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“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
— Mark 11:9
Weekend Eucharist:
Wolf Creek: 1st and 3rd Saturday 3:00 pm (November through April) OLV: Saturdays 6:00 pm Sundays 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Weekday Eucharist:
OLV: Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Reconciliation:
OLV: Wednesdays 5:45 pm or by appointment
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available - please
contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.
March 25, 2018
OUR LADY of the VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH 1502 Shirley Rd — Helena, MT
Fr. Dan Shea, Pastor Randy Fraser, Deacon Steve Barry, Deacon
Our Lady of the Valley Parish
Sacred Heart Church
Parish Office Staff Office Manager: Pam Banning Bookkeeper: Cathi Nelson
Youth Ministry Cyndi Krings (PreK-5th) 449-9950 David Casey (Middle School) 443-4750 David Casey (High School) 443-4750
Music Ministry Maggie Brennan
AFF (formerly RCIA) Tim Harris 443-5158 Sharon Richetti Dennis O’Reilly Rick Richetti Carleen Layne
Finance Council Members Jim Hill (Chair) Tim Harris JoAnne Canney Kim Kradolfer Karolyne Redding Dick Juvik Pete Oljar
Pastoral Council Members Pete (Chair) & Barb Oljar Pam Buzalsky Dan & Lucy Gengler Carol Frazer Jim & Kate McDonnell Mary Smith Teri Flemming Rhonda Malecha Mike & Val Bright Mary Kistler Rick & Sharon Richetti Jim McKeon Charlotte McMilin Tammy Stefanik .
Baptism Classes January-April-July-October (Contact Parish Office)
Marriage Preparation 6 months’ notice required (Contact Parish Office)
Please contact the parish office at 458-6114 to
update your phone records when disconnecting your landline. ~ Thank you!
HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone interested in using them.
They are located in the drawer beneath the holy water font.
Easter Sunday April 1st Readings
Acts 10:34a, 37—43 Colossians 3:1—4 John 20:1—9
SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT
Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Mon-Fri
1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4—7
The servant of the Lord God was rebuffed but did not turn back.
2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6—11
Christ was in the form of God but did not consider equality with God a thing to be grasped at.
Gospel: Mark 14:1—15:47
Jesus is betrayed, tried, condemned, crucified, and buried; this is his Passion and death. A Roman soldier said,
“Truly this man was the Son of God!” Faithful women stayed with Jesus.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 25th Readings
Parish Office: 458-6114 Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olvoffice@olvmt.org Web Page: www.olvmt.org
When the centurion who stood
facing him saw how he breathed his last,
Saturday 24th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass
6:00 pm Mass
Hot cross buns after all Sunday Masses
Sunday 25th 8:00 am Mass for the People
9:15 am NO Pre-K to 6th
10:30 am Mass
Monday 26th 7:00 pm Genesis II (make-up class)
Wednesday 28th 5:45 pm NO Reconciliation
6:30 pm NO Mass
7:00 pm NO Jr High/High School RE
7:00 pm NO RCIA
Thursday 29th 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday 30th Office Closed — Good Friday
7:00 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday 31st 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass RCIA reception
Sunday 1st 8:00 am Mass for the People
9:15 am NO Pre-K to 6th
10:30 am Mass
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 24 — April 1, 2018
Catholic Relief Service Collection — $1,766.51
These monies will be used primarily to repair damage from the forces of
time on the buildings at the mission complex, and to repair damage
at the School caused by the September 2017 earthquake.
Envelopes for this purpose are available in the entry way if you wish to
make a donation for this special collection. Thank you!
During Lent of 2018, Bishop Thomas is asking
the parishes of the
Diocese to promote the
Mission, especially the
infrastructure needs there.
SPECIAL NEEDS COLLECTION
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Join our parish community and more than 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten
journey with CRS Rice Bowl. The Faith Formation students have been
collecting money in their classrooms every Sunday during Lent. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this
simple yet powerful Lenten practice.
There are extra Rice Bowls in the church entry. If you have questions, please call Cyndi at 449-9950.
Theodore ‘Teddy’ Joseph Walker Arthur Eugene Bourquin Phyllis Ann Raymond Gerald ‘Vern’ Evans Don Francis Dunwell Marlene Rose Olson Trent J. Havron
Please remember in your Lenten prayers and sacrifices these members
of our parish who were called to the Father this past year.
Patricia K. Davidson Bernice Butler Langsford Frank J. Busch Joyce Lynn Lindberg Lisa Ann Verzani Mera Larie Stoll Frank Ravnik Leon Eddy Lilletvedt
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Connie Lynn Beaupre Jill Lyndes Farnam Myron George St. John John ‘Jack’ Frank Pachek Marie Therese Vanisko Frances M. Muldowney Walter Leo Lavigne Elizabeth Caldwell
Required: Skills Needed: Proficiency: Working knowledge of ...Attention to detail ...QuickBooks ...Bookkeeping ...Ability to multi-task ...MicroSoft Office ...Fiscal management ...Highly organized ...Internet ...Accounting procedures ...Payroll processing ...Grant development ...Grant management
Good Samaritan Thrift Store Ministries
Experience: ...At least 3 years progressive accounting responsibility Strongly Desired: ...Non-profit accounting and/or thrift store operations
Interested applicants: See Amy at 3067 N. Montana Avenue in Helena or submit cover letter and resume to
amy@goodsamministries.org
Fiscal Manager Position
Join Catholic Social Services
of Montana for
Brew a Better Community Night
April 1st 5 – 8 pm
at Ten Mile Creek Brewery 48 N. Last Chance Gulch
The Brewery will donate $1 from every pint
sold to CSSM!
There will also be a raffle for a
Stainless Steel Growler!
FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!
Flour
We donated 250 pounds in February!
