Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and School December 31st, 2017 Worship Centers: 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: (406)452-6491 Parish Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon Fax: 452-6495 Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyspiritgf.org School: 2820 Central Avenue Phone: 761-5775 Email: [email protected] web: www.holyspiritgfschool.org Check out FORMED.org Our parish code is PGMYJZ 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 1999 “The bread you do not use is the bread of the poor. The shoes you do not wear are the shoes of one who is barefoot. The money you keep locked away is the money of the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform are so many injustices you commit.” ~ St Basil the Great Thank you so much for the beautiful poinsettias for the church, generously donated by: Eugene and Sanford McAllister ~ (in memory of Patrick F. McAllister, Sr. Miriam McAllister G. Paul Jones, Jr. Dallis J. Jones And G. Paul Jones, III) Pat Kapstafer and Angela Trunkle. They make the The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph church so festive! Tax Reminder: From the Diocese – End of Year Charitable Giving Charitable contributions are deductible in the year the gift is made. For charitable gifts to be credited for the current calendar (2017) please note the following: Donations received by mail after January 1, 2018 must be accompanied by a postmarked envelope dated not later than December 31, 2017. All donations received in the offering on Sunday, January 1st are not deducti- ble for 2017. Transfer of stocks or securities must take place on our prior to December 31, 2017. If you have questions regarding year-end giving, call the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana office at 727-6683, ext. 120. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, December 31, 2017 Holy Spirit Parish Weekend Mass Schedule PARISH STAFF Saturday – 4:30 p.m. Fr. Douglas Krings Pastor Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Dcn. Bill Medved Deacon Daily Mass Schedule Dcn. Pete Woelkers Deacon Holy Spirit Day Chapel: Mark Meyer Parish Administrator Mary Dupuis Worship, RCIA (Becoming Catholic) Tuesdays 5:15 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m. th Aubrey Rearden DRE/Youth Minister Park Place (3200 15 Ave. S) 2nd Wednesday each month 2:30 Cindy Eultgen Christian Service/Elementary Formation Highgate (3000 11th Ave S) 3rd Wednesday each month 1:30 Mary Wingerter Administrative Assistant Holy Family Chapel (2800 Central Avenue) Fridays 8:30 a.m. Chuck Osterman Maintenance Reconciliation: Saturdays - 2-4 pm, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm or by appointment with a priest. Liturgical Ministers for January 6, 7 Holy Spirit Chapel is open for prayer before the 4:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Blessed Sacrament: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 Sub requested ~ see Web Terminal pm Friday 8:30 - 12. Bread P. Kolar Mass Intentions: Baker NOT FILLED Mon., 1/1 - 10:00 am - +Gene Leach r/b K Leach Tues., 1/2 - 5:15 pm - +Gene Leach r/b K Tilton Holy Wash T. Dimke Wed., 1/3 - 8:30 am - S. K. (sp int) r/b D McCallum Sacristan S. Mayernik G. Matsko K. Krattiger Thu., 1/4 - 8:30 am - +Paul Coolidge r/b P Coolidge Schuler Family D. Koth M. Haigh Fri., 1/5 - 8:30 am HF - Madelen Sugvue (sp int) r/b Hogans Greeter Team Olszewski H. Houghton Sat., 1/6 - 4:30 pm - +Andrew Gondeiro r/b H & D Wilkins G. Saunders Sun., 1/7 - 8:30 am - Parishioners 11:00 am - Michael Patrick McFadden r/b D McFadden A. Klundt G. Drake C. Rostad Usher T. Tomich S. Schnider N. St. Claire Readings for next week: The Epiphany of the Lord Mike Stimac 1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Cross L. Fitzpatrick C. Martin E. Boland 2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Altar C. Hallahan R. O'Neill A. Kasayka Servers B. Lorenz Grant O'Neill C. Kasayka Coffee & Rolls Schedule Dec 31: 8:30, Wingerters; 11:00, Jones CLW D. McGuire V. Evans P. Cahill T. McGonigal M. Kasayka Jan 7: Parish Nurses Reader M. Lacher T. O'Neill E. Kasayka Bus Schedule: Polacek Family Erickson Family S. Dalen Gifts Jan 6: Martin Triplett, Dave Stukey T & P Hilgendorf Jan 7: Greg Bonilla, Lucius Francis T. Ewalt T. Drake P. Byrne What’s Happening This Week… L. Ewalt M. Erickson K. Byrne Hans Fehres J. Gort J. Byrne Sunday: NO Elem. Formation J. Fitzpatrick A. Heppner S. Fehres NO Youth Ministry T. Griffith