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In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities North Dakota is inviting the entire state to celebrate with them at birthday parties. In the Bismarck Diocese, there are two parties—the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck on Tuesday, June 6 and Roosevelt Zoo in Minot on Wednesday, June 7. The zoo will be open to the public all day and refreshments will be provided in the evening. Go to www.catholiccharitiesnd.org/100-year-birthday/ for more details and to RSVP to this free event.

Join Dakota Hope Clinic celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fun night on Monday, June 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot. Thanks to their sponsor, Mi Mexico, there will also be free tacos (while supplies last). Come to the main entrance building and look for representatives of the clinic in the zoo auditorium to claim your free entrance pass (and tacos).

The Mandan parishes of Spirit of Life, St. Joseph and Christ the King will be having a Eucharistic Procession to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ on Sunday, June 11. The procession to St. Joseph will begin at Spirit of Life after the 11 a.m. Mass. The procession will conclude with benediction at Christ the King. After benediction, light refreshments will be served.

The 9th Annual Seminarian Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by the Catholic Foundation of Western North Dakota is Monday, June 19 at the Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan. Check in and lunch begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner are provided. Cost is $520 per team or $130 per person. Register online at cfwnd.org/golf by June 15. The tournament fills up fast, so you are encouraged to register early. For more information contact Ron Schatz at 701-204-7202 or Mike Bichler at 701-471-0985.

All are welcome for the 50th anniversary celebration at Queen of Peace Parish in Dickinson June 23-24. On the evening of June 23, there will be an outdoor movie, inflatables and games for the kids. Events on the evening of June 24 begin with Mass with Bishop Kagan at 4 p.m. followed by a catered meal, live music, beer garden, inflatables and games for the kids.

The 6th Annual Serra Club of North Central North Dakota Big Smoke BBQ Competition is Sunday, June 25. Amateur pitmasters will face off at Flickertail Gardens on the N.D. State Fair Grounds. Gates open at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Serra Club members, at the door or by contacting Rob Lowe at 701-240-6063. Seminarians will be serving pulled pork, BBQ chicken thighs, salads and drinks. Competition entry fee is $100. For information and to register a team, contact Deacon Tom Magnuson at 701-389-0572. All proceeds from the event are used to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 9. The event will be held at the Artz family farm in Antler. The day will begin with a blessing of land and equipment at 12:15 p.m. followed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to take part in lunch and entertainment after Mass. The event is hosted by the Robert and Brenda Artz family, with Fr. Ken Phillips and the parishioners of Little Flower Church in Minot and Fr. Gregory Luger and the parishioners of St. Jerome in Mohall, St. James in Sherwood and St. John in Lansford. Register at bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count.

Everyone’s invited to the 67th Champion’s Ride Match on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. (MT). The Match is celebrating its 9th year as a sanctioned “extreme bronc riding” event by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA). Thirty-two cowboys ride a bronc and compete in the long go round. The top 12 highest scores advance to the short-round to compete for the title and money. The Champions Ride not only has a rich history of cowboys, but also as a major fundraiser for the organization, Home On The Range (HOTR). HOTR is a diocesan-supported, nonprofit organization which helps abused, neglected and traumatized teenage boys and girls. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information, go to hotrnd.com.

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The Church of St. Joseph in Mandan is seeking a director of parish music. This person will be responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling of all cantors, pianist and organist and working with the pastor and staff on coordinating all Holy Day and special Masses held at the parish, as well as weekends. Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to, directing a choir or choirs, knowledge of basic sound system usage, knowledge of the Catholic liturgies, including weddings and funerals and strong communication skills. Candidates should be willing to be available for weekends and Holy Days as needed, as they will be a vital part of the liturgy. A background in sacred music and liturgy and choral directing is preferred. Candidates must be a practicing Catholic and able to complete a Bismarck Diocese background check. To see a full job description, go to www.stjosephmandan.com/job-opportunites To apply, send resume and cover letter to: Church of St. Joseph, Attn: Fr. Josh Waltz, 108 3rd Street NE, Mandan, ND 58554. Or via email at frjoshwaltz@gmail.com. Job will be open until filled.

The Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck has an opening for a part-time Custodian and Maintenance Position. This individual will oversee and conduct the cleaning and maintenance needs on the parish campus and ensure parishioners and visitors have a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean place in which to pray, worship, and visit. In assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the parish, the responsibilities will include weekly cleaning of parish facility floor coverings, sanitizing parish facilities, regulate and monitor heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, make minor building repairs, and perform basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general mechanical areas. The individual will also assist in coordinating set-up for special events and activities, and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications include a minimum of one year custodial or related experience and knowledge in basic techniques of HVAC system operations, maintenance, building repairs, and carpentry. To apply, go to www.stmarysbismarck.org/job-openings. For more information, please contact Olivia Richter at olivia@stmarysbismarck.org or 701-712-2927.