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“Seek the Lord in All that You Do!” ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
STAFF
Rev. Raúl Pérez-Cobo, Pastor
[email protected], ext. 106
Deacon Dean Roberts
Sr. Lucy Pérez-Calixto,
Guadalupe Minister
[email protected], ext. 107
Dennis Ouderkirk,
Administrative Secretary
[email protected], ext. 101
Devan Hirning, Coordinator of
Religious Education
[email protected], ext. 104
Swede Stelzer, Parish
Management Coordinator
[email protected], ext. 108
Anthony Schefter,
Bulletin/Web/Sign Editor
[email protected], ext. 105
Dean Bloch and Yesenia
Mendoza, Custodians
Bob Seigel and Kim Bloch,
Trustees
Mr. Andrew Hilliker, Saint
Joseph’s School Principal
Phone (218) 233-0553
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Bev Arey
Stefan Arey
Danielle Holmes
Sharon Jorschumb
Shari Lee
Sr. Lucy Perez-Calixto
Deacon Dean Roberts
Kelli Simonson
Traci Steffen
Francisco Valenzuela
FINANCE COUNCIL
Kim Bloch – Trustee
Ann Henne
Carol Nygaard
Bob Seigel – Trustee
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you know has
been the victim of sexual mis-
conduct on the part of a priest,
deacon, or individual representing
the Diocese of Crookston, its
parishes, or its schools, your first
call should be to law enforce-
ment. In addition, the diocesan
Victim Assistance Coordinator is
available at (218) 281-7895 (24-
hour confidential number).
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Sacristan Bill
Ushers Shari H., Colleen Carlson
Don Vos, John Baukol
Server Volunteer
Cross Bearer Ben Erickson
Announcer Cathy McCann
Lectors 1 – Ken Sims
2 – Vickie Sims
Gift Bearers Steinert’s
EMHC Karen Stern, Andrew Ponto
Don Vos, Bonnie Michels
Cadie Olson
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Sacristan Jim White
Ushers Paul DuChene
Three Confirmation Students
Servers Tucker Brown, Anneliese Brown
Cross Bearer Paul DuChene
Announcer Vern Senger
Lectors 1 – Charlie D.
2 – Tom Henne
Gift Bearers Confirmation Students
EMHC Traci Steffen, Mike Buschette
Cathy McCann, Tony Lee
Jackie Snyder, Phuc Do
Devan Hirning, Jan Manalo
THIS WEEK
Saturday 15th
TEC at St. Joe’s
4 pm, Reconciliation
5 pm, Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary
Time – Herb Buttner †
Sunday 16th SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TEC at St. Joe’s
8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Pro Populo
10 am, Mass – Mary Helen Lawrence †
11 am, Fellowship
12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Theresa & Alvin
Cahoy ††
1 pm, Fellowship/Bible Study
Monday 17th
THE SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS OF THE SERVITE
ORDER
PRESIDENTS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
TEC at St. Joe’s
NO MASS
6:30 pm, Great Adventure Bible Study
7 pm, Pastoral Council
Tuesday 18th
8 am, Mass – Matt Cegla †
8:30 am – 8 pm, Adoration
5 pm, Cursillo
Wednesday 19th
8 am, Mass – Bonnie Kern
1 pm, Senior Cards
6:30 pm, R.E.
Thursday 20th
6 am – 7 pm, Adoration
8 am, Communion Service
6 pm, Holy Hour
Friday 21st
ST. PETER DAMIAN, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF
THE CHURCH
NO MASS
Saturday 22nd THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
4 pm, Reconciliation
5 pm, Mass for the Seventh Sunday in
Ordinary Time – Ken, Pat, & Randy Vos †††
Sunday 23rd
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Elias Hoffart †
10 am, Mass – Bishop Paul Sirba †
11 am, Fellowship
12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Pro Populo
1 pm, Fellowship/Bible Study
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Contributions received the week of
February 8-9 (Week #32)
Envelopes (49) $ 5,855.00
Youth/Children $ 52.00
Loose Collection $ 200.25
Total $ 6,107.25
February Total $ 16,215.96
Monthly Budget Goal $ 30,466.00
% of Monthly Budget Goal 53.2%
ATTENTION: Please be
careful not to scratch our
new kitchen floor, especially
by dragging heavy things.
PARISH NEWS
SALAD BAR LUNCHEON The date for the salad bar luncheon is Thursday, May 7, 2020,
from 11 am to 1 pm. The chair this year is Rebecca Smith
with consulting services by Sharon Menge. This year we will
be back in our dining room. Rebecca will be calling those who
helped last year to see if they will assist this year. I look
forward to working with all of you. If you have questions or
would like to help, please contact Rebecca at (218) 790-7424
or email: [email protected].
