SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH SERVING THE MISSIONS OF SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT AND SAINT MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN 10 January 2021 Baptism of the Lord MASS SCHEDULE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (SJB) 16680 Main St Sat, 09 Jan Baptism of the Lord Frenchtown, MT 59834 4:00 pm (MQH) No Mass ST. ALBERT THE GREAT (SAG) 117 Railroad St Sun, 10 Jan Baptism of the Lord Alberton, MT 59820 8:30 am (SJB) Pro Populo ST. MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN (MQH) Wed, 13 Jan Saint Hilary of Poitiers 204 2nd Ave E 11:00 am (SJB) Mike Dunn Superior, MT 59872 Fri, 15 Jan Weekday 11:00 am (SJB) Souls in Purgatory CONFESSIONS SICK CALLS Weekends Fifteen minutes before Mass. Call the parish office if you would like a home visit for the (and by appointment) Sacraments. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT If you have a sacramental emergency outside of office hours, please call 406.202.8912. Wednesday 10:00 am (Frenchtown) Friday 10:00 am (Frenchtown) PARISH OFFICE THE HOLY ROSARY Hours: TWThF – 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Weekends Twenty minutes before Mass. Mailing Address PO Box 329 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0329 Phone and Fax 406.626.4492 Email [email protected] Website www.clarkforkcatholic.com Fr. David Severson Pastor [email protected] Bridgette Bannick Office Manager [email protected] LITURGICAL CALENDAR THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE: St. Theodosius, Abbot (Optional Memorial) 11 Jan Weekday St. Hyginus; St. Paulinus; St. Theodosius “St. Theodosius was so inspired by Abraham’s example Heb 1:1–6 / Mt 1:14–20 of leaving his loved ones and homeland for God that he left his homeland of Cappadocia to make a pilgrimage to 12 Jan Weekday Jerusalem. There St. Theodosius took as his guide the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys; St. Arcadius; St. Benedict Biscup holy man Longinus, who placed him in charge of a Heb 2:5–12 / Mk 1:21–28 church near Bethlehem. Theodosius did not stay there 13 Jan St. Hilary, Priest and Doctor of the Church long, however, but he went to live in a cave on a nearby Commemoration of the Baptism of Our Lord (Trad.) mountain. He was known for his holiness, and many Bl. Veronica of Binasco desired to dedicated their lives to God as monks under Heb 2:14–18 / Mk 1:29–39 Theodosius. He built a monastery at Cathismus, as well as three hospices: for the sick, the elderly and the 14 Jan Weekday mentally ill. When Emperor Anastasius was persecuting St. Hilary of Poitiers (Trad.); St. Felix of Nola; St. Sava Christians who did not accept the Eutychian heresy, Heb 3:7–14 / Mk 1:40–45 which states that Christ has only one nature, St. 15 Jan Weekday Theodosius preached orthodoxy throughout Palestine, St. Paul the First Hermit; St. Maurus; Our Lady of Prompt Succor even stating from the pulpit in Jerusalem: ‘If anyone Heb 4:1–5, 11 / Mk 2:1–12 receives not the four general councils as the four gospels, let him be anathema.’ [Theodosius] renewed the 16 Jan Weekday; BVM courage of those in whom the Emperor’s edicts had St. Marcellus; Our Lady of Refuge instilled fear. Anastasius banished Theodosius, though Heb 4:12–16 / Mk 2:13–17 he was later recalled by Anastasius’ successor. 17 Jan SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theodosius died at the age of 105; many miracles 1 Sm 3:3b–10, 19 / 1 Cor 6:13c–15a, 17–20 occurred at his funeral.” Jn 1:35–42 Source(s): TAN Books 2021 Saints Calendar THE FITTINGNESS OF OUR LORD’S BAPTISM “Someone might ask, ‘Why would a holy man desire baptism?’ Listen to the answer: Christ is baptized, not to be made holy by the water, but to make the water holy, and by his cleansing to purify the waters which he touched. For the consecration of Christ involves a more significant consecration of the water. “For when the Savior is washed all water for our baptism is made clean, purified at its source for the dispensing of baptismal grace to the people of future ages. Christ is the first to be baptized, then, so that Christians will follow after him with confidence. “I understand the mystery as this. The column of fire went before the sons of Israel through the Red Sea so they could follow on their brave journey; the column went first through the waters to prepare a path for those who followed. As the apostle Paul said, what was accomplished then was the mystery of baptism. Clearly it was baptism in a certain sense when the cloud was covering the people and bringing them through the water. “But Christ the Lord does all these things: in the column of fire he went through the sea before the sons of Israel; so now, in the column of his body, he goes through baptism before the Christian people. At the time of