Palm Sunday, Passion of Our Lord March 20, 2016

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

Sunday March 20 Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 23:1-49

8:30 AM Our Parish Family 10:30 AM +Pete Sr. & +Mary Deichert; +Carol Deichert + Russell Deichert

Monday March 21 Is 42: 1-7/Jn 12:1-11

8:00 AM Communion Service

Tuesday March 22 Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

8:00 AM +Leo Dillman 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration until 6:00 PM

Wednesday March 23 Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25

8:00 AM +Frances Daunhauer & deceased family members

Thursday March 24

Mass of the Supper of the Lord NOTE: there will be no daily Mass or Eucharistic adoration during the day Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15

7:00 PM +Lucille Boehm Eucharistic Adoration after Mass until Midnight, see insert in the bulletin for times

Friday March 25

Passion of Our Lord NOTE: there will be no daily Mass ** Good Friday is a day to abstain from meat and to fast Is 52:13-53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1-19:42

3:00 PM Stations of the Cross 5:30 PM Good Friday Service

Saturday March 26

Holy Saturday Gn 1:1-2:2/Gn 22:1-18/Ex 14:15-15:1

Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4

Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Rom 6:3-11/Lk 24:1-12

8:30 PM Our Parish Family

Sunday March 27

Easter Sunday Acts 10:34a,37-43/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9

8:30 AM +Nick & +Clara Mosbrucker 10:30 AM +Ron Burns

�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. Palm Sunday is one of the most important days in the liturgical year after Christmas

and Easter. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, and marks the beginning of Holy Week, the week of events leading up to Jesus' death.

Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to cele-brate the Passover. The gospels record the arrival of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey, while the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches on the street and shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" to honor him as their long-awaited Messiah and King.

The significance of Jesus riding a donkey and having his way paved with palm branches is a fulfillment of a prophecy spoken by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). In biblical times, the regional custom called for kings and nobles arriving in procession to ride on the back of a donkey. The donkey was a symbol of peace; those who rode upon them proclaimed peaceful intentions. The laying of palm branches indicated that the king or dignitary was arriving in victory or triumph.

Today, Palm Sunday traditions are much the same as they have been since the tenth century. The ceremony begins with the blessing of the palms. The procession fol-lows, then Mass is celebrated. Afterwards, we are able to take the palms home and place them in our houses. Many people braid them and put them behind crucifixes in their houses. This is a reminder of the events leading up to the crucifixion.

In the simplest of terms, Palm Sunday is an occasion for reflecting on the final week of Jesus' life. It is a time for Christians to prepare their hearts for the agony of His Passion and the joy of His Resurrection. I pray that this Palm Sunday and the upcoming Holy Week will be a grace filled time of all of us.

I would like to congratulate all those who received sacraments today. Know of the parish’s continued prayers and support for you. Christina Opp & Jasmine Duran received the sacrament of Confirmation and Nancy Hostetter & Jared Piper were received into the Catholic Faith, receiving sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. May Christ bless you all abundantly! God Bless, Fr. Campbell

The Weekly Article from

Father Shane Campbell

GAO MAGAZINE DRIVE Saint Joseph School will kick off their annual GAO Magazine Drive Wednesday, March 16. Students that sold magazines to you last

year will more than likely be contacting you again to renew your sub-scription. If you are not contacted and would like to renew your subscription or order a new magazine, please call the Saint Joseph School office. The proceeds from this fund raiser goes into our Scholarship Fund, which helps families with tuition assis-tance. When you buy or renew a magazine from Saint Joseph School, keep in mind

that you are helping students receive a Catholic Education! Thank you for supporting

this program!

The University of Mary and the Diocese of Bismarck Present the Vocations Jamboree

The University of Mary partners with the Diocese, Annunciation Monastery, and Assumption Abbey to host a Vocations Jambo-ree on March 30-31. A special feature will be Bishop Robert Barron’s visit on Wednesday, March 30 celebrating Mass at 4:30 p.m. and offering a keynote address at 7:30 p.m. Dozens of vocations directors and teams representing religious orders and communities from across the country will have exhibits from noon-4 p.m. on March 30 and again that evening from 5:30-7 p.m. as well as Thursday, March 31 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Leach Fieldhouse.

