10-28-12 - St. Thomas The Apostle

Parish Office:
2055 Woody Dr
Billings, MT 59102
406-656-5800
www.shomasbillings.org
st_thomas@qwestoffice.net
Rectory: 406-656-5578
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays - 3:30 pm
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 8:30 am, 10:30 am
Daily Mass Schedule:
Tues. thru Friday - 9:00 am
Office Hours:
Mon -Thurs: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pastor: Father Steve Zabrocki
Deacon: Tim Birkle
Parish Staff:
Office/Facility Mgr: Laurie Stergar
Finance Mgr: Keith Lavachek
Outreach Coord: Kathy Lombardozzi
Dir, Liturgy/Adult Ed: Nick Coffman
Dir, Religious Ed: Joyce Hollowell
Dir, Youth Ministry: Cathy Day
Dir, Music Liturgy: Carolyn Peters
Administrative Asst: Theresa Ball
Custodian/Maint: Rob Burgess
October 28, 2012 · 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Holy Day of Obligaon, All Saints Day, is
Thursday, November 1st. Mass will be
celebrated at
7:00 am or 9:00 am.
An All Souls Day Liturgy, Friday, November 2 nd , at
7:00 pm, will especially honor those loved ones who
have died during the past year. Nofy Kathy
Lombardozzi at kathyl_shomas@qwestoffice.net
or 656-5800 if you have a non-parishioner loved one
you’d like included at the candle service.

Stewardship Report
Weekly Collecon of October 21, 2012
Envelope Donaons .................................$11,699
Loose Checks .............................................. $2,915
Loose Cash..................................................... $461
Electronic Fund Transfer ............................ $3,725
Total Collecon ....................................... $18,800
Weekly Budget .........................................$14,750
Over (Short) ............................................... $4,050
Year-to-date Collecon (start: July 1, 2012)
YTD Total Collecon ........................... $284,117
YTD Total Budget ................................... $250,750
Over (Short) ........................................ .$33,367
Thank you for supporng your parish!
Monday, October 29
Prayer Group, 7:00 pm, Chapel Rm
Tuesday, October 30
Bible Study, 9:30 am, Mul-purpose Room
RCIA, 7:00 pm, Room 4
Wednesday, October 31
NO RE classes.
Bible Study, 7:00 pm, Mul-purpose Room
Adult Choir pracce, 7:00 pm, Room 3
Thursday, November 1 (All Saints’ Day)
Prayer Yoga , 9:45 am, Room 4
PCCW Morning Meeng, 9:45 am, MP Room
Parish Nurses, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Room 6
Bapsm Preparaon Class, 7:00 pm, Conf. Room
Next weekend, Nov. 3/4, First Sunday events
2 Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle · Billings, MT 59102
Parish Vision
Statement
~There’s a place & ministry for each of
you ~
- Where evangelizaon is understood as a responsibility of all,
efforts to invite people into the Church are fruiul, and the Rite
of Chrisan Iniaon is fully celebrated.
On Thursday, October 11 th , at St. Patrick
Co-Cathedral, Bishop Michael Warfel presided at
the kickoff celebraon for the Year of Faith. He
shared words from the pope, which echo our
parish vision and the call to evangelize:
“Being Chrisan is not the result of an
ethical choice or a loy idea, but the
encounter with an event, a person, who
gives life a new horizon and a decisive
direcon.” - Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI
Bishop Michael connued, “The Year of Faith
coincides with the 50th anniversary of the
beginning of the Second Vacan Council, and the
20th anniversary of the release of the Catechism
of the Catholic Church and the World Synod of
Catholic Bishops on the New Evangelizaon. The
goal of the Year of Faith is to draw all the faithful
to know beer the content of the faith we share
as Catholics, but also to follow Christ more
deeply as disciples.” As you consider the riches
of our faith, seek out ways to let the Lord fill
your heart, so that it may overflow for others.
One praccal way to engage your faith is by
parcipang in the Living the Eucharist program,
which will be introduced in our parish at the
onset of Lent (and in dozens of parishes
throughout the diocese). This opportunity
provides avenues for personal reflecon/learning, as well as group faith-sharing, family acvies and youth
enrichment, all aimed at enriching faith, blossoming from a richer connecon to the Eucharist.
