Saint Rose of Lima

Catholic Church
520 Center Avenue, PO Box O
Garretson, South
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Today we continue with Bishop Swain’s pastoral letter on Joy:
Joy in the Communion of Saints
Pastor: Rev. D.R. Christensen
As I have traveled our diocese, my appreciation has grown for those who for well over a
Phone: (605)594-3750
Fax: (605)594-2017
century built the Church on the prairie through the good times and sunny days and
email:drchrist@sfcatholic.org through the droughts and blizzards. The native and the immigrant, the clergy and the
consecrated with deep faith, tenacity, vision, patience and courage have left us a rich
Sunday Masses: legacy in parishes, education and health care to be used well for those in need today and
to be preserved for those who follow us. They are representative of Christians
Saturday Vigil 4:00pm throughout history wherever the Gospel of love has been preached. We are one with
Sunday 10:30am those who went before.
The Holy Rosary is prayed 20 A powerful moment in the ordination rite of a deacon, priest and bishop is the praying of
minutes before Sunday Masses. the litany of the saints, the prayer of supplication which calls on the saints to pray for
those being ordained and for the church. Outside of the Easter season those present
Daily Masses: kneel throughout while those being ordained lay prostrate on the floor. While being
ordained as I lay on the floor, the rhythm of the prayer and the simplicity of the words
Wednesday 8:00am
struck me as one by one the saints were asked to pray for us. Anxious about where God
Friday 8:00am
was leading me, the recognition through chant that we are not alone reassured me, and
Sacrament of Penance still does.

Saturday 3:15pm Among those of our day who also offer the reassurance of faith are those who attend
Sunday 9:45am Mass daily. Most have borne the heavy burdens of life with dignity and seek only to be
Wednesday 7:30am in the presence of God, to receive him in Holy Communion, to rest in His promise of
Friday 7:30am eternal life. They teach and preach by their fidelity and trust. They bring joy.
Anytime by appointment.
We are one with the communion of saints, those who went before and those who touch
Sacrament of Holy our lives today. In a culture that glorifies the individual and too often suggests that
Matrimony: others are commodities to be used or discarded, we are the family of God. That is why
we care about the unborn, the vulnerable, the immigrant, the prisoner and the weary.
Please call the Pastor at least They are saints in the making, brothers and sisters in Christ. We pray for them,
six months before the date of
marriage.
and they for us. Joy comes in the communion of saints.

Sacrament of Baptism Ministry Schedule – June 28 & 29, 2007

Saturday Sunday
Please call the Pastor one Servers: Shane Mueller, Mikeala Gilbert Mary Christian, Mikayla Nelson
month before the birth of your Wyatt Fink
child. Greeters: Steve & Karen Christian
Gifts: Steve & Karen Christian
Sacrament of the Anointing of
the Sick: Extraordinary John Steffen, Rose Steffen Virginia Hillestad, Jenn Willems
Ministers:
Please call the Pastor if you or Lectors: Deb Nesheim Brian Whetham
someone you know is in need Rosary: Jim & MaeRose Coburn Virginia Hillestad
of being annointed. Ushers: Dale Bergin Richard Hillestad, Arden Sorenson
Coffee: Jeff & Sheila Martens
Pam Braa
 Weekly Scripture Readings Mass Intentions
Sunday: Jeremiah 20:10-13/Romans 5:12-15/Matthew 10:26-33
Monday: 2 Kings 17:5-8,13-15,18/Matthew 7:1-5 Sat. June 21 4:00pm Pro Populo
Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Luke 1:57-66,80 Sun. June 22 10:30am +Eva Bucher
Wednesday: 2 Kings 22:8-13,23:1-3/Matthew 7:15-20 Wed. June 25 8:00am +Byron Anderson
Thursday: 2 Kings 24:8-17/Matthew 7:21-29 Friday June 27 8:00am +John Locke
Friday: 2 Kings 25:1-12/Matthew 8:1-4 Sat. June 28 4:00pm Pope Benedict XVI
Sat.: St. Irenaeus/Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19/Matthew 8:5-17 Sun. June 29 10:30am Pro Populo

Religious Ed News Parish Support

Adult $670.00
Totus Tuus: July 13-18 High School $7.00
Grade School $8.00
10 Prayer Partners are still needed for Confirmation students. Please consider Loose $301.00
adding a student to your prayers. Contact Julie at 594-3560. Thanks! Candles $4.42
CFSA $50.00
Valleyfair Trip: Fr. Christensen will be leading a trip to St. Paul Cathedral and
Valleyfair on July 9 for those who have completed grades 6-12. Registration Blessings and Thanks for
forms and more information can be found on the RE Bulletin Board in the Annex. your generous stewardship.
Forms and payment are due on Sunday, June 22.

Stewardship Corner

“Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed” Jesus tells us in the Gospel today, “and nothing hidden that will not
become known.” May our stewardship of God’s gifts be such that we would not be ashamed if it were seen in the clear
light of day.

Parish Announcements Other Announcements

Fr. Elias Rinaldo, pastor of St. Josephine Bahkita Parish in
Sioux Falls, joins us this weekend in Fr. Christensen’s
absence. Fr. Rinaldo is originally from Sudan. We
welcome him to our parish!
Please return your CFSA pledge envelope as soon as
possible. Thanks for your generosity!
The Holy Rosary with the Catholic residents at Palisade
Manor on Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00pm. Volunteers this
week are: Jolene Barber, Madelyn Hoven and Wilma
Schreurs.
Father Christensen will be leading a six week book study
using Dr. Scott Hahn’s book entitled “The Lamb’s Supper:
The Mass as Heaven on Earth” on Wednesday evenings
beginning July 23rd. We will meet for one hour beginning
at 7pm. This book study is open to everyone (that means
men too!!) and will cost $20 to cover the book and snacks.
Please let Fr. Christensen know by July 2nd if you would
like to be part of this great theological adventure. You can
reach him by phone at 594-3750 or e-mail at
drchrist@sfcatholic.org.
Bulletin items are due by 6:00pm Wed. Please put them in the container by Father’s office door
or call Jody at 594-2304 or email darinandjodylarson@alliancecom.net.
Palisade Manor will hold its annual Waffle Feed Sunday,
June 22, 9:00am-1:00pm. Tickets are available in advance
for $6.50 at the Palisade Manor or Jesse James C Store.
$7.50 at the door and 5 and under are free. Matching
funds are being provided by Thrivent Financial Chapter
#30577.
Upcoming Broomtree Retreats:
Women’s Silent Retreats – August 7-10, September 4-7,
October 9-12
Men’s Silent Retreats – July 10-13, September 11-14
Loss of a Loved One Grief Retreat – July 18-20
Good Shepherd Family Camp: Get Away, Get Together
and Get Closer to God – August 15-17
Contact Kris Sees at 988-3708 or ksees@sfcatholic.org for
information or to register.
If you are new to St. Rose, please fill out a registration
form (available on the bulletin board in the entryway)
and drop it in the Sunday collection. Thank you and
welcome to our Parish!