Vocation Views Look about you! Can you see the

glory of God? Open your heart to re-ceive the gifts God is offering you.

(Isaiah 60:1-6)

Are you a naturally caring , compas-sionate, and giving person? Were you blessed with parents and other role models in life from who you learned

that the joy of living is giving? If you answered “YES” to either of the

above questions, look for an Invita-tion to Serve from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in future bulletins

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December Happenings

NEW PARISHIONERS Christina Almanza

Julian Keller Conrad & Vicky Pfleger

Jeff & Praire Holzer

BAPTISMS Medora R. Alyea Dax J. DelaBarre Jaxon C. Geitzen

Samuel J. Barnhardt Oliver T. Broderick

FUNERALS †Wayne Kuhn †Cody Bruer

WEDDINGSJoel Mathern & Tori Decker

PA RIS H N EWS & E VE NTS Lord Hear Our Prayers… Please pray for the following parishioners who are struggling with illnesses: Helen Bullinger, Gary Becker, Lulla Ferderer, Lance Prange, Jessica Hanson, Doris Brown, Clem Stein, Leona Haas, Wayne Lang, Geraldine Lee, Bill Tescher, Toni Snider, Kristi Sorbo, Adam Francisco, Jerry Feist, Tom Raddhol, Jeannette Doll, Jerry Lee, Kelvin Kopp, Rachal Wald, Bill Hagerott, Bernard Kraft, Hannah Miller, Brian O’Harra, Shirley Banyai, Ella & Duane Kitzman, Helen Bullinger, Rachel Wald, Brandon Kuhn, Wayne Kuhn, Richard Schulz, Charlotte Bunnell, John Swallow, Mark Franck and Rosemary Meyhoff.

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TEEN NIGHT Calling all Teens

FRESHMAN to SENIOR: You are invited to join us for Teen Night

Sunday evenings after 6 pm Mass.

TEEN NIGHT will be moving to Wednesday night at 6:30 pm after the new year.

Did You Know? Regarding the second prerequisite for the reception of Holy Communion (fasting), Canon Law 919 Section 1 states: “Whoever is to receive the blessed Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from all food and drink, with the sole exception of water and medicine.” Note, it says at least one hour before Holy Communion – not one hour before Mass. To abstain even longer will increase the “hunger” (at least symbolically) to receive the Eucharist. An exception to this is in Section 3, which states: “The elderly and those who are suffering from some illness, as well as those who care for them, may receive the blessed Eucharist even if within the preceding hour they have consumed some-thing.” Fasting used to be from midnight onward until Pope Pius XII reduced it to three hours. It was further reduced to the one hour by Pope Paul VI.

Lighthouse CD of the Week Love or Lust? Jason and Crystalina Evert Scare tactics, guilt trips, and the climbing teen pregnancy rates don’t really inspire anyone to love. In this presentation from Jason and Crystalina Evert, you’ll dis-cover the difference between love and lust while getting straight answers about dating, relationships, and sexual purity.

Lord Teach Me To Pray-Part 1 Part I, Praying Christian Virtues (12 weeks), introduces Ignatian prayer and spirituality in the way that St. Ignatius himself introduced people; i.e., by structuring their initial prayer experience around the Christian Virtues. There will be a Part 1 Series which will begin in January, 2014. Call the par-ish office for more details.

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Business of the Month

Online Giving Through Our Spirit of Life Website Online giving is a simple, convenient and safe way to support your parish and give online.

We have provided you the ability to receive secure access to set up payment schedules that fit your needs, from one-time gifts, pledges and contributions to the Outreach Program. You'll have the flexibility to set up any number of funds for contributions and the appropriate options for giving.

We have implemented the safest and most up-to-date security standards for online transactions so you don't need to worry about lost checks, misplaced funds, or having personal infor-mation compromised. Online giving doesn't require any special hardware or software - all you need is an internet connection.

Because of your generosity, 155 adults and 179 children were fed through the Spirit of Life Food Pantry in Novem-ber, 17 people were assisted in other areas. TIME: Adoration, saying the Rosary, praying for others in need, help with funerals, assisting homebound, funeral lunches, hospital or nursing home visits, soup kitchen TALENT: Parish committees, office help, music SERVICE: Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality, Ushers, Music, Educational Ministries

TOTAL MEALS SERVED AT SOUP KITCHEN IN NOVEMBER: 765 TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN NOVEMBER: 856 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS CONTRIBUTED IN NOVEMBER: 1210

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: Christian stewardship trains us to become aware that God is the ultimate giver of the gifts we have. Our gift to God should be “from the top” – not what may be left over.

Weekly Contributions Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 ......................................... $10,555.26 December 7 & 8 .......................................... $12,238.05 December 14 & 15 ...................................... $9,382.60 December 21 & 22…………………………….$9,607.35 Automatic Deposit Donations Dec ....... $3,580.00

Building on Our Spirit Capital Campaign Amount Received in December.................................... $1,705.00

Contributions made to the building fund will be used for building maintenance.

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Job Opening Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is looking for a full time secre-tary. Responsibilities include support to the Rector, Busi-ness Manager, and other staff as needed; facilitate parish communications; act as a minister of hospitality to the com-munity for the parish office. The secretary will answer phones; record and maintain sacramental records, notifica-tions, and certificates; maintain parishioner database and record all contributions; maintain Mass account and sched-ule Mass intentions. Required skills include high level of organizational management, accuracy, written and verbal communications, and experience with Microsoft Word, Ex-cel, and Outlook. Office experience is preferred. For consid-eration, please contact Dianna at the parish office at 223-1033 or dtrnka@cathedralparish.com.

Save the Date North Dakota Family Alliance is hosting speaker Ryan Anderson at First Evangelical Free Church on Feb. 10th at 7pm. Dessert and coffee will be served. For reserved seat-ing, table hosting, or an underwriting contribution contact NDFA at 701-364-0676 or admin@ndfa.org. Ryan Anderson writes and researches about marriage for the William E Simon Fellow in Religion, part of the Heritage Foundation. He filled an amicus brief with others in defense of tradi-tional marriage in the 2013 US Supreme Court cases of Proposition 8 and the DOMA. Anderson ins an expert, speaker, and debater for traditional marriage.

Life in the Spirit Seminar: Jan.17-19, 2014 at St. Cecilia in Harvey, ND Social Center, beginning at 7:00 pm and closing Sunday afternoon. The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a weekend ex-perience for bringing people into a deeper experience of the work of the Holy Spirit. The Seminar provides a way to learn more about living in the Spirit through scripture, sac-raments, inspiring talks, discussions, prayer and song. There is no cost for the weekend, though a free will dona-tion will be accepted. Everyone is welcome! For more infor-mation or to pre-register, contact: Fr Frank Miller at 324-2144, Rosalie Axtman at 324-2706, Steve Eckart at 324-2978, Elizabeth Leier at 324-2802 or the church email at stcecilia@gondtc.com Housing: Artos Motel 701-324-4602 R & R Motel 701-324-2271Cobblestone Inn 701-635-2222 Free housing available in Social Center or in private homes. For more information please contact Rosalie at 324-2706

RPR Banquet Fundraiser Real Presence Radio’s banquet fundraiser will be February 25th, 2013 at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck with guest speaker Steve Ray, Catholic author, film producer, pilgrim-age guide, & frequent guest on EWTN who converted from Protestant Christianity in 1994. This event is a fundraiser for the network of Catholic radio stations providing cover-age to North Dakota & Minnesota. Attendees can host a ta-ble & invite friends, sponsor a table, or they can attend on their own. Attendees must RSVP by January 15, 2013 by calling 1-877-795-0122.

Church of Saint Martin Huff, North Dakota January 12th, 11 am Mass

Mass Intention ........................................................................................... Reader ................................................................ Kayla Roethlisberger Eucharist Ministers ....................... Joh Boehm & Katrina Miller Server ................................................................................. Kendra Miller Collections Dec. 22 .............................. NO TOTALS AVAILABLE

Church of Saint Anthony Saint Anthony, North Dakota January 12th , 9 am Mass

Mass Intention .................................... †Orlee & †Margaret Fisher Reader ......................................................................... George Leingang Eucharist Ministers ................................................. Chad Ellingson .................................................................... Judy Freisz & Scott Ressler Sacristan .............................................................. George or Rhonda L Servers ......................................................... Tyler & Jake Bebenitsch Gift Bearers ............................................... Jonathan Marohl Family Prayers ..................................................................... Christian Mothers Collections Dec. 22 ...................... .Loose $137.45, Env. $1,720.00 …………………………………...Proceeds from Church Fair $17,264.00

ACC Event ACC, Artists Celebrating Christ, is calling artists of all ages and hand bell musicians to register for participation in an artistic celebration of our Lord. It takes place March 27 –30, 2014, University of Mary. Registration deadline is February 1. High-lights include a juried art show of Christian themed visual art, hand bell workshop & performance, liturgical art display, adult and student art classes, quick draw/reception and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit Ministry on the Margins. For more information or to register online after Nov. 1 go to : www.accartshow.com Handbell inquiries & registration: rmae811@hotmail.com

