Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016

—The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior to Daily & Weekend Masses.

Sunday February 28 Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

8:30 AM Our Parish Family 10:30 AM +Bernadine Ziegler; +Keith Ziegler

Monday February 29 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Lk 4:24-30

8:00 AM Communion Service

Tuesday March 1 Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35

8:00 AM +Anton & +Magdelina Wetsch 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 6:00 PM

Wednesday March 2 Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19

8:00 AM +Paul & +Johanna Zachmeier

Thursday March 3 Jer 7:23-27/Lk 11:14-23

9:00 AM +Dean Leingang; +Leonard Leingang 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 1:00 PM

Friday March 4

Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34

8:00 AM +Victoria Kuntz

Saturday March 5 Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14

3:00 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Our Parish Family

Sunday March 6 Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

8:30 AM +Joseph & +Minnie Schlinger 10:30 AM +Frank & +Eva Kuntz; +Rick Burns

�e family and friends of the listed intentions are urged to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion on that day; this is a reason the Intentions are published.

All Military members & their families, Benjamin Wanner & All seminarians. Jim Miller, Paula Riehl, Gerald Gronvold, Liz

Zachmeier, Vernon Miller, Sally Klein, Hugh Gustafson, Charles Doppler, Ray Hoffman,Tiffany Bartole, Pat Vandal, Flint

Ternes, Ellis Shipp, Gene Hatzenbehler, Paulette Henke, LaDonna Schoengarth, Brenda Heid, Lyle S., Ann Doll, Peter Hellman, Dorothy Cook, Diane Braun, Randy Davis, Susan Morrison, Elissa Ackermann,

Pat & Joe Klein, Aria Schaner, Myron Kopp, Maggie Schafer, Ed Schaner, Chuck Zachmeier, Bill Kuntz, Markus Franck, Ray Reidinger,

Frances Geiger, Bev Geiser, James Geiger, Jim Fleck, Veronica Beckler, Albert & Betty Kostelecky, Lane Staiger, Margie Duppong,

Lillie Randa, Kaylyn Bauer, Tom Froelich, DeLores Frohnauer, Tillie Kopp, Robert Geiger, Stephena Wuitschick, Kurt Wetzel, Dorismae

Johnson, Myrna Anderson, Ludmilla Ferderer, Shirley Manifold, Donna Olson, Alice Olzweski, Timothy Wuitschick, Mary Masseth, Hilda &

Steven Bachmeier, Grace Johnson, Loretta Olson, Della McFall

This weekend is the kick-off to the 2016 Diocese of Bismarck African Mission Appeal. Next weekend (March 5 & 6) will be the collection weekend. This year’s theme for the appeal is “Showing the Face of God’s Mer-

cy.” I want to thank all of you for your support of this appeal in the past and ask you to prayerfully consider giving to this wonderful cause. The Diocese of Bismarck African Mission is based in Kisii, Kenya, in East Africa. We have a family of 4 missionaries, Brent, Jessica, Cameron & Chloe Naslund that are currently serving for 3 years in Kisii. They are helping more than 350 AIDS orphans with health well-checks, corn and a $5 a month allow-ance that helps them purchase cooking oil, sugar, and kerosene oil for their study lamps. There are so many other things that our African Mission does for these orphans. You can learn more about our African Mission on the diocese website (www.bismarckdiocese.com) or follow them on Facebook, search for Bismarck Catholic Mission. I thank you for your consideration of in helping with this appeal. Our African Mission in the Diocese of Bismarck is really making a difference in the lives of so many orphans.

God Bless,

Fr. Campbell

The Weekly Article from

Father Shane Campbell

Beat the Winter Blues St. Joseph School PTO Raffle Winners

February 19: Ann Lockwood $50 February 20: Mark Andresen $75 February 21: Angela Morford $100 February 22: Julie Thomas $50

February 23: Sharon Hendrickson $50 February 24: Elaine Fergel $50 February 25: Kent Preble $50

Thank you for your support of the raffle! Congratulations to our winners!

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH SEEKS BUSINESS MANAGER: Business Manager Position open at St. Joseph Parish beginning April 1, 2016. This position will support the Pastor by overseeing the daily administration and financial management of the church. This position requires strong relational skills, organizational skills, communication skills, confidentiality, and Catholic values. Interested persons can send a resume to: Church of St. Joseph, Attn: Fr. Campbell, 108 3rd Street NE, Mandan ND 58554 by March 1st to apply.

EARLY YEARS LEARNING CENTER SEEKS CAREGIVERS: Early Years Learning Center (Daycare) is looking to fill 3 Part-Time Positions. Hours are 3-6 Monday-Friday. Great for high school and college age students! Early Years Learning Center at St. Joseph has 1 full-time temporary positions (8 hour shifts) open for the months of June, July, and August. One position is working with pre-school age children and the other, school age children. Great for retired, college and high school students! Weekends off! We are also hiring substitute childcare providers throughout the year! If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact Heather Swanson, Daycare Director, at 701-663-0032

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Diocese of Bismarck African Mission Appeal “Showing the Face of God’s Mercy” This weekend is our 27th Annual African Mission Appeal collection. As Catholics, we all have a shared

responsibility to support our Church’s work. This can be done through your prayers and generous support of our African Mission Team. Please be as

generous as you can in supporting the important work of Brent and Jessica Naslund and their children, Cameron and Chloe, as they minister on our behalf to our

brothers and sisters in Kisii, Kenya, East Africa. You are also encouraged to follow our missionaries in action at: www.facebook.com/ BismarckCatholicMission. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Diocesan Mission Team or

would like more information, please write to: Chuck and Tip Reichert, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137.

