- October 6, 2019 - PARISH OFFICE 1905 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 Tony Finneman Deacon Doyle Schulz Deacon John Paul Marn Deacon Beth Kathol Business Mgr. Julie Ternes Music & Liturgy Jan Sier Bookkeeper Jessica Mason Faith Formaon Grades 1-5 Hannah Smith Faith Formaon Grades 6-Adult Julie Luger & Rita Rier Secretaries Bob Urlacher Maintenance NEWCOMERS Contact the Parish Office or go online to register. Welcome to the parish! OUR MISSION As a people of God, of Ascension Catholic Parish, we are united by Bapsm and commied to meeng 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, creang community, and promong social jusce. 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.
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- October 6, 2019 -
PARISH OFFICE 1905 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 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 Grades 1-5 Hannah Smith Faith Formation Grades 6-Adult Julie Luger & Rita Ritter Secretaries Bob Urlacher Maintenance
NEWCOMERS Contact the Parish Office or go online to register. Welcome to the parish!
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
FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 9th………….…...4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 pm…….. Faith Formation Sessions
Wednesday, October 9th………………..8:30 am and 7:00 pm……….. Adult Faith Formation, “Catholicism—The Pivotal Players”
Wednesday, October 9th……………….4:00 and 5:30 pm………………. 2nd Grade Parent Meeting
Wednesday, October 16th……………..8:30 am and 7:00 pm………… Adult Faith Formation, “Catholicism—The Pivotal Players”
KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: What is the name of the round, glass case that holds the consecrated host in Eucharist Adoration? A. Lunette B. Monstrance C. Paten D. Cruet
Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s Bulletin: Which of the following is NOT a corporal work of mercy? A. Give alms to the poor B. Shelter the homeless C. Give drink to the thirsty D. Visit the imprisoned
2nd GRADE PARENT MEETING Please attend a required meeting with Jessica Mattson during your child’s Faith Formation on Wednesday, October 9th at either 4:00 or 5:30 pm in the Youth Room of the Education Building. The purpose of this meeting is to help you in understanding and preparing your child for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Any questions please email Jessica at [email protected].
RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INTIATION OF ADULTS Thirsting for God?” Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic? Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet received Confirmation and Communion? They may be thirsting too! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a place to ask questions and seek understanding. Weekly “no obligation” inquiry sessions will start on Tuesday evening, October 22nd. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Deacon Doyle Schulz at 223-0287 or email at [email protected].
FAITH FORMATION THIRST 2019 Join us October 25-27, 2019 at the Bismarck Event Center for THIRST 2019. Featured guests include the following: Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit; Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, known as the “Dynamic Deacon”; Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). Still more include Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Dr. Edward Sri, Kendra Tierney of “Catholic All Year”, Amanda Zurface from Covenant Eyes, an anti-pornography program, and others. Cat Chat is also returning for children. Go to the diocesan website at bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2019 for registration and details.
PARISHIONERS NEEDED FOR ADORATION This year’s THIRST will once again be blessed with on-site Eucharistic Adoration during the Conference. All are welcome to adore the Blessed Sacrament at their leisure. However, to assure that Our Lord is never alone, your help is needed. Ascension Parish has been asked to find committed adorers to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. Please contact Julie Luger in the Parish Office at 223-3606 if you would be able to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration during this time. There is also a sign-up sheet in the foyer this weekend.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE The Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) will be held at the Bismarck Event Center, in conjunction with the THIRST Conference, on Saturday October 26 for all youth in grades 6-12. Featured speakers include Fr. Leo Patalinghug and our very own Bishop David D. Kagan, as well as a concert by “Popple.” Eucharistic adoration and the sacrament of confession will be made available for participants. The conference is free to attend. Pre-registration is preferred to plan for lunch. Register online at https://bismarckdiocese.com/youthconference.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIRST Volunteers are needed for THIRST 2019 on October 25-27 at the Bismarck Event Center. The diocese needs volunteers in all capacities during the three-day event in the areas of hospitality, information booth, parking, vendor/exhibitor assistance and registration. You can sign up online by going to the diocese website and following the link on the THIRST 2019 page at
Josh Hager** Val Frank Tanya Hopfauf Mason Hopfauf
DJ Ness** Carl Ness Nicholas Ness Elsie Seeberg
Lector Irene Howard Val Kolbinger Cathy Hruby Meghan Salyers
Altar Server Wylie Vetter Zander Wald
Elias Johnson Milla Weigel
Madison Hopfauf Edmund Peliska
Avery Prokop Katarina Sevart
Video/Audio Operator
Brandon Holt Dee Baumgartner Dan Hopfauf Carissa Pieterick
BISMARCK MANDAN RIGHT TO LIFE Join the Bismarck Mandan Right to Life for our annual Life Chain today, Sunday, October 6th from 1:15 to 2:30 pm. Meet at 6th Street and Boulevard Avenue, south of the Capi-tal. Signs will be provided. We will spend one hour in silent prayer and reflection. For more info, call Virginia at 258-5379.
