Liturgical Ministers The Baptism of the Lord January 12 & 13, 2019

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1 SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Jan. 5 4:00 pm +Pauline Mitzel SUNDAY, Jan. 6 8:30 am OLG Parishioners 10:30 am +Evelyn Kerzmann WEEKDAY LITURGIES MONDAY, Jan. 7 7:15 am +Brad Juma 9:00 am Communion Service Tanya Watterud TUESDAY, Jan. 8 7:00 pm Communion Service (MK) *Living & Deceased Members of Catholic Daughters WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 9:00 am Communion Service (DSS) *Galen Schaan Family THURSDAY, Jan. 10 9:00 am Communion Service (DSS) *Fr. Mike Schommer FRIDAY, Jan. 11 9:00 am Communion Service (DSS) *+Corey Bohlig SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Jan. 12 4:00 pm +Darlene Vetter SUNDAY, Jan. 13 8:30 am +Lillian Schmidt 10:30 am OLG Parishioners *Fr. Bruce will say the Mass intentions for each weekday Mass when he is away from the parish. (MK - Mohn Koble) (DSS - Deacon Steve Streitz) My good sisters and brothers, I hope you are all enjoying the Christmas season. As Catholics we celebrate Christmas as a season, not as long as Easter but for a few weeks. In fact we continue Christmas until the feast of the Baptism of Jesus which this year is next Sunday, January 13. I will be leaving tomorrow for a break including my annual retreat and will return by January 19. Father Gary Norman will be filling in for me next weekend representing Food for the Poor. I know some of you are including Food for the Poor on your donation list. I believe they are a very reputable charity and they are approved by our diocese. Please pray for me while I am away. With deep love and affection, Fr Bruce Vocation Views The light of Christ shines upon you. How will you share that light with others? Consider the gift of a Church vocation. Please submit articles for our bulletin by 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Thank you! January 6, 2019 Liturgical Ministers The Baptism of the Lord January 12 & 13, :00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Altar Servers Petey Marquart McKenna Beeter Sean O'Connor Emma Nissen Blake Boucher Katelyn O'Farrell Amanda Kinlaw Kristian Streitz Commentators Kathy Beeter Leonard Niess Brittney Keys Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Steve Deacon Steve Deacon Steve Kim Kraft Sara Medalen Christine Goertzen Dorothy Hoff Dorothy Pritschett Dana Haverstock Ann Hoffart Nolan Schmitz Marian Himmerick Randall Mathura Sierra Schiele Heather Huighe Scott Foltz Mohn Koble Diane Kassner Julia Koble Lectors Michelle Mathura Val Lavik Jamie Keys Usher Captains Rich Matteson Kevin Bosch Joe Schan Ushers/Greeters Barb Matteson Susan Bosch Annette Nelson Brooklyn Filler Matt Bosch Kayla Schatz Connie Orth Loren Routledge Brenda Ryan Gift Bearers Larry & Diane Dennis & Elaine Tom & Wendy Louser Benson Thomas and family Rosary Leader - January 13 Garnetta Wanner January 13 - Fellowship Servers 8:30 Mass 10:30 Mass Les & Barb Slagle Cathy Hegre Phyllis Buechler Rose Weisenburger Stella Lenertz KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST The Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus Council #4894, assisted by Parish Youth, will be hosting a breakfast in our parish dining room on Sunday, January 6, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Menu will be sausage, French toast, eggs, pancakes, fruit, coffee and juice. Free will offering. Proceeds to Dakota Hope Clinic.

