During this time of social distancing and quarantine, we will be working hard to keep the parishioners of Epiphany and Our Lady of Consolation updated as soon as things are known, and we will be doing so using our Facebook page, our website, and through Flocknote. (More info on these below.) If you know someone who does not utilize these, please help us to get the word out! Thank you!
Epiphany now has online giving available! E-giving can be accessed on our website at wcepiphany.com/parish-e-giving. If you prefer, you can also mail your tithes to the church at PO Box 670, Watford City, ND 58854. Thank you for your generosity!
We will be live-streaming the Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM each Sunday from our Facebook page until the time when we are able to celebrate it together. You can find our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wcepiphany - you do not have to have a Facebook account to be able to go to the page and view it! You do not have to tune in at the exact time if you are unable, as you can view it anytime after as well.
We also will be uploading the Mass videos to our YouTube channel, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVN3P3aavVU7NVcg5m08E8A/
Remember to please sign up for Flocknote! Flocknote is an easy and efficient way for us to be able to get updates and news to you quicker via text or email, as they happen. You can sign up two different ways:
Text the word EPIPHANY to 84576
OR
Connect with us online at wcepiphany.flocknote.com!
Please join us in a live Rosary lead by Fr. Brian every Friday at 7:00 PM via Zoom!
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Time: This is a recurring meeting - Fridays at 7:00 PM
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Please see our e-bulletin, which is a PDF and has clickable links, for updates at www.wcepiphany.com/bulletins, or view here: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/11108/bulletins/20200329.pdf
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available starting on Tuesday, March 24th. The days and times are:
Tuesday: 6:15 - 7:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
These will be behind the screen, no face-to-face confessions.
Please follow our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wcepiphany/, or this website at www.wcepiphany.com/covid-19-updates for up-to-date information. Please also consider signing up to receive emails or texts via Flocknote by either texting EPIPHANY to 84576, or going to www.wcepiphany.flocknote.com to sign up online!
We will be creating a YouTube channel to better stream daily and weekend Masses to our faithful. We will have the link and information available to you as soon as we are able! We are also working on making online giving available to our parishioners, which we hope to be available soon.
There will be NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES this week, due to the cancellation of school in McKenzie County.
Fridays during Lent: Confessions from 5:15 PM to 5:50 PM; Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM; Poverty Meal after Stations. Eucharistic Adoration will resume after Stations of the Cross.
We will be praying a rosary daily for the rest of the 40 Days for Life. Please join us at the church or from home! Mondays at 7:00 PM; Tuesdays at 7:30 PM; Wednesdays at 12:45 PM; Thursdays at 9:30 AM; Fridays at 9:30 AM; Saturdays at 3:30 PM; Sundays at 10:15 AM.
There are still baby bottles available at the front entrance of the church for the McKenzie County Right to Life Lenten Fundraiser. Thank you for your generosity during this almsgiving season!
Rice Bowls are available at the entrances of the church during this Lenten season - please share what you have to help alleviate hunger and poverty throughout the world. Rice Bowls can be returned in the collection basket on Easter Sunday. Thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486. We would like to have two people at all times during Adoration, so if you can help, please let her know!
Rosary Guild will meet on Monday, March 9th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the parish hall. It's never too late to come and learn how to make cord or wire rosaries for various missions, or just come for the fellowship!
There will be no daily Mass on Thursday of this week.
Fridays during Lent there will be confessions heard starting at 5:15 PM, Stations of the Cross starting at 6:00 PM, and a poverty meal of soup and bread to follow that. Adoration will be suspended during Stations of the Cross, and will resume after.
We will be praying a rosary daily for the rest of the 40 Days for Life. Please join us at the church or pray it from home! Mondays: 7 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:45 PM; Thursdays: 9:30 AM; Fridays: 9:30 AM; Saturdays: 3:30 PM; and Sundays 10:15 AM.
The Knights will be selling shamrocks this weekend - donations will go to Home on the Range!
This Sunday, March 15th, Faith Formation will be hosting a parish breakfast! To sign up to bring a dish, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4afae2aa3fd0-parish1 . All are welcome to attend!
If you'd like to sign up for Feed My Starving Children (March 14th), please contact Erica Bohn at wcepiphany@gmail.com or 701-400-3783. Slots are still available - kids 6 and older are eligible to help!
