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

There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many? — John 6:9

July 29— August 5, 2018

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 Cyndi Krings (PreK-5th) 449-9950 David Casey (Middle School) 443-4750 David Casey (High School) 443-4750

Music Ministry Maggie Brennan

AFF (formerly RCIA) Dennis O’Reilly Sharon Richetti Carleen Layne Rick Richetti

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

Pastoral Council Members Pete (Chair) & Barb Oljar Pam Buzalsky Dan & Lucy Gengler Carol Frazer Jim & Kate McDonnell Mary Smith Teri Flemming Rhonda Malecha Mike & Val Bright Mary Kistler Rick & Sharon Richetti Jim McKeon Charlotte McMilin Tammy Stefanik .

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.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5th Readings

Exodus 16:2—4, 12—15 Ephesians 4:17, 20—24 John 6:24—35

SACRED HEART CHURCH 125 Walsh St — Wolf Creek, MT

Office Hours: 10 am-3 pm Monday-Friday

1st Reading: 2 Kings 4:42—44

Elisha was brought twenty barley loaves, which he set before a crowd of one hundred. All ate, and

there was plenty of food left over.

2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:1—6

Paul called the Ephesians to a life of humility, patience, and gentleness. He said, “Preserve the unity of the spirit

through the bond of peace: one body and one Spirit.”

Gospel: John 6:1—15

Many people pressed around Jesus. Seeing they were hungry, he took bread and fish, blessed them, and gave them out. When all had eaten, the fragments filled twelve baskets.

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29th Readings

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

Saturday 28th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 29th 8:00 am Mass for the People

10:30 am Mass

Wednesday 1st 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

Saturday 4th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass for James McHenry

Sunday 5th 8:00 am Mass for the People

10:30 am Mass for Rose Miller

Monday 6th 7:00 pm Finance Council

Wednesday 8th 5:45 pm Reconciliation

6:30 pm Mass

Saturday 11th 3:00 pm Wolf Creek Mass

6:00 pm Mass

Sunday 12th 8:00 am Mass for the People

10:30 am Mass

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

July 28 — August 12, 2018

1st Reading: Exodus 16:2—4, 12—15

In the desert the Israelites grumbled against Moses because they were hungry. The Lord sent down quail and bread for them to eat. By this, Israel came to know the Lord.

2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20—24 Paul told the Ephesians they could not continue to live

as pagans did. As followers of Christ they were to lay aside their old selves and “put on the new self, created in God’s way of righteousness and holiness of truth.”

Gospel: John 6:24—35 The crowd followed Jesus to Capernaum because he had given them bread to eat. Jesus told them instead to seek the food of

eternal life. He said the he is “the bread of life.”

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

AUGUST 5th READINGS

READINGS August 12th

1 Kings 19:4—8 Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41—51

SAVE THE DATE!

Parish Picnic

Sunday ~ September 9th

SAVE THE DATE!

August 7, 2018 Windbag 5—9 pm

Please consider dining with us at The Windbag!

20% of the sales that evening will be donated to Family Promise. Bring your friends!

Family Promise Community Night

Full job descriptions and more information can be found at www.goodsamhelena.org or Facebook. To apply, fill out an application at

Good Samaritan Thrift Store and submit with cover letter and resume. Questions? Call 442-0780 and ask for Theresa.

Fiscal Manager

Good Samaritan Thrift Store Ministries

Human Resource Manager

Community Outreach and Development Coordinator

Full-time Required experience: Quickbooks: 3 years Bookkeeping: 3 years Non-Profit: 1 year

Full-time Required experience: Ability to attend to detail, time management, multi-tasker, organizational and customer service skills. Some knowledge of or education in Human Resources.

Full-time

5th Sunday Breakfast July 29th

In Support of ‘Kindness Makes Miracles’

a program to promote and encourage Acts of Kindness by youth to end bullying.

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 844 In Memory of Kelly O’Loughlin

Time: 8:30 am — 1:00 pm Menu: Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit, and Beverage Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children (12 years and under)

Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 1867 N. Washington Street

Thank you, Jesus, for giving us your

Bread of Life!

FOOD SHARE—Kids need us all year!

Flour

Donations: May 240 pounds June 70 pounds

Thank you from the bottom of my cart!

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 items

OLV Youth and Family Events Calendar

AUGUST 2018 13—17 Vacation Bible School

Join “OLV Youth Group” on Facebook

Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern

priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and fami-

lies. Call forth even more men of generous spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.