2 STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Did you know... a special group of parishioners bring the Body of Christ to members of our parish who are unable to physically come to Mass? This ministry offers a sense of belonging and connection to the people of God and the Body of Christ, the Church. Our Lay Ministers visit, pray, read scripture and allow Christ to work through them to treat each person with dignity and love whether homebound, hospitalized or in a care facility. If you would like to be part of this ministry team and be a blessing to another person, or if you know someone who would like Communion brought to them, please contact Deacon Steve. Adult...$9, Loose...$ Children...$ Offering Cards...10 Stewardship Thought: God has given each of us some special abilities. It is important that we use them to help one another, passing on to others the many blessings that God has given us. Celebrating OLG Wedding Anniversaries Jan Reggie and Rachel Schaan, 11 yrs; Jim and Marcia Bierschbach, 57 yrs; Kevin and Myra Ziegler, 34 yrs; Mitchell and Tammy Sattler, 19 yrs; Billy and Francisca McDaniel, 5 yrs; Jack and Louise Berry, 66 yrs; and Fred and Ali Coleman, 33 yrs. May God bestow His goodness and blessings on the each of you as you celebrate another year of marriage. Our Lady of Grace Marriage Building Committee (If your anniversary is not included, it is possible that we do not have the information on your registration. Please send us your marriage information.) LIFT THESE PEOPLE TO OUR LORD IN PRAYER To add or remove names from our Prayer list, please call our Parish Office at Paul Bergren Penny Bertsch Greg Bierschbach Barbara Bost Agnes Brandt Becky Briggs Evelyn DeGree Glen Dove Ramona Ehli Benedict Feist Veronica Guynap Edna Hansegard Fr. Charles Heidt Richard Heidt Duane Heinz Marge Hogoboom Tracey Jackson Alisha Klabo Theresa Krebs Kote Lider Sue Lommen Faith Malsom Mike Mitzel Nancy Murray Mort Pierson Roxcy Reiter Ramona Schaan Patty Senger James Seykora Kevin Snodgrass Colleen 'Pinky' Stein Don & June Streitz Tricia Tessendorf Charlie Theobald Roger Wedt Ray & Rita Wedt Lee Wieland Don Ziegler Ed Ziegler Bishop Zipfel For the special intentions and people on our parish prayer chain. Dear Parishioners, Please join us the weekend of January 12, 2019 to hear Rev. Gary R. Norman speak at all the services about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Fr. Norman will share personal witness about Food For The Poor's mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Fr. Norman was ordained in 1994 for the Diocese of Yakima. He has also served in the Pacific NW and Alaska. Fr. Gary is a retired priest and preaches full time for Food For The Poor. Please join me in welcoming Fr. Norman. Fr. Bruce It is with joy that we welcome Mia Rose Schmidt, daughter of Courtney and Matthew; to our family at Our Lady of Grace Church. Congratulations. IN REMEMBRANCE We remember Catherine Kostenko, Laverne Adam, JoAnn Spielvogel, Byron Buettner, John Klein Jr. and Barbara Bofenkamp who passed away one year ago in January. ROAST BEEF DINNER - HELP NEEDED The Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus Council #4894, is serving a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, February 10. Knights and any parishioners that would like to help, please contact Grand Knight Jeff Schmidt at to volunteer. Marriage Encounter And Two Shall Become One Discover God s desire for your marriage on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones and focus only on each other. The next weekend: February in Mandan, ND. For more information contact Rob & Angie Waletzko at THE CODE OF PASTORAL CONDUCT is posted on the bulletin board attached to the brick wall in the north entrance of our church. Please check out the Facebook page for our parish at OurLadyofGraceMinot.

3 Next Week s Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, January 13, The Baptism of the Lord Gospel Reflection We all want to be recognized for who we really are. Today's Gospel reading describes that memorable day when Jesus had the joy of being recognized by John the Baptist and approved by God as "God's beloved Son." Although Jesus did not need to be baptized (since he was without sin), he wanted to identify himself as closely as possible with God's people. Take a few minutes today to be thankful for your baptism. Ask Jesus to help you recognize yourself more deeply as a beloved daughter or son of God. Discussion Questions for Gospel How often do you recognize times when you have experienced God's favor and love? What can help you become more conscious every day of God acting in your life? What can you do to help others become more aware of God's love? Faith Formation and Youth Please contact Tanya at the parish, or education1@olgminot.org, or text with questions. Thanks! During Faith Formation classes, students in grades 2-5 have been practicing a song they'll sing at the January 6 10:30am Epiphany Sunday Mass. On January 6, all gr. 2-5 students should meet at 10:05 AM in the St. Gianna Room (Nursery), which is at the end of the dining room, where we'll have a full group rehearsal (with gr. 2-5 Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation children all together). The students will sit together during the Mass and sing after Communion. Because of the Epiphany singing during the 10:30 AM Mass on January 6, there will be no CGS or Regular Preschool classes at 10:30am that day, and there will be no Children's Liturgy of the Word during the Mass. The 55 children in grades 2-8 who are currently preparing for First Reconciliation are beginning preparation for First Eucharist (Communion) in January, as well. The children and both parents, if possible, are required to attend one of our two First Eucharist Retreats. The first was held on January 3. If you didn't attend then, please come to the 2nd retreat on Sunday, January 6, from 1:30-3:30pm in the dining room. Our next Yes Lord rehearsal is Wednesday, January 