Seeking someone to clear snow in the parking lot and away from emergency doors. With the large amount of snow, our snow removal crew and equipment have been breaking down. We are looking for somebody to step forward and volunteer some time and equipment to move snow. We have plenty of area to stockpile snow, but no way to get it there.

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."

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.

In the event of a blizzard warning in Fargo-Moorhead, or when St. Joseph’s School is cancelled, the parish office will be closed and all activities cancelled, including daily morning Mass. 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, and on the parish website.

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.

Celebrate Respect Life Month! You're invited to join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month this October with the message “Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent”! Learn more at www.usccb.org/respectlife.

We are in need of more liturgical ministers-especially ushers, Eucharistic ministers, and (Saturday) sacristans. Please pray about how you are able to serve. Watch the bulletin for training dates. Please contact [email protected] for more information about how you can serve!

We are in need of more liturgical ministers-especially ushers, Eucharistic ministers, and (Saturday) sacristans. Please pray about how you are able to serve. Usher and server trainings are scheduled for September. Watch the bulletin for additional training dates. Please contact [email protected] for more information about how you can serve!

Seminarian Michael Arey was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate by Bishop Hoeppner on Saturday, June 16. Let us join with Michael and his family in celebrating the last big step toward his priestly ordination.

Starting on Friday, June 1, and through Friday, August 31, the parish office will be closing at noon on Fridays for the summer.

Are you a painting contractor, or do you know one? Would you like to volunteer to paint? We will be repainting the parish office and the Adoration Chapel this summer and need help. If you can assist, please call the parish office.

The Knights of Columbus Council #4463 would like to thank you for the tremendous response to our Fish Frys during Lent. On our last Fish Fry we served 445 meals which resulted in a donation to St. Joseph School of $2,170.00. There will be future announcements regarding donations we will be making to the St. Francis & St. Joseph Mission Trip youth and to our seminarians for their prayers and sacrifice.

Stay tuned for our KC Pancake Breakfasts in April.

Our parish is renewing our Eucharistic Adoration program. There will no longer be Adoration on Wednesdays, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are many empty slots. Can you find an hour to spend with our Lord? Spending regular time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament will help you be more joyous and at peace In your daily life. You may email Anthony at [email protected] for more information. We are also looking for team captains and substitutes.

Our Parish Mission this year is March 4-6, and our presenter is Judy Hehr. Please join our parish community in praying for a successful mission.

Lord God,

Source of all life and light, we come before you asking your blessing on our parish mission.

Fill our hearts with your grace so that we might be open to and freely receive the message you wish to share with us.

Heal our wounds, rekindle our love, strengthen our discipleship, and remind us of our worth in your eternal plan.

Bless our leader, Judy Hehr, and grant her safe travel to and from our mission.

We ask this and all these prayers, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Starting with All Saints’ Day, the parish office will be closed on all Solemnities that are also Holydays of Obligation. This includes November 1 (All Saints’ Day), December 8 (The Immaculate Conception), and August 15 (The Assumption). This change follows the practice of the Diocese of Crookston.

Monetary donations are the most helpful. Here are some organizations that will see the money gets spent wisely. 

American Red Cross (Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey) -
http://rdcrss.org/2xlOfxg

Diocese of Victoria, Texas (Hurricane Harvey) -
https://www.victoriadiocese.org/donate-hurricane-relief

Archdiocese of Houston/Galveston (Hurricane Harvey) -
https://catholiccharities.org/donate-now-and-help-our-neighbors-recover-from-disaster/

Diocese of Corpus Christi (Hurricane Harvey) -
Mail a donation to Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc., 1322 Comanche Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Most importantly, please continue to pray for all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria.

A Mass reminder: After everyone has received Holy Communion, and the Blessed Sacrament is placed in the tabernacle, the assembly may be seated. You need not wait for the priest to sit down.

Follow this link: www.crookston
.org/calendar to view the Calendar of Events for the Diocese.

Our mission team is making the trip to St. Louis, MO, this summer, from July 8-15. Please keep them in your prayers.