ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH
2055 WOODY DRIVE BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102
PARISH OFFICE – 656-5800 RECTORY – 656-5578
www.stthomasbillings.org E-MAIL: st_thomas@qwestoffice.net
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday – 5:00 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Daily Mass Schedule: Tues. thru Friday – 9:00 am
Word & Communion – Mondays at 9:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays - 3:30 pm
Baptism Class: A preliminary class is required of
parents if this is their first child to be baptized. Classes
are scheduled the first Thursday of each month and
Baptisms are scheduled the 3 rd weekend of each month.
Call the office to register.
Wedding Prep: A six-month time of preparation is
required from the time you contact the pastor until the
wedding date. Call the office to enroll.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Staff: Pastor: Father Steve Zabrocki
Deacon/Liturgy Coordinator: Tim Birkle
Office/Facility Manager: Mary Gillespie
Financial Manager: Keith Lavachek
Outreach Coordinator: Kathy Lombardozzi
Director, Religious Education: Joyce Hollowell
Director, Youth Ministry: Cathy Day
Director, Music Liturgy: Carolyn Peters
Administrative Assistant: Theresa Ball
Maintenance/Custodial: Rob Burgess
Your prayers are requested for
the repose of the soul of William
Huschka of this parish. Please
pray for William, his family
and all who grieve his passing.
“…it has now been revealed to his holy
apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the
Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same
body, and copartners in the promise in
Christ Jesus through the gospel.”
Ephesians 3:5-6
JANUARY 2, 2011 – EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
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To the wonderful people of
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
community: Thank you for
your generosity in meeting the
needs of so many families through the overflowing
food baskets during the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays as well as the hundreds of
Christmas presents for the needy children of our
community. It is incredible to see the extent of
your generosity. When there is a need, whether it
is for Velveeta cheese or hams, you step up to the
plate. Plus, I would be remiss if I failed to thank
Barb Lawson, who coordinated these efforts with
the help of so many parishioners. So thank you to
Barb and the multitude of helpers – it truly is a
parish-wide effort. On a personal note, thank you
for the birthday greetings, Christmas greetings
and the gifts. I surely appreciate the kindness
extended toward me as a well as our staff. Your
kindness and generosity make the world much
brighter. Once again, thank you.
Fr. Steve
The Staff says a special Thank You to Susan
Sauers for her weekly help in preparing the
bulletin. Susan is starting a new job, so we
would love another volunteer to come forward.
Call the office if you’d like to help.

Stewardship Report
Week of December 26, 2010
Weekly Collection
Envelope Donations $25,869
Loose Checks $7,850
Loose Cash $1,166
Electronic Fund Transfer
Total Collection $34,885
Weekly Budget $12,500
Over (Short) $22,385
Year-to-date Collection (start: July 1, 2010)
Total Collection $366,490
Total Budget $325,000
Over (Short) $41,490
Coming this week:
Monday, January 3 rd –
Prayer Group, 7:30 pm, Church Chapel
Tuesday, January 4 th –
Education Commission, 5:30 pm, Room 6
Parish Life Commission, 5:30 pm, Room 4
Liturgy Commission, 6:00 pm, Reconciliation Room
Social Justice Commission, 6:00 pm, Room 7
Parish Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conference Room
RCIA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Room 4
Wednesday, January 5 th –
Religious Ed/Children’s Ministry resumes at 4:00 pm
Holy Name Meeting, 6:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room
Thursday, January 6 th –
Prayer Yoga, 9:30 am, Room 4
AA Step Study - Closed, 12:00 pm, Room 7
Parish Nurses, 1:30 pm, Room 6
Baptism Preparation Class, 7:00 pm, Conference Rm
Please continue to pray for…
Kathryn Hensel, Jerry Hummel, Donna Michael,
Stephanie Davis, Annette Roseborough &
Becky Sanders.
The Secular Franciscans meet on the 2 nd
Saturday of the month.
The San Damiano chapter meets
in the Chapel at St. Bernard’s
Catholic Church at 11:00 am. The
Queen of Angels Chapter meets in the St.
Vincent’s Hospital Chapel at 9:00 am. All
are welcome.
You are invited to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of
Divine Mercy for the sick and dying of our parishes
today, Sunday at 3pm. Please come!
It’s the First Sunday Food &
Clothing Drive! Leave your items
at any entrance and be sure to
stop by the multi-purpose room after the
Sunday Masses to enjoy donuts & conversation!
