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

October 22, 2017

FaithFormationNews

ParishNews

DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR COMMITMENT CARD

We’re still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renewal. If you haven’t returned your Commitment Card, you still can mail it to the parish. Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of Ascension. Please take this opportunity to express your support for our parish with your time, talent, and treasure!

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.

FAITH FORMATION GRILL-OUT

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25/4:45 TO 6:45 PM IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM

All Faith Formation families and parishioners are invited to have supper together here at Ascension before or after their child’s Faith Formation class. This meal is generously provided by our Knights of Columbus council and is a free-will offering. Leave the cooking to us and come enjoy a family meal together! They are serving: Taco-In-A-Bag

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

This year there are three open positions on the Parish Pastoral Council. Elections will be held the first weekend in December. The Pastoral Council serves as a consultative board to the pastor. The council strives to discern the needs of the parish and offer guidance and help in following its mission to share the message of Christ with others. If anyone is interested in serving on the Council, please contact Msgr. Braaten or Beth Kathol, Parish Business Manager at 223-3606.

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

Wednesday, November 1st is the Feast of All Saints. Masses will be offered at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. It is a holy day of obligation. The Remembrance Mass for all who died in the past year will be offered on Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm. Liturgical Ministers are needed for all these Masses. You may sign-up on the Ministry Scheduler Pro website, email jcsitter@ascensionbismarck.org or call 223-3606. Thanks for your ministry.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

The Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm. Parishioners who have died in the past year will be remembered in a special way. All parishioners are invited to join in praying for those who have died. Also, the Table of Remembrance will be set up in our church foyer during the month of November. Please bring any pictures and/or items of remembrance to be included.

WOMAN IN LOVE RETREAT

The Woman in Love Retreat, coordinated in collaboration with the Office of Family Ministry, will be held December 8-10, 2017 at Assumption Abbey in Richardton, and is open to girls in grades 7-12 and their mothers. This is a purity retreat based on the book “Woman in Love” by Katie Hartfiel. It includes video sessions with Katie, along with time for mothers and daughters to participate in discussion, reflection and fun activities. Registration of this event can be done online at www.bismarckdocese.com/youth-ministry or by contacting the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at the Bismarck Diocese at 204-7208.

The flowers near the altar have been

donated by Dennis & Jane Schiele,

in memory of her father,

John Filibeck, Jr.

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

Count Offering Team #6

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Sahlenia Braun—Plate Sharon Finneman—Plate Ken Jarolimek—Plate Jan Sitter—Plate** Ellen Holt—Cup Meredith Holt—Cup Loretta Scherr—Cup**

John Bitz—Plate Michelle Schmidt—Plate** Mark Weigel—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup**

Sharon Malm—Plate Mark Malm—Plate Rod Wald—Plate Deb Wald—Plate Jean Kraft—Cup Pam Moormann—Cup** Deb Salwei—Cup**

Catherine Erickson—Plate John Paul Martin—Plate Grady Martin—Plate VOLUNTEER—Plate Bobbie Grassel—Cup Shawn Meier—Cup** Shirley Schafer—Cup**

Hospitality

Lil Krance Al Wangler Patti Wangler

Jan Daffinrud Terry Daffinrud Al Lick

Fred Frank Elvera Frank Alisha Neigum

Lina Gaab Elsie Seeberg Bill Wolff

Lector Robert Rebel Rita Ritter Celia Vetter John Paul Martin

Altar Server Rita Braun Wylie Vetter

Adriel Vetter Audrey Vetter Brandon Vetter

Austin Martin Noelle Martin

Video/Audio Operator Brandon Holt Leona Kuntz Mike Luger Deb Kuntz

Music Ministry

Ken Steckler Group Julie Ternes Raising Praise Mike Langer Kay Larson

Serving the Assembly October 28th and 29th, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

DioceseNews

JOB POSTING

The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Planned Giving Specialist. The ideal candidate loves the Catholic Church and its ministries, enjoys working with people, is a self-starter and is goal orientated. The ability to be successful working independently and in the context of a larger team is a must. A background in planned giving or trust work is preferable but not required. A background in finance, business administration, marketing and sales with an emphasis on customer relations, or a related discipline is required. If interested please see the full job posting at bismarckdiocese.com under the “Job Openings” tab. Please submit cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for employment to Denise Jordan, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502, or djordan@bismarckdiocese.com.

LIGHT OF CHRIST FALL CHOIR CONCERT

St. Mary’s Central High School and the Light of Christ Academy will hold their Fall Choir Concert at SMCHS on October 25th at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy an exciting evening of music with our students in Grades 6-12!

UNIVERSITY OF MARY—DAY OF SERVICE

Several students from the University of Mary spent the morning of the “Day of Service” with us at Ascension. They cleaned all the church pews and scrubbed down all the chairs in the Community Room/Education Building. Becky Mastel, a Faith Formation catechist at Ascension and the “Day of Service” coordinator said, “ As a student of the University of Mary I believe the day is a prime example of what we are taught here at the university and that is to give of oneself. This life is not about us but rather serving those around us. One’s service does not have to be extraordinary in order to make a huge impact in the world. One day will give many people countless blessings.” Thank you to the University of Mary students; your service is so appreciated!

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, Erna Jacobchick, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Jolene Klein, Dennis Conklin, Tim Heidt, Richelle Knudson, Dennis Barnhardt

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

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Monday, October 23 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, October 24 8:00 am †Robert McCormick by Carma Moe Wednesday, October 25

8:00 am †Freida Tinnes by Mark & Deb Dosch Thursday, October 26 8:00 am †Luella Kary by Jeff & Nadine Solemsaas Friday, October 27 8:00 am †Christ & Pauline Frank by Don & Catherine Franchuk Saturday, October 28 5:00 pm †Cleo Morrison by Irene Howard Sunday, October 29 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Glorian Heidrich by Ted Heidrich 11:00 am †Cheryl Heck by Family

Weekly Schedule Monday, October 23 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, October 24 7:00 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 25 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 Faith Formation Classes 4:45-6:45 pm Faith Formation Grill Out—Taco in a Bag

Readings for the Week of October 22nd:

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/

1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 12:13-21

Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Ps 40:7-10, 17/

Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-8/Lk 12:39-48

Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53

Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94/

Lk 12:54-59

Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16

Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/

1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40

Check out our website at www.ascensionbismarck.org

WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET

October 15,

2017

$10,460.16 $13,002.00

Fiscal Year

to Date

$200,462.98 $208,032.00

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Adult: How much responsibility do you feel the government should take for meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our society? How willing are you to contribute? Youth: Who needs help in your neighborhood or community? What could you and your family do to help?

The last line of today’s Gospel Reading from St. Matthew contains one of the more well known of Jesus’ quotes. When asked a bit of a trick question by the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” Jesus responds by asking them whose image is on their Roman coins, to which they respond simply “Caesar’s.” Jesus’ response to their reply is known to most of us, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” The Lord’s answer is far more perceptive than we might think, and it gives another message to us, one we must always remember. If we are followers of Christ, and if we work to be His disciple, the Lord might ask us, “Whose image is on your soul?” We have learned in the First Chapter of Genesis that God created us in His image. The coin may be stamped with Caesar’s image, but each of us is stamped with God’s image. Thus, Jesus is implying that the coin may be Caesar’s but each of us belongs to God. In that regard we should be striving to be all those things to which Jesus called us. That is in effect what a stewardship way of life is — recognizing that God is in each of us, we are to place ourselves in service to God and to one another. That is what is really meant by “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”