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.
February 25, 2018 — 2nd Sunday of Lent 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. 2/26: Malta - 5:30 PM: Larry Matthews Family r/b Darlene Froman
2/27: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b John & Terry McKeon
Thanks! 2/28: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Kenny Ulrich r/b KofC Council 2124
3/1: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b The Ulrich’s
Women’s Monthly Lunch 3/2: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of William Morrow r/b The Howell’s
3/3: Malta - 4:00 PM: Terri Cole’s son-in-law r/b Mary & Maynard LaFond
ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH: We will again be getting together once a month for lunch on 3/4: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Davison r/b Helen DePuydt
the second Friday of every month, at 11:30 at the GN. Please mark your calendars and join us for a good Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
meal and great fellowship! Saco - 12:00 PM: Repose of the soul of Kathrine Lund r/b Helen DePuydt

Pope’s Universal Intention

For March: Formation in Spiritual Discernment. That the Church may appreciate the urgency of Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women
formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
Send Us Your Announcements! March 6, 2018 March 11, 2018
Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any bulletin announcements!

Confessions: Saturdays Noon - 1 p.m., 1/2 hour Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
before 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. Collections Totals For 2/18
family and friends on special occasions and
Parental sessions are required.
Monthly
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 2/18 Needed Online Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $1488.00 $2721.00 $445.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $11,775.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $155.00 $441.31 $0.00 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $5,029.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $231.00 $441.31 $200.00 Saco: $1,911.00 $0.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings — 2/25/2018-3/4/2018
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
2/25 — Second Sunday of Lent
Stewardship Thought: “’Here I am!’ he answered.” - Genesis 22:11 Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 116:10, 15-19; Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10
It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. But how easy is it to say “Here I am, 2/26 — Monday of the Second Week of Lent
Lord,” when a neighbor needs our help, when we are invited to join a parish ministry, or when we are Daniel 9:4-10; Psalm 79:8-9, 11-13; Luke 6:36-38
asked to provide financial support? Often times we are called when it’s not convenient for us.
2/27 — Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
Discipleship is not always easy, most of the time it will make us uncomfortable and vulnerable.
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Matthew 23:1-12
2/28 — Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent
Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16; Matthew 20:17-28
3/1 — Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
Flu Season Concerns Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Luke 16:19-31
From Bishop Warfel: 3/2 — Friday of the Second Week of Lent
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; Psalm 105:16-21; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
"The flu virus for this year's flu season is particularly serious. The projections by the CDC is for a signifi-
cant number of fatalities to come. Reflecting on the seriousness of the flu this year, I am highly suggest- 3/3 — Saturday of the Second Week of Lent; St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin
ing that all parishes consider refraining from distribution of the cup of the Precious Blood until there is a Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
curb in the level of victims of the flu virus. I am also highly suggesting that the sign of peace via shaking
3/4 — Third Sunday of Lent
hands be curtailed given that the virus is readily passed by hand contact. You might also remind people to
Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Psalm 19:8-11; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25
wash their hands regularly. There are a number of dioceses that have mandated this. Please note that I am
not mandating this at this time, but am strongly suggesting it." Stations of the Cross
Per the Bishop's recommendation, we will not be distributing communion via the chalice nor sharing the This traditional Lenten practice is a beautiful way to walk with Our Lord through His Passion and Death.
sign of peace until further notice. While there hasn't been a major outbreak of the flu in our area so far,
we are taking this step to be proactive in preventing the spread of this highly contagious disease. Malta: 7 PM on Fridays
Dodson: 6 PM on Mondays (with soup supper to follow)

KofC Fish Fries

Join us for the annual KofC Council 2124 Fish Fries!

Please Pray For Friday, March 9, and March 23

5:00 — 6:30 PM
Dallas Green, Duane, Kraoll, Karen Sisco, Bobby Ereaux, Janeen Brookie, Gerry Williams, Gloria
Coombs, Linda Berg, Myrtle Hould, Jeanie Engebretson, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, $10 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, children 5 and under free!
Mary Kelly, Roberta Pospisil, Karen Boos and those from our local area serving in the military. Delivery and Take-out available! Call 654-1435 Friday afternoon or during the meal to order.
For the repose of the souls of Claris Darrah, LaVonne Compton, Christina Marks, Ileen Pekovitch, Kenny
Ulrich, Patricia Davis, Don Nevrivy, Bill Starkey, Nancy Soennichesen, the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and Parish Council
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)