SS. Peter. Paul. Catholic Church 207 VANDALIA STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL February Second Sunday of Lent. Staff. Contacts.

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1 Staff Rev. John P. Beveridge, Pastor Ext. 300 Deacon Jim Hill Ext. 395 Mr. Michael Palmer, School Principal Ext. 331 Mrs. Maggie Brennan, Director of Pastoral Care Ext. 311 Mrs. Teri Lesicko Ext. 315 Director of Finances & Development Mrs. Kimberly Zagorski Ext. 302 Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Ariel Martin Annulments & Counseling Contacts Parish Office 239 N. Morrison Street Phone Fax Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM Parish Center 301 Vandalia School 210 N. Morrison Parish Prayer Line Masses Weekend Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Weekday Monday Communion Service, 8:15am Tuesday thru Friday. 8:15 AM First Friday Masses 8:15 AM Holy Day Masses Eve of Holyday 5:30 PM Holyday 8:15 AM, 7:00 PM Sacraments Confessions Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM Thursday before First Friday 4:00PM till all are heard Marriage Contact the parish office at least one year beforehand. Baptism During the liturgy on the Third Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass or on the Fourth Weekend of the month. Call the Parish Office for registration forms and scheduling. Baptismal Preparation Classes Baptismal preparation consists of 2 sessions for parents held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Parish Office and the Thursday before the Baptism in Church. Please call for a reservation. SS. Peter & Catholic Church 207 VANDALIA STREET COLLINSVILLE, IL February Second Sunday of Lent Paul Visit ourwebsite saintspeter-paul.org

2 From the Desk Of Fr. John The first Sunday of Lent always brings us the lesson from the Gospel about Jesus confronting Satan being tempted by him in the desert. It says so much about who Jesus really is and his power and authority over the Prince of this world. Luke s Gospel account which we hear from this year is no exception. St. Luke wants us to see a contrast between Adam who is the first man God created and now the new Adam in Jesus Christ. Jesus takes on our whole human race in himself. He is faced with the temptations that all of humanity have encountered through the ages, but with a radically different outcome. Whereas those of the past failed Jesus triumphs. Satan has a way of presenting things that seem right or good or even natural. But there is always a deception, a falsehood, or half-truth involved. Jesus has such a deep relationship with his Father that he sees through all of the untruths and reaches the very core of his true identity and his deepest trust in the goodness and truth of his Father. Nothing will sway him from his loyalty Not on bread alone does man live You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test. We must make our act of faith in Jesus and find in him the strength to see the light and live it. This Sunday moves us to the experience of the disciples on the mountaintop of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus reveals himself to the disciples so that they may not lose hope or faith. Peter has made his clear act of faith in Jesus and Jesus then explained more concretely the true meaning of his being the Messiah and Anointed of God. It would include being turned over into the hands of the chief priests, scribes and finally death on a cross. But the revelation of his true identity and mission would also include them as his disciples. They would need to be willing to deny themselves and to take up their cross each day to follow him to the glory of the Kingdom. They needed to see this glimpse of his glory as a sure sign of the glory they would one day share. But they still had much to learn This is my chosen Son, listen to Him. Lenten Penance Services are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 rd at 12:30 for school children and for the Parish Wednesday, Feb. 24 th at 6:30 PM. There are other Penance Services scheduled in our neighboring parishes make plans now which one will work for you. This is the time of reconciliation and the celebration of God s Mercy during this year of Mercy! Confirmation Candidates...Retreat & Penitential Rite will be next Sunday, Feb. 28 th at 8:00am Mass and program with The Reap Team following in Morris Hall & the cafeteria. Parish Office move has gone OK and we have ironed out the technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience and those who have helped so much. We are trying to get used to things still. Asbestos Abatement in the old parish office will be taking place in early April. Red Bag Collection will be next weekend Feb th. SSPP School Trivia will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 th in the gym starting at 6:30 PM reserve a table! Annual Parish Picnic is being planned with great new ideas mark the dates June th. Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 Mass Intentions MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:15AM Communion Service TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:15AM Bob Fournie All School Mass WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:15AM Joseph Ossola 7:00PM Stations of the Cross THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:15AM Theresa Dorn Adoration of Blessed Sacrament starts after the last Mass. School Children will have Benediction at 1:35PM. Benediction & closing prayer at 6:30PM. FRIDAY, FEBRURARY 26 8:15AM Carolyn Tarjany All School Mass 1:40PM Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Red Bag Collection Weekend 4:30PM Gene Stirnaman SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Red Bag Collection Weekend 8:00AM David Siegel 10:30AM Lynda Knebel Family Mass Collection for February 7 Envelopes/Loose $ 9, Capital Campaign , Ash Wednesday 1, Diocese Holy Cross-Guatemala Annual Fund Angel Fund/ Red Bag Catholic Charities Catholic Times $ 15, Collection for the Diocese s Catholic Charities This weekend there will be a 2nd collection for the Diocese s Catholic Charities during all the Masses. Catholic Charities serves literally thousands of people every year. Through its many programs and facilities, they provide the poor with food, clothing and shelter, cares for abused children, protects and serves senior citizens, strengthens families and reaches out to people in communities large and small all across our 28 Catholic diocese. Please be generous in the 2nd collection for Catholic charities to help them carry out their mission of addressing the needs of today s families in our diocese.

