CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE B R A M A N A V E N U E, B I S M A R C K N D

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1 F I R S T S U N D A Y O F A D V E N T, D E C E M B E R 3, CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE B R A M A N A V E N U E, B I S M A R C K N D To become the mother of the Saviour, Mary was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role. The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as full of grace. In fact, in order for Mary to be able to give the free assent of her faith to the announcement of her vocation, it was necessary that she be wholly borne by God's grace. 491 Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, full of grace through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception confesses, as Pope Pius IX proclaimed in 1854: The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin. Catechism of the Catholic Church Church Office: Fax: PREP Office: Web site: Daily Mass: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00 am Tuesday 12:10 pm Wednesday Baptist Home 10:15 am Thursday Missouri Slope 10:00 am Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am/9:30 am/11:15 am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday Saturday 7:30 am Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Any time by appointment Adoration Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

2 Mass Schedule PARISH NEWS 1st Sunday of Advent, December 3 8:00 am Mass - Tony & Mary Frank family 9:30 am Mass - Maria Heidrich 11:15 am Mass - Parishioners of St. Anne (ProPopulo) 12:30 pm Prayer for Priests and Vocations Monday, December 4 8:00 am Mass - Brian Franchuk Tuesday, December 5 12:10 pm Mass - Jesse Bachmeier Wednesday, December 6 8:00 am - Keith & Deb Suchy family 10:15 am Baptist Home - Mark Rubbelke Thursday, December 7 8:00 am Mass - Louis & Mary Franchuk 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 am Missouri Slope - Communion Service Holy Day of Obligation Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, December 7 5:30 Vigil Mass - Lori & Brady Bartnick Friday, December 8 - Office Closed 8:00 am - Vincent & Cecilia Kuntz 12:10 pm - Parishioners of St. Anne (ProPopulo) Saturday, December 9 8:00 am Mass - Edward Hochhalter 3:00-4:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass - Leo & Bruce Geiger 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 10 8:00 am Mass - Parishioners of St. Anne (ProPopulo) 9:30 am Mass - Kent Meyer 11:15 am Mass - Leonard Kraft 12:30 pm Prayer for Priests and Vocations PARISH NEWS Thursday Eucharistic Adoration Beginning with the 8:00 am Mass and ending with Benediction at 8:00 pm. Adorers are needed for the 12:30-1:00, 2:30-3:00, 3:00-3:30, and 4-4:30 time slots. Call the if you can help. Youth Group Information High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) - Wednesday, December 13 (ROCK at SMCHS) and Wednesday, December 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Please call Fr. Grafsgaard for more Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) - Sunday, Dec. St. Anne parish hall, from 6:30-8:30 pm Saint Anne Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) PREP hkeller@stannesbismarck.org Phone: Grades 1-6: Wed. 3:45-4:45pm and 5:15-6:15pm Grades 7-8: Wed. 7:00-8:15pm Confirmation: Wednesday, May 9, 7pm First Holy Communion: Sunday, April 22, Dec. 6 Grade 1-8 PREP Classes Grade 2 First Penance for 2nd Grade during regular class time (one parent is required to attend) Grade 8 Catholic for a Reason 7-8:30pm 8th grade students and parents attendance required 13 Grade 1-8 PREP classes 20 Grade 1-8 PREP classes 27 Grade 1-8 No PREP classes - Christmas Break Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, [4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [1a]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d]/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1: RCIA Schedule Dec. 6 Catholic for a Reason talk # 3 7-8:30 Jan. 30 RCIA small group discussion Conference 6-7:30 Feb. 7 Catholic for a Reason talk #4 7-8:30 FORMED - THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT All in one place. Use the parish code: XZFZWF Unlimited access to the best e-books, talks and videos in the Church today. These are for personal and family use or may be shared in small groups and bible studies. Tune in to your local Catholic Radio Station 91.7FM (Bismarck/Mandan)

