Parish Office Phone ................................... (701) 223-3606 Hours (Mon.-Fri.) ............... 8:30 am-4:00 pm Education Office ............................ 258-5692 Fax ................................................. 223-5783 E-mail .......... ascension@midconetwork.com Web .......................... ascensionbismarck.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. Jim Braaten…………..….Pastor Ray Grabar……………………………Deacon Tony Finneman………………………Deacon Doyle Schulz…………………………Deacon Beth Kathol…...…Parish Business Manager Kathy Lewis………………... Music & Liturgy Jan Sitter………………………...Bookkeeper Jessica MattsonJulie Luger & Rita Ritter ........... Secretaries Bob Urlacher…………………. Maintenance

Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday ........................................... 5:00 pm Sunday ...................... 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) ....................... 8:00 am Holy Days ....................... 8:00 am & 7:00 pm

Sacraments Reconciliation Tuesday-Friday ........... Before 8:00 am Mass Saturday .................................. 3:30-4:30 pm Baptisms Please call the Parish Office to schedule. If possible, contact the office three months prior to the due date. Marriage Arrangements are to be made with the Pastor at least nine months prior to the wedding.

Newcomers

Welcome to the Parish! Contact the Parish Office to register.

As a people of God, of Ascension Catholic

Parish, we are united by Baptism and

committed to meeting the needs of our

faith community. In union with the whole

Church, we will build the Kingdom of

God by proclaiming the Good News,

worshipping God, creating community,

and promoting social justice.

1825 SOUTH 3RD STREET • BISMARCK, ND 58504

Ascension C H U R C H O F T H E

May 20, 2018

ParishNews

WOMEN’S THIRST CONFERENCE Preparations for the Diocese of Bismarck’s Thirst 2018 Women’s Conference are in full swing. Registration is now open! The conference is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd at the Bismarck Event Center. Details and FREE registration are available at http://bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2018. The conference promises to be a wonderful day of spiritual rejuvenation for the women of our region.

FaithFormationNews

KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: There are three Theological Virtues. Of the four listed, which is NOT a Theological virtue?

A. Hope B. Piety C. Charity D. Faith

Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin:

Question: What were the sign(s) of the new people after Pentecost (hint: there’s more than one answer)?

A. Ability to speak in many languages B. Deep faith C. Wisdom D. Evangelization zeal

PLEASE PRAY ABOUT HELPING WITH FAITH FORMATION NEXT YEAR If you answer yes to any of the following questions…

• Do you have a desire to learn more about the Catholic faith?

• Do you enjoy setting a good example for our children?

• Do you feel the calling to help others to grow in their faith? THEN…consider being a catechist or volunteer in next year’s Faith Formation. Please contact Jessica at 223-3606 or

jmattson@ascensionbismarck.org for more information.

Join Lil Krance and her family in celebrating

her 90th birthday on Sunday, May 27th

from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Ascension Community Room.

Lil has dedicated many years of service to our

Ascension Parish Community, including Hospitality Ministry,

Sacristan, Environment Committee, Circle of Friends, and

Ladies of Ascension.

Wishing a lovely lady a beautiful 90th birthday!

• Endow Fellowship for Women... May 29th at 7:15 pm • Vacation Bible School……………….June 4th—June 7th • Volunteer Appreciation Supper...June 13th at 5:30 pm • Adult Faith Formation………………June 14th at 8:45 am & 7:00 pm • Parish Picnic……………………………. July 25th at 5:30 pm

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Sahlenia Braun—Plate Sharon Finneman—Plate Michelle Fitterer—Plate Bob Scherr—Plate Carol Preskey—Cup** Bonnie Sanders—Cup** Loretta Scherr—Cup

Michelle Schmidt—Plate Phyllis Silbernagel—Plate** Mark Weigel—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup**

Jean Kraft—Plate Scott LeBlanc—Plate Mike Neigum—Plate Mary Neigum—Plate Mike Luger—Cup Pam Moormann—Cup** Berna Vetter—Cup**

Mark Dosch—Plate Howell Flowers—Plate** Sue Mock—Plate** Dave Charles—Plate Shirley Schafer—Cup Jay Uhlman—Cup VOLUNTEER—Cup

Hospitality

Kendall Preskey** Lil Krance Marlene Zimmerman VOLUNTEER

Greg Power** Kelvin Kosse Dorothy Kosse Judy Ness

Alisha Neigum** Virgil Case Val Frank Shirley Schaffner

Lucas Wescott** Angela Wescott John Bryan Bill Wolff

Lector Sahlenia Braun Rita Ritter Cathy Hruby Bev Charles

Altar Server Morgan Celley Jenny Celley

Milla Weigel VOLUNTEER

Katie Volk Matthew Volk

Katarina Sevart Chase Wanner

Video/Audio Operator

Brenda Muscha Dee Baumgartner Edmund Peliska Dave Charles

Music Ministry Joan Backes Sally Dasinger

Kathy Lewis Renee Loh

Jeanne Jankowski, Mary Bachmeier, Brent Geiss

Kathy Lewis Caritas

Liturgical Ministers: May 26th and 27th, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

CommunityNews

AdultFaithFormation

We are excited to announce the beginning of a beautiful opportunity for women called Endow. Endow is a Catholic study of various powerful texts on what it means to live the life of a Catholic woman to the full. The group will meet for an initial fellowship and information session on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:15 PM in the Community Room. Any woman, age 21 and up, is welcome to attend. Cost of the book is $30. Please come to learn more if you’re interested or go to http://www.endowgroups.org/course-list/ to learn more. Check out our Facebook page for a movie explaining the program.