3 SS. Peter and Paul School News Our Nursery is located in the Church basement and is open during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Today, Sunday, February 21 Melinda Pendall and her daughters will be taking care of our little ones in the Nursery. Next Sunday, February 28 Betty Greer and Linda Giovando will be in charge of the Nursery. If you would like to volunteer to take care of the small children during the 10:30am Mass or have any questions please call Betty Greer at CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday, February 28: 10:30AM Allison Farnworth K and 1st 10:30AM Jill Witte and 2nd & 3rd Lauren Witte Tutoring/Homework Club Contact Mrs. Wepking via Fast Direct if you are interested in Tutoring or Homework Club for your student at SSPP School. Price for Homework is $10 per child per session and the price for tutoring is $25 a session. Tues., Feb. 23: All School Mass, 12:30pm Students Penance Service Thurs., Feb. 25: Lifetouch Spring Pictures (no re-takes), 1:35pm, Grades 5 8 will attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Fri., Feb. 26: 8:15am All School Mass, at 1:40pm Grades K 4 will attend Stations of the Cross Sat., Feb. 27: SSPP Trivia Fundraiser in Gym starting at 6:30pm. Principal s Notes: You can lock in the tuition rates for next year by registering by March 1st. After that date, tuition will be $50 higher. The fee is $100 and will be deducted from your tuition. Please make a note on the form, if you want to apply for financial aid. Those papers will be sent to you. We have entered the solemn season of Lent. During these next forty days, we will be collecting boxes of granola bars and fruit cups. These will be sent to the SOS Soup kitchen. We will be collecting until March 23rd. TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday, February 27th. Kudos to: To 8th grader, Nicholas Koenig, on his acceptance into SLUH. The following SSPP Alumni who achieved honor roll status at Fr. McGivney Catholic High School: High Honors: Andy Taphorn Honors: Matthew Fischer, Ryan McMahon, Caitlyn Pendall, Leanna Spiker, Noah Mitan, Matt Taphorn, Zena Pendall, Emily Kowalski SSPP School Kudos P.S.R. On Wednesday, February 24 PSR Classes, 2-8 grades and their parents will attend the Parishes Penance Service starting at 6:30 in the church. ADOPT-A-CLASS If you or your company would like to adopt a Class or give a donation to the Library, Art, Chorus, Band Program, or the Computer Lab at SS. Peter & Paul School. Please contact the school office at You can donate any amount to any teacher. The donation is used specifically by that class or teacher. Protecting God s Children Presentation Any one who works with children in the parish either as their job or as a volunteer and have not attend one of the Protecting God s Children Presentation must attend one. The next one in our area will be at: St. Paul s Church in Highland on Thurs., Mar. 3 from 6:30-9:30pm in their Parish Center. Call to register. SS. PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL S JANUARY STUDENT OF MONTH Second Sunday of Lent February 21,

4 Saturday, February 27, 4:30PM Lector: Karen and Scott Splaingard Music: Glory Choir Gifts: The Family of Gene Stirnaman Servers: Joseph Crowder, Joshua Zagorski, Matthew Wilde, and Austin Zagorski will shadow the other servers. Comm. Minsts. MaryAnn Silhavy, Cece & Brian Weir, Ed Welle, Sofiya Knebel, Kerri Castelli, Dennis Craft, Linda & Russ Fette Intention: Gene Stirnaman Sunday, February 28, 8:00AM Lector: Liz Dalton and Gene Catalpa Music: Megan and Bob Gifts: Ushers Servers: Paul, Anna and Matthew Falbe and Wyatt Biermann will shadow the other servers Comm. Minsts: Robert Alvarado, Leslie Duff, Pat Ellis, Steven Molitor, Mark Kennedy, Mary Kay Ogle, Mary Louise Rauh Intention: David Siegel Sunday, February 28, 10:30AM Lectors: The Timothy Runnalls Family Music: Hausmann / Wiegmann Gifts: The Family of Lynda Knebel Servers: Caitlyn, Gwen, and Zena Pendall Comm. Minsts: Terry Falline, Debbie & Bob Sanders, Melba Wobbe, Jean Buchana, Madeleine & Herman Wenos, Kim & Joe Zagorski Intention: Lynda Knebel SERVERS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK 8:15am Tues., Feb. 23 through Fri., Feb. 26 Loghan Phetsadasack and Madeline Spinner 6:30pm, Feb. 25: Katie Jackson will serve at the Benediction and closing prayer service. Lenten Regulations 1. Abstinence Everyone 14 years of age and over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 2. Fast Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 is required to Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is permitted. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength may be taken according to each person s needs, but together these two should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids (including milk and fruit juices) are allowed. 3. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. Stations of the Cross During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be said on Friday at 1:40pm for the school children and any parishioner who would like to join them and on Wednesday at 7:00pm but this week Wednesday, February 24 there will no Stations of the Cross as the Parishes Penance Service will take place on that day starting at 6:30pm. AUDITORS FOR SUNDAY February 28: Team # 9 Dave & Lynn Muniz, Karen Meyer and Jackie Slovinski Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 Could You Not Watch One Hour With Me Can you give the Lord one hour of your time? Each Thursday during Lent, except Holy Thursday, the Blessed Sacrament will be placed on Exposition after the last Mass of the day until 6:30pm when Benediction & Closing Prayers will be held. At 1:35pm there will be Benediction for the school children and the parish is invited to participate in this service. Easter Egg Giving Basket Beginning the weekend of Feb , there will be an Easter Basket at the front of the church filled with Easter Eggs. Each egg will contain a slip of paper with an item on it that will be used to make Easter baskets for the families we had on our Advent Giving Tree. For Christmas, we focused on food, clothing and toys. For Easter, we will focus on toiletry items and cleaning supplies. There will also be $10 donation eggs. The money will be used to buy children s bibles. The items will need to be returned by March 20 th. Please bring them to the Baptismal Room and leave them in the containers marked Easter Baskets. Cash donations can be left in the moneybox. Please do not bring the money until the weekend of March By providing Easter Baskets to the same families we had at Christmas, we will be letting them know we are still thinking of them and praying for them. We will continue practicing the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. If you have any questions, contact Debbie at , , or debbielsanders@gmail.com.

5 Come Enjoy Breakfast! Knights of Columbus Hall Route 157, Collinsville Sunday, February 21 9:00am-12:30pm This months Breakfast proceeds will Support the ABL Pregnancy Center Adults $9.00 Students $6.00 Children under 6 FREE Menu includes Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Pancakes made to order, Coffee, Tea, Milk & Orange Juice Divine Mercy Study During Holy Mass, I saw Jesus stretched out on the Cross, and He said to me, My pupil, have great love for those who cause you suffering. Do good to those who hate you. I answered, O my Master, you see very well that I feel no love for them, and that troubles me. Jesus answered, It is not always within your power to control your feelings. You will recognize that you have love if, after having experienced annoyance and contradiction, you do not lose your peace, but pray for those who have made you suffer and wish them well (Diary, 1628) Join the Divine Mercy Group as they examine the Diary of St. Faustina and pray the Chaplet every first and third Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in Morris Hall. For more information call Mary Helen at PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus, Fill the hearts and minds of your young people with the power of the Holy Spirit, so that with courage and generosity they might answer your call to serve the church in the priesthood and religious life. Give parents the faith, love and spirit of sacrifice which will inspire them to rejoice when a child of theirs is called to a church vocation. May the intercession of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, your Holy Family, help us to pray: Let not my will, but yours be done. Amen Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Belleville/Springfield Encounter Just as Peter, John and James experienced the Transformation of Jesus, let Jesus transform your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is on April 22nd to 24th. To register or for more information call or go online to 40 Days For Life From February 10 through March 20, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-ofway outside Planned Parenthood, 1000 E. Washington St., and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you d like more information, or to sign up for a vigil time or volunteer to help, please contact: Claudia Connelly at c.connelly01@gmail.com or call Springfield