THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 26, 2014 Liturgical Schedule

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 26, 2014
The Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, PhD.
Bishop of Helena
Pastoral Staff to Serve You
Rev. Msgr. Kevin S. O’Neill, V.G.............Rector/Pastor
Father John Crutchfield............................Parochial Vicar
Deacon Bob Fishman.........Director of Faith Formation
Mr. Michael Vreeburg.........Pastoral Associate/Liturgy
Mr. Dale Fleck.................. Director of Liturgical Music
Mr. Louis Gloege................................Business Manager
Mr. David Pepper......................................Youth Minister
Office
530 North Ewing Street, Helena, Montana, 59601
Parish Office Hours....................9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cathedral Parish................................. (406) 442-5825
Fax.............................................................. 449-5113
Rectory/Emergency......................................449-0280
Good Samaritan Store..................................442-0780
Website..........................................www.sthelenas.org
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Please note....
The Women’s Tea which was to be
held Today,
Sunday. Oct. 26th
has been cancelled.
Liturgical Schedule
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday....................................................................5:00 p.m.
Sunday..........................................7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
DAILY MASS
Mon. and Fri............................................................. .7:00 a.m.
Tues., Wed., Thurs.........................7:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon
Saturday...................................................................... .9:00 a.m.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday, ff 7:00 a.m. Mass until 4:00 p.m...
Holy Family Chapel
DEVOTION TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Tuesday..........following the 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Mass
ROSARY
Monday and Friday.......................following 7:00 a.m. Mass
Saturday..........................................................................8:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 11:00 a.m.
or by appointment
Music for Liturgy, 30th Sunday In Ordinary Time
The readings are #1196 in the Hymnal
Organ & Strings: Sonata for Organ and Strings In D Major
Introit: Laetetur cor
Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength;
constantly seek his face.
Processional Hymn #642 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
The Ordinary of the Mass is Mass of the Immaculate Conception
Responsorial Psalm
Hymn #700 Where Charity And Love Prevail
Offertory Anthem: Laudate Dominum
Communion Antiphon:
We will ring out joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.
Organ & Strings: Sonata for Organ and Strings In A Major
Hymn Of Praise #818 Help Us Accept Each Other
Organ & Strings: Sonata for Organ and Strings In G Major
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dale Fleck
Peter Latona
Dale Fleck
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Tone I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadues Mozart
The sonatas for organ and strings, written by Mozart, are “Church Sonatas” that is, Sonata de chiesa and were
written for the Gospel procession at Solemn High Mass.
Liturgy
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
October 26, 2014
EXODUS 22:20-26
God hears the cry of the oppressed.
1 THESSALONIANS 1:5c-10
God’s people are renowned for their conversion
and love of God.
MATTHEW 22:34-40
The greatest law is the law of love.
ALL SOULS DAY
November 2, 2014
WISDOM 3:1-9
No torment shall touch the souls of the just.
ROMANS 5:5-11
Justified by his blood, we will be saved through
Christ from the wrath.
JOHN 6:37-40
Everyone who believes in the Son will have
eternal life.
A WORD ABOUT THE WORD
by Deacon Bob Fishman
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,
with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the
greatest and first commandment. The second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself”… This was
the answer our Lord gave to a scholar of the law when
he asked “which is the greatest commandment?” The
Jewish law is contained in the Torah. This is the first
five books of the Bible. Sometimes it is called the Pentateuch. Under Jewish law there were 613 commandments. They governed everything from what is work on
the Sabbath, to how to wash your hands prior to a meal.
Some of these commandments were directly from scripture. Others arose out of tradition and commentaries on
the law. As time went on, these commandments became
harder and harder for one to fulfill. At the time of Jesus,
many of the religious leaders of the time had made it
almost impossible for one to keep the law and they had
become more concerned with the outer appearance than
with what was going on within them. I tend to look at
it as a piece of candy. The Pharisees and Sadducees got
so caught up in the wrapper around the candy that they
missed the sweetness held within. This can happen to
us. We can become so good at playing Christian that
we miss the voice of Christ Himself. We need to work
on loving our Lord with all of our hearts and minds and
souls. In other words, with everything we are. Then we
need to love our neighbors as we do ourselves. I know
I am really good at looking out for myself, but do I treat
others that way? Do I treat them as I like to be treated,
or do I ignore and turn away from the poor? Do I forget
about those suffering or in nursing homes that no one
comes to visit? It is easy to feel guilty. What we need
to do is to remember what God has done for us. As St.
