February 2020

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 First Saturday 10 am

Mass

2 CCD Adoration of

Reparation 8-9 pm

3 Knights of

Columbus

Rosary 7:00 pm

Meeting 7:30 pm

4

5 AFTER-SCHOOL CCD

IN MAX

INSTRUCTIONS ON

THE CHURCH

With Father Basil

6

7 First Friday

6:30 pm Mass

8

9

CCD Adoration of Reparation

8-9 pm

10

11

12 AFTER-SCHOOL CCD

IN GARRISON

INSTRUCTIONS ON

THE CHURCH

With Father Basil

13 10:30 am (G)

+ RODNEY

MORRISON: MASS

OF CHRISTIAN

BURIAL

14

7:00 pm (G)

Rosary and Vigil

Service

15 10:30 am (G)

+ CONSTANCE

BONER: MASS OF

CHRISTIAN

BURIAL

16

Adoration of Reparation

8-9 pm

17

18

19 AFTER-SCHOOL CCD in

WHITE SHIELD

INSTRUCTIONS ON

THE CHURCH

With Father Basil

20

21

Game Night

7 pm – 9 pm

@ St. Nicholas

22

23 CCD Adoration of Reparation

8-9 pm

24

25

26 Ash

Wednesday 7:00 pm at St. Nicholas

All Parishioners may

come to the Church of

St. Nicholas, weather

permitting. This is not a

holy day of obligation.

27 28 Children’s Choir Practice

3:30 – 4:30

KC Fish Fry

5 pm - 7 pm

29

Please pray for those in need of our prayers… Carrie Ahmann, Betty Iglehart, Danile JW Henry, Maggie Yellow Bird, Ron Bloom, Joy Nordstrom, Nashton Wimer, Gloria Lies, Candace Berntson, Alison Sherven, Joan Bynum, Karen Teagle, Terry Vandal, Dee Joyce, Craig Talbott, Bob Doyle, Victoria Grenier, Dylan Hauf, Alex Heer, Bruce Nagel, Joyce Malling, Patty Lies

Please pray for the Souls of the Departed… +Denise Deane +JoNell Samson +Shirley Poitra +Joe Iglehart +Rick Hummel +Rosalie Schreiner +Dale Mitchell +Allan Fetzer +Red Van Cleef Folsom +George Smetana +Phyllis Kastner +Theresa Price +Marlon Yellow Bird +Delores Marcella Bell +George Bosch +Ann Bingham +Irene Miller +Mike Schwan + Glenn Schreiner +Gary Louser + LuVerne Huettl +David Keddy +Lois Olson +Harlan “Bud” Behles, +Rick Vreeland, +Marguerite Carlson, +Gene Neiss + Connie Boner +Rod Morris

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule for the week of February 16th, 2020

Saturday 2/15/2020 4:30 pm (WS) Pro Populo 7:30 pm (G) Mike and Melinda Sorenson, by Joan Sorenson Sunday 2/16/2020 8:30 am (G) +David Krebsbach, by Tom and Connie Bennett 11:00 am (M) +Constance Boner, by Dave Boner Tuesday 2/18/2020 8:00 am (G) +George Bosch, by Harold & Jane Krausert Wednesday 2/19/2020 8:00 am (G) +Fred Rambur, by Mike & Brenda Rambur Thursday 2/20/2020 12:30 pm (BLC) +Pee Wee Schuh, by Rick & Gail Olson

7:00 pm (M) NO MASS Friday 2/21/2020 8:00 am (G) +Vern Huettl, by Rita Stumvoll 10:00 am (H) +Helen Fitzgerald, by Patrick Fitzgerald Saturday 2/22/2020 4:30 pm (WS) Pro Populo 7:30 pm (G) +John Schlichting, by Richard Schlichting

Sunday 2/23/2020 8:30 am (G) +Rick Vreeland, by Gary & Paulette Hushka 11:00 am (M) +Allan Fetzer, by Zenz Family

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

Weekly Collection – Feb. 9

St. Nicholas Church $2,671.65

Weekly Needs: $2,486.04

Immaculate Conception Church $542.00

Weekly Needs: $754.13

Sacred Heart Church $84.00

Weekly Needs: $449.04 Donations are very much appreciated. Thank you.

