SAINT ANTHONY Our Mission: May Christ’s grace renew us

to exercise His gifts. (see Rom 12:4-6)

Very Rev. Michael Bodzioch Rev. Herman Nsubuga Deacon Ronald Michieli

326 South 3rd St. Sterling, Colorado 80751

(970)522-6422

For Sacramental Emergencies, please call (970)520-3628.

Church Email: parish@saintanthonyssterling.org Church Website: www.saintanthonyssterling.org

Holy Mass Saturday Vigil .……...…..…….…........5:00 p.m. Sunday.............................7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.……………......12:00 p.m. Tue...................................................5:30 p.m. Saturday……..….……...…...…………..8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday………………………......….... 3:30 p.m. and 30 minutes before scheduled Masses

First Friday—Eucharistic Exposition

SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA Physical Address: 111 S. 5th St.,

Iliff, Colorado

Eucharistic Celebrations: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday....................10:00 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday ………………...…..8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 2nd and 4th Sunday ………………...…..7:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART Physical Address: 621 Logan St.,

Peetz, Colorado

Eucharistic Celebrations: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday .……….………...8:00 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday...........……......10:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday .……….………...7:30 a.m.

August 1, 2021 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Olympic Gold? Competing for an ETERNAL Crown.

We live in an entertainment-crazed culture, which of course includes sports of all sorts, including the Olympics. Such interest in sporting competition did not first appear on the scene in the 20th and 21st centuries. Such competitions were present before the birth of Jesus and even then attracted much attention.

St. Paul, although he was a tentmaker by trade, was very familiar with athletic competition. Perhaps he was an athlete himself.

St. Paul uses the imagery of athletic competition, especially racing, to remind us that ALL OF US are competing for a crown, a crown of glory that Our Lord will grant to those who follow Him and persevere to the finish line, i.e., our death. We need to keep in the front of our minds, however, that our race is a marathon, not a sprint. If we mistake our life as a sprint to heaven, we will not persevere to the finish line. We will collapse, falling short of our goal.

During this time of the Olympic games, let me share with you just a few of the references to sports that St. Paul includes in his letters. As we prayerfully review these passages, please remember that just as we cheer our sports teams on to victory, St. Paul and all saints are cheering us on to win the most important race of all, the eternal prize of heaven. -Fr. Michael

———————————————————————- (The highlights are mine.) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us. (Hebrews 12:1)

Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)

Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules [Our Lord’s Commandments]. (2 Timothy 2:4-5)

Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the gospel of God's grace. (Acts 20:24)

Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable

one. Thus I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I were shadowboxing. No, I drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified. (1 Cor inthians 9:24-27)

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

Weekly Schedule:

Sunday, July 25 2 Kgs 4:42-44 / Eph 4:1-6 / Jn 6:1-15

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vocation Intention - Spirituality Year Seminarians

7:00 a.m. St. Anthony Mass Audrey Brekel 8:00 a.m. St. Catherine Mass Mildred Marostica 9:00 a.m. St. Anthony Mass Dorothy & Ed Lechman 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass Presiding Priest’s Intentions Monday, July 26 Ex 32:15-24 / Mt 13:31-35

Saints. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vocational Intention - 1st & 2nd Year Philosophy Seminarians

12:00 p.m. St. Anthony Mass Rita Heimbegner Tuesday, July 27 Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 / Mt 13:36-43 Vocational Intention - 1st & 2nd Year Theology Seminarians

5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours – Associates of the Sisters

of St. Francis-All welcome (lift door of Parish Center)

5:30 p.m. St. Anthony Mass Dan Etl Wednesday, July 28 Ex 34:29-35 / Mt 13:44-46 Vocational Intention - 3rd & 4th Year Theology Seminarians

9:00 a.m. Legion of Mary (lift door of Parish Center) 12:00 p.m. St. Anthony Mass Diane Gaspar Thursday, July 29 Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 / Jn 11:19-27

Saint Martha Vocation Intention - Vocations Ministry

12:00 p.m. St. Anthony Mass Jim and Kathy Mildenberger Friday, July 30 Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 / Mt 13:54-58

Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Vocation Intention - Pastoral Year Seminarians

12:00 p.m. St. Anthony Mass The Miller Family, Living & Deceased

Saturday, July 31 Lv 25:1, 8-17 / Mt 14:1-12

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Vocation Intention - 1st & 2nd Year College Seminarians

8:00 a.m. St. Anthony Mass Jim and Kathy Mildenberger 3:30 p.m. St. Anthony Confessions 5:00 p.m. St. Anthony Mass Gloria Kaiser Sunday, August 1 Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 / Eph 4:17, 20-24 /

Jn 6:24-35 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vocation Intention - Spirituality Year Seminarians

7:00 a.m. St. Anthony Mass Joseph Haberkorn 8:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Mass Presiding Priest’s Intentions 9:00 a.m. St. Anthony Mass Dan Etl 10:00 a.m. St. Catherine Mass Jim and Kathy Mildenberger

St. Raphael Counseling provides clinical counseling for individuals, children, teens, couples and families, post-abortive counseling and outpatient addiction/substance abuse counseling for adults, adolescents, and families.

