Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church~Mattoon, IL St. Columcille Church~Sullivan, IL

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1 Welcome to Immaculate Conception Church~Mattoon, IL St. Columcille Church~Sullivan, IL IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 320 N. 21ST STREET - MATTOON, IL WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Contact Parish Office at to make an appointment with Father John to register. PARISH STAFF Fr. John M. Titus Pastor Office jtitus@dio.org Deacon Gene Uptmor Thursday Office Hours- 9:30-3:00 euptmor@dio.org Carla Will Christian Formation Director carlajanewill@yahoo.com Parish Administrative Assistant Safe Environment Coordinator Kim Coffey Fax icchurchsec@gmail.com Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Weekday 8:00AM (M & F) Masses 5:30PM (T & Th) 7:00AM (Wed) Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Daily Mass 30 minutes before & Saturday 2:30-3:30 p.m. ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH SULLIVAN, IL MAILING ADDRESS: 320 N. 21ST STREET MATTOON, IL WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Contact Parish Office at to make an appointment with Father Titus to register. Rev. John E. Sohm, Pastor Emeritus Phone fr.sohm@gmail.com PASTOR Fr. John M. Titus jtitus@dio.org Julie Robinson Office st.columcillesullivan@gmail.com Mass Schedule Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Weekday 5:15 p.m. (Wednesdays) Immediately following Mass Reconciliation and Eucharistic Exposition with Benediction at 6:30PM

2 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Mattoon, Illinois ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH Sullivan, Illinois FEBRUARY 17, 2019 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Blessed are the poor. Woe to you who are rich. Luke 6:17, Prepare For Next Sunday s Readings INTRODUCTION In next Sunday s Gospel, (February 24), the readings seem especially pertinent to us living in a climate of sarcasm and insults, offensiveness and bullying, violence and hatred. Sparing let alone forgiving and loving one s perceived enemies, or refusing to judge others is hardly natural to most of us. But God sees it differently, and we are faced with the choice of whether we will too. Considering what this requires of us is a good way to enter the immanent season of Lent. SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23: David spares his enemy 1 Corinthians 15:45-49: Live as spiritual, not natural beings Luke 6:27-38: Jesus challenge about loving and forgiving Readings for the Week of February 17, 2019 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 & 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a & 2, 3ac-4, 3b & 9c-10/ Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-13,14-15,18-19/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21,29&22-23/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/Mt 16: When there is a Funeral Mass (M-F) there is No Morning Mass FEBRUARY MONDAY 6:30AM Mary Ann Logue TUESDAY 5:30PM Florence Daily WEDNESDAY 7:00AM Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood THURSDAY 5:30PM The Roepke Family FRIDAY 8:00AM Special Intention Marianna Sparks 85th Birthday! SATURDAY 4:00PM Mary Fehrenbacher SUNDAY 8:00AM Fran Flider 10:30AM People of Our Parish Your Parish & Faith Stewardship Giving at a Glance 560 Registered Families Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 IC CHURCH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS PROJECT AND CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM Immaculate Conception Total Weekly Budget 10, /10/19 Parish 11, Deficit/Surplus for Weeks Year-To-Date Budget 346, Year-To-Date Collected 347, Deficit/Surplus for Year Amount Owed: $46, Major Project Funds: $ Unpaid Balance: $ 6,634.00

