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The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking a full-time Director of Family Ministry. Responsibilities of this position include the support of marriage preparation and marriage and family ministry, administer diocesan social justice activities by fostering an awareness of and education for priests/parishes for referral within the diocese to social services or other agencies. Click on the title above for more information and a full job description.

For the first time ever, a Nativity scene will shine next to the State Christmas tree in the North Dakota State Capitol Memorial Hall. The public is invited to a blessing and lighting of the Nativity scene in an ecumenical celebration at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. It is sponsored by North Dakota Catholic Daughters.

The Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck is seeking a full-time parish Pastoral Associate. Responsibilities for this position include coordinating the parish wedding ministry and baptism preparation programs. This position will also work closely with our pastoral ministry team to visit hospitalized parishioners, assist with outreach ministry, plan for liturgical seasons and celebrations including church decorating and assist with communal penance service coordination. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in Catholic doctrine and beliefs. They must have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills. They must have a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Parish Soft (or comparable administrative system software). This is a non-exempt position that reports to the parish manager. The selected applicant must successfully pass a criminal background check. Please mail or email your resume and three professional references to: Tracy Kraft, Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N. 2nd St, Bismarck, ND 58501 or tracy.kraft@corpuschristibismarck.com.

Corpus Christi Church in Bismarck and the local Spanish community invite everyone to celebrate the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church. After Mass, authentic Mexican food will be served in the cafeteria. The menu includes: pozole, tamales, rice, beans, buñuelos and champurrado. There is no cost for the meal. Contact the parish office at 255-4600 to RSVP.

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 2019-20 are: Dec. 12-15; Jan. 16-19; March 5-8; and April 16-19. More information can be found at www.bismarckdiocese.com/search1.

A Mass for God’s Children will be offered in several locations around the diocese this fall including: at 6:30 p.m. MT on Thursday, Nov. 21 at St. Wenceslaus in Dickinson and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 at St. Joseph in Williston. This Mass is for all the children that God has called to His arms directly from the womb or from the care of his or her parents before adulthood. All are welcome to attend. Register online at bismarckdiocese.com/godschildren or contact Tara at the diocesan Office of Family Ministry at 204-7209 or tbrooke@bismarckdiocese.com for more information.

Epiphany Parish in Watford City welcomes nationally-known speaker Judy Hehr for an Advent retreat on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. Hehr, who works as a spiritual speaker, life coach and radio host, will deliver the message that’s it’s never too late to be who God calls you to be. It’s said that Judy cannot be described, she must be experienced. The power behind her emotional life journey and the style in which she shares her message cannot be defined. Judy’s story will expand your self-awareness, enrich your attitude, rekindle your love for Christ, and encourage your own personal relationship with God. To find out more about this event, consult the Facebook page facebook.com/wcepiphany, or at www.wcepiphany for updates and times.

The diocese has developed a program for struggling marriages called Corazon (Spanish for heart). Corazon is a weekend experience to be held Dec. 13-15 in which couples will be challenged to soften their hearts by considering what the sacrament of marriage is all about, look deeply into their own short-comings and failures and, finally, to offer different tools to help heal past hurts and move forward. No one will be turned away because of a lack of funds, however, non-refundable deposit of $100 to secure registration is requested. Register online at bismarckdiocese.com/corazon. Contact Tara at the diocesan Office of Family Ministry at 204-7209 for more information. The weekend location will be revealed to registrants only.

Ascension Church in Bismarck is hosting their annual Christmas Eve Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. in their parish community room. The menu includes: roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, cranberries, relishes, rolls, and dessert. This is a FREE meal for individuals and families in need, alone, or simply want to celebrate Christ’s birth with others. Rides are available for those who need transportation. Call the parish office at 701-223-3606 to reserve a ride or if you have any questions.

The Church of St. Therese, the Little Flower, in Minot is hosting a pilgrimage to Eastern Europe including attendance at the Passion Play. A limited number of spots are available for this 11 day trip visiting the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Germany including the cities of Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Munich and Oberrammergau, the site of the Passion Play. Dates for the trip are June 17 - 27, 2020 with departures from both Minot and Bismarck (min. 14 people needed for each gateway). Due to limited availability of the tickets to the Passion Play, which is held only every 10 years, spots on the trip are first come, first served and require receipt of registration and down payment of $800 per person. The total cost of the trip including airfare, accommodations, first class tickets to the Passion Play, most meals, taxes and surcharges is $4,899. Fr. Fred Harvey will serve as our spiritual director for the pilgrimage. Contact Linda at the Little Flower Parish office at 838-1520 or by email LittleFlowerFinance@srt.com as soon as possible for more information or to register.

Do you have children with aggressive behavior? BisMan Parents/Caregivers of Kids with Aggression Issues may be a group for you to find comfort in. You can find us on Facebook. We have informal, supportive and welcoming monthly chat sessions with no judgment. Meetings are held typically the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2:30-5:45 pm at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library. Childcare is provided with advanced notice. For more information, join the Facebook group or call Cathy at 701-426-0553 or Carl at 701-214-3921.

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.

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