4th Sunday of Lent • March 22, 2020 OF ANNE 1321 Braman Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 Daily Mass Schedule Sacrament of Reconciliation Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00am Wednesday—Saturday 7:30am Tuesday 12:10pm Saturday 3:00—4:00pm Wednesday—Baptist Home 10:15am Anytime by appointment Thursday—Missouri Slope 10:00am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Weekend Mass Schedule Thursday 8:30am—5:30pm Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am Children’s Adoration First Saturday of the Month 2:15—2:45pm

Church Office: 223-1549 • Website: www.stannesbismarck.org • Fax: 250-9214 PARISH NEWS

2019-2020 Catholic for a Reason Classes Mass Schedule Adult Enrichment talks presented by Father Sattler in the Sunday, Mar. 22 {4th Sunday of Lent} main body of the church from 7:00pm-8:30pm 8:00am Mass—+Veronica Quintus The talks are open to the public. You may also listen to 9:30am Mass—Mary Jean Koinzan the talks on St. Anne’s website. 11:15am Mass —+John D. Gaukler Date Topic Monday, Mar. 23 {St. Turibius of Mogrovejo} Apr. 1 Christian Prayer 8:00am Mass—+Rosemarie Sperle

Tuesday, Mar. 24 12:10pm Mass—+Gary Wanner St Anne Parish Religious Education Program Mar. 25 Grades 1-8 PREP Classes Wednesday, Mar. 25 {The of } Grade 6 Lenten Penance Service during class – 7:30am Confessions 6th Graders 8:00am Mass—+Harold Neameyer 10:15am Baptist Home—No Mass or Communion Apr. 1 Grades 1-8 PREP Classes Grade 8 Catholic For A Reason Class #6—8th Service grade students and a parent are Thursday, Mar. 26 required to attend 7:30am Confessions Apr. 8 Grades 1-8 NO PREP Class—Holy Week 8:00am Mass—John, Ann, and George Johs Apr. 15 Grades 1-8 PREP Classes 10:00am Missouri Slope– No Mass or Communion Apr. 18 Grade 8 Sponsor/Candidate Retreat & Rehearsal Service (Sat.) from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Church— Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am to 5:30pm 8th grade students and sponsors are required to attend; if sponsor is unable Friday, Mar. 27 to attend, a parent must attend in their *A Day of Abstinence* place 7:30am Confessions Apr. 22 Grades 1-8 PREP Classes 8:00am Mass—+Fritz Twardoski 5:30pm Stations of the Cross, followed by Evening

Thursday Eucharistic Adoration Prayer

Saturday, Mar. 28 7:30 am Confessions Begins with the 8:00am Mass and ends with Benediction at 5:30pm. 8:00am Mass—+Virginia Michlitsch 3:00 - 4:00pm Confessions More adorers are needed in order 4:30pm Mass—+Lorrene Brown to keep Adoration going. Contact Holly at 223-1549 if you can Sunday, Mar. 29 {5th Sunday of Lent} commit to a time slot. 8:00am Mass—Boston and Molly Zachmann Family

9:30am Mass—+Leo Bichler Family “We should consider those moments 11:15am Mass —Pro Populo spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the happiest of our lives.”

~ St. John Vianney Readings for the week of March 22, 2020

Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph CONTRIBUTIONS 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn March 7 & 8 Collections 11,371.81 4:43-54 Needy 2,140.57 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Building 200.00 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a and Automatic Regular 9,728.00 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Automatic Needy 120.00 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn Automatic Building 115.00 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 March 14 & 15 Collections 11.044.21 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 Needy 5.00 Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8- Building 35.00 11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Automatic Regular 668.00 EVENTS & INFORMATION

