All Parishes • Liturgy, Adoration and Mass Intentions: Dec. 7-137 Monday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Katherine for † Lena Wolbaum 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Paul — Vigil of the Immaculate Conception ...... † Paul Nagel and family 7:30 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine — Vigil of the Immaculate Conception ........... For the People

8 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony • Immaculate Conception (Holy Day) ...................† Max Mosset (Broadcasted on BEK Channel 25)

9 Wednesday 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Anthony for † Marlon Ohlhauser 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

10 Thursday 6 a.m. - Noon Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 5:30 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ........................................................... James & Janice Klein family

11 Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony .................................................... Alfred Anthony Bosch and family

12 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass: St. Anthony ..................................................† Robert & Rose Fettig and family 7:00 p.m. Mass: St. Katherine ....................................................................................† Ann Zahn

13 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul ....................................................................................... For the People 10:30 a.m. Mass: St. Anthony ................................................................................ † Bryan Senger (Broadcasted on BEK Channel 25 beginning 10 a.m. with Rosary)

Dec. 6, 2020 • Second Sunday of Advent

Our Catholic Family

St. Paul Catholic Church372 Harold St, Hazelton 58544Director of Religion Education

Becky Small 387-4470Parish Office: 254-4588

St. Anthony Catholic Church613 N Broadway, Linton 58552

Parish Center Hours: M-F 9am-3pmSecretary: Adrien Roehrich

Email: stanthony@bektel.comBus Mgr/DRE: Sue Schumacher

Email: stanthonybusadmin@bektel.comDirector of Rel Ed: Denice KautzEmail: stacatholic@bektel.com

www.stanthonylinton.comwww.facebook.com/stanthonylinton

St. Katherine Catholic Church200 1st Ave N, Braddock 58524 Director of Religion Education

Becky 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 THIS SUNDAY ~ What concrete action can I take this week to prepare myself for Jesus’ coming?

Happy Feast ofSt. Nicholas

December 6 (Year 350) Bishop, Patron of Russia, Children, Mariners, Bakers and Pawnbrokers

Parish Office is CLOSED on Tuesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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The Eucharistic Prayer Most Holy Trinity, I adore Thee! My God, my God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Eucharistic Adoration

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

Please contact Denice Kautz400-4939

to commit to an hour of adoration.

Thank you.

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.

Those Needing Prayer Please pray for the following individuals who are in need of God’s grace.

Carol OgrenJane FittererAndrew Wald

Helen JacobSandy LawlerGeorge Lawler

Jeremiah LundRicki Sathren

Eucharistic Adoration during these hours:Monday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Wednesday 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wednesday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Thursday 6 a.m. to noon

NOW MORE THAN EVER!“The Church and the world have a great need of

Eucharistic Adoration.” - Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae

CORAZON WEEKEND DEC. 11-13Have you lost hope in your marriage? You are not alone! For couples in crisis, the Corazon (Spanish for heart) pro-gram can help you begin to put the pieces back together again. The diocese is offering a Corazon weekend is Dec. 11-13. For more information or to register, visit bismarck-diocese.com/Corazon or call Amanda at 701-204-7205.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 8 On Tuesday we celebrate Mary’s immaculate conception. Chosen by God to bear the Son of God, free from the stain of original sin from the moment of her own conception, Mary was uniquely qualified to carry Jesus in her womb. Because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we are all able to carry Jesus in our hearts. Let Mary’s obedience in-spire us to give God our assent to bring Christ to the world.

Genesis 3:9–15: I will put enmity between your offspring and hers.Psalm 98: “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.”Ephesians 1:3–6, 11–12: He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.Luke 1:26–38: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. The whole story of Jesus’ sacrifice and our redemption was set in motion by Eve, “the mother of all the living,” whose disobedience was humanity’s first rejection of God’s grace. Mary, the Blessed Mother, our Mother, enables God’s Son to be born into our world by her obedience, her accep-tance of God’s grace. Saint Paul tells us that we too were chosen long before we were born to live in God’s grace. Let us reflect on our response to God’s grace as we listen to God’s word.

Liturgical Schedule for Dec. 7 & 8Monday, Dec. 7St. Paul Church • 5:30 p.m. Reader: Eric VollerUshers: Dennis Kalberer, Wyatt KalbererMoney Counters: Heidi Kalberer, Cleone MulskeMusic: Adrian Shea

St. Katherine Church • 7:30 p.m. Reader: BeckyMoney Counters: Becky and JamesMusic: Isaac and Janel

Tuesday, Dec. 8St. Anthony • 5:30 p.m. Reader: Kathleen VetterUshers: Gary Hulm, Virgil HulmMusic: Diane N. and singers(Will be broadcasted on BEK Channel 25)

Parish Points

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Operation Gratitude Fr. Dave invites you to participate in a special mis-sion of gratitude to our veterans. Please join our annu-al “Operation Gratitude” event of writing Christmas cards to veterans to say thank you for the service they have provided to our country. Please call the parish office 254-4588 if you are able to help.