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BIRTHRIGHT BABY SHOWER
During the month of February, Catholic Daughters collect donations for
Birthright. Birthright of Fargo-Moorhead helps women with an unplanned
pregnancy with information, referrals and resources. There is a playpen in
the gathering space where donations can be dropped off.
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SOUP NEEDED
We are looking for some people to volunteers to make soup and
serve for our soup suppers during Lent. We will hold the soup
suppers at 6 pm on March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and also April 1.
For more details and to sign up for a Wednesday, please call
Dennis at the Parish Office (218) 233-4780. Prayfully consider
this act of generosity toward your fellow man. “For I was hungry
and you gave me food.” (Matthew 25:35a)
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PALMS NEEDED
Ash Wednesday is quickly approaching and we need your dried
palms for ashes. Please bring your palms to church and deposit
them in the baskets located in the gathering space. You can stop by
the church anytime to drop them off in the baskets or with Dennis in
the Parish Office. Thank you.
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Fun with Friends and Pizza!
Students grades 6 to 12, join us on February 22, from 6 to 9pm at the St Joseph’s Gym
for Fun with Friends and Pizza! Learn to play the popular Gaga Ball and 9 square in the
air! We can’t wait to see everyone there! Bring a friend!!
The Locks Have
been Changed! The parish recently re-keyed the lock
for every door in the building. If you
need access to part of the church for
your ministry, please come to the
parish office and pick up a new key
from Dennis.
Parish Mission
Coming Up
The theme of our 2020 parish mission
will be: And He Healed All Who Came
to Him and our guest speaker is Dr. Jan
George. March 8 - 10 (Sunday -
Tuesday) at 6:30 pm.
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Catechists Needed
We are in need of assistant and
substitute catechists for the
Wednesday RE classes. If you have not
already prayerfully considered helping
with the faith formation of our youth,
now is your opportunity! If you are
willing to donate one hour of your week,
or would like more information,
please contact Devan Hirning at
Position Opening Parish: St. Francis de Sales, Moorhead/St. John the Baptist, Georgetown
Job Title: Liturgy and Music Coordinator
Type of Job: Full time, salaried with benefits, 12 months, Exempt Position
Responsibilities and Tasks: Music ministry (recruit and direct adult choir, encourage development
of other groups: children’s choir, high school choir, etc.; recruit, train and schedule cantors and
musicians for all liturgies and prayer services). Liturgies (prepare and implement Sunday, Holy
Day, Triduum, Easter and Christmas celebrations and for each season of the year, compose
liturgical aids when necessary, assist couples in planning marriage ceremonies, funeral planning
with families, serve as baptismal coordinator, recruit and train all volunteer coordinators for
ushers/greeters, communion ministers, altar servers, lectors sacristans and coordinate training
for all liturgical ministers). Worship Space (Recruit individual to chair and members to advise and
assist in art and environment, see to upkeep of liturgical vessels and worship space and maintain
the liturgical supplies: wine, candles, baptismal gowns, etc.) Other (have a working knowledge of
Conciliar and Post-Conciliar documents of Vatican II and the Catechism of the Roman Catholic
Church. Serve as a resource person to other staff planning liturgical services).
Submit resume: Fr. Raul Perez-Cobo; email: [email protected] or D.L. “Swede” Stelzer, Parish
Admin. Coordinator; email: [email protected]; or mail letter of interest with resume to either
at the parish office for full job description: 601 15th Ave. N. Moorhead, MN. 56560
In the event of a blizzard warning in Fargo-Moorhead, or when St. Joseph’s School is cancelled, the parish office will be closed and all activities cancelled, including daily morning Mass. Weekend Mass will ordinarily be celebrated for those who can safely make it to the church. If a “no travel advisory” is in effect parishioners should stay home.
Cancellations will be decided on a case-by-case basis in the event of less severe weather (such as a winter storm warning). In all cases of severe weather, closings and cancellations will be advertised on local TV and radio stations KVLY, KFGO, and WDAY, and on the parish website, www.stfrancismhd.org.
