Parish Staff

Pastor — Rev. Samuel Spiering Email: stleopriest@gmail.com

Director of R. E. — Shawna Sandau

Email: saintleodre@gmail.com

Office Manager — Loretto Spiering Email: saintleoscatholicchurch@gmail.com

Bookkeeper — Jodi DeMars

Email: saintleosbookie@gmail.com

Maintenance — Janet Peters & Pam Zerr

ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH

PO Box 421 Lewistown MT 59457-0421

406-538-9306 Email: saintleoscatholicchurch@gmail.com

Website: www.stleoscatholicchurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stleoparish

2nd Tuesday:

Dinner: 6:00pm

Meeting: 7:00pm

Lewistown has a Catholic radio station! Tune in to St. Joseph Radio, KSJR 105.5, for some good Catholic stuff!

MARCH 25, 2018 “PALM SUNDAY”

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00pm

Sunday 9:00am

Holy Family 11:30am

Tuesday 5:15pm

Wednesday 8:00am (every)

1st Wed. 10:00am (Hospital)

2nd Wed. 10:00am (Villa)

Thursday 8:00am

Friday 8:00am

Saturday 8:00am (Latin)

*In the event of a funeral or wedding Mass, the daily Mass will be cancelled.

Eucharistic Adoration

1st Thursday of the Month 8:30am-5:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Tuesday: 5:45-6:30pm After every daily Mass

Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm or upon request

Religious Education during the school year

K—8 meet Wednesday 4-5:30pm

High School Youth Group Wednesday 7-8:30pm

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Baptism: Please Call Fr. Samuel.

Marriage: Planning & Preparation 6 months in advance.

Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Parish office Emergency anointing only, 366-3064.

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday– Thursday:

9:00 AM—1:00 PM and 1:30 PM—5:30 PM

CLOSED ON FRIDAY

Councils

Pastoral Council meets January, April & September.

Finance Council meets January, April, May & October.

Liturgical Ministers for the next two weekend:

Adult Education

Eucharistic Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursday, April 12

8:30am—5:30pm

The 2018 Care and Share Annual Catholic Appeal, “Follow Him” is off to a great start in our parish.

If you have not yet made a gift to this year’s appeal, we invite you to do so today. Every dollar raised to meet our parish goal for Care and Share benefits our parish and the

greater needs of our fellow Catholics throughout the Diocese.

Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31 (8:30pm) Easter Sunday, March 25 (7am & 9am )

Sign-up sheets in the back of the Church Sign-up sheets in the back of the Church

This Week’s Schedule

“Palm Sunday” Sat., Mar. 24

5:00pm Mass–†Tom Powell† by Denise Powell

Sun., Mar. 25 “Palm Sunday”

9:00am Mass-People of St. Leo’s (Meet in the Gym)

12:00pm Holy Family–†Rich Kozik† by Joe & Jodi DeMars Family

3:00pm NO Epic

4:45pm Vespers and Adoration

5:00pm Alter Servers’ Party at the Bowling Alley

Tues., Mar. 27

5:00pm Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

5:15pm Mass-†Cecil Wood†

5:45-6:30pm Confession

6:00pm Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Wed., Mar. 28

8:00am Mass-†Anna M. Irish†

1:30pm Rosary

4:00-5:30pm RE

5:30pm Children’s Choir

6:15-7:00pm Teen Choir 7:00pm NO Youth Group

7:00pm Holy Family– NO Epic

Thurs., Mar. 29 “Holy Thursday”

Parish Office is closed

8:40am Come and See in the East Classroom 7:00pm Mass-†Fr. Ray Nyquist† by Joe & Bev Mayernick Family

Fri., Mar. 30 “Good Friday”

12:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy

3:30pm Good Friday Service

7:00pm Stations of the Cross

Sat., Mar. 31 “Easter Vigil”

8:30pm Mass–†Tom Powell† by Denise Powell

Sun., Mar. 25 “Easter Sunday”

7:00am Mass-

9:00am Mass-People of St. Leo’s

11:30am Holy Family–†Rich Kozik† by Joe & Jodi DeMars Family

3:00pm NO Epic

Religious Education

Join us March 28th at 4:45 for The Living Stations of the Cross and Adoration.

Youth Ministry

Teen Choir meets Wednesdays at 6:15pm.

No Youth Group this Wednesday.

Epic: A Journey Through Church History

Sunday Afternoons: 3:00-4:30pm

in the East Classroom

March 25—NO CLASS

Fr. Samuel will use this exciting 20-part DVD series to

explore the major people, places, and events that make

up the history of the Catholic Church. See the glory of

the Church founded by Christ and understand where you

fit into this epic story.

Come and See Thursday Mornings: 8:40-9:15am

in the East Classroom Mar. 29— The Face of Mercy

Come and see the Face of Mercy in preparation for Good Friday. See Divine Mercy lived out in our time.

“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’

And they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” – MARK 15:12-13

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible!

Tuesday nights at 6:00pm in the East Classroom

If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only

benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish

as we grow closer to Christ.

Let’s keep in touch. Get important updates via email & text.

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Altar Servers – Thank-you Party! In appreciation for your great service during

Mass the Knights of Columbus are hosting a pizza and bowling party

for you Sunday, March 25 at 5pm. Come join the party!

Liturgical Ministers Needed The liturgical minister sign-up sheets

for Holy Thursday, Good Friday,

Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday are

on the white board in the back of the Church.

Liturgical Minister Schedules for April - June are on the

table in the back of the church.

Easter Flowers If you would like to contribute for the Easter

decoration of the church in the honor of a loved one, we invite you to make a donation towards the

Easter lilies. Please place the donation along with the person’s name in the collection basket, drop it off at the

parish office, or mail it in. Please mark the outside of the

envelope with “Easter Flowers.” Thank you!

Holy Thursday—March 29 7pm-Mass

*Remember to bring in your Rice Bowls Good Friday—March 30

12pm-Chaplet 3:30pm-Service

7pm-Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday—March 31 8:30pm-Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday—April 1

7am-Easter Morning Mass 9am-Easter Morning Mass

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Please Note:

Fr. Samuel will be gone April 2-6. There will

be no daily Mass 4/3-4/5 or Sat. 4/7.

There will be a 7pm Mass on Fri. 4/6.

Parish Office will be Closed March 29 & April 2

A Big Thank-You to all those who donated toward the Easter

baskets —Service to Others Committee

Remember to bring your Rice Bowls with

you to Mass on Holy Thursday or into the

parish office. The deadline is April 9.

Registration now open for Saint Thomas Catholic Camp

at saintthomascamp.com

Open to grades 5th-12th.

The little white books are in,

see Janelle Fulbright for more info.

March 18, 2018

Contributions: $3,732.60 2018 Care & Share Assessment:

Weekly Average: $4,667.27 Contributions:

Balance owed:

Contribution and Gratitude Report:

$61,953

-$9,667

$52,286