November 1, 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: www.holyspiritgf.org
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: www.holyspiritschool.net
“Lord, enfold me in the depths of your heart; and there hold me, refine, purge, and set me on fire.”
Pierre Theilhard de Chardin
Holy Spirit Parish Mission
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 16th – 18th.
Morning sessions begin with Mass at 8:30am each day /
evening sessions will begin with Dinner at 6:00pm.
Mission presentations will follow immediately, and end with a brief social after each session.
Dominican Priest Fr. Jim Marchionda and Sister Ann Willitts will be our presenters. Sr. Ann, a Dominican sister and member of the Sinsinawa, WI Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary, has served in many capacities including high school principal and teacher for many years. An author, poet, and expert storyteller, Sr. Ann incorporates many gifts into her ministry of full-time preaching. Fr. Jim is a Dominican priest, preacher, composer, conductor, singer, and woodwind instrumentalist (clarinet and saxophone) who offers parish missions, workshops, and concerts throughout the United States and abroad. A member of the Chicago Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, he is a composer of over 200 sacred music compositions. Fr. Jim’s unique ministry successfully combines the Dominican preaching charism with a professional career in sacred music.
See the Bulletin Insert this week for Topics for each Day.
Veterans and active duty personnel are invited to enjoy a free breakfast at the annual Veterans’ Day Breakfast on Sunday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Social Hall. Sausage, eggs, pancakes, juice and coffee will be nerved. Non-veterans are invited to attend and show their support for the Veterans. A free will offering will be accepted.
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1.
Mass for the Solemnity of All Souls Day will be at 8:30 a.m. at
Holy Spirit Church
All Saints Day – November 1, 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, November 3rd – +Thomas Rodgers
Wednesday, November 4th – +Bea Conry
Thursday, November 5th – +Dan Johnson
Friday, November 6th – School Mass
Saturday, November 7th – +Nancy Dahy
Sunday, November 1st –
8:30 a.m. – Stefania Albingier (sp int)
11:00 a.m. – Parishioners
Reconciliation: Sat. at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit
Readings for next week – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
· 1 Kings 17:10-16
· Hebrews 9:24-28
· Mark 12 38-44
Coffee & Rolls Schedule
November 1st Youth Group
November 8th Veteran’s Day Breakfast
November 15th Holy Spirit School
Bus Schedule:
November 7th – Hannula
November 8th – Miller
What’s Happening This Week….
Everything is at Holy Spirit unless noted.
Sunday: Sacramental Prep. – 12:30 – Sts. P & P
High School 7:15-8:15 - Rescue Mission
Monday: Stitch Niche 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Bible Study – 7:00 p.m. – Sts. P&P
Tuesday: Senior Luncheon – 12:00 Noon
Pastoral Council – 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study – 2 p.m. 7 p.m.– Sts. P&P
Wednesday: Religious Formation 7:00 p.m.-Sts. P&P
JustFaith – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: RCIA – 7:00 – Sts. P&P
Bible Study – 7:00 p.m. – Sts. P&P
Saturday & Sunday – Recycle Weekend
As one door closes…. Colleen Biehl, our elementary Religious Formation coordinator, has resigned to move to Missoula as her husband, Randy, assumes a new job. We wish them Godspeed and have them in our prayers.
And SO! Holy Spirit Parish is looking for a person to fill the position. If you are interested, contact or send a resume to Mark Meyer at the Parish Offices 452-6491 / 201 44th St. So., 59405. Job description is available upon request. We would like to fill this position by Thanksgiving.
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 welcoming and ministering to all people with compassion and hope.
Rev. March 3, 2009
PARISH STAFF
Fr. Dick Schlosser Pastor
Mark Meyer Parish Administrator
Mary Dupuis Worship
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 Nov. 7, 8
Bread Bakers: D Combs, K Hodges
4:30 p.m. / 8:30 a.m. / 11:00 a.m.Music / B Nardinger / M SteffesM Steffes M Steffes M Steffes Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna Sarah, Keely, Makayla, Breanna / 11:00 Group
M Steffes
Sacristan / E. Kelley / J. Gort / K. Seilstad
Greeters / S. Dunston
I. Lesmeister / Heppner Family / Courcy Family
Usher / D. Hogan
D. Lesmeister / CMunsterteiger
Michael Nickol / L. Borchert
N. St. Claire
Cross / Derek Roehm / M. Lewis / C. Good
Servers / M. Crum
Drew Roehm / M. Neu
M. Wingerter / M. Courcy
N. Donisthorpe
C. L. W. / B and M Munsterteiger / T. Busch
M. Walters
K. Cerotzke
S. O'Boyle
Lector / M. Kostelnik
T. Sokoloski / J. Wingerter
J. Neu / H. Jackson
K. Jackson
Gifts / L. Howard
G. Howard
S. Jaeger / Lewis Family / Nicholson Family
E. M. / T. Grau
Dennis Painter
Donna Painter
C. Grau
B. Hogan
G. Howard
S. Kinsella
S. Pedro
G. Sokoloski
B. Thelen
K. Walters / Kyle Heppner
A. Heppner
T. Neu
J. Bomgardner
G. Drake
C. Neu
K. Neu
Megan Nickol
Rodi Pitstick
Diane Wilkins
M. Wingerter / D. Cerotzke
S. Donisthorpe
L. Donisthorpe
K. Dixon
V. Donisthorpe
C. Ingman
V. Lising
M. McFadden
B. Schlecht
S. Secord
D. Sukut
To Accept a Swap: Log in to your page of the Web Terminal and click on Accept Swap, or call Mary at the parish office 452-6491
Thank you to Boy Scout Troop #1 for the great job cleaning up after our Fall Dinner!
The Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) will meet on Monday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. Come join our small but growing group for fellowship, refreshments and fun.
