St.

Marys Catholic Church

New to the Parish?
Welcome! Were 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.
September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. 9/11: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the souls of Jim & Sally Schumacher r/b Patrick Schumacher
9/12: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of John Norgon r/b Julie Howell
Thanks! 9/13: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the souls of Mae & Gay LaFond r/b Darlene Froman
9/14: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Children of Mary & Maynard LaFond r/b Mary & Maynard LaFond
9/15: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Howard Long r/b Marion Holman
2017 Public Square Rosary Rally 9/16: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the soul of Scott Lindgren r/b Brenda Rummel
9/17: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Poor Souls in Purgatory r/b Helen DePuydt
Please join us in praying for our nation on October 14, 2017 at 12:00 noon. The Local Public Square Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
Rosary Rally will take place at The Front Street Park/ Veterans Memorial Park. Saco - 12:15 PM: Monte Broadbrooks r/b Helen DePuydt

Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women

Send Us Your Announcements! Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
Do you have any announcements of interest to the larger parish community? Please contact Fr. Cory at First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any announcements for the bulletin! September 5, 2017 September 10, 2017

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration

Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long
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 Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM
prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an
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.
family and friends on special occasions and
Parental sessions are required. Collections Totals For 9/3 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 9/3 Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the Malta: $1854.40 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $14,356.00 $59,244.37
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. Dodson: $385.00 $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $0.00 $6,269.79
Cory for more information. Saco: $255.00 $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $1,161.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held Scripture Readings 9/10/2017-9/17/2017
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
9/10 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Stewardship Thought: You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel. - Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20
EZEKIEL 33:7
9/11 Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level Colossians 1:24-2:3; Psalm 62:6-7, 9; Luke 6:6-11
required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the
9/12 Tuesday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time; The Most Holy Name of Mary
gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase.
Colossians 2:6-15; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11; Luke 6:12-19
9/13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor
Development Thought: Reliability and Certainty: These are the hallmarks of a Charitable Gift Colossians 3:1-11; Psalm 145:2-3, 10-13; Luke 6:20-26
Annuity with the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana. You can make a gift to benefit our parish 9/14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross
and, in return, the Catholic Foundation will pay you a fixed percentage of that amount every year for as Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17
long as you live (at a great, locked-in and secure rate with excellent tax benefits!). To learn more, call the
Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at 800-332-9998, ext. 120. 9/15 Our Lady of Sorrows
1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11; John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35
9/16 St. Cornelius, Pope, & St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
1 Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 113:1-7; Luke 6:43-49
Drinking the Spirit
9/17 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Drinking the Spirit is a great new opportunity for us to gather as adult Catholics to grow in our Catholic Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35
faith and as a community. Each week we will have a different Catholic topic with a presenter. Questions
and discussions are encouraged. We are each responsible for our own "beverages" and or food. This
should be a relaxing and enjoyable way of learning about the Catholic faith. Please plan on joining us,
spread the word and bring a friend!
Our first Drinking the Spirit of the season will be October 10th at 7 PM at the Tin Cup. DCCW Officer Nominations
The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is in need of volunteers to fill the 1st Vice Chairman and
Treasurer positions on the DCCW board in October.
Please consider being nominated for these positions and also encourage others to consider. Please forward
your information or inquiries to Wilma Mavencamp at 654-1346 or email maven100@itstriangle.com.
Please Pray For
Lila Raymond, Gerry Williams, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg, Myrtle Hould, Jeanie Engebretson, John
Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, Don Nevrivy, Mary Kelly, Roberta Pospisil and those from our
local area serving in the military. Great Falls-Billings Catholic Youth Convention 2017
For the repose of the souls of Gladys Jacobson, Byron Ereaux, Roger Ereaux, Scott Lindgren, the Poor The 2017 Great Falls-Billings Catholic Youth Convention has been cancelled. It is hoped that this can be
Souls in Purgatory, and for comfort and peace for their families. rescheduled for another date in the future!
Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Dianne Salsberry at 654-1443; Jean Niebur
at 654-2822. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.