Daily Readings September
9 SUN TWENTY-‐THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 35:4-‐7a/Jas 2:1-‐5/Mk 7:31-‐37
10 Mon Weekday 1 Cor 5:1-‐8/Lk 6:6-‐11
11 Tue Weekday 1 Cor 6:1-‐11/Lk 6:12-‐19
12 Wed The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 7:25-‐31/Lk 6:20-‐26
13 Thu Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 8:1b-‐7, 11-‐13/Lk 6:27-‐38
14 Fri The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-‐9/Phil 2:6-‐11/Jn 3:13-‐17
15 Sat Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-‐22 (442)/Jn 19:25-‐27 or Lk 2:33-‐35
NOTE: These are the sequential readings for Lectionary Cycle Year A and I only. The actual readings used at Mass may differ depending on the particular celebration that day, for example;, First Fridays or Requiem Masses.
Sacred Heart, Ronan Immaculate Conception, Polson Saint Joseph Mission, Charlo
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 9th , 2018
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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR It is Wednesday night and as I am typing this I am not aware of any new revelations in the ongoing crisis in the Church and I do stay fairly close to the situation following major Catholic journalist and news outlets on Twitter. The devastating news of the past week seems to have died out for the most part and here and there I come across rumblings of the threat of new “bombshells.” If anything there is still an awful lot of anger. A friend of mine texts me nearly everyday and a few times a day with a link to a new story or new article about the crisis with some comments here and there as we chat back and forth. For each article I usually give him a brief reaction and if required a critique. What I have learned in my reading is that there seems to be two responses to what is taking place in the Church; one I will call sober, reasoned and spiritual; and the other I find to be more visceral, from the gut, frequently lacking in charity and at times just plain vulgar, carnal. I know we live in a world where there is no turning back the clock and we often say things like, “well, we’ll never get that genie back in the bottle,” and this points to the reality that we live in the flow of space and time, and in a constantly changing world there is only movement forward. One unhappy consequence of this reality is the advancement of technology well before there is a reasoned discussion about how to ethically employ that technology. Once invented and placed on the market, our technology, for weal or woe, becomes another genie we will never learn to control. All of this is a round about way of getting to a certain point I want to make about social media and the near numberless ways and opportunities that a person has to “self-‐publish.” I personally find myself continually conflicted. On the one hand I can see the great benefit of social media and self-‐publication and on the other hand I am also frequently saddened by the lack of charity I see in the way we choose to communicate with each other, hiding behind, as it were, the “bunker” of our computer screen where without restraint we can say pretty much anything we want without consequence; drone strikes with words where we do not have to deal with persons face to face and accept the consequences that our words may have on them. The impersonal nature of detached communication that social media leans us toward is contrary to the communion for which we were created, if not used properly and ethically. With regards to the present crisis in the Church what I have observed is something akin to a feeding frenzy fueled by a desire to be right; very little humility and the charity we owe one another in Christ. And so all of this begs -‐continued from front page
ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
PARISH PROGRAM START UP INFO
That Man Is You! First meeting is Thursday, September 20th at 6:00 am. Hot protein breakfast is served with fresh ground
Starbucks coffee! Call Mike Lebrun at 208-‐5788
Religious Education/Family Night. Registration forms for RE can be found at the entrance of the church. Orientation and first meal on Wednesday, September 19th at 6:00 pm. Family Night includes RE, sacramental prep, adult ed (continuing our study of the Book of Genesis), RCIA and youth group. ALL are welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Good food too!
