ST. PATRICK CO-CATHEDRAL July 12, 2015

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Adoration Chapel at Sacred Heart Renewal Center Kathleen Simpson 696-5984 Cathedral Choir On summer hiatus. Baptism TBA Bible Study Starting again in the fall. Centering Prayer Sat., 9:00am, Parish Center Basement Children’s Liturgy See you in September! Council of Catholic Women Cum Christo Ultreya Tuesdays 7:00pm Church Hall Financial Counseling Bill Belinski at 259-3389 ext.10. There is no cost. FOOD BANK SUNDAY July 5 KJCR Billings Catholic Radio 1240 AM & 97.5 FM Kateri AA Thursday 8pm and Sat. noon in the Church Hall Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Matt Redinger 671-6749; Deputy Grand Knight Jared Keller. Parish Council TBA Parish Nurse Ministry Blood pressure checks on 1st Sat-urday of the month a half hour before and after 5:00 Mass and on 1st Sunday of the month after morning Masses. Call 259-3389 if you would like a visit from the Parish Nurse during or after your hospitalization. R.C.I.A. Contact Sr. Jeanne Tranel (Ext. 16)

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MEETINGS, EVENTS AND CLASSES S.P.Y.

from Jan

Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23 has two themes: the figure of a shepherd who

lovingly cares for his flock and that of a host who

shows generosity to the guest.

In today’s gospel, when Jesus got

out of the boat, a large crowd was

waiting for him. And “he pitied

them, for they were like sheep

without a shepherd.” In Jeremiah

we have a warning against

shepherds who allow the flock to

be scattered and a promise of good

shepherds in the future. It is no surprise that the

Church as chosen Psalm 23 with its image of the Lord

as our shepherd, as the responsorial psalm.

Are we in the crowd in need of care or one

of the disciples in need of rest?

Mass Times Tue.-Fri.12:10 Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Reconciliation Saturday 3-4:00 or by appointment

Fr. Robert Grosch, Pastor

Did you know that today in Yellowstone County, 400 children are placed out of their homes due to abuse or neglect? CASA of Yellowstone County (Court Ap-pointed Special Advocates) is a group of community volunteers who speak up for

abused and neglected children in Yellowstone County. The CASA concept is based on the commit-ment that every child has the right to a safe, perma-nent home. CASA volunteers are appointed by the courts to gather accurate and complete information about the child’s circumstances, serve as the child’s advocate in all facets of the child protection system, and make objective recommendations in the best interest of the child. Volunteers receive training and work with just one or two cases at a time. They make a commitment to spend 5-15 hours a month for at least 18 months. CASA volunteers make a dif-ference, one child at a time. Visit www.yellowstonecasa.org for more information.

Nurse’s Corner

Healthy & Safe Swimming

Pools, water parks, hot tubs/spas, splash pads, and water playgrounds are great places to have

fun, be active, or just relax. Having fun while you swim this summer means knowing how to stay healthy and safe while enjoying the water! Swimming is one of the most popu-lar sports activities in the United States. Just 2.5 hours of water-based (or other forms of) physical activity per week has health benefits; we each need to do our part to minimize the risk of illness and injury. Recreational water illnesses can be caused by germs spread by swal-lowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, water playgrounds, lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWIs can be a wide variety of infections, in-cluding gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic, and wound infections. To prevent illness: •Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea. • Shower before you get in the water. •Don't go the bathroom in the water. •Don't swallow the water. • Take kids on bath-room breaks. •Check diapers, and change them in a bathroom or diaper-changing area—not poolside—to keep germs away from the pool. •Reapply sunscreen. •Drink plenty of fluids.

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PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Robert Grosch Ext. 14 Hospital/Jail Min. Fr. John Houlihan 20 R.C.I.A. Sr. Jeanne Tranel 16 Dir. Rel. Educ. Brenda Estill 22 Youth Minister Pam Halligan 23 Dir. of Lit. & Music Jan Wood 13 Marriage Prep. Rosie Wathen 21 Stephen Ministry Doris Choriki 12 Parish Office Sherri or Mary 10

Annulments BJ Sletta 690-8016

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July 19

Tue. 12:10 +Chuck & Marynell Heringer by Heringer family Wed. 12:10 +Chuck & Marynell Heringer by Heringer family Thurs. 12:10 +Melvin Mikkelson by Mike & Murnell Fargo Fri. 12:10+Mary K. Samy by Lucia Armstrong Sat. 5:00 Jeff Reed by family Sun. 8:00 +Ann Gray by Nick Lewison 10:30 St. Patrick Parishioners

In the event of a funeral, the Mass intention will be rescheduled.

Sunday Readings -July 19

1st Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 2nd Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18 Gospel: Mark 6:30-34

Weekly Reflection Mark 6:7-13

Jesus gave the Twelve Apos-tles a remarkable mission. He sent them out two by two to preach repentance, to cast out evil spirits, and to heal the sick. And he made them do it in a spirit of complete dependence upon God. These men-who did not even have the witness of other apostles or saints to inspire or give them cour-age, and who had not yet behold the Resurrection of the Lord-stepped out into the world with literally nothing but their faith in this man named Jesus. And look what happened! “The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.” The apostles’ trust in God’s power to work these miracles through their hands began with trust in God’s power to provide for their own needs. This experience bolstered their faith and encouraged them in their mission. When we find ourselves questioning whether we really have “the power” to do what God wants us to do, then we ought to step back and try to depend a little more directly upon God’s providence. Surrendering this element of care for ourselves allows God to meet our needs him-self. And when he does, our faith will flourish too.

