SAINT MARY’S & SAINT ELIZABETH’S CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Phone: 701-579-4312 Address: PO Box 369, New England, ND 58647

FATHER GARY BENZ-PASTOR

frgarybenz@yahoo.com; Cell Phone 701-509-9504; Rectory 701-579-4874

VICTOR DVORAK –DEACON

Visit us at: www.stmaryschurchnewengland.com

Fourth Sunday of Easter — May 3, 2020

“The sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.’

As Christians, we are convinced that we could not go on living if we were unable to hear the gentle

and loving voice of Jesus speaking to us. What fills Christ’s disciples with joy is this voice which com-

forts us, consoles us, and guides us. But we may wonder, “Why does this voice often seem silent? Is

the Good Shepherd really speaking to me?” Yes, and in many powerful ways. The Good Shepherd

speaks to us when we read Sacred Scripture and hear it proclaimed at the Holy Mass. He speaks to us

in the prayers, homilies, and sacred music of the Holy Mass; He speaks to us when we pray before the Blessed Sacra-

ment and after reception of Holy Communion. He speaks to us when people in our lives serve as His chosen instru-

ments. The Good Shepherd, with great tenderness and love, is speaking in an unceasing manner, but are we listening

to Him by being attentive to the modes in which He speaks to us? Our happiness depends on our fidelity to listening

to the Good Shepherd. May the Lord thus keep us always attentive and disposed to His gentle voice.

Familiaris Consortio (cont.)

23. While it must be recognized that women have the same rights as men to perform various public functions, socie-

ty must be structured in such a way that wives and mothers are not in practice compelled to work outside of the

home, and that their families can live and prosper in a dignified way even when they themselves devote their full

time to their own family.

Furthermore, the mentality which honors women more for their work outside of the home than for their work within

the family must be overcome. This requires that men should truly esteem and love women with total respect for

their personal dignity and that society should create and develop conditions favoring work in the home.

With due respect to the different vocations of men and women, the Church must in her own life promote as far as

possible their equality of rights and dignity: and this is for the good of all, the family, the Church, and society.

But clearly all of this does not mean for women a renunciation of their femininity or an imitation of the male role,

but the fullness of true feminine humanity which should be expressed in their activity, whether in the family or out-

side of it, without disregarding the differences of customs and cultures in this sphere.

May is Mary’s month: In this month of May, the bleak North Dakota winter landscape comes back to

life: flowers begin to bloom; the songbirds offer us their melodious song; the prairies become green and

lush; the crops begin to germinate and grow; and the sun is warm on one’s face. After the death of win-

ter, May announces the return of life! How appropriate then to honor our Blessed Mother in the month

of May. Long ago, the world was also a bleak place, when mankind was held in bondage by original sin and unending

death. Then along came Mary and with her fiat, her “Yes” to become the mother of our Savior, eternal life returned

to our world, never again to leave. That is why we honor Our Lady in the month of May, because without her obedi-

ence to the divine will, this world would be a sad and forlorn place. Mary gave the world eternal hope when she

gave us Jesus Christ. Indeed, how indebted we are to our Mother! To show your gratitude, make time for Marian

devotions in the month of May: pray the Holy Rosary as an individual or as a family; pray the Litany of Loretto; and

pray the Angelus three times each day. Even if it is a simple Hail Mary at the start and the close of the day, remind

our Mother how much we love her and how grateful we are for her obedience to God. As we enjoy the new life the

month of May brings to our land, don’t forget the new life which Mary brought to our fallen world. Salve Regina!

MASS & ADORATION SCHEDULE Monday, May 4th Tuesday, May 5th SM—+Eugenia Stagl by Family and Friends Wednesday, May 6th SE—+Dale Reindel by Victor & Diane Binstock Thursday, May 7th SM—+Kenneth Stagl by Martina Stagl and Family Friday, May 8th SM—St. Mary’s School Foundation Saturday, May 9th SM—+Joe Erhardt by Liz Yates

Sunday, May 10th SE—+Agnes Heidecker by Lenny & Delinda Kaufman SM—Pro Populo At this time, in compliance with Bishop Kagan’s directive, all Masses will be celebrated by Father Gary privately. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Father Gary.

Please Keep in Your Prayers: Gene Wert, Theresa Tarpo, Todd Leach, JoAnn Urlacher, Zane Sabo, Richard Jambor, Brad Novak, Josie Steier, Katie Stolz, Hazel Jacobs, Amber Urlacher, Bonnie Benz, Anise Masterson, Nate Hernandez, Andy Prokop, Henley Johnson, Duane Grundhauser, Pete Schaefer, Marilyn Jacobs, Leo Heck, Arlene Rohr, Brenda Barton, Elven Kaufman, Suzette Printz, Linda Reisenauer, Cindy Martin, Howard Schiwal, Theresa Decker, Yvonne Fettig, Kim Kuhn, Don Miller, Bonnie (Krebs) Dick, Dorothy Kohl, Colleen Churchill

