Weekend Masses: Saturday -5:30 pm , and Sunday - 8:45 a.m.;

Daily Masses 9:00 AM Tuesday-Friday Reconciliation: Every Sat. at 4:00 pm in the Church.

Elliott Eaton Original art pieces by master

watercolor & oil artist — Elliott

Eaton. For a private viewing,

WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY PARISH : We welcome all visitors to worship with us today. We’re blessed to have

you with us at this celebration of Holy Mass. Please take time to introduce

yourself to those around you so that we can become acquainted. We hope

you can become part of our parish family. To do so, please phone the

Parish Office 628-7182, or speak with Father Tom after Mass.

St Anthony Parish 317 West 7th Street P.O . Box 955, Laurel, Montana 59044-0955

OFFICE 628-7182 stabulletin59044@aol.com Parish Center 628-7484

http://issuu.com/stanthonybulletin

The Third Sunday of Lent. — March 3, 2013

Pastoral Council: Bill Baeten Chair, Jay Craig Vice Chair, Gail Thomas Sec. Randy Sorkness, Vern Boyer , Scott Olson , & Mary Kay Fox

Finance Council: Rodney Halvorson, Jim Schug, Marti Sorkness

Volunteer Coordinators: Director of Maintenance: Randy Sorkness

Pastor: Fr. Tom Harney

St. Anthony Staff: Executive Director of Education: Barb Hoppel; Admin. Coordinator: Paula Story

Custodians: Renee Studiner, Rita Baeten; Grounds: Mike Longbottom.

Music: Mary Schrader, Diane McCoy; Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Walsh ; PCCW: Cyndi Hanson— Adoration: Janet Mogan

Ultreya: Linda Boyer ; RCIA: Jake McCoy ; Altar Servers: Lyndia Greenwalt ;

Environment : Sue Greer: Knights of Columbus: Bob Lanaghan

Group Contacts

Book Study Group Wed. 9:30 am in the parish center.

Sherry Gieser 633-2775 or giesergal@yahoo.com

Eucharistic Min. Ann Walsh 860-8498;

Lectors: Lorraine Kilwien 628-4859;

Altar Servers: We need someone!

Environment committee chair: Sue Greer 633-2735

Knights of Columbus: meet the 3rd Monday of the month at

7:00 pm— parish center. Grand Knight Bob Lanaghan (861-1857).

Council of Catholic Women meet on the 2nd Monday of the month

parish center. Pres. Cyndi Hanson: 628-2255 –aahanson@optimum.net.

Ultreya meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 pm

in the parish center. Linda Boyer 628-4753.

Pastoral Council meets the fourth Thursday Sept—May Parish Center

Bill Baeten Chair: 969-1360.

PCCW Coffee & Doughnuts 1st & 3rd Sunday after the 8:45 am Mass.

Greeters: Kathy Haman 628- 6822

RCIA : Jake McCoy 855-0977, or Father Tom at (628-7182).

First Friday (24 hour) Adoration : Janet Mogan (628-6985).

Music :Mary Shrader 633-2889; Diane McCoy 628– 8565

Flowers bed & planting: Lorene Schardt 628-6939,

Gail Thomas 628-2210 …

Bulletin notices: For the summer leave on machine at 628-7182 or

stabulletin59044@aol.com

Notice: Church Child Safety Reminder: Parents please make sure that

your kids are attending a Church sanctioned activity when they are in

the Parish. Kids can not be un-chaperoned or with a lone adult on the

premises for obvious reasons. The only exemption — a parent or

parent sanctioned grandparent. ADULTS: If you are a St Anthony

Church approved facilitator at any church activity, class, or function,

there must be 2 adult supervisors available with the children at all

times . You must also have completed the diocesan Virtus Program and

be in compliance with it to work with our youth.

