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: office@stjosephmandan.com

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, djordan@bismarckdiocese.com 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: mrhofer@umary.edu 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 jberger5@midco.net 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

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Licensed Funeral Director/Owner

Parish Member

“Helping Families

Connect, Honor,

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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 school@sjsmandan.org.