Ascension. November 18, SOUTH 3RD STREET BISMARCK, ND 58504

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1 Ascension C H U R C H 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. Parish Office Phone... (701) Hours (Mon.-Fri.)... 8:30 am-4:00 pm Education Office Fax ascension@midconetwork.com Web... ascensionbismarck.org Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten...Pastor Ray Grabar Deacon Tony Finneman Deacon Doyle Schulz Deacon Beth Kathol... Business Manager Julie Ternes... Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter...Bookkeeper Jessica Mattson 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. O F T H E 1825 SOUTH 3RD STREET BISMARCK, ND November 18, 2018

2 Pastor snotes Our prayers and good wishes accompany Deacon Ray Grabar (ordained a Deacon in 1986 by Bishop John F. Kinney), who is retiring from active ministry. We are grateful to Deacon Ray for his generous ministry to our parish family of Ascension over these past 32 years. At the recent retirement dinner, held on Saturday, November 10th, Deacon Ray was gifted with the Book of Gospels, from which he has proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ over these many years. Believe what you read. Teach what you believe. Practice what you teach. (Words of Bishop during ordination to diaconate.) Thank you to all who were involved in planning and arranging Deacon Ray s recent retirement gathering. Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten, Pastor With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Bismarck joyfully announces and cordially invites you to attend the ordination of John Paul Martin to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency the Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L Bishop of Bismarck Friday, November 30, :00 pm Cathedral of the Holy Spirit John Paul, Grady, Austin & Noelle Parishioners of Ascension Church A reception and dinner for Deacon John Paul Martin will follow at the Church of Ascension Education Building at 5:00 pm. All are invited. FaithFormationNews KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week s question: Which saint saw a flaming, winged figure in the sky when receiving the stigmata? A. St. Francis of Assisi B. St. Rita C. St. Catherine of Siena D. St. Pio Look for the answer to the following question in next week s bulletin: Question: The month of November in the Church is dedicated to: A. preparing for Thanksgiving B. singing Christmas music C. Praying for the dead D. Corporeal works of mercy FAITH FORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, November 21st No Faith Formation Classes; HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Wednesday, November 28th Grill-out served from 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm Saturday, December 8th First Reconciliation at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 12th Faith Formation Our Lady of Guadalupe Christmas Party, all sessions

3 ParishNews NEW PARISHIONERS Joan Johnson Jordan Mauch Jesse Reitmeier & Katie Pfaff Bryan and Kayla Kostelecky BAPTISMS Lucy Ann Olson daughter of Cody and Nikki Jack DuWayne Erickson son of Samuel and Ashley Kadence Jo Piatz daughter of Michael and Kristen The flowers near the altar have been donated by Dennis and Jane Schiele in memory of the deceased Schiele family members. Marlene Hellebust Pat Ward Anne Hook Alexandra Wortz CommunityNews CARD PARTY St. Mary s Parish will be hosting a Pinochle card party today, November 18th at 1:00 pm. Registration fee is $5. Lunch will be served following the games. REAL PRESENCE RADIO Real Presence Radio will host Teresa Tomeo as keynote speaker at their annual fundraising banquet on Monday, December 3rd at the Bismarck Event Center. Teresa Tomeo is host of EWTN s Catholic Connection, as well as a bestselling author and print, radio, and television journalist with more than 30 years of experience in media. To become a sponsor, host a table, or register to attend as a guest, please call or jessica@yourcatholicradiostation.com. BACEF BACEF Foundation Sunday contributions are over $20,000. Your financial support to Catholic Education is greatly appreciated. You can leave your contribution in the Sunday collection basket or mail to BACEF, 418 E Rosser Ave, Ste 220, Bismarck ND Liturgical Ministers: November 24th and 25th, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Michelle Fitterer Plate Carol Preskey Plate Bonnie Sanders Plate Marlene Zimmerman Plate John Bitz Cup Bob Scherr Cup** Loretta Scherr Cup** Ellen Klein Plate** Michelle Schmidt Plate** Mark Weigel Plate Pete Baumgartner Cup Fred Frank Plate Susan Mormann Plate Doug Mormann Plate Mary Neigum Plate** Jean Kraft Cup Scott LeBlanc Cup Mike Neigum Cup** Rosie Dingus Plate Bobbie Grassel Plate Grady Martin Plate Jay Uhlman Plate Lynn Burgard Cup** Mary Fornshell Cup** Paulette Heringer Cup Hospitality Lil Krance** Kendall Preskey Patti Wangler Al Wangler Terry Daffinrud** Jan Daffinrud Brian Schumacher Larry Slabik Val Frank** Joe Schon Alex Schon Troy Schon Bob Heringer** Steve Berg Genny Berg Elsie Seeberg Lector Irene Howard Rita Ritter Kaye Andersen Al Dolajak Altar Server Jenny Celley Morgan Celley Adriel Vetter Milla Weigel Maya Haider Grace Haider Blaise Kathol Avery Prokop Video Operator Brenda Muscha Nancy Hoselton Mike Luger Dave Charles Music Ministry Ken Steckler Group Julie Ternes Cheneniah Kathy Lewis Lynne Plucker