Right to Life at or visit Springfield or Donna Moore at dmoore@dio.org or call her at PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISER Crafton Plumbing, Inc IL Lic Please pray for the following men and women who are serving in our armed forces: Capt. Matthew Derfler US Army MSGT. Glen Davis US AF Cpl Larry Tyler USMC MSgt Adam Mercer USAF S/Sgt Britt M. Sherman US Army Capt Michael A. Shah US Army Capt. Jacob Lewis USMC LCPL Juan A. Gonzales USMC Pvt. Monica Gonzalez US Army Fc3 Matthew Wehmeyer US Navy LCPL Michael I. Guide USMC S.Sgt. Daniel Husbands USAF MSgt. Hugh Weise USMC Lt. Joshua A. Reeder US Navy Pfc. Gary Voegtle US Army Maj. Michael W. Meyer, Jr. CW04 Jerry Hunter US Army SSgt. Ben Bohnenstiehl USAF AOM Ed Clark US Navy SrA Mark Kimball USAF 2nd Lt. Adam Fischer USMC SrA David Bednara USAF Col Chuck Heimann US Army 2nd Lt. Scott Heimann US Army AOM Jack Matthews US Navy Col. Ed Hulten US Army CPO Edward Mahoney US Navy SrA Kelly Mahoney USAF Maj. Natalie Walker USMC Sec. Let. Nathen Walker US Navy Pvt. Sam Asbury US Army David Zagorski US Nat l Gd Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen If you have a family member in the armed forces and would like to add them to the prayer list please call the Parish Office, and leave their name & branch of service. If you have a family member in the hospital and they want Father to visit them call the parish office at The hospitals no longer notify us when members of our parish are in the hospital or Rehab. Second Sunday of Lent February 21,

6 Hungering For The Journey Welcome Our New Faith Formation Director This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for her family and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Second Sunday of Lent Look at the night sky: don t pitch a tent. So many stars! Too many to count. That is the unnumberable number of Abram s descendants of which each of us is a part. God promised then, and promises still today in covenantal love & mercy to care for us, protect us and be our only God. This Lent, let us go looking for descendant stars, people born of Abraham and Sarah and loved by God. Let us go liking for those who need embracing. Let us go looking for those who need some special care, some covenantal kindness, many kind words. Let us look. Then let us act. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW TOTUS TUUS IS COM- ING SOON! Make sure you mark your calendars for the week of Totus Tuus! The Totus Tuus team will be here for the 4:30 Mass on Saturday, July 9, 2016 and will be leaving sometime on Saturday July 16, Let s see if we can break our new record!!! 83 campers Change for Parish Change There are ENVELOPES for your weekly change by the entrances to the Church. Please take them home, fill them & return them to church. Share and Care Collection The Share and Care s Collection for the month of February will be for the Personal Hygiene items for our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Such items as Toilet Paper, Tooth Paste & Brush, Shampoo, Deodorant, Razors & Shaving Cream Please place your items in the share and Care Baskets located at all the entrances to the Church or if you would like to give them money put it in an envelope marked St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office at 239 N. Morrison St. and we will get your donation to the them. Second Sunday of Lent February 21, Please welcome Deacon Jim Ghiglione, who will be joining our parish as Director of Faith Formation on March 7. For the past 12 years, Deacon Jim has been the Pastoral Facilitator responsible for administration and pastoral leadership for two parishes in Mt. Zion and Bethany, IL. He has served other roles in the Diocese including being a member of the Permanent Diaconate Formation team, Diocesan Marriage Tribunal Advocate, Diocesan Cemetery Advisory Board, and Diocesan Stewardship Advisory Board. He also served at our parish from as Director of Youth Ministry. We are excited to welcome Deacon Jim and his wife Agnes to our parish community and look forward to the leadership and guidance he will bring our faith formation ministries SDCCW Scholarship Application The Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW), an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women, will again offer four (4) $500 Diocesan Leadership Scholarships for outstanding female high school seniors. Young Catholic Women who exemplify the SDCCW mission and values of leadership, faith and service will considered. This scholarship is available for all high school senior girls. For any additional information, please contact Mary Ann Scopel, Scholarship Chairwoman and Vice President of the SDCCW at or via at scopel@frontiernet.net BE A MAN of the EUCHARIST! If you are interested in joining the Seminarians of the Diocese of Springfield in Il in their journey to become men of the Eucharist call the Office for Vocations at , Ext. 182 or jtitus@dio.org