Rice Bowls are available at the entrance of the church, and can be returned on Easter Sunday in the collection basket.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome and encouraged to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute (substitutes are always needed!), please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Women of Epiphany will have their monthly meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
Knights of Columbus will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM in the parish hall after Holy Mass.
Please take a Rice Bowl located at the entrance of the church! During this Lenten season, share what you have to help alleviate hunger and poverty throughout the world. Rice Bowls can be returned on Easter Sunday in the collection basket. Thank you!
Stations of the Cross are every Friday during Lent starting at 6:00 PM, and will be followed by a poverty meal in the parish hall.
Right to Life baby bottles are available at the front entrance of the church - please take one and fill with change or currency, and return to the receptacle in the parish hall by Easter! McKenzie County Right to Life thanks you!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Tuesday: 7:00 PM
Ash Wednesday: 5:30 PM in Watford City; 7:00 PM in Alexander
Thursday: 9:00 AM
Friday: No Mass; Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM
There will be NO FAITH FORMATION this Wednesday, February 26th, due to Ash Wednesday. Please plan to attend Mass with your family!
Stations of the Cross will be every Friday during Lent (unless otherwise noted, and a poverty meal will follow Stations of the Cross, served in the parish hall - everyone is welcome!
Starting Ash Wednesday, McKenzie County Right to Life will have the empty baby bottles available in the entryway for the Lenten season! Please take one to fill with change or currency, and place in the receptacle in the parish hall when full. Thank you for your generosity during this almsgiving season!
Altar server training will be this Sunday, March 1st after Mass in the church. Any students who have already received their First Holy Communion and are interested in becoming an altar server, please plan to attend, as the church is in need of more students to help - thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
There will be no daily Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, as Fr. Brian is leading a parish mission at St. Alphonsus in Langdon, ND. Please keep him in your prayers!
The 10:30 AM Adoration time slot has been filled - thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and worship our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Rosary Guild will meet on Monday, February 10th at 6 PM in the parish hall. All are welcome to come and learn to make rosaries for missions, or just for fellowship! It's never too late to learn!
There is an Adoration time slot available from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Fridays. If you can help, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Women of Epiphany (WOE) will meet on Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly meeting following Mass on Tuesday, February 4th.
Parish-wide Family Night will be this Wednesday, February 5th. Dinner starts at 5:30 PM, followed by a talk from Father for the adults, and a children's activity in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to seeing you there!
End-of-year contribution statements have been mailed out. If you did not receive yours or have any questions, please email Erica at wcepiphany@gmail.com.
An adorer for the 10:30 to 11:30 AM time slot for Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays is needed! If you could help fill this time slot, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
There will be a marriage retreat at St. Joseph's Church in Williston, February 28-29. Marriage Missionaries (Matt & Mindy Dalton) will be there to share their knowledge and passion for God's glorious designs for marriage. All couples are invited to attend! Please go to https://stjparish.com/marriage-retreat2020 for more information!
The Cursillo of the Bismarck Diocese will be holding their 2020 Cursillo Weekends at Trinity High School in Dickinson in March. For more information, please visit bismarckcursillo.com, or call/text Jeremy Laqua (men's) at 701-590-2258, or Kim Kostelecky (women's) at 701-590-4726.
Rise Up 2020 Conference will be in the Twin Cities on Saturday, March 21st for middle school students and their leaders. Cost is $300 for students and $60 for adult chaperones. Parents of middle schoolers, if you'd like more information, you can contact Erica Bohn (701-400-3783) or Sara Millet (281-799-3648). If you'd like to register, please visit www.partnershipforyouth.org/rise-up.
Youth currently in grades 8-12 will have two options for Steubenville Conferences this summer - June 17-21 in Denver, and July 23-26 in St. Paul. Both conferences provide an opportunity for youth to encounter God through speakers, workshops, music, Eucharistic Adoration, and community with other Catholic teens. Details are still being finalized on these trips.
There will be no daily Mass this week. Please continue to pray for Fr. Brian and his family.
Please keep the youth and chaperones from our parish and Diocese in your prayers as they travel to March for Life this week. Pray that we can change hearts in our country!
Faith Formation at the regular times and locations this week. Please keep our children and catechists in your prayers, that the children open their hearts to the instruction, and that the Holy Spirit guides our teachers! See you on Wednesday!
There will be a Right to Life Mass at St. Mary's church in Bismarck on Wednesday, January 22nd. This is the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, and also "The Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". There will be a rosary procession from the doors of CHI St. Alexius to St. Mary's church beginning at 6:30 PM, Mass to follow at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
There will be no daily Mass on Wednesday, January 15th.
