February 12, 2017-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 From the Pastor Please read the insert in the bulletin this Sunday. Most of it deals with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. You can find much more information by going to the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. I have typed some key concepts from these themes for us to pray over and reflect on. Thank you to the many parishioners, who have taken the time to come in and have your photo taken for our new parish pictorial directory. As you know, this practice occurs every 5 years. You have looked for someone in the directory, and you were disappointed to see they were missing NOT because they died, but they simply chose to not participate. If you really don t want to come in and smile, you can submit a photo. There is a charge for the book if you do this. Otherwise, you get a free 8 x 10 and a free book for posing and giving the company a shot at selling you photos. If you experience any pressure from the company to purchase pictures, please let me know. That is unsatisfactory. All of us would like to have 100% cooperation and participation. That is not likely for whatever the reason(s). But we can still hope for maximum participation, which will certainly help us to get to know each other better. How many times have you used your directory? People tell me they use their copy frequently, and I know I do. The more participation, the better the book. I know you will be glad you/your family is in it. Go to the parish website and book an appointment or call the office. There are only 2 more weeks of opportunities. I would like to see at least 800 families participating; that s out of roughly 1,200 families in the parish. I ve heard that there was a record number of hungry people at the Newman Breakfast last Sunday morning at the KC Hall. That s great it s a win-win deal. This Sunday is the breakfast at St. Rose of Lima in Montrose. Please come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast at Montrose. And I would certainly be remiss if I failed to mention the performance of Patent Shoes This coming weekend 17 and 18 - are dinner shows with tickets in advance required, while on Sunday, 19 th, tickets can be purchased at the door. It looks like a great show, and the Catholic Heart Work Camp people will benefit. Many thanks to the people making this comedy/musical possible. God has blessed our community with great talent and very generous people and organizations, like the banks! Teutopolis State Bank is funding this musical, and the Dieterich Bank significantly funded Taste of T-town. Prayers Needed: Assisi for Africa Father Damien has sadly relayed the tragedy that a 30 year old pedophile has abused several of the boys under his care. The man stayed near a school and soccer field, where three of the children fell into his trap, and many others outside Maison Kwetu were also victims. Father Damien writes, Thanks to two of our attentive children, we were able to get the man arrested and after his confrontation with the victims, he was put in prison to wait for his judgment Thanks be to God, we have a psychologist working with us and if need be we will be able to get psychiatric help He has been a great help during these trying weeks and we are giving a lot of attention to the victims. Please give special prayer for the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing for the victims, as well as the safety of all the children. Protecting God s Children training for adults of the parish involved in any parish ministry is being offered on Monday, March 27 at 6:30pm. Please call the parish office to register. 857-6404 Lent It s not too early to begin thinking about what to do for Lent. Don t let it sneak up on you. St. Francis Adult Education Program will be offering the presentation of Bishop Robert Barron s video series, Untold Blessing: Three Paths to Holiness. This series will be held every Tuesday of Lent beginning with the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. More information to come. Monthly Prayer Vigil for Life will be held at St. Mary in Neoga on Monday, February 20th. Praying the rosary will begin at 6:00 pm followed by a 6:30 pm Mass. The 7:30 pm business meeting will be in the parish center. Everyone is urged to join us in prayer for respect of all life, born and unborn. Mass Intentions Anointing of the Sick is being offered on Tuesday, February 14 at 2:00 pm. Monday, February 13, 6:30: Betty Koeberlein Schottman Monday, February 13, 12:10: Josephine Hatke Tuesday, February 14, 6:30: Bernard Deters Tuesday, February 14, 7:55: Larry & Mert McMahon Wednesday, February 15, 6:30: IAD Wednesday, February 15, 7:55: George Habing Thursday, February 16, 6:30: Betty Koeberlein Schottman Thursday, February 16, 12:10: Matilda Bierman Friday, February 17, 6:30: Herman J. Runde Friday, February 17, 7:55: IAD Saturday, February 18, 8:00: Joe Hoedebecke Saturday, February 18, 4:30: Joseph Buscher Sunday, February 19, 6:30: Carolyn Poe Sunday, February 19, 8:30: Pro Populo Sunday, February 19, 10:30: Grace J. Runde God Bless Those Serving our Country. Anthony Vahling, Jeremy Deters, Caleb Hoene, Cody Bushue, Jared Apke