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CONFESSION DATES AND TIMES• St. Anthony: Saturday, December 5, 12, 19:

Noon-1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays: before and after Mass

5:00 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m..• St. Katherine: Saturday, December 5, 12, 19

Before Mass: 6:30 – 6:50 p.m. After Mass: 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.

• St. Paul: Sunday, December 6, 13, 20Before Mass: 7:20 – 8:20 a.m.

December 13: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please remember confessions are heard only behind the screen. Thank for your cooperation and willingness to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during those times and additional times that I have scheduled.

Fr. Dave Zimmer

Twice today we hear Isaiah’s di-rective: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” How are we preparing for the Lord to make inroads into our lives, into our hearts? What ob-stacles has our self-centeredness placed in the way and how can we remove them? For what do we need forgiveness and what repentance can we make? As we prepare to receive the Lord today in the Eucharist, let us also prepare to truly receive him in our hearts.

The Pastor’s PointsIntroducing…Our 2020 Christmas ProjectSocks for the Homeless … In memory of Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM Our parish Christmas project for this year is called “Socks for the homeless.” From now until Christmas we will be collecting new socks to be given to homeless people who need them to keep their feet warm and dry this winter. Socks for men, women and children of all ages will be gratefully accepted. Through a charity called, “Mychal’s Message” I became aware of a ministry worth our attention and partici-pation. It certainly has mine. “Mychal’s Message” is now a part of my story and I would like to introduce it to each of you to become a part of your Christmas story this year and thereafter. The project was discovered early this year when my brother and I when we were fortunate enough to meet the grandparents of a young girl who, at the young age of elev-en years old, established a charity in memory of her friend, Fr. Mychal Judge. So, let us begin with Part One of this incredible story. Part One: Who is Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM? Father Mychal F. Judge, OFM was a busy Franciscan priest who dedicated his life to serving God’s people. He is known for his work with the homeless, recovering addicts, AIDS patients, and his work as chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. Fr. Mychal was always responding to the needs he noticed. “He said yes” many times in his life. “He said yes” to help others who were in trouble or less fortunate. When TWA Flight 800 exploded shortly after takeoff from New York in July 1996 and fell into the Atlantic off Long Island, Father Mychal helped counsel the families and friends of the victims every day for three weeks and worked to arrange a permanent memorial at the site. He had since returned every summer to offer a memorial service and comfort the families. Over the years, Father Mychal won the hearts of the firefighters and their families by his char-ismatic Irish personality and warm Franciscan outreach to them in all their needs – baptisms, weddings, funerals, hos-pital visits – wherever and whenever he was sought. On September 11, 2001, Father Mychal rushed from the friary at Saint Francis of Assisi Church to the scene of the World Trade Center attacks. After administering last rites to a firefighter, Father Mychal was hit by debris and killed. He became the first officially recorded fatality following the at-tack. More than 2,800 people attended the Mass of Christian Burial for Father Mychal on Saturday, September 15, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. During his life, Father Mychal spent much of his time ministering to the homeless on the Breadline at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City. This is one of the many places where he found God - in the hurting, the broken, the suffering, and the poor. His dedication to homeless men, women and children has become a calling to us that mani-fests itself as Mychal’s Message.

Fr. Dave Zimmer (to be continued next week)

TIME, TALENT and TREASUREStewardship Envelope can WIN you a PRIZE!

Last weekend’s drawing winner is

Grant KeeneyCongratulations Grant!

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

NEW SOCKS of all sizes may be dropped off at each church’s entry or at the Parish Center.

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Stop by St. Anthony CenterMonday through Friday

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.or by appointment.

GIFT SHOP

100+ Melissa & Doug ToysFramed and Wood Pictures

Jewelry • Rosaries • Statues Prayer Books • Bibles

Coloring Books • Children’s BooksMugs • Kitchenware/Cutlery

Stadium Chairs and so much more!

St. Anthony Parish Center

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Open:Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GIFT SHOP100+ Melissa & Doug Toys

Framed and Wood PicturesJewelry • Rosaries • Statues

Prayer Books • BiblesColoring Books • Children’s Books

Mugs • Kitchenware/CutleryStadium Chairs and so much more!

