Parish Office: 458-6114 Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olvoffice@olvmt.org Web Page: www.olvmt.org

“The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.”

— Matthew 13:22

Weekend Eucharist:

Wolf Creek: Every Saturday 3:00 pm (May through October)

OLV: Saturdays 6:00 pm

Sundays 8:00 am and 10:30 am

Weekday Eucharist:

OLV: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Reconciliation:

OLV: Wednesdays (except third Wednesdays)

5:45 pm or by appointment

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available - please

contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.

Sunday, July 16—July 30, 2017

OUR LADY of the VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH 1502 Shirley Rd — Helena, MT

Fr. Dan Shea, Pastor Randy Fraser, Deacon Steve Barry, Deacon

Our Lady of the Valley Parish

Sacred Heart Church

Parish Office Staff: Office Manager: Pam Banning Bookkeeper: Cathi Nelson

Youth Ministry: Cyndi Krings (PreK-5th) 449-9950 David Casey (Middle School) 443-4750 David Casey (High School) 443-4750

Music Ministry: Maggie Brennan

AFF (formerly RCIA): Tim Harris 443-5158 Sharon Richetti Dennis O’Reilly Rick Richetti Carleen Layne

Finance Council Members: Chris Jensen (Chair) Tim Harris Laurie Bowlds Kim Kradolfer Karolyne Redding Jim Hill

Pastoral Council Members: Pete (Chair) & Barb Oljar Pam Buzalsky Dan & Lucy Gengler Carol Frazer Jim & Kate McDonnell Mary Smith Teri Flemming Rhonda Malecha Mike & Val Bright Mary Kistler Rick & Sharon Richetti Jim McKeon Charlotte McMilin Tammy Stefanik .

Baptism Classes: January-April-July-October (Contact Parish Office)

Marriage Preparation: 6 months’ notice required (Contact Parish Office)

Please contact the parish office at 458-6114 to

update your phone records when disconnecting your

landline. Thank you!

1st Reading: Isaiah 55:10—11

Just as rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return until the whole earth is watered and fruitful, so shall the word of the LORD go out to do God’s will and accomplish God’s purpose.

2nd Reading: Romans 8:18—23

Paul told the Romans that the whole created world eagerly awaits the revelation of God’s children. The world will be set free

and take part in the wondrous freedom of God’s children.

Gospel: Matthew 13:1—23

Jesus told the parable of the sower. When disciples questioned him about it, he explained how those who hear the word

and understand it will bear fruit and yield a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

JULY 16th READINGS

HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone interested in using them.

They are located in the drawer beneath the holy water font.

READINGS July 23rd

Wisdom 12:13, 16—19 Romans 8:26—27 Matthew 13:24—43

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Mon-Fri

UPCOMING SCHEDULE July 15 — July 30, 2017

Saturday 15th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 16th 8:00 am Mass for Don Dunwell

9:15 am Baptism Class—Conference Rm

10:30 am Mass for the People

Family Promise week begins———>

Wednesday 19th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

Saturday 22nd 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 23rd 8:00 am Mass for the People

10:30 am Mass

<———Family Promise week ends

Wednesday 26th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

Saturday 29th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 30th 8:00 am Mass for the People

10:30 am Mass

PRAYER CHAIN: Do you have a seriously ill family member? If you want to add

someone to our prayer chain, please call Virginia at 443-1881.

VISITS: If someone you know in the parish is in the hospital or is home bound, please call

the parish office (458-6114) so we can arrange visits and/or bring the sacraments.

1st Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16—19

Though powerful, the LORD judges with mercy and governs with care. God teaches people kindness, hope, and repentance.

2nd Reading: Romans 8:26—27

Paul reminded the Romans that the Spirit helps God’s people in their weakness and intercedes for them.

Gospel: Matthew 13:24—43

Jesus told the crowd the parable of the wheat and the weeds, the parable of the mustard seed, and the parable of the yeast.

Through parables, he encouraged his disciples, assuring them that God’s saints would

shine like the sun in the heavenly reign.

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

JULY 23rd READINGS

READINGS July 30th

1 Kings 3:5, 7—12 Romans 8:28—30 Matthew 13:44—52

…kindness, hope, and repentance...

Parish Picnic

Sunday September 10th

SAVE THE DATE!

Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness. Help your word to bear fruit in my life today.

—theWORD among us

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

Ham, eggs, pancakes, fruit, and beverages will be served from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

at the Knights of Columbus Hall 1867 N. Washington St.

Sunday, July 30th

Adults - $5 Children 12 and under - $3

In support of ‘Kindness Makes

Miracles’ a program to promote and

encourage Acts of Kindness by youth to end

bullying. Sponsored by

Knights of Columbus Council 844

in Memory of Kelly O’Loughlin

5th Sunday Breakfast

O M G

I T’ S

O L V !

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

Thank you from the bottom of

my cart!

Easy Mac cups pudding cups granola bars fruit cups

shelf stable milk Cheerios juice boxes nut butters

ALWAYS NEEDED for kid packs

-canned soups -canned tuna -peanut butter -flour

-canned meals like —Spaghettios —chili —lasagna

The “Wish List” food items

Journey 2017

Looking to deepen your spirituality?

