1 St. Mary s Catholic Church Annunciation Church of B.V.M., Shumway, IL +Bishop Thomas John Paprocki Father Charles Edwards, Pastor Father Mark Tracy, Parochial Vicar Reconciliation Time: Saturdays 4:15-5:00 pm Mass Times: Saturday 5:30 pm & Sunday 8:30 am Wednesday 7:15 am Ph #- Daytime St. Anthony 347-7129 Emergency 703-1042 www.stmarysshumway.org Other Parishes Mass Times: St. Anthony - Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 am Weekdays Mon-Fri 6:30 am & 8:30 am Wed. 6:30 am only Sat. 6:30am(First Sat. only) Sacred Heart Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:30, 10:30 am, 5:30 pm Spanish 7:00pm Weekdays Mon-Fri 7:15 am 2 nd Mass on Wed. 8:30 am (school year) Victim Assistance Contact Information To Report Child Sexual Abuse by Church Personnel or to inquire about Safe Environment Programs in the Diocese of Springfield Contact: Patricia Kornfeld, Victim Assistance Coordinator PH: 217-321-1155 Email: pkornfeld@dio.org Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation number at 217-321-1155 or Children & Family Services Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-25-ABUSE. Diocese Website: www.dio.org PRAYER LIST: Please remember them in your prayers! Elizabeth Weidner Danell Spannagel Condron Marita Kemme Rory Miller Velma Kirchhofer Norma Buhler Loretta Meek John Meek Dan Zacha Harlow Lawrence Abileen Bennett Larry Storm Reagan McCormick Leon Vonderheide Caralea Smith Dale Worman Jim Slifer Beverly Storm Ted Hanfland Contact info for Bulletin Announcements Donna Davis, 162 N. 3000 E. Rd, Stewardson, IL 62463 682-5707 or 690-2640 drosedavis@hotmail.com or stmarysshumway@gmail.com place note in bulletin box in the sacristy Peg Storm John Sheehan Louise McKay Dale Fitzpatrick Jack Hardiek Rich Lauwerens Lanny Grove Dale Greuel Carl Zalman Family Connection Today's Gospel offers a contrast to many of the messages we hear in our society today. If we were to accept uncritically the get ahead messages of our culture, we would think that happiness means having money, being successful, and having many possessions. In this way, we are not unlike the people who heard Jesus teach on the day that he taught the Beatitudes. They too associated happiness with possessions and success. The report of the Beatitudes in Luke's Gospel, however, takes things one step further. Not only will we not find happiness through the get ahead messages of the world, but relying upon these messages will cause us harm. The warnings spoken are particularly challenging because they suggest that our way of life must change if we are to gain the lasting happiness of eternal life. Talk together as a family about what society tells us makes a person successful. Make a list of the traits that you associate with a successful person. Then read together today's Gospel, Luke 6:17,20-26. Reflect on Jesus' description of blessedness in the Kingdom of God. Then consider the warnings. Why are these surprising and challenging? What, then, is the measure of success in the Kingdom of God? Together write prayers of petition based on your discussion. Pray these prayers together, asking God to help your family seek the blessings of the Kingdom of God. Protecting God s Children We are going to host a Protecting God's Children Workshop on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 6:00pm, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, Effingham. Please call 347.7177 to register. St. Anthony Summer Mission Trip--We are looking for jobs to complete for parishioners! The summer high school mission team is looking to fundraise for their upcoming Mission trip to Topeka, Kansas. They are looking for some odds and ends jobs to complete in order to help cover the costs of the trip. If you have a job that needs completed, contact Katalyn Bourgeois at kbourgeois@stanthony.com or 217-342-6969 (ext. 3103) for more information. Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact St. Anthony s office (347-7129) at least 9 months before your anticipated wedding date to begin your spiritual preparation. One or both persons must be registered and actively living their faith at St. Mary s Church for at least 6 months to celebrate their wedding here. All couples planning to be married at our parishes must attend a Pre-Cana program, Natural Family Planning program and FOCCUS evaluation. For those who were former members here, they must be registered and actively living their faith at the parish where they reside. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated during Mass on Saturdays & Sundays (not during Lent or Advent). A family must be registered & actively living their faith at St. Mary s Church for 6 months to assure faith will be shared with the new born child. Godparents must also be registered in a Catholic parish or other Christian church & actively living their faith. A Baptism Class is held and is required for all parents. We ask that both parents attend this class together. Godparents are also encouraged and welcome to attend. For more information, please call the parish office (347-7129).