3 February ST. COLUMCILLE LAST SUNDAY OFFERING WEDNESDAY Total: $ :30PM Jim Matthews 5:15PM For the People SATURDAY 6:00PM Dean Compton SUNDAY 10:00AM Geneva LaMere Sullivan Prayer List: Fr. Sohm, Art Welsh, David Walker, Sheila Littleton, Marie Luedke and Hal Walker If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List printed in the bulletin, please call the parish office at There will be no St. Columcille PSR, K-12 this weekend (February 17 th ) PSR for K-12 WILL MEET on February 24. Mass will be offered at Courtyard Estate in Sullivan at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 20 th. All are welcome to attend Mass and visit with our parishioners and friends who reside there. The rescheduled annual dinner meeting of the St. Elizabeth Council of Catholic Women will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, in the parish hall. All women of the parish are welcome to attend and enjoy dinner provided by the outgoing officers. St. Columcille Ash Wednesday Mass will be on Wednesday, March 6 th at 5:15 pm Embracing Authentic Love: Humanae Vitae Explained Three Day Speaker Series What is God's plan for love and family life? Why is the Church against contraception? What exactly is Natural Family Planning? Humanae Vitae, the papal document which clarified these teachings, calls us to love in a way that respects God s beautiful design for marital love and life. Join us on Feb. 17th, 18th, and 19th from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Anthony Parish Center in Effingham to learn about these beautiful but challenging teachings. Who can come? This event is for any adult; married, single, young, and old, in the Effingham Deanery area! Talks and Speakers: Sunday, Feb. 17th - Humanae Vitae: Understanding Love and Marriage in the Image of God with Joe Gehret Monday, Feb. 18th - The Struggle is Real: Embracing the Truth Behind the Church's Teachings with Patty Schneier Tuesday, Feb. 19th - A Medical Perspective on the Effectiveness of Natural Family Planning and NaPro (Natural Procreative) Technology with Dr. Gavin Puthoff, MD. 3 A Pilgrim s Progress... As participants in Sonja Corbitt s FULFILLED series have been learning in our Thursday evening adult formation for both parishes at the IC parish center, on uncovering the Biblical foundations of Catholicism, The Old Testament Tabernacle was a portable tentlike structure in which God dwelt in the midst of his people. The tent was made of acacia wood boards overlaid with gold and fitted to form the walls. Four layers of curtains acted as the roof to shield the Tabernacle from the sun and rain. The inner most layer was woven with figures of angelic cherubim. Within the sanctuary of our parish churches lies the Tabernacle which contains the Real Presence of God in the Blessed Sacrament. Here the Holy Eucharist is reserved for adoration through visits throughout the day and so Holy Communion may be taken to those unable to participate in the mass. The earliest photos of Immaculate Conception Church show images of four angels flanking the Tabernacle in the center of the reredos or back altar. Two brass angels adorn the sanctuary at St. Columcille. One reverencing the brass image of the Risen Christ and one adores the Eucharistic Lord in the Tabernacle. I want to thank the donor of the two new angels, which like the cherubim that accompanied the Tabernacle through the desert with Moses and the people of Israel, now model for each of reverence for Christ in the Tabernacle at Immaculate Conception. Pax et Bonum, fr john

4 FROM THE BENCH! Wanted those who sing with joy to the Lord! All singers from grades 5 to adult are welcome to join in song for these coming Sunday s in ordinary time: Feb 17 th March 3 rd Rehearsal for each Sunday is at 9:30 am that morning in the choir loft. Thank you for your time and consideration! Barbara Konrad SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, March 23, Unique Suites in Charleston Catholic Charities Fundraiser! NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 02/17 Coffee & Catechesis 9:15AM-10:15AM CFC 02/17- PSR 9:15-10:15AM CFC 02/18 6:30AM Church 02/18 Youth Group Trip to St. Louis 7:30AM 02/20- Men s Prayer Huddle 5:30AM IC Chapel 02/20- Spanish Prayer Group 6:00PM PC 02/20 St. Vincent de Paul Mtg-6:30PM-KC Clubhouse 02/20- Eucharistic Adoration 7-8:00PM IC Chapel 02/21 ICC Prayer Group 8:30AM PC 02/21 ACTS Class 9:30AM PC 02/21 Fulfilled Part 2 Class 7:00PM PC 02/23 Trivia Night Fundraiser 6:00PM PC 02/24 Family Game Day 2:00PM CFC March 9 St. Isidore, Bishop Creek April :30PM at St. Anthony, Effingham Call Kate Pruemer, FCP at or at kpruemer@gmail.com to register. Catholic Radio for Mattoon FM Catholic Radio for Sullivan: 88.9FM & 96.5FM Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, Luke Watson, Marge Cain, Maggie Kirts, Jacob Kirts, Joyce McCoy, Angie Fox, Addison Graham, Ken Davis, Wesco Family, Sara Clayhorn, Mark Buran, Pat Hutchings, Don Clark, Susie Huckstead, Louise Farrell, Wendy Carter, Virginia Kastl, Jim Pendell, Julia Filosa, Edna Probst, Rich Fafara, Lyn Henning, Arlet Hertel, Karl Rabe, Sheila Rosine, Betty Bailey, Max Ohm, Mary Clark, Zale Vincent Walk, Mary Magnotta, Bernie Flood, Lois Neff, and Wyatt Edwards If you have a loved one who should be added to our parish prayer list, please call the parish office. TO REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR BY CLERGY-EVEN IF IT IS IN THE PAST individuals are encouraged to call the Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number (217) Individuals may also contact Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at ABUSE, or contact your local police authority. 4 CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Tuna Helper, Spaghetti, and Spaghetti Sauce Thanks for your continued support! GUIDELINES AFFILIATED TO BOTH PARISHES Sacrament of Baptism Contact Parish Office to schedule a Baptism. New parents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for an infant or child are asked to attend ONE pre-baptism session. Call the parish office at for information and to register. Sacrament of Marriage Contact Parish Office at least (6) months before the date to make arrangements. CHOICES Pregnancy & Health Project Rachel Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation Number DEADLINE FOR PARISH BULLETIN Monday at 10:00AM

