DIOCESE OF GREAT FALLS-BILLINGS
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CCHD - "Resources to Help You"
In response to requests, CCHD has created the attached double-sided handout to assist in responding to questions and concerns you may receive about their organization. The handout shares the facts about CCHD's origin, mission and grounding in our Catholic faith. Please print this handout off and place it in your bulletins in anticipation for the November 21st special collection. Click here.
Update from Catholic Relief Services
We continue to thank you for your generosity to
“While CRS continues to address immediate humanitarian needs, we are now embarking on a long-term and comprehensive plan of rebuilding and rehabilitation that is mapped out for at least the next five years. This long-term strategy will encompass a variety of sectors, including 8,000 new temporary structures to house as many families,” Callahan said.
Rev. John J. Wall, President of Catholic Church Extensin Society asks parishes to support their Calendar program. Proceeds assist in building communities of faith across America. For additional information, click here to see what is available as well as how to place your order. Faith works across America because of your support.
PEOPLE OF FAITH AWARDS
Nominate Your Hero or Heroine of Faith TODAY! the Montana Association of Churches wishes to celebrate men and women of faith in Montana. This recognition is a wonderful way to thank the one who inspired you. Click here for more information and the form to nominate someone.
Applying the teachings of Jesus Christ for the betterment of Rural America 
Mr. Pete Schuster invites you to join the Catholic Rural Life Conference for it’s annual meeting on October 22 at 12:00 noon at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Great Falls, located across from the new Holy Spirit Church (201 44th Street South).
The day includes tours, annual meeting, speaker: Marcus Raba, mass with Bishop Michael Warfel at 5:30 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
MISSION COOPERATIVE PLAN
The Diocesan office has begun to receive requests for the 2011 Mission Cooperative Plan. As you know, our diocese does not assign participation, but has agreed to provide contact information for parishes that may be interested in inviting missionaries to Eastern Montana. As requests are received we will include them in the Monthly General Mailing. If you would like additional information on any of the requests, please contact the Office of the Bishop and speak with Laurie (800-332-9998 or (406) 727-6683 ext. 110) or e-mail lhorton@dioceseofgfb.org
• Salesian Missions - serving the countries of Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Mexico, Thailand, Uganda, Zambi, Bangladesh and Guam
• Catholic Diocese of Tehniman, Ghana, West Africa - a newly created diocese in need of funding for infrastructure
• Daughters of Divine Love Congreation - serving villages in Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti
• Archdiocese of Mwanza, Tanzania - to assist with formation of seminarians, on-going formation of Priests, Religious and laity, construction of a new nursery, primary and secondary schools, construction of churches, convents and rectories, construction of orphan and chldren's centers
• Alliance for International Monasticism (AIM) - an organization of Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries founded to assit in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America
• Catholic Diocese of Lexington - serving the impoverished area of Appalachia in eastern Kentucky
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