Finally, allow the gi of faith to take you by surprise, such that you cannot help but share it with others.
Consider what it might mean to evangelize, to truly enter into the Year of Faith:
“Nothing is more praccal than finding God, that is, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What
you are in love with, what seizes your imaginaon, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out
of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you
read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratude. Fall in love, stay
in love, and it will decide everything.” - Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ

Liturgical Ministers Nov. 1 - 2
Altar Servers
Asst Collect
Collecon
Cup 1
2
3
4
Plate 1
2
3
Greeters EE
ME
OD
WD
Proclaimer 1
Proclaimer 2
Sacristan
Thur 7:00 am
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M Majerus
A McFarlin
NEEDED
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B Belinski
J Jacobsen
NEEDED
L Belinski
NEEDED
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B Ellis
NEEDED
A McFarlin
Thur 9:00 am
NEEDED
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K Lavachek
R Ramseier
M Fishbaugh
D Kuehn
J Kuehn
R Listoe
M Helfrich
D Morrison
K Barth
M Marek
J Jordan
D Kimmery
T Chechet
K Lombardozzi
P Barnes
Fri 7:00 pm
NEEDED
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Ji Downs
Je Downs
M Majerus
D Morrison
C Rollman
B Junnila
D Kimmery
L/B Belinski
E Parks
T Broderick
R Broderick
J Dringman
NEEDED
A McFarlin
Next Week’s Readings
31 st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Nov. 4, 2012
Deuteronomy 6:2-6 (152B)
Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28b-34
Sacristy Linens for November - Sue Begger
Sacristy/Holy Water, Nov 2 - Carol Ganne
5:00 pm Ushers, Nov 3 - Ed Parks, Dale Sherman,
Ted Lechner, John Costello, Tom Eldredge, NEEDED
8:30 am Ushers, Nov 4 - Michael Rath, Dan Uecker,
Rod Svee, Briant Duray, Kyle Ruby, NEEDED
10:30 am Ushers, Nov 4 - Frank Dugas, Gerry Morgan,
Paul Miron, Randy Broderick, Roger Sage, NEEDED
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Liturgical Ministers Nov. 3 - 4
Altar Servers
Asst Collect
Collecon
Cup 1
2
3
4
Plate 1
2
3
Greeters EE
ME
OD
WD
Proclaimer 1
Proclaimer 2
Sacristan
Sat 5:00 pm
Em Taylor
A Reynaga
Er Taylor
D Kuehn
M Majerus
B Ellis
NEEDED
C Ganne
J Kuehn
D Kimmery
J/E Whitman
K Studer
H Sandon
K Barth
V Mading
M Fishbaugh
NEEDED
Sun 8:30 am
L Duray
F Duray
NEEDED
L Ray
K Lavachek
R Turley
P Svee
K Lombardozzi
A McFarlin
D Dibble
R Svee
J Jacobsen
B/S Long
J/J Downs
D/M Marek
B/S Duray
E Helgeson
R Nau
A McFarlin
Mass Intenons at Nursing Homes
Friday, 11/2, Valley, 10:00 am
† Jeannie Glennon & Suzannie Studer by their Family
Saturday, 11/3, St. John, 9:45 am
† Jeanne Glennon by Kathy Lombardozzi
Tuesday, 10/30, 9:00 am Jeanne Glennon by Marie Hudyma
Wednesday, 10/31, 9:00 am † Teresa Link by St. Thomas Youth Ministry
Thursday, 11/1, 7:00 am † Mercedes Lund by Jody Dringman
Thursday, 11/1, 9:00 am Intenons of the St. Thomas Parish Family
Friday, 11/2, 7:00 pm † Jeannie Glennon by her Family
Saturday, 11/3, 5:00 pm † Marvin & Martha Leggate by Damon & Carol Ganne
Sunday, 11/4, 8:30 am † Bob Smith by Tim & Sharon Beeter
Sunday, 11/4, 10:30 am Intenons of the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Family
10:30 am
Day Smith
Daw Smith
M Keeley
R Gallagher
C Brinkel
D Morrison
J Gomez
W Waite
M Helfrich
J Janca
S Lombardozzi
M Vincelee
M/T Hunt
R Sage
J Davies
J Dringman
P Snyder
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Religious Educaon
HALLOWEEN BAKE SALE aer
all 3 Masses. Come and check
out the delicious home-baked
items the families of our
Religious Educaon students have made. We are
raising money for the St. Labre aerschool
program. Each year, we teach our students the
importance of service on a parish level, city or
diocesan-wide, as well as worldwide. Each year,
we raise money to bring awareness of others in
need.
