Christmas massesThursday, December 24

3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 10:00 pm**Masks will be required at the 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass.

Friday, December 25Midnight (Choir begins at 11:30 pm),

6:45 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 amAll Christmas Masses will also be livestreamed.

CLERGYBishop .................................................................. Most Reverend David D. KaganRector............................................................................Very Reverend Joshua EhliParochial Vicar ........................................................Reverend John Paul GardnerPriest in Residence .........................................................Reverend Jordan DoschPermanent Deacons ................... Tony Ternes, Randal Schmidt, Brent NaslundRetired Permanent Deacons ....Ralph von Ruden, Richard Fettig, Woodie Wolf

Mass LIVESTREAMMonday-Friday - 6:45 AM | Friday 9:00 AM (School Mass)

Saturday - 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM | Sunday - 8:00 AMWEBSITE: cathedralparish.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/cathedralparishbismarckYOUTUBE: youtube.com/c/cathedralparishbismarck

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MASS INTENTIONS & SCHEDULEMONDAY, DECEMBER 14 - THIRD WEEK OF ADVENTMass .........................................................Laura Thomas ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass .....................................................Special Intention ...... 8:00 AMEucharistic Adoration ...............................................9:00 AM-9:00 PMTUESDAY, DECEMBER 15Mass ..............................................+Gen Tooley-Davison ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass .............................................. +Mary Ann Leingang ...... 8:00 AMEucharistic Adoration ...............................................9:00 AM-9:00 PMWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16Mass ....................... +Joseph & +Delores Muller Family ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass ........................................................... +Curtis Wald ...... 8:00 AMEucharistic Adoration ...............................................9:00 AM-9:00 PMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................7:30 PM-9:00 PMTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 17Mass .........................................................Arline Thomas ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass ....................................... +Gerald & +Barbara Heil ...... 8:00 AMEucharistic Adoration ...............................................9:00 AM-9:00 PMFRIDAY, DECEMBER 18Mass ...................................................+Harold Kasowski ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass ..........................................+Sister Thomas Welder ...... 8:00 AMSchool Mass ....................................Penelope Bokinskie ...... 9:00 AMSATURDAY, DECEMBER 19Sacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:15 AMMass .... +Dorothy Kurtz, +Carol Schaff & +Kathryn Zielke ...... 8:00 AMSacrament of Reconciliation .................................................. 4:00 PMVigil Mass .................................................. Dan Campbell ...... 5:00 PMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................7:30 PM-9:00 PMSUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTMass ..................................................... Margie Duppong ...... 6:45 AMSacrament of Reconciliation ...................................................7:30 AMMass ..........................................................+Betty Friedig ...... 8:00 AMMass .......................................... Cathedral Parishioners ....10:00 AMMass ............................................................+Bert Gokim ....11:30 AMEucharistic Adoration ...............................................1:00 PM-9:00 PM

(+Indicates Deceased)

December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

CATHEDRAL of the HOLY SPIRIT520 RAYMOND STREET • BISMARCK, ND 58501 • 701-223-1033

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CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTSIf you do not already have a regular hour of adoration each week, why not make Advent the time to begin spending a weekly hour with our Lord? Adorers are needed on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and Thursdays at 8:00 PM. Please contact the parish office at 223-1033 if you are able to commit to one of these holy hours.

Attention Adorers - Please note that there will be no scheduled Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

Christmas Flower Memorials - If you would like to donate toward the Christmas flowers this year in the name of a loved one, you may do so by bringing your offering to the parish office or by placing it in the collection basket at Mass. Remember to include the name of your loved one. If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 223-1033.

Year of St. Joseph - On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. The year began December 8, 2020, and concludes on December 8, 2021, according to a decree authorized by the pope. The decree said that Pope Francis had established a Year of St. Joseph so that “every member of the faithful, following his example, may strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete fulfillment of God’s will.” It added that the pope had granted special indulgences to mark the year. In addition to the decree, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter entitled Patris corde ("With a father's heart") dedicated to the foster father of Jesus. To read the apostolic letter, go to vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html and click on "Apostolic Letters."

The USCCB Advent calendar can help you fully enter in to the season with daily activity and prayer suggestions to prepare you spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ. To view or print the calendar, go to usccb.org/resources/advent-2020-calendar.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYERHoly Father's Prayer Intention for December

We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.

