Eat Breakfast - Fight Hunger. Liturgical Ministers First Sunday of Advent December 1 & 2, 2018

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SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Nov. 24 4:00 pm +Pauline Mitzel SUNDAY, Nov. 25 8:30 am OLG Parishioners 10:30 am +Robert Nickols WEEKDAY LITURGIES MONDAY, Nov.

29 9:00 am +Lee Aberle FRIDAY, Nov. 30 9:00 am +Larry Hubbard, Sr. SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Dec. 1 4:00 pm +W.O. Bud Brekke SUNDAY, Dec.

1 SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Nov. 24 4:00 pm +Pauline Mitzel SUNDAY, Nov. 25 8:30 am OLG Parishioners 10:30 am +Robert Nickols WEEKDAY LITURGIES MONDAY, Nov. 26 7:15 am Rodney Olson 9:00 am Communion Service Deacon Steve Streitz TUESDAY, Nov. 27 7:00 pm +Frances Stanley WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28 9:00 am +Loren Redding THURSDAY, Nov. 29 9:00 am +Lee Aberle FRIDAY, Nov. 30 9:00 am +Larry Hubbard, Sr. SUNDAY LITURGIES SATURDAY, Dec. 1 4:00 pm +W.O. Bud Brekke SUNDAY, Dec. 2 8:30 am OLG Parishioners 10:30 am + JoAnn Spielvogel My good sisters and brothers, Often we begin Advent the Sunday following Thanksgiving. This year we had the earliest possible Thanksgiving Day, November 22, which allows for more than a week remaining till Advent. I encourage you to use the ancient custom of the Advent wreath in your home as a way to celebrate Advent. This is certainly counter-cultural since the culture begins the Christmas season the instant we rise from our Thanksgiving dinner. In fact for some retailers Christmas ads begin right after Halloween. So make your mark as a Christian, make a good Advent. Then you will be ready for the TRUE Christmas season which will go till the Feast of Jesus Baptism which in 2019 falls on January 13. If you need an Advent wreath, the parish has a very simple version available for $7. Others can still be ordered in time for Advent. With deep love and affection, Fr Bruce VOCATION VIEWS As Christians, our sole inheritance is Christ; everything else is temporal and fleeting. Let us rejoice in His calling, that we might have His strength in order to respond to the invitation to Come! Follow me. (Psalm 16) Please submit articles for our bulletin by 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Thank you! "For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." November 25, 2018 Liturgical Ministers First Sunday of Advent December 1 & 2, :00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Altar Servers Greer Schaeffer Blake Boucher Norma Hernandez Grayson Schaeffer Matt Bosch Dominic Degele Grant Schaeffer Jalen Degele Commentators Amy Nissen Sierra Schiele Sarah Bachmeier Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Steve Deacon Steve Deacon Steve Eric Schaeffer Les Smith Brittany Keys Stacy Schaeffer Virginia Swensrud Mary A. Larson Griffin Schaeffer Bernie Beeter Jaeger Lundeen Edith Schall Dennis Benson Susan Mosser Annette Stach Tristen Sandy Shirley Anderson Jereomy Ova Lectors Emma Nissen Sharon Donamaria Janae Ronning Usher Captains David Aas Fred Richardson Ross Haverstock Ushers/Greeters Kathy Aas Carla Richardson Dana Haverstock Mark Petz Abbie Richardson Francis Hennessy Shelly Petz Patrick Richardson Peggy Johnson Gift Bearers Mark & Julie Aaron & Samantha Josie Mathern Fimreite & family Donamaria & family Teen Ellis Rosary Leader - December 2 Nolan Schmitz December 2 - No Fellowship Servers: KC Breakfast 8:30 am 10:30 a.m. Eat Breakfast - Fight Hunger The Knights of Columbus Council #4894, assisted by Parish Youth, will be serving a breakfast at Our Lady of Grace Church in the parish dining room on Sunday, December 2nd, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Menu will be sausage, French toast, eggs, pancakes, fruit, coffee and juice. Free will offering with proceeds going to Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry. Knights, if you are able to help with the breakfast, please call Jeff Schmidt at

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Did you know.

There are many opportunities to care for your brothers and sisters in and through our parish. Please contact Deacon Steve if God is calling you to share your gifts with others. Adult...$8,419.

..23 Stewardship Thought: Today s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priest in the service of God.

