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“Seek the Lord in All that You Do!” ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
STAFF
Rev. Raúl Pérez-Cobo, Pastor
[email protected], ext. 106
Deacon Dean Roberts
Sr. Lucy Pérez-Calixto,
Guadalupe Minister
[email protected], ext. 107
Dennis Ouderkirk,
Administrative Secretary
[email protected], ext. 101
Devan Hirning, Coordinator of
Religious Education
[email protected], ext. 104
Swede Stelzer, Parish
Management Coordinator
[email protected], ext. 108
Anthony Schefter,
Bulletin/Web/Sign Editor
[email protected], ext. 105
Dean Bloch and Yesenia
Mendoza, Custodians
Bob Seigel and Kim Bloch,
Trustees
Mr. Andrew Hilliker, Saint
Joseph’s School Principal
Phone (218) 233-0553
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Bev Arey
Stefan Arey
Danielle Holmes
Sharon Jorschumb
Shari Lee
Sr. Lucy Perez-Calixto
Deacon Dean Roberts
Kelli Simonson
Traci Steffen
Francisco Valenzuela
FINANCE COUNCIL
Kim Bloch – Trustee
Ann Henne
Carol Nygaard
Bob Seigel – Trustee
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you know has
been the victim of sexual mis-
conduct on the part of a priest,
deacon, or individual representing
the Diocese of Crookston, its
parishes, or its schools, your first
call should be to law enforce-
ment. In addition, the diocesan
Victim Assistance Coordinator is
available at (218) 281-7895 (24-
hour confidential number).
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
Sacristan Bill
Ushers Shari H., Colleen Carlson
Don Vos, John Baukol
Server Volunteer Needed Please
Cross Bearer Ben Erickson
Announcer Sharon Jorschumb
Lectors 1 – Ken Sims
2 – Vickie Sims
Gift Bearers Steinert’s
EMHC Karen Stern, Andrew Ponto
Carol Nygaard, Bonnie Michels
Cadie Olson
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
Sacristan Jim White
Ushers Paul DuChene
Three Confirmation Students
Servers Tucker Brown, Anneliese Brown
Cross Bearer Paul DuChene
Announcer Liz Luft
Lectors 1 – Charlie D.
2 – Tom Henne
Gift Bearers Confirmation Students
EMHC Traci Steffen, Mike Buschette
Cathy McCann, Tony Lee
Jackie Snyder, Phuc Do
Devan Hirning, Jan Manalo
THIS WEEK
Saturday 18th
4 pm, Reconciliation
5 pm, Mass for the Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time – Mary Helen Lawrence †
Sunday 19th SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – For all the Holy
Souls in Purgatory
10 am, Mass – Pro Populo
11 am, Fellowship
12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Richard Delaney †
1 pm, Fellowship
1:30 pm, Confirmation meeting
Monday 20th
ST. FABIAN, POPE AND MARTYR
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
8 am, Mass – Katie Bertsken
9 am, Social Concerns
6:30 pm, Great Adventure Bible Study
7 pm, Pastoral Council
Tuesday 21st
ST. AGNES, VIRGIN AND MARTYR
8 am, Mass – Elias Hoffart †
8:30 am – 8 pm, Adoration
5 pm, Cursillo
Wednesday 22nd
DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION
OF UNBORN CHILDREN
8 am, Mass – For the Legal Protection of
Unborn Children
8:30 am – noon, Adoration
11:45 am, Rosary
6:30 pm, R.E.
Thursday 23rd
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, BISHOP AND
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (OBSERVED)
6 am – 7 pm, Adoration
8 am, Mass – Deirdre MacShane
8:30 am, Breakfast
6 pm, Holy Hour
Friday 24th
NO MASS
Saturday 25th
THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE
4 pm, Reconciliation
5 pm, Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time – Stanley Nicklay †
Sunday 26th THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8 am, Mass (Georgetown) – Pro Populo
10 am, Mass – Hazel Hamner †
10:30 am, KC Pancake Breakfast
12 noon, Mass (Spanish) – Bishop Paul Sirba †
1 pm, Fellowship
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Contributions received the week of
January 11-12 (Week #28)
Envelopes (40) $ 3,227.00
Youth/Children $ 32.50
Loose Collection $ 168.26
Total $ 3,427.76
January Total $ 13,898.76
Monthly Budget Goal $ 30,466.00
% of Monthly Budget Goal 45.6%
ATTENTION: Please be
careful not to scratch our
new kitchen floor, especially
by dragging heavy things.
