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
Mass Schedule
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Saturday
Saturday Sunday Sunday |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
On December 12 from 6-7:00pm, St. Mark's CCD youth group will be caroling around Belt with the non-denominational Christian youth group and the DECA Club from the high school. Carolers will ride along on trailers with hay bales followed by a meal. The KCs will provide the main dish, and parishioners are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. For more information, call CCD director Katrina Paulson.
Second Sunday of Advent - Dec. 9
Psalm 126
"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy".
"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy".
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
Click here to read the entire psalm.
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
Click here to read the entire psalm.
Raynesford Community Blood Drive:
Wednesday, Dec. 26 from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. What a great Christmas gift!
Christmas Mass Schedule
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Dec. 24
Dec. 25 |
St. Mary's, Raynesford
St. Mark's, Belt St. Mark's, Belt Holy Trinity, Centerville |
3:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Bishop Michael Warfel will be the celebrant. |
Faith class continues after Sunday Mass at Centerville. The discussion on Dec 16 will focus on the readings for Dec. 23, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which can be found here. The brunch before class is for those attending the session. Thank you for your understanding.
Faith class continues after Sunday Mass at Centerville. The discussion on Dec 16 will focus on the readings for Dec. 23, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which can be found here. The brunch before class is for those attending the session. Thank you for your understanding.
Contribution Envelopes:
2019 contribution envelopes are now available in the foyer. If you are not currently using envelopes, and would like to, please call the parish office, or write your name on the sheet in the foyer. Thank you for your generosity!
“Not farewell, but fare forward, voyagers.”
Fr. Rodney has requested that your webmaster, Sandra, continue to keep Fr. Paul's writings and photography available on our website for the foreseeable future. Fr. Paul's personal website is now active at mtmonk.com. MT monk is a deliberate pun, Montana monk, Empty monk.
Thank you for who you have been to me, and with me. God be with you always. Yours in Christ, Paul (Fr. Wm. Paul McKane, OSB) Welcome and God speed to Fr. Rodrigo, as he serves as pastoral administrator of our parishes.
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, especially at St. Mark's and St. Mary's. Your $10.00 suggested donation contributes to your own parish, and is a good way to honor the memory of those whom we love.
Mass Intentions - December 8 - December 14, 2018
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Sat
Sat Sun Sun Mon Tue Fri |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville Belt Belt Belt |
Fr. Rodney's intention
+Bob Holden ++ Mike and Glenda Fleming +Alex Dickel +Annamarie Kromarek +Alma Sweeney +Corrine Nevala |
By Kathleen Holden By Vogt family By Dan and Marge Prill By Verna Nicola By Glen and Marilyn Enderson By Verna Nicola |
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Our diocese is asking us to pray the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel after all Masses.
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Called To Prayer, Penance, and Reparation:In light of the present crisis, Bishop Michael Warfel has declared the coming liturgical year as...
A Year of Prayer, Penance and Reparation December 2, 2018 to November 25, 2019 for sins committed against children and youth by clergy and religious. As members of the mystical body of Christ, the laity are asked to participate in the following ways:
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Daily Readings
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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.