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“Seek the Lord in All that You Do!” ────────────────────────────────────────────────────

STAFF

Rev. Raúl Pérez-Cobo, Pastor fatherraul@gmail.com, ext. 106

Rev. Mr. Dean Roberts, Deacon d_11_27@yahoo.com

Sr. Lucy Pérez-Calixto,

Guadalupe Minister

srlucy@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 107

Dennis Ouderkirk,

Administrative Secretary dennis@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 101

Bonnie Lee, Director of

Worship and Music Ministry bonnie@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 102

Lisa Eggert, Director of

Religious Education and

Youth Ministry

lisae@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 104

Meg Bradley, RE Assistant ext. 103

Swede Stelzer, Parish

Management Coordinator

swede@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 108

Stefanie Nelson, Bookkeeper stefanie@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 108

Anthony Schefter,

Bulletin/Web/Sign Editor

anthony@stfrancismhd.org, ext. 105

Dean Bloch and Rose Pitzel,

Custodians

Bob Seigel and Kim Bloch,

Trustees

Mr. Andrew Hilliker, Saint

Joseph’s School Principal ahilliker@stjoesmhdschool.com

Phone (218) 233-0553

Cindy Hulst, LSW, Diocesan

Victim Assistance Coordinator Phone (218) 281-7895 (safe &

confidential)

PASTORAL COUNCIL Troy Barth

Troy Brewster

Jim Dottenwhy

Robert Jacobs

Sharon Jorschumb

Shari Lee

Randy Mertes

Sr. Lucy Perez-Calixto

Andrew Ponto

Deacon Dean Roberts

Traci Steffen

FINANCE COUNCIL

Ann Henne

Carol Nygaard

Bob Seigel – Trustee

Kim Bloch – Trustee

Andrew Ponto – Liaison to P.C.

THIS WEEK

Saturday 24th 4 pm, Reconciliation

5 pm, Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent – In

Thanksgiving for Jim & Geri Schreiner

Sunday 25th SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Kevin Swenson †

10 am, Mass – Monty Pitzel †

11 am, Soup lunch

12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – All parishioners

1 pm, Bible Study/Fellowship

Monday 26th

8 am, Mass – Susan Richard

6:30 pm, Cub Scouts

6:30 pm, Bible Study

7 pm, Pastoral Council

Tuesday 27th

8 am, Mass – Mary Helen Lawrence

8:30 am – 11 pm, Adoration

7 pm, AA

Wednesday 28th

5 am – 6:30 pm, Adoration

NO 8 A.M. MASS

5:30 pm, Mass – Cari Goodyear †

6 pm, Soup Supper

6:30 pm, R.E.

Thursday 1st

6 am – 4:30 pm, Adoration

8 am, Mass – Steve White

4 pm, Adult Faith Formation

6 pm, Holy Hour

6 – 7 pm, Cursillo

7 pm, Choir

Friday 2nd

ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT

NO MASS

5 – 7 pm, KC Fish Fry

6 pm, Stations of the Cross (Spanish)

7 pm, Stations of the Cross (English)

Saturday 3rd ST. KATHARINE DREXEL, VIRGIN

4 pm, Reconciliation

5 pm, Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent – Margaret

Schill †

Sunday 4th THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Karla Johnson †

10 am, Mass – Christian Mothers

11 am, Fellowship

12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – All parishioners

1 pm, Bible Study/Fellowship

7 pm, Parish Mission Talk

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Sacristans Seigels

Ushers Floyd and Carol Emerson

John Baukol, Cliff Steinert

Servers Lyssandra Steinert, John Bradley

Cross Bearer Volunteer Needed Please

Intro Volunteer Needed Please

Lectors 1 – Lori Seigel

2 – Geri Schreiner

Gift Bearers Cadi and Leah Olson

EMHC Bonnie Michels, Alonzo Cruz

Ben Erickson, Doug Bosak

Andrew Ponto, Margie Young

Vicki Schultz, Rich Jones

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Sacristans Mike C. and Dianne

Ushers Jim and Colleen Baltes

Rich Jensen, Mike Cegla

Servers Nate and Kevin Johnson

Cross Bearer Dennis Roy

Intro Swede Stelzer

Lectors 1 – Rory Martin

2 – Tom Henne

Gift Bearers Stef and Bev Arey

EMHC Steve Cahill, Amanda Cahill

Janet Hanson, Bob Hawk

Kendra Hawk, Shirley Volesky

Beth Quiggle, Mike Buschette

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Teacher Ashley Atteberry

Aides Michael and Blair Atteberry

COFFÉ SCHEDULE

Feb. 25 Soup Lunch/Confirmation Class

Mar. 3 (Sat.) Soup Supper/Mission Team

Mar. 4 KC’s

Mar. 11 Finance Council

Mar. 18 Soup Lunch/Mission Team

Mar. 25 Adult Faith Formation Cmte.

