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Come in prayer to heal our nation. A patriotic rosary dedicates one Hail Mary in a traditional Catholic rosary to each state of the United States and asks God’s protection and guidance of our nation. This will be said the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. starting Nov. 19 at Spirit of Life in Mandan. Please join as we come together and unite to strengthen our nation.

The last SEARCH reCONNECT of 2020 is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th in Dickinson. The day will include good food, inspirational talks, the celebration of Reconciliation and Holy Mass, and the opportunity for young people aged 15+ to encounter Jesus. The cost is $25 for youth/young adults to attend and the registration deadline is Friday, November 27th. For more information and to register please visit the bismarckdiocese.com/search1. Contact Chris at (701) 204-7208 or ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com or Dean at (701) 471-3403 or dean.johs@msd1.org with any questions.

Men and women across the Diocese are preparing to begin the process of consecration to Saint Joseph by way of Father Donald Calloway’s recently-released book. The 33-day preparation can be done in a group or alone and makes for a great way to grow closer to Christ by better living the virtues of Saint Joseph, especially during this time marked by COVID-19. Although the consecration process can be started at any time, the start date chosen for beginning the Diocesan-wide devotion is Wednesday, November 25th so as to make the Act of Consecration on the Feast of the Holy Family, Sunday, December 27th. For more information on how to get started feel free to visit consecrationtostjoseph.org or contact Chris at ckraft@bismarckdiocese.com or (701) 204-7208.

The Diocese of Bismarck has an opening for a part-time cook to work one weekday (8-10 hrs.) per week at the Emmaus Place, a priest retirement facility in Bismarck. Job duties include preparing and serving of meals for the residents and clean-up. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift and carry 20 pounds. Prior cooking knowledge and experience is desirable. Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references and an application for employment, to Denise Jordan at djordan@bismarckdiocese.com or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.

As part of the celebration of the its 75th anniversary, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will have a 40 Hours Devotion on November 20, 21, and 22, a special 40-hour period of continuous prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition. Of course, the focus of this devotion is on the Holy Eucharist. It gives us time to deepen our appreciation of the importance of the mystery of the Eucharist in our lives. The event includes Eucharistic Adoration in the main church, Masses, confessions, and Fr. Brian Gross will lead a parish mission with a series of homilies on the Eucharist. All are welcome to attend as much of the 40 Hours as their schedule permits. Adoration during this event is open to everyone in the Diocese of Bismarck. At least two adorers are needed for each hour during the three-day period. Go to cathedralparish.com for a full schedule and to sign up for adoration or call the parish office at 223-1033. This is a great time to give thanks for all of our blessings and to prepare our hearts for Advent.

Have you lost hope in your marriage? You are not alone! For couples in crisis, the Corazon (Spanish for heart) program can help you begin to put the pieces back together again. The diocese is offering a Corazon weekend is Dec. 11-13. For more information or to register, visit bismarckdiocese.com/Corazon or call Amanda at 701-204-7205.

Are you and your spouse, or someone you know, struggling with infertility? The Diocese of Bismarck Office of Respect Life facilitates a support group for couples suffering with infertility. The group is made up of other couples also walking the infertility path and is based on the teachings of the Church regarding infertility. The focus is on spiritual healing and moral support. Daily prayers are offered for all members by an appointed chaplain. For more information or to sign up, go to bismarckdiocese.com/hope or call Amanda at 701-204-7205.

Dakota Hope Clinic, the pregnancy help clinic in Minot, is offering tours to church youth groups on the first Wednesday of each month during the school year. During the tour, students will have the opportunity to rotate through different learning stations. Each station will be approximately 15 minutes in length. Church leaders will obtain permission slips from parents of the students who would like to attend. Parents are encouraged to attend with their students. Tours will be from 6-7:30 p.m. unless a youth group needs a specific time, arrangements can be made. Different levels of tours will be offered so that student groups that have already been on the tour, will have different presentations. Call Dakota Hope Clinic at 701-852-4675 to schedule a free tour.

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 weekends are a virtual experience (in Minn.) Nov. 13-15 and in Buffalo, Minn. the weekend of Feb. 12-14, 2021. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit ndwwme.org or at Applications@ndwwme.org or 701-347-1998.

For those who want to watch the Mass from home but have no access to the internet or prefer to watch on television, BEK TV is broadcasting the Mass from the Cathedral on Sundays at 8 a.m. CT. These LIVE broadcasts can be viewed on the television channels listed below. Click on the title above for the full list of available channels.

The Extraordinary Form of the Mass, sometimes referred to as the traditional Latin Mass, is offered at Christ the King in Mandan every fourth Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. and on the first Friday of each month at the Church of St. Joseph in Killdeer at 7:30 a.m. mountain time. All are welcome to attend.

Come pray the rosary for the unborn at Spirit of Life in Mandan every Monday from 5 to 6:20 p.m. All 15 decades are prayed, stay for all or as much as you able. All are welcome.