1st Reading: Exodus 20:1—17

God delivered the commandments to Moses and the Hebrews, who had been freed from slavery in Egypt.

“You shall not have other gods besides me,” said the Lord God.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22—25

Paul preached Christ crucified “a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.” God’s folly is wiser and his

weakness stronger than human wisdom.

Gospel: John 2:13—25

Jesus found people buying and selling in the temple. With a whip he drove out the moneychangers. He said, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”

Third Sunday of Lent March 7th Readings

UPCOMING SCHEDULE February 27th—March 14th

Saturday 27th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass for Anne McGraw

Sunday 28th 8:00 am Mass for the People, “missa pro populo”

9:15 am PreK—6th Class FF area

10:30 am Live Stream Mass for Steve Wright

11:45 am Confirmation Class FF area

Wednesday 3rd 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School FF area

Friday 5th 6:00 pm NO Stations of the Cross

Saturday 6th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 7th 8:00 am Mass for Carleen Layne

9:15 am PreK—6th Class FF area

10:30 am Live Stream Mass for the People, “missa pro populo”

Wednesday 10th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School FF

Friday 12th 6:00 pm NO Stations of the Cross

Saturday 13th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 14th 8:00 am Mass for Michel Richard

9:15 am PreK—6th Class FF area

10:30 am Live Stream Mass for the People “missa pro populo”

11:45 am Confirmation Class FF area

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 14th Readings

2 Chronicles 36:14—16, 19—23 Ephesians 2:4—10

John 3:14—21

February 21st Collection

A Welcoming Community

Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's

house a marketplace. - John 2:16

Email prayer requests to

Jeaneen at jeaneen1966@gmail.com

Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament

in Trinity Chapel at Carroll College

Noon to 10 pm daily

Everyone is welcome!

Adoration at the Cathedral

Every Friday from 8 am until 12 noon, there is Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral.

Come and spend a little time

before our Lord.

Join anytime following the 7:00 A.M. Mass

OLV Lenten Alms Project

Helping Moms and Babies Take an egg off the lattice

~uy from the wish list on the back

of the egg

~Return items and place them in

the playpen

Or

Take an envelope and make

a check out to OLV .

Items will be shared between

Catholic Social Services and

Options Clinic.

The link to join the 10:30 am streaming Mass is at olvmt.org.

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, 10:30 am (live-streamed)

Weekday Eucharist:

OLV: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Reconciliation:

OLV: Wednesdays 5:45 pm or by appointment

February 28 and March 7, 2021

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

This is my

beloved

Son. _____ Listen

to him.

Parish Office Staff Office Manager: Kelly Bond 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 Carleen Layne 594-6489

Finance Council Members Jim Hill (Chair) Pete Oljar JoAnne Canney Karolyne Redding Dan Gengler Larry Thomas Charlotte McMilin

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

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

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

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Monday-Friday

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.

This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. - Mark 9:7

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 28th Readings

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Third Sunday of Lent

March 7th Readings

Exodus 20:1—17 1 Corinthians 1:22—25

John 2:13—25

-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—

♦Clorox wipes ♦Tall kitchen garbage bags

If you can help with Wish List items please call

Liz 443-3663 x104 for details

Thank you from the bottom of my cart!

January 431 lbs.

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flou

February 28 — May 23 pflaum.com/2021SpringYearB

Type this link:

PARENTS: Until we are able to gather in person here is a link (also on Links page at olvmt.org) for you to use at home. After reading the Sunday Gospel (or listening on livestream Mass), start the 4-minute video about the Gospel. It is followed by a 2-minute presentation about a saint.

Food Share is

once again accepting donations of food!

OLV ACA 2020

Progress as of February 24, 2021

Our goal of $57,300

Pledged $47,263

82% of Goal

30.81% Participation

Would you like to become a Catholic?

Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic? Already a Catholic?

Adult Faith Formation is for everyone, and there’s always more to learn about

our deeply rich Catholic faith! Come and journey alongside those who are

interested in becoming Catholic.

