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
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 October, 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 @ 6:00 pm and Friday @ 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 in the back of the church by
the Holy Water.
Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin, October
11, 2025
“Has none but this
foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” LUKE 17:18 Most of us live
relatively “easy” lives. We have food, shelter, clothing, and money. We go on
vacation every year and own a car or two. Most of us take this all for granted.
Did you ever notice that people with the least amount of possessions are
usually the most grateful? Shouldn’t this be the other way around? Take time every
day and thank God for all He has given you and discern how He is calling you to
share your gifts.
Saturday, October
11, 2025: @ 5:00 pm Mass
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass
Intention: For Rosalia Stusynski by Rudy Rogus Family
Lector: Alana
Kuznia Rosary: Jonathan & Rachel Pearson
Eucharistic Minister: Veronica Knoll & Donalda Kuznia Altar Servers: Corbyn
Bring, Bromley Holmstrom & Eva Rogus
Then one of them, when he saw that he was
healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at
Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, “Were
not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found
to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him,
“Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:15-19)
Ponder: What
am I grateful for?
Prayer:
Lord, I am grateful for your healing presence. Help me to recognize your
presence in my life with constant praise and gratitude.
Practice: With a grateful heart I will show respect to all people.
Thursday, October
16, 2025: @ 6:00 pm mass
Responsorial
Psalm: With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption.
Mass
Intention: For Ray & Mary
Pietruszewski by Ken & Carolyn Safranski
When [Jesus] went outside, the scribes and
the pharisees began to be very hostile towards him
and to cross-examine him about many things, lying in wait for him, to catch him
in something he might say. (Luke 11:53-54)
Ponder: How
do I keep from being angry, resentful, and hostile toward others?
Prayer:
Lord, I am grateful for your example of nonviolence. Help me to disarm my heart
of hatred and revenge so that I may be your humble servant of peace and
compassion in my interaction with others.
Practice:
With a grateful heart I will avoid being in conflict and competition with
others.
Friday, October 17,
2025: @ 6:00 pm mass
Responsorial Psalm: I turn to you, Lord, in
time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
Mass Intention: For Angie Adamski by Diane Adamski
Lector: Volunteer
[Jesus said] “Are not five sparrows sold
for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. But even the
hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value
than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6-7)
Ponder:
What do I cherish about myself?
Prayer:
Lord, I am grateful you love me. Take away my fears that I may grow in wisdom
and compassion. Help me to love my neighbor as myself.
Practice:
With a grateful heart I will take time to watch sparrows at work and at play.
Saturday, October
18, 2025: @ 8:30 am Mass
Twenty -ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention: For Edmund and Janice Borowicz by
Randy, Janeen, Tammy and Bruce
Lector: Jonathan
Pearson Rosary: Jim & Amanda Rogus
Eucharistic Minister: John & Denise Grandstrand Altar
Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson
Assumption-Florian Parish would like to
offer our condolences to the family and friends of Robert Blazejewski,
who passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025. Visitation is on Sunday October 12
from 5pm-6:30 pm, Rosary at 6:15 pm and Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at Assumption
of Florian. Mass of Christian Burial is on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30 am
at Assumption-Florian. May he rest in peace.
Assumption-Florian parish would like to
offer our condolences to the family and friends of Nettie Kuznia,
who passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. May she rest in Peace.
Collectors:
October: Mike
Budziszewski, Tim Budziszewski,
Larry Dziengel, & John Grandstrand
November: Jerome Kujawa, Gayle Kuznia, James V. Kuznia &
Jonathan Pearson
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Vernon Stusynski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
October 4, 2025 - Adult: $1692.00; Youth:
$4.00; Plate: $93.00; Seminarian Educ. Fund: $71.00; Votive Candles: $27.00;
Total: $1,887.00; Online Giving: $200.00
**2025 Diocesan Annual Appeal **
As of October 1, 2025 – Goal: $10,242.00,
Received: $9,610.00, 93.83% of Goal, $632.00 under goal, with 36.17% parishioners'
participation.
To date the Assumption Florian
Parish/Church has committed $9,610.00 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
**RE classes for K-10 is on October 15th at
7 pm.
**Upcoming on Sunday, October 12 is the
Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference. All Students in grades 6-12 are strongly
encouraged to attend. Registration forms went home from class.
**Upcoming is our annual Circle of Grace
training on Wednesday, October 22. If you do not want your student to
participate, please make sure your opt-out form is signed and returned by
October 15.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.
RE Coordinator.
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. 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 November 3 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.
**Cursillo - Attention all Cursillista's! Now is the time to be praying about who you
are going to ask to make the fall weekend 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.
**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 November 16, 2025 at 3 pm at St.
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN.
**St Rose of Lima Fall Festival – Sunday,
October 26 from 12p-5p. Please see the poster in the back of the church.
