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PARISH OFFICE 1825 South 3rd Street Bismarck, ND 58504 p: (701) 223-3606 fax: 223-5783 e: ascension@midconetwork.com w: ascensionbismarck.org

OFFICE HOURS Hours (Mon.-Fri.) 8:30 am-4:00 pm

EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Tue.-Fri. 8:00 am Holy Days 8:00 am & 7:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tues.-Fri. Before 8:00 am Mass Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten Pastor Ray Grabar Deacon (Retired) Tony Finneman Deacon Doyle Schulz Deacon John Paul Martin Deacon Beth Kathol Business Mgr. Julie Ternes Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter Bookkeeper Jessica Mattson Faith Formation Julie Luger & Rita Ritter Secretaries Bob Urlacher Maintenance

NEWCOMERS Welcome to the Parish! Contact the Parish Office or go online to register.

OUR MISSION 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.

BAPTISMS Contact the parish office three months in advance to schedule.

WEDDINGS Call the Pastor nine months prior to the wedding date to make arrangements.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS This weekend, the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life?

• Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead.

• Keep Msgr. Jim in your prayers throughout the week.

• Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister.

• Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

Almighty and eternal God,

in your unfailing love you provide ministers for your Church.

We pray for those whom you call to serve the Church

as priests, deacons, and the religious life. Inspire in them a generous response.

Grant them courage and vision to serve your people.

May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence

of your Spirit among us that, faithful to the Gospel and

hope of Jesus the Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor

proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free

and renew the face of the earth.

GOD’S SHARE Each year during the Annual God’s Share Appeal, we pause and consider all the great things that are accomplished in the name of Jesus! Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, to date we have pledges totaling $46,739.50, which represents 37.76% of our parish goal. We have received 186 gift envelopes, which represents 11.44% of our families participating. Each and every gift is important. If you have not made your gift yet, we ask that you make your commitment today in order to provide the resources needed to continue the vital diocesan programs and ministries that benefit every parish and every parishioner. No gift is too small and every gift is sincerely appreciated.

KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: This week we will have 33 students, who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Of the list below, what are symbolic reasons for the Bishop anointing the candidates forehead with Sacred Chrism? A. Completion of the Sacraments of Initiation begun at

Baptism B. A need for a shower late C. Healing and cleansing D. Preparation for the spiritual battle Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin: Who did our Lady of Fatima not appear to in her 1917 apparitions?

A. Marie B. Jacinta C. Lucia D. Francisco

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR

May 15th—Closing Mass and Grill-out/Potluck

CALLING ALL GRADUATING SENIORS! Class of 2019, you are invited to participate in a special High School Recognition Mass on Sunday, May 19th, during the 11:00 am Mass. Please contact the parish office to indicate your attendance at ascensionbismarck.org or 223-3606.

CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR 2019-2020 Have you ever felt a desire to learn more about your faith and

to share it with others? Consider this a call to prayerfully

consider being a catechist (teacher) for our 2019-2020 Faith

Formation year. It greatly assists in the planning process when

people commit early. I provide all the resources and training

needed. Our Faith formation program is for those in grades

1st-9th grade. Please contact Jessica Mattson at the parish

office, or by emailing jmattson@ascensionbismarck.org.

FORMED PICK OF THE WEEK Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers! Celebrate the women in your life or yourself by listening to this week’s FORMED Pick on the feminine genius. Discover a new appreciation for the uniqueness of the nature and vocation of women and be inspired by the irreplaceable genius women bring to the world. This week, go to formed.org and listen to the talk, Feminine Genius.

FAITH FORMATION PARISH NEWS

The flowers near the altar have been donated

by Linda Charbonneau in memory of her mother, Helen,

and mother-in-law, Irene.

