Worship Center: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 201 44Th St. South Holy Family Chapel, 2800 s2

December 7, 2008 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] web: www.holyspiritschool.net “ If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to him and them. Let us open wide our hearts.” St. Katharine Drexel

Dedication of Liturgical Art Sunday, December 7th 11:00 Mass – Bishop Warfel presiding Reception following Conversation with the artists – 12:45 PM

Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 10th at 7;00 p.m. Prayer Service followed by the opportunity for individual confession

Mrs. Santa’s Kitchen – Saturday, December 20th & Sunday, December 21st after all Masses Bring your “Packaged for sale” baked goods and candy to the Parish Social Hall after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday or before Mass. Free will offering Proceeds to the PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women) ********************************** Knights of Columbus Council # 9395 Breakfast Sunday, December 21st after both Masses. An Advent Day of Prayer – Reflections on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Bishop Michael Warfel will faciliate on Saturday, December 20 th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Poor Clares Monastery. During the day the Bishop will offer 5 guided reflections. Time and space will be provided to ponder these great mysteries of faith as a way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The Poor Clare Sisters will be available for spiritual direction. The day will conclude with the celebration of Mass at 4 p.m. for the 4 th Sunday of Advent. A light lunch of soup and bread will be provided. This day is offered at no charge. Due to limited space it is necessary to register in advance. To register or for more information call Laurie Horton at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 727-6683. Second Sunday of Advent – December 7, 2008 Holy Spirit Parish Weekend Mass Schedule Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass will be on th Saturday – 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 8 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Chapel Daily Mass Schedule Holy Spirit Day Chapel: A special thank you to the Elementary st Tues. – 5:15 p.m. & Thurs. – 8:30 a.m. Religious Formation 1 graders for gathering Park Place: Wed. – 2:30 p.m. – 3200 15th Ave. S toddler-age religious books to be used Holy Family Chapel: Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 2800 Central Avenue during Mass. Books are located in pink bin on the right side of the hall under the bulletin board. Mass Intentions: Tuesday, December 9th – Caroline O’Neill (sp int) WE, the people of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Great Falls, Wednesday, December 10th – +Catherine Dugan Montana, created by God, centered in Jesus Christ, and Thursday, December 11th – +Elmer Weiler empowered by the Holy Spirit, are sharing our journey of Friday, December 12th – Holy Family Chapel faith, +Joseph Pritting WE are committed to upholding our faith, strengthening our Saturday, December 13th – +Lorraine Lester families, and being a joyful people of prayer. Sunday, December 14th WE strive to be the Lord’s presence on earth by ministering to 8:30 a.m. – +Bernard Tesch all people with compassion and hope. Rev. January 5, 11:00 a.m. – Verna Sullivan (sp int) 1999 Reconciliation: Sat. at 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit PARISH STAFF Readings for next week – Third Sunday of Advent Fr. Dick Schlosser Pastor  Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Chuck Paul Parish Administrator  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Mary Dupuis Worship  John 1:6-8, 19-28 Larry Guilbault RCIA/Adult Formation Coffee & Rolls Schedule: Sr. Catherine Kinsella, O. P. Pastoral Associate December 7th 8:30 – Jonasens Colleen Biehl Elementary Program 11:00 – J. Martin Family Mary Jolley Youth Coordinator December 14th Religious Formation Program Karyn Jenkins Secretary December 21st Mrs. Santa’s Kitchen – KC Breakfast Chuck Osterman Maintenance December 28th Holy Spirit School Liturgical Ministers for December 13,14 Bread Bakers: C. Grau & M. Morris Bus Schedule: 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. December 13th – Ford G Matsko December 14th – Miller Music T Strauss 11:00 Group M Steffes M Nardinger M Nardinger What’s Happening This Week…. Sacristan S. Pedro J. Gort L. Romanchuk Everything is at Holy Spirit unless noted. J. Witham Tuesday: Greeters M A Kostelnik Rooneys Houghtons Pastoral Council – 7:00 p.m. Sullivans G. Saunders Usher S. Beaumont D. Lorang L. Borchert Wednesday: G. McCabe H. Lorengo N. St. Claire Religious Formation – 7:00 p.m. – Sts. P&P Servers R. Wienholz + M. Erickson + P. Morris + Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m. M. Strom B. Rooney C. Busch Thursday: T. Wienholz M. Wingerter C. Sullivan Rosary 8:00 a.m. C. L. W. B. Munsterteiger T. Busch RCIA- Sts. P&P M Munsterteiger D. Walczak Sunday: S. O’Boyle Dedication of Liturgical Art C. Sullivan Conversation with the Artists Lector A. Wienholz R. Pitstick K. Morris J. Larson M. Nardinger K. Jackson Gifts Roehms Longins Morris your Youth Minister for a registration form. Space is E. M. F. Talbot C. Neu M. Morris limited so sign up to attend now. If you have made a B. A. Thelen B. Duke M. Dirkes high school or college search and are interested in S. Pedro S. Wingerter C. Christiaens working this search, please call your Youth Minister. J A O’Connell L. Erickson H. Jackson A. Trunkle B. Chafin A. Bulger Elementary Formation K. Mayernik B. Stenzel C. Ingman Colleen Biehl 452-6491 S. Mayernik J. Stenzel D. Hudson [email protected] D. Painter L. Stenzel J. Hudson D. Painter N. Rooney A. O’Boyle Advent Project: New or extremely good B. Tomlinson G. Drake M. Slaughter used items to donate for the Children’s R. Olmstead M. Wingerter T. Slaughter Receiving Home will begin now through Dec. 17. Boxes available in Church entry City-wide Advent Reconciliation Services and at St. Peter & Paul Center. Items December 10 – St. Ann Cathedral – 6:30 p.m. needed for boys and girls 0-18 years *clothing: December 15 – St Ann Cathedral – 12:00 Noon including underwear and socks * diapers: especially December 16 – Blessed Sacrament – 7:00 p.m. larger sizes and pull ups *toiletries: tooth brushes, paste, deodorant, Religious Formation 200 44th St. South Family Night is Wednesday, December 17 feminine hygiene products * toys * books,* puzzles *

