Mission Statement

Following the footsteps of Sts. Anne & Joachim, we strive

to join all members of the parish community into one family,

brought together and strengthened by prayer, the Mass,

the reception of the sacraments, religious education,

mutual support, and fellowship as guided by the Holy Spirit.

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

Pastor's Corner -- GROUNDBREAKING: A special thank-you to all those who were involved with the Groundbreaking ceremony in any way. The great number of people in attendance and the vibrant spirit of joy displayed were truly wonderful to behold. Special thanks to Linda Morris for chairing this event and to the planning committee, the parish staff and the many volunteers who pitched in to make it such a memorable night. While we still have a long ways to go, we are confident that the God who began this good work will bring it to completion. I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful family of families!!! * * * * A NOTE FROM MSGR. VAL GROSS: Congratulations! I was awe struck on Wednesday evening at the groundbreaking ceremony. It was touching to see the number of people present. I was overwhelmed when I looked to the back of the Church and saw all the seats filled and people standing. The ceremony out on the ground was also inspiring. As I was driving home, I was so elated and thought to myself, if anyone from another parish was present at the ceremony, they would love to join such a parish so full of life. Thank you and God bless as you continue to build a house of God and your faith community. I thank Fr. Bachmeier, his staff and Bishop Aquila for making this celebration possible and for all the good work done in preparing and executing this historic event. Msgr. Val Gross * * * * Thanks to all the children who participated in The Coloring Contest. There was a lot of great artwork submitted. Please congratulate the winners. Pre-K - Chloe Watterud; 1st - Claire Madson; 2nd - Taylor Zetocha; 3rd - Kolby Johnson; 4th - Aronah Mukhtar; 5th - Lindsay Newenhouse. And the winner of the Gummi Worm contest is Samantha Olson. * * * * To the right (on page 3 of the bulletin) is a copy of one of the three stained glass windows that will be displayed in the Grief Shrine of the new Church.
Please pray for our ill parishioners, family members, and friends... James Adams, Margaret Thompson, and Mary Wigginton.
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY Bradley and Elizabeth (Liz) Mackowick; John and Stacy Heidenreich--Tyler, Hannah, Seth
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 2-6, from 9 to noon at the Church. To register or for information, please call or e-mail Marna at 281-5906 or mnelson@wah.midco.net
Braeden Corey Walters on April 19, 2008; Jaxon Davis Salander on April 26, 2008; Kaiden Lee Eikom & Krue Everett Eikom on April 27, 2008 Received the Sacrament of Baptism See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children--and so, in fact, we are. 1 John 3:1(TEV)
Summer Mass Times Begin Memorial Day Weekend - Summer Mass Times (changes in bold - in bulletin) Saturday: 5 p.m., Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 12:30 p.m. (St. Bakhita Mass) Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 12:10 P.M., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - Sunday, May 25, begins our summer Mass schedule which continues through Labor Day, Sunday, August 31. When possible, please consider attending the 8:30 a.m. Mass to help alleviate overcrowding at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. (Note: Mass times/updates can be accessed through our Mass line at 235-0651.) May God be with you this summer, if it ever arrives, whether at our parish, the lakes or while traveling. God doesn't forget us over the summer, let us not forget Him, either! God Bless! Fr. Brian Bachmeier, Pastor
Adorers needed for Eucharistic Adoration. Can you spend one hour a week with Jesus? Sts. Anne & Joachim needs additional scheduled weekly Adorers at the following hours. Tues 8 a.m. -- Wed: 3 & 8 a.m.  --  Thurs: 3 a.m. Or any other hour that fits your schedule. For more information about Adoration or to schedule an hour, call Sue at 234-9756.
Youth Corner -  Please see the Bosco Board in the Gathering Space for information on summer camps. Keep watching the bulletin for more camps yet to come! See you at the Groundbreaking! Please feel free to call Kris Hintz at the Parish Office at 235-5757.
Social Concerns Corner - Please Pray for the Soldiers whose pictures are on display on the Social Concerns bulletin board. Please keep these and all those who serve in prayer. There are prayer cards available on the bulletin board. They have a prayer for those serving on one side and a prayer for the unborn on the other. Please help yourself. We continue to wait for the names of soldiers for our Adopt a Soldier Project. We will get them to interested parishioners as soon as they are available. *** Thank you to all who participate in the St. Vincent de Paul Pick Up Day. This is a wonderful Catholic charity. If you were unable to participate, please consider taking items you would like to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store which is located at 1425-1st Avenue South in Fargo. * * * If you have good used furniture items or small appliances (in working order) that you no longer use, please keep in mind that they may be very useful for people moving from the Homeless Shelter into transitional housing. Please consider contacting Churches United for the Homeless (236-0372) or Jackie Holter (280-1965) if you would like to check to see if there is a need for certain items. * * * Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 20

 

 

 

 

We are located at:  5202 25th Street South, Fargo, ND  58104

 

 