Apr. 1 No Coffé – Easter

Apr. 7 (Sat.) Soup Supper/Mission Team

Apr. 8 Pastoral Council

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Contributions received the weekend of

February 17-18 (Week # 33)

Envelopes (56) $ 3,699.00

ACH (36) $ 4,943.50

Children’s Offerings (1) $ 3.00

Loose Collection $ 146.27

Total $ 8,791.77

Budget $ 6,816.35

Over/(Short) $ 1,975.42

Ash Wednesday $ 362.13

Black & Indian Missions $ 382.00

If you have a cold or the flu,

please refrain from receiving

from the Chalice and from

shaking hands during the Sign

of Peace.

My dear friends, on this second Sunday of Lent the gospel tells us about

Jesus’ transfiguration in front of his closest friends, Peter, John and James. I cannot

imagine the big surprise and their mixed-feelings in this personal encounter of

Jesus, and being able to see Elijah, Moses and hear the voice of God, “This is my

beloved Son. Listen to him.”

Perhaps, we might live them in this Lenten Spiritual retreat, trying to figure

it out with our Lenten practices that we have started already. Allowing the risen

Christ to continue unveiling to us all the wondrous things of our faith in God the

Father who is present in our history throughout generations.

If we have not yet started our Lenten practices that we promised, it is not

too late to start and allow the Lord to drive us to His Holy Mount and be able to

see the marvelous things that are set up for us.

Blessings on this second week of Lent,

Fr. Raul

PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Diocesan Annual Appeal Have you made a commitment to the Diocesan Annual Appeal?

If not, please make your gift or pledge this weekend. You may

use an envelope and prayer card here at our parish or the one

you have received at home. Don’t forget to fill out the pledge

card completely. 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 12 months. For questions

about sustaining gifts, which is a highly recommended method for supporting our

Church, contact Renee’ Tate at rtate@crookston.org or call toll free 1-855-397-8252.

Go to www.crookston.org/daa for more information about the 2018 DAA. Thank you

for supporting diocesan ministries. This beautiful work belongs to all of us!

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SAVE SAVE SAVE THE DATE Are you tired of this Cold, Snowy, Windy and Cloudy weather? And

the ground hog isn't always accurate. LET’S start looking forward

to Warm, Sunny weather with green grasses warm breezes and

beautiful flowers blooming. The date has been set for the

SPRING SALAD BAR LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018

11 AM TO 1 PM

SO THINK ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AND WHAT KIND OF SALAD YOU WOULD LIKE TO

BRING. More information coming late March early April.

Thank You,

Sharon Menge, Chairman

Attention Young Adults! FM i.d. 9:16 March Disciples Night is

coming up on Thursday, March 1, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Nativity

Church. Bishop John Folda will be celebrating Mass and speaking

with us that evening. He will share his vision for Evangelization in

the Dioceses of Fargo and ways young adults can join him in that

mission. Confessions are available before Mass starting at 5:40. FM

i.d.9:16 exists to form young adults into intentional disciples of Jesus

Christ. We are in our 20s & 30s, single, married, with or without

kids. Childcare available! Find more information and RSVP today

at https://www.fmid916.com/events/.

CORRECTION

As a general rule, the parish office will

be closed and all activities cancelled

in the event of a blizzard warning in

Fargo-Moorhead. Daily and

weekend Mass will continue to be

celebrated for those who can safely

make it to the church. 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).

Marriage Encounter

Show your spouse how much you

appreciate them with some quality

time together. A Worldwide Mar-

riage Encounter Weekend makes a

great gift for any special

occasion. The next available Week-

ends are Apr. 13-15, 2018, in Baxter,

Minn., and Sep. 14-16, 2018, in

Alexandria, Minn. Early registration is

highly recommended. For more

information visit our website at:

northmnwwme.org or contact Alan &

Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org

or 888-455-3496.

BOOK CORNER

A Little God Time for Couples:

365 Daily Devotions. You

don't have to wait until a new

year starts to jump into some

God time with your spouse!

This event is open to the entire community. Everyone is invited.

Youth News and Announcements

St. Vincent de Paul Society Special on EWTN

Join Society of St. Vincent de Paul members on their spiritual growth journey through service to people and

families in need. From the Society’s traditional home visits, food pantries and assistance with rent and utilities, to

innovative health care, financial and mentoring programs, the Society’s Vincentians see the face of Christ in the

people they encounter. In this 10-week series, Vincentians volunteer across the country to bring effective,

personalized help to those in poverty, and share with you their stories of Christ’s love along the way. Our Faith In

Action TV Series begins March 4 on EWTN at 5:30 am and 3:30 pm central standard time.

