Daily Mass Tuesday -Friday 12:10 PM. Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 10:30 AM. Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM or by appointment

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1 Daily Mass Tuesday -Friday 12:10 PM Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM or by appointment Fr. Robert D. Grosch Pastor Fr. Bob 14 Hospital/Jail Min. Fr. John Houlihan 20 R.C.I.A. Sr. Jeanne Tranel 16 Dir. of Lit. & Music Jan Wood 13 Dir. of Religious Ed & S.P.Y. Jessica Grima 22 Marriage Prep. Fr. Robert Grosch 14 Stephen Ministry Doris Choriki 12 Parish Ofice Barbara Depner 10 Bookkeeping Deborah Ligget 18 Maintenance Sup. Rosie Schuff Annulments BJ Sletta N. 31st St. Billings, MT (406) New to the Parish? We would like to extend a warm welcome! If you are coming to Mass and have not registered with us please fill out a registration form located at the back of church or by the office. You can put it in the collection plate, slide it under the window of the office or mail it in. We will get you registered and send welcome materials. ***If you are moving out of the Parish let us know so we can stop your EFT and/or envelopes and have a current address to send end of year tax statement!! *** Down load our mobile app to stay uptodate. ST PatrickMT in the Apple or Android store

2 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD "And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was." In our day and age, the star of Christmas has become a kind of decorative symbol that adorns manger scenes and Christmas trees. It suggests something good and bright and holy, a visual indicator that the "Light of the world" has appeared. But today, on the feast of the Epiphany, we recall that originally, this star was not just a pretty symbolic ornament. This star was a sign from God that intervened in the operations of the physical universe. The Magi understood that this star was sent from God to indicate where his Son would be born. Of course it should not surprise us in this season of all seasons that God should choose to order the universe according to his purposes. Jesus has just been born of a virgin! God has just taken on human lesh. These events in themselves are extraordinary divine interventionsmiracles that defy the standard operation of things. Why shouldn't God choose to send a luminous star where he wants it, when he wants it? Why shouldn't he reveal his plan through the things that he created in the irst place? The beauty of today's feast is found, in part, in the fact that the Magi were able to recognize this sign from God. They waited for it, they saw it, and they rejoiced in it: "They were overjoyed at seeing the star." We too should be overjoyed in this season of God's special revelation to us. We may need the eyes to recognize it, but truly we have waited for a Savior, we have seen his appearance at Christmas, and now it is time to celebrate! God is at work in our physical world. He has come here, now to save us. This is cause for rejoicing! Are you or someone you know interested in joining the Catholic Church? We are offering an opportunity to gather to learn more about our Catholic faith. Classes focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Conirmation and Eucharist. If you have already received the sacrament of Baptism and would like to be fully initiated into the Church, you are invited to attend the classes. Also, if you would like to learn more about your faith, you are welcomed. You are invited to participate in the process with your insights, questions and sharing of faith in a warm & friendly atmosphere. See below for time and location. For more information please contact Sister Jeanne The Sacraments Jan 9, :007:30 PM Conference Room Contact Sr. Jeanne EXT. 16 Baptism Class for parents of infants will be January 31, PM Please call the Parish Office to register January: 11thSPY RESUMES SPY QUESTION OF THE WEEK Question for Children:In your life, who helps you to see Jesus in other people such as a classmate or a friend? Question for Youth:Life can sometimes be rough: losing your home, moving, feeling fear or danger. How do you experience God being and staying with you in such times? Question for Adults:How this past week did you demonstrate God s love at home and at work? Many thanks to the liturgical ministers and musicians who served at the Christmas liturgies as well as parishioners who helped set up and take down the Christmas art and environment! The Epiphanythe manifestation of our God is surrounded by words of exuberant joy splendor, glory, shining radiance, riches, hearts throbbing and overlowing. It s almost as if there aren t words enough to proclaim the wonder of this glory. This feast is not about the leftover Christmas music. It is the culmination, the bright star, the Magi, the meeting, the gifts. In particular it is the Magi taking a different way home: They were changed by their meeting. They saw the star, the splendor, the shining radiance. May we have this same sight as the Magi, with hearts throbbing and overlowing, and be changed by the meeting with the Messiah as we enter

