Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, PhD.
Bishop of Helena
Liturgical Schedule
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday....................................................................5:00 p.m.
Sunday..........................................7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Pastoral Staff to Serve You
Rev. Msgr. Kevin S. O’Neill, V.G.............Rector/Pastor
Father John Crutchfield............................Parochial Vicar
Deacon Bob Fishman.........Director of Faith Formation
Mr. Michael Vreeburg.........Pastoral Associate/Liturgy
Mr. Dale Fleck.................. Director of Liturgical Music
Mr. Louis Gloege................................Business Manager
Mr. David Pepper......................................Youth Minister
Office
530 North Ewing Street, Helena, Montana, 59601
Parish Office Hours....................9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cathedral Parish................................. (406) 442-5825
Fax.............................................................. 449-5113
Rectory/Emergency......................................449-0280
Good Samaritan Store..................................442-0780
Website..........................................www.sthelenas.org
KNEH Catholic Radio 97.3fm stream live kneh.org
DAILY MASS
Mon. .......................................................................... .7:00 a.m.
Tues., Wed.......................................7:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.........................10:00 a.m.
NO Mass Friday
Saturday...................................................................... .9:00 a.m.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday NO Adoration
DEVOTION TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Tuesday..........following the 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Mass
ROSARY
Mon through Wed.........................following 7:00 a.m. Mass
Saturday..........................................................................8:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 11:00 a.m.
or by appointment
PLEASE NOTE....The Cathedral Parish Office
will be closed Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday of
this week.
Music for Liturgy, Solemnity of Christ the King
The readings are #1208 in the Hymnal
Organ, Brass & Choir: Entrata Festiva, Op. 93
Processional Hymn #571 Crown Him With Many Crowns
The Ordinary of the Mass is Mass of the Immaculate Conception
Responsorial Psalm
Hymn #569 Jesus Shall Reign
Offertory Anthem King Of Glory, King Of Peace
Communion Antiphon:
Thus says the Lord: Let whoever is thirsty come to me and drink.
Streams of living water will flow within the one who believes in me.
Motet: Carroll College Choir
Hymn #625 Laudate Dominum
Organ & Brass: Canzona
Flor Peeters
Peter Latona
Dale Fleck
Philip W. J. Stopford
Tone I
Giovanni Gabrielli
Liturgy
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS
CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 23, 2014
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
November 30, 2014
EZEKIEL 34:11-12, 15-17
The shepherd-king seeks the lost and heals the
injured.
ISAIAH 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down!
1 CORINTHIANS 15:20-26, 28
Christ our king has conquered death.
MATTHEW 25:31-46
The Lord will come in glory to separate one from
another.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:3-9
We wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
MARK 13:33-37
Be watchful. You do not know when the Lord of the
house is coming.
A WORD ABOUT THE WORD
by Deacon Bob Fishman
Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King! Do came to give us all life and that through the incredible
we ever think of our Lord as the King that He truly is? power of the Resurrection glory, Jesus has conquered
Many times I know I have treated Him disrespectfully, death, which is our greatest fear. Finally our blessed
and sometimes I have not even acknowledged His pres- Lord Himself in the Gospel reminds us that when we
ence in the Tabernacle as I walk on by. This is the day do good things for the very least in our society, we have
to change all that. Every time we go to Mass we can done them unto Him. St. Teresa of Avila reminds us
experience time with a King. Not just any king, but the that He has no hands or feet but ours, and with Christ
King of Kings. How cool is that? In our first reading working inside us when we do these acts we do them
the great prophet Ezekiel tells us how the Lord shep- for Him. Think about that. Mother Teresa used to say
herds us throughout our lifetime. Recently on PBS I “Do not do extraordinary things, rather do small things
saw footage of a young teen in the Middle East who was with extraordinary love.” When we are baptized we
a shepherd. He would walk around and around the flock enter into Christ’s ministry as Priest, Prophet and King.
and if a sheep wandered away he would go after it and Today we remember and honor this King whom we
in a not so gentle way guide it back to the flock. God serve. So take some time this week and do something
sometimes does this with us. We too often wander away kind for someone else and then offer it to King Jesus.
