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Queen of the Most Holy Rosary is seeking a part time Director of Religious Education to start July 1st, 2020. This position entails working with the pastor to organize and operate the parish’s religious education programs, including programs for youth and adults. The DRE develops the schedule for the year, helps recruit and coordinate volunteer catechists, assists the pastor in implementing the Safe Environment Program, and other tasks as assigned. On average, the position requires about 10 hours/week during the school year. If you have a passion for our Catholic Faith and want to help foster the next generations of saints, perhaps God is calling you to apply? To do so, pick up an application form in the parish hall or download a copy by clicking the title of this news item. Please submit applications to Fr. Jason by March 22nd, 2020. If you have questions, please contact Fr. Jason Signalness or Carol Hynek.

Join Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in offering 9,000 Rosaries during 2020 for all the many needs of our world. Click the title of this news item for more details.

Want to know more about what Catholics believe, how they live, and how they pray? Join Fr. Jason Signalness for weekly, hour-long, adult faith formation talks at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church. Click the title above for more details.

Our "CCD" classes for youth begin on Wednesday, September 11th, at both parishes. Adult classes, also offered on Wednesdays in Stanley, will begin October 9th. For details, contact the parish office.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is on Thursday, August 15th, and is a holy day of obligation. Plan to attend Mass at 5:15 p.m. at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary or at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Ann.

Due to the Vacation Bible School on August 6th-8th, Mass at Holy Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. each of those three days. See the bulletin for details.

Our parishes have purchased a subscription to FORMED, which is sort of a "Catholic Netflix." Our subscription allows all of our parishioners, at both parishes, access to a large number of video-based study programs on Scripture and other Catholic topics, entertaining movies, informative and entertaining talks like those in our old Lighthouse CD racks in our churches, and also a large library of eBooks. All of this content can be accessed via a web browser on your computer, or via an app on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device. To get access, all you need to do is visit http://holyrosarystanley.formed.org, enter your e-mail address, create a password, and you’re set. You can also get access by installing the “FORMED” app from the app store on your device.

Videos of the talks by Mary Ann Kuharski at the 2019 Stanley Women's Retreat are now available under the Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation menu above. Or, simply click the title of this news item. Audio is available in the parish podcast.

Video of the 2019 Living Chaplet of Divine Mercy is now available. To watch, click the title of this news item or find it under the "Youth Activities" menu at the upper right of this page.

Due to bad weather, and a worse forecast, the 11:00 Mass at St. Ann on Sunday, January 27th, has been cancelled.

The weather is expected to deteriorate significantly around the time classes begin, and continue to worsen as the evening goes on. Thus, all classes are cancelled tonight, 1/23/2019.

Did you miss the event on September 28th? You can listen to the powerful conversion story of Katie Jacobson, shared with our parish on that day, online. To hear it, select "Homilies and Talks" under the "Communications" menu, above. Or, simply click the title of this news item.

The sins of more clergy are being exposed. Victims have suffered, and now will the Church as a whole. What are we, here in Stanley and Berthold, to do? Click the title or photo to the left for a few thoughts from Fr. Jason.

Plan to see this amazing, 80-minute film on the power of the Rosary, a most effective weapon against the evils facing our world, nation, Church, and families. The film is free. There will be three screenings of the film: Wednesday, August 29th, 6:00 p.m., Holy Rosary Church. Stanley. Snacks will be served. Saturday, September 8th, Holy Rosary Church, Stanley. Supper will be served. Tuesday, September 11th, 7:30 p.m., Church of Saint Ann, Berthold. See you there!

In response to the recent abuse scandals in the Church, Bishop Kagan has addressed us in this letter. Click the title, above, to read it.

Underneath the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, it was thought, was the actual burial place and bones of Saint Peter, the first pope. But the exact location had been lost. The Vatican undertook secretive (for good reasons, as the book explains) excavations underneath the basilica at several points in recent history. The most recent search was successful. This book details the surprisingly complex and fascinating story of how that search unfolded. And the story is inspiring for us Catholics, reminding us that our Church really is built upon the Apostolic Faith. It's a fast, interesting, and excellent read. If any of our parishioners would like to borrow the book, I can check it out to you. Or, the book may be found on Amazon by clicking the image to the left. -Fr. Jason

Fr. Jason answers that question in this month's "Questions I was afraid to ask" column in the Dakota Catholic Action. Click the headline to read his answer.

Because Bishop Kagan will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Mass on Sunday, April 22nd, at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary will be at 2:00 p.m., not 8:30 a.m. The 5 p.m. and 11 a.m. Masses will proceed as usual.

You can now listen to the important homilies and talks given at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and Saint Ann Churches. Visit the "homilies and talks" page, under the "Communications" menu above. The podcast can also be found in iTunes, PocketCasts, Stitcher, and in various other Podcast apps.