PARISH NEWS
Salad Bar Luncheon: Can you help? One of the biggest parish projects on our calendar is the spring
SALAD BAR LUNCHEON. It has been a huge success each year
for many years and the funds raised at this event are used to
either purchase or replace items or equipment for the parish
kitchen.
We are looking for two persons willing to co-chair this
event for 2020. It is scheduled for around late April – early May.
There is a full outline and copious notes from the previous chairpersons to use
as a guide. All parishioners have always been helpful and cooperative to make this
event a success.
Contact Dennis at the parish office (218-233-4780) if you would consider being
one of the persons willing to take on this project. Thank you !
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DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL
PROTECTON OF UNBORN CHILDREN Wednesday, January 22, 2020
St. Francis de Sales will be observing this day with Mass at 8
am followed by Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 am to Noon,
and culminating in a recitation of the Rosary at 11:45 am.
Please join us if you can in praying for the most vulnerable among us. Sign-up sheets
for ½ hour Adoration slots are in the Gathering Space. All are invited to join in praying
the Rosary.
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Feast of St. Francis de Sales
The Feast of St. Francis de Sales will be celebrated on Thursday, January
23. Mass will be celebrated at 8 am, followed by a breakfast prepared
by the Knights of Columbus. Please join in giving thanks to our parish’s
patron saint.
Maintenance Volunteer(s) Needed
We are looking for one or more men or
women to do snow removal from our
parking lot and/or to join our
Wednesday crew for maintenance
tasks that need to be done around the
church. Can you volunteer a few hours
per week? Talk with Dennis or Swede in
the parish office.
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Library Volunteer
Help is needed in the parish library. The
commitment can be as much or as little
as you like. If you would like to
volunteer, please call Dennis.
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St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel after Jesus was baptized,
John testified saying, “I saw the Spirit
come down like a dove…and remain
upon him.” As you donate to the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society, know that you are a sign of
God’s Spirit of love to those who are
suffering. Call 284-6238 to help.
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Solidarity Fund for
the Church in Africa
This week, we take up the collection for
the Solidarity Fund for the Church in
Africa. The people of Africa are joyous
and faith-filled, but they also face
challenges due to poverty, high rates of
disease, food shortages, and migration.
This collection is an opportunity to
stand with the people of Africa and
support pastoral projects that this
continent so needs. Please be generous
today. To learn more, visit
www.usccb.org/africa.
Position Opening Parish: St. Francis de Sales, Moorhead/St. John the Baptist, Georgetown
Job Title: Liturgy and Music Coordinator
Type of Job: Full time, salaried with benefits, 12 months, Exempt Position
Responsibilities and Tasks: Music ministry (recruit and direct adult choir, encourage development
of other groups: children’s choir, high school choir, etc.; recruit, train and schedule cantors and
musicians for all liturgies and prayer services). Liturgies (prepare and implement Sunday, Holy
Day, Triduum, Easter and Christmas celebrations and for each season of the year, compose
liturgical aids when necessary, assist couples in planning marriage ceremonies, funeral planning
with families, serve as baptismal coordinator, recruit and train all volunteer coordinators for
ushers/greeters, communion ministers, altar servers, lectors sacristans and coordinate training
for all liturgical ministers). Worship Space (Recruit individual to chair and members to advise and
assist in art and environment, see to upkeep of liturgical vessels and worship space and maintain
the liturgical supplies: wine, candles, baptismal gowns, etc.) Other (have a working knowledge of
Conciliar and Post-Conciliar documents of Vatican II and the Catechism of the Roman Catholic
Church. Serve as a resource person to other staff planning liturgical services).
Submit resume: Fr. Raul Perez-Cobo; email: [email protected] or D.L. “Swede” Stelzer, Parish
Admin. Coordinator; email: [email protected]; or mail letter of interest with resume to either
at the parish office for full job description: 601 15th Ave. N. Moorhead, MN. 56560
In the event of a blizzard warning in Fargo-Moorhead, or when St. Joseph’s School is cancelled, the parish office will be closed and all activities cancelled, including daily morning Mass. Weekend Mass will ordinarily be celebrated for those who can safely make it to the church. If a “no travel advisory” is in effect parishioners should stay home.
