Parish Staff
Pastor — Rev. Samuel Spiering Email: [email protected]
Director of R. E. — Shawna Sandau
Email: [email protected]
Office Manager — Loretto Spiering Email: [email protected]
Bookkeeper — Jodi DeMars
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance — Janet Peters & Pam Zerr
ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH
PO Box 421 Lewistown MT 59457-0421
406-538-9306 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stleoscatholicchurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stleoparish
2nd Tuesday:
Dinner: 6:00pm
Meeting: 7:00pm
Lewistown has a Catholic radio station! Tune in to St. Joseph Radio, KSJR 105.5, for some good Catholic stuff!
MARCH 25, 2018 “PALM SUNDAY”
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am
Holy Family 11:30am
Tuesday 5:15pm
Wednesday 8:00am (every)
1st Wed. 10:00am (Hospital)
2nd Wed. 10:00am (Villa)
Thursday 8:00am
Friday 8:00am
Saturday 8:00am (Latin)
*In the event of a funeral or wedding Mass, the daily Mass will be cancelled.
Eucharistic Adoration
1st Thursday of the Month 8:30am-5:30pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday: 5:45-6:30pm After every daily Mass
Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm or upon request
Religious Education during the school year
K—8 meet Wednesday 4-5:30pm
High School Youth Group Wednesday 7-8:30pm
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Baptism: Please Call Fr. Samuel.
Marriage: Planning & Preparation 6 months in advance.
Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Parish office Emergency anointing only, 366-3064.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday– Thursday:
9:00 AM—1:00 PM and 1:30 PM—5:30 PM
CLOSED ON FRIDAY
Councils
Pastoral Council meets January, April & September.
Finance Council meets January, April, May & October.
Liturgical Ministers for the next two weekend:
Adult Education
Eucharistic Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, April 12
8:30am—5:30pm
The 2018 Care and Share Annual Catholic Appeal, “Follow Him” is off to a great start in our parish.
If you have not yet made a gift to this year’s appeal, we invite you to do so today. Every dollar raised to meet our parish goal for Care and Share benefits our parish and the
greater needs of our fellow Catholics throughout the Diocese.
Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31 (8:30pm) Easter Sunday, March 25 (7am & 9am )
Sign-up sheets in the back of the Church Sign-up sheets in the back of the Church
This Week’s Schedule
“Palm Sunday” Sat., Mar. 24
5:00pm Mass–†Tom Powell† by Denise Powell
Sun., Mar. 25 “Palm Sunday”
9:00am Mass-People of St. Leo’s (Meet in the Gym)
12:00pm Holy Family–†Rich Kozik† by Joe & Jodi DeMars Family
3:00pm NO Epic
4:45pm Vespers and Adoration
5:00pm Alter Servers’ Party at the Bowling Alley
Tues., Mar. 27
5:00pm Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
5:15pm Mass-†Cecil Wood†
5:45-6:30pm Confession
6:00pm Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Wed., Mar. 28
8:00am Mass-†Anna M. Irish†
1:30pm Rosary
4:00-5:30pm RE
5:30pm Children’s Choir
6:15-7:00pm Teen Choir 7:00pm NO Youth Group
7:00pm Holy Family– NO Epic
Thurs., Mar. 29 “Holy Thursday”
Parish Office is closed
8:40am Come and See in the East Classroom 7:00pm Mass-†Fr. Ray Nyquist† by Joe & Bev Mayernick Family
Fri., Mar. 30 “Good Friday”
12:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy
3:30pm Good Friday Service
7:00pm Stations of the Cross
Sat., Mar. 31 “Easter Vigil”
8:30pm Mass–†Tom Powell† by Denise Powell
Sun., Mar. 25 “Easter Sunday”
7:00am Mass-
9:00am Mass-People of St. Leo’s
11:30am Holy Family–†Rich Kozik† by Joe & Jodi DeMars Family
3:00pm NO Epic
Religious Education
Join us March 28th at 4:45 for The Living Stations of the Cross and Adoration.
Youth Ministry
Teen Choir meets Wednesdays at 6:15pm.
No Youth Group this Wednesday.
Epic: A Journey Through Church History
Sunday Afternoons: 3:00-4:30pm
in the East Classroom
March 25—NO CLASS
Fr. Samuel will use this exciting 20-part DVD series to
explore the major people, places, and events that make
up the history of the Catholic Church. See the glory of
the Church founded by Christ and understand where you
fit into this epic story.
Come and See Thursday Mornings: 8:40-9:15am
in the East Classroom Mar. 29— The Face of Mercy
Come and see the Face of Mercy in preparation for Good Friday. See Divine Mercy lived out in our time.
“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’
And they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” – MARK 15:12-13
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible!
Tuesday nights at 6:00pm in the East Classroom
If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only
benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish
as we grow closer to Christ.
Let’s keep in touch. Get important updates via email & text.
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Altar Servers – Thank-you Party! In appreciation for your great service during
Mass the Knights of Columbus are hosting a pizza and bowling party
for you Sunday, March 25 at 5pm. Come join the party!
Liturgical Ministers Needed The liturgical minister sign-up sheets
for Holy Thursday, Good Friday,
Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday are
on the white board in the back of the Church.
Liturgical Minister Schedules for April - June are on the
table in the back of the church.
Easter Flowers If you would like to contribute for the Easter
decoration of the church in the honor of a loved one, we invite you to make a donation towards the
Easter lilies. Please place the donation along with the person’s name in the collection basket, drop it off at the
parish office, or mail it in. Please mark the outside of the
envelope with “Easter Flowers.” Thank you!
Holy Thursday—March 29 7pm-Mass
*Remember to bring in your Rice Bowls Good Friday—March 30
12pm-Chaplet 3:30pm-Service
7pm-Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday—March 31 8:30pm-Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday—April 1
7am-Easter Morning Mass 9am-Easter Morning Mass
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Please Note:
Fr. Samuel will be gone April 2-6. There will
be no daily Mass 4/3-4/5 or Sat. 4/7.
There will be a 7pm Mass on Fri. 4/6.
Parish Office will be Closed March 29 & April 2
A Big Thank-You to all those who donated toward the Easter
baskets —Service to Others Committee
Remember to bring your Rice Bowls with
you to Mass on Holy Thursday or into the
parish office. The deadline is April 9.
Registration now open for Saint Thomas Catholic Camp
at saintthomascamp.com
Open to grades 5th-12th.
The little white books are in,
see Janelle Fulbright for more info.
March 18, 2018
Contributions: $3,732.60 2018 Care & Share Assessment:
Weekly Average: $4,667.27 Contributions:
Balance owed:
Contribution and Gratitude Report:
$61,953
-$9,667
$52,286