“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”

— Mark 9:7

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.

February 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 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.

Third Sunday of Lent March 4th READINGS

Exodus 20:1—17 1 Corinthians 1:22—25 John 2:13—25

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Mon-Fri

1st Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

God tested Abraham, asking him to sacrifice his only son Isaac. Seeing Abraham’s obedience, God relented.

Because of Abraham’s faith, God blessed him greatly.

2nd Reading: Romans 8:31b-34

We have received the ultimate proof of God’s love: Christ Jesus, given up to death for the sake of us all.

“If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

Jesus went up a mountain with his disciples and was transfigured before their eyes. A voice from a cloud

proclaimed, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”

Second Sunday of Lent

FEBRUARY 25th READINGS

Parish Office: 458-6114 Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olvoffice@olvmt.org Web Page: www.olvmt.org

Saturday 24th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 25th 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass for Carolyn Turcotte

Monday 26th 7:00 pm Genesis II class

Wednesday 28th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School RE

7:00 pm RCIA

Thursday 1st 6:00 pm St. Francis Dinner

Friday 2nd 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross

6:30 pm Soup and Bread

7:15 pm Adult Spirituality Series

Saturday 4rd 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 4th 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass for the Marie Vanisko

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

February 24 — March 4, 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, 2/28 Topic: Woman at the Well—Gospel of John

Need to complete Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?

Want to deepen your understanding of Catholic teaching?

As of 2/22/2018 Pledged: $46,015 (84%) Participation: 36.49%

GOAL: $54,700

OLV Lenten Study Program

Fridays of Lent

after prayer and soup

40 Days for Life February 14—March 25

You’re invited to join us for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. To sign up and receive updates

go to 40daysforlife.com/helena

Call Dan Wing 439-4715

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 Shannon Augare

St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver Matthew Christiaens Tyler Frohlich Codi Krueger Nathan Scheidecker Kyle Tannehill

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston MA T. Aidan Toombs

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 Fr. Dan on this beautiful 13-day tour, discovering the beauty and charm of Central and Eastern Mexico. Spend 7 nights in Mexico City and render homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Fr. Miguel Pro; visit Chapultepec Castle and the Archaeological Museum, tour

neighborhoods of San Angel and Coyoacan; and much more. Marvel at the pyramids of Uxmal, Teotihuacan, and Chichen Itza. Also visit Puebla, Cholula, Taxco, Merida, and Cancun.

Tour breath-taking Mexico in the company of good friends and in the safety and comfort of group travel.

Trip price: $3,690 pp in double occupancy

Includes roundtrip air from Helena, flight Mexico City-Merida,

first-class hotel, private motor-coach transportation, most meals,

professional guided sightseeing, and medical travel insurance.

T R E A S U R E S O F M E X I C O

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

We donated 307 pounds in January!

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 OLV Youth and Family

Events Calendar

MARCH 2018 5 Core Team 7 pm 9—11 CYC Convention 21 Seder Meal/Discussion - Cathedral TBD 28 NO CLASS 30 Good Friday

Join “OLV Youth Group” on Facebook

Parish

Friday Evening Devotions

Adult Spirituality Series

Confessions

Lenten Penance Service

Our Lady of the Valley

Stations of the Cross Fridays 6 pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 followed by soup and bread

Volunteers are needed to lead the Stations and bring soup and bread. Signup please!

2/16—3/16 following Friday soup and bread: six-week series on Laudato Si—On Care of Our Common Home Pope Francis’s encyclical — discussion led by Dr. John Ries

Wednesdays 5:45 pm

Tuesday 3/20 7 pm

St. Mary Catholic

Community

Solemn Evening Prayer Fridays 5:30 pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Marian Prayer: Sorrowful Mysteries 5:30 pm 3/23

All except 3/9 followed by soup/bread

Tuesdays 2/20—3/20 6:30 pm Passages—a natural part of life focusing on illness, dying, death, bereavement.

Please call 442-5268 to register.

Tuesday 2/26 5:30 pm

Ss. Cyril & Methodius

Stations of the Cross Fridays Following noon Mass on 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

Tuesday 3/13 5:15-6:30 pm

Tuesday 3/13 5 pm

Cathedral of St. Helena

Stations of the Cross Fridays 5 pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30

Wednesdays 3/7—3/21 10 am Thursdays 3/8—3/22 6:30 pm Journey to Jerusalem Study

Please call 442-5825 to register.

Saturdays 9:35—11 am

Area Lenten Schedules

Journey to Jerusalem

Dr. Edward Sri will guide our walk with

Mary, starting with the Presentation and

Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the

Wedding at Cana, and Mary at the Cross.

