Weekend Eucharist:

Wolf Creek: 3:00 pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays (November through April) Every Saturday (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 5:45 pm or by appointment

November 3, 2019

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 Aaron Mayernik (PreK-5th) 459-8943 David Casey (Middle School) 443-4750 David Casey (High School) 443-4750

Music Ministry Maggie Brennan

AFF (formerly RCIA) Dennis O’Reilly 266-1181 Sharon Richetti Carleen Layne 594-6489 Rick Richetti

Finance Council Members Jim Hill (Chair) Tim Harris JoAnne Canney Kim Kradolfer Karolyne Redding Dick Juvik Pete Oljar

Pastoral Council Members Teri Flemming (Chair) Paul Tschida Mike Morrison Deb Jones Mark & Laurie Bowlds Emily Flemming Bob & Micki Bennett Rhonda Malecha Rick & Sharon Richetti Jim McKeon Mike & Val Bright Jackie Hunt Dennis & Lori Mayernik Mary Smith Charlotte McMilin Nicole Riebe Kate McDonnell .

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

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

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available. Please

contact the parish office at 458-6114 to inquire.

Please contact the parish office at 458-6114 to

update your phone records when disconnecting your landline. ~ Thank you!

HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone interested in using them.

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

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 10th Readings

2 Maccabees 7:1—2, 9—14 2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5 Luke 20:27—38

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Monday-Friday

1st Reading: Wisdom 11:22—12:2

The Lord, who can do all things, spares all things. God’s imperishable spirit is in all things, and the Lord God

overlooks “people’s sins that they may repent.”

2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11—2:2

The name of Christ is to be glorified in you and you in him.

Gospel: Luke 19:1—10

When Jesus passed through Jericho, Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree in order to see him. Jesus went home with Zacchaeus and blessed his house,

for the “Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.”

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

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd Readings

Today salvation has come to this house because this man too

is a descendant of Abraham. —Luke 19:9

Saturday 2nd 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass for Suzanne Ross

Sunday 3rd 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am PreK—6th Classes FF area

10:30 am Mass

Monday 4th 10:00 am Exodus Study FF area

Wednesday 6th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Jr High/High School RE FF area

7:00 pm RCIA Conference room

7:00 pm Lector Training Gathering space

8:00 pm Eucharistic Minister Training

Gathering space

Saturday 9th 3:00 pm NO Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 10th 8:00 am Mass for the People

9:15 am PreK—6th Classes FF area

10:30 am Mass

11:45 am Advent Tea meeting FF area

11:45 am Denver service trip sharing

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

$5 ea. or 6/$25 Prizes for drawings:

October $100 November $1,000 Christmas $100 February $100 March $100 Founders Day $500

Look for tickets on the entryway table!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE November 2 — 10, 2019

KC Christmas

cards, signs, etc.

ON SALE AFTER ALL

WEEKEND MASSES

November 2nd —

December 1st

Keeping Christ in Christmas

Thank you for your support!

Stop by and

browse the

selection in the

Gathering Space

Knights of

Columbus

Council 844

Reflection and Discussion led by Becky & Doug Tooke. Doug is the former Director of Faith Formation as well as Youth & Young Adult Ministry

for the Diocese of Helena.

6:30 — 8 pm

LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

We are excited for this year’s Adult Ministry gatherings!

Please share with anyone you think would like

to attend!

Come share a beer and some chips and

salsa with us!

Tuesday November 12th

Questions? Call Becky 461-2995

Due to limited seating at the Cathedral of St. Helena,

the Ordination Mass is invitation only. Solemn Vespers

service at the Cathedral is open to all who are able to attend.

Following Vespers, there will be a light reception

downstairs in the Brondel Center.

Bishop-elect Vetter has invited all parishes to livestream the

service and Mass as communities of faith.

Gather to watch with us at OLV or at https://diocesehelena.org

After his ordination and installation, Bishop Vetter will visit each

deanery of the diocese: Each visit will include a prayer service

beginning at 7 pm followed by a reception.

Bozeman Deanery—Holy Rosary, 220 W Main St, Bozeman Tue Nov 26

Butte Deanery—St Patrick’s, 329 W Mercury St, Butte Tue Dec 3

Conrad Deanery—St Michael’s, 106 S Maryland, Conrad Thu Dec12

Helena Deanery—Cathedral, 530 N Ewing St, Helena Thu Dec 5

Kalispell Deanery—St Richard’s, 1210 9th W, Columbia Falls Wed Dec 11

Missoula Deanery—Blessed Trinity, 1475 Eaton St, Missoula Tue Dec 10

Bishop-elect Vetter Ordination Event Details

November 19 6 PM Solemn Vesters (open to all)

November 20 2 PM Mass of Ordination & Installation (invitation only)

Luke 19:9

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 and other items

WISH LIST— ♦Heavy-duty paper cutter

♦Clorox wipes ♦Dandelion weeder ♦Tall kitchen garbage bags

♦Avery labels 5963 and 5160 ♦Drill, driver, circular saw

♦New kid pack van

Call Heidi 443-3663 x105 for details

Thank you from the bottom of

my cart!