The Sick Luke Kilzer Grace Hartman Earl Larson Alex & Kathryn Bichler Joan Lorenz Mike Smith Rita Schmidt Ali Splonskowski Richelle Knudson Connie Lundin Bob Harvey Anne Hummel Katy Raegan Peggy Kauffman Monica Comeau Janice Shaw Daniel Lipp Kelly Dockter Pam Gutknecht Bonnie Benz Jan Mayer Nicole Westphal Christian Quintanilla Marlene Larson Doloris Ruderman Eric Carufel Tanya Ekart Niya O'Connor Victor & Mary Richter Glen Barnhardt Scott Hankey Randy Parr Anton Johs Shane Hellman Bob Schmitz Carol Neilsen Tim Speck Noah Grenz Donna Thronson Hanna Honomichl Darlene Burgard Ron & Kerry Mosset Linda Urbanec Josephine Kautzman Bernie Nagel Michael & Teri Kraft Pat Dosch Robert Daughtry Jane Torgerson Joe Feist Albert & Jolanta Horner Carol Krenz George Lawler Barb Bergee Peggy Puetz Maxine Kadlec Bob Walsh Renee Ward Cleta Martin Brett Kranz Mike Hanson Marlene Frei Otillia Croteau Anthony Knopik Mike Christianson Jodi Jorgenson James Rouse Joe Kurtz Rita Hunting Mary Bluemle Brenda Martell Russel Hoggarth Judy Deutsch Joe Wilker Leona Thomas

The DeceasedAnton Morrell (father of Tim Morrell),

Lisa Schmidt (daughter of Joe & Emily Schmidt), Charlene Peterson

PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THESE GENERAL PROVISIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

• If you or anyone in your household is sick in any way or is at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, we respectfully ask you to please stay at home until you or that person is able to return to the church.

• Pay attention to signage in the church.• Use hand sanitizer prior to entering the church. Hand sanitizer

can be found at each entrance.• Family households are asked to maintain physical distancing of 6

feet from other households/individuals --- while entering and exiting the church,- while in the pews in church/overflow spaces,- while in line for Communion, Confession, and restrooms.

• Holy Communion may be received either in the hand or on the tongue. Disinfecting wipes will be readily available if the priest, deacon, or instituted acolyte should need them during distribution of Holy Communion.

• The offertory collection is taken up by hospitality ministers using long-handle collection baskets. There will still be no passing of baskets by parishioners from pew to pew. If you prefer to use the donation drop boxes at each entrance, please feel free to do so.

BEK TV is broadcasting the Massfrom the Cathedral on Sundays at 8:00 AM CT.

These LIVE broadcasts can be viewed in western NDon the television channels listed below:

Over-the-Air Ch. 26.1 KNDB (Bismarck/Dickinson) Ch. 24.1 KNDM (Minot/Williston)Midco Ch. 609 (Bismarck/Dickinson) Ch. 612 (Minot/Williston)Direct TV Ch. 26Dish Network Ch. 24

CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTSIn today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “I am the voice of one crying in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord.” Let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord. Christmas is a time of love and gift giving…please give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that the poor and lonely in our community can share in the blessings of Christmas. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will have only one meeting in December which will be held Tuesday, December 15 at 5:45 PM in the Cathedral lower level. If you are interested in joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please feel welcome to attend this meeting.

The Retirement Fund for Religious Collection is this weekend, December 12 and 13. This fund helps to provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of elderly religious. Envelopes are located at each entrance. Please take one home, enclose your gift, and deposit in the collection basket or one of the drop boxes next weekend. Thank you!

Designated Mask-Only Areas: We have two dedicated spaces during certain weekend Masses for those who desire to be seated in a mask-only area of the church. The adoration chapel (located adjacent to the sanctuary) and the cafeteria are designated as mask-required areas during the Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM Masses. As is our practice, a priest or deacon will bring Holy Communion to these areas.

COMMUNITY NEWSO come let us adore Him! For the second year, a nativity scene will shine next to the state Christmas tree in the North Dakota State Capitol Memorial Hall. Come and adore Jesus at the Capitol this Christmas until December 26. This is sponsored by North Dakota Catholic Daughters.

Member Information:Membership meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month

in the Cathedral lower level at 7:00 PM; please plan to attend.Interested in joining the Knights? Call or text John at 701-319-8602.UPDATE: There will be no regular council meeting in December.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSCOUNCIL 6540

SACRAMENTSFor information about the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Matrimony,

Anointing of the Sick, or any other sacrament, visit our website(click on Liturgy & Sacraments) or contact the parish office.

