March 15, 2009
Worship Center: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 201 44th St. South Holy Family Chapel, 2800 Central Ave.
Parish Offices – 201 44th St. South Great Falls, MT 59405 Phone: 452-6491
Fax: 452-6495 Email: web:
Parish Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon
School Office – 2820 Central Avenue Phone: 761-5775
Email: web:
“In Greek, the root meaning of repentance is not the confession of a sin but a change of mind.” Tertullian
ASHES TO EASTER
“Living my faith while I make a living”
Holy Spirit Parish invites you to share the journey of Lent 2009, with fellowship, formation and celebration, as we continue to strive to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, March 18th6:00 PMSoup and Bread Potluck
7:00 PMParish Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 25th6:00 PMSoup and Bread Potluck
7:00 PMFrom Marine to Theology Professor – Dr. Dan McGuire, UGF
Wed, Thu, Fri April 1st-3rd 6:00 PMSoup and Bread Potluck (Wednesday ONLY)
7:00 PMHealing Services with Paul Rymniak (6:30 PM on Friday, the 3rd )
Fridays6:30 PM Stations of the Cross
Lenten Reconciliation Service
with opportunity for individual confessions
7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Holy Spirit Church
(Soup & Bread Potluck – 6:00 p.m.)
CARE AND SHARE COLLECTION
Our annual diocesan collection is off and running! Our first week response to Bishop Warfel’s appeal was a real record breaker. Thanks to the generosity of our initial givers we received nearly $12,000 toward our goal of about $80,000, which is about the same as last year. Hopefully you have received your letter from the Bishop explaining the needs and uses of the diocesan appeal. If not, take home one of the brochures in the pews. Let’s be generous as we consider our role and responsibility as members of the world-wide church of our Lord.
“”MEMORIES OF IRELAND”: Nyle Wolfe in Concert
Holy Spirit Church, Friday, March 27th at 7:30 p.m.
Memories of Ireland and its renowned musical traditions and artists are brought together in a stunning musical and entertaining evening. Irish and American eyes will be smiling during this night to remember. The concert features the extraordinary vocalist and entertainer Nyle Wolfe, from Ireland’s County Cork, who currently headlines in opera houses and theaters throughout Europe.
Cost is $20, children under 12 free. Call the Parish Office for tickets and details.
Third Sunday in Lent – March 15, 2009
Holy Spirit Parish Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Daily Mass Schedule
Holy Spirit Day Chapel:
Tues. – 5:15 p.m. & Thurs. – 8:30 a.m.
Park Place: Wed. – 2:30 p.m. – 3200 15th Ave. S
Holy Family Chapel: Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 2800 Central Avenue
Mass Intentions:
Tuesday March 17th – Bob Patterson (sp int)
Wednesday, March 18th – +Alice Meyer
Glenn Eystad (sp int)
Thursday, March 19th – Ed Kelley (sp int)
Friday, March 20th – Holy Family Chapel
+Rose Diekhans
Saturday, March 21st – Darnell Mills (sp int)
Sunday, March 22nd
8:30 a.m. – +Alberta Joswiat
11:00 a.m. – Parishioners
Reconciliation: Sat. at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit
Readings for next week – Fourth Sunday of Lent
- 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23
- Ephesians 2:4-10
- John 3:14-21
Coffee & Rolls Schedule:
March 15thKnights of Columbus #9395
March 22nd Holy Spirit School
March 29th8:30 – Clark/Hannula ReNew Group
11:00 – D. Hogan, J. Deck
Bus Schedule:
March 21st – Morris
March 22nd – Miller, Hickman
What’s Happening This Week….
Everything is at Holy Spirit unless noted.
Monday:
Christian Service – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
MOMS Group – 9:30 a.m. – Sts. P&P
Bible Study – 1:30 p.m. – Sts. P&P
Bible Study – 6:30 p.m. – Sts. P&P
Wednesday:
Religious Formation – 7:00 p.m. – Sts. P&P
Reconciliation – 7:00 p.m.
Soup & Bread – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:
Rosary 8:00 a.m.
RCIA- Sts. P&P
Friday:
Stations of the Cross – 6:30 p.m.
Fast from discouragement, feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress us, feast on truths that uplift.
Fast from lethargy, feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from thoughts that weaken, feast on promises that inspire.
WE, the people of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Great Falls, Montana, created by God, centered in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, are sharing our journey of faith,
WE are committed to upholding our faith, strengthening our families, and being a joyful people of prayer.
