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May 3, 2015
Worship Centers: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th St. South
Holy Family Chapel, 2800 Central Ave.
Parish Offices: 201 44th St. South Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: (406)452-6491
Parish Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Fax: 452-6495
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holyspiritgf.org
School: 2820 Central Avenue
Phone: 761-5775
Email: [email protected]
web: www.holyspiritgf.org
WE, the people of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Great Falls, Montana, created by God, centered in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the
Holy Spirit, are sharing our journey of faith,
WE are committed to upholding our faith, strengthening our families, and being a joyful people of prayer.
WE strive to be the Lord’s presence on earth by welcoming and ministering to all people with compassion and hope.
Rev. March 1999
“Our possessions are not our own. God has given them to us that we may cultivate them, and it is God’s will that we should
render them useful and fruitful. By our care of them we render to God an acceptable service.”
St. Francis de Sales
“I am the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in him will
bear much fruit, because without me you
can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me will be
thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into
a fire and they will be burned.
If you remain in me and my words remain
in you, ask for whatever you want and it
will be done for you.
By this is my father glorified, that you
bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
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Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2015
Holy Spirit Parish Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Daily Mass Schedule
Holy Spirit Day Chapel:
Tuesdays 5:15 p.m. & Thursdays 8:30 a.m.
Park Place (3200 15th Ave. S) Wednesdays 2:30 p.m.
Holy Family Chapel (2800 Central Avenue) Fridays 8:30 am
Reconciliation: Saturdays - 4 pm Holy Spirit or by appointment
Mass Intentions:
Tues., 5/5 - 5:15 p.m. - +Dennis Secord
r/b R. Patterson
Wed., 5/6 - 2:30 p.m. - Park Place - +Conry Family
r/b B Conry
Thur., 5/7 - 8:30 a.m. - +Mike Wendt
r/b T. Hopkins
Fri., 5/8 - 8:30 a.m. - Holy Family - +Theresa Woolsey r/b Bowmans
Sat. 5/9 - 4:30 p.m. - +Paul Kuntz
r/b R. Kuntz
Sun., 5/10 - 8:30 a.m. - +Bernard Tesch
r/b A. Tesch
11:00 a.m. - +Frank & +Katie Reidy
r/b R. Patterson
Readings for next week: Sixth Sunday of Easter
New Testament: Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
New Testament: 1 John 4:7-10
Gospel: John 15:9-17
Coffee & Rolls Schedule
May 3rd: 8:30 a.m. Kuka SFC, 11:00 a.m.
May 10th: Wingerter Family
Bus Schedule:
May 9th: Landon Stubbs, Jan Olson
May 10th: Leo Guillen, Kim Singels
What’s Happening This Week…
Everything is at Holy Spirit unless noted
Sunday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Praise Band - 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group - 6:30 p.m.
NO Religious Formation
RCIA - 7:00 p.m.
Fr. Dick Schlosser
Fr. Dave Wilkins
Dcn. Mark Zenner
Dcn. Bill Medved
Dcn Pete Woelkers
con
Mark Meyer
Mary Dupuis
Larry Guilbault
Aubrey Rearden
Cindy Eultgen
Karyn Jenkins
Parish Administrator
Worship
RCIA/Adult Formation
DRE/Youth Minister
Christian Service/Elementary Formation
Administrative Assistant
4:30 PM
Sts. P&P
Reminder: Please join us to pray the Rosary at 8 a.m. on
Thursdays at Holy Spirit & 8 a.m. on Fridays at Holy Family
Do you know where your serving dishes are? Check the
shelves in the Social Hall, they are overflowing. Please be
sure that it is your dish as there has been some mix-ups.
