Saints James & Patrick Parish

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1 JULY 1, 2018 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saints James & Patrick Parish T R C R C O Saint James Church 742 E. Clay Decatur, Illinois Masses... Sat 4:00 pm, Sun. 8:30 am Office Hours... M-Th 9:00 am-4:00 pm Office... (217) Fax... (217) Saint Patrick Church 407 E. Eldorado St. Decatur, Illinois Masses.. Sat. 5:30 pm, Sun. 10:00 am Office Hours... M-F 9:00 am-4:00 pm Office... (217) Fax... (217) School... (217) Parish Staff Pastor Father John Burnette Outreach Tom Prior Office Manager Anita Olson Secretary Karen Redden Financial Secretary Carla Hahn Office Assistant Karen Rossi Maintenance Gene Velchek Organist Kate Tiemann School Staff Principal Jan Sweet Secretary Jody Neibuhr Parish office@ssjpparish.com Parish Website: Like us on Facebook Saints James and Patrick Parish (Page with logo)

2 2 2 From the desk of the Pastor Everyday Stewardship As the bap zed, we are called into community, and we are strongest when all members have full faith in Jesus Christ. When one of us falters or begins to doubt his or her faith, that is when our faith is to be shared freely as a source of strength. If we hold our faith inside, then those around us will miss a chance to be edified and strengthened by our witness. We can give freely of our money, our me, and our talents but s ll not share our faith with those around us. This hinders the Body of Christ's ability to evangelize and spread the Good News. It also helps to keep members of that Body weak, because without the chance to hear our stories of faith, those with the need to hear can remain discouraged and lost. Faith is a gi from God to us, just like any other. We are called to cul vate our faith and grow it into abundance. If we do not share it with others, then why grow it at all? We are not saved because we have more faith than someone else. We are no be er off with storage bins filled with knowledge, devo on, and faith experience than a baby on its day of bap- sm. The difference between the baby and us is that we have something now to share and the responsibility to do so. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Who we are and all we have......is a Gi from God! A way to give back: GOOD SAMARITAN INN: The mission of the Good Samaritan Inn is to provide opportunity to the economically disadvantaged in the community. They focus on those in need by feeding the hungry and providing job training. Volunteers are needed Monday through Sunday from 9:00 to 11:00 to prepare food for the meals and from 11:00 to 1:00 to serve food. To volunteer for this ministry call Francie at GSI Following Jesus today Invite someone you know back to Mass! You can be a great ambassador for our parish Dear Parishioners and Friends, Many thanks for the prayers, calls, messages, s, visits, cards, flowers and gi s over this past two weeks! You are so kind and caring! This past Tuesday I was discharged from the ARC at St. Mary s. They did a great job of helping me be mobile and able to take care of myself in half the me they originally thought. There will be much more therapy once the breaks are healed. Thanks to Father Joe Molloy for all his personal support and help in making sure the Masses at our parish are covered while I am recovering. We are blessed that he is our Dean for Decatur. Thanks to my brother priests for their prayers and support and for being so willing to help with all the Masses. Thanks to Fr. Fredrick and Fr. Peters for covering last weekend and for Fr. Kuse for covering this weekend and next. Thanks to Fr. Nick for covering the weekday Masses. So, what is broken: A stabilizing bone in the right ankle; right collar bone; right shoulder blade; and ribs, about a rack. There are several scrapes and bruises around my body mostly on the right side. What happened? A er changing plans to ride my Honda 750 Shadow to the Sullivan nursing homes, because of the weather forecast for rain, I went instead to visit a home bound parishioner and then to Hickory Point Chris an Village to visit some of our people. I was returning to the rectory at St. Patrick by way of Main Street and a car ran the stop sign at Kenwood Ave. This is when the Grace of God and Motorcycle Safety Founda on training took over. I braked and laid the cycle down, hit the road and slid. Thus the injuries on my right side. And, Yes, I was wearing a helmet, boots, gloves, jeans, jacket and a clergy shirt. How long will it take to get be er? It depends on how long it takes to heal and progress through therapy. My right food and arm are non weight bearing for four to six weeks. During this me of recovery, not only of the bones, but of stamina I will spend some me at the home of one our re red priests, Fr. Chiola. It is a residence on one level. Which is recommended at this me. With the doctor s permission I plan to spend me with by brothers in Florida for part of my healing. Months ago I purchased an airline cket to visit July Perhaps being with family will speed my recupera on. God will bring good from this! Again, thank you for your prayers and please keep praying for me to the Lord. You remain in my daily prayers. God bless you, Fr. John For a medical emergency call the our parish office or Fr. Joe Molloy at Holy Family,