Rosary Guild meets every second Monday of the month. The next meeting is Monday, January 13th from 6 to 8 PM in the parish hall. All are welcome to join us to learn to make cord or wire rosaries for missions, or just to partake in fellowship - see you there!
Faith Formation will resume its normal schedule this week - welcome back, and see you on Wednesday at the normal times!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williston is having their annual Mardi Gras Party on January 25th and 26th! Details at https://stjparish.com/news/mardi-gras-january-25th-and-26th.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church will also be having a marriage retreat February 28th-29th. Whether your marriage is thriving, feels weathered or hopeless, all couples are invited to attend this retreat to get the tools you need to live marriage according to God's designs. More information to follow, or please visit marriagemissionaries.org.
The Twin Cities is having a Rise Up 2020 Conference on Saturday, March 21st for middle school students and their leaders. Registration opens up at 9:00 AM at the Providence Academy in Plymouth, MN. Cost is $60 per person, register at www.partnershipforyouth.org/rise-up.
The public is invited to a Right to Life rosary procession and Mass on Wednesday, January 22nd in Bismarck on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will lead a rosary processing from the doors of CHI St. Alexius to St. Mary's church beginning at 6:30 PM. Bishop Kagan will celebrate Mass at St. Mary's Church at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served following Mass.
There will be no daily Mass this week, as Father Brian is out of town at a conference.
The Women of Epiphany will meet on Monday, January 6th at 6:00 PM in the parish hall. Meeting will start with a chili dinner, and all women are welcome!
The Knights of Columbus will meet on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
Please join us for Family Night on Wednesday, January 8th starting at 5:30 PM! We will have food, fellowship, and activities - everyone from the parish is welcome!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Rosary Guild is held on the 2nd Monday of the month - next meeting will be Monday, January 13th in the parish hall. All are welcome to come and learn to make cord or wire Rosaries for various Missions. It is never too late to join, and you are welcome to just come for the fellowship if you'd like!
Faith Formation classes start back up next week, January 15th! See you there!
Holy Day of Obligation - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass Times:
Vigil Mass on Tuesday, December 31st in Watford City at 5:30 PM
Vigil Mass on Tuesday, December 31st in Alexander at 7:00 PM
Mass on Wednesday, January 1st in Watford City at 12:10 PM
No daily Mass on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Please join us for our Epiphany Party on Sunday, January 5th in the parish hall! We will be having lunch, cake, and pinatas following the 10:45 AM Mass. Please bring a salad to share. Thank you!
WOE will meet on Monday, January 6th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will start with a chili dinner, and all women are welcome!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486,
Mass schedule this week:
Monday - no Mass
Tuesday - Christmas Eve Mass: 4:00 PM Watford City (No Midnight Mass)
Wednesday - Christmas Mass, the Nativity of the Lord: 8:30 AM Alexander, 10:45 AM Watford City
Thursday - no Mass Friday - no Mass
"I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas! Know that I thank God for you and pray for you daily. It is a great joy for me to be your pastor. Please pray for me that I can be the pastor God desires me to be. Blessings and joy in the new year!" - Fr. Brian Gross
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Epiphany Party! We will be celebrating the Epiphany on January 5th with a lunch, cake, and pinatas following the 10:45 AM Mass. Please bring a salad to share. Thank you, and see you there!
There will be no daily Mass on Friday, December 20th, 2019.
The Epiphany Youth Group will be caroling at the nursing home this Wednesday, December 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Al parishioners are welcome to come join them in singing and using your God-given talents! "He who sings prays twice." - St. Augustine.
The Christmas program for this year has been canceled due to illnesses. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Please pray for our parish to go into the new year with good health!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
Rosary Guild will meet on Monday, December 9th at 6:00 PM in the old hospital across the street. All are welcome to attend - it is never too late to join! We make cord and wire Rosaries for various missions in need - come and join us!
Advent Penance Service will be on Sunday, December 15th starting at 2:30 PM. There will be three priests to hear confessions!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING & RECURRING EVENTS:
The 177 Project is at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williston! It is a nationwide tour designed to help bring more people into Eucharistic Adoration. St. Joseph's will offer the encounter at 7:00 PM on the first Sunday of each month. Check their website for details!
