March 6, 2010 Bulletin (PDF)

Note of Thanks

On behalf of Bishop Hoeppner,  Msgr.s’, priest’s, parishioners and myself,  we would like to thank the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring such a special evening on Sunday, February 28th Honoring the Priests, emceed by Grand Knight, Ray Burwell.   A special thank you also goes to Brooke Bauer, Paige Pederson, Taylor Mortimer, Payton Gullikson and Dara Narlock accompanied by Sister Marguerite, for the musical selection they sang under the direction of Phyllis Nowacki, and to Dara Narlock for playing such a lovely selection on the piano.    A special thank you to the kitchen crew and especially to the confirmation students who did such a wonderful job of serving the delicious meal.  It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all.  

Yours in Christ,  Fr. Emmanuel

FAITH FORMATION

 † Linda LaBine, Faith Formation Coordinator 

 † JoAnne Ranstrom, Volunteer Youth Minister

† Faith Formation Classes:    

March 10:  6:30 pm Pre – Grade 4; 7:30 pm Grades 5 – Conf.

March 14:  6:00 pm Life Teen Mass @ Cathedral

March 17:  7:00 pm Parish/Youth Lenten Reconciliation Service

March 24:  6:30 pm Pre – Grade 4; NO 7:30 pm Classes (finals)

March 28:  6:00 pm Life Teen Mass @ Cathedral

March 31:  6:30 pm Pre – Grade 4; 7:30 pm Grades 5 – Conf.

YOUTH 2000, March 19-21 @ Cathedral
Attention all young people ages 13-30!  The challenging message of Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II is being spread throughout the United States by an initiative called YOUTH 2000.  YOUTH 2000 is responding to the call to enable young people to live and proclaim the Gospel.  You are invited to a YOUTH 2000 Retreat on March 19-21 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston.  You will have the opportunity to gather with other young people your age in prayer, adoration, singing, and learning about our Catholic Faith.  Students in grades 7 through 10 have already received registration forms at class.  Forms for anyone else interested in attending may be picked up in the church entry on the tables.  For more information or details, contact JoAnne Ranstrom.  We hope to see you there!

Priests' Appreciation Dinner
Many thanks to all the parishioners who helped with and/or attended the Priests' Appreciation Dinner last Sunday.  Thank you to the Confirmation students who graciously served the meal:  Andrew Lansing, Ashley Novak, Megan Weiland, Abbie Mercil, Bailey Jenkins, Brett Borowicz, Jayvon O'Quinn, and Lydia Ranstrom.

Please continue to pray for our priests during this special year for them.

All are welcome to attend the “BOOK SIGN UP” in Warren on Sunday, March 21^st at Bauer’s Flowers and Coffee Corner at 5:00 pm.  Come and enjoy free coffee and bars.        Fr. Emmanuel  (Author of 29 Books)

Finance Council Meeting:  7:00 pm Monday, March 8

Pastoral Council Meeting:  7:00 pm Tuesday, March 9

Please note the minutes from the council meetings will be posted on the bulletin board in the church entry.  If you would like a copy of them, please contact the office.

Adoration -    March 9, 2010 

 9:00 am to 9:30 pm  

Mass 6:00 pm  

Gertrude Kuznia will celebrate her 90^th Birthday on March 8^th.  Your Parish Family wishes you a Very Happy Birthday. May you be blessed with many more happy years.   

We want to Congratulate Louise and Dennis Brekke who celebrated their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on February 27^th.  May you be blessed with many more happy years together.

†  YOUTH/PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE 

March 17 – 7:00 pm.  Fr. Todd Arends, Fr. Tim Noah and Fr. Bill DeCrans will be assisting Fr. Emmanuel.

BENEFIT BREAKFAST FOR FRANK BRDA

March 7, 2010 @ Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Tabor

Serving from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

To help defray medical costs.

Altar Society Spring Bake – White Elephant Sale

 March 27^th,  11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Activity Groups 3 & 4

All families are asked to donate $15.00 worth of baked goods and you may also bring a “White Elephant” item that is in good condition, no clothing.

DAFFODIL DAYS:  Daffodil Days are here again!  Looking outside, we need a bit of hope and sunshine from the pretty little flowers!  Daffodil Days are March 14 – 18, 2010.  Supporting Daffodil Days helps the American Cancer Society to fund research efforts, education programs, advocacy initiatives and service programs for cancer patients and survivors.  Orders will be here for you to pick up on March 14^th.  Thank you for your support.

Ecumenical Lenten Services:

7:00 pm Wednesday, March 10^th @ Grace United Methodist Church.  Messenger Pastor Jim Roberstad

7:00 pm Wednesday, March 17^th @ Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Messenger Pastor Brian Schanil

7:00 pm Wednesday, March 24^th @ Assembly of God Church.  Messenger Pastor Jeff Gustafson

STATIONS OF THE CROSS    7:00 PM

Friday, March  12, 19 & 26, 2010

About our pastor.....

Fr. Emmanuel S. Sylvester has devoted his life to help people discover and develop their own unique qualities of greatness. He has served among the tribals in West Bengal, India, as Headmaster in a Bengali medium high school. He holds a Masters in Social Work from Loyola College, Madras. He served as a chaplain for seven years for migrant Bengalis in Mumbai. He has written more than 26 books (in English, Tamil languages) on socially-relevant issues. He is presently pursuing higher studies while serving in our parish.