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Sub requested ~ see Web Terminal
Bread
Baker
V. Adkins
H. Stubbs
Holy
Wash
Sacristan
S. O'Dell
K. Weinheimer
Team Nickol
K. Seilstad
P. Cahill
J. Edgar
D&I Lesmeister
H. Berger
J. Berger
B. Munsterteiger
C. Munsterteiger
Karen Reiff
N. Reiff
Kate Reiff
Darlene Wilkins
Usher
S. Pedro
J. Tarnowski
G. Drake
NOT FILLED
D. Martin
Marty Sitzmann
Cross
J Dougherty
G. Nunez
K. Lising
Altar
Servers
J Dougherty
K. Frazier-Harris
R. Munsterteiger
S. Potoczny
E. Pahut
E. Walters
T. Martin 
C Lyerly
Cathie Mee
D. Mee
Greeter
CLW
Sts. P&P
Sts. P&P
Dea-
Liturgical Ministers for May 9, 10
Reader
D. Maronick
T. Grau
T. Hodges
M. Bahnmiller
L. Francis
M E Francis
M. Friman
L. Friman
D. Lesmeister 
Longin Family
Hayes Family
Gifts
Euch
Ministers
R. Maronick
S. Mayernik
F. Polacek
K. Walters
E. Becker
L. Friman
C. Grau
Rita Kuka
Rich Kuka
K. Leggett
B. Medved
K. Reed
B. Thelen
A. Heppner
Kathey Hodges
M. Olszewski
K. Prinzing
J. Bahnmiller
S. Bahnmiller
L. Gardner
B. McNamee
M. Munsterteiger
C. Nunez
J. Thomas
K. Walters
M. Zenner
C. Christiaens
J. Eayrs
S. Pahut
R. Pahut
T. Dodge
S. Donisthorpe
N. Donisthorpe
B. Eayrs
Markaela Francis
K. Krattiger
V. Lising
A. Pahut
R. Seilstad
On the website: Log on to
www.holyspiritgf.org to find:
 Sign up for Vacation Bible Camp!
Please update your information with the
parish. Have you dropped your land line?
Have you changed your address? Do you
have a new email address?
Please call the parish office with any
changes, 452-6491.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Deacon
Deacon
Recycling Schedule:
First Week: Newspaper - Tarnowski / Cardboard - Blair
First Monday: Newspaper - Greg Kushnak
Second Week: Newspaper - Weinheimer/ Cardboard - Sanders
Third Week: Newspaper - Stubbs / Cardboard - Shipley
Fourth Week: Newspaper– Kimmel / Cardboard - Schumacher
Fifth Week: Newspaper - Schwanke/Cardboard - Strauss
Adult Formation
Larry Guilbault 452-6491 ext. 205 [email protected]
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is
the way our parish prepares people to become Catholic. We meet every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. in the Sts. Peter and Paul Center. Congratulations to : Kayla Wilson, Joseph Wilkins, and Shayne Ramstead who were fully Initiated at the Easter vigil. Also Greg
Stivers and Kelly Cofske who came into full communion with
us as well as Bill Eusterman who was Confirmed. Please keep
them in your prayers.
Adult Formation: Living the Eucharist Lenten small group
has concluded. Once again I was in the hospital and could not
set up a retreat. If you would like an evaluation for this program or input on a later retreat; please contact your small
group leader or call the office.
Are you planning a Wedding? A booklet with Holy Spirit
Parish’s wedding guidelines is available in the magazine rack
between the double entrance doors of the Church.
Youth Ministry
Aubrey Rearden 452-6491 ext. 207 [email protected]
Cell Phone: 868-6713
Youth Group this Sunday May 3, 2015
Praise Band: 5:30pm Sts. Peter & Paul Center
Youth Group 6:30-8:15pm
Bible & Brew: High School Bible Study - Wed.
mornings @ Schulte’s Coffee House, 6:45-7:30am.
SENIORS! RSVP…
Don’t forget to send your RSVP back to Aubrey for the Graduation Mass & Luncheon, they
are due by Wednesday May 13th. Sunday
May 17th beginning with the 11 o’clock Mass is the date
for our Graduation Mass & Luncheon. This is the day
we celebrate our Graduating Seniors and all of their accomplishments, please mark your calendars and plan on
joining us as we “Celebrate” you!
Elementary Faith Formation
Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208
Pre-K thru 6th gr.
[email protected]
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thank you! catechists, families, parents, grandparents
for a successful year!
