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May 10th, 2015
1420 16th Street East
West Fargo, ND 58078
Church: 701.282.7217
Fax: 701.282.2753
Email: holycrosscc@ideaone.net
Website: www.holycrosswestfargo.com
Pastors:
Rev. Jim Meyer, Pastor
padresmail@yahoo.com
Rev. Andrew Jasinski, Parochial Vicar
andrew.jasinski@fargodiocese.org
Deacons:
Deacon David Haney
dawaha8@yahoo.com
Deacon James Eggl
eggl.james@fargodiocese.org
Office Staff:
Penne Soucy, Business Manager
psoucy@ideaone.net
Brenda Mears, DRE & Youth Ministry
bmears@ideaone.net
Margaret Keller, Administrative Asst.
mkeller@ideaone.net
Bianca Wiederrich, Liturgy & Choir Director
bwiederrich@ideaone.net
Heather Heger, Communications Coordinator
hheger@ideaone.net
Patrick Thiel, Youth Choir Director
pat.m.thiel@gmail.com
Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Monday - Friday at 12:15 pm
Reconciliation at 11:45 am
Rosary at 11:50 am
Weekends:
Saturday at 4:30 pm
Reconciliation at 3:30 pm
Sunday at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration:
Mondays 9 am - 8 pm
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Homebound Communion:
Homebound parishioners unable to come to Mass should
notify the parish office so that Holy Communion may be
brought to their homes.
Marriage:
Couples intending to marry should contact the parish office
at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.
Join our Parish Family:
To register in the parish or to notify us of any changes,
please contact the church office.
Baptism Class:
Parish Council:
Held on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please call the
Brian Heger, Rosemary Heise, Helen Franck,
office at 282-7217 to register for the upcoming date and
Mark Sahli, Bill Harbeke, Jim Prochniak & Father time.
Jim Meyer
Lay Directors:
Jamie Steffes & Dan Pulczinski
Bulletin Deadline:
Tuesday by 5:00 pm in writing or
Email: hheger@ideaone.net
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
Thank You Mom
By Rick Woodall
"Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise--"that it
may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." - Eph 6:2-3
In a little town in Taylor County West Virginia Anna Jarvis in 1907 began a campaign to
establish a national Mother’s Day. The special day would fall on the anniversary of her
mother’s death. So on May 10, 1908 the day was observed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
where Jarvis had recently moved. It wasn’t until 1914 that president Woodrow Wilson made
the official announcement to the nation that every 2nd Sunday of May would be a national
day of observance.
Mother’s Day is a special day in which we take a moment to honor the women who make a
difference in our lives. It is not very often we hear good news these days about the Mother’s
who as my gift reminds me “rock the cradle that rules the world.”
In my years of Christian service I had the privilege of interviewing senior statesmen, great
community leaders and church leaders who are making a difference in all of our lives. In our
first few weeks after moving to Logansport Indiana I was given a personal invitation to meet
with Mayor Michael Fincher. Mayor Fincher impressed me as he spoke in tears about his
mother. I am convinced that the world is a better place because of all mothers’ that were
readers, teachers and fitting examples. Dedicated mothers produce determined children. We
all know that it takes a considerable amount of determination to make a difference in today’s
world.
So take some time this Mother’s Day to remember Mom. The apostle Paul reminds his
“son in the faith” (Timothy) where his personal faith originated. “I have been reminded of
your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and,
I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” – 2 Tim 1:5
This Life Thoughts is dedicated to my Mom who has made many sacrifices and uttered
many prayers that have made a tremendous difference in many of my major decisions in life.
Thank you Mom.
- Rick Woodall is the minister for the Yorktown Road Church of Christ in Logansport Indiana.
His weekly devotional message, Life Thoughts, can be found through this address: http://
mysite.verizon.net/yorktownroadchurchofchrist/
Mass Intentions
FOR THE WEEK
Monday, May 11th
12:15 pm +Anna Schneider by Arlene Schneider
Tuesday, May 12th
*10:30 am Edgewood Vista Catholic Community
12:15 pm +Ralph Roshau by Joan & Leon Steckler
Wednesday, May 13th
**9:00 am Priest’s Intention
12:15 pm
Matthew, Joshua & Annalise St. Claire
Thursday, May 14th
12:15 pm
+Dennis Richard by Ella Richard & family
Friday, May 15th
12:15 pm
+Marc Molnar by Arlene Schneider
Saturday, May 16th
4:30 pm
+Verna Hanzel by Gale & Jim Hanzel
Sunday, May 17th
7:30 am
Priest’s Intention
9:00 am
Phil & Leroy Wolf by Barbara Wolf
11:00 am
Priest’s Intention
6:00 pm
+Margarite Kirkman by Kay & Dave
Syvertson
*Mass at Edgewood Vista
**Mass at Cooperative Living Center
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday: 9 am. to 8 pm.
