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JUNE 6, 2021 LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK CONTACT US As we gather today to reafﬁrm our faith in the Real Presence of Christ in St. Helena Catholic Church the Eucharist, we are reminded that we are also the Body of Christ. The 421 2nd St N, PO Box 796 mission of the Gospel calls us to be Christ for others. There is so much bro- Ellendale, ND 58436 kenness and pain in our world. Many people are lost and feeling lonely, 701-349-3297 marginalized and oppressed, victimized and abused. Every time we receive the Body (and Blood) of Christ, we are asked to become what we St. Patrick Catholic Church eat. Are we willing to step aside from our preoccupations and concerns so that we can be Christ for others? The power and presence of Christ in the 207 Monroe St N Eucharist becomes present in us. In receiving this transforming presence Fullerton, ND 58441 of Christ, we can truly effect change in the lives of those we meet. We can

show them God’s unconditional, ever-present love and the beauty that Rev. Jason Asselin, J.C.L. can come from loving others. We are given the grace to become temples sthelenascatholicparish.org of justice and peace, carrying God’s sacred Presence within us wherever we go.

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Forming the dough words of Holy Scripture. Embracing the Dear friends in Christ, wider reality of heaven is akin to noticing the subtleties in the ball of dough— Ice-cold water produces the best pie when it’s too moist, too dry, and when to crusts; for bread dough, I was taught to stop kneading. test the water temperature by using my wrist. Forming balls of cookie dough is Second, we need unselfishness. And this definitely easier than rolling-out a pastry unselfishness must be connected to the shell or making the perfect loaf of bread. heavenly goal mentioned above. We Kneading the dough too much or too don’t become self-giving in order to gain ST. HELENA PARISH little takes practice. more earthly rewards or human Mass Schedule accolades. No, unselfishness is learned Celebrating the Solemnity of Corpus from the most unselfish act: Jesus laying Saturday (vigil) 5pm, St. Helena Christi, the Church puts before us the down his life on the Cross for us. And the Sunday 8:30am (1st, 3rd, 5th source and summit of our faith: The Most Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus is Sundays) Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is no given to us in the Eucharist as spiritual 10:30am (2nd, 4th Sundays) surprise that the greatest gift of our nourishment. Participation at Mass is a Tue–Fri 8:00am Savior is also the greatest point of means to grow in self-giving and to division in Christendom. It’s easier to Confession Schedule imitate the virtue of Christ. Self-denial is make cookies than to form a perfect loaf tough. Surrendering our human will is Saturday 3:30-4:30pm of bread. My intention with this analogy difficult. Sunday Before 8:30 am mass is not to cheapen or diminish the truth of (1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays) the Eucharist, or to speak ill of non- Despite the challenges, difficulties, and Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm Catholic religions. I offer today’s column oppositions, Ratzinger concludes on a positive note, “…the Church will find its Tues–Fri Before 8:00 am daily as a spiritual awakening. Our own beloved Catholic Church is not immune essence afresh and with full conviction in Mass | By appointment, call to problems and decay. that which was always at its center: faith parish office in the triune God, in Jesus Christ, the Son Aware of the declining Church already in of God made man, in the presence of the the late 1960’s, Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Spirit until the end of the world. In faith Benedict XVI) wrote, “The future of the and prayer it will again recognize its true Church, once again as always, will be re- center, and experience the sacraments shaped by the saints, by people, that is, again as the worship of God and not as a whose minds probe deeper than the subject for liturgical scholarship.” slogans of the day, who see more than others see, because their lives embrace a Friends, this has been my desire with wider reality. Unselfishness, which these columns: to take a mixture of the makes men free, is attained only through simple daily tasks, the ingredients of the patience of small daily acts of self- life—and connect them to a wider vision, denial.” (Faith and the Future, 1971) to our final goal. Making cookies might be easier than baking bread or forming ST. PATRICK PARISH This quotation provoked a question: pie crusts, but our Christian faith is “How are saints made? What ingredients Mass Schedule asking for saints; men and women are needed for saintly lives?” Ratzinger willing to sacrifice, to worship God, and Sunday 10:30am names several of the necessary items for to imitate the self-giving of our Savior, (1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays) holiness, what we need to become the Jesus Christ. 8:30 am (2nd, 4th Sundays) saints the world desperately needs. First, Thursday 9:00am being other-worldly. Saints realize that Fr. Asselin this earth is not our final destiny. Pithy Confession Schedule sayings and slogans only go so far, our Sundays after 10:30 am Mass salvation and eternal life come from the By appointment - call parish office 03 NEWS & EVENTS

PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR | YOUTH UPDATES... 6/8—Adoration/Confession, 7pm, St. Helena’s World Youth Day 2023… 6/13—Farewell Potluck for Fr. Asselin, following Mass at St. Helena’s Every three years, the Catholic 6/15—Adoration/Confession, 7pm, St. Helena’s youth of the world come together 6/20—Farewell Potluck for Fr. Asselin, following Mass at St. Patrick’s for an incredible week of faith and fellowship. World Youth Day 2023 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. Pilgrims will come to celebrate with one another, deepen their faith, hear from the Holy Father, and be inspired to greater faith, service, and discipleship. Dates are TBD, but the Diocese of Fargo has already begun planning a WYD pilgrimage! Join us for a fun, one- hour virtual info session where you'll hear from diocesan leaders, get a rundown of the trip itinerary by our pilgrimage leader, and learn why YOU should plan to sign up for this trip of a lifetime! Past pilgrim, Kristina Lahr, will also be on hand to share her experience of attending WYD. The WYD Info Session will take place on Tuesday, June 22, at 7:00 PM, Central Time, via Zoom. To attend (or access the recording at a later date), please register at https:// bit.ly/3ya3CVl. We hope to see you there!

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ST HELENA MINISTRY SCHEDULE WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Tue. June 8 June 12/13 (5:00pm) (10:30 am) 8:00 am †Hazel Linder Usher Volunteer Darell Wall Collection Bob Radtke Wed. June 9 Lector Volunteer Darcy Seefeld 8:00 am †Mayme Linder EMHC Volunteer CarolLee Carruth Thu. June 10 Gift Bearers Volunteer Thielges Family 8:00 am (St. H) †Linda Linder Schwan Carson D, Altar Servers Riley T, Tiahna W 9:00 am (St. P) Open Courtney D St. Helena Breakfast Servers Fri. June 11, Sacred Heart of Jesus June 6 Alicia G, Sue B, Kristi G 8:00 am Seven Sisters Apostolate June 20 Amber M, Beano O, Michele T Sat. June 12

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Sun. June 13 WEEKLY GIVING 8:30 am (St. P) †Yikelalo Breidenbach Sunday, May31—Early Submission… 10:30 am (St. H) For the Parishioners

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Thank you for your generosity! ST. PATRICK MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday June 13 (8:30 am) Lector Chuck Advertiser of the Week Gift Carriers Amy and Maddie Parishes Online Thank your for supporting our bulletin! Altar Servers Boston, Lennon For the Month of May Breakfast Server Ruby and Virginia Collection Counters Allan Glynn & Steve Church Cleaners Faye and Laura Altar Society Meeting None this month Please Pray ...for all who are sick, elderly or alone

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God’s Gift Appeal 2021 Joanne Brokaw, Loretta Dingwall, Linda Steadfast in Faith, Joyful in Hope Siro, Cindy Kelly Heupel, Edna Report as of 5/ /2021 Scherman, Val Hunt, Carla Engelstad, Susan Lacina. St. Helena’s: $8,579: 49% of goal, 36% participation If you or someone you know would like to be St. Patrick’s: $11,525: 207% of goal, 41% participation added to, or removed from this list please call the parish ofﬁce. Thank you for your support! Participate in Weekly Mass or the Rosary on the radio MERKEL CPA CERTIFIED PUBLIC Real Presence Radio ACCOUNTANT & CONSULTANT AM 1280/Fargo or AM 1370/Grand Forks Sunday Mass 7am Michael & Lisa Carlsen 121 1st St N Tax • Bookkeeping Daily Rosary 8:30pm Lamb Radio Ellendale, ND 58436 Payroll • Audit FM 88.9/Aberdeen - Sunday Mass (Sacred “Trusted Throughout the Region” Heart Parish, Aberdeen) 9:30am Morning Prayers including Rosary 6am Ellendale, ND (701) 349-3266 (701) 349-3244 (701) 349-1040

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