Our Catholic Family ✞ Pastor: Fr. David Zimmer (Office) 254-4588 St. Anthony DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL (Rectory) 254-4400 613 N Broadway, Linton 58552 located in St. Anthony Deacon Ken Wolbaum Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pm Parish Center • East Entrance 782-4115 Secretary: Adrien Roehrich ~ Always Accessible ~ Email: [email protected] Bus Mgr/DRE: Sue Schumacher Email: [email protected] St. Katherine Catholic Church St. Paul Catholic Church Director of Rel Ed: Denice Kautz 200 1st Ave N, Braddock 58524 372 Harold St, Hazelton 58544 Email: [email protected] Director of Religion Education Director of Religion Education www.stanthonylinton.com Becky Small 387-4470 Becky Small 387-4470 Parish Office: 254-4588 www.facebook.com/stanthonylinton Parish Office: 254-4588

“His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd.” --Mark 6:34 July 18, 2021 • 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE will be CLOSED Wednesday-Friday, July 21-23 All Parishes • Liturgy, Adoration and Intentions: July 19-25 19 Monday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. in the Chapel 20 Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella Kuchar: St. Anthony 5:30 p.m. NO Mass: St. Anthony 21 Wednesday 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 7:45 a.m. Mass: St. Paul...... † Joe Kalberer 9:00 a.m. Mass: St. Katherine...... † John Ballard 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 22 Thursday 6 a.m. - Noon Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony....† Harry & † Elizabeth Heidrich, † Bernard & † Barbara Gefroh 23 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony...... † Andrew P. & † Elizabeth Feist and † Karli Holzer 24 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Nuptial Mass: St. Anthony...... Mason Ryckman and Haleigh Holzer 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine...... † Lucille Hammer 25 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ...... † Rosina Deis 10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ...... For the People (Broadcasted on BEK Channel 25 beginning 10 a.m. with )

BEYOND THIS SUNDAY ~ When has my compassion for someone or for others pushed aside my own needs? How can I put others’ needs first more often? Parish Points Eucharistic TIME, TALENT and TREASURE Adoration Stewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE! Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel Last weekend’s drawing winner is ~ Always Accessible ~ East Entrance of Parish Center Jonathan Appert Please contact Eucharistic Adoration during these hours: Denice Kautz Congratulations Jonathan! Monday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Your prize is on table in gathering area of church) 400-4939 Wednesday 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. to commit to an Wednesday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. hour of adoration. Thank you. Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella Thursday 6 a.m. to noon Kuchar on Tuesday, July 20 at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Church. Her parents were Adam and Genny Brown. Confidential Prayer Line Call our Prayer Line — Maria Bichler 701-340-9749 The Pastor’s Points These prayer warriors will pray privately and confidentially for any needs a person may have who do not want their name Are you and I “an instrument published in the bulletin but would like the intercession of many of peace”? for their prayer requests or in need of immediate prayers. We love the prayer attributed to St. Francis of . We pray it, we publish it on holy cards, we sing it with beauti- Those Needing Prayer ful melodies so much so that it is considered one of the old Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace. standards that everyone seems to love to sing. The irony Sylvia Weisser Sandy Lawler Ricki Sathren of it all is that while the prayer is attributed to St. Francis, Kim Duetcher George Lawler it was not written by him. From my research on the popu- lar , I learned Francis did not like books and said, the writings. The prayer in its present form has not been traced only book we really need is the Bible. The “joyful saint” back further than 1912. Its first known publishing was in might be frowning and shaking his head knowing how French, in a small spiritual magazine called La Cloch- many books have been written about his life and spiritual- ette (The Little Bell), published by a Catholic Church orga- ity of which I have most published in English which I pur- nization in Paris named La Ligue de la Sainte-Messe (The chased and studied while in Assisi. And what would he say League of the Holy Mass). The author’s name was not giv- about “The Peace Prayer of St. Francis” giving the credit en, although it may have been the founder of La Ligue, Fa- for one of our most beautiful and well-known prayers. It ther Esther Bouquerel. The prayer was heavily publicized is a prayer that should prompt and encourage each of us to during both World War I and World War II. It has been ask, “Am I an instrument of your peace, Lord? Of course, frequently set to music by notable songwriters and quoted we know Francis was, otherwise would he have been given by prominent leaders, and its broadly inclusive language and recognized as a saint, if he were not. has found appeal with various faiths encouraging service The history of the prayer is interesting. I googled it and to others. found 1,220,000 results. I only tried two Catholic sites and Are you and I “encouraged” in our service to others? could not get immediate permission to reprint the informa- Are you and I an instrument of peace in a way that Francis tion. So, what I found from a purely secular site, “Wiki- was? The Prayer of St. Francis is attributed to a man from pedia,” is interesting and the information is consistent with Assisi who lived over 800 years ago and yet the prayer has everything I found in the Catholic sources. only existed a little over 100 years. The way we live our The author of the prayer is anonymous. It is usually Christian lives is attributed to a man, who was the Son of called the Prayer of Saint Francis (or Peace Prayer, or Sim- God, and walked this earth over 2021 years ago and you ple Prayer for Peace, or Make Me an Instrument of Your and I are called to follow him and imitate his way of life. Peace) and often associated with Saint Francis of Assi- So, how do you think we are all doing in that department? si (b. 1182 – d. 1226). The text is entirely absent from his Fr. David Zimmer

