Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015 · 11/22/2015  · Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015 —The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior

The Weekly Bulletin Article from

Deacon Bob

Wingenbach

"My kingdom does not belong to this world.” When I read these words from today’s gospel, it reminded me that our true home is in heaven. Having just returned from a pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain 6 weeks ago, I realized that we are all on a pilgrimage on this earth…a pilgrimage to get to our true home in heaven. So we might ask ourselves, “what is the itinerary on this pilgrimage and how do we get there?” Someone already posed that question to our Lord and that was St. Thomas. In John 14:5 Thomas said, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus Christ is the way to come to His kingdom in heaven. On this feast of Christ the King, we know that He is the king of our true home in heaven. God humbled himself to take on flesh and become one of us in order to show us “the way” to live our lives in union with God the Father. When we read the scriptures as a road map on how to travel this pilgrimage here on earth, we will read the many ways He taught us to live in right union with God the Father. The Sermon on the Mount or the beatitudes are a blueprint on how to live our lives. The parables, and how our Lord suffered and gave all for us is the ultimate sign of how to give of ourselves in service of others. Let us take a fresh look at the gospels and read them as a road map on how to journey well to get to our true home in heaven.

In Christ’s love, Deacon Bob

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015

—The Rosary is prayed ½ hour prior to Daily & Weekend Masses.

Sunday November 22 Dn7:13-14/Rv1:5-8/Jn 18-33b-37

8:30 AM +Genevieve Eckroth 10:30 AM Our Parish Family

Monday November 23 Dn1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4

8:00 AM Communion Service

Tuesday November 24 Dn 2:31-25/ Lk 21 5-11

8:00 AM +Nick & +Clara Mosbrucker 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 6:00 PM

Wednesday November 25 Dn 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-29/Lk 21: 12-19

8:00 AM +Pat & +Roger Zueger 2:15 AM St. Joseph School Golden Mass

Thursday November 26 Parish office Closed Sr 50: 22-24/Cor 1:3-9/Lk 17: 11-19

9:00 AM +Emma & +Eugene Stegmiller NO Eucharist Adoration

Friday November 27 Parish office Closed Dn 2-14/ Lk 21:29-33

8:00 AM +Caroline Barrios

Saturday November 28 Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36

3:00 PM Confessions 4:00 PM +Rose Cermak

Sunday November 29 Jer.33: 14-16/ 1 Thes 3:12-49/Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36

8:30 AM Living and Deceased St. Joseph Circle Members 10:30 AM Our Parish Family

�e family and friends of the listed Intentions are urged to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion on that day; this is a reason the Intentions are published.

All Military members & their families, Benjamin Wanner & All seminarians. Tiffany Bartole, Pat Vandal, Ella Kitzen, Flint Ternes,

Wally Siegel, Bernice Rolshoven, Ellis Shipp, Gene Hatzenbehler, Paulette Henke, Tony Paul, LaDonna Schoengarth, Brenda Heid, Lyle S., Ann Doll, Russell Benidsh, Peter Hellman, Dorothy Cook, Diane Braun, Randy Davis, Susan Morrison, Elissa

Ackermann, Pat & Joe Klein, Aria Schaner, Myron Kopp, Maggie Schafer, Rosie Porsborg, Ed Schaner, Chuck Zachmeier, Bill Kuntz, Markus Franck, Michelle

Duppong, Ray Reidinger, Frances Geiger, Steve Braus, Bev Geiser, James Geiger, Jim Fleck, Veronica Beckler, Albert & Betty Kostelecky, Lane Staiger, Margie Duppong, Lillie Randa, Kaylyn Bauer, Tom Froelich, Leota Burns, DeLores Frohnauer, Tillie Kopp, Robert Geiger, Stephena Wuitschick, Kurt Wetzel, Dorismae Johnson, Myrna

Anderson, Ludmilla Ferderer, Shirley Manifold, Donna Olson, Alice Olzweski, Timothy Wuitschick, Mary Masseth, Hilda & Steven Bachmeier, Grace Johnson,

Loretta Olson, Della McFall

PTO Monday Night Football Pool Winners

11/16: Jared Piper

Congratulations to our winners! Do you know a loved one from the

Church of St. Joseph in the Hospital?

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we no longer can access records of patients that have been admitted to either of the hospitals in Bismarck. Please

notify us if you or a loved one is in the hospital by calling 701-220-9893. Thank you for your help so that we may visit parishioners in the hospital.

Upcoming Classes for Natural Family Planning

The BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD of NFP Couples who would like to take individual instruction for the Billings Ovulation Method may contact Shawna Helbling at 701-527-2060 or [email protected]. Individual instruction will be starting in January 2016. The MARQUETTE MODEL of NFP The Marquette Model (MM) system of NFP brings 21st century technology to NFP by using the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor in conjunction in other biological indicators of fertility to help couples understand and respect their fertility. Andrea Schanandore RN, BSN will be hosting an introductory session on Monday, December 7th from 7-9 PM. Please contact her at [email protected] or 701-866-8274 to register and for more information. The SYMPTO-THERMAL METHOD of NFP A sympto-thermal NFP class series will be offered at Spirit of Life. The dates for the class will be February 16th, March 15th, and April 12th at 6:30 pm. You can register online at ccli.org. Contact Tammy Martian at 701-471-1549 if you have any questions. See more information about the Couple to Couple League and the instructors at http://bismarckdiocese.com/stm.

