St.

Marys Catholic Church

June 17, 2012 - 11th Sunday in OT P.O. Box 70 Malta, MT 59538 Email: smp1435@hotmail.com Baptisms:
On Sunday, or by appointment. (Parental sessions required)

www.SaintMarysMalta.org

Fr. Cory StichaAdministrator Office: (406) 654-1446 RE Center: (406) 654-1311 Fax: (406)654-1467

Mass Schedule and Intentions

June 18: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the 2012 graduating seniors r/b Tom Golik June 19: Malta - 8:30 AM: For the repose of the souls of Loretta & Elmer Bohn r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond June 20: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Dolores Andrews family r/b Anne & Nancy June 21: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For the repose of the soul of Connie Wakefield r/b Martha Downing June 22: Malta - 8:30 AM: For the repose of the soul of Lena Shrock r/b Martha Downing June 23: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the repose of the soul of Alice Morang r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond June 24: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For the parishioners Malta - 10:00 AM: For the repose of the soul of Tom Taylor r/b the KofCs Saco - 12:15 PM: For the repose of the soul of Louis DePuydt r/b Helen DePuydt Collection Totals for Last Week Collected Needed Malta: $2,377.56 $2,758.26 Dodson: $285.00 $440.37 Saco: $75.00 $183.05 Whitewater: $0.00 CARE & SHARE FOR 2012 (Includes remainder of 2011 assessment) Income Assessment MALTA/WW: $ 3,252.00 $ 37,668.32 DODSON: $ 1,740.00 $ 4,824.22 SACO: $ 315.00 $ 1,613.43 DODSON - Sacred Heart June 24, 2012 Lector: Terri Ministers: Wink & Don Gift Bearers: Scott Wyses Ministers: Please come early to serve as greeters! Church Cleaning for June: Iris Kill Eagle Sacred Heart PCCW will meet monthly on the first Sunday of each month immediately after Mass. 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!

Marriages:
Six month couple preparation period required.

Confessions:
Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Or by appointment

St. Marys Ministers

Saturday, June 23 - 5:30 PM Mass Lectors: Megan Johnson & Wilma Mavencamp Servers: Hospitality: Bud Mavencamp & Brenda Rummel EMHCs: Julie Howell & Lorna Schumacher Gift Bearers: The Shayne Bishop Family Sacristan: Don Nevrivy Sunday, June 24 - 10:00 AM Mass Lectors: Mike Lang & Terry Stiles Servers: Hospitality: Colleen & Kelly Murray Music: Kerri Morton EMHCs: Jim & Mary Brady, & Karen Tollefson Gift Bearers: The Dan OBrien Family Sacristan: Lois Goodheart

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions:

Will be said before Mass on Tuesdays.

Rosary:
Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Sun. at 9:30 a.m. Hi-line Retirement Center - Wed. 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in using the Church Basement contact Fr. Cory at the Parish Office. * If you have information for the

June 24th Bulletin

it needs to be in by

10:00 a.m., Fri. June 22th.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Starts at 9:00 AM Benediction at 6:00 PM Join us on July 6th!

Can you not spend one hour with me? (Mt 26:40)

Announcements
Holy Fathers Prayer Intention for June 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 believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life. Missionary Intention: That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.

Please keep in your prayers:

Bessie LaBrie, Rich Nordquist, Joann Evans, Loretta Patrick, Lila Raymond, Sherman Doucette, repose of the soul of Sr. Laura, repose of the soul of Tom Taylor, Andrew Scott, Skip Erickson, Kathleen Jorgenson, Vera Mendelson, Noel Emond, Jack Munsinger, James Cantos, Fr. Bob, Jeanie Engebretson, Dawn Jones, Gloria Coombs, Larry Holmes, Debbie Painter, repose of the soul of Garry Adams & for his family, All of Our Military, especially those from our local area, & 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.

Pro-Life Quote from National Right to Life On this Fathers Day, there are many fathers denied the privilege of raising a child because of abortion. Abortion leaves indelible footprints in the texture of masculinity, in the recesses of a mans heart, and in his reproductive history. A father is a father forever, even of a dead unborn child. These men need healing prayers. (The Hollow Men: Male Grief and Trauma Following Abortion, pamphlet by Vincent M. Rue, Ph.D.)

Please consider donating to the Seminarian Education Endowment Fund The Catholic Extension Society is providing a matching grant of up to $50,000 until December 31, 2012 to help fund the education of future priests within our diocese. All donations of any size are welcome, in addition to your prayers for vocations. The May edition of The Harvest had a more in-depth article and also included envelopes to mail your donation to the Chancery. Gifts of $1,000 or more will not only be matched, but can qualify for the Montana Endowment Tax Credit of 40%. If you would like more information, please contact Judy Held at 800-332-9998.