Catholic and Infertile Statistics now show that 1 in 6 couples in the U.S. carry the cross of infertility. There is a new online apostolate designed to offer physical, spiritual and emotional support to Catholic infertile couples. I encourage you to browse the many re-sources available at www.catholicandinfertile.com

Musicians Needed We are eager to add more singers, instrumentalists (piano and guitar), and people to run the sound board and record homilies. This applies to all of the weekend and holy day Masses. Training is available and the hours are flexible. Please prayerfully consider fulfilling a stewardship role by using your talents in the music ministry. For more information and to sign up, contact Nancy Darling in the parish office. 663-1660/nancy@myspiritoflife.com

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Parish Office 801 1st Street SE • Mandan, ND 58554 Phone ...................................................................................... 701-663-1660 Hours ............................................. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Staff attends Mass from 9:00 to 9:40 am Website ............................................................. www.myspiritoflife.com Prayer Chain Call the parish office at 701-663-1660 for Prayer Line. Hospitalized or Homebound Call Mari Jo of Outreach Ministry at 663-1660.

Parish Staff Pastor Msgr. Chad Gion .................................................... frgion@gmail.com Associate Pastor Fr. Chris Kadrmas ............................... fr_chris_kadrmas@yahoo.com Deacons Dcn. Jerry Volk ................................................................. 701-590-0488 Dcn. Gary Mizeur ............................................................ 701-751-1112 Liturgical Music Director Nancy Darling ......................................... nancy@myspiritoflife.com Director of Religious Education Deb Rath ........................................................ deb@myspiritoflife.com Outreach Ministry Mari Jo Sigl .............................................. marijo@myspiritoflife.com Finance/Business Administrator Cheryl Hansen ........................................ cheryl@myspiritoflife.com Parish Secretary Sandy Marcellais .................................... office@myspiritoflife.com Magen Dinga .......................................... magen@myspiritoflife.com Maintenance .......................................... Tom Stastny & Tim O’Keefe Trustees ........................................... Pat Lengenfelder & Karen Rohr

Eucharistic Liturgies Weekend ................................... Saturday 9:00 am and 5:00 pm .....................................Sunday 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Weekday .................................................................. Monday 8:00 am .............................................. Tuesday-Friday 7:00 am & 9:00 am .......................... Mass in Extraordinary Form, Friday 5:30 pm

Please refer to the inside of the bulletin for possible changes in Mass times.

Perpetual Adoration Adoration occurs every day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Everyone is welcome to stop in any time the church is open from 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, and Sunday morn-ings from 8 am – noon. We can still use a second adorer on several hours. Anyone interested in signing up for an hour a week should call the office at 663-1660.

Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday 8:40-8:55 am & 3:30-4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00-8:30 am Tuesday thru Friday: 6:40-6:55 am & 8:40 am-8:55 am or you may call for an appointment.

Baptism: Contact the parish office at 701-663-1660. Bap-tism are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd weekend of every month.

Marriage Preparation: Contact the parish office at least 12 months, but no less than 6 months, prior to wedding date. See parish website for Wedding Ceremony Guidelines.

Parish website: www.myspiritoflife.com

Mass Schedule Monday, 1/6 8:00 am Mass Tuesday, 1/7 through Friday, 1/10 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Morning Prayer 9:00 am Mass Friday, 1/10 5:30 pm Tridentine Mass (Traditional Latin Mass) Saturday, 1/11 9:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Day Sunday, 1/12 9:00 am Mass of the Lord’s Day 11:00 am Mass of the Lord’s Day 6:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Day

Weekly Schedule of Events Mon. 1/7 6:00 pm LTMTP Wed. 1/8 9:45 am Birthday Brunch 6:30 pm Religious Ed.(grade 1-4) Thurs. 1/9 11:30am Soup Kitchen Sun. 1/12 1:00 pm NFP class

Mass Intentions Mon. 1/6 8:00 am †Deceased members of the Knudson Family Tues. 1/7 7:00 am Michael & Julie Liffrig 9:00 am Wed. 1/8 7:00 am † 9:00 am Thurs. 1/9 7:00 am 9:00 am Fri. 1/10 7:00 am 9:00 am Sat. 1/11 9:00 am Branden Volk 5:00 pm †Stanley Helbling Sun. 1/12 9:00 am †Joseph Jochim, †Raymond Knoll 11:00am †Ann Cermak 6:00pm †Cody Breuer

Readings for the Week of January 5, 2014 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22--4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19--5:4/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30 Next Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17 ©Liturgical Publications Inc