All Parishes • Liturgy, Prayer and Mass Intentions: Jan. 6-126 Monday 6 p.m.-1 a.m.(Tu) Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ...........................................† Kathleen Scherr and † Eugene Bosch

7 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony .........................................................................Hannah Schumacher

8 Wednesday 12 a.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ..............................................................................† Maggie Kramer There will be no Mass on Wednesdays at St. Katherine or St. Paul until further notice.

9 Thursday 6 a.m. - Noon Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ......................................† Aloysius and † James Gefroh and family

10 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ................................................† Wendelin A. & † Victoria A. Bosch

11 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony .............................................................................. † Angeline Hager 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine ......................................................................Father Dave Zimmer

12 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ......................................................................................† Helen Schmidt 10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ......................................................................† Joe M. Bosch family

January 5, 2020 • The Epiphany of the Lord

Our Catholic Family

St. Paul Catholic Church372 Harold St, Hazelton

Director of Religion EducationBecky Small 387-4470Parish Office: 254-4588

St. Anthony Catholic Church613 N Broadway, Linton, 254-4588Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pm

Secretary: Adrien RoehrichEmail: stanthony@bektel.com

Bus Mgr/DRE: Sue SchumacherEmail: stanthonybusadmin@bektel.com

Director of Rel Ed: Denice KautzEmail: stacatholic@bektel.com

www.stanthonylinton.comwww.facebook.com/stanthonylinton

St. Katherine Catholic Church200 1st Ave N, Braddock

Director of Religion EducationBecky Small 387-4470Parish Office: 254-4588

Pastor: Fr. David Zimmer (Office) 254-4588

(Rectory) 254-4400

Deacon Ken Wolbaum782-4115

DIVINE MERCY CHAPELlocated in St. Anthony

Parish Center • East Entrance~ Always Accessible ~

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BEYOND SUNDAY ~ How has an encounter with the Lord led me in a new way?Am I willing to change my route in the future?

St. Anthony Church doors are locked after hours. The Divine Mercy Chapel is always accessible.St. Katherine Church doors are locked. For combination or a key, contact a parish council member.

“We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

Matthew 2:2

We welcomeFr. Charlie Heidt!

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The Pastor’s Point Eucharistic Adoration

Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel ~ Always Accessible ~ East Entrance of Parish Center

Eucharistic Adoration during these hours:Monday 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday

Wednesday 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Noon)

Please contact Denice Kautz400-4939

to commit to an hour of adoration.

Thank you.

TIME, TALENT and TREASUREStewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE!Last weekend/Christmas drawing winners are

Colin TurmanCongratulations Colin!

(Your prize is on table in gathering area of church)

The Sabbatical (reprinted) Many of you perhaps are already aware that I will be leaving on Sabbatical January 1, 2020, following the last Mass here at St. Anthony. Every priest is eligible to have a sabbatical of three months every five years. My application was approved over four years ago before I was assigned to St. Anthony, St. Katherine and St. Paul. The purpose of a sabbatical is to separate oneself from the responsibilities and obligations of your priestly assignment for a period for study, prayer and rest. Each priest must determine how he will use that time and submit a proposal to the Bishop for his approval. Some of our priests will enroll in a program of renewal and refreshment. The North American College in Rome offers an excellent program and I am an alumnus of that program, once in 1999 and again in 2014. This sab-batical would be different. Bishop Kagan has been most supportive of my plan for my sabbatical and encouraged me to keep working to accomplish my goal. Even with the recent injury, the Bishop was encouraging me to keep my plan moving forward. So what is my plan, you may ask. I have decided to live in Assisi, Italy, for the three-month period. I have rented an apartment that I have lived in four or five times before and will take part in Masses around the medieval city and find spiritual direction from some local Franciscans I have come to know. Assisi is a place of inspiration and peace and each time I go there. I never grow tired of it. I have come to know some of the locals and enjoy their hospitality and friendship. The location is beyond description and I am eager to return to a place that allows me to grow spiritually. Assisi is a place where the spirit of St. Francis contin-ues to move the hearts of all who come there. My sabbati-cal project will be to continue to work on a book that was started five years ago and then suspended for personal rea-sons. Now I have a desire to pick it up again and work at developing it into the “testament” I wish to put my name to. Time will tell how it progresses. The apartment is very comfortable and located on the central piazza of the ancient town. Additional travel may happen but the only side trip planned from Assisi will be a trip to Salzburg, Austria, to get a “dose” of Mozart. Train travel is very good in Europe and a great way to see the countryside especially to Salz-burg. I am grateful to Fr. Charlie Heidt who has agreed to cov-er the parishes while I am gone. Please welcome him and enjoy his reflections on the Sacred Scriptures. He has been my spiritual director since I was ordained in 1988. He is a good man and a good priest and a good friend. I know if he needs any assistance from the parishes, he will find what he needs with your help. I leave on January 1 and will return to Linton on April 9, Holy Thursday, to begin to celebrate the “Triduum” with you. During my absence please be assured of my prayers for all of you in the place where Franciscan spirituality thrives. I know I will be at the tomb of St. Francis and St. Clare often and you will be remembered there. May God bless you and our parish families this winter and the upcoming Lenten Season. May this also be a time of renewal for each of you. “Ciao for now!”

Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Dave Zimmer

The Carmelite Sisterswill pray for your intentions!

You may mail your prayer requests to the following address:

Carmelite Monastery, PO Box 67, Alexandria, SD 57311

or prayer intentions may also be left on their prayer line: 605-239-4382

www.carmeloftheholyface.com

FOOD PANTRY Our parishes are continu-ally collecting non-perishable food items for the Emmons County Food Pantry. Baskets are located in the church gath-ering area of each of the three parishes.

Right to Life MassWednesday, Jan. 22

On the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade deci-sion, the public is invited to a Right to Life rosary procession and Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Bismarck. The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will lead a rosary processing from the doors of CHI St. Alexius to St. Mary Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bishop Kagan will celebrate Mass at St. Mary Church at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served following Mass.

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Shelly VolkAnn Wagner

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Therese BeitelspacherRyan/Jodi Hulm

Denice KautzSue Schumacher

Cindy Schmidt

Annette PavlicekRosina Bosch

Charles Pavlicek

Rosina BoschBev Voller

Dan/Cathy ImdiekeRyan Bosch

Doug/Maria Bichler

Steve and BillieSchumacher

Ann Wagner

Rose Fettig

John/Lisa McCroryKristen Vetter

Denice Kautz

Magnus Wagner

James Schmidt

Bobbie Jo Brindle

Joe/Tom/Adrian Shea

Sandy MeidingerTim Volk

Rose FettigCheryl Hanson

Linda AppertBen/Delphine Vetter

Mary Ann DeiszGary Hager

Mary Ann GefrohAdrien Roehrich

Beryl Hood

Luella Jochim

Shawna Paul

Loretta/Mary Ann VetterConnie Gross

Linda Kelsch

Shar Nagel

Laura HulmJanette Volk

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<-----To the left is the schedule as it is now of the committed weekly adorers of Eucharistic Adoration in our Chapel. There are many hours where only one adorer is listed. These are the hours that are in need of another committed adorer. It is always best to have two or more adorers per hour in case one is not able to be at their re-spective hour due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or traveling from out of town dur-ing a storm or icy roads. You may be thinking that committing to a weekly hour is impossible! I’m too busy! Think of the time you are already com-mitted to during each week — an hour spent with Our Lord per week (other than Mass) is very do-able and it becomes part of your weekly commitments. Most of these adorers have been committed to their hour since Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel began seven years ago. If you have any questions about adoration, please feel free to ask any of the adorers or even go along with one of them some-time and see what it’s all about!

Jesus’ appeal to His Apostles in the garden is His appeal to us today:“Could you not watch one hour with me!”

Jan. 11-12 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. SundayROSARY: Luella Jochim Rosina BoschGIFTS: Rick Hulm Family Ryan Hulm FamilySERVERS: Kathleen and Alexis Vetter Abby Schumacher, Brooklyn SchumacherLECTOR: Annette Pavlicek Sandy MeidingerEMHC: (B) Mary Ann Vetter (B) Emily Kelsch, Jeff Gross (B) Catherine Unger (PB) Steve and Billie Schumacher (PB) Lucas Schumacher, Daniel SchumacherUSHERS: Dan Carr, Carter Renz Paul McCrory, Randy Meidinger Gary Hulm, Alex Jahner Chandler Nagel, Jack NagelMUSIC: Catherine, Marie, Children Diane N. and singersSACRISTAN: Mary Ann Vetter Bobbie Jo Brindle GREETERS: Front Entrance Jon Richter Family Ramp Entrance Cris Turman Family MONEY COUNTERS: Laura Hulm, Rhonda Schmidt MEDIA: Daniel Schumacher COFFEE & DONUTS: Steve and Billie Schumacher

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The Rosary: Before every Mass. Confessions: 1/2 hour before weekday Mass; Saturdays 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; or anytime by appointment.

