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CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH
ESTABLISHED 1879 108 Third Street NE Mandan, ND 58554
www.stjosephmandan.com
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday Communion Service �8:00 AM Tuesday thru Friday �8:00 AM Mass
Thursday � 9:00 AM Mass (September—May) Holy Days �As Scheduled
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Mass � 4:00 PM
Sunday Mass �8:30AM �10:30AM
Interested in becoming a member of the Church of St. Joseph Parish Family? Call anytime to register or download a registration form online at www.stjosephmandan.com!
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020
The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior to Daily & Weekend Masses
Sunday March 1 First Sunday of Lent Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7/ Rom 5:12-19/ Mt 4:1-11
8:30 AM + Anton &+ Magdelina Wetsch 10:30 AM Our Parish Family Monday March 2 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
8:00 AM Communion Service
Tuesday March 3 Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
8:00 AM +Leonard Leingang; +Dean Leingang 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn
Wednesday March 4 Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
8:00 AM +Rick Burns; +Ron Burns
Thursday March 5 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
9:00 AM +Christ Doll 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 1:00 PM
Friday March 6 Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
8:00 AM +Anna & +Andrew Eckroth
Saturday March 7
Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
4:00 PM +Tony & +Betty Friesz
Sunday March 8 Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9
8:30 AM Our Parish Family 10:30 AM +Jerry Berger
Church of St. Joseph Parish Staff:
Jordan Houle: Director of Administration
Deacon Bob Wingenbach: RCIA/Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
Shawna Helbling: Parish Secretary/Youth Minister
Laurie Friesz: Faith Formation Director
Birdie Kincaid: Financial Secretary
Chris Riedman: Director of Sacraments & Outreach
Deacon Randy Frohlich: Confirmation Coordinator
Amber Strahm: Liturgy & Music Coordinator
Lacey Roberts: Adult Choir Director
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM One preparation class is required before the birth of the first baby. Please call Chris Riedman at 701-663-9562 to schedule a preparation meeting. Please call the parish office to schedule a baptism.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the Parish Office at least nine months prior to wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION Anytime by Appointment Tuesday-Friday: half hour before Mass Saturday 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM—8:30 AM; 9:45 AM—10:30 AM (Confessions will be offered up to a half hour into weekend Masses or longer if needed when two priests are available. There will be a sign outside of the confessional to indicate how long confessions will be offered at a given Mass)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday: 8:30 AM—6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
Parish Office Information Office Hours:
Monday—Friday 8:30 AM-Noon & 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Mailing Address: 108 3rd St NE
(701) 663-9562 Fax: (701) 663-6522 E-mail: [email protected]
Our Clergy
Parochial Administrator Fr. Josh Waltz
Parochial Vicar Fr. Patrick Ojedeji
Deacons Randy Frohlich & Bob Wingenbach
Bob Olson (retired)
Celebrate the Saints of Lent with Tiny
Saints!!
The Youth Ministry Program still has a great selection of Tiny Saints Available for purchase in
the parish office. We will be offering 10 of your favorite Saints for only $30! That is $20 off the regular price! This offer will only be good
through Easter! Get yours today! These make great gifts for 1st Communion, Confirmation, Easter,
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and for any other occasions!
Thank you for Supporting the Youth Program!
WE ARE A FAMILY THAT FOSTERS SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF THE
Parish Life Diocese News
All Military members & their families, Benjamin Wanner & All seminarians. Stacey Meidinger, Carol
Cristilli, Sharon Miller, Beverly Gieser, Janelle Hersch-Nelson, Ed J. Weber, Rod Sahr, Wendy Rask, Alvin
Tschosik, Shirley Carlson, Leona Beehler, Doris Hersch, Shannon Gangl, Mike Schaner, Mark Weigel, Clara Markel, Bill Fitterer, MaryAnn Leingang, Levi Gartner, Flint Ternes, Gene Hatzenbehler, Lyle S., Pat & Joe Klein, James
Geiger, Albert & Betty Kostelecky, Lane Staiger, Margie Duppong, DeLores Frohnauer, Dorismae Johnson, Shirley
Manifold, Alice Olzweski, Mary Masseth
Please Remember in Prayer
Monthly Meeting Reminders
CAN YOU HELP SEW???