Catholic Bible Study Series: The Scripture scholarship of Fr. Joseph Ponessa and the teaching expertise of Laurie Manhardt have again produced an exceptional Catholic Bible study, The Gospel of John. The authors employ both inductive and deductive teaching methods to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of the Gospel. They take nothing for granted as they open this gospel and the teaching of the Church in a manner both didactic and inspirational. Some of the outstanding features of this study include:

• Numerous references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

• Beautiful illustrations and design

• Engaging questions and helpful hints for study

• Rich teachings from the saints and Church Fathers

• Scriptural teaching applied to life situations

• Treasured Catholic prayers and devotions

Father Basil has need of assistance

this Sunday to distribute Holy Communion over at the BLC and to the homebound. Please volunteer!

For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith

without works is dead.” James 2:26

LENTEN “BONA OPERA” Lenten “Good Works”

Now is the time to show our faith by our good works. As the Apostle James reminds us, faith

itself, unless it is accompanied by good works for the Lord, is dead.

Six weeks before the Sacred Triduum, the People of God consider the great act of love Jesus

accomplished for us when he carried our sins and nailed them, along with his body, to the Cross. This Lent, please consider an act you will accomplish for

the Lord. By God’s grace, may you choose to resolve to act,

and then keep to your resolve.

Bring your bible and a Catechism of the Catholic

Church. The parish will cover the cost of the

DVDs In order to assure delivery, please give your payment of $28 for the cost of the workbook to the parish secretary no later than February 15th. Additionally, one set of DVDs at a cost of $99 will be purchased by the parish.

This Lenten Bible Study will meet twice each

week on Sunday evenings and Thursday evenings during Lent. STUDY SESSIONS WILL

BEGIN ON SUNDAY MARCH 1ST AT 6:30 PM. Sessions will be 1 ½-2

hours in length.

A book purchase is necessary for each

participant at a cost of 28.00 per book, which

includes shipping. SIGN UP SHEETS FOR THIS STUDY

ARE LOCATED ON TABLE in back of the church.

PLEASE SIGN UP so that a sufficient number of

books and 1 set of DVDs can be ordered.

NOTE: IF YOU CANNOT MAKE TIME FOR THIS STUDY, BUT

WOULD LIKE TO HELP COVER THE COST FOR THE

WORKBOOK FOR SOMEONE ELSE, PLEASE CHIP IN AND

BUY A BOOK FOR SOMEONE WHO WOULD ENJOY TAKING

IN THIS LENTEN STUDY.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH

FISH SUPPER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME

Intentions of the Holy Father, Pope Francis February 2020

Listen to the Migrants' Cries: We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of

criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.

AFTER SCHOOL CCD WITH

FATHER CANCELLED 7:30 pm (G) Rosary and Vigil Service

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

St. Nicholas Church February 26th at 7:00 pm

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Ministers for—February 22nd & 23rd Sat. 7:30 pm (G) Sun. 8:30 am (G) Sun. 11:00 am (M) Sun. 11:00 am (G) Sun. 8:30 am (M)

Lectors Ervin Flath Jim Barrow Volunteer

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Ron Kramer

Karen Berg Linda Berg

Crucifer Volunteer Evan Rensch

Altar Servers Volunteer Volunteer

Grady Crawford Matt Jochim

Tate Heer Kylee Heer

Greeters & Gifts Steve & Roxi Hasenwinkel

Travis & Sharon Klein Family

Chad & Amy Heer Family

Ushers Volunteer Volunteer

Travis Klein Volunteer

Pete Lies Chad Heer

Music Connie Bennett Behles Family

Deleene Wilcox

Main Office: (701) 463-2327

PO Box 870 - 235 2nd Street NE Garrison, ND 58540

Tri-Parish Website: http://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

(The pastor is available for any and all emergencies by calling or texting his cell. Please leave message.)

