Weekend Eucharist: Wolf Creek: 1st & 3rd Saturday

(Nov-April) 3:00 pm

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 appointment

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH &

SACRED HEART CHURCH, WOLF CREEK

Sunday, December 7, 2014

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 Fritz Roos, Deacon

1502 Shirley Road, Helena, MT 59602

1st Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Speaking for God, Isaiah said, “’Comfort, give comfort to my

people,’ says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end.”

2nd Reading: 2 Peter 3: 8-14 Peter wrote that God does not want anyone to perish but

wants all to repent, for the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Fulfilling what Isaiah foretold, John appeared in the desert

as a messenger making ready the way of the Lord and proclaiming a baptism of repentance.

Sacred Heart Church

“I have baptized you with water;

he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Mark 1:8

TODAY’S READINGS Second Sunday

Of Advent

Saturday 6th

Sunday 7th

Wednesday 10th

Thursday 11th

Saturday 13th

Sunday 14th

3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

8:00 am Mass

9:15 am Faith Formation Classes

10:30 am Mass

5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

7:00 pm Faith Formation Classes

7:00 pm RCIA

9:00 am Scripture Study

7:00 pm Holy Land Slide Presentation 6:00 pm Mass

8:00 am Mass

9:30 am Christmas Program

10:30 am Mass

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Hearing devices are available for anyone interested in using

them. They are located in the cabinet by the holy water at

the church entrance.

Thank you, Jesus.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

December 7, 2014

READINGS December 14th

Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Low Gluten hosts are

available; please contact

the parish office at

458-6114 to inquire.

PeacePeace

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

2015 Offertory Envelopes Envelopes for 2015 are now available.

If you do not see envelopes with

your name on them, please help your-

self to an unlabeled packet located

after the labeled envelopes. Some

parishioners prefer to make dona-

tions without envelopes so we only give envelopes to parishioners

who use them. Using envelopes helps us provide more accurate

giving statements at the end of the year. This might also be a

good time to consider automatic banking. It is easy and quick. If

you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 458-6114.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Concep-

tion is Dec. 8th. It is not a holyday of

obligation this year.

Advent Penance Service The Penance Liturgy will be

December 16th at 7:00 @ OLV.

After nourishing your soul,

stay to nourish your body with cookies

and apple cider.

Everyone is asked to bring a few Christmas cookies to

share.

(Fr. Dan says this may be your penance!)

What is the Advent Wreath” The Advent Wreath is one of our most popular Advent traditions.

Its origin is in pre-Christian Germany and Scandinavia where the

people gathered to celebrate the return of the sun after the win-

ter solstice. The circular wreath, made of evergreens with four

candles interspersed, represented the circle of the year and the

life that endures through the winter. As the days grew longer, peo-

ple lit candles to offer thanks to the “sun god” for the light. For us,

the lighting of the Advent candles represents the promise of the

coming of Jesus, the light of the world.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need volunteers to help put up outside

Christmas lights. Please call Sheila Hill @

458-9605 if you are able to help. Thank You!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM By the

Faith Formation Classes

December 14th at 9:30 am

Everyone welcome

Cookies and Juice

after the Program. (Children—please arrive around 9:00 am)

Our Advent Tea was delightful! Thanks to all who attended and all

who worked on this event, including organizers and table hostesses.

The free-will offering brought in approximately $1,510.

These funds will go to Options Women’s Clinic.

Catholic Update: (December issue) “Many Faces, One Church”

is available in the church entry.

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

December 2014/January 2015

Tuesday 16th 7:00pm Advent Penance Liturgy

Wednesday 24th 4:00pm Children’s Christmas Mass

6:00pm Family Christmas Mass

9:00pm Christmas Eve Mass

Thursday 25th 9:00am Christmas Day Mass

Saturday 27th 6:00pm The Holy Family - (Regular

Sunday 28th 8:00am The Holy Family weekend

10:30am The Holy Family schedule)

Thursday 1st 9:00am Mass—Mary Mother of God

Holy Land Slide PresentationHoly Land Slide Presentation

At OLVAt OLV

Thursday, Dec. 11Thursday, Dec. 11

7:00 pm7:00 pm

Faith Formation CenterFaith Formation Center

Everyone WelcomeEveryone Welcome

I appreciate your generous

spirit, Zeke, but the plates

are for tithes, not ties.

CONTINUED HELP NEEDED

FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY ! Please keep Thane Brandt (a member of our parish) and his

wife, Kathy along with their 3 sons in your prayers. Thane is

experiencing a very serious medical condition. They continue

to need our help! A good way to help is with prepared meals.

To sign up go to:

takethemameal.com

Insert their last name and the Password: Brandt

They have sent us a “thank you” card expressing their heart-

felt appreciation for what we have done and continue to do.

Your generosity is what makes Our Lady Of

the Valley the warm, loving, helpful, caring

parish community we are! In that spirit, please

consider continuing to assist this young family

in their time of need.

Thank you.

“Thank you, Jesus, for all the little miracles in my life.”

Annual Catholic Appeal

2014

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

No gift is too small. We appreciate

whatever you can give. Our Goal is 100% participation at

OLV! Please pray, and consider even a small contribution to

the Annual Catholic Appeal 2014. Our Parish goal is to have __516___families participate in the

Annual Catholic Appeal this year. Our financial goal is $39,800. Our

Catholic faith remains strong and vibrant because of your generosity

to your local parish, the Diocese, and the Universal Church.

Update: We have reached 49% of Goal, 20.% Participation.

NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL!

Christmas Basket Envelopes

Are in the church entry.