AROUND FARGO/MOORHEAD & THE DIOCESE
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2020 Have you made a commitment to the Diocesan Annual Appeal
(DAA)? Consider our call to GOD PRAYER and SERVICE. If you have
not made a commitment, please make your gift or pledge this
weekend by using the mailing received at home or an in-pew
envelope in your parish. You may make a one-time gift online or set
up a sustaining gift by credit card or automatic withdrawal from your
checking account over the course of 10 months. You can also scan your smart phone
over the QR code to the left. Sustaining gifts may be suspended at any time. Go to
www.crookston.org/daa for more information about the 2020 DAA. Thank you for
supporting your parish and diocesan ministries. And please send in your prayer
requests whether or not you are able to make a gift.
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Catholic Daughters Scholarships
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are sponsoring a
scholarship contest for confirmed high school seniors who are
members of St. Francis or a neighboring parish. There will be 2 -
$250 scholarships awarded by drawing. Deadline for application
is April 5. Applications are available in the parish office or in the
counseling office at Moorhead High. For more details call Kathy
Holland at (701) 367-9716.
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Womens’ Care Center is Looking for Help
Women’s Care Center has an opening for a part-
time nurse or sonographer. Seeking special
people committed to our mission, who are
personable with excellent communication skills. Will train. Please forward your resume
to [email protected] or call (701) 532-1928 for further details or questions.
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SOUP AND PIE DINNER
The Catholic Daughters, Court St. Mary #509 in Moorhead will be
holding their annual Soup and Pie Dinner on Thursday, February 20
from 4:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. in The Gathering Place at St. Joseph's in
Moorhead. Please join us for homemade popovers, and a variety of
soups and pies. Adults are $8 and children ages 5-10 are $4.
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St. John Paul II Youth Camp
Saint John Paul II Camp is for youth entering grades 7-9 who have a
desire to deepen their faith, live in that faith and share their faith with
others. Throughout the camp, youth will be encouraged and
mentored as they engage in prayer, worship, leadership
development, spiritual reflection and service. The five-day experience
is designed to encourage and equip youth for discipleship. Spots are
limited, so encourage your youth to register soon. The 2020 Camps
will once again be held at Northern Pines Camp, 20033 County Road 1, Park Rapids, MN
56470 Dates: Sunday, July 5th – Thursday, July 9th AND Sunday, July 12th – Thursday, July
16th Cost: $325.00 per camper OR $300.00 per camper for two or more members of the
same family. (A confirmation email will be sent to the e-mail address provided during
registration. Spots are not held for registrants until the deposit payment has been received.)
Visit www.crookston.org/jp2camp for more information and to register.
St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel Jesus says: “Whoever
fulfills and teaches these commands
shall be great in the kingdom of
God.” By your gift to the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put
your faith into action as you fulfill
the commands of Jesus. Call (218)
284-6238 to help.
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Job Opening
St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton,
ND, is a vibrant parish of approximately
900 households, looking for a full time
Youth Director coordinating parish youth
formation leading the youth to encounter
Christ. Qualified candidates must be
practicing Catholics leading a
sacramental life having effective
communication skills and willingness to
work collaboratively. Interested
individuals may contact the Search
Committee at: (701) 642-6982. To apply
please email a cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]. Appli-
cation deadline is Monday, April 20, 2020.
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Theology on Tap for Young Adults 21 & Up is Sunday, Feb.
23, at Fargo Brewing Company (610 N University, Fargo).
5pm Social Hour with FREE Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chips,
& Salad. 6pm Guest Speaker Jonathon Spaid (FOCUS Team
Director at NDSU) presentation, "St. Augustine - A talk about
conversion, friendship, finding your true self, and moms".
For more info, contact Jeff Benda [email protected].
Help spread the word and "Like" and "Share" the Fargo
Brewing Company event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/164082031672382/
St. Joseph’s School is seeking candidates for the following positions:
- Summer Program Director, Summer 2020 – The Director is responsible for the day to day operation of the Summer Program, including
programming, scheduling, communication, and personnel. This is in collaboration with the principal of St. Joseph’s School. Ideal candidate
will be strong in their faith, enjoy working with children and families, is responsible/reliable, organized, and flexible.
- Summer Program Assistants, Summer 2020 – Candidates have flexibility in days/hours but must be able to participate and enjoy in active
learning experiences, easily find joy in working with children, and willingness to collaborate with co-workers and parents.
- Full-time Elementary Teacher, 2020-2021 Academic Year – Grade level is dependent on candidate pool. Candidates must be strong in their faith,
enjoy working with children, and completed post-secondary degree in elementary education, ideally holding a Minnesota teacher license.
All interested candidates should visit https://stjoesmhdschool.com/employment-2. Direct any questions to Mr. Andrew Hilliker, Principal at
[email protected] or 218-233-0553