REMINDER: NO CLASS THIS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST.
Have a safe Halloween. Happy
Trick or Treang!
Joyce
October Nurses’ Notes
~ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Please schedule your own mammogram and
encourage your family and friends to do the
same.
~ The Annual Enrollment for Medicare Part D
(prescripon drug plans) is
October 15 th to December 7 th . Call
the Resource Center, 259-5212, for
more informaon.
Keep Christ in Christmas
The Knights of Columbus will selling Christmas
Cards aer the weekend Masses beginning
November 17th and through December 2nd, the
first Sunday of Advent. Sales will benefit LaVie
Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Help keep Christ in Christmas by sending cards with
the true spirit of Christmas. KC representaves will
have applicaons available
for prospecve members.
As always, the Knights
thank you for your support.
4 Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle · Billings, MT 59102
Youth Ministry
Tuesday, 10/30 - Junior High YG
7 - 8:30 pm, Room 2, “All Souls & All Saints”
Wednesday, 10/31 - Schedule change! High School:
Meet at Off the Leaf, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Happy Eve of All Saints Day!
Mass for the Holy Day: Thursday, 7 am or 9 am
***Catholic Heart Work Camp - Sign-up now!***
Cathy
The Knights of Columbus
French Toast Breakfast is this
Sunday, October 28, aer each
of the Sunday Masses!
Proceeds will benefit
seminarian Grant Kelly. Grant
is from Billings and is aending Holy Trinity
Seminary in Irving, TX. Enjoy a great breakfast
and help support Grant!
Take “A Walk with the Holy Spirit”.
Cum Christo weekends are held at St. Anthony’s
Parish Hall in Laurel. Applicaons are available
in the church office, or by contacng Lucy
Melugin, 208-2340 or Bitsy Merchant, 252-2681
or at bigskycumchristo.com/billings.
Men’s Weekend: March 7-10, 2013
Women’s Weekend: March 14-17, 2013
Sacramental Preparation
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 2 nd weekend of each
month. Call the office to register.
Wedding Preparation:
A six-month time of preparation is required from
the time you contact the pastor until the
wedding date. Call the office to enroll.

Social Jusce
Evangelizaon is a proclamaon of the Gospel both by word and by acon, by
preaching and teaching as well as by the living witness of those commied to
the works of jusce and charity, the work of healing the world.
The clue is in the Greek, then Lan, root of the word “evangelizaon,”
evangelism, which literally means “good news” — the good news of Jesus
Christ who came into this world to proclaim the Kingdom of God, the coming
“Kingdom of truth and life, of holiness and grace, of jusce, love and
peace” (Preface of the Mass, Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe). Evangelizaon, most
fundamentally, is the work of touching peoples’ minds and hearts, peoples’ lives, touching the world with
the saving, healing, liberang good news of Jesus Christ who came, he said, not to be served but to serve.
Evangelizaon hopes to change individuals and to transform the world.
The Church’s work of evangelizaon clearly includes the work of social development, aiding those in need
and contribung to the enrichment of society and culture.
“Tesmony to Christ’s charity, through works of jusce, peace and development , is
part and parcel of evangelizaon…” Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate, June-2009
TIME FOR THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
Again, we begin the
work to distribute
Food Baskets to
families in the Billings
area. The families
chosen are those who have children in the
public elementary schools. We take
applicaons to the schools and rely upon
the teachers and staff to idenfy the
families who need addional help.
Our parish has been involved in this
ministry for 25 years. Food sign-up sheets
are available at all of the church
entrances. You will also find sign-up
sheets and informaon on how to “Adopt
a Family”. Thank you for your connued
support!