7 KNIGHTS KNEWS: Sun., Feb. 21: KC Breakfast at KC Hall 9:00am 12:30pm Mon., Feb. 22: Fourth Degree Mtg. starting at 7:00pm Tues., Feb. 23: Wing Ding Night serving from 4:00-7:30pm Thurs., Feb. 25: BINGO! At the KC Hall starting at 12:00Noon and Refreshments are available Thurs., Feb. 25: Mexican Menu in the Lounge, serving 4:00-7:30pm Come and Enjoy, Ole! Fri., Feb. 26: Fish Fry Team # 1, Come try the New Menu. K.C. Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. The next meeting of the KC Ladies Auxiliary will be Thursday, March 3 starting at 7:00pm at the KC Hall on Hwy This month s donation will be fruit cups and granola bars for the SOS Soup Kitchen. Your generosity is appreciated. Hope to see you there. ZIGGY S WISDOM: Am I hopelessly attached to my possessions, my stuff? ZIGGY S THOUGHTS: If the loss for any reason of your prized stuff causes deep sadness and melancholy, you have a problem that deserves solving! This type of bondage robs your relationships of the attention they deserve. Take a big breath and give some of it away. It will change your life for the better. Calling All Catholic Women Join us at the 2016 SDCCW Retreat Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 Villa Maria Catholic Life Center in Springfield, IL Lord, Are You Listening Presented by Fr. Salvador Gonzalez, OMI Registration deadline is February 29, 2016 For more information call Carolyn Munie at or cmmunie@hughes.net LADIES, SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN S DAY Our Lady, Undoer of Knots Pray for Us Sat., April 9, a.m. 3p.m. Collinsville KC Hall, HWY.157, Collinsville, IL. Cost: $20 Julie Carrick, singer and songwriter, will lead us through musical testimony on the miracles of Our Lady. Deacon Jim Ghiglione will share God s plan with his personal testimony, God, Unfolder of Rosebuds. Veneration of first class relics, including piece of Mary s veil (Bring your favorite religious items to touch to relics) Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Procession, Music, Continental Breakfast Shopping at Vendor Booths Luncheon Registration forms available at church entrances, at the Parish Office, by calling: , or visiting If mailing registration form, send to: Sts. Peter and Paul Church Women s Day 210 N. Morrison, Collinsville, IL ********************* Call Rhonda Phetsadasack, Event Chair, at: if you have questions. Second Sunday of Lent February 21, Ann Van Dyke Rachel Voss Margaret Norwood James Schneider Doris Griness Derek Duval Louise Nepute Michael Garner Debbie Corrigan Patricia Hungate Regina Lange Gail Felis Peggy & Dennis Diaz Jean & Terry Stinnett Bonnie Keen Leroy Peanuts Benvenuto Joseph Varda Nancy Smith Bill Cooley Krissy Luth Dave Naderhoff Denise Thibault Sherry Arbas Charmaine More Bernard Scaturro Susie Lingle Wayne & Shannon Moore Roger Pense Carol McKeon Tammy Whitman Joseph Schraut Jimmy Hoef Ben Kaiser Janet Pensoneau Andrea Giescking Judy Bouse Gerry McDowell Marilyn Mottin Robyn Nagel Katie Rembish Sandy Ditzler Jon Howard Angela Wingo Rust Terry Nevilla Mallie Royer Ann Boutch Joan Kotarba Debbie Wendt Jane Fournie Joe Giacolette Susan Jones John Ban, Jr. Josie Schmidt Doris Crowell Tom & Carol McDonald Yucco Conwey &Family Joe Colombara Elizabeth Denis Kris Bell Shannon Moore Dorothy Chapman Mattie Garber Norma Stirnaman Novella Peyla Connie Pine George Gregurec Jeannie Egan Mary Sue Holmes Linda & Gary Harvell Anna Kussmann Kevin Cooley Irene Barattini Patricia Clark Albert Hunter Renee White Bobby Heatherly Larry & Becky Stanton Ariel Ann Probst Shirley Greer Johnny Kelley Mark Parker Rick Suria Ron Rampold Roseann & Frank Lahue John Asbury Mary Kupinski Japheth Boyce Mary Jane Fries Joyce Carney Dianne Loyet Arlene Lecce Mary Geno Scott Jokerst Mary Ann Ellis Dick Smith Adam Hohn Ed & Lucy Wachter Monica Saldana Jason Silhavy Corey Humphrey Samantha Kerwin Rosemarie Chadwick Pray For the Sick If a member of your family is seriously ill, in the hospital, convalescing in a Nursing Home, or Homebound let the parish office know ( ) and we will include their name in our prayer list (If you would like someone to be on the prayer list but not in the bulletin call our Parish Prayer Line at )

