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] Website: jmjparishes.com 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: Barb Arps 562-3477 January 29, 2017 Offertory Collection Reports St. Joseph, Choteau: Sept. $5083.50 Oct. $7302.76 Nov. $4832.95 Christmas $1745.00 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. John the Evangelist, Fairfield: Sept. $3059.00 Oct. $5793.00 Nov. $2983.00 St. Matthias, Augusta: Sept. $955.00 Oct. $691.00 Nov. $808.00 Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 St. John & St. Matthias Christmas $3401.00 Psalm 146:6-10 Mass Times and Locations and Offerings 1st Corinthians 1:26-31 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. Matthew 5:1-12 Date Time Location Offered For January 28, Sat. 6:00 p.m. Choteau Buck & Marie Bachmeier by Linda Bachmeier Blessed are the poor in spirit… January 29, Sun. 9:00 a.m. Choteau For the people Blessed are they who mourn… January 29, Sun 11:00 a.m. Fairfield Amelia Konen by Roy & Larri Konen January 29, Sun. 5:00 p.m. Augusta For the people Blessed are the meek… January 31, Tues. 2:00 p.m. BTMC Joe Rose by Vangie Scott Blessed are the merciful… Matthew 5 February 1, Wed. 8:30 a.m. Choteau Eyvanna Connole by Sr. Mary Toeckes February 2, Thurs. 8:30 a.m. Fairfield Louie VanSetten by Roy & Marian Meyer Reflect: Which beatitude best describes you? Which one least describes you?

February 4, Sat. 6:00 p.m. Choteau For the people You can find each day’s readings at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings February 5, Sun. 9:00 a.m. Choteau Eyvanna Connole by Dick & Diane VanAuken or download the Laudate app. for your mobile device. February 5, Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fairfield For the people February 5, Sun. 2:00 p.m. Augusta Kelly Troy by Kathy Murphy & family ~ Please remember in your prayers ~ Thank you to all who support the Weekend Mass Schedule Greg McInerney, Marie Ferris, Bob Raemaeker, Howard Gurnsey, Kande Yeager, Larry Sand, Ray St. Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Choteau Onge, Sam Maltby, Carol Anne Clark, Bob & Missey, Stephanie DeBruycker, Bud Hane, Clara, Sharon ACA Campaign in the Diocese of Helena!! McCollom, John McCallum, Clint Buck Family, Sierra Eggers, Special Intentions, Norman Beck, Rita Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Choteau Fjeld, Nancy Murphy, John Elwess, Randy Musick, Sr. Virginia Schroeder, Kyla Lohman, family of Lauryn St. Joseph has pledged $11,900 of their goal 11:00 a.m. Fairfield Goldhahn, Bill Alzheimer, Kiye, Barb, Jeanette, Colleen, Teague Jones, Jack Conaster, Helen Hilts, of $14,900 with 39% participation. 5:00 p.m. Augusta Cody Bonner, Alaric Reneau, Travis, Dick Powell, David, Tim Campbell, Doug Williams, Conrad Addi- son, Gwen, Rita Anderson, Kimber Hanson, Gene Habets, Ashtyn Mellinger, Chase Dellwo, Claire and St. John & St. Matthias have pledged $12,350 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Pauline Bolton, Delbert Christiaens, Mary Rathman, Denise Gemar, Stella Marie Witham, Dolores Sny- of $12,500 with 35% participation. Choteau ~ 5:30 p.m. Saturday; der, Margaret Onstad, Gary Greytak, Ray Johnson, Debbie McIntire, Sandy McElroy, Elaine Johnson, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays; 5:30-6:30pm Lola Barnard, Tanner Coen, Rita Field, Braxtin Saksa, Nicole Timm, Ryan Meek, Sandy Lange, Dan Kline, Reported on January 20, 2017 Fairfield ~ 1st Wednesdays; 5:30-6:30pm Faith Keokler, Trudy, Ann Arnold, Larine Kolste, Barry Bennington, Judy Weissbach, Rick Cornish, Joe Please pray for the Augusta ~ 30 minutes before Mass Menge, Brian Carlbom, Joel McHale, Don Jones, Jenna Mylander success of the 2016 To add prayer requests contact Vangie Scott 466-2814 in Choteau, or Daily Masses: Tuesday - 2pm - varying locations ACA campaign. Wed. 8:30am St. Joseph; Thurs. 8:30am St. John Darrel and Diane Sand in Fairfield (264-5942 or [email protected]).

