All are invited to join the Knights of Columbus for a family-friendly community procession and walk on Friday, May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, in honor of St. Joseph, Patron of Workers, and the Dignity of Work. Start time for the event is 6:30 p.m., and will begin with prayer in front of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 520 Raymond Street. The procession distance will be approximately one mile, with stops for prayer at specific locations. After the procession and final prayer, there will be ice cream, snacks and an opportunity for kids to play and adults to socialize at the Cathedral Elementary School playground area. Saint Joseph, model of workers and pillar of families, pray for us!
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a breakfast at the Christ the King Parish Life Center on Sunday, April 26, serving from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The breakfast will include sausage, pancakes, eggs, loaded hash browns, oatmeal with fruit, coffee and milk for a free will offering. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to support Home on the Range, a residential child care facility, located in Sentinel Butte, N.D. Founded in 1949, Home on the Range is licensed to care for 26 boys and girls, ages 12-17 who may have family or school problems, been abused, neglected or experimented with drugs or alcohol. Home On The Range provides therapy, education, recreation, spiritual development and work programs to help the child become a responsible and productive person. Christ the King is located at 505 10th Ave NW in Mandan. Everyone is welcome!
A three-day retreat, Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. - Saturday, May 30, 1 p.m., with the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery for girls completing 7th grade in the '25-'26 school year. RB 72 comes from Chapter 72 of the Rule of Saint Benedict, in which monastics are instructed to “prefer nothing whatever to Christ.” During the retreat, participants will join the sisters for prayer and Mass, complete a service project, have opportunities to hang out with friends, and learn more about what it means to prefer nothing above Christ. Click/tap on the title above for more information.
This is a collaborative effort by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the St. Mary Sisters, and the Servants of the Children of Light for high-school aged women. This is a day of exploration of vocations with the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the Servants of the Children of Light, and the St. Mary Sisters on Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Click/tap on the title above for more information.
The Bismarck Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society invites everyone to an informational session on Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit cafeteria. Snacks and beverages will be served. Come and learn about the local conference and how becoming a Vincentian can help you grow in holiness by serving our Bismarck-Mandan parishioners and neighbors. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings men and women together to grow spiritually and in friendship by offering prayers and financial assistance to those in need. Vincentians are not professionally trained social workers. The most important qualification is simply the desire to serve as Jesus served.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Bismarck Immaculate Conception Court are hosting a tea party fundraiser on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mandan' sChrist the King parish Hall (use south side entrance between school and church). There will be a light finger food lunch, games and keynote speaker, Mother Chiara Therese of the Servants of the Children of Light. Cost is $5 for ages 17 under under, $15 for adults and $25 for families. Please RSVP to Rose Mayo by April 22 at 701-204-3285. Part of the proceeds to help Servants of the Children of Light.
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is hiring for the position of Parish Secretary, the first face and welcoming presence of the parish office, providing hospitality, administrative support, and organizational coordination to ensure the smooth operation of parish life. The position could be full time or part time. This role involves frequent interaction with parishioners, visitors, volunteers, and ministry leaders, and requires professionalism, discretion, and a spirit of service rooted in the mission of the Catholic Church. Click/tap on the title above for more information.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Minot is seeking a full-time administrative assistant for the parish office. Candidates must have strong telephone, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. They must be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn how to work effectively with our ParishSoft database. Responsibilities include greeting visitors and parishioners and caring for a multitude of needs/requests related to parish operations and ministries, both in person and on the telephone, maintaining multiple calendars and composing documents. The qualified candidate must have a strong Catholic faith and be willing to embrace our parish family. Full-time position. Excellent benefits. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact the Business Manager, Sharon Pearson at 701-839-6834.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Minot is seeking a full-time administrative assistant for the parish office. Candidates must have strong telephone, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. They must be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn how to work effectively with our ParishSoft database. Responsibilities include greeting visitors and parishioners and caring for a multitude of needs/requests related to parish operations and ministries, both in person and on the telephone, maintaining multiple calendars and composing documents. The qualified candidate must have a strong Catholic faith and be willing to embrace our parish family. Full-time position. Excellent benefits. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact the Business Manager, Sharon Pearson at 701-839-6834.
Is your marriage, or the marriage of someone you know, going through a difficult time? The Bismarck Diocese's Corazon weekend for troubled marriages will be held April 24-26. Couples experiencing crisis, struggles or difficulties in their marriage are invited to attend and begin to find hope and healing. For more questions, contact Amanda at 701-204-7205. To register, visit bismarckdiocese.com/corazon. Inquiries and attendance are kept strictly confidential.
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Special Olympics Benefit breakfast and Silent Auction at the Christ the King Parish Life Center on Palm Sunday, March 29th serving from 8:30 until 11:30AM. The breakfast will include sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, loaded hashbrowns, fruit, juice and coffee. $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 6-12 and ages 5 & under are free. Christ the King is located at 505 10th Ave NW in Mandan. Everyone is welcome! Thank you.