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Bible Study will restart on Tuesday, Jan. 25 th
or Wednesday evening, Jan. 26 th with Jeff
Cavin’s study on the Acts of the Apostles.
Please call Laurie Gunville at 652-3108 by
Monday, January 3 rd to order study
materials.
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Jr. High: Tuesday, Jan. 4 th , 7 – 8:30 pm
Room 2
High School: Wednesday, Jan. 5 th , 7 – 9 pm
Room 2
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St. Thomas and First
Presbyterian Church are
hosting the Interfaith Hospitality
Network families
this week--January 2 nd – 8 th !
“Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I cannot find the
words that express our thanks…we came to a point of giving
up until we got into Interfaith and with the support of IHN
we are now in our new place God has provided. We are so
happy…thank you all for your kindness & hospitality. May
God bless you all always.”
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Interested in natural fertility awareness and
regulation? Natural Family Planning is safe,
scientific, healthy, highly effective and easy to
learn. Attend this free introductory class at St.
Vincent Mansfield Health Education Center on
Wednesday, Jan. 12 th , 7-9 pm. Daphne Sutton
(794-1582) teaches the Creighton Method of
Fertility Awareness. The information is appropriate
for all ages, works well for nursing mothers and is
helpful to those hoping to conceive as well as those
planning to postpone pregnancy. Couples are
encouraged to attend classes together. Register at
237-8700 or call Sheila LeBrun at 259-5101 for
more information.

January 4 th – January 9 th
Tuesday, 9:00 am - Intentions of Shirley Snyder by Christina Miller
Wednesday, 9:00 am - † Frank McGown by Norma & Roy Degenhart
Thursday, 9:00 am - † Moudeen Mayer by Damon & Carol Gannett
Friday, 9:00 am - † Suzanne Studer by her Family
Saturday, 5:00 pm - † Polly Eckroth by Ray & Phyllis Bergeron
Sunday, 8:30 am - † Rita Miller by Christina Miller
Sunday, 10:30 am - Intentions of the Parish Family
THE ROSARY IS RECITED PRIOR TO DAILY SERVICE WITH PRAYERS FOR HEALING AFTER FRIDAY MASS.
Sacristy – Jan 7 – Susan Gregori
Collection Counters – Jan 9 – Lawrence Halvorson, Bob Larkin
5:00pm Ushers – Jan 8 – Ed Parks, Dale Sherman, Hank Wolf, John Costello, Tom Eldredge
8:30am Ushers – Jan 9 – Michael Rath, Jerry Sawicki, Dan Uecker, Rod Svee
10:30am Ushers – Jan 9 – Tom Casey, Gerry Morgan
Altar
Servers
Extra-
Ordinary
Ministers
SUNDAY READINGS – BAPTISM OF THE LORD – JANUARY 9, 2011
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17
Liturgical Ministers for January 8 - 9
5:00 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am
E Taylor
E Ostermiller
M Bofto
J Maxwell
D Smith
Deacon Tim
Ma Smith
NEEDED
M Sanchez
O Easton
J Smith
Ji Downs
Deacon Tim
S Begger
M Plant
R Dugas
M Keeley
R Snyder
M Vincelette
Deacon Tim
M Helfrich
Plate 1: H Smith B Smith N Kittelson
Mi Smith T Ball J Dringman
B Ellis C Birkeland P Snyder
Greeters EE J White B/B Zuklic C Gritten
ME J/P Miron S Rath/fam. K Studer
OD D Ellis J/B Junnila P McManus
WD R Scherr S/J Almond T/E Zimmer
Proclaimer W Wallace R Sanchez MK Byorth
Sacristan A Parks P Barnes C Gritten
Scholarship Opportunity for Carroll College,
Fall 2011: Named in memory of the deceased
priests of the Diocese of Helena and the
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, this $500
scholarship is for first-time students only.
Applications can be picked up at the parish
office or you may download it from
http://www.carroll.edu/finaid/forms.cc.
Applications must be into our parish office by
February 1 st and recipient will be selected at
the parish level.
Mass Intentions at Nursing Homes
Tuesday, 1/4, Highgate, 10:30 am
† Joe Dyals by Barb Lawson
Wednesday, 1/5, West Park, 10:30 am
† Intentions of Sr. Marie Colette, SSJ by Chuck
Springer
Thursday, 1/6, Aspen View, 10:00 am
† Anne Zeeck by Sharon McGown & Family
Thursday, 1/6, Aspen Meadows, 10:45am
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul will be having a citywide
orientation here at St. Thomas for those interested
in becoming more actively involved with the Society.
