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May 17th, 2015
1420 16th Street East
West Fargo, ND 58078
Church: 701.282.7217
Fax: 701.282.2753
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holycrosswestfargo.com
Pastors:
Rev. Jim Meyer, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Andrew Jasinski, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Deacons:
Deacon David Haney
[email protected]
Deacon James Eggl
[email protected]
Office Staff:
Penne Soucy, Business Manager
[email protected]
Brenda Mears, DRE & Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Margaret Keller, Administrative Asst.
[email protected]
Bianca Wiederrich, Liturgy & Choir Director
[email protected]
Heather Heger, Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Patrick Thiel, Youth Choir Director
[email protected]
Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Monday - Friday at 12:15 pm
Reconciliation at 11:45 am
Rosary at 11:50 am
Weekends:
Saturday at 4:30 pm
Reconciliation at 3:30 pm
Sunday at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration:
Mondays 9 am - 8 pm
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Homebound Communion:
Homebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should
notify the parish office so that Holy Communion may be
brought to their homes.
Marriage:
Couples intending to marry should contact the parish office
at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.
Join our Parish Family:
To register in the parish or to notify us of any changes,
please contact the church office.
Baptism Class:
Parish Council:
Held on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please call the
Brian Heger, Rosemary Heise, Helen Franck,
office at 282-7217 to register for the upcoming date and
Mark Sahli, Bill Harbeke, Jim Prochniak & Father time.
Jim Meyer
Lay Directors:
Jamie Steffes & Dan Pulczinski
Bulletin Deadline:
Tuesday by 5:00 pm in writing or
Email: [email protected]
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
According to the accounts in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus appeared to
many of his disciples during the 40 days following his resurrection. On the 40th day, he came
again to the Apostles and led them out to the Mount of Olives where he instructed them to wait
in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit. Then, as they were watching, he ascended into
clouds. As they continued to watch, two angels appeared and declared to them that, just as he
ascended, Jesus would return in glory.
According to Augustine of Hippo, one of the early church fathers, the Feast of Ascension
originated with the Apostles. John Chrysostom and Gregory of Nyssa, contemporaries of
Augustine, refer to it as being one of the oldest feasts practiced by the Church, possibly going as
far back as AD 68. There is no written evidence, however, of the Church honoring Ascension Day
until Augustine's time in the fourth century.
Ascension Day Traditions
As an Ecumenical feast, Ascension Day is one of the six holy days where attendance at Mass is
mandatory for Roman Catholics and Anglicans. The event is generally a one-day public
commemoration, although the Church, in keeping with earlier traditions regarding festivals,
offers devotions for seven days.
The night before the feast, priests and deacons attend a vigil of prayers and scripture readings.
On the day of the feast, Mass is attended and the Paschal candle, which was lit on Easter Sunday,
is extinguished. Liturgies proclaiming the finished work of salvation and the ascension of the
glorified Christ into Heaven are recited, followed later by evening prayers. At the end of the
seven-day devotion, two additional days are kept by the priests, making a total of nine days (a
novena). The novena allows for the preparation of Pentecost, which takes place the next day.
Churches around the world observe many Ascension Day traditions, such as "the blessing of the
first fruits," in which grapes and beans are blessed. Some churches depict the Ascension of Christ
by raising a statue of Jesus above the altar and lifting it through a special door in the roof. Other
churches have outdoor processions with torches and banners. In an old Ascension Day tradition
from England, parishioners carried a banner bearing the symbol of a lion at the head of the
procession, and a second banner bearing the symbol of a dragon at the rear. This represented
the victory of Christ over the devil.
For many Christians, Ascension Day's meaning provides a sense of hope that the glorious and
triumphant return of Christ is near. It is a reminder of the Kingdom of God within their hearts,
and of the ever-present Spirit of God, watching over and protecting them as they spread the light
of Jesus' truth throughout the world.
