St. Michael

~ St. Michael, Glorious Prince ~

The mission of St. Michael the Archangel parish is to bring about Jesus Christ’s Kingdom on earth, as it is in

heaven, through living and embracing our Catholic faith in worship, education, family, works of mercy

and evangelization. With the power of God’s love and the aid of St. Michael the Archangel and the Blessed

Virgin Mary, we shall enter into battle against the forces of darkness in the Turtle Mountain.

Parish

Co-ordinators

Religious Education:

Shelly Azure

Youth Ministry:

Amanda Estabrook

Scheduling

of Lectors&Eucharistic

Ministers:

Betty Pina

Thrift Store:

Sr. Maria Hostia

Daily Mass Schedule:

Mon.-Thurs. at 5PM

Fri/Sat-Check Schedule

Sunday Mass Schedule:

5pm (Sat)

9am&11:30am (Sun)

Pastor: Fr. Michael Slovak,

SOLT

Email: FrMichaelSlovak

@gmail.com

Church Office: 701-244-5738

Church

Website: StMichaelDunseith.com

Church Email: StMichaelDunseith

@gmail.com

(701) 244-5738, 112 NW 1ST St. (PO Box 160), Dunseith, ND. 58329.

St. Michael’s is served by the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (S.O.L.T.)

Father Michael Slovak, S.O.L.T. : (701)244-5738 Emergencies only: (701)550-9966

Sister MaryAnn, S.O.L.T., Sister Maria Hostia, S.O.L.T. Sister Jean Marie, S.O.L.T. and Sister Mary Rachel, S.O.L.T.

The Archangel Catholic Church + + +

5th Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018

+ + + Mass Schedule + + +

Sat. Mar. 17th Vigil-5th Sun of Lent 5 pm Family of Ronald & Linda Davis Sun. Mar. 18th 5th Sun of Lent 9 am Parishioners of St. Michael’s

11:30 am + Adam Peltier Mon.Mar. 19th(Church) St. Joseph-Spouse of Mary 5 pm Terrence & Therese O’Connor Tues. Mar. 20th 9 am (Nursing Home) For All at Nursing Home 5 pm (Church) Alfred Jacubik Wed. Mar. 21st (Church) 5 pm Gratitude & Thanksgiving for Archbishop Philip Naman’s 40th Anniversary of Priesthood Thu. Mar. 22nd (Church) 5 pm Sr. Mary of Divine Love Fri. Mar. 23rd (Church) St. Turibius 5 pm + Fr. Ralph Jones 6:15 pm Stations of the Cross Sat. Mar. 24th (Church) 9 am Special Intention

Sat. Mar. 24th Vigil-Palm Sunday 5 pm Altar Society-Living & Deceased Sun. Mar. 25th Palm Sunday 9 am Parishioners of St. Michael’s

11:30 am + Terry Nadeau

This Week Sat. 5 pm Mar. 17th 5th Sun of Lent Lector: Claudette McLoad EEM: Gene Nadeau, Clarence Azure Sun. 9 am Mar. 18th 5th Sun of Lent Lector: Linda Davis EEM: Sally Faine, Trislyn Faine 11:30 am Lector: Amanda Estabrook EEM: Sr. MaryAnn Richwald, Ricky Counts

*** A Note from the Pastor ***

My dear brothers and sisters,

‘The End is Near! Repent and believe in the Gospel!’ Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.

This week’s readings help us to understand what God is asking of us: to let His commandments be written on our hearts and to not be afraid to die to our desires & so to put God’s desires before our own.

I once read that the secret to life was only wanting what you already have. God tells us that the trick to being free from the Law and all rules is to have no desire to break them. By bringing our hearts to God, asking His help to tame our wild appetites and desires...we can find true freedom and peace.

In these last weeks may God bring you to Himself and show you His peace!

