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 January, February & March

Assumption: Saturday @ 5:00 pm; St. Stephen's: Sunday @ 8:30 am; St. Rose: Sunday @ 10:30 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 & Friday @ 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, January 18, 2025

“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7 St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you. Take time to discern your charisms (gifts from the Holy Spirit). Experience the supernatural Peace and Joy God desires for each of us.

 

Saturday, January 18, 2025: @ 5:00 pm Mass Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intention: For Virgil Stusynski by Kenneth and Mary Stusynski

Lector: Robert Safranski Rosary: Ken & Mary Stusynski

Eucharistic Minister: Catherine Budziszewski & Julian Stusynski Altar Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)

Ponder: What would am I living in at the moment?

Prayer: Lord, send your Spirit and empower me to use my gifts and talents for the common good of all people.

Practice: Today I will be an instrument of peace and reconciliation.

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025: @ 6:00 pm mass

Responsorial Psalm: Here I am Lord; I come to do your will.

Mass Intention: For Darlene Wesolowski by Kenneth & Mary Stusynski

Lector: Volunteer

Consequently [Jesus] is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)

Ponder: What do I need to bring to Jesus?

Prayer: Lord, you are always at my side in times of trouble. Be with me when I am hurting and struggling.

Practice: I will say the Lord's Prayer for people suffering throughout the world.

 

Friday, January 24, 2025: @ 6:00 pm mass

Responsorial Psalm: Kindness and truth shall meet.

Mass Intention: For Ernest Kujawa by Ken & Carolyn Safranski

Lector: Volunteer

[Jesus] went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. (Mark 3:13)

Ponder: What inner mountain am I climbing today?

Prayer: Lord, you go before me to show me the way of truth and life. Teach me to climb the mountains of life steadily and with trust in your loving care.

Practice: Today I will explore an inner mountain that has seemed too steep to climb.

 

Saturday, January 25, 2025: @ 5:00 pm Mass Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intention: For Evald Kujava by Mike Adamski

Lector: Trent Youngstrand Rosary: Mark & Becky Weber

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

 

Collectors:

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

February – James V. Kuznia, Jonathan Pearson, Donovan Pietruszewski & Jim Rogus

 

ASSUMPTION SNOW REMOVAL

January 17-January 23 – Joe Rogus, Phil Rogus & Jason Rominski

January 24-January 30 – Vernon Blazejewski, Jeff Bring, & Mike Budziszewski

Reminder: Only use liquid spray as de-icer. 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 of Crookston 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

January 11, 2024 - Adult: $1,011.00; Youth: $15.00; Plate: $76.00; Utility Fund: $22.00; Total: $1,124.00; Online Giving: $80.00

 

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Religion Classes for K-9 will be on January 22 @ 7 pm.

 

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 February.

 

**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.

 

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

 

**Real Presence Radio invites you to attend the fundraising banquet in Fargo on Monday, February 3rd at the Delta by Marriott. This year's keynote speaker is Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and preacher. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas.

He has appeared as a guest on numerous international Catholic radio and television programs and is the host or co-host of several popular series on the Eternal Word Television Network.

 Deacon Harold, a Benedictine Oblate, is the author of five books, including, “Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African American Priest” and the acclaimed new book “Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons.” He is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy. For more information about the event or to register as a guest, visit our website or scan the QR code. To become a table host or event sponsor call Sunshine Diem at 701-960-0453 or email sunshine@realpresenceradio.com.

 

Cursillos - Would you like to deepen your faith and let Jesus become more involved in your life? Let the Spirit lead you on a Cursillo. The Diocese of Crookston is offering a Men’s Cursillo on the weekend of February 20-23 and a Women’s Cursillo on the weekend of April 3-6 at the Crookston Pastoral Center. Applications are available at https://crookstoncursillo.weebly.com/.

Thank you for your consideration! If you have any questions, please let us know or contact Brandy Pelzel at pelzel40@hotmail.com,  Len Vonasek at 701-741-9049, or Deacon Paul Erickson at St. Joe’s in Moorhead.

 

Reminder –Please find your own replacement for Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Lector and Rosary. It is your responsibility once the schedule goes out. If anyone would like to volunteer to be a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server or to help with the rosary, please contact the parish office. 218-478-3578. Thank you.

 

**2024 Statements – Are in the entry way of the church by the confessional. Please pick yours up today.

 

**Thank you – To all our parishioners who helped set up and take down our Christmas decorations. Our Church looked beautiful.

 

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

January 17 – I fear just one thing: money! Greed-the love of money-was what motivated Judas to sell Jesus.

January 18 – Only God knows our true needs.

January 19 – Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.

January 20 – Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

January 21 – The world is changed by your example not your opinion.

January 22 – I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness.

January 23 – Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.

 

 

Mass Schedule and events

 

January, February & March

Assumption mass is on Saturday & 5 pm

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

St. Rose mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am

 

 

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