Mission StatementSt. John the Evangelist Parish is a

Catholic Community of believers who

worship God and share faith with others

through welcoming, encouraging, sharing,

reconciling, being faithful, praying and

healing in Jesus’ name.

Eucharist ScheduleSaturdays: 5 p.m.Sundays: 7:30 a.m. - Oakwood

9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - Mass in Spanish

ReconciliationSaturdays: 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Sundays: 7:10 a.m. - Oakwood 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Adoration – Thursday, 5-10 p.m.

Parish Office: 352-1648Fr. Tim’s Cell phone - 520-0838

Fax number: 352-1608

Parish Kitchen: 352-0499

Pastor: Fr. Tim SchroederDeacon/Pastoral Minister:

Rev. Mr. Michael Grzadzielewski

Administrative Assist to the Pastor/

LSTC Coordinator: Rose Marie Kerner

Faith Formation/Music: Brent Hermans

Office Manager: Beverly Dolan

Parish Maintenance: Paul Bina

Parish Lay Directors: Carol Bina, Brad

Suda

Pastoral Council: David Demester,

Mary (John) Dusek, Mary (Tom) Dusek,

Todd Forbord, Jesse Forster, Monica

Gorder, Bryan Hurst, Cindy Janousek,

Nancy Miller, Christopher Quinamot,

Micky Schumacher, Al Szklarski, Marta

Balderas - Hispanic Ministry Liaison.

Finance Council: Rita Amiot, Russ

Carignan, George “Buzz” Burns, Brad

Suda, Linda Schumacher, Carol Bina,

JoAnn Lizakowski.

Baptism Prep Classes - Second

Thursday - 7 p.m. in the Gathering Space.

Call 352-1648 to register.

Formed: Youth and Adult Faith

Formation at formed.org. Parish Access

code: PNW MV2

Bulletin - find it at:stjohnsgraftonnd.com

Emails: Fr.Tim at

timothy.schroeder@fargodiocese.org

Bev at bev.stjohns@midconetwork.com

Need a ride to church? Call Frank

Janousek at 352-1567 or Jim Kosmatka at

352-3089.

Saint John the Evangelist Sacred Heart - Oakwood

1515 Western Ave Grafton ND 58237

5 Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016th

Today, Sunday, April 24 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. John’sCatholic Church. This benefit is to support our Mission inHaiti to build a Catholic school. As well as a Spaghettimeal there will be a silent auction. Some of the items are:Home cleaning, meals in your home for 4 - 6 people, mealat Fr. Tim’s for 10 with a solo violinist from the Greater

Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, Namaste Gift Certificate. Spaghettimeal is a free will offering.

Thank you! To the Knights of Columbus for their generosity. Theydonated $1,000 to St. John’s, $300 to Sacred Heart in Oakwood, $200 tothe Haiti Mission Fund, $150 to Jail Ministry, and $150 to the Walsh CountyFood Pantry. Thank you to all the Knights who work so hard to make thispossible.

Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary – Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30 p.m.

One Night Bible Study – Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m. - The Early Christians- The Incredible Odyssey of Early Christianity. The Empire persecuted theChristians and was eventually converted. The Barbarians sacked Rome,but were converted too. How did the religion of Love manage to surviveagainst paganism and barbarianism? How did the first Christians live? Whowere their most terrible enemies: idols, lions, Jews...or heretics? How didthey defend their faith? How did they propagate it? Come and join us foran evening of discovery and discussion.

Pastoral Council – Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m. in the KC Room.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Sunday, May 1, 1-3 p.m. Pleasejoin us for some or all of this time of prayer.

Cemetery Board Meeting – Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. in classroom #6.

Needed - Vacation Bible School Coordinator – We need someone tocoordinate this event. If interested, please call Brent at 520-2680 soon.

First Sunday, Second Collection/Food Pantry Sunday – Sunday, May 1.Items needed for the Food Pantry: Jello, Canned corn, canned beans,canned fruit, canned meat, cake mix, pudding mix, bar soap, shampoo,toothbrushes, toothpaste.

