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
Saturday
Saturday Sunday Sunday |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
Seder Meal at St. Mark's:
Religious Education catechists and students in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus invites everyone to join them for a remembrance of Jesus' Passover meal with His disciples.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Parish Hall. Please RSVP in the foyer of St. Mark's.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Parish Hall. Please RSVP in the foyer of St. Mark's.
Confession Schedule:
Saturdays: Belt - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All parishes: Before or after Mass or by appointment. Speak with Fr. Rod.
All parishes: Before or after Mass or by appointment. Speak with Fr. Rod.
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 anna@catholicfoundationmt.org
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When we give to the Annual Catholic Appeal, we are supporting ministries and programs through the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings. One of these is The Harvest magazine, which is delivered to over 13,000 homes six times a year at no cost to you! When we all give what we can, we are able to accomplish great things. Thank you for your discernment of a gift this year.
Donation envelopes for the appeal are available in the foyer. Thank you for your generosity. |
Bible Study:
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
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 March 16 - March 22, 2024
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 |
Lyle and Kathy
+Bob Holden +Alice O'Connell +Lynn Tramelli +Verna Nicola +Diane Marn +Irene Enderson |
By Lois Hill
By Kathy Holden By Tom and Susan Tuman By Staci Corder By Barb Nevala By Tim and Susan Marn By Tim and Susan Marn |
Mass Intentions for March 23 - March 24, 2024
Sat
Sat Sun Sun |
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
Raynesford
Belt Belt Centerville |
George Klind
Tresa Gliko +Steve and Agnes Babich +Alan Francetich |
By Lois Hill
By Becky Murray By Andy Babich By Barb Francetich |
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
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.