Taken from: http://www.sharefaith.com/guide/Christian-Holidays/ascension-day-meaning.html
Mass Intentions
FOR THE WEEK
Monday, May 18th
12:15 pm For the Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, May 19th
12:15 pm +Ben Anderson by Dianne Schock & Mike
Steidl
Wednesday, May 20th
*9:00 am Priest’s Intention
12:15 pm Eva Weibye by Bev & Tom Kelsch
Thursday, May 21st
12:15 pm Bernadette Newman by Bev & Tom Kelsch
Friday, May 22nd
12:15 pm +Scott Pomeroy by the Harris Family
Saturday, May 23rd
4:30 pm Joseph Fatula by Gale & Jim Hanzel
Sunday, May 24th
7:30 am
+Ernie Cossette by Hazel Cossette & family
9:00 am
Priest’s Intention
11:00 am
Holy Cross Catholic Community
6:00 pm
Priest’s Intention
*Mass at Cooperative Living Center
Eucharistic Adoration
Welcome Visitors & New Parishioners
We hope you were blessed today and we
warmly welcome you to our parish! If you wish
to join our parish, you may register at the office
during our office hours.
Those of you who are MEMBERS - Please let
us know if you have a change of address, or if
you have a new phone number. Help us keep
costs down by letting us know when you move.
Thank you!
Readings for the Week
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
Acts 19: 1-8; Jn 16: 29-33
Acts 20: 17-27; Jn 17: 1-11A
Acts 20: 28-38; Jn 17: 11B-19
Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11; Jn 17: 20-26
Acts 25: 13B-21; Jn 21: 15-19
Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25
Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3B-7, 12-13; Jn 20: 1923
Prayers for the Sick
Terry Kadlec
Morris Dimmer
Ron Rempfer
Jim Hill
Dorothy Wieland
Janice Pickard
Arnie Lefor
Charles Gilleland, Sr
Kay Syvertson
Mike Steidl
Marcus Franck
Howard Wrigley
Robert Johnson
Jana Lutovsky
Monday: 9 am. to 8 pm.
“The happiness we have a right to enjoy
has a name and a face, its Jesus of
Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharistic.”
Pope Benedict
Eucharistic Adoration adorers needed: 10
am. to 11 am. and 4 pm. to 5 pm. Everyone is
welcome at all hours of Eucharistic Adoration also
children. If you can become a scheduled adorer call
Arlene Schneider at 541-7834 or email
[email protected] call the Holy Cross
Catholic Church 282-7217
If you or a loved one are hospitalized or homebound
or would like to have a family member included in
the prayers for the sick, call the parish office at 2827217.
Prayers for the Armed Forces
Remember in prayer:
Eric Peterson, Captain Diann Olson, Captain Dixie
Klein Aune, Stefani Nistler, Mark Nistler, Captain Liea
Misialek, Daniel Lee Cariveau
If any family has people in the Armed Services that
they would like to be prayed for, please contact the
church office.
Mission Statement: Holy Cross Catholic Church is a faith community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive for
holiness and growth in our faith as we serve those around us. Adopted 2013
EMPTY GALLON MILK JUGS
NEEDED!
This Week’s Mass & Activities Schedule
Monday, May 18th - St John I
9:00 am - 8:00 pm Adoration
11:45 am
Confession
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
7:00 pm
Baptism Class
Tuesday, May 19th
10:30 am
11:45 am
11:50 am
12:15 pm
Communion Service at Edgewood Vista
Confessions
Rosary
Mass
Wednesday, May 20th - St. Bernadine of Siena
9:00 am
Mass at Cooperative Living Center
10:00 am
Funeral Mass for Elaine Sellner-Dohman
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
Thursday, May 21st - St. Christopher Magallanes
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
5:45 pm
AA (Classrooms)
4:00 pm
Carmichael/Keyser Wedding Rehearsal
Friday, May 22nd - St. Rita of Cascia
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
4:30 pm
Carmichael/Keyser Wedding
6:00 pm
Roers/Bieswanger Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, May 23rd
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Roers/Bieswanger Wedding
Confessions
Rosary
Mass
Sunday, May 24th - Pentecost
7:30 am
Mass
9:00 am
Mass
11:00 am
Mass
With Sympathies
Our deepest sympathies go to Bob Carr on
the loss of his wife, Bev Carr.
