Hertz Funeral Homes of Harvey and McClusky Services, Monuments & Markers 324-4374 New York Life Ins. Co. Doug & Brad Olschlager 546 Brewster St. E Harvey 324-2737 Tom’s Home Furnishings 801 Lincoln Ave. 324-4282 Buechler Oil Company, Inc. 2316 Hwy. 52, Harvey 324-2462 Bill Dempsey Mike Waldoch Vondal Electric 116 E. 8 th St. Harvey 324-2412 Hinrichs Supervalu 210 E. 8 th St. E 324-2281 Come Check Us Out! Harvey Sand & Gravel, Inc. 121 W. Brewster St. Harvey 324-4671 CDA Court Sacred Heart #1908 Frey Insurance Agency, Inc. 822 Lincoln Ave 324-2375 Knights of Columbus Council #5217 Warehouse Grocery 321 W. 10 th St. Harvey 324-2509 Dr. Steven Kourajian Optometrist 901 Lincoln Ave. Harvey 324-2154 NORTHERN FAMILY WELLNESS & CHIROPRACTIC Amy J Felchle, DC Harvey ND 58341 701-324-4722 Colleen Wipf Harvey Tax & Accounting 209 E. 10th St. [email protected]324-4615 Northern Appraisal & Realty, Inc. Rhonda Knudtson 917 Alder Ave. 701-324-4799 Fax: 701-324-4798 Doug’s Auto & Towing Doug Helm, owner 693-2804 or 324-5257 Tastee Freeze 609 E. Brewster St. 324-4423 Dakota Heritage Bank of Harvey Gary & Deb Keller KELLER PLUMBING & HEATING DEB’S HAIR BOUTIQUE Harvey Farmers Elevator 10 E. 71 TH ST 324-2248 Mack’s Farm & RV Center 2346 Bus. Hwy 52 324-4627 St. Aloisius Medical Center 325 Brewster E 324-4651 Harvey ND Harvey Right to Life Natural Family Planning St. Aloisius Medical Center by appt.: Elizabeth Leier LPN 324-2802 [email protected]920 Lincoln Ave. 324-4611 www.dhbanknd.com & Anamoose 324-2285 firstharvey.com TJ Plumbing Travis Olschlager Harvey, ND 341-1584 One Call does it all! St. Cecilia’s Holy Family Society Harvey, ND 324-4456 Chad & Amber Ziegler 701-324-2227 MicroEndo PLLC Connie Loen 693-5005 loen.sentsy.us Connie Loen Ind. Consultant 701-693-5005 Hager Transport Neil Hager 701-324-5272 First Int’l Bank & Trust 910 Lincoln Ave. 324-4661 www.firstintlbank.com ST. CECILIA’S CHURCH OF HARVEY ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH OF SELZ OFFICE HOURS Mon. Closed Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm Fri., 9am-12pm PARISH OFFICE: (701) 324-2144 E-MAIL : [email protected]WEBSITE: stceciliaharvey.org 413 Brewster St. E. Harvey, ND. 58341-1606 Rev. Franklin Miller: Pastor [email protected]mobile: 701.388.9826 Rev. Mr. Jeff Faul: Deacon Sister Miriam Braun: Pastoral Ministry Rosalie Axtman: Secretary Elizabeth Leier: Bookkeeper Amber Ziegler: DRE Meghan Graumann: Music Joan Grossman: Housekeeping Irene Keller: Maintenance Michael Waldoch: Maintenance LAY DIRECTORS ST. CECILIA PARISH Steve Eckart & Julie Muscha ST. ANTHONY PARISH Robert Hager & Doug Wolfe MASS SCHEDULE Mon, Wed., Fri. 7:30 am Tues. & Thurs. 