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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 Jan Sitter………...Acting Business Manager Kathy Lewis………………... Music & Liturgy
Julie 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
September 3, 2017
FaithFormationNews
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION 2017-2018 – ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT!
Registration forms, along with the 2017-2018 Faith Formation Calendar, have been mailed out. If you did not receive a packet in the mail or are new to the parish, please call or stop by the Parish Office. Our Faith Formation program is on Wednesday evenings for children entering 1st through 12th grades this fall. Class times are as follows:
4:00 Grades 1-5 5:30 Grades 1-5 7:00 Grades 1-12
Class sizes are limited at certain sessions, so please register early if you need a specific time!
We are also very pleased to offer online registration & payment this year! To register and pay online, visit www.ascensionbismarck.org/children-youth-formation.
Please contact Beth Kathol, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 223-3606 if you have any questions about both being a catechist or faith formation registration.
CATECHISTS STILL NEEDED!
We are looking for catechists to teach Faith Formation classes this upcoming school year. This is a great opportunity to share our rich Catholic faith with our youth. Below are the open times/grades we need to fill. Please prayerfully consider serving in this vital ministry! Thank you to those of you who have answered that call! Our catechists are offered a $7/class stipend or a waived registration fee for their enrolled children (new this year!).
4:00 pm session 5:30 pm session
1st grade: Linda Charbonneau 1st grade: Carissa Pieterick/Janelle Waliser
2nd grade: Andrea Leftwich 2nd grade: Monica Hoynes
3rd grade: 3rd grade: Jessica Gabriel
4th grade: 4th grade: Nancy Hammerschmidt
5th grade: Louise Selkowe 5th grade:
7:00 pm session
1st grade: Deb Weigel 8th grade: Deb Schon
2nd grade: Annette Simek/Cole Wilz 8th grade Small Group Leader: Troy Schon
3rd grade: Julie Spotts/Ashley Spotts 8th grade Small Group Leader:
3rd grade: Sonia Mullaly 8th grade Small Group Leader:
4th grade: Heather McCoy 8th grade Small Group Leader:
5th grade: 9th grade: Jeff Simek & John Paul Martin
5th grade: 9th grade Small Group Leader: Kaelee Heidt
6th grade: Becky Mastel 9th grade Small Group Leader:
6th grade: 9th grade Small Group Leader:
7th grade: Nellie Keller
7th grade: Sue Mock
7th grade: Mary Bachmeier
RCIA – THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process used for forming and welcoming adults who wish to be initiated into the Catholic Church or to simply learn more. If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic, have never been baptized, are a Catholic who still needs to receive the sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation, or are a practicing Catholic who wants to learn more about their faith…then RCIA is for you! Meetings typically begin in September on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Deacon Doyle Schulz at 223-0287.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support funds programs—such as religious education, seminary formation, and lay ministry training—to build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.
The flowers near the altar have been donated by
Dennis & Jane Schiele, in memory of her brother,
John M. Filibeck
5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Count Offering Team #5
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Renee Jangula—Plate Heather McCoy—Plate Carol Preskey—Plate Loretta Scherr—Plate Sahlenia Braun—Cup Sharon Finneman—Cup** Berna Vetter—Cup**
Michelle Schmidt—Plate** Phyllis Silbernagel—Plate* VOLUNTEER—Plate Wayne Hatzenbuhler—Cup
Danita Deichert—Plate Deb Salwei—Plate Deb Schon—Plate Alice Ternes—Plate Scott LeBlanc—Cup Rod Wald—Cup** Deb Wald—Cup**
Mark Dosch—Plate Mary Fornshell—Plate Bobbie Grassel—Plate VOLUNTEER—Plate Rosie Dingus—Cup** Howell Flowers—Cup Julie Ness—Cup**
Hospitality
Kendall Preskey Alvin Wangler Patti Wangler
Louis Rose Brian Schumacher Larry Slabik
Troy Schon Dina Walker Troy Walker
Carl Ness Nicholas Ness DJ Ness
Lector Sahlenia Braun Wanda Rose Valerie Kolbinger Bev Charles
Altar Server Rita Braun Ethan Stewart
Adriel Vetter Alex Schon Joe Schon
Erica Haberlock Trey Haberlock
Video/Audio Operator Brenda Muscha Lauren Weigel VOLUNTEER Dave Charles
Music Ministry
Kathy Lewis Lynne Dolajak
Cheneniah Jeanne Jankowski Mary Bachmeier Brent Geiss
Kathy Lewis Keyley Hertz Barnett
Serving the Assembly September 9th and 10th, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
DioceseNews
AdultFaithFormation
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE!