February 12, 2017 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 6th Week in Ordinary Time February 13-19 Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm St. Cyril & St. Methodius Mass at 6:30 & 7:55 am Mass at 6:30 & 7:55 am Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Mass at 6:30 & 7:55 am Mass at 8:00 am & 4:30 pm 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, February 18-3:00-4:00 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Palms for Burning Please bring your old palms to church from now through February 28. Place them in the basket in front of Mary s altar. They will be burned and the ashes will be used on Ash Wednesday, March 1. Thank you. Pray for the Sick Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers: Jack Hardiek, Lucille Worman, Agnes Kremer, Devin Mette, Harold Hardiek, Margaret Pruemer, Will Niccum, Joe Ruholl, Bill and Rosie Myers, Emily (Heuerman) McCabe, Lorraine Deters, Claude and Geraldine Brumleve, Craig Lindvahl, Scott Repking, Andrea Wernsing, Elizabeth Weidner, Paula Spencer, Betty Borries, Jody Furlano, Mark Roedl, JoAnn Deters, Elizabeth Waldhoff, Linus Willenborg, Cheryl Woodard, Norma Weber, Pat Poston, Kathryn Wesselman, Betty Runde, Philip Wendt, Charlotte Miller, Pat Weis, Mrs. Jack Koester, Alice Koester. Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 2/5/2017 Year 294 Adult envelopes $8,587.00 $274,476.50 Other $888.47 $26,271.05 TOTAL $9,475.47 $300,747.55 Assisi for Africa $1,164.00 $19,909.00 Parish Calendar Monday, February 13 Men s Holy Name meet, 7:30 pm, Museum Meeting Room Tuesday, February 14 Anointing of the Sick, 2:00 pm, Church Wednesday, February 15 Jr. High and HS Religion, 7:20 pm Rosary, 8:00 pm, Chapel Thursday, February 16 55+ meets after 12:10 Mass in St. Clare Adult Choir, 6:00-7:30 pm Parish Finance Council mtg., 6:30pm, St. Clare Parish Pastoral Council mtg., 7:30 pm, St. Clare Friday, February 17 Rosary, 9:30 am, Church & St. Clare Ultreya Mass, 7:00 pm CHWC Dinner Theater Performance, doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00, show following Saturday, February 18 First Reconciliation 9:00-10:00 & 10:30-11:30 am Confessions, 3:00-04:00 pm CHWC Dinner Theater Performance, doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00, show following Sunday February 19 Secular Franciscans meet, 2:00 pm Church & St. Clare Hall Financial Peace University, 5:00-7:00 pm, Museum Dining Room CHWC Play only Performance, doors open at 4:30, show at 5:00 55+ -- Come join in on the fun on Thursday, February 16 for 55+! Mass at 12:10 pm, followed by lunch and cards or games in St. Clare Hall! We'll be having potato soup & vegetable soup, and a lunch meat tray. You are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share or just come and have fun. 55+ is ALWAYS a good time! We will be asking for input of what side trips you'd like to take this spring/summer. St. Clare Rosary Group will be meeting on Friday, February 17, at 9:30 am in church. Fellowship following in St. Clare Hall. St. Clare Rosary Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month and on every Friday during Lent. All are welcome! Homebound Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, February 19 are Lenora Drees 857-3583 and Deb Runde 857-6281.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Religious Education And Youth Notes GRADE SCHOOL Congratulations and thanks to Grade 6 children, parents, and all helpers who worked the Grade 6 Valentine Mission Bake Sale. Total proceeds and winners will be named in next week s church bulletin. Once again, we thank you, and the mission children pray for and thanks you. Diocesan Testing of Grade 8 and Grade 5 students is completed and has been mailed in to the correction facility. Results will be received by our office in late April and parents will receive information at that time. This test assesses the students cumulative knowledge of religious information from Grade 1 to Grade 8, and offers a percentage comparison between all religious education programs and Catholic School programs. The youth have taken the testing seriously and we hope that the results show how much they know their faith. More importantly, we hope that knowing their faith greatly impacts their daily practice of the faith. PRE-KDGN Sunday morning religion program takes place in the Museum Dining room during the l0:30 Mass. We welcome all 4 yr. old and 5 yr. old children to the classes each week. Singing Bible songs, learning the Gospel of the week from their Promise magazine, crafts and other fun activities, refreshments or treats are part of each week s experiences. The three goals are: Community Creativity Celebration. RCIA sessions continue on Monday nights. This week our topic is Dignity of Life. If you know of anyone interested in more information on the Catholic Church, please call Sr. Pierre at 857-6404. 