24-30 Mohn and Julia Koble, 34 yrs; Bruce and Lisa Kramer, 29 yrs; Dan and Rhonda Delzer, 23 yrs;craig and Joanne Stein, 23 yrs; Patrick and Kristel Ficek, 13 yrs; Brad and Brandee Keller, 12 yrs;

2 STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Did you know... that we have people in our parish who give their time, talents and treasures to feed the hungry, care for the needy and sick, and give warmth to those who are cold. There are many opportunities to care for your brothers and sisters in and through our parish. Please contact Deacon Steve if God is calling you to share your gifts with others. Adult...$8, Loose...$ Children...$ Offering Cards...23 Stewardship Thought: Today s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priest in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others? Celebrating OLG Wedding Anniversaries - Nov Mohn and Julia Koble, 34 yrs; Bruce and Lisa Kramer, 29 yrs; Dan and Rhonda Delzer, 23 yrs;craig and Joanne Stein, 23 yrs; Patrick and Kristel Ficek, 13 yrs; Brad and Brandee Keller, 12 yrs; Ronald and Colleen Stein, 52 yrs; Kyle and Erica Erck, 13 yrs; Robert and Janeen Scheeler, 54 yrs; Jim and Pat Novak, 65 yrs; Duane and Jolene Baumgartner, 48 yrs; Steve and Gerolyn Schaan, 37 yrs; Paul and Melanie Keeling, 26 yrs; Jessie and Joelle Many Ribs, 4 yrs; Michael and Sheila Melaas, 15 yrs; and Ronald and Amy Nissen, 17 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 Pam Breding 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 James Lochtowe Sue Lommen Carrie Malen Faith Malsom Mike Mitzel Nancy Murray Mort Pierson Roxcy Reiter Ramona Schaan 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 For all the people who call our parish prayer chain for prayers. It is with joy that we welcome Emaline Lucille Mertz, daughter of Michelle and Brandon; Ridge Jax and Liam Jai Standish, sons of William and Bobbie, to our family at Our Lady of Grace Church. We remember Joan Madler, mother of Terrie Schock. We pray for her family and friends who grieve her loss. May the fullness of life be hers. IN REMEMBRANCE We remember John Keller, Carol Linster, Hugh Heily, Michael Burckhard, Ester Dove, Elayne Yineman, and Donald Linnertz who passed away one year ago in December. All City Advent Penance Services The following penance service dates are open to all. Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 3:00 pm at St. John the Apostle Sunday, Dec. 9th, 3:00 pm at St. Therese Little Flower Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 7:00 pm at St. Leo the Great Thursday, Dec. 20th, 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Grace Fr. Bruce will offer additional confession times closer to Christmas. Catholic Charities ND - Special Collection Catholic Charities North Dakota builds and strengthens the lives of individuals, couples, and families across the state o f North Dakota. With programs for children, families, adults with intellectual disabilities, and others in need, we serve Catholics and non-catholics alike. In the past year, we ve served over 2,500 local individuals in 49 of 53 counties in North Dakota and have touched the lives of countless individuals across the state. This weekend we watched a video of the work they do in our state. Help keep them going for another 95 years. Please bring your contribution next week (Dec. 1&2) and be as generous as possible. Thank you.

Next Week s Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 December 2nd, 2018 - First Sunday of Advent Gospel Reflection: This Gospel reading might seem to be a real "downer.

Jesus, the just one, who will judge us in the final days of human history, wants us to be able to stand up like true Christians when that time comes.

