August 30, 2009 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time page 1 St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois Parish Office 203 E Main St, PO Box 730, Teutopolis, IL 62467-0730 Office Hours: Mon -Fri 9:00 am -4:30 pm Phone (217) 857-6404 Fax (217) 857-1031 Parish E-mail stfrancischurch@mchsicom Parish website: stfrancischurchcom Submit written bulletin notices by noon Monday Diocesan website: wwwdioorg Sacramental Celebrations Weekday Liturgy: See inside schedule Weekend Liturgy: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 7:00, 8:45, & 10:30 am Holy Days Liturgy: Eve 7:00 pm; Day 6:00 am, noon & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday before First Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm Anytime by appointment Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance with the Pastor Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism Prep class is required before baptism Please call office to pre-register Parish Pastoral Team Fr Austin Albers, OFM, Pastor Fr Vernon Olmer, OFM, Associate Pastor Fr Ken Rosswog, OFM, Associate Pastor Fr Jeff Holtman, OFM, Associate Pastor Br Pauli Johnson, OFM, Pastoral Assistant Maria Wargolet, Director of Music Ministry Theresa Draper, Coordinator of Music Ministry Anita Broom, Bookkeeper Bernice Matteson, Part-time Secretary Jane Miller, Part-time Secretary Ron Ruholl, Maintenance Religious Education: Sr A Pierre Wilken, OSF, Director of Faith Formation: 857-6404 Sr Ann Siemer, SSND, Gr Sch/Jr Hi DRE: 857-6477/3015 Lisa Siemer, Youth Director & Sr High CRE: 857-1500 Carlene Rauch, Part-time Rel Ed Secretary: 857-6477 Trustees: Pam Hemmen & Terry Meyer Parish Council: Roy Brumleve Jodie Pruemer Sandy Fisher Louise Sheehan Ted Koester Tammy Willenborg Dean Kremer Steve Witges Doug Mette Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time August 30, 2009
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 Meditation for August 30 More and more people were following Jesus After all, he reverenced God, taught with authority, and healed everyone who came to him And the more the people wanted to make Jesus their king, the more his enemies wanted to trap and destroy him Then came the moment when some of the Pharisees caught Jesus disciples eating food with unwashed hands This violation mattered to many Jews because this good human tradition had taken on significant meaning as a symbol of purity and detachment from the world In fact, many Jews believed that this human law had a binding force equal to that of the Torah, the Law of Moses Jesus answered their accusations by telling them that it is what is on the inside of a person that counts, not what is on the outside As we celebrate the Eucharist today, we can be like those Pharisees, often without even realizing it It is easy to go through the motions at Mass: saying the prayers, standing and kneeling at the appropriate times, singing out loud, receiving Communion, and staying until the end But these outward displays may or may not reveal what is on the inside For instance, we may be distracted, tired, preoccupied, holding on to some sin, or just attending this tradition because it is the right thing to do What does Jesus want us to have on the inside? Love He wants his love to be the fire in our hearts that moves us to kneel in humble adoration, to sing with joy, to listen attentively to his word, and to greet everyone with a true desire for their peace and well-being So while you are at Mass today, look up at Jesus and see how he loves you See how his body was broken so that you might be made whole See how he was put to death so that you might have new life See how he was enslaved so that you might be set free Meditation on Jesus will lead you to love him in return for all he did for you What other response could there possibly be? Jesus, reduce me to love! The Word Among Us Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above, says St James in the second reading But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith! Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage or Longer? Come to a special celebration at St Agnes Parish in Springfield on September 27, 2009 starting at 1:00 pm with a musical program The Mass with renewal of wedding vows will start at 2:00 pm with a reception following If you or your loved ones have been married 50 years or longer and would like to receive an invitation and/or a special certificate, please call the Office for Marriage and Family Life at 217-698- 8500, ext 121, or email potoole@dioorg Check the Catholic Times for a registration form World Wide Marriage Encounter World Wide Marriage Encounter would like to invite all encountered couples to join us at an Enrichment in the Belleville area on September 19th and in the Springfield area on October 17th The presentations will take a look at the very real and often humorous differences in the way the sexes process thoughts in our daily lives and how the two of you can use those differences to bring you and your communities closer Based on the bestselling book, Men are like Waffles and Women are like Spaghetti by Bill & Pam Farrel A copy of the book will be provided to attendees There is a $20 registration fee per couple for the day which includes lunch Registration information can be found online by going to wwwaweekendofdiscoveryorg or by calling Tony & Sue Morris at 618-939-7564 Next Baptism Prep Date Thursday, September 3, 7:00 pm, St Clare Hall Please call the parish office to register Welcome to the families who recently registered as members of the parish Timothy and Erin (Milligan) Ordner and children: Cole and Alexis Rachel (Uptmor) Boehme and children: Braxton and Brendon Brian and Emalei (King) Koester and children: Fallon, Tony, Clint, Lane and Evan
August 30, 2009 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Liturgy Schedule 22nd Week in Ordinary Time August 31-September 6 Parish Calendar Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 am St Gregory the Great Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 5:30 pm 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Thursday, September 3-3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, September 5-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Wednesday, Sept 2 Why Catholic? Retreat, 6:30 pm, St Anthony, Effingham Thursday, Sept 3 Gr 5-6 Prayer, 8:05 am Baptism prep, 7:00 pm, St Clare Hall Confession, 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, Sept 5 Confession, 3:30-4:30 pm Sunday, Sept 6 Monastery Museum open, 12:30-4:00 pm Mausoleum open, 7:00 am-6:00 pm Happy Birthday! to all those celebrating birthdays in September St Gregory the Great Gregory was born into a wealthy Roman family: his father was a senator Later entering a Benedictine monastery, he was the first monk to be elected Pope He worked to reform the Mass and the Office, and is said to have collected the melodies and plain chants that are now associated with his name Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Sidney Horn, Kris Gouchenour, Rebekah Volk, Sr Clara Esker, Laurie Shook, Sue Esker, Marilyn Smith, Jodi Waymoth, Evelyn Krone, Agnes Kremer, Tiffany Campbell, Steve Sehy, Mary Esker, Cathy Green, Irene Sandschafer, Dorothy and Ermand Thoele, Tom Stillwell Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 8/23/2009 Year 301 Adult envelopes $7,31150 $54,44750 Other 70435 4,33337 TOTAL $8,01585 $58,78087 GOAL $9,30000 $74,40000 Ready To Reap The Harvest? Make a DeColores Weekend! The Men s Weekend #115 is Nov 12-15 Lay leader is John Trummer; Spiritual Director is Fr Ralph Zetzl The Women s Weekend #116 is Nov 19-22 Lay leader is JoAnn Niemerg Spiritual Directors are Fr Larry Brunnette and Sr Jane Marie Hotze For more information please contact Tom & Patti Jansen @618-238-4339 or John & Kathy Adams @618-438- 5381 Attention Homebound Holy Communion will be brought to you on First Friday, September 4 No Communion to you on Sunday, Sept 6
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Thank You! The Family Life Center wishes to thank everyone who participated in the Baby Bottle Project St Francis parish has contributed $345080 towards life-saving, lifechanging services for our clients At the Center, we believe every appointment is a divine appointment that God directs our clients to the Center Before meeting with a client, time is spent in prayer, asking the Lord to move mightily in the counseling room, so that hope might be shared and received God answers prayers! So far this year we have served 411 women and men through education, practical assistance, and mentoring Through prayers and support of people like you who desire to stand with us, eternity is impacted Thank you and God bless you for your support Holy Humor One beautiful Sunday morning, a priest announced to his congregation; My good people, I have here in my hands three sermonsa $100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts fifteen minutes, and a $10 sermon that lasts a full hour Now, we ll take