2017 The Year of Grace The freedom we all have is not a license to murder, be unfaithful, or tell lies. We can do these things. But we can choose not to do any of them. If we trust God - and God s saving plan for us and for the word - then we will want to be just, to act with righteousness, and to be in right relationship with God, with others, and with the whole of creation. What have I heard today about being right with God? What have I been taught today about right relationship with family and friends? How will I choose to trust God this day, this week? JUNIOR HIGH Grade 8 will be studying Chapter 4 Me, Myself, and I Body and Soul. Along with hand outs. Grade 7 will be studying Lesson 4 Part 2 of Patriarchs with follow up in the Bible. HIGH SCHOOL Seniors - You are invited to the St Francis Senior Retreat on March 18-19. This retreat is a laid back experience at Lake Sara. Retreats take you out of your normal environment and give you a chance to explore your relationship with God. We have activities, speakers, great food, Mass, and a whole lot more. Parents - this is a GREAT opportunity for your student. Please consider sending them on this retreat! High School Bible Study meets in the Teen Center on Wednesday nights from 8:35 pm - 9:15 pm (after Religious Ed Classes). We look at the upcoming Gospel and talk about how it relates to our lives. This is student led but adults participate as well. YOUTH NOTES Teen Center is NOT open for Junior High students on Friday, February 17. The Valentine's Dance replaced the Teen Center night. Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Teutopolis State Bank presents the CHWC Dinner Theater production of Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up on February 17, 18, and 19. On Friday, February 17 & Saturday, February 18 there is a dinner & show with advance tickets sold only. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 5:30 pm & dinner is served at 6:00 pm. The show will follow dinner. On Sunday, February 19, there is a show only for $10 per person. Sunday's tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Doors open at 4:30 pm and the show is at 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased through Hawickhorst and Associates at 857-3912. The show follows students as they go through Catholic Grade School and High School in the 50s. It is directed by Kent Probst & Sandy Fisher & is being put on by lots of great local actors and musicians! There's humor and some thought provoking times, great singing, and great food! The show contains a lot of humor about coming of age in the Catholic School system which involves some adult themes. We are looking forward to a great show! Scrip Cards are on sale Monday - Friday at Niebrugge Financial and on Saturday mornings at the parish office! Thanks for supporting our youth!
February 12, 2017 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5 Financial Peace University St. Francis will be once again hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, beginning at 5pm, February 12. This 9 week course focuses on getting out of debt and building for the future. The class will meet in the Museum Dining Room and babysitting will be provided. To sign up, go to daveramsey.com and click on "find a class". If you have questions, please contact Scott and Carrie Copple, 857-3850, or Brad and Angie Koester, 857-9010. Hope to see you there! Sewing Project Little Dresses for Africa is a registered non profit Christian organization began in 2008 by Rachel O'Neill from Brownstown Michigan. Donated dresses are sent through mission teams or mailed to designated communities in Africa where the clothing is then distributed to children through orphanages, schools and churches. St. Francis parish is inviting anyone willing to help with our Little Dresses for Africa sewing project to come to the Monastery Museum on Monday, February 20th from 10:00-4:00. You are welcome to come and go as your schedule allows. Lunch will be provided. Items needed are sewing machines, thread, scissors, lace or trim, 1/4 inch elastic and fabric (1 yard minimum). A container will be placed in the entrance of the rectory for anyone unable to come on February 20th but still wanting to make a donation of the needed items. Please call Angie Hotze at 343-6344 with any questions about our sewing project. Thanks to Rosie Brumleve for making our community aware of the "Little Dresses for Africa" organization. Want a Bible study? BibleandtheSacraments.com is a free online study beginning March 1 from St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This is a great source for updating and deepening love of Scripture. Family Life Center presents Broadway for Life, annual fundraising musical event Life to Share on March 11th at Carriage House Event Center, Altamont, IL. Call 217-342-5433 for tickets reservations. Dinner tickets $25. Doors open at 4:30 pm, dinner at 6:00, show at 7:00. Reserved seating for show only also available Seating at 6:45 pm. INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK This week and next Jesus presents challenges to Christians to go beyond the strictures of the law and to engage in a deeper understanding of what it can mean to follow Christ. Are we ready to do that with our whole heart? His Love is at the root of everything He TEACHES Thank you, thank you, thank you, to each and every one who helped make this year s Newman breakfast a huge success! The generous donations from KC members for hogs and processing was greatly appreciated. Also, a big thank you goes out to the businesses that supplied and donated items for the breakfast and to those who gave of their time to work it or brought items for the raffle and country store. A breakfast is a success