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 |
"God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging" (Psalm 46:1-3)
CCD Meals:
The Wednesday evening Religion Education class is looking for volunteers to provide meals for the students. Dinner is served between 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to approximately 20-25 students. If you can help, please sign up in the back of the church or contact Katrina Paulson. THANK YOU for your generosity!
Parish Leadership Day:
Bishop Fleming and the Diocesan Chancery Team will be hosting a Parish Leadership Day on Friday, October 20, 2023, beginning with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 4:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral in Billings. Clergy, parish staff, DREs, parish and finance council members, catechists, and other parish volunteers are invited. If you would like to attend, please contact Fr. Rod.
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 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. 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
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 for September 16 - September 22, 2023
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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 |
+Marilyn Michels
+Glen Enderson +Alice O'Connell +Chrystal Becker George and Carolyn Wood +Margie Bowman +Marcy Stinson |
By Lois Hill
By Russ and Marcia Bowman By Marge Spragg By Bratcher and Streifel families By Kathy Holden By Tim and Susan Marn By George and Carolyn Wood |
Mass Intentions for September 23 - September 24, 2023
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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 |
Dar O'Connell +Glen Enderson +Jim Bryant |
By Ruell Reeves By Russ and Marcia Bowman By Bratcher and Streifel families |
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.