St.

Marys Catholic Church

New to the Parish?
Welcome! Were glad you will be joining us. If you would like to register with the parish, please fill
out this form and drop it in the collection basket. You may bring it by the parish office or send it to us.
April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday Fr. Cory Sticha-Pastor
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 70 www.SaintMarysMalta.org Office: (406) 654-1446
Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Malta, MT 59538 RE Center: (406) 654-1311
Phone number:_______________________________________________________________________ office@SaintMarysMalta.org Fax: (406) 654-1467

Email address:_______________________________________________________________________
You may also use this for a change of address.
Thanks!

Knights of Columbus # 2124 Parish Council of Catholic Women

Next Meeting: Next Meeting:
First Tuesday of the month Second Sunday of the Month
May 2, 2016 6:15 Rosary April 9, 2017 After 10 AM Mass
Michael Fred Ereaux 658-2613

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration

1st Friday of the Month: 9 AM to 4 PM (Sign-up in the back of the church or just show up
any time!)
Other Fridays: 9 to 10 AM

Confessions: Saturdays 4 - 5 p.m., 1/2 hour before
daily Mass (Tues., Weds., and Fri.) or by
appointment
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Cory as
soon as possible for anointing.
Baptism: Normally celebrated at weekend Masses.
Parental sessions are required.
Marriages: Six month couple preparation period
required. Please contact Fr. Cory before scheduling those loved ones who have died, especially on the
marriage date.
Mass Intentions: As Catholics, we have a long
tradition of having Masses celebrated for those we
offer up in prayer. The Mass is the ultimate form of
prayer, and each Mass is celebrated for an
intention. We ask $10.00 per mass intention.
Please consider having Masses celebrated for
family and friends on special occasions and
anniversaries, as well as those who are in need of
Do not be afraid! He is not here, for he has
prayers. Masses are also encouraged in memory of
anniversaries of their deaths. Please contact Fr.
been raised just as he said.
Cory for more information. (Matthew 28:5-6 Gospel for Easter Vigil)
MASS SCHEDULE Scripture Readings
4/17: Malta - 5:30 PM: Repose of the soul of Fr. Ray Nyquist 4/9/2017-4/16/2017
4/18: Malta - 8:30 AM: Sylvia Caballero r/b the Howells
4/19: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Dale Ulrich r/b Lana Ulrich 4/16 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
4/20: Hi-Line - 10:00 AM: Repose of the soul of Evelyn Starkey r/b Anne Boothe Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; John 20:1-9 or
4/21: Malta - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Billy Froman r/b John and Theresa McKeon Matthew 28:1-10 or Luke 24:13-35
4/22: Malta - 5:30 PM: Maynard LaFond r/b Mary LaFond 4/17 Monday within the Octave of Easter
4/23: Dodson - 8:30 AM: Repose of the soul of Allie Lee Hammond r/b Helen DePuydt Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Matthew 28:8-15
Malta - 10:00 AM: For all parishioners
4/18 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
Saco - 12:15 PM: Repose of the soul of Ira Hammond r/b Helen DePuydt
Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; John 20:11-18
Stewardship Thoughts from Judy Held 4/19 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
President, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9; Luke 24:13-35
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. COLOSSIANS 3:2
4/20 Thursday within the Octave of Easter
Do you put God first in all things? Possessions, money, power, ego can easily become gods to many of us. Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8:2, 5-9; Luke 24:35-48
Do a quick check of what is important to you. Is God at the very top of the list? If not, your priorities need 4/21 Friday within the Octave of Easter
to be re-adjusted. Dont let earthly things become a god before God.
Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; John 21:1-14

Spring Fling 2017 A Nite at the Races 4/22 Saturday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 118:1, 14-21; Mark 16:9-15
For this years Spring Fling, we are doing A Nite at the Races! We held this evening of horses, betting,
and fun as a fundraiser for the World Youth Day trip. An enjoyable time was had by all, so we decided to 4/23 Second Sunday of Easter; Divine Mercy Sunday
do it again! Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31

This years Spring Fling will be April 28th at the Tin Cup. Doors open at 5:30 PM for Social Hour, with
meal starting at 6:30, and races following. Tickets are $25 per person. Contact Toni Zeigler, Mary
Lundstrom, or Brenda Rummel for tickets, or pick them up at the local banks or Westside Self Service.
Extraordinary Ministers Update

There will be a silent auction, and donation of items for this auction are gratefully accepted. Thank you for your generosity in all of the ways that you support your church, St. Marys! We truly
appreciate all that you do to help.