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BULLETINSubmit bulletin announcements

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how to reach usPARISH OFFICE ADDRESS

519 Raymond St., Bismarck, ND 58501

OFFICE PHONE701-223-1033

OFFICE HOURSMon.-Thurs. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Fri. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Closed Holidays & Holy Days of Obligation

TO EMAIL A PARISH STAFF MEMBERGo to cathedralparish.com & click on Parish Staff under the Home tab

FACEBOOKwww.facebook.com/cathedralparishbismarck

INSTAGRAMFollow us @cathedralbismarck

PARISH REGISTRATIONNewcomers are always welcome!

To become a parishioner, please stop at the parish office.

COMMUNITY NEWSGreat News! The #GiveNDCatholic campaign will now accept donations through the month of December. So, if you missed out earlier this month, you can still give. Please consider a donation to the Bismarck Diocese charities selected by Bishop Kagan:• Priest Retirement Fund• St. Mary Sisters• Office of Family Ministry• Office of Hispanic MinistryLog on to GiveNDCatholic.org to give through December 31.

Light of Christ Catholic Schools enrollment for the 2021-22 school year will open to Bismarck Catholic parish families on Monday, December 14. Take a personal tour at the schools now and discover the benefits of choosing Catholic education.• Pre-K to Grade 5 at Saint Anne School, St. Mary’s Grade

School, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Elementary• Grades 6-8 at St. Mary’s Academy• Grades 9-12 at St. Mary’s Central High SchoolCall 354-7067 or begin the easy enrollment process online now at lightofchristschools.org. Enrollment will open to the general public on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Catholic Charities North Dakota is thankful for all of you who have faithfully supported their mission to help those in need and advocate for the common good of all. They have received wonderful feedback on their video for Catholic Charities Sunday and over $155,000 toward their goal of $175,000. Supporting Catholic Charities North Dakota is a concrete way to help others. Go to CatholicCharitiesND.org to learn more and make a gift online.

Hannah's Hope Support Group - Are you and your spouse, or someone you know, struggling with infertility? The Diocese of Bismarck Office of Respect Life facilitates a support group for couples suffering with infertility. The group is made up of other couples also walking the infertility path and is based on the teachings of the Church regarding infertility. The focus is on spiritual healing and moral support. Daily prayers are offered for all members by an appointed chaplain. For more information or to sign up, go to bismarckdiocese.com/hope or call Amanda at 701-204-7205.

Light of Christ Catholic Schools is seeking great people for the following positions:• After-School Program Room Leaders• Development Officer• Head Boys and Girls Track Coach• Substitute Teachers To complete an application, go to lightofchristschools.org/employment or contact Randy George at 701-425-0793 for more information.

The Diocese of Bismarck has an opening for a part-time cook to work one weekday (8-10 hours) per week at the Emmaus Place, a priest retirement facility in Bismarck. Major job duties include preparing and serving of meals for the residents and clean-up. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift and carry 20 pounds. Prior cooking knowledge and experience is desirable. Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and an application for employment (found at bismarckdiocese.com) to Denise Jordan at djordan@bismarckdiocese.com or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.

CATHEDRAL MONTHLY TOTAL COLLECTION REPORTAmount Collected in Nov. 2019 (4 Sundays): $103,080.19Amount Collected in Nov. 2020 (5 Sundays): $113,672.53

DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR OFFERTORY GIVING:• The offertory collection is now being taken by hospitality ministers

using long-handle collection baskets. There will still be no passing of baskets by parishioners from pew to pew.

• You may deposit your donation in our secure donation drop boxes located at each entrance of the Cathedral.

• Bring your donation to the parish office during office hours.• Mail your donation to the parish office.• You can have your bank mail checks to the parish office.• Enroll in Faith Direct, our online giving program. Go to our website and

click on "Parish eGiving" or text the word ENROLL to 701-380-8085.Thank you for your continued support of the Cathedral!

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend away from the distractions of daily life for couples in good marriages. The next available weekend is in Buffalo, Minnesota, the weekend of February 12-14, 2021. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit ndwwme.org, email applications@ndwwme.org, or call 701-347-1998.

Year-End Giving - Did you know that the State of North Dakota provides a 40% tax credit that allows individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates for contributions of $5,000 or more to North Dakota qualified endowment funds, like our Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Endowment Fund? Even better, the unused portion of that state tax credit can be carried forward for up to three years. For more information, please contact the parish office.

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