when you all come to eat too. Thank you all for supporting Newman Centers across Illinois and helping to provide college student the opportunity to practice their Catholic faith on college campuses. It was a privilege to serve as 2017 Teutopolis Newman Breakfast chairmen/co-chairmen. Thank you. Tim & Betty Wente Mark & Karen Pruemer Gordon & Jane Zuber Area Events Valentine s Breakfast at St. Rose Church, Montrose, today, February 12th. Serving 7:00 am to noon in their church basement. Spaghetti Dinner today February 12th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Holy Cross Church in Wendelin. Proceeds support their mission trip this summer. Open House on Wednesday, February 15th at St. Anthony Grade School, Effingham. Stop in anytime between 4:00-7:00 pm. Glo Bingo on Friday, February 17th at the Carriage House Event Center in Altamont. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Effingham County. Benefit for Raelynn, infant daughter of Josh and Alisha (Zerrusen) Turcott on Saturday, February 18th from 4-11pm at the T-town K of C Hall. There will be a pulled pork dinner, silent and live auctions, and raffles. Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, February 19th from 7:30 am until noon at St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont. There will also be a quilt raffle. Free will donations will be accepted. Trivia Night for Wishes to be held on Saturday February 25th at T-Town K C Hall. Doors open at 6:00 - Trivia starts at 6:30 pm. Reserve your table of 8 for $160.00. Must pre-register by calling Beth Funneman with your team name at 217-663-7935. Proceeds go to Make A Wish. St. Isidore Youth Ministry is hosting their annual soup supper on Sunday, February 26th from 4:00-7:00 pm in the St. Aloysius parish center in Bishop Creek. The menu includes chili, chicken noodle soup, sauerkraut soup, sandwiches and dessert. There will also be a basket raffle. Mark your Calendars for St. Michael s Swine and Dine Breakfast to be held on Sunday, February 26th in the school gym. Serving from 7:00 am to noon.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 6 Minutes from the Parish Council Meeting on January 26, 2017 Present: Fr. Joe, Dan Beckman, Sandy Gillespie, Tony Pals, Steve Kroeger, Sharon Waldhoff, Cory Wermert, Rich Niebrugge, Karen Runde, Lois Meinhart The meeting opened with prayer. The following committee reports were then given: Finance: Dan Beckman Nothing to Report Building and Grounds Tony Pals A different approach for ramps and steps in front of church is still being explored. The church has not been cleaned for 10 years. The council voted to have the church professionally cleaned. Windows on the steeple are deteriorating and need replaced. They are still under warranty, but the labor is not. It was also mentioned that the Museum Dining Room area needs updated. This area of the church will be examined and some suggestions will be considered at a later date. Liturgy Lois Meinhart Church was decorated beautifully for the Christmas season and the choirs were excellent. Thank you to all who made this season special. Religious Ed Sandy Gillespie Grade School Last Mission Bake Sale of the year will be February 9, sponsored by Grade 6. There are 52 children planning to make 1 st Reconciliation (February 18) & First Communion (May 7). Junior High Grade 8 diocesan testing went well. Still in need of 2-3 religion teachers for the 2017 2018 school year. Adult Education Parish Adult Education is preparing to view Bishop Robert Barron s Untold Blessing series for Lent. RCIA candidates will soon be introduced to Bishop Paprocki for their profession of faith on Holy Saturday. All personal safety training for students has been completed. Protecting God s Children training at St. Francis will be on Monday, March 27, 6:30pm. Social Concerns Karen Runde Effingham Right to Life Breakfast on January 15 th went well. Eight parishioners attended the march in Washington DC. Prayer Day for Legal Protection of the Unborn was held on January 23 rd was well attended. Assisi for Africa Lenten Project is coming along nicely. New Business Small Black Lenten books have been ordered for parishioners to have for Lent. Ash Wednesday is March 1. Protecting God s Children any and all parishioners involved in any ministry of the church is required to participate in this program. St. Francis will have this at our parish on March 27. Next Parish Council meeting is February 16, 7:30pm. Submitted by Sandy Gillespie 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 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting & Investigation Number: (217) 321-1155. German Party Dinner is back! On February 19th the German Dinner will be held at the K C Hall in Teutopolis. All members, age 55 and older, of Teutopolis Council 2874, are cordially invited to this gala affair. The members, the widows of members, and the wives or sweethearts of members, are invited. Members who can donate wine should bring it to the KC Hall prior to the event. Doors open at 11:30 am. German Dinner is at noon. Members of the Teutopolis American Legion Post #924 will have their Christmas/Birthday party on Friday, February 17. Social at 5:00 pm, eating at 6:00 pm. Pork loin and party potatoes furnished. Please bring a dish.