K of C Breakfast with Santa

Come join Santa for breakfast Sunday, December 7

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at St. Andrew School, 1900 Flowerree Street. Breakfast will be served 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

This K of C activity is a fundraiser for St. Andrew School.

VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We need volunteers to help with sorting and the distribution

of the Christmas baskets. Please call Mary @ 458-9633.

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).

Parish Christmas Project Christmas tags are up again this year.

Be sure to sign the list when you take a tag. Note the tags show “Needs” and “Wants”.

Be sure to get the “needs” items

if you take a tag.

You may also purchase the wanted item or

substitute something else. Each family will

also have tags for:

*Christmas Dinner (all but turkey)

*Personal Needs basket (shampoo, etc)

*Baked goods

Wrapped gifts and non-perishable food items may be

left in the rear living room area of the

Faith Formation Center.

Money for dinners may be placed in labeled

envelopes and placed in the collection basket. If you know

someone in the parish who is in need and could use a food

basket, please contact Mary Dolan at 458-9633.

We are sponsoring 25 families this year! Pease return purchased gifts by

noon on December 21st.

*If you are collecting the stamps from Albertsons that can be

used for cookware, we would love to have those also.

Don’t delay—Dec. 21st is only a couple weeks away!

I teach Sunday school, and we've been discussing the birth of

Jesus. When I asked 5-year-old Ryan if he knew the name of

Jesus's mother, he answered, "Mary." I said, "Good. Now can you

tell me his father's name?" Ryan replied, "Verge." When I asked

him where he came up with that, Ryan said, "Haven't you ever

heard people talking about Verge 'n' Mary?"

Human Resources Director

The Diocese of Helena The Diocese of Helena has an opening for a Human Resources

Director. The Human Resources Director manages human resources

activities for Diocesan ordained religious and lay staff with

on-boarding, staffing, compensation, benefits, and employee

relations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Personnel,

Administration, Business, or Employee Relations and 5-8 years

experience in Human Resource Management or an appropriate

combination of education and experience. PHR, SPHR Preferred.

More detailed information can be found on the diocesan website at

www.diocesehelena.org. Interested candidates should submit an ap-

plication or resume, and employment references to:

Carmae Fawaz cfawaz@diocesehelena.org (406) 442-5820.

This position will remain open until filled.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Support Elderly religious.

A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic school student from grades K-12,

I was formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and

sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the

senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made

a positive difference in so many lives.

Please give generously to the

Retirement Fund for Religious.

Envelopes are in the church entrance.

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

December 6-7, 2014

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Edee Nehl

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fritz Roos, Kelly Parsley,

Peggy Pillman, Karolyne Redding, Chris Christensen

Greeters: Dan & Susan Hare

Altar Servers: Alex Barker, RJ Starz

8:00 AM Mass

Lectors: Pam O’Reilly, Don Dunwell

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fritz Roos,

Bruce Coen & Diane Gray, Dan Gengler, Kathy Gilreath

Greeters: Duane & Rachel Bakken

Altar Servers: Anna Reis-Roncalli, Logan Marsh

10:30 AM Mass

Lectors: Judy Palmquist, Keith Kelly

Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Fritz Roos,

Paul O’Loughlin, Buddy & Mary Olson, Lisa Richard

Greeters: Eamon & Emily Burke

Altar Servers: Jarod Lilletvedt, Jaden Lilletvedt

December 13-14, 2014

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Karen Latka

Eucharistic Ministers: Karolyne Redding, Kaitlin LeMieux,

Dominick & Ellen Speranza, Reid Christensen

Greeters: Anita & Mark Kump and family

Altar Servers: Asher Casey, Alex Barker

8:00 AM Mass

Lectors: Bill Allen, Tom Honzel

Eucharistic Ministers: John & Sue Hallsten,

Dave Hartnett, Leonard & Ruth Lombardi

Greeters: Bob & Micki Bennett

Altar Servers: Conagher & Rogan Kuser

10:30 AM Mass

Lectors: Tara Ferriter Smith, Eric Lilletvedt

Eucharistic Ministers: Rick & Donna Rogne,

Denise Smigaj, Therese Vanisko, Pat Zincke

Greeters: Chris & Michelle Griffin

Altar Servers: Jarod Lilletvedt, Jaden Lilletvedt

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Dec. 6,7: Rachelle Lilletvedt

Dec. 13,14 & 20,21: Tom & Mary Honzel

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

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP November 30, 2014 $5,001

Cumulative Offering (beginning July 1)

11/24/2013 $131,378

11/23/2014 $143,960 (Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

Thank you for your generosity.

FR. DAN SHEA SCHOLARSHIPFR. DAN SHEA SCHOLARSHIPFR. DAN SHEA SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship ($500 minimum) shall

be awarded to Carroll College students

who meet the following

eligibility requirements:

Full-time student (12 credits)

Demonstrates financial need and academic integrity

(minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA-current student or

high school)

Registered parishioner at OLV

1st time and returning students are eligible

How to apply: Submit a letter to the OLV Parish Office

requesting to be considered for the scholarship and

stating that requirements of the scholarship have been met.

(Note: This is different from OLV scholarship)

Closing date: Must be in the OLV office by March 1.

CARROLL COLLEGE

Parish scholarships to Carroll

College are again being offered to

Our Lady of the Valley parishioners.

$2,000 scholarships are available to students planning

to attend Carroll for the first time in the fall of 2015.

$500 scholarships are available to students who are

returning to Carroll.

Applications must be received in the parish office

no later than FEBRUARY 1, 2015.

For questions or to obtain applications, please call the

parish office at 458-6114.