ROBERT ADAM EATON Visit the extraordinary historic “Homesteader Gallery.” Featuring

handcrafted works of art, cabinetry of new or reclaimed

Montana lumber & accented with large chased copper door

panels paintings & much more. Beautifully hand carved panels

can set any door or kitchen cupboard or cabinet apart from the

ordinary. 406-445-9105. Roberts, Mt http://

robertaeaton.com/

©Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.Member SIPC.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS/HOME BASED BUSINESSES Do you have a unique business, crafted item or message that you would

love to market to faith-filled women just like you? Why not consider becoming a vendor at the Spiritual Gifts Catholic Women's

Conference? The show will run on March 23rd, 2013 from 10 AM until roughly 4PM at the Spiritual Gifts Women's Conference featuring

Teresa Tomeo and will expose your message or product to hundreds of women from our area. Booth rental is $30. We have a limited

number of spots available. If you are interested, please contact Sherryl Adam at 406-850-3874 or sherryl.adam@yahoo.com to receive

your contract. Booths will be guaranteed upon receipt of a signed contract and payment. .

Crafters needed for St Agnes Red Lodge Fair

To be held on Sat April 13th

St Agnes Church Hall— 1North Word. 9-3 pm

Reserve a space by calling Betty Koch at 446-2465

Leave message with your phone # ,

e-mail church office at stagnescraftfair@mail.com ;

Or USPO: Betty Koch —50 Aspen Place, Red Lodge, Mt

59068 deadline April 1st.

COME TO THE: Anointing and Laying on of Hands.

Friday after 9:00 am Mass.

If the last days of winter, or life in general is getting you down and you need a special

healing please come this Friday, March 8, 2012 to morning mass. Often we need

soaking prayer to heal our inner conflicts as well as our physical health.

Allow God to help!

After 9:00 am Mass, Father Tom will anoint any of us who are in need and ask for

God’s grace and healing. These enriching gifts of the Holy Spirit are for anyone wishing

to receive healing prayer of mind, body, and spirit, or to be faithful during times of

struggle. You may also receive them as a proxy for a family member or friend who

can’t be with us. This is a blessing for those who need healing in all areas. This very

special anointing happens every 2nd Friday after mass. All are most welcome to receive

and, you don’t have to be gravely ill. Please join us and celebrate this wonderful

moment with Jesus. Allow God to lift the yoke that weighs you down it is a grace to

bask in the Light of GOD; to discover the gifts He has for you.

Mass for the intention of the Parishioners of St Anthony, Laurel.

Gathering at St Anthony Church to pray the Holy Office.

For the Intentions of Virginia Gauthier requested by her family.

For the Intentions of Tom & Eleanor Bren requested by the Fischer's

For the intentions of Betty Irigoin requested by Kelly & Mary Lou Smarsh

For the intention of Mary Mogan requested by St Joan Council . (Stations of the cross at 7:00 pm )

For Katie Strending requested by Mom & Dad .

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

8:45 am

9:00 am

9:00 am

9:00 am

9 :00 am

9: 00 am

5:30 pm

The Rite of Christian Initiation / RCIA —

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at 7:00—8:30 P.M.

This Tues: Conversion to community

Presenter Paula Story: Mini-retreat

( Held in the Church Center -1st Classroom to your right

All are welcome to come and find out!

RCIA is our annual religious education process that culminates at

Easter. RCIA is primarily intended for people who wish to join the

Catholic Faith, however, it’s also open & blessed by the participation

of any of our parishioners or persons who would like deeper

knowledge .

Religious Education

Barb Hoppel D.R.E. 628-7484

*Next Class -Wed. Feb.27, 2013

The children who will be Receiving the Sacraments of

Confirmation and Eucharist on April 28 will be bringing up

the gifts at the Sat. Evening Mass and the Sunday Masses

starting Feb 23 & 24th. Parents Meeting for these kids:

Tuesday, March 1 If you didn’t get a mailing: phone Barb for

more info: 628-7484.

Readings: Second Sunday of Lent : Gn15:5-12, 17-18; Phil3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1; Lk9: 28b-36 (27)

Masses for the week of February March 3-9, 2013

Free Diocesan

Webinar Series for

2013 Live on-line seminar that

you can access on your

computer. ( Also recorded

for later availability)

March 14th– Welcome

home-hospitality

evangelization—Mandy

Bell April 8th– Eucharistic

Miracles—Deacon Charles

McCarthy Diocese Finance

officer. Fliers avail church

entrance.

St. Anthony’s Council of

Catholic Women

Meetings— 2nd Monday of the Month— Parish

Center.