Does your family go through a
lot of milk?? We are looking
for empty gallon milk jugs for
this summer’s VBS. Please bring them
into the church office.
For the summer
months you can
continue to purchase
JPII TRIP gift cards at
Holy Cross MondayThursday from 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm, Holy Spirit School 7:30 to 8:30
am, Shanley High School 9:30 to 10:30
am and Hurley’s Religious Goods Monday
through Friday 9 to 5.
KITCHEN SHOWER
Dishes will be ordered for our new
church facility and each place setting
will consist of:
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Corelle dishes: dinner plate, salad
plate, bowl and cup
Glasses
Silverware
Each place setting will be $20.00
Committee members:
Fr Jim, Phyllis Gludt, Judy Nikle & Brenda
Aswege
SIGN UP FOR THE TRAVELING ICON
KIT
Bishop Folda has designated 2015 as the
Year of Marriage & Family. It will be a
time of grace to celebrate, strengthen and
witness to the beauty of the Sacrament of
Marriage and the Christian family. You are
invited to host the Holy Family Traveling
Icon in your home for one week. The
traveling icon kit contains a framed picture
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as well as a
variety of prayer guides to use in the
home. To reserve the kit, please contact
Heather in the office.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
May 23-24, 2015: Pentecost Sunday
Sacristan
Altar Servers
Greeters
Ushers
4:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
Brian Fettes
Volunteer Needed
Sue Eggl
Volunteer Needed
Leilyn Honeyman
Brian Fettes
Ryan Orth
Kali Copin
Ryleigh Skaurud
Holdyn Honeyman
Jordan Miranda
Brooklyn Faller
Brittany Srnsky
Grace Hardmeyer
Summer Miranda
Tatum Faller
Brooke Srnsky
Diane Kelly
Renee Ringdahl
Brian Carroll
James Preston
Scott Olson
Larry Kelly
Keith Ringdahl
Joanna Carroll
Patti Preston
Rodger Sims
Tom Gentzkow
Makenzie Preston
Vickie Gentzkow
Brady Preston
Mike Steidl
Leonard Mathern
Steve Fischer
Mike Srnsky
Volunteer Needed
Dianne Schock
Volunteer Needed
Kathleen Fischer
Sheri Srnsky
Volunteer Needed
Andrew Fischer
Zach Fischer
EMHC
Proclaimer
Gayle Cummings
Ken Zetocha
Keith Wilson
Darla Skaurud
Richard Haugen
Nancy Elliott
Linda Schroeder
Jody Bucholz
Stephanie Landstrom
Leilyn Honeyman
Jim LaHaise
Helen Franck
Willie Gartner
Dar Stebner
Volunteer Needed
Georgeann Gellner
Larry Fischer
Volunteer Needed
Stephen Hill
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Helen Franck
Stephen Hill
Tadd Skaurud
Joe Bailey
Dustin Metzger
Tiba Apoline
Larry Fischer
Leilyn Honeyman
Clare Elless
God’s Gift Appeal Update
Parish Goal: $114,785
Amount Pledged: $70,418,
which is 61% of the goal.
Parish Participation:
Families: 1332
Donors: 305
Participation: 23%
All households are encouraged to return their
personalized pledge card which was received by
mail in early February. Place your pledge card in
the collection basket. Each family is asked to
prayerfully consider a gift of 1% of household
income. Your prompt response will save the
expense of additional mailings. May God bless
you, and thank you for your consideration.
Wedding Banns
God grant you many joyful years
together and bless your home with
health and happiness.
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Nicole Carmichael & Michael Keyser
May 22, 2015
Stephanie Roers & Matt Bieswanger
May 23, 2015
Kaitlin Cannon & Jay Christensen
May 30, 2015
Michelle Olson & Tyler Volk
June 6, 2015
Want to get to know other men and
their families at Holy Cross Church?
Consider joining the
Knights of
Columbus!
