St Patrick CoCathedral September 10, 2017 Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00AM &10:30 AM Daily Mass TuesdayFriday 12:10 PM Reconciliation Saturday 3:004:00 PM or by appointment Administration Pastor Fr. Robert D. Grosch Hospital/Jail Min. Fr John Houlihan R.C.I.A. Sr. Jeanne Tranel Dir. of Lit. & Music Jan Wood Dir. of Religious Ed & S.P.Y. Mary Gilluly Marriage Prep. Fr. Robert Grosch Stephen Ministry Doris Choriki Parish Ofice Margery Chansler Bookkeeping Deborah Ligget Maintenance Sup. Rosie Schuff 6987398 Annulments BJ Sletta 6908016 215 N. 31st St. Billings, MT 59101 (406) 259-3389 www.stpatrickcocathedral.org stpatbulletin@gmail.com Submit your photo of the week Photo courtesy of Steve Chansler
Mass Intentions September 1217 Tue. 12:00 pm Don Regnier Regnier Family Wed. 12:10 pm Betty Minneti Matt & Kathy Usuriello Thurs 12:10 pm Jerrod Minneti Matt & Kathy Usuriello Fri. 12:10 pm Chuck & Marynell Heringer Heringer Family Sat. 5:00 pm Leonard Duray Dish Family Sun. 8:00 am Troy Rumans Anna Draeger 10:30am St. Patrick Parishioners In the event of a funeral, the Mass of intention will be rescheduled. STEWARDSHIP REPORT September 3, 2017 Due to the Holiday the Stewardship Report will not be available this week. We will post both weeks on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Sorry for any inconvenience. September 1117 Helmueth Leader 11 Arthur Barraza 11 Shea Dolan 11 Brett Wohlgenant 11 Catherine Barta 12 Mary Krkosa 12 Tarra Grazley 12 Austin Van Delinder 12 Melanie Hanser 13 Ziggy Ziegler 14 Beverly Sletta 14 William Murray 15 Carol Reiter 17 Bartie Lebsock 17 Marilyn Marnin 17 Gary Schwartz 17 Charles Reid 17 Edward Longo 17 If you don t see your birthday here, we don t have it in the ofice. Please let us know if we miss you! Please Support our Advertiser of the Week LITURGICAL MINISTERS September 16 September 17 September 17 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:30 am Sacristan Tom Pelatt Joan Keefer Vicki Min Co Danny Joan Allen Ben Botts Host 2 Lorie P. Katie Link Branden M. PB 2 Jeannine N. Ziggy Z. Patti S. PB 3 John Nielsen Rose L Mike Burke PB 4 Theresa M. Rita Krueger Sherril B. PB 5 Murnell F Stella Z. Carolyn M. Lector 1 Mark Freitag Patrick Kass Ralph S. Lector 2 Mary Sauser Liz. V. Margie M. POF Veronica Altar Servers Al Ebert Isaac Ebert Lillian Smith Alex Benner John Twichel Andrea G. YOU ARE NUMBERED AMONG THE SAINTS AND OF THE FAMILY OF GOD EHPES 2:19 LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel. EZEKIEL 33:7 Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase. 2018 Remaining Care & Share $ 29,866.54 as of 9/3/2017
GOSPEL MEDITATION 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." This is a fascinating promise. Jesus enlightens us today about the power of communal faith. He emphasizes that a gathering of likeminded believers, small though it may be, has a powerful effect. As he tells his disciples, "If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father." Alright then, what are we waiting for? We should take Jesus up on this amazing offer! Going to Mass is one way to do so. When we gather together every Sunday, we do more than listen to readings and receive the Eucharist. We also PRAY together. The priest leads us in these prayers, of course, but we are meant to join with him, as the Second Vatican Council put it, with "fully conscious, and active participation" (Sacrosanctum Concilium, #14). We are to make the prayers our own by attentively joining in with them from our hearts. Mindlessly reciting "Amen" or absently whispering the words of the Our Father likely loses the effect Jesus was talking about in today's Gospel. But truly praying together with our parish community certainly its the bill. We need not be at church to fulill this kind of prayer, however. It only takes two! Those of us who live with others can exercise communal prayer every day in our own homes, just by joining each other for a few moments of petition or praise. Those who live alone may need to reach out more deliberately, but it only takes a phone call to "gather together" with another believer and offer up our prayers. May we have the courage to invite others to join us as we bring our needs to God. September is Healthy Aging Month As we continue our focus on Healthy Aging, here are other considerations Have negative friends who complain all of the time and constantly talk about how awful everything is?drop them. As cruel as that may sound, distance yourself from people who do not have a positive outlook on life. They will only depress you and stop you from moving forward. Surround yourself withenergetic, happy, positive people of all ages and you will be happier too. (Tip: Smile often. It s contagious and wards off naysayers.) Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. Come on. You can probably do it. Analyze your gait. Do you walkslowly because you have just become lazy or, perhaps, have a fear of falling? (Tip: Make a consciouseffort to take big strides, walk with your heel irst, and wear comfortable shoes.) Readings for the week of September 5,2017 Monday: Col 1:242:3/Ps 62:67, 9/Lk 6:611 Tuesday: Col 2:615/Ps 145:1b2, 811 Lk 6:1219 Wednesday: Col 3:111/Ps 145:23, 1013ab Lk 6:2026 Thursday: Nm 21:4b9/Ps 78:1bc2, 3438 Phil 2:611/Jn 3:1317 Friday: 1 Tm 1:12, 1214/Ps 16:1b2a, 5, 78, 11/Jn 19:2527 or Lk 2:3335 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:1517/Ps 113:1b5a, 67 Lk 6:4349 Next Sunday: Sir 27:3028:7/Ps 103:14, 912/ Rom 14:79/Mt 18:2135 QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Matthew 18:1520 Jesus commands fellow believers to be direct and honest with each other when one sins against another. Why is this so challenging? Ezekiel 33:79 Why do you think the Lord put such a heavy burden on the prophet Ezekiel? Romans 13:810 How do you imagine the Jewish Christians in Rome reacted to Paul's assertion that "love is the fulillment of the law"?
MEETINGS, EVENTS AND CLASSES For more informaon, please contact Sister Jeanne 2593389. BIBLE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: Class will begin Thursday, September 14. You may choose to aend from 1:002:00 p.m. or from 6:307:30 p.m. We will be studying the Book of Acts. It is an amazing account of the birth of the early church. All are welcome to aend and share thoughts, insights and Baptism Class: September 19,2017 6:007:00pm Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? We are offering an opportunity to gather and learn more about our Catholic faith. Classes focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Conirmation and Eucharist. If you have already received the sacrament of Baptism and would like to be fully initiated into the Church, you are invited to attend the classes. Also, if you would like to learn more about your faith, you are invited to participate in the classes. You are welcomed to share your insights, questions and sharing of faith in a warm atmosphere. Classes begin Monday, September 11 in the conference room. Time: 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Save The Date Parish Retreat Sister Marya Grathwohl O.S.F. September 16, 2017, 9:00am to 1:00 pm. Please RSVP by September 8, 2017, All are welcome to attend. Adoration Chapel at St. Vincent Hospital Chapel Kathleen Simpson 6965984 Centering Prayer Sat. 9:00am, Parish Center Basement Catholic Daughters of America 2nd Tuesday KC Hall Financial Counseling Bill Belinski at 2593389 ext.10. There is no cost. Knights of Columbus Grand Knight: Josh Twichel 2521602 Deputy Grand Knight: Aldo Rowe 8606363 Parish Council 1st Sunday of the month after 10:30 Mass Parish Nurse Ministry Blood pressure checks on 1st Saturday of the month a half hour before and after 5:00 Mass and on 1st Sunday of the month after morning Masses. Call 2593389 if you would like a visit from the Parish Nurse during or after your hospitalization. Stephens Ministry 1st Saturday 12 Youth Room Bulletin deadline is 10 AM Monday : Email to stpatbulletin@gmail.com Ofice Hours Mon.Fri. 8:304:00 Closed 121pm DéCÖLÖRÉS! Fellow 4 th Dayers the next set of weekends will be: Men's Weekend, Nov. 2 5 and the Women's Weekend, Nov. 9 12 at St. Anthony s in Laurel. Make a friend, be a friend, and bring that friend to Jesus. For more Information contact: Lucy Melugin at 2082340; email: lucile53@gmail.com. Application deadline is Oct. 2. Applications are also available online at: bigskycumchristo.org/billings. ST PATRICK COCATHEDRAL WELCOMES NEW PARISHIONERS & ADDRESS CHANGES NAME ADDRESS Zip HOME PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL Please take a moment to ill this out and place in offering basket, or bring to the ofice to help us update our records. We will mail you an extensive form to ill out and return to us.