12 pm Sat. 2 pm NH, 4:30 pm Harvey Sunday 8:30 am Selz 10:30 am Harvey SACRAMENT OF RECONCILITION Tues. & Thurs: 11:30-11:50 am Sat.10:30-11:30 am & 3:30-4:10 pm Harvey EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mon. 8 am-Midnight Tues.12:30 pm-Midnight Wed. 8 am-8:00 pm Rosary: 8:00 pm Solemn Benediction: 8:15 pm PRAYER CHAIN Lola Faul 324-2905 Kathy Kennedy 324-2328 Jessie Wentz 324-2400 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Anna Schneibel 324-2374 DECEMBER 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS - THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST O God, who gladden us year by year as we wait in hope for our redemption grant that, just as we joyfully wel- come your Only Begotten Son as our Redeemer, we may also merit to face him confidently when he comes again as our Judge. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Meghan Graumann: Music Joan Grossman: Housekeeping
Irene Keller: Maintenance Michael Waldoch: Maintenance
LAY DIRECTORS ST. CECILIA PARISH
Steve Eckart & Julie Muscha
ST. ANTHONY PARISH Robert Hager & Doug Wolfe
MASS SCHEDULE Mon, Wed., Fri. 7:30 am
Tues. & Thurs. 12 pm Sat. 2 pm NH, 4:30 pm Harvey
Sunday 8:30 am Selz 10:30 am Harvey
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILITION Tues. & Thurs: 11:30-11:50 am
Sat.10:30-11:30 am & 3:30-4:10 pm Harvey
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mon. 8 am-Midnight
Tues.12:30 pm-Midnight Wed. 8 am-8:00 pm
Rosary: 8:00 pm Solemn Benediction: 8:15 pm
PRAYER CHAIN Lola Faul 324-2905
Kathy Kennedy 324-2328 Jessie Wentz 324-2400
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Anna Schneibel 324-2374
DECEMBER 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS - THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
O God, who gladden us year by year as we wait in hope for our redemption
grant that, just as we joyfully wel-come your Only Begotten Son as our Redeemer, we may also merit to face him confidently when he comes again as our Judge. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21
OFFERING FOR 12-11-2016
ENVELOPES $3,523.00 PLATE $ 129.00 RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT $ 50.00 TOTAL $3,573.00
CHILDREN’S OFFERING $ 25.00
Saturday December 24 St. Cecilia’s
4:30 pm
Sunday January 1
St. Anthony’s 8:30 am
Sunday January 1
St. Cecilia’s 10:30 am
USHERS
Leo & Joan Grossman
Donna Marthe Ally Haluska
Francis & Sally Seefeld
Blaine & Sandy Mack
Ron & Janine Schmitz
READER Debby Schmitz Jerry Axtman Linda Knudtson Steve Kourajian
EMHC
Ally Haluska Steve Eckart 2 Volunteers
Linus Hager Doug & Jackie
Wolfe
Linda Knudtson Ralph Muscha Stella Lewis Meg Hoffart
Idell Weninger
COMMUNION HOMEBOUND
Linda Knudtson 324-2148
ALTAR SERVERS
Volunteers
Abby Loen Brooke Loen
Emma Selensky
Monica & Maria Schmitz
Carsyn & Noah Ziegler
SONG LEADER Mark Knudtson Guitar Choir
MUSIC Meghan G. Guitar Group
VIDEO
Doug Olschlager
COUNTERS
Kathy Kennedy Liza Case
SACRISTANS
Linda Knudtson
Christmas—The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Louie Fettig, Marvin Wentz, Patty Roma, Conrad Ziegler, Vicki Ripplinger, David Seldvedt, Debora Lies, Mandy Hoyt, Clarence Lemer, Merceda Zerr, Eleanor Grad, Joe Goldade, Joe Krenzel, Alton Zerr, Robert L. Volk, Irene Marquart, Barb Grad, Thelma Neis, Kerry Leach, Kyle Goldade
The Parish Prayer List will be updated every 6 weeks.
If someone is still in need of prayers, please contact the office to re-submit. Thank you.
