Weekend Eucharist: Wolf Creek: 3:00 pm - Every Saturday (May-October) 1st & 3rd Saturday (Nov-April)

OLV: Saturday - 6:00 pm Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am Weekday Eucharist: OLV: Wednesday—6:30 pm Reconciliation : OLV: Wed.—5:45 pm or by appointment Parish Office: 458-6114

Fax: 458-8179 E-mail: olv@mt.net Web Page: www.olvmt.org

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

“Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine

and declare it to you.” John 16:15

The Most Holy Trinity Parish Office Staff: Office Manager: Pam Banning Facilities Manager: Donna Rogne

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

Music Ministry: Maggie Brennan

RCIA: Tim Harris Mike Krings

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

Pastoral Council Members: Tom Honzel (Chair) Bill Allen Dan & Lucy Gengler Carol Frazer Ken Jeschke Jim McDonnell Bob & Marie Vanisko Robert Sprute Pete & Barb Oljar Pam Buzalsky

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

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

Hearing devices are available for anyone interested in using them. They are located in the drawer beneath the holy water font.

READINGS May29th

Genesis 14:18-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

1st Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31 Before God created the earth or made the waters and the skies,

Wisdom was there. Wisdom stood with God before the world was made.

2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5 We have been justified by faith and have been given hope in trials and hardships. This hope will not leave us disappointed,

for we have received God’s love through the Holy Spirit. Gospel: John 16:12-15

Jesus told his disciples that he had much more to teach them. They would come to know all truth through the Holy Spirit.

What belongs to Jesus in the Father is attested by the Spirit.

Low Gluten hosts are available; please contact the parish office

at 458-6114 to inquire.

1502 Shirley Road, Helena, MT 59602

Sacred Heart Church

Sunday, May 22, 2016

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH &

SACRED HEART CHURCH, WOLF CREEK

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd

Monday 23rd Wednesday 25th

Saturday 28th

Sunday 29th

3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass 6:00 pm Mass 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass Fr. Dan’s Ordination Celebration After all Masses this weekend 3:00 pm Confirmation—Cathedral

10:00 am Scripture Study 6:30 pm Communion Service

3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass 6:00 pm Mass 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass

WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 22, 2016

Reminder: If you are in the hospital and would like to receive Communion or even just have visitors from Our Lady of the Valley, please be sure to list OLV on your admission form.

Virtus Training Protecting God’s Children (Virtus) training is now required for all OLV Family Promise volunteers who serve as meal hosts, overnight hosts or drivers. The training is also available to any parish volunteer who requires it. To register for the training, go to https://www.virtus.org/virtus/. At the end of the registration steps, go to the tab on background investigations and complete that process. THIS WILL NOT COST THE VOLUNTEER ANYTHING. If the volunteer does not fill this out electronically when registering, it will cost the Diocese $27.00 instead of $7.00.

The next training session available is: *Tues., May 31 at St. Mary’s, 6:00-9:00pm

For questions, please contact Kim Kradolfer at 449-6036 or 459-5200 or at kkradolfer@msn.com

VBS @ OLV 2016!

August 15-19

Pre-school-5th grade!

Wanted: Middle School and High School Helpers!

Contact: David & Deidre Casey for more information

(443-4750).

Fr. Dan’s 47th ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

May 21 & 22, 2016

Please join us after each

Mass to help Father

celebrate.

Refreshments will be

served.

Family Promise training for new volunteers will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 1st Christian Church on the following dates: Thursday, May 26 Thursday, June 16 Thursday, July 14 For more information and to register for the training, please contact Nick Zullo at 465-9467 or 422-4216.

“Thank you, Holy Trinity, for your encouragement and strength.

Help me to turn to you and trust in you today.”

The Word Among Us

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

Thanks!

Happy are those who build bridges among peoples, for they will bring peace to the world.

3rd Annual Women’s Retreat at

Legendary Lodge on Salmon Lake July 22-23, 2016

Open to women 21 & up ($100 per person) To register: showmyevent.com

Information: stewardship@diocesehelena.org

Food Share—Kids need us all year! The “Wish List” food items for May are :

Pancake mix & syrup, Peanut butter

& one box meals.

(They always need box lunches.)

We gave 125 pounds last month!

Thank you from the bottom of my cart.

CATHOLIC COUPLE FELLOWSHIP Catholic Couple Fellowship is a group for married couples in their 20s & 30s who come together for prayer and reflection to share their faith with others in a similar walk of life. Check out our Facebook page “Catholic Couple Fellowship” for locations and dates of all our events. For more information, please call Sarah P. @ 208-590-4944, or Sarah L. @ 406-461-4776.

A non-refundable deposit of $250 per passenger and a complete registration form are required to hold space on this pilgrimage. The last day to accept initial deposit without penalty is June 30, 2016. Additional $100 for late fee registrations.

