Assumption Catholic Church Florian, Mn

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ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - FLORIAN

26932 - 390TH ST. NW - STRANDQUIST, MN 56758

www.wiktel.net/assumption ph: (218) 478-3578

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Facebook Page: Assumption Church Florian

Fr. Luis Buitron, Pastor: (218) 242-5689 lbuitron@wiktel.com

Parish Secretary: Kelly Nordine assumptionchurch@wiktel.com

Religious Education Coordinator: Sarah Youngstrand assumptionflorianre@gmail.com

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon, or individual representing the Diocese of Crookston, its parishes, or its schools, your first call should be to law enforcement. In addition, the diocesan, Victim Assistance Coordinator is available at 218-281-7895 (24-hour confidential number).

Mission Statement of Assumption Church – Florian

As disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ we, as a Christian Community, focus our time, talent, and treasure on sharing the Gospel of our Lord in Word and Deed.

The Sacramental Life

Infant Baptism: Catechetical Class is required; please contact Fr. Luis early during pregnancy or adoption.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office during serious illness or before surgery.

Shut-Ins: If you know anyone who cannot come to Church, please let the office know, so they can be put on a visiting schedule by a Eucharistic Minister. 

Marriage: All Catholics who have decided to enter marriage must see a priest six months prior to the desired date of marriage. If a Catholic is contemplating marriage to a non-Catholic, the Catholic must still contact a priest to fulfill the requirements of the Catholic Church for the marriage to be validly recognized by the Church. Please contact Father Luis before booking the date with the secretary.

New Parishioner (s) If you are interested or know someone who is, in becoming a registered parishioner of Assumption please call the parish office or visit with Father Luis

*Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the means by which individuals interested in becoming Roman Catholic may do so. The process will begin with a simple informational meeting with Fr. Luis. If interested, please call Fr. Luis at 218-242-5689.

Fr. Luis Office Hours: St. Rose: Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; St. Stephen: Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Assumption-Florian: Thursdays 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Please call Fr. Luis to set up an appointment.

Tri-Parish Weekend Mass Time November & December

Assumption: Saturday @ 5:00 pm; St. Stephen's: Sunday @ 8:30 am; St. Rose: Sunday @ 10:30 am

TRI-PARISH WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

St. Rose: Tuesdays: Adoration 4:00 pm & Mass @ 5:00 pm; St. Stephens: Wednesday's @ 8:30 am

Assumption: Thursdays @ 5:00 pm and Friday @ 5:00 pm

 Reconciliation: before Saturday 5:00 pm Mass: 4:30-5:00 pm.; before Sunday 8:30 am Mass: 8:00-8:30 am; no Reconciliation before 10:30 am Mass, or by Appointment (call Fr. Luis).

The Prayer Request Book is on a table in the back of the church by the Holy Water.

 

Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin, November 22, 2025

“...giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.” COLOSSIANS 1:12 God wants us to be happy! Instead of looking at the Ten Commandments as being restrictive and telling us what we can’t do, look at them as guides for living a joy-filled and peaceful life. Most of our problems arise when we put our own needs first or we spend most of our time trying to acquire more stuff. Instead, try putting God first in all things. We were made for God. Open your heart and let Him in!

 

Saturday, November 22, 2025: @ 5 pm Mass Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Second Collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Mass Intention: For Ray & Mary Pietruszewski & Veronica Lubarski by Jerry Pietruszewski & Virginia Olson

Lector: Trent Youngstrand Rosary: Larry & Ann Dziengel

Eucharistic Minister: Larry & Ann Dziengel Altar Servers: Corbyn Bring, Bromley Holmstrom & Eva Rogus

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:41-43)

Ponder: What am I afraid to cry out for?

Prayer: Lord, I am grateful for your gentle presence. Remember me even when I forget you.

Practice: With a grateful heart I will pray, “Jesus, remember me” throughout the day.

