ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - FLORIAN
26932 - 390TH ST. NW - STRANDQUIST, MN
56758
www.wiktel.net/assumption
ph: (218) 478-3578
Facebook Page: Assumption Church Florian
Fr. Luis Buitron,
Pastor: (218) 242-5689
lbuitron@wiktel.com
Parish Secretary: Kelly Nordine assumptionchurch@wiktel.com
Religious Education Coordinator: Sarah Youngstrand assumptionflorianre@gmail.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: Sunday @ 8:30 am; St.
Stephen's: Sunday @ 10:30 am; St. Rose: Saturday @ 5:00
pm
TRI-PARISH WEEKDAY
MASS TIMES
St. Rose: Tuesdays: Adoration 4:00 pm & Mass @ 5:00 pm; St.
Stephens: Wednesday's @ 8:30 am & Friday @
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, January
4, 2025
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting
on them in her heart.” LUKE 2:19
After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal
steward. Her entire life was lived in obedience to God’s call. She heard God’s
message and immediately said “yes.” Mary teaches us to live with joy and
gratitude for the many blessings God has given us. Just as the moon reflects
the light of the sun, Mary reflects the light of Christ. Like Mary, we are
called to reflect Christ’s light to the world. We do this through lives of
gratitude and generosity.
Sunday, January 4,
2026: @ 8:30 am Mass the Epiphany of the Lord
Mass Intention: For Angie Adamski by Philip &
Sarah Kuznia
Lector: Julian
Stusynski Rosary:
Ken & Mary Stusynski
Eucharistic Minister: Donalda Kuznia & Julian Stusynski Altar Servers: Taylin,
Brayla & Ryar Rogus
Arise! Shine, for your light has come, the
glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Though darkness covers the earth, and
thick clouds, the peoples, upon you the Lord will dawn, and over you his glory
will be seen. (Isaiah 60:1-2)
Ponder: Where
do I need to let my light shine?
Prayer: Lord,
your light gives us strength and shows us the way to God. Remove my blindness
that I may see the light of goodness, peace, and love within myself and others.
Practice: Today I will have a positive attitude and look for the good
in others.
Thursday, January
8, 2026: @ 5:00 pm mass
Responsorial Psalm:
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Mass Intention: For Evald Kujava by Peter Kujava
Sunday, January 11,
2026: @ 8:30 am
Mass the Baptism of the Lord
Mass Intention: For Tom Rogus by Rudy Rogus
Lector: Kenneth
Stusynski Rosary: Mark
& Becky Weber
Eucharistic Minister: Kenneth Stusynski & Veronica
Knoll Altar Servers: Corbyn Bring, Bromley Holmstrom & Kieryn Olson
Collectors:
January– Jason
Rominski, Robert Safranski,
David Stusynski & Mark Szklarski
February-Phillip
Szklarski, Mark Weber, Scott Binstock
& Mike Budziszewski
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Vernon Stusynski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
December 21 & 25, 2025 - Adult:
$6,725.00; Thanksgiving $50.00; Immaculate Conception: $80.00;
Retirement fund for Religious: $110.00;
Cath. Comm. Education: 197.93; Total: $7,162.93; Online Giving: $680.00
Christmas – Adult: $9945.00; Plate:
$380.00; Total: $10,325.00
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Re Classes for K-10 on January 7, 2026, at
7 pm.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.-RE
Coordinator.
ASSUMPTION SNOW
REMOVAL
January 2-January 8-Garret Rominski, Grant Rominski &
Jason Rominski
January 9-January 15-Robert Safranski, David Stusynski &
Julian Stusynski
Reminder:
Please use what we have in the store room. 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. Even if we are not using them. Thank you.
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.
**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.
**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, couples 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 Sunday January 11, 2026, at 3 pm at
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN.
**Real Presence Radio - Come
enjoy a night of faith and fellowship at Real Presence Radio’s Fundraising
Banquets! Join us in Fargo with keynote speaker Dr. David Anders on Monday,
February 2, 2026. Reserve your spot today by calling Sunshine Diem
at 701-960-0453 for details!
**2026 Offertory Envelopes – Your
2026 Donation Envelopes are on the table in the Northwest corner of the church.
** West Steps – Just a reminder even if we do not use the steps due to
ice. They still need to be cleaned off due to safety reasons for emergency.
Thank you all who have been helping in keeping the steps and sidewalks clean.
Do Something
Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
January 2 – Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you
without leaving happier.
January 3 – There are no great things, only small things with great love.
But those small things done with great love become the source of great joy. I
don’t do great things. I do small things with great love.
January 4 – We need to find God, and He cannot be found in noise and
restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature-trees, flowers,
grass, -grow in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in
silence…We need silence to be able to touch souls.
January 5 –
Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater
developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little
time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in
the home begins the disruption of peace of the world.
January 6 – The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of
being unloved.
January 7 – If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
January 8 – I know God will not five me anything I can’t handle. I just
wish that He didn’t trust me so much.
Mass Schedule and
events
January, February & March
Assumption Mass is on Sunday @ 8:30 am
St. Stephen mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am
St. Rose mass is on Saturday @ 5 pm
February 18 – Ash Wednesday – Assumption
Church of Florian @ 7:30 pm
March 8 – Eucharistic Adoration at
Assumption Florian 12pm-4pm