16, from 6:30-7:15 PM in the main church. Everyone in grades 6-12 who loves to sing is invited. Our next Middle School Youth Group gathering is January 16 at 7:15 PM. All in grades 6-8 are welcome! As we begin a new year, we'll be playing a game about balance, another about stability and we'll talk about New Year's resolutions. (Have you made a faithfocused resolution yet?) And, of course, we'll eat! To allow Faith Formation students to go to confession during class twice each school year (in addition to the times their parents bring them to church for confession), Fr. Bruce has added more confession times to the Faith Formation calendar. Updated Faith Formation calendars will be mailed to homes and are available on the website and app under Faith Formation. What a wonderful gift for our students! Could you help with our Faith Formation classes on Wednesdays at 4:00 or 5:30 PM? We are in need of a few people who can volunteer as Aides in our larger class groups, especially at 4:00 PM when we have the most children. We could also use assistance with Dare to be a Disciple from 5:00-5:30 PM Wednesdays. You could do it for every class, once a month, or whatever works for you. Please contact Tanya for information. Calendar Sun., 1/6: 9:20am gr. K-5 classes; NO Preschool classes today due to older children singing at Mass; 10:05am all Wednesday and Sunday gr. 2-5 children meet in St. Gianna Room (Nursery) to rehearse then sit together during the 10:30am Mass and sing after communion; 1:30pm First Eucharist Retreat (option 2); 7:00pm High School Youth Group Wed., 1/9: 4:00 & 5:30pm gr. K-5 classes with gr. 4 Prayer Station; 5:00pm Dare to be a Disciple; 7:00pm gr. 6-8 classes Sun., 1/13: 9:20am gr. K-5 classes; 10:30am Preschool; 7:00pm High School Youth Group Wed., 1/16: 4:00 & 5:30pm gr. K-5 classes; 5:00pm Dare to be a Disciple; 6:30pm Yes Lord rehearsal; 7:15pm Middle School Youth Group

4 Respect Life Let s look at today's Gospel story. First we have three differing types of Kings: Jesus king of the Jews, king Herod who wants Jesus killed and the three kings who come to give homage to Jesus. So kingship is defined by its relationship to the innocent baby. Consider the following: The three kings are inspired by God and led by a Star as they seek the Holy Child. Those in Pro- Life services are led by the Spirit of God to help the unborn child. The kings are inspired to seek and worship the promised Child even before His birth. Those in Pro-Life services are inspired to reverence the dignity of every unborn child. The kings are filled with awe and genuine excitement at the prospect of seeing the Child. Those in Pro-Life services have humility & good will as they turn to the unborn child. The kings are opposed and deceived by the Government of Herod and society s leaders. Those in Pro-Life services are hindered in their good works by Government and others. The kings protect the Child from Herod and this Government that is hostile to children. Those in Pro-Life services protect unborn children from hostile Government and others. The kings offer the Child (and His parents) gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Those in Pro-Life services offer unborn children and their parents resources, time & love. The three kings of olden days are as patron saints and models to those today who take up the mission to unborn and newborn babies and their parents, through the holy ministry of Pro-Life services. If you are one of these chosen Pro-Life volunteers, know that you have been guided by Divine Light to where you are today, and give thanks to God for the privilege of serving and trying to save the lives of His little ones at risk and in need. Thanks be to God for the three kings and Pro-Life Services volunteers!!! (excerpt from Unborn Word of the Day The Three Kings Remind Us Of Those Offering Pro-Life Services, January 6, 2008) Bishop Ryan Catholic School Lot-O-Dough Calendars are available for purchase for $25. There s over 300 chances to win money. Daily drawings are held at Bishop Ryan from January thru June. Calendars are available after the weekend Masses, in the parish offices, and at the Bishop Ryan business office. It s time to start thinking Preschool! Registration for Little Lions Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Classes will be opening soon for the school year, and we d like to invite any parish families with preschool children to get in on the inside track! If you have a preschool student who is bathroom-trained and will be three years old by July 31 st, 2019, we d love to tell you about the great things going on at Little Lions, including lots of learning, music, physical education class, library time, faith, friends and fun. For more information, please call Jaimie Brunner at (701) or jbrunner@brhs.com. Spots are limited and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don t miss out! Rememember to use Scrip: Use Scrip gift cards to pay for your purchases or to give as gifts. There s a large selection of local businesses who participate in the Scrip program, along with many nationwide. (There s a national list on our website Support these business with your shopping & paying with gift cards and they in turn, support Bishop Ryan & families with the rebates earned off of the cards. Using gift cards instead of credit cards protects you from credit card fraud. Scrip doesn t cost any extra money, you get to spend the dollar amount you pay for. Using Scrip helps children receive a Catholic education. Scrip gift cards are available at Bishop Ryan, after the weekend Masses & in the parish office during the week. Area Happenings Christ Lutheran will have their Swedish Meatball Dinner on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Take-out meals available. Christ Lutheran Church Street NW, Minot, ND. Also serving their Famous Rice Pudding! Please keep in prayer the students and adults from Minot and the Diocese of Bismarck that will be attending the March for Life in Washington DC.

