143March15indd - Cathedral of St. Helena

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 15, 2015
Liturgical Schedule
The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, PhD.
Bishop of Helena
Pastoral Staff to Serve You
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.,Tues.,Wed., Thurs., Fri......7:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon
Saturday......................................................................... 9:00 a.m.
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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Mr. David Pepper......................................Youth Minister Friday..............................................................................5:00 p.m.
Office 530 North Ewing Street, Helena, Mt., 59601 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
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
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:
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Music for Liturgy, Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Laetare Sunday
The readings are #1037 in the Hymnal
Organ: Psalm-Prelude, Set # 1, # 3 (Psalm 23.vs.4)
Introit: Laetare Jerusalem
Rejoice, O Jerusalem; and gather round, all you who love her; rejoice in gladness,
after having been sorrow; exult and be replenished with the consolation flowing
from her motherly bosom.
Hymn #885 Lift High The Cross
Kyrie eleison (Mass of the Immaculate Conception)
Responsorial Psalm
Hymn #463 From Ashes To The Living Font (at 5:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. only)
Anthem: Turn Back O Man
Communion Antiphon:
Jerusalem is built as a city bonded together. It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of
the Lord, to praise the name of the Lord.
Choirs: My Song Is Love Unknown
Hymn #465 The Cross Of Jesus
Organ: Improvisation
Herbert Howells
Tone V
Peter Latona
Dale Fleck
Gustav Holst
Tone I
John Ireland
Liturgy
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 15, 2015
2 CHRONICLES 36:14-16, 19-23
The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in
the exile and liberation of his people.
EPHESIANS 2:4-10
Though dead in your transgressions, by grace you
have been saved.
JOHN 3:14-21
God sent his Son so that the world might be saved
through him.
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
March 22, 2015
JEREMIAH 31:31-34
I will make a new covenant and remember their sin no more.
HEBREWS 5:7-9
Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal
salvation.
JOHN 12:20-33
If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces
much fruit.
A WORD ABOUT THE WORD
by Deacon Bob Fishman
Do you remember a Quarterback for the Denver Broncos named Tim Tebow? He made national headlines not
only for his playing ability but also for his faith. Under
his eyes he would often write the scripture abbreviation
John 3:16. Growing up I would often see people at
various sporting events holding up the same bible reference. Why is this verse of Sacred Scripture so important? Today’s gospel reading is that very same verse. It
is a primary gospel message and it is short and powerful. It reminds us that God gave us His only begotten
Son and to believe in Him. (Incidentally, begotten is
a term which means of the same essence). However,
there is more to that passage which is often not quoted
or painted on faces and signs. It is this: “people preferred darkness to light.” This ties in well with the other
two readings. In Chronicles we read that people kept
adding sin upon sin and disregarded God in their lives.
This led to years of captivity and the temple being destroyed. St. Paul tells us that even while we were doing
stupid, sinful things, God loved us and sent Christ Jesus
for us, to remind us that we are God’s handiwork and
to walk as children of the light. As we look at today’s
society and the news, or movies or television shows, we
can plainly see the sins and vices of humanity openly
displayed. We see our Church and beliefs mocked and
ridiculed, and if someone tries to live a virtuous life,
then they are considered out of touch or more “holier
than thou” etc. How sad is this? The words of our
Lord have come to pass. People would rather live their
lives in the darkness of sin, then to live in the light. Mr.
Tebow had it right in trying to remind this generation
that “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son,
so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish
but might have eternal life.” So, if you have been wandering in darkness, if you have felt alone and wounded
by bad choices, if you are just tired of being tired, then it
is time to walk in the ‘Son-shine’ and allow the Light of
Christ to melt the sin in your soul. Aren’t you ready for
a change…Something to think about…May God richly
bless you always…
LATIN MASS
Following is the Latin Mass schedule for the
months of March and April to take place at
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish:
Saturday, March 21 - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 12 - 12:00 Noon
followed by a Potluck
(Since this is Divine Sunday we will still
have the same service as last year at
3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 18 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 25 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 9 - 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 16 - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 24 - 12 Noon (Pentecost
Sunday) with Potluck following
WORD
OF
THE
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Monday, March 16
Lenten Weekday
Isaiah 65:17-21
John 4:43-54
Tuesday, March 17
Lenten Weekday
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
John 5:1-16
Wednesday, March 18
Lenten Weekday
Isaiah 49:8-15
John 5:17-30
Thursday, March 19
Solemnity of St. Joseph,
Spouse of Blessed Virgin Mary
2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or
Luke 2:41-51a
Friday, March 20
Lenten Weekday
Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22
John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, March 21
Lenten Weekday
Jeremiah 11:18-20
John 7:40-53
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BAPTISM PREPARATION
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
sessions are offered every other month.
Preparation
Parent
Liturgy of the Word for Children from Pre-school
AS A MEMBER OF THE PARREGISTER
PLEASE
through Grade 2 will meet during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
FOR THE SESREGISTERING
TO
PRIOR
ISH
TODAY.
