Flea Market aka Yard Sale aka Rummage SALE!


NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 27TH 8AM-3PM.
Spaces are still available!  Reserve your space now!
You can also support our CCW by donating your gently used items to the CCW table!
And, of course, stopping by on the day of the event would be appreciated!
Thank You! Contact Donna via email at ronanddonnawy@yahoo.com
or Rosa at montano_rosa1@hotmail.com for more information.

CCW Raffle Drawing:
Thank You to those that purchased tickets for the “Sweet Escape” Raffle Drawing! 100% of raffle sales were applied to the CCW Giving Heart Fund! We appreciate your support! Congratulations to Alice Tully who won the one hour massage! Jill Bunzel won the Chris LeDoux 307 Red Wine Bottle! Susan Singleton won the facial! Woo hoo!

Living and Giving in Christ Pledge
The annual diocesan appeal is an opportunity for us to be good stewards of God’s gifts as we share with other Catholics our treasure and our blessings. Living & Giving in Christ gives us the opportunity to act together as a family of faith and support the programs and services no single individual or parish can offer by themselves. Your gift is important. Every gift, regardless of size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. Here are this week’s Living and Giving Results. Goal: $18,250; Pledged: $5,902; Given: $3,432; Participation: 20 households; Percentage: 19%.”Your generosity helps the Diocese and her Ministries to carry on the Ministry of Salvation. With a grateful and prayerful heart, Fr. Lucas”

Weekly Bulletin News:
Please contact Rosa Montano @ montano_rosa1@hotmail.com or Lynne Carroll @ coffeytimeimages@gmail.com if you are wishing to submit a news item in our weekly church bulletin. Information submitted is subject to review but we will make every attempt to accommodate as best as possible.
 

Lucky Sklenar passed away Monday, July 8. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15 followed by a viewing at Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs, Idaho. A funeral mass will be said 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 at St. Mary’s in Soda Springs followed by burial at the Fairview cemetery.




Down Memory Lane: June 25th was the 7th Anniversary of the Dedication of Holy Family Catholic Church. Sue Thompson, our fellow parishioner, recently reminisced about the days before there was a Catholic church in the area. (Farish and Sue Thompson) “We arrived in Afton, Wyoming in 1972. We had one child. When Farish brought me to the valley, I was less than impressed. One grocery store and NO Catholic Church. Farish was not Catholic then, and he was in love with the valley. So, that first week, I walked up and down Main Street, going into different places & asking if they knew any Catholics. All said “no”, but finally on the second day, a guy said, “You know, I think the people who own Lazy B Motel are Catholic.” I was thrilled & went right down there, walked into the office and asked the lady if she was Catholic. She said, “Yes” and I exclaimed, “Do we get Mass here??” She told me that a priest from Idaho comes over each Sunday and says Mass in the motel. I asked if I could come, & of course, she said yes. When my daughter & I went there, three other families were there. What a good priest…& that was the start of my journey with the Catholic church… in Afton, Wyoming.” Sue & Farish remain connected to Holy Family Catholic Church & the valley to this day.



Mass Intentions and Prayer List: If you would like to add someone to the prayer list or have a Mass offered for a specific intention, contact the Parish Office. Mass offerings to honor your loved one are gladly accepted and welcomed.





Book Talk:  Mary Lea Carroll’s Saint Everywhere – Travels in Search of the Lady Saints The Teton County Library is hosting a talk & book signing on Monday, July 15th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Teton County Library (125 Virginian Lane). “While visiting Siena, Italy, Mary Lea Carroll grew fascinated with the remarkable story of St. Catherine of Siena and made a resolution: Whenever she was lucky enough to travel, if a shrine dedicated to a female saint was nearby, she'd visit it & learn about her. What started as a hobby grew into a journey she never expected, one rich with challenges & cappuccinos, doubts & inspiration, glasses of wine with strangers & moments of transcendence. In the book, Carroll takes readers along on eight quests as she seeks to learn something from a few great women of history, while looking for ways to be a better citizen
of the world.”