3 PA R I S H & A R E A N E W S The parish office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 8 for the celebration of the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 11. Christmas Poinsettias If you wish to make a contribution in memory or honor of loved ones that will be used for flowers and décor for the Christmas Season, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket, or mail it to The Church of St. Anne. Thank you for your past donations. Suggested donation is $14.50 By: In Memory/Honor of: Monday Morning Fellowship after the 8:00 am Mass, please stop in to enjoy hot coffee and homemade goodies while having a nice time socializing in the parish hall. Angel Tree - We are inviting you to take a tag from the Angel Tree and buy a gift that is age appropriate. The age range is from infant to 18 years old. Please return the gift unwrapped and labeled with the tree nametag to the church office by Monday, December 18. Thank you for supporting this beautiful gesture of kindness. The St. Joseph School Holiday Baking Extravaganza Home Products and Craft Show will be held Sat. Dec. 9 and Sun. Dec. 10 in the St. Joseph School Cafeteria in Mandan. Hours: Sat. 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. 9 am - 12:00 pm. Caramels, fudge, divinity, cut-out cookies, just to name a few. We have over 20 area business vendors showcasing products and placing orders for Christmas gifts. There will also be breakfast Sun. from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Light of Christ Band Concerts: Beginner Band debut on Dec. 7 pm, also featuring the Wind Orchestra and the Steel Drum Band. Academy Advent Choir concert on Dec. 7 pm and Academy & High School Jazz Band concert on Dec. 7:30 pm at SMCHS. Bismarck Catholic Daughters will meet for our Christmas potluck on Tues., Dec. 5 at Cathedral. The meal begins at 6 pm. with meeting to follow. Guests are welcome. Call Delores at for more information or check out our website at: bismarckcda.org. PA R I S H & A R E A N E W S Advent Holy Hour at St. Anne on Sunday, December 5:00 pm. Families of all ages are welcome to join us for this special hour of prayer beginning with 5:00 pm and concluding at 6:00 pm with Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. Holy Water, a most powerful sacramental, is available for the faithful to take home with them, and the church encourages the frequent use of holy water. When taking holy water with you, use the Holy Water receptacle located by the St. Anne statue in the front of the church. Please, DO NOT fill from the Baptismal font, as this causes extra particles and oils to dirty the filter prematurely. EXPERIENCE SAINT ANNE SCHOOL! A special invitation for Saint Anne parish parents and students to experience A TASTE OF KINDERGARTEN! This special event is designed to welcome your family to our school community as you learn more about what your parish school has to offer and the benefits of choosing a Catholic education. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 8:00 am-10:00 am 8:00 am - School Mass in Saint Anne Church - parish students and their families are invited to be our guests at a very special school Mass. 9:00 am -10:00 am - students will experience a taste of Kindergarten with our teachers, and parents will enjoy fellowship, a tour of school, and a short presentation. RSVP by Monday, Dec. 11 to the school office at or rtibor@lightofchristschools.org Ascension Parish is seeking a full time position for a Director of Faith Formation. This person would be responsible for the development, coordination, and promotion of a comprehensive plan for the spiritual growth and faith development of 1 st grade through adult parishioners. Qualifications: Individual must be an active Catholic who is organized, committed, creative and has a degree with classes in theology, education and/or pastoral ministry. Experience teaching within a parish faith formation program is preferred. A complete background check is required by the Diocese of Bismarck. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Beth Kathol, Parish Business Manager, Church of the Ascension, 1905 South 3 rd Street, Bismarck, ND or bkathol@ascensionbismarck.org. The U of Mary Music Department will perform the annual Christmas at Mary concert on Friday and Saturday, Dec 1 and 2, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Dec 3 at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, and Gabrieli Brass. The concerts are free and open to the public; early arrival is encouraged for seating in the chapel. Gifts of non-perishable food will be donated to Ministry on the Margins.

