THE HOLY FAMILY, of JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
December 28, 2014
Liturgical Schedule
The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, PhD.
Bishop of Helena
Pastoral Staff to Serve You
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday.......................................................................5:00 p.m.
Sunday.............................................7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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
DAILY MASS
Mon., Tues, Wed, Fri. .................................................7:00 a.m.
Thur.,The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother
of God. ...............................................................10:00 a.m.
Saturday......................................................................... 9:00 a.m.
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
DEVOTION TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Tuesday.............................following the 7:00 a.m. Mass
Office
PLEASE NOTE...The Parish Office and Faith Formation
Office will be closed
Wednesday, December 29th through Friday,
January 2nd, 2015. The Offices will resume regular
hours on Monday, January 5th.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday.....................................................NO ADORATION
ROSARY
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri...................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
MUSIC FOR LITURGY, FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
The readings are #1017 in the Hymnal
Organ: Weihnachten (Christmas Eve, 1914), Op. 145, No. 3
Max Reger
Introit: Deus in loco sancto suo
Tone V
God is in his holy dwelling place; the God who causes us to dwell together,
one at heart, in his house; he himself will give power and strength to his people.
Hymn #417 Angels We Have Heard On High
The Ordinary of the Mass is Mass of the Immaculate Conception
Peter Latona
Responsorial Psalm
Dale Fleck
Hymn #440 Once In Royal David’s City
Solo: (at 11:00) Jesu Bambino
Pietro Yon
Communion Antiphon:
Tone I
Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived among us.
Solo: O Holy Night
Samuel Adams
Organ: Chorale Prelude In Dulci Jubilo
Marcel Dupre
Hymn #437 Away In A Manger
Organ: Prelude The Holly And The Ivy
Herbert Sumsion
Please save the date: On January 11 at 4:00 p.m. Paul Jacobs, Head of the Organ Department at Julliard
School of Music returns to the Cathedral for an organ concert. Paul gave the inaugural concert on the renovated organ in 2009. Paul is the foremost American organ performer today. His last concert was the largest
attendance ever in the Cathedral.
Liturgy
THE HOLY FAMILY of JESUS, MARY and
JOSEPH
December 28, 2014
GENESIS 15:1-6, 21:1-3
The Lord’s promise to Abram and Sarah is fulfilled.
HEBREWS 11:8, 11-12, 17-19’
The faith of our ancestors
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 4, 2015
ISAIAH 60:1-6
The glory of the Lord shines upon you.
EPHESIANS 3:2-3a, 5-6
The Gentiles are the coheirs of the promise.
MATTHEW 2:1-12
We saw his star at its rising, and have come to do him
homage.
LUKE 2:22-40
Simeon and Anna see the Lord.
A WORD ABOUT THE WORD
by Deacon Bob Fishman
Throughout all of human history there have been some great
achievements. In the sciences we have found cures for many diseases that once ravaged cities and towns. We have discovered
new galaxies and star systems. We are now able to communicate
around the world with lightning speed, and we have even landed a
man upon the moon. However the greatest moment in the history
of the world occurred in a tiny dugout cave on the outskirts of a
little town called Bethlehem. It was here that eternity decided to
step into time. The grand designer took on a design and the imageless God now had an image. It was here in this tiny space that
the one who created the universe and all that is within it decided to
become one of us. The one who had been predicted for thousands
of years had finally arrived. He, who would conquer death, now
was alive and dwelling with His people. Although he never wrote
anything to be published, more books and magazines and articles
would be written about Him than any other person in history. He
never travelled very far and His public ministry was only 3 ½
years, yet He would forever change the course of humanity. Our
calendars and time lines would forever mark His birth. The
Church that He would start would do more for the poor than all
other human institutions. The university systems and scientific
method all developed because of His Church. The arts and humanities would be funded and preserved for ages to come because
of Him. Millions upon millions would be forever transformed by
His teachings and sayings and countless holy men and women of
God would dedicate their very lives to serving Him. Magnificent
buildings and places of worship which show the ingenuity and artistic grandeur would be erected all for love of Him. More songs
and music have been written for Him and to Him than anyone
else. All of this took place in what we call the “Incarnation.” In
a little dug out, with a scrunched up face and two little eyes peeping out from some swaddling clothes, a baby was born, the Holy
Family was created and God dwelt among us. Now, for the first
time someone could look down and see Heaven looking up at
them. Nothing would ever be the same again. Something to think
about…and Merry Christmas to you all…
WORD of the DAY
Monday, Dec 29
Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas
1 John 2:3-11
Luke 2:22-35
Tuesday, Dec 30
Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
1 John 2:12-17
Luke 2:36-40
Wednesday, Dec 31
Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas
1 John 2:18-21
John 1:1-18
Thursday, Jan 1
Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:16-21
Friday, Jan 2
Memorial of Ss. Basil, the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops/Doctors of
the Church
1 John 2:22-28
John 1:19-28
Saturday, Jan 3
The Daysof Christmas
1 John 2:29-3:6
John 1:29-34
F F
aith
ormation
The Faith Formation Office will be closed until
January 5, 2015.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Liturgy of the Word for Children from Pre-school
through Grade 2 will resume during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
on Sunday, January 11th.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
We are in need of a volunteer catechist for the Kindergarten class which meets after school. Classes begin at
3:30 p.m. and are dismissed at 4:45 p.m. Five children
are enrolled and teaching materials are supplied. The
catechist will be needed on Wednesdays from January
21st through May 6th. Please pray about your desire to
share your faith and discern if this might be to which
you are called. Contact the Faith Formation office for
more information. Thank you!