Thank you from the bottom of
my cart! Easy Mac cups pudding cups granola bars fruit cups
shelf stable milk Cheerios juice boxes nut butters
ALWAYS NEEDED for kid packs
-canned soups -canned tuna -peanut butter -flour
-canned meals like —Spaghettios —chili —lasagna
The “Wish List” food items
Adult Faith Formation with RCIA
Interested in learning about the Catholic Church?
Please consider joining us for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Classes are at 7 pm most Wednesdays, continuing through the Easter Season.
Wednesday, 3/28 No Class
Saturday, 3/31 — 8 pm Easter Vigil Mass RCIA Reception following Mass
Need to complete Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?
Want to deepen your understanding of Catholic teaching?
OLV Youth and Family Events Calendar
MARCH 2018 28 NO CLASS 30 Good Friday APRIL 2018 1 Easter Sunday 9 Core Team 7 pm
Join “OLV Youth Group” on Facebook
Parish Holy Thursday, 3/29 Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, 3/30
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, 3/31 Easter Sunday, 4/1
Easter Vigil, 3/31
Our Lady of the Valley
7 pm Mass
7 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
8 am Mass 10:30 am Mass
3 pm Mass (Wolf Creek)
8 pm Vigil Mass
St. Mary Catholic
Community
7 pm Mass
12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 5:30 PM Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
9 am Morning prayer
8 am Mass 10:30 am Mass
8:30 pm Vigil Mass
Ss. Cyril & Methodius
7 pm Mass
Noon 12 pm Stations of the Cross 7 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
8 am Mass 10 am Mass 12 pm Mass (Clancy)
8:30 pm Mass
Cathedral of St. Helena
7 pm Mass
Noon 12 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 5 pm Stations of the Cross
9 am Morning prayer
7 am Mass 9 am Mass 11 am Mass
8:30 pm Vigil Mass
Area Holy Week Schedules
Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern
priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and families. Call forth even more men of generous
spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.
Mount Angel Seminary St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston MA
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday — April 1st Memorial Park 1 pm sharp
Boys/Girls 6 and under Boys/Girls 7 and older
Numerous prizes!
Knights of Columbus
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Lent to Life— Wraps up Easter Sunday!
OLV Lenten Alms Project — Helping Moms and Babies
Take an egg from the fence, pray about what works for you, and know the items will be
shared between Catholic Social Services and Options Clinic.
Catholic Social Services uses the donation for its Baby Boutique which is open to all those in need. They are
asking specifically for baby wipes and larger diaper sizes 4, 5, and 6.
Options Clinic’s highest priority is new car seats that they offer through their Baby Boutique
to women utilizing their services.
ATTENTION ENGAGED COUPLES! The next Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend is
April 27-29 in Great Falls. Sign up now! Information and registration are available online at
WWW.GREATFALLSCEE.ORG.
For questions call Terry and Dave Stukey at 406-452-3542 or Brenda and Bill Chafin at 406-771-8658.
A Wedding is a Day: A Marriage is a Lifetime!
Peace Starts with a Smile!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
March 24—25, 2018
6:00 PM Saturday Mass
Lectors: Jim Turcotte Eucharistic Ministers: Beth and Rick Cottingham, Dave and Vicky Galt, Mike Latka Greeters: Rick and Sharon Richetti Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome
8:00 AM Sunday Mass
Lectors: Trish Bartz, Tim Harris Eucharistic Ministers: Jim and Sheila Hill, Dick and Linda Juvik, Justin Lutgen Greeters: Paul Tschida Altar Servers: Ali Miller and Brendan Miller
10:30 AM Sunday Mass
Lectors: Judy Palmquist, Bob Vanisko Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Zincke, Mary Anderson, Karen Bourquin, Jeannine Burns, JoAnne Canney Greeters: Erin Berg, Sara Berg Altar Servers: Kendall Courchane and Joelle Tooke Holy Week and Easter, 2018
7:00 PM Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Lectors: Please Sign Up Eucharistic Ministers: Please Sign Up Greeters: Please Sign Up Altar Servers: Please Sign Up
7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Lectors: Please Sign Up Eucharistic Ministers: Please Sign Up Greeters: Please Sign Up Altar Servers: Please Sign Up
8:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass
Lectors: Please Sign Up Eucharistic Ministers: Please Sign Up Greeters: Please Sign Up Altar Servers: Please Sign Up
8:00 AM Easter Sunday Mass
Lectors: Please Sign Up Eucharistic Ministers: Please Sign Up Greeters: Please Sign Up Altar Servers: Please Sign Up
10:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass
Lectors: Please Sign Up Eucharistic Ministers: Please Sign Up Greeters: Please Sign Up Altar Servers: Please Sign Up
Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses
Bread Bakers: Mar 29 (Holy Thur, 6 loaves) —Jonna Brenton Mar 31 & Apr 1 (Easter, 12 loaves)—Laurie Bowlds Apr 7, 8 & Apr 14, 15—Virginia Seil
OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP
March 18, 2018 $ 5,688
Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)
March 19, 2017 $ 280,752 March 18, 2018 $ 298,773
(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)
OLV parishioners are generous!
Tickets on sale now at Trinity Books & Gifts or kneh.org or
call 410.0968 $35 each
BAPTISM CLASS at OLV
Thursday, April 5th 7:30 pm
in the Gathering Space Babies Welcome! Please call the parish
office for more info — 458-6114
CALLING ALL BAKERS!
Catholic Women’s Conference April 21 — Helena Civic Center
The Montana Catholic Women’s Conference is
seeking donations of home baked cookies or quick breads to be delivered to OLV
by April 17th for the conference.
Look for signup sheets on the back table or contact Laura Barry (449-4835) to volunteer your baking skills for this wonderful event!