Parish Business Manager/Secretary: Joan Kersten: joan@stnicholaschurchgarrison.com Cell: 701-500-0931

Office Hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Religious Education Coordinators:

Garrison: Stephanie Trautman 701-337-2272

Max: Peggy Bingham 701-679-2405

Tri-Parish Office and Staff Weekly Mass Readings

16 SUN SIXTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME green Sir 15:15-20/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-

22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 (76) Psalms Week II

17 Mon Weekday green/white

[The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite

Order]

Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 (335)

18 Tue Weekday green

Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 (336)

19 Wed Weekday green

Jas 1:19-27/Mk 8:22-26 (337)

20 Thu Weekday green

Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33 (338) 21 Fri Weekday green/white

[Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor

of the Church]

Jas 2:14-24, 26/Mk 8:34—9:1 (339)

22 Sat The Chair of Saint Peter the

Apostle white Feast

1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19 (535) Psalms

Prop

23 SUN SEVENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME green

Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48 (79) Psalms III

CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART February 16, 2020

WHAT GOOD IS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION? For centuries the Catholic Church has held the answer to each social

problem and spiritual dilemma. It still does. Don’t believe it? Through Her Sacramental life, the Church is the guarantor against hopelessness—hopelessness which comes from living lives outside of Christ. The Church, with its “Sacramental Life” keeps despair from overtaking the human condition and brings joy to the soul. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Grace of God, the Help of God, the SACRAMENT OF GOD! The Sacraments are HELP from heaven. They are real! The Sacraments are necessary. If even ONE of the Church’s Sacraments is unnecessary to your salvation and mine, then the entire Church is a fraud and we are all still dead in our sins. Don’t kid yourselves, Jesus gave us the Church with Her Sacraments to help us all to Heaven! We must all teach the truth about the sacramentals we enjoy! Everybody needs the Church’s Sacraments. Why? Because…

Baptism is the Sacrament that begins the journey of our Faith. Baptism connects one’s soul to the Body and Soul of Christ. BAPTISM ONLY BEGINS OUR SACRED JOURNEY IN THE LIFE OF CHRIST. However, there is more, much more….

Confirmation is the Sacrament that SEALS the baptismal promises to reject evil by educating the soul in the Holy Spirit’s gifts. This sacrament UNITES the human person with the Spirit of Jesus Christ, God’s Holy Spirit.

Holy Eucharist is both source and summit of our life. It is the Sacrament that feeds us spiritually and physically in all truth, with the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, helping the mind of Christians to “put on the mind of Christ” whenever we receive worthily at Holy Mass.

Penance purifies and renews that BEGINNING JOURNEY each time renewal of the soul is needed due to our choosing sin over God.

Matrimony builds up both the Church and Society. It orders the life of the soul properly and gives meaning and purpose to individuals. When children are born to a marital union between one man and one woman, they demonstrate most visibly that “the two become one flesh.” Through Matrimony, the family begins and the world is blessed with new life. Without this Sacrament, Society breaks down completely. Why? Because family breaks down. Without this Sacrament, Chaos ensues. “As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world” (Saint John Paul II).

Holy Orders is the Sacrament that sanctifies, governs, and teaches God’s holy Church (Church = the Baptized Faithful of God). Without this Sacrament, there would be no hope for Humanity. Why? Because there would be no more Eucharist. Jesus said, “Unless you eat my body and drink my blood…”

Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick) is that sacrament which heals the body, the soul, and the spirit in accord with God’s holy will. Anointing of the sick is never given to a deceased person. Sacraments are given to the living. If you have someone in the hospital; or if you know of someone who may be in danger of death, the time to call for a priest is not after the person has expired but before they have breathed their last.