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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.

The USCCB has designated Nov. 1-7 as National Vocation Awareness Week. In your prayers this week, please ask Our Lord for an increase in priests, deacons and consecrated men and women to respond to the call to religious life. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by their families and faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. To learn more about joining a group dedicated to praying for an increase in religious vocations, please visit bismanserra.com for additional information.

Dakota Hope Clinic in Minot is hosting their annual Festival of Trees Nov. 20-21 at the ND State Fair Event Center. The festival opens at noon on Nov. 20 with the Dakota Holiday Market and Sweet Shoppe where Pride of Dakota and other vendors will showcase their products. Across the hall, enjoy a "Concert in the Trees," featuring local music talent among the decorated Christmas trees. Saturday, Nov. 21, the Dakota Holiday Market and Sweet Shoppe is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Across the hall, concessions will be available and "Follow the Star" Family Treasure Hunt and Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free photo booth will give families a chance to get a photo. At 11 a.m., individuals and families who have pre-registered and paid their registration fee, will be "Dashing Through the Snow" in a 5K run and family fun run. Donations will be accepted, but not required for admission to daytime events. Doors open for the Festival of Trees Dinner and Auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday with holiday music and food, viewing of trees, raffle ticket sales and bidding on silent auction items. This is a ticketed event with tickets selling for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Nativity sets, centerpieces, wreaths, and many other items will be available for bids. The live auction of decorated Christmas trees begins at 6:30 p.m. Next-day delivery and set-up of trees is available within a 10-mile radius of Minot. Information and registration for "Dashing Through the Snow" and tickets for the Festival of Trees Dinner and Auction are available online at www.festoftrees.org or www.dakotahope.org/events. Tickets are also available at Caribbean Color, Dakota Hope Clinic, Thrivent Financial, and Scheels All Sports.

Please join us in your parish or online at: www.CatholicCharitiesND.org to celebrate Catholic Charities Sunday on Oct. 24-25. This year there has been an increased need for charity care and other services, and so they especially need your support. Watch the video to learn how Catholic Charities North Dakota is adapting to reach those in need during the pandemic and increasing outreach by adding a new guardianship program for the elderly and mental health issues, starting telehealth for their counseling services, and expanding the AASK program and adding ND Post-Adopt services. Learn more, watch the new video and give securely online at www.CatholicCharitiesND.org or Facebook. Together, let’s celebrate “US” – united and strong! Click on the title above to view/download the PDFs for the flyer and ad.

Spirit of Life is seeking a full-time maintenance worker. Position is responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensuring facilities are tidy and functional. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is essential. Duties would include cleaning building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them, clean and supply restrooms, remove waste and empty trash, organize janitorial storage areas, applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems, basic upkeep of church grounds including mowing lawn and removing snow from sidewalks. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. This position offers benefits, health, dental, vision and 401k. Salary will be based off of prior experience. If you are interested, please send a resume to 801 1st St. SE, Mandan, ND 58554 or email to stacey@myspiritoflife.com.

Spirit of Life Parish in Mandan is inviting everyone to 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. It will be said on Thursdays Oct. 15, 22 and 29 at 7 p.m. at Spirit of Life. Please join as we come together to strengthen our nation.

The Church of St. Ann in Hebron is hosting a three-night parish mission titled “Faith and Darkness" on Sunday through Tuesday, Oct 18-20. Each evening presentation by Msgr. James Shea begins at 7 p.m. (central time) All are welcome to attend.

St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School in Mandan seeks an assistant to our food coordinator. The position is for up to 4 hours per day five days a week. This is an hourly part time position that pays $14/hour. The assistant will help the coordinator to organize meals for breakfast and lunch as well as cleanup. We exist to help children to become prepared to live faithfully in this world and ultimately for friendship with God in the next. Candidates will need to demonstrate support for our Catholic mission and identity. Saint Joseph Catholic Montessori School is a parish school operated by the parish of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to school@sjsjmandan.org or call 701-663-9563 for an application.

The public is invited to the Red Mass on Monday, Oct. 5 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 5:30 p.m. This Mass celebrates with those involved in the administration of justice—judges, attorneys, law professors, law students and government officials.

The Real Presence Radio network serves almost 1,000 parishes throughout 10 dioceses. Tune in to Real Presence Radio Oct. 6-9 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. to hear more about these incredible parishes, inspirational stories of faith and hope, and your chance to win one of the daily drawings including books, gift cards, RPR gear and a few surprises.

All Bismarck-Mandan area Catholic men are invited to join in praying the rosary on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, at 8:30 p.m. sharp at the Light of Christ Academy Marian grotto. This event is being co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Dads in Prayer. The grotto is located outside in an area immediately against the building on the south side of the Academy at 1025 North 2nd Street in Bismarck. Dress for the weather, and enter the field area south of the school from the gate off 2nd Street. Men need to join together in stepping Into the breach and pray for our children, our families, our nation and our Church during these challenging times. Please bring a rosary and, if possible, a candle that is shielded from the wind. Call John Berger at 701-319-8602 with questions.

Everyone's invited to join the Fatima rosary rally on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon at the SE corner of the grounds of the N.D. State Capitol. The rally includes public rosary with intentions, the Angelus, Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Prayer of Total Consecration and the Divine Praises. The event is sponsored by the Bismarck-Mandan Knights of Columbus.

All are invited to Bishop Ryan School’s 18th Annual Cor Christi Gala and Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Grand Hotel in Minot. Social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Celebration and program to follow with Monsignor James Shea as the emcee. Tickets available at Bishop Ryan Schools or by calling 701-838-3355.

The fall Search season will not look as it has traditionally in the past. There are single-day Search “re-CONNECTs” offered by the diocese that will be filled with the sacraments, fellowship, leadership training and worship. Upcoming Search events will be Saturday, Oct. 17 in Bismarck/Mandan and Saturday, Dec. 5 in Dickinson. Registration and more info can be found at bismarckdiocese.com/search1. Contact Dean at 701-471-3403 or Chris at 701-204-7208 with any questions.

The public is invited to attend the Bismarck Diocese’s annual White Mass, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. The special Mass honors physicians and those involved in the medical field.

The public is invited to attend the annual Mass for Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons celebrated by Bishop Kagan on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. This Mass honors members of the clergy who have passed away in the previous year. This year, we remember in our prayers: Deacon Ray Jilek (3-16-20), Deacon John Tharladsen (7-14-20) and Father Henry Schneider (10-14-20).