St.

Marys Catholic Church

February 10, 2013 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

Feb. 11: Malta - 10:00 AM: Funeral for Frank Bebee Feb. 12: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Loretta Bebee & repose of the soul of Frank Bebee r/b Mary Sue Davis Feb. 13: Malta - 5:30 PM (Ash Wednesday): For the repose of the soul of Tant Anderson Feb. 14: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: In thanksgiving r/b Anne Henderson Malta (Holy Hour) - 7:00 PM: For the Poor Souls in Purgatory r/b Les & Marilyn Metz Feb. 15: Malta - 8:30 AM: For the Poor Souls in Purgatory r/b Les & Marilyn Metz Feb. 16: Malta - 5:30 PM: For Marilyn Metz r/b Anne Henderson Feb. 17: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For the parishioners Malta - 10:00 AM: For Jim & Mary Brady r/b Anne & Nancy Saco - 12:15 PM: For priests intention

St. Marys Ministers

Saturday, February 16 - 5:30 PM Lectors: Servers: Hospitality: Music: EMHCs: Gift Bearers: Sacristan: Valerie Kirkegard & Lana Ulrich Reba & Grace Doucette Adult Choir Bob Darrah & Jerry Depute Don Nevrivy Sunday, February 17 - 10:00 AM John & Teresa McKeon Cyra Mears & Joanie Sjostrom Childrens Choir Karen Tollefson, Scott & Kathy King Lois Goodheart

Sacred Heart Ministers

February 17, 2013 Lector: Iris EMHCs: Bonnie & Ryan Gift Bearers: Wink Coles Church Cleaning for February: Bonnie Lankford Ministers: Please come early to serve as greeters! Any announcements for next Sundays bulletin need to be in by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

9 AM to 6 PM Join us on March 1st!

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on February 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM at St. Marys Church.

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

Holy Fathers Prayer Intentions for February 2013

(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: Migrant Families. That migrant families, especially the mothers, may be supported and accompanied in their difficulties. Missionary Intention: Peace. That the peoples at war and in conflict may lead the way in building a peaceful future.

Please keep in your prayers:

Loretta Patrick, Jack Munsinger, Jeanie Engebretson, Kathy (Hould) Iannacchione, Don Kuszmaul, Loretta Bebee, repose of the soul of Frank Bebee, Marilyn Metz, Jerry Hickey, Scotty Moore those from our local area serving in the military, and the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Madaline Itcaina at 654-2584; Jean Niebur at 654-2822; or Doris Nicholson at 654-2692. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.

Collection Totals for Last Week

Malta: Dodson: Saco: Collected $3,276.50 $340.00 $145.00 Needed $2,758.26 $440.37 $183.05

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Marriage

Marriage Saving the Weekend Phase During the weekend phase of Retrouvaille (pronounced retro -vi with a long i) a series of presentations are given by a team of three couples and a priest. The team presents a technique of communication that enables you to take a good look at most areas of your relationship. After each presentation you have time in the privacy of your room to discuss the previous presentation. If your marriage suffers from disillusionment or misery please contact Retrouvaille. The next weekend will be held March 8-10, 2013 at the Ursuline Centre in Great Falls. 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/ To reserve the Parish Basement or other St. Marys facility, please contact Fr. Cory or Lana at the Parish Office.

Care & Share for 2012

(Includes remainder of 2011 assessment) Malta/WW: Dodson: Saco: Income $35,794.00 $4,945.00 $1,940.00 Assessment $37,668.32 $4,824.22 $1,613.43

Thank you to everyone to has given to Care and Share so that we might reach our goals!

St. Marys PCCW

March 3 - PCCW meeting after Mass March 18-23 - Spring Cleaning (Balcony, Kitchen & Dining Room, for bands to clean) April 7 - Pot Luck (in place of Spring Bling). Raffle tickets will be available soon.

Popcorn and a Movie

Plan on joining us on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm in the Church Basement for fun, fellowship and a good movie! Popcorn and ice water will be provided, but you can bring your favorite drink. Watch next

Sacred Heart PCCW Meeting

1st Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.
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:

Knights of Columbus

Feb. 12 - Meeting in Saco - Leave St. Marys @ 5:30 PM

Faithful Citizenship Quote

"The Catholic community is large and diverse. We are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. We are members of every race, come from every ethnic background, and live in urban, rural, and suburban communities in all fifty states. We are CEOs and migrant farm workers, senators and persons on public assistance, business owners and union members. But all Catholics are called to a common commitment to protect human life and stand with those who are poor and vulnerable. We are all called to provide a moral leaven for our democracy, to be the salt of the earth." (Administrative Committee, US Bishops, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, 2003.)

Stewardship and Development

Stewardship Thought: Gods call is the theme in todays Scripture passages. Isaiah sees a glorious vision of God in the Temple and responds to the Lord, Here I am send me! In his First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul does not feel he is worthy of the call to be an apostle. After the miraculous catch proclaimed in St. Lukes Gospel, Jesus calls SimonPeter, James, and John to follow Him. They do, abandoning everything to follow Him. As faithful stewards, we, too, are encouraged to embrace Gods special call to each of us, and act out that call by using our God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasure to do His will and to build His Kingdom. Development Thought: The generous 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit sunsets this year. Dont wait to take advantage of this unique incentive to support our parish through an endowment gift in 2013. Please contact Judy Held in the Office of Stewardship and Development to assist you (800-332-9998, ext. 120 or stewardship@dioceseofgfb.org). You may also choose to support the Seminarian Education Endowment or Priests Retirement Endowment, both very important needs within our diocese. God bless you and thanks!

Fill Up the Capitol with Catholics: Attend Catholic Advocacy Days at the Legislature
Sunday, March 3rd, 6:00pm: Join our Bishops and Catholic legislators for a no host dinner at St. Mary Parish Center, 1700 Missoula, in Helena. Cost of meal is $20.00, including gratuity. Pre-registration is required. Monday, March 4th, 7:00am: Mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena followed by continental breakfast and a legislative briefing in the Brondel Center. Gather at the Capitol to attend committee meetings, meet with legislators, visit Catholic exhibits in the Rotunda, or tour the Capitol and Historical Society Museum. Join legislators for a buffet lunch in the Rotunda. After lunch, view legislative proceedings from the galleries of the House and Senate, be introduced in each chamber. Pre-registration is also required for Mondays events. Registration forms are available at your parish office. You may also register by calling 406-442-5761 or online by going to our website: www.montanacc.org. Registration deadline is February 28th.

Black and Indian Missions Collection

Did you know that the Diocese of Great FallsBillings receives funding from the Black and Indian Missions office each year for parishes and ministries right here in Eastern Montana? Their generosity helps our diocese fund churches and schools at Rocky Boy, Ft. Belknap, Hays, Poplar, Wolf Point, Frazer and provide assistance to urban schools educating Native American children, such as in Great Falls. The grants our Diocese receives would not be possible without our giving support to the annual Black and Indian Mission appeal, on February 16 & 17. Please consider giving to this cause this year, as it not only helps people throughout our country, but comes back home to help many of us in our Diocese. Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before daily Mass (Mon.- Fri.) or by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Father Cory as soon as possible for anointing. 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.

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!