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.
Confirmation class & Confirmation Mass
Confirmation students: Our next class is Sunday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. Your Sponsor (or a parent if the Sponsor can't attend) is asked to come with you to this class. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the session will end by 8:30 p.m.
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.
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.