November 18, 2018 Weekend Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. Weekday Eucharist Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. (Morning prayer 7:40 a.m.) Monday, Wednesday: 8:30 p.m. ReconciliaƟon Rosary Weekdays: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday in the AdoraƟon chapel Wednesday, Thursday in the church AdoraƟon Friday: 8:30 a.m. –Saturday 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. unƟl 1:30 p.m. Parish Office Hours BAPTISMS: If parents are having their first child bapƟzed, they will need to aƩend a bapƟsm class prior to the bapƟsm. A pre‐bapƟsmal quesƟonnaire can be found on the parish website at: hƩp:// www.stjoesmhd.com/bapƟsm. MARRIAGES: Couples wishing to be married at St. Joseph’s should contact one of the priests or the deacon at least six months prior to their wedding date. Detailed policies and guidelines for weddings at St. Joseph’s can be found on the parish website at: hƩp:// www.stjoesmhd.com/marriage. NEW PARISHIONERS: If you are new to the parish and would like to register, go to www.stjoesmhd.com and click on the “New Members” tab on the main page of the website or call (218) 236‐5066. HOSPITAL STAYS: If you are admiƩed to Sanford Hospital, please register as a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead. If you are admiƩed to EssenƟa Hospital, please call the parish office to inform us of your stay. Knowing that you are in the hospital enables our clergy and hospital visitors to visit and pray with you while you are there. Parish Mission Statement As disciples, we gather to encounter Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament, and are sent forth strengthened to be the Body of Christ to the world.
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November 18, 2018
Weekend Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Weekdays: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday in the Adora on chapel
Wednesday, Thursday in the church
Adora on Friday: 8:30 a.m. –Saturday 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. un l 1:30 p.m.
Parish Office Hours
BAPTISMS: If parents are having their first child bap zed, they will need to a end a bap sm class prior to the bap sm. A pre‐bap smal ques onnaire can be found on the parish website at: h p://www.stjoesmhd.com/bap sm. MARRIAGES: Couples wishing to be married at St. Joseph’s should contact one of the priests or the deacon at least six months prior to their wedding date. Detailed policies and guidelines for weddings at St. Joseph’s can be found on the parish website at: h p://www.stjoesmhd.com/marriage. NEW PARISHIONERS: If you are new to the parish and would like to register, go to www.stjoesmhd.com and click on the “New Members” tab on the main page of the website or call (218) 236‐5066. HOSPITAL STAYS: If you are admi ed to Sanford Hospital, please register as a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead. If you are admi ed to Essen a Hospital, please call the parish office to inform us of your stay. Knowing that you are in the hospital enables our clergy and hospital visitors to visit and pray with you while you are there.
Parish Mission Statement
As disciples, we gather to encounter Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament,
and are sent forth strengthened to be the Body of Christ to the world.
THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY MEAL: A er a year break, we are once again hos ng a Thanksgiving Day meal for the whole Moorhead community on Thanksgiving Day, November 22 from 11:00 a.m. ‐1:00 p.m. This free meal is to provide companionship and hospitality especially for those who are
unable to a end any family celebra ons. To make this day possible, please contribute your me and resources to this day. Sign up on the parish website for the mes you can offer your service. Please invite your friends and neighbors to either/or a end the meal or help serve those who join us. Thank you to Heidi Huss and Anne Schneider for co‐chairing this wonderful event. CONVOCATION: The dioceses of Fargo and Crookston are holding a Convoca on on the ways we can implement the New Evangeliza on. This is happening November 30 and December 1. Thirteen parishioners from St. Joe’s will be par cipa ng. Please keep all of us in your prayers. MCCM RETREAT: The college ministry is having a retreat this weekend led by Fr. Tony Fernado. I will be at his parishes for the weekend. Your brother in Christ,
Catholic Word of the Week
ENCYCLICAL: An encyclical is a long, formal le er from the Pope about a ma er of faith. An encyclical’s tle comes from its opening words in La n. For example, Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical was Deus Caritas Est, which means “God is love.” An encyclical is intended for the whole Church or whole world.
From The Essen al Guide to Catholic Terms By Mary Kathleen Clavich, SND
Marriage Banns
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE FOLLOWING COUPLE:
Brenton Knutzen & Jenna Posch
Exchange of vows on May 31, 2019
Weekly Contribu on Report for November 10 & 11
Adult Offering Building Fund
Envelope $10,060 $1,481
Online Giving $5,793 $548
Loose Plate $955 —
Total $16,808 $2,029
Budget $22,212 $3,231
Excess/(Shor all) ($5,403) ($1,202)
Calendar for November 18- November 25 Sunday, November 18, 2018 7:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Choir practice—BJN 8:45 p.m.— 9:45 a.m. Children’s Faith Formation— Classrooms 10:00 a.m.— 11:00 a.m. Pre K/K Sunday School— Classrooms 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. RCIA— School Library 10:10 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of Word—Music Room 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Family Gym Time‐‐ Gym 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Youth Basketball—Gym 7:30 p.m.— 9:00 p.m. Sr High Faith Formation— MH/TGP/Gym/ Classrooms Monday, November 19, 2018 8:30 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. MCCM Adoration— Adoration Chapel 12:15 p.m.—12:35 p.m. Rosary—Church 2:30 p.m.— 5:30 p.m. Sports Team Practice— Gym 5:45 p.m.— 7:30 p.m. SVDP— Music Room 6:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting— MH 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Sports Team Practice‐‐ Gym 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Financial Peace— BJN 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Girl Scout Meeting— TGP 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Life Band Practice‐‐ Church Tuesday, November 20, 2018 8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Adoration—Adoration Chapel 12:15 p.m.—12:35 p.m. Rosary—Adoration Chapel 2:30 p.m.— 5:00 p.m. Sports Team Practice— Gym 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Finance Council—POCR 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. 6th Grade Crusaders— Gym 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Pastoral Council— POCR Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:15 p.m.—12:35 p.m. Rosary— Church 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner Setup— Gym/TGP/TGPK 7:30 p.m.— 9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir with Handbells— Church Thursday, November 22, 2018 7:00 a.m.— 11:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Dinner Setup— TGP/TGPK 11:00 a.m. ‐‐ 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner— TGP/TGPK 1:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner Cleanup — TGP/TGPK Friday, November 23, 2018 12:15 p.m.—12:35 p.m. Rosary—Adoration Chapel Saturday, November 24, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Spanish Ministry with Sr. Lucy‐‐ Gym 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Choir practice—BJN Sunday, November 25, 2018 7:00 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Choir practice—BJN 10:10 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of Word—Music Room 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Family Gym Time‐‐ Gym 5:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Youth Basketball‐ Gym
SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend we will take a second collec on for St. Mary’s Mission in Red Lake, MN. Because of your generosity and the work of Fr. Jerry Rogers and a dedicated team of teachers and lay
ministers at the Mission, we offer 108 children a quality Catholic educa on. These kids will one day be the leaders of the Red Lake Na on. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about their culture by seeing the NEW St. Mary’s Mission video at www.crookston.org/smma where you also have the op on to donate online!