Adult Formation – RCIA
Larry Guilbault 452-6491ex. 205
Parish Mission: Mark your Calendar for November 16th, 17th and 18th. Fr. Jim Marchionda and Sr. Ann Willets will present (see bulletin cover). And Insert this week. Volunteers are needed for publicity and hospitality. Call or email Larry for more information.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process to invite and prepare people to enter the Catholic Church. All interested people are invited to join us at 7PM in the RCIA room of Sts. Peter & Paul Center. Call Larry for information at 452-6491
Bible Study: We will begin a new Study in January. For information please call Larry at the office 452-6491 or email
RCIA adapted for Children: For children over the age of reason (usually about 7) that are not Baptized or are Baptized in another Christian religion and want to become Catholic. We will meet on the last Saturday of each month following the 4:30 PM Mass. (This Saturday) Call Larry at the parish office or email for information.
Youth & Young Adults
Mary Jolley 452-6491ex 207
7th & 8th Grade Youth Group
7PM Wednesday Nights Youth Room at P&P
Join us at any time. NO FEE
Thanks to the O’Boyles and Roehms for our fun and filling Movie & a Meal Night! And thanks to the Rigors and Roehms for providing food for the Sidney Trip!
High School Youth Groups
F9th & 10th Nov 1st 6PM Pizza in P&P Kitchen
F11th & 12th Nov. 1st 4PM Fr. Dick /Youth Room P&P
Pizza with the 9th &10th grade at 6PM
SEARCH 2010 January 8-10th at the Ursuline
Open to Juniors and Seniors, call Mary
FFISH - A City Wide Catholic Young Adult Group
Meets at Starbucks in Barnes & Noble Saturday
night at 7PM. Questions? Call Mike Bernica.
Elementary Formation
Colleen Biehl 452-6491ex 208
Registration: You may register at any time for elementary formation. Forms are available in the information rack, Sts. Peter & Paul Center and on the parish website . We meet most Wednesday evenings from 7:00- 8:00 PM
Special Reconciliation Service with Fr. Dick will be Wednesday, November 11 for 3rd through 6th grades.
Preschool – 2nd grades will have regular class.
Sacramental Preparation
for Completion of Initiation
Confirmation 1st Eucharist with 1st Reconciliation next session is Sunday, November 1 at 12:30 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul Center. 1st Reconciliation Service is Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 am.
Confirmation begins on Sunday, January 10.
Registration forms are available at the school office, information rack and parish website.
Holy Spirit School
Roger Robbins – Principal
Helen Boysun/Anna Beckman, Secretaries 761-5775
Please join our students, faculty and parents for liturgy on Friday mornings at 8:30 at the Holy Family Chapel.
Our sold out Holy Spirit Presents fall event was very successful! We are excited to announce that our profit will be over $29,000! That is an increase of over $6000 from last year! Way to go Holy Spirit Parish! We thank you so much for all your help and support.
It’s not too early to begin thinking about holiday gift shopping. What is the perfect way to get everyone on your list exactly what they want? A gift card to their favorite store! And the perfect place to get gift cards is Holy Spirit School’s Bonus Bucks program! We have many local and national cards available that would be very nice gifts. Mary Moore-Wingerter will be in the parish center Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with Bonus Bucks for sale. Come and visit and see what is available!
Christian Service
Sr. Catherine Kinsella, O.P. 452-6491ex. 204
Justice Notes: “See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God” (1 John 3:1) As “children of God” we are called to respond to those beloved daughters and sons presently living lives of poverty or injustice. We must give some of what we want to those most in need. We naturally respond to any family member if one is sick or in need. God’s family should do no less. The document called “Communities of Salt and Light” published by US Catholic Bishops states: “Our parish communities are measured by how they serve “the least of these” in our parishes and beyond its boundaries-the homeless, the hungry, the stranger, and those in prison. We cannot proclaim the gospel if its message is not reflected in our own community life.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry: Thanks to all who have contributed to the Food Collection box at the church entrance. 96 bags (425 lbs.) of food, 12 blankets and books for the jail were donated. Your support is appreciated!
Parish Relief Program: Thanks to those parishioners who support our Parish Relief Program. Your contributions are used to respond to a variety of requests made by people who contact us seeking assistance for themselves and their families. Contributions received in October totaled $150.00. We responded to requests that came to a total of $660.
Equal Exchange Coffee and Fair trade Products: We will be selling our Fair Trade products in the Parish Social Hall following all Masses this weekend. Through this project, farmers earn a fair price for their products and are able to invest in education, health care, and agricultural improvements. Thanks for your faithful support of this Christian Service project.
Parish Nurse Notes: Our Parish Nurses will offer a Blood Pressure Clinic in the Parish Social Hall this Sunday following our 11:00 Liturgy. Prayer Shawls are available from our Parish Nurses. You may call the Parish Office if you know someone who would appreciate receiving one. Parish Nurses will meet next Sunday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Conference Room.
Recycling: This weekend is recycling drop-off (one half hour before and after Masses). We now have a nice green bin for flattened cardboard, located on Sts. P&P parking lot. Remember you can recycle plastic at Wal-mart. You donated over 2,000 lbs of newspaper in September. If you can give as little as 30 minutes of your time, we need volunteers, especially for 4:30 and 11:00 masses. Call Cindy O’Connell 761-6438.
Thank you to all who helped make our Fall dinner a great success!! Winners of the raffle: 1st – Rosemary Liston, 2nd – Mike Frenick, 3rd – Lillian Cotter, 4th – Kasha Wood, 5th – Jackie Knox
Stewardship
God has given each of us some special abilities. It is important that we use them to help one another, passing on to others the many blessings that God has given us.”
Care and Share 2009
2009 Diocese Assessment: $84,000