St.

Mary’s Catholic Church

May 6, 2018 — Sixth Sunday of Easter Fr. Cory Sticha­Pastor
P.O. Box 70 www.SaintMarysMalta.org Office: (406) 654­1446
Malta, MT 59538 RE Center: (406) 654­1311
office@SaintMarysMalta.org              Fax: (406) 654­1467

Mass Schedule
5/7: Malta ­ 5:30 PM: Clark Riggs r/b Julie Howell
5/8: Malta ­ 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Don Nevrivy r/b Marty & Sandy Johnson
5/9: Malta ­ 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Ken Ulrich r/b John Bjorklund's
5/10: Hi­Line ­ 10:00 AM: Repose of the soul of Barb Hould r/b John & Terry McKeon
5/11: Malta ­ 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Roger Ereaux r/b Michael Fred Ereaux
5/12: Malta ­ 4:00 PM: For the Campbell Family r/b E. Campbell
5/13: Dodson ­ 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Alice Reitan r/b Helen DePuydt
Malta ­ 10:00 AM: For the Parishioners
Saco ­ 12:00 PM: Repose of the soul of Tina Marks r/b F. Compton

Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women
Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
May 13, 2018

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
1st Friday of the Month:9 AM to 4 PM (Sign­up in the back of the church or just show up!)
Other Fridays:9 to 10 AM

Collections Totals For 4/29
Monthly
4/29 Needed Online Goal Remaining Past Due
Malta: $1236.87 $2721.00 $445.00 Malta: $22,961.00 $19,008.00 $69,839.37
Dodson: $320.00 $441.31 $0.00 Dodson: $2,684.00 $1,959.00 $0.00
Saco: $196.00 $441.31 $200.00 Saco: $5,015.00 $4,890.00 $0.00
 Stewardship and Development Thoughts from Judy Held
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
Stewardship Thought: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater 
love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” – JOHN 15:12­13
Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be 
willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we 
love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?

Tentative Settlement for the Lawsuits Announced!
You may have seen articles that the diocese has come to a tentative settlement to resolve the abuse lawsuits 
and Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The great news is that it's true! Although it is not set in stone, it does allow us 
to see a potential end to this difficult time. This settlement allows us to finally make some reparation for 
the horrible acts committed against children in the past, and resolve to never allow it to happen again.
We know, however, that it won't be over, even when the settlement is approved. There will be some pain on 
the part of each parish in contributing to this settlement. The bishop will release a letter in the next couple 
weeks giving more information. That letter will also be published in the bulletin.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship
The five vicariates of the Great Falls­Billings Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are awarding one 
$500.00 Scholarship to a high school graduating senior woman. Applications are available by contacting 
your Vicariates presidents or contacting Toni Ziegler at 654­1187.
Deadline to apply is July 15, 2018

Please Pray For
 Bruce Hould, Donna Scheffelmear, Shane Kuszmal, Cleo Philips' daughter,Dallas Green, Duane Kraoll, 
Karen Sisco, Bobby Ereaux, Janeen Brookie, Gerry Williams, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg, Myrtle Hould, 
Jeanie Engebretson, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, Mary Kelly, Roberta Pospisil, Karen 
Boos and those from our local area serving in the military.
For the repose of the souls of Florence Schumacher ,Greg Sundseth, Grace Lucas, Claris Darrah, 
LaVonne Compton, Christina Marks, Ileen Pekovitch, Kenny Ulrich, Patricia Davis, Don Nevrivy, Bill 
Starkey, Nancy Soennichesen, the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and for comfort and peace for their families.
Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call:Dianne Salsbery at 654­1443 or 654­4675; 
Jean Niebur at 654­2822. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.
 Scripture Readings — 5/6/2018­5/13/2018
5/6 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25­26, 34­35, 44­48; Psalm 98:1­4; 1 John 4:7­10; John 15:9­17
5/7 — Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Acts 16:11­15; Psalm 149:1­6, 9; John 15:26­16:4
5/8 — Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Acts 16:22­34; Psalm 138:1­3, 7­8; John 16:5­11
5/9 — Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Acts 17:15, 22­18:1; Psalm 148:1­2, 11­14; John 16:12­15
5/10 — Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter; St. Damien de Veuster, Priest
Acts 18:1­8; Psalm 98:1­4; John 16:16­20
5/11 — Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Acts 18:9­18; Psalm 47:2­7; John 16:20­23
5/12 — Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter; Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, 
Martyr
Acts 18:23­28; Psalm 47:2­3, 8­10; John 16:23­28
5/13 — Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1­11; Psalm 47:2­3, 6­9; Ephesians 1:17­23 or 4:1­13 or 4:1­7, 11­13; John 15:9­17