"Into the Deep" is a Catholic organization that offers "I.D. Retreats" in state and national parks for both adults and youth. Dive into the big questions of life through a combination of talks, hiking, or canoeing, daily Mass, and space to pray! Register by January 13th for a Young Adult Retreat downhill or XC skiing, showshoeing, lounging, and camaraderie at Cascade Lodge and Lutsen Mountains from February 7th through 9th. Details at www.idretreats.org/2020-idretreats/
Regular daily Mass times will resume this week: Monday, no Mass; Tuesday, 7 PM Mass; Wednesday, 12:00 PM Mass; Thursday, 9:00 AM Mass; and Friday, 9:00 AM Mass with Eucharistic Adoration to follow.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly meeting following Mass on Tuesday, December 3rd in the parish hall. If you are interested in joining the Knights, please attend! If you want to join and are unable to attend, please contact Rick Lyon at 701-240-6050.
Faith Formation's Family Night is this Wednesday, December 4th starting with supper at 5:30 PM! Please plan to attend - any and all are welcome! We will be having supper and fellowship, a talk from Father Brian for the adults, and a children's activity where they will learn about Our Lady of Guadalupe!
The Knights will be serving brunch after Sunday Mass on December 8th. Please join us!
Judy Hehr - our Advent Retreat speaker - will be speaking this weekend! If you plan to attend these talks, please register online so we can plan accordingly for food. There will be a children's activity for ages 3 to 10 during her presentation on Sunday! You can register at www.wcepiphany.com/advent-retreat-feat-speaker-judy-hehr
Please contact Shelly Norbeck if you plan on attending Judy Hehr's Women's Workshop on Saturday, December 7th, as there are a few extra spots available! Shelly can be reached at 701-570-5990.
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to sign up to become a scheduled adorer, or a substitute, please call or text Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Friday this week!
Reminder that there are no Faith Formation classes this week! Classes resume on Wednesday, December 11th at the normal times and locations.
Please join us for our Advent Retreat on December 7th and 8th at Epiphany Catholic Church! This retreat will feature speaker/life coach Judy Hehr and should not be missed! If you are planning on attending the couple's talk or family talk, please go to www.wcepiphany.com/advent-retreat-feat-speaker-judy-hehr to register so we have an idea how many will be in attendance - see you there!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Women of Epiphany Christmas party will be Monday, December 2nd starting at 6:00 PM in the parish hall. Please bring a small gift to exchange and a side dish or goodies to share - see you there!
Please mark your calendars for Family Night, which will be Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM in the parish hall! These are fundamental to the Faith Formation program, so please plan to attend!
There will be no Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, November 29th.
There are no Faith Formation classes this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday!
Epiphany will have a live Nativity scene on Friday, November 29th on Main Street from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. If you have a child who may want to participate, please call Sara Millet at 281-799-3648.
Please join us for our Advent Retreat December 7th and 8th at Epiphany Catholic Church. Speaker Judy Hehr will be here, so you won't want to miss this! If you are planning on attending the couple's talk and/or the family talk, please register online so we can get an idea of how many will be in attendance! You can visit www.wcepiphany.com/advent-retreat-feat-speaker-judy-hehr to register!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women of Epiphany will be having their annual Christmas party on Monday, December 2nd starting at 6:00 PM in the parish hall. Bring a small gift to exchange and a side dish or dessert dish to share. See you there!
Please mark your calendars for Family NIght on Wednesday, December 4th - more details to come!
The last Turkey Bingo will be this Sunday, November 24th. There will be supper served at 5:30 PM, with bingo to follow! There are at least 14 (possibly more!) turkeys to still give away, so come join us in the parish hall for this event!
A farewell gathering for Fr. Charlie will be this Sunday in the parish hall. We will be serving rolls, fruit, coffee, and there will be a card for everyone to sign! God has blessed us abundantly with great priests!
There are All Souls envelopes available at the entrances of the church if you didn't get one. November is the month in which the Church traditionally prays for and remembers those who have died. Bismarck Diocese's recommendation for a Mass stipend is $10. If you desire to have a Mass prayed for your deceased relatives and friends, please mark on one of the envelopes and place in the collection basket. Thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to come and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! If you'd like to become a scheduled adorer or a substitute, please contact Stephanie Ray at 813-415-8486.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOE will be having their Christmas Party on Monday, December 2nd. Mark your calendar!
The Advent Retreat will be December 7th and 8th - details on the parish website at www.wcepiphany.com/advent-retreat-feat-speaker-judy-hehr. Please attend - you won't want to miss this!