Assumption Catholic Church Florian, Mn

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ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - FLORIAN

26932 - 390TH ST. NW - STRANDQUIST, MN 56758

www.wiktel.net/assumption ph: (218) 478-3578

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Facebook Page: Assumption Church Florian

Fr. Luis Buitron, Pastor: (218) 242-5689 lbuitron@wiktel.com

Parish Secretary: Kelly Nordine assumptionchurch@wiktel.com

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon, or individual representing the Diocese of Crookston, its parishes, or its schools, your first call should be to law enforcement. In addition, the diocesan, Victim Assistance Coordinator is available at 218-281-7895 (24-hour confidential number).

Mission Statement of Assumption Church – Florian

As disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ we, as a Christian Community, focus our time, talent, and treasure on sharing the Gospel of our Lord in Word and Deed.

The Sacramental Life

Infant Baptism: Catechetical Class is required; please contact Fr. Luis early during pregnancy or adoption.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office during serious illness or before surgery.

Shut-Ins: If you know anyone who cannot come to Church, please let the office know, so they can be put on a visiting schedule by a Eucharistic Minister. 

Marriage: All Catholics who have decided to enter marriage must see a priest six months prior to the desired date of marriage. If a Catholic is contemplating marriage to a non-Catholic, the Catholic must still contact a priest to fulfill the requirements of the Catholic Church for the marriage to be validly recognized by the Church. Please contact Father Luis before booking the date with the secretary.

New Parishioner (s) If you are interested or know someone who is, in becoming a registered parishioner of Assumption please call the parish office or visit with Father Luis

*Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the means by which individuals interested in becoming Roman Catholic may do so. The process will begin with a simple informational meeting with Fr. Luis. If interested, please call Fr. Luis at 218-242-5689.

Fr. Luis Office Hours: St. Rose: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; St. Stephen: Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Assumption-Florian: Thursdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Please call Fr. Luis to set up an appointment.

Tri-Parish Weekend Mass Time December

Assumption: Sunday @ 10:30 am; St. Stephen's: Saturday @ 5 pm; St. Rose: Sunday @ 8:30 am

TRI-PARISH WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

St. Rose: Tuesdays: Adoration 4:00 pm & Mass @ 5:00 pm; St. Stephens: Wednesday's @ 8:30 am

Assumption: Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

 Reconciliation: before Saturday 5:00 pm Mass: 4:30-5:00 pm.; before Sunday 8:30 am Mass: 8:00-8:30 am; no Reconciliation before 10:30 am Mass, or by Appointment (call Fr. Luis).

The Prayer Request Book is on a table in the back of the church by the Holy Water.

Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin, December 22, 2024

“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (LUKE 1:44) When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading at Mass, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. What are you doing to grow in friendship with Jesus? How do you prepare for Mass each week? Do you just show up and expect to be entertained? As, the Body of Christ, we are called to be active participants, not just passive observers.

 

Sunday, December 22, 2024: @ 10:30 am Mass Fourth Sunday in Advent

Mass Intention: For Tri Parish Communities

Lector: Larry Dziengel Rosary: John & Denise Grandstrand

Eucharistic Minister: Larry & Ann Dziengel Altar Servers: Corbyn Bring, Bromley Holmstrom, & Eva Rogus

“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:45)

Ponder: Why am I reluctant to read and reflect on the Work of God each day?

Prayer: Lord, your Word gives me life, joy, hope and peace. May your Work find a home in me and inspire me to live a life rooted in gospel values.

Practice: Today I will begin reading and reflecting on the Gospel of Luke.

 

Tuesday, December 24, 2024: @ 9:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass

Mass Intention: For Irene Kazmierczak

Lector: Denise Grandstrand Rosary: James V. Kuznia

Eucharistic Minister: John & Denise Grandstrand Altar Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson

The people who walked in darkness seemed a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light shone. (Isaiah 9:1)

Ponder: What is the darkness that engulfs my life now?

Prayer: Lord, you are the light of the world. Show me the way to freedom and truth so that I may find inner peace and rejoice in the land of the living.

Practice: Today I will visit someone I have neglected and bring this person joy.

 

Wednesday, December 25, 2024: @ 10 am Christmas Day Mass

Mass Intention: For Mike Kuznia

Lector: Alana Kuznia Rosary: Philip & Sarah Kuznia

Eucharistic Minister: Veronica Knoll & Donalda Kuznia Altar Servers: Taylin, Brayla & Ryar Rogus

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2)

Ponder: Why am I reluctant to read the Word of God and learn about lectio Devina?

Prayer: Lord, you are the living Work of God who came to dwell in hearts of all people. Increase my desire and strengthen my will to know the Word of God and to live it in my life.

Practice: Today I will read John 1:1-18 as the grace before meal.

 

Thursday, December 26, 2024: @ 6:00 pm mass

Responsorial Psalm: Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

Mass Intention: For Evald Kujava

Lector: Volunteer

Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. (Acts 6:8)

Ponder: Am I aware of God's grace and power within me? Where has God's grace touched my life?

Prayer: Lord, you share with me your abundant grace and power. Show me your will for me as I learn to do great wonders in small ways in my home and community.

Practice: Today I will show signs of love and peace to the people in my home.

