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

**In case of an emergency please call: Fr. Emmanuel (Hallock) 218-230-5690 or

Fr. Anthony (Warren) 1-928-265-7118 (AZ area code)

**Please Note: Fr. Luis will be out of the area January 13 to February 14.

Parish Secretary: Michelle Kostrzewski 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, Cindy Hulst, LSW, 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.

Tri-Parish Weekend Mass Times For January, February & March

St. Rose: Saturday @ 5:00 pm; Assumption: Sunday @ 8:30 am; St. Stephen's: Sunday @ 10:30 am

Please Note: No Tri-Parish Weekday Masses January 13 to February 14th

Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin January 26, 2020

“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him.” (Matthew 4:22) Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything. Everything from our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries, and our treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission.

Sunday, January 26^th @ 8:30 am Mass: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Mass Intention: For Ambrose Kuznia by Frances Kazmierczak

Please Note: Second Collection is for The Church in Africa

Please welcome Fr. Bernard Pfau who will be presiding at today's Mass

Lector: Catherine Budziszewski

Eucharistic Ministers: Donalda K. (Cup) Catherine B. (Cup)

Altar Servers: Logan N. Quinten N.

Greeters & Gifts: Vern Stusynski

Rosary @ 8:00 am: Julian & Linda Stusynski

No Thursday Mass: January 30 & February 6 & 13

Sunday, February 2^nd @ 8:30 am Mass: The Presentation Of The Lord

Mass Intention: For Zefiryna Kuznia by William & Rosemary Kuznia

Please welcome Fr. Smith who will be presiding at today's Mass

Lector: Larry Dziengel

Eucharistic Ministers: Larry D. (Cup) Ann D. (Cup)

Altar Servers: Isabel P. Ada P. Cale P.

Greeters & Gifts: Clarence & Ione Kostrzewski

Rosary @ 8:00 am: Mark & Becky Weber

**Coffee & Rolls will be served by Group 3 after Mass on February 9^th**

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

"Alice Stancyk 2^nd" "John Wawrzyniak 8^th" "Sara Ombler 9^th" "Jerilyn Pietruszewski 10^th"

"Emma Engen 13^th" "Mark Szklarski 13^th" "John Grandstrand 19^th" "Kamdyn Olson 19^th"

"Janice Blazejewski 22^nd" "Greg Lubarski 22^nd" "Michelle Kostrzewski 22^nd"

"Tom Rogus 25^th" "Daniel Stusynski 25^th"

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

CLASSES: WEDNESDAYS @ 7:00 PM

All Youth in Grades 9 – 12 are invited to the 2020 Senior High Youth Rally held at Crookston High School on Sunday, March 1st from 10am until 6pm. Doug Tooke of ODB Films is the keynote speaker. Music and Worship will be provided by In the Name Worship. The cost of the youth rally is $40.00. More information to follow.

Attention Parish Members/Parents: We are in need of subs for the younger grades, older grades and confirmation class. If we don't have a teacher available to hold class and instruct our youth, they are the ones who suffer in their faith formation. Please contact Jeanne Clausen to assist our teachers.

PRAYER LIST

Prayers for Healing: Tom Gerszewski, Loretta Borowicz, Vernon Stusynski, Ken Hodny,

Inez Kappes and Emily Kutcka

Prayer Request Book is on a table in the back of the church by the Holy Water. If you would like a name posted in the bulletin please write yes. Or contact the Parish Office.

OTHER ITEMS & UPCOMING EVENTS

**This week, we take up the collection for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. The people of Africa are joyous and faith-filled, but they also face challenges due to poverty, high rates of disease, food shortages, and migration. This collection is an opportunity to stand with the people of Africa and support pastoral projects that this continent so needs. Please be generous today. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/africa.

**SECRETARIAL JOB OPENING: Assumption-Florian Catholic Church is seeking a candidate who can work independently with strong organization and communication skills. Knowledgeable in Word and Excel and also familiar with Quickbooks. Approximately 18 hours per week. Please contact the Parish Office or submit a resume if you are interested in the position.

**Year End Statements for 2019 are on a table in back of the church. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions.

**Please pick up Your 2020 Giving Envelopes in the back of the church. If you don't see a box with your name, please contact the office.

**Assumption-Florian Thursday Mass No Thursday Mass January 23 & 30 & February 6 & 13.

** Ladies Group is in need of a Vice President for 2020. Please contact Cathy Kujawa.

** Ladies Group Two is in need of a Co-Leader for 2020. Thank you to Sarah Kuznia for taking the Leader position.

**Marriage Enrichment Weekend Retreat: Marital Tenderness Married couples from the Diocese of Crookston are invited to a weekend marriage retreat beginning Friday night, March 6^th through noon on Sunday March 8^th. Deacon Mark Krejci, Office of Formation in Discipleship and author of the Praying With the Family column in the Our Northland Diocese newspaper, will lead couples through a series of reflections on the Spirituality of Marital Tenderness with Monsignor Michael Foltz offering mass and leading prayer (Sunday mass will be offered). The retreat will held at Trapper’s Landing on Leech Lake outside of Walker, Minnesota. Accomodations will be in their modern family cabins with each couple having their own bed and bath rooms. The retreat begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday and will conclude by noon on Sunday. The cost for the retreat is $115/couple and includes Saturday meals and Sunday breakfast. To register for the retreat please email Deacon Krejci at mkrejci@crookston.org.

ASSUMPTION SNOW REMOVAL

January 24-30: Jason Blazejewski, Jeff Bring & Mike Budziszewski

January 31- February 6: Tom Budziszewski, Rob Clausen & Larry Dziengel

Reminder: Only use liquid spray on 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.

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION

January 19^th: No Mass Due To Winter Storm.

January Collectors: Jonathan Pearson, Donovan Pietruszewski, Jim Rogus & Phil Rogus

February Collectors: Joe Rogus, Jason Rominski, Robert Safranski & David Stusynski

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 made a decision 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.

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