LISTENING DEVICES FOR MASS: We have been making some improvements to the listening devices for those with trouble hearing in church. If you have one of the listening devices at home, please bring it back so that we can adjust it and get them into the hands of those who would like one. If you would like one, please call the liturgy office 218‐284‐6226 and we will provide one for you. We have two that work well, so we have hope! Thanks for your pa ence! BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: During the month of November we pray for our beloved dead. Be sure to take a moment to write the names of your deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance, so our parish can pray for them during the month of November. The book will be located near the bap smal font. THANKSGIVING MASS will be at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 22. Please bring a bo le of wine or food item that you wish to have blessed for your Thanksgiving meal and place it on the special table set up for this purpose. You will also receive a Thanksgiving Table Prayer as you leave Mass. There will be NO Eucharis c Adora on on Thanksgiving weekend due to the holiday weekend. MINISTER TRAININGS: If you were unable to a end the trainings for Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, and altar servers, and are interested in these ministries, please call the liturgy office so we can arrange a training for you. We are especially need of Eucharis c captains so if you are a Minister of Holy Communion and could serve as captain, or for more informa on, please call the liturgy office. OLIVE WOOD: Representa ves from Catholic Bethlehem Chris an Families will be with us on the weekend of November 17 and 18 to ask for your help and blessing for the na ve people of the Holy Land in Bethlehem. These families, sixty years ago, made up 18% of the popula on. Recent events in the Middle East have caused these families to face devasta ng economic strain, and caused the popula on to decrease to less than 2% in the Holy Land. These families have relied on the income from their religious hand carved olive wood ar facts. All the proceeds from sales will be sent back to the families of the Holy Land so that they may be able to keep their homes and provide for their families. Life has become very difficult for the Chris an families, and for many, this is the only source of income for them. Thank you for suppor ng our Chris an brothers and sisters. WE OFFER LOW GLUTEN HOSTS for Sunday and weekday Masses for those who are gluten intolerant. If you or anyone you know might be interested in more informa on please contact the liturgy office.
ROSARY is prayed every day; Wednesday and Thursday in the Church; and Monday, Tuesday and Friday in the Adora on Chapel at 12:15 p.m.
ADORATION HOURS ARE: Friday from 8:30 a.m. – Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our college ministry has adora on on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to stop in and pray during this me as well.
ADORATION HOURS: We are in need of an adorer for 2:30‐3:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Please consider if God is calling you to Adora on. Maybe you could find a group of 4 people and each take one night a month. For the me being, two men are spli ng the hour, each doing 30 minutes. Even if you can only commit occasionally, God will bless your me with him. For ques ons or more informa on on Eucharis c Adora on, please contact Julie at (218) 284‐6226 or [email protected].
NO HEALING MINISTRY THIS WEEKEND: Please note that our prayer team will be out of town, so there will be no Healing Ministry this weekend.
FIRST LINK GIVING TREE: Trees will be located in The Gathering Place and the west transept. Please take a tag off of the tree and return the tag and the items to the parish office by December 13.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT TICKETS: Women of the parish, please join us for the 10th annual “Advent by Candlelight” hosted by MACH1 (the Mothers and Children group). The event is on Monday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online on the St. Joseph website.
SAVE THE DATE! St. Joseph’s Women’s Ninth Annual Lenten Retreat will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Our guest retreat speaker is Dr. Pa y Laqua. Dr. Laqua was a featured presenter at one of the recent St. Joseph’s MACH Advent by Candlelight events.
Adoration
SENIOR PARTY: As we move toward the manger, come and gather to prepare your heart to cradle Christ! On Monday, December 10, there will be Mass at 4:00 p.m. followed by a meal, entertainment, and sing‐a‐long. Please RSVP at 218‐236‐5066. Parishioners: please bring treats for our seniors to enjoy!
ADVENT BOOK CLUB: Join fellow young adults as we read Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s book The World’s First Love. Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. While considering the different phases of Mary's life, Bishop Sheen discusses various problems common to mankind of every age and reveals clearly that every problem can be resolved. Register at St. Joseph’s website. We will meet on Tuesdays at local coffee shops at 6:30 p.m. for four weeks, star ng November 27. MEET NEW PEOPLE at Catholic Beer Club! Held on November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Crooked Pint. Join our Facebook group to stay updated on each month’s date and loca on!
2018 MARYKNOLL STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST: “Love In Ac on” In his most recent le er, Rejoice and Be Glad, Pope Francis reminds us, “We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love. That does not require extraordinary deeds but everyday acts of kindness.” Students are asked to tell a true story of when they saw someone sharing God’s love through an act of kindness and how that inspired them to act in a similar way. Open to youth grades 6‐12. For more informa on visit www.Maryknollsociety.org/essay. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Caroling and Cookie Decora ng: Saturday,
December 15, 1:00‐3:00 p.m. Youth grades 6‐12 are invited to join us at Ecumen Evergreens Nursing Home located at 502 3rd Ave S. Moorhead. What a fun way to spread some holiday cheer! Register online at SignUpGenius.
