Fr. William Paul McKane, OSB
P.O. Box 213
Belt, MT 59412
P.O. Box 213
Belt, MT 59412
If you love truth, be a lover of silence. Silence, like the sunlight, will illuminate you in God.
St. Issac - 7th Century Hermit Monk
St. Issac - 7th Century Hermit Monk
Summer Mass Schedule
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Saturday
Saturday Sunday Sunday |
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Belt
Raynesford Belt Centerville |
Beginning August 26, we will return to our usual Saturday Mass schedule (Sunday remains the same):
1:00 p.m. - Raynesford
5:00 p.m. - Belt
1:00 p.m. - Raynesford
5:00 p.m. - Belt
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Gerhart, who died Sunday evening, Aug. 13, and for his wife, Beth, and other family and loved ones. Vigil service will be Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. and the funeral Mass will be Friday, Aug. 18 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date.
Holy Day of Obligation:
Tuesday, August 15 - the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. Mass will be at St. Mark's at 8:00 a.m.
No Daily Mass on Friday, Aug. 18:
Because of John Gerhardt's funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., there will not be daily Mass on Friday, Aug. 18.
Lodgepole Complex Fire Relief Efforts:
Two official relief funds have been established to assist the farmers and ranchers who have lost grazing land, hay, cattle, crops, and buildings as a result of this "megafire". You may send donations directly to either one of the following funds:
- Garfield County Fire Foundation - % Garfield County Bank - PO Box 6, Jordan, MT 59337
- GC Fire Relief Fund - % Redwater Valley Bank - PO Box 60, Circle, MT 59215
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Faith classes are on summer break. For those who are interested in meditation, visit Fr. Paul's blog for some selected passages to help you get started. |
2017 Care and Share Appeal:
This year's theme is: “You are numbered among the Saints, and of the family of God”. For more information, click here.
2017 Poems by Fr. Paul: (click on the link)
Spring/Summer at Felix House
Elijah is Growing Up
New photos added!
"Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, not even if your whole world seems upset. If you find that you have wandered away from the shelter of God, lead your heart back to Him quietly and simply".
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales
We are in need of Mass intentions at St. Mark's and St. Mary's.
Mass Intentions - August 12 - August 18, 2017
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Sat
Sat Sun Sun Mon Tue Fri |
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. |
Belt
Raynesford Belt Centerville Belt Belt Belt |
John and Beth Gerhart
+Annie Habel +Frank Ezop +Alan Francetich Our parishioners, on earth and living in God +Ray Buley (Holy Day of Obligation) FUNERAL MASS FOR JOHN GERHART |
By Neill and Patti Sweeney
By Lois Hill By Mike and Deb Ezop By Hugh and Darlene Wilkins By Clancy/Lori Sivertsen |
Mass Intentions - August 19 - August 25, 2017
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Sat
Sat Sun Sun Mon Tue Fri |
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. |
Belt
Raynesford Belt Centerville Belt Belt Belt |
+Sue Majerus
+Don Rebal ++Ray and Dorothy Sivertsen +Staci Micheletto For our parishioners +Our parents, spouses, family, friends ++Allen and Lucile Chesbro |
By Bob Majerus
By Joe and Nancy Loncki By Clancy and Lori Sivertsen By Betty Hotaling and family By Neill and Patti Sweeney |
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“I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying….” John Masefield (from “Sea Fever") |
Prayer for Vocations
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All-Holy, merciful God,
Eternal Father of our LORD, Jesus Christ, Giver of the Holy Spirit to the humble of heart: We parishioners of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, seeking your face at St. Mark’s, St. Mary’s, and Most Holy Trinity parishes, ask you to inspire men who are zealous for doing your will to be open to, and to seek, your call to serve as priests or deacons in the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We are your people, most loving God, and we ask that you provide for us shepherds according to your own heart-- Men of firm faith and warm charity, filled with joyful hope, committed to the Way of Jesus Christ unto death, serving obediently and respectfully under our Bishop, and dedicated to seeking our spiritual good and Spirit-filled life in these parishes. We offer You our heart-felt prayer, confidently trusting that you will do what is for the eternal salvation and the temporal well-being of your beloved children. To You be glory and thanksgiving, through Christ Jesus our LORD, now and forever. Amen! Fr. William Paul McKane |
Daily Readings
Click on the image for readings
This link provides very good tools for studying the bible. Of the various translations listed, the Catholic Church approves the NAS translation, New American Standard.
