Parish Office Phone ................................... (701) 223-3606 Hours (Mon.-Fri.) ............... 8:30 am-4:00 pm Education Office ............................ 258-5692 Fax ................................................. 223-5783 E-mail .......... ascension@midconetwork.com Web .......................... ascensionbismarck.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten…………..….Pastor Ray Grabar……………………………Deacon Tony Finneman……………………...Deacon Doyle Schulz…………………………Deacon Beth Kathol…...…Parish Business 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 12, 2017

FaithFormationNews

ParishNews

LightofChristCatholicSchoolNews

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ascension Parish has a job position open for a Director of Faith Formation. The Director of Faith Formation is responsible for the development, coordination, and promotion of a comprehensive plan for the spiritual growth and faith development of 1st grade through adult parishioners. Must have a passion and creative energy to enable others to live out their baptismal call personally, within the family, parish and greater community. Qualifications: Individual must be an active Catholic who is organized, committed, creative and has a degree

with classes in theology, education and/or pastoral ministry. Experience teaching within a parish faith formation program is preferred. Possessing good communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with pastor, parish staff, catechists, parents and students is vital. A complete background check is required by the Diocese of Bismarck. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Beth Kathol, Parish Business Manager, Church of the Ascension, 1905 South 3rd Street, Bismarck, ND 58504 or bkathol@ascensionbismarck.org.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

- After-School Program Aides, Elementary Schools - Full-time Childcare Provider, LaMere Learning Center Contact Kate Bleth at kbleth@lightofchristschools.org or 425-0793 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (for the 2018 season) Contact Bruce Schumacher, Activities Director at 354-7064 or bschumacher@lightofchristschools.org.

SMCHS FALL PLAY

SMCHS will be presenting the play, “The Westing Game”, a mystery by Darian Lindle, based on the novel by Ellen Raskin. It will be held on November 16th, 17th, and 18th at 7:00 pm at the University of Mary in Arno Gustin Hall.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

Have you turned in your Commitment Card? As of now, only 28% of our parishioners have returned their cards. Even if you have no changes to make to your time, talent, or treasure commitments, we would appreciate receiving your response. We now have an online option! Visit www.ascensionbismarck.org to fill out the form online. Let’s exceed our response from last year, which was 29%. We can do it!

1st RECONCILIATION PARENT/CHILD LEARNING CENTER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the Community Room Students preparing to make their 1st Reconciliation, along with at least one parent, are required to attend this Learning Center, focused on deepening their understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They can come anytime during that time frame, but need to plan on being here for 1 1/2 hours to get through the entire Learning Center. It will take the place of their regular class. All other students still come at their normal class times.

8th GRADE TRIP TO ANNUNCIATION MONASTERY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm at Annunciation Monastery This week, 8th grade students are privileged to be invited to Annunciation Monastery for a special class on Vocations. This class does count towards their attendance. More details will be emailed to parents, but please mark you calendars!

NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES—NOVEMBER 22nd

CONCERT

- Academy and SMCHS Men’s Choir Monday, November 13th at 6:45 pm at SMCHS gym

UNIVERSITIY OF MARY PRAYER DAY

Pro-life advocate Jeanne Mancini brings her message of “Pray and Work: Building a Culture of Life” to the annual Prayer Day celebration on Wednesday, November 15th at the University of Mary. The free event begins with a prayer breakfast at 8:30 am in Chick’s Place, followed by Mancini’s keynote address in the Lumen Vitae University Center’s Founders Hall. The festivities conclude after the 11:30 am Mass, held in the Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel. Please register by visiting www.umary.edu/prayerday, calling Ed Konieczka at 355-8002, or emailing umin@umary.edu.

The flowers near the altar have been

donated by Duane & Cathy Hruby

in memory of her parents,

Pius & Sally Frank, on what would have been

their 80th anniversary.

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Count Offering Team #3

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Linda Charbonneau—Plate Michelle Fitterer—Plate Tammie Johnson—Plate Ken Johnson—Plate Sahlenia Braun—Cup Ellen Holt—Cup** Meredith Holt—Cup**

Rose Senger—Plate** Mark Weigel—Plate VOLUNTEER—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup**

Danita Deichert—Plate Jean Kraft—Plate Pam Moormann—Plate Berna Vetter—Plate Josh Hager—Cup Cathy Hruby—Cup** Dan Hopfauf—Cup**

Catherine Erickson—Plate Howell Flowers—Plate Bobbie Grassel—Plate** Jay Uhlman—Plate Mary Fornshell—Cup** Dave Charles—Cup Rosie Dingus—Cup

Hospitality

Lina Gaab Andrew LaBonte Cheryl LaBonte

Jan Daffinrud Greg Power Brian Schumacher

Tanya Hopfauf Leo Vetter Bernie Vetter

Steve Berg Genny Berg Levi Bitz

Lector Sahlenia Braun Rita Ritter Celia Vetter Bev Charles

Altar Server Rita Braun Ethan Stewart

Milla Weigel Katie Volk Matthew Volk

Mya Tena Chase Wanner

Video/Audio Operator Brandon Holt Dee Baumgartner Mark Malm Dave Charles

Music Ministry Mike Langer Lynne Dolajak

Julie Ternes Ken Steckler Group Mike Langer Keven & Kristi Wanner

Serving the Assembly November 18th and 19th, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Did You Know? Vocations Week is November 5th through the 11th.