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Calendar  Jan. 29, Sun. KC’s Breakfast;  Join us for Breakfast!!! On Sunday, January 29, the  Feb. 1 Wed. Confession & Ado-  Adult Ed Want to learn more about your Catholic pancakes after 9am Mass ration; 5:30-6:30pm in Fairfield faith? Fr. Brian will teach a class for adults on Wed., Knights of Columbus invite you to come savor the  Feb. 1, Wed. JH/HS Youth February 1, at 7pm at St. Johns. All are welcome! flavor of Dave Hartman’s world famous pancakes fol-  Feb. 1, Wed. JH/HS Youth Night; 6:30-8:00pm lowing 9am Mass in Choteau. Then come again on night; 6:30-8 pm in Fairfield;  Eucharistic Adoration & Confession: On Wednes- Super Bowl Sunday (February 5) to enjoy biscuits and day, February 1, Father Brian will be in Fairfield to  Feb. 5, Sun. KC Breakfast attending adult ed gravy also served by the Knights. All are welcome!! hear confessions from 5:30-6:30pm. Come and go as  Feb. 5, Sun. PreK-6th grade RE  Feb. 1 Wed. Adult Ed taught by you are able and spend a few minutes with Jesus in classes 10:10am-11:15am  Adult Ed Want to learn more about your Catholic Fr. Brian; 7-8pm in Fairfield Eucharistic Adoration during that hour as well. faith? Fr. Brian will teach a class for adults on  Feb. 5, Sun. RCIA Class; 1pm;  Feb. 5, Sun. PreK-6th Grade RE  2pm Augusta Mass on Sunday, February 5 Fairfield, meet in the church Wednesday, February 8 from 7-8pm at St. Joseph. 9:45am - 10:45am On just this one Sunday, Mass at St. Matthias  Feb. 8, Wed. Confession; 5:30  Baby Shower for Paige Shepherd Spargur Join us in Augusta is moved from 5pm to 2pm. Enjoy at the Stage Stop Inn on Sunday, February 12 at 2pm!  Feb. 5, Sun. CCW Meeting; the Super Bowl! -6:30 in Choteau noon; Group 2 hosting  Pancake Supper is coming fast!! Look for sign up  CCW News - Next CCW meeting will be Sunday, Feb-  Feb. 8, Wed. Adult Ed by Fr. sheets soon.  Feb. 5, Sun. RCIA Class; 1pm in ruary 5. Group 2 is hosting. Any woman from St. Brian; 7-8pm in Choteau Fairfield - meet in the church John’s who would like to attend the Catholic Women’s  Feb. 11, Sat. First Reconcilia-  CYC Convention is for all high school students in He-  Feb. 5, Sun. 2pm Mass in Au- Conference in Helena on Saturday, March 18 should tion Retreat; 9am-1pm in Cho- lena on March 17-19. This is convention is an amaz- gusta contact Caroline Forseth by Feb. 5 for the CCW to pay teau ing gathering of high school students from around your registration. Take advantage of this great op-  Feb. 19, Sun. Young Adult Bi- our whole diocese and beyond. As plans to attend  Feb. 7, Tues. St. John & Mat- portunity to grow in faith! On Sunday, February 12, ble Study; 6:30pm in Choteau this event are beginning, please contact Laura thias Pastoral Council Meeting; the CCW will host its annual ladies dinner at Cinders. Toeckes at 463-2586 for those plans to include you. 6pm at Fairfield Contact Larri Konen at 467-2247 as soon as you can Lectionary Based Bible Study: to reserve your place. Tuesdays 5:30p Choteau Rectory  jmjparishes.com Do you utilize the parish web-  Feb. 19, Sun. Young Adult Bible site? Calendar, ministry schedules, and other re- Study; 6:30pm in Choteau  Legendary Lodge Registration is open to attend camp at Legendary Lodge this summer. JH Camp 1 is Serving on February 4-5 sources are available on-line. JMJ stands for our Serving on February 5 June 18-23; JH Camp 2 is June 25-30; HS Camp 1 is SAT. 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph patron saints: John, Matthias, and Joseph is re- SUN. 11:00 A.M. St. John July 9-14, HS Leadership Camp is July 16-21; HS Lector: Mary Morzinski sources are there for everyone. Camp 2 is July 23-28; 5th/6th grade boys camp is July Eucharistic Ministers: Greeter: Clayton & Karen  Legendary Lodge Registration is open to attend 30-August 4; 5th/6th grade girls camp is August 6-11. Becky Nichter Margi Corey Forseth Family camp at Legendary Lodge this summer. JH Camp 1 is Servers: Justin & Jared To register, go to http://diocesehelena.org/offices- and-ministries/legendary-lodge/registration/ SUN. 9:00 A.M. St. Joseph June 18-23; JH Camp 2 is June 25-30; HS Camp 1 is Lector: Shar St. Onge Altar Servers: Brigid Miller July 9-14, HS Leadership Camp is July 16-21; HS Eucharistic Ministers:  CYC Convention is for all high school students in Nick Miller Camp 2 is July 23-28; 5th/6th grade boys camp is July Karen Forseth Helena on March 17-19. This is convention is an Lector: Becky Rappold 30-August 4; 5th/6th grade girls camp is August 6-11. Leo Mueller amazing gathering of high school students from Collection: Faith Shepherd To register, go to http://diocesehelena.org/offices- Offertory Recorders: around our whole diocese and beyond. As plans to Maria Murnane and-ministries/legendary-lodge/registration/ At St. Rita Anderson attend this event are beginning, please contact Eucharistic Ministers: Joseph, some financial assistance is available, contact Clayton & Karen Forseth Laura Toeckes at 463-2586 for plans to include you! Julienne Gramm Laura Toeckes for more information at 463-2586. Ben Wombacher SUN. 5:00 P.M. St. Matthias RE Meal Providers Check your local schedule RE Meal Provider Minister to Homebound: Wed. February 1 in Fairfield: Karen Forseth Jean Dale Wed. Feb. 1 in Choteau: Julienne Gramm & Shandra Lohf Sun. Feb. 5 in Choteau: Knights of Columbus