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To add or remove prayer requests contact Vangie Scott in Choteau (466- 2814), or Darrel and Dianne Sand in Fairfield (264-5942 or [email protected]).
Fr. Brian Bergeron, Pastor, 406-202-1525, [email protected] Fr. John Abutu, Parochial Vicar, 406-438-6229
Deacon Marcus Raba Laura Toeckes, DRE & Pastoral Assistant: 463-2586; [email protected] Baptism: Contact Fr. Bergeron Marriage: Contact a priest or deacon at least 6 months in advance
St. Joseph 320 Main Ave. N Choteau, MT 59422 St. John the Evangelist 519 1st Ave S Fairfield, MT 59436 St. Matthias 508 Broadway Augusta, MT 59410 Contact Person: Barb Arps 562-3477
Date Time Location Offered For
December 23, Sat. 6:00 p.m. Choteau Catherin Klein by Deb Tentoni
December 24, Sun. 9:00 a.m. Augusta For the people
December 24, Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fairfield Mother Amelia Konen by Roy & Larri Konen
December 24, Sun. 6:00 p.m. Choteau For the people - Christmas Eve
December 25, Mon. 9:00 a.m. Choteau For the people - Christmas Day
December 25, Mon. 11:00 a.m. Fairfield For the people - Christmas Day
December 25, Mon. 1:00 p.m. Augusta For the people - Christmas Day
December 27, Wed. 5:30 p.m. Fairfield For the people - Feast of St. John the Evangelist
December 30, Sat. 6:00 p.m. Choteau For the people
December 31, Sun. 9:00 a.m. Choteau Bob Scott by Vangie Scott
December 31, Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fairfield For the people
December 31, Sun. 5:00 p.m. Augusta Dick Klick by Nancy Klick
Offertory Collection Reports
St. Joseph, Choteau: November $6915.00 Monthly goal to meet budgeted needs: $5541.00
St. John the Evangelist, Fairfield: Nov. $4186.00 St. Matthias, Augusta: Nov. $1213.00
Monthly goal for St. John & St. Matthias together to meet budgeted needs: $5250.00 St. John Building Funds: $30,473.00 ($20,473.00 in B & G Savings; $10,000 in General Savings)
Mass Times and Locations and Offerings
To request a Mass for your intention, please e-mail or call Laura Toeckes (463-2586 or [email protected]) and put
your offering in the collection marked with your intention, your name, and your offering.
Our Seminarians: Matthew Christiaens, Tyler Frohlich, Nathan Scheidecker, Shannon Augare, Kyle Tannehill, Cody Kruegar, & Aidan Toombs
Our prayer chain: Dick Neill, Jim Fryberger, Larry DeBolt, Marie Morrow, Randy Brady, Becca
Dellwo, Dan Pieper, Special Intentions, Brooke, Rosa Renkert, Hayes family, Randy Lesh, Kirby Jones,
Wyatt Wiegand family, Baby Harter, Kay Butler, Kurt Corey, Meg Fowler, Kathryn Mahoney, Special
Intention, Hallie Olson, Stella Witham, Julie Yeager, Scott Harter, Teresa Yoder, Hudson, Wendy
Gebhart, Ben Wombacher, Meg Fowler, Heather Houston, Frank, Rachel Harter, Cody Bonner, Eddie
Ingman, Sharon McCollom, Gary Sheehan, Dakota, Marie Ferris, Bob Raemaeker, Howard Gurnsey,
Larry Sand, Carol Anne Clark, Bud Hane
Website: jmjparishes.com
December 24, 2017 4th Sunday of Advent
2nd Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29
Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38
Take a moment this season to let Jesus speak to your heart through the readings & words at
Mass and in the quiet of prayer at home. May you grow in grace & love this holy day and beyond. Thank you for joining us! Have a
Blessed and very Merry Christmas!!
The child to be born wil l be cal led holy,
the Son of God. Luke 1:35
December 25, 2017 The Nativity of the Lord
Serving December 31 SUN. 11:00 A.M. St. John
Greeter: Debra Tams & Ray
Johnson
Servers: Jacob & Maggie
Lector: Chris Tacke
Eucharistic Ministers:
Stephen Ostberg
Leo Mueller
Offertory Recorders:
Rita Anderson
Karen & Clayton Forseth
Fairfield/Augusta Calendar
Dec. 24, Sun. NO JH/HS Youth Night; 6pm in Fairfield
Dec. 25, Mon. Christmas Masses: 11am Fairfield, 1pm Augusta
Dec. 27, Wed. Mass for the Feast of St. John the Evangelist; 5:30 in Fairfield; potluck after
Dec. 28, Thurs. NO daily Mass; 8:30am in Fairfield
Dec. 31, Sun. NO Elem RE Class; 9:45-10:45; Fairfield
Jan. 1, Mon Mass for Solemnity of Holy Mary, Mother of God; 9am in Choteau, 11am Fairfield
Jan. 21, Sun. Young Adult Bible Study; 5:30pm; St. Joseph
Bible Study; Thursday 10:15 am at St. John’s Parish Hall
SUN. 5:00 P.M. St. Matthias
Check your local schedule
st john and st matthias announcements
FAIRFIELD CCW NEWS - The next CCW meeting is Sun-day, January 7 with Group 4 hosting.
