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- March 24, 2019 -
PARISH OFFICE 1825 South 3rd Street Bismarck, ND 58504 p: (701) 223-3606 fax: 223-5783 e: [email protected] w: ascensionbismarck.org
OFFICE HOURS Hours (Mon.-Fri.) 8:30 am-4:00 pm
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Tue.-Fri. 8:00 am Holy Days 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tues.-Fri. Before 8:00 am Mass Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten Pastor Ray Grabar Deacon (Retired) Tony Finneman Deacon Doyle Schulz Deacon John Paul Martin Deacon Beth Kathol Business Mgr. Julie Ternes Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter Bookkeeper Jessica Mattson Faith Formation Julie Luger & Rita Ritter Secretaries Bob Urlacher Maintenance
NEWCOMERS Welcome to the Parish! Contact the Parish Office or go online to register.
OUR MISSION As a people of God, of Ascension Catholic Parish, we are united by Baptism and committed to meeting the needs of our faith community. In union with the whole Church, we will build the Kingdom of God by proclaiming the Good News, worshipping God, creating community, and promoting social justice.
BAPTISMS Contact the parish office three months in advance to schedule.
WEDDINGS Call the Pastor nine months prior to the wedding date to make arrangements.
ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY The Parish Pictorial Directories have arrived! They will be available for pick up after all Masses in the Gathering Space. All families, who had their picture taken, are entitled to one directory. We also have some pictures for families, who haven’t picked up their free 8 x 10. If unable to pick up after Mass, the directories will be available in the Parish Office during regular office hours.
THANK YOU FROM KARSTON KELLAR Thank you to all the parishioners who donated to the Welcome House box in February, which will help me to achieve my Eagle Scout designation. The items, which overflowed the box, are much appreciated by the staff and residents alike and will greatly help by enabling and rehabilitating families across Bismarck/Mandan.
PRAYER FOR AN END TO INFANTICIDE The US Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act—legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born alive following an attempted abortion would receive the same degree of care to preserve her or his life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age. Please join in prayer for an end to infanticide:
“Jesus, Lord of Life, transform the hearts of all elected leaders
to recognize that infanticide is wrong and must not be tolerated. Open hearts and minds to recognize and defend the
precious gift of every human life.”
KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: What does the word “Lent” mean? A. Penance B. Almsgiving C. Ashes D. Spring Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin: Who announced the births of Jesus and John the Baptist? A. St. Joseph B. Zacharias C. St. Paul D. The angel Gabriel
CONFIRMATION STEWARDSHIP PROJECT DEADLINE Parents and students in Grades 7th through 9th, please note that all stewardship projects (total of three) and three sponsor conversations (grade 9 only) were due on March 13th. If you have not completed these requirements or have any questions, email Jessica this week at [email protected]. Thank you very much!
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH CONFERENCE This weekend, 13 middle school youth and four adult chaperones joined others from our Diocese to attend the Rise Up Middle School Youth Conference in the Twin Cities. We pray for a fruitful conference and safe travels home.
FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR Wednesday, March 27th—Safe Environment Training for all grades during regular class sessions. (Please bring donated item.) Wednesday, April 3rd—1st Communion Parent/Child Learning Stations from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the Community Room
FORMED Pick of the Week Go to ascensionbismarck.formed.org and watch:
FAITH FORMATION PARISH NEWS
DIRECTOR OF CATECHESIS AND YOUTH The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Catechesis and Youth. The ideal candidate loves the Catholic Church and its ministries, enjoys working with people, is a self-starter and is goal orientated. The position will provide leadership and serve as a liaison to parishes in the design and implementation of catechesis and youth/young adult ministry in the diocese. Coordinate and support catechetical and youth/young adult events and programming that will nurture the faith and discipleship of young people across the diocese. A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in theology, pastoral ministry or related field is required. Competitive salary and benefits package provided. Application deadline is April 1st. A detailed job description can be found at www.bismarckdiocese.com under the “Job Openings” tab. Please submit cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for employment to Denise Jordan, [email protected] or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.
DIOCESE JOB OPPORTUNITY
ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH
5:00 pm 8:00am 9:30am 11:00am
Extraordinary Minister of
Holy Communion
Michelle Fitterer—Plate Ellen Holt—Plate** Meredith Holt—Plate** Ken Jarolimek—Plate Linda Charbonneau—Cup Sharon Finneman—Cup Wayne Hatzenbuhler—Cup
Ellen Klein—Plate Michelle Schmidt—Plate** Mark Weigel—Plate** Pete Baumgartner—Cup
Jean Kraft—Plate LaRae Nelson—Plate Deb Wald—Plate** Rod Wald—Plate** Cathy Hruby—Cup Deb Salwei—Cup Alice Ternes—Cup
Rosie Dingus—Plate** Sue Mock—Plate Julie Ness—Plate** Meghan Salyers—Plate VOLUNTEER—Cup VOLUNTEER—Cup Howell Flowers—Cup
Hospitality Patti Wangler** Al Wangler VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER
Lori Engleson** Jeff Engleson Al Lick Greg Power
Eric Miller** Tanya Hopfauf Shirley Schaffner Andy Schaffner
DJ Ness** Carl Ness Nicholas Ness Gregg Kathol
Lector Linda Charbonneau Laura Mastel Kaye Andersen Meghan Salyers
Altar Server Morgan Celley Jenny Celley
Karston Kellar Milla Weigel
Madison Hopfauf Jett Warren
Darius Gabriel Parker Gabriel
Video/Audio Operator
Brandon Holt Patrick Kellar Dan Hopfauf Deb Kuntz
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: MARCH 30TH AND 31ST: FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
MASS OF FORGIVENESS AND HEALING Abbot Daniel of Assumption Abbey will be celebrating a Mass of Forgiveness and Healing at 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 30th at Spirit of Life in Mandan. Following the Mass, Abbot Daniel will be presenting on Spiritual Deliverance, as well as praying with people.
