About St. Bernard Mission (Charlie Creek) · Brockton, Montana
St. Bernard Mission in Charlie Creek, Montana, is one of four missions under the pastoral care of St. Matthew’s Church in Sidney. It serves a small but dedicated Catholic community in a rural setting, offering regular Sunday Mass and sacramental services. The mission traces its roots to the early 1900s, when Catholics in the area were served by traveling priests. It became a formal mission in 1915 and continues today as part of a larger parish network centered on St. Matthew’s. The community emphasizes faith, service, and welcoming newcomers through ministries and education.
- Established
- 1915
- Rector
- Fr. Jim O'Neil
- Diocese
- Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
Why belong here
Join a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Participate in ministries that spread faith and love, engage in religious education, and receive sacraments in a supportive environment. The parish offers RCIA for those seeking to become Catholic and welcomes newcomers with open arms.
Mass times at St. Bernard Mission (Charlie Creek)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass
- By Appointment
History
By 1900, there was a large enough Catholic population in the area to warrant a priest traveling twice yearly to celebrate Mass. From 1900–1909, Masses were held in the homes of the Obergfells and O’Briens. In 1915, the Sidney community became a mission of the Catholic Church in Fairview. St. Bernard’s Mission was established as part of this network, serving Charlie Creek. The mission is one of four under the pastoral care of St. Matthew’s Church in Sidney, which was rededicated to St. Matthew in 1962 after a new worship facility was built.
Ministries
The parish offers Religious Education, RCIA for those seeking to become Catholic, and Faith Formation & Youth Ministry. These ministries are designed to help parishioners grow in faith and serve the community.
- Religious Education
- RCIA
- Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders. Sacraments are central to the liturgical life of the Church and are celebrated regularly.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders