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March 7, 2010 |
Volume 63, No. 10 |
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Welcome! We appreciate your worshipping with us today; we
hope you will return often. If you are new to our faith or our community and
want to join our parish, please call our office at 974-3569. |
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ST. MARY’S CHURCH CATECHIST NEEDED for 6th grade CCD. Please call Dennise Miller, 974-3569. If you feel you are unable to teach, we could use someone to prepare and clean up for K-6 CCD & I will be happy to teach the 6th grade. Dennise Miller ST. MARY’S PARISH COUNCIL will host a meal on Sunday, March 7th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Social Center. Menu includes homemade German borscht soup, Assumption Abbey bread, and authentic Mexican food made by Mexican chef Celia Sattler, former owner and cook of Los Amigo’s Restaurant in Bismarck. Root Beer Floats will be served. Bingo and activities for children to follow. A free will offering will be taken; proceeds will go to the Diocesan Centennial. CHRISTIAN
MOTHERS: Short meeting at 1:00 p.m. on March 7th in the
Social Center after the Parish Council meal.
After which all are welcome to take in the other activities and play
Bingo PRAY WITH US FOR PEACE in the St. Mary’s Chapel on Tuesday, March 9th, at 10:00 am. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS will meet this Thursday, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m. Lunch: Karen Messmer and Millie Hauck. KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS will meet this Thursday, March 11th, at 8:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC
DAUGHTERS are sponsoring a craft show Saturday, March 20th,
in the Social Center, at the KC Cajun Turkey Supper. If you are interested in
a table or two, please call Kathy at 974-3561. THANK YOU
to everyone who attended my open house and for the well wishes for my
birthday. EASTER LILY
Donations to decorate the Church are needed. Please drop them in the
collection. STATIONS OF THE CROSS are on Friday evenings at 8:00 pm. Anyone who is willing to lead the Stations should call the Parish Office at 974-3569. PASTORAL COUNCIL
ELECTION results: elected were Vicky Clarys, Amy Leingang, and Kathy
(Vern) Tormaschy. Thank you for your service. I hope to meet with the Finance
Committee and the Pastoral Council on Tuesday, March 16th. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH ROLL LIST for March 21st: Dana Scholz, Chair/Bread, Karen Zent, Cathy Schorsch, Ruth Haas, Fran Hauck, Mary Jo Wicks. ST. THOMAS CHURCH MARCH USHERS: Emil Wieglenda & Dean Baar CHURCH BOARD election results: elected were Dean Baar and Gary Moore. We will meet this Tuesday, March 9th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church basement. COFFEE AND ROLLS will be served Sunday, March 14 after Mass by Circle 3. EASTER LILY
Donations to decorate the Church are needed. Please drop them in the
collection. ALL THREE PARISHES OYSTER STEW &
MEATBALL SUPPER will be held at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in New
England on Sunday, March 7th, serving 5:00–7:00 p.m. Proceeds help
local projects in our area. PLEASE KEEP these infirm members in your prayers: Sandy Dinius, Clem Gaab, Evelyn Goetz, Gary Goetz, Anacleta Hartmann, Francis Hecker, Martha Hutchins, Rose Kitzan, Gary Quintus, and Betty Steckler. RECONCILIATION:
I have noticed that there is a rush to receive the sacrament of
reconciliation at the last minute, starting less than 10 minutes before Mass.
Sometimes I even must go to get ready for Mass before I have heard confession
of all who are waiting. I would suggest that, for your own sake and mine,
consider coming 15 or 20 minutes before Mass, or even more, on those days you
wish to celebrate reconciliation. This is especially true when the whole
family plans to receive the sacrament. HELMET LINER
PROJECT: Yes, we need hundreds of helmet liners again, for Kosovo,
until August. They also include a
cross stitch angel when they send them off.
Sacred Heart Monastery has donated yarn for the liners. The pattern and yarn are available at the
bank from Sue Hoff. ANNULLMENTS: The Tribunal of the Diocese of Bismarck assists Bishop Zipfel in his ministry to the people of our diocese. As part of this ministry, his Tribunal can assist divorced Catholics and non-Catholics in pursuing the freedom to marry in the Catholic Church. A Tribunal Auditor (advocate) travels to Dickinson approximately three times each year (spring-summer-fall) to meet with persons interested in this process. An Auditor will be in Dickinson on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 16th–17th. If you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please call 1-701-222-3035 ext. 118 or toll free at 1-877-405-7435. RELAY FOR LIFE will have a Sloppy Joe Supper at the Legion Club on Saturday, March 27th, 6:30 p.m. After supper there will be a Cancer Basket Auction and Karaoke to follow the auction. Baskets can be dropped off at Bremer Bank. CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION: As you begin arranging for summer vacations and travel,
plan to be in Bismarck June 11-13 for the Diocese of Bismarck Centennial
Celebration. Thousands of Catholics will be gathering for an inspiring
weekend of workshops, music, worship and entertainment. Activities for all
ages are planned -- families and children are encouraged to participate. More
information including a complete schedule of events is available in the
Dakota Catholic Action, at bismarckdiocese.com or by calling 222-3035. Don't
miss it! VOCATION VIEWS: Moses heard God’s call from the burning bush. What is your passion, your burning bush? Take time to know what God is sending you to do and be. (Exodus 3: 13-15, esp. 3:18) STEWARDSHIP: The parable in today’s Gospel clearly warns that, like the fig tree, we will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity! Stewardship thought: In the area of time and talent, many individuals budget a certain number of hours per week to prayer and charitable activities. RIGHT TO LIFE: As the Obama administration approved
the first human embryonic stem cells for experiments by federally-funded scientists,
pro-lifers argued that, not only unethical, this research is unnecessary because
adult stem cell treatments and other more recently identified alternatives are
available. San Diego Union Tribune, 12/3/2009 |
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