Ss. Cyril & Methodius — East Helena September 14-17 Women’s weekend Contact Carol—431-5733 September 21-24 Men’s weekend Contact Tony—431-6602

Give yourself a 3-day gift. This new Catholic Journey is for everyone! Catholics (active and fallen away) who are seeking a

deeper understanding of and commitment to their role as laity in the church AND for anyone who is interested in learning about the

Catholic faith — Christians, non-Christians, and those with no faith.

Weekends begin at 7 PM Thursday evenings and end around 4:30 PM Sunday afternoons.

All are welcome!

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. If you are not registered, have a change of address, or have other needs, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the parish office.* Date: ___________________ Name_____________________________________________ ______New parishioner/Registration form requested Address___________________________________________ ______ ←check here if new address

__________________________________________________ ______ ←check here if new phone number

Phone_____________________________________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________

*Please contact the parish office to inquire about monthly giving through automatic banking (458-6114).

Vacation Bible School!

Baptism Class Sunday July 16

9:15 am

Conference Room

Join us! Register your

kids today or sign up to

volunteer as a leader or

helper!

www.vbspro.events/p/olv2017.com

$35/child $70/family

Questions? Want to volunteer? Call or text Cyndi Krings — 406-459-4139

Imagine a world where curious kids become

hands-on inventors who

discover they’re lovingly crafted

by God.

9-noon Tuesday August 22 through Friday August 25

In July 16th’s Gospel, Jesus uses the image of seed sown on different kinds of soil to teach his listeners about the fruitfulness of God’s word. Every seed has

the same potential for growth; it is the type of soil that determines how abundant the yield will be. The

prophet Isaiah seems to say the same thing: God’s word, like the seed, always remains fruitful — it will

not return void. So it seems that our human response determines the harvest. God can work with

flawed people who are humble, dedicated, and willing to turn back to him. Through repentant

sinners like us — the seed of God’s word doesn’t return empty; it can bear much fruit.

—theWORD among us

Volunteers needed

and appreciated!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

July 15-16, 2017

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jeff Morris Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Novotny, Kelly Parsley, Peggy Pillman, Karolyne Redding, Angie Treib Greeters: Adam Hagengruber Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Pam O’Reilly, Bob Bennett Eucharistic Ministers: Ed and Jenny Kelly, David and Teresa Sturm, Terri Temple Greeters: John and Sue Hallsten Altar Servers: Logan and Jessica Marsh

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Aurora Sebestyen, Keith Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Newhouse, Buddy and Mary Olson, Donna and Rick Rogne Greeters: Denise Smigaj Altar Servers: James Irby and Evelyn Dachs

July 22-23, 2017

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Turcotte Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Paula Block, Dominick and Ellen Speranza, Chris Christensen Greeters: Dan and Susan Hare Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bill Allen, Pat Verzani Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, John Williams, Karolyne Redding, Larry Thomas, Paul Tschida Greeters: Kim and Tom Hayes Altar Servers: Tess and Adam Gleason

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bob Vanisko, Judy Hazen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve and Laura Barry, Jim Sebestyen, Denise Smigaj, Shirley Timmerman Greeters: Donna and Rick Rogne Altar Servers: Sadie Donnafield and Lexi Courchane

July 29-30, 2017 6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Shea Eucharistic Ministers: Reid Christensen, Beth and Rick Cottingham, Dave and Vicky Galt Greeters: Mike Morrison Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Irene Strauss, Tim Harris Eucharistic Ministers: Alton and Kathie Williams, Mary Grace Black, John and Sue Hallsten Greeters: Dick House, Jim Kavajecz Altar Servers: Ali and Brendan Miller

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Chris McGonigle, Erik Burke Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Zincke, Mary Anderson, Karen Bourquin, Jeannine Burns, JoAnne Canney Greeters: Dave and Mary Smith Altar Servers: Rylee Cummings and Samantha Smith

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Jul 22, 23—Susan Hare Jul 29, 30, & Aug 5, 6—Gretchen Rooney

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

July 2, 2017 $ 8,757

July 9, 2017 $ 6,416

Cumulative Annual Offering (beginning July 1 to date)

July 3, 2016 $ 5,335 July 2, 2017 $ 8,757

July 10, 2016 $11,058 July 9, 2017 $11,296

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

Thank you for your generosity!

OLV Family Promise Host Week

Sunday July 16th-23rd

God’s saints would shine like the sun in the heavenly reign.

In marriage, communication is more than just talking. At some point, did you stop sharing about the things

that were important to you? Did your spouse?

Improving a marriage takes time and a conscious effort to learn about your spouse. Growing closer in a marriage

does not happen automatically. Retrouvaille is a marriage program dedicated to helping couples grow closer and

develop a stronger bond. You give your heart and soul to everything you do, between your work and your family. Are you giving your heart and soul to your marriage?

Sometimes the distance between a husband and a wife can seem so wide that it cannot be repaired. Retrouvaille is a

marriage program designed to bring couples closer together. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, contact

registration team: at 1-800-470-2230 or visit our website: www.retrouvailleMT.org or www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Friday, September 29 through

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Best Western Plus — Flathead Lake Inn & Suites

Kalispell, MT