The Christian Practice of Hospitality – stuffed animals * backpacks * school supplies * Celebrating Las Pasada from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul Center. Dinner is provided Confirmation and First Eucharist: Session is today Needed: bags of small individually wrapped candy Dec.7 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul and several piñatas for the kids. Center. Light Lunch served. Elementary and Jr. High Religious Formation Programs Confirmation – only: Next session is Sunday Dec. 14 meet every Wednesday 7 PM. High School Youth see at 12:30 pm in conference room at Holy Spirit Church. Youth Formation information below. Please pray for the children who are now Programs are always open for you to join in at anytime. preparing for Confirmation and First For latest info: www.holyspirit.org Eucharist.

Adult Formation – RCIA Mass for Completion of Initiation is February 8 at 11 am Larry Guilbault 452-6491 [email protected] Holy Spirit School Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Rite of Roger Robbins – Principal [email protected] Christian Initiation for Adults meets every Thursday Helen Boysun/Anna Beckman, Secretaries 761-5775 throughout the year at 7PM in the RCIA Room at Sts. Peter and Paul Center. Call Larry for information. Come and celebrate Mass with us at Holy Family Chapel at 8:30 a.m., December 8th – The Feast of Youth Formation the Immaculate Conception. Mary Jolley 452-6491 [email protected] Upcoming Dates: Youth Ministry: Come join us!! February 2009: Pre-registration will begin for Junior High 7th & 8th meets every Wednesday 7:00 in Holy Spirit Catholic School the Youth Room next meeting Dec. 10th High School 9th-10th Next session Dec 10th 7PM Christian Service High School 9th- 12th SUNDAY Dec 7 th Fr. Tom Haffey Sr. Catherine Kinsella, O.P. 452-6491 &Fr. Dick after 11 Mass Special Event. Pizza [email protected] And Wed. Dec. 10th 7PM Catholic Lobbyist Sts. P & P Justice Notes: Center, All High Schools City Wide “Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.” (Isaiah 40:1) Attention: All Students 16-19 years old! Great Falls City-Wide Search 2009 Advent is a time of year when preparations, decorations January 16-18th, 2009 and open doors to family and friends are stressed. It is a time of year when those without housing suffer deep What is Search you ask? Search is a special retreat for emotional and physical deprivation. young Christians; a chance to learn more about your faith; while having fun. Search is a weekend that you will never forget! So mark your calendars and contact “Christ is always with us, always asking for room in our dessert and corn bread. We are having a great turn out hearts. When giving shelter to anyone who asks for it, or and have served up to 150 people at a dinner. For more needs it, is giving to Christ.” Dorothy Day. information or to volunteer, please call Karen at 452- US Catholic Bishops in 2002 stated that a sustainable 0907. source of funds to build affordable housing must be put in place. Worship What can I do? Mary Dupuis 452-6491 [email protected] When given the opportunity, advocate and lobby locally Holy Wash: Dec. 7 - M Murray / Dec. 14 - S O’Dell and federally for more affordable housing. “The poor person needs not a program, not a plan, just Ministry Schedules for Advent – Feb 1st been sent! food and a home.” Dorothy Day If you gave your email to the church, you should have received the schedule, and info to access the Web Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, and Chocolate Terminal. If you do not have email, you should have Bars: We will be selling Equal Exchange products received it in regular mail. If you have any questions following our Liturgies this weekend. Your purchase of about the Web Terminal or any of the ministries, please these products assures farmers a decent wage to support call Mary Dupuis at the parish offices. their families. We in turn by your purchase support students in Guatemala by giving them scholarships to Liturgical Tidbits: Prayer at Liturgy: How does attend their parish high school. Thanks for your support prayer at liturgy differ from other forms of prayer? of this Christian Service project of the parish. Liturgy is defined as the “work of the Church.” It is Parish Relief Fund what the Church does that makes it uniquely itself. The Thanks to those who have contributed to our Parish Church is the assembly of believers, gathered by God to Relief Fund during the month of November. We do worship in the name of Jesus Christ. Therefore the received $617.97 and distributed $1,954.91 to the needy prayer of the Church is communal prayer, not individual of our community. Your support is greatly appreciated. prayer. It comes from our individual prayer, arises from THANKS! our habit of prayer as individuals and as groups outside