Golden Dresses will be meeting on Thursday, March 12th, at 7pm in room 100 of St. Joseph
School
Please join us to pick up packets to sew at home or help put packets together. Golden Dresses has been making
garments for little girls and boys in less fortunate countries throughout the world. All are welcome to join
this great ministry!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to prayer? Whether you can commit to one hour a week, serve as a substitute or just drop in as your schedule permits, Jesus is waiting for you! We are currently in need of multiple adorers on Tuesday & Thursday. Please prayerfully consider committing to an hour each week, or volunteer to serve as a substitute. Contact the parish office, 663-9562 for more information.
“Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the great-est after the Sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most
helpful to us.” - St Alphonsus Liguori
Steubenville Conferences 2020 Youth currently in grades 8-12 are invited to attend the Steubenville Conferences being offered by the Diocese of Bismarck. These conferences provide an opportunity for youth to encounter God through speakers, workshops, music, eucharistic adoration,
and community with other Catholic teens. The Diocese of Bismarck will be taking 2 trips to conferences this summer. One to Steuben-
ville, the Rockies, in Denver, CO (cost is $525) on June 17-21, 2020. The other one (which our youth minister will be attending) will be Steubenville, St. Paul, in St. Paul, MN (cost is $395) on July 23-26,
2020. To register, please go to www.bismarckdicoese.com/steubenville. The youth ministry program is asking that you pay
your deposit and we will look at taking care of the rest of your pay-ments! If you have any questions, please contact Shawna at the par-
ish office at 701-663-9562. Registration deadline is April 3.
Diocese of Bismarck African Mission Appeal “By our actions we bring hope to their lives” is the theme for the 3st Annual African Mission Appeal, which begins next weekend in every parish in the
Diocese of Bismarck. Your gift will help support the work of our Mission Team as they minister on our behalf to our brothers and sisters in Kisii, Kenya, East Africa.
The African Mission Appeal brochure and envelopes are avail-able for you to take home and read. Please prayerfully con-sider a generous gift to the appeal. You may return your en-velope to the parish next weekend. You are invited to read
the exciting articles in our Kenya Connection newsletter which is found inside the Dakota Catholic Action newspaper. It contains interesting news and pictures of or mission team in actions. You are also encouraged to follow our missionar-
ies in action at: www.facebook.com/BismarckCatholicMission. Diocesan Mission Team or would like more information, please write to: Chuck Reichert, Dio-cese of Bismarck, PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137.
ChurchofSt.JosephYouthHostSimpleLentenSupper
TheChurchofSt.JosephYouthMinistrywillbehostingSimpleLentenSuppersonMarch13(Schoopnoodla)and27(PastaBar)from5:30pm-7pmintheSt.JosephSchoolCafeteria.TheYouthGroupwillacceptfree-willdonationstohelpsupportyouthminis-tryeffortsattheChurchofSt.Joseph!Wewillalsobeofferingto-gocontainersforthosewhowanttotakefoodhome.Wewillhavesomethingforallages.Wehopeyouwilljoinus!Formoreinformation,pleasecontactShawnaHelblingat701-663-9562
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MONTHLY MEETING
The Church of St. Joseph Knights of Columbus will be holding their monthly meeting on
TUESDAY, March 3 at 7pm in the KC Room. There are many things to discuss. All members of
the Knights of Columbus are encouraged to attend!
Diocese of Bismarck Seeks a Tribunal Auditor
The Diocese of Bismarck announces an opening for the position of Tribunal Auditor. Under the direction of the
judicial vicar, the auditor assists judges with the adjudication of petitions for invalidity of marriage (annulments). Specific
tasks include conducting initial interviews with clients, providing assistance generating formal petitions, collecting and collat-ing evidence through interviews or questionnaires, and tracking and management of cases. A high degree of confidentiality and interper-sonal skills are necessary. This is a full-time staff position within the staff of the Bishop of Bismarck; it includes medical, retirement, vaca-
tion, and sick leave. Inquiries are welcome (call Denise at 701-204-7212). Application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2020. Please submit
cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for em-ployment to Denise Jordan, [email protected] or PO Box
1575, Bismarck, ND 58502
CatholicDaughters,CourtofSt.Cecelia
PleaseJoinusfor“Mary’sWayoftheCross”onMonday,March9th.Wewillstartwillarosaryat6pminthechurchatChristtheKing,followedbyMary’sWay.WewillthengototheParishLifeCenterforourMonthlyMeetingandagreatIrishLunch!Hopetoseeyouthere!
THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENTS OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL OF GOD’S PEOPLE, SEEN AND UNSEEN.
Neighborhood Happenings Next Weekend’s Liturgical Ministers
Ministry 4:00pm (3-7-20) 8:30am (3-8-20) 10:30am (3-8-20)
Lector Ralph Gabrysh Gina Huck
Janice Kubik Caleb Wanner
Lance Kleinjan Henry Schroeder
Eucharistic Ministers Mary Ellen Rebenitsch
Birdie Kincaid Mary Schmidt
Mary Winbauer
Sharon Grinsteiner Bonnie Leingang
Tim Leingang Sandy Leingang
Mary Ellen Rebenitsch Lance Kleinjan Jody Leingang Heide Luedke
Cindy Schroeder Henry Schroeder
Gift Bearers Tyler Huck Family Trent Cunningham
Family Rodney & MaryAnn
Friesz Family
Altar Servers
Jaxon Duttenhefer Jacob Mosbrucker
LaReena Mosbrucker
Everett Cunningham Elijah Voigt
Caden Wondra
Logan Dutenhafer Max Dutenhafer
John Paul Tamisiea
Ushers Team 2 Team 4 Team 6
Greeters Judy Olzweski (GS) Marcus Naumann (GS)
Deb Kaiser (East)
Florence Mosbrucker (GS)
Sandy Sunga (GS)
Grendeliz Nieves & Johnny Pabon (GS) Tony Wald (East)
Accompany Karen Cicha Gene Mosbrucker LaReena Mosbrucker
Cantors Michele Schwab Lynn Zachmeier
Gloria Wanner Lyvon Hellman
Symantha Cunningham
Wendy Steidler Amber Strahm Tayla Fischer
During this time of fasting we may be tempted to go astray. Pray for the grace to follow the way that leads to
life. (Matthew 4:1-11)
Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life and all
who are in formation.
Vocation Views
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Weekend of February 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,118 (224 families) Electronic ACH Contributions . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,693 Weekend of February 8 & 9 . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,358 (217 families)
Electronic ACH Contributions . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,575 Weekend of February 15 & 16. . . . . . . . . $ 8,923 (174 families) Weekend of February 22 & 23. . . . . . . . . $ 7,345 (206 families) On-Line Giving Monthly Total . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,860 February Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 43,872 February Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 52,000
We appreciate your generous support of the Church of St. Joseph.
Check out our online giving! Visit www.stjosephmandan.com for
more information and to sign up!
Youth Ministry Kingdom Builders Corner
• March 2: High School Youth Group—7pm—8:30pm
• March 11: Middle School Youth Group—5:45pm—
6:50pm
• March 13: Simple Supper—5:30pm—7pm (will need
volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up and serving)
• March 16: High School Youth Group—7pm—8:30pm
• March 21 & 22: Jewelry & Religious Items Sale after ALL
Masses. Please plan to help!
• March 25: Middle School Youth Group—5:45pm—6:50pm
• Steubenville Registrations are now LIVE!! If you are interested in going to Steubenville, please see the information in the Diocese News part of the bulletin form more info!
Mar. 8 Sacred Heart Glen Ullin Church Fair Everyone is invited to a church fair at Glen Ullin on Sunday, March 8 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is turkey with all the trimmings. There will be a free will offering taken. Other activities include: raffle, bingo, Chinese auction, cake walk and fish pond. Come out and enjoy a mid-winter day of food, fun, games and socializing.
Mar. 14 Simple Lenten Retreat for Women Area women are invited to the 13th Annual Women’s Simple Lenten Re-treat on Saturday, March 14 at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan. Guest speaker is Fr. Craig Vasek, chaplain of athlet-ics at the University of Mary. The day begins with morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. and includes a talk on healing and for-giveness and a guided healing exercise, confession, adora-tion and the rosary. A light breakfast and lunch (taco bar) will be served. Early registration is $25. After March 1, it is $35. Call Meikel Engelhardt 701-391-2805 or Patti Armstrong 701-471-9633 with any questions. Pre-registration is appreci-ated so organizers can plan for lunch. To pre-register online, go to the bismarckdiocese.com and click on the “Events” tab. Or, send your check to PO Box 1137, Bismarck, 58501.
