B !"#$% Please contact the office about Baptism instruction; this may be done even before the child is born. Classes may not be necessary if you have attended within the past three years. Baptisms will be done at the 10:00 am Mass on the third Sunday of every month.

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R*'+,'#-# "#+, Confession is available each Saturday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm, before daily Masses, or by appointment.

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M ))# /* Please contact the office at least nine months prior to the intended date of marriage. No wedding date can be set until the initial inter-view and pre-marriage inventory are completed. Weddings can be scheduled no later than 2:00 pm on Saturdays, and no earlier than 5:00 pm on Fridays during the school year. Go to catholicwed-dinghelp.com for more info.

A,+#,"#,/ +. "(* S#'1 This healing sacrament is available for the sick, elderly and shut-ins. Please notify the parish office if someone has become ill, hospitalized or homebound.

A Catholic Community, gathered in spirit and truth to encounter Christ in prayer, to celebrate the sacraments worthily, and to serve through works of mercy.

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Bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Tues. Send announcements to: bulletin@ctkmandan.com

505 10th Avenue NW Mandan, ND 58554

www.ctkmandan.com

FR. NICK SCHNEIDER, PASTOR

Office: 663-8842 or 751-7101

MASS TIMES

Weekdays Tuesday: 5:30 pm

Wed. and Thursday: 8:00 am Friday: 9:00 am

First Sat.: 8:00 am

Weekend Saturday: 4:30 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Latin Mass: 11:30 am every 4th Sunday

HOLY DAYS Vigil 5:30 pm,

9:00 am school days or 8:00 am non-school days,

& 5:30 pm

ADORATION Anytime in Madonna of the Prairies Adoration Chapel

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Parish Office……………663-8842 or 751-7101

Pastor, Rev. Nick Schneider, SLD, ext. 133 frschneider@ctkmandan.com Deacon, Dennis Rohr, 701-471-4972 Deacon, Doug Helbing, 701-400-0233

, ext. 136 katrina.kuntz@ctkmandan.com Administrative Assistant, Shaina Crawford, ext. 132 shaina.crawford@ctkmandan.com Director of Faith Formation, Amanda Dukart, ext. 135 amanda.dukart@ctkmandan.com

, 214-7616, 226-6566, jtw963@gmail.com

National Catholic Bioethics Center — 215-877-2660 Call business hours, M-F 9:00–5:00, unless an emergency. If not urgent, leave voicemail or email consults@ncbcenter.org Emergency assistance 24 hrs/day: Say “Urgent!”

School Office…………663-6200 or 663-6261

Principal, Derrick Nagel, ext. 101 derrick.nagel@ctkmandan.com

Kim Nutsch, ext. 100 kim.nutsch@ctkmandan.com

ext. 130 julianna.schatz@ctkmandan.com Atrium Catechist, Julie Jacobson julie.jacobson@ctkmandan.com

PARISH NEWS

DIRECTORY 2

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RELICS OF ST. PADRE PIO COMING

Relics of St. Pio are coming to our Diocese on March 12! Come and venerate the official relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniver-sary of his passing, Monday, March 12, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spir-it. The relics will be available for ven-eration from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Morning Masses will take place at 6:45 am and 8:00 am, and Bishop Kagan will celebrate a 5:30 pm Mass in honor of Saint Pio. Confes-sions will be available from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. Eucharistic Adoration will take place from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm in the Adoration chapel. The day will conclude with Night Prayer at 9:30 pm. The relics tour is sponsored by the Saint Pio Foundation. More info can be found at www.cathedralparish.com or www.saintpiofoundation.org. Please call the Cathedral parish office at 223-1033 if you have questions.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Online Giving is available! Go to ctkmandan.com and follow these links: Our Parish -> Stewardship -> Donate.

We also offer electronic giving as a way to automate your

regular weekly offering.