It’s a great way to meet other Catholic
gentlemen and their families. Please call Mike
at 540-7181 or e-mail [email protected] for
more information.
Check out our website: www.kofc9642.org
for activities and more information!
The Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council
#9642 meets on the 2nd Monday of every
month starting at 7pm in the Upper Room.
May Knight of the month: Richard Elless
May Family of the month: Jonathan & Nancy
Aal, Victoria & Brennan
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Knights of Columbus Council #9642
Congratulations to Michael J. Allred, age 17, and
Brandon D. Allred, age 15, of West Fargo, ND who
have earned the highest advancement award the Boy
Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout
Award.
Michael & Brandon Allred are
current members of Troop 232
chartered by VFW Post 7564 of
West Fargo, ND, and former
members of Troop 32 & Pack 112 of
Dickinson, ND. Michael achieved
the rank of Eagle Scout on
December 11, 2014. Brandon
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on April 9, 2015.
Allreds will be recognized in an
Eagle Scout Court of Honor on
Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM at the Jon
L. Wanzek Center for Scouting in
Fargo, ND. Family and friends are
welcome. Michael Allred &
Brandon Allred are the sons of Jim
& Gwen Allred of West Fargo, ND .
UPCOMING PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS
Fr. Andrew Jasinski – Chancellor and Director of Catholic Education and Formation
Fr. Matthew Kraemer – Priest secretary to Bishop, Director of Liturgy, Master of
Ceremonies
Fr. Jason Lefor – Pastor – Lidgerwood and associated parishes
Fr. Thomas Feltman – Pastor – Wyndmere and associated parishes
Fr. Robert Smith – Pastor – Kindred (now stand-alone parish)
Fr. Luke Meyer – Pastor – UND Newman Center
Fr. John Kizito – Pastor – Walhalla and associated parishes
Fr. Jason Asselin – Pastor – Ellendale and associated parishes
Fr. Alexander King – Parochial Vicar – St. Joseph’s Devils Lake
Fr. Troy Simonsen – Parochial Vicar – Cathedral of St. Mary
Fr. Kyle Metzger – Parochial Vicar – Sts. Anne & Joachim in Fargo
Fr. Len Loegering – retirement.
Incoming priest from Diocese of Nalgonda, India – Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross, West Fargo.
Community News
Joyful Noise Concert at The Abbey of the Hills
Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy the music of three
groups of musicians! A blend of popular and Christian
music. Saturday, May 23rd, 1-5pm
Food and drink available. Free will donation.
Help Support the Abbey!
FT Young Adult Coordinator and Youth Ministry
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo ND is accepting
applications for a Young Adult Coordinator and
Youth Ministry Coordinator (10 months August
through May, 40 hours a week), to begin Fall 2015.
Bachelor’s degree required, experience and
knowledge of Catholic theology, and excellent
communication and technology skills required.
Strong musical background is preferred. Please email application letter stating how job qualifications
are met via the job description, current resume and
three references to Fr. Reese Weber, Parochial
Vicar, [email protected]. A complete
position description is available at
www.nativitycatholicchurch.net or by calling Fr.
Weber at 701-232-2414, ext. 122.
Visitation Chapel to hold final Mass on May 27
In June of 2011 Archbishop Aquila opened the Visitation
Chapel, located next to the abortion facility in downtown
Fargo. Every Wednesday during the past four years,
Mass has been offered and Eucharistic Abortion held
during the day for the intentions of the women entering
the abortion facility, those who work to promote
abortion, and for the furthering of a culture of life in our
society. This past March the building where the
Visitation Chapel is located changed owners. As is
common when rental property changes, lease terms
change as well. As a result, our lease will end May
31. The final Mass will be offered on Wed., May 27 at 8
a.m., followed by Eucharistic Adoration until Noon. The
Visitation Chapel is located at 502 1st Ave. No.
Fargo. All are welcome to attend.