A Men’s Retreat ~ Saturday, July 20th @ Our Lady of the Mountains, 8:30a- 4:00p: How is a man who believes in Jesus Christ supposed to live life here in the U.S. in 2019? Something about the answer to this question can be learned by starting with the words from the Book of Genesis: “God created man in His image.” Join other men in fellowship for a day-long retreat exploring what it actually means to be “created in God’s image.” Breakfast and lunch will be served. Contact Deacon Dr. Doug Vlchek, PhD. of OLM via email @ dvlchek@aol.com.


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A BIG Thank-You to all of you that have been spreading the word about this upcoming fundraising event, to those of you who have signed up to host your own table, and to those who are not hosting your own table but have donated your gently-used items to the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Table!!

We appreciate each and every one of you!!! Kindly continue to tell your friends, neighbors, family, butchers, hairdressers, barbers etc., etc…you get the picture!

J Community-Wide church Parking Lot Flea Market
Saturday July 27, 2019
8:00am to 3:00pm
***RAIN OR SHINE***
Flea market Space: $12 (business) crafter/vendor space: $25 or $35
Please contact for info: Rosa @ montano_rosa1@hotmail.com
Or Donna @ ronanddonnawy@yahoo.com
100% of space rentals and raffle ticket sales go towards
CCW’s GIVING HEART FUND

CCW Hosts Brunch TODAY

After the 10:30a mass! God Bless America is the theme! Hot dogs! Chili Dogs! Chips! Oh my! Potato Salad! Fruit  Salad! Lemonade! Apple Pie! Chocolate Chip Cookies! Oh Oh My My! Join us! Your attendance, support and donations are greatly appreciated! Proceeds go to the CCW Giving Heart Fund which serves the needs of our Holy Family Parish and local community charities! There will be a raffle for a special prize drawing! Winner need not be present to win! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $5.00 FOR 2! Checks accepted for both the brunch
and the raffle. Please make check payable to CCW. Thank You!
 

Prairie of the Mass
Annual DeSmet Memorial Mass is Sunday, July 14th: The influence of Belgium-born Jesuit missionary, Father De Smet is realized at morning's calm to celebrate the first ever Mass on the prairie near the original Rendezvous site on July 5, 1840 where thousands of Indians, trappers and fur traders gathered. The De Smet Monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1970. If you would like to attend, the address is 255 De Smet Road, Pinedale, WY 82941.



Saturday, July 27th! RAIN OR SHINE!

Community-Wide Parking Lot Flea Market FundRaiser!
Calling all Rummage Sellers!
Crafters! Vendors! Foodie Sellers!
Rummage sellers, if you have some great stuff that needs a newhome, this is the place to sell it! Clean out your closets! Empty yourgarage! Turn your junk into someone else’s treasure! It’s time to“Marie-Kondo-Clean” (Book: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying
Up” or the Netflix Show: “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo) and earnsome extra money for it!
Got some stuff to sell but, but don’t want to have your own Garage Sale? Consider donating gently useditems to the CCW Table! The CCW will begin accepting donations
next Sunday, July 7th. Please see today’s bulletin insert for details!We appreciate you spreading the word to sellers and buyers alike!





Did You Know? It was actually on July 2, 1776, that America
gained its independence* Thomas Jefferson drafted the
Declaration of Independence on a "laptop," a kind of writing desk
that could fit on one's lap* Did you know Thomas Jefferson changed the wording of the Declaration of Independence from "the pursuit of property" to "the pursuit of happiness"?* The Liberty Bell had nothing to do with July 4th. It wasn't called the "Liberty Bell"
until the 1830s and that's also when it got its famous crack*The printed version of the Declaration was called the Dunlap Broadside - 200 were made but only 27 are accounted for. One of these was found in the back of a picture frame at a tag sale and sold at auction for $8.14 million to
television producer Norman Lear. 