Wednesdays 3/7, 14, 21 10—11:30 am

Thursdays 3/8, 15, 22 6:30—8 pm

Registration deadline: March 1st

Call Kathy Surbrugg 442-5825

Cathedral of St. Helena

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fish Fry Fridays 5—7 pm

March 9 March 23

$10/plate—$1 discount for Food Share goods

Fresh fish, potatoes, and coleslaw Homemade clam chowder—$2 extra

K of C Hall 1867 N. Washington St.

FRY

Lenten Series Passages…

a natural part of life

Tuesdays, February 20 — March 20 6:30-8 PM Saint Mary Social Center Register: 442-5268

For more info—See the poster on entryway bulletin board!

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

ST.

ANTHONY

PARISH

MISSOULA

MARCH 2

7--9 PM

(Main Church)

MARCH 3

9AM—5 PM

(Parish Life Center)

Call Jerry Weber 721.5699 or

the parish office 543.3129

The spirit will guide

you to all truth.

–john 16:13

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

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

February 24—25, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Carol Potuzak Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Paula Block, Dave and Vicky Galt, Mike Latka Greeters: Rachel Bakken Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Tom Honzel, Bill Allen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Dave and Teresa Sturm, Terri Temple, Larry Thomas Greeters: Joellen and Ken Moon Altar Servers: Sadie Donnafield and Elli Marron

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Chris McGonigle, Erik Burke Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve and Laura Barry, Pat Zincke, Mary Anderson, Jeannine Burns Greeters: Shirley Timmerman Altar Servers: Cecelia O’Connor and Ainsley Tooke March 3—4, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Shea Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy and Dan Haag, Mary LeMieux, Tammy Novotny, Kelly Parsley Greeters: Dave and Mary Beth Garding Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bill Kearney, Mary Dolan Eucharistic Ministers: Alton and Kathie Williams, Paul Tschida, John Williams, Emily Fleming Greeters: Amanda Penley, Tyler Penley Altar Servers: Lucia Lutgen and Sam Klatt

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bob Vanisko, Judy Hazen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Randy and Mary Fraser, Karen Bourquin, JoAnne Canney, Cassie Jimenez Greeters: Betty Walker Altar Servers: Layna Newhouse and Quinn Casey

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Mar 3, 4—Joellen Moon Mar 10, 11 & Mar 17, 18—Jan Pepin

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

February 18, 2018 $ 5,641

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

February 19, 2017 $ 248,722 February 18, 2018 $ 268,119

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

OLV parishioners are generous!

Helena Catholic Young Adult Group

This group is open to all Helena Area young adults in their 20s and 30s, and offers an opportunity to form new friendships and

support each other in our faith lives.

Drinks and Doctrine March 6th 7:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day Party March 7th Lewis and Clark Brewery St. Andrew School The event will feature a talk by Fr. Chris Lebsock.

For more information on the group and events, contact Clare Smillie 406.461.1375 or Oscar Velasquez 626.485.1604 or join our Facebook group Helena Catholic Young Adults (HCYA).

St. Francis Dinner

Good Samaritan Ministries along with the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians

invite you to our St. Francis Dinner

Thursday March 1st

Our Lady of the Valley

Catholic Church

Doors open

5:30 pm

Dinner

6:00 pm Homemade soups provided by Knights of Columbus

Free-will offering event to support Good Samaritan Assistance Ministry

We are asking for table leaders to reserve a table and bring eight guests!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Questions?

Call Clare 442-0780

CYC Convention March 9—11, 2018

Hosted at: Carroll College

Registration by 2/28: $100

More information will be on our website

DOHYOUTH.ORG

REGISTER NOW!

Time is running out...

Charitable Retirement Rollovers

A giving

option for OLV parishioners

You may qualify if all of the following are true:

- 2018 itemized - Taking required distributions deductions less from IRA or deferred than $26,600? compensation plan? - Married*? - Over 70 1/2? Benefits? Just as good as a deduction because it reduces taxable income. Satisfies your minimum distribution requirement. Works for *single folks too, but with a different Schedule A threshold.

Distribution goes directly to OLV!

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A S t e w a r d s h i p My parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is.

It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am. Its pews will

be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will be

prayerful, if I pray. It will make generous gifts to many causes,

if I am a generous giver. It will bring others into its worship,

if I invite and bring them. It will be a parish of loyalty and love,

of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity, and mercy,

if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.

Therefore, with the help of God, I now dedicate myself to the task

of being all the things that I want my parish to be. Amen