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Parish Office Phone ................................... (701) 223-3606 Hours (Mon.-Fri.) ............... 8:30 am-4:00 pm Education Office ............................ 258-5692 Fax ................................................. 223-5783 E-mail .......... [email protected] Web .......................... ascensionbismarck.org
Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten…………..….Pastor Ray Grabar……………………………Deacon Tony Finneman……………………...Deacon Doyle Schulz…………………………Deacon James Foertsch…..………..Parish Manager Kathy Lewis………………... Music & Liturgy
Jan Sitter………………..……….Bookkeeper 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.
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.
1825 SOUTH 3RD STREET • BISMARCK, ND 58504
Ascension C H U R C H O F T H E
November 20, 2016
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MISSALETTE CHANGING
A missalette changing session has been planned for Monday, November 21st at 6:30 pm in the church foyer. For this session we are requesting the help of those in Group 1 (last names beginning A-H). If anyone in Group 1 is no longer interested in continuing this work, please notify Kathy at [email protected] or 223-3606 so that the roster can be updated.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
The Church of the Ascension is holding its 10th Annual Christmas Eve Dinner with serving time from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 24th. Save the Date! Gifts and treats will also be provided. Many volunteers willing to share their time, talent, and/or treasure are needed to make this event happen. Sign-up sheets will be in the foyer, starting the weekend of November 26th and 27th. Wrapping gifts and preparing gift bags will be done on Saturday, December 17th, beginning at 10:00 am. The set up of the Community Room is planned for Friday, December 23rd, starting at 7:00 pm. Meal preparations will happen throughout the day on Saturday, December 24th. For more information or to share suggestions, call or text Mike Kraft at 226-3915 or John Paul Martin at 527-3469.
THANKSGIVING
Mass will be offered on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th at 8:00 am. This is an excellent opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for all He has given us.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
It is time again to begin working on the new Liturgical Ministers schedule for January and February of 2017. If you have dates that you will not be available, please contact Jan at 223-3606 or [email protected]. There are number of special liturgies in December—Immaculate Conception (December 8th), Christmas, and the Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s) that ministers are needed. If you are available and have not already volunteered, please contact Jan. Thanks for sharing in these important ministries.
NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
NOVEMBER 23
FAITH FORMATION GRILL-OUT
Wednesday, November 30
4:45 – 6:45 pm in the Community Room
All Faith Formation families and our parishioners are invited to have supper together here at Ascension before or after their child’s Faith Formation class. This meal is generously provided by our Knights of Columbus council and is a free-will offering. Leave the cooking to us and come enjoy a family meal together.
This month: Taco-in-a-Bag
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Saturday, December 3 at 10:00 am in Church
Our 2nd grade students, along with a few older students, will be making their First Reconciliation on December 3rd. Please keep them in your prayers!
Serving the Assembly November 26th and 27th, 1st Sunday of Advent
5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Count Offering Team #3
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Ellen Holt—Plate Meredith Holt—Plate Bob Scherr—Plate Loretta Scherr—Plate Tammie Johnson—Cup** Marlene Zimmerman—Cup** Mary Schwede—Cup
Pete Baumgartner—Plate Rose Senger—Plate** Mark Weigel—Plate John Bitz—Cup**
Mark Malm—Plate Sharon Malm—Plate Erin Schwab—Plate Melanie Schwab—Plate Fred Frank—Cup Berna Vetter—Cup** Alice Ternes—Cup**
Grady Martin—Plate John Paul Martin—Plate Catherine Erickson—Plate Sue Mock—Plate Shirley Schafer—Cup** Pauline Mueller—Cup** VOLUNTEER—Cup
Hospitality
Lil Krance Al Wangler Patti Wangler
Al Lick Kelvin Kosse Dorothy Kosse
David Kaiser Joan Kaiser Tim Kaiser
Steve Berg Genny Berg Vern Mock
Lector Rob Rebel Rita Ritter Kaye Andersen Al Dolajak
Altar Server Wylie Vetter Morgan Celley
Michael Simek Grace Haider Matthew Volk
Austin Martin Noelle Martin
Video/Audio Operator Brandon Holt Lauren Weigel Kiaya Schwab Debbie Kuntz
Music Ministry Joan Backes Lynne Dolajak
Vicki Martel Katie Kraft
Jeanne Jankowski Mary Bachmeier Brent Geiss
Kathy Lewis Keylee Hertz Barnett
CommunityNews
Did You Know? Our website has been given a
facelift. It features upcoming
events/meetings, the weekly
bulletin, and Readings of the Day.
