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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 25, 2015
Liturgical Schedule
The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, PhD.
Bishop of Helena
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
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday.......................................................................5:00 p.m.
Sunday.............................................7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
BOULDER (St. Catherine Parish)
Saturday..............................................................5:00 p.m.
Sunday................................................................10:00 a.m.
DAILY MASS
Mon., Fri. .......................................................................7:00 a.m.
Tues., Wed., Thurs........................7:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon
Saturday......................................................................... 9:00 a.m.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday ff Mass until 4pm....................Holy Family Chapel
DEVOTION TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Tuesday......following the 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon Mass
ROSARY
Mon. through 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
Spirit Filled - Faithful Souls Stewardship Drive
Progress Report:
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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$290.600
$1,000,000
Music for Liturgy, 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
The readings are #1116 in the Hymnal
Organ: Psalm-Prelude (Psalm 139.v.11)
Introit: Cantate Domino
O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
In His presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in His holy place.
Hymn #616 Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Kyrie eleison (Mass of the Immaculate Conception)
Gloria
Responsorial Psalm
Alleluia
Hymn #775 You Call To Us, Lord Jesus
Motet: Ave Verum
Communion Antiphon:
Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your face not be abashed.
Organ: Air
Hymn #791 God, Bless Your Church With Strength
Organ: Prelude, Fugue, And Chaconne In C Major
Note: Carol Anderson will be playing the final organ voluntary.
Herbert Howells
Dale Fleck
Peter Latona
Dale Fleck
Dale Fleck
Peter Latona
Charles Gonoud
Tone I
Robert Elmore
Dietrich Buxtehude
Liturgy
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 1, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 25, 2015
DEUTERONOMY 18:15-20
I will raise up a prophet and I will put my words into
his mouth.
JONAH 3:1-5, 10
The Ninevites turned from their evil way.
1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31
The word in its present form is passing away.
1 CORINTHIANS 7:32-35
A virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, that
she may be holy.
MARK 1:14-20
Repent and believe in the gospel.
MARK 1:21-28
He taught them as one having authority.
A WORD ABOUT THE WORD
by Deacon Bob Fishman
This week’s readings follow up on what we have been
learning about the call of God in our lives. In our first
reading, Jonah the reluctant prophet has been sent
again to Nineveh to tell them to repent. Remember that
previously Jonah had not done what the Lord told him
to do. He hated the Ninevites and was not anxious for
God to forgive them. So, instead he exited stage left,
in the other direction. This led to him being thrown
overboard, swallowed by a great fish, and vomited up
on the beach. Needless to say this experience changed
his tune, and now he was ready to preach to Nineveh.
The people of Nineveh listened and repented, and destruction did not come to the people. Sometimes we
can let our own personal feelings stand in the way of
what God is calling us to do. Often we have our own
agenda. St. Paul captures the urgency of this message
telling the Corinthians that the world is passing away
and we must share Christ’s message regardless of personal feelings and even personal relationships. Eternity is too important to let worldly things and attitudes
get in our way. Finally we have our Lord and Savior Jesus telling James, John, Andrew and Simon all of
whom were fisherman by trade, that He would make
them “fishers of Men.” This is our call too. It may
not be easy. We may have family members who have
left the Church. We may know people we love who
don’t believe in anything. The time is now to share
with them. I tell people to start by sharing their own
story. What do you love about being Catholic? Let
people know that you will pray for them if they are going through something difficult. You will bring more
people to the Faith by being real with them and sharing
your own story then by quoting Genesis to Revelation.
Finally, remember to fill up your own cup. You cannot
give the thirsty world a drink if your cup is empty (or
cracked). Go to Mass often, go to confession and most
of all pray, pray, pray. It worked for Nineveh, it will
work for you. The time is at hand. How will you respond to God’s call? Something to think about…May
God richly bless you always…
WORD of the DAY
Monday, Jan. 26
Memorial of Ss. Timothy and Titus, Bishops
2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5
Luke 10:1-9
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Weekday
Hebrews 10:1-10
Mark 3:31-35
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest
and Doctor of the Church
Wisdom 7:7-10, 15-16
Matthew 23:8-12
Please Note...
On Super Bowl Sunday ONLY, Feb. 1st, Mass at St.
John the Baptist in Clancy will be celebrated at 12:00
Noon rather than the regular time of 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Weekday
Hebrews 10:19-25
Mark 4:21-25
Friday, Jan. 30
Weekday
Hebrews 10:32-39
Mark 4:26-34
Saturday, Jan. 31
Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest
Philippians 4:4-9
Matthew 18:1-5
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!
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First Eucharist parents, please mark your calendars
to attend a meeting on Wednesday, February 4th at
6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center, Room 205. First
Reconciliation will be celebrated on February 12th in
the Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Please help your child to
prepare for this beautiful sacrament by regularly attending Mass and making opportunities to talk to your child
about how we know when we sin, how to examine our
consciences and how to say we are sorry.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (R. C. I. A.)
