Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church 5202 25th Street S, Fargo, ND 58104 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2020 Stewardship Moment “Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid?” - Romans 11:35 St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stewardship. We cannot give the Lord anything - God already owns it all. God made everything. All we can do is return a portion of God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere gratitude for our gifts opens our hearts to joyful generosity! Through your generous sharing, you just may be the answer to someone’s prayer. Phone…....701-235-5757 Fax………701-235-0764 Web…..www.stsaaj.org Email.....[email protected]Mass Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Anticipatory) Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday-Friday: 6:30-6:55 a.m. and 11:40-12:05 p.m. Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday: 8-8:25 a.m. and 4-4:50 p.m. By appointment if needed. See page 2 for additional contact information. Contact Information and Mass Times
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Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church 5202 25th Street S, Fargo, ND 58104
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2020
Stewardship Moment
“Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid?”
- Romans 11:35 St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stewardship. We cannot give the Lord anything - God already owns it all. God made everything. All we can do is return a portion of God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere gratitude for our gifts opens our hearts to joyful generosity! Through your generous sharing, you just may be the answer to someone’s prayer.
Mass Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Anticipatory)
Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Monday-Friday: 6:30-6:55 a.m. and
11:40-12:05 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8-8:25 a.m. and 4-4:50 p.m.
By appointment if needed.
See page 2 for additional contact information.
Contact Information and Mass Times
Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the church for scheduling. Attendance at a baptism class should be within the last two months before the birth of the child. You must be a registered member of the parish. Parents are required to attend a class for each child.
Sacrament of Marriage: Visit our website to view our wedding policy for details on marriage preparation and wedding details. Our wedding coordinator at the parish office must be contacted at least seven months in advance of a wedding date.
Communion to Shut-ins: Please call the office to receive communion or a pastoral visit for the homebound.
Anointing of the Sick: Anyone having surgery or wishing to receive this sacrament is asked to call either the office or the rectory. Please notify the pastor upon admission of a family member to the hospital.
Parish Nurse Ministry: Our parish nurses give spiritual support, answer medical questions, provide referrals and make home visits to bring communion to the sick and homebound.
Please call Kris Hintz, parish nurse at 701-730-2909.
Adoration Hours: Eucharistic Adoration has been cancelled until further notice.
The next NFP classes are July 20, August 17 and September 21. Please call Natalie at 701-866-7890 to register.
Welcome to our parish family! Please stop by the parish office for registration information 8 to 12 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Natural Family Planning
Please pray for our
ill parishioners…
Pat Adams
Travis Anderson Jessica Bercier
Marilyn Birkholz Rachel Briggs
Brenda Byer
Brandi DesMarais Paul Dietz
Eugene Fisher
Carla Hubbard
Joe Johnson
Pat Kinsella
John Koerselman
Margaret Krause Elaine Majerus
Mark Mathison
David Mears
Pat Meier
Jeff McKinnon
Michael Pirmantgen
Alex Smith
Pat Wangler
Kariann Withrow
Steve Zetocha
Duane Zwinger
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If you would like
your name added or removed, please call
the parish office.
August 24-30, 2020
Mon: 7:00 a.m. + Matthew Traynor
12:10 p.m. Special Intention of
Marlene Kopp
Tue: 7:00 a.m. + Leo Lauinger
12:10 p.m. + Maggie Bertsch
Wed 7:00 a.m. + Luci Schweiss
12:10 p.m. + Shirley Feeney
Thu: 7:00 a.m. The Albert Hotten family
12:10 p.m. + Steven M. Bachmeier
Fri: 7:00 a.m. + Matthew Traynor
12:10 p.m. Katie and Michael Morris
Sat: 8:30 a.m. + Dorothy Kroetsch
5:00 p.m. Religious Vocations
Sun: 8:30 a.m. + Karen L. Krause
10:30 a.m. Parishioners
12:30 p.m. Douglas Covert
7:00 p.m. + Peggy Fracassi
Stewardship
Online giving is a safe and easy way to support our parish and its ministries during this pandemic. Start today by visiting www.stsaaj.org or scan the QR code.
This week our Catholic schools begin the new year. Slow but sure . . . trying to get things "back." I hope you
join me in prayer to our God for a safe, healthy and holy start to a new school year for our young people, not only for
those in our Catholic schools, but for those in our parish attending our public schools when they open in the weeks to
come.
Our parish's Religious Education year will also be starting up in the month of September. It's going to take
some re-formatting and adaptability to make it work, but we'll do what needs to be done. I know that some of our
parents will take the RE demands for the year and teach it themselves at home to their kids – and I thank those parents
for that. Every little bit we can take on ourselves helps the entire parish family. And I thank those parents who are
entrusting this year's RE to our parish catechists as they have done year after year – know that we will do our best to
serve you in this way. Our Catholic following of Jesus Christ is simply too important to be interrupted and diverted by any particular
obstacle that is thrown at us. And this year of 2020 has thrown a lot of obstacles, hasn't it? But working together, we will make things
work with the help of Our God and His Church.
