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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"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 teach us that love is the fulfillment of Your entire law and that where two or three gather in Your name, You are there in our midst. Grant us the grace to listen deeply to one another and the courage to seek reconciliation when conflicts arise within our families, parish, and community.
Remove all hardness from our hearts so that we may gently correct those who stray and offer forgiveness to those who hurt us. Fill our parish family with Your Holy Spirit, that our unity may be a living witness of Your love and mercy to the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
You teach us that love is the fulfillment of Your entire law and that where two or three gather in Your name, You are there in our midst. Grant us the grace to listen deeply to one another and the courage to seek reconciliation when conflicts arise within our families, parish, and community.
Remove all hardness from our hearts so that we may gently correct those who stray and offer forgiveness to those who hurt us. Fill our parish family with Your Holy Spirit, that our unity may be a living witness of Your love and mercy to the world. 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 September 5 - September 11, 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 |
+Dan Gliko +Karen Hoffmann +George Bauer Marcia Bowman +Will Green Russell Bowman |
By Chuck and Carole Plymale By the Eberls family By the Streifel/Bratcher family By Stuart and Kyla Anderson By Larry and Mary Brodock By Stuart and Kyla Anderson |
Mass Intentions for September 12 - September 13, 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)
Bentley Hoppe +Gary Guynn +Diana West |
By Becky Murray
By Todd and Crystal Vogl By Sandra Guynn 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.