Collection Amount (3/4/2018): $8,396

Weekly Budget: $11,720

Budget Balance This Week: -$3,324

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Ray Riedinger, Darlene Hohbein, Marge Hartman, Hildegard Steckler, Gloria Sauers, Jeff Bezdicek, Johanna Metcalf, Luke Kilzer, Kathy Heisler, Amelia Dalbol, Gail Norton, Jim Kopp, Tom Frohlich, Toni Snider, Margy Markel, Marlene Schwartzbauer, Monica Schmidt, Drake Rubik, Scott Prater, Charles Bauer, Erika Schatz, Veronica Schaner, Tony Barn-hardt, Aria Schaner, Mya Weigel, Dorothy Beehler, Jeremy, Shayla Polanchek, Brittany Goter, Diane Hopfauf, Carol Stumpf Metzger, Luke Berger, Jr., Vernon T. Foster, Deb Bjerke, Todd Boehm, Mark Caya, Kyra Blue, Sheila Crawford, Faith Heizel-man, Brittany Mack, Joe Schatz, Ron Schaaf, Laurel Sullivan, Charlene Ost, Sonja Binstock, Jeff Paul, Edna Crawford, Ralph Hatzenbihler, Richard Jacobchick, Bruce Geiger, & Francis Lauber. The Catholic Daughters, Court St. Cecelia, will meet Monday,

March 12, at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Church to pray MARY'S WAY OF THE CROSS. Everyone is invited to join us for this very meaningful Lenten Prayer. Then, in the cafeteria, Sr. Nancy Gunderson OSB will give a presentation on the Mary Mission in Uganda, followed by our meeting.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Alice Gerhardt will be leading a new Grief Support Group at Christ the King for those who have lost a loved one. The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, time is to be determined, but it will be held in the evenings. The group will meet in the Fr. Kuhn Room. Please RSVP to the parish office so we know how many materi-als to order. To RSVP, you can call the parish office at 663-8842 or email shaina.crawford@ctkmandan.com.

PARISH INFORMATION & EVENTS 3

Christ the King Parish will sponsor

Pinochle Card Parties

March 13 and 20 7:00—10:00 pm Parish Life Center

Pinochle parties are held the 2nd and 3rd Tues. each month. The cost is $5 per evening. Cookies and coffee included.

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

CHRIST THE KING INDOOR YARD SALE IN THE SCHOOL GYM

Sale Dates: May 3, 4 & 5 — 8:30 am to 5:30 pm each day Drop Off Days: Saturday, April 28, Monday, April 30, & May 1 & 2 — 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Please use the 12th Ave Gym door.

If you are selling or cleaning out your house and have some useful items you would like to donate, please con-sider donating them to CTK. Storage space is available if needed. Call Joseph K. Schatz at 220-6506. Your dona-tions are tax deductible.

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS 4 LIT. MINISTERS & INTENTIONS

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 5:30 pm †Joan Gurgens Wednesday, March 14, 2018 8:00 am †Susie Buzik Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00 am Mike Mellmer Friday, March 16, 2018 9:00 am †Ken Gerhardt Saturday, March 17, 2018 4:30 pm †Mary Ann Kalvoda Altar Servers: Volunteer EMES: Linda Berger, Amy Kraft, Vicky Volk Lector: Jim Belohlavek Ushers: Tim Schoch, Paul Trauger Gift Bearers: Duane Moch Family Music: Jacob Wanner & Rebecca Maloney Sunday, March 18, 2018 8:00 am For Our Parishioners Altar Servers: Will & Ben Kleinknecht EMES: Deacon Doug Helbing, Charlotte & Mark Schmidt Lector: Jamie Kleinknecht Ushers: Marvin Leingang, Mike Blasco, Julius Beehler Gift Bearers: Volunteer Music: Jacob Wanner 10:00 am †Darlene Frohlich Greeters: Main Entrance: Shane & Brenda Goettle Family Chapel Entrance: Chuck & Kathy Marohl Altar Servers: Volunteers EMES: Francie & Steve Koppy, Greg Rummel Lector: Tara Rummel Ushers: Steve Koppy, Jim Cermak, Mike Hillstrom, Steven Pletan Gift Bearers: Mike Hillstrom Family

Music: CTK Children’s Choir *Please be responsible for finding your own replacements if you are unable to be present.

UMARY GUATEMALA PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER — The UMary Physical Therapy stu-dents will be hosting a fundraiser at St. Mary's Elementary School on March 25 from 8:00 am—12:30 pm to support their upcoming medical service mission to Guatemala in August 2018. For a free will donation, you will receive a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs! In addition, there will be a silent auction with proceeds going toward Hope Haven.

