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 January, February & March
Assumption: Sunday @ 8:30 am; St. Stephen's: Sunday @ 10:30 am; St.
Rose: Saturday @ 5:00 pm
TRI-PARISH WEEKDAY
MASS TIMES
St. Rose: Tuesdays: Adoration 4:00 pm & Mass @ 5:00 pm; St.
Stephens: Wednesday's @ 8:30 am & Friday @ 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 in the back of the church by
the Holy Water.
Assumption-Florian Parish Bulletin, January
18, 2026
“Now the Lord
has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” ISAIAH 49:5
God have given each
of us different gifts. In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God
is calling you to do, and I have to do what God is calling me to do. And guess
what? God has given each of us a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to
others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts
God has given you and become the saint that God is calling you to be.
Sunday, January 18,
2026: @ 8:30 am Mass Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Second Collection is for the Solidarity
Fund for church in Africa
Mass
Intention: For Tom Dziengel by Jacob Kazmierczak
Lector: Robert
Safranski Rosary: Larry & Ann Dziengel
Eucharistic Minister: Gary Kujava & David Pietruszewski Altar
Servers: Afton, Cale & Rhett Pearson
“I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the
earth.” (Isaiah 49:6B)
Ponder: Where
do I need to be the light of Christ?
Prayer: Lord
may your light of love and peace shine brightly in my heart so that others may
come to know of your goodness.
Practice: Today I will not dim the light of others.
Thursday, January
22, 2026: @ 5:00 pm mass
Responsorial
Psalm: In God I trust; I shall not fear.
Mass
Intention: For Mike Adamski by Family and Friends
Consequently, [Jesus] is able for all time
to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make
intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)
Ponder: What
do I need to bring to Jesus?
Prayer: Lord,
you are always at my side in times of trouble. Be with me when I am hurting and
struggling.
Practice: I
will say the Lord’s Prayer for people suffering throughout the world.
Sunday, January 25,
2026: @ 8:30 am
Mass Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention: For Mary Kujava by Mark & Becky Weber
Lector: Trent
Youngstrand Rosary: Phil & Heather Rogus
Eucharistic Minister: Phil & Heather Rogus Altar
Servers: Taylin, Brayla
& Ryar Rogus
Collectors:
January–Jason
Rominski, Robert Safranski,
David Stusynski & Mark Szklarski
February-Phillip
Szklarski, Mark Weber, Scott Stusynski
& Mike Budziszewski
PRAYER LIST
Prayers for
Healing: Vernon Stusynski
STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION
2025/2026 Sunday offertory Budget:
$105,000.00 / 52 weeks - $2,019.23
January 11, 2026 - Adult: $770.00; Youth:
$13.00; Plate: $153.00; Total: $936.00; Online Giving: $85.00
Assumption Ladies
News:
The Ladies next meeting will be on Tuesday
February 3, 2026.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Re Classes for K-10 on January 21, 2026, at
7 pm.
Thank you,
Sarah Youngstrand.-RE
Coordinator.
ASSUMPTION SNOW
REMOVAL
Jan. 16-Jan. 22 – Mark Szklarski,
Phillip Szklarski & Mark Weber
Jan. 23-Jan. 29-Scott Binstock
& Quinten Nordine
Reminder:
Please use what we have in the storeroom. 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.
**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.
**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 March 8, 2026, at 3 pm at St.
St. Rose of Lima in Argyle, MN.
**Mercy Hour for Middle School &
High School Youth: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7 pm at St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church, Moorhead, MN
**Real Presence Radio -
Come enjoy a night of faith and fellowship at Real Presence Radio’s
Fundraising Banquets! Join us 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!
**2026 Offertory Envelopes – Your
2026 Donation Envelopes are on the table in the Northwest corner of the church.
** West Steps – Just a reminder even if we do not use the steps due to
ice. They still need to be cleaned off due to safety reasons for emergency.
Thank you all who have been helping in keeping the steps and sidewalks clean.
**Cursillos
- Would you like to deepen your faith and let
Jesus become more involved in your life? Let the Spirit lead you on a Cursillo. The Diocese of Crookston is offering a Men’s Cursillo on the weekend of February 19-22 and the Women’s Cursillo on the weekend of March 19-22 at the Nazareth
Retreat House in Crookston. Applications are available at https://crookstoncursillo.weebly.com/.
Do Something
Beautiful for God – The Essential Teachings of Mother Teresa
January 16 – To smile at someone who is sad; to visit, even for a little
while, someone who is lonely; to give someone shelter from the rain with our
umbrella; to read something for someone who is blind: these and others can be
small things, very small things, but they are appropriate to give our love of
God concrete expression.
January 17 – I fear just one thing: money! Greed-the love of money-was
what motivated Judas to sell Jesus.
January 18 – Only God knows our true needs.
January 19 – Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty,
admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a
duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life
is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck,
make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.
January 20 – Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your
strength lies.
January 21 – The world is changed by your example not your opinion.
January 22 – I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles
in unkindness.
Mass Schedule and
events
January, February & March
Assumption Mass is on Sunday @ 8:30 am
St. Stephen mass is on Sunday @ 10:30 am
St. Rose mass is on Saturday @ 5 pm
February 3 – Ladies meeting
February 18 – Ash Wednesday – Assumption
Church of Florian @ 7:30 pm
March 8 – Eucharistic Adoration at
Assumption Florian 12pm-4pm