Attention all ladies: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Great Falls Billings DCCW will be holding their annual fall conference in MALTA, ON SEPTEMBER 14TH & 15TH, 2012. Tentative plans are to start the conference with mass at 10AM on Friday with the official beginning at 11AM. Plans are being finalized with Sister Helena Burns to share the focus of the conference, celebrating your feminine side of Christ. More information on Sr. Helena can be found at www.pauline.org There will also be several workshops pertaining to new commissions of Spirituality, Leadership and Service. Details are still being finalized but its looking like a wonderful local opportunity for enlightenment and enjoyable time with catholic women from around Montana.

Stewardship Thought Today, Ezekiel describes how God nurtures the trees to provide shade and a dwelling for birds. This reading is linked to Jesus telling the parable of the mustard seed in St. Marks Gospel. This seed is one of the smallest of seeds, yet grows to a plant large enough for birds to nest in. Faith in Christ may start out small, but grows to be very powerful when nurtured through the Eucharist and other sacraments, prayer, and the Word of God. We, as faith-filled stewards, know that as our discipleship in Christ grows, so, too, does our stewardship obligation in building the Kingdom of God. Development Thought If you heard there was a way to redirect your taxes to benefit your family and our parish or diocese, would you take 30 minutes to learn more? Judy Held, Director of Stewardship and Development for our diocese, is happy to sit down and visit with you confidentially (and at no charge) to discuss how this might be an opportunity for you. Her number is 800-332-9998 and her email address is stewardship@dioceseofgfb.org.

Knights of Columbus
June 24 - Breakfast for Gospel Jamboree participants - 7-9 AM Knights, please volunteer to help!

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:

In October of 2005, Pope Benedict XVI met with a group of children who had just received their First Holy Communion. Some of the children were able to ask the Pope questions. By reflecting on the Holy Fathers answers, we can join these children in growing in our faith. Holy Father, they've told us that today we will have Eucharistic Adoration. What is it? How is it done? Can you explain it to us? Thank you. We will see straightaway what adoration is and how it is done, because everything has been properly prepared for it: we will say prayers, we will sing, kneel, and in this way we will be in Jesus' presence. But of course, your question requires a deeper answer: not only how you do adoration but what adoration is. I would say: adoration is recognizing that Jesus is my Lord, that Jesus shows me the way to take, and that I will live well only if I know the road that Jesus points out and follow the path he shows me. Therefore, adoration means saying: "Jesus, I am yours. I will follow you in my life, I never want to lose this friendship, this communion with you". I could also say that adoration is essentially an embrace with Jesus in which I say to him: "I am yours, and I ask you, please stay with me always".

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty O God our Creator, 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.

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on June 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the church.

Amen.

The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings rejoices on the occasion of the ordination to priesthood of Deacon Samuel R.M. Spiering, Thursday, June 28th at 6:30 pm, at St. Patrick CoCathedral. Please pray for this man, called to Holy Orders and his family on this day of fulfillment. St. Marys is looking for an Office Manager! St. Marys is again putting out a call for candidates to fill the vacant office manager position. This is a part-time position, working 10-20 hours a week out of the parish office, and has flexible hours. Candidates need to have financial bookkeeping experience, including payroll and taxes, and be comfortable using a computer. Experience with Microsoft Publisher would be beneficial, but not a requirement. A formal job description is available at the parish office. Please contact Fr. Cory if you are interested! Follow us on Facebook and Twi er! The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking Catholics throughout the country to pray and act in support of religious freedom for 14 days, from June 21st to July 4th. This period will culminate with bells throughout the country ringing at 12 Noon on July 4th. Visit fortnight4freedom.org for more information and to download prayer, study, and public action resources.

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Catholic Church of Eastern Montana

DIOCESE OF GREAT FALLS-BILLINGS

Founded 1904 Live the Gospel. Bring Light to the World

PETERS PENCE COLLECTION

Cast the Peace

of Christ upon the World

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In many places around the globe, the Church struggles to be a visible sign of Christs peace: in poor dioceses where many depend on the Church for social and pastoral support; in regions where Catholics are persecuted and must be helped discreetly; in nations overloaded with refugees or victims of war and natural disasters. The Peters Pence Collection, which will be taken up on the weekend of June 23-24, often provides peace they might not otherwise know. What peace will you give with your stewardship today? The Peters Pence Collection gives us the opportunity to extend a sign of peace to the body of Christ around the world. Our gifts to this annual Collection help the Holy Father support victims of disaster, war, and oppression and others in urgent need of assistance. Pope Benedict uses the Peters Pence Collection to strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities of faith when they need it most. For many who must struggle to survive, the peace of Christ is encountered through the Collection and the work of the Holy Father. Please give generously to the Collection and know that, in doing so, you truly cast the peace of Christ upon the world. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Michael W. Warfel Bishop of Great Falls-Billings.

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP rd 121 23 Street South 406-727-6683 P. O. Box 1399 800-332-9998 Great Falls, MT 59403-1399 406-454-3480 (fax) www.dioceseofgfb.org