Our prayer to further the culture of life will
continue. Beginning Wed., June 3, you are invited to
be part of the Prayer Apostolate for Life by joining us
every Wednesday between 10-11:30 a.m. at the Pastoral
Center, 5201 Bishops Blvd., Fargo. The prayer time will
open with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by
private meditation, and close with the recitation of the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 11:15 a.m. Please come to
pray in solidarity for all the babies whose lives are
threatened daily by abortion, for the conversion of hearts
of those involved with abortion, for our side walk
advocates and the needs of the post abortion ministries in
our diocese. For more information contact the Respect
Life Office, 701-356-7910 or
[email protected]
FT Youth and Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
St. James Basilica, Jamestown, ND is accepting
applications for a full-time Youth and Adult Faith
Formation Coordinator. This position will be
responsible for faith formation grades 6-12,
university campus outreach and activities, and
programs, projects and activities, for youth and
young adults. Successful candidate must be a
faithful and practicing Catholic with strong
communication, interpersonal and computer
skills. Bachelor’s degree with some educational
experience preferred. Send cover letter, resume
and three references to Monsignor Jeffrey Wald
at: [email protected].
Application deadline is Friday, June 5, 2015.
St. Joseph's School (Moorhead, MN) is seeking full-time
elementary teachers for both 4th and 5th grade for the
2015-2016 academic year. Ideal candidates will support
the mission of the school, be licensed a licensed
Minnesota teacher, driven in student-centered
instruction, and display a high sense of professionalism
and collaboration. St. Joseph's School is also hiring for
the Summer Program; offering flexible hours and a fun,
active work environment.
For more information, please visit the employment page
of the school’s website (www.stjoesmhdschool.com/
employment). To apply, please submit the application
found on the school’s website, your resume and
credentials, and a list of three references to Andrew
Hilliker by mail (St. Joseph’s School, 1005 2nd Ave. S.,
Moorhead, MN 56560) or by email
([email protected]).
FirstChoice Clinic Golf “Fore” Life Fundraising Event.
Please visit www.teamfirstchoice.com
and support your favorite golfer. All proceeds go to
continue the lifesaving mission of FirstChoice Clinic.
No computer – No problem - Call Mona at 701.237.5902
to make a donation. Thank you for your support.
HUGE SALE We are accepting “new and gently used”
small home appliances, household items, sporting
goods, tools, games and children’s clothing. Please
bring to the St. Joseph’s School gym on Thursday,
June 18 between 4 and 8 pm. A huge new and gently
used goods sale benefiting St. Joseph’s Conference of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held on Friday,
June 19 from 9-6 pm and Saturday, June 20 from 9-2.
Questions? Please call Marge at 701-212-0392.
Office
701.282.3659
Fax
701.282.3660
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Windows & Roofing
Seamless Gutters
Room Additions, Decks & More
Call Darin Keller at 281-7865
or cell number 261-2141
Excavating ● Water/Sewer Repair & Installation
Dirt & Gravel Hauling ● Snow Removal
Plumbing ● Heating ● A/C ● Refrigeration
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701-293-9911
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Emergency Service
Access Control
Master Key Systems
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Bison Center Mall
1404 33 St. SW, Fargo
701-235-6645
[email protected]
Knights
of
Columbus
Council #9642
Meets the Second
Monday of each month at 7pm
at Holy Cross
For more information
Call Brian at 281-1905
Eagle Run
Crossing
Your Friendly
Neighborhood C-Store
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Locally Owned
3210 Sheyenne Street
West Fargo
(701)356-0005 Store
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Realtor
200 45th Str So.
Suite 200
Fargo ND 58103
701.356.5000
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cell(701)306.6580
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Mark’s Wood Refinishing &
Glass Etching
Furniture, window sills, frames
Also do woodwork - doll closets,
custom storage, toy boxes
Picture frame glass etching - your
design
Free Estimates - Call Markus
Franck at 701.388.5452
New Construction and
Additions, General
Remodeling,
Kitchens, Baths,
Windows, & More!
701-293-0237
Licensed in ND and MN
701-729-7987
John
Studt
827 28th St S Ste B
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-364-3660
Melissa Erdmann, FNP
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or
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