1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-1735email: info@corpuschristibismarck.comwebsite: www.corpuschristibismarck.comfacebook: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck

Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Parish Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4616

Parish Office is open 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

For Sacramental Emergencies after office hours, please call 701-425-1483 and leave a message.

We will return your call in a timely manner.

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday (Vigil of Sunday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Monday-Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:10 p.m.

Msgr. Patrick Schumacher, Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 Rev. Mark Aune, Parochial Vicar . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 218)Rev. Paul Becker, Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 203)Tracy Kraft, Parish Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 212)

PASTORAL MINISTERS Cindy Anderst, Adult Formation . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 205)Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 220)Jennifer Braun, Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 209)Melanie Konieczka, Faith Formation . . . 255-4600 (ext. 219)Sr. Idelle Badt, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 207)Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 208)

DEACONS: Michael Fix, Lonnie Grabowska, Rex McDowall

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFJane Bosch, Kitchen Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Niel Heinze, Maintenance Technician . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Bridget Johnson, Accounting Coordinator . . . . . . 255-4600Kathy Silbernagel, Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600

MISSION STATEMENTAs disciples of Jesus, we live our faith through Word, Sacrament, and Service.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI

PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format).

PRAYER TREE: 255-4600

October 4, 2020

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation - Reconciliation will be offered weekdays from 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m. on Saturday behind a screen or by appointment by calling the parish office at 701-255-4600. Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program and Schedule are by arrangement. Please call the office at 255-4600 to register prior to your delivery date and the program director will return your call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or have permission from their parish. Marriage - Couples planning to be married should contact Sarah in the parish office at 255-4600 at least 12 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by the Bismarck Diocese. The methods offered are Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, Marquette Model and Sympto-Thermal Methods. If you have questions about NFP please contact the Diocese of Bismarck at 222-3035 or www.bismarckdiocese.com/nfp. RCIA Classes - Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 4, 2020

CONTRIBUTIONS (GENERAL FUND) - (2,337 households)Adult Envelopes (126) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,240.50Youth Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00TOTAL RECEIVED (September 27). . . . . . . . . $ 9,240.50 1st Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,280.87 Online Giving Week 1 (Aug. 31-Sept. 6) . . . $ 3,052.00 Electronic Contributions (138) . . . . . . . . . . $14,613.68

2nd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,514.74 Online Giving Week 2 (Sept. 7-13) . . . . . . . $ 1,822.00

3rd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,285.00Online Giving Week 3 (Sept. 14-20) . . . . . . $ 2,022.00

Electronic Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,510.68 4th Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,240.50

Online Giving Week 4 (Sept. 21-27) . . . . . . $ 1,287.00

We appreciate your generosity which is part of being faithful stewards of Corpus Christi.

Marriage Moments: "by prayer and petition...make your requests known to God." (Phil. 4:6) Which of the following qualities is your beloved strongest in - honesty, honor, jus-tice, loveliness, graciousness...? Be thankful and ask your spouse to pray that you also may grow in this quality.Parenting Pointers: In the Catholic tradition, October is Re-spect Life Month. In addition to respecting the human lives that are too often dismissed as unworthy or inconvenient (the unborn, the poor, the imprisoned, the handicapped...) this year add respect for mother earth, who is also suffering. (www.SusanVogt.net)

Weekly Mass Intentions

Monday, Oct. 5- VJoAnn Goldade (12:10 p.m.)Tuesday, Oct. 6- VGeorge Volk (12:10 p.m.)

Wednesday, Oct. 7- VMaryLou Dhuyvetter (12:10 p.m.)Thursday, Oct. 8- VCharles Kapsner (12:10 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 9- VFlorence Obrigewitsch (12:10 p.m.) Saturday, Oct. 10- VEva Clooten (4:00 p.m.)Sunday, Oct. 11- Brad & Nancy Volk (10:45 a.m.)

VAl Feist (5:30 p.m.)

COVID-19 GUIDELINESWe would like to share a few reminders with you per the Diocese of Bismarck Directives:

-Stay home if you are feeling ill.-Please sanitize your hands as you enter the building. -Face Masks are not required to enter the building or to attend Mass, but we strongly encourage you to wear one for your safety and the safety of others around you.-We ask that you do not congregate in the Pews or Gathering Spaces after Mass.-Communion may be received either in the hand or on the tongue. Hand Sanitizer is available at three stations in the Church Proper for the priest, deacon, or instituted acolyte should they need to resanitize while they distribute communion. The Minister will wear a mask while distributing communion. -The dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in effect.

