December 31st, 2017

WE, the people of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Great Falls, Montana, created by God, centered in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the

Holy Spirit, are sharing our journey of faith,

WE are committed to upholding our faith, strengthening our families, and being a joyful people of prayer.

WE strive to be the Lord’s presence on earth by welcoming and ministering to all people with compassion and hope. Rev. March 1999

Tax Reminder: From the Diocese – End of Year Charitable Giving

Charitable contributions are deductible in the year the gift is made. For charitable gifts to be credited for the current

calendar (2017) please note the following:

Donations received by mail after January 1, 2018 must be accompanied by a postmarked envelope dated not

later than December 31, 2017. All donations received in the offering on Sunday, January 1st are not deducti-

ble for 2017.

Transfer of stocks or securities must take place on our prior to December 31, 2017.

If you have questions regarding year-end giving, call the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana office at

727-6683, ext. 120.

“The bread you do not use is the bread of the poor. The shoes you do not wear are the shoes of one who is barefoot. The money you keep locked away is the money of the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform are so many injustices you commit.” ~ St Basil the Great

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and School

Worship Centers: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th St. South Holy Family Chapel, 2800 Central Ave. Parish Offices: 201 44th St. South Great Falls, MT 59405 Phone: (406)452-6491 Parish Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Fax: 452-6495 Email: hsparish@holyspiritgf.org Website: www.holyspiritgf.org

School: 2820 Central Avenue Phone: 761-5775 Email: jwichman@holyspiritgf.org web: www.holyspiritgfschool.org

Check out FORMED.org Our parish code is PGMYJZ

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Thank you so much for the beautiful poinsettias for the

church, generously donated by:

Eugene and Sanford McAllister ~ (in memory of Patrick F. McAllister, Sr. Miriam McAllister G. Paul Jones, Jr. Dallis J. Jones And G. Paul Jones, III) Pat Kapstafer and Angela Trunkle.

They make the church so festive!

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, December 31, 2017

Holy Spirit Parish Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Daily Mass Schedule

Holy Spirit Day Chapel:

Tuesdays 5:15 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m.

Park Place (3200 15th Ave. S) 2nd Wednesday each month 2:30

Highgate (3000 11th Ave S) 3rd Wednesday each month 1:30

Holy Family Chapel (2800 Central Avenue) Fridays 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation: Saturdays - 2-4 pm, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

or by appointment with a priest.

Holy Spirit Chapel is open for prayer before the

Blessed Sacrament: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4

pm Friday 8:30 - 12.

Mass Intentions: Mon., 1/1 - 10:00 am - +Gene Leach r/b K Leach

Tues., 1/2 - 5:15 pm - +Gene Leach r/b K Tilton

Wed., 1/3 - 8:30 am - S. K. (sp int) r/b D McCallum

Thu., 1/4 - 8:30 am - +Paul Coolidge r/b P Coolidge

Fri., 1/5 - 8:30 am HF - Madelen Sugvue (sp int) r/b Hogans

Sat., 1/6 - 4:30 pm - +Andrew Gondeiro r/b H & D Wilkins

Sun., 1/7 - 8:30 am - Parishioners

11:00 am - Michael Patrick McFadden r/b D McFadden

Readings for next week: The Epiphany of the Lord 1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Coffee & Rolls Schedule

Dec 31: 8:30, Wingerters; 11:00, Jones

Jan 7: Parish Nurses

Bus Schedule:

Jan 6: Martin Triplett, Dave Stukey

Jan 7: Greg Bonilla, Lucius Francis

What’s Happening This Week… Sunday: NO Elem. Formation

NO Youth Ministry

Monday: Office Closed

Wednesday: NO Elem. Formation

Thursday: RCIA - 7 pm Sts. P&P

Sunday: Fair Trade Coffee sales Hall

Elem. Formation - 9:45 am Sts. P&P

Youth Group - 6:30 pm Sts. P&P

Are you planning your 2017 year-end charitable giving?