Paul tells the Thessalonians. In doing so, we see how
God was there in our own lives. This will give us the
compassion we need to treat others well. So this week,
take some time to love God with all of your being and
to remember what He has done for you. Then ask Him
to give you opportunities to treat others well. By doing this, you fulfill all of the law…Something to think
about…May God richly bless you always.
WORD of the DAY
A Latin Low Mass in the Extraordinry
Form of the Roman Rite will be
celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Helen
at 2:00 p.m. in the main church on
Sunday, November 2nd.
The celebration will be preceded with
confessions heard from
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
and
a Rosary beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct 27
Weekday
Ephesians 4:32-5:8
Luke 13:10-17
Tuesday, Oct 28
Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude,
Apostles
Ephesians 2:19-22
Luke 6:12-16
Wednesday, Oct 29
Weekday
Ephesians 6:1-9
Luke 13:22-30
Thursday, Oct 30
Weekday
Ephesians 6:10-20
Luke 13:31-35
Friday, Oct 31
Weekday
Philippians 1:1-11
Luke 14:1-6
Saturday, Nov 2
Solemnity of All Saints
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12a
F F
aith
ormation
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Liturgy of the Word for Children from Pre-school
through Grade 2 will meet during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
each Sunday.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Next Class - Wednesday, October 29th.
Grades K-8 will meet 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Grades 1-5 and 9-12 will meet 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
All catechists are reminded that they must be trained
in the VIRTUS program with the next offering to
take place on October 28th. Online pre-registration
is required; please contact the Faith Formation
office for details. Thanks for your cooperatiojn and
help in making sure that our children will learn their
faith in a safe environment.
JOIN US FOR A MOVIE.....
Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 p.m.
Brondel Center
101 DALMATIONS
will be the featured movie.
Popcorn and punch will be provided.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Registration is now open for the Diocesan Junior
High Youth Rally in Butte on November 8th.
Early registration is only $35.
Follow the “events” link at
www.dohyouth.org to register.
Adults: Please contact
Dave Pepper at 442-5825, ext. 106
if you would like to chaperone that
day.
S
acramental
P
reparation
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Parent Preparation sessions are offered every other month.
PLEASE REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE SESSIONS. The next opportunity will be held in December.
Please call the Parish Office at 442-5825 to register for the
class.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR
ADULTS (R. C. I. A.)
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
We will meet on Tuesdays, 6 p.m., in the Brondel Center. If you are interested in more information about our
RCIA program, please contact Deacon Bob Fishman at
442-5825.
Marriage Preparation
Diocesan policy states that couples wait 6 months
from the time they first approach a priest regarding
marriage. During that 6 month period the couple
must participate in preparatory classes for the
Sacrament of Marriage. Our next session will begin
Monday, October 27th.
For information, contact Kathy Surbrugg at 442-5825.
This is a weekly seminar and support group for people
who are separated or divorced. It is a place where you
can hear valuable information about ways to heal from
the hurt of divorce. Our next session will be Tuesday,
October 28th. For more information, contact Kathy
Surbrugg at 442-5825.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome to
join others in a similar walk of life for Christ-centered
fellowship. This group offers young adults an opportunity to form new friendships and support each other
in our faith lives in the Church and society. Save the
Date: Our first event is a Halloween costume party,
Friday, October 31st at 7pm. May the best costume
win! For the meeting location or if you are interested
in becoming part of the new young adult leadership
team, please contact Sarah Leslie at 461-4776.
CATHOLIC COUPLE FELLOWSHIP
Please mark your calendar...
The first St. Francis Dinner (formally the Poor Man’s,
Poor Families Dinner) will be held March 5th. We are
saving beautiful religious items to include vintage prints
and paintings for the event. All proceeds will go to the
assistance ministry for educational purposes.
Catholic Couple Fellowship is a group for married couples
in their 20s and 30 who come together for prayer and reflection to share their faith with others in a similar walk
of life while also having a chance for fellowship and fun
with barbecues, picnics, game nights and more. We meet
two Sundays a month. Our upcoming gathering will be
today, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. Come and join other
young adult couples for an opportunity to build new friendships and support each other in the vocation of marriage.
For more information, please call Sarah Phipps at 208-5904944, or Sarah Leslie at 461-4776.
Memorials
In memory of...