LOTUS (Looking Onward to Understanding and Serenity) is a group for men, women and young adults who have experienced a death. LOTUS will be held the 2nd and 4th

Tuesdays of each month at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This will be held at Parkway Funeral Home (2330 Tyler Parkway). The next meeting is Tuesday, October 13th. The topic will be: "Finding Meaning". If you have any questions call Brenda Bergan at 701-426-1021 or Sr. Ivo Schoch at 701-255-4600. Masks will be required.

Bismarck Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday, October 6th @ 7:00 p.m. at Cathedral. For more infor-mation call Marella at 701-255-0559.

Real Presence Radio is holding their 15th Annual Fall Live Drive Fundraiser October 6-9. Tune in to hear in-spirational stories of faith and hope. You can support the Real Presence Radio Live Drive in two ways:

• Calling: 1-877-795-0122 (October 6-9)

• Donate online at wwwrealpresenceradio.com

• Your gift helps to support one of the greatest re-sources we have to share the truth about the Cath-olic faith and deepen our relationship with Jesus.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR OCTOBER:Pancake Syrup & Soup

October is Respect Life Month and October 4th is Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vul-nerable. During the month of October, the Church asks us to re-flect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI BISMARCK, ND

LIVESTREAMING OPTIONS

We are offering 2 different options to watch our Masses: Facebook Live and YouTube.

You can go to our website at:www.corpuschristibismarck.com

Livestreaming Schedule:WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m.WEEKEND MASSESSaturday: 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Vocation Views: Let go of worry. Go to God in prayer. Then the peace of God will dwell in your heart and mind. Ask God to show you how to follow Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-9)Stewardship Thoughts: Christian Stewardship provides a spirituality that you can take home from church, exercise at work and express through personal involvement in the community and the Church.

What’s Going on Here This Week

Mon. 10/5 Faith Formation, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Parent Presentation, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., Room 140

Tues. 10/6 Quilters, 9:00 a.m., Community Room Wed. 10/7 Faith Formation Group B, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Parent Presentation Group B, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Room 140 Confirmation - 9th Group A, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Parish Hall Middle School Faith Formation - Grade 8 7:00-8:30 p.m., Community Room

Thurs. 10/8 Corpus Christi Women's Group, 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Sun. 10/11 Faith Formation Group B, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Parent Presentation Group B, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Room 140

THE BANQUETCorpus Christi will be serving the Banquet

Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 24th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Banquet feeds people in need in the Bismarck-Mandan community.

If you would be interested in serving Lunch at the Banquet, please call Tracy at the church

office at 701-255-4600

SNAC '20 YOUTH MINISTRY KICKOFF

"Sunday Nights After Church"

"Socially - Distanced" Kick - Off Night!

Sunday, October 4th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Games. Prizes. Faith. Food.

This is for grades 9-12. All High Schoolers are welcome.

"And You Will Find Rest"Mini Retreat with Fr. Sattler

Tuesday, October 6th - 6:30 p.m., Spirit of Life

Tuesday, November 10th - 6:30 p.m., St. Anne's

40 Days for Life - 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. For more information go to 40daysforlife.com/bismarck.

This weekend is the Peter's Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the activities of the Holy See through which Pope Francis governs the Church and exercises his charitable works. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy. Thank you for your support.

Candle Lighting LiturgyIn memory of those who have passed away from October 1st, 2019 - September 30th, 2020, candles will be lit at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, November 1st. Please join us as we show our love and support to these families.

LITURGICAL MINISTRYPlease review the revised schedule below and contact the office to let us know if you are willing and able to serve as

a minister next weekend. Please note that there will be no Eucharistic Ministers or Altar Servers for the forseeable future. If you are not scheduled but would be willing to help, call Tracy at 701-255-4600.

