Parish Office: 458-6114 Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olvoffice@olvmt.org Web Page: www.olvmt.org Then they abandoned their nets

and followed him.

— Mark 1:18

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.

January 21, 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 Chris Jensen (Chair) Tim Harris Laurie Bowlds Kim Kradolfer Karolyne Redding Jim Hill

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.

READINGS January 28th

Deuteronomy 18:15—20 1 Corinthians 7:32—35 Mark 1:21—28

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Mon-Fri

1st Reading: Jonah 3:1—5, 10

Jonah told the Ninevites that God would destroy Nineveh because of their wickedness. They repented. God relented

and did not destroy their city.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29—31

Paul warned the Corinthians of the shortness of time because the world is passing away. They should, therefore,

conduct themselves accordingly.

Gospel: Mark 1:14—20

Jesus appeared in Galilee preaching the good news and instructing the people: “This is the time of fulfillment.

The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

JANUARY 21st READINGS

Saturday 20th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass for Eileen Shea

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 21st 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass

1:30 pm Altar Server Outing

Wednesday 24th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School RE

7:00 pm RCIA

Saturday 27th 8:30 am First Reconciliation

3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 28th 8:00 am Mass for Eileen Shea

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass for the People

4:00 pm Family Promise Chili Feed

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

January 20 — 28, 2018

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, 1/24: The Lord’s Prayer

Need to complete Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?

Want to deepen your understanding of Catholic teaching?

Two weeks to sign up for Retrouvaille Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each

other? Do you argue ... or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse?

When was the last time you said “I Love You”? Retrouvaille is for any couple who would like to rediscover

their marriage and improve communication. See brochures in the entryway or for more information about

an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, contact the registration team

at 800-470-2230 or visit our website:

www.retrouvailleMT.org or www.HelpOurMarriage.com

February 2—4, 2018 Ursuline Retreat Centre Great Falls, MT

Carroll College Scholarships

Fr. Dan Shea ScholarshipFr. Dan Shea ScholarshipFr. Dan Shea Scholarship

How to apply: Submit a letter to the OLV parish office requesting to be considered for the scholarship and stating that requirements of the scholarship have been met. (Note: This is different from Parish Scholarship below.)

Closing date: Must be in the OLV office by March 1.

Carroll College Parish Scholarship for OLV

Parish scholarships to Carroll College are again being offered to Our Lady of the Valley parishioners.

$2,000 is available for scholarships to students planning to attend Carroll for the first time in the Fall of 2018.

Applications must be received in the OLV office no later than February 1, 2018.

For questions or to obtain applications, please call the parish office at 458-6114.

Sunday - January 21st 1:30 to 3:00 pm

STONETREE CLIMBING CENTER 1222 Bozeman Avenue

Signup sheets in the Gathering Area.

Please sign up for a great time!

Questions? Contact Becky Tooke 458-6316

or Deacon Steve 431-8452

Altar Server

Climbing Outing

Stone Tree requires a parental waiver to climb. It is available at http://www.stonetreeclimbing.com/waiver-and-rules/

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

We donated 231 pounds in December!

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

As of 1/17/2018 Pledged: $45,915 (84%) Participation: 36.09%

GOAL: $54,700

16th annual Montana Early Music Festival

January 18-21

4 concerts of Historically Informed Performances of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Part 1)

7:30 pm at Holy Rosary in Bozeman (Thursday, January 18) Immaculate Conception in Butte (Friday, January 19) St. Francis Xavier in Missoula (Saturday, January 20) 4:00 pm at Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena (Sunday January 21) A 17-member chamber orchestra will play period instruments, with concertmaster Carrie Krause. Vocal soloists are Amanda Balestrieri (soprano), Marjorie Bunday (contralto), Daniel Hutchings (tenor), and Rob W. Tudor (baritone). Musikanten Montana Artistic Director Kerry Krebill will conduct the soloists, chamber orchestra and singers of Musikanten Montana.