8 Week Adult Scripture Class on Wednesday Evenings
If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. It is a great way to get the “big picture” of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. You’ll see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice. Ascension Parish will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:45-8:00 PM in the Conference Room. For more information or to sign up,
contact Beth Kathol, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] or 258-5692. The cost is $20.
filled education. Financial assistance may be available. Apply
LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Please join in the celebration of announcing the Light of Christ landmark capital campaign achievement on Thursday, September 7th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Central High School. All Light of Christ students will attend this event. If you can’t make it in person, we encourage you to watch this exciting announcement LIVE on the Light of Christ Catholic Schools Facebook page.
JOB POSTING
The Diocese of Bismarck has an opening for an experienced part-time cook. This position would be responsible for planning, preparation, serving and clean-up of the evening meal (dinner) two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday preferable) and occasional special events. Anticipate 2-6 average attendance at each meal. 10-20 hours per week. If you enjoy planning and preparing meals, this may be the perfect position for you. Five plus years experience is preferred. Application deadline is September 6, 2017. Please send cover letter, resume and three references to Denise Jordan, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502, or [email protected].
LIGHT OF CHRIST JOB POSTINGS
- Head Girls Tennis Coach for the Spring 2018 season - Head Girls Soccer Coach for the Spring 2018 season - Asst. Boys Basketball Coach (Freshman & Sophomore) - Childcare Provider for LaMere Learning Center Toddler Room, 3:00 to 5:30 pm, M-F - After-school Program Aides for elementary schools 2:45 to 5:30 pm, M-F Apply online at www.lightofchristschools.org/employment or contact Kate Bleth at 425-0793 for more information.
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, Erna Jacobchick, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Jolene Klein, Dennis Conklin, Richelle Knudson, Dennis Barnhardt
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
ParishCalendar
Monday, September 4 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, September 5 8:00 am †Anna Mary Miller by George & Leona Kuntz Wednesday, September 6
8:00 am †Raymond Haas by Joan Ressler Thursday, September 7 8:00 am †Annie and Dale Schmidt by Mark & Janet Schmidt Friday, September 8 8:00 am †Al Stockert by Connie Stockert Saturday, September 9 5:00 pm †Clarence & Pauline Schmitz by Family Sunday, September 10 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Ruth Stark by Mike & Cindy Huelskamp 11:00 am †Jeanette and Tony Fleck by Agatha McCarty and Family
Weekly Schedule Monday, September 4 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, September 5 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting Wednesday, September 6 5:30 am Opening Faith Formation Mass and Potluck Thursday, September 7 11:30 am Circle of Friends at the Elks
Readings for the Week of September 3:
Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/
Mt 16:21-27
Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13/
Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/
Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10-11/Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-6/Lk 5:1-11
Friday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23
Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8/Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 13:8-10/
Mt 18:15-20
Check out our website at www.ascensionbismarck.org
WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET
August 27,
2017
$9,666.21 $13,002.00
Fiscal Year
to Date
$105,050.09 $117,018.00
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE FUND
August 2017 Collections $2,160.00
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adult: In what concrete ways do you take up your cross and follow Jesus? Youth: When has it been difficult to be a follower of Jesus?
Our Second Reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans is quite short, but as is ever the case with Holy Scripture it contains a central message which is quite important to us. One of the ongoing challenges of being Catholic and Christian in today’s society is that society, cultural norms, sometimes seem to work against our efforts to live as followers and disciples of Christ. Paul sums up that struggle succinctly as he says, “Do not conform yourselves to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Paul offers two suggestions in terms of combating the temptation to conform and agree. First, he calls for a “renewal” of our minds. Often in today’s society the standard opinion is that it is feelings, how we feel, that are most important. Living in that way ignores the mind approach. Second, if we do try to sort things out intellectually we can only be successful in God’s eyes if we seek truth. The question we must pose to ourselves and to which we need to seek a conclusion is not “How do I feel?” or even “What do I think?” The important question for us is “What is true and what does God’s Word say?” The philosopher and author C. S. Lewis defined truth simply when he wrote: “No philosophical theory which I have yet come across is a radical improvement on the words of Genesis, that ‘…in the beginning God made heaven and earth’.”