 

 

Thursday, November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving Day

Mass at St. Rose at 9 am

 

Friday, November 28, 2025: @ 5:00 pm mass

Responsorial Psalm: Give glory and eternal praise to him!

Mass Intention: For Allen Converse by Theresa Kazmierczak

Lector: Volunteer

Then [Jesus] told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.” (Luke 21:29-30)

Ponder: What do I reveal through my actions?

Prayer: Lord, I am grateful for the presence of the kingdom of God on earth. Help me to be an authentic sign of your love and compassion in the world.

Practice: With a grateful heart I will be kind and loving toward everyone.

 

Saturday, November 29, 2025: @ 5:00 pm Mass First Sunday of Advent

Second Collection for St. Mary's Mission Appeal

Mass Intention: For Mike Kuznia by the Adamski Family

Lector: Catherine Budziszewski Rosary: John & Denise Grandstrand

Eucharistic Minister: Catherine Budziszewski & Donalda Kuznia Altar Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson

 

Collectors:

November: Jerome Kujawa, Gayle Kuznia, James V. Kuznia and Jonathan Pearson

December: Donovan Pietruszewski, Jim Rogus, Joe Rogus & Phil Rogus

PRAYER LIST

Prayers for Healing: Vernon Stusynski

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION

2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget: $105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23

November 15, 2025 - Adult: $1,507.00; Youth: $5.00; Plate: $61.00; Seminarian Education; $20.00; World Mission: $20.00; Diocesan Assessment: $80.00; Votive Candles: $46.00; Total: $1,739.00; Online Giving: $80.00

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Re Classes for K-10 on November 26, 2025, at 7 pm.

Thank you,

Sarah Youngstrand.-RE Coordinator.

Assumptionflorianre@gmail.com

 

ASSUMPTION SNOW REMOVAL

November 21-November 27 – Mike Budziszewski, Anton Budziszewski & Larry Dziengel

November 28-December 4 -Trent Youngstrand, Evan Grandstrand & John Grandstrand

 

Reminder: Please use what we have in the store room. Sidewalks need to be cleared for Wednesday RE & prior to Mass.

Please remember to clean both sides of the steps on the west side of the church. This is from the Diocese of Crookston that it is a state requirement that emergency exits have to be free of obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. Thank you.

OTHER ITEMS & UPCOMING EVENTS

**First aid kit is located on the counter in the Sacristy. White icing is included in the kit for diabetic reactions.

**The Knights of Columbus – Knights of Columbus members: "If you have insurance questions, please contact Aaron Kaiser at 218-280-4707 or email at Aaron.kaiser@kofc.org"

**Online giving program – Our online offertory giving program is set up. We will be doing the Sunday collections and any of the special collections that stay here in our parish. For the first few months. For the donation that go to the Diocese, please use your envelopes Thank you. We will still have the offertory envelopes. Here is the link www.osvhub.com/assumptionchurchflorian/giving/funds. In the link above, the building/repair fund and cemetery fund have been added. Thank you to all who have donated through our online giving program. It is greatly appreciated, God Bless.

**Natural Family Planning Introductory Session the Crookston Diocese welcomes all couples to a free Natural Family Planning Introductory Session presented by Laura Golden, FCP and Sarah McKeown, CFCP. Please see the poster in the back of the church on the bulletin board for dates and times.

**Assumption Ladies Meeting – Ladies meeting is on December 1 at 6:30 pm. All ladies are welcome to attend.

**Reminder –Please find your own replacement for Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Lector and Rosary. It is your responsibility once the schedule goes out. If anyone would like to volunteer to be a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server or to help with the rosary, please contact the parish office. 218-478-3578. Thank you.

**Assumption Ladies – There are bowls and pans in the kitchen from past events. Please pick them up. Thank you.

**Mercy Hour: Throughout the year, Bishop Andrew Cozzens will lead monthly Mercy Hour services across the Diocese of Crookston. Mercy Hours are services of Eucharistic healing for individuals, couples and families. Join Bishop Cozzens for this hour of adoration and prayer, culminating in an intimate moment of Eucharistic encounter. All Are Welcome. Mercy Hour is Sunday January 11, 2026, at 3 pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN.