 

 

Sunday, December 29, 2024: @ 10:30 am Mass the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Mass Intention: For Tri Parish Communities

Lector: John Grandstrand Rosary: Jonathan & Rachel Pearson

Eucharistic Minister: David Pietruszewski & Catherine Budziszewski Altar Servers: Corbyn Bring, Bromley Holmstrom, & Kieryn Olson

 

Collectors:

December – Scott Binstock, Mike Budziszewski, Tim Budziszewski, & Tom Budziszewski

January - Larry Dziengel, John Grandstrand, Jerome Kujawa & Gayle Kuznia

ASSUMPTION SNOW REMOVAL

Dec. 20-Dec 26 – Gary Kujava, Jerome Kujawa, & Christopher Kuznia

Dec. 27-Jan. 2 – Gayle Kuznia, Randy Olson, & Blaine Deschene

Reminder: Only use liquid spray as deicer. The granules cannot be used, will damage special coating on the West sidewalk & steps. Sidewalks need to be cleared for Wednesday RE & prior to Mass.

Please remember to clean both sides of the steps on the west side of the church. This is from the Diocese that it is a state requirement that emergency exits have to be free of obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. Thank you.

PRAYER LIST

Prayers for Healing: Mike Adamski, Nettie Kuznia, & Jack Borowicz

 

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION

2024/2025 Sunday offertory Budget: $95,400.00 / 52 weeks - $1,834.62

December 15, 2024 - Adult: $930.00; Youth: $1.00; Peter's Pence: $10.00; Assumption of Mary: $20.00; Latin America: $10.00; World Mission: $10.00; All Saints Day: $20.00; Human Development: $10.00; Thanksgiving: $20.00; Christmas Flowers: $45.00; Immaculate Conception: $20.00; Retirement Fund: $140.00; Christmas: $90.00; Votive Candles: $122.55; Total: $1448.55; Online Giving: $80.00; Repair Fund: $100.00

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

No Religion classes. Christmas Break.

OTHER ITEMS & UPCOMING EVENTS

**First aid kit is located on the counter in the Sacristy. White icing is included in the kit for diabetic reactions.

**The Knights of Columbus – Knights of Columbus members: "If you have insurance questions, please contact Aaron Kaiser at 218-280-4707 or email at Aaron.kaiser@kofc.org"

**Online giving program – Our online offertory giving program is set up. We will be doing the Sunday collections and any of the special collections that stay here in our parish. For the first few months. For the donation that go to the Diocese, please use your envelopes Thank you. We will still have the offertory envelopes. Here is the link www.osvhub.com/assumptionchurchflorian/giving/funds. In the link above, the building/repair fund and cemetery fund have been added. Thank you to all who have donated through our online giving program. It is greatly appreciated, God Bless.

**Natural Family Planning Introductory Session the Crookston Diocese welcomes all couples to a free Natural Family Planning Introductory Session presented by Laura Golden, FCP and Sarah McKeown, CFCP. Please see the poster in the back of the church on the bulletin board for dates and times.

**Assumption Ladies Meeting – No Ladies meeting in January.

**Mercy Hour – Throughout the year, Bishop Andrew Cozzens will lead monthly Mercy Hour services across the Diocese of Crookston. Mercy Hours are services of Eucharistic healing for individuals, couple, and families. Join Bishop Cozzens for this hour of adoration and prayer, culminating in an intimate moment of Eucharistic encounter. All Are Welcome. Mercy Hour is January 19 at 3 pm at St. Francis in Moorhead, MN.

** Eucharistic Ministers: If anyone from Assumption Florian is interested in being a Eucharistic Minister there will be training on Sunday, December 22 after 10:30 am Mass. Thank you.

**2025 envelopes and calendars – The 2025 offertory envelopes are on the table in the northwest corner of the main church and the 2025 church calendars are in the entry way of the church. Please pick yours up today. Thank you.

**2024 Offertory – Please turn in your 2024 offertory to the church no later than December 29th. Thank you.

**Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast at St Rose parish on Sunday December 29 after 8:30 Mass

Do Something Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa

December 20 – One thing I ask of you: Never be afraid of giving. There is a deep joy in giving, since what we receive is much more than what we give.

December 21 – Life is full of paradoxes. I have found that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.

December 22 – Love has no other message but its own. Every day we try to live out Jesus’ love in a very tangible way. In every one of our deeds. If we do any preaching, it is done with deeds, not with words. This is our witness to the Gospel.

December 23 – In God we live and move and have our being. It is God who gives life to all, who gives power and being to all that exists. But for His sustaining presence, all things would cease to be and fall back into nothingness. Consider that you are in God, surrounded and encompassed by God, swimming in God.

December 24 – It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.

December 25 – At Christmas, we see Jesus as a little babe-helpless and poor. And he came to love and be loved. How can we love Jesus in the world today?

December 26 – Am I convinced of God’s love for me and mine for Him? This conviction is the sunlight that makes the sap of life rise.

 

Mass Schedule and events

 

December

Assumption mass is on Sunday at 10:30 am

St. Stephen's mass is on Saturday @ 5 pm

St. Rose mass is on Sunday @ 8:30 am

 

December 24 – Christmas Eve Mass – 5 pm – St. Stephen's; 7 pm – St. Rose; 9:30 pm – Assumption-Florian

December 25 – Christmas Day – 10 am at Assumption-Florian

December 26 – Feast of St. Stephen 8:30 am at St. Stephen's

December 31 – Solemnity of Mary – 4:30 pm at St. Rose; 6:30 pm at Assumption-Florian

January 1 – Solemnity of Mary – 8:30 am at St. Stephen's

January 15 – Take down Christmas Decorations in Church at 6:30 pm

March 5 – Ash Wednesday – 7:30 am at St. Stephen, 5:30 pm at St. Rose and 7:30 pm at Assumption-Florian

April 9 – Lenten Penance Service – 7:30 pm at St. Stephen

April 17 -Holy Thursday – 7 pm at Assumption-Florian

April 18 – Good Friday – 3 pm at St Stephen

April 19 – Holy Saturday – 8:30 pm at St. Rose

April 20 – Easter Sunday – 8:30 am at Assumption-Florian, 10:30 am at St. Stephen