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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
June 17, 2018
FaithFormationNews
KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: Question: How did the town of Corpus Christi, TX, get its name?
A. Because there are a lot of Catholics B. Because there was a Spanish explorer in 1519 who discovered it on this feast day
C. Because the Pope said so
Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin: Question: Who receives the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders at his ordination? A. Monsignor B. Bishop C. Cardinal D. Pope
PLEASE PRAY ABOUT HELPING WITH FAITH FORMATION NEXT YEAR If you answer yes to any of the following questions…
• Do you have a desire to learn more about the Catholic faith?
• Do you enjoy setting a good example for our children?
• Do you feel the calling to help others to grow in their faith? THEN…consider being a catechist or volunteer in next year’s Faith Formation. Please contact Jessica at 223-3606 or [email protected] for more information.
AdultFaithFormation
A study in holiness by Bishop Robert Barron. This is a 9-week study titled, “Untold Blessing: Three Paths to Holiness.” There are morning and evening sessions on Thursdays in the Youth Room. Classes will be at 8:45 am and 7:00 pm, each lasting about 90 minutes. Please contact Jessica with any questions at the parish office or email [email protected].
FORMED.org Pick of the Week Every father has been entrusted with a lofty vocation—to serve as a visible reflection of God the Father. In this week’s FORMED Pick of the Week, celebrate Father’s Day with an inspiring talk on the father’s role in the family and
Church today. This week, go to formed.org and listen to Pure Fatherhood. Parish code: Z79KWG
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This past week the parishes of Cathedral, Ascension and St. Anne celebrated a Cat.Chat Vacation Bible School. Our theme was,
“A Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments: Jesus in My Heart!” 136 children from all three parishes participated! Thank you
to the many youth and adult volunteers who helped make it a fun week for our children. A special thank you to our volunteers from
Ascension: Rita Braun, Kinley Bitz, Tyra Heck, Madison Hopfauf, Blaise Kathol, Margaret Kathol, MacKenzie Meyer, Anna Roaldson,
Taylor Schmitcke, Eden Steckler, Gracie Tormaschy, Nick Stieg, Konnor Peterson, Peter Liffrig, and Audrey Vetter.
5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Mary Fornshell—Plate Carol Preskey—Plate Sahlenia Braun—Plate Susan Mormann—Plate Sharon Finneman—Cup Michelle Fitterer—Cup** Bill Blotsky—Cup**
Michelle Schmidt—Plate Phyllis Silbernagel—Plate Mark Weigel—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup**
Linda Haider—Plate Cathy Hruby—Plate Renee Jangula—Plate Alice Ternes—Plate Fred Frank—Cup Bobbie Grassel—Cup** Jean Kraft—Cup**
Catherine Erickson—Plate Shawn Meier—Plate Shirley Schafer—Plate VOLUNTEER—Plate Rosie Dingus—Cup** Wayne Hatzenbuhler—Cup** VOLUNTEER—Cup
Hospitality
Kendall Preskey** Joletta Kern Randy Schafer Conni Schafer
Terry Daffinrud** Jan Daffinrud Lori Engleson Jeff Engleson
Josh Hager** Alisha Neigum Leo Vetter Bernie Vetter
Carl Ness** DJ Ness Bill Wolff Levi Bitz
Lector Linda Charbonneau Rita Ritter Donna Davidson Al Dolajak
Altar Server Morgan Celley Jenny Celley
Milla Weigel VOLUNTEER
Katie Volk Matthew Volk
Margaret Kathol Blaise Kathol
Video/Audio Operator
Michael Kern Dee Baumgartner Mike Luger Edmund Peliska
Music Ministry Ken Steckler Group Julie Ternes Jeanne Jankowski, Mary
and Jami Bachmeier Steve and Susan Harmon
Liturgical Ministers: June 23rd and 24th: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
ParishNews
The flowers near the altar have been
donated by Don & Catherine Franchuk
in memory of their parents,
Mike & Margaret Jahner and Louis & Mary Franchuk.
DioceseNews
SEMINARIAN SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us on Monday, June 25th at the beautiful Prairie West Golf course in Mandan for the 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser to benefit our diocesan seminarians. This is an 18-hole, scramble style tournament. Each team will consist of four players. The cost is $125 per player with opportunities for higher sponsorship levels. Registration and a boxed lunch starts at 12:00 pm with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. The base cost includes golf with shared cart, boxed lunch, drink tickets, two Mulligans, awards dinner, and great fellowship. For more information or to register, go to catholicfoundationdob.com/golf2018. For questions, please contact Eve Mercer at [email protected] or 204-7229.
DONOR AND PLANNED GIVING ASSISTANT The Diocese of Bismarck has an opening for a full-time Donor and Planned Giving Assistant. Responsibilities of the position include donor cultivation, scheduling and event planning. Position also prepares donor reports and manages and maintains Customer Relationship Management database software. The Donor and Planned Giving Assistant may also develop proposals and gift illustrations for potential donors. Compensation will be competitive, includes a benefits package and will be commensurate with experience of candidate. Statewide travel and some limited national travel is required. A valid US driver’s license is required. All offers of employment are pending a clear background check and reference check. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Denise Jordan, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502, or [email protected].
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 houses, face painting, yard
games, and balloon animals for the kids!
TimeTalent&Treasure
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 10, 2018 $17,817.49 $13,002.00
Fiscal Year to Date
$692,658.65 $650,098.00
Monday, June 18 8:00 am Communion Service
Tuesday, June 19 8:00 am †Clarence and Pauline Schmitz by Ben and Jan Sitter
Wednesday, June 20 8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Gene and Judy Krebs
Thursday, June 21
8:00 am †Fran Braaten by Baldwin Ternes
Friday, June 22 8:00 am †Emanuel Hager by Bob and Paulette Heringer
Saturday, June 23
5:00 pm †Shelly, Mary and Elizabeth Schlosser by Louis and Janice Schlosser
Sunday, June 24
8:00 am †John Franchuk by Don and Catherine Franchuk 9:30 am People of the Parish 11:00 am †Deloris Schmidt by Christ Hatzenbuhler
Question of the Week Adult: What is the “good soil” that has allowed your faith to grow like the mustard seed and provide shelter for others? Child: How do you help your faith grow like the mustard seed?
Weekly Schedule Monday, June 18 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, June 19 7:30 pm Endow in Community Room Wednesday, June 20 12:00 pm Finance Council meeting Thursday, June 21 8:45 am Untold Blessing: and 7:00 pm Three Paths to Holiness
Readings for the Week of June 17th:
Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16/
2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34
Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7/
Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16/
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14,
17-18/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34/
Mt 6:24-34
Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15/
Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80
We have stated previously that St. Paul had a way with words. He was able to take a very complex concept and summarize it in a few words and phrases. In today’s Second Reading from Second Corinthians, Paul says simply, “…we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5: 7) That statement by Paul has inspired hymns and treatises. Yet, it is in reality what we are all about as Catholics and Christians. There is no question that it is one of the most difficult notions for us as Catholics and Christians to grasp and accept. The word translated as “walk” can also be translated as “live.” Thus, we could say “We live by faith, and not by sight.” This was a popular and consistent theme for St. Paul, his point being that we need to build our lives around the eternal prospects, not those of this world. In this society “things” seem so important to us. However, the truth is that they have no eternal significance. That is an ongoing message in the concept of stewardship — basically who we are and how we live is more important than what we own and what we may appear to be. That can be tough for us. The late Billy Graham, who died earlier this year, was fond of saying, “My home is in Heaven. I am just traveling through this world.” St. Paul would agree with that attitude.