Recently we received the annual promotional packet from the Diocesan Office of Vocations. Posters and prayer cards are included in the packet, which are updated annually with the current seminarians, listed with names, photos, and parish affiliation. I encourage you to pick up a copy of the prayer cards as it gives you something tangible to hold in your hands while you are praying for vocations. I had a parishioner recently tell me they really like the cards with the photos because it made the seminarians "real" to him and gave him an opportunity to pray specifically for that particular man in formation as well as pray more generally through the "Prayer for Vocations" also found on the card. The Office of Vocations sends out numerous copies to each parish to make them available to the faithful; if you have not picked up your copy, I encourage you to do so. On the card, you will find Corpus Christi parishioner Charles Reichert, son of Matt and Shelly Reichert. Charles is in College II and studies at St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, D.C. It is always exciting for a parish to have a seminarian. Let us be sure to offer him our prayers and support as his formation continues. Also exciting for Corpus Christi, Brian Lardy and his wife Tammy are in the Diaconate Formation program. In the Diaconate Program, the candidate's wife goes through the program with her husband because the Church knows a man cannot - and should not - be effective in ministry without the support of his family. The Diaconate Program in the Diocese of Bismarck is a 5-year program and God-willing, Brian will be ordained to the permanent Diaconate in about one year's time. I was happy to have a nearly two-hour breakfast meeting with our Deacons and Deacon Candidate, Fr. Aune, our Wedding/Baptism Coordinator and our Parish Manager this past week. Not only did we discuss the various programs and ministries, we reviewed the last 100 days and planned through Christmas. We have a great team here at Corpus Christi! Much of what we hear regarding vocations focuses primarily on the priesthood, but we must not forget that women are called to the religious life also. We are fortunate to have both Sr. Ivo Schoch and Sr. Idelle Badt on staff, which is a true gift to the parish as we witness and participate in their lives of faith and service. Not many parishes have that opportunity! Sr. Badt is the Vocation Director for Annunciation Monastery and I know her presence and guidance would be beneficial to any single woman exploring her vocation. In fact, Fr. Aune and I are working with her on a video to promote National Vocational Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2020. Have a

great week!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:

Date: Oct 10-11 October 10, 2020 October 11, 2020 October 11, 2020 October 11, 20204:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:45 AM 5:30 PM

Hospitality 1 Mary Ann Grossman 1 Paula Bement 1 Bonnie Kisch 12 Evelyn Spangler 2 2 Rita Mastel 23 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5

Ushers 1 Helen Berger* 1 John Novak 1 Nancy Haunz* 1 Tim Rivinius

2 Ron Hopfauf 2 George Simek 2 Chuck Holzer 2 Vince Selensky3 Michael Kordonowy 3 Pius Ternes 3 Bernie Holzer 3 Karen Selensky4 Derek Theurer 4 John Saiki 4 Dennis Mastel 4 Bernie Rivinius5 5 Melvin Schoepp 5 56 6 6

Lectors 1 Joyce Hinman 1 Dale Kasowski 1 Claudia Dietrich 1 Annie Paulson

2 Heather Lundeen 2 Mary Kasowski 2 2

Eucharistic Min R Carol Thompson R William Knudson R Gary Feist R Maureen Vosberg

MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Pianists Needed - Do you play the piano? Corpus Christi is looking for pianists to play for Mass. Mentoring from other pianists will be available. Play as little or as often as you want. If you are interested, please call Jennifer at 701-255-4600 or email her at:

Jennifer.Braun@corpuschristibismarck.com

BLESSING OF THE PETSSUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

4:00 p.m.Corpus Christi Church will offer a Blessing of the Pets in the

upper east parking lot in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.All creatures great and small welcome!

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Corpus Christi is in need of volunteers to help out with some of our ministries. Please call the office at 701-255-4600 if you are interested in giving of your time to serve Corpus Christi.Livestream Assistance: We are in need of camera operators who would be willing to help us livestream our Masses on weekends and our 12:10 p.m. daily Masses on Monday's and Friday's. Training would be provided.

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Women’s Group

Corpus Christi Women’s GroupThursday, October 8th

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Parish HallSeasons of Change: Growing Spiritually

Just as we experience the change of seasons in nature, so we experience seasons of change in our spiritual growth. Grow in your faith by joining us

to watch Fr. John Bartunek's video series "Seasons of Change." No registration required. (Social Distancing Guidelines will be followed.)

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Sunday, Oct 04, 2020TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMECelebrate the joy of new lifeIn a happy collision of observances, October is dedicated torespecting life, supporting fair trade, employing the differentlyabled, and praying the Rosary. Today is not only Respect LifeSunday but also, in memory of Francis of Assisi, an occasion tobless the animals who share our lives. If you’re seeking anintegrated moral code, here’s your chance to champion thespectrum of life. The Rosary’s Joyful Mysteries lead the way:embrace new life, encourage mothers, support child-affirminglaws, recognize the gifts of all God’s children, and respect thewisdom of young people.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43(139). “Finally, [the landowner] sent his son to them, thinking,‘They will respect my son.’”

