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Irisanne Bryant Baker, 81, of Cascade, passed peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1943, to Alvin Bryant and Delores Spencer in Joplin, Mo. Iris's family moved to Colorado when she was 11, and it was there that she was introduced to a lifelong passion for horses, cowboys, and the western lifestyle. She treasured that time of her life. She graduated from Fountain-Fort Carson High School in 1961. In 1971, Iris moved her family to Great Falls, and in...
Too often we quit right at the time we were close to being successful. Frequently, we give up at the darkest part of the night when morning was so close to appearing. You may have spent a lifetime trying to conquer an addiction. Your addiction has colored your life in an unflattering way. Most likely it’s affected your success, finances, and your relationships. Answer this question, is your addiction worth what it has cost you? Do you really derive that much pleasure from the very thing that keeps tearing you apart and bringing you down? We b...
On Sunday, January 12th, Canyon Life Church held their annual "Family Meeting," where topics such as finances and vision were presented to the church family. Pastor Mark Nelsen led the meeting and once again shared how God has blessed this local church body. He provided updates on the finances, including progress on the mortgage, which was paid down significantly in 2024. At the close of the meeting, the leadership (pictured) of Canyon Life stood before the church family and reaffirmed their...
As we ease into this New Year, I hope you are finding some peace in this chaotic world in which we live. It is not good to have anxiety, fear, tension, and worry hang out with you each day. Having just gone through Christmas and the New Year’s holidays, many of us find that the old fears and worries have come creeping back; and maybe they have shown up in a very sudden and hurtful way. Part of dealing with stressful areas of life is setting goals and priorities. I notice that I, and others, get frustrated when there are “too many irons in the f...
It is natural to be sad when you think that you will not meet Clara Mae anymore physically here, but she is alive with her Lord in heaven. I remember on December 20, 2024, when I visited her for the first time in the hospice for anointing her. She was struggling, struggling to catch her breath at times; she was completely silent, then, regained herself in a moment, in her own way, struggling between two worlds: time and eternity— for life. In a way, God was preparing herself to fulfil her lifelong desire for the beatific vison with her Lord, i...
Sacred Heart Church is thrilled to announce that we are now offering Religious Education classes for children! The classes are a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about the Faith and have fun in a welcoming environment. They are held every Sunday morning, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM right before the church service begins. Children ranging in age from kindergarten to 12th Grade are all invited to be part of this enriching experience. The classes aim to teach them about living a Christian life in the Catholic Faith and share invaluable...
Clara Mae Fraser, aged 93, passed away December 27, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. The funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cascade, Montana, on January 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. Clara Mae was born on November 19, 1931, in Cascade, Montana, to Walter and Helen Comer. She was one of six children. She graduated from Cascade High School in 1949. She went on to enroll in the Havre Nursing program. Shortly after starting the nursing program, she met and married...
As you read this Musing, Christmas Day has passed. Gifts have been given and opened. Festive meals and parties have blessed our lives, and we have spent time with loved ones. Today you may be feeling a bit down. Maybe the kids have had to leave for home this morning. Maybe you are missing out on the embrace of a loved one who could not make it home. Maybe you are grieving the death of a spouse or child, or friend. This time of year, is so good and exciting, and it also can be sad and lonely for many. I know this month has been a roller coaster...
Once again, Christmas is at our doorsteps with its aura and setting. Who doesn’t appreciate it? For children, Christmas seems to be more about receiving gifts and enjoying something other than the usual. Adults may recall their favorite Christmas memories. The sacred liturgy in the church and the bright lights around may help the grown-ups recall the memories of Christmas past. Christmas, no doubt, is the greatest universal feast; it’s celebrated worldwide not only by Christians, but others as well, irrespective of religion or faith. The gra...
As we journey through Advent, our focus turns to salvation. This season invites us to prepare for the feast of the Incarnation of our Lord, drawing attention to the proclamation of John the Baptist at the Jordan: “Repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3). His call to repentance offers a remedy for our spiritual ailments. By heeding his words, we find ourselves once again on “the way of the Lord” (Luke 3:4). A moment of introspection might reveal obstacles in our lives that prevent us from receiving God’s grace. Advent encourage...
December is here—a time when children eagerly anticipate the celebration of Christmas. For many, it is also a season to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. However, December 25 is not historically the actual day of Jesus’s birth. The date has roots in ancient pagan winter festivals, such as the pre-Christian Roman festival of Saturnalia. Saturnalia, held in mid-December, honored Saturn, the god of agriculture and time. According to History.com, it involved feasting, gambling, gift-giving, and role reversals between masters and slaves. Tra...
The First Baptist Church of Cascade hosted its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28, at Wedsworth Hall. This local event provides a free Thanksgiving dinner to those who may not have one or to anyone who simply wishes to attend. The church also delivers meals to individuals who are unable to travel to the hall, including workers at the Great Falls Detention Center and elderly residents of Cascade who have difficulty leaving their homes. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner...
