June 21, 2009 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 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 12th Sunday In Ordinary Time June 21, 2009 He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Quiet! Be still! The wind ceased and there was great calm Then he asked them, Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith? Mk 4:39-40
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 Annual Day of Prayer for Life The 35th annual Day of Prayer for Life sponsored by Effingham County Right to Life will be Wednesday, June 24th in St Francis Church, Teutopolis Opening Mass is scheduled for 8:00 am, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning after Mass Continuous hours of prayer until 7:00 pm Benediction Fr Tom Euteneuer, Human Life International President, will be celebrant and homilist for the 7:30 pm closing Mass Our parish is scheduled to pray 9:00 to 10:00 am CDA Effingham 10:00 to 11:00 am CDA Teutopolis 5:00 to 6:00 pm All Youth of Effingham Deanery 4:00 to 5:00 pm All members of KC Councils and Men of Effingham Deanery 6:00 to 7:00 pm A reception for Fr Euteneuer will follow immediately after Mass in the St Clare hall, adjoining the church and everyone is invited Refreshments will be served Are we not convinced in our hearts, dear Friends, that peace in our society, peace of conscience for millions of women and men cannot prevail until justice is done for the unborn, until life is victorious? And so, America: If you want peace, work for justice If you want justice, defend life If you want life, embrace the truth revealed by God Cardinal Justin Rigali, Homily for Pro-Life Mass Newly Baptized We congratulate and welcome: Jacob Douglas Probst, son of Douglas and Megan (Palmer) Probst Kaylee Marie Roedl, daughter of Edward and Meghan (Eaton) Roedl Gabriella Rose Tegeler, daughter of Jeffrey and Maria (Niebrugge) Tegeler Special Collection Your contribution next weekend to the Peter s Pence collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to our brothers and sisters in need throughout the world those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters Thank you for your support of the works of the Holy Father Corpus Christi Thank You! A BIG Thank you goes to the following: Fr Ken for a beautiful liturgy inside and outside; the servers, Br Pauli, and Barb Runde who volunteered their time for the practice as well as the liturgy; the 4th Degree Knights and American Legion representatives who made our procession more complete and reverent; Sr Ann, Sr Christine, and Carol Hoelscher for helping with the First Communicants who brought flowers for the procession; Theresa Draper, Sr Carol, and Rick Siemer for leading the singing which greatly enhanced our worship; the families who created the beautiful altars: Mini park by the Nick and Janice Niemeyer family, grade school grotto by the George and Joyce Habing family, front of church by the Kathy Wellbaum and Angie Esker families, and the Congregation that made our liturgy and procession absolutely complete with their presence and voices! Also, a very sincere thank you goes to Brian and Juel Niemeyer for all the work they did for many, many years in decorating the mini park altar for the Corpus Christi procession We thank you for your time, dedication, and service which have so greatly enhanced our Corpus Christi processions God bless you and thank you! A Voice in the Darkness He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Quiet! Be still! Mark 4:39 NATURE IS AMAZING As we peer down into the canyon, our voices bounce off rock walls like scattered pebbles We are small All the laws of science cannot capture the grandeur of what is real Sometimes we disappear into events that break over us like a big wave The power of the sea is recognized even by those who live far from shifting tides We hear how peoples crossed in small boats, many dying on the way How they surely cried out for help Like sailors, we learn to pray during storms Sometimes sleep is slow to reach us Worry seems to churn all around The darkness is real and we cannot see far But a presence is felt in the night Troubles, like the sea, are bounded We never make it through all by ourselves God, let us hear your voice in the darkness LIVING FAITH