Please Pray For After lay ministers have given Our Lords Blood in the chalice during Holy Communion, please leave the
cups for the priest to clean. Do not wipe the cups with the cloth. The priest will add the water to the cups
Wink Cole, Craig Mangis & Family, Leo Murr, Silvia Caballero, Gerry Williams, Wilma Mavencamp & and purify them.
Family, Roger Ereaux, Gloria Coombs, Linda Berg, Myrtle Hould, Howard Long, Darlene Froman,
Gaylord LaFond, Jeanie Engebretson, Claris Darrah, John Murray, Terry Stiles, Payton Kill Eagle, and
those from our local area serving in the military.
Collections Totals For 4/9/17 2017 Care and Share
For the repose of the souls of Bud Mavencamp, Evelyn Starkey, Billy Froman, Sharon Rowe, the Poor
Souls in Purgatory, and for comfort and peace for their families. Donated Needed Goal Remaining Past Due
Malta: $1500.00 $2721.00 Malta: $22,210.00 $20,209.00 $59,244.37
Anyone who needs to have prayers said for someone can call: Brenda Rummel at 301-0936; Jean Niebur Dodson: $331.00 $441.31 Dodson: $2,849.00 $1,625.00 $6,564.79
at 654-2822. Names will be listed in the bulletin for one month unless specified.
Saco: $202.00 $441.31 Saco: $1,911.00 $1,711.00 $2,302.89
 Care and Share 2017
Consider monthly giving to the 2017 Care and Share Annual Catholic Appeal through
automatic withdrawal from your checking account (Electronic Funds Transfer - EFT).
Make your gift in manageable monthly installments. It is easy! Just follow the
instructions on the giving envelope or contact Jackie at the Foundation. Hundreds of
parishioners in our diocese use this option each year. Or, you can make a one-time gift or contribute regularly via your credit or debit
card by going to the Foundations secure and user-friendly website. Just visit www.catholicfoundationmt.org and click To Give
Click Here. (You may also contact Jackie at the Foundation to make an online credit or debit card gift.)

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST We prayed, fasted and gave almsand now we
celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen
Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in India, Zambia, El
Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person
we meet in our daily lives. Dont forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at the parish office by
April 31st.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Offers Scholarships

The five vicariates of the Great Falls-Billings Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are once again awarding a $300.00 Scholarship,
one in each Vicariate, to a high school graduating senior woman. One additional scholarship will be awarded to a non-traditional
Catholic woman student who is currently enrolled or will be enrolling in the fall of 2017 at a college, university, or a vocational-
technical school. Applications are available by contacting your Vicariates presidents or by contacting Wilma Mavencamp. Deadline
to apply is April 28, 2017. Wilma Mavencamp, DCCW Scholarship Chairperson, P O Box 445, Malta, MT 59538, or call 654-
1346. The e-mail address is maven100@itstriangle.com.

Send Us Your Announcements

Please contact Fr. Cory at frcory@SaintMarysMalta.org to publish in the bulletin any announcements of interest to the larger
parish community.

Family Renewal Night

Join Chris Padgett as he uses music and message to convey the importance of who Jesus is in our lives!
7:008:30 PM on April 28, 2017, at St. Pius X Church (717 18th St. W) in Billings.
There is no cost for this evening retreat. For more information, see Chris website at chris-padgett.com, or email stpatsyouthminis-
try03@gmail.com.

Drinking the Spirit

Drinking the Spirit is a great new opportunity for us to gather as adult Catholics to grow in our Catholic faith and as a community.
Each week we will have a different Catholic topic with a presenter. Questions and discussions are encouraged. We are each responsi-
ble for our own "beverages" and or food. This should be a relaxing and enjoyable way of learning about the Catholic faith. Please
plan on joining us, spread the word and bring a friend!
We will be meeting at the Tin Cup at 7 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. The next session of Drinking the Spirit will be
April 25th. Zane Fullbright from Lewistown will be speaking on the Precepts of the Church.

Glendive Search
There will be a Search at Sacred Heart in Glendive on April 20th-23rd. Father Jolly Pathiyamoola will be there for this great event.
Grades 10-12 are encouraged to attend. You will find excellent food and make lifelong friends there. Applications are available from
Cathy Salsbery or Dianne Salsbery or Chris Pippin. Transportation for the High Line is being planned. Please mark your calendars.
 HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD?
Zachary King is a former High Wizard Satanist
He has something to tell you
Arm yourself for SPIRITUAL WARFARE

St. Marys Parish Hall

Sunday, May 7th at 11:00 AM
Following 10 AM Mass
FREE (Freewill offering will be taken)
A former Satanist who was an active member in the occult and a High Wizard in the World
Church of Satan for more than twenty-six years now shares his miraculous testimony. Zachary
has become a warrior for Jesus Christ and wants to share his knowledge for the protection of
Gods people. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! He invites us into active ministry with Christ
and helps us to protect ourselves by exposing the practices of witchcraft, magic and other
subtle ways we open doors to the occult. Zachary proves how great Gods mercy &
forgiveness truly are and above all shows the depth of His love for us. POWERFUL!
BE PREPARED FOR YOUR EYES AND HEART TO BE OPENED!