DIOCESAN ROSARY CONGRESS St. Mary’s Parish in Bismarck invites all Catholic faithful in the area to the Diocesan Rosary Congress the week of October 7-13. It officially begins on Monday, October 7 with Bishop Kagan celebrating the opening Mass at 7:00 pm. Each day, there will be daily Mass at 7:00 am followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. At the start of each hour, a rosary will be recited. Evenings conclude with Benediction at 7:00 pm, and the closing Mass is on Sunday, October 13 at 6:30 pm. We need over 100 people to commit to an hour of adoration and leading the rosary during this week of community prayer. You can view a full schedule and sign up for an hour of adoration by contacting Olivia Richter ([email protected] or 223-5562).
ROSARY CRUSADE
The local 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade of America Needs Fatima will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 12 noon. The Rosary Rally will take place outdoors at St. Mary’s Parish Center (the old Pizza Hut building) on 9th & Broadway. For more information contact Peggy at 391-5271. Please join us in praying for our nation.
The flowers near the altar have been donated
by Steve and Rita Ritter, in memory of her parents,
Leo and Barbara Gross.
DIOCESAN NEWS
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: OCTOBER 12TH AND 13TH, 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“SURRENDER TO GRACE” WOMEN’S RETREAT On Saturday, October 12th, the parishes of Garrison, Max, and White Shield will host the 2019 Women’s Retreat, “Surrender to Grace”, at St. Nicholas Church in Garrison. Speakers will include Roxane Salonen, Patti Armstrong, Monica Hannan and Rachelle Preszler. Mass and confessions will also be offered. Space is limited, so please send your $25 registration reservation to Karmen Seidler, St. Nicholas Church, PO Box 870, Garrison ND 58540. The fee includes rolls and coffee to start the day and a light lunch and beverage at noon.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CARD PARTY
The Bismarck Catholic Daughters will host a card party on Sunday, October 13th at 1:30 pm at the Cathedral church basement. Whist and pinochle will be played. Admission is $5; coffee and light snack will follow. Cash prizes will be awarded.
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
September 29, 2019
$9,573.30 $14,446.00
Fiscal Year to Date
$170,858.20 $187,798.00
Monday, October 7 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, October 8 8:00 am †Theresia Horner and †Jessica McCormick by Steve and Kelly McCormick Wednesday, October 9 8:00 am †Joe Zook by Evelyn Zook Thursday, October 10 8:00 am †Alvina Buchholz by Dee Tracy Friday, October 11 8:00 am †Norbert Fries by Lisa Fries Saturday, October 12 5:00 pm †Don Heck and †Jeannie Dunten by Shirley Heck Sunday, October 13 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Reinhold Kellar by Jeanie Kellar 11:00 am †Larry Schell by Steve and Genny Berg
St. Mary’s in Bismarck Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Menu: Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy green bean casserole, dinner rolls, pumpkin and apple pie, angel food cake, and beverages Cost: Adults $11, ages 3-8 $5
St. Katherine in Braddock Date/Time: Sunday, October 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Menu: Chipped beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hamburger rice, coleslaw, homemade buns and pies Cost: Adults $12, grades 1-8 $6, under age 6 Free
FALL CHURCH EVENTS
NEXT SUNDAY IS COMMITMENT SUNDAY This weekend we have heard from parishioners, who have shared what stewardship has meant in their lives. Reflect on how you are involved at Ascension. Do you serve in parish ministries? Do you come to parish-wide events? Are you taking steps to improve your spiritual life and further study our Catholic Faith? The Commitment card you received in the mail offers suggestions for how you can take a step forward in all these areas.
