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St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School, Mandan, continues to grow, and we currently have two positions open for the 22-23 school year: 1) Full-Time Lower Elementary Guide Job Summary: The Guide will help direct students’ activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach their fullest potential. The guide acts in accordance with Montessori philosophy and procedures for the age group. Willing to be trained in Montessori Teachings. Qualifications: Required Practicing Catholic, Bachelor’s degree with preferred Liberal Arts Major. Also, must be able to pass background checks. 2) Full-Time Floating Montessori Guide Assistant Job Summary: Responsibilities as a Montessori Guide Assistant are to help the Guide prepare activities and lessons for the day, monitor children as they work and play, and record observations and notes about student progress. Qualifications: Practicing Catholic and High School Diploma. Also, must be able to pass background checks. Please Submit the following documents to St. Joseph School, Attn: Dr. David Fleischacker; 410 Collins Ave, Mandan, ND 58554 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Printed job application from Church of St Joseph-Mandan website (https://www.stjosephmandan.com/job-opportunities) or pick up application at the parish/school office.

The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Catechesis and Youth. The ideal candidate loves the Catholic Church and its ministries, enjoys working with people, is goal orientated and a self-starter. The Director will provide leadership and serve as a liaison to parishes in the design and implementation of catechesis and youth/young adult ministry in the diocese. With the assistance of an associate, the Director will also coordinate and support catechetical and youth/young adult events and programming to nurture the faith and discipleship of young people across the diocese. Competitive salary and benefits package provided. Please submit cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for employment to Denise Jordan, djordan@bismarckdiocese.com or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502. Click on the title above to view the complete job description.

The Minot Air Force Base is looking for a part-time Catholic Religious Education Coordinator. Please click on the title above to see the full listing of job responsibilities. To apply, submit a resume to welliott@mackglobal.com or rmack@mackglobal.com.

Real Presence Radio has a full-time Program Production Assistant position open in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The right candidate will have a love for the Catholic Faith and has the calling to serve God in spreading the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Real Presence Radio Network area. This person’s primary responsibility is radio programming production and on-sight sound production. Click title above for more information.

Join Dakota Hope Clinic in welcoming back international pro-life speaker, Mike Spencer, to Minot for two engaging nights with lots of great information that is now more important than ever before. Both events will be at the Grand Hotel from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to anyone high school age and above. Registration not required. Life Defenders Workshop 101 on Wednesday, June 1 is designed to equip you to communicate the pro-life message intelligently and graciously without the need of vitriol and angry dialogue. Life Defenders Workshop 201 on Thursday, June 2, Mike will build on the pro-life message discussing the subjects of assisted suicide, euthanasia, as well as moral relativism and how it impacts the abortion debate. The workshop is sponsored by Dakota Hope Clinic, a free pregnancy help center in Minot, and donations will be accepted. Pre-registration is not required.

All area men are invited to an event called “Men of Hope” featuring Project Life-Voice Founder, Mike Spencer, who will encourage attendees to step into their God-given role as defenders of life. Mike brings a pastor’s heart to the emotional and divisive issue of abortion. This men’s event is free to attend and will be held Thursday, June 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Minot. Pre-registration is requested by calling 701-852-4675 or go to https://dakotahope.org/events/. The luncheon is sponsored by Dakota Hope Clinic, a free Pregnancy Help Center in Minot, and donations will be accepted.

You are invited to the annual Town and Country Celebration on Sunday, July 24. The event will be held at the at the Chavinda Honeybee Farms, 2051 91st St. SE, Hague, ND on Sunday, July 24. The day will begin with a blessing of land and equipment at 11:00 a.m., followed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kagan at 11:30 a.m. All are invited to participate in lunch after Mass. The event is hosted by Luis and Rita Elizondo family, with Father Shannon Lucht and the parishioners of the Church of Saint Mary in Hauge. Register at www.bismarckdiocese.com/townandcountry or call Amanda at 701-204-7205. Registration is required for an accurate meal count.

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The competition is intense, and the flavors are mouthwatering as amateur pit masters face off at the Serra Club of North Central North Dakota 5th Annual Big Smoke BBQ contest and dinner on Sunday, June 26 at the Flickertail Gardens at the N.D. State Fair Grounds in Minot. Gate opens at 3 p.m. The food court will be serving pulled pork, BBQ chicken thighs, salads and drinks beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mike Ruelle at 701-839-4365 or 701-340-2915 or Karen Johnson at 701-240-5561. Amateur BBQ pit master teams can contact Deacon Tom Magnuson at 701-389-0572 for the rules of competition and to register your team by June 12. Entry fee is $100 per team. All proceeds from this event are used to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

The relics of Saint Bernadette are coming to Bismarck from June 18-20, 2022, as her relics will tour the United States for the first time, bringing the grace of Lourdes to parishes across the country. The pilgrimage of the relics will come to the Diocese of Bismarck with the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary (806 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND) as the hosting parish. The event is free and open to the public—no registration is required. Click title above to view a schedule of events.

God wants us to bring our petitions to Him and while prayer does not change His mind, it does change us.

We are reminded to enjoy our families and strengthen those bonds which increase and deepen that familial love for one another and for the Lord.

We no longer acknowledge the transcendent realities common to all human beings.

Make eliminating abortion and the perceived need for abortion the mission from top to bottom. 

Annunciation Monastery marks 75th anniversary as an independent monastic community.

Mexican-based sisters to receive Caritas Award from Catholic Charities on May 10.

The Blessed Mother gave the Five First Saturdays devotion for all of us.

Bishop Kagan receives award for going above and beyond in support of diocesan employees serving in the military.

Diocesan offices are closed Thursday and Friday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday. Have a blessed Easter.

The diocesan program for troubled marriages called Corazon is available on two upcoming weekends—May 13-15 and September 2-4. Couples who may be in a marriage in crisis are encouraged to attend a weekend. All confidences are kept and privacy for anyone inquiring about or attending a Corazon retreat is a priority. For questions, contact Amanda at 204-7205. For couple registration or additional information, visit bismarckdiocese.com/corazon.