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

June 24, 2018

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.

Go to www.formed.org and use parish code: Z79KWG.

LightofChristCatholicSchoolNews

FaithFormationNews

KNOW YOUR FAITH TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Answer to last week’s question: Question: Who receives the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders at his ordination?

A. Monsignor B. Bishop C. Cardinal D. Pope

Look for the answer to the following question in next week’s bulletin: Question: How many people did Jesus raise from the dead in the Gospels? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

AdultFaithFormation

A JOYFUL SPIRIT RETREAT The Annunciation Monastery of Bismarck is offering “A Joyful Spirit Retreat” for girls ages 8-14 on Friday, July 13th, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Pray with the sisters, make new friends, enjoy faith-based games, crafts, and storytelling. The day wraps up with the tradition of making s’mores. There is no cost to attend and includes craft supplies, prizes, and lunch. Pre-registration is required by July 4th. Please call or text Sister Hannah at 425-9734 or email hvanorny@gmail.com for more information.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019 After all Masses on June 30th and July 1st, there will be registration for the upcoming Faith Formation sessions. Please plan on registering early to ensure that your child(ren) can get in the time slot you prefer. Registration packets will be mailed to all families in July. If there any questions, please contact Jessica Mattson in the parish office at 223-3606 or email jmattson@ascensionbismarck.org.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Instruction Aide—Full-time position at St. Mary’s Grade School, beginning August, 2018

- Head Cook—Full-time Head Cook position at St. Mary’s Grade School, beginning August, 2018, with some possible training in advance - Volunteer Coordinator—Part-time position at Light of Christ Mission Advancement office - Kids Club Program Aides—Part-time positions available at all three grade schools to begin August 20th - Faculty Positions—High School Math and English For more info, see www.lightofchristschools.org/employment or contact Kate Bleth at kbleth@lightofchristschools.org or 425-0793.

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

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Daniel Cahoon—Plate Hannah Cahoon—Plate Renee Jangula—Plate Bonnie Sanders—Plate** Sarah Eberle—Cup** Tammie Johnson—Cup Ken Johnson—Cup

John Bitz—Plate** Ellen Klein—Plate** Rose Senger—Plate Pete Baumgartner—Cup

Doug Mormann—Plate Susan Mormann—Plate Deb Wald—Plate** Rod Wald—Plate** Scott LeBlanc—Cup Mike Neigum—Cup Mary Neigum—Cup

Howell Flowers—Plate Sue Mock—Plate VOLUNTEER—Plate Jay Uhlman—Plate Lynn Burgard—Cup** Mark Dosch—Cup** VOLUNTEER—Cup

Hospitality

Andrew LaBonte** Cheryl LaBonte Lil Krance Marlene Zimmerman

Al Lick** Greg Power Brian Schumacher Larry Slabik

Troy Walker** Dina Walker Shirley Schaffner Andy Schaffner

Elsie Seeberg** VOLUNTEER Lucas Wescott Angela Wescott

Lector Linda Charbonneau Phyllis Silbernagel Brent Freese Bev Charles

Altar Server Tevyn Friedt Katrice Kern

Elias Johnson Karston Kellar

Jami Bachmeier VOLUNTEER

John Paul Martin

Video/Audio Operator

Michael Kern Patrick Kellar Val Frank David Charles

Music Ministry Joan Backes Lynne Dolajak

Julie Ternes Mike Langer Keylee Hertz Barnett

Kathy Lewis Renee Loh

Liturgical Ministers: June 30th and July 1st, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ParishNews

The flowers near the altar have been

donated by Linda Charbonneau

in memory of the

Charbonneau and Asprelli families.

SAVE THE DATE

ASCENSION CHURCH PICNIC

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH

Serving from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Ice Cream Treats,

and Beverages will be provided.

Bounce house, face painting, yard

games, and balloon animals for the kids!

IT’S TIME TO DO THE

ASCENSION PARISH

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!

SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES

July 31-August 4

September 11-15

September 18-22

September 25-26

Sign-ups will begin after all weekend

Masses and online July 7th.

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

June 17, 2018 $9,683.86 $13,002.00

Fiscal Year to Date

$702,342.51 $663,100.00

Monday, June 25 8:00 am Communion Service

Tuesday, June 26 8:00 am †Peter and Rose Erhardt by Danita Deichert

Wednesday, June 27 8:00 am †Fran Braaten by Caroline Schaff

Thursday, June 28

8:00 am †Joseph Johs by Gene and Judy Krebs

Friday, June 29 8:00 am †Pauline Sadowsky by Family

Saturday, June 30

5:00 pm †Clarence and Pauline Schmitz by Family

Sunday, July 1

8:00 am †Fran Braaten by Michael, Joletta, and Katrice Kern 9:30 am †Aaron Aberle by Leo and Bernie Vetter 11:00 am People of the Parish

Question of the Week Adult: In what ways do you help people in your life prepare themselves for meeting Jesus? Child: How do you help others to be their best, as John did?

Weekly Schedule Monday, June 25 8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, June 26 7:30 pm Endow in Community Room Thursday, June 28 8:45 am Untold Blessing: Three Paths to Holiness

Readings for the Week of June 24th:

Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15/

Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13/

Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab,

3cd-4, 10-11/Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37,

40/Mt 7:15-20

Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9/Mt 7:21-29

Friday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/

2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19

Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7,

20-21/Mt 8:5-17

Sunday: Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13/

2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43, 35b-43

Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (the Feast Day of the birth of John the Baptist). To say John the Baptist and Jesus were closely related and connected is an understatement. Both were foretold by prophets, especially Isaiah. The only record of the birth of John the Baptist appears in the Gospel of Luke and it is at the heart of our Gospel Reading today. A key player in this event is, of course, John the Baptist’s father Zechariah. Zechariah was a Jewish priest, but when the Archangel Gabriel revealed to him that he would father a child, Zechariah refused to believe it. As a result he was rendered speechless until John was born. Zechariah had total trust in the Lord, however. Although it was traditional at that time to name the first son after the father, he and Elizabeth had been told that they were to name him John. As reported in the Gospel, Elizabeth said “He will be called John.” The family protested at which time Zechariah wrote “His name is John.” When he did that, Zechariah could speak once more. He did not say “should be”; he said “is.” The trust shown by Zechariah is an example to us that we must trust in God, not just when it is convenient, but all the time. Those of advanced generations know who Lawrence Welk was. Born and raised Catholic, Welk practiced his faith throughout his life. He once said, “Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God.