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 17, 2017 3rd 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. 12/18: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the souls of the victims of abortion r/b Richard Nau
12/19: Malta - 8:30 AM: Susan Matthews & Family r/b Darlene Froman
Thanks! 12/20: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of L.B. Wood r/b Rene Wasson
12/21: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Fr. Cory r/b The Howells
Womens Monthly Lunch 12/22: Malta - 8:30 AM: Poor Souls in Purgatory r/b The Ulrichs
12/23: Saco - 4:00 PM: Janeen Brookie r/b Brian DePuydt
ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH: We will again be getting together once a month for lunch on
Malta - 5:30 PM: Fr. Jose Panickomveli r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond
the second Friday of every month, at 11:30 at the GN. Please mark your calendars and join us for a good
12/24: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Colleen Johnson r/b Helen DePuydt
meal and great fellowship!
Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
Malta - 4:00 PM (Christmas Eve): Repose of the soul of Lila Raymond r/b Tom Golik
Popes Universal Intention
12/25: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Barry Welch r/b Curt & Sue Kron
For December: The Elderly. That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may ap- Malta - 10:00 AM: Repose of the soul of Ann Tesch r/b Charlie and Cheryl Moore
ply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. Saco - 12:00 PM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b Brian DePuydt

Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women

Send Us Your Announcements!
Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any bulletin announcements!
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
January 2, 2017 December 10, 2017
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
appointment offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Cory as 1st Friday of the Month: 9 AM to 4 PM (Sign-up in the back of the church or just show up!)
intention. We ask $10.00 per mass intention.
soon as possible for anointing. Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM
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 12/10 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 12/10 Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $1890.00 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $13,088.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $210.00 $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $5,029.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $2.00 $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $541.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings 12/17/2017-12/24/2017
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana 12/17 Third Sunday of Advent
Stewardship Thought: Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11; (Ps) Luke 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
will of God in Christ Jesus for you - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 12/18 Monday of the Third Week of Advent
This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. Rejoice always means place your trust in God; He will Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1:18-25
provide all that you need. Pray constantly means prayer should be a running conversation with God 12/19 Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
throughout the whole day, every day. Give thanks in all circumstances means even in bad situations, Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25
thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations.
12/20 Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Stewardship of Treasure: Would you like to give to the Church before year-end and also receive a nice Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 1:26-38
tax credit to reduce your Montana tax bill for 2017? You can qualify for one by making a certain kind of
gift to benefit our parish. Please contact the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at 800-332-9998 12/21 Thursday of the Third Week of Advent; St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor
ext. 120 or judy@catholicfoundationmt.org. Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18; Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45
12/22 Friday of the Third Week of Advent
Considering Becoming Catholic? 1 Samuel 1:24-28; (Ps) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-7, 8; Luke 1:46-56
12/23 Saturday of the Second Week of Advent
If you have considered entering the Catholic Church, nows the time! We are seeking those in the Malta,
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; Luke 1:57-66
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 12/24 Fourth Sunday of Advent
DePuydt in Saco at 674-5560, Leona Kienenberger in Dodson at 383-4459, or Brenda Rummel in Malta 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
at 301-0936.

Saco Mass Time Change 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Schedule
Beginning Christmas Day, the Sunday Mass at Saco will move up 15 minutes to 12:00 PM. This will
Christmas is on Monday this year, so this means our weekend schedule is going to be different than
continue to be a weekly Mass.
normal. Itll be a joyfully busy time at our parishes!
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 Don Nevrivy, Bill Starkey, Lila Raymond, Lester Metz, Dolores Andrews, must be fulfilled by separate Masses (no double-dipping!). Options for fulfilling the obligation:
Nancy 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