Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 31, 2016

Fr. Kevin Doyle frkevindoyle@sfcatholic.org

Mailing: PO Box 310 - Bowdle, SD 57428

Bowdle Rectory/Office: 285-6466 Melissa Sauer & Judy Weishaar

Hoven Rectory/Office: 948-2451 Dawn McClure & Linda Feldmeier

or Melissa Sauer Cell: 216-0124

Bowdle Office Email: staug@venturecomm.net

Hoven Office Email: stanthony@venturecomm.net

Webpage: staugustinebowdle.wordpress.com

Baptism: Pre-Baptism Class for parents required before all Baptisms. Please call Rectory for appointment.

Holy Matrimony: Couples planning marriage must contact their Priest at least 6 months before the wedding

date. A year in advance is not too early.

Weekly Readings Sun Jan 31: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Lk 4:4:21-30

Mon Feb 1: Weekday

2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Mk 5:1-20

Tues Feb 2: The Presentation of the Lord

Mal 3:1-4 Hrb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40

Wed Feb 3: St Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, St Ansgar, Bishop

2 Sm 24:2,9-17 Mk 6:1-6

Thurs Feb 4: Weekday

1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Mk 6:7-13

Fri Feb 5: St Agatha

Sir 47:2-11, Mk 6:14-29

Sat Feb 6: St Paul Miki and Companions

1 Kgs 3:4-13 Mk 6:30-34

Ministry Lists for Jan 31

Ministry Lists for Feb 7

Parish Cleaning Assignments

St. Augustine: February Church Cleaning:

Chair: Jeanne Bieber, Richard & Susan Mitzel, Karen Karst, Ryan & Amber Drake

Holy Trinity: February Church Cleaning: Helen Heier, Judy Weishaar, Gary Weishaar

NOTE: The Holy Trinity men on for the

monthly cleaning are also to be usher-

ing and taking up the collection during

your assigned month. Thank you to all those who work so hard to keep the churches clean. It is very much appreciated!

Anointing of the Sick: Before a hospital stay, surgical procedure, or any serious illness, please call the

rectory to arrange the blessing of the Sacrament.

Fr. Kevin’s Reflection

Saturdays 5:00pm St Anthony’s Hoven * Saturdays 7:00pm St John’s Onaka (Even Weekends) Sundays 8:30 am Holy Trinity Hosmer (Odd Weekends) * Sundays 10:30 am St Augustine’s Bowdle

Word of Life Intercessions for Life Jan 31 ~ 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

For infants not expected to live long after birth:

May each child’s life, no matter how brief, be wel-

comed, protected, and cherished by all;

We pray to the Lord: Lord hear our prayer.

Mass Times at a Glance Saturdays: 5:00 pm Hoven

5:30 pm Eureka (Jan-Mar 2016) 5:30 pm Roscoe

6:00 pm Faulkton 7:00 pm Onaka* (2&4 Sat only)

Sundays: 8:30 am Herreid (Jan-Mar 2016)

8:30 am Ipswich

8:30 am Hosmer*(1,3,5 Sun only) 9:00 am Faulkton

9:00 am Onida 10:30 am Bowdle

10:30 am Selby (Jan–Mar 2016) 11:00 am Gettysburg

11:00 am Leola

Hosmer-Lec– Bernice M Rosary– Teri H

Bowdle– Lec– Josh B Serv– Robin, Krystal

Comm– Sandy S

Gift– Josh & Angela Bieber Rosary– Norbert T

Hosmer-Lec– Marlene G Rosary– Janice & Mary Lou

Bowdle– Lec– Pat D Serv– Samantha, Tanner

Comm– Norbert T

Gift– Pat & Lori Dewald Rosary– Norbert T

Fr Kevin Doyle will have Weekend Masses for Hosmer and Onaka during these dates:

8:30 am Sun Jan 31 Hosmer 8:30 am Sun Feb 7 Hosmer

7 pm Sat Feb 13 Onaka

8:30 am Sun Feb 21 Hosmer 7 pm Sat Feb 27 Onaka

8:30 am Sun Mar 6 Hosmer 7 pm Sat Mar 12 Onaka 8 am Sun Mar 20 Onaka

8:00 am Sun Mar 27 Hosmer 8:30 am Sun Apr 3 Hosmer 7 pm Sat Apr 9 Onaka

8:30 am Sun Apr 17 Hosmer 7 pm Sat Apr 23 Onaka Make this Valen ne's Day your most memora-

ble yet! Do you feel as if you are living a

"married singles" lifestyle? Do you and your

spouse only communicate about schedules and

logis�cs? Reclaim the love, romance, and ex-

citement that God wants your marriage to be

and a end a Marriage Encounter Week-

end! The weekend involves 15-20 couples, but

the focus of the weekend is on the couple, not

group sessions. A series of presenta�ons are

given by a team of Catholic couples and a

priest. Register today for the upcoming World-

wide Marriage Encounter Weekend at

Broomtree Retreat Center in Irene, SD, Feb.12-

14. Visit www.sdwwme.org or call 605-362-

0924.

