us Please pray for our Beloved Dead

and those who have no one to pray for them.

+Aiden Martin 06-01-18 +Alvin P. Miller 06-02-16 +Timothy Koch 06-03-11

+Francis N. Schmidt 06-03-17 +Dale Kraft 06-03-18

+David Hersch 06-06-04 +Robert E. Slavick 06-07-16

+Ann Zins 06-07-17 +Jacob Hartman 06-08-06 +Michael Miller 06-10-09 +Kayla Lawson 06-11-03

+Nick Kuntz 06-15-08 +Cordelia Loeb 06-20-01

+Isabella A. Nagel 06-20-02 +Betty Roesler 06-20-10 +Erland Wang 06-21-07 +Joe Hintz, Jr. 06-23-10 +Isidor Miller 06-24-07

+Norman Fleck 06-27-11 +Frances Kopp 06-27-17

The month of June is dedicated to

the Sacred Heart of Jesus

HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE The ND Catholic conference urges everyone to have a health care directive, especially during these difficult and uncertain times. A health care directive, also known as an advance directive, allows you to state who would make health care decisions for you and what you would like done if you cannot speak for yourself. A health care directive, especially one that conforms to Catholic teaching, is the best way to ensure that your wishes are respected and that your physical and spiritual care reflect Catholic teaching. The greatest advantage of a health care directive, however, is the peace of mind that preparing one can provide. The discussions among family members, loved ones and friends about what should happen and who should make decisions eliminates fears, conflicts and anxieties. Do not wait until you are admitted to a hospital. The ND Catholic Conference has health care directives available for download at: ndcatholic.org/chd. Catholic and non-Catholic Christian versions are available.

ACT OF FAITH

I believe in you, I hope in you,

I love you, And I adore you, O Blessed Trinity,

one God; have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death and save me.

Amen

PRIESTLY ORDINATIONS 2020

Rev. Mr. Mark Aune Rev. Mr. Christian Smith

will be ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 2020.

Please pray for them & all our priests.

Trinity Corner Our three parishes are called a

“Parish Cluster.” None are mission parishes.

We are three equal "sister" parishes.

O most Holy Trinity, I adore You Who dwell by

Your grace in my soul. Sanctify me more and more,

make me love You more and more, abide with me evermore

and be my true joy. Amen.