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

5:00 pm 8:00am 9:30am 11:00am

Extraordinary Minister of

Holy Communion

Linda Charbonneau—Plate**

Mary Fornshell—Plate Renee Jangula—Plate Tammie Johnson—Plate Ellen Holt—Cup** Bob Scherr—Cup Ken Johnson—Cup

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

Bobbie Grassel—Plate** Scott LeBlanc—Plate LaRae Nelson—Plate** VOLUNTEER—Plate VOLUNTEER—Cup Mike Neigum—Cup Mary Neigum—Cup

Lynn Burgard—Plate Daniel Cahoon—Plate Hannah Cahoon—Plate Sue Mock—Plate Doug Mormann—Cup** Susan Mormann—Cup** Jay Uhlman—Cup

Hospitality Conni Schafer** Al Wangler Patti Wangler Marlene Zimmerman

Jan Daffinrud** Terry Daffinrud Judy Ness Louis Rose

Bernie Vetter** Leo Vetter Andy Schaffner Shirley Schaffner

Gregg Kathol** Levi Bitz Angela Wescott Lucas Wescott

Lector Chuck Wolfgram Wanda Rose Laura Mastel Keven Wanner

Altar Server Morgan Celley Wylie Vetter

Karston Kellar Milla Weigel

Easton Mastel Edmund Peliska

Erica Haberlock Drew Haberlock

Video/Audio Operator

Brandon Holt Patrick Kellar Mark Malm Deb Kuntz

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: MAY 18TH AND 19TH, FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION!

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion was celebrated on Saturday, May 4th. We share in the joy of the first communicants in

experiencing God’s love in this special Sacrament. A special thank you to their families and catechists who made this possible.

Please continue to pray for them and to be devout role models in the Faith.

Sam Anderson Ella Arbach Audry Bashus Landon Brown Porter Gasper

Saylor Greff Wyatt Harrington Kaemon Heck Cooper Iwaniw Aksel Johnson

Estella Johnson Liam Kinev Micah Leftwich Briley Malo Khloe Martin

Beck Metz Makenna Petron Wesley Preabt Lucas Rensch Max Sarkilahti

Acelyn Schaf Jezy Schafer Eva Schmaltz Crew Schmidt Claire Seidling

Mia Tena Chase Tescher Maggie Thielges Nora Weidner Cambry Wilson

Jackson Winterberg Devin Young

PRAY FOR ...

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 are not made public. Names of people listed in the bulletin have given permission to use their name.

WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET

May 5, 2019 $14,999.28 $13,794.00

Fiscal Year to Date

$636,222.02 $620,730.00

Monday, May 13 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, May 14 8:00 am Ladies of Ascension Wednesday, May 15 8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Gene and Judy Krebs Thursday, May 16 8:00 am †Rudy Shepper by Ray Grabar Friday, May 17 8:00 am †Willliam Feist by Isabel Feist Saturday, May 18 5:00 pm †Schlosser sisters by Jack Schlosser Sunday, May 19 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Joan Madler by Family 11:00 am †Clara Lisko by Jan Feeney

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5/ Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8/ Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab/ Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/ Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11 12-13/ Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

READINGS OF THE WEEK

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

Monday, May 13 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, May 14 6:00 pm Joint Ladies of Ascension/KC’s Potluck 7:00 pm RCIA Wednesday, May 15 5:30 pm Closing Faith Formation Mass, followed by Grill-out/Potluck Sunday, May 19 11:00 am Graduation Mass

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 30th—5:30 to 7:00 pm

Celebration of Msgr. Jim’s 30th Anniversary

Ordination to the Priesthood

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

CHURCH SIDING AND LIGHTS

AS OF DONATIONS GOAL

May 5th $29,050.00 $60,375.00

Mary Ellen Jesse Mildred Schall Don Hopfauf Marjorie Bitz Dennis Barnhardt Richelle Knudson Viola Bitz Larry Sackman Jerry Feist Rodger Buchholz

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Wednesday, MAY 22 6:30-8:30 PM Community Room

$20/person (includes canvas & materials)

RSVP: Parish Office 223-3606 ascension@midconetwork.com