And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light,

because their works were evil.

— John 3:19

Weekend Eucharist:

Wolf Creek: 1st and 3rd Saturday 3:00 pm (November through April) OLV: Saturdays 6:00 pm Sundays 8:00 am and 10:30 am

Weekday Eucharist:

OLV: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Reconciliation:

OLV: Wednesdays 5:45 pm or by appointment

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available - please

contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.

March 11, 2018

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: 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 443-5158 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!

HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone interested in using them.

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

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18th Readings

Jeremiah 31:31—34 Hebrews 5:7—9 John 12:20—33

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Mon-Fri

1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23

God’s people lived in sin, mocking God’s messengers and ignoring the Lord’s warnings. Finally their enemies destroyed Jerusalem. They were taken captive, but God showed mercy.

2nd Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10

God is rich in mercy, and out of love the Lord brought us to life in Christ when we were in sin. God saved us by grace,

not by anything we have done.

Gospel: John 3:14—21

God’s Son came into the world not to condemn it, but to save it. As Moses lifted up the serpent, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that all who believe may have eternal life.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 11th Readings

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

Saturday 10th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 11th 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass

Monday 12th 7:00 pm Genesis II class

Tuesday 13th 4:00 pm Pastoral Council (God’s Love)

Wednesday 14th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School RE

7:00 pm RCIA

Thursday 15th 7:00 pm Lenten Music Worship Night

Friday 16th 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross

6:30 pm Soup and Bread

7:15 pm Adult Spirituality Series

Saturday 17th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 18th 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am Pre-K to 6th

10:30 am Mass

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

March 10 — 18, 2018

Adult Faith Formation with RCIA

Interested in learning about the Catholic Church?

Please consider joining us for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

Classes are at 7 pm most Wednesdays, continuing through the Easter Season.

Sunday, 3/11 Second Scrutiny, 4th Sunday of Lent

Wednesday, 3/14 Topic: Lazarus — Gospel of John

Need to complete Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?

Want to deepen your understanding of Catholic teaching?

As of 3/8/2018 Pledged: $47,015 (86%) Participation: 36.88%

GOAL: $54,700

OLV Lenten Study Program

Fridays of Lent

after prayer and soup

Catholic Relief Service Collection — This weekend!

This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to

struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how

you can support the collection. Learn more at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Pray for the

suffering and marginalized around the

world.

Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern

priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and families. Call forth even more men of generous

spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.

Mount Angel Seminary Shannon Augare

St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver Matthew Christiaens Tyler Frohlich Codi Krueger Nathan Scheidecker Kyle Tannehill

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston MA T. Aidan Toombs

Emerald Isle Auction Winners!

St. Andrew School would like to thank all who helped to make our Emerald Isle Auction a huge success!

Emerald Isle trip — Bonnie Bouwman $1,000 gas card — Lori Mordlock $500 cash — Marli Taylor High Roller Raffle — Sean and Jenet Melton — Disneyland trip

Thank you for supporting Catholic education in Helena!

Possible email scam—Please do not respond to any email which purports to be from Fr. Dan and requests money from you. Fr. Dan will

personally ask if there is any such need! Thank you.

Interdisciplinary Conference Carroll College, Corette Library

Friday

March 16 8:15 am

through

Saturday March 17

7 pm

In memory

of Dr.

Annette Moran,

CSJ

Full program available at www.carroll.edu/history/women-well-conference

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

Thank you from the bottom of

my cart! 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 OLV Youth and Family

Events Calendar

MARCH 2018 21 Seder Meal/Discussion - Cathedral TBD 28 NO CLASS 30 Good Friday APRIL 2018 1 Easter Sunday

Join “OLV Youth Group” on Facebook

Parish

Friday Evening Devotions

Adult Spirituality Series

Confessions

Lenten Penance Service

Our Lady of the Valley

Stations of the Cross Fridays 6 pm 3/16, 3/23 followed by soup and bread

2/16—3/16 following Friday soup and bread: six-week series on Laudato Si—On Care of Our Common Home Pope Francis’s encyclical — discussion led by Dr. John Ries, Carroll Theology Dept.

Wednesdays 5:45 pm

Tuesday 3/20 7 pm

St. Mary Catholic

Community

Solemn Evening Prayer Fridays 5:30 pm 3/16

Marian Prayer: Sorrowful Mysteries 5:30 pm 3/23

Followed by soup/bread

Tuesdays 2/20—3/20 6:30 pm Passages—a natural part of life focusing on illness, dying, death, bereavement.

Please call 442-5268 to register.

