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1 JULY 8th, 2018 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMEC athedral of St. helena Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for His mercy. Psalm 1232 Rev. Msgr. Kevin S. O Neill Father Christopher Lebsock Deacon Bob Fishman Pastor/Rector Parochial Vicar Director of Faith FormationCathedral of St. helena PariSh offiCe Location:..530 N. Ewing St., helena , MT 59601 Office thru :00 am - 4:30 pm 449-5113 Rectory Good Samaritan ..442-0780 Website.. KNEH Catholic live of St. helena CounCil MeMberS PaStoral CounCil: finanCe CounCil: Rick Ahmann Jack Berry Jim Carney Curtis Chisholm Terry Cosgrove Cathy Givler Billie Jo Meglen Nate McCarthy Donna Weiner Kathy Ramirez David RobertsJuly 8th- July 15thliturgical calendarat your cathedral of St. helena Sunday, July 8 - fourteenth Sunday in ordinary tiMe 7:30 am - mass 9 am - mass 11 am - mass Monday, July 9 - ordinary Weekday 7 am - mass; RosaRy afteR mass tueSday, July 10 - ordinary Weekday 7 am - mass; Devotions; RosaRy afteR mass 12 noon - mass; Devotions WedneSday, July 11 - Saint benediCt, abbott 7 am - mass; RosaRy afteR mass 12 noon - mass thurSday, July 12 - ordinary Weekday 7 am - mass; RosaRy afteR mass 12 noon - mass friday, July 13 - ordinary Weekday 7 am - mass; RosaRy afteR mass; aDoRation until 4 pm Saturday, July 14 - Saint kateri tekakWitha, Virgin 8:30 am - RosaRy 9 am - mass Reconcilliation afteR mass until 11 am 5 pm - mass Sunday, July 15 - fifteenth Sunday in ordinary tiMe 7:30 am - mass 9 am - mass 11 am - massThis Sunday, July 8, is Charitable Giving Sunday.

2 You can place your food donations in Mary s Chapel and a basket will be available for monetary con-tributions. Mr. Michael Vreeburg Jason R. Phillips Mr. Louis Gloege Deacon Ned Scheidecker Pastoral Associate Liturgy Director of Music Business Manager Summer Assignment GUIDED TOURS OF THE CATHEDRALD ocents providing guided tours will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer from June 5 until August 30 (except July 4th). They will be present in the cathedral from 1 pm until 3 pm to show people our magificent church and answer any a safe Independence Day celebration!Don t forget to stuff the bus!A box for items is in the cathedral Center hallway and a list is posted on the bulletin board. A list will also be published in next week s WORD ABOUT THE WORDby Deacon Bob FishmanSometimes being in ministry is not easy.

3 At first we are often all fired up and excited to be serving the Lord. However, as time ticks by, the enthusiasm begins to wane as we settle into a routine, that can sometimes be devoid of the first fire and zeal we once felt. In our first reading from the great prophet Ezekiel, he is given the task of preaching to the Isra-elites who have not heeded God s words and are now in captivity in Babylon. Ezekiel is the first prophet to receive the prophecy of God outside of the Promised Land. He was a Priest and told by God that he would be given the words and the authority to speak in His name. It is very hard to try to share God s words to people who close their ears and do not want to hear. I am sure many of us have encountered people like this, possibly even in our own families. We can feel like we are talking to a wall. If you have raised know this , St. Paul gives us words of encouragement that even if we have been given a thorn in the flesh , in our lives, we need to trust in Christ Jesus, for we are extremely powerful in our weakness.

4 Why is this so? I believe it is because when we are weak or hurting, we tend to be real with God. I remember speaking with Police officers who would tell me that people are the most honest in the moments right after an accident or event, because the incident is still fresh in their minds. So it is with us. If we are suffering or hurting there are no more masks or games played. It is then in our weaknesses that our prayers become incredibly powerful because we are identifying with Christ on His cross. We serve a God who knows the frailty and weaknesses of being human, and thus we are made strong in Him who gives us strength. Our Blessed Lord Himself encountered problems speaking in His own home town. The people thought they knew Him, they had seen Him grow up. Sometimes our own friends and families are the hardest to convince of the love and mercy of God which we long to share. Why? Because they know us and in this supposed familiarity, they have judged us and therefore will not listen.

5 Such was the case with our Lord. So what do we do? We pray for them. We fast for them. We keep our cup filled so when the thirsty world needs a drink, we are there with the libation of salvation through Christ Jesus our Lord. So, this week let us accept our trials and mix them with our prayers and do battle in the Heavens, for in our weakness we are made to think God richly bless you PRAYER FOR A NEW BISHOPO great St. helena , patroness of our diocese, who for love of Our Lord made pilgrimage to the Holy Land to mark the sites of His Pascal Mystery, grant, I pray, that you would intercede to the Father on behalf of our Diocesan Church as we await the appointment of our next bishop. Grant that we will be sent a spiritual shepherd after the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for us, His sheep. Pray to God that we will be given a bishop who is faithful and just, holy and wise, loving and zealous. May he be completely devoted to the Lord and to the service of the people entrusted to his care, so that the Diocese of helena may experience a springtime of growth in holiness and the number of souls drawn to the Lord through His Church.