Advent by Candlelight Servers Needed: Monday, December 3 from 5:45‐9:15 p.m. Sign up online at SignUpGenius.
FIRST RECONCILIATION student interviews are Wednesday, November 28 from 6:30‐8:00 p.m. Students need to bring their completed work books with them. FAMILY ADVENT DAY will be held Sunday, December 2, a er the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Come to Marian Hall for family‐friendly ac vi es to begin the great season of Advent. Make an Advent wreath to use with your family, pick up Advent calendars, and enjoy me with your children as they make cra s related to Advent. *If you have the metal frame of previous advent wreaths at home, please bring it to decorate again! NO CLASS Wednesday, November 21 or Sunday, November 25 due to Thanksgiving break. FIRST RECONCILIATION will be held on Saturdays December 8 and December 15. Parents, please make sure sign‐up forms for mes are handed in to your child’s teacher or catechist. Parishioners, please pray for these young children as they prepare for this beau ful sacrament.
Young Adults (20s, 30s)
THE GOSPEL PREDICTS END TIMES; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. When we live in conformity to the Word, hearing Jesus’ words and living them out, the future holds no fear for us. Know you are hearing the words of Jesus and living them out when you donate to St. Vincent de Paul Society. The month of October the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Joseph’s did 25 home visits helping 49 people with $1839.94 for u li es and rent. It also helped find household goods for new apartments.
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS: Congratula ons to Greg Toutges, the November 14 winner of the weekly KC Calendar Raffle for $100.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS? Ask any member or call Bob Seigel, Grand Knight, at (218) 790‐5399.
HYGIENE COLLECTION: Catholic Daughters collects travel sized toiletries. These items go in hygiene bags that are given to area homeless shelters. Donated items can be brought to the bin by the coat closet in The Gathering Place.
MY DEEPEST AND SINCERE THANKS to all the ladies who so diligently wash the purificators every week, surge and embroider the bap smal gowns, wash the altar server robes, call the honor guard for deceased members’ funerals, and pray for our sick and deceased members. May you all be richly blessed for your labor of love. ‐Marian Greenwood, President of Chris an Mothers
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Knights of Columbus : Knightly News
Christian Mothers
ST. JOSEPH’S AND TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH have brought back the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. This FREE meal is being held at St. Joe's from 11:00 a.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m. We bring this social event back a er taking a year off. We ask you to contemplate the blessings in your life. As you think of all that is precious, likely people and big things come to mind. But what about reflec ng on the small things? A cup of warm coffee, a smile, a warm meal, a so chair. Let's bring this community meal back to allow those in our region a few hours of even the small things. Yes, a warm meal will be provided but this event fills needs in other ways. It is an opportunity to be social, to share a smile and to feel the presence of God. How can you help? Prayer: Please pray for those planning or
working the dinner, that with God as the guide we can feed and love and be the light of Christ to others. Pray for the guests who will be a ending. Pray too about how God is calling you to help.
Bake: Did you have an abundance of apples this fall? Pies are needed.
Spread the Word: Do you know someone who might be alone on Thanksgiving? This might include senior ci zens, homeless, those with no family nearby (or no family at all), and anyone else desiring social fellowship.
Monetarily: Do you have an extra $20 or even $5? A li le can go a long way!
Time: We would love to have your help with set up, preparing food, pla ng turkey, being a greeter, being a server or working in the kitchen. Please call the parish office to see how you can help (218) 236‐5066. Thank you!
Please note that individual rides will not be provided by the church, and there will be no takeout meals.