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

GRIEF SUPPORT AT ST. MARY’S IN HELENA

New Groups Meet: Tuesdays—November 5, 19

December 3, 17 Ongoing Group Meets:

Tuesdays—November 12, December 10

Inviting all those who have lost a loved one to share in faith and hope with

others who are experiencing grief.

To sign up call St. Mary’s 442-5268

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT TEA All are welcome!

If you are interested but

cannot attend, call Barb Hogan 459-9172. We’re always looking for

new planners and ideas!

Sunday, November 10th at

11:45 am

OLV

Planning Meeting

A new tradition! Diocesan Day at the Carroll College Fighting Saints Football game, Saturday, November 9th, Nelson Stadium, Helena, MT. Kickoff is at 12 noon, vs.

Montana Tech Orediggers. For all parishioners $15 general admission tickets will be $8 each, when ordering

by November 5th. Events: 10:30 am tour of All Saints Chapel on the Campus of Carroll College; 11:00 am join the pre-game tailgate fun in the parking lot, 12:00 pm

diocesan representatives will join Msgr. Kevin O’Neill for the official game ball presentation and coin toss; and at 5:00 pm you can attend Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Helena. For ticket purchases, call Heather Almquist at

406-447-4480 or email at halmquist@carroll.edu. Pick up tickets at Nelson Stadium “will call” day of game.

Bring to the game a future Fighting Saints – no charge for students under the age of 17.

Wednesday

November 6

LECTORS

7 PM

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

8 PM

The Word of God...Proclaimed! ~ The Body and Blood of Christ! If you’ve felt the call to proclaim God’s Word or assist with the

distribution of Eucharist during our liturgical celebrations, now is the time to signup! Our workshops will take about an hour.

Please consider using your gifts to support these OLV ministries. Signup sheets are on the back table.

Questions? Please call Deacon Steve 431-8452.

COME PRAY WITH US!

A TIME OF PRAYER IN THANKSGIVING

Joint Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

Wednesday November 27 ~ 7 pm

Our Lady of the Valley Parish

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church New Life Lutheran Church

Coffee and pie following

prayer time — if you can, bring a pie to share

when you come!

Please sign up if you plan to

attend! Signups are on the back table.

Helena Area Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Build is Saturday November 16

at Twilight Ave ... Mountain View Meadows

Any questions......ask Deacon Steve (431-8452)

Signups and information are on the back table

in the Gathering Space.

M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E S SAT 6 PM SUN 8 AM SUN 10:30 AM

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation

For more information call Laura Snellman 431-5477 or Katie Merritt 431-2339

NOVEMBER — 3rd Class 10th Class 17th Class

OCTOBER — 30th Class 6th-12th Halloween Party at (St. Mary’s) NOVEMBER — 2nd Jr. High Rally in Great Falls

OLV Youth and Family Events Calendar

Jr. High and High School PreK — 5th Grade

Classes 7 pm Wednesdays Classes 9:15 am Sundays

For more information call David Casey 443-4750

For more information call Aaron Mayernik 459-8943

OLV

Or are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith?

Questions? Dennis

266-1181 or

Carleen 594-6489

Are you Catholic and want to

deepen your Catholic faith?

ADULT FAITH FORMATION (formerly RCIA)

Need to complete

Eucharist or Confirmation

or both?

NOVEMBER 9 — 10

Lectors: Laurie Kops Rich Wirak, Kathleen Callahan Bob Vanisko, Aurora Sebestyen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry Deacon Steve Barry Deacon Steve & Laura Barry Mike Latka Terri Temple Amy Kelly Peggy Pillman Larry Thomas Cassie Jimenez Paula Block Paul Tschida Lori Mayernik Kelly Parsley Dan Gengler Greeters: Terri Schubring Jim Maus Herb & Judy Hazen Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome Kyli Barry, Ali Miller Layna Newhouse, Finn Morrison Bread Bakers (All Masses): Micki Bennett Nov 9—10, 16—17 Up Next:JoAnne Canney Nov 23—24 (Thanksgiving Eve not a Mass)

NOVEMBER 2 — 3

Lectors: Edee Nehl Russ Ehman, Irene Strauss Tammy Stefanik, Michelle Vanisko Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Novotny Jim & Sheila Hill Shirley Timmerman Dominick & Ellen Speranza Dick & Linda Juvik Pat Zincke Cathy & Dan Haag Lutgen Denise Smigaj Jeannine Burns Jim Sebestyen Greeters: Rick & Sharon Richetti Toni Keele LuAnne Gustafson Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome Ryan Maus, Katie Maus Rylee Cummings, Evelyn Dachs

Meeting Time: Wednesdays 7 PM

October 25, 2019 (online) $ 9,261

October 27, 2019 $ 4,571

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

October 28, 2018 $ 128,183 October 27, 2019 $ 134,370

(Annual totals include online stewardship participation.)

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Come hear our teens share their experiences of this year’s service trip! November 10 following the 10:30 am Mass.

Slideshow

FAREWELL CELEBRATION for

our beloved PAM BANNING

Everyone is welcome to gather as we wish Pam well in

her new adventure, and send her along the way with our

best wishes, prayers, and blessings. Please join us

as we share our tears of sadness and of joy with her!

Following all OLV Masses November 23-24