A study in holiness by Bishop Robert Barron. This is a 9-week study titled, “Untold Blessing. Three Paths to Holiness.” There will be morning and evening sessions starting Thursday, June 14th in the Youth Room. Classes will be at 8:45 am and 7:00 pm, each lasting about 90 minutes. Please contact Jessica with any questions at the parish office or email jmattson@ascensionbismarck.org.

ST. MARY’S CEMETERY The annual collection to help fund the only Catholic Cemetery in Bismarck/Mandan will take place the week of May 27th. In your mail, you will receive some updated information and an envelope to make your contribution to the Cemetery. St. Mary’s Cemetery has provided 8,617 burials as of April 2018. Due to your generosity last year we were able to begin our new section project and with this year’s funds we hope to complete it in the fall of 2018, which will provide an additional 988 burial lots. Watch for this mailing and help us maintain this beautiful and prayerful place for our loved ones. Our annual service or remembrance at St. Mary’s Cemetery will take place at 7:00 pm on May 30th. All are welcome. Meet near the cross and flag pole on the hill. St. Mary’s Cemetery will allow placement of flowers and wreaths, beginning on May 24th through June 9th. After June 9th, all Memorial Day flowers will be removed by cemetery staff.

TimeTalent&Treasure

Prayer Line Call the Parish Office at 223-3606 or Pauline Mueller at 226-9471. The Prayer Line is a group of parishioners who pray for requested intentions. The names of those requests and/or the intentions are not made public. Names of people listed in the bulletin have given permission to use their name.

John W. Bitz, Mildred Schall, Marjorie Bitz, Jerry Feist, Larry Sackman, Don Hopfauf, Michelle Niska, Viola Bitz, Bill Feist, Richelle Knudson, Dennis Barnhardt, Juleen Cunningham, Steve Wetzel

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

ParishCalendar

WEEK COLLECTIONS BUDGET

May 13, 2018 $11,996.53 $13,002.00

Fiscal Year

to Date

$642,349.93 $598,090.00

Monday, May 21 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, May 22 8:00 am †Bernhard and Katie Weigel by Joe and Berna Vetter Wednesday, May 23 8:00 am †Joe and Althea Rose by Louis and Wanda Rose Thursday, May 24 8:00 am †Don Masseth by Family Friday, May 25 8:00 am †Lorraine Quinlan by Paul and Claudette Maher Saturday, May 26 5:00 pm †Bev Collins by Irene Howard Sunday, May 27 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Joe Eckroth by Glenn and Judy Thiel 11:00 am †George Grensteiner by Lorraine Grensteiner

Question of the Week

Adult: What gift of service have you received from the Holy Spirit and how well are you using it right now? Child: What gift do you hope to receive from the Holy Spirit? How could you use it to serve others?

Weekly Schedule Monday, May 21 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, May 22 7:00 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Thursday, May 24 6:30 pm Missalette Changing

Readings for the Week of May 20th:

Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34/

1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23; 16:12-15

Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23/

Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11/Mk 9:38-40

Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18,

19-20/Mk 9:41-50

Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12/

Mk 10:1-12

Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8/Mk 10:13-16

Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22/

Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20

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Today is Pentecost Sunday, the 50th day after Easter (counting both Easter Sunday and today). Pentecost is often called “the birthday of the Church.” As we hear in Holy Scripture, today is the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ followers, and with that Jesus’ mission on earth was completed. Jesus calls His followers and literally all of us to be missionaries. The Latin root word for “missionary” is derived from the original Greek word apostolos,which meant “one sent forth.” Obviously, we get the word “apostle” from that as well. It is further defined as one who attempts to persuade or convert. It involves the “apostle” or “disciple” working outside of the community. When Jesus spoke these words, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” That includes each and every one of us. We, too, are sent. Many times we have reiterated that being sent means that we live out our Catholic faith in everything we do. That is the best way to evangelize, to let those around us know what it means to be a Christian and a follower of Christ and His disciple. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops made the following statement about what it means to evangelize: “Here, there are two elements of evangelization at work: 1. Witness, which is the simple living out of the faith; 2. Sharing, which is spreading the Good News of Jesus.” Do we follow the admonitions given us by the Lord? Are we examples of what it means to be a Catholic and Christian? Do we truly share the Good News?