3 Mass Schedule and Sacraments 3 3 BAPTISM Before an infant may be baptized, the parents are required to attend a Baptism Class. Please contact the Parish Office. Baptisms generally take place on a Sunday, the day of the Resurrection. MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made six months in advance with the Pastor. PENANCE (Reconciliation) Anytime by appointment or: at St. James: Mondays 7:30 am Saturday 3:30-3:50 pm at St. Patrick: Friday 10:45 am Saturday 11:00 am- 12:00 Noon MASS INTENTIONS Monday, July 2 8:00 am at St. James Richard Roundtree Tuesday, July 3 8:00 am at St. Patrick NO MASS Wednesday, July 4 NO MASS Thursday, July 5 8:00 am at St. Patrick No Mass until August 23 Friday, July 6 11:15 pm at St. Patrick James & Barbara Niesman Saturday, July 7 4:00 pm at St. James McKee & Naughton Families 5:30 pm at St. Patrick For All Parishioners Sunday, July 8 8:30 am at St. James Thomas E. Smith 10:00 am at St. Patrick Michael Wrigley Ill or hospital bound? Please call the office so Father can anoint you if you have not been anointed recently. When you go to the hospital please register as a parishioner of Ss. James and Patrick. If you have not been visited by a priest within two days, please call the office. Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation (217) hour Perpetual Adoration at St. Mary s Hospital Chapel. Please contact Mary Comerford at if you are interested in spending an hour with the Lord during the week. Welcome New Parishioners Please register at the office during the week. Rest in peace: May parishioners, family and friends who have died be embraced with God s love forever. Daily Marriage Tip: It s tricky to balance couple, parent, work, and personal me. Which one gets the least a en on in your marriage? Do an honest reevalua on of your priori es and take steps to make sure you re devo ng the proper amount of me to each area. Gift of Treasure Thank you for your generosity! Fiscal : Week Year to Date FY June 16/17 (51) $14,201 $925,616 $904,628 Needed $18,500 $943,500 Over (Under) ($4,299) ($17,884) Fr. Mangan $85 Building $730 Retired Diocesan Priests $368 Have you considered giving online? Check out the possibility at: Long may you live, but please remember our parish in your will.

4 4 4 Parish News & Notes Parish School News Pre-K 8th grade, registra on for the 2018/19 school year will be Wednesday, August 1 from 4:30 un l 7p.m. Call over the summer and register as well. And yes, you can afford a Catholic educa on for your child! Call the School Office: (217) Financial Aid and Scholarships are available, see our school website as listed above for more informa on. Once Upon a Time STREAM Camp Monday July from 9am-noon for 1st-5th graders Held at St. Patrick School -all students welcome Call to register or for more informa on Give to St. Patrick School rather than the State of Illinois! The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program, Invest in Kids, Would you like to receive a 75% state tax credit? If you make a contribu on to Empower Illinois, (which provides tui on scholarships to private school students), you can get the credit. You direct your dona ons to a par cular school and they use the donated money for the children who qualify at that school. For more informa on, please call Carla at ***************************************************************************** The Decatur Family Refuge is nearly ready to open the Save the Children maternity home. This will be an emergency shelter for homeless pregnant women of Macon Co. To learn more and see how else you can help, join us for an Open House on Sat July 7, from am at 539 N Water St. or call Volunteers needed. Prayers and dona ons are gratefully welcome. K of C Breakfast will be held on July 8th from 8:00 11:30am. Please come and join us. All are welcome. Parish Book Club will meet July 11 at 6:00 pm. Bring a salad or dessert to share. My Mother s Secret by J. L. Wi erick is the book to be discussed. Families of Faith We are looking forward to another great year. Please register on August 1 from 4:30-7:00pm at St. Patrick Church basement for this upcoming year. Couple s Night Out Please join us on Wednesday Aug 8th at the Beach House. Protec ng God s Children We have several PGC sessions coming soon. To volunteer for the parish or school, you must a end a session one me. Saturday Aug 18 at 8:30am and Thursday Aug 23 at 6:30pm at Holy Family. Please call to register. Missions If you were unable to give to the Missionary (Fr. Smalls) who was here June 16-17, and you would like to s ll give, please take an envelope from the pew and drop your dona on in the collec on basket. Now is the me to think about becoming one with us in our Catholic Faith or who you might invite to join us on the journey through R.C.I.A. A word from Pope John Paul II to those suffering because of abor- on: Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. The Father of Mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconcilia on (Evangelium Vitae, no. 99). Call Project Rachel for a confiden al referral to those who can help: RACHEL-5. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat A retreat for post abor ve individuals will be held July at the Villa Maria Center in Springfield. Call Donna Moore with ques ons at x 161. Register at St. MARY S HOSPITAL CHAPEL Eucharis c Adora on at St. Mary s chapel. Our Lord is calling people of all ages to spend me with him in adora- on. A beau ful quiet me to be alone with Him and have prayers answered. The following hours are needed: Monday (temporary) 8, 9 am and 10pm, Tuesday 12, 1, 2, 3 am, Thursday 12, 1 am and 1, 8, 10pm. Please call Mary at Traveling this summer? Where ever you roam there is a Mass nearby. Check with : mes.org We suggest you call to verify. Please Patronize our Adver sers, they pay for the prin ng of our Bulle n and Newsle er! Hearing devices are available during Mass. Ask an usher for assistance.

5 Parish Calendar & Events 5 5 at St. James Wednesday,July 4 Parish office closed Suicide rates have been rising in nearly every state, according to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on (CDC). Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC reports a 19-30% increase in suicide rates for Illinois. Contribu ng factors can include: rela onship problems or loss, substance misuse, physical health problems, job, money, legal and/or housing stress. Learn the warning signs of suicide and respond to people at risk: Na onal Suicide Preven on Lifeline for help: TALK (8255). h ps://suicidepreven onlifeline.org at St. Patrick Wednesday,July 4 Parish office closed Friday, July 6 9:45am Legion of Church basement Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the pressing crowd. God is not far off! God acts in the pressing crowd, the commotion of life. God rescues us at birth and in the new baptismal birth, when afflicted, and when near death. Jesus said to Jairus and says to us today: Do not be afraid; just have faith. What do I fear? How can I be unafraid this week? Who can help me? How will staying in touch with Jesus make all the difference? P ➇ ❶❷8❸❹❺❻ ❼❽❾❿➀➁❾❿ ➂➃➄➅➆➁➈ ➉➊➋➉ ➌➍ ➎➍➏➍ ➐6➑➒ ➓❸ 47 ❹ ➏ q r st 12ss

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