CARROLL F. KRAUSE
Bill and Gail Lannan
RON CALDWELL
Jill and Creede Caldwell
S
acraments
Our Cathedral Parish Family prayerfully celebrate
with the following on their Faith Journey with a
deeper and grace-filled life in Christ.
James Roy Marxer
son of Ryan and Erica
Madeline Marie Schowengerdt
daughter of Heather and Dale
Remember to use the special envelope contained
in your Offertory packet.....
Join Us
to provide meals for God’s Love
The opportunities for volunteering have expanded!
We hope you will join us to provide our next meal on
Tuesday, November 18th and desserts on December 16th
and January 20th. There are lots of opportunities to
help. Some of the food can be prepared at home. We
will prepare and assemble the meal in the Cathedral
Being a sign of God’s love to others, we know that our kitchen before taking it to God’s Love.
gifts of treasure are essential to our mission of followJoin us Thursday, October 30th at 5:30pm in
ing the loving path of Jesus. Our faith in the future
the Cathedral Center, Room 110 for a Planning
urges us to continue the journey in gratitude, holiness Meeting to discuss the meal and desserts and to find
and service. This past weekend we received through
out how you can be a part of this wonderful new
Stewardship $11,729.42, ACH $2,434.00 and Loose project.
Cash/Checks $1,249.00 for a total of $15,412.42.
If you are not able to attend the meeting and would
Our weekly goal is $17,108.02
like to help with the meals for God’s Love, please
Thank you for your generosity!
contact Carolyn Parry through the Parish Office at
442-5825.
Please Note....
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize
us either to use information from your check to make a
one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or
to process the payment as a check transaction.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HELENA and
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES
FUND RAISER
On November 1st the Good Samaritan Ministries
invite you to help celebrate the 150th year of Happy
Birthday Helena as well as join the Good
Samaritan for their largest fund raiser at the
Civic Center.
Doors open at 3:45 p.m. and the show begins at
4:30 p.m. Enjoy an Evening event of
fashion history,
delightful treasures, dinner and dessert.
No-Host Bar.
Tickets $50* Seniors 65 and up $35*
For more information, call 442-0780.
of Greater Helena
Volunteers Needed
We hope you will join us for our next host week which
is January 11-18, 2015. There are many opportunities to
volunteer with this ministry including dinner/evening
hosts, overnight hosts and Sunday setup and take
down. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn
Parry through the Parish Office at 442-5825.
Friar Fred shares a perfect definition...
Pessimists see difficulties
in their opportunities;
Optimists see opportunities
in their difficulties.
C
OMING...CHAMBER
MUSIC CONCERT
There will be a
chamber music concert on
November 10th at 7 p.m. in the
choir rehearsal room. The concert will be
presented by the
Cascade String Quartet from Great Falls.
Seating will be limited to
40 and the tickets will be sold at $25. Further
information is available from the Director of
Liturgical Music, Dale Fleck 459-1881 or
dfleck@sthelenas.org.
FINISHING STRONG
40 Days for Life Midpoint
We have reached the midpoint of Helena’s 40 Days for Life
campaign. Whether you have been praying on the sidewalk
outside Planned Parenthood every day, once a week, or maybe even haven’t made it out yet, here’s some ways we can all
fire up our resolve and FINISH STRONG over the next 20
days:
*Phone a friend..what a great opportunity to call a pro-life
friend to join you in prayer or who doesn’t know about the 40
Days for Life program;
*Power up your Fasting..Maybe skip watching a few football
games, have some Facebook-free days, no sweets until the
campaign is over;
*Increase Your Commitment to Pray..if you pray for one hour
consider two hours or an hour one day a week, maybe sign
up for two days;
*Be Encouraged..receive daily reports from Sean Carney
from campaigns happening all over the country and the
world;
*Share Your Story..blessed encounter while praying at
Planned Parenthood? Has the Holy Spirit graced you in a
special way? Your story can grace everyone participating.
Send them to danielwing1956@gmail.com.
