September 30, 2012 - Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2 St. Francis of Assisi Parish St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois Teutopolis, Illinois Coming Soon The Sign See Inside
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 From the Pastor Please note the changes in the Mass schedule that take place beginning October 1. There will be a 12:05 Mass on both Monday and Thursday as well as a 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday. Already we have exceptions, though. This Thursday and next (October 11), the students will be coming for Mass at 8:05. Therefore, there will be no 8:05 Mass on Friday, October 5, or Friday, October 12. Head Count. During the month of October, the diocese asks us to take a head count at all the Masses. The ushers will be tallying the attendance. These numbers are used by the diocese to identify trends in church participation. Here are our trends from 2001 to 2011. Total membership in the parish has dropped by 169 in the years between 2001 2011. In other words, our membership has remained fairly stable. On the other hand, during that same time frame, our weekly Mass attendance has dropped by almost 600 people. That s a lot! If you know of someone who has stopped coming to church on a regular basis, please take the initiative to invite him/her back. If that person would like to talk to one of the priests, please let us know. ACSA. By now, every household should have received the material for the Annual Catholic Services Appeal. Please make your pledge. Again, our current goal is over $63K. Any donation above our assigned goal will be returned to the parish. Liturgy of the Hours. With Fr. Ted s departure to Quincy, the friars have decided to return to the chapel for morning and evening prayer. You are welcome to join us. Morning prayer begins at 11:45; evening prayer at 4:45. Both last about 15 minutes. The friars try to gather a little bit ahead of time for some silent reflection and you are welcome to join us for that, as well. October Events. There s a lot happening in October, and I don t want you to miss any of it. Here are some highlights: 3. Transitus (Passing) of St. Francis, 7:00 pm 4. Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of our parish Day of Prayer for Life with Eucharistic Adoration 11. Year of Faith begins (more information coming) Day of Prayer for Life with Eucharistic Adoration 21. World Mission Sunday 28. Priesthood Sunday 50th Anniversary of Fr. Vernon s ordination, 10:30 Peace and every good, Fr. John, OFM Transitus of St. Francis On Thursday, October 4th, we will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron of our parish. He is honored for his tremendous love of God, his imitation of Jesus and his care for the poor, especially those with the disease of leprosy. For centuries Franciscans (priests, brothers, sisters, and Secular Franciscans) have gathered on the evening before the feast to celebrate his death, that is, his transitus (passing) from life on earth to eternal life. This year the Transitus will be held on Wednesday evening, October 3rd, beginning at 7:00 pm. You are invited to join us for this commemoration of St. Francis death and then come to the friary for refreshments. A New Arrival: The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help would like to introduce to you the newest member of our household. Sr. Erlinda Gurule most recently comes from El Paso, Texas where she ministered to the Spanish people. She has been a teacher in Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Colorado. She is second oldest in a family of 14. She just recently, 31 st of August, celebrated a birthday. S. Erlinda is bi-lingual and treasures her Spanish heritage and culture. She grew up in New Mexico where members of her family still reside. You will find her to be quiet, reserved and positive in her outlook. We are blessed she is with us. Dear Brothers in Christ As Catholic men, we are called to a life of service. We are called to care for our families, serve our communities and serve our faith communities. I am excited to share with you that a great and wonderful opportunity exists for Catholic men to answer this call to serve by becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus. This exemplary order of Catholic men was founded in 1882 by a parish priest who had the vision and foresight to conceive of an organization which would provide Catholic men the opportunity to live their Faith through charitable works, caring for their families and defending the Catholic Faith. Today, the Knights of Columbus are 1.8 million members strong in 14 countries, providing a strong moral example in an age where culture promotes secularism over service to others. Last year, this organization of practical Catholic men donated more than $158 million and 70 million man-hours to charity, in addition to providing its members with the opportunity to share a fraternal brotherhood with men of similar values. As a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, I have personally witnessed the tremendous work that these men accomplish in this diocese. However, there is much work which needs to be done in the name of charity. I strongly encourage each man in the diocese, who considers himself to be a practicing Catholic and is at least 18 years old, to prayerfully consider joining the ranks of this fine organization. Members of the Knights of Columbus will be in parishes after Masses during weekends of October with more information. Please take some time to visit with one of these men, so that you may join us in our mission to promote Charity, Unity, Fraternity and patriotism. I promise you the experience of a lifetime. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois,
