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The Beginning Experience peer ministry is offering the weekend event for people who have lost a love relationship through separation, divorce or death. The dates are April 21-23. For details, contact Elaine at 701-400-1941.

The Diocese of Bismarck announces an opening for the position of Executive Assistant to the Bishop. This position is responsible for all executive administrative details for the Office of the Bishop and the Office of Vocations. The job responsibilities involve a high level of support to the Bishop requiring analysis, judgment and decision-making. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and must possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a passion for serving the Catholic Church in western North Dakota. Confidentiality is an essential requirement of the position. The Diocese offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate. See the full detailed job description by clicking on the title above. Submit a cover letter, resume, three references and diocesan application for employment to Denise Jordan, djordan@bismarckdiocese.com or PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.

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The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Special Olympics benefit breakfast and silent auction at the Christ the King Parish Life Center on Palm Sunday, April 2, serving from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. The breakfast will include sausage, pancakes, ice cream, scrambled eggs, loaded hashbrowns, fruit, juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free. Christ the King is located at 505 10th Ave NW in Mandan. Everyone is welcome!

St. Joseph Catholic School in Williston, North Dakota, is looking for a gifted and highly motivated director for Little Joe’s Early Childhood Center. This new state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed by May 1st, with its opening planned for the beginning of September. Starting salary is $55,000 with a $5,000 signing bonus and excellent benefits. To see a complete description of the position’s duties and benefits, please visit our parish and/or school websites at www.stjparish.com, www.stjschoolwilliston.com or click on the title above. To apply, please send your resume to Fr. Russ Kovash at rkovash@bismarckdiocese.com or Principal Narcel Clark at Narcel.Clark@k12.nd.us.

St. Paul’s Newman Center in Fargo is currently accepting applications for a Director of Finance & Administration. This position oversees and executes the finances of St. Paul’s Newman Center, Newman Living, and Crux Coffee, along with HR and administrative tasks. Candidate must have strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and computer skills: previous accounting experience is preferred. Knowledge of Catholic Church structure and practices is required. This position is FT with benefits. Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to frcheney@bisoncatholic.org.

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Church is seeking a highly-skilled full-time Director of Music. Prior experience is required. The primary responsibility of the Director of Music is to recruit and form musicians for the sacred liturgy. The Director of Music is responsible for maintaining the musician schedule and overseeing and collaborating with the Choir Director and Children’s Choir Director to foster their formation and participation in the sacred liturgy. The Director of Music will serve as a liaison to engaged couples for weddings and assist families in planning music for funerals held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The Director of Music will ensure the parish sound system is maintained and properly functioning. The Director also will ensure licensing and copyright regulations are followed. We are an active parish with approximately 1500 families. We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401k matching. All offers of employment are pending a clear background check and reference check. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Dianna Trnka, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St., Bismarck, ND 58501.

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is seeking a Sound Tech to improve the sound experience at Mass and other special events at the Cathedral. This person will monitor the sound during Masses/events in the church. This will be a paid, part-time position (minimal hours per week). If you are interested in the position, please contact Dianna Trnka at dtrnka@cathedralparish.com or 701-223-1033.

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is seeking a full-time team member for its Office of Evangelization. This individual will assist with evangelization efforts for our parish and community youth, collegians, and young adults. Prior experience in the area of evangelization is required. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Dianna Trnka at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St., Bismarck, ND 58501 or call 701-223-1033.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center (www.undcatholic.org) on the University of North Dakota Campus in Grand Forks, ND is looking to hire a full-time Office Manager. Apply immediately. Please send cover letter, resume and three references to: chris.markman@undcatholic.org. To see a fuller job description go to: https://www.undcatholic.org/office-manager

The Church of St. Joseph in Mandan has a Lenten Parish Mission on March 20-22 at 7 p.m. in the church. The mission will be given by Fr. Jay Mello, a priest from the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. He is pastor of St. Joseph’s and St. Michael's in Fall River and former high school chaplain and diocesan vocation director for his diocese. On Monday, March 20, the theme will be "Conversion," with an opportunity for the sacrament of confession after the talk. On Tuesday, March 21, the theme is "Healing." After the talk, Fr. Brian Gross and his team will be doing a healing service. On Wednesday, March 22, the theme is "Eucharist," with an opportunity to encounter Christ in Eucharistic Adoration following the talk. All are welcome to attend. Questions can be directed to the parish office at 701-663-9562.

The Knights of Columbus at Christ the King and Spirit of Life Parishes, along with the Parish Youth Ministry of St. Joseph's Parish in Mandan, are again teaming up to host Friday Lenten Dinners throughout the Fridays of Lent. The Knights of Columbus meals will feature deep-fried fish and shrimp with sides and the Youth Ministry lenten meals will feature a German entrée. Christ the King will host fish fries on February 24 and March 17, serving from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Spirit of Life will host fish fries on March 3 and 24, serving from 5-7 p.m., and St. Joseph's will host lenten meals on March 10 and 31 serving from 5:30-7 p.m. Consult parish bulletins/websites for additional information. Everyone is welcome!

The Diocese of Bismarck Respect Life Office is offering a six-week formation on how to pray, reflect and accompany a woman in an unexpected pregnancy. Utilizing the series composed by the Sisters of Life and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, "Into Life: Love Changes Everything," you will be formed in what it means to deeply listen to and understand the heart of another, how to rejoice in the beauty of the individual person and what it means to truly accompany someone into God’s life and freedom. Please join us every Saturday remaining in Lent, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, at 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (optional 8 a.m. Mass at Cathedral) at the Center for Pastoral Ministry, 520 N. Washington St. in Bismarck. To RSVP or to learn more, please contact Alyssa Horn at ahorn@bismarckdiocese.com.

All are welcome and invited to attend a healing service on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Anthony in New Town.