Bulletin Announcements

Real Presence Radio is accepting applications for a full-time administrative assistant to the programming director. A qualified candidate should demonstrate excellent self-management and the time management skills and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Tasks will include: assisting in lining up daily guests for our local program, “Real Presence Live,” by making phone calls and sending emails; writing talking points and promotional materials for program segments; and management of a programming calendar. A degree or experience in communication or business administration is preferred, but not required. For more information, contact Brandon at 877-795-0122.

The University of Mary welcomes you to the fifth annual Vocations Jamboree coming up on March 18th. Join us at 10 AM for Mass in Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel followed by a full day of meeting and greeting religious men and women in the beautiful Lumen Vitae University Center. Finally, join us for the keynote address by Sarah Swafford and Father John Burns entitled, “No Greater Love: The Beauty of Vocation and the Gift of Laying Down Your Life.” Recommended age for the keynote is 13 and older. Contact Marianne Hofer with any questions: mrhofer@umary.edu or 701-355-3704.

All are welcome to join the Oblates of Annunciation Monastery for a Lenten retreat, Sunday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. led by Sister Nancy Gunderson. The theme is “From Passion to Resurrection in the Gospel of John.” Explore why John’s gospel is different from the three synoptic gospels. What is his message about the risen Christ, “written so you may believe.” Please bring your favorite Bible to the Lenten retreat! Eucharistic Liturgy and lunch are included. No charge. Contact Sr. Rosemary DeGracia at 701-255-1520 for more information.

Everyone is invited to a church fair at Glen Ullin on Sunday, March 8 at the Sacred Heart Parish Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is turkey with all the trimmings. There will be a free will offering taken. Other activities include: raffle, bingo, Chinese auction, cake walk and fish pond. Come out and enjoy a mid-winter day of food, fun, games and socializing.

Area women are invited to the 13th Annual Women’s Simple Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 14 at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan. Guest speaker is Fr. Craig Vasek, chaplain of athletics at the University of Mary. The day begins with morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. and includes a talk on healing and forgiveness and a guided healing exercise, confession, adoration and the rosary. A light breakfast and lunch (taco bar) will be served. Early registration is $25. After March 1, it is $35. Call Meikel Engelhardt 701-391-2805 or Patti Armstrong 701-471-9633 with any questions. Pre-registration is appreciated so organizers can plan for lunch. To pre-register online, go to the bismarckdiocese.com and click on the “Events” tab. Or, send your check to PO Box 1137, Bismarck, 58501.

Ascension in Bismarck is hosting a parish mission entitled, "Encountering Christ in the Sacraments" led by Fr. Jared Johnson. It will take place on Sunday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the church and will be followed by a meatball dinner in the parish center. Childcare will be available in the parish center during the talk. Free-will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Beth Kathol, business manager, at 223-3606 or bkathol@ascensionbismarck.org.

There’s a Simple Lenten Retreat for Men on Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Saint Anne in Bismarck. Featured speakers are Fr. Wayne Sattler and Dr. James Link. The retreat begins with Mass at 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7:15 a.m.) and includes time for private prayer in adoration. Retreat will conclude by 2:30 pm. A light breakfast will be provided after Mass, and lunch will also be served. Cost is $25. Pre-registration is appreciated so organizers can plan for lunch. To pre-register and pay online, go to the bismarckdiocese.com and click on the “Events” tab. Or, send your check to PO Box 1137, Bismarck, 58501. Contact John Berger at 701-319-8602 or jberger5@midco.net with any questions.

Corpus Christi fish fry continues each Friday in Lent at the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features baked and fried fish, French fries, fried shrimp, noodles, fried green beans, applesauce, coleslaw, coffee, tea, milk and homemade desserts. All proceeds from the fish fry support youth participating in retreats, the Steubenville youth conference, and other youth ministry events. Prices are $9 for adults, $5 for children, $30 for a family. The church is located at 1919 N. 2nd Street. Contact Melanie with questions at 255-4600.

The Knights of Columbus Council #7602 is once again hosting their Friday fish fry at Ascension in Bismarck every Friday of Lent from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes Alaskan cod, baked potato, mac-n-cheese, vegetable, salad, dessert and drinks. The cost is $9 for adults, $6 for children age 14 and under and $30 for a family (children age 18 and under). Ascension is located at 1825 S. 3rd Street. 

The Teresian Carmelite Sisters at Spirit of Life are hosting their first vocation discernment retreat for single women. The day will include community prayer, Mass, adoration and fellowship, Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. To register contact the parish office at 701-663-1660 or email office@myspiritoflife.com. Click on the title above to view a PDF of the flyer.