The Annual Ecumenical Pie Social, held on Sunday evening, was hosted by the LDS Church this year. BP Mark McKamey of the LDS Church conducted the event. Gail Ferguson opened the service with prayer, followed by talks from leaders of several local churches in Cascade: Pastor Dotti Behling from the United Methodist Church, Pastor Mark Nelsen from Canyon Life Church, the new priest from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Panickomveli, and Dave Riley from the LDS Church. Music was provided by...
UNANDERRA, Australia, Nov. 18, 2022 /Christian Newswire/ — Launched in 1999, and now celebrated in more than 80 countries worldwide, International Men's Day (IMD) is gaining great momentum. One of the six pillars of International Men's Day is: "To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men but every day, working class men who are living decent, honest lives." In this light, the theme for IMD 2024 is "Positive Male Role Models." Warwick Marsh International Men's Day global digital coordinator from Australia said, "...
Old Man winter decided to come to us this week and many of us are thinking “it’s about time!” We had a dry summer and as the farmers and ranchers say, “We need the moisture!” Winter always comes, but each year it is a little different. Like Forrest Gump’s Mama said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get!” I hate plowing snow for hours and hours when we have those heavy snow years. I have a small plow made for suburbia, plowing ½ mile of rural access road, so it can be challenging. But we made a choice no...
Friendly greetings to all in the Cascade community! The parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church joyfully welcomed Reverend Dr. Jose Panickomveli last July as their new pastor. His arrival has brought a renewed sense of excitement and devotion to our congregation. Father Jose is deeply committed to engaging with the youth, fostering community connections, and sharing the teachings of the Bible, all with the goal of building a strong spiritual bond within our parish. Father Jose, a Catholic priest for over 30 years, hails from India and...
Cascade, MT., Nov. 18, 2024— Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. There are more than 4,700 drop-off locations open around the country. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for m...
Before there was a Great Falls or a Cascade, and when Helena was barely a gold camp, St. Peter's Mission was established near Birdtail Rock. Father Pierre DeSmet was the first Jesuit to come to Montana. His journey resulted from four trips by the Flathead Indians to St. Louis to request that a Blackrobe be sent to them. Father DeSmet traveled across the country with a group of trappers in 1840. He established missions in the Bitterroot and St. Ignatius, and after meeting a small band of...
“I was dating a girl from a cross-town school, and she got pregnant. Her parents were not going to be happy that she was pregnant at 17 years old. I demanded that she get an abortion.” Suffering from years of guilt, Tyler faced consequences from “one of those deep sins you lock in the basement and say I will knowingly die with this sin.” Tyler is executive pastor of Veneration Church in Kalispell, Montana. Not until he came to faith in Christ did the pain of his secret sin become unbearable. He knew he had to confess it to Alicia, his wife, t...
Ralph Clarence Spiller, 88, was called home by his heavenly Father the morning of October 26, 2024 at Benefis West in Great Falls, MT. A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, November 4th at 11:00 AM at the Montclair United Methodist Church in Belt. Visitation will be available for 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow in the church hall. Ralph was born in Belt, Montana on August 29, 1936 to Frank and Bessie Spiller. Ralph was a...
Well election season is drawing to a close, I wish it were over and done with, but there are probably some things going on that relate to illegal voting, ballot harvesting and general corruption. I think this was very apparent to us in the 2020 election, when things “flipped” overnight. Think about it, who but those intent at winning at all costs in our federal and state elections would object to an ID to vote and verify you are you say you are? It is insane to ask us to show ID to fly, get into the Democratic National Convention, buy alcohol o...
Dear God, It's me again. Actually, I don’t know what you want me to call you. For all I know, you might prefer to be called something Hebrew, Latin, or maybe you don’t want to be called anything at all. Anyway, one thing’s for sure: you’re older than the feeble human names we humans call you. That much I remember from Sunday school. My mother called you, “The Lord.” My granny called you “Heavenly Father.” My uncle used to call you by your first, middle, and last name whenever he smashed his thumb with a hammer. Either way, I was raised in a...
The inspiration of Glacier National Park's stunning grandeur provides a two-fold spiritual perspective. Some marvel at the beauty. Some marvel at the hands that created it. Those who walk to their own rhythms will never know the cadence of creation. But the spirit of those who walk with God understand the perspective of King David, who, when arrested by the glory of our galaxy asked, "What is man that You take thought of him, and the son of man that You care for him?" The allure of Glacier has embraced me four times in the last 20 years, and...
Jon Michael (Mike) Marquis of Cascade, 69, was called home to heaven on October 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born to Elna and William Marquis on September 26, 1955, in Warren, Minnesota. At the age of five, Mike and his family moved to Montana where he has resided ever since, building a life filled with love and lasting friendships. Mike attended school in Cascade and graduated in 1974. It was there that he met the love of his life, Pam Chambers. The two were married on...
For over 10 years, First Baptist Church, located at 215 3rd Ave N in Cascade, has been hosting an alternative to traditional Halloween festivities. With other options for parties, gatherings, and celebrations available, why has the church continued to invest its time and resources in providing an alternate celebration? As a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church, the body of First Baptist Church believes that God has created all the time we are given. “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day fro...
