St.

Marys Catholic Church

January 13, 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

Jan. 14: No Mass Jan. 15: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Joseph (Joey) McKeon r/b Willis & Laura McKeon Jan. 16: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Mae & Gay LaFond r/b Darlene Froman Jan. 17: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: For Glen Williamson r/b the Knights of Columbus Council 2124 Malta (Holy Hour) - 7:00 PM: For Monte Sticha r/b the Knights of Columbus Council 2124 Jan. 18: Malta - 8:30 AM: For Delmar LaBrie r/b the Knights of Columbus Council 2124 Jan. 19: Malta - 5:30 PM: For Mae & Gay LaFond r/b Darlene Froman Jan. 20: Dodson - 8:30 AM: For Jack Munsinger r/b the Knights of Columbus Council 2124 Malta - 10:00 AM: For the parishioners Saco - 12:15 PM: For priests intention

St. Marys Ministers

Jan. 19 - Sat. 5:30 PM Lectors: Servers: Hospitality: Music: EMHCs: Gift Bearers: Sacristan: Mike & Nancy Ereaux Sidney Meeks & Joanie Sjostrom Art & Mary Lundstrom Cathy Salsbery Jerry Depute & Lorna Schumacher Charlie Mears Family Don Nevrivy Jan. 20 - Sun. 10:00 AM Steve Kirkegard Grace Doucette & Taylor Eggebrecht Chad & Chris Remmich Childrens Choir Trisha Remmich, Scott & Kathy King Brian Eggebrecht Family Lois Goodheart

Sacred Heart Ministers

January 20, 2013 Lector: Leona EMHCs: Ken & Terri Gift Bearers: Kathleen Hughes Church Cleaning for January: Jennifer Best 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.

Baptism of the Lord Scriptural Rosary

Will be held on January 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM at St. Marys Church.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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

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

Holy Fathers Prayer Intentions for January 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: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance.

Please keep in your prayers:

Repose of the soul of 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, Stella Faydo, Mae & Gay LaFond, Kathy (Hould) Iannacchione, Connie Wilkes, Gordon Cook, Don Kuszmaul, Frank & Loretta Bebee, Cleo Phillips, 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: 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.

Collection Totals for Last Week

Malta: Dodson: Saco: Whitewater: Collected $2,454.25 $390.00 Not Avail. $20.00 Needed $2,758.26 $440.37 $183.05

Faithful Citizenship Quote

"At this time, some Catholics may feel politically homeless, sensing that no political party and too few candidates share a consistent concern for human life and dignity. However, this is not a time for retreat or discouragement. We need more, not less engagement in political life. We urge Catholics to become more involved by running for office; by working within political parties; by contributing money or time to campaigns; and by joining diocesan legislative networks, community organizations, and other efforts to apply Catholic principles in the public square." (Administrative Committee, US Bishops, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, 2003.)

Care & Share for 2012

(Includes remainder of 2011 assessment) Malta/WW: Dodson: Saco: Income $34,418.00 $4,665.00 $1,800.00 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!

Knights of Columbus

Jan. 13 - Coffee and Rolls Jan. 13 - Knights encouraged to attend Scriptural Rosary in memory of the unborn - 4th Degree practice following Jan. 20 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree in Havre - Contact Michael Fred Ereaux if interested Jan. 27 - Soup-er Bowl, 12:00 PM Feb. 10 - Coffee and Rolls Feb. 12 - Meeting in Saco - Leave St. Marys @ 5:30 PM
Name: Address: Telephone:

Sacred Heart PCCW Meeting

Sacred Heart PCCW will have a meeting immediately following Mass on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Discussion will be on new windows for Parish Hall. Please do your best to be at this meeting. Thanks, Terri and Leona Co-Presidents

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.

