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St.

Marys Catholic Church


December 23, 2012 P.O. Box 70 Malta, MT 59538 Email: smp1435@hotmail.com www.SaintMarysMalta.org Fr. Cory StichaAdministrator Office: (406) 654-1446 RE Center: (406) 654-1311 Fax: (406)654-1467

Mass Schedule and Intentions


Dec. 24: Malta - 5:30 PM (Christmas Vigil): For the repose of the soul of Denver Hould r/b Myrtle Hould Dec. 25: Malta - Midnight: For the repose of the soul of Marjorie Sundseth r/b Gary & Julie Howell Dodson - 9:00 AM: For Aldora Hervol & Family r/b Wanda Durocher Saco - 11:00 AM: For the repose of the souls of Mr. & Mrs. William Cotter r/b Helen DePuydt Dec. 26: Malta - 5:30 PM: For Renee & Jim Miranda & family r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond Dec. 27: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For the Delmar LaBrie family r/b the Wright family Malta (Holy Hour) - 7:00 PM: For the repose of the soul of Bessie LaBrie r/b Gary & Julie Howell Dec. 28: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Vicki LaFond-Smith & boys r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond Dec. 29: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the repose of the soul of Ida Hamma r/b Gary & Julie Howell Dec. 30: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For Ron & Jemette Tilzy r/b Wanda Durocher Malta - 10:00 AM: For the parishioners Saco - 12:15 PM: For the repose of the souls of Mr. & Mrs. Helmer Bakke r/b Helen DePuydt

Christmas Ministry Schedule


Christmas Eve - 5:30 PM Vigil Mass (Malta) Lectors: Dianne & Devyn Salsbery Servers: Cyra Mears & Riley Mortenson Hospitality: Jerry Depute & Jack Stenswick Music: Cathy Salsbery & 4-6th Grade Choir EMHCs: Linda Manoukian, Lana & Ken Ulrich Gift Bearers: Charlie Mears Family Sacristan: Jerry Depute Christmas - Midnight Mass (Malta) Lectors: John & Teresa McKeon Servers: Bob Darrah Music: Rick Starkey EMHCs: Bob Darrah & Lorna Schumacher Sacristan: Jerry Depute Christmas - 9:00 AM (Dodson) Lector: Ryan EMHCs: Bonnie & Ken Gift Bearers: Bruce Kienenberger

St. Marys Ministers


Saturday, December 29 - 5:30 PM Mass Lectors: Willie Doll & Shawn Bleth Servers: Reba Doucette & Reese Sjostrom Hospitality: Art & Mary Lundstrom Music: Kay Hould Adult Choir EMHCs: Mike Ereaux & Julie Howell Gift Bearers: Pat Doucette Family Sacristan: Lynne Nevrivy Sunday, December 30 - 10:00 AM Mass Lectors: Margaret Hanson & Wilma Mavencamp Servers: Pierce & Raina Mortenson Hospitality: Marty & Sandy Johnson Music: Kari Hould EMHCs: Karen Tollefson, Colleen & Kelly Murray Gift Bearers: Marty Johnson Family Sacristan: Diane Liebel

Sacred Heart Ministers


December 30, 2012 Lector: Connie EMHCs: Myrna & Terri Gift Bearers: Barb Haubrich

Any announcements for next Sundays bulletin need to be in by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Church Cleaning for December: Patty Dolphay & Bonnie Wiedderick Ministers: Please come early to serve as greeters!

Holy Fathers Prayer Intentions for December 2012


(Each month, Pope Benedict chooses two prayer intentions, one for the concerns of the whole church and one for missionaries. We are invited to join the Holy Father in praying for these intentions.) General Intention: That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities. Missionary Intention: Christ, light for all humanity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of his Church.

Please keep in your prayers:


Repose of the soul of Bessie LaBrie, Rich Nordquist, Joann Evans, Loretta Patrick, Lila Raymond, Sherman Doucette, Andrew Scott, Skip Erickson, Kathleen Jorgenson, Vera Mendelson, Noel Emond, Jack Munsinger, James Cantos, Jeanie Engebretson, Dawn Jones, Gloria Coombs, Larry Holmes, repose of the soul of Debbie Painter, Dave ONeil, Stella Faydo, Mae & Gay LaFond, Kathy (Hould) Iannacchione, Connie Wilkes, Gordon Cook, Don Kuszmaul, Repose of the soul of Marge Sundstead, those from our local area serving in the military, & the Poor Souls. Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Allie Ereaux at 654-1012; Jean Niebur at 654-2822; or Doris Nicholson at 654-2692. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.

Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve: 5:30 PM in Malta Christmas: 12:00 AM (Midnight) in Malta 9:00 AM in Dodson 11:00 AM in Saco

Faithful Citizenship Quote


"The Gospel of Life must be proclaimed, and human life defended, in all places and all times. The arena for moral responsibility includes not only the halls of government, but the voting booth as well. Laws that permit abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide are profoundly unjust, and we should work peacefully and tirelessly to oppose and change them. Because they are unjust they cannot bind citizens in conscience, be supported, acquiesced in, or recognized as valid" (US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n. 33).

Collection Totals for Last Week


Malta: Dodson: Saco: Collected $3,816.00 $2,368.50 $259.00 Needed $2,758.26 $440.37 $183.05

Care & Share for 2012


(Includes remainder of 2011 assessment) Malta/WW: Dodson: Saco: Income $28,047.00 $4,365.00 $1,575.00 Assessment $37,668.32 $4,824.22 $1,613.43

Care Cups
Please donate coffee cups/mugs to the church basement for use in providing Care Cups. These cups are used in the patient rooms at our hospital as a reminder that we care about them and are praying for them. Madeline Itcaina fills these cups with goodies and distributes them to the Phillips County Hospital with our help. Thank You!

Knights of Columbus

Jan. 8 - Meeting Jan. 13 - Coffee and Rolls Jan. 13 - Knights encouraged to attend Scriptural Rosary in memory of the unborn

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament


9 AM to 6 PM Join us on January 4th!

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on January 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM at St. Marys Church.

Can you not spend one hour with me? (Mt 26:40)
New to the Parish? Please fill out this form and drop it into the collection basket, or bring it to the Church Office during the week. You may also use this to give us a new address or phone number. Name: Address: Telephone:

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Marriage


Even diamonds start as coal - Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (re-tr-v) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. The next weekend will be held March 8-10, 2013. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or 406761-4830 or email montana@retrouvaille.org. Retrouvaille is NOT just for couples whose marriage is on the verge of divorce or considered irrevocably broken. Perhaps you would like to rekindle the love of those early years or improve your communication. Visit our Montana website for emotionally moving personal testimonials. www.retrouvaillemt.org. You also can visit the International website for additional information http://www.retrouvaille.org/

Stewardship and Development


Stewardship Thought: In todays readings, both the prophet Micah and St. Paul describe the coming of the Lord into the world. In the Gospel, St. Luke tells of Marys visit to her cousin Elizabeth while both are with child. The Gospel proclaims that John the Baptist leaps in Elizabeths womb at Marys greeting; even before his birth, John is bonded to his cousin, Jesus. Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the Mother of our Lord. During Advent, Christian stewards seek a closer connection and a deeper relationship with our Lord. Our discipleship in Christ inspires us to true acts of stewardship, whatever the cost. Development Thought: If you have year-end giving questions regarding a gift of any asset to our particular parish or to assist our church throughout the diocese, you may call the Office of Stewardship and Development for confidential and free assistance. 800-332-9998, ext. 120. Thank you for remembering the needs of the Church at this time of year!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter


GIVE YOUR SPOUSE A SPECIAL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS:A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING! Sign up now for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend its the best gift youll ever give to each other and your marriage! 2013 weekend dates: Billings, January 25-27, 2013 ~ Casper, February 8-10, 2013 ~ Laramie, April 5-7, 2013. For more information or to apply contact Chris and Angie Stokes at (406)647-3687 or angillions@bresnan.net. Check out our website at www.wwmesection9.org

Free Class On Fertility Awareness!


Are you having trouble reading your cycles during pre-menopause? Do you have questions about what is normal leading up to the menopause? Do you want to put a little space between children? Are you having trouble achieving a pregnancy? Come to an Introduction to the Creighton Method of Fertility Awareness at St Vincent Mansfield Center 7pm on Monday, January 7, 2013 (or anytime by appointment). Come to see if this is the method for you! Register with Daphne Sutton, FCP (406)7941582 or thru St Vincent (406)237-3348

Mass Intentions
As Catholics, we have a long tradition of having Masses celebrated for those we wish to offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an intention. Please consider having Masses celebrated for family and friends on special occasions and anniversaries, as well as those who are in need of prayers. Masses are also encouraged in memory of those loved ones who have died, especially on the anniversaries of their deaths. Contact Fr. Cory for more information!

Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before daily Mass (Mon.- Fri.) or by appointment Baptism: Normally celebrated at Sunday Mass. Parental sessions are required. Marriages: Six month couple preparation period required. Please Contact Fr. Cory before scheduling marriage date. To reserve the Parish Basement or other St. Marys facility, please contact Fr. Cory or Lana at the Parish Office.

Sacred Heart PCCW Meeting


1st Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.

We Pray Together
Prayer for the New Evangelization
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? Romans 10: 13-15 Heavenly Father, Pour forth your Holy Spirit to inspire me with these words from Holy Scripture. Stir in my soul the desire to renew my faith and deepen my relationship with your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ so that I might truly believe in and live the Good News. Open my heart to hear the Gospel and grant me the confidence to proclaim the Good News to others. Pour out your Spirit, so that I might be strengthened to go forth and witness to the Gospel in my everyday life through my words and actions. In moments of hesitation, remind me: If not me, then who will proclaim the Gospel? If not now, then when will the Gospel be proclaimed? If not the truth of the Gospel, then what shall I proclaim? God, our Father, I pray that through the Holy Spirit I might hear the call of the New Evangelization to deepen my faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for Religious Liberty


O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us this great land will always be one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Family Prayer for the Year of Faith


O God our Father, in Jesus you call all Christian families and homes to be signs of living faith. By the light of the Holy Spirit, lead us to be thankful for the gift of faith, and by that gift may we grow in our relationship with Jesus, your Son, and be confident witnesses to Christian hope and joy to all we meet. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Schedule of Devotions
Mother of Perpetual Help: Before Tuesday Mass. Rosary: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Hi-line Center - After Thursday 10 a.m. Mass Follow us on Facebook and Twi er!

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Religious Education
Wow what a great and fun evening it was!!!! I am so thankful for the families who make my job so special. It is a pretty good life when you look forward to going to work!! Thank you to . To Fr Cory for his help with the sound system and just his support in general. I really love how you come over every week to greet the kids! To Our music groups, Kari Hould, Betty Hasler and Cathy Salsbery. You spend many hours sharing your gifts with our students. To my Mom, Lois Goodheart for always being around to help me no matter what and a special thanks for sewing the new angel gowns. To Jerry Depute and Denny Salsbery for putting together the stage and setting and cleaning up and all of the extra jobs you do. To Mary Lundstrom, Michelle VanWieken, and Marcella MeEwen for taking care of the social after the program.setting up, serving, and cleaning up. To Marilyn Metz and Crystle Mears for bringing the cookies and to the PCCW for sharing theirs with us. To the KCs who helped Santa bring all of the goodie bags to pass out to the kids. And these ladies come and share their faith with us every week and then some..Diane Liebel, Karen Salsbery, Staci French, Brenda Moore, and Kayla Wyse. Our kids who come every week to learn about and share their faith with each other and with us. A couple of weeks ago, I stood back and really looked at their faces and thought these kids are all here because God has a plan for them. And the plan I felt at that moment was that of a family growing together, taking care of each other and it was a fabulous feeling! Gods abundant blessings to each of you this Christmas Season Dianne

Merry Christmas!
I want to wish everyone at St. Marys, Sacred Heart, and St. Francis a very merry and blessed Christmas! My prayer for this Christmas season is that this will be a time of joy for you and your family, and that this celebration of Our Lords birth will draw you closer to Him! May God bless you, your families, and all those close to you! - Fr. Cory

CD of the Month Club


If we are to be followers of Jesus Christ, we need to be continually learning about the faith and growing spiritually. Catechesis, the process of Faith education, doesnt stop at Confirmation or High School graduation, but is a life-long process. To aid in this process, the parish is making available the Lighthouse Catholic Media CD of the Month Club. Every month, a new talk or audiobook excerpt is released. Not only is the current months CD available - Dont Just Try Train by Matthew Kelly - but a number of previous months CDs can be picked up as well. Each CD averages about 1 hour long, and is filled with great Catholic teaching, uplifting stories, and excellent speakers. Theyre great in the car, working around home, or anywhere you have a CD player! Theyre also excellent resources whenever someone has a question about a teaching of the Catholic Faith. If you or someone you know wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or if questions come up, pick one up today!

Job Opening in the Diocese


The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is looking to fill the following position: Human Resource Director. Please refer to our diocesan website at www.dioceseofgfb.org, or contact Rev. Jay Peterson, Vicar General at vicargeneral@dioceseofgfb.org for details.

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