The Diocese of Bismarck has 27 seminarians:

- Theology IV Jared Wolf, Dominic Bouck

- Theology III Gregory Crane, Brandon Wolf

- Theology II Mark Aune, Christian Smith,

- Theology I Jacob Degele, Ben Franchuk,

Anthony Dukart, Nick Vetter,

Greg Hilzendeger, Matthew

Koppinger, Paul Gardner

- Pre-Theology II Ryan Martire

- Pre-Theology I Lucas Demers, Josh Hill,

Dustin Johns, Steven Vetter

- College IV Jacob Bennett, Grant Dvorak,

Jake Magnuson, Benjamin

Wanner, Logan Obrigewitch

- College III John Windsor

- College II Eric Artz, Isaiah Fischer,

Colton Steiner

“Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not

primarily our own decision.... Rather it is the

response to a call and to a call of love.”

Pope Francis

3rd ANNUAL KC FESTIVAL

The Knights of Columbus Council #2760, from the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan, invite you to join them for their 3rd Annual KC Festival on Friday, November 17th at 6:00 pm at the Mandan Eagles. The event this year will include pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and homemade desserts, craft beer tasting, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and music! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are also available at the Church of St. Joseph Parish office. For more information, please call Pat at 701-202-9103 or Pete at 701-391-5201. All net proceeds from this event will benefit St. Joseph School and Parish!

WIDOWED DIVORCED SEPARATED

Are you struggling with loss and grief or feeling disconnected from the world of life? There is healing that can begin by attending a Beginning Experience Retreat at Assumption Abbey in Richardton on November 17th, 18th, and 19th. Join others for support on this journey of healing and hope. This is a grief ministry founded by the Catholic Church open to persons of all faiths. There are no denominational restrictions. For information or to register contact Elaine at 400-1941.

Pinochle Card Party, TODAY, at 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Parish.

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, Don Hopfauf, Tim Heidt, Erna Jacobchick, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Jolene Klein, Dennis Conklin, Daryl Wanner

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

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Monday, November 13 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, November 14 8:00 am †James Ressler by Joan Ressler Wednesday, November 15

8:00 am Fr. Scott Schillmoeller by Mike & Julie Luger Thursday, November 16 8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Gene & Judy Krebs Friday, November 17 8:00 am Reparation of Sins by KC Council #7602 Saturday, November 18 5:00 pm †Don & Jeanine Heck by Shirley Heck Sunday, November 19 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Glorian Heidrich by Russell Heidrich 11:00 am †Candace Nagel by Nagel Family

Weekly Schedule Monday, November 13 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, November 14 7:00 pm KC Meeting Wednesday, November 15 4, 5:30, 7 pm Faith Formation Classes 4:00-8:00 pm 1st Reconciliation Learning Center 6:45 pm 8th Grade at Annunciation Monastery 6:45 pm Adult Faith Formation Class Sunday, November 19 9:00-12:30 pm KC Breakfast

Readings for the Week of Nov. 12th:

Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18/

Mt 25:1-13

Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/

Lk 17:20-25

Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/

Lk 18:1-8

Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/

1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30, 19-21

WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET

November 5,

2017

$14,546.85 $13,002.00

Fiscal Year

to Date

$243,026.35 $247,038.00

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Adult: We meet Christ sometimes when we least expect it. How can you be ready to see him in all the ways he is present? Youth: What are some surprising ways in which you meet Christ in your daily life?

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Christ cautions us often concerning our sense of conversion and timing. It has a lot to do with procrastination — that is, putting something off or delaying something which needs to be accomplished. Most of us understand the importance of living up to Christ’s expectations and living life in a way to which He has called us. In other words, we comprehend that we need to be His disciples, but we seem to find excuses and reasons not to totally commit to that. That is exactly the issue Jesus is addressing in today’s Gospel from St. Matthew, which is essentially the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Are we truly prepared for the return of Christ, the Second Coming? In a sense it has everything to do with death. We may not wish to think about it but we do know that death is inevitable, and have we done everything we need to do to be prepared? It was St. Augustine of Hippo who said, “God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.” Like the Virgins in the parable, we cannot wait. Now, this very moment, is the time for us to do what God has called us to do, and that is live lives of stewardship in service and love to others. There are indeed no promises about tomorrow, but Christ has offered us hope for eternal life. Have we done everything we need to do to be ready?