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Power in the Name of Jesus
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, August 8, 7:00 PM
You are invited to the Annual Thrivent Financial Night at the RedHawks, Tuesday, August 8, at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo. Come out and watch the FM RedHawks take on the Kansas City T-Bones at 7:02 pm. Tickets are just $10 per person and include a pre-game pulled pork sandwich or hot dog, chips, and pop starting at 5:30 pm, and reserved seating at the game. Attendees do not have to be Thrivent members! Tickets must be paid for at the time of reservation and are non-refundable. Make sure checks are payable to “FM RedHawks” (NOT Thrivent Financial) or cash payment. Tickets w ill be limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only until July 11. Your tickets will be available to pick up in the church office by Wed., Aug. 2.
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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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National Catholic Register
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By Angelo Stagnaro | There’s a common misconception that our Lord commanded us to turn a blind eye to evil. Yes, we are absolutely forbidden to judge others. Jesus was very clear on this: Do not...
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By Joan Frawley Desmond | WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the government cannot bar churches and other faith-based organizations from a government program simply because of their...
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By Dave Armstrong | In John 17:22 Jesus prays that the disciples would be “one, as we are one.” And in John 17:23, He desires that they (and us) be “completely one” (NRSV), “perfect in one” (KJV...
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By Adelaide Mena and Matt Hadro/CNA/EWTN News | WASHINGTON — As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious-freedom case and...
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By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA/EWTN News | MANILA, Philippines — Last week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated Hosts and religious icons, during a...
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News
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From July 5 to 26, parishioner Reilly Swanson is planning to make a mission trip and pilgrimage to Ireland and Fatima. The trip consists of a week in Ireland, ministering and witnessing to the people there, particularly of college age, a week pilgrimage to Fatima in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, and another week back in Ireland. Reilly is looking forward to the trip as a great opportunity for him to serve the Lord and His people. Can you help? No amount is too small, everything is appreciated! Make an online donation by clicking here. -
Many of you are aware that 2017 is the year of my retirement from fulltime pastoral ministry. Bishop Hoeppner has set the date for my retirement on September 11, 2017. I will have completed my second six year term. My intention is to retire somewhere in the Bemidji area.
The new pastor will arrive on September 11. He is Fr. Raul Perez, currently serving as pastor in Kelliher, Nebish, and Blackduck. Fr. Raul spent some time here at St. Francis de Sales during his years in the seminary. We look forward to his energetic and faith-filled leadership for St. Francis de Sales and St. John’s in Georgetown. -
St. Francis de Sales now has the capacity to accept credit and debit cards for one-time or recurring donations. Click here to get started. -
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Children's and Youth Choirs: Looking for KIDS and TEENS who like to sing or play an instrument!
Men's singing group: Can you carry a tune? We are waiting for you! Low level of time and commitment--limited spots available.
Adult choir: We are always looking to increase our numbers and depth--join us! Practices Thursdays at 7 pm.
Keyboardists: Can you share your gifts and talents one or two times a month? Great way to earn some extra cash!
Call Bonnie at 233-4780 or email bonnie@stfrancismhd.org. Do you know someone who sings or plays an instrument well? I take referrals!
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Gn 13:2, 5-18Responsorial Psalm Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5Gospel Mt 7:6, 12-14
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