CANCELED—A Simple Lenten Retreat for Men scheduled The Annunciation of the Lord for Saturday, April 4th, at the Church of has been We celebrate the Solemnity of the canceled. Annunciation of the Lord (also called Lady Day) on March 25. On this day, we recall the CANCELED—St. ’s Holy Thursday Event—St. exchange between our Blessed Mother and Gabriel’s Community in Bismarck has canceled their Holy the Gabriel, telling us of ’ conception within Mary’s womb. In Luke Thursday event on April 9. 1:26-38, we read that the Gabriel appeared to Mary, saying: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” Give the Gift of Hope—Shepherd of the will Mary was very troubled by this, and Gabriel reassured her, “Do not be visiting at the April 25/26 weekend Masses to display be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with . And behold, their olive wood creations. Proceeds from their sales are you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call used to help preserve Bethlehem as a Christian city by his name Jesus...The will come upon you, and the power financially supporting families; due to poor finances, more of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be and more families are fleeing the area in search of a more born will be called holy, the Son of God...For with God nothing will prosperous home. Shepherd of the Good Shepherd strives to be impossible.” Mary responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” help those families remain in the area by directing the proceeds of their sales to them. A beautiful prayer that reflects on the conversation between Mary and Gabriel is the . The Angelus is a prayer that dates back Why, God? to at least the thirteenth century. The prayer is traditionally prayed at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. Church bells often rang to remind the Why, God? What is your plan? What about my plans? faithful to stop and pray at these specific times. The above painting, My plans are always for your good and infinitely better than The Annunciation by Jean-Francois Millet, illustrates this practice. your own. Don’t worry. I am going to work this all out for In the middle of the field, two peasants stopped their work at the your good. All you need to do is trust Me. sound of the bells to pray for the poor departed. I’m not going to get anything done being stuck at home We, too, can take up this pious practice in our own life. While it and unable to run errands and go to work. may not be feasible, or even possible, to pray this prayer together You might not get anything done that you have on your to-do as a family at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm, you could start your day off with this prayer once everyone is awake. In this way, you can list, but that is perfectly fine. You know you keep feeling like entrust your day to Our Lady. you’re spinning your wheels in a rut, always busily doing things but never feeling satisfied? I’m giving you permission If you want to really celebrate this feast this year but don’t have a to stop, and I’ve cleared your calendar for you. You need to of time to plan something, you can adopt a Swedish tradition of remember that your worth is not tied to your busyness or eating waffles on this day. The tradition is a result of the fact that passing earthy accomplishments. All you need to do now is the Swedish words for “Lady Day” (another name for this take care of one another. Go forth and be a light in the dark solemnity) sound very much like “Waffle Day”: Va ffeldagen. This is world. This is the work that I have entrusted to you. a very simple way to celebrate this beautiful solemnity in your home in a very simple way, and if you want to start praying the How can I do that if I am not supposed to leave my home? Angelus daily as family, this would be a wonderful way to begin and Take a break from the fast-paced society and your meticulous ignite excitement in young children. schedule. Go ahead and rest. Pray. Love your family. Just be The Angelus with one another and Me. By loving one another and remembering Me, you will bring light to the world. Leader: The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary. All: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. What am I supposed to do with all this time at home with Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art my family? thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Your time together as a family is such a rare gift, and I’ve All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the given you a gift by halting the rush of daily life. Play games, hour of our death. Amen. bake cookies, snuggle, and work on projects that you haven’t Leader: Behold the handmaid of the Lord. had time to do. Teach your family kindness, patience, and All: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. how to endure challenging circumstances in a way that brings Leader/All: Hail Mary… Leader: And the Word was made Flesh them closer to Me.

All: And dwelt among us. Leader/All: Hail Mary… How can I be sure that You’re really going to take care of Leader: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, everything? I feel like I should do something, like All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of . worrying. Leader: Let us pray: “Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer All: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7 Our Lord. Amen.

AREA NEWS CLERGY & STAFF

Mom's Gathering to Pray—Make an eternal difference in your Parish Office young adult child's life through prayer. All moms of adult children 1321 Braman Avenue (college age and beyond) are welcome. We will be meeting on Bismarck ND 58501 Tuesdays, at 8:45am at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in the lower level Hours: Monday - Friday, school cafeteria. Please use the main church entrance to join us. For 9 am - 4:30 pm more information, call Nancy at 223-5346. Phone ...... 701.223.1549 Dads in Prayer: All fathers and grandfathers are invited to pray the Fax…………………………………………………….701.250.9214 Holy for their children and grandchildren Wednesday Website …..…………………...www.stannesbismarck.org evenings at 8:30 pm in the LOCCS Academy chapel. Use the front door on 2nd Street. Approximately 35 minutes in duration. Clergy and Parish Staff Handouts are provided for all prayers. Please come join us! Call or Pastor text John Berger at (701) 319-8602 with questions or to get on his Fr. Wayne Sattler……………….…[email protected] weekly reminder text message.

CHANGE—CARRY OUT ONLY—Friday Lenten Fish Fries—The Knights of Columbus at Christ the King and Spirit of Life Churches in Mandan are hosting Friday Lenten Fish Fries. The meal includes Deacons deep-fried fish and shrimp along with potatoes, bun, coleslaw, Deacon Joe Krupinsky, Deacon Wayne Jundt, Deacon Jerry macaroni & cheese and dessert. Christ the King will host Fish Volk, Deacon John Bachmeier

Fries on March 27th serving from 5:30-6:30PM. Spirit of Life will Manager of Business & Operations/Marthas & Marys Coord. host Fish Fries on April 3rd serving from 5:00-7:00PM. Prices are Melanie Korczak..……………[email protected] $10.00 for Adults, $4.00 for children grades K-6 and a family maximum of $40.00. Everyone is welcome! The event has been Administrative Assistant/Director of Outreach/Scheduling changed to carry out orders only. of Ministries Sara Keller…………….……………...... [email protected] CHANGE—EVENT CANCELED—Matt Fradd Presentation—St. and St. Martin Parishes April 1 event has been canceled. Director of Religious Education Holly Keller…………..….………..…[email protected]