4 John W. Bitz, Mildred Schall, Marjorie Bitz, Jerry Feist, Larry Sackman, Don Hopfauf, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Richelle Knudson, Dennis Barnhardt, Steve Wetzel, Mary Ellen Jesse Prayer Line Call the Parish Office at or Pauline Mueller at 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. StewardshipCorner Today s readings are in stark contrast to the joy of the holiday season that is fast approaching, warning us instead of dark times ahead and our inevitable judgment day. The first reading from the prophet Daniel describes a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began and warns that many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake; some shall live forever, and others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace. The second reading, from Hebrews, speaks of Christ who waits until his enemies are made his footstool. However, when we firmly establish for ourselves as individuals as a family and as a parish that we will give to God the first and best portion of our Time, Talent, and Treasure the warnings we read in the Scriptures today should be no cause for alarm. In fact, we can view these words as encouragement Keep Calm and Steward On, no matter what comes our way. One of the blessings of a stewardship way of life is that in challenging times, whether in our homes or workplaces or even our beloved Church itself, we can take great comfort in knowing we have a concrete plan to keep our priorities in right order. And, when we put God first in all aspects of our lives, we will experience the peace that He gives that surpasses all understanding. FINANCIAL BLESSINGS WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET November 11, 2018 Fiscal Year to Date $15, $13, $261, $275, ParishCalendar Monday, November 19 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, November 20 8:00 am Bertha Sticka by Bob and LaVerne Fichter Wednesday, November 21 8:00 am Floyd Bitz by Family Thursday, November 22 8:00 am Peter and Rose Erhardt by David Erhardt Friday, November 23 8:00 am George and Leona Kuntz by Dennis and Rita Mastel Saturday, November 24 5:00 pm Philip and Anna Miller by George and Leona Kuntz Sunday, November 25 8:00 am Don Franchuk by Luella Keller 9:30 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Mattie and Maggie Volk by Family Weekly Schedule Monday, November 19 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, November 21 12:00 pm Finance Council meeting NO Faith Formation Classes Thursday, November 22 8:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass Friday, November 23 Office Closed Readings for the Week of November 18th: Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 Monday: Rv 1:1-4, 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5/ Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b/ Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/ Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10/Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5/Rv 1:5-8/ Jn 18:33b-37 Question of the Week Adult: What would you be doing differently in your life if you truly believed you would meet Christ soon? Child: What would you do for others today if you thought you would not have another chance to do it?

5 MoreFaithFormationNews VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK 2018 This past week Faith Formation grades 6 th to 9 th had the privilege of listening to Fr. Thomas Grafsgaard share his vocation story. Sr. Idelle, Sr. Joanne, and novice Marina from Annunciation Monastery graciously visited grades 1 st to 5 th. Thank you for your beautiful faithful witness of answering God s call to your vocation! NEW MATERIALS ON THE KIOSK Check out these new books before they re gone. These books and CDs make awesome and meaningful Christmas gifts! The 7 Secrets of Confession Fatima for Today Peter: Keys to following Jesus Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist Meet your Mother For Kids!! The Adventures of Nick and Sam (Written by the same man who wrote Adventures in Odyssey.) HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT Search for Christian Maturity is a weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck. The weekends are for anyone of high school or college age (at least 15 years old). Search weekends are held at the Badlands Ministries Camp just south of Medora. Upcoming weekends for are November 30 to December 2; January 11 to 13; March 8 to 10; and April 26 to 28. More information can be found at Go to and use parish code: Z79KWG. CommunityNews DADS IN PRAYER Fathers and grandfathers are invited to pray the Holy Rosary for their children and grandchildren Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm in the SMCHS chapel. Approximately 30 minutes in duration. Handouts are provided for all prayers. Please come join us! Call or text John Berger at (701) with questions. Our mission as fathers is to be a link between heaven and earth, between God and His children. As fathers, helps us accomplish this by becoming the voice of God the Father that our children cannot hear, the face of the God the Father that our children cannot see, and the touch of God the Father that our children cannot feel. Saint Joseph, pray for us!