No Adoration Monday May 25th.
Come to Eucharistic Adoration and have
a personal relationship with Christ. In
order to become friends with Christ, you need to
spend time with Him. Come and be a scheduled
adorer, we need 2nd adorers from 10 am. to 11 am;
2 pm. to 3 pm; 3 pm. to 4 pm; and 4 pm. to 5 pm;
Call Arlene Schneider 541-7834 or email
aschneider@far.midco.net call the Holy Cross
Catholic Church 282-7217
Welcome Visitors & New Parishioners
We hope you were blessed today and we
warmly welcome you to our parish! If you wish
to join our parish, you may register at the office
during our office hours.
Those of you who are MEMBERS - Please let
us know if you have a change of address, or if
you have a new phone number. Help us keep
costs down by letting us know when you move.
Thank you!
Readings for the Week
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
Acts 16: 11-15; Jn 15: 26 - 16: 4A
Acts 16: 22-34; Jn 16: 5-11
Acts 17: 15, 22 - 18: 1; Jn 16: 12-15
Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Mk 16: 15-20
Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16: 20-23
Acts 18: 23-28; Jn 16: 23B-28
Acts 1: 15-17, 20A, 20C-26; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn
17: 11B-19
Prayers for the Sick
Terry Kadlec
Morris Dimmer
Ron Rempfer
Jim Hill
Dorothy Wieland
Janice Pickard
Arnie Lefor
Patricia Syvertson
Mike Steidl
Marcus Franck
Howard Wrigley
Robert Johnson
Jana Lutovsky
Pam Schneider
Gary Tandsater
Lori Lushina
If you or a loved one are hospitalized or homebound
or would like to have a family member included in
the prayers for the sick, call the parish office at 2827217.
Prayers for the Armed Forces
Remember in prayer:
Eric Peterson, Captain Diann Olson, Captain Dixie
Klein Aune, Stefani Nistler, Mark Nistler, Captain Liea
Misialek, Daniel Lee Cariveau
If any family has people in the Armed Services that
they would like to be prayed for, please contact the
church office.
Mission Statement: Holy Cross Catholic Church is a faith community rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive for
holiness and growth in our faith as we serve those around us. Adopted 2013
This Week’s Mass & Activities Schedule
Monday, May 11th
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
11:45 am
11:50 am
12:15 pm
7:00 pm
Adoration
Confession
Rosary
Mass
Knights of Columbus mtg (Upper Room)
Tuesday, May 12th - Sts. Nereus & Achilleus & St. Pancras
10:30 am
Mass at Edgewood Vista
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
Wednesday, May 13th - Our Lady of Fatima
9:00 am
Mass at Cooperative Living Center
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
Thursday, May 14th - The Ascension of the Lord
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
1:00 pm
Golden Cross Card Club (CWC)
5:45 pm
AA (Classrooms)
Friday, May 15th - St. Isidore
11:45 am
Confessions
11:50 am
Rosary
12:15 pm
Mass
Saturday, May 16th
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Confessions
Rosary
Mass
Sunday, May 17th
7:30 am
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
9:00 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
Mass
KofC Breakfast (CWC)
Mass/Baccalaureate Sunday
Mass
Mass
With Sympathies
Our deepest sympathies go to John & Margit
Schmelka on the loss of John’s father, Dr.
Daniel Schmelka.
EMPTY GALLON MILK JUGS
NEEDED!
Does your family go through
a lot of milk?? We are
looking for empty gallon
milk jugs for this summer’s
VBS. Please bring them into the church
office.
Welcome Seminarian Eric Seitz
My name is Eric Seitz. I live in
Fargo, North Dakota and I
am a member of Sts. Anne
and Joachim. I graduated
from Shanley High in 2011. I
was born in Rapid City, South
Dakota on September 23,
1992. My Dad was in the Air
Force, so we moved around
a lot, from South Dakota to South Carolina, to
Norway, to Great Falls, Montana, until we
settled in Fargo in the summer of 2008. I first
started thinking about the priesthood in the
seventh grade, but I didn’t become too
serious about it until the end of my junior
year in high school. During my senior year, I
applied to the diocese, was accepted, and
found out that I would have to drive past
three fine seminaries to get to the greatest
seminary in the cosmos, Sacred Heart Major
Seminary in Detroit, MI. I have completed my
fourth year of college there and I feel very
blessed to have the opportunity to serve the
Lord in such a radical way.
Next year, I will be attending St. Paul
Seminary in St. Paul, MN.
In my free time I like to sing in choirs, play
basketball, football & occasionally play video
games. I like Marvel comic book movies & tv
shows, as well as bands from 1970’s.
I am excited to be here to get to know you
and someday to serve the people of Fargo as
a Priest.
Eric will be at Holy Cross until May 24th.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
May 16-17, 2015: 7th Sunday of Easter
Sacristan
4:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
Brian Fettes
Volunteer Needed
Pam & Shane Henricks
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Grant Warkenthien
Alex Lupear
Alfred Beamon
Kaitlyn Johnson
Wyatt Warkenthien
Logan Heger
Lukas Klabunde
Adam Clute
Jacob Dosch
Brian Fettes
Altar Servers
Caleb Klalbunde
Troy Mullenberg
Barb Murray
Greeters
Janet Tumaini
Dan Lupear
Paul Klabunde
Keith Murray
Julie Warkenthien
Joy Lupear
Susan Klabunde
Linda Olson
Brenda Aswege
Mike Lupear
Volunteer Needed
Daniel Lupear
Ushers
EMHC
Proclaimer
Paul Coppin
Nick Gludt
Shawn Warkenthien
Kevin Bucholz
Jean Schreiner
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Jim Prochniak
Haley Bucholz
Paul Klalbunde
Matt Prochniak
Brian Heger
Stuart Clute
Laine Richard
Brenda Sagert
Joy Lupear
Carolyn Carriere
Al Hoffart
Alana Fink
Jane Speich
Jessica Gustin
Susan Klabunde
Betty Hoffart
Mary Kay Willits
Dan Van Winkle
Mike Harris
Sarah Jelinek
Jeff Volk
Kari Bucholz
Volunteer Needed
Mary Dosch
Stacy Schwab
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Maria Clute
Alana Fink
Mary Dosch
Kari Bucholz
April Olson
Shannon O'Leary
Mary Kay Willits
Paul Dosch
Stacy Schwab
Susan Klabunde
God’s Gift Appeal Update
Parish Goal: $114,785
Amount Pledged: $69,338,
which is 60% of the goal.
Parish Participation:
Families: 1332
Donors: 304
Participation: 23%
All households are encouraged to return their
personalized pledge card which was received by
mail in early February. Place your pledge card in
the collection basket. Each family is asked to
prayerfully consider a gift of 1% of household
income. Your prompt response will save the
expense of additional mailings. May God bless
you, and thank you for your consideration.
We'll meet on Thursday, May 14th following the
12:15 mass. We'll enjoy a potluck lunch, so we ask
that you bring a dish or treat to share. We welcome
anyone who is interested in playing cards or games,
or come join us just to socialize! (This will be our
last event of the season, until we meet again in
September. Watch for notices in the bulletin and
Cross Talk!) Please call Carol Holub at 298-0854 or
Clare Elless at 282-4356 if you have any questions.
KNIGHT NEWS
KOFC RAFFLE TICKETS! The Holy Cross Council
Want to get to know other men and
their families at Holy Cross Church?
#9642 Knights of Columbus are again selling calendar
raffle tickets! The tickets are $10 each.
Consider joining the
Knights of
Columbus!
We will be drawing one ticket for each
day in June! 30 chances to win CASH!
Prizes are $50 for week days, $100 for
Saturdays, and $200 for Sundays. See
any Knight to purchase a ticket!
It’s a great way to meet other Catholic
gentlemen and their families. Please call Mike
at 540-7181 or e-mail kofc9642@yahoo.com for
more information.
Check out our website: www.kofc9642.org
for activities and more information!
The Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council
#9642 meets on the 2nd Monday of every
month starting at 7pm in the Upper Room.
May Knight of the month: Richard Elless
May Family of the month: Jonathan & Nancy
Aal, Victoria & Brennan
“Like” us on Facebook!
Knights of Columbus Council #9642
Brady Wohl
Notice: Time change for May 21st Exemplification
Instead of 7:00 pm, the Major Degree
Exemplification will take place at 6:00 pm at
Holy Spirit.
Brett Limke
KofC Free Throw Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the Free Throw winners at the
state level!
Brady Wohl - 1st place, 9 year old boys
Brett Limke - 2nd place boys, 11 year old boys
Thanks to all who participated!
Community News
Court St Ann of the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas will meet at St Anthonys on Tues, May
12th at 6:30 pm. All are encouraged to attend 5:15
Mass. Business meeting and Living Rosary with
Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary. All adult Catholic women are welcome. If questions, call Casinda
Langseth at 388-2835.
FT Young Adult Coordinator and Youth
Ministry
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo ND is accepting
applications for a Young Adult Coordinator and
Youth Ministry Coordinator (10 months August
through May, 40 hours a week), to begin Fall
2015. Bachelor’s degree required, experience
and knowledge of Catholic theology, and
excellent communication and technology skills
required. Strong musical background is
preferred. Please e-mail application letter
stating how job qualifications are met via the
job description, current resume and three
references to Fr. Reese Weber, Parochial
Vicar, reese.weber@fargodiocese.org. A
complete position description is available at
www.nativitycatholicchurch.net or by calling Fr.