and God will gently correct us to bring us back to Him. We serve a God who loves us so much that He became
Sometimes the correction is hard but it is all done be- one of us and we have the privilege and honor to have
cause He loves us. Parents have to do the same for their an audience with the King above all Kings, and here’s
children not because they want to inflict correction, but a little tidbit, He longs to have an audience with you as
because they love us and want the very best for us. St. well... Something to think about…All Hail Christ the
Paul continues this thought by reminding us that Christ King…May God richly bless you always…
WORD of the DAY
Monday, Nov. 24
Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac
Priest & Companions, Martyrs
Sirach 51:1-8
Matthew 10:28-33
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Weekday
Revelation14:14-19
Luke 21:5-11
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Weekday
Revelation 15:1-4
Luke 21:12-19
Thursday, Nov. 27
Weekday
Revelation18:1-2, 21-23; 19-1-3, 9a
Luke 21:20-28
Friday, Nov. 28
Weekday
Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2
Luke 21:29-33
Saturday, Nov. 29
Weekday
Revelation 22:1-7
Luke 21:34-36
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LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Liturgy of the Word for Children from Pre-school
through Grade 2 will NOT MEET TODAY, NOVEMBER 23, OR NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
S
acramental
P
reparation
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Parent Preparation sessions are offered every other month.
PLEASE REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE SESSIONS. The next opportunity will be held December 18th
6:00 p.m. in Room 110 of the Cathedral Center..Please call
the Parish Office at 442-5825 to register for the class.
There will be NO Faith Formation Classes,
Wednesday, November 26th
NEXT CLASS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (R. C. I. A.)
Grades K-8 will meet 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
RITE
OF
CHRISTIAN
INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Grades 1-5 and 9-12 will meet 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
We will meet on Tuesdays, 6 p.m., in the Brondel Center. THERE WILL BE NO SESSION ON TUESDAY,
The ADVENT WREATH is a beautiful custom of our NOVEMBER 25th. If you are interested in more inforchurch which helps us to slow down, mation about our RCIA program, please contact Deacon
reflect and savor the anticipation of the Bob Fishman at 442-5825.
birth of our Savior. Make this the year
WE NEED SPONSORS FOR R.C.I.A.
you start or rekindle this tradition in If you are a baptized, confirmed Catholic who is in
your faith family. Candles (set of 4 for love with the Faith and is looking for a way to use
$3) and brass candle rings ($5) are for your gifts, please consider being a sponsor in our
R.C.I.A. program. Several individuals who are on
sale in the Parish Office.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who worked to help our
Parish Fun Day a success...our youth who oversaw the
games and the clever face painting project...our Parish Life members who are so dedicated, working in
the kitchen, selling tickets, overseeing Bingo, the Dart
game, puppet show, in addition to helping set up the
day before... as well as those who came to participate
and make it truly a FUN DAY!!! Thank you all, again.
Monsignor Kevin O’Neill
and
Father John Crutchfield
as well as
the Cathedral Parish Staff
wish you
a Blessed, Happy
Thanksgiving!
the journey into the Catholic Church are in need of
either male or female sponsors. If you are interested, please call Deacon Bob Fishman right away
Marriage Preparation
Diocesan policy states that couples wait 6 months
from the time they first approach a priest regarding
marriage. During that 6 month period the couple
must participate in preparatory classes for the
Sacrament of Marriage. For information, contact
Kathy Surbrugg at 442-5825.
Marriage Enrichment
The Cathedral of St. Helena will be offering a Marriage Enrichment course beginning Friday, January 9th,
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This is a 7-week course designed to
give couples the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage. There will be a weekly candlelit meal, video presentation, and discussion between husband and wife.
There is a one time fee of $80.00 to cover the cost
of meals and materials. Space is limited. For more
information and to register, call Kathy Surbrugg at 4425825. Registrations must be in by December 19th.
This is a weekly seminar and support group for people
who are separated or divorced. It is a place where you
can hear valuable information about ways to heal from
the hurt of divorce. Our next session will be Tuesday,
November 25th. For more information, contact Kathy
Surbrugg at 442-5825.
