Mission Statement
We the Communities of Christ: St. Mark Parish, St. Mary Parish and Holy Trinity Parish, collectively commit our communities to the establishment of God's kingdom in our midst where peace, justice and love reign.
Mass Schedule
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Saturday
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1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
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My ever-present Lord, You constantly come to me at an unexpected hour to pour forth Your grace and mercy into my life. Help me to form within me a permanent habit of preparedness by which I continually open myself to You and to Your perfect will for my life. May this Advent be a true time in which my readiness to meet You increases a hundredfold. Jesus, I trust in You.
Source: https://mycatholic.life |
Lois Hill's 85th Birthday Celebration:
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You are warmly invited to join us on Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 PM at the Raynesford Community Center to celebrate Lois Hill’s 85th birthday.
There will be cake and coffee for everyone to enjoy. No gifts, please—your presence is the greatest gift! Let’s come together as a community to honor Lois on this beautiful milestone. |
As we enter the Second Week of Advent, John the Baptist calls us to “Prepare the way of the Lord.” This Holy Season invites us to ready our hearts for the Lord through prayer, repentance, and acts of charity.
As you consider your Advent acts of charity, consider making a gift to a permanent endowment at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana. When you give to an endowment benefiting our parish, our priests, or any Catholic ministry you love, you help build the Church in our diocese.
Everyone can make a gift to an endowment at the Foundation; even one dollar given today will help the Church forever! And it will be immensely appreciated. To learn more, please call (406) 315-1765.
As you consider your Advent acts of charity, consider making a gift to a permanent endowment at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana. When you give to an endowment benefiting our parish, our priests, or any Catholic ministry you love, you help build the Church in our diocese.
Everyone can make a gift to an endowment at the Foundation; even one dollar given today will help the Church forever! And it will be immensely appreciated. To learn more, please call (406) 315-1765.
Lectio Divina
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
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Christian meditation is a form of prayer that entails the use of concentration, focusing on specific thoughts primarily using the holy scriptures that reflect on the revelations of God. It is a mid-level stage of spiritual exercise, which begins with vocal prayer and transitions to the higher level of contemplation. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read; meditate; pray; contemplate. First a passage of scripture is read, then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God. Meditation is a movement from vocal prayer to SILENCE, which hopefully ends in 'divine union' as St. Teresa of Avila described 'contemplation'.
Visit here for a beginner's guide to Lectio Divina |
Prayer Chain Corner:
If you have a prayer request, you may send your request to Prayer Chain Coordinator Sherry Helsen at [email protected] or call Leonida Gondeiro at 406-277-4452.
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. Your $10.00 suggested donation contributes to your own parish, and is a good way to honor the memory of those whom we love. Intentions can also be for a special intention; help with a personal problem; the salvation of souls; to receive a special grace; to overcome a particular sin; or for a particular apostolate or ministry, etc.
Mass Intentions for December 6 - December 12, 2025
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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 |
+Mike Valentine
+M/M Orville Johnson +Walt Johnson +Marie Konesky +Bob Holden +All souls in purgatory |
By Mike and Leonida Gondeiro
By Eric Spragg By Russ and Marcia Bowman By Richard and Elaine Walters By Becky Murray By Celeste Hoyer |
Mass Intentions for December 13 - December 14, 2025
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Sat
Sat Sun Sun |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
+Helen Mears
+M/M Gerald Johnson +All souls in purgatory +Buddy Bratcher |
By Mike and Leonida Gondeiro
By Eric Spragg By Celeste Hoyer By Richard and Elaine Walters |
Prayer for the Protection of the Unborn
Heavenly Father, we come before you with humble hearts, seeking your guidance and strenth. We pray for the protection of the unborn and for wisdom for those in positions of authority. Grant us the courage to stand firm in our convictions and to be voices for the voiceless. May we always uphold the sanctity of life and strive to build a society that values and respects every human being.
Bless our families and bless our land, that we may have the joy of welcoming and nurturing the life of which You are the source and the Eternal Father.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Bless our families and bless our land, that we may have the joy of welcoming and nurturing the life of which You are the source and the Eternal Father.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
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.
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.