3 MEETINGS, EVENTS AND CLASSES Adoration Chapel at St. Vincent Hospital Chapel Kathleen Simpson Cathedral Choir Thursday 5PM Baptism Next class Tuesday, January 21, pm. Call the ofice to register. Bible Study Thursday 12 pm and 6:307:30 pm Conference Room Classes inished until February 2, 2017 Centering Prayer Sat. 9:00am, Parish Center Basement Council of Catholic Women Catholic Daughters of America 2nd Tuesday KC Hall Cum Christo Ultreya Tuesdays 7:00pm Church Hall Financial Counseling Bill Belinski at ext.10. There is no cost. FOOD BANK SUNDAY 1st Sunday of Each month KJCR Billings Catholic Radio 1240 AM & 97.5 FM Kateri AA Thurs. 8pm & Sat. noon in the Church Hall Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Jared Keller Deputy Grand Knight: Josh Twichel Parish Council 1st Sunday of the month after 10:30 Mass Parish Nurse Ministry Blood pressure checks on 1st Saturday of the month a half hour before and after 5:00 Mass and on 1st Sunday of the month after morning Masses. Call if you would like a visit from the Parish Nurse during or after your hospitalization. R.C.I.A. Contact Sr. Jeanne Tranel (Ext. 16) Stephens Ministry 1St Saturday 12 Youth Room Bulletin deadline is Monday 10:00PM to stpatbulletin@gmail.com Tue. 12:10 pm + Chuck & Marynell Heringer By The Heringer Family Wed. 12:10 pm + Cresantia Wellman by Mark & Mary Freitag Thurs.12:10 pm + Charlotte Padon by Mike & Pam Heringer Fri. 12:10pm + Veronica Billman by Billman Family Sat. 5:00pm + Frances Ott by Angie Ettleman Sun. 8:00 am + Chuck & MaryNell Heringer By The Heringer Family 10:30am St. Patrick Parishioners In the event of a funeral, the Mass of intention will be rescheduled. January 10 To January 15 Readings for the Week of January 8, 2017 Sunday: Is 60:16/Ps 72/Eph 3:23a, 56/Mt 2:112 Monday: Is 42:14, 67 or Acts 10:3438/Ps 29/Mt 3:13 17 Tuesday: Heb 2:512/Ps 8/Mk 1:2128 or Heb 1:16 and 2:512/Ps 8/Mk 1:1420 and 1:2128 Wednesday: Heb 2:1418/Ps 105/Mk 1:2939 Thursday: Heb 3:714/Ps 95/Mk 1:4045 Friday: Heb 4:15, 11/Ps 78/Mk 2:112 Saturday: Heb 4:1216/Ps 19/Mk 2:1317 Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 56/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:13/Jn 1:2934 Did you know you can give appreciated stock as a gift to the Church? By giving a gift this way, you are entitled to a tax deduction and also do not incur any capital gains tax when you give your stock away, rather than sell it. To give a gift of securities to beneit our parish, or to learn more, contact Judy Held at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana. (406) , ext. 120 or at judy@catholicfoundationmt.org. NURSE S CORNER There are many exercises that are easy on the bones as we get older. Some of the more popular exercises for those that struggle with Arthritis are Water Aerobics, Yoga and Tai Chi. Yoga and Tai Chi have been the most studied exercise for in the last 10 years. These two have shown to improve balance, increase lexibility and improve strength in a mild and gentle way. Studies have shown that people that struggle with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson s Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Cancers have beneitted and improved their health in controlled studies. One last consideration for exercise is as simple as walking. There is a walking track in our local YMCA and Rim Rock Mall has had early morning mall walkers, walking for years. Even the high schools have tracks that can used to walk. And best of all, nature walks are great for the spirit. There are several walking paths along the Yellowstone River that are maintained by the City of Billings. 3