Thanksgiving Liturgy Schedules
for Area Parishes
Memorials
SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Wednesday, Nov. 26th Vigil Mass - 5:30 p.m.
NO Mass on Thanksgiving Day
In memory of...
MARY ZIMMERMAN
Les and Kim Simkins
Lyle and Kathy Lallum
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS
Wednesday, Nov. 26th, Votive Mass of Thanksgiving
5:45 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27th, Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:30 a.m.
STEVE AHLERS
Margaret Ann Stimatz
JOAN JEZICK
Dave and Joyce Roberts
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
Wednesday, Nov. 26th, Vigil Mass - 7:00 p.m.
NO Mass on Thanksgiving Day
WYLIE ANTILA
Dan Antila Family
AL ANTILA
Dan and Antila Family
WALSH and SULLIVAN FAMILIES
Mary Jo Walsh
Special Intentions
DAN ANTILA
Dwight and Jane O’Hara
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! On Sunday afternoon.
December 21, 4:00 p.m. we will celebrate an Ecumenical Festival of Lessons and Carols. Bishop Thomas
will welcome Bishop Brookhart of the Episcopal Diocese and members of St. Peter’s Cathedral for this choral celebration led by our own Cathedral Choir.
All are Welcome!
VOCATIONS PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please abundantly bless these men
who are in formation for the priesthood of Your Son,
Jesus Christ. Grant them gifts of wisdom, knowledge
and most of all, generous hearts, that they may be
enflamed with love for You and Your Church.
Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Deacon Craig Hanley
Deacon Christopher Lebsock
John Hall
Nathan Scheidecker
Joseph Paddock
Oliver Santin
Bryce Lungren
Tyler Frohlich
Cody Williams
Alex Woelkers
Kirby Longo
Andy Morrow
Sam Mota-Martinez
George Watson
Michael Dirkson
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome to
join others in a similar walk of life for Christ-centered
fellowship. This group offers young adults an opportunity to form new friendships and support each other
in our faith lives in the Church and society. Save the
Date: Our December event is a Christmas Party, December 19th at 7 p.m. For the meeting location or if
you are interested in becoming part of the new young
adult leadership team, please contact Sarah Leslie at
461-4776.
CATHOLIC COUPLE FELLOWSHIP
Catholic Couple Fellowship is a group for married couples
in their 20s and 30 who come together for prayer and reflection to share their faith with others in a similar walk of life
while also having a chance for fellowship and fun with barbecues, picnics, game nights and more. We meet two Sundays a month. Come and join other young adult couples for
an opportunity to build new friendships and support each
other in the vocation of marriage. For more information,
please call Sarah Phipps at 208-590-4944, or Sarah Leslie
at 461-4776.
of Greater Helena
Volunteers Needed
We hope you will join us for our next host week which
is January 11-18, 2015. There are many opportunities to
volunteer with this ministry including dinner/evening
hosts, overnight hosts and Sunday setup and take
down. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn
Parry through the Parish Office at 442-5825.
Friar Fred’s powerful petition
on this Feast of Christ the King...
JESUS, you are King!
Everything is yours.
Help me to place every
situation in my life
under YOUR authority!
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE Update
How can you help?
*Donations of gift wrap, hats and mittens are much appreciated. Two boxes are available in the hallway of
the Cathedral Center.
*Sorting of toys on Monday, December 1st and Monday, December 8th, 1:00 p.m. in the Brondel Center.
*Helping with set up of our Christmas Store on Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the Brondel Center.
*Helping with distribution in the Brondel Center on
Saturday, December 13th.
*Donations of cookies and snacks for our
volunteers on December 10th and 13th.
If you take a tag from the Giving Tree,
please bring your gift back unwrapped before or on Sunday, December 7th. Place
your gifts under the Giving Tree in the
west end of the Cathedral or bring to the
Parish Office.
Remember to use the Thanksgiving Envelope
contained in your Offertory Packets.
Being a sign of God’s love to others, we know that our
gifts of treasure are essential to our mission of following the loving path of Jesus. Our faith in the future
urges us to continue the journey in gratitude, holiness
and service. This past weekend we received through
Stewardship $14,201.00, ACH 2,434.00 and Loose
Cash/Checks $1,010.00 for a total of $17,645.00.