Weber at 701-232-2414, ext. 122.
Centering Prayer is a very simple way of praying
which can be used by anyone who wants to be with
God, to experience God's love and presence. It is a
prayer of longing that leads into a prayer of
Presence. The Center at 1101 32nd Ave S. in Fargo,
offers this experience on Monday mornings from
9:00-10:00 and Thursday evenings from 6:45-7:45.
HUGE SALE We are accepting “new and gently
used” small home appliances, household items,
sporting goods, tools, games and children’s
clothing. Please bring to the St. Joseph’s School
gym on Thursday, June 18 between 4 and 8 pm. A
huge new and gently used goods sale benefiting
St. Joseph’s Conference of the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul will be held on Friday, June 19
from 9-6 pm and Saturday, June 20 from 9-2.
Questions? Please call Marge at 701-212-0392.
FT Youth and Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
St. James Basilica, Jamestown, ND is accepting
applications for a full-time Youth and Adult Faith
Formation Coordinator. This position will be
responsible for faith formation grades 6-12,
university campus outreach and activities, and
programs, projects and activities, for youth and
young adults. Successful candidate must be a
faithful and practicing Catholic with strong
communication, interpersonal and computer
skills. Bachelor’s degree with some educational
experience preferred. Send cover letter, resume
and three references to Monsignor Jeffrey Wald
at: Jeffrey.wald@fargodiocese.org.
Application deadline is Friday, June 5, 2015.
St. Joseph's School (Moorhead, MN) is seeking full-time
elementary teachers for both 4th and 5th grade for the
2015-2016 academic year. Ideal candidates will
support the mission of the school, be licensed a
licensed Minnesota teacher, driven in studentcentered instruction, and display a high sense of
professionalism and collaboration. St. Joseph's School
is also hiring for the Summer Program; offering flexible
hours and a fun, active work environment.
For more information, please visit the employment
page of the school’s website
(www.stjoesmhdschool.com/employment). To apply,
please submit the application found on the school’s
website, your resume and credentials, and a list of
three references to Andrew Hilliker by mail (St.
Joseph’s School, 1005 2nd Ave. S., Moorhead, MN
56560) or by email (ahilliker@stjoesmhdschool.com).
The Dillingen Franciscan Sisters will again be hosting
Mother Daughter Days
Sunday (7 p.m.) until Tuesday (afternoon), June 14-16
at St. Francis Convent in Hankinson, North Dakota
This is a retreat for mothers and their daughters who
are thinking about a vocation to the Consecrated Life.
Participants are able to enjoy activities, learn more
about their faith and spend time with the Sisters.
For more information or to register,
email: ndfranciscan@yahoo.com.
We hope you can join us for a fun and inspiring time!
Office
701.282.3659
Fax
701.282.3660
Vinyl & Steel Siding
Windows & Roofing
Seamless Gutters
Room Additions, Decks & More
Call Darin Keller at 281-7865
or cell number 261-2141
Excavating ● Water/Sewer Repair & Installation
Dirt & Gravel Hauling ● Snow Removal
Plumbing ● Heating ● A/C ● Refrigeration
Stephannie Stiel
701-293-9911
THE LOCKSHOP
Fast 24 Hour
Emergency Service
Access Control
Master Key Systems
Safes + Cars Opened
Deadbolts Installed
Bison Center Mall
1404 33 St. SW, Fargo
701-235-6645
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Knights
of
Columbus
Council #9642
Meets the Second
Monday of each month at 7pm
at Holy Cross
For more information
Call Brian at 281-1905
Eagle Run
Crossing
Your Friendly
Neighborhood C-Store
Al & Betty Hoffart
Locally Owned
3210 Sheyenne Street
West Fargo
(701)356-0005 Store
(701)730-6797 Cell
Stacey Olsen
Realtor
200 45th Str So.
Suite 200
Fargo ND 58103
701.356.5000
staceyolsen@kw.com
cell(701)306.6580
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families throughout the Red River Valley
since 1897.
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Mark’s Wood Refinishing &
Glass Etching
Furniture, window sills, frames
Also do woodwork - doll closets,
custom storage, toy boxes
Picture frame glass etching - your
design
Free Estimates - Call Markus
Franck at 701.388.5452
New Construction and
Additions, General
Remodeling,
Kitchens, Baths,
Windows, & More!
701-293-0237
Licensed in ND and MN
701-729-7987
John
Studt
827 28th St S Ste B
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-364-3660
Melissa Erdmann, FNP
Beverly Gibson, FNP
or
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