Ss. Cyril & Methodius

Stations of the Cross Fridays Following noon Mass on 3/16, 3/23

Tuesday 3/13 5:15-6:30 pm

Tuesday 3/13 5 pm

Cathedral of St. Helena

Stations of the Cross Fridays 5 pm 3/16, 3/23, 3/30

Wednesdays 3/7—3/21 10 am Thursdays 3/8—3/22 6:30 pm Journey to Jerusalem Study

Please call 442-5825 to register.

Saturdays 9:35—11 am

Area Lenten Schedules

Helena Catholic Young Adult Group

This group is open to all Helena Area young adults in their 20s and 30s, and offers an opportunity to form new friendships

and support each other in our faith lives.

ST. PATTRICK’S DAY PARTY March 17th St. Andrew School

For more information on the group and events, contact Clare Smillie 406.461.1375 or Oscar Velasquez 626.485.1604 or join our Facebook group Helena Catholic Young Adults (HCYA).

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fish Fry Fridays 5—7 pm

March 23

$10/plate—$1 discount for Food Share goods

Fresh fish, potatoes, and coleslaw Homemade clam chowder—$2 extra

K of C Hall 1867 N. Washington St.

FRY

Lenten Series Passages…

a natural part of life

Tuesdays, February 20 — March 20 6:30-8 PM Saint Mary Social Center Register: 442-5268

For more info—See the poster on entryway bulletin board!

These monies will be used primarily to repair damage from the forces of

time on the buildings at the mission complex, and to repair damage

at the School caused by the September 2017 earthquake.

Envelopes for this purpose are available in the entry way if you

wish to make a donation for this special collection. Thank you!

During Lent of 2018, Bishop Thomas is asking

the parishes of the

Diocese to promote the

Mission, especially the

infrastructure needs there.

SPECIAL NEEDS COLLECTION

prayer

fasting

Resolve today to give back to the Lord through works of service. Lent is the perfect time to visit the sick or the elderly, to give to

the poor, and to reach out to the wounded. —theWORD among

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

March 10—11, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Deidre Casey Eucharistic Ministers: Peggy Pillman, Karolyne Redding, Angie Treib, Cathy and Dan Haag Greeters: Dan and Susan Hare Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Pat Verzani, Rich Wirak Eucharistic Ministers: Hugh and Mary Grace Black, Teri Fleming, Bruce Coen, Diane Gray Greeters: John Poppe Altar Servers: Selah Roberts and Ryan Maus

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Michelle Vanisko, Tammy Stefanik Eucharistic Ministers: Amy Kelly, Cassie Kelly, Mike Newhouse, Buddy and Mary Olson Greeters: Pat Zincke Altar Servers: Finn Morrison and Evelyn Dachs March 17—18, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Don Pratt Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Les Harris, Paula Block, Chris Christensen, Reid Christensen Greeters: Mike Morrison Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bob Bennett, Irene Strauss Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Dan Gengler, John and Sue Hallsten, David Hartnett Greeters: Gerry Ryan, Bob Sprute Altar Servers: Tessa Gleason and Adam Gleason

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Keith Kelly, Chris McGonigle Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve and Laura Barry, Jim Sebestyen, Denise Smigaj, Shirley Timmerman Greeters: Mary Anderson Altar Servers: Samantha Smith and Lyla Ackerman

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Mar 17, 18—Jan Pepin Mar 24, 25 Jonna Brenton Mar 29 (Holy Thur, 6 loaves) —Jonna Brenton

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

March 4, 2018 $ 10,428

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

March 5, 2017 $ 268,016 March 4, 2018 $ 284,447

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

OLV parishioners are generous!

Monday, March 19

Chrism Mass at Cathedral of St. Helena

5:30 pm

The Chrism Mass (also known as the Mass of the Oils), is the liturgy at which the Bishop blesses the holy

oils to be used in the celebration of the Sacraments throughout the coming year, and is a celebration of the

SHARED MINISTRY of all in the Diocese.

THE CHRISM MASS MANIFESTS OUR UNITY IN THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST.

While our diocese is made up of many different parishes with unique gifts and needs, we are in communion with one another:

We are ONE church; TOGETHER we are ONE BODY OF CHRIST united with our bishop in and through the ministry of our priests and deacons. Plan on attending this year!

An hour of Song and Prayer for Lent with

David and Deidre Casey

THURSDAY, March 15 7 pm Our lady of the valley

42nd

Annual

Girl

Scouts

Pancake

Breakfast

Sunday, March 11th 8 am — 1 pm

Knights of Columbus Hall

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, and ham, along with coffee and juice.

Adults $6

Seniors $4 Kids 3-12 $4 Families $17

Kids under 3 eat free

Tickets on sale now at Trinity Books & Gifts or kneh.org or

call 410.0968 $35 each