A Simple Men's Lenten Retreat is set for Saturday, March 24, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Church of St. Anne in Bis-marck. The theme is "Praying with Purpose—Suffering with Pur-pose." Featured speakers are: Fr. David Richter, who will focus on how we can make our prayer life more purposeful and meaningful; Fr. Wayne Sattler, discussing how to offer up our suffering for the good of others; and Dr. James Link, focusing on how suffering can impact our life. The retreat begins with Mass at 8:00 am followed by the speakers, as well as private prayer and Adoration. A light breakfast is provided following Mass and lunch. Fee is $25 and pre-registration is requested. Mail a check (payable to "A Simple Lenten Retreat for Men") and info to Mike Bichler, 140 Telstar Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503. Contact Mike at michaelbichler6@gmail.com or 471-0985.

Mark your calendars and spread the word about the first an-nual Middle School "Lock-in Your Faith" event on Fri., April 6. Lock-in Your Faith is an overnight event for youth in grades 6-8 in the Diocese of Bismarck. The event will include both on and off-site activities (transportation provided) including Skyzone, bowling, a dance, dodgeball, music, Adoration, small group activities, and more. The event will be held at St. Mary's Parish in Bismarck from 6:30 pm to 8:00 am. For more info or to reg-ister, visit www.bismarckdiocese.com/lockin, or contact Carrie Davis at 701-204-7208. Registration deadline is March 30.

LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS JOB OPPORTUNITIES · Full-time Instructional Aide – IMMEDIATE OPENING · Full-time Summer Program Aides – May 30 – Aug 3 · Full-time & Part-time Childcare Providers at Little Saints Learning Center · 2018-19 Faculty positions: Spanish Instructor, Business Education Instructor, Chemistry/Anatomy Instructor, Elementary Instructors Other 2018-19 jobs will be posted soon! For more information, visit lightofchristschools.org/employment or contact Kate Bleth, HR, 425-0793 or kbleth@lightofchristschools.org.

The Diocese of Bismarck is seeking to fill the full-time posi-tion of Coordinator of Priests’ Services. A description can be found at bismarckdiocese.com under “Job Openings.” Submit cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan applica-tion for employment to Denise Jordan, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND, 58502, or email djordan@bismarckdiocese.com.

Vocation Live-in Experience — The Benedictine Sisters of An-nunciation Monastery, Bismarck, invite single women who are interested in learning about religious life to an “Ever Wonder?” vocation live-in experience Sat., March 24 (1:00 pm) to Sun., March 25 (1:00 pm). This unique opportunity allows women to participate in the monastic community life of the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. No charge. Pre-registration is re-quired. Meals and a private room are included. Contact Sr. Hannah Vanorny at 425-9734 or hvanorny@gmail.com.

Holy Father’s Intentions for March

Formation in Spiritual Discernment

That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitari-an levels.

Pinochle Card Party at St. Mary’s Parish in BIsmarck

There will be a Pinochle Card Party on Sunday, March 11, at 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Parish. There is a $5 entrance fee, and prize for top score. Lunch will be served following the games. For more info contact Mary at smpf@stmarysparishfamily.net.

The fifth graders worked on colonial projects, and the fourth graders (left) worked on agricultural projects, which were all displayed in the hallway.

The third graders ventured to the Heritage Center Museum to receive an inside tour from Mrs. Ford, our school cook, who is also a paleontologist!

CALENDAR 5 CTK SCHOOL NEWS WS

Tuesday, March 13 5:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm Pinochle Card Party in PLC Wednesday, March 14 8:00 am Mass 9:00 am—9:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10:00 am Quilters meet in Fr. Kuhn Room 3:00 pm Prayer Service in Adoration Chapel 3:45 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Session I 5:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Session II 5:30—6:30 pm First Communion Faith Formation 6:45—8:00 pm Confirmation Thursday, March 15 8:00 am Mass 4:00 — 9:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, March 16 9:00 am School Mass 5:30 — 7:00 pm KC Fish Fry in PLC 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17 3:15 pm Confession before Mass 4:30 pm Mass

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs., May 3 — Sat., May 5 CTK Indoor Yard Sale