Diocesan Events

Different Ways to Pray, Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, Valley City
Share your favorite way to pray and learn with a group, many other ways to experience God. This group will meet for about an hour the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. beginning September 20 at Maryvale Spiritual Life Center, 11550 River Road, Valley City. For more information or to register, contact Sister Dorothy Bunce at (701) 845-2864 or email at dorothy.bunce@fargodiocese.org. Free-will offering.

Saturday Morning Coffee, Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, Valley City
A Saturday morning coffee group will meet for an hour pondering scripture and other points of interest and their application to life. The study guide will be the book, "Your Spiritual Garden," by Pegge Bernecker. The group, hosted by the sisters at Maryvale, 11550 River Road, Valley City, meets every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. beginning September 8. For more information, contact Sister Dorothy Bunce at (701) 845-2864 or email at dorothy.bunce@fargodiocese.org. Free-will offering.

Centering Prayer Sessions, Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, Valley City
Centering Prayer is a very simple way of praying and 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. Sessions are monthly and are one hour long beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 7 p.m. Come to the first session and learn more about this ancient form of prayer which can be important in one's daily prayer life. For more information, contact Sister Dorothy Bunce at (701) 845-2864 or email at dorothy.bunce@fargodiocese.org.

Extended Retreat, Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, Valley City
this retreat extends over thirty weeks. The spirituality and methods of St. Ignatious, which aresteeped in the gospels, are models for this retreat. These weeks of prayer are meant for persons busy with every day life but looking for guides for the spiritual life. In this retreat, ther person prays a scripture passage daily and meets with a director once a week. Begining Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at 7 p.m. Please register by September 8. For more information, contact Sister Dorothy Bunce at (701) 845-2864 or email at dorothy.bunce@fargodiocese.org.

June 30, July 1, 2, 9: Mentoring New Americans in English, Sisters of the Presentation, Fargo
Mentoring New Americans in English, an annual summer program at Presentation Center, 1101 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, is seeking volunteers. Come and work with the Sisters and other volunteers one-on-one with adults learning English, or supervise their children in games and other activities. Meeting times are from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (instruction from 7-8 p.m. with time for reflection to follow). For more information please contact Sister Shawna Foley at 701-235-8246 or e-mail srshawna@hotmail.com.

July 10-12: Mother-Daughter Days, Sisters of St. Francis, Hankinson
A retreat for mothers and daughters interested in religious life will be hosted by the Sisters of St. Francis in Hankinson. "Mother-Daughter Days" includes: daily Mass, ample time for prayer, several talks, opportunities for discussion, meals with the Sisters, community recreation and quality mother-daughter time. If interested, email or contact Sr. Jean Louise Schafer at ndfranciscan@yahoo.com. or (701) 776-6866, in June, please call this phone number instead (701) 242-7195. Please register by June 30.

August 7: Illusions Workshop to combat Pornography, Shanley HS, Fargo
Bishop Aquila encourages members of the clergy, educators, and parents to take advantage of the Illusions workshop offered August 7, 2008 at Shanley High School, 5600 25th St. S, Fargo, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. The workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop will offer concrete ways to combat pornography in our homes, schools, and parishes. Click here for a poster to help with the promotion of the workshop. To register, send an email to Tom Frei at: thomas.frei@fargodiocese.org or by regular mail to: Thomas Frei, Diocese of Fargo, 5201 Bishops Blvd. Suite A, Fargo, ND 58104.

August 16-17: Cursillo Camp-out, Grand Rapids
A Cursillo Camp-out for all Cursillistas and families will be at Memorial Park in Grand Rapids, Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. Participants will gather on Saturday at 5 p.m. for Mass in the park followed by a cookout. Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass, beverage and silverware, camping equipment, lawn chairs and musical instruments for singing around the campfire. Breakfast will be provided Sunday morning. For more information, please contact Norm and Joy Olson, Harwood, at (701) 261-2250, joyolson@far.midco.net or Norm and Sue Goehring, LaMoure, at (701) 883-5724 or sgoeh@drtel.net.