Please remember the Church. For information on receiving

greater tax and/or income benefits this year for your gift, call

the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at 800-332-9998,

ext. 120 or send an email to judy@catholicfoundationmt.org.

The info is free and confidential!

PARISH STAFF Fr. Douglas Krings Pastor Dcn. Bill Medved Deacon Dcn. Pete Woelkers Deacon Mark Meyer Parish Administrator Mary Dupuis Worship, RCIA (Becoming Catholic) Aubrey Rearden DRE/Youth Minister Cindy Eultgen Christian Service/Elementary Formation Mary Wingerter Administrative Assistant Chuck Osterman Maintenance

Liturgical Ministers for January 6, 7

Care for Creation by Recycling Bins are S. of Sts. Peter & Paul Center along the N. edge of the

parking lot. Newspapers, Cardboard, and Aluminum.

Schedule:

Weekend Newspaper Cardboard

1st (Jan 5—11) K of C 9395 Jernigan 2nd (Jan 12-18) Weinheimer Sanders

The weekend starts on Friday (shifts are Friday to Thursday).

School Newspapers: Greg Bonilla

4:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Sub requested ~ see Web Terminal

Bread Baker

P. Kolar NOT FILLED

Holy Wash T. Dimke

Sacristan S. Mayernik G. Matsko K. Krattiger

Greeter Schuler Family D. Koth

Team Olszewski M. Haigh H. Houghton G. Saunders

Usher A. Klundt T. Tomich

G. Drake S. Schnider

C. Rostad N. St. Claire Mike Stimac

Cross L. Fitzpatrick C. Martin E. Boland

Altar Servers

C. Hallahan B. Lorenz

R. O'Neill Grant O'Neill

A. Kasayka C. Kasayka

CLW D. McGuire V. Evans

Reader P. Cahill M. Lacher

T. McGonigal T. O'Neill

M. Kasayka E. Kasayka

Gifts Polacek Family Erickson Family S. Dalen

T & P Hilgendorf

Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

T. Ewalt L. Ewalt Hans Fehres J. Fitzpatrick T. Griffith Abigail Leggett R. Maronick R. McDunn B. Medved M. Taylor B. Thelen P. Tremper G. Tremper A. Trunkle K. Weinheimer

T. Drake M. Erickson J. Gort A. Heppner K. Hodges I. Kelley E. Kelley M. O'Neill K. O'Neill F. Olszewski Carla Schnider M. Schulte J. Schulte D. Wilkins P. Woelkers

P. Byrne K. Byrne J. Byrne S. Fehres Hannah Fehres W. Fehres H. Houghton D. Hudson Don Miller E. Miller B. Rasmussen R. Seilstad B. Williamson V. Williamson P. Woelkers

Loosing a loved one brings many challenges. Each one of us

find the experience unique. However, gathering with others

who have had similar experiences can help. All are invited

to a luncheon, date to be determined no matter how

long it has been. Ministry to, for, with,

by, and from the grieving……

Planning will be at the Christian Service

meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 pm

at Sts. Peter & Paul, enter from the front

or the alley behind.

RCIA (Becoming Catholic) — a new team is forming! Weekly Thurs-

day sessions, for unbaptized and those baptized in another faith tradi-

tion, every Thursday, 7:00PM, at the Sts. Peter and Paul Center.

Enter from the parking lot, thru the door marked RCIA; the room is on

the left. For initial contact Mary Dupuis at the parish offices 452-6491,

ext 206.

RCIA Adapted for Children: for children age 7 or older who are not

baptized, or baptized in another faith tradition: contact Mary Dupuis at

the parish offices 452-6491.

Young Adult Bible Study Interested in meeting other young adult Catholics? Join Stacy

Peterson Wednesday mornings @ Schulte’s Coffeehouse for bible

study & fellowship 6:45-7:30 Center

Youth Group is on break…

until January 7th, 2018.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bibles & Brew High School Bible Study

Every Wednesday morning from 6:45-7:30am @ Schulte’s

Coffeehouse.