Starting at 5:15pm

Parish Office Closure The Parish Staff will be attending a retreat at the Diocese of Bismarck on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016.

The parish office will be closed that day. If you need SCRIPS, they will be available in the school office

on the second floor of the school. Please use the security system to be allowed into the school building. Thank you for your understanding.

Parish Office

Closed for

Staff Retreat

March 5 4:00 PM

March 6 8:30 AM

March 6 10:30 AM

Weekend of February 6 & 7 Weekend of February 13 & 14 Weekend of February 20 & 21 Weekend of February 27 & 28 FEBRUARY TOTALS

Adult $ 8,467 $ 12,626 $ 9,466 $ $ 30,559

Children $ 30 $ 22 $ 50 $ $ 102

Plate $ 568 $ 461 $ 504 $ $ 1,533

Thursday $ 35 $ 2,623 (Ash Wednesday) $ 38 $ $ 2,696

Automatic Withdrawal $ 2,130 $ N/A $ 3,071 $ N/A $ 5,201

Total $ 11,230 $ 15,732 $ 13,129 $ $ 40,091

Contributions — Thank you for your gift of treasure!

Mar 3:.�Family Caregiver’s Workshop 5:30pm—8:45pm, Ramkota Hotel, Bismarck. This public workshop is free and put on by CHI St. Alexius Health Center. For more information, log onto st.alexius.org or call 701-530-7700.

Mar 12:.�A Lenten Retreat for MEN Tony Brandt and Christ Stew-art from Casting Nets Ministries are the guest speakers at a men’s Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of St. Anne in Bismarck. Casting Nets Ministries is a lay apostolate comprised of an experienced team of professional lay Catholic speakers and evangelists. The day begins with Mass and includes breakfast and lunch along with time for private prayer in Eucharistic Adoration. Registration of $25 can be mailed to Mike Bichler at 140 Telstar Dr., Bismarck, ND 58503. Contact Mike at

michaelbichler6@gmail.com or 471-0985 with questions.

Liturgy Assignments for Next Week — Thank you for your gifts of time & talent! Eucharistic Ministers Lector Gifts Ushers Servers Piano Singers

YEAR OF MERCY BOOK STUDY Continues with Session 6:

Mercy Is Greater than Prejudice, Sunday, February 28 following the

10:30 AM Mass in the School Cafeteria.

Church of St. Joseph Youth Ministry

March2:Lenten Bible Study 5pm—6pm; Senior High School

Youth Group 6pm—6:50pm

March9:Lenten Bible Study 5pm—6pm; Middle School Youth

Group 6pm—6:50pm

March16:Lenten Bible Study 5pm– 6pm; All Grade Youth Group

6pm—6:50pm

March23:No Youth Group—HOLY WEEK

Neighborhood Happenings

Spirit of Life Soup Kitchen/Lenten Lunches

For the past several years, Spirit of Life has offered a series of Lenten Luncheon talks in conjunction with our Thursday Soup Kitchen. Please join us during Lent over your Thursday lunch hour for soup, sandwiches and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with

Christ as we prepare for Easter. Our lunches and speaker dates for this year are Valorie Jundt, 3/3/16, Carmelite Sisters of Spirit of Life, 3/10/16, and

Mikey Hoeven will speak on 3/17/16. Soup served at 11:30 am and our

speaker beginning at 12:00. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Save the Date! October 28—30, 2016 THIRST 2016 Diocese of Bismarck

Register at bismarckdiocese.com

Upcoming Area Fish Fry Dinners

Knights of Columbus Ascension's Lenten Fish Fries:

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday during Lent, Ascension’s Education Building. Cost is

$8.50 for adults and $5 for those 12 & under with a Family Meal Deal at $23

Knights of Columbus Christ the King & Spirit of Life:

Christ the King will host Fish Fry on March 11th from 5:30-7:00PM.

Spirit of Life will host Fish Fry on March 4th and March 18th from 5:00- 7:00PM. Meal includes

deep-fried -sh and shrimp along with potatoes, coleslaw, mac & cheese and dessert. Pricing will be

$9.00 for Adults and $4.00 for children grades K-6 with a $35 maximum per family

Corpus Christi Fish Fry

There will be a -sh fry every Friday during Lent at the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck. The meal

is served from 5 to 7 p.m. and features baked and fried -sh, French fries, fried shrimp, noodles,

applesauce, coleslaw, bread, co6ee, lemonade, milk, and homemade desserts. All proceeds from the

-sh fry events support youth participating in the Steubenville Youth Conference, youth retreats, and

other youth ministry events. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children, $25 for a family.

Youth Ministry Fundraiser

March 5th & 6th, & March 12 & 13 the Church of St. Joseph Youth Group will be selling beautiful imported hand-made rosaries, as well as a large variety of Catholic medals, crucifix necklaces, bracelets and other faith inspired necklaces in the Gathering Space after each Mass. There will also be an

assortment of First Communion and Confirmation gifts available as well. The Youth Group is raising funds to attend the Steubenville Conference in St. Paul, MN in July. Thank you so much for your support of the youth program at the Church of St. Joseph!

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The Third Option Diocese of Bismarck Office of Family Ministry is offering the Third Option, a relationship-building program. The Third Option will be held every Thursday from 7-9pm beginning ending March 17. The sessions will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Bismarck, ND. Contact Tara at 701-204-7209 or tbrooke@bismarckdiocese.com with questions or email jenisedwilson@gmail.com. Pre-registration is not required.

24 Hours of Mercy For More information about the 24 hours of

Mercy, visit the Diocese of Bismarck Website and click on

this banner Bismarckdiocese.com