 

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“United we stand, divided we fall” is not an American saying, but it truly reflects the sole conditions under which American Independence was born and keeps living today: its fortitude blooms when we come together in the spirit of oneness, and it is inconceivable when we feel separated from each other. Pauline Hanson said, “To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag”. It goes without saying that the flag is the most potent token of the American Independence. A live human symbol of this Independence, Abraham Lincoln, was an adamant fighter for liberty in America. “Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand by me so long as I stand by it”, proclaimed he.

The inspiration and empowerment that the flag brings are almost palpable in songs. “Tonight I dare you to dream. Go on, believe impossible things whenever anybody says there's anything we can't do. After all, there’s an American flag on the moon”, sings Brandon Paisley in “American Flag on the Moon”. Our musical heritage is rich in songs so American to the core that on every 4th of July, it is a must for everyone to sing together to the rave-like “Living in America” of James Brown, or shout out Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”. These songs, as beloved today as 30 years ago, reflect the hardships of American life that stand behind its glory. This is what makes people relate to the lyrics even more and put their compassion for each other’s struggle into the passion of singing along.

Further back in time, we find older sayings about independence and the meaning of being an American that stand strong to this day. “I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy… Born on the Fourth of July” comes from a famous early 20th century song that’s become a popular expression of patriotism. Mocked by the British with the name “yankee doodle” around the time of War for Independence, Americans turned that name into a symbol of pride, as if saying, laugh all you want, but we live in the country that was fearless enough to break free from clenching obsolete orders and move ahead by the means of democracy to its own, American, Dream. As Robert Frost stated, “Freedom lies in being bold”, having the courage to fight for it and head in your chosen direction.

What is it, really, that we celebrate on this day? Something that gives us joy and the sense of fulfillment, something that has the greatest meaning for us. This is reflected in the following well-fitting quotes on Independence Day, “Independence is happiness” (Susan B. Anthony) and “Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life” (Bob Marley). In some kind of pre-agreement with the musician, a Founding Father Patrick Henry declared at the Second Virginia convention, one of the precursors of American Independence: “Give me liberty, or give me death”. Thus he emphasized the value of freedom for our nation as something that is worth dying for. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree”, said Thomas Campbell. Another interesting fact that shows how Americans cherish the concept of freedom is that over half of the states have cities, villages, and even ghost towns that are named “Independence” or “Liberty”. The day when you will hear “Have a happy 4th of July!” from everywhere and receive tons of 4th of July greetings is coming. Soon all Americans will celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the United States’ independence. The National Day of parades, fireworks, fairs, picnics, barbecues, concerts, family reunions, and sports games commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence that united 13 colonies in one sovereign nation.

-Writology.com

Exchange Student Seeks a Host Family:

Xavier is a 15 year-old Catholic boy from Ecuador. He has a 3.3 GPA & has studied English for 8 years. He writes: “Let me give you some ideas about myself & my family. I come from a very loving family. My parents have raised us with lots of good values. I love playing soccer. I am very responsible and optimistic. I would love to become a pilot one day. My family is very close, comprehensive, communicative, solidary, we share what we have. Some of my favorite things about my family are the times we get to spend together by fishing, hiking, climbing volcanoes, playing soccer, walking our pet. I play at the school soccer team. I belong to a professional minor league soccer team too.” Please contact Lisa Parkinson with CIEE via phone @ 307.466.2841 or via email @ allissa318@hotmail.com. The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is a non-profit organization promoting international education and exchange.