3 Next Week s Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, December 2nd, First Sunday of Advent Gospel Reflection: This Gospel reading might seem to be a real "downer." Just as we are beginning the new liturgical year, we hear Jesus' reminders to "be vigilant" and "pray." Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus' final coming. Jesus, the just one, who will judge us in the final days of human history, wants us to be able to stand up like true Christians when that time comes. Decide how you will show that you have heard Jesus' words on the first Sunday of Advent. Discussion Points for Gospel: Advent is a good time to ask: What does Christmas mean to me? What can I do to make this Christmas even more special? How can I allow Jesus to be even more a part of this Christmas? ADVENT CARING TREE The Pastoral Care Committee of Our Lady of Grace invites you to participate in our Caring Tree Project. The children helped by this effort are often the most needy and neglected. A Caring Tree decorated with paper ornaments will be placed in the sanctuary from November 24 through December 23. Dark Blue Ornaments benefit the children of the Fort Yates Indian Mission. Pink Ornaments benefit the Adolescent Mental Health Unit of Trinity - St Joseph s Medical Center for buying mittens, socks, etc. for young patients. White Ornaments benefit children who are victims of domestic violence. Violet Ornaments benefit God s Child Project in Guatemala (Director is Pat Atkinson of Bismarck). Light Blue Ornaments benefit Camp ReCreation for the developmentally disabled at Richardton, ND. Please take an ornament of your choice, place it in an envelope with your monetary gift, and put it in one of the Sunday collections. Thank you. By the way, your gifts are tax deductible! Parish Stewardship Needs Two or more people are needed to help move snow at our church by shoveling and blowing snow. We start at 6 am after it has snowed to clear out the doorways around the church and rectory. This is a wonderful opportunity to assist here at our church. If you are interested in performing this ministry for our parish, please contact Deacon Steve at POINSETTIAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Christmas flowers (or donations for flowers) for Our Lady of Grace may be given by parishioners in memory of deceased loved ones or in honor of the living. Plants may be brought to the church office between December 11 th and 17th. Please make sure we have your information if you wish to have your name published in the bulletin. In memory of or In honor of From Respect Life Please join the Respect Life / Culture of Life Committee meeting on Monday, November 26 at 7:00 pm in the Dining Room. Please pray that all nations may honor Christ the King as the only Lord and giver of Life, and in His name, abolish the practice of abortion and euthanasia. Faith Formation and Youth Please contact Tanya at the parish, or education1@olgminot.org, or text with questions. Thanks! It's time for children in grades K-5 to sign up to participate in the Children's Christmas Program! There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the classroom hallway, or contact Tanya to put your child's name on the list. Practices are on three Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 PM: December 1, 8 and 15. Your child must attend at least two of the practices. The program is on Sunday, December 16, at 11:45 AM (after the 10:30 AM Mass). We especially need older children for the speaking parts, so 4th and 5th graders please sign up, too. It's also time to sign up to sing at the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass. Children in grades 2 through 8 are invite to sing with the choir for that Mass. Rehearsals are from 3:00-3:30 PM on December 1, 8 and 15 (right after Christmas Program practice). We'll practice Christmas carols as well as the different parts of the Mass (Glory to God, Alleluia, etc.) The first Yes Lord musical group rehearsal for students in gr is on Wednesday, December 5, from 6:30-7:15 PM. Please come to the choir area of the church for rehearsal. You don't need to register; you can just come check it out! Questions? Please contact Miranda Fenner, Music Director, at

4 Our next Middle School Youth Group event is Wednesday, December 5, from 7:15-8:15 PM in the dining room. Join us for food, games and faith sharing. We'll be celebrating St. Nicholas Day with special gifts for everyone! During Faith Formation classes, students in grades 2-5 will be 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 10:00 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 Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation children all together). The students will sit together during the Mass and sing after Communion. We need some teenage and adult volunteers to sit with the children during the Mass. Please contact Tanya to volunteer, or sign up on the bulletin board by Tanya's office. Calendar Sun., 11/25: NO CLASSES (Thanksgiving vacation) Wed., 11/28: 4:00 & 5:30pm gr. K-5 classes with gr. 2-5 Epiphany singing practice and Prayer Station for sacramental prep students; 5:00pm Dare to be a Disciple; 7:00pm gr. 6-8 classes with a presentation about Our Lady of Guadalupe and gr. 7 Prayer Station Sat., 12/1: 2:00pm Christmas program practice; 3:00pm Children's Christmas Eve Mass singing practice Sun., 12/2: 9:20am gr. K-5 classes with gr. 2-5 Epiphany singing practice and gr. K-1 Prayer Station; 10:30am Preschool classes; 7:00pm High School Youth Group Wed., 12/5: 4:00 & 5:30pm gr. K-5 classes with gr. 2-5 Epiphany singing practice and gr. K-1 Prayer Station; 5:00pm Dare to be a Disciple; 6:30pm Yes Lord rehearsal; 7:15pm Middle School Youth Group Sat., 12/8: 2:00pm Christmas program practice; 3:00pm Children's Christmas Eve Mass singing practice 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. These make excellent Christmas gifts! Calendars are available after the weekend Masses, in the parish offices, and at the Bishop Ryan business office. Donations for the Annual Bishop Ryan Santa Shop: Each year, Bishop Ryan hosts our Santa Shop as a fundraiser benefiting a local charity, this year, the Minot Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We re looking for donations of new or gently-used items that you may find as you're cleaning out closets over the holiday weekend or during your Black Friday shopping! We're especially interested in new and gently used gift items for men, boys, and older siblings. Any new or gentlyused gift items will be accepted; please drop them off in the office at Bishop Ryan before December 6th. Double The Blessings You Give with the Twice Blessed Campaign! You can help the Bishop Ryan After-School Strings Academy earn $10,000 through the St. Joseph s Community Health Foundation s TWICE BLESSED campaign. From November 15th through the end of December, every dollar donated at twiceblessednd.com will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. All TWICE BLESSED proceeds will benefit our After-School Strings Academy, a free program for Bishop Ryan 3rd-8th graders who are interested in learning violin, viola or cello; your donations will help with instruments, music, and instruction. Thank you, in advance, for helping to surround our students in beautiful music! Starting your Christmas Shopping? 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. Business Owners & Managers: Gift cards make the perfect Christmas gift for your employees. Purchase your cards through the Bishop Ryan Scrip Program. There s about 90 local businesses who participate in the Scrip Program. There is a national list on our website that has many more to choose from nationwide. Order your cards early at Bishop Ryan (special orders must be prepaid). Orders are placed early Monday mornings and are received on Wednesdays. For more information call Elaine at

