Weekend Eucharist:

Wolf Creek: 3:00 pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays (November through April) Every Saturday (May through October)

OLV: Saturdays 6:00 pm Sundays 8:00 am and 10:00 am

Weekday Eucharist:

OLV: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Reconciliation:

OLV: Wednesdays 5:45 pm or by appointment

May 24, 2020

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 Emerita: Mary Ellen Morrison Bookkeeper: Cathi Nelson

Youth Ministry Aaron Mayernik (PreK-5th) 459-8943 David Casey (Middle School) 443-4750 David Casey (High School) 443-4750

Music Ministry Maggie Brennan

AFF (formerly RCIA) Dennis O’Reilly 266-1181 Sharon Richetti Carleen Layne 594-6489 Rick Richetti

Finance Council Members Jim Hill (Chair) Dan Gengler JoAnne Canney Tim Harris Karolyne Redding Pete Oljar

Pastoral Council Members Teri Flemming (Chair) Paul Tschida Mike Morrison Deb Jones Mark & Laurie Bowlds Emily Flemming Bob & Micki Bennett Rhonda Malecha Rick & Sharon Richetti Jim McKeon Mike & Val Bright Jackie Hunt Dennis & Lori Mayernik Mary Smith Charlotte McMilin Nicole Riebe Kate McDonnell .

Baptism Classes January-April-July-October (Contact Parish Office)

Marriage Preparation 6 months’ notice required (Contact Parish Office)

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Monday-Friday

1st Reading: Acts 1:1—11

Jesus promises they will soon be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:17—23

God has put all things under the feet of Christ, exalted as head of the church.

Gospel: Matthew 28:16—20

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.

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

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available. Please

contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.

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.

Pentecost Sunday

May 31st Readings

Acts 2:1—11 1 Corinthians 12:3b—7, 12—13 John 20:19—23

The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus

had ordered them.

— Matthew 28:16

The Ascension of the Lord

May 24th Readings

Saturday 23rd 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass 6:00 pm Mass for Peggy Dennehy

Sunday 24th 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Live Stream Mass for the People (see link below)

10:30 am Mass Rescheduled to 10 am Monday 25th Memorial Day — Office Closed

Wednesday 27th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

Saturday 30th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass 6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 31st 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Live Stream Mass for the People (see link below)

10:30 am Mass Rescheduled to 10 am

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SCHEDULE May 23 — 31, 2020

The OLV office is closed at this time.

Staff is working remotely and will answer calls during

regular office hours from 10 am to 3 pm.

Please do not hesitate to call!

We miss you and are here for you.

Now is the time to

return any RICE

BOWLS you may

have!

OLV’s first Eucharist Mass originally scheduled for May 3rd will

be rescheduled to a later date.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOelV1nzjNx57J7uZHV2tcw?view_as=subscriber

Join a streaming Mass and make a spiritual communion during Eucharist...

My Jesus, I believe that You are truly present in the Holy Eucharist. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You.

Never Permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

— OR—

I wish my Lord to receive You with the purity, humility, and devotion with which Your most Holy Mother received You,

and with the spirit and fervor of the Saints. Amen.

To join live-stream Masses: The link below will get you to the OLV page.

Once there, click the ‘Subscribe’ button (if you are not already subscribed).

Then you’re all set to join the OLV family prayer in celebration of the Eucharist!

Great News! Masses are resuming AND Fr. Dan will continue the live-stream

Mass at 10 am!

10:30 am Mass rescheduled to 10 am

Matt Brower of the Montana Catholic Conference has summarized a list of financial resources to help with those needs during

COVID-19. You can view this informative video at this link: https://youtu.be/bL9RtO3rBnk

Jesus may have ascended, but the work of his kingdom

continues — and he has placed that work

in our hands. That’s why he promised us the Holy Spirit. We need the Spirit so that

our attempts to preach the gospel,

take a stand against sin, and lift up the poor

are filled with God’s own grace and love.

Yes, Jesus is going to

restore his kingdom. And he’s going to use

you to do it.

—the WORDamong us

-Easy Mac cups -pudding cups -shelf stable milk -Cheerios

Low sugar: -juice boxes -fruit cups -granola bars -nut butters

ALWAYS NEEDED for Kid Packs

-canned soups -canned tuna -peanut butter -flour

-canned meals like —Spaghettios —chili —lasagna

The “Wish List” food and other items

WISH LIST— ♦4-wheeler w/snow plow

♦Clorox wipes ♦Tall kitchen garbage bags

♦Parking lot striping

If you can help with Wish List items please call

Liz 443-3663 x104 for details

Thank you from the bottom of my cart!

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flou

Collection: $198.10

Thank you!

2019 ACA Progress Report as of 5/14/2020

Goal: $56,700 Pledged: $52,515 93%

Participation: 36.26%

Please remember our seminarians in your prayers!