4 Knights Of Columbus Corner On Dec. 14, in place of our monthly meeting, we will be Christmas caroling at the Baptist Home, this is open to all members and non-members. We will meet at the Baptist home at 6:00 pm., and will be singing for about an hour. We will then reconvene at the St. Anne s parish hall for a social and treats! God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it. ~ Pope Francis During this Advent and Christmas season, let s all remember that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season and let s all remember to keep Christ in Christmas! Upcoming events: Dec 14: Caroling at the Baptist Home 6:00 pm Dec 17: Breakfast for Religious Education PREP Dec 19: District Officers Mtg. 7:00 pm (parish hall) If you are a gentleman at least 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic, please prayerfully consider joining us. Contact me or any of our current members to answer any questions you may have or to pick up an application! Our Council meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the parish hall, all Brother Knights are encouraged to attend! Vivat Jesus, Mark Tibor, Grand Knight, , mrkkti@yahoo.com Creative Creations from Catholic Daughters of the Americas Kitchens, Court Immaculate Conception 322, Bismarck, is having a Bake Sale on Sat. Dec. 16 at the Church of St. Anne in Bismarck. Use the SW church door. The sale runs from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Kuchen, baked goods and candy will also be available. For more info. call Delores at Pinochle Card Party, Sunday, Dec. 10 at St. Mary's Parish, 806 E Broadway. $5.00 entrance fee. Games start at 1:00 pm. Lunch served following the games. Prize for top score. SMCHS Silent Auction committee is looking for NEW items Marthas & Marys Memo Marthas and Marys are the women of the Church of St. Anne who work to provide prayers and service to our parish. December Funeral Coord. Florence Wangler & Marilyn Suchy. Households with the last names from Waletzko to Zuther may be called upon to bake bars/cookies or help serve at funerals. Marthas & Marys Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7:00 pm in the parish hall. We will be discussing our 2017 activities and discussing our next year s events. Remaining Fall Fair 2017 Raffle Winners, your prizes are in the parish office and are ready for pick up. Thank you. Michelle Smith - $50 Cash Mary Rhode One Free Night Stay $99.95 Katie Fitzsimmons - $100 Cash Mary Anne Haas - $100 Cash Amanda Lemar Two Musical Tickets $90.20 PARISH & AREA NEWS Electronic Contributions are available at Saint Anne An easy way to contribute to the church without envelopes. It saves time and helps to stabilize the budget. If you are interested or have questions with this option of contributing, call Melanie to be donated for the SMCHS Carnival; both silent and live auctions items. The Auction Committee is also looking for new Mom s Gathering to Pray - All moms of college members; if you can help in anyway with new items or assistance with the auction, contact Dick Heidt or Dave students or young adults in the work force are welcome. We Fleckenstein meet on 8:45 in room 4 - lower Cathedral. Use the main church entrance to join us. Light of Christ Catholic Schools is seeking the following For more info. call positions: Part-time Evening Custodian at SMCHS/Academy from 5:00-9:00 pm Full-time Childcare Provider at LaMere Learning Center from 8:00-5:00 pm, M-F Part-time Aftercare Program Aide from 2:45-5:30 pm, M-F when school is in session, full-time summer hours also available 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (season is Jan. 2 Feb. 24, 2018) For questions, contact Kate Bleth at or kbleth@lightofchristschools.org. Complete an online application at Praying the Four Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary for the intentions of saving babies from Marillac Manor chapel every Sunday (excluding holidays) from 6:30-8:00pm. FORMED - Experiencing technical trouble while watching FORMED there is a phone number you will need to call to resolve issues with the site. Or you may also . Call: or the site by clicking on the create a new support ticket under the HELP tab.

5 TIME - TALENT - TREASURE Contributions Nov 18 & $ 12, Automatic Deposit... $ 5, Automatic Building.$ Nov 25 & $ 15, Building.$ Automatic Deposit... $ November Baptisms Congratulations on your Baptism! Cooper Alan Kuhn Parents: Ricky & Sara "Amen, amen I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God." Parish Office 1321 Braman Avenue Bismarck ND Hours: Monday Friday, 9 am 4:30 pm Phone Fax Website Parish Staff Pastor Fr. Wayne Sattler..frsattler@stannesbismarck.org Associate Pastor Fr. Thomas Grafsgaard...frgrafsgaard@stannesbismarck.org Deacons Deacon Wayne Jundt Deacon Joe Krupinsky Deacon Jerry Volk Manager of Business and Operations Melanie Korczak.....mkorczak@stannesbismarck.org Administrative Assistant Betty Heidrich...bheidrich@stannesbismarck.org Children s Choir - 11:15 Mass on December 10 Choir Practice Times: Dec. 5 Children s Choir - 3:15-4pm Sancte Voce - 4-4:45pm Parish Choir 7-8pm Religious Education PREP and Adult Education Holly Keller......hkeller@stannesbismarck.org Days: Monday-Thursday Director of Music Sara Schuster......sschuster@stannesbismarck.org Consider joining the choir at St. Anne. For more info call Director of Music, Sara Schuster at , ext. 279 or sschuster@stannesbismarck.org NAT U R A L FA M I LY P L A N N I N G Natural Family Planning - a gift to marriage. Did you know the following Saint Anne members teach NFP in our Parish: Carmen (sympto-thermal method) Jill jillgruman@gmail.com (Billings method) Abbey nagel.abbey@gmail.com (Billings method) Tara taramrohrich@yahoo.com (Creighton method) Andrea taschandy@gmail.com (Marquette Model method) Christina Christina.m.zach@gmail.com (Creighton method) Amanda (Creighton method) Phone: Please, prayerfully consider how NFP can enhance your marriage. If you have any questions about NFP contact one of the ladies listed above. Music Consultant Lillian Bielinski...lbielinski@stannesbismarck.org Church Custodian Doug Zander Director of Outreach/Scheduling of Ministries Sara Keller...skeller@stannesbismarck.org Days: M, W, TH, F Saint Anne Grade School 1315 N 13th Street Bismarck, ND Phone Website. Principal Cori Hilzendeger...chilzendeger@lightofchristschools.org School Administrative Assistant Renee Tibor...rtibor@lightofchristschools.org PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles or announcements must be received by noon on Monday. Send information to Betty Heidrich at the Church of St. Anne office or to bheidrich@stannesbismarck.org Contact the parish office for the Sacrament of Baptism, Sacrament of Matrimony, Communion to shut-ins, for joining the Catholic faith or for becoming a member of the Church of Saint Anne.