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Mary Queen of Peace OFFICE: 120 S 34th, Billings, MT 59101
Office Hours: Closed Monday, Tues. – Fri. 9am to 4pm 406-259-7611
www. maryqueenofpeacebillingsorg
When you wake up in the morning, whose voice is the first one you listen to? Your
own? Someone else’s? Or God? We all listen to someone and follow some sort of
guidelines and principles. If it is a secular voice that propels us to get up in the
morning and take up the task of the day’s agenda, then we may find ourselves off
track. The advice found in the Acts of the Apostles was as true then as it is now,
“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Most of what we listen to in secular
voices is off the axis of truth and distorted. It may sound attractive, but it is
deceptive at best. Many have gone astray like sheep and need to return to the Good
Shepherd. Only Jesus can offer us the gate of life, and only Jesus as the Good
Shepherd can really motivate us to take on the challenges of life. If we don’t
recognize his voice, we can risk facing destruction. ©LPi
MASS SCHEDULE
Mary Queen of Peace
3411 3rd Ave South
Daily Mass
Tuesday through
Friday@ 9 am
Weekend Mass
Sat. 4:00 pm
Sun. 9:30 am Sun. 5:00 pm Oct. – May
Sun. 6:00 pm June – Sept.
Reconciliation
1 hour before Mass
Or by appointment
May 3, 2020 4th Sunday of Easter
Mass Ministry
Schedule Suspended
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a welcoming, evangelizing, worshipping
parish community, encouraging all to
step into a deeper spiritual encounter and
loving experience with our Lord Jesus Christ.
We pray for peace, love, truth, and social justice
through active stewardship - notably through
our advocate - Mother Mary. We proclaim
the promise of the Kingdom of God and
the grace - filled nourishment that comes when
our humanness becomes one with God’s
Divinity in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
PARISH MINISTRY STAFF
PASTOR Fr. Jose Marquez 259-7611 [email protected]
PARISH BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR Matthew Low, Ph.D. [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL MINISTER
Fr. Tom C. Harney 259-7611
ACCOUNTANT Celest Kessler [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bill Kuzma 294-7607 [email protected]
MAINTENANCE STAFF Steve Klang
MUSIC MINISTRY Ann Hefenieder Pat Oertli
Amy Aguirre [email protected]
We are Gifted and We Are Called What did Jesus mean by a more abundant life? Did he mean a happier life, or a wealthier life, or a more protected life? The
Gospels indicate that he didn’t mean any of these, but instead he meant a more generous life, a more fearless life, a more caring life,
a more loving life. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have
it more abundantly." John 10:10
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We Wish to thank our
Parish’s Volunteers &
Benefactors!
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Readings for Next Sunday:
5th Sunday of Easter
1st Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
Psalm 33
2nd Reading
1 Peter 2:4-9
Gospel
John 14:1-12
Mary Queen of Peace
is responding to Bishop
Warfel's invitation to join this
nationwide effort to assess, expand, and communicate
resources to pregnant moms and families in need. You will
be hearing more throughout the year. We will begin with
Spiritual Adoption on March 25th, the Solemnity of the
Annunciation of the Lord and the 25th anniversary of the
papal encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life).
Spiritual Adoption is a family friendly program based on an
idea by Archbishop Fulton Sheen in which participants pray
for a specific, but unknown, unborn child during the nine
months of development in the womb. The spiritually
adopted child is known only to God. We will provide
development updates throughout the nine months so you
can follow the baby's development. We encourage you to
name the baby that you are praying for. Spiritual Adoption
emphasizes the power of prayer in safeguarding life in the
mother's womb. Our prayers can also be a form of spiritual
support for both of the baby's parents. Please prayerfully
consider adopting a baby.
We will have prayer cards available for you at the table
in the back entry. Baby is growing every day. The spine
and spinal cord are growing faster than the rest
of the body at this stage. The ears and nasal
development have begun.
And God saw that it was good.
SVdP is happy to accept any precooked food,
breakfast sandwiches, burritos or any food item
that can be heated in a roasting pan and served or
placed in a bag and handed out. We are
continuing to serve breakfast and lunch M-F,
handing out a sack lunch as folks leave the
building to serve as their dinner. We also continue to serve our
Saturday brunch and now Sunday brunch. As agencies have closed
we've seen an increase in the number of folks who are now coming
daily from all over town to eat, use the bathroom, wash up, get clean
clothes and learn more about how they can prevent the spread of
COVID 19.
Here's what we need;
• Sack lunch items; bottled water, oranges, granola bars,
PB&J sandwiches(or jars of PB&J and loaves of bread), bags of
chips, etc.
• Soup; although the soup ministry is temporarily
suspended we can still use soup provided it's in quantities of 2
gallons or more.
• Individually wrapped items that contain eggs that can be
heated and handed out for breakfast.
• Consider donating financially using our website at
svdpmt.org or mail your donation.
• You can drop off items listed below M-F from 8-3 by
placing items on the North side of the building by the double doors.
• Pray for the protection of our homeless, they are more
vulnerable now than ever, as they are unable to shelter in place.
Again we thank you for all the donations of time, talent and
treasure! Feel free to reach out to me via email or the phone
numbers below.
Craig Barthel, St. Vincent de Paul, P. 406-252-1855 ext. 204
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Mary Queen of Peace Parish,
Welcome Back! Last week our Bishop, Michael Warfel,
contacted his diocesan priests to inform them that he is supporting
Governor Bullock’s lifting certain restrictions of social distancing
and areas of compliance. The lifting of compliance measures
includes us.