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As Ihave loved you, so you also should love one another. This ishow all will know that you are my disciples, if you have lovefor one another” (John 13:34-35). People will look at you andsay, “See how he loves; see how she loves others.” Wehave to make Jesus’ love visible, if people are going tonotice, but that does NOT mean we should be seeking

recognition, that is what Jesus condemns. We do not do things TO BENOTICED. One way to keep God’s love visible is in our care for the others. This weekend we are having a spaghetti feed to continue the process forbuilding a school in Haiti. A new wrinkle has been thrown into our sisterparish situation however. Fr. Wilfranc from our Twin Parish in Haiti, St.Eves, has informed us that the government will no longer give money forthe teachers and staff in his schools. He has schools at three locations, inthe main parish, and two chapels. He has 14 teachers (5 at $65 per monthand 9 at $55), a director at $98 per month, Secretary at $55, and 5 cooksor other helpers at $20 per month. We are seeking out people who wouldbe willing to pay for one teacher or another worker at a level they canafford and make a commitment to give that to the Haiti fund every month.Jesus says, “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you loveone another.”

Eucharist & Intentions Saturday, April 23 5:00 p.m. –Anita LaBerge +Sunday, April 24 7:30 a.m.– Oakwood – Dan & Theresa Demars + 9:30 a.m. –Stanley & Doris Langowski +11:30 a.m. – Mass in Spanish – Parishioners Monday, April 25 No MassTuesday, April 26 9:00 p.m. – Evelyn Janousek + at nightWednesday, April 27 10:15 a.m. – Sunset – Alice Lessard +Thursday, April 28 9:00 a.m. – Lola Houdek + 1:45 p.m. – LSTC - Aaron Davidson +Friday, April 29 9:00 a.m. – Clair Greicar (Resch) +Saturday, April 30 5:00 p.m. – Helen & Robert Robinson +Sunday, May 1 7:30 a.m.– Oakwood – Edmond Campbell + 9:30 a.m. – Thomas Silewski +11:30 a.m . – Mass in Spanish – Parishioners

Prayers for the Sick/Oracion por los enfermos: Policy for St. John’s and Sacred Heart: Requests run for 3 consecutive weeks. Frank Dolan, JudyCarlson, Judy O’Toole, Shirley O’Toole, Jennifer Hills,Kim Gourde Heazlett, Paul Brodeur, Lon Burns,Raymond Charlton, Sr., Abbot Brian Wangler, GregDusek, Deanne Pilon, Bob LaHaise, Dale Shirek,Douglas Praska, Jim Greenwood, Tom Hartje, HopeReis, Diane Lee, Leland Bailly, Bill Bruer, Adly GalleJaehning.

Our Sympathies to: to the family of Joyce Moran,including Paul & Irma Moran, Patricia (Dawn) Bailly ofour parish; to the family of Ray Kraft, including Danny& JoAnn Lizakowski of our parish.

*** Right to Life ***“Taxes,” stated Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, “are whatwe pay for civilized society.” Applying that statement tothe funding of Planned Parenthood, George Will wrote,“Today, (our taxes) fund barbarism.” (Syndicatedcolumn, 8/2/15)Prayer – For those facing the hardship of anunexpected pregnancy, that they may turn to God forstrength to choose life for their child.Problem Pregnancy – Call 701-284-6601.

Unity Medical Center - Diabetes Support Group –All programs will be held at 5 p.m. in the Unity Cliniclobby area. All are welcome! Free door prizes at eachmeeting. Our next meeting is on April 25. MichelleHensel from the Collette Fitness Center will be ourguest speaker. She will discuss various activities andclasses that are available through the Fitness Centerfor meeting your physical activity goals in a fun way!

_ STEWARDSHIP J

Let us honor God with our first fruits

rather than the leftovers.