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 27, 2015. If
you are interested in more information about our RCIA
program, please contact Deacon Bob Fishman at 4425825.
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LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Liturgy of the Word for Children from Pre-school
Parent Preparation sessions are offered every other month.
through Grade 2 will meet during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
PLEASE REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARtoday.
ISH PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE SESSIONS. The next opportunity will be held February 5th
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Elementary classes will meet Wednesday, January at 6:00 p.m. in Room 110 of the Cathedral Center. Please
call the Parish Office at 442-5825 to register for the class.
28th, at 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Helpers are needed to serve as hosts for the Rite of
Election on Sunday, February 22nd, 3:00 p.m. Please
consider this opportunity to welcome those who will be
entering into Full Communion with the Church at the
Easter Vigil. People from throughout the Diocese will
be attending this beautiful and meaningful rite; your efforts to make them feel welcome will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for considering this and call Linda at
442-5825 for details.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP
Regular classes will meet on Wednesday,
January 28th.
Middle School - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
High School Youth Group - 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Confirmation meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays,
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
High School Students:
Registration is now open for the CYC Convention on
March 13-15 at the Red Lion Inn. Please go to the Diocese of Helena Youth page for more information and to
register online:
http://www.dohyouth.org/wordpress/events-2/
DOUG TOOKE TO SPEAK ON RWANDA AT
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH
Last August Doug Tooke, Diocesan Director of Faith Formation, took a mission trip to Rwanda sponsored by Catholic
Relief Services (CRS), the international relief agency of US
Catholics. He observed first-hand the agency’s programs in
that country ranging from education and training in improved
agricultural techniques, nutrition and health, micro financing,
and AIDS prevention.
Doug will be sharing his experiences and photos at Our Lady
of the Valley on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:00 p.m. As an added
treat, he will brew up some Rwandan coffee!
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.
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
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. Our next event
is bowling, TODAY, Sunday, January 25th at 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please call Sarah Phipps at 208-5904944, or Sarah Leslie at 461-4776.
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 February event is a Valentine’s Day
Party, Saturday, February 14th at 7pm. For more
information please contact Kristin Betlej at 651-2836613 or Kelsey Rohm at 253-334-8897.
Memorials
In Memory of....
JOHN and ANN BAILEY
Jack & Bertie Saunders
ROBERT FEILZER
Deacon Bob & Karen Fishman
TOM VANDER BLOEMEN
Diana Kulow
TINA HASH
Marilyn Twichel
Jim & Cindy Lieberg & Family
DAN BARTSCH
Bill and Gail Lannan
Bertie & Jack Saunders
Kay Russell
MRS. GENE D’AMICO
Her Friends
DOROTHY PATRICIA CLARK
William J. Clark
GRANDPA & PAPA O’CONNELL
Patti & Marissa O’Connell
1st LT. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER CLARK
William J. Clark
MARIA PETERSON
Nancy O’Dell
DONNA HOFF
George & Marlene Huhtanen
PAT KELLEHER
Russ & Linaire Ritter
DICK BEATON
Ed & Kathy Surbrugg
KATHLEEN LONG
Ed & Kathy Surbrugg
Deacon Bob & Karen Fishman
BRAD YUHAS
Bud & Mary Ellen Iwen
CAROL JUDGE
Dave & Joyce Roberts
Special Intentions
MARG McCARTHY
The Walsh Family
DAN BARTSCH
Marilyn Twichel
THE BARTSCH FAMILY
Marilyn Twichel
Newcomers
We welcome with the love of Christ the following newcomers to our Parish...
Erik & Rebecca Ingman
Steve & Christina Lipetzky & Family
Jordan Marquis
Jacob and Sarah Sandau
Megan Stearman
Raphael Zepeda
Join Us
to provide meals for God’s Love
With the New Year, we have decided to expand again! We
will be providing a meal every other month and provide
dessert and teams to serve during the months in between
meals. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer. We need
YOU!
We hope you will join us to provide our next meal on
Tuesday, February 17th and dessert for March 17th. There
are lots of opportunities to help. Some of the food can be
prepared at home. We will prepare and assemble the rest of
the meal in the Cathedral kitchen.
Join us Thursday, January 29th at 5:30pm in the
Cathedral Center, Room 108 for a Planning Meeting
to plan the meal and dessert and to find out how you can
be a part of this wonderful new project. Just interested in
hearing what we are up to…please join us!
If you are not able to attend the meeting and would like to
help with the meals for God’s Love, please contact Carolyn
Parry through the Parish Office at 442-5825.
of Greater Helena
Comfort Food Challenge
Sunday, February 22, 2014 from 4-6pm – Family
Promise of Greater Helena’s Comfort Food Challenge
will be held at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds. Taste
a variety of comfort foods prepared by 17+ churches
involved with Family Promise as well as several local
restaurants.