Our office is located at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Sterling. Please call Dr. Dianna Haas, LPC at (970)520-9697 or Michelle Long at (970)520-9064 to schedule an appointment. Baptism: All parents and godparents will participate in a class with a

walk through with the priest or deacon prior to scheduling a baptism. Please call the parish office to sign up.

Sacrament of Marriage: Notify the parish eight months in advance of

proposed marriage date to allow for adequate preparation. Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the Parish office if someone is ill,

homebound, or in need of the sacrament.

Quinceañera Ministry: Please call Caroline Lopez 970-522-9438 for

any questions or interest in celebration. Notify at least one year in advance of proposed date for adequate preparation.

St. Anthony Pastoral Council Members:

Eddie Baughman 380-7224, Cyler Beeson 719-349-2050, Mike Ehrmann 522-3430, Bernice Reed 580-1162, Mark Unrein 522-6221, Bobbi Zen 520-4696.

St. Anthony Finance Council Members: Greg Etl 522-7960,

Kristie Mari 520-1770, Ron Marostica and Wes Pollart 522-5871.

St. Patrick’s Circle Prayer Chain: If you know of a need or concern,

call one of the following numbers: 522-3150 or 522-4528. Prayer requests will be confidential.

St. Anthony of Padua, Sterling Last week’s collection: $5304.00 Maintenance collection: $ 456.00

We ask that you PLEASE use a separate check for Maintenance donations because those contributions go into a different bank account. Thank you.

Let us remember these sick and suffering:

Bernice Mitchell, Casey Gibbs, Virginia Conn, Gloria Geiss, Barb Warden, Kathy Hradecky,

Irene Jackson, Iris L. Johansen

To add someone, please contact the parish office at (970)522-6422. Due to limited space, names will remain on the list two weeks, then may be removed as necessary. Please clip and save for your use.

“In whatever way you feel called to serve the

Lord, and to make him happy, do that.” Saint Francis of Assisi

Logan County Fair 2021

Beer Garden Volunteers A meeting/training session will be held July 26, 2021 at 7:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please plan to attend this training.

Hamburger Stand Volunteers A meeting/training session for Cashiers, Grillers and Helpers will be held Wednesday,

July 28, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please plan to attend this training.

We are asking for donations of bottled water, canned soda (Coke and Pepsi products, regular and diet),

and baked fruit pies for the Hamburger Stand. If you can help it will be greatly appreciated. Please bring your donation to the Parish office before the Fair starts. ONCE THE FAIR STARTS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO THE HAMBURGER STAND.

Saturday, July 31, 2021, Deacon Jason Sewald,

son of Tom and Dorea Sewald, will be serving

as Deacon for the 5 pm Mass at St. Anthony’s,

his childhood parish, in celebration of his recent

ordination to the diaconate.

There will be a dinner reception following Mass in the

Parish Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome.

St. Anthony is planning for a parish

bazaar on October 23 and 24. We are

looking for volunteers to help organize

and run the various events at the

bazaar. If you would like to know more or you

would like to be involved in putting together

this event, please attend a meeting on August

11 at 6:30 pm at Hagus Hall, or if you are

unable to attend, please contact Mike Ehrmann

at (970) 522-3430.

St. Anthony Bazaar Committee is looking for

donors (cash contributions) for this year’s

Bazaar drawing. Please contact Marlene Masin

(970)520-6274, Dorea Sewald (970)520-0818,

or Connie Unrein (970)466-6221 by August 22,

2021 if you would like to make a donation.

St. Catherine of Siena, Iliff www.saintcatherinesiliff.org

Sunday-August 1, 2021 10:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister – Nick Lueck Lector – Pam Stieb

Servers – Joey Hernandez, Taylor Hernandez

Last week’s collection: $1338.00

St. Catherine Finance Council Members: Randy Gerk 520-1697,

Tom Huss 520-0789, and Sarah Lueck 580-4222

Sacred Heart, Peetz www.sacredheartpeetz.org

Sunday-August 1, 2021 8:00 AM

Lector- Melinda Beyer Servers – Chance Segelke, Colton Segelke

Last week’s collection: $1599.00

Sacred Heart Finance Council Members: Randy Fehringer 520-6656

Evelyn Gardiner 334-2219, and Phil Schumacher 334-2442

We would like to thank the parishioners of St.

Anthony’s, St. Catherine’s, and Sacred Heart

parishes for their generous donations through

the Baby Bottle Campaign held from Mother’s

Day to Father’s Day. Because of your kindness

and generosity, $748.22 will go toward helping

young mothers receive the medical attention,

emotional support, parenting classes, and baby

items that can give these mothers the hope they

need to reach for their dreams.

Advertiser of the Week:

Bulletin deadline is Thursday at 4:00 PM. Please email announcements to parish@saintanthonyssterling.org

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m., & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Phone number (970)522-6422

St. Anthony’s Parish Library and Religious store is

open during normal parish office hours.

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