Stewardship Moment December 25, 2016 – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
“And the Word become flesh.” - John 1:14 Jesus is God’s ultimate gift of love to us. The countless other blessings that God showers upon us are nothing compared to the gift of His only Son. The
only appropriate way for us to respond to such generous love is with our own generous love. When we dedicate our lives to sharing all the gifts God has placed in our hands, the peace of Christ truly will control our hearts and we will know Christmas joy every day.
Who is Cursillo for? Any practicing Catholics who feel they are at a time in their life when they would like to learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith and deepen and strengthen their own personal faith life.
What is expected if I choose to attend? Come to the weekend with an open heart and an open mind. Enjoy all that has been prepared for you by others who have attended Cursillo before. Listen to talks on subjects such as “Ideals” - What are my priorities in life, “Holiness” - How can I live my life more for Christ - live a richer, more meaningful life. “Study” - Ideas to help us continue to learn about God and our faith. “Environment” - our workplaces, our social groups, etc. to be more Christ like. These are just a few of the topics discussed on the weekend. Also, talks are giv-en by members of the clergy on the Sacraments - especially interesting for those of us who have not studied about the sacraments since our early days of religious education. The weekend also includes meditations, table discussions and much, much more!
Do you think you might enjoy and benefit from attending a Cursillo Week-end? Do you have questions and concerns about attending a weekend? If you do, ask your parish priest, or anyone that has made a Cursillo.
Cursillo Dates 2017 at St. Cecilia’s, Harvey, ND
Men’s: February 9-12, 2017 Women’s: February 16-19, 2017 For information contact:
Christopher Brewer 701-441-1616 Sandi Horsager 701-320-5251
Let us as a congregation be reminded that all are wel-come. Judgments are left at the door for there is no room for it in God’s house.
You are a wonderful mother. I hope to see you again next week. I pray you have a better day.
Sincerely, The Mom of three next to you
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The church pantry is in need of a new supply of contain-ers with lids. Please be certain the containers are freshly washed and completely dry with lids stored on tight as they used for food leftovers.
If any parishioner is planning to make an end of year donation to St. Cecilia's Church, please do so by Dec. 26th
Are You looking for a closer relationship with God? Little Flower Parish Prayer Group invites you to join us for our annual Life in the Spirit Weekend on January 13, 14 & 15, 2017. The event will be held at the parish hall at 218 3rd St. SE in Rugby.
The Seminar serves as an introduction or renewal to a life in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a new and deeper relationship with the
Lord. The Seminar includes: lively praise and worship, talks and testimony, discussion groups, healing of memories prayer and more.
For more information or for housing please call Nancy Houim at 701-776-2822 or Judy Haman at 701-537-5454. Meals provided. Free will offering.
Come and experience the Presence of the Lord!
“The Spirit will guide you to all truth.” John 16:13
Baptized in the Holy Trinity
Helen Lucia Coombs
Daughter of
Jason & Stephanie Coombs
December 22, 2016
CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players DVD series will resume again on Jan 8 & 11, 2017
Open House At the
Parish Rectory Thursday, January 5
5-7:30 pm
We encourage our parishioners to patronize our bulletin sponsors. It is through their generosity that our weekly bulletin comes to you at no publishing cost.
Seeking Parish Council Members
Anyone interested in serving on the parish council,
please contact Fr. Miller.
Mack’s Farm & RV Center 2346 Bus. Hwy 52
324-4627
The law of heredity is that all
the undesirable traits are
from the other parent.
Gracious God, I need Your healing at the
core of my being. For-give my self-centered
anxiety and liberate me from my fears. Amen
Sr. Mary Seraphin Beck, OSF Attending: Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher, Davenport, IA From: St. Therese the Little Flower, Rugby, ND
1. Who was the most influential person to you as a child? My grandpa Bob since he has a strong faith and spent time in adoration at 3 am. If he could do that, I felt inspired to do more with my faith.
