St.

Marys Catholic Church

New to the Parish?
Welcome! Were glad you will be joining us. If you would like to register with the parish, please fill
out this form and drop it in the collection basket. You may bring it by the parish office or send it to us.
December 10, 2017 2nd Sunday of Advent Fr. Cory Sticha-Pastor
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 70 www.SaintMarysMalta.org Office: (406) 654-1446
Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Malta, MT 59538 RE Center: (406) 654-1311
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________________ office@SaintMarysMalta.org Fax: (406) 654-1467

Email address:_______________________________________________________________________ MASS SCHEDULE

You may also use this for a change of address. 12/11: Malta - 5:30 PM: Special Intention r/b Regina Webb
12/12: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Dewain Matthews & His Family r/b Darlene Froman
Thanks! 12/13: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Joey McKeon r/b Rene Wasson
12/14: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Ben Riggs r/b Julie Howell
Womens Monthly Lunch 12/15: Malta - 8:30 AM: Poor Souls in Purgatory r/b The Ulrichs
12/16: Malta - 5:30 PM: Fr. Felix Nayak r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond
ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH: We will again be getting together once a month for lunch on
12/17: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Kathleen DePuydt r/b Helen DePuydt
the second Friday of every month, at 11:30 at the GN. Please mark your calendars and join us for a good
Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
meal and great fellowship!
Saco - 12:15 PM: Andy Beadle r/b Brian DePuydt

Popes Universal Intention

For December: The Elderly. That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may ap- Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women
ply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
January 2, 2017 December 10, 2017
Send Us Your Announcements!
Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any bulletin announcements!

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration

Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long
daily Mass (Tues., Weds., and Fri.) or by tradition of having Masses celebrated for those we 1st Friday of the Month: 9 AM to 4 PM (Sign-up in the back of the church or just show up!)
appointment offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM
prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Cory as
intention. We ask $10.00 per mass intention.
soon as possible for anointing.
Please consider having Masses celebrated for
Baptism: Normally celebrated at weekend Masses.
family and friends on special occasions and
Parental sessions are required. Collections Totals For 12/3 2017 Care and Share
anniversaries, as well as those who are in need of
Marriages: Six month couple preparation period prayers. Masses are also encouraged in memory of 12/3 Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $1398.75 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $13,183.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $206.00 $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $5,029.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $230.00 $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $541.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings 12/10/2017-12/17/2017
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana 12/10 Second Sunday of Advent
Stewardship Thought: Prepare the way of the Lord... - MARK 1:3 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85:9-14; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8

We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to invite others to live holy lives. Living a 12/11 Monday of the Second Week of Advent; St. Damasus I, Pope
stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, does just that it puts us on the path to Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 85:9-14; Luke 5:17-26
holiness and it invites others to be holy, too. 12/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
Stewardship of Treasure: What provides you a constant, lifelong stream of income and also helps the Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; (Ps) Judith 13:18-19; Luke 1:26-38 or 1:39-47
Church? A Charitable Gift Annuity with the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana! By locking in a 12/13 St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
stable payout rate and receiving tax benefits today, you will be securing more than just your income Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10; Matthew 11:28-30
you will be helping to secure the future of our parish. Contact the Catholic Foundation of Eastern
Montana at 800-332-9998, ext. 120 or judy@catholicfoundationmt.org. 12/14 St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor
Isaiah 41:1-20; Psalm 145:1, 9-13; Matthew 11:11-15
Advent Penance Service 12/15 Friday of the Second Week of Advent
The Penance Service will be Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 PM at St. Marys. Receiving the Sacrament of Con- Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Matthew 11:16-19
fession is a great way to prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Our Lord on Christmas! Fr. Jose from St. Pauls
12/16 Saturday of the Second Week of Advent
Mission will also be available to hear Confessions.
Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Matthew 17:9-13
Considering Becoming Catholic? 12/17 Third Sunday of Advent
If you have considered entering the Catholic Church, nows the time! We are seeking those in the Malta, Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11; (Ps) Luke 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Dodson, and Saco areas who are interested in becoming Catholic. Whether youve never been baptized, or
are currently a member of another Christian denomination, we want to hear from you! Contact Tom
DePuydt in Saco at 674-5560, Leona Kienenberger in Dodson at 383-4459, or Brenda Rummel in Malta
at 301-0936. 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Schedule
Saco Mass Time Change Christmas is on Monday this year, so this means our weekend schedule is going to be different than
normal. Itll be a joyfully busy time at our parishes!
Beginning Christmas Day, the Sunday Mass at Saco will move up 15 minutes to 12:00 PM. This will
continue to be a weekly Mass. 4th Sunday of Advent:
Sat., Dec. 23: 4:00 PM - Saco 5:30 PM - Malta
Sun., Dec. 24: 8:30 AM - Dodson 10:00 AM - Malta
Please Pray For
Christmas:
Janeen Brookie, LaVonne Compton, Gerry Williams, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg, Myrtle Hould, Jeanie Sun., Dec. 24: 4:00 PM - Malta - Vigil Mass
Engebretson, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, Mary Kelly, Roberta Pospisil, Karen Boos Mon., Dec. 25: 8:30 AM - Dodson 10:00 AM - Malta 12:00 Noon - Saco
and those from our local area serving in the military.
Please note: Catholics are obligated to attend Mass for both Sunday and Christmas. These obligations
For the repose of the souls of Bill Starkey, Lila Raymond, Lester Metz, Dolores Andrews, Nancy must be fulfilled by separate Masses (no double-dipping!). Options for fulfilling the obligation:
Soennichesen, the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and for comfort and peace for their families.
Saturday Evening and Sunday Evening Saturday Evening and Monday Morning
Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Dianne Salsbery at 654-1443 or 654-4675; Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening Sunday Morning and Monday Morning
Jean Niebur at 654-2822. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified. Sunday Evening and Monday Morning