The orientation will be held in the multi-purpose room
on Saturday, 1/22, from 9 am until 2 pm. A
continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am and lunch
is included. There is no charge for attending. In addition
to information about the International Society, its
National Offices, local Conferences and the various
ministries, there will be training on doing home visits,
etc. If you plan to attend, please contact Harry Merchant
or Randy Heinz at 252-1855.
Centering Prayer meets each Saturday at 9:00 am in
the basement of St. Patrick Co-Cathedral Parish
Center. All are welcome. It is a silent prayer of the
desert fathers wherein our consent is given to witness
the intimate Presence of God within.
Questions? Call Cynthia Marble at 425-1226.

“The…Church is not being insensitive or heartless when she opposes human embryonic stem-cell research. She is being
honest and truthful [to] point out why this kind of research is morally wrong while pointing to other forms of research
which are morally good and are already demonstrating real progress. As members of the Church, we need to know the
medical facts, the principles of the natural moral law and the “what” and “why” of the Church’s teachings in this area. Our
stance in opposing human embryonic stem cell research is not just a Catholic perspective; it is a moral perspective; it is not
just a Catholic directive, but a natural moral law imperative. We are not imposing Catholic doctrine on the wider society, but we
are rightfully seeking to influence decisions from a moral stance which looks to the common good.”
~ Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington, Virginia, Homily, September 25, 2010
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The Perpetual Adoration Chapel, located in the parish center of St. Patrick’s, is in need of filling some night hours. The Adorer
scheduled for the following hours is no longer able to do this due to illness. Please consider one or two of the following hours:
Monday evening 11 pm to midnight or Tuesday early morning 12 am – 1 am, 1 am – 2 am, 2 am – 3 am, or 3 am – 4am. Please pray
about this and if you feel called to spend one hour with our Lord in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, please call Pauline at
245-7444 or 860-4912. Thank you!
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Billings Catholic Schools: happy new year from your Billings CatholiC sChools!
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Christ is the reason for the Season. In today’s second reading, it tells us “Over all these virtues put on love.” Does your marriage
reflect the virtues of a holy family? Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter help you to re-ignite the vows you made on your wedding
day. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Billings is January 28-30, 2011. Early registration is highly
recommended. For more info or online registration, visit our website at www.wwmesection9.org or contact Chris & Angie Stokes at
406-534-2391.
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Catholic Days at the Legislature, February 2 nd and 3 rd : Registration is required for the Adult day at the legislature on February 3 rd .
Please register online at www.montanacc.org or by calling 406-442-5761 after January 5 th . A block of rooms is available for Catholic
Day participants at Jorgenson’s Inn and Suites for the evening of February 2 nd . A room with two beds is $75.00 while a room with
one bed is $69.00. Reservations may be made by calling Jorgenson’s at 1-800-272-1770. An optional, no-host dinner will be held the
evening of February 2 nd at Jorgenson’s at 6:30 for all Catholic Day attendees. Our Bishops and Catholic legislators will be invited as
honored guests to the dinner. More details to follow…
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Cum Christo Weekends: The Men’s Cum Christo weekend will be March 3-6, 2011. The Women’s Cum Christo weekend will be
March 10-13, 2011. APPLICATION DEADLINE is February 2 nd , 2011. The weekends will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Laurel.
Applications are available through your parishes, Ultreya or by contacting Lucy Melugin at 208-2340 or lucym@csa-inc.net.
NEW HERE? We hope you will let us get to know you better by filling out this
PARISH REGISTRATION FORM or calling the office at 656-5800. Welcome!
Name/DOB________________________________________Spouse/DOB_____________________________________
Address___________________________________________ City & Zip______________________________________
Phone(s) __________________________________________ E-Mail_________________________________________
Names and birthdates of dependent children still living at home: _____________________________________________
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ANNOUNCING
A LENTEN CONFERENCE ON DIVINE MERCY
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH
Billings, MT
God’s Divine Mercy is his greatest gift to a troubled world. Deepen your Lenten journey by
attending a one-day conference on God’s mercy. Be reminded that God’s mercy is greater than
any sin of yours…and that you must be merciful to others if you are to receive mercy.
