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 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, March
29, 2026
As they were
marching out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; this man they
pressed into service to carry his cross. MATTHEW 27:32
The Lord calls us
to love God and to love our neighbor. Every day we are presented with
opportunities to love our neighbor and help him carry his cross. These
opportunities arent usually big events; they are usually ordinary occurrences
like helping someone carry their groceries or holding the door open for them.
The key is putting the other persons needs before our own and not expecting
anything in return
Sunday, March 29,
2026: @ 8:30 am Mass Palm Sunday
Please join us downstairs for the blessing
of the palms
Mass Intention: For Mike Kuznia by Mark &
Louise Szklarski
Lector: Catherine
Budziszewski & Larry Dziengel
Rosary: Philip & Sarah Kuznia
Eucharistic Minister: Catherine Budziszewski & Gary
Kujava Altar Servers: Corbyn Bring, Bromley Holmstrom & Eva Rogus
I gave my back to those who struck me, and
my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult
and spitting. (Isaiah 50:6)
Ponder: How
do I react when others hurt and insult me?
Prayer: Lord,
you are the model of nonviolence and unconditional love. May your example
inspire me to be a more loving and forgiving person in life.
Practice: I will pray for a spirit of forgiveness; I will fast from
viciousness; I will be nonviolent and forgiving toward others.
Wednesday, April 1,
2026: No Stations of the Cross
Thursday, April 2,
2026: @ 7:00 pm mass Holy Thursday at St.
Stephen's
Friday, April 3,
2026:@ 3:00 pm mass Good Friday at
Assumption-Florian
Lectors: Julian
Stusynski & Robert Safranski
Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus
were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,
and Mary Magdalene. (John 19:25)
Ponder: How
do I respond to the pain and suffering of others?
Prayer: Lord,
you showed the depth of your love by accepting suffering and death on the
cross. Give me the grace to follow in your footsteps.
Practice: Today
I will pray for acceptance; I will fast from indecisiveness; I will participate
in a Good Friday service and pray for people suffering throughout the world.
Saturday, April 4,
2026: @ 8:00 pm mass Holy Saturday at St.
Rose
Sunday, April 5,
2026: @ 8:30 am Mass Easter Sunday at St.
Stephen's
Sunday, April 5,
2026: @ 10:30 am Mass Easter Sunday at
Assumption Florian
Mass Intention: For Tri Parish Communities
Lector: Jonathan
Pearson Rosary: Phil & Heather Rogus
Eucharistic Minister: David Pietruszewski & Julian Stusynski Altar Servers: Taylin,
Brayla & Ryar Rogus
April Birthdays
Amanda Engen 1st - Veronica Olson 2nd - Tom
Budziszewski 3rd - Ryar Rogus 3rd - Clarence Kostrzewski
5th
Lillian Kuznia
6th Isidore Kuznia 6th
Magnus Kuznia 6th - Patti Binstock
7th - Kieryn Olson 9th Hayden Hjelle
15th - Donavan Pietruszewski 16th - Jeff Bring 18th -
Delphine Pietruszewski 24th
April Anniversaries
Stanley & Gloria Gostanzik:
April 4 - John & Denise Lund: April 16
Peter & Bonita Stusynski:
April 19 Evan & Shayne Grandstrand April 23 -
Mike & Susan Budziszewski:
April 24 - Jonathan & Krista Pietruszewski April
26
Collectors:
March-Tim
Budziszewski, Larry Dziengel,
John Grandstrand & Gary Kujava
April: Jerome
Kujawa, Gayle Kuznia, James
V. Kuznia & Jonathan Pearson
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Vernon Stusynski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
March 22, 2026 - Adult: $1,285.00; Youth:
$16.00; Plate: $70.00; Total: $1,371.00; Online Giving: $85.00; Cemetery Fund:
$500.00.
Thank you to all who have donated to the
Cemetery and repair fund. It is greatly appreciated.