Senior Luncheon of liturgy. The prayer we do during liturgy is the prayer We had to reschedule our Senior Luncheon for of the assembled Body of Christ. It is a collective this Tuesday, December 9th at noon in our Parish prayer, which we offer to God by the right (and the duty) Social Hall. Plan to attend and bring along friends and which comes from our baptism. When we gather to pray neighbors for a chance to visit with one at liturgy, we come not as a group of individuals, but as another. Baker Bob prepares delicious soup, the Church itself. bread, and dessert. Free will offering. Stewardship We are all stewards – managers of the many gifts Parish Nurse Notes God has bestowed upon us. Our challenge as Our parish nurses will offer a Blood Pressure Christians is to make good use of those gifts. Clinic this Saturday following our 4:30 pm Care and Share 2008: Liturgy. Stop by the Social Hall and let our 2008 Diocese Assessment: $78,350 nurses check your pressure. Amount Contributed: 59,051 th Parish Nurses meet next Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 Amount Due: 19,299 am in the Conference Room. Courtesy Announcements Advent Giving Tree th Thanks everyone who chose a tag (s) from the “Singles” get together – December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Advent Giving Tree, selected the items and the Couch Room at Sts. P&P Centre. Popcorn and brought them wrapped as gifts for families in movie night. For more info. call Frances at need. Volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul 452-3537 or Alice at 761-8173. will pick them up this week in preparation Recycle-Reuse-Reduce: The big white for these families to receive them at newspaper bin (Sts Peter and Paul) is now available for Christmas. Your wonderful participation in your use. Please put papers/magazines in a bag for easy these projects is deeply appreciated by these families. handling. Please consider volunteering—it can be as GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT OF SHARING. little as one hour. This parish program needs your help and trucks for collection/disposal. For those of you who FELLOWSHIP DINNER: The December 13 dinner have misplaced the flier on what, where and how to has been cancelled. The next dinner will be Jan 26 and recycle, check out the church web page for the recycling will be Swiss steak cooked by the Knights of Columbus. link under Christian Service. We are looking for facilitators and cooks—just let us Mark your calendars for Jan 3 and 4 for the next drop know what month you would like to take and we will off date. For more info., call Therese at 453-4544. help too. Thank you to the many volunteers baking At the Ursuline Centre: Annual Ursuline Centre & Hibernian Holiday Breakfast Come join us on Sunday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free will offering. Great menu! Start you Holiday Season with this wonderful Christmas event! Bring the kids! Pictures with Santa 10 – 1 p.m. Holiday Breakfast: Blessed Sacrament Church December 14th from 8:30 – 1:00 p.m. Great menu, bake sale, & cookie raffle. Free will offering. For more information call 453-8425. Cum Christo (Cursillo) 4th Dayers: Annual Christmas Party – Tuesday, December 16th at 7 pm at the Ursuline Centre. Families welcome, bring an hors d’oeuvre to share. Call Carman at 761-1805 for more information.