April 23, 2017

Parish Office: 458-6114 Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olvoffice@olvmt.org Web Page: www.olvmt.org Office Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon.- Fri.

Fr. Dan Shea, Pastor Randy Fraser, Deacon Steve Barry, Deacon

Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those

who have not seen and have believed.” — John 20:29

Weekend Eucharist:

Wolf Creek: 1st and 3rd Saturdays 3:00 pm (November - April)

OLV: Saturday - 6:00 pm

Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am

Weekday Eucharist:

OLV: Wednesday - 6:30 pm

Reconciliation:

OLV: Wed.- 5:45 pm or by appointment

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available - please

contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.

OUR LADY of the VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH 1502 Shirley Rd — Helena, MT

SACRED HEART CHURCH

125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

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 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!

1st Reading: Acts 2:42—47 Early Christians adhered to apostolic teaching,

centering their lives on prayer, the breaking of the bread, the common life, and charity.

2nd Reading: 1 Peter 1:3—9 Through God’s great mercy, Christians have new life

in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The goal of faith is salvation.

Gospel: John 20:19—31 Through locked doors the risen Lord came, stood before

the disciples, and said, “Peace be with you.” Thomas was not present at first; when he saw Jesus, he could not believe.

Jesus conquered his doubt.

Second Sunday of Easter

TODAY’S READINGS

HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone interested in using them.

They are located in the drawer beneath the holy water font.

READINGS April 30th

Acts 2:14, 22—33 1 Peter 1:17—21 Luke 24:13—35

WEEKLY SCHEDULE April 22 — 30, 2017

Saturday 22nd 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass for Verda Joyce

Sunday 23rd 8:00 am Mass

9:15 am Faith Formation

10:30 am Mass

11.45 am Confirmation class (FF area)

Wednesday 26th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Youth Group

Thursday 27th Office closed—Mandatory training

Saturday 29th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 30th 8:00 am Mass

9:15 am Faith Formation (last class)

10:30 am Mass

5:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

HELENA CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS

April 29 Semi-formal Easter Dance 7 pm Legal Tender Clancy, MT $10

Join our Facebook page ‘Helena Catholic Young Adults’ or call Clare Smillie (406)461-1375 or Anna McCarthy (208)713-9421

Ham, eggs, pancakes, fruit, and beverages will be served from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

at the Knights of Columbus Hall 1867 N. Washington St.

Sunday, April 30th

Adults - $5 Children 12 and under - $3

In support of ‘Kindness Makes

Miracles’ a program to promote and

encourage Acts of Kindness by youth to end

bullying. Sponsored by

Knights of Columbus Council 844

in Memory of Kelly O’Loughlin

5th Sunday Breakfast

Our Lady of the Valley Build Dates

Saturdays June 10th and July 8th

Look for sign up

sheets in the

Gathering Space.

No building experience is necessary! All tools and safety gear are provided!

This is a GREAT opportunity to help a local family by giving them a “hand up” in buying their own simple, energy efficient, and affordable home.

Work day is 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.

All you need to bring is lunch!

For more

info ask

Deacon

Steve!

Resurrection Cemetery

Please remove all decorations from graves by April 30 to allow cemetery

personnel to do Memorial Day preparation maintenance. Any

remaining items will be removed by cemetery personnel, retained for 30

days, and then disposed.

Memorial Day decorations may be placed starting May 24th.

O M G

I T’ S

O L V !

High School Bible Study 7 am Tuesdays at downtown Bagel Company

Middle School Bible Study 3:15 pm Thursdays at Fireside

Thank you from the bottom of

my cart.

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

We gave 245 pounds last WEEK!

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 for April

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY PARISH

Seasonal Groundskeeper Position

Mowing, trimming, and weed/pest control

Maintain sprinkler system and drip lines

Cleanup with weed blower

Call parish office 458-6114 for details!

PRAYER CHAIN: Do you have a seriously ill family member? If you want to add

someone to our prayer chain, please call Virginia at 443-1881.