4 January 915 Myrna Ford 9 Ron Lebsock 9 Kurt Riehl 9 Shelly Ryan 9 Gabriella Jacobson 10 Ryan Johnston 10 Sydney Martinez 11 John Sheard 11 Anna Murray 12 Colter Round 12 Makiyah Glantz 13 Lucia Armstrong 14 Tricia McMorris 14 Wayne Trafton 14 If you don t see your birthday here, we don t have it in the ofice. Please let us know if we miss you! ATTENTION ENGAGED COUPLES!!! The next Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend is January 2729, 2017 in Great Falls. Sign up now!! Information and registration is available online atwww.greatfallscee.org. Call Brenda& Bill Chafin at or Terry and Dave Stukey at for more information. A Wedding is a Day: A Marriage is a Lifetime! Dear Ones, I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for your generosity. Thank you for the lovely cards and gifts. All are held in prayer during this special time of year. May you have a very happy and healthy New Year. Blessings, Sister Jeanne Please call our Advertiser of the Week January 14 January 15 January 15 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:30 am Sacristan Lorie/Tom Marjorie/Steve Michelle Min Co Lorie Joan Allen Ben Botts Host 2 Tom L Michelle W Mike Burke PB 2 John Nielson Joan Keefer Branden M PB 3 Judy McCormick Katie Link Dave Johnson PB 4 Anna Drager Stella Z Sherril Burke PB 5 Jess Grima Max W Wayne T Lector 1 Lorie P Ziggy Z Bob Zirpoli Lector 2 Tom P Sarah McGrath Elizabeth M Peons Jacque Z Andrea Servers Isaac Elbert Lillian Smith Barbara Twichel Emma Lou Alex Benner John Twichel 4 Epiphany of the Lord "They prostrated themselves and did him homage." The Magi were men of great faith. Their worldly position and power could have made them scoff at the sight of this humble infant. Their treasury of wealth could have blinded them to the true value of this child king. But instead these men placed themselves at the feet of Jesus in a gesture of complete submission. Then, as a sign of their devotion, they "opened their treasures" and offered this baby costly and precious gifts. Only a deep and sincere faith could justify such a surprising scene. Real faith often runs contrary to worldly wisdom. Without the irm belief that Jesus was the Messiah, it would seem absurd to travel all those miles and part with all that gold, much less to bow down in the presence of a poor child. But the eyes of faith can see much more than the eyes of the world alone. The Magi understood that all the prestige and possessions of the earth are nothing in comparison to the kingdom of heaven. They wanted to use their worldly wealth to give glory to the King of Kings, rather than for their own glory. Taking the Three Kings as models, we can examine our own lives. Are we willing to "travel" for our faith, leaving our comfort zone for the sake of the Gospel? Are we willing to share our "wealth" to glorify God? Are we willing to submit our desires and plans to the authority of Christ? As we begin the journey of this New Year, Friday let us January resolve to 5, follow 2017 in the faithful footsteps of the Magi. Liturgical Ministers

5 We are looking for on call or substitute volunteers to help in the office when our regular volunteers call in sick or go on vacation. It s answering the phone and sorting mail, sometimes stuffing the bulletin or other special projects that need to be done. If you could give 3 hours either morning or afternoon would be wonderful. Please contact Barbara in the or stpatbulletin@gmail.com. Bible Study Bible Study Class resumes Thursday, February 2nd. You are invited to choose to come to either 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcomed to come and share insights on the study of the Acts of the Apostles. Prayer Chain If you know of someone in need of prayer, please contact Barbara in the office. She sends out the prayer chain on Wed. but sometimes prayers are needed in between. We can send them out daily if needed but we can t send them if we don t know RED MASS Bishop Michael Warfel and Bishop George Leo Thomas will be celebrating a Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena on Wednesday, January 25 at 12:00 noon. Following the Mass, there will be a luncheon in the Brondel Center of the Cathedral of St. Helena. A special invitation is extended to all judges, lawyers, legislators, government officials, law school students attend this year s Red Mass and luncheon. Guests are also invited to attend. Registration and payment are required for attending the luncheon. The registration deadline is Tuesday, January 17th and the fee for the luncheon is 20 per person. To register for the luncheon, please call Matt at or director@montanacc.org. Please register with your name, contact information and number attending. Checks should be made payable to the Montana Catholic Conference, P.O. Box 1708, Helena, MT Part time bookkeeper position available. Should have accounting background and familiar with Quick Books. If interested submit a letter of application with resume to: Bill Belinski CPA PO Box 138 Billings MT The Institute for Peace Studies at Rocky Mountain College offers our 15th Women's Conference - "Making a Difference" on Jan 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This conference will explore recycling in Yellowstone County, mindful meditation and relaxation, and one woman's search for peace. Held on the RMC campus, the conference is grant funded with lunch, snacks, materials and door prizes covered. There is a non-refundable registration fee of 11. Early registration is encouraged as seating is limited. Parking for the day is free. For more information contact Cindy Kunz at: (406) PeaceStudies@rocky.edu The University of Great Falls is offering a Catholic Scholarship to support students who will engage as leaders in campus ministry, worship and service activities at the University of Great Falls. The scholarship of 17,000 is renewable for four years and will be awarded to a Catholic student who best demonstrates the ability to support and live out the University mission and Providence values through leadership in campus ministry. For further details and an application please go to their website at: Scholarships/tabid/351/Default.aspx