St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND, is a vibrant parish of approximately 900 households, looking for a full time Youth Director coordinating parish youth formation leading the youth to encounter Christ. Qualified candidates must be practicing Catholics leading a sacramental life having effective communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively. Interested individuals may contact the Search Committee at: 701-642-6982. To apply please email a cover letter and resume to: dale.lagodinski@fargodiocese.org Application deadline is Monday, April 20, 2020.

How can parishes and schools better partner with parents in the religious education of their children? The diocesan initiative “Strong Catholic Families” seeks to offer solutions to this very question. All are welcome to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27 at St. Mary’s Parish in Bismarck from 7-9 p.m. to kick off the new initiative. Further training is being offered Friday in Bismarck to better equip parish teams. Contact Chris Kraft at 701-204-7208 or ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com if you are interested in joining the effort to ensure catechesis begins in our homes.

One thing we can all do is pray to end abortion. 40 Days for Life has become a leader in turning the focus of pro-life people in that direction. Life Matters Worldwide joins the effort by calling on constituents to personal and corporate prayer, as well as challenging them to gather peacefully with fellow church members outside local abortion clinics during the campaign. The next local campaign begins Wednesday, Feb. 26. Will you join me in praying for an end to abortion? Can you spare an hour a month? A week? A day? Who can you invite to join you? Do you belong to a group/parish who could fill a whole day? Sign up and find out more at www.40daysforlife.com/bismarck.

Couples are invited to a marriage retreat at St. Joseph's Church in Williston on Feb. 28-29. Matt and Mindy Dalton, renowned co-founders of Marriage Missionaries will be coming to Williston to share their knowledge and passion for God's glorious designs for marriage. For more information on the retreat leaders, go to marriagemissionaries.org. The retreat is open to everyone, no matter if your marriage is thriving, you’re newly married or been married for years, even couples who are struggling will find benefit. Cost is $25 per couple. The retreat begins on Friday evening and will conclude on Saturday after the 2 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph’s. Register by calling the parish office at 701-572-6731 or go to their website at stjparish.com.

The Cursillo of the Bismarck Diocese will be holding their 2020 Cursillo Weekends at Trinity High School in Dickinson in March. The men’s weekend is March 5-8 and the women’s weekend is March 19-22. For more information or for applications, to to bismarckcursillo.com, or call/text Jeremy LaQua (men’s) at 701-590-2258 or Kim Kostelecky (women’s) at 701-590-4726. Seating is limited and early registration is recommended.

Area women are invited to the 13th Annual Women’s Simple Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 14 at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan. Guest speaker is Fr. Craig Vasek, chaplain of athletics at the University of Mary. The day begins with morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. and includes a talk on healing and forgiveness and a guided healing exercise, confession, adoration and the rosary. A light breakfast and lunch (taco bar) will be served. Early registration is $25. After March 1, it is $35. Call Meikel Engelhardt 701-391-2805 or Patti Armstrong 701-471-9633 with any questions. Pre-registration is appreciated so organizers can plan for lunch. To pre-register online, go to the bismarckdiocese.com and click on the “Events” tab. Or, send your check to PO Box 1137, Bismarck, 58501.

The Diocese of Bismarck is offering a trip for middle school youth (grades 6-8) to attend the “Rise Up” Middle School Youth Conference in Plymouth, Minn. the weekend of March 20-22. Cost is $300 per student and $60 per adult chaperone (21+) which includes roundtrip transportation from Bismarck to the conference, hotel lodging for two nights, conference registration, and tickets for a fun activity. Go to bismarckdiocese.com/riseup to register or contact Chris Kraft at ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com or (701) 204-7208 with questions. Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Youth currently in grades 8-12 will have two options for Steubenville Conferences this summer—June 17-21 in Denver and July 23-26 in St. Paul. Both conferences provide an opportunity for youth to encounter God through speakers, workshops, music, Eucharistic adoration and community with other Catholic teens. Contact Chris Kraft at ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com or 204-7208 with questions.

Search for Christian Maturity is a weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck. The weekends are for anyone of high school or college age (at least 15 years old). Search weekends are held at the Badlands Ministries Camp just south of Medora. Upcoming weekends for 2020 are: March 5-8 and April 16-19. More information can be found at www.bismarckdiocese.com/search1.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend away from the distractions of daily life for couples in good marriages. Give your marriage this gift. The next available weekend in this area is March 6-8 in Fargo. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit ndwwme.org or contact Rob and Angie at 701-347-1998.