August 17: 52^nd annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Prairies, Carmel of Mary Monastery, Wahpeton
52^nd annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Prairies, Carmel of Mary Monastery, 17765 78^th St. S.E., Wahpeton (six and one-half miles northwest of Wahpeton.) Spiritual talk by Msgr. Robert Laliberte begins at 2:30 p.m., full Rosary begins at 3:30 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m. Confessions will be heard before Mass, and the Knights of Columbus will serve a meal, free-will offer picnic style, after Mass. Pilgrims are encouraged to bring any prayer petitions to offer at Mass and then will be given to the Carmelite Nuns to pray over, and to bring a basket of their harvested goods to offer at Mass and to the Carmelites.

September 7: Father Matthew Habiger is guest homilist at Nativity Church, Fargo
Father Matthew Habiger, O.S.B., will be the guest homilist for all Masses at Nativity Church in Fargo on Sunday, September 7. Father Habiger is the former president of Human Life International and speaks on behalf of NFP Outreach, an Oklahoma City based organization which serves as a clearinghouse for accurate, up-to-date information on Natural Family Planning. In addition to the Sunday homily, Father Habiger will offer a mini-seminar on God’s Plan for Spousal Love following the 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses. All are invited to attend. Child-care will be provided. This event is hosted by Nativity Church and sponsored by the Respect Life Office. For more information contact Rachelle, 701-356-7910.

September 7: Open Forum with Fr. Matthew Habiger on same-sex marriages, St. Paul Newman Center, Fargo
What’s sex got to do with it? As courts across our nation continue to debate on same-sex marriages, the Catholic church remains steadfast in her belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. Fr. Habiger, O.S.B., is the former president of Human Life International and speaks extensively on marriage and natural family planning. He will address this important issue at an open forum on Sunday, Sept. 7th, 7pm, St. Paul Newman Center, 1141 North University Drive, Fargo. All are invited to attend.

September 8: Radio interview with Father Matthew Habiger
Radio interview with Father Matthew Habiger 9 to 11 a.m., on AM1370 KWTL.

September 28: Walk with Christ for Life, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fargo
Bishop Samuel Aquila invites all the faithful to join him in this year’s Eucharistic procession to the state’s only abortion facility. The annual Walk with Christ for Life will take place on Sunday, September 28 beginning with Noon Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary, 604 Broadway, Fargo. A Eucharistic procession to the abortion facility will follow immediately after Mass and conclude with Benediction at the Cathedral. All are encouraged to take part in this day of prayer for the unborn and an end to abortion in our city and state.

September 28: Movie The Human Experience, Fargo Theater, Fargo
Join us for a pre-screening of the film The Human Experience. Produced by Grassroots Film, The Human Experience is described as “the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? What is the meaning of it all?” To view a trailer of the film go to: http://www.grassrootsfilms.com Showtime is 4 p.m., Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Fargo, ND. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. To order your tickets contact: AM1370 KWTL at 701.795.0122 in Grand Forks or 877-7950122 toll free, write to: AM1370 at: Box 13703, Grand Forks, ND 58208-1370, or e-mail: businessmanager@realpresenceradio.com. Sponsored by the Respect Life Office and Communications Office of the Diocese of Fargo and AM1370 KWTL Real Presence Radio.

September 29: Movie The Human Experience, River Cinema, East Grand Forks
Join us for a pre-screening of the film The Human Experience. Produced by Grassroots Film, The Human Experience is described as “the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? What is the meaning of it all?” To view a trailer of the film go to: http://www.grassrootsfilms.com. Showtime is 6:45 p.m., River Cinema 12, Riverwalk Centre Mall, 211 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. To order your tickets contact: AM1370 KWTL at 701.795.0122 in Grand Forks or 877-7950122 toll free, write to: AM1370 at: Box 13703, Grand Forks, ND 58208-1370, or e-mail: businessmanager@realpresenceradio.com . Sponsored by the Respect Life Office and Communications Office of the Diocese of Fargo and AM1370 KWTL Real Presence Radio.