Cancellations will be decided on a case-by-case basis in the event of less severe weather (such as a winter storm warning). In all cases of severe weather, closings and cancellations will be advertised on local TV and radio stations KVLY, KFGO, and WDAY, and on the parish website, www.stfrancismhd.org.
AROUND FARGO/MOORHEAD & THE DIOCESE
Diocese of Crookston Statement re:
Fr. Bryan Kujawa’s Administrative Leave CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA, January 10, 2020 – Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner has placed
Fr. Bryan Kujawa on administrative leave, effective Tuesday, January 14. Several issues
concerning Fr. Kujawa’s fitness for ministry have been brought to Bishop Hoeppner’s
attention over time, including non-criminal, non-sexual, boundary violations.
Accordingly, Fr. Kujawa will remain on leave until these matters have been further
investigated, a professional and comprehensive assessment is complete, and the
Diocesan Review Board makes further recommendations.
As this is a personnel issue, no further comments will be offered. You may
contact Janelle Gergen at the Diocesan chancery (218-281-4533 ext. 428) if you have
any questions.
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St. Joseph’s School: Your Feedback Needed! St. Joseph’s School is in the process of renewing its accreditation through the
Minnesota Non-public School Accrediting Association. This rigorous process includes a
self-study process, strategic plan development, and an on-site visit by a team of
educators from around the state of Minnesota. The onsite visit will be March 23rd –
25th. As part of the Strategic Plan development it is integral that we hear feedback
from the families and parishioners who are invested in our work. Please consider
taking a few minutes to provide feedback on the objectives and strategies that will
take St. Joseph’s School into the next 7 years! Options to provide feedback:
• Follow this link: tiny.cc/stjoesSSP
• Pick up a paper copy of the survey at the entrances to both St. Joseph’s Parish
and St. Francis de Sales’ Parish
• Stop in to the school and visit with Mr. Hilliker
The survey and form referenced above is a condensed version of the initial draft
of the Strategic Plan; if you would like to review a detailed version please contact the
school office at (218) 233-0553 or email Mr. Hilliker at [email protected].
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CURSILLO RETREAT
Need a retreat? What a great time of year to take care of
your spiritual health!! Many here at St. Francis de Sales
have attended Cursillo weekends over the years and can
give a great testimony to the power of such weekends.
Cursillo means a short course in Christianity. The
weekend includes quiet time, inspirational talks and
time to be with Jesus without the many distractions of
daily life. Grow closer to Jesus by taking the time.
The next Cursillo weekends are February 20 - 23 (Men’s Weekend) and March
26 - 29 (Women’s Weekend). Weekends are held at Sand Hills Bible Camp, just south
of Fosston, MN. They begin Thursday evening and end on Sunday afternoon.
Applications can be printed at crookstoncursillo.weebly.com or contact Dennis
at the parish office. (218) 233-4780 or [email protected].
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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
CONTEST FOR STUDENTS
Court of St. Mary #509 of the Catholic Daughters of Americas is
sponsoring the National Catholic education Contest for students
Grades 4 through Grade 12. The categories include Essay, Poetry, Art
and Computer Art. The themes are: “Blessed are the Peacemakers”
and “Live in Harmony with Others” The deadline for entering is February 1. For
additional information call Cathy Bjorklund at (218) 284-6237, or go to
https://tinyurl.com/cathdaught.
St. Joe’s Job Opening
St. Joseph’s School is seeking a
Summer Program Director to facilitate
the Summer Program from June
through August of 2020. Duties
include planning activities, scheduling
staff, communicating with families,
and interacting joyfully with children
and families. Ideal candidates are
organized, flexible, energetic, and most
importantly enjoy working with children
in a Catholic school environment. There
is compensated time built into this
position for the month of May for
planning purposes. Interested
candidates should visit https://stjoes
mhdschool.com/employment-2 for
application and more details. Inquiry
can be directed to Andrew Hilliker, 233-
0553, [email protected].
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Evenings of Renewal
with Brendan Case
January 19 & 20, 7 - 9pm, at Holy
Spirit Church, 1420 7th St N, Fargo
Jesus came to bring us to the Father (Jn
14:6), yet so few of us know the love of
God, our Eternal Father.
The message of the first night is
“God, our Abba,” and the second night
is “The God of Psalm 23.” Each night
there will be individual prayer ministry.
There will also be prayer for healing of
our hearts of the Father Wound which
many of us have received from our
earthly fathers. For more information,
contact Dusty at (701) 232-5900.
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