Area Happenings "Society of St. Vincent de Paul is honored to be working with the St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation to double your blessings during our TWICE BLESSED campaign.

5 Area Happenings "Society of St. Vincent de Paul is honored to be working with the St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation to double your blessings during our TWICE BLESSED campaign. From now until the end of December, the gifts you make to our organization are eligible for a match by the St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation. Help us earn our 1-1 match by going to twiceblessednd.com to donate. All gifts are welcome. Give your gifts to double the impact this holiday season with TWICE BLESSED. Thank you and God bless you." 4 TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet Tuesday, November 27, at the KC Hall. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm with meal and meeting at 7:00 pm. Please support your assembly by your presence. Men's Winter Refuge is once again participating in the Twice Blessed matching grant fundraiser through the St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation. If the Men's Winter Refuge receives $10,000 in donations between now and December 31, St. Joseph's CHF will double it with an additional $10,000. To give online with a debit/credit card, go to and click on the "Donate" button below the Men's Winter Refuge logo. To give a check, call Men's Winter Refuge executive director Mike Zimmer and he will gladly send you a donation form and instructions. Mike's number is Any donation you can give will be greatly appreciated and will go directly toward the day-to-day operations of our men's homeless shelter. This Week in our Parish Saturday, Nov. 24 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, Nov. 25 No Faith Formation (Thanksgiving Vacation) Gospel of Matthew, Adult Bible Study 3:00-5:00 pm Classroom 2-3 No HS Youth Group Monday, Nov. 26 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 Respect Life Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Dining Room Tuesday, Nov. 27 Book of James, Adult Bible Study 7:00-9:00 pm Classroom 2-3 Wednesday, Nov. 28 4:00-5:00 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church Dare to be a Disciple (theme: Liturgical Year & Advent) 5:00-5:30 pm Classrooms & Dining Room 5:30-6:30 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation, (with prep for 12/12 Mass and Gr. 7 prayer station) 7:00-8:30 pm Classrooms, DR, Main Church Thursday, Nov. 29 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am - 12 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Women s Ultreya Group 7:00-8:30 pm Classroom 4 8:30 am Choir Practice 7:00-8:30 pm Main Church Friday, Nov. 30 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12:00 am - 8:30 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Hispanic Leadership Training 8:30 am - 9:00 pm St. G's Room, DR, & Kitchen Little Flowers Girls Club 6:00-8:00 pm Classroom 2-3 Saturday, Dec. 1 Rosary 9:00 am Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary Group Video 10:30 am - Noon Classroom 2-3 Christmas program practice 2:00-3:00 pm Dining Room Christmas Children's Choir rehearsal 3:00-3:30 pm Classroom 2-3 Sunday, Dec. 2 Knights of Columbus Breakfast (benefits Food Pantry) 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Dining Room 9:20-10:20 am Classrooms Preschool 10:30-11:30 am Classrooms Confirmation Class 1:30-4:30 pm Dining Room 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!

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

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