St.

Mary’s Catholic Church

New to the Parish?
Welcome! We’re 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.
January 7, 2018 — Epiphany of the Lord 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. 1/8: Malta - 5:30 PM: Myrtle Hould r/b Maynard & Mary LaFond
1/9: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Billy Froman r/b Darlene Froman
Thanks! 1/10: Malta - 8:30 AM: Fr. Cory r/b The Howell’s
1/11: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Repose of the soul of Bill Starkey r/b KofC Council 2124
1/12: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Lila Raymond r/b John & Teresa McKeon
Women’s Monthly Lunch 1/13: Malta - 5:30 PM: Ulrich family r/b The Ulrich’s
1/14: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b Marty & Sandy Johnson
ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH: We will again be getting together once a month for lunch on Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
the second Friday of every month, at 11:30 at the GN. Please mark your calendars and join us for a good Saco - 12:00 PM: Repose of the soul of Matt Golik r/b Helen DePuydt
meal and great fellowship!

Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women

Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
Send Us Your Announcements!
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any bulletin announcements! January 9, 2018 January 14, 2018

Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
daily Mass (Tues., Weds., and Fri.) or by tradition of having Masses celebrated for those we
1st Friday of the Month: 9 AM to 4 PM (Sign-up in the back of the church or just show up!)
appointment offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of
prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Cory as
intention. We ask $10.00 per mass intention.
soon as possible for anointing.
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 12/25 & 12/31 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 12/25 12/31 Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $2896.00 $3981.50 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $13,068.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $645.00 N/A $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $5,029.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $117.00 N/A $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $541.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings — 1/7/2018-1/14/2018
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
1/7 — The Epiphany of the Lord
Stewardship Thought: “..they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh...” - Matthew 2:11
1/8 — The Baptism of the Lord
Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they Isaiah 42:1:4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10; Mark 1:7-11
presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord.
1/9 — Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
We never know what God may be asking us to share!
1 Samuel 1:9-20; (Ps) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8; Mark 1:21-28
1/10 — Wednesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20; Psalm 40:2-5, 7-10; Mark 1:29-39
Considering Becoming Catholic? 1/11 — Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 25-26; Mark 1:40-45
If you have considered entering the Catholic Church, now’s the time! We are seeking those in the Malta,
Dodson, and Saco areas who are interested in becoming Catholic. Whether you’ve never been baptized, or 1/12 — Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
are currently a member of another Christian denomination, we want to hear from you! Contact Tom 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22; Psalm 89:16-19; Mark 2:1-12
DePuydt in Saco at 674-5560, Leona Kienenberger in Dodson at 383-4459, or Brenda Rummel in Malta
1/13 — Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time; St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor, BVM on Sat.
at 301-0936.
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Mark 2:13-17
1/14 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42
January PCCW Meeting
There will be a very (VERY) important PCCW meeting immediately after Mass on January 14th. New
band lists for 2018 will be handed out along with monthly duties. Please plan to attend and give us your
input on several important items, including setting organization priorities and election of 2018 officers.
All ladies are encouraged to attend - please help up share this important message. If you've never
attended before, now is the time (and bring a friend!)

Pope’s Universal Intention

Please Pray For For January: Religious minorities in Asia. That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian
countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.
Bobby Ereaux, Janeen Brookie, LaVonne Compton, Gerry Williams, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg,
Myrtle Hould, Jeanie Engebretson, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, Mary Kelly, Roberta
Pospisil, Karen Boos and those from our local area serving in the military.
For the repose of the souls of Kenny Ulrich, Patricia Davis, Don Nevrivy, Bill Starkey, Nancy
Parish Council
Soennichesen, the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and for comfort and peace for their families.
Regina Webb (Malta) Cliff Merriman (KofC) Tom DePuydt (Saco)
Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Dianne Salsbery at 654-1443 or 654-4675; Charlie Mears (Malta) Wilma Mavencamp (PCCW) Leona Kienenberger (Dodson)
Jean Niebur at 654-2822. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified. Shawn Bleth (Malta)
 Loves + Fishes Webinars
Coming soon: The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is hosting a webinar series called Loaves + Fishes. These webinars, through Our
Sunday Visitor, will be offered live monthly on the second Tuesday of every month at noon and a recording of the webinar will be
available the following day.
The webinar series will be discussing Stewardship on our parishes, and are free of charge to parishes and parishioners, through
funding for our diocese from the Catholic Communication Campaign. The series begins January 9th with speaker Lorie Duquin on
the topic “From Gossip to Greatness in a Parish Community.
To sign up, click the link on St. Mary’s Facebook page, or plan to join us in the rectory conference room!

Drinking the Spirit

“Drinking the Spirit” is a great opportunity for us to gather as adult Catholics to grow in our Catholic faith and as a community. Each
month we will have a different Catholic topic with a presenter. Questions and discussions are encouraged. We are each responsible
for our own "beverages" and food. This should be a relaxing and enjoyable way of learning about the Catholic faith. Please plan on
joining us, spread the word, and bring a friend!
Our next Drinking the Spirit will be January 23rd (NOTE: change of date) at 7 PM at the Tin Cup. Fr. Jose Panickomveli will
discuss his life and what brought him to Montana from India. He’s sure to have lots of great stories, so please join us!
A Night At The Races
Participate in the sport of kings...

Friday, February 9, 2018

5:00-6:00 p.m. No Host Social
Meal Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Tin Cup Bar & Grill at Marian Hills Golf Course

• Wager on action-packed, Ticket Information

heart pounding, videotaped Individual Ticket - $25
horse racing.
Purchase tickets in advance:
First State Bank
• Win one of many fabulous Frist Security Bank
Door Prizes Independence Bank
50/50 drawings
For More Information Call:
406-301-0936
• Roast beef dinner with
dessert.
Tickets need to be purchased
prior to the evening of the
event.

Sponsored by:
St. Mary’s Parish
PO Box 70
Malta, MT 59538
406-654-1446