On Sunday, April 26th, 2020 we celebrated in our church Masses
at 9:30AM and 5:00PM. Our daily Mass schedule resumed last
Tuesday, April 28th. Eucharistic Adoration resumed in the church
beginning last Thursday.
I continue to strongly encourage parishioners who have
underlying health concerns, experiencing cold/flu-like
symptoms, or are vulnerable segments of the population, to
refrain from physically attending Mass. The Bishop’s general
dispensation from attending Sunday Mass remains in effect.
Please note in the alcove area on the inner church wall and
adjacent to the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe there is a deposit
box that you can drop your collection envelopes/monies; it is a
securely mounted metal box. Feel free to deposit your offerings
there.
Keep in mind our general guidelines:
If you are sick, stay at home
Please maintain the required social distancing
restrictions
Wash your hands with soap and water before your arrival
to church
Use the hand sanitizers when entering and exiting the
church
Avoid touching your face
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or the inside of your elbow
Strongly consider using a face covering for your
protection and others
Please continue to pray for one another and check in with your
neighbors, especially your older community members. In our
church community we continue to pray for those most susceptible
to the disease, including those already sick, our seniors, and our
caregivers. We also keep in our prayer petitions those who are
facing economic hardship, including those seeing a loss of income
and employment from the disease’s repercussions.
Thank You for adjusting to our parish guidelines. May our Most
Gracious and Loving God Hear and Answer our Prayers.
Father José Marquez, Pastor—Mary Queen of Peace Parish,
Billings Montana
PRAYER PETITIONS: Pope’s May Intention: For Deacons.
That deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor,
may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.
---PRAYER LINE----PRAYER LINE----
Would you like prayers for a special
person, a need, an intention, or an illness?
Your parish community is here to help and
to support you with prayer. Our parish
community has a network of prayer
ministers who remember each day in their
prayers the intentions/needs of those who request. “Ask and you
shall receive.” To activate our prayer line, please call Marion
Walton: 259-5784.
May 3, 2020 4th Sunday of Easter
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2020 To: Members of the Catholic Church of Eastern Montana
From: Bishop Michael Warfel
-General dispensation for all the faithful from the
obligation to participate at Mass on Sunday continues
for those who feel sick, vulnerable or at-risk
populations, should remain at home.
- Parish Masses will resume, with reduced capacity,
on Sunday, April 26 and thereafter (weekend and
daily).
*Church is open every day from 9AM to 5PM for
private prayer.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RESUMES Mary Queen of Peace is starting back up the sacramental prep for
those receiving the sacraments this year. Both RCIA and level II
Catechumens and Candidates will be receiving sacraments at the
end of May. Bill Kuzma will be contacting each family with
information of the meeting times and place.
“FORMED” MQP is now taking part in formed.org which has been provided
to us by the St. Augustine Institute and is a great resource for
learning about different topics with our Catholic religion.
Go to: www.formed .org
Click Sign UP
Click on I belong to a Parish or Organization
Click on Mary Queen of Peace 120 South 34th Street
Enter your name and email address
You will then be directed to the website
Click on the Icon of the subject matter you desire and review the
material
You can also go to the App: Formed Catholic and receive it on
your phone
Logout at the end of your session by using the drop down menu
from the circle in the upper right hand portion of your screen
Click on Sign IN for subsequent visits to Formed
Any questions call Bill Kuzma at 294-7607.
MQP Catechumens and Candidates Please lift up in prayer MQP Catechumens and Candidates
preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion with their parents, teachers, sponsors and godparents: Sophia
Beltran, Cory Bledsoe, Britney Charles, Emalina Chavez, Yeslin Escobar, Cleydi Escobar, Luis Estrada, Mariana
Gaytan, Natalia Gaytan, Arycella Gutierrez, Liliana Luna, Kaitlyn Martin, Rainee Martin, Delores Martin, Aubriella
Trevizo, Kamari Standing Rock.
Remember in Prayers Remember in your prayers the soul and family
of: Rita Nichols, whose graveside service was
Tuesday, April 21st.
Catholic Home Missions Collection Thank you for your generous support of Catholic Home
Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strength the
church at home and ensure that the Gospel is spread across the
United States. If you missed the appeal, it’s not too late to give!
If you or a family member are homebound, in the
hospital or scheduled for surgery and would like the
Sacrament of the Sick, please call Father José at the
office @259-7611 #06.
Funerals: Initial funeral planning:
Contact Fr. Jose Marquez, 294-7606
Mary Queen of Peace Parish
Stewardship Report
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2020
Weekend of April 19, 2020
Weekly Income: MQP
Envelope donations 4,911
Loose cash/checks 550
Other Income 1,453
Total Weekly Income 6,913
Weekly Expense Budget 7,865
Over (Short) (952)
Year-to-date Income Total: 309,561
Year-to-date Total Expenses Budget: 330,327
Over (Short) (20,766)
Mary Queen of Peace Parish
2020 Care and Share Report
Care and Share March 2020 thru February 2021
Assessment 2020 39,063
Less Contributions 4-24-2020 4,034
2020 Care and Share Balance 35,029
Date Time
Intention Offered by 5/5 9:00AM † Eddi Bargar Maggie Bargar
5/6 9:00AM † Julio Ramirez MQP Parish
5/7 9:00AM Conversion of Alan H.
5/8 9:00AM † Pedro Tambo MQP Parish
5/9 4:00PM † Richard Deis MQP Parish
5/10 9:30AM † Don Tyler Alicia McFarlin
5/10 5:00PM Parishioners of MQP