St. Wenceslaus Church 505 3rd St. East Dickinson, ND 58601 THETHE BULLETINBULLETIN The Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church Bi-Weekly Mailed Bulletin Publication February 27, 2017 FROM THE PASTOR… Well, here we are, on the threshold of Lent! I have heard many people say they cannot believe Lent is already here, but when you look at when Ash Wednesday can land (as early as February 04 and as late as March 10) it is not an early Lent. Since Lent is a penitential season, perhaps it is typical for us to “not be ready.” Have you thought of how you will set aside your everyday, normal routine and embrace Lent? The church encourages us to fast, pray, and give alms. Don’t let Lent get away from you; be sure to enter into this beautiful season and encounter Christ in every step. We have a few ways to encourage you on the journey over the next 40 days — Attend Daily Mass; Pray before the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration on Tuesdays; Attend Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7 pm — thank you to SAINT WENCESLAUS Deacon Stockert and Deacon Zent for leading the Stations; Women are CATHOLIC CHURCH encouraged to sign up and participate in the Lenten Book Club; All parishioners are invited to pick up and read a (free) copy of 7 Secrets of Confession. We have 505 Third Street East, Dickinson, ND 58601 SVATÝ VÁCLAVE, ORODUJ ZA NÁS! Saint Wenceslaus, Pray for us! 701-225- 3972 Email: [email protected] purchased over 300 copies of the book to distribute during Lent; Go to Confession. stwenceslausnd.com facebook.com/stwencnd In fact, Bishop Kagan has asked each pastor to extend a special night of confessions on March 24 in order to try to reach as many people as possible with the promise of Christ’s mercy and forgiveness. On March 24, I will hear confessions from 5-7, African Mission Appeal: March 03 & 04 MASS TIMES prior to Stations that evening. Additionally, the Dickinson parishes will again “Offering Help, Creating Hope, Changing Lives” Saturday 4:00 pm Mass offer Confessions during Holy week on April 09 and 11th; Remember Ash Sunday 7:30 am & 9:30 am Mass Your gift supports the work of the current Diocesan Mission Team— Mon & Tues 8:15 am Communion Service Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fasting and Abstinence (from meat) Missionaries Deacon Brent, Jessica, Cameron & Chloe Naslund— Wed & Thurs 8:15 am Mass while Fridays during Lent are days of Abstinence. When we refrain from eating as they minister on our behalf to our brothers and sisters in Friday 8:30 am Mass with TEE meat, it is a small act of penitence and self-sacrifice; When you attend weekend Kisii, Kenya, East Africa. 10:00 am Mass — St. Benedict’s Care Center Mass, come early to pray the Rosary and instead of rushing out, stay a few minutes Holy Days As Scheduled after Mass to pray; There are many opportunities for giving Alms, including the African Mission Appeal, Operation Rice Bowl, and the Collection for the Holy Pray — Support — Give Generously! SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Wednesday-Thursday: Before Daily Mass; Land, just to name a few. There are also creative ways to give alms located in this Saturday: 3:15-3:45 pm; bulletin. As you can see, there are numerous ways to encounter Lent and I haven’t Or privately scheduled through the Parish Office. even scratched the surface. Whatever you do, do it and don’t delay. As Fr. St. Wenceslaus will be hosting a Lenten Women's Book Club, Tuesdays Hochhalter said in his homily last weekend, if you live Lent like you do every other at 6:30 pm, beginning March 14 and running through Easter. If you EUCHARISTIC ADORATION time of the year, you are not living Lent. would like to join, $20 will cover the cost of your book, journal and Tuesdays: 8:30 am—4:00 pm bookmark. Please contact the parish office, by March 06 to register. A few other miscellaneous items for you: during one of our recent church WINE: Women in the New Evangelization is a creative and inspired CLERGY & PARISH STAFF cleanings, we removed the song cards and Roman Missal change cards. The Gloria ministry to invigorate women's groups and parishes through Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher, STL, Pastor is found on page 6 of the Pew Missal and the Nicene Creed on page 9. The Order of Fr. Thomas J. Grafsgaard, Parochial Vicar encouraging, supporting, and nurturing women in the Catholic faith the Mass and Eucharistic Prayers are in there also, if you would like to follow Fr. Kregg W. Hochhalter, In-Residence and by equipping and mobilizing women as disciples of Christ. Fr. Dennis Schafer visiting the mission Deacon Robert & Josie Stockert