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At the request of our regular "adorers," the three hours of Eucharistic Adoration from noon to 3 p.m. on Fridays have been moved to Tuesdays, along with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, going forward. Please note that everyone is encouraged to drop in anytime during Eucharistic Adoration, even if just for a few minutes, for some quiet time with Jesus.

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.

After last weekend's homily on this topic (and others), I wanted to list a few resources that may be helpful to individuals who want to better understand this issue from a Catholic perspective and how to approach it with compassion and truth.

Starting in June, Mass on Wednesdays in Stanley will be at 7:15 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays and Thursdays will also move up 15 minutes, starting at 6:15 a.m.

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.

To watch a video of our recent "Living Chaplet of Divine Mercy," select "living chaplet" under the "Youth Activities" menu, above. Or, click the title of this news item. If anyone would like a DVD copy of the video, please contact Fr. Jason.

The "bulletin" page on this web site has been updated. See it under the "Communications" menu, above. Let Fr. Jason know if you have any comments about this new format.