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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, January 22, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Francis de Sales will be observing this day with Mass at 8 am followed by Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 to noon, and culminating in a recitation of the Rosary at 11:45 am. Please join us in praying for the most vulnerable among us. Sign-up sheets for ½ hour Adoration slots are in the Gathering Space. Regular Tuesday adorers are invited to adore during their usual hour.Read More -
Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 PM
For parents and godparents seeking Baptism for their child (ages newborn through 8 years). Pre-registration is required by calling the parish office at 233-4780.Read More -
Thursday, January 24, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us to celebrate our patronal feast day, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, on Thursday the 24th. The Knights of Columbus will be serving us breakfast after the 8 am Mass.Read More -
Tuesday, January 29, 6:00 PM
Come out to the Hjemkomst Center to show your appreciation for the Priests, Deacons, Brothers, and Sisters who serve us as they serve the Church. Tickets available in the parish office.Read More -
Saturday, February 9, 2:30 PM
St. Philips in Bemidji will be hosting an Ultreya on February 9 at 2:30. An Ultreya is a gathering of Cursillistas, or those considering making a Cursillo weekend, who come together to share friendship and faith. It is a great opportunity to be spiritually fed. A time to get away from busyness and schedules and just enjoy the company of Jesus and friends. Please bring a potluck item to share.Read More -
Saturday, February 16, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Supporting the St. Francis Mission Team, the semiannual Chic Boutique Vendor Show features over 30 artisans, crafters, and direct sales companies. There will also be a concession stand, a silent auction, and a bake sale. Come and shop while you help the Mission Team raise funds to go to Puerto Rico this summer for hurricane relief.Read More -
February 21 - February 24
Are you looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus?Read More
Is the busyness of life suffocating you?
Consider stepping away from life for a weekend and spending it in the peaceful presence of Jesus and other likeminded Catholics. A Cursillo weekend has the power to redefine your life. Pray about attending a weekend; It is an investment of time well spent. There is a men's Cursillo coming up this spring, to be held at Sand Hill Bible Camp in Fosston, MN.
For more information visit https://crookstoncursillo.weebly.com/. -
March 21 - March 24
Are you looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus?Read More
Is the busyness of life suffocating you?
Consider stepping away from life for a weekend and spending it in the peaceful presence of Jesus and other likeminded Catholics. A Cursillo weekend has the power to redefine your life. Pray about attending a weekend; It is an investment of time well spent. There is a women's Cursillo coming up this spring, to be held at Sand Hill Bible Camp in Fosston, MN.
For more information visit https://crookstoncursillo.weebly.com/.
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I Worry that I'm Not Doing God's Will in My Life
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Prayer Corner
Praying the Rosary
The Rosary is very nearly a perfect form of Christian prayer, being a devotion both to Our Blessed Mother and to her son, Jesus. It takes only about 15-20 minutes a day to say one set of mysteries, and the benefits are tremendous: stronger families, peace of heart, spiritual understanding.
Download the following two documents to guide you in saying the Rosary:
The Holy Rosary of Our Lady, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary
(print double-sided, then crease in the middle to make a booklet)Pray the Rosary online with people from all over the world:
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
This is a prayer to implore God's mercy upon the world, in reparation for the sins of humanity. Jesus gave it to St. Faustina, a Polish nun who lived during the 1930's, as a way for people to do penance for their sins and those of others. It is prayed on standard Rosary beads and many people pray it right after praying the Rosary.
Optional Opening Prayers:- You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
- (Repeat 3 times) O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
Our Father, Hail Mary and the Apostle's Creed
For each of the five decades- (On each “Our Father” bead of the rosary, pray) Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
- (On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” beads, pray) For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Concluding prayer- (Repeat 3 times) Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Optional Closing Prayer- Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
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Pregnant?
Need someone to talk to? Call St. Gianna's Maternity Home 1-877-701-3077, or FirstChoice Clinic (701) 237-6536.
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News
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The Knights of Columbus Marian Prayer Icon will be displayed in the sanctuary until Friday, January 25. For the past 18 years the Knights of Columbus have sponsored an image of Our Lady that travels throughout the state of Minnesota. This year's image is "Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians."Read More -
Ct St. Mary 509 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is sponsoring the National Catholic Education Contest for students Grade 4 through Grade 12. The categories include Essay, Poetry, Art and Computer Art. The themes are “Here I am Lord I Come to Do Your Will” or Doing my Best to Do Good. Deadline to enter is February 1. For more information call Cathy Bjorklund @ (218) 284-6237.Read More -
As a general rule, the parish office will be closed and all activities cancelled in the event of a blizzard warning in Fargo-Moorhead. Daily and weekend Mass will continue to be celebrated for those who can safely make it to the church. Cancellations will be decided on a case-by-case basis in the event of less severe weather (such as a winter storm warning). In all cases of severe weather, closings and cancellations will be advertised on local TV and radio stations KVLY, KFGO, and WDAY, as well as on this website.Read More -
We are looking for a volunteer to water and tend to the plants in the church and gathering area. This would require one to two hours each week. Please contact Dennis in the Parish Office if you are interested in volunteering.Read More -
Pre-order your take-and-bake pizzas before and after any Mass in January!Read More
The Mission Team will be preparing homemade pizzas to fill your orders in time for you to pick up after the Masses on February 2 and 3! Extra pizzas will be available for purchase that weekend, as well. You will be able to bake them in your own oven to enjoy Super Bowl weekend! Thank you for your support! Order here.
Go Vikings!
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Heb 5:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4Gospel Mk 2:18-22
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Word on Fire
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National Catholic Register
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