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 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 @ 5:00 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,
February 8, 2026
“Let your light
shine before others, that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16
The generosity of
being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people, and it is
contagious! Good works encourages more good works. Generosity is a by-product
of a grateful lifestyle. The more we recognize God’s gifts, the more we want to
share them. Good stewards recognize that God is working through them, and they
don’t put themselves above the people they have been called to help.
Sunday, February 8,
2026: @ 8:30 am Mass Fifth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Mass
Intention: For Nettie Kuznia by Jim & Ione Kuznia
Lector: Larry
Dziengel Rosary: Philip & Sarah Kuznia
Eucharistic Minister: Larry & Ann Dziengel Altar
Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt
has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for
anything but is thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (Matthew 5:13)
Ponder: How
do I use my gifts and talents?
Prayer: Lord,
you have blessed the world with goodness and love. Help me to use my gifts and
talents in accordance with your will.
Practice: Today
I will take a personal inventory of my gifts and talents.
Thursday, February
12, 2026: @ 5:00 pm mass
Responsorial
Psalm: Remember us, O Lord. As you favor your people.
Mass
Intention: For Irene Kazmierczak by Ken Kostrzewski
But she answered [Jesus], “Sir, even the
dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For
saying that you may go-the demon has left your daughter.” So she went home,
found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. (Mark 7:28-30)
Ponder: What
am I doing at the moment to bring about positive change in the world?
Prayer: Lord,
you are feeding me cues in every moment. Help me to play my role as your
partner in manifesting love and peace in our world.
Practice: Today
I will be more gentle with people who disrupt my
routines.
Sunday, February
15, 2026: @ 8:30 am
Mass Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention: For Mary Kujava by Jerrie & Marilyn Kuznia
Lector: Denise
Grandstrand Rosary: Jonathan & Rachel
Pearson
Eucharistic Minister: John & Denise Grandstrand Altar
Servers: Taylin, Brayla
& Ryar Rogus
Collectors:
February-Phillip
Szklarski, Mark Weber, Scott Binstock
& Mike Budziszewski
March-Tim
Budziszewski, Larry Dziengel,
John Grandstrand & Gary Kujava
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Vernon Stusynski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
February 1, 2026 – No Mass; Online Giving:
$205.00
**2026 Diocesan Annual Appeal **
February 8, 2026 Parish Goal: $10,762.00
2026 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: IN CHRIST, WE
ARE ONE!
The 2026 Diocesan Annual Appeal (DAA)
begins today. Our theme, “In Christ, We Are One”, is an invitation to unite “as
a diocesan family to share the love of Christ, form disciples, and expand
ministry that no one parish could fund on their own,” – Bishop Andrew Cozzens.
This year’s DAA goal of $995,000 is shared among our 65 parishes. Our parish
goal is $10,762. Your gifts to the DAA provide essential funding for Missionary
Discipleship, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Campus Ministries, Safe
Environment, The Office of the Bishop, Vocations and Seminarians, Catholic
Schools, Communications, Marriage Tribunal, Hispanic Ministry, and the Nazareth
Retreat House; ministries that affect everyone in our Catholic communities!
Assumption Ladies
News:
The Ladies next meeting will be on Tuesday
March 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Re Classes for K-10 on February 11, 2026,
at 7 pm.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.-RE
Coordinator.
ASSUMPTION SNOW
REMOVAL
Feb.
6-Feb. 12-Trent Youngstrand, Evan Grandstrand,
& John Grandstrand
Feb. 13-Feb.19-Christopher Kuznia, Randal Kostrzewski &
Tom Kostrzewski
Reminder:
Please use what we have in the storeroom. 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.
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 March 8, 2026, at 3 pm at St.
St. Rose of Lima in Argyle, MN.
**Mercy Hour for Middle School &
High School Youth: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7 pm at St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church, Moorhead, MN
** 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.
**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 19-22 and the Women’s Cursillo on the weekend of March 19-22 at the Nazareth
Retreat House in Crookston. Applications are available at https://crookstoncursillo.weebly.com/.
**2025 Statements- The end of
the year statements are in the North West corner of the church.
**Eric Danzl Benefit – Saturday,
February 7, 2026, American Legion in Stephen, MN from 4p-7p. Free will
offering. Supper – Baked Potato bar, salad and dessert, Live and silent
auction, raffle drawing and bake sale. Live Auction starts at 7 pm. Donations
can also be made to the Eric Danzl Benefit Account at
United Valley Bank in Argyle, MN. On August 27th Eric fell from a 16-foot roof
and has undergone surgeries. He will have many months of recovery ahead. Funds
raised will be used for expenses incurred.
**Catholic Daughters will
meet at the Group Home (in Argyle) on Feb. 11 at 5 o'clock. We will eat
with the residents and visit after the meal. The lunch committee includes
Patsy Whitlow, Liz Anderson, Mary Clausen, Patty Sundby,
and Janelle Swanson. Members are asked to RSVP to Patsy for an accurate
count. Please plan to attend.
**No Greater Love: A Biblical
Walk Through Christ’s Passion Join us at
St. Stephen’s Church for a study by Dr. Edward Sri titled No Greater
Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. This is more
than a Bible study. It is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s
amazing love for us. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on five Wednesdays
— Ash Wednesday, February 18, and February 25; and March 4, 11 and 25.
The format will follow past studies with prayer, video, and small group
discussion. Refreshments will be served! All are welcome to attend
one, some, or all of the sessions! Please contact Tammi Anderson
(218-478-4217) or Marilyn Kuznia (218-478-4273) if
you have any questions.
Do Something
Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
February 6 – I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is
sending a love letter to the world.
February 7 – I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know
that prayer changes us, and we change things.
February 8 – The beginning of prayer is silence. If we really want to pray,
we must first learn to listen, for in the silence of the heart God speaks. And
to be able to see that silence, to be able to hear God we need a clean heart;
for a clean heart can see God, can hear God, can listen to God; and then only
from the fullness of our heart can we speak to God. But we cannot speak unless
we have listened, unless we have made that connection with God in the silence
of our heart.
February 9 – I ask you one thing: do not tire of giving but do to give
your leftovers. Give until it hurts, until you feel the pain.
February 10 – The very fact that God has placed a certain soul in our way
is a sign that God wants us to do something for him or her. It is not chance;
it has been planned by God. We are bound by conscience to help him or her.
February 11 – To sometimes experience disgust is quite natural. The virtue,
which at times is of heroic proportions, consists in being able to overcome
disgust, for the love of Jesus. This is the secret we discover in the lives of
some saints: the ability to go beyond what is merely natural.
This is what happened to Francis of Assisi.
Once, when he ran into a leper who was completely disfigured, he instinctively
backed up. Right away he overcame the disgust and kissed the lepers disfigured
face. The leper left praising God and Francis was filled with a tremendous joy.
February 12 – Peace begins with a smile. I will never understand all the
good that a simple smile can accomplish.
Mass Schedule and
events
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
February 26 – Council Meeting at 6 pm in
the Church dining hall
March 3 – Ladies Meeting at 6:30 pm in the
church dining hall
March 8 – Eucharistic Adoration at
Assumption Florian 12pm-4pm
March 15 – Potluck brunch and bingo at
Assumption-Florian after mass. Group 2 to set up, serve and clean up
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