8 When: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Place: SS. Peter & Paul, Collinsville School Gymnasium Time: Doors 5:30 p.m. Trivia 6:30 p.m. SS. Peter & Paul School Trivia Night Proceeds to benefit: SSPP School REQUEST RESERVATION/RETURN FORMS BY 2/22/16 (Checks - payable to SSPP - Parents & Friends) CASH PRIZES FOR TOP 2 50/50 SSPP TRIVIA -SS. Peter & Paul School 210 N. Morrison Ave. MULLIGANS Gift Card Raffle Collinsville, Il HEADS/TAILS Side Games Purchase $ each (8 people/max) Purchase $15.00 each Sponsor a category round for $ Donate an item for gift card raffle/prizes NAME PHONE # Amy Smith amysmith2004@att.net Maggie Grotefendt Maggiegrotefendt@gmail.com Renee Crowder crcrowder@mac.co Marquette High School Dinner Auction Please join the Marquette Catholic High School Explorers Club for a fun evening at the Annual Dinner Auction- Marquette-Our Night to Shine Saturday April 2, 2016 at Lewis & Clark Commons at 5:00pm. For registration, sponsorship opportunities and donation information please visit Faith...Fellowship...Food High School Youth Group Meeting Sunday, February 21 6:00pm in Gym 6:45pm in Morris Hall Annual Catholic Servicers Appeal (ACSA) The programs, servicers and ministries supported by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal (ACSA) meet the larger diocesan needs of Catholics and others in need in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The diocese serves each of us, and our financial support is needed to continue God s work in the diocese. This year our assessed amount is $88,750 and as of Feb.. 9 a total of 296 parishioners have given $69,667 toward this assessed amount. We can meet this assessed amount if we all, once again, give our fair share this year as we did last year. If you are among the group of parishioners who have not contributed to the ACSA, please prayerfully consider how you can help your diocesan Church family with a donation to this appeal. Fr. McGivney High School Lenten Almsgiving Project Once again Fr. McGivney has teamed up with Stop Hunger Now to help feed the hungry especially those most in need across the world with a goal of raising money for 20,000 meals! Students not only raise the money, but will also package the meals. We will be collecting donations now through April 8. Anyone interested can send with a Fr. McGivney student to put towards their House Fund for the Stop Hunger Now Challenge or send a donation to the school marked Stop Hunger Now. You can contact Jason Schreder at jschreder@mcgivneygriffins.com for further information. Second Sunday of Lent February 21,

9 Year of Mercy Learn, Experience, Share The Sacrament of Mercy As we journey through the holy Lenten season, it s a good time to look at the Sacrament of Mercy: Reconciliation. We have many opportunities to receive this sacrament also called Penance and Confession-- during Lent. In fact, our parish Penance Service is on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. See the bulletin for services at other local parishes throughout Lent. Many of us reluctantly make ourself go to Confession. Maybe we need to think about it differently. Pope Benedict IV describes it beautifully: This Sacrament begins with a look at one s actual condition in life, contributes uniquely to achieving that openness of heart which enables one to turn one s gaze to God so that He may enter one s life. The certainty that He is close and in his mercy awaits the human being, even one who is involved in sin in order to heal his weakness with the grace of the sacrament, is always a ray of hope for the world. So think about turning one s gaze to God letting Him enter your life His mercy awaits, to heal our weakness a ray of hope. The Gift Peace be with you! With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. They were troubled, anxious, and fearful much like each one of us at some point in our lives. Christ repeated the words, Peace be with you. But then he added Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them (Jn 20:19-23). What an extraordinary Gift! Pope Francis on the Sacrament of Reconciliation In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in Him. In this sacrament, he prepares us to receive Him free from serious sin, with a lively faith, earnest hope, and sacrificial love in the Eucharist. We bishops and priests are eager to help you if you experience difficulty, hesitation, or uncertainty about approaching the Lord in this sacrament. If you have not received this healing sacrament in a long time, we are ready to welcome you. We, whom Christ has ordained to minister this forgiveness in his name, are also approaching this sacrament, as both penitents and ministers, throughout our lives and at this special moment of grace during Lent. Second Sunday of Lent February 21,