Please contact Paige Nicholson (our new Sacramental Prep Coordina-

tor) to visit about preparation for Completion of Initiation (1st Sacra-

ments). If you have not already turned in your registration

form for Sacramental Prep. please do ASAP; those forms are

available in the book rack in the entrance of the church.

Classes resume this week:

Sun. 1/7 and Wed 1/10

We will be hosting Coffee and Rolls on

Sunday, January 14. Contact Cindy to help with

either 8:30 am or 11 am Mass.

Are you wondering about a new school experience for your child?

HSCS could be just the ticket! We have so many opportunities for

students including competitive sports programs, Science Club, Jun-

ior Toastmasters, and field trips for all ages! We enjoy weekly

Mass, community service projects, praying together and playing to-

gether! Our students head into High School with the foundations of

faith, knowledge and service from their well-rounded education at

HSCS. And, with smaller class sizes, our teachers really get to know

their students! We have an amazing village of parents, staff, stu-

dents and alumni, and we invite your child, and you, to come be part

of it! Schedule a tour today by calling 761-5775! For more informa-

tion on the school, please visit our website

www.holyspiritgfschool.org.

Fair Trade Coffee Sales—in the Parish Hall

today after all Masses

Yes, you can make a difference!

Your purchase of Equal Exchange goods sup-

ports a trade system that empowers farmers, strengthens commu-

nities, and benefits the environment. http://equalexchange.coop/

Stop in the parish hall after Mass to meet the Parish

Nurses who are hosting coffee and rolls.

Fellowship……..All Are Welcome! Free will offering

Next Week - Senior Lunch

Tuesday, January 9 at noon in the parish hall.

Fellowship Dinner

Saturday, January 27 after the 4:30 pm Mass

Call Parish Office for information on RCIA, Adult Formation or Marriage Preparation

Youth Ministry Aubrey Rearden 452-6491 ext. 207 aubrey@holyspiritgf.org

Cell Phone: 868-6713 Youth Group Sunday Nights 6:30-8:15pm

Holy Spirit School Jim Wichman - Principal Melissa Hallahan, Vice-Principal

Judy Flint & Robin Verzuh, Administrative Assistants Colette Longin, Development Director, clongin@holyspiritgf.org

761-5775 www.holyspiritgf.org

Young Adult Ministry Aubrey Rearden 452-6491 ext. 207 aubrey@holyspiritgf.org

Cell Phone: 868-6713 (call or text)

Elementary Faith Formation

Pre-K thru 5th gr. Sun. 9:30—10::45 am or Wed. 6:30—7:30 pm

@ Sts. Peter & Paul Center Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208 cindy@holyspiritgf.org

Christian Service Cindy Eultgen 452-6491 ext. 208 cindy@holyspiritgf.org

Sacramental Preparation

Paige Nicholson 870-0706

pdnicholson1@charter.net

“The child’s father and mother were amazed at what

was said about him…” (LK 2). The work of the

Lord continues to amaze us every day in every age.

Joseph and Mary were experiencing amazing events (angel

dreams, angel apparitions, a Holy Spirit baby) and still they were

amazed at what Simeon foretold about Him. The wonder of this

season is the miracle of hope. We know Jesus came and we hope

He will come again. In the meantime, we witness answered prayer

every day when a son gains a foothold in sobriety, a daughter

makes peace with a mother, when a family reunites after many

years of silence, when Christmas is celebrated again after a death

or a divorce, when a Family Promise guest family moves into their

new place. Many answered prayers fill our lives. Many more will

be prayed every day of 2018. And yet, He who is our hope contin-

ues to answer, continues to be faithful. And we, like Joseph and

Mary, continue to be amazed.

For questions or ways to help with Family Promise or serve in the

Monsignor House please feel free to call Kathie at 781-5033.