A SIMPLE LENTEN RETREAT FOR MEN A Simple Lenten Retreat for Men will be held on Saturday, April 13th, beginning with 8:00 am Mass at the Church of St. Anne. Presenters are Msgr. Tom Richter and Fr. Wayne Sattler. Adoration and Stations of the Cross are also planned; the event will conclude by 2:30 pm. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the $25 registration fee. Signing up in advance is preferred by either ending a check, made out “A Simple Lenten Retreat” to John Berger, 714 Crescent Lane, Bismarck ND 58501 or emailing [email protected] and paying at the door the day of the retreat. Registration begins at 7:15 am.
COMMUNITY NEWSEASTER BASKETS OF HOPE Monetary donations are being accepted to benefit needy children of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. 100% of the money donated will be used to purchase educational items to fill Easter baskets for children in need. Please prayerfully consider a monetary donation to help those less fortunate this Easter season. Donations will be accepted through April 8th. Checks, made out to SVdP (with Baskets of Hope in the memo line), can be mailed to SVdP, 519 Raymond St, Bis-marck ND 58501. If you have any questions or wish for your money to be picked up, please call Cindy Levi at 471-6015.
CHRIST THE KING LENTEN PARISH MISSION Join Fr. Gregory Ihm at Christ the King Church in Mandan on Friday, March 29th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 30th at 2:00 pm, for a Parish Mission, entitled “Trust: Fruit of Faith and Hope”. All talks will take place in the main body of the church. Saturday’s talk will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and The Sacrament of Reconciliation.
KC COUNCIL #7602
FISH FRY
Fridays During Lent—5-7 pm Ascension Education Building
$9.00 Adults, $6.00 12 and under, Family Meal of $30
FRIDAYS OF
L E N T
5:30 PM
John W. Bitz Mildred Schall Marjorie Bitz Jerry Feist Larry Sackman Don Hopfauf
Mary Ellen Jesse Michelle Niska Viola Bitz Richelle Knudson Dennis Barnhardt
PRAY FOR ...
PRAYER LINE Call the Parish Office at 223-3606 or Pauline Mueller at 226-9471. The Prayer Line is a group of parishioners who pray for requested intentions. The names of those requests are not made public. Names of people listed in the bulletin have given permission to use their name.
WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET
March 17, 2019 $11,636.00 $13,794.00
Fiscal Year to Date
$529,622.32 $524,172.00
Monday, March 25 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, March 26 8:00 am Deacon John Paul Martin by Dee Tracy Wednesday, March 27 8:00 am †Floyd Bitz by Family Thursday, March 28 8:00 am †John Fisher by Kay Wentz Friday, March 29 8:00 am †Wilma Kappel by Family Saturday, March 30 5:00 pm †Tom Schwartz by Family and Friends Sunday, March 31 8:00 am †Clara Lisko by Jan Feeney 9:30 am †Candace Nagel by Family 11:00 am People of the Parish
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8b-9, 10, 11/ Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/ Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/ Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab/ Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/ 2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
READINGS OF THE WEEK
ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
Monday, March 25 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, March 26 7:00 pm RCIA Wednesday, March 27 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 Faith Formation sessions Friday, March 29 5:00-7:00 pm Fish Fry/Community Room 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Stewardship ideas to help you experience
an awesome Lent
• Attend a weekday Mass at 8:00 am.
• Attend the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 5:30 pm.
• Make time for family activities that are faith-related,
such as reading the Bible as a family.
• Embrace periods of silence in each day.
• Dedicate a portion of your time during Lent to serve
others, such as working at Heavens Helper Soup Cafe
or Ministry on the Margins.
• Attend the KC’s Fish Fry on Fridays at Ascension with
friends or co-workers. It’s a fun Catholic tradition to
join others and help you abstain from eating meat on
Fridays during Lent.
• Invite someone you know who will be alone to Easter
Sunday dinner.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Illuminating Christ’s Light Through the Saints:
A spiritual & musical reflection on the stained-glass windows of Ascension Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Join us for our Lenten Parish Mission as we reflect on the
beauty of God’s mission through the figures depicted in our
stained glass windows by way of music, scripture and
prayer. Free-will offering.
Following this event, the Ladies of Ascension are providing a free
meatball dinner!
Church of the Ascension 1825 S. 3rd St. Bismarck, ND