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
Saturday Sunday Sunday |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
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Did you know that St. Mark's has a Greatest Needs Endowment through the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana? To learn how to contribute to this endowment, visit our endowment page. For questions, call Anna at 406-401-1767 or email [email protected]
Charitable Gift Annuity rates have increased this year, so it is a good time to consider making a significant gift for our parish while locking in a guaranteed, lifelong stream of income for yourself, while receiving tax benefits at the same time. For more info. contact the Foundation at 406-315-1765 or [email protected] |
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Althoug the Memorial Day weekend was the 'wrap-up' of the active portion of the Appeal, you can still donate to the Appeal through December 31, 2024. Donations support programs and ministries that no one parish can handle on their own. Appeal envelopes can be found in the foyer of our churches. |
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'.
For more information, visit this video by Fr. James Martin, SJ |
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.
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. To sign up or change your current time, call Jennifer Dollenger at 406-836-2192.
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 September 7 - September 13, 2024
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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 Bet Belt |
+Sue Majerus
+Drew Murray +Alice O'Connell +Chip Vineyard +Matt and Ana Urick +Marcy Stinson +George and Helen Wood |
By Bob Majerus
By Becky Murray By Darrell O'Connell By Bratcher & Streifel families By George and Carolyn Wood By Becky Murray By George and Carolyn Wood |
Mass Intentions for September 14 - September 15, 2024
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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 |
+Keely Drummond
+McKenzie Sweeney +Timothy O'Connell +Sue Metzger |
By Walt and Vicki Johnson
By Becky Murray By Barry and Cindy O'Connell By Bratcher and Streifel families |
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
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.