Bishop Michael Warfel will open the conference with Mass at 9 a.m. The Most Reverend Dan
Cambra, Provincial Superior of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, Brother Chris Alar
and Brother Allen Alexander, all from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge,
MA, will be the speakers. The conference will end with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m.
Priests will be available for confession during the day. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5
for students. Lunch will be available for a free-will donation to the Marians.
Tickets will be sold by Knights of Columbus in the vestibule of St. Thomas on the weekends of
January 9 th and 16th. Tickets can also be ordered by mail by using the order form shown
below. Buy your tickets early to avoid being disappointed by a sold-out situation.
Name: ____________________________
Ticket Order Form
Address: ______________________________________________________
City State ZIP
Phone: _______________
Number of Tickets: Adult: ________ X $10 = $________
Student: _______ X $ 5 = $________
Mail checks to: Mercy Conference, 3704 Colin Drive, Billings, MT 59102-1185
Make checks payable to: St. Thomas Church.

Tom Agnew
Susan Ando
Jeffrey Arpin
Natasha Baggerman
Kathy Barth
Jeffrey Baum
Ray Bergeron
Claire Birkeland
Carmen Bohn
Armin Borhan
Jim Boyer
Matthew Brink
Scott Bruschwein
Dan Burchell
Tommy Campbell
Wes Carahasen
Brittiny Carter
Steve Chechet
Tom Costello
Timothy Cotton
Kara Dahlberg
Aryn Delong
Anne Doran
Katrina Dringman
Raleigh Easton
Martina Eckard
Garrett Egan
Mark English
Sophia Erlenbusch
Sara Fairchild
Bonnie Fischer
Michele Fox
Jess Fredericks
Chuck Gainan
Rita Gallagher
Tucker Gannett
Happy Birthday in January
Elisabeth Garcia
Elizabeth Goetz
Erica Graham
Callie Graves
Jeana Groce
Stephen Groce
Duane Grosulak
Kehley Grosulak
Sarah Hagan
Mark Halvorson
Herman Hauck
John Haugen
Sally Haynie
Peetsheng Healey
Margaret Helfrich
Sandy Helgeson
Corbyn Helmer
Kali Hennessy
Hilde Herauf
Justin Hoskins
Mara Hoskins
Curtis Houser
Lorraine Hummel
Mark Hunt
Susan Irion
John Jacobsen
Andrew Johnson
Aundrea Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Kate Johnson
Valerie Johnson
Donald Jones
Geri Jones
Jerry Jones
Curtis Jordan
Ruth Jordan
Mike King
Stacy Kinsey
Evelyn Kinzel
Zenda Koch
Ronaldo Kuhn
Camron Lang
Jack Lawler
Patty Lechner
Kelly Lee
Robert Long
Jake Lowther
Joshua Lynch
Cynthia Marble
Miguel Marquez
Sara Mavencamp
Marguerite McClellan
Alexander McCreary
Sharon McGown
Julie McLauchlin
Ellen Mellor
Scott Milch
Kody Nelson
Madie Neuhoff
Tim O’Malley
Maclain Olson
Gary Ott
Jacob Pertuit
Leann Plant
Danielle Rapkoch
Cecilia Rodriguez Balderrama
Angelo Ruffatto
Evie Ruffatto
Patrick Ryan
Shelly Ryan
Sheana Salke
Jerry Sawicki

Samantha Saylor
Jackson Schaubel
Zach Schermerhorn
Rylee Schlaht
Jadyn Siroky
Brian Smith
Hamp Smith
Rob Smith
Robert Snyder
Becky Stinchfield
Hayden Stribley
Michelle Studer
Scott Sturm
Larry Suek
Tess Suek
Morgan Titus
Cole Turley
Snooks Vance
James Visser
Kerra Waite
Joey Werner
Nickolas White
Joseph Zimmer
Happy Birthday in January
Prayer on a Birthday
As I celebrate my
birthday today,
permit me, God,
to celebrate it with
you in this private way,
opening my heart to
you.
If I reached this year
it is because of you,
who were never absent
from my life.
Your presence has given
me the will
to fight against
what is selfish and evil.
You have accompanied
me, Lord,
with the power of
your kindness
all along the
journey of my life;
you have preserved
me
with a strong and
happy disposition to do
your will.
Keep lit for many years,
O God,
the spark of my life,
so that I may thank
you daily
for the light of your
blessing.
Amen.
(author unknown)