WE strive to be the Lord’s presence on earth by ministering to all people with compassion and hope. Rev. January 5, 1999
PARISH STAFF
Fr. Dick Schlosser Pastor
Mark Meyer Parish Administrator
Mary DupuisWorship
Larry Guilbault RCIA/Adult Formation
Sr. Catherine Kinsella, O. P. Pastoral Associate
Colleen Biehl Elementary Program
Mary Jolley Youth Coordinator
Karyn Jenkins Secretary
Chuck Osterman Maintenance
Liturgical Ministers for March 21,22
Bread Bakers: McKinneys, N Reiff
4:30 p.m. / 8:30 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.Music / M Hale
M Dupuis / A, G, M
M Steffes / 11:00 Group
M Steffes
Sacristan / S. Pedro / G. Matsko / K. Seilstad
Greeters / O'Fallons
V. Pedro / Lewis Family / Hilgendorfs
Usher / D. Hogan
G. McCabe / D. Lorang
Michael Nickol / L. Borchert
N. St. Claire
Cross / R. Wienholz / A. Longin / A. Gardner
Servers / R. Corveau
C. Newton / O. Longin
L. Olson / C. Busch
Maxx Sitzmann
C. L. W. / J. Jonasen
A. Jonasen / T. Busch
L. Gardner
Reesi Marquis
B. Secord
Lector / M. Kostelnik
K. Reed / B. Duke
KNyman-Wendt / H. Jackson
P. Woelkers
Gifts / Roehm Family / Rooney Family / Gardner Family
E. M. / Donna Painter
Dennis Painter
Wendy Roehm
G. Howard
S. C Kinsella
D. Palmer
F. Schultz
F. Talbot
B. Thelen
A. Trunkle
K. Walters / T. Jones
E. Kelley
J. Thomas
P. Ford
N. Kelley
Irene Kelley
Ira Kelley
Colette Longin
K. Prinzing
Jay Stenzel
L. Stenzel / E. Ferguson
S. O'Connell
T. O'Connell
A. Bulger
K. Dixon
L. Gardner
M. Hilgendorf
D. McFadden
D. Nicholson
S. Secord
D. Sukut
Holy Spirit Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale & Knights of Columbus #9395 Breakfast
Bake Sale (sponsored by Our Lady of Snows Circle) Saturday, April 4th and 5th after all Masses. As always, we ask our parishioners to contribute their baked goods to be sold after Masses that weekend. Please bring your baked goods, packaged for sale to the Church Social Hall after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday or before any of the Masses.
Knights of Columbus Council #9395 Palm Sunday Breakfast after both Masses. Come and enjoy a great menu and great company!
Religious Formation
200 44th St. South
To re-link your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card card, go to for Holy Spirit Faith Formation ID# 49000122035.
Family Night is April 1, 6-8pm Dinner Provided
Journey through Holy Week-
Come and experience the events of Holy Week
Adult Formation – RCIA
Larry Guilbault 452-6491
Bible Study Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Center in the RCIA room at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM Call Larry for information at 452-6491.
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults meets every Thursday throughout the year at 7PM in the RCIA Room at Sts. Peter and Paul Center. Call Larry for information.
Congratulations to Tanner Dodge whom Bishop Michael Warfel elected to receive Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Greg Sukut, Baptized Lutheran, was invited by the Bishop to come into full communion with the Catholic Church and Cody and Measha Lindstrand, baptized Catholic were invited to complete their Initiation with the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Baptism Schedule
No Baptisms during Lent
Youth Formation
Mary Jolley 452-6491
Jr. High meets March 18th
9th & 10th meets March 18th
Juniors & Seniors
Wednesday Nights in Lent you are invited to presentations in the social hall at 7 P.M Check Bulletin
Family Night April 1st (not March 25)
Holy Week - Fr. Dick needs Teen Volunteers call Mary
Coalition of the Cross,a city wide group that is now forming will meet Sun March 22nd 3:30 PM, at
St. Luke’s and is open to all high school students.
Fun Job - Easter Egg Hunt help needed – Call Mary
Elementary Formation
Colleen Biehl 452-6491
Thank you to the families that hosted Coffee & Rolls last weekend: Polk, Konen/Potoczny, Morrison, Boland, George and Lindstrand.
Birthday Box Project has received 25 cake mixes, 25 frosting tubs, 17 pans, 5 candle pkgs and 3 preschool books. 9X13 or layer cake pans are best. Thank your concerns and donations.
Journey thru Holy Week – 2nd-6th grade students will be presenting the events of Holy Week through dramatization for Family Night.
Holy Spirit School
Roger Robbins – Principal
Helen Boysun/Anna Beckman, Secretaries 761-5775
Come and celebrate Mass with us at Holy Family Chapel at 8:30 a.m., March 20th with our 3rd grade.
If you have an Albertson's preferred savings card for Holy Spirit CatholicSchoolyou must re-link your card at the following website in order to keep earning funds for the school. will need your preferred savings card number and our organization ID which is #49000101234. If you do not have your preferred savings card number please call 1-877-932-7948.
Registration: All families may now register at Holy Spirit School. Come in and speak to Anna or Helen or call 761-5775.
Are you looking for daycare?
Did you know… Holy Spirit School has on sight licenseddaycare available year round for students at the school? Guardian of Angels has been in business for over 15 years. Children must be age 3 – 12 and enrolled at the school. Registrations are now being accepted for new enrollment. Children enrolled in the school for the Fall will be eligible for use of the 2009 summer daycare. If you have any questions regarding the daycare call Brenda Meyer, director at 761-5775, ext 208.