the collection and see which one I ll deliver Healing the Grieving Heart This adult grief support program begins Sept 10th thru Oct 22nd, at 4:00 pm, in the hospital auditorium Preregistration is required Call St Anthony s Community Relations - 347-1529 or go to wwwstanthonyshospitalorg Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Ellen Rauch and Carol Burger May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace Socials St Mary of the Assumption Church in Sainte Marie invite you to their annual Pre-Labor Picnic on Sunday, Sept 6th Fried chicken and pork loin dinners served from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Other attractions including Raffles (with $1,000 grand prize), music, food stands, crafts, etc Spaghetti Fest sponsored by Joe s Pizza & Pasta will be held on Sunday, Sept 13, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the K of C Hall in Effingham $6 adults; $4 children 20+ adult tickets $5 each Tickets available at Catholic Charities, Joe s, from Board members: Greg Oseland & Diane Siemer, CC staff and at the door Dine in, Carry out, Drive thru Proceeds will support the ministries of Catholic Charities Religious Education News Grade School Parents of all children, please return the arrival forms and participation and information forms as soon as possible this week, if you have not already done so Thanks Gr 2 children begin religion classes Monday Gr 1 begin religion classes on Tuesday, Sept 8 NEEDED- Grade 4 religion teacher for Wed and Thurs Please call if you can help (857-6477) Topic of the Lessons The Ten Commandments Substitutes needed for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Jr Hi Classes begin on Wed, Sept 9, for students at 7:20 pm Parents meet in the students classes at 7:20 and attend a meeting in the Jr Hi cafeteria at 7:35 Pre/Kdgn Sunday classes begin on Sept 27 Invitation and Registration forms will be sent home through the homeroom classes Also, registration forms will be at the St Clare entrance on the Sept weekends High School Religious Ed High School religious ed classes will be resuming soon! Mark your calendar for September 16 We are needing a high school catechist for sophomores If you are interested or feel you might like to try this endeavor, please call the high school religious ed office for more information! The Teen Center will be closed Sept 4th & 5th Catholic Heart Work Camp plans are UNDER- WAY! The final destination and date have not been set yet, but we have been looking at how to make this be the best trip yet Last year, we had 83 participants who went to CHWC! We made a huge difference in the communities surrounding Virginia Beach, VA One realization we had last year was that if we brought more than 2 busloads of people to a camp, we could possibly overwhelm the camp & change the experience for our participants Part of the experience is meeting new people and witnessing their faith in action as well With that knowledge, we are limiting the participants to 2 busloads this year and will be taking registrations beginning Sept 21 We will open it up to juniors and older first, followed by sophomores and finally freshmen We want to be able to give every person who wants to go the opportunity, but we also have to look at the overall experience for all Please pray for our students and chaperons who will be making this mission trip and also for the planners of the trip! Thanks to all of you for your support Our community has been blessed by the servant hearts that these students possess!
August 30, 2009 - Twenty second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 TO: Godcom Dear Lord, Every single evening as I m lying here in bed, This tiny little Prayer keeps running through my head: God bless all my family wherever they may be, Keep them warm and safe from harm for they re so close to me And God, there is one more thing I wish that you could do; Hope you don t mind me asking, Please bless my computer too Now I know that it s unusual To Bless a motherboard, But listen just a second While I explain it to you, Lord You see, that little metal box Holds more than odds and ends; Inside those small compartments Rest so many of my friends I know so much about them By the kindness that they give, And this little scrap of metal Takes me in to where they live By faith is how I know them Much the same as you We share in what life brings us And from that our friendships grew Please take an extra minute From your duties up above, To bless those in my address book That s