VISITS: If someone you know in the parish is in the hospital or is home bound, please call the parish office(458-6114) so we can arrange

visits and/or bring the sacraments.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

April 30 5 pm

Have you helped with

children's liturgy lectoring faith formation class greeting people AFF (RCIA) funeral receptions music ministry doing clean-up hospital ministries Family Promise Eucharistic minister planting trees Finance Council Pastoral Council donating money baking communion bread

Please be our guest!

This is a time to say thanks to those who contribute in any way to church activities by giving their time, treasure, and talent to OLV parish.

The Pastoral Council and our youth group will help with set-up, serving, and clean-up.

Sign up sheets are on the table in the Gathering

Space. We’ll need a head count to plan food.

Confirmation Session #6 April 23rd at 11:45 am

Visit optionsfriends.org or call 422-1011 to reserve your seat. Come listen to prolife speaker/comedian Mike Williams!

97.3 FM KNEH

Helena Catholic Radio

5:30 pm No-host bar

6:00 pm Buffet style dinner

7:00 pm Fr. Simon!

Questions? Rose @ 410-0968

$35 tickets (buy 7 get 8th FREE plus reserved table)

at Trinity Books & Gifts and

online @ kneh.org

Wednesday April 26 7—8:30 pm

Meet at the Cathedral!

Monday May 1 7—8:15 pm Confirmation make-up session at Casey home!

Wednesday May 3 Virtus night at OLV

Wednesday May 10 Last night! LIVE MARIO KART!!

(Originally scheduled for May 17 but David is going to Rome!)

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

April 22-23, 2017

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Helen Christensen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Mike Morrison, Tammy Novotny, Kelly Parsley, Peggy Pillman Greeters: Sharon and Rick Richetti Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Ed Beall, Bill Kearney Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Alton and Kathie Williams, Ed and Jenny Kelly Greeters: Dick House, Jim Kavajecz Altar Servers: Tess and Adam Gleason

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Tammy Stefanik, Keith Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve and Laura Barry, Buddy and Mary Olson, Jim Sebestyen Greeters: Dave and Mary Smith Altar Servers: Lyla Ackerman and James Irby April 29-30, 2017

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jeff Morris Eucharistic Ministers: Karolyne Redding, Chris Christensen, Reid Christensen, Dominick and Ellen Speranza Greeters: Rudy and Terri Schubring Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Dennis O’Reilly, Don Dunwell Eucharistic Ministers: Jim and Sheila Hill, Mary Lutgen, Dick and Linda Juvik Greeters: Larry and Toni Keele Altar Servers: Charlie Snellman and Logan Marsh

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Judy Palmquist, Michelle Vanisko Eucharistic Ministers: Donna and Rick Rogne, Denise Smigaj, Shirley Timmerman, Pat Zincke Greeters: Betty Walker Altar Servers: Evelyn Dachs and Lily Tooke

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Apr 29, 30—Charlotte McMilin May 6, 7 & 13, 14—Sherie Steele

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).

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP April 16, 2017 $10,680

Cumulative Offering (beginning July 1)

April 17, 2016 $298,550 April 16, 2017 $306,407

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

Thank you for your generosity.

THIS

week we

will take

up the

Catholic

Home

Missions

Appeal

Right now, over 40 percent of the dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund

essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses.

Please prayerfully consider how you can

support this appeal. More info found at

www.usccb.org/home-missions

Position Opening Diocese of Helena

Manager of the Office of Youth and

Young Adult Ministry

Requirements:

Master’s in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field (an equivalent combination of education and

experience will be considered)

3 years experience and demonstrated leadership in a parish or diocesan ministry

Why Apply? -Generous benefits -Team collaboration -Open communication -Learning opportunities -Spiritual growth -Salary $35-40k DOEE

Send resume to Carmae Fawaz Diocese of Helena, PO Box 1729, Helena, MT

59624-1729 or cfawaz@diocesehelena.org

DEADLINE Midnight Friday,

April 28th

Parish Pastoral Planning Final Report

The final report has been forwarded to the diocese. If you would like a copy, call the parish office!

“Shepherd us in ministry and mission.”

Diocesan Prayer for Planning Process