✟ St. Anthony Parish

✟ St. Katherine Parish

✟ St. Paul Parish

Mass: Saturdays 7 p.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 9 a.m. Confessions: • Saturdays 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Mass: Sundays 8:30 a.m. • Daily Mass: Wednesdays 7:45 a.m. Confessions: Sundays 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. or by appointment

Sunday, Jan. 12, at 8:30 a.m. GIFTS: Pete and Janel Baumgartner LECTOR: Cindy SchmidtSACRISTAN: Linda Appert MUSIC: Adrian SheaSERVERS: Jacob and Aiden SheaEMHC: (B) Janel Baumgartner (PB) Mike Appert (PB) Linda AppertUSHERS: Tom Voller and Eric VollerMONEY COUNTERS: Bev Voller and Cindy SchmidtSNOW REMOVAL: Jan. 5-11: Tom Voller Family; Jan. 12-18: Jeff Humann Family

Happy Birthday!January 5 ............................. Linda AppertJanuary 5 ...............................Laura HulmJanuary 5 ..........................Kathleen VetterJanuary 5 .................Westen BaumgartnerJanuary 8 .............................Deb KalbererJanuary 8 ............................... Betty MaierJanuary 8 .............................. Frances SerrJanuary 9 ............................Jaxon JangulaJanuary 9 ....................Brynlee NieuwsmaJanuary 9 ................................Mike SmallJanuary 10 ............................... Fran KuhnJanuary 10 ................. Luke SchiermeisterJanuary 10 ..................... Phillip SchuetzleJanuary 11 ...................... Damaso PortilloJanuary 11 ......................Rhonda SchmidtJanuary 12 ............... Jessica BaumgartnerJanuary 12 ..........................Brooke BoschJanuary 12 ....................... Jean OrthmeyerJanuary 12 .....................Samantha VargasJanuary 13 ............................... Harry SerrJanuary 13 ........................ Janice WeingerJanuary 13 ............................ Ryan HolzerJanuary 14 .............................Mark BruunJanuary 14 ..........................Susan KeeneyJanuary 15 ......................Adrien RoehrichJanuary 16 ............... Claudelle TwardoskiJanuary 16 ......................Mary Ann VetterJanuary 17 ..............................Aidan SheaJanuary 18 .................. Christina Roehrich

Happy Anniversary!Jan. 5 ...........................Ray & Rose Hulm

SUNDAY

OUR FINANCIAL OFFERING TO GOD - Fiscal Year 2019-20 - Week 27

God bless you as you celebrate!

If there is anyone who does NOT want their name printed on our weekly parish birthday/anniversary list (or if we have missed your name and date), please call parish office 254-4588. Thank you.

Saturday, Jan. 11, at 7:00 p.m. LECTOR: Audrey MUSIC: JanelSERVERS: Isaac and Easten SACRISTAN: PaulEMHC: (PB) Jessica and Sandy GIFTS: Tony & Jessica BaumgartnerMONEY COUNTERS: EMHC

GOAL$485,000

$400,000

Received

MaintainingOur Legacy

$331,361

• ST. ANTHONY Dec. 28-29 Year-to-DateAdult/Loose Contributions .........$9,447..............$121,241Children Contributions ...............$ 15..............$ 706TOTAL Contributions ................$9,462..............$121,947Budget ........................................$4,057..............$109,539Over (Under) ..............................$5,405..............$ 12,408• ST. KATHERINE (No Mass due to weather)Adult/Loose Contributions ........$ 630 ..............$17,292Children Contributions ..............$ 0................$ 166TOTAL Contributions ...............$ 630................$17,458Budget ...................................... $ 730................$19,710Over (Under) ............................($ 100)............... ($2,252)• ST. PAUL (No Mass due to weather)Adult/Loose Contributions .........$ 0................$17,615Children Contributions ...............$ 0.................$ 214TOTAL Contributions ................$ 0................$17,829Budget ........................................$ 695................$18,070Over (Under) ............................($ 695)............... ($ 936)

St. Anthony ChurchBOX GUTTER

PROJECTReceived: $7,707

Approximate cost ofrepair is $40,000

and was not includedin Maintaining Our Legacy.

Honor the Lord with all your wealth, with the first fruits of all your produce; then will your barns be filled with grain, with new wine your vats will over-flow. –Proverbs 3:9-10

WelcomeFr. Charlie Heidt!

(onlinegiving)

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Mass at St. Anthony Church broadcasted LIVE on BEK TV Channel 25! Sundays 10:30 a.m. Mass and Holy Days(NOTE: Televised Mass does not meet the weekend obligation for those able to attend Mass.)