Endow (Faith formation for women) begins on Thursday,
September 27th at 10:30 pm. This year’s study will focus on St. Teresa of Avila. Call Sheila Lebrun at 208-‐5788
OUR LADY OF SORROWS The memorial for Our Lady of Sorrows will be celebrated at St. Joseph Mission in Charlo on Saturday, September 15th at 4:00 pm. Attending this Mass fulfills the
Sunday obligation
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A Brief History of Coffee If you enjoy a good strong cup of brew, especially in the morning, then you can thank Pope Clement VIII. In the 17th century, Venice was an important commercial hub where trade between Europe and the Arab countries to the east took place. This is where coffee made its first appearance in the West. Because it was a beverage consumed by the Muslims it was considered to be a “bitter invention of the devil” and many concerned Catholics petitioned the Holy See to ban its sale and consumption. After taking a sip, the story goes that Pope Clement VIII declared that, “this devil’s drink is so delicious we should cheat the devil by baptizing it.” After giving the drink his blessing the consumption of coffee began to spread throughout Europe. Another pious legend suggests that after drinking a cup the Holy Father was able to pray without becoming drowsy and so gave the brew his blessing. In either case, when you enjoy your next cup, offer a little prayer of thanks to Pope Clement VIII.
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Jessica Anderson, Sherry Becker, Marcy Bishop, Linda Bowman, Joann Bright, Lorie Chase, Cody Cordis, Kelly Dolezal-‐Esheen, Patty Ferdinand, Mary Foot, Paula Graham, Deb & Jeremy Basler, Scott Johnson, Marvel Marrinan, Rebecca Martin, Jim McDevitt, Shirley McDevitt, Pauline Mistrille, Mandy Moran, Frank Nelson, Katy Nissen Austin Reese, Rory Reyonds, Larry Ricard, Patricia Ricard, Bev Robison, Donna Roth, James Shrider, Ron Shrider, Floyd Smith, Gabriel Smith, Mary Szablewski, Todd Skalsky, Amelinda Tejero, Carl Nissen (and Jack), Maryalice Rousselle, Clay Family, Adam Morrelli, Phylis Hocker, Sarah Bartel, Ted and Mary Lou Nelson, Paul Venters, Lynnette Thornburg. Grace be to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all; making a remembrance of you in our prayers without
ceasing. – 1 Thessolonians 1:2
The Holy Father’s prayer intention for the month of September
Universal – Young People in Africa
That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.
Weekly Offertory Collection
September 2nd 2018
Sacred Heart/St. Joseph $1,650.00 Immaculate Conception $2,990.00
Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each
must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. -‐2 Corinthians 9:7
Thank you for your generosity!
THE COUNTRY STORE Located on Main St., Polson, The Country Store is an ecumenically run thrift store that accepts donations of clothing and small household items (no furniture please). Proceeds from the sale of donated items go back to the community. Your support is greatly appreciated. 883-‐3033.
Please pray for our seminarians! Deacon Nathan Scheidecker, Dillon Armstrong, Tyler Frohlich, Matthew Christians, Kyle Tannehill, Shannon
Augare
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FIRST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER Immaculate Conception, Polson Holy Hour of Reparation Thursday, September 6th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A Holy Hour of Reparation with the Blessed Sacrament exposed will be offered for the grotesque crimes and sacrileges
committed by the ordained ministers of the Church and a work obtaining the grace of holiness and healing to the Body of
Christ. Confession will be heard during the Hour. First Friday
Friday, September 7th Mass at 12:10 pm First Saturday
Saturday, September 8th Mass and Confession times as normal for the weekend.
Polson Council: Next meeting Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 pm and breakfast will be served after the 11:00 am Mass
on Sunday, October 28th. Ronan Council: Next meeting Sunday, September 16th after the 9:00 am Mass and breakfast will be served on Sunday,
September 30th.