SIONS. The next opportunity will be held on April 16th at
6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center, Room 110. Please call
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the Parish Office at 442-5825 to register for the class.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Elementary classes will meet at 3:30 and 5:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 18th.
FIRST EUCHARIST CLASS: Parents meeting on
Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral
Center with opportunities to sign up for the Mass you
wish to attend, ask questions, and be informed about the
reception of First Holy Communion on April 12th. Plan
now to attend.
HELPERS NEEDED
With the approach of the Great Vigil of Easter and the
reception of new sisters and brothers to the Lord’s Table, we anticipate a time of rejoicing and feasting. A
short reception to welcome our new members will follow the Easter Vigil on the night of Saturday, April 4th.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to prepare for, serve at
and clean up after this event. Donations of finger foods
would be greatly appreciated; suggested foods include
fresh fruit and vegetables, deviled eggs, quick breads/
cookies, any kind of light hors d’oeuvres.
Please call Linda in the Faith Formation office (4425825) if you would like to help with this very special
event. Thank you for your participation and support of
those who have made the journey to be in closer communion with the Lord.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP
Regular classes will meet on Wed., March 18th.
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.
Angels, Dreams and Fatherhood,
Lessons We Can Learn From St. Joseph
The annual Men’s Lenten Journey on
Fatherhood lessons we can learn from
St. Joseph. Join Fr. John Crutchfield and
men from the parish for a day of reflection. We will gather on Saturday, March
21st beginning with Mass at 9:00 a.m.
in the Cathedral followed by small and
large group discussion in the Brondel
Center. Our day will be complete by 4:00 p.m. Lunch
will be served. RSVP to the Parish Office, 442-5825
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (R. C. I. A.)
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015. If
you are interested in more information about our RCIA
program, please contact Deacon Bob Fishman at 4425825.
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. We will meet next Monday,
March 16th. 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. For more
information, please call Sarah Phipps at 208-590-4944, 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. For more
information please contact Kristin Betlej at 651-2836613 or Kelsey Rohm at 253-334-8897.
Memorials
In Memory of....
JAMES VERNON O’FALLON
Dorothy O’Fallon
Elaine O’Fallon and Family
Patti Eby and April
DOROTHY PATRICIA CLARK
William J. Clark
MARISSA PEOPLES
George and Marlene Huhtanen
LORETTA “RICKEY” PAYNE
George and Marlene Huhtanen
BETH HOHN
Vince and Corbie Hohn
BETTY JANE SMITH
Eileen Smith
MIKE MURPHY
Mark Ebert
BOB BIRKLAND
Mike and Marilou Birkland
PATRICIA COXEY
Barbara and John Palmquist
Special Intentions
FRANK ROSETTE
Anonymous
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Parish Family
Please continue to pray that our
Stewardship Drive is successful, and,
if you have not already done so,
consider a pledge to help retire our
indebtedness. Thank you!
May God bless you in this
Holy Season of Lent and throughout
the new year!
GIRL SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The 39th Annual Girl Scout Pancake breakfast is TODAY, Sunday, March 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Enjoy pancakes, eggs,
and ham along with coffee and juice. Cost: Adults $6;
Seniors $4, Kids (ages 3-12) $4, Families $17 and Kids
under 3 eat free!
VOCATIONS PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please abundantly bless these men
who are in formation for the priesthood of Your Son,
Jesus Christ. Grant them gifts of wisdom, knowledge
and most of all, generous hearts, that they may be
enflamed with love for You and Your Church.
Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Deacon Craig Hanley
Cody Williams
Deacon Christopher Lebsock Kirby Longo
Nathan Scheidecker
Andy Morrow
Joseph Paddock
Sam Mota-Martinez
Oliver Santin
George Watson
Bryce Lungren
Michael Dirkson
Tyler Frohlich
Newcomers
We welcome with the love of Christ the following
newcomers to our Parish....
Rory O’Donnell and Lynda DeBerry
Jack and Susan Campbell
Sally Russell
Join Us
to provide meals for God’s Love
We will be providing dessert and serving their meal
on Tuesday. Please keep the meals for God’s Love
project, those we serve, and the volunteers in your
prayers.
If you would like to help with future meals/desserts
for God’s Love, please contact Carolyn Parry through
the Parish Office at 442-5825.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Knights of Columbus and
Ancient Order of Hibernians
will be hosting an Easter Egg
Hunt on Easter Sunday, April
5th. The event will be held at
Memorial Park beginning at
1:00 p.m. There will be two
divisions; one for boys and girls, 6 years and younger
and another for boys and girls 7 years and older.
Numerous prizes will be handed out.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
SEASONS OF HOPE AND MORE
These sessions have been rescheduled to April 14th to
continue for five weeks with Helen Beausoleil at
St. Mary Catholic Community. For more information,
please call 442-5268.
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
$12,996.40 ACH $3,961.50 and Loose Cash/Checks
$662.00 for a total of $17,619.90.
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 O’Fred says
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”
If you can’t dazzle
them
with your brilliance,
baffle them with your
blarney!