Sponsored by the Diocese of Great Falls-
Billings and part of the “Year of Faith”
Bishop’s Evangelizaon Iniave
Mr. Robert Feduccia founded the Youth
Liturgical Leadership Program at St. Meinrad
School of Theology. Through his work as a
parish youth minister and more, he has invited
young people into a relaonship with the Lord
and the Church. Robert holds a Master of
Theological Studies degree and lives in Portland,
Oregon with his wife and four children.
Join him in a lively, spirit-filled, holy & inspiring
day at St. Bernard’s on Wednesday, November
14 th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Attention: All Parishioners
St. Nicholas Day is approaching. You can help!
Please collect and bring motel/hotel small plastic
containers of lotions, shampoos, and conditioners
for the Women’s Prison. Please drop them off at
the green bin by the church office. Questions?
Call Joei Uselman at 690-1539.
Needing prayers
Helen Boespflug, Eugene Kolb, Susan Costello, Kathy McKinney, Mary Snodgrass, Don Ryan, Mike
Kuehn, Eric Wood, Nancy Whitmer, Bob Barnhart, John McGahan, Linda Cronk, & Cynde Kaufman.
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Words of Life
Marriage is not just one choice among
many in a person’s life. It is not a mere
contract with another person, more or
less lasting, for an exchange of love and
good times. It is not even merely a
“status” that the state assigns to your
relationship if you fulfill the legal
requirements for entering into marriage.
Catholics hold that marriage is a vocation,
a “call.” It is a way of life that offers
continual opportunities to be in loving
service to the other. Marriage has a way
of calling us to make this happen, and of
making us want it to happen. It is both a
splendid reality and serious business.
Helen M. Alvare, Esq.,
Life Matters: Marriage, the Sanctuary of Life”,
Respect Life Program 2012
Local Announcements
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, for women, men and
couples struggling aer aboron, is taking place
this weekend. Please keep all those aending
and leading the retreat in your prayers.
ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH?
6 Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle · Billings, MT 59102
Local Announcements connued:
Always Our Children is a faith-based support
group for parents, families and friends of gays
and lesbians. They meet the first Tuesday of
each month at 7:00 pm, September thru May, at
St. Pius X Fellowship Hall. The next meeng is
Nov. 6. Call Hank & Thelma at 656-7996 for info.
St. Bernard’s Cra Show is Saturday, Nov. 3
from 9 am - 3 pm. With over 70 vendors on 2
levels, a white elephant sale and a bake sale,
connental breakfast and lunch will be available.
St. Benedict’s Fall Dinner is Sunday, Nov. 4, in
Roundup from 11:30 - 3:00 pm. Price is Adults,
$8, ages 3 to 12, $4, and under 3 is free for a
complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
There will also be a Bake Sale/Country Store, a
Cake Walk and a Raffle. All are welcome.
St. Mary’s in Columbus will have their annual
Harvest Dinner-Raffle and Cra Bazaar on
Sunday, Nov. 4, from 11 am to 3 pm in the
Sllwater Pavilion. A raffle cket is included with
each paid dinner, with amazing raffle prizes.
Adults, $10 and children 5-12, $5. Under 5 - free.
Save the Date: November 17, 9 am - 4 pm at
1st Congregaonal United Church of Christ.
“Awakening the Dreamer Symposium”.
Please take a moment to fill out the quick form below to get you registered in the parish.
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Josephine Dobson
Sandra Meeve
Lavone Zentz
Bryce Barth
Russell Monaco
David Kennedy
Mercedes Lund
Teresa Link
Karl Lechner
REMEMBERED - ALL SOULS 2012
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Jim Paul
Virginia Payne
Tom Schleder
Mavis Curry
Lando Gregori
John Messer
Dana Whitman
Mary Healow
Neil Wolff
Sam MacDonald
Magdalene Winslow
Gene Brosovich
Bob Schmidt
Grace Schieffer
George “Bud” Smith
Jeanne Glennon
Ray Klem
Owen Neiter
Virginia Yegen
Wayne Beaner
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Paul Metheney
Nick Leenknecht
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Betty Dernbach
Bud Rausch
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Lawrence Walsh
Harry Funk
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Mary Blount
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Frank Lutgen
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Albert Codenys
Catherine “Kitty” Smith
Thomas Kryzer
Donna Egan
Frances Guthridge
Lawrence Bruski
“I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

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