the Exodus the column provided light for the people who followed; now it gives light to the hearts of believers. Then it made a firm pathway through the waters; now it strengthens the footsteps of faith in the bath of baptism.” Source: An excerpt from a sermon by St. Maximus of Turin, bishop (Sermo 11, de sancta Epiphania 1, 3:CCL 23, 398–400) ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ST. ALBERT THE GREAT ST. MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN We are able to have 70 people at Mass. Please practice social distancing (6’ 09 Jan 16 Jan apart) and try to sit every other pew, We received most SAG offertory for Lector Lector staggering between the far right and left Jan. 3 after we made the deposit. We No Mass Ken Vandehey aisles and the center aisles. Extra will count those gifts with this weekend’s offertory. seating is available in the choir loft. No Mass Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 10, Thank you for your patience and God May 1, June 5 (drill weekends). bless! Fr. David Severson BARBARA M. KOEPKE OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Many of you knew Barb, a woman of undeniable faith brimming Nativity of the Lord with spirit, loyalty, and $1,274.00 inspiration, who passed away on the 12th of December, 2020. 27 December 2020 Intelligent and determined, Barb Frenchtown $ 751.00 worked in the Seismic, Gravity, Superior 402.00 and Magnetic R&D Divisions at Alberton 25.00 Gulf Research and Development Company before starting her own Gratefully received: $1,178.00 freelance drafting business, Barabbi Enterprises. She helped design and customize dream 03 January 2021 homes for many residents in Nevada and Montana. She Frenchtown $ 835.00 announced major horse shows in Las Vegas for a career Superior 437.00 spanning over 14 years, and was heavily involved in 4-H, dog obedience training, and veterinary science. Barb’s passions Gratefully received: $1,272.00 were faith, family, friends, foals, and fillies. She remained Fiscal year weekly need: $ 2,524.00 strong throughout her three battles with cancer, surrounded Thank you to our parishioners and guests! by love, laughter, family, and friends. Her brave memory lives on through her two loving daughters and a host of family, friends, neighbors, and her horse Toby. Let us remember Bulletin correction: Mass on Jan. 3 was offered for †Barb Koepke. Barb’s parting words: ...pay it forward with a genuine smile, kindness in your heart, do not be afraid, and […] sit tall in the saddle always remembering to enjoy the ride. Barb’s full obituary is available in the entrance of the church. Cards and notes may be given to the office and we will ensure they make it to Barb’s family. Campaign Update RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE PROGRAM A virtual, online Retrouvaille marriage help program starts $11,110 pledged so far (51% of goal) Thursday evening, January 14th. The virtual program will 31.09% participation inclue Thursday and Friday evenings and full days on Saturday and Sunday, January 14 – 17, 2021. The weekend will Thank you for supporting our diocesan ministries! be followed by a series of virtual Post Weekend Sessions. There is a $500 registration fee per couple but no one is You are welcome to write prayers of petition and turned away because of the inability to pay. For additional thanksgiving in the Parish Book of Prayer at the information please call 406.761.4830 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org. entrance of the church. DRIVE FOR CARE NET Care Net is searching for an “intrepid and adventurous” volunteer to skillfully drive their medical mobile unit to PLEASE PRAY FOR places like Hamilton and Seeley Lake. Mike Dunn, BJ Zimmerman, Ed Franceschina, Requirements: Blake Johnson, Bev Schumacher, Brennley, the Henderson Family, Dorothy Durdon, Andre CDL licensed DuBois, John Calvert, Bill & Anne Wodrich, Available the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of Debbie Wine, Kenzen & family, MaryAnn each month Geib, Clare Anderson, Bob Bedwell & Ashley, Malcom O’Rouke, Bud Svalsted, Duffle Bags for Veterans Theresa Schumacher, Family of Javier, Gina The Knights are putting together winter- Moriarity, Hope & Garrie, Chris Ochs, Art supplied duffle bags for military veterans Porter, Maureen Glanz, Jeannette Slater, (adult sizes, please): Keith Writz, and Edna Kraft. IN MEMORIAM Toiletries Barb Koepke, Doris Ruthford, Gerhard & Warm coats and socks Ursula von der Ruhr, Mickey Patch, Gloves, hats, scarves, etc. Rosemary Howard, Dcn. Mark Zenner Sleeping bags To request prayers or to remove names from the above Questions: Call Tom Weber at 406.207.0229 list, please contact the parish office. PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Infant Baptism: Parents must be registered & active members of our parish.