April 17 $ 6,382.52

Given in 2016

$ 110,460.39 $355,000.00

$ 65,167.00 God’s Gift Appeal 86% $ 75,780.00

$ 520,049.44 Sowing Seeds Campaign $741,989.00

$ 280.00 Kitchen

$ 10.00 Window

$ Jail Ministry

$ 575.00 Memorials - Unrestricted

$ 45.00 Music

$ Adoration Chapel

Stewardship Moment – “I give you a new commandment:love one another. As I have loved you, so you also shouldlove one another.” (John 13;34) It is easy to lovesomeone when they love us back. But it takes courage tolove someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feelour opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “Love myneighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someoneI don’t know or someone who doesn’t look like me.

Faith Formation – The following students had greatattendance at Faith Formation this past year – PerfectAttendance - Cadance Kerner, Caden Papenfuss, PaigeSuda, Sydney Suda, Josephine Suda, Sydney Kerner,Jacob DeGeldere, William Jiskra, Landon Woinarowicz,Logan Dusek, Tony Mayer, Kobee Pastorek, ElizaCarignan, Beau Feltman, Joey Jiskra, Katelyn Desautel,Betsy Jiskra, Kiana Parsons, Emma Suda. One Absence– Jocelyn DeGeldere, Joslyn Kalbrener, Laila Miller, TrinityParsons, Navie Burley, Jadrian Moe, Tyler Moe, GillianRahn, Morgan DeGeldere, Penelope Martinez, JaydenLaHaise, Chloe Nord, Carter Parsons, Kaleigh DeGeldere,Matt Suda, Sydney Carignan, Olivia Campbell, DacotahBlanchard.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – A Norwegian Meal -Sunday, May 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ham /Scallopedpotatoes/Meatballs/Sweet Soup/Potato Klub/Rommergrot/Norwegian baking. Adults $12 Children 4-12 $5, 3 yearsof age and under - Free.

Elementary School Principal - St. John’s Academy –Jamestown ND - Successful candidates must be apracticing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teachings.Candidates must also hold a current ND TeachingCertificate and ND Principal’s Credential. Applicationdeadline is Friday, May 20, with anticipated start date ofJuly 1. Submit cover letter, resume, administratorapplication, licensures, transcripts and three letters ofrecommendation to Msgr. Jeffrey Wald atjeffrey.wald@fargodiocese.org

Serving in Iraq – J.D. Raul Contreras – Please pray forour service people.

Ministry April 30 May 1 May 7 May 8

Mayl EucharisticMinisters

5 P.M. Paten: Barb Foerster-Estad, Patricia Kram Chalice: Mary Bailly, Carol Bina, Sue Callahan, Mike Such9:30 A.M. Paten: Elaine Novak, Jim Schieffer, Dean Woinarowicz Chalice: Debbie Aasand, Rosa Aguilar, David Schumacher, Amy Lynn Suda

Proclaimers Linda Restemayer John Dusek Michael Such Patricia Dusek

Altar Servers Matt HouskaChris Fehr

MayersParsonsRylie Suda

Matt HouskaChris Fehr

MayersParsonsRylie Suda

Greeters Theresa LutovskiPaulette MobergKay Wilebski

Jack & Kathy MausAudrey Almond

Betty FeltmanMary (Tom) DusekJanice Houska

Mickey SchumacherDavid DemesterGriselda Moreno

MoneyCounters

Cynthia ColletteChris Quinamot

David CyrLaRae Osowski

Sacred Heart - Oakwood Sunday, May 1Proclaimer: Jean KieleyMay Cleaning - Group 3

Collection: 4/17/16 $ 659.00Year to Date: $ 8,405.00God’s Gift Goal $ 7,895.00Year to Date: 73% $ 5,775.00

Lay Directors: Dennis LeClerc andLori Cyr

Pastoral/Finance Council: MarkGourde, Cindy Collette, LeeOsowski, Kelda Rerick, SusanSuda.