Knights of Columbus Update: ** beautiful cards for sale in the parish center!
Christmas Week Mass Schedule:
4th Sunday of Advent: Sat., Dec. 23: 6pm in Choteau
Sun, Dec. 24: 9am Mass in Augusta; 11am Mass in Fairfield
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24: 6pm in Choteau
Christmas Day: Monday, Dec. 25: 9am Mass in Choteau
11am Mass in Fairfield, 1pm Mass in Augusta
St. John the Evangelist Feast; Wed. Dec. 27; 5:30pm Mass in
Fairfield followed by a potluck
Mary, Mother of God: Monday, Jan. 1: 9am in Choteau;
11am in Fairfield
Christmas Break There will not be any RE classes for ele-mentary or JH/HS from Dec. 20 -- Dec. 31. Classes re-sume Sunday, January 7th. Merry Christmas!!
St. John the Evangelist Feast Day & Mass On the feast of our patron, December 27, Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 followed by a potluck. Come enjoy peace & fellow-ship!
Dance for the Dell! Come join us for a New Year’s Eve Celebration! December 31, 2017, 8pm-12:30 at the Fair-field Community Hall. Admission is $5 person/$20 per family to support the Farm in the Dell Rocky Mountain Front. Mitch Konen & friends will be playing!
Retrouvialle - Feb. 2-4, 2018 in Great Falls Not willing to let go of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle in a marriage, but are not willing to give up on each other. There is hope! Retrouvaille is a highly suc-cessful program in saving hurting marriages. It is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal. Questions: 1800-470-2230 or www.retrouvailleMT.org
Fairfield RE Meal Provider
Sunday, December 31 - 6pm-7:30pm -- No Class - Merry Christmas!!
Choteau RE Meal Providers
Wed. Dec. 27: No Class -- Merry Christmas!!
Sun. Dec. 31: No Class -- Merry Christmas!!
Choteau Calendar Dec. 26, Tues. No daily Mass;
2pm BTMC
Dec. 27, Wed. No daily Mass; 8:30 am in Choteau
Dec. 27, Wed. NO YOUTH NIGHT 6:30pm in Choteau
Dec. 31, Sun. NO RE CLASSES
Jan. 1, Mon Mass for Solemnity of Holy Mary, Mother of God; 9am in Choteau, 11am Fairfield
Jan. 21, Sun. Young Adult Bible Study; 5:30pm; St. Joseph
Lectionary Based Bible Study: Tues-days 5:30p Choteau Rectory base-ment ?s 466-5977
st joseph announcements
Knights of Columbus Update: ** Beautiful cards for sale in the parish center!
Calling Musicians of all ages!! Prelude music is needed for Christmas!! Individuals, families, groups are welcome fea-turing vocal and/or instrumental selections. Contact Dave or Jane Hartman if you can help. (466-2414 or 590-3448)
Christmas Week Mass Schedule:
4th Sunday of Advent: Sat., Dec. 23: 6pm in Choteau Sunday, December 24: 9am Mass in Augusta; 11am Mass in Fairfield
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24: 6pm in Choteau
Christmas Day: Monday, Dec. 25: 9am Mass in Choteau
11am Mass in Fairfield, 1pm Mass in Augusta
Mary, Mother of God: Monday, Jan. 1: 9am in Choteau;
11am in Fairfield
Advent Acts of Mercy This week, bring baby care items to donate to Echoz Care Center in Great Falls. Thank you for your generosity and support during this Advent Season!
Christmas Break There will not be any RE classes for ele-mentary or JH/HS from Dec. 20 -- Dec. 31. JH/HS Classes resume on Wednesday, January 3 and elementary classes resume on Sunday, January 7. Merry Christmas!!!
Teaching Masses On Sunday, January 14, the regular Masses in Choteau and Fairfield will have added expla-nations so that we all better understand our worship.
Save the Date - Catholic Women’s Conference - Saturday, April 21 at the Civic Center in Helena
Young Adult Bible Study The next Bible Study will be
Sunday, January 21 at 5:30pm at St. Joseph. All are wel-
come! Questions? - Laura Toeckes at 463-2586.
Serving December 31 SUN. 9:00 A.M. St. Joseph
Altar Servers: Matthew Haas
Blake Gunderson
Lector: Becky Rappold
Collection: Johnny Rappold
Bryce Gramm
Eucharistic Ministers:
Julienne Gramm
JoLynn Miller
Minister to Homebound:
Jean Dale
Serving December 30 SAT. 6:00 P.M. St Joseph
Lector: Bill Hill
Eucharistic Ministers:
Becky Nichter
Char Heron