Gratitude for the Little Things
It’s so easy to be annoyed by the li le things. How hard can it be, then, to allow ourselves to be thankful for the li le things? The other day, I was on the verge of being completely annoyed by the traffic that made me miss my usual train. Instead, realizing that I was now “early” for the next train, I strolled at a leisurely pace from my parking spot to the train sta on. I took the me to appreciate the blue skies, the budding trees, the chirping birds, and the cool but warming breeze. Paying a en on to and being thankful for these “li le” things effec vely boxed out the annoyance of missing my usual train that wanted so desperately to win me over and to influence my day. Gra tude is not fluff. It is serious medicine—an effec ve an dote to the poisons of annoyance, exaspera on, and cynicism that vie for our a en on. The posi ve li le things that we can be thankful for each day are no less real than the nega ve li le things that annoy us. They simply don’t clamor as loudly as the nega ve things do. We need to develop a capability for recognizing the subtle li le things for which we are grateful and allow them to use their inherent power to overwhelm the nega ve. Take a moment to look around (and within) you: what li le things are you grateful for at this very moment? Joe Paprocki has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presenta ons, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. He is the author of numerous books.
Thanksgiving: Gratitude Is a Prerequisite for Discipleship
As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, I’d like to share a few thoughts about gra tude. Today, more than ever, we are hearing the term discipleship used in Catholic circles, as we seek to breathe new life into the Church and advance the New Evangeliza on. It occurs to me that a prerequisite for discipleship is an a tude of gra tude—a virtue that leads us away from cynicism, pessimism, and indifference and toward hope, faith, and love (charity). I’m sure you’re familiar with the phrase “vicious circle,” which refers to circumstances in which the solu on to one problem leads to a new problem (or to a new version of the old one). Those comedic greats the Three Stooges were masters at crea ng vicious circles. One of the most famous examples of this is when the boys pose as plumbers. Curly a empts to fix a leak in the shower by connec ng a new pipe to the leaking pipe. Of course, the other end of the new pipe leaks, too—in response to which Curly con nues to add more pipes un l he has created a maze of pipes that trap him in the shower. Some mes, our efforts in life can feel exactly like that, especially when the “pipes” we use to “fix” things are cynicism, pessimism, and indifference. Fortunately, one of the huge benefits of an a tude of gra tude is that it creates not a vicious circle, but what my friend Fr. Paul Campbell, SJ, refers to as a “virtuous circle.” When we reflect on all the things we’re grateful for, we cul vate an a tude of gra tude, which in turn sparks a desire to generously serve others, which is the very heart of discipleship. And when we serve others in some way, we soon find ourselves reflec ng on the experience. This reflec on leads us back to gra tude and again to service—and voila, we have our “virtuous circle.” Cynicism, pessimism, and indifference are all a tudes that help create a “vicious circle” that eventually imprisons us, just like Curly’s maze of pipes. A “virtuous circle,” on the other hand, frees us to move beyond ourselves and to live as a person for others—as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is not an authen c expression of faith unless it includes concerns for jus ce and human dignity—a concern that is fueled by an a tude of gra tude for the abundant graces God has provided for us and wants us to share. This Thanksgiving, allow your a tude of gra tude to fuel your discipleship—compelling you to be a person for others as you contribute to an ever‐growing virtuous circle. (Adapted from my book Under the Influence of Jesus.)
Lesons on Gratitude Joe Paprocki
Mark Your Calendars!
Wreath Pick Up
Sunday, November 18 9:00 a.m. ꟷ 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. ꟷ noon or
Tuesday, November 20 2:30 p.m.ꟷ 5:00 p.m.
(This is only for families who sold wreaths, if you bought a wreath
they will be delivered by the family you bought them from)
Tree Sales Begin
Friday, November 23 10:00 a.m.ꟷ 8:00 p.m.
Then, every Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.ꟷ 8:00 p.m. and
weeknights 4:00ꟷ 8:00 p.m. un l trees sell out.
P.A.W.S. Mee ng
Tuesday, December 4 6:30 p.m., TGP
Preschool and Kindergarten
Advent Program Wednesday, December 19
Noon, Gym
Advent Program: Grades 1‐5 Thursday, December 20
12:45 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., Gym
Christmas Break School closed: Monday, December 24– Tuesday,
January 1 Classes resume on January 2
Christmas Trees: Our school Christmas tree lot will open this year on the Friday a er Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) from 10:00 a.m.‐8:00 p.m. A er that we are open every Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.‐8:00 p.m., and Monday‐Friday 4:00 p.m.‐8:00 p.m. un l trees are sold out.
