Bulletin 6-26-2016

Sunday, June 26, 2016
— Thirteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
VIGIL-VOTIVE LIGHTS: Candles
represent the prayerful vigilance of expectant
prayers offered. Christ is the light of the world.
When we light a candle, it reminds us that the
effect of that prayer is ongoing. The small candles burn for
6 hours, and the large candles burn for 6 days. You will
notice we now have both sizes in the back of the Church.
We ask you to put the donation for either candle in the
container under the smaller candles. May we continue to
pray for one another, the known and the unknown needs
among us.
—Fr. Michael R. Schneider
Nicole Fuhrer, Development Director
I am so excited to update you on what has
been going on over the past few months in the
MFCE office. Our Golf Scramble was held on Friday,
June 10. With the exception of the extreme heat that day,
we had a very successful event! 120 golfers braved the
elements to support our cause! This leads me to the
exciting announcement of the FINAL numbers for the Bids
for Kids Events. You may not be aware that the Golf
Scramble was tied to the Bids for Kids event with
sponsorships from many generous businesses and families.
Both events went beyond our expectations this year, and
we were able to raise well over our goal of $60K. I am
pleased to report we blew that goal out of the water and
raised a total of just under $80,000!! It is truly so humbling
to know of the tremendous support our parish, our alumni,
and our community have for our mission! Praise be to God!
Subsequently, the MFCE was able to write a check to John
Paul II School for this year’s annual disbursement of
$29,249.57! I know it seems like an odd number, but we
follow guidelines and bylaws in regards to the amount of
interest we can disburse from our endowments in order to
remain fiscally responsible and maintain the perpetuity of
the funds you have entrusted with us. We also distributed
$2,996.93 directly to the Faith Formation Program for their
upcoming budgetary needs. Another portion of the funds
raised will maintain the function of the MFCE Office. Some
things we greatly need are to update our website and
create professional promotional materials. The John Paul II
PTO will also benefit from these events, as a portion of the
proceeds will be used to fulfill their budgetary needs and
support of the school as well.
Another most exciting item is the establishment of a
new endowment. The Henry and Carol Fergen Family
Endowment was established in May to financially support
John Paul II School! This is another great testament of
trust, love, and support of our mission from our beloved
parishioners! My heartfelt gratitude to Henry and Carol.
I take my final statement to wish Fr. Mike the best as
he continues his priestly journey with the Catholic
community of Huron. May they be ever so blessed as we
have with your guidance, leadership, care, and stewardship
of your gifts. Join me in a prayer to our heavenly mother
for Fr. Mike. Hail Mary full of grace…..
Holy Spirit Parish Calendar of Events:
Sat/Sun, June 25/26: Farewell Receptions at JPII Gym after Masses
Sun-Wed, June 26-29: 7:30-9:30pm Grs 7-12 Totus Tuus, Holy Fam
Mon-Thur, June 27-30: 9am-2:30pm Grs 1-6 Totus Tuus, JPII MPR
Thur, June 30: 7pm Joint Pastoral/Finance Council meet, Conf Rm
Mon, July 4: Parish Offices closed for Independence Day Holiday
Following each Mass this weekend
there will be a reception with a few
refreshments in the John Paul II
School Gym to give our Parish Family a chance to wish
Fr. Schneider well on his new assignment as Pastor of
Holy Trinity Church in Huron beginning July 6.
We welcome to our Holy Spirit Parish family
Alyssa Nase and her husband Adam.
We are glad you are here!
Holy Spirit Parish sends congratulations to
Tom & Alice Lichter, who celebrate their
65th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday,
June 26. We welcome their son, Fr. Mark
Lichter, as he celebrates the 11 AM Mass on
their special day. May God’s love and abundant
blessings be showered upon you and your family.
There will be an open house next Sunday,
July 3, from 1-3pm, in the Holy Spirit
Parish Hall to help Gene Schneider
celebrate his 80th birthday!
Holy Spirit Parish extends its deepest sympathies
to Jerry (Carla) Eppel and family on the death of
his brother-in-law, Dr. Mark Reynen, on June 9;
and to Mary Liz (Rex) Crockett and family
on the death of her brother, Joe Murphy, on June 12.
May you find comfort in our Lord’s healing love.
Holy Family/Holy Spirit Youth Ministry Director
Holy Family/Holy Spirit Parishes are seeking to
hire a Director of Youth Ministry and Discipleship
for grades 7-12. This is a full-time position with
benefits. Please contact Holy Family Parish, 996-3639, for
a complete job description and to obtain an application.
Please send cover letter, resume, and references in care of:
Fr. Stevens, Attention: Youth Ministry Position, Holy Family
Church, 222 North Kimball Street, Mitchell, SD 57301.
Additional person(s) still needed to lead the
Rosary a half hour before the 5:30pm Mass
one Saturday a month and the occasional 5th
Saturday of the month. To volunteer or for more
information, contact Fr. Schneider or call the parish
office at 996-7424. Thank you for considering to volunteer!
Faith Formation News
Christine Lemmer, Faith Formation Director
Totus Tuus: We welcome the Totus Tuus
team of Zach Schaefbauer, Jackie Marko, Abigail Vlaminck,
and Thomas Bennett to our parishes this weekend. We
thank the families who are providing housing and meals for
the team. We ask your prayers for our young people and
the team this week as they share faith and fun together.
John Paul II School News
Robin Cahoy, Principal — 996-2365
We will be hiring a part-time aide
for 2nd grade and two After School
Care Providers in the near future.