Series Dates/Times

Sundays (beginning March 4, 2018)

5:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (Central)

Saturdays (beginning March 10, 2018)

5:00 p.m. (Central)

UPCOMING DATES:

February 25: Soup Lunch after 10am Mass

February 28: RE Classes, as usual, 6:30pm

March 3: Saturday Soup Supper, 6pm

March 7: NO RE due to Moorhead Schools spring

break

March 11: High School Bible Study, 11am

March 14: RE Classes, as usual, 6:30pm

March 18: Diocesan Middle School Youth Rally in

Bemidji

March 21: RE Lenten Reconciliation

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

All children aged 3-7 years old are invited to

leave the worship space during the Liturgy of the

Word portion of Mass for age-appropriate

readings and activities. This will be available

most Sundays through Mothers’ Day!

Volunteers for March 4: Ashley Atteberry

with Michael and Blair Atteberry.

Thank you so much!

Mission Team Soup Lunches!

The Mission Team will be providing homemade soups, breads, coffee, and lemonade in exchange for a free

will offering.

Let us cook and clean up for you so that you can enjoy your Sunday!

Next Soup Lunch: Sunday, February 25, following the 10am Mass.

Do you fish?

We do fish…for you!

Fridays during Lent 5 to 7 pm

St. Francis de Sales

New this year: Optional dessert bar!

PRICES

Mega Meal $13.00 Kids 6-12 $7.00

Adult Meal $10.00 5 and Under Free

Dessert Bar $1.00

MISSION 2018 PRAYER Lord God,

Source of all life and light, we come

before you asking your blessing on our

parish mission.

Fill our hearts with your grace so that we

might be open to and freely receive the

message you wish to share with us.

Heal our wounds, rekindle our love,

strengthen our discipleship, and remind

us of our worth in your eternal plan.

Bless our leader, Judy Hehr, and grant her

safe travel to and from our mission.

We ask this and all these prayers, through

Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen

St. Francis de Sales Parish Mission March 4th, 5th & 6th

7 p.m. Each Evening

Featuring Guest Speaker Judy Hehr Professional Coach & Public Speaker

The power behind her emotional life journey and the

style in which she shares her message cannot be

defined. Judy will expand your self-awareness, enrich

your attitude, rekindle your love for Christ, and

encourage your own personal relationship with God.

Judy’s message of captivity to freedom is engaging,

entertaining and enlightening.

Judy’s presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m.

each evening in the Church, followed by

fellowship in the parish center.

Topics for each evening include: Personal testimony; sin,

mercy & grace; forgiveness

Everyone is welcome to come and listen to her presentations

Monday, March 5, @ 6:30 a.m. a men’s breakfast will take place with

Judy speaking to the men after the breakfast.

Tuesday, March 6, @ 6:30 a.m. a women’s breakfast will take place with

Judy speaking after the breakfast.

Sign-up sheets for both breakfast presentations are in the Gathering Space

Bankrupt at 20

Single, homeless, drug addicted at 22

College dropout at 22

A millionaire at 30

A healthy mother of 4 at 34

Scorned, broken, almost divorced at 37

A seminary graduate at 42

Sanctified in a thriving marriage at 45

Katharine Mary Drexel was born into great wealth and privilege. Hers was one of the

wealthiest families in Philadelphia – and beyond. Even so, at an early age, Katharine read a book

about the plight of the American Indians and the horrifying injustices they suffered at the hands

of her fellow countrymen. It was at that early age that young Katharine resolved to place her life

at the service of addressing these injustices.

She began with personal visits to Reservations across the American West, so as to meet

as many of her Indian brothers and sisters as she could and hear from them their needs and hopes.

Soon after she began a tour of the Southern United States and there discovered the miserable

living conditions of the vast majority of African-Americans there. Katharine began to set her vast

wealth to work with the building of schools on reservations and in city ghettos. But she knew it

was not enough.

With her connections, Katharine traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIII, who

himself had keen interests in the plight of the American Indian. Katharine took the occasion to

plead with the Pope that he send missionaries to the reservations of Wyoming. Intently listening

to Katharine he replied to her when she finished: “Very good. But what are you going to do? Why

don’t you become the missionary?”

And so she did. With 13 others, they formed a new religious community: “The Blessed

Sacrament Sisters for Indians and Colored People.” As part of their vows they promised never to

“undertake any work which would lead to the neglect or abandonment of the Indian or Colored

races.” In their work on the margins of society, defending the dignity of those whom society

deemed of lesser value, the sisters suffered unending indignities and hostilities. In spite of it,

Mother Katharine and her sisters were tireless witnesses that God makes no distinction between

his children and that mercy is to be extended to all in need regardless of race, color or culture.

In 60 years of service, “the richest nun in the world,” Mother Katharine dispensed roughly

$20 million dollars toward the foundation of 145 Catholic missions (including our own Red Lake

Mission), 12 schools for Native Americans, 50 schools for African-Americans and 49 convents for

500 hundred sisters who were completely devoted to their education. Mother Katharine

established the first institution of higher learning in the United States for African-Americans when

she opened Xavier University.

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Robert Seigel Grand Knight

218.790.5399

Robert Seigel Grand Knight

218.790.5399