CALENDAR•  FOOD PANTRY, Linton, open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ..................................................................Every Wednesday•  ST. ANTHONY FELLOWSHIP (donuts, coffee, juice) following 10:30 a.m. Mass ......................... most Sundays•  ST. KATHERINE FELLOWSHIP (basement) following Mass ...........................................Saturday, January 4•  ST. PAUL FELLOWSHIP (basement) following Mass ...................................................... Sunday, January 19 •  TURQUOISE TABLE GATHERING at Parish Center ...............................................................Wednesday, January 8

EVENTS•  BREAKFAST at St. Paul Church following Mass. Everyone welcome! .................................... Sunday, Jan. 5

MEETINGS•  KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meeting, Linton KC Hall 7 p.m. .....................................................Monday, Jan. 6

EDUCATION•  CCD CLASSES at St. Anthony, K-6 at 3:45-4:45 p.m.; 7-12 at 7-8:30 p.m. .................... Wednesday, Jan. 8

•  CCD CLASSES at St. Paul/St. Katherine, K-6 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. .................................... Wednesday, Jan. 8

•  CCD CLASSES at St. Anthony, K-6 at 3:45-4:45 p.m.; 7-12 at 7-8:30 p.m. .................. Wednesday, Jan. 15

•  CCD CLASSES at St. Paul/St. Katherine, K-6 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. .................................. Wednesday, Jan. 15

•  RIGHT TO LIFE MASS, St. Mary Church, Bismarck 7 p.m. (see page 2) ....................... Wednesday, Jan. 22

vocation view—Look about you! Can you see the glory of God? Open your heart to receive the gifts God is offer-ing you. (Isaiah 60:1-6)

Sunday Readings and BackgroundsEpiphany of the Lord • Week of Jan. 5Reading I : Isaiah 60:1-6Your light has come!• The reading from Isaiah refers to a time of great hope in ancient

Israel.• Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians, was

about to be rebuilt.• In today’s passage, Isaiah associates light with the glory of

God’s presence.

Reading II : Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6We all share the same promise!• In the second reading, we glimpse a beginning of God’s

Kingdom in time.• Paul stresses that God’s promise to Israel is fulfilled in Jesus.• All people, both Gentiles and Jews share in salvation in Christ.

Gospel : Matthew 2:1-12They opened their coffers and presented him with gifts.• The Gospel reading today links Jesus to God’s promise to Israel.• The royal title given by the Magi to Jesus points to his role as

Messiah.• In ancient times, the birth of a great person was often associated

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As our celebration of Christmas continues, today we observe the great feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. The word “epiphany” comes from Greek and means manifestation or appearance. The stewardship way of life is one in which we live in grateful response to God’s countless manifestations in our lives. Our Gospel passage, from Matthew, has much to teach us about stewardship, through the actions of the magi. As good stewards, the magi were watching for manifestations of God’s presence in their lives. “We have seen the star at its rising,” they say. Good stewards are keenly aware of the “star” of God’s presence and His gifts in their lives. It is this awareness that fills them with gratitude and the desire to both worship God and share His gifts with others. The magi, upon seeing the manifestation of God’s presence in their lives, “were overjoyed.” Good stewards, who live with the awareness of God’s presence and gifts to them, simply can’t help but be filled with joy. Not necessarily the fleeting and superficial kind of joy the world promises through wealth or power, but rather the deep, unalterable joy only God can give. Finally, the magi were so filled with awe upon encountering the newborn Jesus, they prostrated themselves before him and “opened

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Those Needing Prayer Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace. We ask God to graciously give them what He knows they most need and what is best for them in their particular circumstance. Thank you for your prayer and concern for our brothers and sisters who are dear to Jesus. We ask that you please help us keep our parish family prayer list updated. When we receive a prayer request, the name of the individual in need of our prayers will be printed here in the bulletin for one month. If we are not informed that it is desired they stay on this list longer, their name will be removed. St. Anthony Office 254-4588.

Asher SorrelsJeremiah Lund

Ricki SathrenVictor Richter

Mary Richter

Confidential Prayer LineCall our Prayer Line — Maria Bichler 701-340-9749

These prayer warriors will pray privately and confidentially for any needs a person may have who do not want their name published in the bulletin but would like the intercession of many for their prayer requests or in need of immediate prayers.

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THANK YOU to the following patrons who sponsor the printing of the weekly bulletin for the parishes of St. Anthony in Linton, St. Katherine in Braddock and St. Paul in Hazelton. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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their treasures and offered him gifts.” This is precisely why good stewards generously share their material gifts — as a loving act of worship to an extravagantly loving God. Let us rejoice in God’s manifestations in our lives and be watchful for the new ways He is calling us to share ourselves and our gifts in gratitude to our King in the year ahead.