Retrouvaille: Help for Troubled & Strained

Marriages

The next Retrouvaille weekend is

March 18-20, 2016. This is a confidential

weekend that offers hope and help for cou-

ples to heal and renew their marriage rela-

tionship. For questions or to register please

contact 605-988-3755 or visit

online www.retrouvaille.org.

The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is In Progress “We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy … Mercy: The word reveals the very mystery

of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ul�mate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy:

the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his

brothers and sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and man, opening our

hearts to a hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness.” (Pope Francis) The above quote is from his document announcing the Year of Mercy. “Mercy: the bridge that connects

God and man, opening our hearts to a hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness.” When the

Year of Mercy was being worked out early last year, I began the process of pulling out the theology

books, St. Augus�ne, St. Thomas (etc.) to get the words and examples to talk about the quali�es of Mercy as a Chris�an real-

ity. And, Bang! Pope Francis does most of the work for me. The bridge is a perfect analogy. When you think of bridges, you think of connec�ons, in the very literal sense of connec�ng

one piece of land to another. We also describe someone as a “bridge builder” because they connect people, whether to

work together or pray together or what have you. Mercy as a bridge works on so many levels and the image of a bridge between us and God works so well because it reminds

us of the truth that God waits for us to use the bridge. He wants us to choose Him. So now the ques�on really is: how will

you be a bridge of mercy? How will you bring God’s mercy to others? Next week … let’s examine the tradi�onal works of

Mercy (forever old … but … forever new (due to their lack of use)).

Upcoming Special Mass Times to keep in mind: March 19-20th Palm Sunday Hoven 5pm Sat, Onaka 8am, Bowdle 10:30am; Wed Mar

23rd Living Sta ons Hoven 7pm; Thurs Mar 24 Holy Thursday Hoven 7pm; Fri Mar 25 Good Friday Hosmer Noon Sta�ons, Bowdle 3pm

Communion Service followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet; Hoven 7pm Sta�ons; Sat Mar 26th Easter Vigil Hoven 7:30pm; Sun Mar 27 East-

er Sunday Hosmer 8am, Bowdle 10:30 am, Hoven 12:30pm ; Sun Apr 3 First Holy Communion Bowdle 10:30 am; Sat Apr 16 Confirma-

on Hoven 5pm

Mark Your Calendars: Deacon Heidt

will give a class on the importance of

balancing work and leisure, and keeping

the Sabbath holy on Thursday, Febru-

ary 11th at 7:00 PM at St. Anthony’s in

Hoven in the Church basement. On Fri-

day, February 12th at 5:30 PM in the

Church basement Deacon Heidt will

discuss what it takes to become a perma-

nent deacon. Also on Feb 12th there will

be a potluck dinner provided at 6:00 PM

– all are invited!

Reques�ng old palms,

drop off in the en-

trance of the church

by Sun Feb 7th.

Thanks.

CFSA 2016 Pledge Cards will be ar-riving this week. If you did not get one please notify the recto-

ry office on Feb 9th or after and we will be able to help you out.

Weekly Collections January 24, 2016 Adult Loose Mass

Stipends Energy Total

Bowdle $ 400 $ 94.81 $ 20 $ 20 $534.81

Generous giving produces rejoicing in one’s soul

Mass Intentions

Sat., Jan 30 5:00pm

Hoven

Onaka

No Mass Onaka

Sun., Jan 31

8:30am

10:30am

Hosmer

Bowdle

People of our Parishes

† Mary Heilman

Mon., Feb 1 5:15pm Hoven Mass/Rosary

Tues., Feb 2 4:30 pm Onaka Mass/Rosary

Wed., Feb 3 5:15pm Hoven Mass/ Rosary

Thurs., Feb 4 9:00am Hosmer † Clara Krumm

Fri., Feb 5 10:00 am 7:00 pm

BNH Hoven

† Tony Thomas Mass/Rosary

Sat., Feb 6 9:00 am

5:00pm

Bowdle

Hoven

Onaka

† Erv Gross (Weekday Mass)

No Mass Onaka

Sun., Feb 7 8:30 am

10:30am

Hosmer

Bowdle

People of our Parishes

Thomas Family

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for February

Universal: Care for Creation. That we may take good care

of creation-a gift freely given-cultivating and protecting it

for future generations.

For Evangelization: Asia. That op-

portunities may increase for dia-

logue and encounter between the

Christian faith and the peoples of

Asia.