K. Hodges Hannah Fehres Monday: Office Closed Extra- Abigail Leggett I. Kelley W. Fehres Wednesday: NO Elem. Formation ordinary R. Maronick E. Kelley H. Houghton Ministers R. McDunn M. O'Neill D. Hudson Thursday: RCIA - 7 pm Sts. P&P of the B. Medved K. O'Neill Don Miller Sunday: Fair Trade Coffee sales Hall Eucharist M. Taylor F. Olszewski E. Miller Elem. Formation - 9:45 am Sts. P&P B. Thelen Carla Schnider B. Rasmussen Youth Group - 6:30 pm Sts. P&P P. Tremper M. Schulte R. Seilstad G. Tremper J. Schulte B. Williamson Are you planning your 2017 year-end charitable giving? A. Trunkle D. Wilkins V. Williamson Please remember the Church. For information on receiving K. Weinheimer P. Woelkers P. Woelkers greater tax and/or income benefits this year for your gift, call the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at 800-332-9998, Care for Creation by Recycling ext. 120 or send an email to [email protected]. Bins are S. of Sts. Peter & Paul Center along the N. edge of the The info is free and confidential! parking lot. Newspapers, Cardboard, and Aluminum. Schedule: Weekend Newspaper Cardboard 1st (Jan 5—11) K of C 9395 Jernigan 2nd (Jan 12-18) Weinheimer Sanders The weekend starts on Friday (shifts are Friday to Thursday). School Newspapers: Greg Bonilla Call Parish Office for information on RCIA, Holy Spirit School Adult Formation or Marriage Preparation Jim Wichman - Principal Melissa Hallahan, Vice-Principal Judy Flint & Robin Verzuh, Administrative Assistants RCIA (Becoming Catholic) — a new team is forming! Weekly Thurs- Colette Longin, Development Director, [email protected] day sessions, for unbaptized and those baptized in another faith tradi- 761-5775 www.holyspiritgf.org tion, every Thursday, 7:00PM, at the Sts. Peter and Paul Center. Enter from the parking lot, thru the door marked RCIA; the room is on Are you wondering about a new school experience for your child? the left. For initial contact Mary Dupuis at the parish offices 452-6491, HSCS could be just the ticket! We have so many opportunities for ext 206. students including competitive sports programs, Science Club, Jun- RCIA Adapted for Children: for children age 7 or older who are not ior Toastmasters, and field trips for all ages! We enjoy weekly baptized, or baptized in another faith tradition: contact Mary Dupuis at Mass, community service projects, praying together and playing to- the parish offices 452-6491. gether! Our students head into High School with the foundations of faith, knowledge and service from their well-rounded education at HSCS. And, with smaller class sizes, our teachers really get to know Young Adult Ministry their students! We have an amazing village of parents, staff, stu- dents and alumni, and we invite your child, and you, to come be part Aubrey Rearden 452-6491 ext. 207 [email protected] of it! Schedule a tour today by calling 761-5775! For more informa- Cell Phone: 868-6713 (call or text) tion on the school, please visit our website www.holyspiritgfschool.org. Young Adult Bible Study Interested in meeting other young adult Catholics? Join Stacy Christian Service Peterson Wednesday mornings @ Schulte’s Coffeehouse for bible Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208 [email protected] study & fellowship 6:45-7:30 Center Fair Trade Coffee Sales—in the Parish Hall Youth Ministry today after all Masses Aubrey Rearden 452-6491 ext. 207 [email protected] Yes, you can make a difference! Cell Phone: 868-6713 Your purchase of Equal Exchange goods sup- Youth Group Sunday Nights 6:30-8:15pm ports a trade system that empowers farmers, strengthens commu- nities, and benefits the environment. http://equalexchange.coop/ Youth Group is on break… until January 7th, 2018. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Stop in the parish hall after Mass to meet the Parish Nurses who are hosting coffee and rolls. Bibles & Brew High School Bible Study Every Wednesday morning from 6:45-7:30am @ Schulte’s Coffeehouse. Fellowship……..All Are Welcome! Free will offering Next Week - Senior Lunch Sacramental Preparation Tuesday, January 9 at noon in the parish hall. Paige Nicholson 870-0706 Fellowship Dinner [email protected] Please contact Paige Nicholson (our new Sacramental Prep Coordina- Saturday, January 27 after the 4:30 pm Mass tor) to visit about preparation for Completion of Initiation (1st Sacra- ments). If you have not already turned in your registration Loosing a loved one brings many challenges. Each one of us form for Sacramental Prep.