Classes are an easy, informative, and fun way to become or learn more about

our Catholic faith! Call the parish office 458-6114 for more info.

Employment Opportunities at Saint Mary Applicants should send resume to: rfrancesco@stmaryhelena.org Full job descriptions available on the web site: stmaryhelena.org Maintenance Director - Full-time position Monday through Friday with occasional weekend responsibilities Available May 1, 2021 Responsibilities include: general cleaning of church complex and pastoral center general maintenance of physical plant systems lawn maintenance / snow removal (walkways and stairs only) room set-ups for various gatherings various errands, such as transporting recyclables attendance at pastoral staff meetings

Youth Minister – Part-time position Some weekday evenings and occasional weekends Available August 2, 2021 Responsibilities include: planning and leadership of youth gatherings on Wednesday nights and occasional weekends serve on the pastoral staff coordinate with Director of Faith Formation communicate with other youth ministers in the Helena Deanery attend 5 CYC Board meetings annually (weekends) coordinate and attend participation at CYC Convention in the Diocese coordinate and attend NCYC Convention (every other year)

provide relevant information for parish bulletin

Finance Director-32 hours weekly (includes benefits) Monday through Thursday (at present) Available July 1, 2021 (preceded by one month of training)

Responsibilities include: preparation and maintenance of parish financial records general ledger accounting and preparation of financial

statements payroll and data base management administration of stewardship programs attending parish finance council meetings attending pastoral staff meetings

Sessions for 10th—12th graders

February , 28th

March 14th April 11th, 18th

May 2nd

Classes will meet at 11:45 until 2:30 Please contact David Casey 443-4750

for more details. April 24th Confirmation day retreat

9:30-4:00 May 23rd Confirmation

time TBD

M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E S

FEBRUARY 27—28

Lectors: Jim Shea Rich Wirak, Mary Dolan Chris McGonigle, Keith Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: Vicky Galt Paul Tschida Shirley Timmerman

SAT 6 PM SUN 8 AM SUN 10:30 AM

MARCH 6—7

Lectors: Laurie Kops Pat Verzani, Ed Beall Aurora Sebestyen, Dennis Mayernik________ Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Haag Linda Juvik Karen Bourquin

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

February 14, 2021 $ 4,346 February 21, 2021 $ 5,691

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

February 16, 2020 $ 270,164

February 14, 2021 $ 254,700

February 23, 2020 $ 274,757 February 21, 2021 $ 260,390 (Annual totals include online stewardship participation.)

MARCH 13—14

Lectors: Edee Nehl Dennis O’Reilly, Mary Dolan Erik Burke, Deidre Casey Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Deacon Steve Deacon Steve

Bread Bakers (All Masses): _JoEllen Moon March 6—7, 13—14____Up Next: Jan Pepin March 20—21, 27—28_____________________

Knights of Columbus-Council 844

Fried cod, spuds, coleslaw for $12

Clam Chowder $5

Mac and cheese $2

Take out orders only 5 pm to 7 pm

Knights Hall

1867 Washigton Ave, behind Whalen Tire

Fridays: March 12th & 26th

Legendary Lodge Camp 2021

This year, Legendary Lodge is moving to a Reserve Now, Pay Later system. This means you can reserve your spot at camp online, and then complete your registration and payment later in the spring. Cost $350 (no child will be turned away for financial reasons)

For more information about the camp or to reserve your spot Go to: legendarylodge.org

Legendary Lodge Camps 2021

Leadership Camp June 20-25 Jr. High One June 27-July 2 High School July 18-23 5th/6th Grade Boys July 25-30 5th/6th Grade Girls August 1-6

Black and Indian Home

Mission Collection

$ 560.00

Don’t forget your rice bowl.

The Little Black

Books for Lent are

available Near the offering basket

Jesus took every sin with him to the cross, along with the power that sin has over us. -theWORD among us

$34.37