PASTOR’S COLUMN

 

This Sunday’s first reading and Gospel speak of humility.  Humility allows us to see each other and ourselves honestly, as neither more or less than what we are.  Because we see the worth of our lives and those of our neighbors, we are not led by pride to either oppress or ignore those lives.  Rather, humility leads us to serve those lives.  Humility keeps us from being fooled by appearances, and led to pay more attention to those who are more rich, famous or powerful.  Instead we respect and serve the small and lowly we don’t determine their value. And neither does the law.

            Jesus says in the gospel “When you have a reception, invite beggars and the crippled, the lame and the blind.  You should be pleased that they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid in the resurrection of the just.”  Here Jesus is telling us to evaluate today‘s choices in the light of what will happen on the last day.  This applies perfectly to our service of the unborn.  Of anyone we can serve, they are the least able to repay us, or even know of our efforts on their behalf. Doing the work of the pro-life movement is the most selfless of all kinds of love, for we are loving those who cannot love us back We are loving those whom today’s psalm calls the forsaken.  We are imitating God, “The father of orphans” who “gives a home to the forsaken and leads forth prisoners to prosperity.” (From Priests for Life

 

 

 

              God bless you,   Fr.Jeff 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

                     

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Office Hours  The parish office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the summer.  Regular office hours will resume after Labor Day.

DICKINSON PARISHES

We have been asked by some on the current status of (Rev.) Norman J. Dukart.  His status remains the same as it has been since March 20, 2002, when he was suspended from all public ministry indefinitely.  The many restrictions included no public celebration of the sacraments and no wearing of clerical dress.  I strongly encourage the public to report to the Chancery of the Diocese of Bismarck any suspected violations of this suspension.  Those with responsibilities for minors are also reminded that the resignation and removal of faculties were necessitated by Dukart’s misconduct with minors. 

Most Reverend Paul Zipfel

DID YOU KNOW?  You may notice with our Masses this weekend that there are a few changes.  Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion will now wait at the sanctuary steps until after the priest and deacon have received the Eucharist.  Then they will come behind the altar to receive from the priest and deacon. The General Instruction to the Roman Missal (162) states, “These ministers should not approach the altar before the priest has received Communion, and they are always to receive from the hands of the priest celebrant the vessel containing either species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful.”  It helps to remind us of the distinction between ordained ministry and the laity and to avoid confusion as to the role of each.  Bishops, priests and deacons are the ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord.  Lay people are commissioned to assist with this ministry where needed.

   PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the sick, especially  

   Yvonne Stockert, Elaine Bares, John Cote, Jeff Bezdicek, Deb Rising, Marge Ternes, Rosemary Lothspeich, Leonard Marquart, Don Wanner (Mary Eva Wanner’s son), Dr. Gregg Kovacs and Eleanor Walter

 (Queen of Peace parishioners will be listed for two weeks. Please call the office if a longer time is needed.  All prayer requests, members and non-members will be forwarded to the prayer chain.)

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CENTENNIAL BOOK Have you been curious about the beginnings of our diocese?  The Centennial book “Perseverance in Faith” shows our history from early settler times to present.  The books are available for $30 each or 2/$50 in the south entrance. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS   CCD begins Sept 15.  The parent and teacher safe environment training session will be Sept 1 at 6:30 pm at Trinity High School.  There will be a teacher training on Sept. 8.  Registration forms were mailed out. If you did not receive one, please call the office 483-2134.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE  Help our young people learn about our God and our Church.  Be a Catechist!!!  Please call Sister Phoebe, 483-2134 for more information.

CONFIRMATION PRAYER PARTNERS   We still need two prayer partners for our Juniors who will be confirmed in January 2011.

Sunday, August 29^th

following the 10am Mass

Volunteers are needed to help with the parish picnic.  Help is needed with set-up, grilling, serving and clean-up. Please call Michelle at the parish office for more information or to add your name as a volunteer. Mark your calendars to attend our Parish Picnic!!

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION is an interpersonal relationship in which one person assists another in the process of developing a deeper friendship with God.  A person meets with a trained spiritual director once or twice a month for approximately an hour.  The directee shares his or her experience of God, faith, struggle, and prayer.  If you feel your search for God is at a crossroad, want to explore new ways to pray, or need assistance in a time of transition or crisis, perhaps Spiritual Direction will help you notice God’s invitations, challenges, and affirmations in your life.  To set up a free initial interview session, call Dorothy at 227-1470 or 260-4118.  Strict confidence is maintained except where required by law.

