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Lake County
Roman catholic
Sacred Heart, ronan immaculate conception, polson st. joseph mission, charlo
November #2 2016
Daily Readings for February
11 SUN SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/Mk 1:40-45
12 Mon Weekday Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13
13 Tue Weekday Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21
14 Wed Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
15 Thu Thursday after Ash Wednesday Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
16 Fri Friday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15
17 Sat The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32
NOTE: These are the sequential readings for Lectionary Cycle Year A and I only. The actual readings used at Mass may differ depending on the particular celebration that day, for example;, First Fridays or Requiem Masses.
Religious Education
RE classes will meet on the following dates:
January 18, 25
February 1,*8, 15, & 22
*-‐Family Night with Potluck dinner.
If you know of someone who may be interested in the Catholic faith or a lapsed Catholic who has never received the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Sheila LeBrun at 406-‐208-‐5788 for enrollment information. Classes begin in September.
FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, February 14th
6:00 pm -‐ Religious Education (Pre-‐school through 8) 6:00 pm -‐ RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
6:00 pm -‐ Adult Education Fr. Kevin will be offering a study on the Book of Genesis
7:00 pm -‐ Dinner Deli Night! Bring a salad or a desert to share if you like.
7:30 pm -‐ Youth Group This year is a Confirmation year! Note: Bishop Thomas has
just released this year’s Confirmation schedule. Confirmation will take place on May 9th at St. Richard’s in
Columbia Falls. More details to come.
Sunday Morning Scripture Conversation
Sacred Heart in Ronan following the 9:00 am Mass.
Sacred Heart, Ronan Immaculate Conception, Polson Saint Joseph Mission, Charlo
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR On one occasion Jesus said that every teacher is like a householder who brings out of the storeroom both the “old and the new.” (Mt 13:52) This weekend I would like to share something “old.” Old but very familiar. It is the prayer for making a Spiritual Holy Communion that we have all seen on many holy cards and in practically every devotional book that is available. I would highly recommend familiarizing yourself with this prayer and using it with great frequency. This prayer is not just for those occasions when a person is unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist, though it should be used on those occasions. The prayer for a Spiritual Holy Communion is a powerful and efficacious prayer that among many, many things that could be said about it, strengthens us in two ways; the first is that it continually fans the flame of our love for the Blessed Sacrament and it keeps alive our faith that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, and secondly, it is a great way to pause throughout the day to unite ourselves to Jesus apart from whom we can do nothing. Make these Communions morning, noon and night and in between. It is a good way to begin your prayers each day and it is a very simple and beautiful way to pause during a busy workday to invite Jesus into your heart. It is a powerful remedy against temptation and can ease times of desolation and dryness bringing back the joy and consolation of the Lord’s presence. You can then, as we should every Holy Communion, offer it for our special intentions. For example, we can offer our Spiritual Holy Communions as an act of reparation for our sins or to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus who suffers so much ingratitude for the great gift of Himself in the Eucharist. Examples can be endlessly multiplied. On a closing note I am including in every bulletin the Surrender Novena. This too is a very powerful and beautiful prayer. Consider it to be a spiritual “little paper bag” into which you can breathe every day (for those who really need it) or use it as a means to deepen your relationship with the Lord. Pray it continually and repeat the novena prayer throughout the day if you can. God bless, Fr. Kevin Christofferson
Ash Wednesday Mass and Services
February, 14th Immaculate Conception
12:10 pm Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes 7:00 pm Mass Sacred Heart
7:00 pm Liturgy of the Hours (Evening Prayer) with the distribution of ashes
LENTEN ACTIVITIES Saint Joseph Mission, Charlo Stations of the Cross
Each Friday of Lent at 6:00 pm Immaculate Conception, Polson
Stations of the Cross Each Friday of Lent at 6:00 pm. Following the Stations a light meal will be served in the parish hall. During the meal we will be watching
Bishop Robert Barron’s video series titled Conversion. Each video is 20 minutes and details a conversion story taken from the Sacred
Scriptures.
FAMILY NIGHT Family Night this week falls on Ash Wednesday. Classes will be held at 6:00 pm and instead of a dinner, snacks will be made available as
everyone arrives. The youth group will not meet this night.