Classes will not meet on Wed., December 31st.
The Faith Formation Office will be closed from December 24th through January 4th. We wish you all a joyous
Christmas and many blessings in the New Year and wish
to thank our catechists and assistants for many hours of
help to instruct our children.
Elementary classes will resume Wed., January 7th.
Those children wishing to sing at the 5:00 p.m. Mass
on Christmas Eve should arrive at the Brondel Center
on Wed., December 24th by 4:30 p.m. At 4:45 p.m. the
children will process upstairs as a group to stand at the
altar and sing. Following the songs the children will be
seated with their parents for the remainder of the celebration.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP
We will not meet on Wednesday, December 31st.
Regular classes will resume on Wednesday,
January 7th.
Middle School - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
High School - 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. ...in addition to class
we will have a skating party at Memorial Park
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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 in February
2015. Please call the Parish Office at 442-5825 to register
for the class.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (R. C. I. A.)
We will not meet on Tuesday, December 31st. Our next
meeting will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015. If you are interested in more information about our RCIA program,
please contact Deacon Bob Fishman at 442-5825.
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. Our next session will be
February 9th through March 23rd. 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. For more information, contact
Kathy Surbrugg at 442-5825.
CATHOLIC COUPLE FELLOWSHIP
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. 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 is a group for married couples
in their 20s and 30s 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.
Memorials
In Memory of.....
DICK BEATON
Bertie and Jack Saunders
Bill and Gail Lannan
MIKE BARTSCH
Dan and Noreen Bartsch and Family
DORAN AND MURPHY FAMILIES
Dan and Noreen Bartsch and Family
THE BARTSCH FAMILY
Dan and Noreen Bartsch and Family
JIM MOCKLER
Russ and Linaire Ritter
Special Intentions
FRANK ROSETTE
Anonymous
RAYLEEN BEATON
Bertie and Jack Saunders
LARA and JIM THOMAS
Your Family
A DAY OF REFLECTION AND RENEWAL FOR
COUPLES
to be held at Ss. Cyril and Methodius in East Helena in the Mavsar
Center on January 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an
opportunity to awaken, explore and rediscover the peace which
is foundational to our interior lives and the life we share with our
spouse in marriage. The day will include reflections from “Seeking and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace in the
Heart” by Fr. Jacques Philippe and insights from St. John Paul
II’s “Theology of the Body.” There will be presentations from our
marriage formation team, couple testimonies and time for couples
to reflect alone on seeking peace in their own lives and marriages.
For more information and registration, call Dr. George MulcaireJones (406) 490-1998; Roxie Nistler (406) 443-5855 or Marybeth
Adams (406) 579-2796.
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
S
acraments
Our Cathedral Parish Family prayerfully celebrated with
the following on their Faith Journey with a deeper and
grace-filled life in Christ
Baptism
Brody John Theriault
son of Mark and Katy
Please join with your Parish in our celebration of the
100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral as
“Spirit Filled-Faithful Souls.” A cornerstone of a yearlong celebration is our Stewardship Drive to retire the
remaining cost of our 2006/2012 renovation/restoration
project which concluded in 2012. It is our hope to burn
the mortgage at the conclusion of the two year redemption period for this drive.
We have a real treasure in the Cathedral building-a
spiritual and architectural “crown jewel” one that has,
does and will serve the needs of our Parish family. the
Diocese and the Helena community well into the future.
We came out of the project with $1.1 million debt
due in part to three major project additions that were
unplanned and unbudgeted, but could not be ignored.
They totaled over one million dollars. The current balance of the overage debt is $670,000. The Parish was
able to secure a commercial bank loan to cover the balance because of the stewardship of two Parish families.
Please pray about the indebtedness and consider a
pledge to help us retire it.
May God bless you in this Holy Season
and throughout the New Year!
of Greater Helena
Since opening in 2011, Cathedral of St. Helena and
St. Peter’s Cathedral volunteers have partnered
together to participate in 13 host weeks, supporting
19 families that found themselves in a homeless
situation.
As we bring 2014 to a close and look forward to
next year, Carolyn, Maggie, and Donna would
like to thank to all the volunteers throughout the
year that provided meals/desserts, breakfast items,
made reminder phone calls, moved the trailer,
setup the rooms for our guests, reset the rooms at
the end of the week, served as a dinner/Saturday
morning host or an overnight host for our Family
Promise host weeks. Your generosity is always
greatly appreciated by our guests!
Thank you to our parish communities for your
generosity, prayers, and support of Family Promise
this past year!