2018 Care and Share Annual Catholic Appeal
We are now well into the 2018 Care and Share Annual Catholic Appeal. 
Have you taken the opportunity yet to make your pledge or gift? Your 
support is needed and appreciated! Giving online is very convenient and easy via the online giving link at 
St. Mary's Parish website; or simply place your donation envelope anytime in our offertory basket. Your 
gift will stay right here in our diocese to benefit our entire Catholic Church, including our parish. Thank 
you!

Pope’s Universal Intention
For May: The Mission of the Laity. That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding 
with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

Parish Council
Regina Webb (Malta) Cliff Merriman (KofC) Tom DePuydt (Saco)
Charlie Mears (Malta) Wilma Mavencamp (PCCW) Leona Kienenberger (Dodson)
Shawn Bleth (Malta)
 New to the Parish?
Welcome! We’re 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.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________________
Email address:_______________________________________________________________________
You may also use this for a change of address.
Thanks!

Women’s Monthly Lunch
ATTENTION LADIES OF THE PARISH: We will again be getting together once a month for lunch on 
the second Friday of every month, at 11:30 at the GN. Please mark your calendars and join us for a good 
meal and great fellowship!

Send Us Your Announcements!
Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org if you have any bulletin announcements!

Office Manager Resignation
Lana Ulrich has resigned as office manager. She has done much behind the scenes to keep the parish 
running. I truly am grateful to her for her years of service to this parish, and may God bless her in the 
years to come!

Confessions: Saturdays Noon ­ 1p.m., 1/2 hour  Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long 
before daily Mass (Tues., Weds., and Fri.) or by  tradition of having Masses celebrated for those we 
appointment offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of 
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.
anniversaries, as well as those who are in need of 
Marriages: Six month couple preparation period  prayers. Masses are also encouraged in memory of 
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling  those loved ones who have died, especially on the 
marriage date. anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr. 
Cory for more information.
 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
HAPPENINGS
“Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Luke 18:16

Dates to remember:
May 13th—Senior Mass followed by a brunch
down stairs.
May 18th—Dodson Graduation
May 19th—Saco Graduation
May 20th—Malta Graduation

Remember, The Eucharist Is Not a Symbol

For the past 2 months St. Mary’s has been able to have a beautiful display of Eucharistic Miracles for the
700’s ad. to current time. This display was designed by the Vatican and promoted to be displayed in all the
Catholic Churches around the world. This display will be moving to another parish in our Diocese. I hope
members of our parish had time to look it over and appreciate it.
The Holy Eucharist is not just a symbol of Christ’s spiritual presence. It is not just a reminder of Christ’s self-
offering in the past. No, Jesus Christ is truly present in this Sacrament. That is why we refer to the Real Pres-
ence. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “In the most blessed sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and, therefore, the whole
Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.”
Our belief in this Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist derives from the literal interpretation of the
promise of Christ to give us His Body and Blood for our spiritual food and drink, as found in St. John’s Gos-
pel, Chapter 6, and also in the four independent accounts of the fulfillment of this promise at the Last Sup-
per (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; 1 Corinthians 11).
Eucharistic theologians explain the Real Presence by a process called transubstantiation: the entire sub-
stance of bread and wine is changed into the entire substance of the risen and glorified Body and Blood
of Christ, retaining only the “accidents” (taste, color, shape) of bread and wine. Can there be a religion in
which God is closer to man than our Catholic Faith?
Sometimes We Forget This
It is good to remember that since it is the Risen Christ who is present in the consecrated Bread and Wine,
He is not divided. He is wholly present in both species—both the Consecrated Bread and the Consecrated
Wine. Therefore, we receive the whole Christ and are not deprived of any grace when we receive Holy
Communion under one form only. ( Fr. Richard W. Frank)