Saint Patrick s Church Girard Rev. James Palakudy, S.A.C., Pastor 5 th Sunday of Lent April 07, 2019 Our Tri Parish Units Saint Patrick s Parish Office Cindy Dorner, secretary (217) 299-3007 745 W Center Girard, IL 62640 For Parishioner Hall rental call: Phone: (217) 299-3007 Mon Thurs 9:30am -12:00 Mailing Address P.O. Box 105 Girard, IL. 62640 E-mail: Stpat-sec@royell.org Web site: www.stpatgirard.com Sacred Heart Parish Office Marcella Rosier, secretary (217) 965-4545 722 North Springfield Street Virden, IL. 62690 E-mail: secretary@sacredheart.dio.org Web page for Masses www.sacredheartvirden.com St. Benedict Church (Holy Cross Parish) Donna Kuenstler & Lola Caruthers, secretaries (217) 438-6222 126 E Washington Street Auburn, IL 62615 E-mail: hcp@royell.org Rev. James Palakudy, pastor Contact Information Office Phone: (217) 438-6222 Rectory Phone: (217) 438-6196 Deacon Rick Schnetzler Cell Phone: (217) 971-5125 E-mail: deaconrick2016@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR: St. Patrick s, P.S.R.: Terri Joslin, coordinator Phone: (217) 416-4271 DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE: Child abuse reporting and investigation number (217) 321-1155 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Confessions are heard beginning thirty minutes prior to the weekend Masses and at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Appointments may also be made. Universal- Workers in War Zones: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office. For marriage, please contact the parish office at least six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HOME VISITS: If you or a loved one is in need of this sacrament or in need of a visit and Holy Communion, please contact Fr. James RIGHT OF CHRISTAIN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) If you are a non-catholic and are interested in being Baptized or if you are a Baptized Christian and are interested in coming into full communion with the Church, please contact Fr. James or Dcn. Rick.
MASS SCHEDULES/INTENTIONS Saturday (Vigil) Apr 06 4:00 pm Girard John Brennan (Rita Tranquilli) Saturday Apr 06 5:30 pm Auburn Marjorie Jorgensen (Holy Cross Parish Choir) Sunday Apr 07 8:15 am Auburn Beverly Hemberger (Jim & Sheryl Spear Sunday Apr 07 10:15 am Virden Louise Micklus (Dale and Kathleen Cinotto) Monday Apr 08 No/ Mass Tuesday Apr 09 6:00 pm Auburn All Souls (Linda Baer) Wednesday Apr 10 7:30 am Virden Wanda Hein (Pat Allen) Wednesday Apr 10 9:30 am Virden Ervin Sepesy (George, Jill, and Catherine Murphy) Thursday Apr 11 7:15 am Virden The Jones Family (Scott and Vicky Crye) Friday Apr 12 7:30 am Auburn Pro Populo Saturday (Vigil) Palm Apr 13 4:00 pm Girard Barbara Pierson Compton ( Family & Sunday Friends) Saturday Apr 13 5:30 pm Auburn Frank & Dorothy Stead (Ron & Barb Maley) Sunday Apr 14 8:15 am Auburn Jane Moose (Dennis & Teresa Clem) Sunday Apr 14 10:15 am Virden Veronica Mary Paprocki (M/M Mark McGrath) LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sat Apr 06 Server: Matt Starks Server: Gavin Starks Reader: Tom Reinhart E.M.H.C.: Marcia & Mike Walter Sat Apr 13 Palm Sunday Server: Volunteers Server: Volunteers Reader: Mike Walter E.M.H.C.: Diane Rogers, George Hart Ushers: Volunteers Ushers: Volunteers Our Finance council members are Annette Cole, Kris Eldridge, Bill Hart, George Hart, Taurie Jones, Terri Joslin, Tom Reinhart, Diane Rogers, Amy Smith, Jim Walker, Marcia Walter & Mike Walter. Any concerns or Ideas please let them know. Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced, at 7pm. WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS Bishop-Approved Cptl. Champ. ( $ 150.00 2envelope) Easter Flowers ( 1 envelopes) $ 20.00 General Fund ( 31 envelopes) $ 983.00 Utilities ( 1 envelopes) $ 25.00 TOTAL $ 1,178.00 Capital Campaign running totals. Capital Campaign Running Total