HAVE YOU MOVED, changed phone numbers, or had another change to your household?  If so, please contact the parish office with your new information.

ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES are available in the sacristy for use during Mass.  Please see an usher or deacon for assistance.

THE ROSARY is prayed 30 minutes before the Mass on the weekends and weekdays.  Please join us in prayer!

 YOU CAN SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE TODAY

You can save lives by helping to end abortion, which kills a baby every 23 seconds in America.  Any woman who is pregnant and in need can turn for help to the pro-life movement.  She never has to feel that abortion is the only option.  People anywhere in the country can find assistance at the following numbers:

Carenet/Heartbeat  1-800-395-HELP

Crisis Pregnancy Helpline  1-888-4-OPTIONS

Birthright   1-800-550-4900

National Life Center   1-800-848-LOVE

Bethany Christian Services  1-800-238-4269

OTHER NEWS

MASSES  Starting this Tuesday, Aug, 31 Masses will be at 8 am.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS   CCD begins Sept 15.  If you did not receive registration form, please call the office 483-2134 or pick up a form at the Church.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING There will be training for all parents and teachers at Trinity High School, Sept 1 at 6:30 pm.  This is part of the Diocese of Bismarck Safe Environment Training.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE  Our students need you!  We are in need of catechists for grades 2, 4, 7 & 9. Please call Sister Phoebe, 483-2134 for more information.

CONFIRMATION PRAYER PARTNERS   We still need two prayer partners for our Juniors who will be confirmed in January 2011.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS BRIDGE & PINNOCLE TOURNAMENT  The Catholic Daughters Bridge & Pinnocle will start in Sept.  Anyone planning to participate, previous or new members, please call Pat Biel, 483-5983 or Joanne Anderson, 483-6968 or Linda Meschke, 483-8877 (pinnocle) by Aug 31^st for either afternoon or evening group.

CDA FALL BAZAAR/BRUNCH  Catholic Daughters Fall Bazaar and Brunch Sun, Aug 29, 9am – 12:30 pm, Dickinson Elk’s Lodge. Garden goods, baked goods and treasures will be featured.   Members are to bring items at 7 am to the Elk’s.

SPIRIT OF LIFE CONFERENCE Sept 17 & 18^th.  It starts Friday eveining, 7 pm Liturgy with Bishop Zipfel and all day/evening Saturday.  Mark Mallett presents facing these challenging times with courage, light, mercy and grace. Please call 1 877-405-7435 for information.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION invites the community to the Dickinson Memory walk on Sat, Sept 11^th.  Registration for the walk starts at 9 am and the walk begins at 10 am. Registration for the 5K run is at 7:30 am with the run starting at 8:30 am.  The walk 5K will be held at the Dickinson Recreation Center.  Open to the public.

CENTENNIAL DVD VIDEO AVAILABLE  Inspirational, spiritual, uplifting, faith-filled and awesome words that have been used countless times to convey the experience of the recent Bismarck Diocesan Centennial event.  Precious memories were created as the Bismarck Civic Center was transformed into a huge “Cathedral” filled with religious and lay people worshiping together and celebrating their heritage.  All events are available on DVD. To order visit: www.bismarckdiocese100.com or call 701-838-0189 or mail to eVision at PO Box 1462, Minot ND 58702-1462.

REAL PRESENCE RADIO is working to expand and make it available in Bismarck/Mandan.  Real Presence Radio broadcasts the Catholic message via local programming coupled with EWTN and Ave Maria Satellite feeds. The frequency will be 91.3FM.  The goal is to be on the air by Oct 2010.  Send donations to Real Presence Radio, PO ox 13703, Grand Forks, ND  58208.  www.yourcatholicradiostation.com.

NUNSENSE-Classic Musical Comedy at the Hebron Public School, Friday Sept 10, 7 pm CT, sponsored by the St. Ann’s Christian Mothers.  Tickets available at the door or Zuroff Repair, Dakota Community Bank & Lapps Jack & Jill. $15/adults, $12/students. Grade 1-12.  Call 1-701 878-4657 for information.