Friar Fred says its time to renew
that well-worn New Year’s
Resolution...
LORD, help me to remember
that nothing is going to
happen to me today
that You and I together
can’t handle!
SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
MASS SCHEDULE FOR
AREA PARISHES
SAINT MARY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Wednesday, December 31st - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 1st - NO Mass
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS
Wednesday, December 31st - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 1st - 9:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY
Thursday, January 1st
HOLY CROSS - TOWNSEND
Wednesday, December 31st - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1st - 10:00 a.m.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT HELENA
Thursday, January 1st - 10:00 a.m.
Please mark your calendar...
The first St. Francis Dinner (formally the Poor Man’s,
Poor Families Dinner) will be held March 5th. We are
saving beautiful religious items to include vintage prints
and paintings for the event. All proceeds will go to the
assistance ministry for educational purposes.
WEEKLY EVENTS TAKING PLACE
AT YOUR CATHEDRAL
SUNDAY, December 28...The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
NO Liturgy of the Word/Children
NO Choir Practice
ff 11am Baptism: Brody John Theriault
son of Mark and Katy
MONDAY, December 29...Fifth Day within the
Octave of the Nativity of our Lord
7am Mass
Parish Office Closed
TUESDAY, December 30...Sixth Day within the
Octave of the Nativity of our Lord
7am Mass
Parish Office Closed
WEDNESDAY, December 31...Seventh Day within
the Octave of the Nativity of our Lord
7am Mass
Parish Office Closed
THURSDAY, January 1...The Octave Day of the
Nativity of our Lord (New Year’s Day)
10:00 a.m. Mass
Parish Office Closed
FRIDAY, January 2...Ss. Basil the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops/Doctors of the Church
7am Mass
Parish Office Closed
SATURDAY, January 3...Christmas Weekday - The
Most Holy Name of Jesus
8:30am Rosary for Vocations
9am Mass
ff Mass until 11am Sacrament of Reconciliation
5pm Mass
SUNDAY, January 4...The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
NO Liturgy of Word/Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
NEXT SUNDAY IS HELENA FOOD SHARE and
CHARITABLE GIVING SUNDAY
Please place your non-perishable goods in Mary’s Chapel.
A basket is available for any monetary donation
you wish to make.
Thank you for your generosity to these ministries
in this past year!!
YOUTH MINISTER POSITION OPEN
St. Mary Catholic Community has an opening for the
position of Youth Minister. Please send or e-mail a resume,
attn: Deb Kalicek to St. Mary CatholicCommunity,
1700 Missoula Avenue.
This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, beginning
January 12, 2015. For more information, contact
Deb Kralicek, 442-5268 or [email protected]
MONASTIC VOCATIONS
DISCERNMENT RETREAT
Mount Angel Abbey invites men who are between
18-45 years of age and are discerning a monastic vocation to come join us for a three-day discernment
retreat experience on Friday, January 9th through
Sunday, January 11th, 2015. This is free of charge
and we welcome you as our guest.
Please contact Fr. Odo Recker, OSB at 503-8453123. E-mail: [email protected] or visit our
website: www.mountangelabbey.org
MINISTRY TO GOD’S LOVE
God’s Love is an emergency shelter for homeless individuals located in downtown Helena. Three meals are
served every day, counseling is offered as well as showers and laundry facilities. Lunch and dinner are open to
anyone in the community in need of a meal. Numbers range from 30 to 80 people and up to 120. Currently the
shelter is providing housing for about 60 individuals which includes the men’s dorm, a few rooms for families
and some beds for women.
This past May, volunteers from the Cathedral Parish began providing and serving a meal for God’s Love
quarterly. These meals have been greatly appreciated by the residents and staff at this facility. The meal is
planned and provided by the volunteers, meeting in the Cathedral Brondel Center kitchen during the afternoon to prepare the meal. It has been great fun!
In September we began providing dessert and volunteers to serve the meal prepared by God’s Love for the
months we did not cook. We now have volunteers that either bring the entire meal or dessert and serve at
God’s Love once a month.
In celebration of St. Nicholas day (December 6), the volunteers prepared over 80 little bags of candy for the
residents. The bags included the story of St. Nicholas. Tradition would have the candy placed in shoes, however, the logistics were such that this wasn’t possible.
In 2015 we will prepare and serve six meals during the year. The other months we will provide dessert only.
Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to the food, preparations and service in a manner that works best
for them. Some drop off ingredients, some cook, and some prepare at home (i.e., cookies). All participation
is welcome!
Thank you to those who prepared the St. Nicholas treats:
Jill Caldwell
Arlette Randash
Kathie Raunig
The Spilka Family
Bertie Saunders
Judy Marron
Diana Kulow
Margo Brooke
Sarah Leslie
Lisa Heidlebaugh
Elyse Heidlebaugh
Mike Heidlebaugh
We invite everyone to join us. We need more people to help as we continue to grow. We also ask for your
prayers. For more information, call Carolyn Parry, Coordinator, through the Parish Office at 442-5825