CDA Meeting - December 5, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. - O'Neill Hall 5:30 p.m. Business meeting (short) & induction of any new members present 6:00 p.m. Potluck Holiday meal - Meal prayer blessing - Father Paul Eberle  - All CDA members invited  - Priests, Deacons, Deacon Candidate, & Sisters - invited 6:30 p.m. Game & Gift Exchange 7:00 p.m. Presentation on Medjugorje by Father Ben Wanner & Mrs. Narcel Clark - This will be opened up to all of the parish members.- Holiday cookies & treats served Details and help needed in the following areas: 1.  Wear your ugly holiday sweater (if you have one). 2.  Bring a gift for the exchange (value $5-$20 range). 3.  Members only - bring food to share - appetizer - main dish - salad - beverage (hot apple cider, coffee, or bottled water) - holiday cookies or treats (served during presentation) 4.  If you need a ride for this meeting, please reply back with that need so that a ride can be arranged.   In Unity & Charity, Wanda Meyer 2022-2024 Court St. Therese Regent 701-580-5779

Want to get more out of Advent this year? All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus for "Into the Breach: Mission of the Family" video series. This 5 session event will take place 7-8 p.m. in the Parish Life Center on Tuesdays starting the first week of Advent (November 28th, December 5th, 12th, 19th, and January 2nd). Each session will start with a short video and be followed by discussion and fellowship. Please prayerfully consider joining this event as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord in His nativity.

Grades K-6th: 6:00 pm-7:00 Pm Grades 7th -8th 7:15 pm-8:30 pm

High School Students

St. Joseph’s will begin OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Thursday, September 15, 2023 for those interested in becoming Catholic and also for those who want to grow deeper in knowledge of the faith. Not many parishes are privileged to have their very own pastor teach these classes! Whether you are a baptized Catholic, a baptized Christian, or not baptized at all, join Fr. Ben Wanner in exploring some of the greatest depths of the Catholic faith! The following topics will be discussed: creation, the existence of God, the role of Scripture in our Faith, sin and its consequences, how to pray, what is prayer, what are the Sacraments, why do we go to confession, marriage and the priesthood, contraception, homosexuality, death and the afterlife, purgatory, salvation, justification, Mary, the Saints, and the Eucharist. OCIA will take place every Thursday at 6:20pm in O’Neill Hall starting September 15th, 2023 - May 2nd, 2024. Invite a friend!