6 January 8, Epiphany of Our Lord Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to follow all year long. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we are share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. God wants us to be the most generous with that one thing that means the most to us. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Thanks to all of you who have already updated and turned in your registration. 99% of those turned in had updates to their information. Sooooo if you haven t filled out your registration yet, please do and this is why we need you to update your registration.. In February 2017 the Diocese has asked every Parish in the diocese to begin using the same software. Our rollover is in February and other parishes in the Diocese will be rolled in though the following months. In order to have our software current we are asking all families in the parish to fill out a registration form so that we can make sure everything is current including addresses, phone numbers, s and children etc. Registration forms were included in the last two weeks bulletins, so if you threw it out or didn t get one, stop by the office and pick one up or you can download it from our stpatcocoathedral.org web site. Just look under about us then look under parish registration and you will find form. Please fill out as completely as you can. If you have filled one out in the last 6 months, you won t have to unless you have moved, changed s or phone numbers. This also would be a good time to fill out the time and talent sheets handed out in the last month. They are used to stay current on who would like to ministers, office help, funerals etc. if you never get called or assigned to help, maybe its because we don't know you want to. We will have a basket for them in the gathering area to put them in when you are finished filling them out or you can return them to the office if you like. Thank so much in advance for helping us with this huge endeavor. Stewardship Report January 1, 2017 Envelope & loose check contributions Loose cash Total weekly collection Weekly collection (Short) Retirement for Religious Church in Latin America 7, , , Annual Parish Budget - Contributions Contributions needed weekly Contrib. needed to date (26th week) Total contributions Yearly Contribution Over 2016 Care & Share Assessment 2016 Remaining Care & Share 2016 Electronic Care & Share Pledged 480, , , , , , , ATTENTION ALL 4TH DAYERS! Do you hunger for that closeness to God of your first (Cum Christo, Cursillo, Journey) weekend? The Cum Christo Renewal weekend may be your answer. This shortened version (Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon,) is co-ed, simple in food and decorations, and allows you to sleep at home if you choose. Mass, reconciliation, music, meditations, talks, discussions, and prayer time will feed your soul. Mark your calendars! Feb. 10th -12th, at St. Anthony s Church, Laurel, MT. Applications/Info. are available at : (Click on Billings/Laurel then look towards the bottom of the page for Renewal.) Questions? Contact : Jeryl Macauley macahouse@msn.com Ron Kuhler jkuhler@bresnan.net Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or R.C.I.A Are you someone or do you know someone who Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? St. Patrick Co-Cathedral offers an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. There are separate sessions for adults or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information you can pick up a brochure in the gathering area. Classes will start again January 9th, 2017 at 6 pm in the conference room. Contact SR. Jeanne

