October 10, 2010 Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois Parish Office 203 E. Main St., P.O. 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@mchsi.com Parish website: stfrancischurch.com Submit written bulletin notices by noon Monday. Diocesan website: www.dio.org Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 10, 2010 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: Terry Meyer & Tina Brumleve Parish Council: Bruce Buhnerkempe John Bushur Sandy Fisher Jack Hardiek Doug Mette Jodie Pruemer Louise Sheehan Tammy Willenborg Steve Witges
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 From The Pastor Dear Parishioners, As you know, Br. Pauli will be leaving us at the end of the month for his new assignment at St. Anthony s church in St. Louis. I know I will personally miss him, and I wish him only the best with his new community. I wish to thank him for his dedication and commitment to his Franciscan way of life. Br. Pauli was a good friar and community member. He worked to provide for the other friars needs. The friars enjoyed his delicious meals and his seasonal decorations that always made our friary a happy home. Above all, we in the parish, owe a debt of gratitude to Brother for the many boys and girls he trained to serve at the altar of God. I am sure over these past fourteen years he has literally trained hundreds of boys and girls to be the best servers possible. There are many other jobs he did behind the scenes for the benefit of the parish and the friars. Brother took pride in his work and did it with a joyful heart. We will miss you, Br. Pauli, but we send you on your way with the Lord's choicest blessings. Next Saturday evening, October 16th, after the 5:30 pm Mass, we will have a little party in the mini park. Food and beverages (lemonade and tea) will be provided. If you so choose, you may bring other beverages for you and your family. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, if needed. I hope many of you, along with your families, especially those who Brother trained as servers and sacristans, will personally thank Br. Pauli for all that he has done for them and the parish. Br. Pauli, may the Lord bless you, may He shine His face on you and may He bring you peace all the days of your life. Again, Brother, thank you so much and we all wish you well. May the good Lord grant your every wish and fulfill your dreams. Pax et Bonum Peace & All Good Peace, Love, Joy Fr. Austin Rosary Rally Let your light shine before people so that they may see your good works and give glory to God. Be a part of our Public Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 16th, at noon, at the Grotto by the Teutopolis Grade School. Our nation needs prayers. People are becoming more secularistic. As a result, God and religious values are ignored or pushed aside. Prayer is needed to change that. Pray the Rosary for our nation. Why Sunday? Sunday, the Lord s Day, is...the pre-eminent day of the liturgical assembly, the day of the Christian family, and the day of joy and rest from work. Sunday is the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1198). From early times, Sunday has been the day for baptism. In Acts 2:41, we read, Those who accepted his (Peter s) message were baptized, and about three thousand were added that day (Pentecost). When the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) developed, the catechumens were baptized at the Easter Vigil. The Catholic Encyclopedia states: At an early date the administration of the Sacrament (Baptism) was normally restricted to the Easter or Pentecost Vigil (Vol, II, p. 63). The Church regards every Sunday as a little Easter that celebrates the Lord s Resurrection to a new life. By our baptism, we are given a new life in the Church. Sacraments are community events. The Church encourages baptism to be ordinarily celebrated on Sunday when the Christian community gathers to celebrate the Paschal Mystery and our sharing in the new life Christ makes possible for us. RCIA is currently meeting in the museum dining room on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come join us as we learn more about the Catholic faith. No commitments at this time, just information. We d love to have you. Discovering Franciscan Spirituality Most people recall the statement made by Mother Teresa: Do something beautiful for God. Hopefully, most people already are doing something for God. Active Catholics looking for a meaningful, challenging, and rewarding endeavor to put God first are invited to inquire about the Secular Franciscan Order. Initial and ongoing formation is available to assist in advancing in spiritual growth. Upcoming opportunities are a one hour session for beginners on October 17, 2010 and a half day of recollection for everyone on October 19, 2010. Both of these will be held at St. Clare Hall in Teutopolis. Both will begin at 1:00 pm. For more information, telephone Fr. Ken at 217-857-6404 or Jim Weis at 217-857-3491. As always, inactive professed members are encouraged to take up the challenge of getting back in step.
October 10, 2010 Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 28th Week in Ordinary Time October 11-17 Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, - 3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Prayer Vigil for Life Immaculate Conception Church in Mattoon will host the October 18th prayer vigil for life. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 pm. Praying the Scriptural Rosary will follow Mass. Business meeting at 7:30 pm. Everyone is urged to come and join in this prayer vigil. Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Rebekah Volk, Sr. Clara Esker, Jodi Waymoth, Evelyn Krone, Cathy Green, Mardell Weis, Nicholas Rhodes, Agnes Kremer, Karlene Frese, Laurie Shook, Tom Fearday Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 10/3/2010 Year 322 Adult envelopes $11,006.50 $100,864.50 Other 487.98 7,846.05 TOTAL $11,494.48 $108,710.55 GOAL $9,900.00 $138,600.00 Franciscan Day $2,171.00 Parish Calendar Monday, October 11 Holy Name mtg., 7:30 pm, Museum Meeting Room Tuesday October 12 Servers practice, 3:30-4:30 pm Why Catholic 1:30 pm St. Clare, 7 pm, MMR Wednesday, October 13 Jr. High and High School Religion, 7:20 pm Thursday, October 14 Grade 5 Bake Sale Servers practice, 3:30-4:30 pm Friday, October 15 Rosary, 9:30 am, Church and St. Clare Hall Teen Center open Saturday, October 16 Sophomore Retreat, 8:30 am 4:00 pm Painting Pumpkins, 9:00 am Rosary Rally at Grotto, noon Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Teen Center open Br. Pauli s farewell, 6:30 pm, Mini Park Sunday, October 17 Handicap breakfast, K of C Hall Secular Franciscans meet, 2:00 pm, Church Why Catholic, 7:30 pm, St. Clare Sing Along St. Francis Singers and Friends will be singing at Evergreen Nursing Center on Wed., October 13th, 10:00 am. Planning Marriage Justin Koester and Heather Marvin Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:30 am There is still time to be part of Why Catholic? this session. Simply call the parish office, 857-6404 Don t miss the opportunity to join fellow parishioners share their faith and fellowship. Homebound Ministers Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, October 17th are: Lenora Drees 857-3583, Betty Koeberlein 342-3204, Deb Runde 857-6281, Sharon Brummer 857-6092
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 BIBLE STUDY continues its journey through Scriptures with the video series, A Quick Journey Through the Bible. The sessions are held on the 3 rd Thursday of the month in St. Clare Hall at 10:00 a.m. Recent Baptisms We congratulate and welcome to our faith family: Isabella Catherine Niebrugge, daughter of Jason and Michelle (Dirks) Niebrugge Stella Louise Esker, daughter of Matthew and Kristi (Schultheis) Esker Dylan Joseph Huber, son of Philip and Holly (Roedl) Huber James Thomas Hoelscher, son of Jent Wendt and Justine Hoelscher Claire Marie Probst, daughter of Eric and Bridget (Westjohn) Probst And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. Luke 17:15-16 When our children are young, we school them in saying thank you for any courtesy, gift or praise given them. What we re really teaching them is awareness, the ability to recognize and name what they ve received as grace. And so it goes for us for the rest of our lives. Before we can say thank you, we have to live in awareness of what comes to us as gifts large and small: the start of a new day, a brilliant sunset, a word of affirmation, a job offer, the successful end of a course of treatment, a hug from a child, a relationship on the mend. Every one of the ten lepers had been healed, but only one recognized and named God s healing presence in his life. Only one realized, returned and gave thanks. Loving God, lead me into awareness of your gracious gifts to me today. LIVING FAITH Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Catherine Bussman and Mildred Nash. May their souls rest in peace. Teutopolis Sportsbackers Men s Steak Stag The Teutopolis Sportsbackers would like to invite all men to the K of C Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 20, for a steak stag. The meal will include a steak, baked potato and salad. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 pm and the meal will be served at 7 pm. Tickets are $25, or $30 at the door. Contact Tony Will at 857-3979 or any committee member for a ticket. Religious Education News GRADE SCHOOL-No School Monday Columbus Day holiday. Grade 5 Mission Bake Sale takes place Thursday, October 14. Children in Grade 5 who volunteered to bring Halloween-decorated cakes are asked to bring them directly to the cafeteria when they arrive. Children bringing other items such as puppy chow, popcorn balls, brownies, butterscotch, fudge, should bring their items to these locations---to the gym/auditorium- grade 5S and 5O(A-M); cafeteria grade 5B and 5O(N-Z). This first bake sale helps the Catholic mission children in the Oceanic Islands---Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. God bless all your efforts to help the less-fortunate children of the world! Grade 3 Parent meetings for children s renewal of Reconciliation take place next week on Monday, October 18 and Thursday, October 21. Please return forms stating when you will be attending