2nd Sun. Advent

St. Helena’s Catholic Church 421 North 2nd street

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P.O. Box 796

Fr. John F. Kizito – Pastor___________

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Ellendale, ND 58436-0796

www.sthelenascatholicparish.org

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701-349-3297

Mission Church Church of St. Patrick Fullerton, ND

DECEMBER 06TH, 2009 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Mon. Tue.

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Ellendale (VIGIL MASS) 7:00PM +Aloys Burgad THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Fullerton 5:30PM +Sharon Kalis 8:00AM No Mass Ellendale 8:00AM No Mass Fullerton 9:00AM No Mass 8:00AM No Mass 8:00AM No Mass Care Center 5:00PM For the People

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Fullerton Ellendale

8:30AM 10:30AM

+Lauren Zvorak +Viola Bosch

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS: Dec. 06th: 7:00pm - High School (CYO) meeting Mon. Dec. 7th: 7:00pm – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Helena’s, Ellendale. th Tue. Dec. 8 : 5:30pm – Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Patrick’s, Fullerton. th Wed. Dec. 9 : 6:30pm-7:30pm, CCD for Grades Pre-8 Dec. 9th – 11th: Priests workshop in Carrington, ND CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, every Sunday a half hour before early Mass, OR by appointment. Active Waiting… The Second Vatican Council reflects upon the relationship between the coming of Christ and our activity to prepare for it. In the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, we read, "Far from diminishing our concern to develop this earth, the expectancy of a new earth should spur us on, for it is here that the body of a new human family grows, foreshadowing in some way the age which is to come....When we have spread on earth the fruits of our nature and our enterprise -- human dignity, brotherly communion and freedom -- according to the command of

the Lord and in his Spirit, we will find them once again, cleansed this time from the stain of sin, illuminated and transfigured, when Christ presents to his Father an eternal and universal kingdom...." (#39). In other words, the spirit of Advent should naturally bolster our pro-life efforts, and the progress we make in promoting human dignity becomes the "building blocks" for the eternal kingdom. HOW MANY MINUTES ARE THERE IN A WEEK? 10,080 minutes! Americans spend an average of: 720 minutes watching television 360 minutes eating out and socializing 180 minutes on hobbies 120 minutes on sports and exercise 60 minutes on volunteer work and religious activities (Source: Jim Spring, “Seven Days of Play,” American Demographics) How do you spend your time? Invest a portion of your time in your parish! PENANCE SERVICES: Wed. Dec. 16th: 6:30pm – St. Helena’s, Ellendale Sun. Dec. 20th: 2:00pm – St. Patrick’s, Fullerton

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, December 24th: Christmas Eve: 5:00pm - St. Patrick’s, Fullerton 10:00pm - St. Helena’s, Ellendale Friday, December 25th: Christmas Day: 9:00am - St. Helena’s, Ellendale

NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST 2009 - NEW YEAR’S DAY- SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD 8:30AM – St. Patrick’s, Fullerton 10:30AM – St. Helena’s, Ellendale Fr. John will be gone Dec. 9-11th in Carrington for a priests’ workshop in Good Leaders and Good Shepherds. In case of an emergency please call me on my cell phone at 320-0678. St. Patrick's Alter Society will meet at the home of Christy Peterson on Wed Dec 9th at 7:30 pm. Judy Smith is the hostess and election of officers will be held. RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – is the process in the Catholic Church that invites others to explore what it means to be Catholic. You are invited to “come and see’; invite someone else! For more information, call Fr. John at 349-3297.

We have some Candidates from our community who are being instructed to join the Catholic Church. Please keep them in your prayers. St. Helena’s Ministry Sheets for the month of November are in the church entry. Sign up Sheet for the Weekly cleaning of the church for the year 2010 is in the back. Lists of items to be cleaned is in the Center storage room at the back closet of the church. If you feel you can’t do the cleaning yourself, go together with a friend. Remember cleaning is to be done before Sunday. Appreciation Care bags for our members will be filled before mass on December 13th. This year we have 22 bags to fill, so if you can, please bring goodies for 22 and if you can come early before mass on the 13th to help fill the bags, your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for all who can help in one way or another. The new 2010 St. Helena Altar Society books are in the church entry and ready for you to pick up. Please pick up at your earliest convenience. The Knights of Columbus will have their meeting after the Christmas Program of the 10:30am Mass on Dec. 13, 2009. Christmas Flowers: If you would like to donate towards a pointsettia for Christmas in honor or memory of a loved one, please let Joyce Grueneich or Denise Olson know. This Sunday December 6th is the deadline. Cost of the pointsettias are $20.00. Christmas Cards: In the entry of the church are samples of the Christmas cards. These pictures were taken last year when the church was decorated for the Christmas season. If you are interested in ordering, contact Barb Hardy. Are you looking for a Catholic Church to go for mass? Please visit http://masstimes.org Locate Mass times anywhere. It is great for traveling. Sacrament of Marriage: Engaged couples should meet with the pastor at least six months in advance to allow for the Marriage Preparation Program. For more information please call Fr. John at 349-3297. Baptisms: To schedule the Baptism please call Fr. John at 349-3297. Do you want to become a prayer warrior for the unborn? To join the prayer chain please contact the Pregnancy Help Center, 701-356-7979 or go to: www.40daysforlifend.com ST. HELENA’S BREAKFAST SERVERS: Dec. 19th: Phyllis Zvorak, Joanne Merkel, Theresa Kassa, Inez Falk, Mary Ann Moch ST. HELENA’S CHURCH CLEANERS to be done before:

Dec. 13th: Dave Eberle

Dec. 20th: Open

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sun. Dec. 13th: 10:30 AM - Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance Sun. Dec. 13th: St. Helena’s Christmas program following 10:30am mass. Sun. Dec. 13th: Knights of Columbus’ meeting after the Christmas Program of the 10:30am Mass. Sun. Dec. 13th: 3:00pm - Christmas Caroling at Evergreen Place and Prince of Peace by CCD students. Parents and parishioners are welcome. Please dress warm and meet at the church by 2:50pm. th Sun. Dec. 20 : St. Patrick’s Christmas program and potluck after 10:30am Mass. Thu. Dec. 24th: Christmas Eve Fri. Dec. 25th: The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Fri. Jan. 01st 2010: New Years – Solemnity of Mary Mother of God – Holy Day of Obligation. LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION - for St. Helena’s: For November 29th, 2009 Adult Envelopes: $960.00 Child: 12.06 Plate 52.00 TOTAL: $1024.06 THANK YOU. LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK: Marie Cuypers (Granddaughter of Mary Lacina), Peggy Wilke (daughter-in-law of Ruth Wilke), Sonny Brunelle (father of Deneen Monette), Derek Johnson (Grandson of Earl and Mary Webster), Harvey Leach, Lowell Volk (brother of Joletta Gusaas), Jim Brokaw, Joan Grueneich. DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ARTICLES: Thursday at 6:00pm.

**************************** THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Prepare the Way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Isaiah 40:3