7 from Jan New in the second edition of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony is a ritual for blessing couples on the anniversary of their marriage. The earlier ritual did not include any form of a renewal of commitment more commonly referred to as renewal of vows. The renewal of commitment is not so much a reiteration of promises (vows) as it is a prayer of thanksgiving for blessings and a prayer seeking God s grace to remain faithful to their marriage promise. Ziggy and Stella Ziegler will renew the commitment they made to one another 60 years ago at the 8:00 am Mass next Sunday, January 15. We pray that God will continue to bless them in the years ahead. The world ~~~~~~~~~ is full of good people if you can t find one, be one. HOSPITALITY Imagine that you are coming to church next Sunday. As you come through the door, you realize that someone is right behind you and you naturally hold the door open for that person. As they come in behind you, you suddenly realize that it is Jesus himself, looking just as you always imagined him. What do you do now? What do you say? You probably would do whatever you could to make Jesus feel welcome at St. Patrick. Of course, it's not very likely that he will show up next Sunday, looking like a firstcentury Jewish rabbi. Christ will arrive looking like your neighbor or your friend, or perhaps like a person you've never met before. He might look like a member of your family, or he might look like a homeless person. He might look like a high school youth or a young married couple with small children. Our faith tells us that Christ dwells in every member of his body, including the people who gather with us here every Sunday. That's the deepest reason for us to be hospitable to one another as we assemble for the Eucharist. Through the week, all of us who are members of the body of Christ are scattered throughout our community. When we come to Mass on Sunday, we need to reconnect with the other members of the body with smiles and hellos. How will you welcome Christ the next time we gather here? Before or after Mass will you introduce yourself to the Christ in someone you don t know?

8 Meet David and Judy Cucciardi! Dave grew up in Billings, graduated from Billings Central, and earned a business degree from Rocky Mountain College. Judy was raised in the Boston area. They met while serving in the U.S. Air Force and have been married 50 years. They have two grown sons, Jeremy and Nathan. Dave is retired from the MT State Department of Labor. Judy is an associate and a volunteer at the St. Vincent Healthcare. From the Catholic version of The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language, by Eugene Peterson You re blessed when you re at the end of your rope when you re content with who you are nor more, no less when you ve worked up a good appetite for God when you care when you get your inside world your mind and heart put right when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. PRESENTATION Join directors and ministers from Dahl Funeral Chapel Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and St. Patrick Co-Cathedral in a discussion of burial options including cremation as well as the value of pre-planning final arrangements. Cookies, coffee and punch will be provided. Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 pm St. Patrick Co-Cathedral cafeteria

9 TALENT TITHE FORM Please check the gifts, talents, and skills you are willing to share: Household repairs: Electrical Plumbing Carpentry Help Elderly with technology Household chores: Cleaning Yard work Laundry Snow removal Transport furniture in my truck Firewood help LOVE INC of Yellowstone County PO Box 1254 Billings MT Leave His imprint on someone s life! Love INC is YOU, the Church, reaching out to people in need with the transforming love of Jesus. Share your skills. Share your gifts. Share your interests. The Love INC mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ. Name Date Mailing Address Phone Number/s Address My Home Church *Return this completed form to Love Inc, PO Box 1254, Billings MT or scan and to office@loveincycmt.org or go online to sign up at Car Repairs: Mechanical Body work Trade Skills Services: Haircuts Dental Eyecare Computer Tech Support Knit, craft, crochet, quilt blankets, hats,scarves,etc. Help with schoolwork/homework/teaching Shop thrift stores for needs Shop & Donate fruit for a nursing home Give ride for medical appt. Coordinate medical equipment Relational Services to others: Read Aloud Play musical instrument Play board/card games Conversation partner Spiritual Services: Prayer Team for the Love INC ministry and clients Mentor or teach a relational ministry class (e.g., financial, parenting, conflict resolution, grief, cancer, etc. ) Coach/disciple someone as they move ahead Clearinghouse volunteer opportunities: Phone calls with Clients Data Entry Case Management Letters & Filing Housekeep/cleaning Fundraising Party & Event planning Office support Keep track of resources Are you available: Mornings Afternoons Weekends Evenings Will you pledge a Financial Donation? One Time Monthly Quarterly Yearly

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