March PCCW ministry Assignments are as follows:

PCCW Meeting – 2nd Monday- March 11th – 6:00

Board meeting – Program 7:00 p.m.- Hostess Executive

Board – Bunko & Brownies

3rd Sunday Coffee Fellowship- St. Louise

RCIA Cookies- St. Teresa; Altar Cleaning – St. Bridget

For a Fun and Spiritual LENTEN Retreat, a

daytime break, or an evening out! It’s the St

Anthony Lenten Series — “Catholicism.” With

Father Robert Barron!

Next week February 27th and 28th, 2013 and running

through Lent. Each Wed. at 7:00 pm and Thurs. after

9:00 am — morning mass. Presenters: Diane McCoy,

Connie Blom, & Sherry Geiser. Each uplifting and

deeply spiritual 25 minute video is complimented with

bible study discussion and prayer.

Perfect for adult lay ministry

individuals. RCIA

Catechist, everyone who is

interested!

MARRIAGE PREPARATION: GREAT FALLS CATHOLIC

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER— 2013 Weekends :

April 5-7 ; May 31-June 2 ; October 4-6

Registration Couple: Linda and Dean Erickson ,

The Spring Search — March 15-17, 2013.

Billings Central Catholic High School. This retreat is for all

juniors and seniors from any school in the area. The cost is $40

and you can pick up forms in your parish office or from your

youth minister. The deadline is March 1, so make sure you get

your forms in soon. If you have any questions please call Brian

Shea at 259-4350 or Dan Nease at 672-0500.

Always Our Children to Meet

Always Our Children is a faith-

based support group which meets

monthly. It is for parents, families

and friends of gays and lesbians.

The next meeting is Thursday,

March 7 in the St. Pius X

Fellowship Hall. Prayer, sharing

of stories and refreshments are

part of the evening. For more

information, contact Hank and

Thelma Stevens at 656-7996.

Scholarships available!

The Great-Falls / Billings DCCW is looking for

Catholic HS girls who are seniors or going back to

school after several years out of school to apply for a

$300. Scholarship to be awarded this Spring.

Check with Father Tom for an application! 628-7182

Stations of the Cross

Starting this Friday at 7:00 p.m.

and each Friday throughout the

Lenten season we will celebrate the

victory of our Lord Jesus over sin

and death with the Stations of the

Cross. Many thanks to Gail

Melcher who with much

generosity, is continuing to uphold

the Melcher family tradition of

leading us in this holy devotion.

Teresa Tomeo — MARCH 23rd

Catholic Woman’s Conference — Billings Central H.S.

9 a.m. with Mass at Holy Rosary Church, 501 Custer Avenue, Billings. Fr.

Bart Stevens will celebrate. Tickets are $25 ea. / or $200 for a table of 8.

Price includes a catered lunch, and you may visit our Spiritual Gifts

Boutique as well. There will be opportunities for quiet, reflective prayer,

hospitality & of course Teresa’s talk. For more information

visit www.kjcrradio.com or call us at 294-5250 to find out how to reserve

your tickets.

A more informative agenda is in the flier at the church entrance

Men’s Lenten

Breakfasts Next one this

Weds. ,Mar 6, at

Our Savior Lutheran

March 13 will be at

United Methodist

This is a series of annual

meals for all men

( all denominations– or

none ) in the Laurel

community. Come and

bring a son, dad,

grandpa, or friend!

SAVE THE DATE!

Composer Brian Crain Concert

St Bernard's

Friday, April 26, 2013 7pm

Tickets: $12

More info in March

From the desk of Linda Boyer:

“Laurel's Ultreya will meet Monday evening at 7:00 in

the parish hall. Our witness speaker will be Darrell

Magnus, a loyal cursillista who always brings a smile

and a laugh to us as he shares his gift of joy in faith.

Join us!”

Mass of the Blessing of Holy Chrism

St Patrick Co-Cathedral

Mon. Mar. 25th—7:00 pm

All are most welcome to attend.

LOVELY LILIES

The Environment Committee will be

selling Easter lilies for $8.00.

Please support our parish by

purchasing one or more at

either mass.

God Bless you all! Sue Greer Chair

1st Sunday Coffee

This Sunday–

March 3rd

After 8:45 Mass

Our lovely Hostesses

Will be

The Ladies of Mother Cabrini Council

All are most welcome!

Family Night-

This coming Weds March 6th

Food at 6:00 …

Faith, fun, and community follows!

All are most welcome! No Cost!