the meeting. Thanks. Kdgn./Pre Sunday classes take place during the l0:30 Mass in the grade school cafeteria area. Theme of the Mass lesson is Jesus sharing his powers of healing directly and through his followers. Junior High-Grades 7KN and 7KG will be viewing the Personal Safety Video this Wed., 10/20. Grades 7B and 7H and all Grade 8 students will be continuing the study of the Bible in their own classrooms. HS Religious Ed Sophomores: Sophomore Retreat is Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Students received their letter regarding the retreat 2 weeks ago at religion class. This is a mandatory retreat day. Also, don t forget to bring the questionnaire for the Bishop this Wednesday. Also, if you haven t turned in your sponsor name or your confirmation name, you need to THIS WEDNESDAY at class. Youth Notes: Service Opportunity: Come Paint Pumpkins that will be distributed to the older members of our parish! We ll meet on October 16 at 10 a.m. in the Teen Center. We ll have pumpkins & paint you supply any accessories you might want to add to them! It s a fun day of service! Teen Center is open on October 15 for Junior High night jr. High parents we need YOUR HELP! Please call the high school religious ed office and sign up to chaperon on Teen Center nights. We can only keep the teen center running if we have parental help for chaperoning!
October 10, 2010 Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5 Family Corner This year the theme for Catechetical Sunday was Marriage: Sacrament of Enduring Love. It seems strange for a year long theme for catechesis but if one thinks about it, how appropriate. It seems as if family life is breaking down. Not in a rush like a tidal wave but a slow, steady eroding of what marriage and a family is all about. I recently was asked to pray for a young man with two children whose wife left him. In my own family a former sister-in-law left four children for someone she met on the internet. She never laid eyes on him before. What is it that makes things always greener on the other side? When in formation, we laughed as our directress told us that goodness attracts but remember, once you have made your vows you are unavailable. When things get tough, jobs are lost, incomes aren t coming in or serious illness, with large medical bills, come along what is it that makes some run off and others stay and work through the difficulties? The rite of marriage has many symbols that speak to the commitment being made. Good wedding planning includes songs with words that speak of the mutual love and forever-ness of the sacrament. A comic strip this week reminded me that it s the simple, ordinary things in the rites of the Church that speak to far deeper realities. I hope you enjoy this Hi and Lois with the deeper message a simple ring ceremony brings with it. Handicap Breakfast The Teutopolis Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Mentally and Physically Handicapped benefit breakfast on Sunday, October 17th from 7:00 am until 12:00 noon. All proceeds benefit the mentally and physically disabled in our area. Individuals or businesses interested in making a donation, either monetary, home-baked goods, raffle items, or craft items, or, persons interested in working, please contact one of the following chairpersons: Doug & Karla Probst 857-3269, Nick & Nancy Deters 857-6120, Corinne Swingler 844-2260, Cindy Zumbahlen 857-6100. A Look Good Feel Better Program will be held Monday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital s Women s Wellness Center, 900 W. Temple Ave., Effingham. This is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are undergoing cancer treatments. This program helps women deal with the appearance related effects of radiation and/or chemotherapy. Pre-registration is required. Contact Pam Barack at 356-9076. For any questions contact Bobbi Kinkelaaar, RN, at 347-1638. Holy Humor...A Woman s Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray for the wisdom to understand my husband, the love to forgive him and the patience for his moods. Because, Lord, if I pray for strength, I ll just beat him to death. CCW Meets On Monday October 18th, the St. Francis CCW will meet at 7:00 pm in St. Clare Hall. After a short meeting, Joan Cahill will instruct us on how she makes all those beautiful pieces of jewelry. Her craftsmanship is spectacular. Please join us and pick up some fine accessories for Fall and Christmas. Also, Br. Pauli will be dropping in sometime. This would be a great opportunity to thank him for all he has done for St. Francis parish and to wish him well. Don t miss this one! Amy Grant will be performing at the Effingham Performance Center Oct. 15th, at 8 pm. You will be inspired by this award winning artist. Area Women s Basketball (out of high school) at Teutopolis Grade School Gym, Nov. 4, 11, 18-Dec. 2, 9, 16-Jan. 6, 13, 7-9 pm. Cost is $5.00. Questions, phone Lisa Tebbe at 690-2177. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 20th. Forms are available from Teutopolis Park District. Second Hand Rose News Each month we will be having a silent auction on themed gift baskets made up of items from the store. Store closed Columbus Day. Christmas Department opens Oct. 25th.