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Marriage

Married Singles Lifestyle - The Married Singles Lifestyle describes couples that may have lost a sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriages. This program has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital distress from disillusionment to deep misery. The next weekend will be held March 8-10, 2013. 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/

Popcorn and a Movie

Wednesday, January 16 at 7 PM St. Mary's Church basement Here is a chance for the adults of our parish to gather together for an evening of fellowship. Let the smell of popcorn lead you to our church basement theater. Ice water will be available but feel free to bring your favorite soda. Bring a friend or two. Plan to have a good time. Our movie will be The Scarlet and the Black, the true story of Msgr. Hugh OFlaherty (Gregory Peck), an Irish priest working in the Vatican during the World War II German occupation of Rome. OFlaherty devotes all his time and energy to hiding refugees and Allied POWs from the Nazis. Colonel Kappler (Christopher Plummer), the local gestapo chief, learns of OFlahertys activites. Despite OFlahertys diplomatic immunity, Kappler orders that he be captured or killed if seen outside the Vatican. Working closely with a brave widow of an aristocrat, OFlaherty uses disguises to slip in and out of the Vatican, continuing his dangerous mission until Rome is liberated, and saving thousands of innocent people from death.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Last weekend we celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord. We read about the magi bringing gifts to the Christ child. Give the gift of time and yourselves to your spouse; sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect Gods love. Sign up quick, the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Billings, January 25-27, 2013. following that are weekends in Casper, WY February 8-10, 2013 ~ Laramie, WY April 5-7, 2013. To register or for questions contact Chris and Angie Stokes at (406) 647-3687 or angillions@bresnan.net. Check out our website at www.wwmesection9.org

Stewardship and Development

Stewardship Thought: In todays readings, the prophet Isaiah foretells the preaching of John the Baptist, and St. Paul acknowledges Johns role in Christs ministry. In St. Lukes Gospel, John proclaims, I am baptizing you with water He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. As we draw closer to the Lord in discipleship, let us pray that the Holy Spirit instills fire in our hearts a fire that inspires us to fulfill our baptismal promises to reject evil, believe in His Word, and love and serve the Lord and our neighbor as Christian stewards. 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.

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!

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

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 Twi er!

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IMPORTANT NEWS AND OPPORTUNITY for our parishioners who are IRA Owners and age 70 or older:
Congress made the IRA Charitable Rollover retroactive for December 2012
On January 1, 2013, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). It contained the following charitable giving opportunity: If you are aged 70 or older and received a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA in December, 2012, you may give part or all of that RMD as a charitable gift to our parish or diocese before February 1, 2013 and not have to pay tax on it! Effectively, your December 2012 RMD would be converted to an IRA rollover gift that qualifies for 2012.
You may designate your IRA Charitable Rollover gift to be used for the greatest needs or specific project or fund of our parish or the greatest needs or specific fund to benefit the entire diocese.

If you would like to utilize this new law to make a gift to benefit our parish or our diocese, or if you would just like more information before making a decision, please contact your own financial advisors or Judy Held, Director of Stewardship and Development for our diocese, at 800-332-9998, ext. 120 or send an e-mail to stewardship@dioceseofgfb.org.

Please join Bishop Warfel in a live webinar on Thursday, January 17 12:00 noon 1:00 pm Bishop Warfel will be sharing with us on the subject of Intentional Discipleship.
This webinar kicks off an entire year of monthly webinars aimed at celebrating the Year of Faith in our diocese.

A webinar is a seminar on the web. You can participate through your computer in the comfort of your home or office or at your parish, if available. Webinars are free and will be recorded and available for viewing throughout the year.

------------------------------------------------------------To register, Call 800-332-9998, or e-mail Judy at stewardship@dioceseofgfb.org -------------------------------------------------------------Upcoming Webinar Schedule
February 27: The Stewardship Lay Witness: Sharing Your Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Story with Zane Fulbright, St. Leo Parish - Lewistown March 14: Welcome Home-Hospitality and Evangelization with Mandy Bell, St. Raphael Parish Glasgow April 8: Eucharistic Miracles with Deacon Charles McCarthy, Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Great Falls-Billings