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
March 29 - Nazarene Church - 6:30 p.m.
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]
WOMEN’S RETREAT
for Women over 21
Making All Things New - Letting God Transform Us
Friday, July 17 - 4pm - Saturday, July 18 - 5pm
You will be escorted across the water with your sleeping bag, pillow, shower towel, Bible and prayerful spirit! - Cost $100
For more [email protected]
of Greater Helena
Host Week Sign-up
It is time to sign-up for activities during host week!
Our next host week is April 12th-19th. Volunteers
please check your email/mail for information about
signing up for activities. Preferences are needed by
Friday, March 20th.
Volunteers Needed
There are many opportunities to volunteer with this
ministry including dinner/evening hosts, overnight
hosts and Sunday set-up and take-down. If you are
interested, please contact Carolyn Parry through the
Parish Office at 442-5825.
WEEKLY EVENTS TAKING PLACE
AT YOUR CATHEDRAL
SUNDAY, March 15...Fourth Sunday of Lent
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
9am Liturgy of Word for Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
11am Second Scrutiny - RCIA
MONDAY, March 16...Lenten Weekday
7am Mass
12pm Mass
7pm Ultreya - Brondel Center
7pm Marriage Preparation - Rm 110
TUESDAY, March 17...Lenten Weekday
7am Mass/Devotions
ff Coffee and Doughnuts - Rm 110
12pm Mass/Devotions
3:30pm Cathedral Youth Choir - Rm 209
6pm RCIA for Adults - Brondel Center
WEDNESDAY, March 18...Lenten Weekday
7am Mass
9am Bible Study Group - Rms 108/110
12pm Mass
3:30pm Children’s RCIA - Rm 108
3:30pm Faith Formation Classes (K - Grade 7)
5:45pm Faith Formation Classes (Gr 1 - High School
Youth Group)
THURSDAY, March 19...St. Joseph, Spouse of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
7am Mass
12pm Mass
12:30pm Finance/Pastoral Councils - Rm 110
6:30pm Bible Study Group - Rms 108/110
FRIDAY, March 20...Lenten Weekday
7am Mass
ff Mass until 4pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Holy Family Chapel
12pm Mass
5pm Stations of the Cross - Cathedral
SATURDAY, March 21...Lenten Weekday
7am Men’s Day of Reflection - Brondel Center
8:30am Mass
9am Mass
ff Mass until 11am Sacrament of Reconciliation
9am Catholic Women’s Conference - Rm 110
5pm Mass
SUNDAY, March 22...Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:30, 9:00 and 11am Mass
9am Liturgy of Word for Children
9am Third Scrunity - RCIA
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
2015 Lenten Collection
The Cathedral has selected
the Julius Foundaton as the
recipient of our parish Lenten collection this year. The
foundation is a non-profit
tax exempt organization to
provide aid and assistance to Fr. Julius Bwowe and our
sister parish Kampala, Uganda. Donations will assist in
various development projects, such as the installation of
water wells, which will provide clean and safe drinking
water. The Julius Foundation currently is working on an
application to the Engeineers Without Borders (EWB)
program in collaboration with the engineering program
at Carroll College. The focus of that application is to
assist Fr. Julius in meeting critical water and sanitation needs, while at the same time allowing engineering
students to gain hands-on experience through the development and implementation of a project in Uganda.
Checks may be made payable to The Julius Foundation
and may be placed in the Sunday collection or dropped
at the Parish office.
Enjoy a trip of a lifetime to the Marian Shrines of
France May 21 - June 2! Highlights include: Paris,
a dinner cruise on the Seine River, Notre Dame, Versaille, Giverny - the house and gardens of Monet, the
home of St. Terese of Lisieux, the Church of the Miraculous Medal, the beaches of Normandy, St. Michael
Abbey, Lourdes and much more. For more information, contact Kathy Ramirez at 447-5185 or kramirez@
carroll.edu
POSITIONS OPEN
The Good Samaritan Thrift Store has an opening for
a Fiscal Manager in their Office. The Fiscal Manager
manages and implements fiscal, accounting procedures
and policies. This position works under strict timelines
and completion dates. Person must possess ability to be
flexible and work other assigned projects and duties as
necessary, must have working knowledge of bookkeeping and fiscal management and accounting procedures;
should be proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office,
i0i Payroll and Internet Utilization and have at least 3
years of progressive accounting responsibility. Experience in nonprofit accounting is strongly desired. If
interested, please contact Theresa Ortega at 442-0780
or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
The Foundation for the Diocese of Helena, a nonprofit organization serving Catholic parishes and ministries
with endowment and planned giving services, seeks a
full time accountant/office manager.
Qualifications include knowledge of accounting principles, strong mathematic skills and ability to analyze
data; excellent written and verbal communication
skills, be able to multi-task, establish priorities, organize efficiently and respond to requests in a timely fashion. Proficient with accounting and payroll software
and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) is
essential. More informtion is available at http://www.
diocesehelena.org/ or you may contact Jeanne Saarinen
at 442-5820, ext. 36 or [email protected].