St.

Marys Catholic Church

December 18, 2016

www.SaintMarysMalta.org

Fr. Cory Sticha-Pastor

P.O. Box 70
Malta, MT 59538
Email: office@SaintMarysMalta.org

Office: (406) 654-1446

RE Center: (406) 654-1311
Fax: (406) 654-1467

MASS SCHEDULE
12/17: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the souls of the Aller y family r /b Fr ed Aller y
12/18: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of J ohn and Beatrice r /b Wink Coles
Malta - 10:00 AM: All par ishioner s
Saco - 12:15 PM: Repose of the soul of Ann Deppy r /b Helen DePuydt
12/19: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the soul of Aldor a Her vol r /b Myrtle Hould
12/20: Malta - 8:30 AM: Poor souls in Pur gator y r /b the Ulr ichs
12/21: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Clar a Veseth r /b Oline Bar ta
12/22: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Pr iests Intention
12/23: Malta - 8:30 AM: Pr iests Intention
12/24: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the soul of Dennis Hould r /b Myr tle Hould
12/25: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Mickey Bur ton r /b Wink Coles
Malta - 10:00 AM: For all par ishioner s
Saco - 12:15 PM: End of abor tion, euthanasia, and infanticide r /b Helen DePuydt

Collections Totals For 12/10/16

Malta:
Dodson:
Saco:

Donated

Needed

$2143.95
$237.00
$40.00

$5443.16
$882.62
$882.62

Eucharistic Adoration Schedule

First Friday of the Month: 9 AM to 4 PM
(Sign-up in the back of the church)
Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM

Care and Share as of 12/8/16

Malta:
Dodson:
Saco:

Goal

Remaining

Past Due

$25,893.00
$3,513.00
$2,595.89

$16,207.50
$83.00
$1,170.00

$44,665.87
$8,281.79
$1,691.89

If you could give $1,000 to benefit our parish and it would only
"cost" you around $400, would you be interested? If so, please
contact Judy Held at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern
Montana at (406) 727-6683, ext. 120 or

judy@catholicfoundationmt.org

Confessions: Satur days 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before daily Mass

(Tues., Weds., and Fri.) or by appointment
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr . Cor y as soon as
possible for anointing.
Baptism: Normally celebrated at weekend Masses. Parental
sessions are required.
Marriages: Six month couple pr epar ation per iod r equir ed.
Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling marriage date.

Please Pray For

CC Salsbery, Aldora Hervol & Family, Wink Cole, Nancy
Soennichsen, Darlene Dubeau, Craig Mangis & Family, Leo
Murr, Silvia Caballero, Bonnie La Brie, Trisha LaBrie, Gerry
Williams, Bud & Wilma Mavencamp & Family, Roger Ereaux,
Evelyn Starkey, Gloria Coombs, Doug Goodheart, Linda Berg,
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:
Brenda Rummel at 301-0936; Jean Niebur at 654-2822. Names
will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.
Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long tradition of
having Masses celebrated for those we offer up in prayer. The
Mass is the ultimate form of prayer, and each Mass is celebrated
for an intention. We ask $10.00 per mass 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. Please contact Fr. Cory for more information.

Stewardship Thoughts from Judy Held

President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
"When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had
commanded him and took his wife into his home." MATTHEW
1:24

Knights of Columbus # 2124

Next Meeting:
First Tuesday of the month
January 3, 2016 6:15 Rosary
Michael Fred Ereaux658-2613

Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting

anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and
follow Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the
birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a
model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.

Retrouvaille

We are in the process of refreshing and renewing the bulletin,

and are once again accepting announcements of interest to the
larger parish community. Please contact Fr. Cory at
frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any
announcements for the bulletin!

Does your marriage need a tune up? Or even a major

overhaul? Sometimes a marriage can run along fine and
then things change. They may need your time and attention.
Sometimes lines of communication break down and they need
repair. Sometimes our focus moves away from our marriage and
family and needs a little redirection. Sometimes a fair or
average marriage is just not enough. Have you ever thought to
yourself, "How can I make my marriage better?" If so,
Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is marriage program for
couples whose marriage has become off course. It begins with a
weekend program that can help get your relationship back on
track. It is an effective program that has worked for thousands
of couples and it can work for your marriage. For more
information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program
for couples, contact registration team: at 1-800-470-2230 or
visit our website: www.retrouvailleMT.org or
www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Scripture Readings
12/18/2016-12/25/2016
12/18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24
12/19 Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; Psalms 71:3-6, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25
12/20 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 1:26-38
12/21 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of Church
Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18; Psalm 33:2-3, 1112, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45
12/22 Thursday of the 4th Week of Advent
1 Samuel 1:24-28; 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8; Luke 1:46-56
12/23 St. John of Kanty, Priest
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; Luke 1:57-66

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.
Name:____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
Phone number:_____________________________________
Email address:_____________________________________
You may also use this for a change of address.
Thanks!

12/24 Saturday of the 4th Week of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Luke 1:6779
Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 2225; Matthew 1:1-25
12/25 Nativity of the Lord Mass During the Night
Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14
Mass at Dawn
Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1520
Mass During the Day
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98: 1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
HAPPENINGS
Dates to remember:
January 3rd: Mandatory
Parents meeting for the new
Communicants. 7:00 p.m. RE
Center
January 4th: All RE Classes
return. Meal at 6:00 p.m.
Classes at 6:30-7:30.
January 6: Eucharistic Adoration;
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Benediction
January 10: Drinking the Spirit!
Adult Group only. 7:00 p.m. at
the Tin Cup. Our Guest Speaker
is Fr. Garrett Nelson from the
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.
January 24: Drinking the Spirit!
Adult Group only. 7:00 p.m. at
the Tin Cup. Our Guest Speaker is
Kenn Cramer. Kenn and his wife
Laura are the Parish Life
Coordinators at Hays, Lodge Pole
and Ft. Belknap.

'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it
is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Luke 18:16
Advent is a joyful time of year in the Catholic Church as we await
the birth of baby Jesus. This a great time for parents to start bringing their children to Mass. As Advent progresses the church becomes
decorated and the kids will anticipate Christmas as the time of Jesus
birth, not just family and gifts. As the young ones are being prepared
to receive their sacraments, they will need to be in attendance at
Mass. This is a great time of year to start in preparation of the sacraments.

Looking for something new to do in 2017?

How about starting or joining a Small Group Study. These groups can
be held at anytime or place the group chooses. These groups are for
the study of the Gospel or the Catholic Faith. The RE center has The
Symbolon Series with leaders guide and the Catholicism Series with
leaders guide. If you are interested in any other types of studies or
book groups call Brenda at 301-0936 or Fr. Cory at 654-1446. Well
help you find what you are looking for. All we ask is that the material
be true to the Catholic teachings of the Faith.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus members for the Christmas

goodie bags! The kids really enjoyed them!

Drinking the Spirit

On January 10th, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. we are starting a new Adult Group, "Drinking the Spirit". This will be
held at the Tin Cup on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Each week we will have a different Catholic
topic with a presenter. Questions and discussions are encourage. Our first presenter is Fr. Garrett Nelson
from the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. We are each responsible for our own "beverages" and or food. This
should be a relaxing and enjoyable way of learning about the Catholic faith. This group is very similar to the
international groups "Theology on Tap", Miles City has "Suds and Salvation" and our new group is "Drinking
the Spirit" Please plan on joining us, spread the word and bring a friend .