Easter Baskets of Hope—Monetary donations are being accepted to Days: Monday - Thursday benefit needy children of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. 100% of the money donated will be used to purchase educational items to fill Director of Music Easter baskets for children in need. Each basket costs $30 to prepare. Anne Storick………….……...……[email protected]

All donations will be matched to help supply educational resources Assistant to the Director of Music for the St Bernard Mission School in Ft. Yates. Donations will be Krista Goettle accepted through March 23rd. Checks made out to SVdP (with Baskets of Hope in the memo line) can be mailed to: SVdP, 519 Church Custodian Raymond St, Bismarck ND 58501. If you have any questions or wish Doug Zander for your money to be picked up, please call Cindy Levi at 701-471-6015. Saint Anne Grade School 1315 N 13th Street • Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone ...... 701.223.3373 Lenten City-Wide Penance Services Website…………………. www.saintanne.lightofchristschools.org

Principal Date Time Location Cori Hilzendeger……[email protected] Sunday, April 5 3:00pm Ascension School Administrative Assistant Monday, April 6 7:00pm Corpus Christi Renee’ Tibor……………………[email protected] Tuesday, April 7 7:00pm St. Anne Wednesday, April 8 7:00pm Cathedral Please contact the parish office for the Sacrament of Baptism, Sacrament of Matrimony, Communion to shut-ins, for joining the Catholic faith or for becoming a member of the Church of Saint Anne. Easter Flowers If you wish to make a contribution in memory or honor PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: of loved ones that will be used for flowers and décor for Announcements must be received by noon on Monday. Send the Easter Season, please fill out the form below and information to Holly Keller at the Church of St. Anne office or drop it in the collection basket, or mail it to the Church email to [email protected]. of Saint Anne. Thank you for your past donations. "Lenten practices of giving up ______Suggested donation is $12.00 pleasures are good reminders that the purpose of life is not pleasure. The By: ______purpose of life is to attain to perfect life, all truth and undying ecstatic love—which In Memory/Honor of: is the definition of God. In pursuing that goal we find happiness.” ______-Venerable Fulton Sheen PARISH & AREA NEWS MARTHAS & MARYS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Marthas and Marys are the women April 4th, 40 Days for Life – Capital of the Church of St. Anne that work April 7th, Blood Drive – Parish Hall to provide prayers and service to April Regular Council Meeting to be determined (Email to the parish. follow) June 9th, Blood Drive – Parish Hall March Funeral Coordinators are: August 11th, Blood Drive – Parish Hall Eileen Sabot and Betty Huber October 13th, Blood Drive – Parish Hall

Households with the last names from Eckert to Funk To reserve a time for the 40 Days for Life event or for more details, please use the contact listed below. may be called upon to help serve at funerals.

If you would like to volunteer to be a In Striving, co-coordinator for funerals please give Melanie a Steven (701)-426-8425 call at the office at 701-223-1549. [email protected]

2020 Funeral Coordinators March Eileen Sabot Betty Huber Children’s Adoration at the Church April Annika Martel Martel

May Connie Storms Theresa Martel of St. Anne The Church of St. Anne invites children of all June Eileen Sabot Marella Krein ages with a parent or adult to join in a guided July Lil Homstad Sandy Fix half hour of adoration on the first Saturday August Eileen Sabot Cindy Hersch of each month from 2:15 - 2:45pm in the church. Children September will be guided in a mixture of prayers, songs, reflections, October scripture, times of prayerful silence, and benediction. Join us for Children’s Adoration on Saturday, May 2. November Elaine Brendel Cathy Mitzel December Elaine Brendel Florence Wangler Middle School Youth Group - Grades 6-8—Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of food, music, prayer, Lenten Opportunities & games, movies, etc. We meet one Sunday a month from Guidelines for Fasting & Abstinence 6:30-8:30pm at the St. Anne parish hall. The next meeting is March 29. This is a fun filled time for all the

Daily Mass Monday at 8am students who have joined. Come join in and have some Tuesday at 12:10pm fun!! Wenesday - Saturday at 8am Saint Anne Parish is committed to the protection of Eucharistic Adoration Thursday from 8:30am-5:30pm our children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confessions Wednesday—Saturday from 7:30am-7:50am The awareness of child abuse in society demands we Saturday from 3pm-4pm take responsibility to make ourselves aware of its cause Stations of the Cross Friday at 5:30pm and take steps toward its prevention. Safe Environment Evening Prayer Immediately following Stations information is accessible from St. Anne’s Website under the Home tab or from the Diocese of Bismarck’s Abstinence—Every person 14 years of age or older must Website. abstain from meat (and items made with meat) on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.

Are you interested in accompanying for Mass? Fasting—Every person between the ages of 18 and 60 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. A fast consists of The Church of St. Anne is looking for more three meals—two small meals and one main meal with pianists/organists! nothing to eat in between the meals. For more information, call Director of Music, *Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the Anne Storick, at 223-1549, ext. 279,or email age limits include the physically or mentally ill, including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as [email protected] diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women.