Our weekly goal is $17,108.02
Thank you for your generosity!
Please Note....
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize
us either to use information from your check to make a
one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or
to process the payment as a check transaction.
WEEKLY EVENTS TAKING PLACE
AT YOUR CATHEDRAL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23..Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
NO Liturgy of Word for Children
9am Rite of Acceptance
Giving Tree available at Great Doors of Cathedral
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
4pm Turkey Dinner hosted by Youth - Brondel Center
MONDAY, November 24...St. AndrewDung-Lac,
Priest & Companions
7am Mass
6:30pm Boy Scouts
TUESDAY, November 25...Weekday
7am Mass/Devotions
ff Coffee and Doughnuts - Rm 110
12pm Mass/Devotions
NO St. Cecilia Choir Practice
6:30pm Divorce Care - Rm 108
NO RCIA Meeting
WEDNESDAY, November 26...Weekday
7am Mass
12pm Mass
NO Faith Formation Classes
THURSDAY, November 27...Thanksgiving Day
10am Mass
Parish Office Closed
FRIDAY, November 28...Weekday
NO Mass
NO Adoration
Parish Office Closed
SATURDAY, November 29...Weekday
8:30am Rosary for Vocations
9am Mass
ff Mass until 11am Sacrament of Reconciliation
5pm Mass
SUNDAY, November 30...First Sunday of Advent
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
NO Liturgy of Word for Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
NEXT WEEK IS HELENA FOOD SHARE and
CHARITABLE GIVING SUNDAY.
Please place your non-perishable goods in Mary’s
Chapel. A basket is also available for any monetary
donations you wish to make.
Thank you for your generosity!!!!
K of C BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Come join Santa for breakfast Sunday, December 7th at
the St. Andrew School, 1900 Flowerree Street.
Breakfast will be served 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This
Knights of Columbus activity is a fund raiser for St. Andrew School.
ADVENT is a time of new beginnings. Would you like to
join a ministry in the Catholic Church? Please consider
this your official invitation!
Parishioners who are confirmed in the Catholic Faith are
invited to become EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION. These Ministers assist the
priest and deacon with the distribution of the Body and
Blood of Christ as Mass. We are in need of Extraordinary
Ministers at all Sunday Masses, especially at the 5 p.m.
Mass on Saturday and the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. If
you would like to participate in this very important ministry, please call Michael Vreeburg at 442-5825 for additional detail
READERS assist with the proclamation of sacred scriptures at Mass. If you are a strong speaker and like to
read, please consider joining the ranks of the Cathedral
Readers. For more information, call Michael Vreeburg at
442-5825.
GREETERS give the first impression of a vibrant/welcoming community. If you have the gift of a friendly
smile and a good disposition to share with your sisters
and brothers in Christ, then please consider this ministry
of welcome. Families and individuals serve once a month
as Greeters and they are needed at all of the Sunday liturgies. If you like to share your gifts in this ministry of
hospitality, please contact Michael Vreeburg, 442-5825,
to sign up.
Knights of Columbus Council 844’s
Kindness Makes Miracles
5th Sunday Breakfast
Come join us! Enjoy a hearty breakfast a our popular
“Kindness Makes Miracles 5th Sunday Breakfast.”
Our Kindness Makes Miracles Program is held annually in memory of Kelly O’Loughlin, to promote and
encourage Acts of Kindness by our youth and to stomp
out bullying.
Breakfast will be served 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1867 N. Washington St.,
Sunday, November 30th.
Adults $5; Children 12 and under $3.
DINNER FOR FR. JULIUS BWOWE
Friends of Fr. Julius at St. Paul’ s United Methodist Church,
512 Logan St., are hosting a fund raising dinner for Father’s
parish. Fr. Julius Bwowe is the Pastor of Our Lady of Assumption, the Cathedral’s Sister Parish in Uganda, Africa.
Cathedral of St. Helena parishioners and guests are invited.
The dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, December
3rd. A free-will offering will be accepted. RSVP to Teresa at
461-6543 by November 30th.