Register for Vacation Bible Camp
Fliers at the entrance of church. Sign up on paper or through
either website www.holyspiritgf.org or at:
https://osv.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/everlastingod
June 22-26, M-F, 8:30 am-11:30 am,
K-6th Grade
Conquering Challenges with God
Volunteers can register online too!
Many positions for teens - adult.
Sacramental Preparation
Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208
[email protected]
Sts. Peter & Paul Center Parents & 2nd - 6th Grade Children
Congratulations children & teens on Completing the
Sacraments of Initiation: First Holy Communion &
Confirmation. We continue to pray for you in our growing community. Thank you Parents & Catechists who have prepared them and continue to do so. Thank you First Grade families & children who provided a spectacular reception.
Holy Spirit School
Jim Wichman - Principal / [email protected]
Helen Boysun, & Judy Flint Administrative Assistants.
761-5775
www.holyspiritgf.org
Join our Holy Spirit School students, faculty, staff and parents as
we celebrate the liturgy each Friday morning. Mass is in the Holy
Family Chapel and begins at 8:30 a.m. Our students enjoy seeing
parishioners!
The HSCS annual SpiritWalk is scheduled for May 1. Our
theme this year is Steps to Success. Ways you can help:
sponsor a walker, come and cheer them on as at they walk,
and say a few prayers for the success of this event!
YOUR parish school has much to offer families! Holy Spirit
Catholic School offers a faith based education, an academically challenging curriculum, and smaller class sizes all in a
safe, family friendly environment. Our teachers and staff are
dedicated to providing the best education for our students.
Our weekly student led liturgies inspire our teachers, students
and guests. In addition, daily religion classes enhance the
Catholic teachings of the students’ homes. If this is the education you want for your child, call the school and schedule
an “Experience the Spirit Day” for your child. He can join
his grade level class for a day and get a feel for our school.
We also offer tours and classroom visits. Registration continues through April.
HSCS is now taking applications for an awesome PE teacher
and fabulous Librarian. If you are interested in more information, please call the school or email Principal Jim
Wichman [email protected].
COW PIE BINGO IS COMING MAY 17th! Tickets are
available at the school for this fun fundraiser. We sell tickets for
a square on the Central football field. Then we let a cow loose
on the field and whichever square she drops a “pie” the ticket
corresponding with that square wins $10,000!! Tickets are $20
each. Come and get yours and join in the fun!
Christian Service
Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208
[email protected]
Senior Meal - This week! Tuesday, May 5 in the Parish
Hall at noon. All are welcome to join in the
delicious meal prepared by Bob McNamee.
Parish Nurses meet May 17 after the 8:30 am Mass at the
parish office. All are welcome. Baby Bottle distribution next
week to support Echoz Pregnancy Care Center. Take a bottle and fill it with your donation. Return it on Father’s Day.
More information inside the bottle.
Christian Service Meeting: Thursday, May 12
@ 7 pm in the parish office. All are welcome.
Come and see how you can be involved!
Fair Trade/Equal Exchange: Tea, Chocolate, & Coffee sale this weekend. Support sustainable farming and
fair practices. In the Parish Hall with coffee & Rolls.
Stewardship
“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in
deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18). Our volunteers
serve in our parish in so many ways. The gift of
each of you whether it is through your taking time to pray or
to serve funerals, to plant flowers or to take communion to
the sick, inspires us to reach out and commit ourselves more
fully to the call of Jesus. Thank you volunteers to Family
Promise.
Worship
Mary Dupuis 452-6491 ex. 206 [email protected]
Choir Practice: Music practice most Wednesdays, in the
church. Come in by way of the shrine door ~ follow the
sidewalk to the right around the side of the church. All are
welcome to join in the leading of music ~ all voices & most
instruments are welcome! We specialize in developing young
cantors to lead the music at the psalm ~ come join us!
Liturgical Tidbits: EASTER ALLELUIA!: The greatest
and loudest ALLELUIA! is a huge THANK YOU! to all
who participated in our Triduum and Easter celebrations. And
now, having just celebrated the Completion of Initiation with
60 young people from ages 7 thru college age, we have even
more in which to rejoice! I am so grateful and humbled by the
hospitality you showed to the visitors and newcomers alike.