Religious Freedom Week 2019:  Strength in Hope
“In the pilgrimage of this life, hidden with Christ in God & free from enslavement to wealth, they aspire to those riches which remain forever & generously dedicate themselves wholly to the advancement of the kingdom of God & to the reform & improvement of the temporal order in a Christian spirit. Among the trials of this life they find strength in hope, convinced that "the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come that will be revealed in us" (Rom. 8:18). Join us, June 22 - June 29, as we pray, reflect, & take action on religious liberty, both here in this country & abroad. For more information, go to: http:// usccb.org/issues-and-action/ religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week/
 

The CCW wishes to thank Carlene Jones for volunteering to handle the continental breakfasts after the 8:30a masses. Sometimes a little donut or bagel and a coffee or orange juice is all it takes to get us started for the day! Speaking of brunches…Today our Youth Group is hosting brunch after the 10:30a mass. Pasta, salad, croissants, and huckleberry ice cream with brownies is on the menu! They are JUST $500 short of meeting their goal to be able to attend their summer retreat!  The CCW will be hosting the God Bless America Brunch after the 10:30a mass next Sunday, June 30th. Hot dogs, chili dogs, potato chips, corn on the cob, salads, apple pie, and lemonade are planned for the menu! CCW is raising funds for their Giving Heart Fund. Join us! Your attendance, support and donations are greatly appreciated!

Parking Lot Flea Market 

Saturday, July 27th! Spaces will be available to rent for not only secondhand goods but will also be open to baked goods, as well as new merchandise and vendors. Stay tuned for further information!



Looking for someone who is interested in managing Holy Family’s Facebook Page! Postings would consist of news/ announcements on behalf of the church i.e. interesting articles, Catholic information--anything submitted by parishioners that would be of interest to our viewers. Contact Angie Jirak @ 308.227.2588 or via email @ amjirak@gmail.com for information or to sign-up.

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Come out for an evening of GOOD FOOD and EXCITING BINGO to support both parish projects and some amazing Community Charities!!

All Are Welcome!

Featuring:

CASH PRIZES!

50/50 DRAWING OPPORTUNITIES!

For more information contact Mike Hobby @ 209-480-4071

When:
Friday, June 28, 2019

Dinner at 6:00 pm for $8.00 

Bingo at 6:45 pm for $ 25.00

Sponsored by the Father James Doudican Council No. 16510, Knights of Columbus

Menu:  Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Coleslaw,  Cupcakes

Where:

Holy Family Church
2 miles North of Thayne

What is Trinity Sunday?

Trinity Sunday is a moveable feast celebrated a week after Pentecost Sunday. Also known as Holy Trinity Sunday, Trinity Sunday honors the most fundamental of Christian beliefs—belief in the Holy Trinity. The human mind can never fully understand the mystery of the Trinity, but we can sum it up in the following formula: God is three Persons in one Nature. There is only one God, and the three Persons of God—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—are all equally God, and They cannot be divided. Other Names for the Feast: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Holy Trinity Sunday.
 

UPDATE:
Living & Giving in Christ - Thank you so much for responding to our request for your participation in Living & Giving in Christ. Your gift makes it possible for the Diocese of Cheyenne to provide for the ministerial needs of the People of God in Wyoming.

Living & Giving in Christ Holy Family Church
Goal: $18,250.00
First Report, June 4-7: $2,192.00
Second Report, June 10-14: $3,157.00
Participation: 12 Families Out of 107 Families

Per Father Lucas, “Many thanks for your generosity and willing- ness to support the Diocesan mission of evangelization!”

 

Volunteers Needed:
Tuesday, June 18th @ 9:00am. The Finance Council have arranged to have a professional carpet and tile cleaner at the church. If you are able to help, please be at the church by 8:30m to help move tables, chairs, kitchen items, etc for the cleaning. If you have any questions, contact our Office Manager, Cindy Jaques.

 

Roland “Nick” Eckes 4th Degree Memorial Scholarship:

Formerly known as the James G. Osborne Scholarship, this scholarship is available to students working towards an undergraduate degree. All graduating seniors and above, along with vocational and seminary, will be eligible. No graduate students may apply. A

GPA of 2.5 or higher, along with financial needs, will be the basic criteria considered. An effort to choose only Catholic students will be made along with the sons and daughters of current members of the Knights of Columbus. Applications for this $500.00 scholarship are available from John Howard @ 307.248.2635. Applications are due by July 15, 2019.
 

