St.

Marys Catholic Church

July 29, 2012 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

July 30: Malta - 5:30 PM: For pr iests intention July 31: Malta - 8:30 AM: For pr iests intention Aug. 1: Malta - 8:30 AM: For pr iests intention Aug. 2: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For pr iests intention Aug. 3: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Mae LaFond r /b her family Aug. 4: Malta - 5:30 PM: For Mae LaFond r /b her family Aug. 5: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For Melinda & J ack Mur r ay r /b Wink & Ter r i Cole Malta - 10:00 AM: For Mae LaFond r /b Gay LaFond Saco - 12:15 PM: For the par ishioner s

Marriages:
Six month couple preparation period required.

Confessions:
Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Or by appointment Collection Totals for Last Week Collected Needed Malta: $2,045.00 $2,758.26 Dodson: $297.00 $440.37 Saco: $167.00 $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

St. Marys Ministers

Saturday, August 4 - 5:30 PM Mass Lectors: Willie Doll & Madaline Itcaina Servers: Hospitality: Raina & Riley Mor tenson EMHCs: Anne Boothe & Wilma Mavencamp Gift Bearers: The Paul Mor tenson Family Sacristan: Lynne Nevr ivy Sunday, August 5 - 10:00 AM Mass Lectors: Megan J ohnson & Ter r y Stiles Servers: Hospitality: Scott & Kathy King Music: Rick Star key EMHCs: J an LaFond, Diane Liebel & Kar en Tollefson Gift Bearers: The Denny Salsber y Family Sacristan: Cor ky LaBr ie

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. DODSON - Sacred Heart August 5, 2012 Lector: Wendy Ministers: Myrna & Terri Gift Bearers: Ron Kienenberger Ministers: Please come early to serve as greeters! Church Cleaning for August: Barbara Haubrich Sacred Heart PCCW will meet monthly on the first Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.

Anyone interested in using the Church Basement contact Fr. Cory at the Parish Office. * If you have information for the

August 5th Bulletin

it needs to be in by

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Starts at 9:00 AM Benediction at 6:00 PM Join us on August 3rd!

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!

10:00 a.m., Fri. August 3rd.

Can you not spend one hour with

me? (Mt 26:40)

Announcements
Holy Fathers Prayer Intention for August 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 prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity. Missionary Intention: Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

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 As certain scientists pursue unproductive stem cell research which kills human embryos, all people need to remember: No objective, even though noble in itself, such as a foreseeable advantage to science, to other human beings or to society, can in any way justify experimentation on living human embryos or fetuses, whether viable or not, inside or outside the mothers womb. (Gift of Life, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1987 from pamphlet Life Matters: Embryo Research, published by UCCB) From the Office of Stewardship and Development Stewardship Thought Todays Scripture passages are linked by Gods miraculous multiplication of food for His people. In the First Reading, the Lord works through the prophet Elisha to provide food for His people. In St. Johns Gospel, near the time of Passover, Jesus multiples a few loaves and fish to feed 5,000 followers. Both readings have Eucharistic implications. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. We become what we consume consuming Christ in the Eucharist leads us to discipleship in Him. St. Paul reminds us we have received a calling from the Lord. We answer His call to discipleship through the stewardship of sharing our time, talent, and treasure with our parish communion and the poor among us. Development Thought Do you know about the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana? It is a tax-exempt organization (separate from our diocese) established in 1999. The Foundations purpose is to be a vehicle for Catholics to make gifts out of various assets (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) to support their local parishes, Catholic organizations in eastern Montana, and the many programs of the diocese (including our priests retirement fund, seminarian education fund, greatest need fund, etc.). Donors who would like to make gifts that maximize tax benefits, or gifts that will create an income stream, can do so through a planned gift to their favorite Catholic cause in our diocese through the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana. Ask Father for more information, or contact Judy at 800-332-9998. Thank you for giving to build the Kingdom of God!
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:

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.

Thank you Joyce Wright and Helen Vogel for the microwave and stove for St. Paul's social room. Greatly appreciated. -- Bonnie

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Fall Conference 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.

CD of the Month Club As we start to gear up for the coming year and Religious Education, we want to announce that our next year in RE is going to be DIFFERENT, and we are very EXCITED about it. When a child receives the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Baptism, the childs parents and Godparents promise to raise the child in the Catholic faith. Religious Education and the Catechists are not substitutes for the parents responsibility of leading their children in the Catholic faith. Rather catechists role is to assist parents in fulfilling their God-given role and vocation. I think probably one of the first responses of many will be, yikes, I dont think I can, I dont know enough. And that is the beauty of this. We will SEEK and we will LEARN. When we include parents in catechetical programs and activities we need to remember that it is the GRACE of GOD that works through us and gives us all what we need to accomplish this very special vocation. One way to explain our common journey in faith is to liken it to a mystery story. When the detective finds all the clues and the mystery is solved, what does the detective do? we ask. The overwhelming response is, The detective stops looking for clues. When we compare this to our faith journey, if we know all the answers, we stop searching. This is not faith. Our walk of faith offers mystery, and so we continue to SEEK------together. In sharing our questions and our experience, we SEEK. And in SEEKING, our FAITH GROWS. To be continued. PS.always remember that any thoughts and ideas are very welcome and encouraged. God Bless, Dianne Salsbery, Cell 654-4675 Home 654-1443, e-mail kdsals@itstriangle.com 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 - Trust in the Lord by Fr. Thomas Richter - 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!

Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most dont know how to change the situation or even communicate the conflicts with their spouse. This program has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. The final weekend for 2012 will be held Oct. 5-7. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or 406-761-4830 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: www.retrouvaille.org On October 21, 2012, a young holy woman Kateri Tekakwitha (Mohawk- Algonquin) will be canonized by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, Italy. There will be a delegation from the Diocese including Bishop Warfel who will celebrate this historic event in Vatican Square as Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous of North America will be proclaimed Saint in the Roman Catholic Church. You are invited to join us for this long awaited celebration as part of the Official Canonization Pilgrimage. Please visit these websites for more details: Tekakwitha Conference: www.tekconf.org/canonization or call: 406-727-0147 / 1-800-842-9635 Renaissance Group: www.rengp.com The Official Canonization Pilgrimage tour company

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on August 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the church.
Affirming the Culture of Life Conference The 3rd annual Affirming the Culture of Life conference will be held at the McLaughlin Center of the University of Great Falls on Sept. 28-29, 2012. Speakers include Fr. Leo Patalinghug of the Grace Before Meals movement and Tony Melendez, a guitarist who has performed before Blessed John Paul II. All are invited and encouraged to join in this powerful conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some great speakers and to join in the call to Affirm the Culture of Life! For more information or to register, see the brochures available in the back of each parish!

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