from Jan If Today You Hear God s Voice, Harden Not Your Hearts! When the Psalmist composed Psalm 95, centuries before anyone dreamed of all the distractions of our modern age, even then there was probably skepticism about whether Godreallyspoke to anyone. But the Psalmist hoped that people would hear and would not harden their hearts, just as the text that he or she wrote begs us today. Communicating with God is a twoway street. Do we listen for what God might be telling us, or are we so busy articulating our own need that we can t hear God s answer? Do we want to hear God s truth, or are we hardening our hearts to the point that we hear only what we want to hear? If we don t take the time to listen to even the softest voice talking to us through the Holy Spirit, or if we're not listening because we've already shaped the answer we want, then we ve hardened our hearts. Listen to God s voice and consider sharing your gifts by participating in the various ministries at St. Patrick. This week consider the ministries of youth ministry, religious education and RCIA. Lord, help us to always listen to your voice and respond as you would have us do. True ministry doesn t just build community, it forms it. 5 Meet Ed Longo! Ed represented St. Patrick CoCathedral at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians 40th Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 1014. He is our accompanist at the 10:30 Sunday liturgy. My week at NPM was a life changing experience. I never imagined the depth and diversity of liturgical music, and the warmth and welcoming environment in which it was shared with me. We were exposed to everything from Gregorian chants to modern AfroCuban psalms, and I can t wait to share it with everyone. I ve been a member of St. Pat s for over 15 years now and am overjoyed to participate in the music and accompaniment each week. Learning to play the organ and occasionally sharing my guitar with you all has been a wonderful experience. ~~~~~~~~~~~ The liturgy is the voice of Christ speaking and singing to the Father in the Spirit. Liturgical song brings us into communion with others. We share words, notes, a sense of common purpose and support.
LITURGY Attention! All Ministers of Holy Communion (including those who serve at weekday and weekend Masses, to the homebound and in the hospital) Diocesan Revised Policy From Bishop Warfel: it is required that all Extraordinary Ministers of Communion receive formation and training. Following training, the parish is to provide the names of those designated as such after which the Bishop will provide a certificate allowing them to serve for a three year period. Those age 16 or above and fully initiated can serve as ministers of communion. There will be a potluck gathering for all who serve as ministers of communion to the homebound, hospital and at weekday and weekend liturgies, Tuesday, September 26 at 5:30 pm. in the social center. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is a Synodal Church? Marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops, in 2015, Pope Francis outlined his vision for a church that is "synodal" at every level, with everyone listening to one another, learning from one another and taking responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel. "A synodal church is a listening church, aware that listening is more than hearing. It is a reciprocal listening in which each one has something to learn." Referring to the Greek roots of the word "synod," Pope Francis said, "walking together laity, pastors, the bishop of Rome is an easy concept to express in words, but is not so easy to put into practice." 6 Saturday, September 16RETREAT Called to Joy of Jesus Life and Mission 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Conference room. Sister Marya Grathwohl, O.S.F. Thurs., September 28PRESENTATION Pope Francis Vision for the Church 7:00 PM St. Thomas the Apostle Community Center Prof. Dr. Myriam Wiljlens Prof. Dr. Myriam Wijlens is a Dutch theologian and professor of canon law, who will be visiting Montana the last week of September. She will be presenting Pope Francis Hits a Reset Button Implementing Vatican II: From a Hierarchial to a Synodal Church. Dr. Wijlens is one of four Vatican delegates to the Commission on Faith and Order of World Council of Churches. She is active in the ecumenical dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Community of Protestant churches in Europe. ~~~~~~~~~~~ This September 11 is the sixteenth anniversary of 9/11. Today s scriptures challenge us to love one another in the face of hatred. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. make us your living voice. Christ Be Our Light! Shine through the darkness!
