St.

Marys Catholic Church

December 9, 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. 10: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the repose of the soul of Marjorie Sundseth r/b Dolores Judge Dec. 11: Malta - 8:30 AM: For priests intention Dec. 12: Malta - 8:30 AM: For priests intention Dec. 13: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For priests intention (No Holy Hour this week) Dec. 14: Malta - 8:30 AM: For priests intention Dec. 15: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the repose of the soul of Marjorie Sundseth r/b Dolores Judge Dec. 16: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For the repose of the soul of Larry Durocher r/b Wanda Durocher Malta - 10:00 AM: For the parishioners Saco - 12:15 PM: For priests intention 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.

St. Marys Ministers

Saturday, December 15 - 5:30 PM Mass Lectors: Wilma Mavencamp & Brenda Rummel Servers: Colt French & Joanie Sjostrom Hospitality: Music: Kerri Cornish EMHCs: Mike Ereaux & Julie Howell Gift Bearers: Deb Sjostrom Family Sacristan: Don Nevrivy Sunday, December 16 - 10:00 AM Mass Lectors: Megan Johnson & Terry Stiles Servers: Grace Doucette & Devyn Salsbery Hospitality: Bailey & Chad Remmich Music: Kari Hould EMHCs: Jan LaFond, Scott & Kathy King Gift Bearers: Chris Remmich Sacristan: Lois Goodheart

Collection Totals for Last Week

Malta: Dodson: Saco: Collected $3,134.00 $646.00 $82.00 Needed $2,758.26 $440.37 $183.05

Care & Share for 2012

(Includes remainder of 2011 assessment) Malta/WW: Dodson: Saco: Income $26,582.00 $4,165.00 $860.00 Assessment $37,668.32 $4,824.22 $1,613.43

Sacred Heart Ministers

December 16, 2012 Lector: Iris EMHCs: Leona & Don Gift Bearers: Ken Wieddericks Church Cleaning for December: Patty Dolphay & Bonnie Wiedderick

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

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:

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 Note: Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 will be normal weekend schedule.

Faithful Citizenship Quote

"We urge those Catholic officials who choose to depart from Church teaching on the inviolability of human life in their public life to consider the consequences for their own spiritual well being, as well as the scandal they risk by leading others into serious sin. We call on them to reflect on the grave contradiction of assuming public roles and presenting themselves as credible Catholics when their actions on fundamental issues of human life are not in agreement with Church teaching. No public official, especially one claiming to be a faithful and serious Catholic, can responsibly advocate for or actively support direct attacks on innocent human life" (US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n. 32).

Knights of Columbus Brunch

KofC Council 2124 will serve a pancake brunch after 10 AM Mass on December 9th to repair or replace some appliances in the parish. Menu will include eggs, sausage and ham. Please plan on joining us!

Knights of Columbus

Dec. 9 - Pancake Brunch after Mass Dec. 11 - Meeting Changed to 2nd Tues. of Month Dec. 9 or 16 - Possible 1st degree ceremony

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Starts at 9:00 AM Benediction at 6:00 PM Join us on January 4th!

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on December 9, 2012 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:

Mardi Gras/Spring Fling Quilt Donations

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to help defray the costs of making the new quilt for our 2013 raffle. As stated in the previous notice, our expenses were nearly $300 and we are still $115 short of that goal. I would encourage those who have not yet donated to help out so that we can reach that goal. Thank you in advance for your generosity and thank you again to those who have already donated.

Stewardship and Development

Stewardship Thought: Todays Scripture passages from the prophet Baruch and the reference to Isaiah in St. Lukes Gospel proclaim that every valley will be filled, every mountain leveled, and every path made straight in the Lord. St. Paul encourages us, through love of Christ, to value only those things that matter. These beautiful texts teach us that through the Lord, lives can be fulfilled; reconciliation and healing can occur in the most difficult situations; and with the Lord, all can be made spiritually whole. What a powerful message for Christian stewards during this Advent season, as we anticipate the celebration of Christs birth. Development Thought: All sorts of assets make special year-end gifts to benefit the Catholic Church. This includes shares of stock and mutual funds, mineral interests or bonus/royalty payments, gifts of paid-up life insurance, real estate gifts, crops/ livestock, and cash. Any of these can be given outright to benefit our parish or our diocese and most may also be used to fund a planned gift (which often means greater tax benefits and excellent rates of return for an income back to you). There is ample time to make a year-end gift to the Church. For free, confidential assistance in arranging your gift, visit with Judy Held, Stewardship, at 800-332-9998. She can help you plan a gift on behalf of our parish or our diocese.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

St Paul tells us that we are blessed and chosen by God; we are called with a purpose to live according to the will of God so that we might give praise and glory to God. Does the way you live your life and especially your marriage give praise and glory to God? Let God transform your marriage relationship so that you can live according to Gods will and give praise and glory to Him. Apply and submit your $50 application fee by December 15 and receive a gift box of Hugs and Kisses for your spouse, along with a certificate for the weekend of your choice. Please mention code: Christmas Love. 2013 weekend dates: Billings, January 25-27, 2013 ~ Casper, February 8-10, 2013 ~ Laramie, April 5-7, 2013. Contact Chris and Angie Stokes at (406)6473687 or angillions@bresnan.net. Check out our website at www.wwmesection9.org

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! To reserve the Parish Basement or other St. Marys facility, please contact Fr. Cory or Lana at the Parish Office.

