Parish Business Manager Position Open
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is seeking to fill the position of Parish Business Manager. The Parish Business Manager has primary responsibility for the supervision and management of all administrative functions of the parish including, but not limited to, financial activities, human resources, parish facility maintenance and use, and all related processes and systems for the parish. The role is intended as support to the work of the Pastor, staff, and parishioners. The Parish Business Manager plays an essential role in the mission and ministry of the church by ensuring that the practical matters of parish ministry are well-managed. The Parish Business Manager directs these efforts within a framework of shared ministry and purpose consistent with the mission of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the Diocese of Bismarck. You may view the job description here. For application information, contact the parish office at 701-839-6834 or email the parish.
Faith Formation year-end activities; Parents invited
We end our Middle School (grades 6-8) Faith Formation year on Wednesday, April 24, with 7:00 p.m. Mass during Class, with 8th grade students doing the Mass ministries. Following the Mass, awards will be presented for Perfect Attendance. Parents are invited to the Mass and Awards presentation.
The final day of our Wednesday (grades K-5) Faith Formation classes is Wednesday, May 1. Classes begin as usual at 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.; and parents are invited to the Awards ceremonies at the end of their child's class session. For 4:00 p.m. classes, the Awards presentation will be at 4:50 p.m. in the main church. For 5:30 p.m. classes, the Awards presentation will be at 6:20 p.m. in the main church. Children will receive awards for Perfect Attendance and for Prayer Station.
The final day of our Sunday (grades Preschool-5) Faith Formation classes is Sunday, May 5. The morning will begin with May Crowning held during the final song of the 8:30 a.m. Mass - so please make sure children arrive to class by 9:20 a.m. or earlier so they may participate in May Crowning. We will then have a short class time, followed by 10:00 a.m. Awards to be presented in the Sts. Anne & Joachim classrooms in the classroom hallway. (Preschool students will remain in their classroom during the awards.) Awards will be presented for Perfect Attendance and for Prayer Station. Parents are invited to the 10:00 a.m. Awards presentation.
Graduates' Mass is May 5
All parish students who are graduating from high school this Spring are invited to participate in the Graduates' Mass to be celebrated on Sunday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m. Please arrive in the parish dining room by 10:15 a.m. for instructions and to line up for the procession into the church. Please wear your graduation cap and gown, if you have them by that time. (If you don't have them, that's okay.) You will process into the church at the beginning of Mass, together with the priest, deacon and altar servers, and will be seated in reserved pews. During the Mass, the priest will ask those in attendance to join him in praying for you as you embark on a new stage of life. Following the Mass, cake and beverages will be served in the dining room.
Confirmation Mass is May 12
There are two options for the Confirmation Mass rehearsal: either Thursday, May 9, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. followed by confessions OR Saturday, May 11, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. followed by confessions. If you want a sheet to follow for the confession format, you will find it here. Sheets will also be available at rehearsal.
The Confirmation Mass is on Sunday, May 12 (Mother's Day), at 10:30 a.m. Students and Sponsors must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for professional photos and final instructions.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) which will be held the evenings of August 5-8, will be for children who are age 5 (by August 5) through those who are entering grade 5 this fall. You may register your child here or you may find a registration form on the bulletin board in the classroom hallway. Please contact the office if you are interested in volunteering.
What's happening?
Mass / Liturgy / Sacrament Times
Regular Schedule
SUNDAY
Eucharistic Liturgy - Mass
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM
SPANISH MASS
Please check the bulletin or call us, as schedules vary. Typically, First and Third Sundays at 3:00 PM, with confessions beginning at 2:20 PM.
WEEKDAY Eucharistic Liturgy
Monday Mass 7:15 AM
Tuesday Mass 7:00 PM
Wednesday Mass 9:00 AM
Thursday Mass 9:00 AM
Friday Mass 9:00 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Mondays: 7:00 a.m.
Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m.
Saturdays: 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Also by appointment
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Sunday 8:05 AM
Daily before
Office Hours
Staff
- Father Adam Maus, Pastor
- Father Josh Hill, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Mohn Koble, Permanent Deacon
- Deacon Steve Streitz, Permanent Deacon
- Currently seeking Parish Business Manager; Contact us for information, Parish Business Manager
- Sharon Donamaria, Parish Secretary
- Tanya Watterud, Faith Formation Coordinator
- Christine Aberle, CGS Coordinator & Faith Formation Assistant
- Bill Mosser, Maintenance
- Ron Kramer, High School Youth Minister
Become a member
We would love for you to become a member of our parish family! Please talk with Fr. Maus or Fr. Hill when you come to Mass, or fill out this online registration form, or print and complete this parish registration form and bring it to the parish. We welcome you!
Online Giving
Our App, Social Media & "Formed"
Download the parish app by going to the App Store on your iPhone or to Google Play on your Android phone. Then search for the "WeConnect Parish App." Once you've installed the app, choose Our Lady of Grace as your parish.
Parish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurLadyofGraceMinot/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourladyofgraceminot/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ourladyofgraceminot
To watch videos about the Catholic faith, saints, family friendly movies and more, click on the Formed image above. Then follow these simple instructions:
1. Click on the image above or go to formed.org/signup
2. Search for your parish by Zip Code/ Postal Code. Click on your parish.
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
- Please NOTE: We no longer use custom URLs or Parish Codes. The only thing you need is your parish's Zip Code.
Safe Environment
To learn about the safe environment program of the Bismarck Diocese, including background checks, mandated reporting and training for students, please click here to visit the diocesan website.
Real Presence Radio
To listen to Catholic radio online, go this this link: https://yourcatholicradiostation.com/
Diocese of Bismarck Catholic News
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