May God Love You ALWAYS,

Fr. Michael Slovak, SOLT

+ Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers +

Next Week Sat. 5 pm Mar. 24th Palm Sunday Lector: Bonnie Nadeau EEM: Betty Pina, Helen Boguslawski Sun. 9 am Mar. 25th Palm Sunday Lector: Shelly Azure EEM: Sister Jean Marie, Darlene Azure 11:30 am Lector: Sister MaryAnn EEM: Barbara Poitra, Ramona LaVallie

Pope Francis

Pope’s Prayer Intention for

March 2018 Formation in Spiritual

Discernment—that the Church

may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

- A N N O U N C E M E N T S –

New Announcements: REDEEMED 2018-Bishop John Folda invites all the faithful of the Diocese of Fargo to join

him on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Scheels Arena and Shanley High School for the

REDEEMED 2018 Conference. The theme of this conference is “Do not fear, for I have

redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1. Adults and youth

will gather at Scheels Arena to hear dynamic speakers such as Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Greg

and Lisa Popcak, and Nic Davidson (Youth program) as they inspire and equip us in

vibrantly and joyfully living out our faith. Internationally renowned Cat.Chat for Kids

and Magician Jeffrey Salveson will host the children’s program at Shanley High School.

The day will also feature Mass with Bishop Folda, opportunities for confessions and a

Family Dance by the Front Fenders. Early registration is only $25 – adults, $15 ages 15-

17 with a Family Maximum of $100 – with early registration by March 18. For more

information or to register, visit: www.fargodiocese.org/redeemed or call the Office of

Marriage and Family Life at (701) 356-7900.

Meetings for this Week! All in the Parish Hall! Men’s Cursillo Meeting, Sunday, Mar. 18th, 3pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Monday, Mar. 19th, 6pm Ultreya, Wednesday, Mar. 21st, 6pm Old Announcements: Looking for Donations of Lilies or Flowers for Easter! We are now only THREE weeks away from Easter Sunday!!! Help us make our Church beautiful at Jesus’ Rising with flowers...if possible, please bring on or after Mar. 25th. Cursillo Forms are NOW AVAILABLE in the back of the Church for our upcoming Men’s Cursillo (Apr. 12-15) and Women’s Cursillo (Apr. 19-22)! Donations for BINGO-On June 3rd, St. Michael’s will hold its FIRST Spring Picnic and BINGO. At this time, we are looking for prize donations for adults and children($15-$20 in value). We are also looking for people willing to help cook or bring baked goods for the event. If interested, contact Darlene Azure (244-0159) or Father Michael. We now have a box at the back of the Church for BINGO Donations. Yearly STAR QUILT Raffle!! See flyers for more details and buy your tickets from Betty Pena! Drawing is May 12th! St. Ann’s Announcements-Belcourt Life in the Spirit seminar-at the Queen of Peace Retreat Center. Begins on Friday, April 27th @ 7pm and ends Sunday, the 29th @ 3 pm. (Tracy Azure @ 701-278-0084)

Sacraments & Ministries Prayer Warrior Holy Hour: Mon. 5:30-6:30 pm in the Adoration Chapel Adoration: Sunday (2-8pm), Tues. (2-9pm) & Wed. (2-9pm). Stop in OR signup for an hour with Betty Pina. Baptism: Prep. Class for parents and god-parents for March 2018 is at 1pm on Mar. 31st. Baptisms for infants is at the Easter Vigil on Mar. 31st at 9pm. This is for Mar.2018 ONLY & will resume normal schedule in April 2018. Confessions: Half hour prior to the weekend Masses or after these Masses or call rectory any time. Confirmation & First Holy Communion: For children two year preparation classes for Confession (1st year), and then Confirmation & First Holy Communion (2nd year). Anointing of the Sick: Please call the priest to bring the Sacraments to your beloved sickly. Marriage: Couples who have been together for years, please talk to the priest to seek con-validation. Young couples do not conform yourselves to the culture but rather to the Church teaching on marriage. Ordination to the Priesthood: Is God calling you to the priesthood or sisterhood ? Have the courage by His grace to give your life to Jesus and His Church; remember He cannot be outdone in generosity.