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 11th, 2018
Catholic World News www.catholicculture.org The Catholic Herald
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A Brief History of Coffee If you enjoy a good strong cup of brew, especially in the morning, then you can thank Pope Clement VIII. In the 17th century, Venice was an important commercial hub where trade between Europe and the Arab countries to the east took place. This is where coffee made its first appearance in the West. Because it was a beverage consumed by the Muslims it was considered to be a “bitter invention of the devil” and many concerned Catholics petitioned the Holy See to ban its sale and consumption. After taking a sip, the story goes that Pope Clement VIII declared that, “this devil’s drink is so delicious we should cheat the devil by baptizing it.” After giving the drink his blessing the consumption of coffee began to spread throughout Europe. Another pious legend suggests that after drinking a cup the Holy Father was able to pray without becoming drowsy and so gave the brew his blessing. In either case, when you enjoy your next cup, offer a little prayer of thanks to Pope Clement VIII.
PARISH OFFICE P.O. Box 1477 – 1002 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860
Ph. 406-883-2506 Fax 406-883-4649 Cell 406-594-0474 Website: www.lakecountyromancatholic.org
Facebook: facebook.com/lakecountyromancatholic.com
Lake County Roman Catholic PO Box 1477 Polson, Montana 59860-‐1477
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PARISH BREAKFAST A Breakfast will be served on Sunday, December 3rd, immediately after the 9:00 am Mass at Sacred Heart. Please come and enjoy some fine food and fellowship.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS As part of their “Keep Christ In Christmas” campaign, the Knights
of Columbus will be selling Christmas cards after all of the weekend Masses in Charlo, Ronan and Polson. Spread Christmas joy with cards of faith while helping to support your local council
of Knights.
Jessica Anderson, Sherry Becker, Marcy Bishop, Linda Bowman, Joann Bright, Lorie Chase, Cody Cordis, Kelly Dolezal-‐Esheen, Patty Ferdinand, Mary Foot, Paula Graham, Deb & Jeremy Basler, Scott Johnson, Marvel Marrinan, Rebecca Martin, Jim McDevitt, Shirley McDevitt, Pauline Mistrille, Mandy Moran, Frank Nelson, Katy Nissen Austin Reese, Rory Reyonds, Larry Ricard, Patricia Ricard, Bev Robison, Donna Roth, James Shrider, Ron Shrider, Floyd Smith, Gabriel Smith, Mary Szablewski, Todd Skalsky, Amelinda Tejero, Donna Whealon, Carl Nissen (and Jack), Maryalice Rousselle, Clay Family, Adam Morrelli, Phylis Hocker. Grace be to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all; making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing. – 1 Thessolonians 1:2
The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of February
Say “No” to Corruption: That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
Weekly Offertory Collection
February 4th, 2018
Sacred Heart/St. Joseph $2,127.00 Immaculate Conception $2,896.00
Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God
loves a cheerful giver. -‐2 Corinthians 9:7
THE COUNTRY STORE Located on Main St., Polson, The Country Store is an ecumenically run thrift store that accepts donations of clothing and small household items (no furniture please). Proceeds from the sale of donated items go back to the community. Your support is greatly appreciated. 883-‐3033.
Please pray for our seminarians! Nathan Scheidecker, Nick Modrow, Tyler Frohlich, Cody Kruegar, Matthew Christians, Kyle Tannehill, Joshua
Harrison, Shannon Augare
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K of C Meetings and Activities
Ronan Council: Regular Meeting today, February 18th at 10:00 am
Polson Council: The next Regular meeting is March 1st at 7:00 pm. The PCCW also meets at this time. Brunch will be served after the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, February 25th.
That Man Is You! Weekly meetings each Thursday at Immaculate Conception, except holidays, beginning at 6:00 am with a hot breakfast and followed by an half hour video presentation and brief discussion. You do not
need to be Catholic to participate, so bring a friend!
Ministry to the Sick and the Shut-‐in If you, a family member or a friend will be hospitalized or unable to leave your home for an extended period of time, please call Linda Dorrington at 596-‐1460 so that you may receive regular visits. For Confession and the Sacrament of
the Sick please contact Fr. Kevin directly. If you think that that ministry might be for you, please
contact Linda for more information.
Please pray for the following candidates who are enrolled in RICA this year:
Jeff Jennison, Justin Horner, Rob Olson, Jenn Barney, Pam Armiger, Ken Armiger and Trevor Bras
Sacred Heart: $10,840 0f $12,500 (87%) Immaculate Conception: $26,565 of $ 34,900 (76%)
Thank you for your generosity!
Sunday Morning Scripture Conversation Coffee and doughnuts will accompany a lively conversation over the Sunday Mass readings immediately after the 9:00 am
Mass at Sacred Heart in Ronan.
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated
from You. Amen.