Assisted Living and Nursing Home Residents: Marvin Wert, Marilyn Wert,

Gilbert & Ruth Buzalsky, Mary Hanson, Joe & Aggie Wandler, Charlotte

Krebs, Harvey Herberholz, Archie Jalbert, Sylvia Koppinger, Leona Gordon,

Donnella Koppinger, Marilyn Jeske, Willie Emmil, Frances Heick

Our Deceased Loved Ones: +Chuck Brusich, +Joan Binstock, +Kevin Ja-

cobs, +Betty Biel, +Wenzel Roller, +Shawn Flaherty, +Duane Dobitz, +Dan

Frank, +Cecelia Jung, +Benedict Benz, +Kenneth Stagl, +Florentine Bohl-

man, +Josie Heidt, +Dale Schoeder, +Ed Pechtl, +Magdalen Schorsch,

+Dale Reindel, +Adam Schulz, +George Koffler, +Edwin Lefor, +Louise

Krebs, +Regina Gentz, +Tina Rixen, +Rose Krebs (SE), +Herbert Emmil,

+Joan Madler, +Eugenia Stagl, +Mike Urlacher, +Keith Herold

Collection Report St. Elizabeth’s April 26th, 2020

Adult Youth

$ 1790.00 Envelopes $ 120.00

$ Loose Plate $

$ 1910.00 Total

$ 3540.00 Monthly Total Rice Bowl $40.00

Collection Report St. Mary’s April 26th, 2020

Adult Youth

$ 2770.00 Envelopes $

$ Loose Plate

$ 2770.00 Total

$ 9608.00 Monthly Total

Need some religious gift ideas? The reli-

gious goods store at St. Mary’s has a great

selection of religious gifts for graduations,

First Holy Communion, Mother’s Day, etc.

Come check them out and save yourself a

trip to Dickinson!

Still waiting : As of the printing of this bulletin, I have

not yet heard from Bishop Kagan about the relaxation of

the prohibition of the public celebration of the Holy

Mass, devotions, and Sacraments. Let’s hope I have

good news to share with you soon. I know that our

neighbors to the west in the dioceses of Montana start-

ed celebrating public Masses last weekend. Maybe you

could go to Mass in Wibaux, Montana next Sunday. If

you do, bring home some dark pilsner beer from the

Beaver Creek Brewery for me. It’s the best! But that

aside, lets hope and pray for the day when we can gath-

er as a parish family for the Holy Mass once again. I miss

you at church and I especially miss offering you the gift

of our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. God bless you and let

us continue to keep one another in prayer. Like all the

trials of life, this too shall pass.

Marriage: Contact Pastor at least nine months prior to your antici-

pated wedding date.

Baptism: Pre-Baptism preparation session required.

Anointing of the Sick: By request.

Reconciliation (Penance): Before Mass in both Parishes

Confession is available from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily at St. Mary’s

except Tuesday (or First Friday) when it will be offered at St. Eliza-

beth at the same time.

A point to ponder: A smile will go a long ways if you

give it a good start.

On the lighter side

The evening news is where they begin with “Good

evening” and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

The ABC’s of our Catholic Faith: Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Christians are mindful that with the gifts

of the Holy Spirit infused into our souls at Baptism and strengthened (or confirmed) with the Sac-

rament of Confirmation, we are to live the life of the Holy Spirit. But, how do we know that we are

doing so? Are we docile to the Holy Spirit and His divine work within our souls? There is a way to

verify this . . . the manifestation of the Holy Spirit by way of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These are

visible proofs or a confirmation that we are allowing the Holy Spirit to form us into the divine image. If these fruits

are not evident or weak in nature, then we have to call upon the Holy Spirit who will point out to us where we are in

need of His purifying and sanctifying work within our souls. We can find a listing of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in

Saint Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (5:22-23). There, nine are enumerated, but traditionally, Catholics have taught

that there are actually twelve, because in his Vulgate, a Latin translation of the Sacred Scriptures, Saint Jerome had a

longer text for this chapter of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Galatians and this text had three more Fruits of the Holy Spir-

it. As the Vulgate became the official Biblical text that the Church used for centuries, the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

were enumerated as twelve and not nine. These Fruits of the Holy Spirit are as follows:

1) Charity (love): This means to seek union with God and neighbor, allowing nothing to serve as a barrier to this per-

fect union. Charity is not a thought or a feeling, but a deep desire to place the reverential awe for God and the

needs of our neighbors before any of our own needs. It is unconditional and expects nothing in return.

2) Joy: This is a lasting kind of happiness that can be realized only when God is at the center of our lives and when

we believe that we are called to eternal life with Him in heaven.

3) Peace: A tranquility of spirit that can be experienced when we put our complete trust in God. We believe that we

can rely upon God for all things and thus find relief from any anxious thoughts about the future.

4) Patience: The ability to have compassion for people, despite their flaws and weaknesses. We understand how im-

perfect we are in our relationship with God and thus we find it deep within ourselves to be more merciful when we

encounter the failings of others.

5) Kindness: Having a heart that is willing to do acts of compassion and to give to others above and beyond what we

owe them.

6) Goodness: The desire to renounce evil in our daily actions and words. When we strive for goodness, we seek to

do God’s will, even at the expense of earthly success.

7) Longanimity: Being patient with others, even when we are provoked. We endure quietly even when others attack

our good name and character.

8) Mildness: Having a heart of forgiveness and grace. A mild person is not easily provoked and chooses to respond

with meekness and peace rather than with revenge.

9) Faith: To have faith means to live according to the will of God and believe that He is master of our life.

10) Modesty: The desire to be humble, believing that any of our successes, talents, or gifts comes from God. A mod-

est person is content with what they have and do not harbor any selfish ambitions.

11) Continence: The ability to maintain self-control in all areas of one’s life. It seeks to exercise moderation in every-

thing we do.

12) Chastity: The right use of one’s sexual powers, giving them completely to Christ as we live out our God-given vo-

cation. This requires celibacy and continence for a priest; the vow of chastity for the religious; the personal vow of

continence for those in the committed single state; and remaining faithful to one’s spouse throughout the entirety

of marriage.

As Catholics, we are expected to manifest the twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. It can be a struggle,

which is why we must seek a prayerful relationship with the Holy Spirit. Allow the Holy Spirit to daily guide you; He

makes the spiritual life easy.

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