10 ABL Fundraiser Dinner / Auction On Sunday, March 13 the ABL Fundraiser Dinner / Auction will be held at the SSPP School Cafeteria starting at 12:00 Noon. Our own Liz Dalton and her Crew will cater, pampering us with her tasty fare. The tickets are still only $25 and can be purchased now! Items for the auction are needed either new, slightly used, or antiques. For info. call Herman , Bob or Carol PRAYER BLANKET If you would like to give a Prayer Blanket to someone, volunteer to make the Blankets or just want some more information about them call the parish office at ANGEL FUND RED BAG TUITION ASSISTANCE Through your generous support to the Angel Fund/Red Bag Collection you are helping provide financial assistance to a number of school families. These funds enable parents to send their children to SSPP School, where they receive a quality Catholic education and have access to an academic program that has excelled at preparing children for their years of education beyond SSPP. During the last fiscal year, July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015, the Angel Fund/Red Bag Collection received $17, in donations and in October of 2015 the fund received a donation of $3, from the Diocese. Be an angel & give generously to the Angel Fund / Red Bag Collection that will be taken up during the Masses on the weekend of February 27 & 28 GIFT A BRICK at the SSPP Cemetery Our Cemetery Committee is offering paved bricks as a necessary fundraiser with your words of remembrance (3 lines) to be displayed in the new Columbaria area. You can Gift A Brick for $100. each. If you would like to do this please fill out a form, available in Church or the parish office and return it to the parish office. Up Coming Events Fish Fry Collinsville KC Friday Fish Fry features: Fried & Baked Cod, Catfish, Shrimp, Slaw, Fries, Spaghetti, Hush Puppies & Pies at the KC Hall. Serving from 4:00-7:30pm. Pork All-You-Can-Eat Sausage Dinner Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Maryville, Men s Booster Club is hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Sausage Dinner in their Parish Center TODAY, serving 11:30am-6:00pm. Cost $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children (6-11Yrs.) and FREE for Children 5 and under. Carry-outs available. Dinner will benefit the MPH Youth Ministry. Trivia Night Holy Trinity Church s Men s Club will have a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 27 starting at 7:00pm in their Parish Center. There will be 2 flights, with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. There will be Mulligans & 50/50 drawings. Cost is $12 per person (Max 8 per table). You may bring your own food. Beer, wine & soda are available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Round Sponsorships are available for $50. For more info or reservations call Yvonne at or ysibert@holytrinityil.org. The Troy KC will have a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 5 with the proceeds to benefit St. John Neumann School Scholarships & various charities at St. John Neumann School in Maryville. Doors open at 6:00pm Trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cash Prizes to top 3 finishers. Cost $120 per table, 8 to a table includes Mulligans. Bring own food, snacks & beverages coolers allowed. 50/50 drawing, Silent Auction, Trivia Bingo, Games McGivney High School Trivia Night on Saturday, March 5 starting at 7:00pm in the Edwardsville KC Hall. There will be Trivia, Music, Raffles, Silent Auction & a lot of fun. For more info or to make a reservation call or development@mcgivneygriffins.com. Do You Know Where Your Children Are Online? February 29, :30 p.m. Knights of Columbus One Columbus Plaza, Collinsville, IL Desserts Served Babysitting Available Technology integration that encourages social interaction and selfexpression presents new opportunities for youth, while at the same time challenging teachers as we work together to keep youth healthy and safe. Join us, along with the Internet Safety Specialist from the Attorney General s Office, as we continue our effort to protect and educate our children. Representatives from the Diocese will also discuss resources and ideas on how to share with your family our Catholic perspective regarding human sexuality, virtue and sacrifice Registration required at or sspeterpaulcollinsville@gmail.com or call Indicate number of attendees & number & ages of children for babysitting Second Sunday of Lent February 21,

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