Parish Council Meeting Minutes for September 28, 2010 Present: Fr. Austin, Fr. Ken, Fr. Vernon, Steve Witges, Terry Meyer, Tina Brumleve, Doug Mette, Bruce Buhnerkempe, John Bushur, Sandy Fisher, Jack Hardiek, Jodie Pruemer, Tammy Willenborg, Louise Sheehan The meeting was opened with prayer. Minutes from the May 26 meeting were reviewd and approved. Finance--Doug Mette June, July and August financials were reviewed and approved A recent significant donation to the church by an anonymous donor was discussed. The donation has re-enforced the need for a Donation Committee to be formed. The council reviewed and discussed the current Gym Rental Agreement and decided to leave everything "As Is. Discussed electrical suppliers bids that have been received. This subject has been tabled until the next monthly meeting in order for more information to be gathered Building and Grounds--John Bushur The drainage problem by the Teen Center ramp was discussed and will be repaired. Stoves in the auditorium kitchen are getting old and need repaired. Parts are difficult to find but will be fixed somehow. Possibility of purchasing new stoves will have to be considered in the future. Liturgy--Jodie Pruemer Catechetical Sunday was Sept. 19th. The parish priests attended the Clergy Convocation in Decatur Sept. 20-23. Communion services were conducted those days. The need to train some lay people to conduct a Communion Service in the absence of a priest was discussed. At the present time there is only 1 parishioner qualified to do this. Training would be done by the Diocese. The feast of St. Francis is Mon. Oct. 4th. Transitus is on Sun. evening at 7:00P.M.. A social (coffee, juice donuts and cookies) will be after all the week-end Masses in St. Clare Hall. Blessing of animals will be at 1:00 P.M. on Sun. Oct.3 on the lawn by St. Clare Hall. Chain for Life will be at Sacred Heart Church, Effingham 0n Sunday Oct.3. Prayer is at 1:30 in the Parish Hall followed by the Prayer Chain for Life from 2:00-3:00 P.M. Religious Education-Louise Sheehan Grade School-Sr. Ann Commissioning of Catechists and catechetical helpers took place on Sun. Sept.19. All catechists received invitations and forms for the DAEC(Diocesan Adult Education Conference) in Decatur-Sun Nov.7th and Mon. Nov. 8th. Kdgn/Pre Sunday religion program begins Sunday Oct. 3rd. Parents are encouraged to enroll their children 4/5 years of age for this weekly religious program. It is not obligatory to attend every Sunday. Jr. High Bible Study is off to a good start. A few parents were present for the first video showing on Sept. 15 along with the entire 8th grade and they were very impressed and pleased with the program and the possibilities of their youth (and of themselves) being gradually led into learning and understanding the Bible All adults are invited to attend the video Bible presentations on Wed. evenings during the months of Sept. Oct. and Nov. Number of students in Grade School Religion: Teutopolis-302 Green Creek/Lillyville-61 Bishop (5day)17 Bishop (2 day) 17 Total--397 Not Taking religion--64 Adult Religion--Sr Ann Pierre Why Catholic sign up has been the same as last year. Bible Study is going extremely well. Trying to schedule a different time to accommodate people who work. Protecting God's Children continues in compliance with the diocese. Thirteen at last session. We received a $720.00 grant from the Harvest of Thanks campaign for the continued education of catechists. This will cover registration costs for the catechists attending DAEC. Some of the monies will also be used toward registration of staff members attending conferences particular to their ministry. Received free Advent materials used for the St. Rose families. These were a "reward" for being part of a survey that the Director of Faith Formation took part in. Stewardship--Tammy Willenborg Nine new families joined our parish June thru August Other business discussed: Annual Catholic Service Appeal--letters have been sent out. Everyone is encouraged to participate to help meet our goal. Mass census count will take place during all weekend Masses in October. Discussed the location for future parish Church Picnics--no decisions were made. Discussion on gym rental--no changes made. Meeting was closed with prayer. Next meeting--october 28th. Louise Sheehan, Secretary