Meaning “three days.” The Triduum is one continuous liturgy and begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and ends the evening of Easter Sunday. This is a very holy and solemn time in the liturgical season

St. Joseph School LIVING STATIONS The Living Stations will be presented by the

St. Joseph school students, Thursday, March 24, at 2:30 PM in the SJS Gymnasium. Everyone is

encouraged and welcome to attend.

1st Annual Daddy/Daughter Ball The Office of Family Ministry is hosting its 1st Annual Father

Daughter Ball. It will take place at the Municipal Country Club in Bismarck on Saturday, May 7th. The evening begins with a

social at 5 p.m., dinner served at 5:30, followed by a grand march and dance. We will have a photographer present to take a picture that will be given to

you to remember this special evening. This event is for fathers and their daugh-ters ages 4-18. Registration is required, $50/father-daughter couple and $10/each additional daughter. Please register for the event online at bismarckdio-cese.com/ball. If you have questions, please contact Tara Brooke at 204-7209

All Military members & their families, Benjamin Wanner & All seminarians. Jim Miller, Paula Riehl, Gerald Gronvold, Liz Zachmeier, Vernon Miller, Sally Klein,

Hugh Gustafson, Charles Doppler, Ray Hoffman,Tiffany Bartole, Pat Vandal, Flint Ternes, Ellis Shipp, Gene Hatzenbehler, Paulette Henke, LaDonna Schoengarth, Brenda

Heid, Lyle S., Ann Doll, Peter Hellman, Dorothy Cook, Diane Braun, Randy Davis, Susan Morrison, Elissa Ackermann, Pat & Joe Klein, Aria Schaner, Myron Kopp, Maggie Schafer, Ed Schaner, Chuck Zachmeier, Bill Kuntz, Markus Franck, Ray Reidinger, Frances Geiger, Bev Geiser, James Geiger, Jim Fleck, Veronica Beckler, Albert & Betty Kostelecky, Lane

Staiger, Margie Duppong, Lillie Randa, Kaylyn Bauer, Tom Froelich, 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

Weekend of March 5 & 6 Weekend of March 12 & 13 Weekend of March 19 & 20 Weekend of March 26 & 27 MARCH TOTALS

Adult $ 11,982 $ 7,152 $ $ $ 19,134

Children $ 38 $ 24 $ $ $ 62

Plate $ 704 $ 535 $ $ $ 1,239

Thursday $ 71 $ 52 $ $ $ 143

Automatic Withdrawal $ 2,130 $ N/A $ 3,071 $ N/A $ 2,130

Total $ 14,925 $ 7,763 $ $ $ 22,688

Contributions — Thank you for your gift of treasure!

April 9:.�Spirit of Life Women’s Retreat Spirit of Life in Mandan wel-comes women to a personal retreat for purpose, peace, faith and for-giveness beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. The retreat time is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guest speakers include: Msgrs. Gion and Richter, Mikey Hoeven, Valerie Jundt and Renae Duppong. Lunch and daycare are pro-vided. The event is free. Seating is limited and pre-registration is re-quired. Deadline to register is Tuesday, April 5. Call 663-1660 or email office@myspiritoflife.com for more information

April 29-30:.�St. Mary’s PTO Rummage Sale Friday, April 29 from 10 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, April 30 from 10 AM to 5:00 PM inthe Grade School Gym/Msgr. Feehan Hall. Donations will be accepted Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30-8:30 and Thursday, April 28th from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon. Stop by the school office for directions as to where to put donations. Only furniture that has been approved for donation may be left. No televisions, computers, large appliances, tires, will be accept-ed. More info, call Diane at 527-3265.

YEAR OF MERCY BOOK STUDY Our last session will be Sunday, MARCH 20

following the 10:30 AM Mass in the School Cafeteria.

Church of St. Joseph Youth Ministry

March23:No Youth Group—HOLY WEEK

March29:6pm-6:50pm—All Grade Youth Group, Easter Cele-

bration! Pizza and games! All youth in grades 6-12 are wel-

come to join us!

April6:6pm-6:50pm—Middle School Youth Group

April13:THE ROCK at SMCHS 7pm-9pm, all youth that are interested

in attending must provide their own transportation to St. Mary’s

April20:6pm-6:50pm—Senior High School Youth Group

April22: Youth Group Bowling Night! 9pm-midnight, Midway Lanes,

Mandan, Cost: $20 includes unlimited bowling and a snack. Permission

slips are available from Shawna.