Community 2017 FALL SEMESTER KICKOFF The Fall semester kicksoff Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 6:00 A.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2216 Grand Ave. This will be a weekly event that will conclude by 7:30 A.M. For more information about the program in general, please contact John Pankratz at 5915061. The Billings, MT celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism will be held Sunday, September 17th at St. Pius Parish. Mass will be at 11:00 am for all Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and Associates, living and deceased. Refreshments following in St. Pius Fellowship Hall. END OF SUMMER SOIREE! The Board of Directors of Angela's Piazza invites you to join us for our 3rd annual Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, September 16th at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Doors will open at 6pm, and dinner is served at 7pm. This event will feature a LIVE and a SILENT auction with a multitude of Incredible items to bid on! From collectible art, to ine jewelry, to theme baskets, and much more! The roast beef dinner features a full course meal, beer and wine, and will be accompanied by live music, inspirational stories, and great company. Tickets are on sale now at Angela's Piazza, 420 Grand, for $45 in advance and $55 at the door. For more information please call 2550611. St. Agnes Parish in Red Lodge is holding their Fall Craft Fair on Saturday October 21, 2017 in the Church Hall at 1 North Word Ave. It will run from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Space/Tables may be reserved by calling Betty at 4462465. You may leave her a message with your number on her voice mail or by mail at 50 Aspen Place Red Lodge MT 59068. Deadline to reserve your space is October 7, 2017. A St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day Mass and blessing of the building will be held Wednesday Sept 27th from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, and the ribbon cutting will be at 10:00 am. This feast day Mass will be celebrated by Fr. John Houlihan and a reception with hors d'oeuvres and celebratory cake and beverages will be served. Tours of our new facility will follow the ribbon cutting. Help Wanted NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER: 2630 hours per week Monday Saturday, must have clean driver s license, no CDL necessary, local pickups, clean driving record, must be able to lift 70 lbs. regularly. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STORE AND CHARITY OFFICE: Many positions available, lexible schedule! Help Us Help Others! Contact Vicki at 2521855 ext. 204 if interested! St. Joseph s Fall Dinner and Raffle Fromberg, MT Sunday, September 17, 2017 12:003:00 pm Roast Beef, Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Homemade Rolls & Pies, Coffee and Cold Drinks Adults: $12.00 Children 310: $6.00 Under 3: Free Yearly collection for the Crisis Center The Crisis Center bridges the health care gap for individuals who need access to integrated mental health, chemical dependency and social services. Because of this service the emergency care at the hospitals and incarcerations at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility has been reduced. No one has been denied services due to the inability to pay. As a Catholic community our donations will assist the center with their daily needs for this identiied group. Identiied needs for the center: Powdered Gatorade; Non perishable snacks; art supplies that are not sharp; glue, glitter, paints of any kind, acrylic or watercolors, chalk, art; paper, ect. The weekend of Sept. 23/24 there will be anarea for drop off when you attend mass. [Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth & Associates] 7
SPY NEWS Religious Education & Youth Groups Start Again on Wednesday, September 13! It s fall, school has started, and a new year for St. Patrick s Religious Education and Youth Ministry Programs begins on Wednesday, September 13 th! If you haven t registered yet, registration forms are available online at http://www.stpatrickcocathedral.org/educationsacraments/saintpatrickyouthspy/ or in the parish ofice. Registration forms will also be available in the religious education ofice downstairs before and after sessions on Wednesday evenings. Kids from prek/k through high school are encouraged to attend! Parents, call Mary at 2593389, ext. 22, for more information. Religious Education: PreKGrade 5Meets Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group (grades 68) meets Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Group meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you all on the 13 th! Snacks will be provided and parents are encouraged to come with their children, meet the catechists (if you haven t already), and join us for our opening song and prayer! Children s Liturgy of the Word teachers, Catechist Aides, hall monitors and greeters still needed! Do you sometimes feel that God is calling you to get more involved in the life of our parish? Do you want to share your faith with the next generation of Catholics? You might be just the person our Religious Education, Youth Ministry or Children s Liturgy of the Word programs need! No experience required, just the desire to pass the faith on to the next generation! For more information, please contact Mary at 2593389, ext. 22. Attention all High School and Middle School Youth: Live the Adventure Catholic Youth Conference, September 23 & 24, 2017. University of Providence, Great Falls, MT. Doors open at 1 pm Saturday, and departure begins at noon on Sunday. Featuring Paul J. Kim, singer, speaker and inspirer! Go to diocesegb.org for more information and registration forms or Aubrey Rearden at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish in Great Falls at 4068686713. If interested in attending, please call Mary at 2593389, ext 22!