WEEKLY EVENTS TAKING PLACE
AT YOUR CATHEDRAL
SUNDAY, October 26...30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
9am Liturgy of Word/Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
2pm Women’s Tea (Cancelled)
MONDAY, October 27...Weekday
7am Mass
2pm Symphony Meeting - Emmaus Rm
6:30pm Boy Scouts - Rm 200
7pm Marriage Preparation - Rm 110
TUESDAY, October 28...Ss. Simon and Jude, Apostles
7am Mass/Devotions
ff Mass Coffee and Doughnuts - Rm 110
12pm Mass/Devotions
3:30pm St. Cecilia Choir - Rm 209
6pm RCIA - Brondel Center
6:30pm Divorce Care - Rm 108
WEDNESDAY, October 29...Weekday
7am Mass
10am Women’s Study Group - Rm 108
12pm Mass
3:30pm Faith Formation Classes (K - Grade 8)
5:45pm Faith Formation Classes (Grades 1 - 12)
THURSDAY, October 30...Weekday
7am Mass
12pm Mass
5:30pm God’s Love Organizational Mtg - Rm 110
6:30pm Women’s Study Group - Rm 108
FRIDAY, October 31...Weekday
7am Mass
ff Mass until 4pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Chapel
SATURDAY, November 1...All Saints
8:30am Rosary for Vocations
9am Mass
ff Mass until 11am Sacrament of Reconciliation
5pm Mass
ff Mass Baptism: Kamri Lynn Zimmerman
daughter of Kelly and Kori
SUNDAY, November 2 All Souls Day
7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Mass
9am Liturgy of Word/Children
9:30am Cathedral Choir - Rm 209
1pm Sacreament of Reconciliation
1:30pm Rosary
2pm Latin Mass
ff Gathering - Brondel Center
HEART AND HOME
MINISTRY
New volunteer opportunities are open for
parishioners to take Holy Eucharist to
those in hospitals and care facilities or
homebound. This beautiful ministry is
sure to have a deep impact on your life as
well as those you serve. Please
contact Linda (442-5825, Ext. 111) for
more information and details
of training.
VOCATIONS PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please abundantly bless these men
who are in formation for the priesthood of Your Son,
Jesus Christ. Grant them gifts of wisdom, knowledge
and most of all, generous hearts, that they may be
enflamed with love for You and Your Church.
Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Deacon Craig Hanley
Christopher Lebsock
Cody Williams
Alex Woelkers
John Hall
Kirby Longo
Nathan Scheidecker
Andy Morrow
Joseph Paddock
Sam Mota-Martinez
Oliver Santin
George Watson
Bryce Lungren
Michael Dirkson
Tyler Frohlich
LAOH
(LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS)
If you are a practicing Roman Catholic woman, 16
years of age or older, Irish by birth or descent, or the
mother of a LAOH member, or the wife or mother of
an AOH member, we welcome you to join our organzation. Our mission is to practice Friendship, Unity
and Christian Charity. If you are interested or would
like more information, please contact Joan (459-1585)
or Carolyn (461-0880.
HELENA CURSILLO WEEKENDS
*A special Call to Experience Our Faith in a New
Way*
You are invited to attend the 2014 Fall Women and Men’s
Cursillo weekends. (http://www.helenacursillo.org/)
This year the Women’s Weekend will begin on Thurs.,
Nov. 6th and end on Sun., Nov. 9th. The Men’s Weekend will be Thurs. to Sun. Nov. 13th to 16th. Both at
Ss. Cyril and Methodius in East Helena. Candidate and
team applications are being accepted now. For information, contact Claire Marty at helenarectora@gmail.com
or 459-7251 for the Women’s Weekend and for the Men
contact Dennis O’Reilly at helenacursillorector@gmail.
com or 266-1181.
Have you made a Cursillo weekend?
Do you know someone who you think would like to make
a Cursillo weekend and have the same amazing experience with our Lord? Have you considered being a sponsor for someone? Please prayerfully consider sponsoring
someone for the Women’s Cursillo weekend on Nov. 6th
or the Men’s weekend on Nov. 13th. Call Annette at 4100480 or GG at 459-4327 for more information.
A number of our parishioners have asked that some mention be made of babies and little children who, by just being babies and little children, can make quite a bit of noise
during Mass, making it difficult for others to focus on their
participation in the Liturgy. First and foremost, ALL ARE
WELCOME from their first day to their last at our Cathedral
Parish. We are truly blest to have so many young families in
our parish attend at Mass and, as the good Lord said, “let the
children come unto me,” so do we, with gratitude for the sacred gift of life that they are! It would be helpful, however,
for parents to take an upset or loudly crying child to the vestibule for a time if necessary, or address the need as best as
they can, and as soon as they can as well. Life happens, and
“holy order” is rarely neat and orderly, but instead a sharing
in the Body of Christ as who we are and all we hope to be.
Thank you very much for your prayerful consideration of
this request.