- September 1, 2019 -

PARISH OFFICE 1905 South 3rd Street Bismarck, ND 58504 p: (701) 223-3606 fax: 223-5783 e: ascension@midconetwork.com w: ascensionbismarck.org

OFFICE HOURS Hours (Mon.-Fri.) 8:30 am-4:00 pm

EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Tue.-Fri. 8:00 am Holy Days 8:00 am & 7:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tues.-Fri. Before 8:00 am Mass Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten Pastor Tony Finneman Deacon Doyle Schulz Deacon John Paul Martin Deacon Beth Kathol Business Mgr. Julie Ternes Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter Bookkeeper Jessica Mattson Faith Formation Grades 1-5 Hannah Smith Faith Formation Grades 6-Adult Julie Luger & Rita Ritter Secretaries Bob Urlacher Maintenance

NEWCOMERS Contact the Parish Office or go online to register. Welcome to the parish!

OUR MISSION 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.

BAPTISMS Contact the parish office three months in advance to schedule.

WEDDINGS Call the Pastor nine months prior to the wedding date to make arrangements.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR

Wednesday, September 4th…………..6:00 to 9:00 pm…………………… Catechist Workshop

Wednesday, September 11th………… 5:30 pm……………………………… Faith Formation Opening Mass, followed by grill out & potluck

Sunday, September 15th…………………………………………………………….. Catechetical Sunday: Blessing of Catechists at all Masses

Wednesday, September 18th………….4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 pm…….. Faith Formation Sessions

Wednesday, September 25th………….4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 pm…….. Faith Formation Sessions

Saturday and Sunday, September 28th to 29th…………………..…….. 9th Grade Confirmation Retreat in Medora

KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: According to the Book of Exodus, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? A. Mount Sinai B. Mount Carmel C. Mount Ararat D. Mount of Olives

Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s Bulletin: The Ten Commandments are known by what other name? A. Deuteronomy B. The Decalogue C. The Dodecalogue D. Books of Moses

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION Please register your children in Grades 1-9 in Faith Formation. Go to ascensionbismarck.org to register. Forms are also available in the church gathering space or parish office. Please register as soon as possible, so we can plan accordingly for an incredible year of Faith Formation with your family! If there are any questions, please contact Jessica Mattson or Hannah Smith at the parish office.

OPENING FAITH FORMATION MASS All are welcome to attend Mass and the Grill Out/Potluck, as we enjoy fellowship and ask God to bless our Faith Formation Year. Mass starts at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 11th, with the meal to follow. This will be a good opportunity for all students to find their

classroom and meet their catechists. The Ascension KC’s will provide hamburgers and hotdogs; it would be appreciated if you would bring a dish to share.

FAITH FORMATION

CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR 2019-2020 Do you desire to grow in your faith? Do you like to do things with true meaning? Do you enjoy being around youth? Then please consider being a catechist this year for our youth Faith Formation Program.

Ascension Faith Formation is looking for volunteers to teach the following grades:

GRADE 1 AT 5:30

GRADE 2 AT 4:00

GRADE 3 AT 4:00

GRADE 4 AT 4:00

GRADE 7 AT 7:00

GRADE 8 AT 7:00

Please prayerfully consider stepping forth for this important ministry of educating the youth of our parish in the Faith.

Child care will be available during the 4:00 and 5:30 sessions for any catechists, who are in need.

Contact Jessica at jmattson@ascensionbismarck.org or Hannah at hsmith@ascensionbismarck.org or call the parish office at 223-3606.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Natural Family Planning is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

5:00 pm 8:00am 9:30am 11:00am

Extraordinary Minister of

Holy Communion

Bill Blotsky—Plate Sahlenia Braun—Plate** Tammie Johnson—Plate Carol Preskey—Plate** Sharon Finneman—Cup Michelle Fitterer—Cup Ken Johnson—Cup

Lisa Atkinson—Plate** John Bitz—Plate** Wayne Hatzenbuhler—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup

Fred Frank—Plate Pam Moormann—Plate Mike Neigum—Plate Mary Neigum—Plate Mark Malm—Cup** Sharon Malm—Cup** Berna Vetter—Cup

Hannah Cahoon—Plate Daniel Cahoon—Plate Julie Ness—Plate** Grady Martin—Cup**

Hospitality Patti Wangler** Al Wangler Josh Hager Kendall Preskey

Larry Slabik** Al Lick Judy Ness Greg Power

Troy Schon** Deb Schon Joe Schon Val Frank

Carl Ness** DJ Ness Nicholas Ness Elsie Seeberg

Lector Erik Hanson Donna Davidson Kaye Andersen Al Dolajak

Altar Server Hutch Hager Katrice Kern

Nick Hagel Adriel Vetter

Matthew Volk Katie Volk

Morgan Waliser Jenna Waliser

Video/Audio Operator

Michael Kern Nancy Hoselton Mike Luger Carissa Pieterick

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40% of dioceses in the United States are considered mission territory because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work in their communities. Your support of this appeal eases the struggle of these dioceses. Please

prayerfully consider how you can support the appeal. Find more information at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

PARISH NEWS

The flowers near the altar

have been donated by Linda Charbonneau,

in memory of deceased members of the

Charbonneau and Asprelli families.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS We are a group of women from Ascension Parish who have experienced the loss of loved ones. Our next luncheon will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, September 5th at the Seasons Café in the Ramkota Hotel. If you are planning to attend, please call Lil at 202-5594 or Linda at 223-0802.

FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP Please join us for First Friday Fellowship on Friday, September 6th in the Community Room. All of our parishioners are invited to this gathering of coffee and rolls. You are also welcome to bring a breakfast item to share!

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Bismarck Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Cathedral. Welcome back everyone! Guests are welcome. Please use the west entrance of the church. For more info call, Delores at 221-2818 or see the website at bismarckcda.org.

SERRA CLUB RELIGIOUS VOCATION BREAKFAST The Bismarck-Mandan Serra Club is holding their annual religious vocations benefit breakfast on Sunday, September 15 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Academy (formerly St. Mary’s Central High School) at 1025 N. 2nd St. Menu includes pancakes, sausage and eggs. There will also be a bake sale. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children (age 10 and under) and free for children under age 3. The Serra Club has been supporting religious vocations for more than 50 years.

COMMUNITY NEWS

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: SEPTEMBER 7TH AND 8TH, 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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 are not made public. Names of people listed in the bulletin have given permission to use their name.

WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET

August 25, 2019

$15,059.13 $14,446.00

Fiscal Year to Date

$104,888.25 $115,568.00

Monday, September 2 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, September 3 8:00 am Communion Service Wednesday, September 4 8:00 am Communion Service Thursday, September 5 8:00 am Communion Service Friday, September 6 8:00 am †Cheryl Heck by Family Saturday, September 7 5:00 pm †Anna Mary Miller by George and Leona Kuntz Sunday, September 8 8:00 am †Dale and †Annie Schmidt by Mark and Jan Schmidt 9:30 am Matt and Aprille Luger by Mike and Julie Luger 11:00 am People of the Parish

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/ Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1 and 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/ Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10, 11/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6/ Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5/ Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6 and 8/Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33

READINGS OF THE WEEK

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

Monday, September 2 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Office Closed Wednesday, September 4 6:00 pm Catechist Workshop Thursday, September 5 11:30 am Circle of Friends at the Ramkota Friday, September 6 8:30 am First Friday Fellowship/Community Rm

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

REPAIR & MAINTENANCE FUND

August 2019 Collections $2,791.00

POOR FUND DONATIONS

August 2019 Collections $3,440.00

Mildred Schall Marjorie Bitz Dennis Barnhardt Richelle Knudson Viola Bitz Larry Sackman Rodger Buchholz

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION

FOR SEPTEMBER

That politicians, scientists and

economists work together

to protect the world’s seas

and oceans.

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