TH FOR YOUNG PARISHIONERS To those who would like to volunteer to be a catechist but are hesitant, Blane offers some excellent advice. “The time commitment is only about an hour, or an hour and 15 minutes on Wednesday evenings,” he says. “A lot of people aren't sure if they can help with Youth Faith Formation because they are afraid they don't know enough information. We have training programs before the year begins to help our catechists prepare for what they will be doing. I would encourage them to at least try the training, and see if they feel called to be a catechist afterward.”
Growing in Faith Through the Parish Mission
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r. Chris Burgwald, the Director of Adult Discipleship & Evangelization for the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., recently gave a presentation on "Strengthening our Faith when Stormy." Deacon John Paul Martin led us in Eucharistic Adoration and prayer prior to each talk. The first day of the Mission, the Ladies of Ascension served a delicious and free meatball supper to all those who stayed afterwards. It was a beautiful event enjoyed by all. Recordings of all three talks are available on our livestream page, found at www.ascensionbismarck. org — just click on "play" and then go to "previous broadcasts." They are definitely worth watching!
For more information on how to become a catechist, please contact Blane Schriock at the parish office at 701-223-3606 or email him at bschriock@ascensionbismarck.org. Please refer to future parish bulletins for further details on Youth Faith Formation meeting times and opportunities.
Upcoming Events Holy Thursday, April 1 — Mass at 7 p.m.,
Parish Spring Dinner — Sunday, April 18,
followed by adoration until 10 p.m.
serving from 4-7 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2 — 12 p.m. Liturgy;
Second-Grade Parent/Child Retreat —
3 p.m. showing of The Passion of Christ in the Community Room; 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, April 21, between 4-7 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 3 — Easter Vigil Mass at 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 4 — Mass Times at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Ninth-Grade Confirmation Retreat in Medora — Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 Dining in Faith (meal for families) — Wednesday, April 28, serving from 4:45-6:45 p.m.
First Holy Communion — Saturday, May 1, at 5 p.m. Mass
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