Annual Catholic Services Appeal The programs, services, & ministries supported by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal meet the larger diocesan needs of Catholics and others in the Diocese of Springfield. As of Friday, Feb. 14, 2019 127 Parish Families 38 Family Gifts (30%) $174.47 Average Gift Per Family $ 6630.00 Total Pledge Gifts (58%) $ 11,508.00 ACSA Goal for 2018/2019 Simply make your check payable to ACSA (with St. Mary s of Shumway in the memo line), ACSA on the envelope, and drop it in the collection. Spring into action: making a DeColores weekend. Say yes to a 3 day beautiful experience, at camp Walter Scott. Share in inspiring talks, renew your faith, and make new friends. For more information, please call Mary Sur at 217-342-2003. De Colores Spring Weekends The Men s Weekend, March 21st - 24th Lay leader: Brian Koester; contact @ 217-821-4716 or goodwithhands67@yahoo.com The Women s Weekend, March 28th - 31st; Lay leader, Betty Zumbahlen 217-844-3328; bettyzumbahlen@gmail.com Natural Family Planning Class 2019 Sessions: Saturday, March 9th 9:00am - St. Isidore, Bishop Creek Friday, April 26th 6:00pm - St. Anthony, Effingham Saturday, June 1st 2:00pm - Sacred Heart, Effingham Saturday, July 13th 10:00am - St. Anthony, Effingham Friday, August 23rd 6:30pm - St. Francis, Teutopolis Saturday, September 28th 9:30am - Sacred Heart, Effingham To register Contact Kate Pruemer at 217-821-1840 or kpruemer@gmail.com. Our progress has reached a stand still. Please consider giving if you have not done so. Won t you be my Valentine? For 70 years? Today I offered mass at St. Anthony Church and the mass intention was for Jack & Illa Nesbit, our church neighbors, who on this day were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They often attend the 6:30 am mass and were able to start their anniversary day at mass together in the second pew. They have been residents of Effingham for 42 years. They love this community and love their parish family. Many who were at mass came up to them to congratulate them after mass. After mass we continued with breakfast at Niemerg s. I heard the stories of their journey together and how the railroad job took them to many different towns to live in, but Effingham was their favorite. They told me of their having 8 children, a boys basketball team (5), and three cheerleaders. I wonder when Jack gave Illa his first valentine? What does it take to keep a marriage alive and well??? I think we could ask Jack and Illa, don t you think? For these past years since retirement, at least 20 years ago, daily mass has been one thing they never missed. They know now that when you feed your love with the very best (Jesus), your love will be fruitful and blessings will be received daily. HAPPY VALENTINE S DAY (belated). I hope you felt loved and treasured. I miss getting to send my mom and grandma these special cards of love. I do send a card to the mother of a high school classmate who was like another mom to me and so many others. She is 88 and recently was in an accident that caused her great suffering. Surprising all the medical experts she has fought back against all odds and now is in rehab and God willing will go home by the first of March if all keeps going well. Selfishly I prayed daily for her healing as I was not ready to let her go. I love her a great deal. Though many complain about how Valentine s Day is a rip off and a waste of money, I tend to appreciate the message of love, gratitude, and friendship that can come with it. Children really love this day giving and receiving their Valentines. I think it is good to teach them the importance of Loving and caring with kindness others who mean a lot to you. I want to share with you how happy I am to pastor and shepherd this parish (flock). I love so many things about being a part of the life of this parish family. Both at St. Anthony and St. Mary/Annunciation we have so much to be proud of and so much to enjoy as we see all the blessings God continues to bestow upon us. You are a blessing to me and my life as a priest/pastor, and I pray that God will use me in some way to bless your faith journey as well..with Love, Fr. Chuck Embracing Authentic Love: Humanae Vitae Explained Three Day Speaker Series What is God's plan for love and family life? Why is the Church against contraception? What exactly is Natural Family Planning? Humanae Vitae, the papal document which clarified these teachings, calls us to love in a way that respects God s beautiful design for marital love and life. Join us on Feb. 17th, 18th, and 19th from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Anthony Parish Center in Effingham to learn about these beautiful but challenging teachings. Who can come? This event is for any adult; married, single, young, and old; in the Effingham Deanery area! Talks and Speakers: Sunday, Feb. 17th - Humanae Vitae: Understanding Love and Marriage in the Image of God with Joe Gehret Monday, Feb. 18th - The Struggle is Real: Embracing the Truth Behind the Church's Teachings with Patty Schneier Tuesday, Feb. 19th - A Medical Perspective on the Effectiveness of Natural Family Planning and NaPro (Natural Procreative) Technology with Dr. Gavin Puthoff, MD
