Parish Office Phone ................................... (701) 223-3606 Hours (Mon.-Fri.) ................8:30 am-4:00 pm Education Office .............................258-5692 Fax .................................................223-5783 E-mail .......... [email protected] Web .......................... ascensionbismarck.org
Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten…………..….Pastor Ray Grabar……………………………Deacon Tony Finneman………………………Deacon Doyle Schulz…………………………Deacon Beth Kathol…...…Parish Business Manager Kathy Lewis………………... Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter………………………...Bookkeeper Jessica MattsonJulie Luger & Rita Ritter............Secretaries Bob Urlacher…………………. Maintenance
Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday ........................................... 5:00 pm Sunday ...................... 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) ....................... 8:00 am Holy Days ....................... 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
Sacraments Reconciliation Tuesday-Friday ...........Before 8:00 am Mass Saturday ...................................3:30-4:30 pm Baptisms Please call the Parish Office to schedule. If possible, contact the office three months prior to the due date. Marriage Arrangements are to be made with the Pastor at least nine months prior to the wedding.
Newcomers
Welcome to the Parish! Contact the Parish Office to register.
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.
1825 SOUTH 3RD STREET • BISMARCK, ND 58504
Ascension C H U R C H O F T H E
July 1, 2018
ParishNews
SACRAMENT OF SICK—MASS OF ANOINTING At the 8:00 am Mass on Friday, July 6th, the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered. Fellowship in the Parish Community Room will follow Mass. Q. Who is a suitable candidate for being anointed? A. The Sacrament of Anointing is intended for those who are in danger of death or are seriously ill, as well as those who are awaiting or recovering from serious surgery; the elderly who are notably weakened and dealing with the debilitating effects of aging, even if no serious illness exists. Sick children are permitted to receive the Sacrament provided they have achieved sufficient maturity to understand the nature of the sacrament and have the desire to receive it. The Sacrament of Anointing is not intended for those with mild ailments such as the common cold, an upset stomach, or scratchy throat. “If there is any question about the severity of the illness, the benefit of doubt would be given to the person requesting the Sacrament.” (Pastoral Care of the Sick #8-12, 15) Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten, Pastor
Our BEAUTIFUL new church roof has been completed! Thank you to all the generous donors who have contributed towards this project. Our goal is to raise $50,000. The gifts received as of June 26th total $30,285. We still need $20,000 to reach our goal! Please prayerfully consider a financial gift to help cover the costs of maintaining our church structure. “AS EACH ONE HAS RECEIVED A GIFT, MINISTER IT TO ONE ANOTHER, AS GOOD
STEWARDS OF THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD.” – 1 PETER 4:10
FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP First Friday Fellowship will be held on Friday, July 6th in the Community Room after the Mass of Anointing. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with your fellow parishioners and enjoy coffee and pastries. Hope to see you there!
5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Ellen Holt—Plate** Marlene Zimmerman—Plate**
Carol Preskey—Plate Bob Scherr—Plate Michelle Fitterer—Cup Loretta Scherr—Cup Jan Sitter—Cup
Wayne Hatzenbuhler—Plate** Ellen Klein—Plate Mark Weigel—Plate** Pete Baumgartner—Cup
Danita Deichert—Plate Mark Malm—Plate** Sharon Malm—Plate** Alice Ternes—Plate Dan Hopfauf—Cup Pam Moormann—Cup LaRae Nelson—Cup
Bill Blotsky—Plate Mary Fornshell—Plate Grady Martin—Plate** John Paul Martin—Plate** Lynn Burgard—Cup Sue Mock—Cup Jay Uhlman—Cup
Hospitality
Kendall Preskey** Bernie Ficek Andrew LaBonte Cheryl LaBonte
Judy Ness** Terry Daffinrud Jan Daffinrud Brian Schumacher
Eric Miller** Lindsay Miller Leo Kindelspire Kathi Kindelspire
Steve Berg** Genny Berg Levi Bitz Bill Wolff
Lector Linda Charbonneau Rita Ritter Val Kolbinger Al Dolajak
Altar Server Rita Braun Wylie Vetter
Karston Kellar Milla Weigel
Edmund Peliska Cooper Weidner
Darius Gabriel Parker Gabriel
Video/Audio Operator
Leona Kuntz Patrick Kellar Mike Luger Deb Kuntz
Music Ministry Joan Backes Sally Dasinger
Jeanne Jankowski, Mary Bachmeier, Brent Geiss
Cheneniah Kathy Lewis Keylee Hertz Barnett
Liturgical Ministers: July 7th and 8th, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ParishNews
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS We are a group of women from Ascension Parish who have experienced the loss of loved ones. Our next luncheon will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 5th at the Bismarck Elks Club. If you are planning to attend, please call Lil at 255-7610 or Linda at 223-0802.
The flowers near the altar have been
donated by Sandra Holzer
in memory of her husband, Ed.