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Next month our parish will also begin its usual tradition of beginning a new year of sessions for the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA. These RCIA sessions are for those who are not Catholic at this time, either as
one who is a non-Catholic Christian looking to join the fullness of the Catholic Church, or for one who is unbaptized
looking to be joined to the Body of Christ through baptism in the Catholic Church. We also welcome to RCIA those
already Catholic but who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation and wish to do so now.
The RCIA sessions will begin on Thursday, September 10, and will be held every Thursday evening throughout the year from
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (with the exception of holidays and other "breaks" throughout the course of the year). We will be able to provide
proper social distancing during these sessions, but they are in-person and cannot be done virtually.
Please keep this new RCIA year in mind and if you meet someone who might be interested in attending, have them contact us
in the parish office. Every year we have any number of folks who come to realize that "this is the year" they are going to attend RCIA
and find out once and for all whether this Catholic thing is for them or not. If you are able to bring one of them to the kind of faith
decision that gets them to take part in this, you have done a work of evangelization in bringing another to meet Christ in this process.
Pray for that person to be made known to you – and pray that you are able to help them decide to come this year.
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Although some things in the life of the parish have begun to return, there are others that still need to be put on
hold. One of the latter are the monthly breakfasts of the Knights of Columbus. This past week a decision was made to
not offer these fun and fine meals at the present time. As with a lot of things right now, we hope "some time in the
future" to bring them back, but for now we will just have to miss them.
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Finally, a decision was also made this past week to resume the Adoration program in the month of September.
You will hear more about that later. If there are some in our parish who have not been able to be part of that program
up to this time, but who would like to, the opportunity will arise in the weeks to come. I hope many new adorers can
join us. There is definitely a lot to pray to Our Lord Jesus about these days, isn't there?
Fr. Duchschere Pastor
PASTOR’S PAGE
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR AUGUST 29-30
5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 7:00 PM 12:30 PM
Proclaimer Ann Toulouse (1) Michael Warner (2)
Steven Schultz(1)
Dan Triller (2)
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Mary Kay Schott (2)
Loriann Johnson (1)
Michael Wurzer (2)
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Usher
EMHC
Greeter
Greeter &
Gift Family
Altar Server
NO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
NO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Congratulations to the following couple recently married at Sts. Anne & Joachim Church
Payton Thimjon and Alexander Kelly August 14, 2020
The Following Received the Sacrament of Baptism
August 16, 2020
Imani Jama Tadeo
Duncan Anthony Olson
See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that
we are called God’s children — and so, in fact, we are. 1 John 3:1
Weekly Prayer of the Faithful Petitions That in gratitude for our gifts, we may grow them
and give back with increase.
Catholic Charities Crib Project from August 28-September 7 - Catholic Charities North Dakota offers Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Services (PPAS). Any person with an unexpected pregnancy can receive services through the PPAS program. When a mom chooses to parent her child, Catholic Charities North Dakota works to help educate and prepare her for her new baby. However, there is often a significant need for supplies to properly care for a new baby.
You can be a part of this important program by helping to supply new or gently used baby items in the crib in the Gathering Space. Diapers and clothes for newborns up to 18 months, baby wipes and cream, bottles, pacifiers, baby wash, infant Tylenol, and blankets are needed. Most other baby items are welcome as well. We ask that no baby food or formula donations be made, babies often need a specific type. Gift cards or financial donations are welcomed to help purchase those items.
Thank you very much for your support of our local moms! If you have questions or want to learn more please visit our website at: www.CatholicCharitiesND.org or call 235-4457.
What is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)?
A program designed for non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Church and for their Catholic friend or spouse. The process prepares you to become a member of the Catholic Church, if you so desire.
Fr. Duchschere leads this program. Sessions include an overview of assigned material, questions, answers, and discussions.
RCIA sessions are held at Church beginning Thursday, September 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Subsequent classes are every Thursday through mid-May 2021, with breaks during holidays. To help us prepare for class, please call Connie Dulany at church (235-5757) to register.
We extend our sympathy to Maria, Scott, Alexander Manz, Hannah Manz and Haley Hennen on the death of their sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Kari Kolstoe.
And to Mark and Callie on the death of their baby, Faith Anna Feeney.
Community Leadership: Stephen Lugor, Council Chairperson, 912-347-2405
Margaret Angelo, Treasurer
Thomas Taban, Interim Secretary
Moriku Hakim, Youth Secretary
St. Bakhita’s Community
Prayer for our Nation Please join us in praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary for our nation and unity of Christians on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at Winnie Savageau's home, 1218 48th Ave S, Fargo. Phone 232-6589. Everyone is welcome!