Holiday Lights in Lindenwood Park: Mark your calendar for this year’s lights display. We will once again have a display. Informa on is on the coupon below, don’t forget to bring this coupon with you so that part of your admission cost will be donated back to us!
Robo cs News: On Saturday, Oct. 20, St. Joe’s Robo cs made it to the semifinal rounds and finished 5th overall in the Bison BEST Robo cs “Current Events” compe on. We also walked away with the Spirit and Sportsmanship Award, Most Robust Robot Award, and 2nd place team t‐shirt. At this point, St. Joe's figured their robo cs season was over, since only 4 teams were granted a bid to the BEST Robo cs Regional compe on in Denver, CO. HOWEVER, a week later we found out there was a miscalcula on in how many teams from Bison Best could go to regionals. Instead of 4, there was to be 5! THAT MEANS ST. JOE'S ROBOTICS IS HEADED TO DENVER! There are a few ways you can help get our team to Denver on December 8 and 9. First of all, thank you to those who just supported their successful spaghe feed! The team is also accep ng cash dona ons through h ps://impactgiveback.org/app/#/charity/179. Every li le bit helps make this trip possible, and what an amazing learning opportunity to
give to these 8th graders!
NOV. 16‐18ꟷBEGINNING EXPERIENCE: Are You Divorced, Widowed, Separated? Beginning Experience is a support program offered by the Catholic Church and open to divorced and widowed people of all faiths, or no faith. A Beginning Experience weekend will be offered at Maryvale, Valley City ND, Nov. 16‐18. For more informa on contact Vickie at 701‐866‐5682 or Val at 218‐415‐0101, or leave a message at 701‐277‐8784. NOV. 27 ꟷ THEOLOGY ON TAP: Join Bishop Folda at the Blarney Stone in West Fargo. 5:30‐6:30 p.m. is social hour where everyone can order their own drinks and food. Happy Hour runs un l 6:00 p.m. with discounted appe zers, $2 off beers, and $1 off wine & bar pours. From 6:30‐7:30 p.m. Bishop Folda will talk in the Fireside Room, followed by Q & A. Please note, if you are willing and able to spare a couple bucks, we will be taking up a collec on to help send NDSU students to the SEEK Conference (hosted by FOCUS) in Indianapolis this January. NOV. 29 ꟷ CHRISTIANITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND THE WWII JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION: Local professor and author of Chris anity, Social Jus ce, and the WWII Japanese American Incarcera on, Anne Blankenship, will discuss how Chris an groups (Catholic, Quaker and mainline Protestants) did (or did not) confront the uncons tu onal incarcera on of Japanese Americans during World War II. She reveals how the injus ce transformed Asian American Chris anity and challenged religious and racial boundaries in liberal American Chris anity. Blankenship will point out parallels and lessons that may apply to more recent cases of religious or ethnic discrimina on/persecu on in the United States. Dates: Thursday, November 29, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Presenta on Prayer Center, 1101 32nd Ave S, Fargo. Suggested Fee: $10 (scholarships available). Registra on: Please RSVP to Sco at presenta [email protected] DEC. 2 ꟷ ST. NICHOLAS’ FESTIVAL: Held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday December 2 at 604 Broadway from 11:00 a.m.‐2:00 p.m. Come join in the fun! Our cider pork tenderloin dinner with holiday desserts begins at 11:00 a.m. Also featuring a Christmas Cookie Walk, silent auc on baskets, religious goods, Mys c Monk coffee and teas, and a visit from St. Nicholas! Adults are $10, Kids ages 6‐12 are $6, and kids 5 and under are free; or $40 per family. DEC. 3 ꟷ GOSNELL MOVIE: Join Holy Cross at West Acres Theater to watch the movie Gosnell on Monday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. A erward there will be 20‐25 minutes that we will use for reflec on, ques ons, and answers with the priests. The cost of the cket is $6 and is available for purchase through November 26 at each parish’s office. While rated PG‐13, some of the graphic imagery about the abor on process may not be appropriate for younger teenagers.