Monday, Oct 05, 2020MEMORIAL OF BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS, PRIESTA saint for this seasonAs we’ve lately learned, it’s hard to be happy during a healthcrisis, but Redemptorist Father Francis Xavier Seelos was calledthe “Cheerful Ascetic,” even while serving the sick during adisease outbreak. Known for his kindness and missionary zeal,this German-born priest kept his sermons simple for everyone tounderstand and was sought out as a compassionate confessor. Hewas an itinerant preacher throughout the Eastern and MidwesternUnited States, before being sent to New Orleans where he died ofyellow fever. Those seeking healing can submit their prayerpetition to the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 10:25-37 (461). “Youshall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart . . . and yourneighbor as yourself.”

Tuesday, Oct 06, 2020MEMORIAL OF BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER, VIRGINWhen Mary receives a Martha jobJesus said his friend Mary was right to cease activity, to simply sitat his feet and listen. But the church may ask you to be more likeMartha—to reach out to the world, as Jesus also called on hisfollowers to do. Such was the dilemma of Marie Rose Durocher.This quiet and frail young woman preferred the quiet life but waspressed into pastoral service by her brother, a Montreal priest inthe 1830s. Then her bishop asked her to start a new religiouscommunity to help educate the young. How is God asking you tomove beyond your own comfort zone today?

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 1:13-24; Luke 10:38-42 (462). “Awoman whose name was Martha welcomed him.”

Wednesday, Oct 07, 2020MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARYProtect us from harmThe Rosary has been a favored Catholic form of prayer forcenturies. Inviting us to pray five Our Fathers, 50 Hail Marys, andfive Glory Be’s while meditating on gospel stories from Mary’sand Jesus’ lives, this spiritual practice has helped generations ofCatholics ask for Mary’s intercession. In October 1571, Catholicsoldiers prayed the Rosary to prepare for battle with Turkishsoldiers in the Gulf of Corinth. When they won that battle, PopePius V claimed that October 7 would be known as the Feast of

Our Lady of Victory. Two years later, his successor, GregoryXIII, changed the name to the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.As our world faces the challenge of the COVID-19 virus, weagain ask for Mary's intercession. Our Lady of the Rosary, prayfor us.

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14; Luke 11:1-4 (463). “Jesuswas praying in a certain place.”

Thursday, Oct 08, 2020Persistence pays offPrayer is not like an ATM whereby requests are entered anddispensed. Ultimately our model is Jesus. Christ’s persistence inprayer united him with God but did not erase his suffering. Hesweated blood, he was crucified. When we do not receive theanswer we are hoping for to our prayer request, we may suffertoo, but, like Jesus, we can open ourselves to deeper union withGod. Take time today to offer God your needs, trusting that God’sstrength and presence always suffices.

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 11:5-13 (464). “If you . . .give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father inheaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”

Friday, Oct 09, 2020God casts out evilAlthough Hollywood has popularized exorcism with such moviesas The Exorcist (1973) and more recently The Conjuring series,exorcism is a legitimate rite in the church. An exorcism is actuallya form of prayer. It is used in situations where the faithfulexperience a force of evil or the “powers of darkness,” which wecall the devil or demons. Recognizing the place of exorcism in theprayers of the church is important because it reminds us that Godhas already freed us from the snare of evil. As you encountervarious “demons” in your life, remember to pray: Call upon Godto be with you and to separate you from all that is evil and tosurround you with God’s love.

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26 (465). “But if itis by the finger of God that [I] drive out demons, then the kingdomof God has come upon you.”

Saturday, Oct 10, 2020Put on your dancing shoes!On this day, the Jewish community celebrates Simchat Torah.This joyous harvest festival marks the beginning and end of theannual Torah reading, and culminates in dancing with the sacredtexts. In a similar sense of celebration, Jesus says to his disciples,"Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”Choose scripture as your companion, and get ready to shimmy,shake, rock and roll, and trip the light fantastic all for the greaterglory of God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 3:22-29; Luke 11:27-28 (466). “And ifyou belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirsaccording to the promise.”

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