September 30, 2012 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 26th Week in Ordinary Time October 1-7 St. Therese of the Child Jesus Mass at 6:30 am & 12:05 pm Holy Guardian Angels Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass at 6:30 am & 8:05 am (students) Mass at 6:30 am (Note only one Mass.) St. Bruno Blessed Marie Rose Durocher Mass at 9:00 am & 5:30 pm 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect Life Sunday Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Thursday, October 4 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, October 6-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Bible Study Our next session will be on Thursday, October 18 th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Clare Hall. There is no need to sign up for these sessions. Just come join us. No one saint is dependent on the other. Gain insight into the lives of recently canonized women who lived their faith under incredible circumstances. Bring your lunch and join the conversation after the film. Our next great woman: St. Gianna Molla Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers: Cathy Green, Renae Roepke, Eddie Siemer, Cheryl Ann Huber, Chris Utz, Anna Habing, Mack Kitten, Jim Koester, Tom Vonderheide, Jack Hardiek Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 9/23/2012 Year 287 Adult envelopes $6,966.50 $101,479.50 Other $678.00 $6,817.51 TOTAL $7,644.50 $108,297.01 GOAL $9,900.00 $128,700.00 Parish Calendar Wednesday, October 3 8:05 am Mass starts Children s Choir, 3:30-4:30 pm Jr. Hi. And H. S. Religion, 7:20 pm Transitus, 7:30 pm Thursday, October 4 Eucharistic Day of Prayer, 8:00 am Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Divorce & Beyond, 6:30-8:30 pm, St. Clare Baptism Prep, 7:00 pm, St. Rose Friday, October 5 Teen Center open Saturday, October 6 Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Foccus, 6:30 pm, St. Clare Sunday, October 7 Monastery Museum and Mausoleum open, 12:30-4:00 pm B & B, 8:00-9:30 pm, St. Clare Planning Marriage Patrick Pape and Stephanie Schumacher Saturday, October 6, 2012 1:00 pm Happy October Birthdays 3 Dorothy Halfar (89) 5 Martha Pruemer (91) 10 Betty Buenker (87) 10 Celeste Pruemer (86) 11 Pauline Gobczynski (88) 11 Melvin Niemeyer (83) 11 Leola Zerrusen (84) 14 Victor Deters (90) 14 Paul Runde (88) 22 Anna Mae Nosbisch (87) 23 Leroy Thoele (85) 24 Dolores Esker (84) 25 Gene Nosbisch (80) 26 Betty Schottman (93) 31 Joseph Bergfeld (89) B & B Sunday has begun!! Join us in St. Clare Hall from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Bring your Bible and favorite beverage and join us as we delve more deeply into the story of our salvation. Come enjoy discussion in a relaxed atmosphere and become more aware of how God continues that saving work in our lives. Protecting God s Children training will be Monday, October 8, in Teutopolis KC Hall from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Extraordinary ministers of Communion & Proclaimers of the Word are invited to attend. Anyone is welcome. Please call the parish office to register. Attention Homebound Holy Communion will be brought to you on First Friday, Oct. 5th. No Communion to you on Sunday, Oct. 7th.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 RCIA A new group is currently forming. Please invite and bring along someone you know who may be interested in more information regarding the Catholic Church. We meet after the 8:45 Mass in the museum meeting room weekly. No commitments, no pressure, just a desire to know more about the greatest church on earth. Next week s topic is: The Church and Social Justice The Sign!!! It seems all is right and we are ready to begin completing the sign project. It has been baby steps, but I think we re up to walking now. Anyone wishing to donate towards the sign ($10,000 is still needed to totally complete the project) can do so any time. Thank you all for your prayers and support in this parish project. Service Projects Needed: Our Sophomore Retreat will be held on October 20. Students and chaperons will be going into the community to do home repairs, washing windows, etc. We are still looking for projects for teams to work on! If you are elderly, infirm, or in need and would like help with a home project, please call the high school religious ed office at 857-1500. Thanks! National Day of Prayer This coming Saturday, October 6th, the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, the Family of Mary will host a national Day of Prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in downtown St. Louis at