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!

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.

Sacred Heart PCCW Meeting

1st Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.

Parish Council of Catholic Women

(12/12)
All women of St. Marys Parish are invited and included to participate in the Parish Council of Catholic Women or PCCW. Historically, you have heard us known by the name Altar Society - today we think were more. Most importantly, we gather to do Gods work in our Parish. Please join us in any and all of the following activities .

C h r is t m as So c ia l fo r al l l a d ie s :
Co ok ie t ra y s an d San ta fu n.
Join the fun on Wednesday,

We have a long list of GRADITUDE:

To EVERYONE who helped with the Harvest Dinner and Bazaar. Again, this event draws everyone to help and YOU made it a success. Gross proceeds were over $3000 and those funds will help sustain PCCW and make some much needed improvements to our kitchen and reception hall. To the family of Marge Sundseth who suggested PCCW (Altar Society) for memorials in honor of their mother. One fond memory of Marge is in the Dining Room during our Harvest Dinner. Back then the ladies wore high heels and fancy aprons :) To Julie (Lundstrom) Snellman for creating our Soldier Tree. Thanks too to all the Moms who helped with names and addresses. Please let us know if we have missed someone and we will add them to our mailing list. Thank you to all who help make our luncheons and fellowship following funeral services so wonderful. To all band members, thank you for ALL you do to keep us looking good in Gods eyes.

December 19th starting at 5:30 PM in the Church basement as we prepare cookie trays and deliver them to those in our parish and community in need of a little extra cheer this year. Soup supper will be shared along with a lot of love and joy as we take on this special activity. Once the trays are packaged we will join in small groups and deliver them. Bring your Santa hat! Each monthly band is asked to contribute at least 2 dozen cookiesthere is special need for cookies that are low calorie or diabetic suitable. Cookies should be delivered before 5:30 on the 19th. Instead of a gift exchange, please bring an item for the Giving Wreath to help us meet unmet needs of families in our community.
All types of cookies and treats are needed. Especially low cal and sugar free for diabetics..

Take me out to the MOVIES...

Coming in 2013MOVIE NIGHT at St. Marys. Starting January 9th and each and every 2nd Wednesday of each month, we will be hosting a free movie night for individuals, couples and families. Popcorn will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own soda or other favorite movie treat - heck, wear your jammies is you want to! Movie title will be announced soon. It will be enjoyable and inspirational.

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Parish Council of Catholic Women (12/12)

The GIVING WREATH

Some very private and special needs have been drawn to our attention this Christmas season and a special GIVING WREATH is being created. It will feature gift tags of needed items for kids and families that maybe fall thru the cracks of the traditional programs and systems. This is not meant to detract from the Angel Program conducted each year. Please still give to that program first, but if you have a little extra, consider the Giving Wreath. The special wreath will be displayed in the church basementplease take a tab label and fulfill the need. Wrapped items can be left in the church basement (Back meeting room please) or delivered to Mary Brady before December 19th or bring the item PCCWs Christmas Social on that day. If you know of someone with a special need to be considered for this list, please contact Mary Brady ASAP. Thank you to Mary for confidentially handling this special task. Remember, the deadline to have wrapped packages to the church basement is December 19th no later than 5:30.

Reminders & Items of Need:

Cookiesfor cheer
trays (12/19) and Childrens Christmas Play (12/16).

INSIDE PCCW
Weve been having few, but GREAT meetingsthanks to everyone for their renewed interest. In partnership with the parish and Fr. Cory, we will be sending out beautiful postcards to encourage attendance at weekly mass,

Decoratorsto help set

up church for Christmas.

especially during the Christmas season. This is part of our welcome Starting after Mass on back campaign for evangelism. We do have a list, but if you know December 22nd. of a special someone that could use a personal invite back to the Catholic faith, please let Fr. Cory or Madeline Itcaina know and we will happily include them. New things to look for in the coming year: New officers (at least President and VP), kitchen and facility improvements, new monthly band lists and informative letter and a new childrens play area at the bottom of the stairs. The brides room area will be moved to give our little people a place to be kids and have some fun during coffee & rolls, socials and events. (We are looking for helpers to set this up as well).

2 people to Co-Chair
the Spring Fling! There are lots of good notes and helpers, it just needs leaders (not necessarily PCCW ladies) Thanks Marcella for the donation of the gas range to our kitchen.

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 Twier!

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