St. Anthony Parish Center

Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. In-spired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrow-ful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.OUR FINANCIAL OFFERING TO GOD - Fiscal Year 2020-21 - Week 22

GOAL$485,000

Received

MaintainingOur Legacy

$418,840

Happy Birthday!December 9 ...................Boston GoehringDecember 9 ...................... Jerome MossetDecember 9 ...........................Dean SchellDecember 10 ........................ Ryan KelschDecember 11 ...................Loren BeastromDecember 11 ..............................Dan CarrDecember 11 .........................Rose HolzerDecember 11 ........................Grady NagelDecember 11 .................... Gerard SathrenDecember 12 .........................John HornerDecember 12 ................ Chance RyckmanDecember 13 .......................Richard GlattDecember 13 .........................Willie Ibach

Happy Anniversary!none this week

God bless you as you celebrate!

Dec. 12-13 4 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. SundayROSARY: Luella Jochim Beryl HoodGIFTS: none noneSERVERS: none noneLECTOR: Maria Bichler Sandy MeidingerEMHC: none noneUSHERS: Tom and Jared Ohlhauser Lance Jangula, Joe Kiefer Ralph Feist, Rick Hulm Leo Kiefer, Randy MeidingerMUSIC: none Sue and BrianSACRISTAN: none none

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, Dec. 13, at 8:30 a.m. GIFTS: none LECTOR: Cindy SchmidtSACRISTAN: none MUSIC: Adrian SheaSERVERS: noneEMHC: noneUSHERS: Jeff Humann, Bruce DoolittleMONEY COUNTERS: Adele Kalberer, Linda AppertSNOW REMOVAL: Dec 6-12: Adele Kalberer; Dec 13-19: Dave Stramer

Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 p.m. LECTOR: Temree MUSIC: Anna, Bethany, JanelSERVERS: none SACRISTAN: noneEMHC: none GIFTS: noneMONEY COUNTERS: Temree, Tony

• ST. ANTHONY Nov. 28-29 Year-to-DateAdult/Loose Contributions .........$3,535................$73,220Children Contributions ...............$ 2................$ 48TOTAL Contributions ................$3,537................$73,268

• ST. KATHERINE Adult/Loose Contributions .........$ 315................$ 9,246 Children Contributions ...............$ 10 ...............$ 29TOTAL Contributions ................$ 325................$ 9,590

• ST. PAUL Adult/Loose Contributions .........$ 695................$12,885Children Contributions ...............$ 3.................$ 92TOTAL Contributions ................$ 698................$12,977 FALL DRIVE .....$ 3,150

The fiscal year budget will be printed at a later date.

BOX GUTTER PROJECTReceived: $12,317

Cost of repair was $40,000 and

was not included in Maintaining Our

Legacy.

Calendar of Saints this week:7 Mon. — Memorial of St. Ambrose Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day8 Tue. — Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

9 Wed. — Memorial of St. Juan Diego10 Thu. — Memorial of Our Lady of

Loreto11 Fri. — Memorial of St. Damasus I Hanukkah begins12 Sat. — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

In Loving Memory of

Ron Schumacherthe game goes on . . .

In Loving Memory of

Ray Kelsch

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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.

EVENTS•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Anthony, K-6 at 3:45 p.m., Gr 7-12 at 7 p.m. .....Wednesday, Dec. 9

•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Paul, K-6 at 3:30 p.m. ......................................Wednesday, Dec. 9

•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Anthony, K-6 at 3:45 p.m., Gr 7-12 at 7 p.m. ...Wednesday, Dec. 16

•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Paul, K-6 at 3:30 p.m. ....................................Wednesday, Dec. 16

•  NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Anthony .......................................... Wednesday, Dec. 23 & 30

•  NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Paul ................................................ Wednesday, Dec. 23 & 30

•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Anthony, K-6 at 3:45 p.m., Gr 7-12 at 7 p.m. ..... Wednesday, Jan. 6

•  RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, St. Paul, K-6 at 3:30 p.m. ...................................... Wednesday, Jan. 6

Isaiah 40:1–5, 9–11: Prepare the way of the Lord.Psalm 85: “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”

Sunday Readings and BackgroundsSecond Sunday of Advent, Week of Dec. 6

vocation view—God calls us to proclaim the Good News. How do you share that Good New? Pray for the grace to be a faith-filled witness of God’s love. (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11)

2 Peter 3:8–14: We await new heavens and a new earth.Mark 1:1–8: Make straight the paths of the Lord.

MERRY CHRISTMAS& HAppY NEw YEAR