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First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015
—The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior to Daily & Weekend Masses.
Sunday November 29 Jer 33: 14-16/1 Thes 3:12-49/Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36
8:30 AM Living and Deceased St. Joseph Circle Members 10:30 AM Our Parish Family
Monday November 30 Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
8:00 AM Communion Service
Tuesday December 1 Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
8:00 AM +Kenneth “Bud” Miller 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 6:00 PM
Wednesday December 2 Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
8:00 AM +Anton Hopfauf
Thursday December 3 Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27
9:00 AM +Tony & +Louise Hatzenbuhler 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 1:00 PM
Friday December 4 Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
8:00 AM +John Haider; +George & +Rose Leingang
Saturday December 5 Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35-10:1a, 6-8
3:00 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Our Parish Family
Sunday December 6 Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
8:30 AM +Maynard Huschka 10:30 AM +Frances Knoll
�e family and friends of the listed Intentions are urged to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion on that day; this is a reason the Intentions are published.
The Weekly Article from
Father Shane Campbell
Happy New Year! Well, Liturgical New Year! The first Sunday of Advent starts the new liturgical year for the church. We are getting ready to close the Year of Consecrated Life. It has been a great year celebrating vocations around the world. This year, Pope Francis has declared it to be the Jubilee Year of Mercy. A Jubilee Year is when the Catholic Church across the world takes approximately a year to focus on forgiveness and healing in a special way. Catholics are encouraged to join together in prayer, go to confession, and share the genius of Catholicism with others. The purpose of a Jubilee Year is to help people grow spiritually, strengthen their faith, and encourage works of service, and to promote unity within the Catholic Church and society in general. The last Jubilee Year was in 2000, called for by Pope Saint John Paul II Since we are starting Advent, it is a good time to reflect on what our Advent journey should be. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin Adventus, which means "coming." It is a time for quiet reflection, prayer and conversion in anticipation of the coming of Christ from two different perspectives. The readings and the liturgies during Advent prepare us for the birth of Jesus, but they also prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. Advent is also a great time of year to start reflecting on your faith life and what you can do to make it stronger. We have the “Word Among Us” available that is filled with daily readings and reflections. Also, we have the Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosk in the gathering space is a great resource for all different aspects of our faith. We will also be introducing a book study on the “Year of Mercy” starting December 6th after the 10:30am Mass in room 101. You could also get involved in parish life by being a greeter, usher, lector, Eucharistic Adoration, Eucharistic Minister, and so much more! “Do not neglect the gift you have, which
was conferred to you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of
the presbyterate.” 1 Timothy 4:14 Advent is a wonderful time, a time of preparation and a time of renewal. I pray that your Advent will be a special time for you and your family. Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
Have a wonderful and blessed week!
Fr. Campbell
All Military members & their families, Benjamin Wanner & All seminarians. Tiffany Bartole, Pat Vandal, Ella Kitzen, Flint Ternes,
Wally Siegel, Bernice Rolshoven, Ellis Shipp, Gene Hatzenbehler, Paulette Henke, Tony Paul, LaDonna Schoengarth, Brenda Heid, Lyle S., Ann Doll, Russell Benidsh, Peter Hellman, Dorothy Cook, Diane Braun, Randy Davis, Susan Morrison, Elissa
Ackermann, Pat & Joe Klein, Aria Schaner, Myron Kopp, Maggie Schafer, Rosie Porsborg, Ed Schaner, Chuck Zachmeier, Bill Kuntz, Markus Franck, Michelle
Duppong, Ray Reidinger, Frances Geiger, Steve Braus, Bev Geiser, James Geiger, Jim Fleck, Veronica Beckler, Albert & Betty Kostelecky, Lane Staiger, Margie Duppong, Lillie Randa, Kaylyn Bauer, Tom Froelich, Leota Burns, DeLores Frohnauer, Tillie Kopp, Robert Geiger, Stephena Wuitschick, Kurt Wetzel, Dorismae Johnson, Myrna
Anderson, Ludmilla Ferderer, Shirley Manifold, Donna Olson, Alice Olzweski, Timothy Wuitschick, Mary Masseth, Hilda & Steven Bachmeier, Grace Johnson,
Loretta Olson, Della McFall
Upcoming Classes for Natural Family Planning
The BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD of NFP Couples who would like to take individual instruction for the Billings Ovulation Method may contact Shawna Helbling at 701-527-2060 or [email protected]. Individual instruction will be starting in January 2016. The MARQUETTE MODEL of NFP The Marquette Model (MM) system of NFP brings 21st century technology to NFP by using the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor in conjunction in other biological indicators of fertility to help couples understand and respect their fertility. Andrea Schanandore RN, BSN will be hosting an introductory session on Monday, December 7th from 7-9 PM. Please contact her at [email protected] or 701-866-8274 to register and for more information. The SYMPTO-THERMAL METHOD of NFP A sympto-thermal NFP class series will be offered at Spirit of Life. The dates for the class will be February 16th, March 15th, and April 12th at 6:30 pm. You can register online at ccli.org. Contact Tammy Martian at 701-471-1549 if you have any questions. See more information about the Couple to Couple League and the instructors at http://bismarckdiocese.com/stm.
2nd Grade Parent Meeting December 5th at 1pm, In the Church
This is a required meeting for parents and 2nd grade students of St. Joseph School or in the Faith
Formation program that are preparing to receive the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion. If you have any questions, please contact the school or parish
offices.