**2026 Diocesan Annual Appeal **
2026 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: IN CHRIST, WE
ARE ONE!
As of March 18, 2026 - DAA Goal: $10,762;
Received: $5,575.00; Percent of Goal: 51.80%; Under
goal: $5,187.00; Percent Participation: 19.78%
Thank you for your support of the Diocesan
Annual Appeal! Your generous gift, joined with others, gives encouragement,
strength, and purpose to our family of faith. If you have not had the
opportunity to make your commitment, please make your pledge or gift this
weekend. You can donate online at www.crookston.org/DAA.
For questions about automatic sustained
giving, contact Renιe Tate at rtate@crookston.org or call 218-281-4533, ext.
432.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Re Classes for K-10 on April 1, 2026, at 7
pm.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.-RE
Coordinator.
ASSUMPTION SNOW
REMOVAL
March 27-April 2 Mark Szklarski,
Phillip Szklarski & Mark Weber
April 3-April 9 Scott Binstock
& Quinten Nordine
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 must be free of
obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and
ice. 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 April 19, 2026, at 3 pm at St.
St. Marys Catholic Church, Badger, MN.
**Mercy Hour for Middle School &
High School Youth: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7 pm at St. Bernards
Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN
**Parish Council - Parish
Council meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 6 pm at the Assumption Church dining
hall.
**Parish Council
Members You are invited to
the Leadership Formation for Prayer and Discernment meeting taking place from 9
am 2:30 pm on Saturday April 25, 2026 at Assumption Church of Florian. A
light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please contact Kelly at the parish
office at 218-478-3578 or by cell phone at 218-242-0187 by Wednesday April 15
to RSVP. Thank you.
**CRS Rice Bowls Please
turn in the CRS Rice Bowls by Sunday. April 12, you may put them in the
offertory baskets, on the back table by the Holy water font or hand them to
Kelly. Thank you.
**Real
Presence radio - brings Christ into homes, cars, and workplaces across
our region. Tune in on 92.5 FM/ 1370 AM in Grand Forks or listen
online at RealPresenceRadio.com.
Be a part of the mission, and join us May 5-7 for our spring live drive!
Do Something
Beautiful for God The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
March 27 Unless there is forgiveness there will be no peace.
March 28 The future is not in our hands. We have no power over it. We
can act only today.
March 29 Through prayer you will find out what God wants you to do.
March 30 The most important part is that we keep the work as His work
and that we do not spoil it with any claims.
March 31 Today, more than ever, we need to pray for the light to know
the will of God...for the love to accept the will of God... for the way to do
the will of God...
April 1 - God has not called me to be successful, He has called me to
be faithful. When we stand before God, results are not important. Faithfulness
is what matters.
April 2
Maybe there is a rich person who has no one to visit him; he has plenty of
other things, he is nearly drowned in them, but there is not that touch, and he
needs your touch.
Mass Schedule and
events
April, May & June
Assumption Mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am
St. Stephen mass is on Saturday @ 5:00 pm
St. Rose mass is on Sunday @ 8;30 am
April 2 Holy Thursday at 7 pm at St.
Stephen's
April 3 Good Friday at 3 pm at
Assumption-Florian
April 4 Holy Saturday at 8 pm at St. Rose
April 5 Easter Sunday at 8:30 am at St.
Stephen's and at 10:30 am at Assumption-Florian
April 23 Parish Council Meeting at 6 pm
at Assumption dining hall.
April 25 Tri-Parish Council Leadership
Formation for Prayer and Discernment meeting at Assumption-Florian from 9 am
2:30 pm.
April 26 Children's mass at 10:30 am at
Assumption Florian
April 29 RE Pizza Party
May 3 First Communion at
Assumption-Florian
May 4 Assumption Ladies meeting at 6:30
pm at the Assumption Church dining hall.
May 17 Honor our Graduates Mass at
Assumption Florian
June 14 Eucharistic Adoration at
Assumption Florian 12pm-4pm
June 28 Polish Day at Assumption-Florian