the America s Center. Doors open at 8:00am - Conclusion will be at 6:00pm. For additional information, call 314-884-1046, or visit the website: www.mariandayofprayeramerica.com. Youth Notes: Teen Center will be open October 5 for junior high students from 7 10 pm. Chaperons are Jeff and Deb Magee, Kathy Hoene, Kevin & Amy Ruholl, Dean Pals. Date Change: Youth Councils will meet October 14 in the Teen Center. Junior High will meet at 6:30 and High School will meet at 7:30! Fun, games, prayer, and planning! Don t miss out! Our CHWC crew will be headed to MILWAUKEE next summer! If any high school aged or older person wants to attend, we still have some room on the bus! Our first fundraising and organizational meeting will be held October 9 at 7:30 pm. If you have registered to go, please be there, or send a parent if you can t! We can t WAIT to serve with you all! March for Life The March for Life in Washington DC will be held January 23 27. The Diocese will be taking charter buses. We would like to meet with students who may be interested in doing this pilgrimage and discuss details. Our March for Life meeting is set for Wednesday, October 10 at 6:45 in the TGS Cafeteria. The meeting will be finished in time for religious ed classes! Parents, you are welcome to attend. We will pass out forms and talk about the fundraising efforts, etc. Religious Education News GRADE SCHOOL- NO CLASSES on Friday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 8 observance of Columbus Day. Grade 1 children in rooms 1N and 1P will be viewing the Personal Safety videos on Wednesday, October 3. October 4 Thursday, St. Francis Feastday Children in grades 3 through 6 will be participating in a Mass honoring St. Francis at 8:05 CATECHISTS AND MASS SUPERVI- SORS, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. October 7, Sunday, all are invited to bring their animals to the parish grounds for a blessing at 1:00. MISSION ACTIVITIES Children have received a letter to parents explaining the Mission activities for this year. Parents, please read the letter to become informed about the dates of the various events and what grade levels will be involved. Coming up soon on Thursday, October 18, is the Grade 5 Mission Bake Sale in November, the Grade 1 and 2 Christmas Shoe Box Project and on December 2 through 6, the Grade 3 Christmas store. God bless you in your efforts to make the children aware of helping less fortunate children in other parts of the world. PRE/K Sunday morning religion classes begin on Sunday, October 14. One change is that the classes will take place in the Museum Dining Room. (Please bring children through the High School Rel. Ed. Office Door, which will be marked, on the Southeast side of the building.) Thank you. JUNIOR HIGH- Classes take place at the Junior High building from 7:20 to 8:30 on Wednesday evenings. Students are expected in the building between 7:10 and 7:20. Grade 8 students assemble in the library; grade 7 students assemble in the cafeteria. In Wednesday s class on October 3, Grade 8 will be studying section 4 of Handing on the Faith the early Church heroes who were willing to be witnesses by giving their lives. Grade 7 in the Connect series What Does it Mean to be Catholic will be studying lesson 4 How do Catholics as a community of faith give thanks, i.e.. full, conscious, active participation in the Mass. Thanks to the parents who assisted with the program as helpers and room monitors in September. Welcome to October helpers. The rel. ed. office is located in the cafeteria. Parents may enter through the outside cafeteria door. Thank you. High School Religious Ed Bishop Thomas John has sent the date for the Freshmen who will be confirmed next year! Our current freshmen will be Confirmed on November 6, 2013 at 6 :30 pm! Our sophomores will be confirmed on November 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Please pray for them on their journey! Holy Humor You know you re getting old when: That attractive woman on the bus tour sits down on the bench next to you and asks, Is this your good ear?
September 30, 2012 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5 Ministry Schedule for October Servers: Please pick up your schedule at a church entrance. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 5:30pm Sat. 7:00 am Sun. *Mary Jane Renschen Pat Buening Laura Deters Lynn Semple Janet Dhom Denise Weichman Joe Zerrusen Tess Probst *Bernice Broom Charlotte Wente Mary Jane Koester 8:45 am Sun. 10:30 am Sun. *Janet Buenker Jane Ruholl Betty Deters Margie Meyer Annette Schnabel Karen Schumacher Chad Hewing Theresa Funneman John Vogt Donna Niemerg *Louise Sheehan Jane Spiker Kevin Mette Joey Flach Dolores Kroeger Jean Habing Reta Swingler Ruth Drees Cheryl Rauch Nicole Pals Rich Walk Mary Lynn Hartke Ron Hartke Readers 5:30pm Sat. 7:00 am Sun. 8:45 am Sun. 10:30 am Sun. Kent Probst Jane Meyer Jim Quatman Linda Willenborg Tina Vonderheide Frank/Cathy Brummer Clean Linens - Clare Swingler Anita Deters Cathy Thoele 5:30 pm Sat. *Mark Weber Don Buening John Wessel Brent Weichman Nick Deters Jim Weis 5:30 pm Sat. 10/6 Randy Ruholl 10/13 Brent Weichman 10/20 Nick Deters 10/27 Larry Habing 