filled with so much love Wherever else this prayer may reach To each and every friend, Bless each e-mail inbox And each person who hits send When you update your Heavenly list On your own Great CD-ROM, Bless everyone who says this prayer Sent up to GODcom Amen Bible Puzzle There are 16 Books of the Bible (Protestant names) hidden in the paragraph below Can you find them? I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was a revelation Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers To others it was a real job We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot Others may require judges to help find them I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better See how well you can compete Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph The following books are in the paragraph: Mark Luke Kings Acts Revelation James Ruth Numbers Job Amos Esther Judges Titus Lamentations Hebrews Peter and this is where they are: I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts, and for others it was a revelation Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers To others it was a real job We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot Others may require judges to help find them I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better See how well you can compete Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph
2009 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Why Catholic? Retreat 3 Gr 5, 6 Prayer Confessions Baptism Prep 4 5 Confessions 6 Mausoleum open Monastery Museum open 7 Labor Day Parish Office closed 8 Secular Franciscans meet 9 Jr High Religion and Parent meeting 10 Gr 5, 6 Prayer 11 Rehearsal 12 Wedding Confessions Speaker on Christian Foundation for Children & Aging 13 Speaker on Christian Foundation For Children & Aging Why Catholic? Signup Sunday 14 Gr 3, 4 Prayer Liturgy meeting Men s Holy Name 15 16 Jr High Religion High School Religion starts 17 Gr 5, 6 Prayer Monastery Museum meeting 18 Adult Rosary Wedding Teen Center open 19 Confessions Teen Center open Catechist Commissioning 20 Catechetical Sunday-Commissioning at all Masses Secular Franciscans meet Why Catholic? Prayer Commitment 21 Gr 3, 4 Prayer Ladies CCW mtg DeColores Board mtg 22 23 Gr 1 tour and Practice in Church Jr High Religion High School Religion Freshmen Parent mtg 24 Gr 5,6 Prayer Rehearsal Finance Council Parish Council 25 Protecting God s Children 26 Wedding Confessions Jr High World Youth Day 27 Band Booster Breakfast Pre/K 1st class High School World Youth Day 28 Gr 3, 4 Prayer 29 30 Gr 2 practice in Church Jr High Religion High School Religion
August 30, 2009 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time page 7 Ministry Schedules for September Servers: Please pick up your schedule from an entrance of church 5:30 pm Sat *Julie Probst Judy Bloemer Janet Probst Tina Brumleve 8:45 am Sun *Ruth Dasenbrock Carlene Rauch Janet Goldstein Joan Brumleve Denise Weichman Mark Weber Karen Pruemer Ron Probst Jane Zuber Paul Grunloh John Vogt Sister Ann Sister Christina Nicole Hartke Clete Waldhoff Carol Heuerman Eucharistic Ministers 7:00 am Sunday *Lenora Drees Tammy Willenborg Vicki Brumleve 10:30 am Sun *Cathy Brummer Darlene Buehnerkemper Dick Hawickhorst Dick Runde Jodie Pruemer Jim Esker Joyce Vahling Sharon Brummer Holly Huber Liz Kremer Chuck Deters Angie Hotze Kim S Runde Cheryl Walker 5:30 pm Sat *Dave Bloemer David Tegeler Joe Weis Charles Semple Doug Smith Joe Zerrusen 8:45 am Sun *Jeff Hardiek Brent McMahon Rich Hartke Greg Hess Clete Heuerman Bernie Hartke 5:30 pm Sat 9/5 Ben Habing 9/12 Rich Niebrugge 9/19 Scott Brumleve 9/26 Kyle Jansen Ushers Gift Bearers 7:00 am Sun *Joe Esker Gregg Goeckner Raymond Goeckner Mike Hardiek Harold Hartke Larry Esker 10:30 am Sun *Edward Miller Hank Niebrugge Doug Runde Jim Borrelli Larry Habing Bruce Buhnerkempe 7:00 am Sun 9/6 Ray Lohman 9/13 Doug Pruemer 9/20 Pat Wente 9/27 Bernie Waldhoff 5:30 pm Sat Lynn Semple Jim Weis Lectors 7:00 am Sun Mark Willenborg 8:45 am Sun 9/6 Jeff Hardiek 9/13 Robert Haskenherm 9/20 Bob Herd 9/27 Don Heuerman 10:30 am Sun 9/6 Frank Brummer 9/13 Andy Rauch 9/20 Bruce Buhnerkempe 9/27 Hank Niebrugge 8:45 am Sun John Vogt Kathy Hartke Joan Smith 10:30 am Sun Frank Brummer Cathy Brummer Clean Linens 5:30 pm Sat 9/5 Lisa Starwalt 9/12 Elaine Blievernicht 9/19 Kathy Bloemer 9/26 Janet Goldstein Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 am Sun 9/6 Jill Buhnerkempe 9/13 Darlene Buehnerkemper 9/20 Elaine Buehnerkemper 9/27 Carrie Copple