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May 5 - May 11, 2008
   
May 5   Saintly Seniors-6 pm, Winnie's Home - KC Meeting-6 pm Rosary;6:30 pm Mtng;7:30 social, St. Joseph Rm; Prayer Qult Mnstry 7 pm, Maria Gor.
May 6   MACH 1 Meeting - 9:15-11:15 am, Christ the King Room
May 8   Choir - 6:15-8 pm, Worship Space
May 9   Confirmation & Holy Eucharist Rehearsal - 6:30 pm
May 10   Confirmation & Holy Eucharist Mass - with Bishop Aquila-10:30 am
May 11   Mother's Day -
May 12   Christian Women's Group - 7 pm, Christ the King Room
May 14   Religious Education Appreciation Dinner - 6 pm, Worship Space
May 15   Choir - 6:15-8 pm, Worship Space
May 18   HOLY TRINITY - Baptism Class-12:30, Conference Room

 

 

 

 

Mass Intentions

May 5 - May 11, 2008

    Monday 7:00 a.m. Steven Vetter
12:10 p.m. Walter Johnson Family
    Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Jane McCabe
12:10 p.m. + Ron Frasse
    Wednesday 7:00 a.m. George Calkins
9:45 a.m. Kevin, Jane & Jordan Honeyman
12:10 p.m. + Karla Fowler
    Thursday 7:00 a.m. Grant Benjamin
12:10 p.m. Shirley Feeney
    Friday 7:00 a.m. All ill Parishioners
12:10 p.m. + John Fritz
    Saturday 8:30 a.m. Dan Dulany
10:30 a.m. The Confirmands
5:00 p.m. + Eleanor Osowski
    Sunday 7:45 a.m. + Fr. Feliks Lubas
9:15 a.m. + Bryan Grabanski
11:00 a.m. + Gert Carlson; 12:30 p.m. Parishioners
     

 

 

          

 

 

 

 

Bible Readings

May 5 - May 11, 2008
   Monday Acts 19:1-8 Jn 16:29-33
   Tuesday Acts 20:17-27 Jn 17:1-11a
   Wednesday Acts 20:28-38 Jn 17:11b-19
   Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Jn 17:20-26
   Friday Acts 25:13b-21 Jn 21:15-19
   Saturday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Jn 21:20-25
   Sunday Acts 2:1-11 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn 20:19-23
       

   

 

 

 






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Thank you to the three families who gave above and beyond their Building Fund pledges to donate the three new beautiful statues to the parish.  The statues depict: the Holy Family, the Divine Mercy, and Our Lady of Fatima.  Hurley's Religious Goods of Fargo arranged to  have the statues made and covered the cost of the freight.  The statues are hand carved of Carrara marble from a quarry in Carrara, Italy.  Carrara marble is a beautiful white material.  Green veining appears when the marble is polished.  Please pray in thanksgiving for the donors of these priceless works of art which will draw generations of people closer to our Blessed Mother, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  The statues will be moved from our temporary worship space to the church, once construction of the church is completed.
           

 

 

 

 
 

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.  Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we  humbly pray, and thou, O Prince of heavenly host, by the power of God, Thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
 

 

 

 

 

Parish Membership:  Please call the parish for registration information.  New members are asked to attend a Newcomers' Sunday, which will be posted in the "Parish Events Calendar" or call the Parish Office for more information - (701) 235-5757
 
Prayer Chain:  Please call Eve - (701) 235-0295 or e-mail your request to bmbreen@cableone.net.
 
Anointing of the Sick:  Anointing of the sick is celebrated twice a year with the whole community.  Anyone having surgery or wishing to receive the sacrament is asked to call either the office or the rectory.  Please notify the pastor upon admission of a family member into the hospital.
 

Mass Schedule:  Monday - Friday 7:00 am. & 12:10 pm.

                                Saturday 8:30 am. & 5:00 pm.

                                Sunday 7:45, 9:15 & 11 a.m. (Contemporary
                                Mass) and 12:30 p.m. (Sudanese Mass)  

 
Eucharistic Adoration:  Tuesday 7:00 am. - Friday 7:00 am.  You are welcome to come anytime.
 

Reconciliation:  Twenty Minutes before Daily Masses

                               Saturday 8:00 - 8:30 a.m., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.,

 
Sacrament of Marriage:  Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.  Must be a registered member of the parish for at least six months prior to beginning marriage preparations.
 
Sacrament of Baptism:  Please call the Church to schedule a time.
 
Baptism Classes:  Attendance of the class should be within the last two months before the birth of the child.  You must be a registered member of the parish.  Please call Karla at (701) 235-5757 to register.
 
Nursery:  Available during the 9:15 a.m. Sunday Mass.
 
Communion to Shut-Ins:  Please call the office to receive communion or a pastorial visit.

 

 

 

 

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration is conducted from 4:00 am on Tuesday, through 7:00 am on Friday.  Everyone is encouraged to participate.

 

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We now have several copies of our Eucharistic Adoration videotape which was shown during Mass on January 4, 2004.  We are happy to make this videotape available to parishes and individuals involved with Eucharistic Adoration to assist in building this devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.  The videotape is available in the parish office for a gift of $5.  For additional information, contact Linda Morris at (701) 235-5757 or email her at lmmorris@cableone.net.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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