8:45 am Sun. 10/7 Chad Hewing 10/14 Dan Habing 10/21 Roy Kremer 10/28 Duane Kremer 5:30 pm Sat. 10/6 Jody Smith 10/13 Lisa Starwalt 10/20 Jackie Tabbert 10/27 Kathy Bloemer 7:00 am Sun. *Tim McMahon Mark Koester Jim Niebrugge Robert Poe Nick Niemeyer Don Broom Ushers 8:45 am Sun. *Duane Kremer Bob Koester Jake Habing Dan Habing John Kremer Roy Kremer Gift Bearer Families 7:00 am Sun. 10/7 Don Broom 10/14 Matt Wortman 10/21 Harold Hartke 10/28 Herman Brummer 10:30 am Sun. 10/7 Kevin Mette 10/14 Roy Brumleve 10/21 Trent Schmid 10/28 Darren Tabbert Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 am Sun. 10/7 Debbie Niebrugge 10/14 Paula Spencer 10/21 Jennifer Weidner 10/28 Judy Wermert 10:30 am Sun. *Kevin Schumacher Addison Brumleve Brock Brumleve Roy Brumleve Tom Vahling Trent Schmid 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Please join in the 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign, from Sept. 26 Nov. 4. Prayer and fasting for the intention of ending abortion can be done in whatever way you choose. Pro-life prayer guides are at our church entrances, and there are daily devotionals at www.40daysforlife.com. Our deanery will also have prayer days at Effingham Planned Parenthood on Oct 1, 11, 17, and 23 rd, with St Francis prayer hours on Oct 17 from 9-10:00 AM or 1-2:00 PM. For more information about prayer in front of an abortion clinic in Granite City or Champaign, go to the above web site, click on locations, and scroll down to Illinois. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE EUCHARISTIC DAY OF PRAYER will be held here on Thursday, October 4 th, the feast day of our patron, St. Francis. Exposition will begin after the 8:05 children s mass, with a closing prayer service and benediction at 4:45 PM. Volunteers are needed to commit to prayer hours before the Eucharist. Please commit to prayer hours on the sign-up sheets at the church entrances. If you are homebound or unable to come, your prayers are needed also; prayer can be offered at home, while driving, or wherever you are able. PRO LIFE EVENTS: October 7, 2-3 PM: Life Chain on Keller Drive in Effingham. Obtain signs at Sacred Heart Parish Center, with prayer service at 1:30 PM. October 13, 9:00 AM: Respect Life Mass and Rosary Walk and Prayer at abortion clinic in Granite City with Bishop Paprocki. November 17, 9 AM 3 PM: Day of Healing: Abortion Hurts, Forgiveness Heals, at the Chiara Center, Springfield, IL. Call 217-321-1167 for info. Gentle St. Francis you were so devoted to the humanity of Christ. Your heart burst with appreciation toward God for taking on human life. You saw beauty and goodness in all living things - in birds that sing, the fish that fill our waters, and all that lives in nature. Help us to imitate your reverence for life wherever it may be. Especially, humble Francis of Assisi, help us to help others to see the worth of each living, unborn baby sheltered in its mother's womb. May all mankind have the grace to understand that these tiny, budding lives have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Jr. Joe Carlos to be Inducted into KC Hall of Fame Fr. Joe Carlos, OFM will be inducted into the Knights of Columbus Hall of Fame on October 20th at the 4:30pm Mass at St. Francis Church in Jerseyville, IL. The banquet will follow at 6:00pm at the KC Hall. The Teutopolis KC s are getting together a bus for anyone interested in going. The bus will leave at 2:00pm. Cut off date for reservations on the bus is October 3. You can sign up at the KC Hall. For more information or to reserve a seat on the bus, contact Joe Buscher at 217-347-9681 or 217-246-5196.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 6 October 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 8:05 Mass begins Children s Choir, Transitus, 7:30-pm Jr. High and H.S. Religion, 4 Mass & Exposition for 40 Days of Life, 8:00am Confessions, Divorce & Beyond, 6:30-8:30pm 5 Teen Center open 6 Wedding, 1pm Confessions, Foccus, 6:30pm 7 Monastery Museum & Mausoleum open, 12:30-4pm 8 Columbus Day No School Protecting God s Children, 6-9pm 9 Secular Franciscans meet, 6pm 10 Children s Choir, Teen Choir, 6pm Jr. Hi and H.S. Religion, 11 Year of Faith Begins Mass & Exposition for 40 Days of Life, 8am Divorce & Beyond, 6:30-8:30pm Adult Choir, 7pm 12 Wedding Rehearsal, 7pm 13 Wedding, 1pm Confessions, 14 Pre/K classes Begin during 10:30 Mass 15 CCW making Christmas stockings, all day Men s Holy Name meet, 7pm 16 17 Children s Choir, Teen Choir, 6pm Jr. High & H.S. Religion, 18 Bible Study, 10am Anointing of the Sick, 2pm Divorce & Beyond, 6:30-8:30pm Adult Choir, 7pm Wedding Rehearsal, 6pm Wedding Rehearsal, 7pm 19 No School Rosary9:30am Wedding, 4pm 20 Sophomore Retreat Wedding, 12:30pm Confessions, 21 Mission Sunday Handicap Breakfast Secular Franciscans meet, 1-4pm 22 CCW meets, 7pm Gr. 3 Parent mtg., 7:15pm 23 24 Children s Choir, Teen Choir, 6pm Jr. High & H.S. Religion, 25 Divorce & Be- Yond, 6:30-8:30 Gr. 3 Parent mtg., 7:15pm Parish Council mtg.,7pm 26 Halloween Dance 27 Confessions, 28 Priesthood Sunday Fr. Vernon s 50th Jubilee as a Priest at 10:30 Mass 29 30 31 1st grade practice Etiquette in Church Vigil Mass, 7pm