SAVE THE DATE
ASCENSION CHURCH PICNIC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH
Serving from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Ice Cream Treats,
and Beverages will be provided.
Bounce house, face painting, yard
games, and balloon animals for the kids!
IT’S TIME TO DO THE
ASCENSION PARISH
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!
SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES
July 31-August 4 September 11-15 September 18-22 September 25-26
Sign-ups will begin after all weekend Masses and online July 7th.
THANKS TO MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS You are so appreciated! Once again, Ascension parishioners responded to our request for delivering Meals on Wheels. Thank you to Judy Ness, Joyce Ulmer, Lucy Bosch, Ernie Reinert, Pam Moormann, Barb and Lynn Neutz, Diane Berger, Monica Hoynes, Duane and Cathy Hruby, Cody Olson, Jesse and Joell Just, and Rita and Steve Ritter. If you get a chance, visit with one of these individuals so that they can tell you about this rewarding experience.
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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 and/or the intentions are not made public. Names of people listed in the bulletin have given permission to use their name.
John W. Bitz, Mildred Schall, Marjorie Bitz, Jerry Feist, Larry Sackman, Don Hopfauf, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Richelle Knudson, Dennis Barnhardt, Juleen Cunningham, Steve Wetzel
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
ParishCalendar
WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET
June 24, 2018 $12,673.03 $13,002.00
Fiscal Year to Date
$715,015.54 $676,102.00
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE FUND
June 2018 Collections $33,400.00 (Roof Donations $30,285.00)
POOR FUND DONATIONS
June 2018 Collections $ 3,431.35
Monday, July 2 8:00 am Communion Service
Tuesday, July 3 8:00 am †Mary Wangler Masseth by Sisters and Brothers
Wednesday, July 4 8:00 am No Mass/No Communion Service
Thursday, July 5
8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Gene and Judy Krebs
Friday, July 6 8:00 am †WJ and Ann Schwartz by Family
Saturday, July 7
5:00 pm †Anton and Anna Bren by Irene Howard
Sunday, July 8
8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Victoria Bride by Mother and Family 11:00 am †Clemens Huber by Bruce & Kristie Schumacher
Question of the Week Adult: When have you felt enriched by a sacrifice you made for another? Child: Whom could you help by your acts of kindness this week?
Weekly Schedule Monday, July 2 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, July 3 7:30 pm Endow in Community Room Wednesday, July 4 Office Closed Thursday, July 5 8:45 am Untold Blessing: Three Paths to Holiness 11:30 am Circle of Friends at the Elks Friday, July 6 8:00 am Mass of Anointing 8:30 am First Friday Fellowship in Community Room
Readings for the Week of July 1st:
Sunday: Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13/
2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43, 35b-43
Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21,
22-23/Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Jn 20:24-29
Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13,
16bc-17/Mt 8:28-34
Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Mt 9:1-8
Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10-20, 30, 40, 131/
Mt 9:9-13
Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14/
Mt 9:14-17
Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4/2 Cor 12:7-10/
Mk 6:1-6a
“Your abundance at the present time should supply their needs, so that their abundance may also supply your needs.” This is the fourth time in 2 Corinthians, Chapter 8 that St. Paul addresses the issue of giving. What Paul is trying to explain is that the motivation for giving should be similar to God’s motivation for gifting us. In the passage which constitutes today’s Second Reading Paul says, “As you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also.” In the original, Paul uses the old Greek word charis to describe the giving to which he is making reference. We can probably see that the roots of that word are very much the same as the roots of the word “charity.” Giving and sharing are definitely the work of God’s grace in us. In fact, our motivation should be very much the same as that of the Lord. He gives to us because of Who He is, not because of what or who we are. We, too, must give if we wish to show holiness, or to at least aspire to it. That is also what we mean when we say that we are all called to stewardship, to be good stewards. It is one thing to be faithful, but it is another to give. At times we may think there are too many collections, but it is the results of these opportunities to give which support the Church’s work both locally and around the globe.
FaithFormationNews
KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: Question: How many people did Jesus raise from the dead in the Gospels?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin:
Question: Which was Jesus’ first public miracle?
A. Feeding of the 5,000 B. Walking on water C. Curing the man born blind D. Changing water into wine
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019 This weekend after all Masses, there will be registration for the upcoming Faith Formation
sessions. Please plan on registering early to ensure that your child(ren) can get in the time
slot you prefer. Registration packets will be mailed to all families this month. If there any
questions, please contact Jessica Mattson in the parish office at 223-3606 or email
DO SOMETHING
OF ETERNAL
SIGNIFICANCE!
BE A CATECHIST
This fall over 250 kids in
grades 1-9 will sign up
to learn more about Jesus and
the Catholic Faith.
Contact Jessica Mattson for more information on
registration and volunteering, 223-3606
Looking for some wholesome entertainment for your
children and grandchildren this summer? Check out
FORMED.org and use parish code: Z79KWG. These are
a few of the fun titles they are sure to enjoy and to learn
more about their faith!