5 Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of President s Day. Thank You! Attention All IC Servers Interested in serving Stations of the Cross and Benediction on the Friday evenings of Lent? There will be a training on Saturday, March 2nd at 11:00 A.M. in church. All those interested in serving should attend. Please join the family of Marianna Sparks in wishing her a Happy 85th Birthday on February 22 Cards may be sent to Marianna at 900 Vanlaningham Drive, Mattoon, IL. Sunday, March 3rd 4-6PM Thursday, March 7 Parish Mardi Gras Soup Supper Sponsored by IC High youth group for their Holy Week Mission trip to Louisville, Kentucky. Variety of Soups * Freewill offering UPCOMING ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Ephesians & Follow-Me Series All Immaculate Conception and St. Columcille parishioners are welcome to attend! Save the Date! As pitchers and catchers showed up this past week in Florida and Arizona we know spring and a new baseball season is not far behind. Our St. C and IC server/parish outing to see the Chicago White Sox host the New York Mets will be Thursday August 1st. It may seem a long way off but Hope springs eternal! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS KC council meeting is February 25 at 7:30PM. KC Casino Night is March 2 from 7-11PM in the Parish Center. Tickets are $ SISTER PARISH UPDATE This past week, IC sent $7, to our Sister Parish, St. Joseph the Worker in Barquismeto, Venezuela. Thank you IC for your continued support of this wonderful ministry! If you are an active practicing Catholic who is catechized (receiving the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist) but not Confirmed, please contact Carla Will ( or carlajanewill@yahoo.com) to complete the Sacraments of Initiation by celebrating Confirmation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Confirmation of catechized Catholics will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL PROGRESS REPORT-IC This Year s Goal: $ 65, Gifts Thus Far: $ 34, % of Participation: 5 38% We are over the halfway mark YEAH!

6 Thank you Immaculate Conception parishioners for your generous contributions! This van will allow us to better serve our Parish! Join us for the Van's blessing this Sunday at 10:05 am! February 24 at 2:00PM Family Game Day will be held on Sunday, February 24th at 2 PM in the Christian Formation Center (school). Bring your favorite board games and card games (pinochle, pitch, UNO) to share and join in fellowship with our church family. FOR ALL AGES! Please bring snacks to share! Popcorn, tea and lemonade provided. 6

7 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTACT PEOPLE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Finance Council Building, Grounds & Repair Committee Pat Dust Mark Sheehan Pastoral Council Communion To The Sick/Homebound Todd Farris Debbie Reinhart Golden Hearts 24 Hour Eucharistic Exposition Malcolm O Neill Joe Denton Knights of Columbus/Squires St. Vincent de Paul Society Matt England Brian McMichaels 258-NEED Ladies Guild Social Committee Betty Brandvold Tim Knepple Legion of Mary We Care Ministry Joe Denton Denise Cooling Liturgical Roles Scriptural Prayer Group Deacon Gene Judy Rawlings Share The Word Director of Christian Formation Sue Auer Carla Will Welcoming Committee St. Columcille Organizations and Contact People Legion of Mary Members St. Elizabeth council of Catholic Women Co-Presidents: Kathy Elzy CALVARY CEMETERY Lucia Roney Moni Sheehan Knights of Columbus Linda Wente Tom Langenfeld Parish School of Religion Michelle Keller