2. Did you have any pets as a child? What kind? Growing up we had two dogs: Cissy was a mutt with springer lab in her and I was 3 years old. Cissy could clear a 6-foot fence. Then we got Angel when I was 10 years old and she was a mutt too. We adopted both dogs from the pound.
3. What did you do during the summertime as a child? We would visit our grandparents. This meant a 9-10 hour ride in the car, to spend two weeks in Billings MT, helping grandma at the Montana Mills, and going up to Red Lodge, and spending time in Yellowstone National Park.
4. What would people you know find surprising about you as a teen? I loved to sit on our tire swing in the back yard and just listen to the beauty of nature that God had created.
5. In what ways have your parents influenced you the most? My mom always encouraged my sister and me to consider religious life every time we talked about our future life. By the time God called me, my mom knew before I did and it felt wonderful knowing that she supported me and helped me to find my order.
6. What is your most memorable travel experience? In the winter of 1996, temps -35 degrees, my Dad took my sister and I to Florida. While we were visit-ing we learned that that a shuttle was taking off from Kennedy Space Center. So we got up at 2 am and watched the shuttle take off at 4 am, we were outside in a field and we saw the sky light up as the shuttle headed in to space.
7. If you could possess one super-human power, what would it be? Flying.
8. What is something that you’d love to be great at? Singing.
9. What is one lesson you’ve learned in life? When you make plans always remember to check in with God for He has something in mind for you that is way better than your imagination.
10. What is something you’ve learned about the faith since entering for-mation? That we can be a pen in God’s hands, helping to show the world the light of Christ.
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Mom, Dad, - have you been here? Most of us have. Read and pass it along, fold it up and mail it to some-one you know who may need a bit of encouragement as they wonder to themselves, “why bother?” This is a re-print from St. Patrick’s Parish, Elkhorn, NE.
We received the following letter from a Parishioner who attended 9:30 Mass this past Sunday. It speaks to all par-ents who sometimes struggle with being in church or think they are a distraction. Please know, we are so happy you are here! The author has given permission for us to share:
To the Mother with four little ones in church on Sunday morning, thank you. Thank you for allowing us to witness what a wonderful mother you are.
Thank you for allowing us to squeeze in next to you, thus trapping you in the middle of the pew, no place a lone, mother-of-four ever wants to be trapped in. There’s no easy exit option when a child melts down. No way to snag a child from the aisle as they return from giving their offering to Father.
In the middle of the middle pew, you feel under a microscope. I know, I’ve been there. When your child lets out a wail because the other child took something from him, you feel the eyes turn your way. When the crayons are strewn down the pew and you can’t gather them up in a neatly confined area, or the snacks leak and spill and you wonder who around you is noticing and taking note. I don’t.
What I notice is you’re here. You got up, got dressed, and managed to get four little ones to church. It is much easier to stay home.
During those trying times at Mass when it feels like yours is the only one screaming, know that she’s not. When you realize you’ve missed all of the read-ings and more than half of the homily in effort to keep the peace and you ques-tion why you even bother coming. That you’re not getting anything out of it and certainly your children aren’t. Know that they are. And so are you.
For them, they learn that church is important, even if it’s the most basic lesson of being there every Sunday no matter how hard it is. They pick up little things; prayers, hymns, routine, community, acceptance. For you, you may not get that wonderful feeling of your cup running over, or God’s grace touching you; but you get my support, my encouragement, my sincere prayers of peace.
One day, it’ll get easier. One day, you’ll be in my shoes and see the Mom sitting next to you trying to keep her cool in a hot and crowded church while your own children sit quietly. It’ll come. With time. But only if you keep coming back. Please, please come back.
Please come back every Sunday and remind us all of God’s love. He doesn’t want us to hide our children, he wants us to bring them forth. He wants to see them in His house on the good days and bad. He wants the congregation to hear them; whether it’s tears of frustration at one, hesitant prayers at six, or in awe of receiving communion at eight.