As of Mar 30 8,281.80 ACSA campaign for 2018: Our ACSA is coming to an end for 2018, there is still time to participate. $7,761.00 -$5,080= $2,681.00 -$365.00 $2,316.00 Church Cleaners: Apr 1 st week Jenny Buhl, Terra Huddleston Apr 3 rd week Katie Prose (Easter Week) If you cannot clean on the week you are scheduled you may contact Katie Prose at 217-313-0915 for a fee she will clean for you. Please be advised that we now have a key to the dumpster, just one it is located in the cleaning closet Please make sure it is returned for the next cleaning crew, Thank you Apr 10 Class Apr 13 Palm Sunday/high school be at church by 3:40 Apr 17 No Class Apr 24 LAST CLASS ALL STUDENTS AT 6:15 PSR From the Diocese Writing on the ground. It is amazing how, first silence, then well-chosen words can defuse the riled-up crowd. Jesus does it today. A woman is spared shameful treatment by the mercy and compassion and forgiveness of the One. Perhaps we can spend the rest of Lent by not picking on others and looking more within. For the face of mercy is consolation, silence, and compassion. What stones, intended for another, will I lay down? Who needs my compassion? I will do these mercy works, comforting the sorrowful and forgiving injuries, by? Caruso-Sperl Charitable 501(c)3 Trust: Are you concerned about the influence of secularism on your child? Are you interested in placing God at the forefront of your child s education? The Caruso-Sperl Charitable Trust provides qualified financial assistance toward Catholic K-12 school tuition or for accredited Catholic home school curricula. To receive additional information and application materials, contact Larry James (217.725.4473 or larrita@royell.org). Application materials sent from schools need to be postmarked by May 4, 2019.
St. Patrick General The Missal swap is April 6 th, please come and lend a helping hand. SCHOLARSHIP OFFER FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Virden Knights of Columbus Council 2321 is again offering up to two education scholarships, each with a value of up to $500, to individuals who meets the following qualifications: 1) Current member in good standing of KC Council 2321, or 2) Your father is member in good standing of Council 2321, or 3) You are a son or daughter of a deceased member of KC Council 2321 in good standing. Interested individuals can obtain an application from the KC Hall or church office. Completed applications need to be submitted and/or mailed by May 1 to the Scholarship Committee at Virden KC Council, 1320 N. Dye St., Virden, IL 62690
Fish is severed every Friday starting March 8 th through Lent April 12 th at the Knights of Columbus Virden Council #2321, 1320 N. Dye St. Virden Il. From 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. SAINT PATRICK S LENT/EASTER 2019 STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Wednesday, April 10 6:30 p.m. Auburn (in Parish Center: Live Stations ) And Girard at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 6:30 p.m. Virden Adoration: Wednesday, April 17 No Adoration Virden Holy Week and Easter Triduum: Chrism Mass: Wednesday April 16 th 6:30 p.m. Cathedral, Springfield Holy Thursday: Thursday, April 18 7:00 p.m. Auburn with adoration until 10:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Good Friday: Friday, April 19 7:00 p.m. Virden Easter Vigil: Saturday, April 20 8:00 p.m. (tentative) Girard Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 21 8:00 a.m. Auburn 9:30 a.m. Girard 11:00 a.m. Virden
Operation Rice Bowl Ends April 17 th Rights and Responsibilities Catholic social teaching inspires and guides how we are to live and work in the world. In this principle, Rights and Responsibilities, we remember that every person has basic rights that make life truly human. Corresponding to our rights, we all have duties and responsibilities to one another, our families and the larger society.