Mount Angel Seminary St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver

12th annual

Stuff the Bus! A table and bins will be set up in the Gathering Space from July 28th - August 5th to receive your school supply donations.

Envelopes are also available for monetary donations. Please make checks payable to Angel Fund. Your support goes a long way toward sending children to school with smiles on their faces.

Look for a list of needed items on the table!

Collecting school supplies for students in need!

2018

to all the parishioners who helped with our Family Promise quest weekend! We couldn’t do it without

your hospitality. We are looking forward to our next hosting opportunity 9/30 to 10/7!

July 28—29, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jeff Morris Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Mike Latka, Mary LeMieux, Tammy Novotny, Kelly Parsley Greeters: Rachel Bakken Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Pat Verzani, Dennis O’Reilly Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Jim & Sheila Hill, Dick & Linda Juvik Greeters: Bob & Micki Bennett Altar Servers: Elli Marron and Lucia Lutgen

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Dennis Mayernik, Aurora Sebestyen Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve & Laura Barry, Amy Kelly, Lori Mayernik, Mike Newhouse Greeters: Chris & Michelle Griffin Altar Servers: Kortni Courchane and Rylee Cummings

August 4—5, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Edee Nehl Eucharistic Ministers: Peggy Pillman, Paula Block, Angie Treib, Dominick & Ellen Speranza Greeters: Dave & Mary Beth Garding Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Russ Ehman, Margaret Souza Eucharistic Ministers: Lutgen, Karolyne Redding, David & Teresa Sturm, Terri Temple Greeters: Kathleen Callahan Altar Servers: Sam Klatt and Jaci Lyman

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Keith Kelly, Judy Hazen Eucharistic Ministers: Buddy & Mary Olson, Donna & Rick Rogne, Jim Sebestyen Greeters: Karen Bourquin Altar Servers: Samantha Smith and Joelle Tooke

August 11—12, 2018

6:00 PM Saturday Mass

Lectors: Jim Shea Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Les Harris, Karolyne Redding, Chris Christensen, Reid Christensen Greeters: Adam Hagengruber Altar Servers: Volunteers Welcome

8:00 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Irene Strauss, Tom Honzel Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve Barry, Larry Thomas, Paul Tschida, Alton & Kathie Williams Greeters: John & Sue Hallsten Altar Servers: Sadie Donnafield and Tessa Gleason

10:30 AM Sunday Mass

Lectors: Bob Vanisko, Tammy Stefanik Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Steve & Laura Barry, Denise Smigaj, Shirley Timmerman, Pat Zincke Greeters: LuAnne Gustafson Altar Servers: Finn Morrison and Lyla Ackerman

Coffee Ministry: Volunteers Welcome after Sunday Masses

Bread Bakers: Aug 4, 5—Gretchen Rooney Aug 11, 12 & 18, 19—Deb Jones

Are you looking for a way to deepen your spirituality? Give yourself a 3-day gift.

A “Catholic Journey Spiritual Weekend” is a unique opportunity for Catholics and non-Catholics to attend and experience a weekend of Catholic spirituality.

—For Catholics, it may renew or enhance Catholic fellowship and allow for recommitment to work in the Lord’s vineyard.

—For the non-Catholic and those of non-Christian or no faith, it is an invitation to more fully understand the Catholic faith.

Women’s weekend: September 13—16 Men’s weekend: September 20—23

If you would like to learn more about a “Catholic Journey Spiritual Weekend” or if you’d like to apply as a candidate or team member, call Tricia at #459-2801 for

the women’s weekend or Rick at #461-7343 for the Men’s weekend.

All are invited! All are welcome!

M I N I S T R Y

S C H E D U L E S

OUR PARISH

STEWARDSHIP

July 15, 2018 $ 4,786

July 22, 2018 $ 5,445

Comparative Cumulative Annual Offering (July 1 to date)

July 16, 2017 $ 16,587 July 15, 2018 $ 17,937

July 23, 2017 $ 21,910 July 22, 2018 $ 23.382

(Above totals include automatic banking participation.)

VBS at OLV!

Join us!

Register your kids

today or

sign up to volunteer

as a leader or helper!

Register online!

www.vbspro.events/p/olv2018.com

$50/child $75/family (2 children)

Pay when you come!

Questions? Want to volunteer? Call or text Cyndi Krings — 406-459-4139

9-noon

Monday August 13 through

Friday August 17

Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s

storms. Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through faith-building rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and im-

merse kids in new adventures.