Sunday Readings and Backgrounds want.” 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Week of July 18 Ephesians 2:13–18: Christ is our peace who made both one. Mark 6:30–34: They were like sheep without a shepherd. Jeremiah 23:1–6 I: will gather the remnant of my flock and vocation view—So many people with needs, so little appoint shepherds for them. time. If you make time for prayer, God will help you with Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall the rest. (Mark 6:30-34)

2 ✟ St. Anthony Parish God bless you as you celebrate! The Rosary: Before every Mass. Happy Birthday! Confessions: 1/2 hour before weekday Mass; Saturdays 3:00 p.m. July 19...... Tyler Jacob to 3:45 p.m.; or anytime by appointment. July 19...... Janette Volk July 24-25 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sunday July 21...... Anna Horner ROSARY: --- Linda Kelsch July 21...... Roger Martin GIFTS: WEDDING Ray and Rose Hulm July 22...... Easten Baumgartner SERVERS: WEDDING Ashtyn Leier, Abby Schumacher July 22...... Cecelia Baumstarck LECTOR: WEDDING Sandy Meidinger July 25...... Cheryl Hanson EMHC: WEDDING Need Volunteer July 25...... Jack Nagel Larry Malsom USHERS: WEDDING Shawn and Bradyn Burgad Dan Imdieke, Ryan Hulm Happy Anniversary! MUSIC: WEDDING Diane N. and singers July 19...... Gary & Delrae Hulm SACRISTANS: Ardella Deis David and Diane Nagel July 19...... Frank & Helen Jacob S GREETERS: Front Entrance none U July 25...... Alfred & Karen Bosch N MONEY COUNTERS: Donna Schneider, Shawna Paul, Sandy Meidinger July 25...... Robert & Joyce Dendinger D MEDIA: A --- Paige Hulm Y COFFEE & DONUTS: Ryan and Jodi Hulm Calendar this week: 20 Tue.—Memorial of St. Apollinaris ✟ St. Katherine Parish 21 Wed.—Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Mass: Saturdays 7 p.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 9 a.m. 22 Thu.—Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Confessions: • Saturdays 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. or by appointment. 23 Fri.—Memorial of St. Bridget 24 Sat.—Memorial of St. Sharbel Makhl Saturday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary LECTOR: Toni MUSIC: Anna SERVERS:William SACRISTAN: Mike EMHC: Becky GIFTS: Need Volunteer Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day MONEY COUNTERS: Becky, Mary In today’s Gospel, people from towns all over Galilee hurried to see and hear Jesus. His heart was moved, for they appeared to be ✟ “sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus is that shep- St. Paul Parish herd. Jesus is our shepherd. He has drawn us Mass: Sundays 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 7:45 a.m. here today, from different households, from Confessions: Sundays 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. or by appointment different families, perhaps even from different towns. We come today to celebrate the Eucha- Sunday, July 25, at 8:30 a.m. rist, this wonderful sacrament that Jesus estab- LECTOR: Eric Voller GIFTS: Loren and Char Beastrom lished to be celebrated in his name until the end SACRISTAN: Pat Shea MUSIC: Adrian Shea of time, this sacrament in which we receive our SERVER: Jonathan Appert, Brecken Nieuwsma Lord, our redeemer, our shepherd. EMHC: Steph Doolittle USHERS: Dennis Kalberer, Wyatt Kalberer MONEY COUNTERS: Adele Kalberer, Linda Appert “Two places you’re guaranteed a LAWN MOWING: July 18-24: Joe Shea Family miracle: the altar and the womb.” July 25-31: Dennis Kalberer ~ Peter Kreeft OUR FINANCIAL OFFERING TO GOD - Fiscal Year 2020-21 - Week 2 • ST. ANTHONY. July 10-11 Year-to-Date Maintaining Adult/Loose Contributions...... $3,329...... $ 7,304 Our Legacy Children Contributions...... $ 9...... $ 37 GIFT SHOP TOTAL Contributions...... $3,338...... $ 7,341 GOAL Budget...... $3,964...... $ 7,928 $485,000 St. Anthony Parish Center Over (Under)...... ($ 626)...... ($ 587) • ST. KATHERINE $445,779 Received NEW! Sleeping St. Joseph Statues Adult/Loose Contributions...... $ 248 ...... $ 946 Melissa & Doug Toys Children Contributions...... $ 0...... $ 159 TOTAL Contributions...... $ 248...... $ 946 Framed and Wood Pictures Budget...... $ 579...... $ 1,158 Jewelry • • Statues Over (Under)...... ($ 331)...... ($ 212) Your weekly contribution Prayer Books • Bibles • ST. PAUL can be made online at Coloring Books • Children’s Books Adult/Loose Contributions...... $ 587...... $ 1,573 www.stanthonylinton.com Children Contributions...... $ 19...... $ 28 or dropped off at the Mugs • Kitchenware/Cutlery TOTAL Contributions...... $ 606...... $ 1,601 Parish Office or sent by Stadium Chairs and so much more! Budget...... $ 753...... $ 1,506 mail. Thank you. Over (Under)...... ($ 147)...... $ 95 Open: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 EVENTS • TURQUOISE TABLE gathering at the Parish Center, 3 p.m...... Wednesday, July 21

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