AN HOUR OF POWER! Prayer is needed in this world! All we have to do is watch television programs and the news reports to see what this world has become. There is an hour of powerful prayer available for everyone in need through the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of Billings. (located at the SHRC, 26 Wyoming Ave) Consider spending an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We all need prayers. Our family needs prayers! Let us also thank God and ask for His Blessing! There is an urgent need to fill open hours… Prayerfully consider accepting God’s call to pray! Call Kath-leen at: 690-7263, email to: adorationchapelbill-ings@gmail.com

Questions of the Week

Theme: We work together to share the Good News of Jesus.

Question for Children: To whom would you announce the Good News about Jesus. Who do you think most

needs to hear this message?

Question for Youth: When Jesus sent the disciples out, he was preparing them for the future when he would be gone. How are you growing in your own faith and pre-paring for a life as a Christian disciple?

Question for Adults: Why do you think Jesus sent them out two by two, rather than alone?

PEACE VILLAGE DAY CAMP Hosted by the Institute for Peace Studies

August 3-7 ~ 9am - 3pm ~ ages 7-10 RMC - 1511 Poly Drive - Alden Hall

Cost per camper = one case bottled water + sealed pkg. cookies or crackers. Learn conflict resolution

skills through singing, art, conservation, Peace Village language, and even nutrition - all in a

summer camp setting. For more information: Call: 657-1042

Email: PeaceStudies@rocky.edu

Monica Turnsplenty &

Leo Davis

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July 18 July 19 July 19

5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:30 am

Sacristan Tom/Lorie Pelatt Peggie Ligget Melinda Davidson

Minist Co Lori Pelatt Joan Allen Jason Davidson

Host 2 Judy McCormick Duane Crants Carolyn Miller

PB 2 Danny Hanchett Greg Krueger Dave Johnson

PB 3 Theresa Mason Mike Lewison Andrew Johnson

PB 4 Pauline Tostenrud Diane Thomas Bob Zirpoli

PB 5 Norma Devan Joan Keefer Paulette Thelen

Lector 1 Malu Santos Patrick Kass Ben Botts

Lector 2 Branden Martinez Katie Link Margie Murry

Petitions Vol. Benner family Veronica Johnson

Servers Sydney Martinez Al Elbert

Alex Benner Maddie Smith

Barbara Twichel Issac Trafton

St. Thomas Summer Camp located in Monarch, MT for children in grades 5th-10th. Fall Cum Christo dates are: Men's Weekend, October 1-4, 2015 and the Women's Week-end, October 8-11, 2015 at St. Anthony’s in Laurel. Make a friend, be a friend, and bring that friend to Jesus. For more information contact: Lucy Melugin at 208-2340. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of Billings: Adorers are needed! Please contact

Kathleen at 690-7263.

Envelope & loose check contributions $ 6,438.00 Loose cash $ 768.36 Electronic transfer July 1 $ 1,252.00 Total weekly collection $ 8,476.36 Weekly collection (short) $ ( 658.25) Peter’s Pence $ 100.00 Annual Parish Budget for Contributions $ 475,000.00 Contributions needed weekly $ 9,134.61 Contrib. needed to date (1st week) $ 9,134,61 Total contributions received to date $ 8,446.36 Contribution (shortage) $ ( 658.25)

2015 Care & Share Assessment $ 58,015.00 2015 Remaining Care & Share $ 25, 429.70 2015 Electronic pledged C & S $ 7,530.00

Liturgical Ministers

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Stewardship Report July 5, 2015

Ian McDonald, D.D.S. Parishioner

Andrew Pickens, D.D.S.

406-256-2121 730 Main St. Ste. 101

Chant 101 Conference

An Introduction to Reading and

Singing Gregorian Chant

August 7-9, 2013

Ursuline Centre

Great Falls, Mt.

Sponsored by

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

For information call Deb Hezel at 406-750-7217

Stewardship Thoughts

“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no sack, no money in their belts.” (Mark 6:8) How different we are from the Apostles who took nothing when they ventured out to serve God. Today, we make our journey through life more difficult be-cause of all the material baggage that we drag along. Yet, the more we can let go of, the freer we are to serve God with love and joy.

Mass of the Anointing of the Sick

Friday July 17, 12:10 Mass The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait

until a person is seriously ill or in a weakened condi-

tion. Anyone who has difficulties associated with old

age, chronic illness, undergoing surgery should re-

ceive the spiritual effects of this sacrament.

LaVie, an early pregnancy medical clinic, is looking to hire a full-time receptionist to work at both our heights and west end clinics, M-F

and one Saturday a month. Experience preferred. Duties include excellent customer service, answer-ing phones, filing, and other basic secretarial duties found in a medical office. Applicant must have com-puter knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel, and comply with LaVie’s Statement of Faith. LaVie provides an outstanding Christian based work environment. Wage DOE. For further details, please visit our donor website at bill-ingscpc.org. or call Carol Tinnes at 406/652-4868