5 Life in the Spirit Retreat, St. Cecilia s, Harvey, ND Deepen your relationship with the third person of the Blessed Trinity and awaken the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life. January 11-13, 2019 (registration begins at 6pm, seminar begins at 7pm on Friday and finishes at 3pm on Sunday) Weekend includes: Mass; Praise & Worship; Talks & Testimonies; Small Group Discussion; Eucharistic Adoration; Healing of Hurtful Memories. Spiritual Director for the weekend is Fr. Neil Pfeifer. Cost: free will offering. Pre-registration appreciated by Jan 8. Register at or call or the parish office at , Housing: Cobblestone Inn, ; R & R Motel, ; Artos Motel, No cost housing available in St. Cecilia s Social Center or in private homes. Please contact Rosalie prior to the weekend for arrangements using the or phone numbers listed above. This Week in our Parish Saturday, Jan. 5 Men's Group 7:15-8:45 am Classroom 2-3 Rosary 9:00 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary Group Video 10:30 am - Noon Classroom 2-3 Sunday, Jan. 6 Knights of Columbus 4894 Breakfast 8:30 am - Noon Dining Room No Preschool or CGS Gr. 2-5 sing during 10:30 am Epiphany Mass 10:05a in St. Gianna's Room) 10:05 am St. Gianna's Room First Eucharist Retreat (Option 2) 1:30-3:30 pm Dining Room Gospel of Matthew, Adult Bible Study 3:00-5:00 pm Classroom 2-3 High School Youth Group 7:00-8:30 pm Youth Room Monday, Jan. 7 Book of James, Adult Bible Study 9:30-11:30 am Classroom 2-3 Santo Rosario (Spanish Rosary) 5:30 pm Main Church Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00-9:00 pm Main Church Bible Timeline, Adult Bible Study 7:00-9:00 pm Classroom 2-3 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Book of James, Adult Bible Study 7:00-9:00 pm Classroom 2-3 Catholic Daughters Meeting 7:30 pm Dining Room Wednesday, Jan. 9 Pastoral Care Committee Meeting 2:30 pm Dining Room CGS/Faith Formation, gr. K-5 (Gr. 4 - prayer station) 4:00-5:00 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church Dare to be a Disciple (Life & Liturgical Colors) 5:00-5:30 pm Classrooms & Dining Room CGS/Faith Formation, gr. K-5 (Gr. 4 - prayer station) 5:30-6:30 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation 7:00-8:30 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church 10:30 am Choir Practice 7:30 pm Main Church Thursday, Jan. 10 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am - 12 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Catholic Enrichment Group 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Dining Room RCIA 7:00-8:30 pm Classroom 2-3 Women s Ultreya Group 7:00-8:30 pm Classroom 4 8:30 am Choir Practice 7:00-8:30 pm Main Church Friday, Jan. 11 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12:00 am - 8:30 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Bingo Social 2:00-4:00 pm Dining Room Saturday, Jan. 12 Rosary 9:00 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary Group Video 10:30 am - Noon Classroom 2-3 Spanish Bible Study 5:00-7:00 pm Dining Room Sunday, Jan. 13 CGS/Faith Formation, gr. K-5 9:20-10:20 am Classrooms Preschool 10:30-11:30 Classrooms Gospel of Matthew, Adult Bible Study 3:00-5:00 pm Classroom 2-3 High School Youth Group 7:00-8:30 pm Youth Room The Breaking Bread missalettes and our bulletins are provided by Thompson Larson Funeral Home. Thank you!