**Mercy Hour for Middle-School & High School Youth- Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fosston, MN.

**Real Presence Radio - Come enjoy a night of faith and fellowship at Real Presence Radio’s Fundraising Banquets! Join us in Grand Forks with keynote speaker Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on Tuesday, December 2,2025, or in Fargo with keynote speaker Dr. David Anders on Monday, February 2, 2026. Reserve your spot today by calling Sunshine Diem at 701-960-0453 for details!

**Attention Parishioners-There is a scam coming through our email, text messages and Facebook that says that Father Luis is asking for donation of money or products. Do not buy or give money to this scam call, emails or text. Thank you.

** Knights of Columbus members:  Bishop Corbett Council #3385 will being having a monthly council meeting on Monday, November 24 at 7:30pm at the St. Rose Parish Hall.  Please make plans to attend.

**Assumption Ladies – Please help keep our Church clean and remember to do your part. It is greatly appreciated. Please sign the cleaning list off in the kitchen when you have completed your job. Thank you.

**2025 Offertory Donations – Please have your 2025 donations in by December 29, 2025. Thank you.

**2026 Offertory Envelopes – Your 2026 Donation Envelopes are on the table in the North west corner of the church.

Do Something Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa

November 21 – Do we know our poor people? Do we know the poor in our house, in our family? Perhaps they are not hungry for a piece of bread. Perhaps our children, husband, wife, are not hungry for food, or naked, or dispossessed. But are you sure there is no one there who feels unwanted, deprived of affection?

November 22 – A life not lived for other is a life not lived.

November 23 -I remember that at the beginning of my work I had a very high fever and in that delirious fever I went before Saint Peter. “Go back! There are no slums in Heaven!” he said to me. So, I got very angry with him, and I said, “Very well! I will fill Heaven with people from the slums and then you will have slums!”

November 24 – If you are joyful, it will shine in your eyes, in your conversation, and in your countenance. You will not be able to hide it because joy overflows.

November 25 – Go out into the world today and love the people you meet.

November 26 – We can improve our prayer and, flowing from that, our charity toward others. It can be difficult to pray when we don't know how, but we can help ourselves using silence. Souls of prayer are souls of great silence. This silence takes a lot of sacrifice, but if we really want to pray, now is the time to take that step. Without the first step toward silence, we will not be able to reach our goal, which is union with God.

November 27 – The future belongs to God. It is in the hands. I find it much easier to accept today, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow has not come. I have only today.

 

Mass Schedule and events

 

November & December

Assumption Mass is on Saturday @ 5 pm

St. Stephen mass is on Sunday @ 8:30 am

St. Rose mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am

 

November 27 – Thanksgiving Day Mass – St. Rose at 9 am

December 8 – Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – St. Stephen's at 8:30 am; St. Rose at 5 pm and Assumption-Florian at 7 pm

December 10 – Church decorating

December 13 – Christmas Program and Potluck

December 14 – Eucharistic Adoration from 12p-4p at Assumption-Florian

December 17 – Advent Penance Service at St. Rose at 7 pm

December 20 – Middle River Choir will perform after mass. Soup and Sandwiches served after the choir performs downstairs in the dining hall.

December 24 – Christmas Eve mass – 5 pm at St. Rose; 7 pm at St. Stephen's; 9:30 pm at Assumption-Florian

December 25 – Christmas Day mass – 10 am at St. Stephen's

December 26 –Feast of St. Stephen – 8:30 am at St. Stephen's (No Friday Mass at Assumption-Florian)

December 31 – Solemnity of Mary Eve holy day of obligation 5pm at Assumption-Florian; 7 pm at St. Stephen

January 1 – Solemnity of Mary – 10 am at St. Rose