“…as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.” -

COLOSSIANS 3:13

Forgiveness – one of the hardest things for people to do. It’s

amazing how long we can hold a grudge or be angry with

someone. As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, take

this opportunity to give the gift of forgiveness to someone -

maybe someone in your family, maybe a friend, maybe a co-

worker or neighbor or, maybe yourself. Pick up the phone or

text someone right now. Musicians Rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:00pm. You

are invited to join the music ministry ~ All voices and

most instruments are welcome to help lead the music. For more

info, contact Kody Diekhans at (406) 799-2626.

Liturgical Bits and Bytes ~ Liturgical Colors: On a Sunday

before Christmas, a visitor to our parish looked out over the

gathering congregation and remarked, “Isn’t it great to see so

many people wearing red for Christmas?” I politely agreed. But

inside I knew another reason: The local football team had a

game that afternoon, and a good many church-goers were actu-

ally sporting the team colors.

Purple vestments and hangings in church during Lent make

our eyes take notice. Before we sing about these forty days,

before we notice the Glory to God is missing, before they sub-

stitute a new Gospel acclamation for that word we’re not sup-

posed to say, our eyes have meditated on purple and told us a

new season has come.

Why do we have liturgical colors? Why does the church envi-

ronment change so drastically? And how and why do they af-

fect us?

Even in the secular world we associate colors with particular

celebrations: red and green for Christmas, purple and yellow for

Easter, red-white-and-blue for the fourth of July, white for the

bridal gown. Schools have colors, so do doctoral robes and, of

course, sports teams.

The early church used only one liturgical color: white. Fa-

vored for the newly-baptized, it symbolized the pure new life

they attained in Christ. That white garment returns several

Worship Mary Dupuis 452-6491 ex. 206 mdupuis@holyspiritgf.org

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times in our faith life to remind us of our baptismal clothing ~ Com-

pletion of Initiation, weddings, the pall at funerals. Colors were few

for a simple reason: Colored clothing was so expensive in those

days that only the wealthy could afford it.

Not until 12th-century Jerusalem, when dyes were more common-

place, did liturgical colors start to become law. After a false start

(they wanted black for Christmas and blue for Epiphany) the 13th

century dawned with Pope Innocent III’s decree for the colors we

basically follow today: white for festive days and saints, red for

martyrs and the Holy Spirit, green for the daily life of what we now

call “ordinary time,” and violet for the penitential seasons like Lent.

Violet, together with blue and black, shared the range of colors for

mourning. Hence, even though purple was originally one of the most

expensive dyes to obtain, it came to symbolize a season of mourning

and cleansing—a time to die to ourselves and live for Christ. Funer-

als today most commonly employ white, reflecting our belief in life

and resurrection with Jesus Christ after death.

Liturgical colors still work their magic, helping us meditate on the

seasons of the year and the meaning of life. Paul Turner Copyright © 2012 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112

February 2-4, 2018

Ursuline Centre – Great Falls, Montana

Thinking about Separation or Divorce? – Is your marriage

or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to

save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed

to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover

or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought

them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting mar-

riages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already sepa-

rated or divorced. Retrouvaille is for any couple who would like to

rediscover their marriage and improve communication. For more infor-

mation about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples,

contact registration team: at 1-800-470-2230 or visit our website:

www.retrouvailleMT.org or www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Loaves + Fishes

There is a great opportunity for coming in the new

year. The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is hosting a

webinar series called Loaves + Fishes. These webinars,

through Our Sunday Visitor, will be offered live

monthly on the second Tuesday of every month at noon

and a recording of the webinar will be available the

following day. The link to these webinars is posted on

our parish website home page: hsparishgf.org.

You can understand the Bible!

If you want a better understanding of our faith, and a deeper relation-

ship with God, then you can join us for The Bible Timeline study, a

Catholic Bible study, beginning January 14. By being a part of this

study, you will not only benefit personally, but you will also help to

bring a profound renewal in our parish as we all grow closer to Christ.

This study will be led by Fr. Doug and Deacon Pete.

We need your input on the best time on Sundays to meet. Please

call the office and let us know if 1:00, 3:00 or 5:00 work best for

you. Other days and times may be available if there is enough in-

terest.