Neighborhood Happenings

Early Years Learning Center Seeks Preschool Teacher

Early Years Learning Center located in Saint Joseph School has a full time Pre-school teaching position available. Candidate must have one of the following: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, Associates Degree in Early Childhood, or a CDA Certificate. Position will remain open until filled. Please send Letter of Application/ Cover Letter, Resume & References can be sent to: Heather Swanson, 410 Collins Avenue, Mandan ND 58554

Easter Memorial Garden

Please return all Easter memorials to the parish office by Monday March 21. We want to ensure that all memorials

will be included in the bulletin. Feel free to use your envelope from your monthly envelope mailing or cut out this

box and place it in an envelope with your donation.

Name(s) for memorial: Your Name:

Talk on End of Life Care Join Fr. Tad Pacholczyk as he helps us learn the importance of making informed decisions in end of life care. Fr. Tad will an-swer the pertinent questions in today’s society in relation to the

end of our lives. #e seminar will be at St. Mary’s Church in Bismarck (806 E. Broadway) on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to join the parish at 7:00 p.m. for Mass. If you have any questions about this semi-nar please call Tara Brooke at 701-204-7209. No registration is necessary.

Model Status Young Women’s Retreat

On Saturday, April 2 from 11 AM- 6 PM there will be a

young women’s retreat at Spirit of Life for all ladies in

grades 7-12. This retreat will focus on modesty and will fea-

ture speakers Renae Duppong, Sr. Mary Michael, and a Q&A

panel with University of Mary’s Vera Forma! Lunch, snacks,

games, and Mass at 5pm are included in the retreat! Regis-

tra?on forms can be found on our website. There is no charge, and

registra?on forms are due by Saturday, March 26th

. Registra?on

forms can be picked up at the parish office or contact Shawna for

more informa?on.

Church of St. Joseph Baptism Classes The next class will be April 3rd at 4pm in Room 100 in

the school. The Church of St. Joseph all couples ex-

pecting their first child attend a baptism class, preferably before

the baby is born. Classes are about 1 hour in length. We ask

that couples register for the classes in order for us to properly

plan. Please call the parish office at 701-663-9562 to sign up for

one of the next classes or to ask any questions you may have.

Natural Family Planning Classes Offered NEW! MARQUETTE METHOD: 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 BSN, RN will be hosting an introductory session on Monday, April 11, 7-9 p.m., followed by two individual sessions on May 9 and June 6. Contact taschan-dy@gmail.com or 701-866-8274 to register and for more information. Learn more about the Marquette Model of NFP and the instructor at bismarckdiocese.com/marquette. BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD: An instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP will be offered at the Church of St. Anne, Bismarck, on April 9. Class will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For questions and to register, please call or e-mail Abbey Nagel: nagel.abbey@gmail.com, 701-527-0041. For more infor-mation on the Billings Method and this instructor visit bismarckdiocese.com/billings.

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

Holy Thursday March 24, 7pm

Becky Hollingsworth, Sandy Sunga Mary Winbauer

Janice Schwartzbauer

Dennis & Jolene Schafer

Team 5

Dominic Schaefbauer Nolan Johnson

Gene Choir

Good Friday March 25, 5:30pm

Emily Bendish Emily

Bendish - Team

3 Anna Bendish

LaReena Mosbrucker Gene Choir

Easter Vigil March 26, 8:30pm

Mary Winbauer, Dean Berger Mary Ellen Rebenitsch

Nancy Dorrheim

Jayme & Michele Renner

Team 1

Jaxon Duttenheffer Dominic Schaefbauer

Gene Choir

Easter Sunday March 27, 8:30am

Bonnie Leingang, Alvina Madler Denny Hildebrand, Janet Hildebrand

Florence Mosbrucker, Sharon Schmidt

Denny Hildebrand

Trent Cunningham Family

Team 4

Samantha Cunningham Elijah Voigt

Peyton Voigt Gene Choir

Easter Sunday March 27, 10:30am

Connie Schafer, Emily Bendish Don Sauviac, Jeanne Masseth

Aleisha Frohlich, Tyler Gerhardt

Don Sauviac

Connie & Larry Schafer

Team 5

Anna Bendish Brookelle Schafer

Gene Choir

Church of St. Joseph Holy Week Schedule 2016 Holy Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm

Eucharistic Adoration Schedule

Following Mass to 9pm: N O P Q R S 9pm to 10pm: T U V W X Y Z 10pm to 11 pm: A B C D E F

11pm to Midnight: G H I J K L M Fr. Campbell will repose at Midnight

All are invited to participate in Eucharistic Adoration following Mass until Midnight. We are asking that you come to adoration at

assigned times according to your last name. If you cannot be there at your assigned time, please feel free to come whenever is

Good Friday Stations of the Cross 3pm

Good Friday Service 5:30pm The Passion of the Lord

Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord

Masses will be held at 8:30am & 10:30am

Holy Saturday The Easter Vigil 8:30pm

Night Watch of the Lord’s Resurrection

Church of St. Joseph Choir will be singing at Holy Week Services

April 3rd: First Holy Communion, 2pm

April 25th: Confirmation, 7pm, Bishop David Kagan will be presiding

April 26th: 8th Anniversary of Fr. Campbell’s Ordination

May 1st: DONUT SUNDAY, after both 8:30am & 10:30am Masses All are welcome to come join in fellowship, donuts, coffee, and juice

May 22nd: Baccalaureate Mass (for all Graduating Seniors) 8:30am Mass (more information will be sent out)

May 27th: School Mass, 9am (note time change for Mass)

October 28-30: 2016 Diocese of Bismarck THIRST Conference—Bismarck Event Center. Look for more information to follow!

Mark your Calendars for these upcoming events

at the Church of St. Joseph

2016 Diocese of Bismarck Chrism Mass Monday, March 21st at 11:00am

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck All are invited to attend this special

Mass. Bishop Kagan will be blessing the Holy Oils that will be brought back to St. Joseph to be used for sacraments

for the next year

Area Lenten Communal Penance Services

Christ the King: March 17th, 7pm St. Anne’s Bismarck: March 20th, 3pm Church of St. Joseph: March 20th, 4pm St. Mary’s Bismarck: March 21st, 7pm

Spirit of Life: March 22nd, 7pm Ascension, Bismarck: March 22nd, 7pm Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck: March 23rd, 7pm

REGISTER YOUR CHILD IN PRESCHOOL for

the2016-2017schoolyearbycallingHeather

Swanson,DaycareDirector,663-0032.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY HOLDING

REGISTRATION for grades K-5 for the 2016-2017 school

year.Pleasecalltheschoolof<icetoregisteryourchildwhere

we “Strive For Academic Excellence” and teach the Catholic

Faith,663-9562

Weekly Reconciliation at Spirit of Life In response to Pope Francis’ announcement of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Spirit of Life will be offering the sacrament of reconciliation every

Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30pm until November 16, 2016.

Divine Mercy Novena Divine Mercy Sunday is April 3rd. We are asked

to pray the Divine Mercy Novena for 9 days before Divine Mercy Sunday. Please start the

novena on Good Friday. We have provided some pamphlets in the gathering space. There are also

some resources for sale in the Lighthouse Media Kiosk. You can also visit the website below for more information. http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/Novena/divine.htm

Thank you for Supporting SCIRPS!!

Easter is coming! Don’t Forget to Buy SCRIPS for your loved one’s Easter baskets, Easter meal

purchase or everyday purchases! SCRIPS are gift cards (just like cash) for many different businesses around the area. St. Joseph

parish, school, and daycare get a percentage of the sale of the gift card back to use for operating costs! You can purchase SCRIPS at the parish or school offices or after Masses on the weekends

Thank you for your support of the SCRIP program!

Prayer for Priests (from St. Faustina’s Diary) O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church; Grant it love and

the light of Your Spirit, and give power to the words of priests so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance and return to You, O

Lord. Lord, give us holy priests; You Yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and Great High Priest, may the power of Your mercy

accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devil’s traps and snares which are continually being set for the souls of the priest. May the power of Your mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to nought all that might

tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things. (1052) Tell My priests that hardened sinners will repent on hearing their words when they speak about My unfathomable mercy, about the compassion I

have for them in My heart. To priests who proclaim and extol My mercy, I will give wondrous power; I will anoint their words and touch the hearts of

those to whom they will speak.(1521)