Mar. 18 Vocations Jamboree The University of Mary welcomes you to the fifth annual Vocations Jamboree com-ing up on March 18th. Join us at 10 AM for Mass in Our La-dy of the Annunciation Chapel followed by a full day of meeting and greeting religious men and women in the beau-tiful Lumen Vitae University Center. Finally, join us for the keynote address by Sarah Swafford and Father John Burns entitled, “No Greater Love: The Beauty of Vocation and the Gift of Laying Down Your Life.” Recommended age for the keynote is 13 and older. Contact Marianne Hofer with any questions: [email protected] or 701-355-3704.
Apr. 4 Simple Lenten Retreat for Men There’s a Simple Lenten Retreat for Men on Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Saint Anne in Bismarck. Featured speakers are Fr. Wayne Sattler and Dr. James Link. The re-treat begins with Mass at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7:15 a.m.) and includes time for private prayer in adoration. Re-treat will conclude by 2:30 pm. A light breakfast will be pro-vided after Mass, and lunch will also be served. Cost is $25. Pre-registration is appreciated so organizers can plan for lunch. To pre-register and pay online, go to the bismarckdio-cese.com and click on the “Events” tab. Or, send your check to PO Box 1137, Bismarck, 58501. Contact John Berger at 701-319-8602 or [email protected] with any questions.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE February 1-12, 2021
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CHURCH, MINOT, ND
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church (Fr. David Richter) is planning a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands February 1-12, 2021. They have several available spots for anyone interested in joining the pilgrimage. Signup deadline is March 5, 2020. The group will fly out from Bismarck. Contact St. John Church office if you want more
informa9on 701-839-7076.
Holy Land Pilgrimage
WEIGEL FUNERAL HOME 309 4th Avenue NW, Mandan, ND 663-5351
www.weigelfuneral.com
Tom Weigel
Licensed Funeral Director/Owner
Parish Member
“Helping Families
Connect, Honor,
and Remember”
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
St. Joseph School 410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
Phone: 701-663-9563
School Principal:
Dr. David Fleischacker
Early Years Learning Center (Daycare & Preschool)
410 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
Phone: 701-663-0032
Daycare Director:
Angela Flores
St. Joseph School 2020-2021
Registration St. Joseph School is still
accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school year.
We will be offering CHILDREN’S HOUSE (ages 3-6), LOWER
ELEMENTARY (grades 1-3), UPPER
ELEMENTARY (grades 4-6) and
ADOLESCENT SCHOOL (grades 7-9). If you are
interested in sending your child to St. Joseph School,
please contact Dr. Fleischacker, our school
principal at 701-663-9563. He would be happy to an-
swer your questions or give you a tour.
Beat the Winter Blues St. Joseph School PTO Raffle Winners!
Friday, February 21st: Wanda Kuntz $50 Saturday, February 22nd: Liz & Jason Pitzer $75
Sunday, February 23rd: Nick Hatzenbuhler $100 Monday, February 24th: Liz Fleck $50 Tuesday, February 25th: Jean Paul $50
Wednesday, February 26th: Amber Boehm $50 Thursday, February 27th: Gary Fitterer $50
Congratulations to all the Winners!
New Positions opening at St. Joseph School Saint Joseph School in Mandan, North Dakota is seeking three aides who will work in our Catholic Montessori classrooms. These positions start August 17th, 2020.
• A husband and wife team who would like to become Aides in the classroom, build relations with families, and help to leaven the classroom with family life (celebration of birthdays, saints feast days, prayer life). Both would be employees of the school. The couple will need to be a practicing Catholic couple.
• An Aide for our Catholic Montessori Children’s House. The Children’s House is a classroom for children ages 3 – 6 years old. We will provide training for the Aide if you have not worked in such a classroom before. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate support for the Catholic mission of the school.
• An Aide for our Atrium. The Atrium is our religious education classroom. We will provide training for the Aide if you have not worked in such a classroom. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate support for the Catholic mission of the school.
St. Joseph’s is a wonderful parish school that was started in 1913. The parish was founded in 1879. The position begins August 17th, 2020. The Atrium is our religious education classroom. We will provide training for the Aide if you have not worked in such a classroom before. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate support for the Catholic mission of the school.
To apply for any of these positions, submit a cover letter explaining interest, a resume, and three references. The references should include name, relationship to you, and contact information. Send the application to Dr. David Fleischacker, 410 Collins Ave., Mandan, North Dakota 58554 or email it to [email protected].