along. Thank you for your generosity to the snow removal collection; every donation will be used to defray the costs incurred this year for snow removal. The Lenten book, Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ’s Passion PRAYER FOR OUR MISSION IN KENYA, EAST AFRICA Deacon Robert & Gini Zent through the Eyes of Women, is part Bible study, part reflection on Almighty God, our love for You, and our faith in the teachings of our Deacon Ray & Kathryn Jilek This week we will have a staff meeting to look towards scheduling the rest of the women’s special gifts, part prayer and discussion guide . all tied Lord, Jesus Christ, have inspired us to take a giant step to establish a Deacon Gene & Marilyn Morman year, at least through to August. I also recently ordered a few copies of the book, together with a fabulous biblical historical mini-novel about women mission in Kenya. May your Holy Spirit support us, guide us, give us Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Assistant Cancer Now What? Taking Action, Finding Hope, and Navigating the Journey living through the events of Jesus’s passion, death, and resurrection. wisdom, and bless our endeavors. Bless especially and provide guidance Nicole Berger, CCD Coordinator Ahead. The cost of the book is $20 and will be available in the media rack in the Priscilla Keogh, Music Director main south entry. I felt it was a good resource to have available. Lastly, in this Reading it will draw you into the experience of Lent in an entirely new to those You have chosen to carry the Gospel of Your love and hope to Norene Kessel, Secretary/Receptionist way. It will deepen your relationship with Jesus. It will lead you to the people of a distant land. May we experience the joy and peace You Nick Reis, Maintenance bulletin is a flyer for the upcoming Spring Festival. Be sure to purchase and return contemplate your own gifts in light of his work. And it will encourage provide, as we reach out and generously share our gifts with others. We Marie Claire Uwimana, Housekeeping those raffle tickets and plan to join us on March 25! It will be another great evening you to step out into the new year refreshed and empowered to follow ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Lord. Amen. Nancy Woehl, Business Manager of good food, fun and fellowship to celebrate our parish—join me! the Lord. IMPRIMATUR: Bishop John F. Kinney, Bishop of Bismarck Have a great week! ~ Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher For all DCS events & info… visit IMPORTANT DATES ANNOUNCEMENTS DCs news www.dickinsoncatholicschools.com March 03 1st Friday of Lent: ABSTAIN Are you looking for an interesting and meaningful way to connect to your faith? A ANNOUNCEMENTS: Stations of the Cross, 7pm Pilgrimage is a time to reflect, grow closer to your faith and learn and appreciate history. Titan Tots Preschool is currently accepting pre-registration for the 2017-2018 school year. Class March 03-05 Pray for the Men’s Cursillo A pilgrimage fosters an awakening of the spirit and a rejuvenation of faith. Join Msgr. options are 2 day, 3 day and 4 day along with AM and PM class session times. Titan Tots is located at 101.9 FM March 03-05 Search Wknd ~ Pray for Fr. Thomas Patrick Schumacher on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes in October 2017! A few spots remain. For Trinity Elementary West. Call 701-225-8094 to arrange a tour or email [email protected] for a Catholic Radio Grafsgaard, priest on the Search Wknd! info, call 225-3972, visit stwenceslausnd.com or www.travelillume.com/trc/pxy. pre-registration form. Register today as class sizes are limited! Kresta in the Afternoon is a daily conversation - March 05 K of C #8839 Breakfast, PLC, 8 am-Noon Catholic Daughters will lead the Rosary on Mondays during Lent at St. Luke’s Nursing It’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten options for your child for the 2017-2018 school year. personal, authentic and human. March 07 Adoration until 4 pm Home, 2:30 pm. All CDA members are encouraged to attend. It looks at all of life through the lens of March 08 No CCD/Confirmation The faculty and staff at Trinity Elementary East and West would love to show you what we have to St. Patrick’s Parish will offer Perpetual Adoration during Lent and looking for adorers offer. Cumulatively, our 3 kindergarten teachers have 41 years of experience in the field of education. Scripture and the teaching tradition of the March 10 2nd Friday of Lent: ABSTAIN during the late night and early morning hours (9 am-6 am). Contact St. Patrick’s Parish Stations of the Cross, 7pm Our class sizes are small and allow for more one-on-one time.