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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"Love is proven by action; so how do we show our love for God? Trust Him in the midst of the storm". --St. Clare of Assisi |
Prayer for the Week
Heavenly Father,
You have planted us as vines in Your precious vineyard, surrounding us with Your protective care and providing everything we need to bear good fruit. Forgive us for the times when we offer You the sour grapes of pride, division, or neglect instead of a rich harvest of justice, mercy, and peace.
Transform our hearts so that we may honor Your Son as the chief cornerstone of our lives and our parishes. Grant us the grace to produce fruits worthy of Your kingdom, and fill our parish family with the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guarding our minds and hearts in Christ Jesus. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes." --Matthew 21:42
You have planted us as vines in Your precious vineyard, surrounding us with Your protective care and providing everything we need to bear good fruit. Forgive us for the times when we offer You the sour grapes of pride, division, or neglect instead of a rich harvest of justice, mercy, and peace.
Transform our hearts so that we may honor Your Son as the chief cornerstone of our lives and our parishes. Grant us the grace to produce fruits worthy of Your kingdom, and fill our parish family with the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guarding our minds and hearts in Christ Jesus. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
"The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes." --Matthew 21:42
The Relics of the Cistero War Martyrs:
St. Mark - Wednesday, Oct. 21st from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this tour of bone relics of the Mexican Martyrs killed during the 1920s persecution of Catholics by the Mexican government. The Catholic Church believes that God's grace flows through relics to devout souls who venerate them (pay reverential respect to them). Everyone is welcome to come and venerate the relics. To learn more, visit here.
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Prayer to Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs:
Almighty God, the martyrdom of Saint Mateo Correa Magallanes and his priest companions who were Knights of Columbus reveals that violence and hatred are only overcome by the spirit of peace and charity; and it manifests your love for the nation of the Guadalupana. These brother Knights live on in our minds and hearts for, as they sacrificed their lives for the sake of the Gospel, they witnessed that your love is eternal and your truth can never be compromised. Let their death-cry of fidelity to Jesus Christ encourage us to be courageous in faith and to remain loyal Knights of Columbus. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mark's
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The first Friday of each month, Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark's with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Reposition with Benediction at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Jennifer Dollenger at 406-836-2192. |
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 October 3 - October 9, 2026
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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 |
+Allen Chesbro Jr.
+Will Green Tony Enos (healing) +Anne Burrell Russell/Marcia Bowman (50th anniv.) +Frank and Barb Ezop Becky Knox |
By Greg and Ann Simpson
By the Schultz family By Andy Babich By the Streifel/Bratcher family By Stuart and Kyla Anderson By Mike and Deb Ezop By Charlotte Brurud |
Mass Intentions for October 10 - October 11, 2026
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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 |
Charlie Taylor (healing)
+Ted and Pat Moore +Ed Spragg +Diana West |
By Becky Murray
By Todd and Crystal Vogl By the Spragg family 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.