Mass Intentions: Wed. Feb. 13 Leroy & MaryAnn Borries (St. Anthony) Saturday, Feb. 16 Chris Schrage Sunday, Feb. 17 Violet Pautler Wednesday, Feb. 20 Helen Vonderheide by Charly & Rhonda Vonderheide Saturday, Feb. 23 Jonathan Wernsing by Alice Richards Sunday, Feb. 24 To have a Mass said please put intention request along with who it is from, the date you would like it said and your money in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket. Masses will then be recorded in the Intention book by one of the priests, Donna Davis or Karen Kemme. There are many available dates for 2019. Don t forget about Wednesday morning Mass To help you with planning your requests there is a calendar posted on the cabinet in the sacristy which shows available dates. It will be updated weekly prior to the weekend Masses. Parish Directories will soon be ordered!!! If you didn t have your portrait taken, you can still receive a directory for $5.00. Every family who had their portrait take will receive a free directory. If you would like more than one the cost of an extra is $5.00. If you would like to order one or more directories, please contact Donna Davis (contact info in the front of bulletin) or fill out the order form in the cry room. REMEMBER, if you had your portrait taken you will receive ONE FREE directory. Please order by March 10, 2019. Free Tax Preparation--Effingham Catholic Charities--VITA/TCE Partner Families with income less than $60,000 January 30, 2019 to April 1, 2019 Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30 A.M. and 12:30-3:00 P.M. See the bulletin board for extra info and a flyer to take home. Wednesday, Feb. 20-7:15 am Volunteers for ministries Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 Lector: Mackenzie Brown Servers: Aaron, Hannah & Isaac Wells Ushers: Doug Brown Jesse Davis Greeters: Jason Wells Family Gift Bearers: Barb Davis & Jodi McCormick Euch. Min: Mike & Rosemary Holland Katrina Davis Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 Lector: Lexi Vonderheide Servers: Grace Vonderheide Wylie Miller Jacob Vonderheide Ushers: Gene Doedtman Tom Doedtman Greeters: Josh Miller Family Gift Bearers: Roy & Sally Wakefield Euch. Min: Leslie Kemme, Timber Miller Beth Spannagel Money Counters: Connie Bales, Alice Richards Mardell Sheehan Carolyn Hackman St. Mary s is needing a person to serve as our Catholic Charities representative. If you are interested contact Amanda Kemme. 217-821-9528 Update on Baby Bottle Project We donated $684.19 to the Family Life Center. Thank you! The parish family wishes to extend its sympathy to Lisa Thompson and family on the passing of her mother, Bertha Mary Dust. May she rest in peace. February Committee: Kara Brown, Tory Holste, Karen Neu, Michelle Spannagel, Sandy Laue, Janice Wernsing, Phyllis Kremer St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont, Illinois will be having a sausage breakfast on Sunday, February 17th from 7:30 until 12:00 pm. The menu includes sausage patties, country ham, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sweet rolls, sweet breads, milk, juice and coffee. St. Clare is located at 216 N. 9th Street in Altamont. Free will donations will be accepted. God designed marriage to be joyful. I once believed the words of a newlywed friend, that, things will just work themselves out. After seven years of marriage and working with couples as a therapist, I ve learned that relationships succeed because we work things out. Marriages are not self-sustaining and do not survive on autopilot. They require constant attention and intentional effort. But it can be rewarding effort. It can be an adventure! And like any adventure it is not easy. There are unexpected detours, obstacles, and challenges. But there are also thrills, excitement, and happiness. God designed marriage this way. God desires for us to experience this fullness of grace and life. from the book What I Wish Someone Had Told Me about the First Five Years of Marriage HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Greg Spannagel (2-18) John Neu (2-23) Weekly Offering.2/10/19 Adults..1181.00 Kids....4.00 Loose..174.25 Catholic Times. 50.00 Total...$1409.25 8
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Catholic Charities FREE Tax Preparation Thank you for your witness of God s love. Free Tax Preparation Effingham Catholic Charities VITA/TCE Partner Families with income less than $60,000 January 30, 2019 to April 1, 2019 Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30 A.M. and 12:30-3:00 P.M. Come to Effingham Catholic Charities to fill out the interview sheet and drop-off your tax information. When your taxes are finished, we will call you to make an appointment to review and sign the tax returns. Please bring the following items A copy of last year s tax return Taxpayer s proof of identity All forms, W-2, 1098, and 1099 Information for other income ID # for child care provider Information for deductions and credits Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g. voided check) Social security cards and/or ITIN notices/cards for everyone in your household Questions? Call (217) 857-1458