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
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
on 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 August, & September
Assumption: Sunday @ 10:30 am; St. Stephen's: Saturday @ 5:00 pm; St.
Rose: Sunday @ 8:30 am
TRI-PARISH WEEKDAY
MASS TIMES
St. Rose: Tuesdays: Adoration 4:00 pm & Mass @ 5:00 pm & Friday
at 5:00 pm; St. Stephens: Wednesday's @ 8:30 am
Assumption: Thursdays @ 6:00 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 at the back of the church by
the Holy Water.
Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin, August
31, 2025
“Rather, when you
hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the
blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay
you." LUKE 14:13-14 One of the main principles of
living a stewardship lifestyle is to give without expecting anything in return.
This is difficult for some to comprehend in our “consumerist” culture that we
live in. This is even difficult for many parish communities that have become
heavily dependent on parish fundraising events to support the mission and
ministry of their local parish. Generally speaking, at a parish fundraiser, you
pay money and receive something in return, it’s just a financial transaction.
This is opposed to our parish offertory at Holy Mass, where you unite your
sacrifice with Jesus’, renewing our covenant relationship with Him.
Sunday, August 31,
2025: 10:30 am Mass
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention: For the Tri-Parish Communities
Lector: Robert
Safranski Rosary: Ken & Mary Stusynski
Eucharistic Minister: Veronica Knoll & Donalda Kuznia Altar Servers: Corbyn
Bring & Bromley Holmstrom
“For all who exalt themselves
will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11)
Ponder: What
lifestyle changes do I need to make?
Prayer:
Lord, you came to be the humble Servant of God to all people. Give me a humble
heart so I may be a selfless, compassionate servant to the poor and vulnerable.
Practice:
Today I will be faithful by quietly reaching out to anyone in need.
Thursday, September
4, 2025: 6:00 pm mass
Responsorial
Psalm: The Lord has made known his salvation.
Mass
Intention: For Susan Kujava
by Philip & Sarah Kuznia
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be
afraid; from now on your will be catching people.” When they had brought their
boats to shore, they left everything and followed him. (Luke 5:10B-11)
Ponder: Who
makes me feel unsettled?
Prayer:
Lord, you call us to leave everything and follow you. Help me detach from the
securities of life and trust in doing your work of healing and reconciliation
in the world.
Practice:
Today I will be faithful by letting go and letting God lead me.
Sunday, September
7, 2025: 10:30 am Mass
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention: For the Tri-Parish Communities
Lector: Trent
Youngstrand Rosary: Mark & Becky
Weber
Eucharistic Minister: Altar Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson
September
Happy Birthday!
**Cathy Kujawa 1st*
*Brant Pearson 2nd* *Korbyn Olson 2nd* *Jonathan
Pearson 3rd*
*Ken Stusynski
3rd* *Edwardine Szklarski
3rd* *Sofi Wawrzyniak 6th*
*Craig Wawrzyniak
9th* *Gayle Kuznia 10th* *Gary Kujava 14th* *Travis Hjelle 15th*
*Larry Kuznia
20th* *Donalda Kuznia 21st*
*Betty Pietruszewski 24th* *Ione Kuznia
27th*
Happy Anniversary!
*John & Annette Wawrzyniak
- Sept 4* *Wayne & Amanda Engen - Sept 10*
Collectors:
August – Philip Rogus,
Jason Rominski, Robert Safranski
& David Stusynski
September - Mark Szklarski,
Phillip Szklarski, Mark Weber & Scott Binstock
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Nettie Kuznia, Vernon Stusynski, &
Robert Blazejewski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
August 24, 2025 - Adult: $1,307.00; Youth:
$16.00; plate: $57.00; Assumption of Mary: $20.00;
Total: $1,400.00; Online Giving: $80.00
**DAA Annual Appeal
**
As of August 20, 2025 – Goal: $10,242.00,
Received $8,510.00, 83.09% of Goal, $1,732.00 under goal, with 36.17%
parishioners’ participation.
To date the Assumption Florian
Parish/Church has committed $8,510.00 towards our
$10,242.00 goal. Did you know your gifts to
the Diocesan Annual Appeal
provide youth ministers and parish secretaries with the opportunity
to
participate in days of reflection and training. These and many other
opportunities benefit our parish! Please be as generous as possible! You
can
donate online at www.crookston.org/DAA. Thank you!
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Fall is almost here! Watch you mail for the
annual RE newsletter and registration form coming in early September. The first
day of classes will be October 1st. Also, please mark your calendars for the
Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference on Sunday, October 12 for grades 6-12.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.
RE Coordinator.
Assumptionflorianre@gmail.com
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 goes 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.
Here is our QR Offertory Code. Please make
sure that the Assumption Church is on the
opening page when you go online.
The cemetery and building/repair fund are
also on here if you would
like to donate to that as well.
**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 September 8 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.
** Finance council members: The parish council is looking for 1 finance member. If
interested, please call Kelly at the parish office at 218-478-3578. Thank you.
**Cursillo - Attention all Cursillista's! Now is the time to be praying about who you
are going to ask to make the fall weekend Sept 25-28 for women and Oct
23-26 for men. Pray that God puts a name on your heart of someone you know
who would find making a Cursillo a milestone in their
faith life. Is there someone you have noticed that God is working on and seems
to be searching for more in their relationship with Jesus? Remember, Christ is
counting on you! Registration forms are available online at www.crookstoncursillo.weebly.com.
**Healthcare Ambassador – Crookston,
MN Do you have a healthcare background? Do you love your Catholic faith
and have a desire to help priests set and meet healthy living goals? Our
diocese is seeking applications for a unique, part-time, mission-driven
position dedicated to providing essential healthcare navigation and support for
our clergy. This role does not require hands-on clinical care. Please submit
your resume to vsheaffer@metacareusa.com
Do Something
Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
August 29 – The greatest disease in the West today is not tuberculosis or
leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical
diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and
hopelessness is love. There are so many people in the world who are dying for a
piece of bread, but there are many more people dying for a little love. Poverty
in the West is a different kind of poverty-it is not only a poverty of
loneliness but also a profound spirituality poverty. There’s a hunger for love,
as there is a hunger for God.
August 30 – Lord, Grant that I may always bear in mind the very great dignity
of the life you have called me to and all its responsibilities. Never let me
dishonor it by being cold, unkind, or impatient.
August 31 – Jesus loves you. Even more-He longs for you. He misses you
when you don’t come close. He thirsts for you, even when you don’t feel worthy.
September 1 – Be a soul of prayer. If we don’t learn to pray, all our life
will be handicapped.
September 2 – If you want to become holy, become poor. Jesus became poor to
save us, and if we really want to become poor, like Jesus, then we must be
really poor, spiritually poor.
September 3 – When we speak of the poorest of the poor, who comes to mind?
Who are the poorest of the poor? Nobody but you and me! We are the poorest of
the poor.
September 4 – That terrible longing keeps growing and I feel as if
something will break in me one day-and then that darkness comes, that
loneliness, that feeling of terrible aloneness. Heaven seems closed from every
side-and yet I long for God. I long to love Him with every drop of life in
me-and I want to love Him with a deep personal love.
Mass Schedule and
events
August & September
Assumption Mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am
St. Stephen mass is on Saturday @ 5 pm
St. Rose of Lime mass is on Sunday @ 8:30
am
September 14 – Eucharistic Adoration from 12p-4p at Assumption-Florian
September 28 – Fall Potluck after mass. Group 3 in charge. Scalloped
Potatoes are provided.
October 1 – RE classes begin and a light supper. Religion teachers will
serve.
November 1-15 – Fall Church cleaning
December 10 – Church decorating
December 13 – Christmas Potluck
December 14 – Eucharistic Adoration from 12p-4p at Assumption-Florian