**Cathedral Church Harvest Festival-Crookston
Cathedral on October 19th from 11am-2pm. Please see poster in the back of the
church for more information.
**A Biblical Walk Through the Mass - [Liturgy
is] the privileged setting in which God speaks to us in the midst of our lives;
he speaks today to his people, who hear and respond. Every liturgical action is
by its very nature steeped in sacred Scripture. ...From Scripture the
petitions, prayers and liturgical hymns receive their inspiration and
substance. From Scripture the liturgical actions and signs draw their
meaning. – Pope Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini, 52.Join
us at St. Stephen’s Church for a study by Dr. Edward Sri titled A Biblical
Walk Through the Mass. It is a scriptural tour through the prayers,
hymns, and rituals of the Liturgy. Practically every part of the Mass finds its
inspiration in Scripture, as Pope Benedict XVI has noted. After providing
a general overview of the Mass, this study devotes a session to each of the
major sections of the Mass: the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word,
the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Concluding Rites. Readings from the Bible
and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) draw participants into the
meaning and background of the prayers and other elements of the Mass. We
will meet at 9:00 a.m. following 8:30 a.m. Mass in the St. Stephen’s Church
basement on five Wednesdays, October 15, 22, & 29; November 12 &19. The
format will follow past studies with prayer, video, and small group discussion.
Refreshments will be served! All are welcome to attend one, some, or all the
sessions. Please contact Tammi Anderson (218-478-4217) or Marilyn Kuznia (218-478-4273) if you have any questions.
**Assumption Ladies – There
are a few bowls and pans from past events. Please pick them up in the kitchen.
Thank you.
**Catholic Daughters Court #2107 of
St. Rose Church: will be celebrating DCA Sunday on October 19th. We
have been established as a court for 50 years and are inviting all Catholic
women aged 18 and older to join our court. We have members from Assumption
church of Florian and St. Peter and Paul in Warren, but we would love to have
many more women join our court. Our motto is “Unity and Charity”; Catholic
Daughters was founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus and we are striving to
increase membership at the local, state and national level. Please prayerfully
consider joining as we, as we in Christ, assist others in difficult times;
support our priests, seminarians, and women's religious; minister to the
homeless; provided grants to help build Habitat for Humanity homes; contribute
to food shelves and clothing drives; support our youth; promote Respect for
Life and provide disaster relief. Mostly consider joining Catholic Daughters to
support each other in Fellowship, Prayer and FUN. Contact Patsy Whitlow if you
have any questions at 218-201-0207 or patsy@wiktel.com.
Do Something
Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
October 10 – Bring love into your homes. If you truly love God, start
loving your son or your daughter and your spouse. And the elderly, where are
they? In nursing homes! Why are they not with you? And where is the retarded
child? In an institution! Why is he not with you? That child is a gift from
God.
October 11 – A gentleman of the protestant faith told me: “I love you; I
love your work; and I love everything I see here. But there is one thing I
don’t understand: Our lady. You are full of Mary.” This is not difficult to
understand I explained to him: “No Mary, no Jesus. No mother, no son. I know
you love Jesus. Loving and respecting the women who brought Him into this world
is a natural extension of your love for Jesus. Loving Mary is not exclusively
Catholic.” A few months later he sent me a card with these words printed in big
letters: “I believe, No Mary, no Jesus! This has changed my life.”
October 12 – The constitutions of our religious order state: “We and our
poor will rely entirely on divine providence. We are not ashamed to beg from
door to door as members of Christ, who Himself lived on alms during His public
life and whom we serve in the sick and poor.”
October 13 – Faith in action is service. We try to be holy because we
believe. In most modern rooms you see an electrical light that can be turned on
by a switch. But if there is no connection with the main powerhouse, then there
can be no light. Faith and prayer are our connection with God, and power of
that connection is service.
October 14 – Every moment of prayer, especially before our Lord in the
tabernacle, is a sure, positive gain. The time we spend each day sitting with
God is the most precious part of the whole day.
October 15 – Suffering is an inevitable part of life. When suffering comes
to us, let us accept it with a smile. This is one of the greatest gifts God has
given us: the courage to accept with a smile whatever He gives, whatever He
allows whatever He takes.
October 16 – If you were to die today, what would others say about you?
What was in you that was beautiful, that was Christlike,
that helped others to pray better? Face yourself, with
Jesus at your side, and do not be satisfied with just any answer. Go deep into
the question. Examine your life.
Mass Schedule and
events
October, 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 1-15 – Fall Church cleaning
November 8 & 15
– Deer Hunters mass at 7 pm at
Assumption-Florian
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 Potluck
December 14 – Eucharistic Adoration from 12p-4p at Assumption-Florian
December 17 – Advent Penance Service at St. Rose at 7 pm
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