This year a 2015 Comfort Food Challenge
Cookbook will be published. There will also be raffle
with a number of items including a lovely quilt.
We hope you will join us!
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
$11,658.00, ACH $2,434.00 and Loose Cash/Checks
$760.00 for a total of $14,852.00.
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.
Friar Fred shares his favorite calming prayer...
Fear not! God’s whose you are will
take care of you.
Either He will shield you from
suffering or He will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then and put aside
all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.
...St. Francis deSales
Feast Day, January 24th
Father Stuart Long
Do you have a Father Stu Story? We are
gathering Father Stu stories to be published in a
book. Email your Father Stu story to
[email protected]
or call Connie at 406-202-2460
Margaret Ann at 406-465-5450
Mail: Connie Beckman
2840 Winslow Ave. Helena, Mt. 59601
(Story Guidelines can be obtained at the Parish
Office)
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Parish Family
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 year-long
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. Thank you for your consideration.
May God bless you in this Holy Season
and throughout the New Year!
WEEKLY EVENTS TAKING PLACE
AT YOUR CATHEDRAL
SUNDAY, January 25...Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
9am Liturgy of Word/Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
MONDAY, January 26...Ss. Timothy and Titus,
Bishops
7am Mass
TUESDAY, January 27...Weekday
7am Mass/Devotions
ff Coffee and Doughnuts - Rm 110
12pm Mass/Devotions
3:30pm Cathedral Youth Choir - Rm 209
6pm RCIA - Brondel Center
WEDNESDAY, January 28...St. Thomas Aquines,
Priest and Doctor of the Church
7am Mass
12pm Mass
3:30pm Children’s RCIA - Rm 108
3:30pm Faith Formation Classes (K - Grade 8)
5:45pm Faith Formation Classes (Gr 1 - High School
Youth)
5:45pm Confirmation Class - Rm 205
THURSDAY, January 29...Weekday
7am Mass
12pm Mass
5:30pm God’s Love Ministry (Meal Planning) -Rm 108
FRIDAY, January 30...Weekday
7am Mass
ff Mass until 4pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Holy Family Chapel
6pm Marriage Enrichment - Brondel Center
SATURDAY, January 31...St. John Bosco, Priest
8:30am Rosary for Vocations
9am Mass
ff Mass until 11am Sacrament of Reconciliation
5pm Mass
SUNDAY, February 1...Fourth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
9am Liturgy of Word/Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
40 DAYS FOR LIFE (Feb. 18 - March 29)
Please join all Christians for 40 days of prayer and
fasting for an end to abortion. We invite you to join in
peaceful prayer outside Planned Parenthood. Google:
40Daysforlifehelena and commit to a time to pray - for
you and your family - and be united as the Body of
Christ for this intention. Let’s meet Christ in a special
way these 40 days of Lent, at the foot of the cross, and
come to know His awesome Mercy for us and that all
people will come to respect human life from conception to natural death. To volunteer or for information,
contact Sarah Leslie (461-4776) or
[email protected]
CATHEDRAL OF ST. HELENA STEWARDSHIP REPORT AS DECEMBER 31, 2014
NOTE: This report reflects the final year-end accounting.
WEEK ENDING: 12/07//2014
Envelopes
ACH
Children’s Envelopes
Loose Checks
Loose Cash
Special Non-reoccurring
Total:
WEEK ENDING: 12/21/2014
Envelopes
ACH
Children’s Envelopes
Loose Checks
Loose Cash
Special Non-reoccurring
Total:
$16,204.00
2,434.00
2.00
0.00
552.00
0.00
$19,192.00
Immaculate Conception
$1,651.00
$16,724.00
4.016.50
0.00
0.00
652.00
0.00
$21,392.50
WEEK ENDING: 12/14/2014
Envelopes
ACH
Children’s Envelopes
Loose Checks
Loose Cash
Special Non-reoccuring
Total:
WEEK ENDING: 12/28/2014
EnvelopesACHChildren’s Envelopes
Loose Checks
Loose Cash
Special Non-reoccurring
Total
Building & Grounds
Grand Total
Christmas
$17,530.00
0.00
0.00
175.00
601.00
0.00
$18,306.00
$33,181.76
2,349.00
2.00
110.00
887.00
0.00
$36,529.76
1,698.00
$38,227.76
$29,434.60
**Weekly Average Needed to Meet the Parish Projected Budget for 2014/2015..............$17,108.02
Total Funds Needed to Meet Budget...............................................................................$109,132.08
Total Monthly Contributions Received as of Dec. 31, 2014..........................................$126,505.86
Total Monthly Buildings & Grounds Contributions Received as of Dec. 31, 2014........$1,698.00
Difference between Budget and Actual.............................................................................$17,373.78
% of Budget Received..............................................................................................................115.92%**
Does not include Bldgs & Grds Funds which are restricted and cannot be used for general budget purposes.
Thank you so Very Much for your Generosity!