Be sure to check it out at
www.ascensionbismarck.org.
The flowers in front of the altar have been donated by
Parishioner Marlene Zimmerman, in memory of her husband,
Tim Zimmerman.
Lighthouse Kiosk Feature of the Week - THE FOURTH CUP DVD
The Catholic understanding of the Mystical Body of Christ, embodied in the Church and revealed anew in the Holy Eucharist, comes directly from the Bible, according to renowned apologist Dr. Scott Hahn. He places the Last Supper in the context of the Jewish Passover Seder liturgy. By explaining the significance of the drinking of the fourth and final cup in the Old Testament Passover meal ceremony, Dr. Hahn draws a symbolic parallel to Christ's death on the Cross. It is an exciting concept, that will help viewers discover a whole new dimension to Holy Mass, and the relationship of the Last Supper to the Eucharistic celebration.
Check the Lighthouse Media kiosk in the church foyer for this and many other titles. We ask
for $3.00 per CD, $5.00 per DVD, and $2.00 per booklet to help continue this program.
Here’s What is Happening Today
November 20th
- KC Council #7602 of Ascension is hosting a pancake, Wishek
sausage, and egg breakfast in the Community Rm until 1:00 pm.
- KC Council #6540 of Cathedral is hosting a Pancake, Sausage,
and Egg Breakfast from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the cafeteria. - Junior Catholic Daughters will meet at 4:00 pm at Cathedral Church in Room 3 on the Lower Level.
Santa Store Showcase & Breakfast with Santa
Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping & meet with Santa to share those Christmas wishes! The Santa Store Showcase with vendors will be open on Saturday, December 3rd from 3-6 pm and Sunday, December 4th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the St. Mary's Parish Multi-purpose rooms @ 806 E Broadway Ave. Santa will visit Sunday morning from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm to take pictures with girls and boys while a breakfast sponsored by KC Council 1604 is served in Msgr. Feehan Hall. Please come to celebrate the Season & support the St Mary's PTO!
TimeTalent&Treasure
Prayer Line Call the Parish Office at 223-3606 or Pauline Mueller at 226-9471. 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.
John W. Bitz, Mildred Schall, Marjorie Bitz, Jerry Feist, Larry Sackman, Mary Jiskra, Mike Hovey, Erna Jacobchick, Leo Keller, Don Hopfauf, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Jolene Klein, Dennis Conklin, Carol Miller
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
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Monday, November 21 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, November 22 8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Judy Krebs Wednesday, November 23
8:00 am Communion Service Thursday, November 24 8:00 am †Philip G & †Anna Mary Miller by George & Leona Kuntz Friday, November 25 8:00 am †Michelle Duppong by Keven & Kristi Wanner Saturday, November 26 5:00 pm †Bob & †Paulina Dolajak by Al & Virginia Dolajak Sunday, November 27 8:00 am †Cheryl Heck by Family 9:30 am People of the Parish 11:00 am †Bob Dolajak by Family
Weekly Schedule Monday, November 21 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 pm Missalette Changing in Church Foyer Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Thursday, November 23 8:00 am Thanksgiving Mass Friday, November 25 Office Closed
Readings for the Week of November 20:
Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/
Lk 23:35-43
Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1-5/
Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/
Mt 24:37-44
WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET
November 13,
2016
$10,152.98 $12,230.00
Fiscal Year
to Date
$234,080.26 $244,600.00
We celebrate today what is popularly called the Feast of Christ the King (the official Church name is The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe). In this particular year 2016, however, it is a greater celebration than usual. As always we commemorate the fact that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is indeed the King of the Universe. In his encyclical establishing this observation in the Church (this only occurred in 1925, some 91 years ago) Pope Pius XI declared, “He (Jesus) must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things.” His point was that Christ needs to be at the center of our lives, which is exactly what stewardship calls for — living Christ-centered lives. It was Pope Paul VI who moved this time to rejoice to this date, which is also the final Sunday of our liturgical year, as Advent and the new Church year begin next week. Finally, today also marks the culmination of our Holy Year of Mercy. The word “mercy” appears some 276 times in the Bible (almost the same as the word “truth”). Jesus told us it is never too late for mercy, for conversion, for making Him the center of our lives.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Adult: Following the example of Jesus, what is the best way to exercise your authority over others? Youth: How do you show responsible leadership?