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Bible Readings for this Week (Aug 24-30)
Mon: Rv 21:9b-14 Jn 1:45-51
Tue: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17 Mt 22:23-26
Wed: 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18 Mt 23:27-32
Thu: 1 Cor 1:1-9 Mt 24:42-51
Fri: 1 Cor 1:17-25 Mt 25:1-13
Sat: 1 Cor 1:26-31 Mk 6:17-29
Sun: Jer 20:7-9 Rom 12:1-2 Mt 16:21-27
Attention Boys and Young Men
Troop ND-04:12 with Trail Life USA will be hosting a recruitment event September 13 in the Social
Hall at Sts. Anne & Joachim at 12:30 p.m. (after the 11 a.m. Mass). Trail Life is a Christian Adventure, Character, and Leadership Program for boys and young men in grades K-12. Their mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and expe-rience outdoor adventure. Please stop by on September 13 if you would like to learn more. If you can’t make it, please reach out to Paul Wilburn for more information ([email protected]).
Divorced, Widowed, or Separated: Are you doing your best to cope with life alone? "Beginning Experience" is a program of peer ministry that has helped a lot of people going through the difficult times of the loss of a spouse.
The next Beginning Experience Weekend will be this November 20-22, 2020, at Maryvale, Valley City. For more information please contact Frank (218) 790-4202, Marlene (218) 998-4300, or Jason (701) 840-8951. Also check the website: beginningexperience-easternnd.org, or talk with your priest or pastor.
Real Presence Radio is streaming Daily Mass live Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM CT on Facebook and YouTube channels with many of our local priests. If you can’t join us during that time, please check out our website at yourcatholicradiostation.com for a listing of other times that you can virtually partake in the Mass. Sunday Mass will be broadcast at 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM CT on Real Presence Radio. Please check out our News page for a listing of cancellations and other opportunities to celebrate the Mass.
JPII Catholic Schools are looking to hire the following positions for the 2020-2021 school year:
* Science Teacher – Shanley High School * Substitute Teachers – All locations * Assistant Cook – Trinity Elementary * Little Deacons Para – Holy Spirit Elementary * After School Workers – All locations * Custodian – Holy Spirit Elementary * Evening Custodian – Shanley/Sullivan School
For more information on these positions or how to apply visit https://www.jp2schools.org/central-office/careers/ or call 701-893-3231.
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St. James Basilica in Jamestown, ND is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Business Manager. Submit cover letter, resume and three references to Monsignor Wald at: [email protected]. Position open until filled.
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St. Catherine’s Parish in Valley City ND, is accepting applications for a Parish Office Administrator, 32 hours per week with benefits. Submit cover letter, resume and three references to Monsignor Skonseng at [email protected]. Position open until filled.
“The Deacon Builder” is a Brand-New Scholarship - A new scholarship is now available to all current and new JPII Catholic School students in grades 6-12. This scholarship is renewable, needs-based, for students through
graduation! Contact Lori Hager, director of admissions, for more information at 701-893-3271. The Deacon Builder is in addition to other scholarships available at all of the JPII Catholic Schools. Your child/ren are able to enjoy the rich faith-filled environment and personalized attention that our St. John Paul II Catholic Schools offer! Visit our website at JP2schools.org.
Boys in grades K-5 are invited to join Cub Scouts Pack 4222! 6-7 p.m. Monday, August 31 at Lindenwood Park, Rotary Shelter. We are a Nativity Church chartered BSA Pack and adhere to the
precepts of the Catholic Church. For more information, please email [email protected]
Women of the Year and Chocolate Fantasy will both be held on one amazing day – September 10! Both events are a special way
to support the YWCA Emergency Shelter, which each year helps over 1,400 women and children in rebuilding their lives. We invite you to tune in virtually to uplift all our Women of the Year nominees and support the mission of YWCA Cass Clay. Your gift of $44 provides a night of shelter for a woman or child in need right here in our community at YWCA Emergency Shelter - PLUS gives you live event coverage with a virtual viewing ticket, ensuring you have exclusive access and first-hand knowledge of our 2020 Women of the Year honorees! You’ll even get entered for a great prize in our exclusive virtual viewing drawing!
But wait, there’s more! Chocolate Fantasy $15 to-go dessert boxes are available for online pre-order and pick-up on September 10. And on Friday, September 4 at 12 p.m., a variety of incredible silent auction items donated from your favorite local hotspots and businesses will be available for you to view and bid on online as well.
For more information on these two great ways to support the mission of YWCA Cass Clay, visit https://www.ywcacassclay.org
You are invited to join us for a day of golf, fun and fellowship at the Orv Kelly Shanley Scramble on Monday, September 21 at the Moorhead Country Club. Shotgun Start at 12:30 p.m. with Burger/Brat Lunch at 11:00 a.m. Sign-in Begins at 11:30 a.m. Questions: Contact Joelle at 701-893-3225 or email [email protected]
You can make a contribution with text!
For those of you interested in donating to our parish… simply send a text message to
701-809-0144 with the amount you would like to contribute (example: 25). Within a few minutes, you’ll receive a text with a link to enter your debit or credit card information. Once complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt of your donation via email.
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