St.JosephSchoolBakingExtravaganza&HomeProductShow
Dec.12,10am-4pm&Dec.13,9am-12:30pm
St.JosephSchoolCafeteria
Therewillbemanyvendorsavailabletodoyourlastminute
ChristmasShopping!Bakedgoods&popcorncakeswillbesold
St.JosephSchoolPTOwillalsobeservingBreakfast
December13,9am-12:00pmintheSt.JosephSchoolCafeteria.
MenuincludesPancakes,Sausage,juice,&coffee.
Liturgy Assignments for Next Week — Thank you for your gifts of time & talent! Eucharistic Ministers Lector Gifts Ushers Servers Piano Singers
Neighborhood Happenings
DEC 5 4:00 PM
DEC 6 8:30 AM
DEC 6 10:30 AM
Nov 30, Dec 1-2:.�Cathedral Advent Parish Mission Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will host a Year of Mercy Parish Mission at 7 p.m. each night in the church. In anticipation of the upcoming "Jubilee Year of Mercy," this mission is aimed at leading the faithful to a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, the face of the Father's Mercy. The mission will be presented by Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart of Casting Nets Ministries, a not-for-profit lay apostolate dedicated to the challenge of the New Evangelization. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Dec 1:.�Ultreya 7pm, Church of St. Anne in the basement. Ultreya is a gathering of men and women who have attended Cursillo. It is intended to help the Cursillista move forward in the 3 tenets of Cursillo; prayer, study, and action. If you have questions, please call Kathy at 701-527-3221
Dec 4-5:.�Corpus Christi Christmas Cantata Corpus Christi,
Bismarck, both nights at 7pm. Come and join us for a night of music by the Corpus Christ choirs and special guests.
Dec 6:.�Sanford Christmas Candlelight Remembrance Service will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 6, in the Outpatient Service Center. This is a time of remembering the littlest ones who died before or after birth with ornaments on the Sanford Christmas tree. For an ornament, call 323-6376
Weekend of Oct 31 & Nov 1 Weekend of November 7 & 8 Weekend of November 14 & 15 Weekend of November 21 & 22 Weekend of November 28 & 29 NOVEMBER TOTALS
Adult $ 12,708 $ 10,824 $ 8,085 $ 11,418 $ $ 43,035
Children $ 51 $ 19 $ 7 $ 16 $ 93
Plate $ 467 $ 663 $ 544 $ 517 $ $ 2,191
Thursday $ 38 $ 54 $ 12 $ 58 $ $ 162
Automatic Withdrawal $ 2,160 $ N/A $ 3,246 $ N/A $ N/A $ 5,406
Total $ 15,424 $ 11,560 $ 11,894 $ 12,009 $ $ 50,705
Contributions — Thank you for your gift of treasure!
Youth Ministry Events Coming Up! • December 2: All Grade Youth Group 5:30pm-6:30pm (note time)
• December 9: THE ROCK! St. Mary’s Central High School (Recommended for grades 8-12) 7pm-9pm, must provide own trans-portation, there will be no youth minister present from St. Joseph
Reminder: Help Support the Spirit of Life Food Pantry
Suggested Items:
Paper products: toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins
Baby care items: Diapers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, wipes
Canned Goods: canned meats, fruits & veggies, beans, soups
Non-perishable items: pasta, jelly, peanut butter, rice, flour, sugar,
canned/boxed milk
Personal Care Items: shampoo, body soap, toothbrush, tooth paste
And everything in between!
Food Drive will run from November 21st to November 29 Items may be
left in the Gathering Space or taken directly to Spirit of Life
Check out the NEW MATERIALS in the Lighthouse Catholic
Media Kiosk in the Gathering Space! There are variety of audio CD’s, books, and pamphlets on various
subjects. They make great gifts or Catholic educational tools. There is something for everyone! We ask that you please leave the suggested
donation in the box attached to the kiosk. Thank you for your support
Last Chance to Get your Pictures Taken for the Parish Directory!
Lifetouch, Inc, has agreed to bring back photographers for 2 more days of picture taking for the parish photo directory.
Friday, December 18th from 2pm-9pm Saturday, December 19th from 9am-2:45pm
To make an appointment, please contact the parish office at 663-9562. Thank you so much to everyone who has taken pictures!
Help the Church of St. Joseph LEND A HAND to the
Spirit of Life-Mother Theresa Outreach Program
Our Tree is up! Pick a tag to support the needs of the Spirit of
Life-Mother Theresa Outreach Program. The tree has tags that
say “Boys Outfit 3month-6months.” If you choose to take that
tag, please purchase a new outfit that would fit that description.
There are also tags for coats, hats, games, and toys. Your help and
support of this project will help the Mother Theresa Outreach program
continue to provide for families/individuals who are in need. All items
can be returned, UNWRAPPED, to the parish office no later than
December 4. All donations will be given to the Mother Theresa
Outreach program and distributed to the families who they are serving.
2016 Steubenville Youth Conference Sign-up! The Steubenville conference is open to all youth currently in 8th-
12th grade. Conference will be held the last weekend in July at the
University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. For questions, additional
information or to sign-up, please contact Shawna
Helbling at 701-663-9562(w) or 701-527-2060 (c) or
e-mail: [email protected]
Registration forms are due back by December 18th.
ST. JOSEPH CIRCLE CHRISTMAS PARTY St. Joseph Circle CHRISTMAS PARTY will be at Bonanza in
Mandan on Thursday, December 3rd at 6pm. All members of the St. Joseph Circle are invited to attend
Year of Mercy Book Study Sunday, December 6
(after the 10:30am Mass in rm 101) All parishioners are welcome to take part in the Year of Mercy book study. If you have questions, please contact
the parish office for more information