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-‐continued from front page the question, does our use of social media and self-‐publication help our present situation or does it further the damage and the suffering that has already been caused? A couple of closing thoughts; as I mentioned at the beginning of this crisis the Church is called to be a city set on a hill giving light to all the nations in all of her members, not just the ones at the top. Are our Tweets, texts and blog posts light that helps to guide others through this mess or are they expressions of self-‐love, the desire to be right and demeaning and at times dismissive of others who do not see things the same way that we do? When others have committed abominable crimes does that mean that we no longer have to make use of our reason informed by faith and charity and practice virtue? The second thought has to do with our response to this crisis which is to apply ourselves to the pursuit of greater holiness through prayer and penance for the sake and for the health of the whole Body. So, do your Tweets and blog posts make you holier or do they win the applause of devils? I think these are fair questions and whether or not we make use of social media I think that these questions are still good for us to reflect on with regards to the manner in which we chose to relate to one another. Social media and self-‐publication can be a blessing or a curse and what it is is largely determined by the one making use of it. At the end of the day we would all do well to remember that everyone has a right to a good name and a good reputation and that the rules that govern our conduct are mutual respect, willing the good of the other and the meekness and gentleness we are learning from the Heart of Christ, and these things don’t change just because social media gives us the ability to relate to one another in such an impersonal and at times anonymous way. God bless, Fr. Kevin Christofferson
Mass Intentions
Saturday, September 8th
Charlo: The Deceased Members Of Our Parish Polson: The Poor Souls rb Margit Groessler
Sunday, September 9th Ronan: Intentions of the Parish Faithful Polson: Intentions of the Parish Faithful Tuesday, September 11th Polson: Bret Taylor rb Jane Holland Wednesday, September 12th Polson: Flick Riebe rb Jane Holland Thursday, September 13th Polson: No Mass Scheduled Today Friday, September 14th Polson: Ron Marquardt rb Sheila Marquardt Masses may be offered for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed or for the special intentions of the living. Please call the parish office to request a Mass intention, or use the envelopes provided at the entrances of the churches and give them to Fr. Kevin.
How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
–Psalm 116:12-13
Parish announcements should be submitted to: [email protected]
SPECIAL NOTE! On weekdays that do not have their own obligatory memorial or feast in commemoration of one of the saints, a commemoration for a member of the faithful departed may be offered. The texts and prayers of the Mass are taken from one of the Masses for the Dead that offer the possibility of including the name of the deceased for whom the Mass is being offered. Each month a list of qualifying days will be offered so that you may intention a particular commemoration if you so desire. However, any Mass may be offered for the faithful departed even if that Mass if a memorial or feast of a particular saint. This is just an additional option that will be made available. You may remember these Masses being called “requiem Masses” or “missa defunctorum.”
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ROSARY GROUPS
Mondays St. Joseph Hospital Chapel 6:00 pm
Fridays
St. Joseph Hospital Chapel 9:00 am
MASS TIMES
Saturday 4:00 pm St. Joseph Mission, Charlo
6:00pm Immaculate Conception, Polson
Sunday 8:00 am Sacred Heart, Ronan
10:00am Immaculate Conception, Polson
Tuesday – Wednesday – Friday 12:10 pm Immaculate Conception, Polson
A period of Eucharistic Adoration will follow the 12:10 pm Mass on Wednesday during which confessions will be heard. Benediction
with the Blessed Sacrament will be celebrated at 1:30 pm.
Confessions are ordinarily heard each week after the Wednesday 12:10 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Church and on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Appointments may be made for anonymous confession at other times, or confession with spiritual direction. Confessions are also heard on the 1st Saturday of each month at St. Joseph Mission in Charlo at 3:30 pm. Please consult each week’s bulletin for changes and updates. Confessions will be available at Sacred Heart in Ronan on Sunday before Mass as soon as some necessary organizing and renovating are completed first.
MASS PROPERS
Twenty-‐third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Collect O God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, look graciously upon your beloved sons and daughters, that those who believe in Christ may receive true freedom and an everlasting inheritance. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Prayer over the Offerings O God, who give us the gift of true prayer and of peace, graciously grant that through this offering, we may do fitting homage to your divine majesty and, by partaking of the sacred mystery, we may be faithfully united in mind and heart. Through Christ our Lord. Prayer after Communion Grant that your faithful, O Lord, whom you nourish and endow with life through the food of your Word and heavenly Sacrament, may so benefit from your beloved Son's great gifts that we may merit an eternal share in his life. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.