Sunday Reading Insights

“ ‘Some Greeks’ voice their desire: ‘We would like to see Jesus.’ What they hope to encounter through such an audience is ‘the joy of salvation.’ Jesus becomes ‘the source of eternal salvation’ by His obedient suffering that makes Him ‘perfect.’ For only if the grain of wheat dies does it produce fruit; only if one ‘hates his life in this world’ does he ‘preserve it for eternal life.’ The Father will honor anyone who follows Jesus in this self-sacrificing way. He ‘will make a new covenant.’ God’s law will be written upon our hearts. We will be His people.” (Taken from March-Magnificat ®-small print edition, Pg. 285)

Prayer Hotline: Norma Poitra: 244-2577; Linda Poitra: 244-2157.

For the Repose of the souls of: Joseph W. Boguslawski, + Terry Nadeau, + Rose Roussin, + Richard Morin, + Ruby Bruce, + George Demery, + Sam Poitra, + Walter Morin, + Delores Belgarde, + Betty Delorme, + Bernice Poitra, + Ruth Belgarde, + Weyland Belgarde, + Nicole Lee Haggerty, + Stacy Poitra, + Frank Baker, + Cody Nadeau, + Shirley Mae Belgarde, + Wanda Wallette, + Betty Poitra & + John David Gillis.

For the health and well-being of: Josh Beasley, Gary Thiefoe, Cecilia Tootsie Delorme, Mark Azure, Todd Boguslawski, Monica Nadeau, Jeannette LaRocque, Keylib Johnson, Gary Counts Jr., Kelle DeCoteau, Peter Gillis Sr., Linus Gladue, David Gladue, Terry Poitra, April Desjarais, Agnes Belgarde, Judy Haas, Leroy&Cecilia Cote, Joe May, Alice Renault, Melvin Schroeder, Virgil Schroeder, James Belgarde, Gerald Belgarde, Everette Fluhrer, Teresa Poitra, Alison Morin, Ronald Peltier, Charlene Fluhrer, Geri Luhr, Kimberly Azure, Courtney Azure, Janelle Schroeder Smith & Virginia Poitra.

(To Add or Remove or Change names on this list, please contact Fr. Michael in the Rectory. Thanks!)

Collection for Mar. 11th: $1,240.27 Thank you for your Generosity!!!!

Upcoming Dates of Interest Schedule for the Elect Ceremonies at the 11:30am Sunday Mass: Mar. 11th: 4th Sunday of Lent– The Second Scrutiny Mar. 18th: 5th Sunday of Lent– The Third Scrutiny Saturday, Mar. 31st at 9PM: Easter Vigil– Celebration of the Sacraments Schedule of Lent Penance Services: Tuesday, Mar. 20th at 7pm: St. John’s Sunday, Mar. 25th at 7pm: St. Michael’s Wednesday, Mar. 28th at 7pm: St. Ann’s Other Important Dates: The Next Ultreya will be Wednesday, Mar. 21st at 6pm in the Parish Hall. The Next Men’s Cursillo Meeting will be Sunday, Mar. 18th at 3pm in the Parish Hall. The Next Women’s Cursillo Meeting will be Sunday, Mar. 25th at 6pm in the Parish Hall. The Next Women’s Night will be Saturday, Mar. 24th at 6pm in the Parish Hall. The Next Pastoral Council Meeting will be Tuesday, Mar. 19th at 6pm in the Parish Hall. The Next Finance Council Meeting will be Tuesday, May 8th at 6pm in the Rectory.

Important Note

We’ve been having

donations for the Thrift

Store taken from

outside. We ask that

you please call

(244-5738) to let us

know when you are

dropping off items.

Thank you!!!