2nd Grade Parent Meeting December 5th at 1pm, In the Church

This is a required meeting for parents and 2nd grade students of St. Joseph School or in the Faith Formation program that are preparing to receive the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion. If you have any

questions, please contact the school or parish offices.

St. Joseph School Golden Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 25th

at 2:15pm. All are invited to attend this special Mass of Thanksgiving with our school

Liturgy Assignments for Next Week — Thank you for your gifts of time & talent! Eucharistic Ministers Lector Gifts Ushers Servers Piano Singers

Neighborhood Happenings

NOV 28 4:00 PM

NOV 29 8:30 AM

NOV 29 10:30 AM

Nov 30, Dec 1-2:.�Cathedral Advent Parish Mission Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will host a Year of Mercy Parish Mission at 7 p.m. each night in the church. In anticipation of the upcoming "Jubilee Year of Mercy," this mission is aimed at leading the faithful to a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, the face of the Father's Mercy. The mission will be presented by Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart of Casting Nets Ministries, a not-for-profit lay apostolate dedicated to the challenge of the New Evangelization. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Dec 1:.�Ultreya 7pm, Church of St. Anne in the basement. Ultreya is a gathering of men and women who have attended Cursillo. It is intended to help the Cursillista move forward in the 3 tenets of Cursillo; prayer, study, and action. If you have questions, please call Kathy at 701-527-3221

Dec 4-5:.�Corpus Christi Christmas Cantata Corpus Christi,

Bismarck, both nights at 7pm. Come and join us for a night of music by the Corpus Christ choirs and special guests.

Dec 6:.�Sanford Christmas Candlelight Remembrance Service will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 6, in the Outpatient Service Center. This is a time of remembering the littlest ones who died before or after birth with ornaments on the Sanford Christmas tree. For an ornament, call 323-6376

Weekend of Oct 31 & Nov 1 Weekend of November 7 & 8 Weekend of November 14 & 15 Weekend of November 21 & 22 Weekend of November 28 & 29 NOVEMBER TOTALS

Adult $ 12,708 $ 10,824 $ 8,085 $ $ $ 31,617

Children $ 51 $ 19 $ 7 $ $ 77

Plate $ 467 $ 663 $ 544 $ $ $ 1,674

Thursday $ 38 $ 54 $ 12 $ $ $ 104

Automatic Withdrawal $ 2,160 $ N/A $ 3,411 $ N/A $ N/A $ 5,571

Total $ 15,424 $ 11,560 $ 12,059 $ $ $ 39,043

Contributions — Thank you for your gift of treasure!

Youth Ministry Events Coming Up! • November 25: NO YOUTH GROUP (Happy Thanksgiving)

• December 2: All Grade Youth Group 5:30pm-6:30pm (note time)

• December 9: THE ROCK! St. Mary’s Central High School (Recommended for grades 8-12) 7pm-9pm, must provide own trans-portation, there will be no youth minister present from St. Joseph

Reminder: Help Support the Spirit of Life Food Pantry

Suggested Items:

Paper products: toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins

Baby care items: Diapers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, wipes

Canned Goods: canned meats, fruits & veggies, beans, soups

Non-perishable items: pasta, jelly, peanut butter, rice, flour, sugar,

canned/boxed milk

Personal Care Items: shampoo, body soap, toothbrush, tooth paste

And everything in between!

Food Drive will run from November 21st to November 29 Items may be

left in the Gathering Space or taken directly to Spirit of Life

Check out the NEW MATERIALS in the Lighthouse Catholic

Media Kiosk in the Gathering Space! There are variety of audio CD’s, books, and pamphlets on various

subjects. They make great gifts or Catholic educational tools. There is something for everyone! We ask that you please leave the suggested

donation in the box attached to the kiosk. Thank you for your support

Columbian Items for Sale After Masses THIS WEEKEND in the Gathering Space

There will be items all the way from families in Columbia available

for sale in the gathering space on These items include gourmet

coffee, jewelry , and knick-knacks of all kinds. All proceeds from

this sale will go directly back to the families in Columbia. Ligia

Peightal appreciates your help and support in this endeavor.

Help the Church of St. Joseph LEND A HAND to the

Spirit of Life-Mother Theresa Outreach Program

Our Tree is up! Find you tag to support the needs of the Spirit

of Life-Mother Theresa Outreach Program. The tree has tags that

say “Boys Outfit 3month-6months.” If you choose to take that

tag, please purchase a new outfit that would fit that description.

There are also tags for coats, hats, games, and toys. Your help and

support of this project will help the Mother Theresa Outreach program

continue to provide for families/individuals who are in need. All items

can be returned, UNWRAPPED, to the parish office no later than

December 4. All donations will be given to the Mother Theresa

Outreach program and distributed to the families who they are serving.

St.JosephSchoolBakingExtravaganza&

HomeProductShow

Dec.12,10am-4pm&Dec.13,9am-12:30pm

St. Joseph School Cafeteria

There will be many vendors available to do your last minute

Christmas Shopping! Baked goods & popcorn cakes will be sold

St.JosephSchoolPTOwillalsobeservingBreakfast

December13,9am-12:00pmin the St. Joseph

School Cafeteria. Menu includes Pancakes, Sausage,

juice, & coffee.

2016 Steubenville Youth Conference

Sign-up! The Steubenville conference is open to all youth

currently in 8th-12th grade. Conference will be

held the last weekend in July at the University of St. Thomas in

St. Paul, MN. For questions, additional information or to sign-up,

please contact Shawna Helbling at 701-663-9562(w) or 701-527

-2060 (c) or e-mail: [email protected]

Registration forms are due back by December 18th.