Did you see it? Amazing Karma Assistant

Stand-in Appearance Recorded Live:

See Sunday, April 26th

Answer: Yes! Question: Does joining a live-stream Mass count? Answer: Yes! Question: Is it OK to wear jammies for a live-stream Mass? Answer: Yes! Question: Is it OK to make comments, especially during Deacon Steve’s homily? Answer: No, absolutely no! Question: Is it OK to use the mute button during a live-stream Mass?

******************************************** MASSES RESUME! ****************************************

On May 16-17, we began celebrating Mass at Wolf Creek, Saturdays 3:00 pm, and at OLV Saturdays 6:00 pm, Sundays 8:00 am and 10:00 am. We will continue streaming the 10:00 am Mass.

There will also be Mass and reconciliation at OLV Wednesdays 6:30 pm. Please note: Only the lector and bread baking schedules are activated at this time.

Other ministry and server schedules will continue on hold until further notice.

There are guidelines to follow so that we are in compliance with state and diocesan requirements. The following plan has been approved by the Bishop.

Mass will be celebrated in the Faith Formation Center

Social distancing of 6 feet MUST be maintained and managed when entering and leaving the church and with seating between non-family members. Chairs will be appropriately spaced.

Hymnals will not be used - instrumental music only

People may wear masks

Baskets for offerings are available at the entrance

We will be sanitizing after each Mass

Please know that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues to be suspended. People who feel sick should remain at home as should vulnerable and at-risk populations. Please join the streaming Mass.

We believe that we will have adequate seating. But if we have to turn folks away once we have reached our "safe" capacity, we ask for your understanding. You can read the Bishop's documents at https://diocesehelena.org/ or

on their Facebook page, Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena.

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, right before your Ascension into heaven you told your apostles to be your

witnesses to the ends of the earth upon receiving the Holy Spirit. May I be similarly inspired to spread

your Gospel message in word and deed, according to your will for me. And may I do so prudently and joyfully, with your help, your guidance, and your

grace! And remembering this glorious event, help me to seek what is above, Heaven, where you are seated

at the right hand of God the Father! Amen

Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday and

the beginning of two-week bulletins

M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E S SAT 6 PM SUN 8 AM SUN 10:30 AM

Have a

safe, healthy, and happy summer!

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

For more information call Laura Snellman 431-5477 or

Katie Merritt 431-2339

MAY — SUMMER

Please contact David Casey for the latest information on these schedules.

OLV Youth and Family Events Calendar

Jr. High and High School PreK — 6th Grade

For more information call Aaron Mayernik 459-8943

OLV

Or are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith?

Questions? Dennis

266-1181 or

Carleen 594-6489

Are you Catholic and want to

deepen your Catholic faith?

ADULT FAITH FORMATION (formerly RCIA)

Need to complete

Eucharist or Confirmation

or both?

MAY 23 — 24

Lectors: Don Pratt Dennis O'Reilly, Trish Bartz Judy Palmquist, Bob Vanisko Eucharistic Ministers: Peggy Pillman Dick & Linda Juvik Amy Kelly Karolyne Redding Ed & Jenny Kelly Deacon Randy & Mary Fraser Dominick & Ellen Speranza Lutgen Cassie Jimenez Angie Treib Lori Mayernik Greeters: Mike Morrison Jim Kavajecz LuAnne Gustafson Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome Ryan Maus, Katie Maus Cecelia O'Connor, Ainsley Tooke

Watch here for updates on any plans for Fall 2020 AFF (RCIA)

Regular Meeting Time: Wednesdays 7 PM

MAY 30 — 31

Lectors: Jeff Morris Ed Beall, Kathleen Callahan Chris McGonigle, Keith Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry Deacon Steve Barry Deacon Steve & Laura Barry Pam Buzalsky Hugh & Mary Grace Black Mike Newhouse Mary LeMieux Larry Thomas Buddy & Mary Olson Chris Christensen Paul Tschida Reid Christensen Greeters: Rick & Sharon Richetti John & Sue Hallsten Ron Miller Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome Kyli Barry, Jaci Barry Samantha Smith, Josey Tiensvold Bread Bakers (All Masses): Chris Jensen May 23—24 Up Next: To Be Determined May 30—31, June 6—7

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

May 17, 2020 $ 6,713

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

May 19, 2019 $ 371,046 May 17, 2020 $ 355,974

(Annual totals include online stewardship participation.)

Email your prayer requests

to Jeanneen at jeaneen1966@gmail.com

For more information call David Casey 443-4750

David Casey will continue to be available to all youth and families via phone and email.

Please stay in contact with your parish community through all the

safe ways you have available!

Please continue to pray for all who are sick.

“For those who are suffering in the current outbreak of sickness, that they might be healed; for the health professionals taking care of those in need; and that our merciful and loving Father

will strengthen our faith and trust in his goodness and divine providence,

let us pray to the Lord.”

Come, Holy Spirit, and fill our hearts. Empower us to build a kingdom worthy of the risen Lord!