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 14, 2018 — 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. 1/15: NO MASS
1/16: NO MASS
Thanks! 1/17: NO MASS
1/18: NO MASS
1/19: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Lila Raymond r/b The Howell’s
Women’s Monthly Lunch 1/20: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the soul of Bill Starkey r/b Brenda Rummel
1/21: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b Tom Golik
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 Cleo 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! February 6, 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 1/7 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 1/7 Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $2185.25 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $12,241.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $244.00 $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $5,029.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $298.00 $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $0.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings — 1/14/2018-1/21/2018
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
1/14 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Stewardship Thought: “Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42
looking for?’” - John 1:38
1/15 — Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Mark 2:18-22
is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God? Take time,
1/16 — Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do.
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28; Mark 2:23-28
Considering Becoming Catholic? 1/17 — St. Anthony, Abbot
1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10; Mark 3:1-6
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 1/18 — Thursday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
are currently a member of another Christian denomination, we want to hear from you! Contact Tom 1 Samuel 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Psalm 56:2-3, 9-14; Mark 3:7-12
DePuydt in Saco at 674-5560, Leona Kienenberger in Dodson at 383-4459, or Brenda Rummel in Malta 1/19 — Friday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
at 301-0936. 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mark 3:13-19
1/20 — Saturday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time; St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr; St. Sebastian,
Pope’s Universal Intention Martyr; BVM on Saturday
For January: Religious minorities in Asia. That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19-, 23-27; Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7; Mark 3:20-21
countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.
1/21 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 25:4-9; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20

January PCCW Meeting

There will be a very (VERY) important PCCW meeting immediately after Mass on January 14th. New Drinking the Spirit
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. “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
All ladies are encouraged to attend - please help up share this important message. If you've never
and discussions are encouraged. We are each responsible for our own "beverages" and food. This should
attended before, now is the time (and bring a friend!)
be a relaxing and enjoyable way of learning about the Catholic faith. Please plan on joining us, spread the
word, and bring a friend!
Please Pray For Our next Drinking the Spirit will be January 23rd (NOTE: change of date) at 7 PM at the Tin Cup. Fr.
Bobby Ereaux, Janeen Brookie, LaVonne Compton, Gerry Williams, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg, Jose Panickomveli will discuss his life and what brought him to Montana from India. He’s sure to have
Myrtle Hould, Jeanie Engebretson, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, Mary Kelly, Roberta lots of great stories, so please join us!
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)
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 First 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