October 1: Sowing Seeds of Hope Seminar, Pastoral Center, Fargo
It is estimated that as many as 500 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental illness. These same persons live and move within our parish communities and are in need of a sensitive care and concern on the part of parishioners and care-givers. This year’s Life Issues Seminar, Sowing Seeds of Hope, will focus on mental illness and Catholic parishes’ response to meeting the needs of individuals and families. Morning presentations will feature Dr. Theresa Burke, M.A., Ph.D., founder of Rachel’s Vineyard ministry. She will present on sowing seeds of healing for those who have experienced an abortion. The afternoon presentations will draw our attention to common forms of mental illness. Rosalie Etherington, Ph.D., Clinical Director for Inpatient Services at the North Dakota State Hospital will speak on the clinical aspects of depression. Father Bernard Schneider, Chaplain for Altru Medical Center, Grand Forks, will address the spiritual needs of care-givers and of individuals who may suffer from mental illness. Contact hours will be available for nurses. Parish nurses, clergy and laity are encouraged to attend. Cost is $45/person. This event will be held on October 1, 9a.m. to 4 p.m., Pastoral Center, Diocese of Fargo, 5201 Bishops Blvd., Fargo, and is sponsored by the Respect Life Office. For more information contact Rachelle, 701-356-7910. Click here for a registration form.

October 10-12: Marian Eucharistic Congress, Fargo
"Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?" is the general theme for the 2008 Marian Eucharistic Congress to be hosted in Fargo. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Click here to go to the Web site.

October 24-26: Search for Christian Maturity weekend, Maryvale, Valley City
Search is a peer to peer ministry, youth ministering to youth, for those who are single and for this weekend age 18 and older. Hosted at Maryvale Convent, 11550 River Road, Valley City, the weekend helps participants grow in their faith and in their relationship with Christ. The cost for team members is $30. For the new Searcher, the fee is $50. Application deadline is September 30. For more information, contact Colleen or Tom Musgrave at (701) 845-5358 or tnc@daktelwb.com.

October 25: Theology of the Body for Teens Training Workshop, Devils Lake
Catechists and clergy are invited to take part in a day-long workshop on Ascension Press’s text Theology of the Body for Teens. Brian Butler, co-author of this new and innovative teaching program on John Paul II’s theology of the body will offer training on Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center, 501 4^th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND. Cost is $60/person before Oct. 15^th, $70 thereafter and includes training materials and lunch. For more information contact Marissa, 701-356-7910. This event is sponsored by the Respect Life Office, Diocese of Fargo. For a printable 8 1/2 x 11 poster with registration form, click here.

December 5-7: Search for Christian Maturity weekend, Maryvale, Valley City
Search is a peer to peer ministry, youth ministering to youth, for those who are single and age 16 and older. Hosted at Maryvale Convent, 11550 River Road, Valley City, the weekend helps participants grow in their faith and in their relationship with Christ. The cost for team members is $30. For the new Searcher, the fee is $50. Application deadline is November 10. For more information, contact Colleen or Tom Musgrave at (701) 845-5358 or tnc@daktelwb.com.

January 2009

January 17-23, 2009: Youth Pilgrimage for Life, Washington D.C.

Youth in grades 9-12 from across the Diocese of Fargo are invited to participate in the 36th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 22, 2009. The pilgrimage will begin in Fargo on January 17, 2009, and return January 23. In addition to participating in the March and the Vigil Mass for Life at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, youth will also travel to Emittsburg, MD, to visit the Mother Seton Shrine, and see the sights of Washington, D.C. The cost for the 6-day pilgrimage is $825 and includes air and ground travel, lodging, meals and tour fees. Registration deadline is October 31. To obtain a registration form, click here and print, or contact your parish priest or Rachelle at 701-356-7910, or e-mail: rachelle.sauvgeau@fargodiocese.org.