Coming Events:
March 20th – Hobby Fair, 1-3 p.m.
March 30th – April 3rd – Book Fair
May 1st – Spirit Walk
Christian Service
Sr. Catherine Kinsella, O.P. 452-6491
Justice Notes:
Operation Rice Bowl: (Rice Bowls are available at entrance of the Church.)
As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remember in prayer that all humanity has been made in the image of God. Through our actions we must express that each person is precious and that the lives and welfare of all people are priorities. May our fasting keep us mindful of the hunger of the people of the world. May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services in their work around the world.
St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry
Thanks to all who continue to support our parish project of filling the shelves at St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry. Each month we continue to see our box fill to overflowing with a variety of items for families who are in need of food assistance.
Please remember these families when you are shopping for your own family.
FOCA POSTCARD CAMPAIGN:
Thanks to all who took the time to address the Freedom of Choice Act postcards to our U.S. Congressmen and Representative. A total of 300 postcards were mailed on Monday, March 9th. We are grateful to those who contributed towards the postage. Thanks.
Parish Nurses
Our Parish Nurses provide Prayer Shawls to anyone who is in need of comfort and support. The person who makes the shawl prays for the recipient every time they work on the shawl. If you are aware of someone who would appreciate such a shawl, please contact the Parish Office and we would be happy to send one. There is no charge. Our Parish Nurses have received and distributed a total of 1,542 glasses and 57 hearing aids! Thanks.
Lenten Toiletry Projects: Once again we will sponsor this Lenten Project that benefits several local agencies who serve the needs of men, women, and children. We suggest the following NEW items shampoo & hair products, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream & razors, hand lotion, soap products. All sizes are welcome and may be brought anytime during Lent. Thanks for your support.
Recycle-Reuse-Reduce: The March drop off weekend provided over 800 lbs. of newspaper/33 lbs of aluminum cans. Thank you for recycling and thanks to the dedicated and new volunteers. Next drop off weekend is April 4th & 5th. Earth Day will be on April 25th from 9 – 3 p.m. at the MSU-Cot. This is an opportunity to e-rase (household electronics). For more information call Cindy at 761-6438
Worship
Mary Dupuis 452-6491 ex.206
Holy Wash: Mar 15 – J Knutson/Mar 22 – S McKittrick
Liturgical Tidbits: Music Ministers: Who are the music ministers in liturgy? We refer to the instrument-alists and vocalists who lead us in song as the music ministers. And so they are.
However, this can be misleading, because WE, the COMMUNITY, are the primary music ministers in liturgy. Our job is to sing the songs, to witness to our faith to one another through our singing, and to encour-age others to do the same through our enthusiastic song. It is important that we support one another in song and that we hear one another and are not overwhelmed by electronic amplification or muted by sound-absorbing materials. Singing together is an important element of the liturgy which transforms us from independent individuals to a unified worshiping body.
If we feel we do not sing well, we can always remember that Psalm 95:1 invites us to make a "joyful noise" in our praise of God.
Crucifix progress: To view pictures of the process of the fabrication of the crucifix, as well as parish events, log on to the parish website and click on the Photo Gallery link.
Parish Relief Fund: Holy
Stewardship
“Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings, acknowledge God’s gifts to us and express thanks to Him by a proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure.”
Care and Share 2009
Jesus goes straight to the heart of the matter when he tells us clear out the pursuit of money in our lives.
Did you know? Our obligation as Catholics to respond to the gospel imperative to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and care for the suffering is met with Care and Share dollars given to national and global efforts such as Catholic Relief Services, Latin American Missions, Holy Land, and Peter’s Pence.
Courtesy Announcements
Annual Fish Fry Dinners
Knights of Columbus Council #1493
K of C Hall, 906 Central Ave West
March 20th and April 3rd **** 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Adult - $8, Children (6-12) - $4, Pre-schoolers free
Great Falls Central:
Did you know…. Central is among the highest ranked high schools academically in the state. 90% of last year’s graduates went on to the college of their choice. Scholarships are available.
Call today (216-3344) to discover the difference at Central!
St. Ann Cathedral Spring “Gambol”
Saturday, March 28th
Dinner Buffet, Silent Auction, Raffle, 50/50 tickets
Tickets $30, table of 8 $225, available at the Parish Office Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 715 3rd Ave N. Call the office (761-5456) for more information
Legion of Mary Annual Acies will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Sunday, March 22nd at 1:00 p.m. All Legion of Mary members, auxiliary and friends are invited to come for this holy hour. Desserts will be served following the ceremony. For more information call Marie at 454-1495.
Most people do not realize that the costs associated with the death penalty are substantially higher than those associated with life imprisonment. In the United States, the cost of executing a person is two to six times higher than imprisoning someone for life. Individual counties have often had to raise taxes just to pay for one capital case and execution. Many states could save millions of dollars per year if they abolished the death penalty.