There are just a few remaining openings in our
preschool, which is Monday – Friday. The 3 year-olds
attend the morning section, and the 4 year-olds
attend the afternoon section. If you are interested
please call the school.
Fr. John Short, who prefers to be called Fr. John, will
become Pastor of Holy Spirit Church on July 6. He
has requested the below prayer be listed in the bulletin:
Lord Jesus, please prepare our souls,
hearts, and minds for Fr. John, and
Lord Jesus, please prepare Fr. John’s
soul, heart, and mind for us.
HOLY FATHER/PETER’S PENCE
COLLETION: This weekend our diocese
takes up the collection for Peter’s Pence.
This collection is taken up worldwide to
support our brothers and sisters on the
margins of society, including victims of
war, oppression, and natural disasters. In this Jubilee Year
of Mercy, the collection is an opportunity to join with Pope
Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers
and sisters. You can find this special offering envelope for
“Holy Father” dated June 19 in your offering envelope
packet, or extra donation envelopes are located below the
Church bulletin boards. Thank you for your support.
Our new website, holyspiritmitchell.org is
nearly complete! A big THANK YOU to Lori
Goldammer for her expertise and assistance on
this project. We will continue to strive to improve
on ways to communicate with our Parish Family!
Discontinuing Monday 7:30 AM Mass starting
July 11. Fr. Schneider will have 7:30 AM Mass on
Monday, July 4. After that date, Holy Spirit will no longer
have a scheduled Mass on Mondays.
Daily Readings: June 27 - July 3
Mon, Amos 2:6-10,13-16
Matthew 8:18-22
- Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Tues, Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12
Matthew 8:23-27
- Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Wed, Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18 Matthew 16:13-19
- Saints Peter an Paul, Apostles
Thur, Amos 7:10-17
Matthew 9:1-8
- The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Fri, Amos 8:4-6, 9-12
Matthew 9:9-13
- Blessed Junípero Serra, Priest
Sat, Amos 9:11-15
Matthew 9:14-17
Sun, Isaiah 66:10-14c Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
- Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Charles Duman has daily Mass at 10:30 AM
in the Avera Brady Home Chapel except Monday.
_ MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK_
Mon, June 27 - 7:30 AM Leo & Helen Miller + +
Richard & Merilyn Ditter + +
Tues, June 28 - 5:15 PM Germaine Endres +
Wed, June 29 - 7:30 AM Harvey Schnabel +
Thur, June 30 - 7:30 AM Tom Schoenfelder +
24 Hr Eucharistic Adoration Thurs 8:00am-Fri 7:30am
Confessions heard Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00pm
Fri, July 1 - 7:30 AM Dec’d Gosmire Family members +
Sat, July 2 - 5:30 PM Bussmus & Schelle Families
Sun, July 3 - 9:00 AM Pat Speelman +
11:00 AM Holy Spirit Parishioners
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen!
Church Support (93)
Direct Deposit
Loose Offering
Holy Father
Children
Thank You! Total:
$3,513.00
—
464.00
675.00
36.78
$4,688.78
Automatic withdrawals for contributions: If you would like to have
your Church contributions automatically deducted from your account,
please call the Parish Office at 996-7424 for more information. Thanks.
Stewardship Reflection: In today’s second
reading, St. Paul provides a wonderful
one-sentence summary of Christian
stewardship: “Out of love, place
yourselves at one another’s service.”
A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar:
Today’s Gospel reminds us once we
set our “hand to the plow” of
parenting and marriage, “We cannot
look back.” This is what commitment
means: We have said YES to what
was, what is, and to what can be.
LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS July 2-3
LECTORS:
5:30 PM: Paula Heida, Bruce Schwenck
9:00 AM: Pete Bruce, Linda Holmes
11:00 AM: Mary Liz Crockett, Linda McEntee
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
5:30 PM: Rhonda Broski, M/M Charles Herrmann, M/M Tom Lichter
9:00 AM: Bonnie Krcil, Trevor Meaney, Marlou Mogck, M/M Joel Owens
11:00 AM: Darrel Anderson, Deb Lorenzen, Linda McEntee, Julie Mellan,
Mary Lou Voigt
ALTAR SERVERS:
5:30 PM: Michael and Jasper Baus, Mara Miskimins
9:00 AM: Caymin and Ireland Blindauer, Sarah Sebert
11:00 AM: Lydia and Zach Fuhrer, Andrew Machado
GIFT BEARERS:
5:30 PM: Jim & Jeanice Miskimins Family
9:00 AM: Dave & Rexanne Thuringer
11:00 AM: Jodie and Trevor Lambert
HOSPITALITY/GREETERS:
5:30 PM: Fred & Joan DeRouchey, Bonnie Weber
9:00 AM: Gen Gray, Harry & Shirley Northrup
11:00 AM: Carl & Sarah Beckstrom Family, Naomi Nutter
USHERS:
5:30 PM: Jim Ernster, Rod Heida, Vilas Schoenfelder, Chuck Thuringer
9:00 AM: Jerome Haiar, Brad, Micah, and Marisa Osterloo
11:00 AM: Ernie Bies, Lee Elward, Michael Farney, Clet Schoenfelder
CANTOR:
5:30 PM-Christine Lemmer 9:00 AM-Jill Zens 11:00 AM-Lisa Neugebauer
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 8:00AM to Friday 7:30AM
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm --- opportunity for Confession during Adoration