Lent Reminders and Preparation Available this weekend and the next are copies of Magnificat: Lent Companion. They may be found at the entrance of the churches. I think we all know the drill for Lent; no meat on Friday, and Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are meatless and days of fasting (fasting being one principle meal and essentially two snacks.) If you are under 14 years of age or 60 and older, you need not follow the discipline but it is a good idea if you still can and your health permits it. Next week there will be a listing of ways in which you can give “alms” this Lent. The needs are many.
COUNCIL NOTES
Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 10th
Charlo: Deceased Members of Our Parish Polson: Genny & Wolf Groessler
Sunday, February 11th Ronan: The Intentions of the Parish Faithful Polson: The Intentions of the Parish Faithful Tuesday, February 13th Polson: 40 Days For Life Campaign Wednesday, February 14th Polson: Ron Marquardt rb Sheila Marquardt Thursday, February 15th Polson: Tyson Clay rb Margaret & Bill Clay Friday, February 16th Polson: There is no Mass scheduled for today. Masses may be offered for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed or for the special intentions of the living. Please call the parish office to request a Mass intention, or use the envelopes provided at the entrances of the churches and give them to Fr. Kevin.
How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. –Psalm 116:12-13
THE FOLLOWING DATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF A REQUIEM MASS. ALL MASSES ARE CELEBRATED AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AT 12:10 PM:
January 27th
Please call the parish office and arrange to intention one of these Masses.
SPECIAL NOTE! On weekdays that do not have their own obligatory memorial or feast in commemoration of one of the saints, a commemoration for a member of the faithful departed may be offered. The texts and prayers of the Mass are taken from one of the Masses for the Dead that offer the possibility of including the name of the deceased for whom the Mass is being offered. Each month a list of qualifying days will be offered so that you may intention a particular commemoration if you so desire. However, any Mass may be offered for the faithful departed even if that Mass if a memorial or feast of a particular saint. This is just an additional option that will be made available. You may remember these Masses being called “requiem Masses” or “missa defunctorum.”
Catholic Gifts and Articles Catholic articles are for sale each week during normal office hours.
Special orders may be placed with Ruth Fischer 883-‐5025.
DIVINE MERCY RADIO – 90.7 FM
Divine Mercy Radio is a locally owed and operated volunteer run affiliate of EWTN. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. Your tax-‐deductible donation may be sent to PO Box 568 Polson, MT 59860. (406) 261-‐3819.
ROSARY GROUPS
Mondays St. Joseph Hospital Chapel 6:00 pm
Fridays
St. Joseph Hospital Chapel 9:00 am
MASS TIMES
Saturday 4:00pm St. Joseph, Charlo
Confessions at 3:30 pm on First Saturday of each month 6:00pm Immaculate Conception, Polson
Sunday 9:00am Sacred Heart, Ronan
11:00am Immaculate Conception, Polson Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday 12:10 pm Immaculate Conception
There is a period of Eucharistic Adoration after the Wednesday 12:10 pm Mass until 1:30pm during which confession are heard.
Confessions are ordinarily heard each week after the Wednesday 12:10 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Church and on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Appointments may be made for anonymous confession at other times, or confession with spiritual direction. Confessions are also heard on the 1st Saturday of each month at St. Joseph Mission in Charlo at 3:30 pm. Please consult each week’s bulletin for changes and updates. Confessions will be available at Sacred Heart in Ronan on Sunday before Mass as soon as some necessary organizing and renovating are completed first.
MASS PROPERS
Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Collect O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a dwelling pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Prayer over the Offerings May this oblation, O Lord, we pray, cleanse and renew us and may it become for those who do your will the source of eternal reward. Through Christ our Lord. Prayer after Communion Having fed upon these heavenly delights, we pray, O Lord, so that we may always long for that food by which we truly live. Through Christ our Lord.
Please pray for those in our parish community who are studying and preparing to be baptized and received into the Church or are seeking to complete their Christian initiation begun at baptism: Rebecca Martin, Katie and Chad Peters, Sherlee Santorno. All are also welcome and invited to participate in our monthly “family nights” where you can meet and support all who are enrolled in our faith formation programs. Next family night: Wednesday, February 8th beginning at 6:00 pm.
Confessions at St. Joseph Mission, Charlo This coming Saturday, September 2nd, is a first Saturday and
confession will be heard at 3:30 pm. Please try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. Thank you!
On February 14th of this year, Ash Wednesday, a 40 Days For Life campaign will begin in Whitefish. Please call Karen Trierwieler at 406-‐890-‐2297 for more information and how you can participate or you can send an email to [email protected].