SAVE THE DATE!
CCW Hosts a Community-Wide Holy Family Parking Lot Flea Market Fund-Raiser! Saturday, July 27th! We will have spaces available for you to rent to sell your personal yard/ garage sale items or the CCW will gladly accept your donated, juried acceptable items for the Holy Family CCW Table. The spac- es for rent will be available not only for secondhand goods but will also be open to baked goods, as well as new merchandise and vendors. Stay tuned for further information!

Director of Development-The Office of Development promotes the mission of the Diocese by managing, coordinating and enhancing diocesan fund-raising efforts. The Office of Development leads fundraising and development efforts for the Diocese of Cheyenne by educating parishioners and donors on the financial support needed for the diocese’s mission and programs, and by coordinating the annual appeal, capital campaigns, planned giving, etc. Responsible for budget and management of the office. Provides leadership to various departments and ministries on fundraising. Submit an Application, Letter of Interest and a Resume by mail, e-mail, online, or in-person by July 8, 2019 for any of the openings to: Tammy Skala, Human Resource Director, Diocese of Cheyenne, 2121 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, tskala@dioceseofcheyenne.org. Tel.: 307-638-1530. Find all information online: www.dioceseofcheyenne.org/employment.html

Open Position at Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center: Azar House PRC is looking for an energetic person with a heart for people to fill our Client Services Director position. The position requires 21 hours a week and will start August 20th. Some of the responsibilities will include overseeing volunteer shifts, training and administration in client services. If you would like to be a part of an exciting ministry team call us at 307-883-5522 and ask for Executive Director Sandy Snow.

Our Lady of the Mountains is Hiring: Are you a people person? Do you enjoy sharing your love of God at work? We may have the job for you! We are looking for a customer care/administrative associate. This critical position is commonly the key contact for Our Lady of the Mountains. The role welcomes all to our parish and assists with needs and inquiries. Those needs include sacramental rites, faith formation, events and activities, Mass intentions, membership information, and communication. Skills required are excellent communication (verbal and written), computer literate, multi-tasker, love of Catholic faith, willingness to help where and when needed. Bi-lingual preferred. Need more information? Please visit with Fr. Lucas

What a privilege to have Janet Erickson and Laurie Arnold leading music this Sunday! Thank you, Janet, for sharing your talents with us while Pauline is traveling this month.  We look forward to having you back on June 16th!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!

Gabrielle Ray, Bryan Ray, Sarah Greenwald, Josephine Currie and Isabel Carrillo-Zarate. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Living & Giving in Christ: Unity through Diocesan Ministries, the annual diocesan appeal:

The annual diocesan appeal is an opportunity for us to be good stewards of God’s gifts as
we share with other Catholics our treasure and our blessings. Living & Giving in Christ gives us the opportunity to act together as a family of faith and support the programs and services no single individual or parish can offer by themselves. Your gift is important. Every gift, regardless of size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. www.livingandgivinginchrist.org

Thank you for your generosity. God Bless.

WANTED! A few good men and women team members from EACH of the following: YOUTH GROUP, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN! Our Church has requested that the groups most frequently utilizing the kitchen have a get- together for a “deep-tissue” CLEAN-UP DAY in the kitchen—purging and organization a must!
Groups, round up your teams! Date and time to be determined.
 

CORRECTION!
Inadvertently, two of our Confirmandi’s names were misspelled in our May 19, 2019 Sunday Bulletin: Angel Montiel Preza and Victor Montiel Ramos. We are sorry for this oversight! Congratulations on your Confirmation!
 

Parish Hall Reservations
 If you are wishing to schedule the rental of our Parish Hall, kindly stop by the church office or call 307-883-3429 to reserve a day and time. (Youth Brunch, will continue to be automatically scheduled via the calendar located in the kitchen.)

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