TOURS OF SOUTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL A 15-Day Escorted Pilgrimage

With Fr. Dan Shea October 4-18, 2016

Join Fr. Dan Shea on this beautiful 15-day pilgrimage! Discover the beauty and charm of Catholic, Moorish and Jewish sites in Southern Spain and Portugal. Visit modern and historical sites, including the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Holy Grail of Our Lord in Valencia, and the Royal Alcazar in Seville. Enjoy wine tasting in Barcelona and dip your toes in the ocean at Costa del Sol. In Toledo, see sword making in its medieval form, and in Fatima pray before the tombs of the three little shepherds. Also visit Lisbon, Granada, Cordoba, and more. Land-only price: $2,795 pp in double occupancy Includes first-class hotel accommodations, private motor-coach transporta-tion, most meals, guided sightseeing, and medical travel insur-ance during the trip. Roundtrip air from Helena, MT: $1,380 pp

www.catholicheritagetours.com/FDS | (800) 290-3876

Put your trust in the Lord.

Helena Council #844 When: Every 2nd Thurs of the month (7:30 PM) Where: KC Hall 1867 Washington St. Want to know more about the Knights? Contact: Bernie Adams at 431-9514 or Jim Edgar at 449-6212.

The young adult women's prayer group will meet every other Tuesday at 7pm at Scenic Brew: look at the Facebook page or contact Kristin at smilliegirl@hotmail.com for updated

information. The young adult coffee social is at 10 am every Saturday at FireTower Coffee. Come when you can! Remember to join the Facebook group: "Helena Catholic Young Adults (HYCA)" for more updates and reminders!

Flower Donations at Resurrection Cemetery Did you know we have almost 100 past clergy and religious persons put to rest in our cemetery? Flowers show how much these people were appreciated and loved, also that they have not been forgotten. If you would like

to contribute to memorial flower boxes being placed at all Bishop, Priest and Religious men and women laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, please go to http://www.diocesehelena.org/offices-and-ministries/catholic-cemeteries and click the green donation button to donate online. Donations can also be accepted at Resurrection Cemetery, PO Box 5029, Helena MT 59604. All boxes will be cared for by cemetery staff for the duration of the season.

Congratulations to all who are graduating this spring! This is a special time in your life, so may God’s blessing be with you as you make plans for your future.

People may forget how fast you did a job, but they will remember how well you did it.

Avoiding failure isn’t the same as achieving success.

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___________________________________________ ______New Address

__________________________________________________ ______New Phone Number

Phone_____________________________________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

May 21-22, 2016

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Shea Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Beth & Rick Cottingham, Dave & Vicky Galt Greeters: Anita & Mark Kump Altar Servers: Kaitlyn Ruch

8:00 AM Mass

Lectors: Pat Verzani, Pam O’Reilly Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Jim & Sheila Hill, Dick & Linda Juvik Greeters: Mary & Rick Baker Altar Servers: Jessica & Logan Marsh

10:30 AM Mass

Lectors: Marilyn Johnson, Erik Burke Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve & Laura Barry, Rick & Donna Rogne, Denise Smigaj Greeters: LuAnne Gustafson Altar Servers: Connor & Owen McDaniel

May 28-29, 2016

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Deidre Casey Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy & Dan Haag, Mike Latka, Mary LeMieux, Tammy Novotny Greeters: Mike Morrison Altar Servers: Altar Servers needed

8:00 AM Mass

Lectors: Jan Pepin, Bob Bennett Eucharistic Ministers: Leonard & Ruth Lombardi, Mary Lutgen, Kate Peterson, Terri Temple Greeters: Bob & Micki Bennett Altar Servers: Anna Reis-Roncalli

10:30 AM Mass

Lectors: Chris McGonigle, Tammy Stefanik Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Zincke, Mary Anderson, Karen Bourquin, Jeannine Burns, JoAnne Canney Greeters: Cassie, JJ & Angel Jimenez Altar Servers: Lily Tooke & Rylee Cummings

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: May 21, 22: Sherie Steele May 28, 29 & June 4, 5: Chris Jensen

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

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

May 15, 2016 $ 6,227

Cumulative Offering (beginning July 1)

05/17/2015 $326,583 05/15/2016 $326,545

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

Thank you for your generosity.

PRAYER CHAIN:

Do You Have A Seriously Ill Family Member? If you want someone on a prayer list, please call Virginia at 443-1881.

VISITS: If someone you know in the parish is in the hospital or is home bound, please let us know by calling the parish office so we can visit and bring the sacraments (458-6114).

SIMPLY GIVING: Support your parish with on-line banking. It saves writing checks or digging for cash each week. With busy schedules, vacations & kids, let us do the work for you. It is convenient, secure and confidential. See our web page,

www.olvmt.org under “links” for the application form. Call the parish office @ 458-6114 for details.

“The Lord loves a cheerful giver.” Give thanks and

praise to the Lord.

When I fall, He lifts me up! When I fail, He forgives! When I am weak, He is strong! When I am lost, He is the way! When I am afraid, He is my courage! When I stumble, He steadies me! When I am hurt, He heals me! When I am broken, He mends me! When I am blind, He leads me! When I am hungry, He feeds me! When I face trials, He is with me! When I face persecution, He shields me! When I face problems, He comforts me! When I face loss, He provides for me! When I face Death, He carries me Home! He is everything for everybody, everywhere, Every time and every way. He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine.