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 |
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd, Pope Leo, a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love and peace for all the world. Source: National Catholic Register
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Congratulations to our graduates!
Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: USSCB |
Prayerfully consider your contribution. Every gift matters!
Contribution envelopes are in the foyer.
Contribution envelopes are in the foyer.
Click on the image to watch Bishop Fleming's Annual Appeal video.
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Giving to our parish through your IRA is a financially wise way to give and, when endowed, your IRA gift will help our church forever! If you own an IRA and are age 70 ½ or older, you may donate any amount (up to $108,000) this year, tax-free, directly from your IRA. If you also have an RMD (required minimum distribution), your gift can satisfy that requirement. For more information or assistance in making a gift for our church directly from your IRA, please contact Judy Held, President, at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at (406) 315-1765 or [email protected].
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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 May 17 - May 23, 2025
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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 |
Justin, Lauren, Cash, Miles
+Marcy Stinson +Gary Guynn +Jay & Kathy Vasboe +Micki and Bob |
By Lois Hill
By Becky Murray By Sandra Guynn By Jim and Mary Embleton By Larry and Mary Brodock |
Mass Intentions for May 24 - May 25, 2025
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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 |
+Joy and Duke Simpson
+Darlene Jurich +Gary Stuart |
By Lois Hill
By Becky Murray By Sandra Guynn By Jim and Mary Embleton |
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.