Cleo Schneider

Tate Kaiser

Nursing Home Resi-

dents

Mary Lou Mohr

Kathy Whiteside

Ray Schmaltz

LaVerne Gross

Rose Schmaltz

Francis Heilman, Sr

Jaci Fuhrmann

Lenny Uhrich

Confessions will be available

Saturdays Noon – 1:30pm Bowdle 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hoven 6:30 pm-6:55pm Onaka only w/scheduled

Masses

Sundays 8:00am-8:25am Hosmer only w/ scheduled

Masses

10:00am-10:25am Bowdle OR any time upon request

With the upcoming season

of Lent Fr Kevin has or-dered extra of The Word

Among Us, Lent 2016. This book which can be found by

the entrance of the churches contains a short daily medi-

tation, various short stories of interest along with the

daily scripture readings of

all the Masses throughout Lent. You are encouraged

to pick up a copy during this time of spiritual enrich-

ment.

CCD SCHEDULE BOWDLE

Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Grades K-6: 3:30 to 5:00 pm Grades 7-8: 7:00-8:30 pm GRADES 9-12

7:00-8:30 pm @ Bowdle

Confirmation Class is to at-

tend Mass on Feb 10th.

Mass Intentions Requested: St. Augustine, Bowdle, could use some more Mass Intentions for Fri-

day and Saturday Weekday Masses. Any questions,

contact Melissa on Tues, Wed or Fri’s. or drop a note

in collection basket. Thank You.

How can I view the bulletin online? You may visit the

church website by going to

staugustinebowdle.wordpress.com find the “Bulletin” tab, there should be a drop down of “2015”. Click on “2015” and

it will open up to a screen with all the dates of bulletins you can view. Click

on a date you wish to look at that par-ticular bulletin. If you would like to

save to Favorites from the browser to have a quick find it will save the web-

site address there.

Wed., February 10, 2016

5:15pm Bowdle 7:00pm Hoven

Surrounding Area Times:

8:00am Roscoe (Ashes)

6:00pm Ipswich

7:45pm Leola

“Let us profess the truth in love and grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head. Through Him the whole body grows,

and with the proper func oning of the members joined firmly together by each suppor ng ligament, builds itself up in

love.” — Ephesians 4:15-16

Equipping is a process in which we are taught to use our spiritual gifts and are prepared for ministry. For example, we may

have difficulty witnessing for Christ at work. To change this, we begin by talking with a pastor-teacher. That person listens and share

with us from God’s word and his personal experience about witnessing at work. Then we go to work and give it a try. We come back to

the pastor-teacher and share our successes and failures. We receive prayer, encouragement, and direction. We are growing and be-

coming “fully mature and lacking in nothing” (Jas 1:4).

Jesus working through His Church equips us, the Holy Spirit will accelerate the equipping process, and certain members of His

body have special responsibilities. Priests are called “to coordinate all the gifts and charisms which the Spirit inspires in the community,

to discern them and put them to good use for the upbuilding of the church in constant union with the bishops” ( I Will Give You Pastors,

26, Pope John Paul II). Many religious and some lay people are called to equip the saints for ministry. There are four equipping minis-

tries. These compliment each other.

• The apostle see the big picture, the vision for the world wide body of Christ. He establishes communities and ministries while

providing direction from and connection to the larger church.

• The prophet reveals what God is saying. God uses the prophet’s words to state and create specific courses of action in the Church

and local parish.

• The evangelist leads people to Christ in such a way as to motivate and equip others also to evangelize.

• The pastor-teacher teaches, guides, and supports those growing in using their spiritual gifts in ministry.

Excerpt from Nothing is Impossible with God

Council Mee ng on Fri Feb 19th @7:00pm to

inform all council members of how the non-

profit status affects our parishes. This is a joint

mee�ng with St. Anthony’s council, also.

Bring in your palms by Sun Feb 7th and we will be using

them as ashes for the upcoming Ash Wednesday Ser-

vices. Leave them in the entrance of the church. Also if

you have any blessed items that you would like to dis-

card and do not throw them in the trash! Bring them to

the church and we can help you with those.

Confirma on Students the deadline is fast approaching for you

to return the following completed four forms: Bap sm Info,

Confirma on Patron Saint, Confirma on Sponsor, Confirma-

on Sponsor Eligibility please give to Fr Kevin Doyle by Febru-

ary 24, 2016 or sooner.

Thank You to Drake’s Place for donating the

food on the bus trip down to Pierre on Sun Jan 24th! Your generosity is appreciated by all!

HOSMER COMMUNITY BLOOD

DRIVE. Our blood drive will be held

Tues, Feb 9th @9:30am-11:45am

@ Hosmer Fire Hall. For an appt

call Joyce H 283-2386 or Bernice M

283-2267. Or go online

www.bloodhero.com Sponsor code:

hosmer