Thank you for stepping forward for ministries. God has
blessed this parish abundantly, and you shared beautifully.
Have a holy and contented Easter season. Mary Dupuis
Newcomers: We are so grateful to have you worshiping with us
here at Holy Spirit. If you would like to get more involved in the
parish, we have many opportunities in many areas. We can find
something that fits you and your family’s schedules. Time &
Talent forms are located in the pockets between the front doors.
Or you may want to call the parish office and chat with Mary
Dupuis, Coordinator of Volunteers. Let us help you help us!
2015 Year of Consecrated Life: “Already dedicated to him through Baptism, the person who
surrenders themselves to the God they love above
all else thereby consecrates themselves more intimately to
God’s service and to the good of the church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 931
Parish Council of Catholic Women
The PCCW would like to thank the card players,
people who donated salads, and the kitchen crew for a
very successful spring card party!! Pinochle winners:
Barb White and Gladys Gregoire. Bridge winners: Pat Huber
and Harriet Biedscheid. Congratulations!
Courtesy Announcements
Great Falls Central will be holding its first Mustang Golf Tournament Friday, June 5th at Hickory Swing golf course. The tournament will be a 18 hole best ball format with four players to a
team. Other prizes will be given for closest to the pin, longest
drive, and longest put. Registration is $100/player or $400 per
team which includes lunch, green fees and a cart. Hole sponsorships are available. Call Hugh at 216-3344 ext 304.
Your chance to be a $10,000 richer is but a Cow Pie away. The
Great Falls Catholic schools present the 4th annual Cow Pie
Bingo to be held Sunday, May 17th on the Great Falls Central
football field. Up to 3200 (or number of tickets sold) 1 yard
squares will drawn on the field and if Teo the cow drops her pie in
your square you win! Beginning at 3:00 pm there will be children's
games and a no host BBQ with the cow entering the field at 5:00
pm. Tickets are $20 each and are being sold at Our Lady of
Lourdes, Holy Spirit and GF Central.
ATTENTION ENGAGED COUPLES!!! The next Catholic
Engaged Encounter weekend is May 29-31, 2015 in Great
Falls. Sign up now!! Information and registration forms are
available at the Great Falls-Billings Diocese website under Offices & Organizations select Marriage & Family to find Engaged Encounter or go directly to http://diocesegfb.org/
marriage-family-engaged-encounter-dates_377.html. Plan
ahead; our only other weekend for 2015 is October 2-4. Call
Brenda and Bill Chafin at 406-771-8658 for more information. A Wedding is a Day: A Marriage is a Lifetime!
St. Dismas Prison Ministry Breakfast - Sunday, May 3rd
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall (906 Central
Avenue West). The menu includes: pancakes, eggs, sausage,
biscuits & gravy, potatoes, fruit. Volunteers welcome! Call Don
Miller at 788-1271
"The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to
attend their Tuesday, May 12th, Card Party, to be
held at Holy Spirit Parish Social Center, 201- 44th
Street South, beginning at noon. A salad buffet luncheon will
be served with prizes for Bridge and Pinochle, ($ 8.00 per person). For reservations, please call Colleen Bartley @ 4542948".
St. Dismas Prison Ministry is looking for volunteers. The next
training is Thursday, June 11th. For more information call Don
Miller at 788-1271.
St. Vinny's is in need of volunteers. Please consider helping
us help others by giving a couple of hours a week or month.
With summer coming up soon, I would like to encourage students to do so as well. All areas of the charity operation, including Angel Store, Thrift Store, Warehouse, and Food Bank can
use a extra hand. All Saints Conference is in need of volunteers
for home visits and someone to answer the phone and scheduling visits.
St. Vincent de Paul is also currently accepting applications
for several positions including Director of Operations, Stores
Manager, Bookkeeper, and Charity Support Coordinator. Please
call 761-0111 to speak to Jan Cameron.