Bishop Folda’s Calendar Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.
Putt for a Purpose, Rose Creek Golf Course, Fargo sincerely hope that everyone who is able will attend our diocesan celebration of Marriage and Family on Oct. 24 in Fargo. This event will be an occasion for all of us to truly rejoice in the great gift of marriage and family life that God has given his people. Now more than ever, we must stand together in prayer and solidarity with one another as we continue to live and proclaim the true meaning of marriage and the joy of family life.
Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis July Universal intention: Politics. That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity.
Reflection: What are the priorities that I bring to elections? How do those priorities compare to God’s priorities? Scripture: 1 Timothy 2: 1-6. I ask that prayers, supplications and petitions be offered for all in authority. Evangelization intention: The poor in Latin America. That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society. Reflection: How do I “bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society?” Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15. Your surplus at the present time should supply their needs.
August Universal Intention: Volunteers. That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.
Reflection: In what ways have I experienced the truth of the peace prayer of St. Francis that “it is in giving that we receive.”
Scripture: Luke 6: 38. Jesus said: “the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Evangelization intention: Outreach to the marginalized. That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society. Reflection: Who on the margins am I most afraid to approach? Why?
Scripture: Mark 1: 40-45. Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand, touched the leper and told him, “I want what you want. Be made clean.” Provided by Apostleship of Prayer, www.apostleshipofprayer.org.
Aug. 4 - 6
Knights of Columbus 133rd Supreme Convention, Philadelphia, Pa.
Aug. 8 - 9
Pastoral Visit to Wishek, Ashley and Zeeland
Aug. 14 -15
Seminarian Gathering, Grafton
Aug. 15 | 4 p.m.
Centennial Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks
Aug. 16 | 5 p.m.
Carmelite Field Mass, Wahpeton
Aug. 17 | 11 a.m.
Jubilee Mass at Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fargo
Aug. 19 | 5 p.m.
JPII Catholic Schools All-Staff Picnic, Bonanzaville USA, West Fargo
Aug. 20 | 8 a.m.
JPII Catholic Schools All-Staff Mass, Shanley High School, Fargo
Aug. 25 | 6 p.m.
Blessing of Holy Cross Church and Trinity Elementary School, West Fargo
Aug. 26-29
Provincial Meeting, Rapid City, S.D.
Sept. 3 | 1:30 p.m.
125th Anniversary Mass, St. John’s Academy, Jamestown
Sept. 7
Labor Day- Pastoral Center closed
5:20 p.m.
Memorial Mass for Father Darin Didier, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fargo
Sept. 9 | 2 p.m.
Opening School Mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks
6:30 p.m.
“Parents: First Teachers of Faith” presentation at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks
Sept. 13 | 10:30 a.m.
Centennial Mass, St. John the Baptist’s Catholic Church, Wyndmere
Sept. 14-16
USCCB Administrative Meetings,
Washington, D.C.
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