CHILDREN’S MOVIE TO WATCH: GOD WITH US: He was born in humble obscurity, yet His family had to flee to save Him from a jealous ruler. He forgave sins, healed the sick and gave hope to the downhearted and oppressed, yet He was despised and rejected by many. He spoke the truth even when it was dangerous to do so. He willingly laid down His life and then rose again, conquering the power of death! With newly enhanced anima on, it is the drama c retelling of the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of the last surviving apostle, John. Journey with Jesus and encounter His miracles, His astonishing teaching and His unsurpassed bravery. Discover the power and love of Jesus Christ and see why His followers risked all to carry His message to the ends of the earth. This powerful presenta on will encourage and inspire viewers to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Recommended for ages 7 and up. AUDIO BOOK: ACTS: What was the early Church like? How did they live, evangelize, and worship? How were the first disciples of Jesus converted to "the Way?" Modern Chris ans can gain insight on these and many other ques ons in the Acts of the Apostles. From the Ascension of Christ, to Pentecost, to St. Peter’s first sermon, to the conversion and preaching of St. Paul, the Acts of the Apostles brings us into the world of first century Chris anity and the radical love and powerful evangeliza on of the early Church.
MOORHEAD CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB OPENING: St. Joseph’s is seeking an Administra ve Assistant to help in the area of Moorhead Catholic Campus Ministry (MCCM). The Administra ve Assistant would assist in: • Working collabora vely with the campus ministry
coordinator and other student leaders to plan and execute spiritual programs and events
• Scheduling dates/ mes/loca ons for ministry events • Developing and maintaining posi ve rela onships
with student ministry leaders through availability, accountability, crea vity, credibility, and confiden ality.
• Researching and implemen ng relevant spiritual growth opportuni es
• Promo ng and suppor ng campus ministry events on and off campus
• Recrui ng volunteers to help with ministry ini a ves
The candidate must be an ac ve, prac cing Catholic. Interested applicants should submit a cover le er and resume to: [email protected], or mail to: A n: Fr. Nate Brunn, 218 10th St S, Moorhead MN 56560. The deadline is November 30.
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FORMED can be accessed through our website at www.stjoesmhd.com
Job Opening
In need of prayers for your inten ons? Call the parish office at (218) 236‐5066. (Calls are confiden al.)
Please pray for: Cathy Bannerman Patty Bannerman Evonne Barnum Robert Bellmore Gene Borud Father Don Braukmann Doris Bulik Ronald Fitzgerald Linda Greenley Marian Greenwood Jacqueline Heisler Kim Hillestad Rosanna Holler Faye Johnson Casper Keller David Kochis Kathleen Kowitz Francis Kritzberger
Pauline Krogen Maren Krugler Josie Lamb Paul Le Noue Alberto Lopez Leo Osowski Caitlin Posch Fern Ringstad Andrew Rodgers Jane Schnable Crosby Harlan Schultz Kristine Shelliday James Stockstad John Szklarski Tom Toulouse Rosemary Walz Marilyn Wolter Linda Wehr
Mass Intentions
Sunday, November 18 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. For the People 10:00 a.m. + Glenora Schindler 11:45 a.m. + Julia Sullivan 6:30 p.m. Emma Richards
Tuesday, November 20 8:00 a.m. + Kurt Benedict 9:30 a.m. + Marcell Zurn (Fairmont)
Wednesday, November 21 The Presenta on of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. + Mary Marty 8:30 p.m. + Ray Kemper
Thursday, November 22 St. Cecilia 9:00 a.m. + Rick Hand
Friday, November 23 St. Clement I, St. Columban, Blessed Miguel Agus n Pro 8:00 a.m. + Ken Elstad 11:00 a.m. + Norbert & + Colleen Welle (Eventide)
Saturday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung‐Lac and Companions 5:00 p.m. + Sandra Kradle
Sunday, November 25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 a.m. Josh Johnson 10:00 a.m. For the People 11:45 a.m. + Marlene Otto 6:30 p.m. Bridget McManamon