June 21, 2009 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 12th Week in Ordinary Time June 22-28 St Paulinus of Nola St John Fisher St Thomas More Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Nativity of John the Baptist Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am & 7:30 pm Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am St Cyril of Alexandria Mass at 5:30 pm 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, June 27-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Sympathy We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Esther Pruemer Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her 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, Evelyn Thoele Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 6/14/2009 Year 284 Adult envelopes $7,42000 $386,51550 Other 45800 28,15420 TOTAL $7,87800 $414,66970 GOAL $9,30000 $465,00000 Franciscan Missions $2,10600 Parish Calendar Monday, June 22 DeColores Board mtg, 7:30 pm, Museum Meeting Room Tuesday, June 23 Secular Franciscans meet, 6:00 pm St Clare, 7:00 pm Church Wednesday, June 24 Annual Right to Life Day of Prayer, Closing Mass at 7:30 pm Friday, June 26 Teen Center open 7:00-10:00 pm for Jr High Saturday, June 27 Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Teen Center open 7:00-11:00 pm for High School Sing Along St Francis Singers and Friends, 4th Thursday at Lakeland Nursing Center June 25th at 10:30 am The folks enjoy the old songs Many of them remember the words and the memories they bring to mind All are welcome to join us Planning Marriage Tim Ordner and Erin Matthews Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:00 pm Next Week s Music Ministers Sat, June 27 5:30 Maria Wargolet Sun, June 28 7:00 Amanda Hoelscher, Derek Deters, and Amy Nosbisch 8:45 Laurie Esker and Darren Will 10:30 Summer Choir Ministers to the Homebound Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, June 28th are: Theresa Funneman 857-3816 Barbara Pals 857-3039 Marianne Buenerkemper 857-3683 Carlene Rauch 857-6296
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 TO EVERY FATHER Go into the darkness with your hand in God s Seek no other light, than the brightness of Jesus Walk with assured safety in the Way He has shown Find the Truth you must have through the peace of Christ We all know that when He appears, we shall be like Him We know we shall see Him just as He is Grief Support Program St Anthony s Memorial Hospital is sponsoring an adult grief support program, Healing the Grieving Heart June 29 thru July 27, 7:00 pm, in the hospital auditorium Preregistration is required Call St Anthony s Community Relations at 347-1529 or visit their website wwwstanthonyshospitalorg New Families The following have registered as new families in the parish: Ken & Amy (Westendorf Myers) Vahling Scott and Michele Hoene and daughter Addison Jonathan and Samantha (Rauch) Wilhelms and daughter, Allie A Spiritual Vacation Opportunity Come enjoy a peaceful five day vacation of quiet with the Lord at beautiful Chiara Center on the edge of Springfield from July 27-August 1 This retreat, centered on God s gift of creation, is an excellent opportunity for couples or individuals The fee of $350 includes a spacious guest room, meals, group prayer and sharing, Mass, outdoor shrines and many other spiritual amenities Registration deadline is July 20 Call Melissa or Sr Renita at 217-523-0901 to register or to answer questions Picnic Sacred Heart Parish Picnic June 27th, 5 pm to midnight and June 28th, noon to midnight Fried chicken or ham dinner on Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm Carryouts available Grand prize on the raffle your choice 2009 Chevy HHR LS or Campmaster 21 camper or $15,000 cash Religious Education News ATTENTION! Grade school catechists needed for next year: Grade 3 Wed, Thurs, Fri (1) Grade 1 Thursday morning video presenters (2) Grade 6 Catechist Tuesday morning (1) Jr Hi Catechist for Wed nights Sept through Dec Gr 8 topics Church History; Question of Morality (1) Jan-Feb-Mar Abstinence Protects Everyone (1 male catechist) Please call 857-6477 as soon as possible You ll be given all the help & preparation you need! GOOD NEWSAn on-line catechist retreat is going on at this time sponsored by Loyola Press at wwwcatechistsjourneycom No Charge! Did You Know? Americans spend about $11 billion a year on bottled water It takes 15 million barrels of oil enough to fuel 100,000 cars for a year to make the plastic bottles to meet Americans demand for bottled water, according to the Earth Policy Institute, a Washington DC, environmental think tank Only one in five of these bottles are recycled Stewardship Corner The time that God gives us is a very special gift that we cannot waste We show our appreciation and thankfulness for the time that he gives us by using our time wisely In order to live lives as faithful and fruitful stewards, we must leave time on our busy schedules for the Lord My time [is] in [God s] hands (Psalm 31:15) We find the time for things we want to do There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1) If we give God priority on our schedules, we will never regret it The blessings of God are greater than any worldly rewards or successes Holy Humor Father s Day was near when I brought my 4-year-old son, Tyler, to the card store Inside, I showed him the cards for Dads and told him to pick one When I looked back, Tyler was picking up one card after another, opening them up and quickly shoving them back into slots, every which way Tyler, what are you doing? I asked Haven t you found a nice card for Daddy yet? No, he replied I m looking for one with money in it
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