Seating for the concerts is general admission, with a reserved section for Musikanten Angel donors ($100 and above); tickets will be available at the door, $30 General Admission, $10 Students, with a Family Pass (maximum 5 persons) available for $75. Advanced sales at Birds & Beasley’s and Piccolo’s Music. Visit www.musikantenmt.org for more information.

Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Associates of Helena

Warm Hearts is an ecumenical ministry.

Donated new blankets and new towels will be

distributed through organizations serving the poor in the Helena area.

NEEDS: New twin blankets New bath towels New hand towels New washcloths

Place new items in the large orange box in the

Gathering Space. See the flyer on the box for more information.

Bobby Lavinder 431-1277 Linda McCray 439-2073

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. If you are not registered, have a change of address, or have other needs, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the parish office.*

Date: ___________________ Name_____________________________________________ ______New parishioner/Registration form requested Address___________________________________________ ______ ←check here if new address

__________________________________________________ ______ ←check here if new phone number

Phone_____________________________________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________

*Please contact the parish office to inquire about monthly giving through automatic banking (458-6114).

Annual Chili Feed Contest and Silent Auction

Sunday, January 28 4—7pm

Got the winter blues? Turn them into red hots!Come to this winter event at OLV!

Please bring chili no later than 3:30 pm to be entered in the contest.

Bring a friend. ~ Everyone is welcome!

A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. All proceeds support the Helena Family Promise Program.

Chili sign-up continues this weekend!

CYC Convention March 9—11, 2018

Hosted at: Carroll College

Registration opens in January By 2/15: $85

By 2/28: $100

More information will be on our website DOHYOUTH.ORG

SAVE THE DATE

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

January 20—21, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Turcotte Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Paula Block, Angie Treib, Chris Christensen, Reid Christensen Greeters: Adam Hagengruber Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Ed Beall, Mary Dolan Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Paul Tschida, Alton and Kathie Williams, John Williams Greeters: John and Sue Hallsten Altar Servers: Lucia Lutgen and Sam Klatt

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Keith Kelly, Chris McGonigle Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve and Laura Barry, Amy Kelly, Cassie Kelly, Mike Newhouse Greeters: LuAnne Gustafson Altar Servers: Finn Morrison and Evelyn Dachs January 27—28, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Deidre Casey Eucharistic Ministers: Beth and Rick Cottingham, Dave and Vicky Galt, Les Harris Greeters: Dan and Susan Hare Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Irene Strauss, Tricia Bartz Eucharistic Ministers: Hugh and Mary Grace Black, Bruce Coen, Diane Gray, Emily Fleming Greeters: Kim and Tom Hayes Altar Servers: Selah Roberts and Ryan Maus

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Judy Palmquist, Bob Vanisko Eucharistic Ministers: Buddy and Mary Olson, Jim Sebestyen, Denise Smigaj, Shirley Timmerman Greeters: Cassie, JJ, and Angel Jimenez Altar Servers: Samantha Smith and Lyla Ackerman

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Jan 27, 28—Anna May Boyd Feb 3, 4 & Feb 10, 11—Sheila Hill

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

January 14, 2018 $ 5,010

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

January 15, 2017 $ 217,707 January 14, 2018 $ 235,899

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

Thank you for your generosity!

NFL football in the lounge

A Winter Knight’s Feast January 21st 11-3:30 pm KOC #844

Sandwich and

homemade soup

$5/person

Bingo in the parlor plus other activities

1867 Washington by Whalen Tire—Call 442-5420 or 431-9514

Sunday February 11

4:30-6:30 pm

L&C Co. Fairgrounds—New exhibition building

Family Promise Comfort Food Challenge

Ticket sales begin at end of January!

Jesus is calling you to follow him today. He is asking you to keep evangelizing people with love and compassion. It’s a challenging call, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Jesus has all the grace you need.

“Lord, I will follow you all the days of my life.”

— theWord among us

What do snowmen

eat for breakfast?

Frosted Flakes

OLV Youth and Family Events Calendar

JANUARY 2018 19-21 Awakening Retreat

FEBRUARY 2018 2 Ski Night 10 Quest at St. Mary! - Middle School Retreat 14 Ash Wednesday Mass

Join “OLV Youth Group” on Facebook