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
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1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
Face masks are now required at St. Mark's and Holy Trinity parishes
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Governor Bullock issued an order that face masks are required to be worn in places open to the public, whether publicly or privately owned, in counties with four or more active cases of the virus. In answer to this order, Bishop Warfel has issued the following directives, which Fr. Rodney, after consultation with our Finance/Pastoral Council, will follow at St. Mark's and Holy Trinity beginning immediately. (St. Mary's in Raynesford is in Judith Basin County, which has only one case, so the mask directive is not necessary. Parishioners there are instead encouraged to wear a mask to respectfully follow the statewide directive).
Exceptions to the wearing of a mask can be made for the following:
Although counties with fewer than four cases are not required to follow the order, Governor Bullock strongly encourages these counties to do so to mitigate the spread of the virus.
- A face mask is required for ages five years and older. The mask is only to be removed when receiving Holy Communion.
- Social distancing guidelines remain in place.
- Face masks will be provided for employees and volunteers.
Exceptions to the wearing of a mask can be made for the following:
- Priests presiding at sacramental services, especially the Mass.
- Children under the age of two should NOT wear a mask.
- Those providing Holy Communion to the hearing impaired. Those distributing Holy Communion are to wear a mask.
- Readers, cantors and others who have a speaking role at Mass.
Although counties with fewer than four cases are not required to follow the order, Governor Bullock strongly encourages these counties to do so to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Bible Study 2020:
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Bible study is planned for sometime in the future at St. Mark's using the inspiring series Walking Toward Eternity. This series is designed to help you live your faith more fully by developing and nurturing characteristics that are essential to the Christian way of life. Through daily prayer and meditation with Scripture, you will be drawn into an intimate and life changing encounter with Christ. For more information or to register, call Fr. Rod at 406-899-0032 or email him at: fatherrodrigo@yahoo.com. There are also enrollment forms in the foyer.
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Prayer Chain Corner:
If you have a prayer request, you may send your request to Prayer Chain Coordinator Sherry Helsen at bshelsen@gmail.com or call Leonida Gondeiro at 406-277-4452.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Held the first Friday of each month at St. Mark's from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
- Masses have resumed in our faith communities. Social distancing guidelines must be followed until further notice.
- The obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days remains suspended.
- Bishop Warfel will continue to live-stream Mass.
- Click here to read Fr. Rodney's letter to parishioners explaining social distancing at our Masses.
- Click here for Fr. Rodney's monthly calendar.
For the latest diocesan update from Bishop Warfel, click here.
Scroll down for our weekly Mass intentions.
Prayer Resources:
- USCCB.org - daily bible readings, including audio, as well as many other prayers found under the Prayer and Worship tab
- Lectio Divina - praying with scripture
- How to pray the rosary
- Liturgy of the Hours
Online Masses An Act of Spiritual Communion
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My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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To learn more about an Act of Spiritual Communion and Dispensation from Mass, click on the 'download file' link below.
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Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible:
The Bible Study Group at Holy Trinity Parish now begins with a new module; this is an engaging Journey through the Bible open to all who wish to attend. This eight-part study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you - a love that you are now called to share with others.
You will:
You will:
- Make sense of the Bible and see how it relates to your everyday life
- Discover the remarkable connections between the Old and New Testaments
- See how the sacraments, the Church and our entire Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture, and much more!
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.
Mass Intentions August 8 - August 14, 2020
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Sat
Sat 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 |
Scott Anderson
Ellen Porter Winnery Tom Callahan +Rose Husby +JoAnn Yuhas No intention +Marcy Stinson Ellen Porter Winnery |
By Lois Hill
By the Fabian family By Celeste Hoyer By Barb Francetich By Barb Francetich By the Fabian family By the Fabian family |
Mass Intentions August 15 - August 16, 2020
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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 |
Lyam McDonald
+Marcy Stinson Dale Smith +Glen and Lois Eveland |
By Lois Hill
By the Fabian family By Soon Smith By Ron and Rae Carpenter |
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.
Prayer for Our Nation (U.S.A.)
God our father, Giver of life, we entrust the United State of America to Your loving care.
You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people.
Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation's leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your work.
Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the "culture of death". Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people.
Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation's leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your work.
Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the "culture of death". Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.