St.

Marys Catholic Church

July 1, 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 2: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the 2012 graduating seniors r/b Tom Golik July 3: Malta - 8:30 AM: For the repose of the soul of Juan Miranda r/b Maynard & Mary LaFornd July 4: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Butch Hould on his birthday r/b Myrtle Hould July 5: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For the repose of the soul of Tom Taylor r/b Helen DePuydt July 6: Malta - 8:30 AM: For the repose of the soul of David Lohr r/b Martha Downing July 7: Malta - 5:30 PM: For the repose of the soul of Tom Taylor July 8: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For a special intention Malta - 10:00 AM: For the parishioners Saco - 12:15 PM: For the repose of the soul of Margaret DePuydt r/b Helen DePuydt

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: $TBD $2,758.26 Dodson: $496.00 $440.37 Saco: $TBD $183.05 Whitewater: $TBD 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 July 8, 2012 Lector: Leona Ministers: Wendy & Ken Gift Bearers: Myrna Williamson Ministers: Please come early to serve as greeters! Church Cleaning for July: Wendy Hopkins Sacred Heart PCCW will meet monthly on the first Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.

St. Marys Ministers

Saturday, July 7 - 5:30 PM Mass Lectors: Teresa & John McKeon Servers: Hospitality: Rachel & Raina Mortenson EMHCs: Bob Darrah & Vicki Eggebrecht Gift Bearers: The Paul Mortenson Family Sacristan: Don Nevrivy Sunday, July 8 - 10:00 AM Mass Lectors: Megan Johnson & Terry Stiles Servers: Hospitality: Art & Mary Lundstrom Music: Rick Starkey EMHCs: Carly Bishop, Jan LaFond & Diane Liebel Gift Bearers: The Lori Meeks 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

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!

July 8th Bulletin

it needs to be in by

10:00 a.m., Fri. July 6th.

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 July 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: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.

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 No amount of good social policy, such as programs that feed the hungry and shelter the homeless as vitally important as they are can make up for bad policies concerning the protection of life itself. Without the fundamental right to live, the right to not be killed, no other rights are meaningful. In fact, without life no other rights can exist. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Respect Life pamphlet, 2006.

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.

From the Office of Stewardship and Development Stewardship Thought: In his Second Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul reminds them that they are rich in all things through Christ and encourages them to give, out of their abundance, to the Church in Jerusalem, which was in great need at the time. The Book of Wisdom teaches us that our generous God made us in His image. Do we, as Christian stewards, strive to take to heart this teaching and that of St. Paul, and from our many blessings, gratefully give back to the Lord our sacrificial gift through our parish offertory and to those less fortunate? Development Thought: How does making an investment in todays day and age that would pay you a guaranteed and fixed 5-6% return for the rest of your life sound? Some would say Amen! Does it appeal to you even more knowing that the investment you can make is in the Catholic Church, either in our own parish or our own diocese? Absolutely! Stewardship takes all kinds of forms and this is one way many people make a gift for the Church and give back to the Lord. For information, contact Judy Held in the Office of Stewardship and Development, at 800-332-9998. (This example is based on one or two people, in their 70s. Rates vary, dependent upon age.) God bless!

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.

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.

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Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty Plan Your Family Naturally!!! Interested in natural fertility awareness and regulation? Natural family planning is safe, scientific, healthy, highly effective, and easy to learn. Attend this free introduction at St. Vincent Mansfield Health Education Center on Wednesday, July 11, 79pm. Daphne Sutton teaches the Creighton Method of Fertility Awareness. The information is appropriate for all ages, works well for nursing mothers, and is helpful to those hoping to conceive as well as those planning to postpone pregnancy. This standardized method can help evaluate: infertility, abnormal bleeding, repetitive miscarriage, ovarian cysts, PMS, stress, and hormonal imbalances. Couples are encouraged to attend classes together. For more information or to register, please call Daphne Sutton @ 406794-1582. 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. Amen.

Help Wanted Great Falls Central Catholic HS is seeking a Business Teacher/ IT Specialist and .5 English Teacher for fall 2012. Roman Catholic preferred. Download professional teaching application at www.greatfallscentral.org Return app with include current letter of interest, college transcript, and resume to the school office. Closing July 13, 2012 or until filled.

Scriptural Rosary
Will be held on July 8, 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! 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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