6 AmenGood Samaritan Ministries Job Openings Good Samaritan Ministries currently has the following three jobs open: 1) Fiscal Manager, Full-time, Required experience: Quickbooks: 3 yearsBookkeeping: 3 years Non-Profit: 1 year 2) Human Resource Manager Full-time, Required experience: Ability to pay attention to detail, time manage-ment, multi-tasker, organizational and customer service skills, Some knowl-edge of Human Resources or educa-tion 3) Community Outreach and Develop-ment Coordinator Full-timeFull job descriptions and more infor-mation can be found on our website or Face-book. To apply, Fill out an application at Good Samaritan Thrift Store and submit with cover letter and resume. Questions call 442-0780 and ask for Theresa HEART AND HOME MINISTRYCONCERNING HOSPITAL VISITS AT ST PETER S HOSPITAL IN helena : As you check into the hospital for in-patient services, you will be asked if you would like to be visited by the clergy-in this instance clergy is understood in the broad sense of lay ministry and distribution of Holy Communion at the hospital.

7 Please respond yes if you would like to be visited by one of our parish Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. A special thanks go out to all of our ministers who travel to area hospi-tals, care facilities and the homebound to bring prayer, hope and Eucha-rist to those unable to join us at the Lord s are Mass Intentions?One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass, since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus' redemption. For that reason, all are encouraged to have Mass offered for loved ones who have died, or even for the living who have some need. This is an ancient Christian practice, and all are encouraged to take it up. Guidelines for Mass IntentionsA Mass intention may be set for:1. A deceased loved one (also called a memorial)2. A living person who is sick or suffering3. A living person who is celebrating a birthday, anniver sary or other special moment in their life4.

8 In thanksgiving to God (including the Lord Jesus or the Holy Spirit)5. In thanksgiving for a prayer from a Blessed or a Saint6. For a prayer intention (so long as the intention does not contradict Church teaching)Just come into the office and we would be happy to assist you with any of your Mass Friday from 8 am until 4 pm, Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the cathedral . Come and spend a little time on your lunch hour before the Blessed Sacra-ment. This is a wonderful opportunity to con-secrate one hour to Our Lord at the Hour of his Passion. Please join anytime following the 7:00 you have an analytical aptitude, are detail-oriented, appreciate a solid working team, and are working toward an accounting career, you may be the right person for our full-time Senior Accountant position at the Diocese of helena . You will be key component in planning, organizing, managing, and providing direction and oversight for finance, budget and accounting functions and activities of the Financial Services Department.

9 This position requires a Bachelor s degree with emphasis in ac-counting or equivalent experience and education with a minimum of three years related experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a strong organizational skillset. A Bachelor s de-gree in accounting and management experience preferred. Salary is $45,000 to $50,000 depending on experience. If you have these skills and want to further your learning opportuni-ties in accounting, please send a resume and cover letter to Carmae Fawaz at or to the Diocese of helena , Box 1729, helena , MT 59624-1729. This position will be open until filled, but first consideration will be given to resumes submitted before June 30, 2018. MAE W. PALMQUIST The Wahle & Palmquist FamiliesROSE MILLER Fran Viereck JOE STREKALL Kathie RaunigWALSH & DUHAME FAMILIES Mary Jo Walsh5 WAYS TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH from Deacon Bob Fishman the Director of Faith Formation. Our Lady Builds a Statue Leroy Lee Answers not Promises Mother AngelicaWhat are YOU looking for?

10 Join us for a Catholic Journey Spiritual WeekendAll are invited. All are welcome!Looking for a weekend to deepen your spirituality? Give yourself a 3 day new Catholic Journey is for Catholics who are seeking a deeper understanding of and commitment to their role as laity in the church. We also invite non-practicing Catholics, non-Catholics of other Christian denominations, and even those of non-Christian faith or no faith to attend. It is an opportunity to experience a weekend of Catholic spirituality as lived in a group of Catholic laity, who share with them the Catholic Com-munity, reflections on the Catholic faith, and Catholic prayer and spirituality. Weekends will be held at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, East helena , MT * Women s weekend- September 13-16, 2018 (Con-tact Tricia Bartz, 459-2801) *Men s weekend-September 20-23, 2018 (Contact Rick Davenport, 461-7343)Weekends begin at 7:00 PM Thursday evenings and end about 4:30 PM on Sunday afternoons.