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 Helen Leverton Rich Lauwerens Lanny Grove Dale Greuel Carl Zalman St. Valentine's @ the Villa - February 10, 2019 5:30 p.m. - Why not celebrate the joy and humor of Christian married love with your sweetheart this St. Valentine s Day? Cocktails, dinner, dessert, photo booth and a comedy show featuring Steve Bruner. Cost is $50 couple (Dating, Engaged or Married). Register online at www.dio.org/familylife/events.html Family Connection Luke 4:21-30 Jesus' statement that no prophet is accepted in his home town reminds us that it is often difficult to hear a challenging message from those who know us best, even if it is true. Perhaps we remember and even regret this aspect of our childhood and adolescence. We may have overlooked the wisdom and guidance of our parents, while allowing the voices of others teachers, friends, and counselors to carry more weight, even when these people were telling us the same thing. Perhaps this developmental stage is unavoidable. Perhaps as we have matured, we have come to a new appreciation for our parents and others whose perspective and experience we once rejected. Today's Gospel provides an opportunity to talk about and to learn from such experiences. As you gather as a family, consider proverbs or other wise sayings that are familiar to your family ( Blood is thicker than water; All that glitters is not gold. ). Consider what these proverbs mean and whether you believe them to be true. Why or why not? Jesus challenges the people of Nazareth by reminding them of old sayings that seem to have a lot of truth in them. Let's listen to this Gospel and consider what these proverbs mean. Read aloud today's Gospel, Luke 4:21-30. Ask: What were the proverbs that Jesus quoted? (Physician, cure yourself; No prophet is accepted in his native place.) Consider the meaning of these proverbs and look for examples from your own family life that show their truth. Consider how your family might accept one another's wisdom and guidance and not reject the prophets in your midst. Conclude by praying together the Prayer to the Holy Spirit. 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). Trip to Italy..Padua to Rome-- Fr. Chuck will be leading a pilgrimage to Italy next summer, June 12th to June 22nd, 2019. Leave on June 12th to arrive and Celebrate our parish feast day of St. Anthony of Padua with mass at the Cathedral of St. Anthony, Padua following by a Feast day dinner. We will then spend nine days traveling to and enjoying Venice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome. We will tour many famous sites such as St. Peter s Basillica, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Paantheon, Colosseum, The Benedictine Abbey of Monte Casino, built in 529. We will see the Basillica of St. Mark s in Venice, the Basillicas of St. Francis and St. Clare in Assisi, and many other famous spots. Cost for 11 day trip including Airfare, 4 star hotels, breakfast and dinner each day, and major taxes is $4150.00 per person (double occupancy), with a single supplement of $600.00. Come by the parish office for an itinerary sheet and more information. 1
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. 1, 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. In this weekend s first Reading from the Book of Jeremiah, we hear God s call to stand up and tell them all that I command you. With the onslaught of negativity and secularism that can come from television, radio, social media and a variety of other mediums, we should be reminded that our Heavenly Father calls us to stand for truth, He calls us to share the good news. How do we accomplish this within our lives, both professionally and personally? As the principal of St. Anthony Grade School, I have the fortunate opportunity to lead daily prayer with students and staff, to attend school masses, and participate in a variety of Catechetical opportunities, and to be surrounded by some of the most faith-filled individuals I ve met. These experiences and the relationships that have been established as a result, have deepened my faith and caused me to become a better man, spouse and father. That s not to say that every step has been easy or enjoyable, but the fruits of His plan have been more than I could ever have planned for myself. Regardless of your current location in your faith journey, we are called to know Him, to Love Him and to follow Him. As both an educator and a parent, I have a responsibility to help children better hear, understand and follow God s call. Thankfully, we don t have to do this alone. As parents, my wife and I are called to model the way for our children. We are blessed to be surrounded by family and friends who offer helping hands and encourage us to stay focused on what s truly important. We also find strength in actively participating in weekly mass and within our parish community retreats like DeColores, mission presentations, adult prayer groups, and our Catholic schools. As we heard in our second reading from First Corinthians, He will show us a still more excellent way faith, hope and love. As our Catholic Schools come off of another jam packed week of exciting activities, I can speak for our Grade School staff in saying that we are certainly energized and motivated to continue encouraging our students to grow in their relationships with Christ Jesus. Today I pray with faith, hope and love that our Heavenly Father continues to deepen and encourage yours. - God Bless! Matt Sturgeon, St. Anthony Grade School Principal St. Anthony Grade School is having an open house on Wednesday, February 13th for all 2019-2020 incoming preschoolers, kindergartners, and interested families. The open house is from 4:00-7:00pm and includes a tour of the building and classrooms. Please feel free to extend the invitation to families that may be interested in learning more about St. Anthony Grade School! Contact the grade school office at 347-0419 with any questions.. 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: Saturday, Feb. 2 Sunday, Feb. 3 Paul Runde Wed. Feb. 6 Marie C. Dust (St. Anthony) Saturday, Feb. 9 Alfred Wernsing by Alice Richards Sunday, Feb. 10 Mary Slifer Wed. Feb. 13 Leroy & MaryAnn Borries (St. Anthony) Saturday, Feb. 16 Chris Schrage Sunday, Feb. 17 Violet Pautler IF YOU DIDN T GET YOUR PORTRAIT TAKEN BY LIFETOUCH, PLEASE CONSIDER SUBMITTING A PHOTO FOR THE DIRECTORY. WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE INCLUDED!!!!PLEASE SUBMIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SUBMIT BY Feb. 5 The Directory Committee would also like to have a page in our directory dedicated to those currently serving our country. Please submit a photo to a committee member ASAP. 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. 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. 6-7:15 am Volunteers for ministries Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 Lector: Jesse Davis Servers: Katrina, Theresa & Thomas Davis Trey Brown Ushers: Mike Holland Jesse Davis Greeters: Jesse Davis Family Gift Bearers: Don Brown Family Euch. Min: Theresa and Donna Davis, Don Brown Parish Council Meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 6 @ 7 pm Thank you!! Dan Zacha and family would like to thank everyone for all of their prayers during his recent surgery. Prayer is powerful! Weekly Offering.1/27/19 Adults..2061.00 Kids.. 8.50 Loose..267.00 Catholic Times. 190.00 First Offering. 10.00 Solemnity of Mary.10.00 Shore the Forty..127.00 Total...$2673.50 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. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 Lector: Sam Thompson Servers: Samuel Vonderheide William Vonderheide Jack Holland Ushers: Jared Waldhoff Roy Waldhoff Greeters: Brock Vonderheide Family Gift Bearers: Josh Miller Family Euch. Min: Steve Vonderheide Lisa Waldhoff and Marcella Antrim Money Counters: Gene & Linda Doedtman Duane & Joyce Shadwell February Committee: Kara Brown, Tory Holste, Karen Neu, Michelle Spannagel, Sandy Laue, Janice Wernsing, Phyllis Kremer St. Mary s is needing a person to serve as our Catholic Charities representative. If you are interested contact Amanda Kemme. 217-821-9528 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mason Manhart (2-7) Greg & Michelle Spannagel (2-5) Thank you for your witness of God s love. 8
Catholic Charities FREE Tax Preparation 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 7 4
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