June 19, 2011 - Most Holy Trinity page 2 St. Francis of Assisi Parish 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 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 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: Jim Apke Bruce Buhnerkempe John Bushur Sandy Fisher Jack Hardiek Kay McMahon Doug Mette Deb Niebrugge Jodie Pruemer Teutopolis, Illinois Teutopolis, Illinois
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 Most Holy Trinity In broadcasting this year's Packers-Steelers Super Bowl game, FOX Sports rejected a thirty-second ad featuring the Scripture citation, John 3:16. The citation periodically pops up on signs held by fans in end zone shots, even though television networks are getting skilled at eliminating such scenes from their broadcasts. The ad rejected by FOX Sports did appear in the Washington, DC and Birmingham, Alabama markets just before the fourth quarter. A close-up of a defensive player's face after a tackle shows the Scripture citation painted on his eye black. Even with that limited exposure, enough people logged in that the Internet traffic crashed the sponsor's Web site. As we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity this weekend, we hear the actual text to which the citation refers: "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." The life of the Holy Trinity is one of pure and total love. That is the love we are celebrating today: complete and unconditional, sacrificial and eternal. We could emulate the zeal of those who are so intent on proclaiming John 3:16 at every opportunity, but not necessarily their methods. Holding up signs at football games or producing a commercial may entice the curious, but these actions don't necessarily lead to lifelong conversion. But if people see in our way of living the example of love that is lived within the Trinity, then people will be attracted naturally to the faith. While we may consider the Trinity an abstraction about God, it is really an expression of the deepest love, love so intense that the three persons- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-are one. Our own human love will never be that complete, but if we strive for that in our own lives others will come to share in what we believe. 2011 Liturgical Publications Inc RCIA A new group has formed. If you or anyone you know has expressed an interest in checking out what the Catholic Church teaches please contact Sr. Pierre for more information. 857-6404 ext. 227 There are no commitments, no pressure, just information. Congratulations St. Francis Parish received notification that we are in compliance with the diocesan policy regarding the training of adults and children with the Protecting God s Children programs. Thank you to all of you who put our children s safety first. Discovering Franciscan Spirituality For some reason it seems to take very little effort for one to see that the other person needs to improve or make a change. We might even consult with another or others to check if anyone else agrees with us. On the other hand, if one looks into a mirror and says a prayer such as, O God, help me know You; help me know myself; with God s grace, an open heart, an open mind, and human effort, the self may get some leads as to where personal changes in the right direction are needed. The sacrament of reconciliation is available to provide assistance. Secular Franciscans are not claiming to be perfect people. Yet, the fact that The Order has been around for over 800 years shows that its structure has been tested and found to be true. Catholics who are 18 years of age or older and are active in the church are invited to an inquiry gathering at St. Clare Hall in Teutopolis on June 21st at 6:00 pm. Mass begins at 7:00 pm in St. Francis Church. For more information phone Father Ken at 217-857-6404 or Jim Weis at 217-857-3491. Q. If we share the same faith as other Christians, does it really matter where we worship or what church we go to? After all, it is the same God. A. Assuming that faith is our relationship with God, let's make this same argument with a different type of relationship. If you believe in marriage, and share that same belief with others, then it should not matter whom you are married to. After all, every marriage has the same obligations. Obviously, this does not make sense. How we express our love-or faith-has an effect on our relationship. If a young man is in love with a woman, saying "I love you" leaves a particular impression and affects the relationship differently than if he had written it in a card, or sang a song. The same can be said of faith. How we express our faith (religion) has an effect on our faith (relationship with God), as does the community with whom we worship. Their beliefs influence how they see the world around them. Some Christian churches, lacking a central set of beliefs or a teaching authority, have lost a sense of what they believe. How we worship and what we teach is as important as our end goal of giving honor and praise to God. But we should not confuse the two. Each one affects the other. 2009 Liturgical Publications Inc
June 19, 2011 Most Holy Trinity page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 12th Week in Ordinary Time June 20-26 Mass at 6:30 am St. Aloysius Gonzaga Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am St. Paulinus of Nola St. John Fisher St. Thomas More Mass at 6:30 am Mass at 6:30 am Nativity of John the Baptist Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Mass at 5:30 pm Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Mass at 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, June 25-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Sing Along The St. Francis Singers and Friends will be singing at Lakeland Nursing Center on Thursday, June 23rd at 10:30 am. Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Sr. Clara Esker, Cathy Green, Nicholas Rhodes, Renae Roepke, Bruce Wargolet, Leroy Krone, Eddie Siemer Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 6/12/2011 Year 307 Adult envelopes $7,358.00 $400,489.50 Other $487.25 $30,136.72 TOTAL $7,845.25 $430,626.22 GOAL $9,900.00 $495,000.00 Parish Calendar Tuesday, June 21 Secular Franciscans meet 6:00 pm, St. Clare and 7:00 pm, Church Thursday, June 23 Bible Study, 10:00 am, St. Clare Summer Choir, 7:30 pm Saturday, June 25 CHWC returns Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Question of the Week What personal qualities do you associate with God as Father/Mother? Son? Spirit? Ex. 34:4-6, 8-9 II Cor. 13:11-13 John 3:16-18 Special Collection Next week our diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. Please use the envelope included with your set. Thank you. Planning Marriage Andrew Skaer and Jaclyn Schumacher Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:00 pm BIBLE STUDY for the summer will resume on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Clare Hall. Everyone is welcome. Please come join us as we look at the history of our Church beginning in Acts of the Apostles. Homebound Ministers Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, June 26th are: Theresa Funneman 821-4867, Barbara Pals 857-3039, Carlene Rauch 857-6296
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Summer Choir is held every Thursday evening, at 7:30 pm. Summer Choir is open to all adults, high schoolers and outgoing 5th and 6th graders from this year s Children s choir. We will sing about every other Sunday at alternating 8:45 and 10:30 Masses. INSTRUMENTALISTS of all types from high school up to adult ages are most welcome, at any time. Your participation is a come-as-you-can commitment, so I remain flexible. Hope to see you on Thursday! Any questions, please call me at extension 229. Maria For Children K-1 Prayer Vigil for Life St. Isidore parish will host the June 20th Prayer Vigil for Life. The Scriptural Rosary will begin at 6:00 pm, followed with Mass at 6:30 pm. A business meeting will be conducted in the parish center. Everyone is welcome to join in prayer for an end to abortion. Annual Day of Prayer for Life The 37th Annual Day of Prayer for Life, sponsored by Effingham County Right to Life, will be Wednesday, June 29th in St. Francis Church, Teutopolis. Opening Mass is at 8:00 am with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning after Mass. Continuous prayer hours until 7:00 pm Benediction. Fr. David Hoefler, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield will be celebrant/homilist for the 7:30 pm closing Mass. Our parish is scheduled to pray 9:00-10:00 am CDA Effingham10:00-11:00 am CDA Teutopolis 5:00-6:00 pm All Youth of Effingham Deanery 4:00-5:00 pm All member of KC Councils and Men of Effingham Deanery 6:00-7:00 pm A reception for Fr. Hoefler will follow immediately after Mass in St. Clare Hall. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. James Dent Holy Trivia Inspiring Initials 1. Many Catholic school children wrote this at the top of their papers. 2. Latin inscription found on Jesus cross. It captures Pilate s charge against him. 3. The motto of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus), it means for the greater glory of God. 4. Monogram that comes from the Greek spelling of the name of Jesus. 5. Described as the official organization of the Catholic hierarchy in America. Answers 1. J.M.J. (Jesus, Mary, Joseph) 2. INRI (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews) 3. AMDG 4. HIS (IHSOUS) 5. USCCB
June 19, 2011 Most Holy Trinity page 5 Parish Bulletins We ve decreased the number of our parish bulletins being printed since it s summertime and vacation time for lots of families in the parish. If, when you come back from vacation, you would like to read past Sunday bulletins, go online to our church s website: stfrancischurch.com and go to Bulletin, and you will find Bulletin Archives also pops up. Click on it and you should be able to find the bulletin for which you are looking. Have a safe and happy summer and don t forger to make Sunday special by attending Mass. Birthday Celebration Happy Birthday Fr. Maury! The parish is invited to attend the 80th birthday party of Fr. Maurus Hawickhorst on Saturday, July 2nd in the mini-park following the 5:30 pm Mass. It is being hosted by Fr. Maurus s siblings. All are welcome. School Sisters of Notre Dame 150th Anniversary It was on December 7, 1861, that the first group of Notre Dame nuns arrived from Germany to begin their teaching profession in the Teutopolis community and the surrounding areas. Although their presence is not as numerous as it was in those early years, the School Sisters of Notre Dame nuns are still a formidable part of our religious life and community experiences. A celebration is planned for October 9, 2011, which includes a Mass, sit-down meal, and open house. Former nuns stationed at the mother house in St. Louis and elsewhere will be in attendance. A bus trip to St. Louis to visit the mother house and their homes for the elderly and retired sisters is being discussed and will be decided and announced at a later date. More information regarding all the celebrations will be forth-coming in the weeks ahead. Reminder: Baby Bottles are due this weekend. If you forgot, please return them next weekend. Thanks for your generosity. CPR and AED Training With the purchase of the AED unit for St. Francis Church, the Parish Council has decided to offer CPR and AED training to any member of the parish who would like to participate. The training will take approximately 2 2 1/2 hours and will be held on June 23rd at 6:30 pm in St. Clare Hall. The cost for training will be $25/participant to be paid by the participant. An additional training session may be held in August, if there is sufficient interest in the program. Phone the parish office, if you are interested. CPR and AED Training Registration Form Cost per each individual will be $25 to be included with registration form. Make checks payable to St. Francis Church. The following would like to participate in the CPR/AED training session on June 23rd: Name Phone # Amount x $25 x $25 x $25 Total I am unable to attend on June 23rd, but would be interested in attending in August.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Teutopolis, Illinois page 6 Area Events Sacred Heart Church, Effingham, will hold their annual parish picnic on June 25 and 26. You are invited to join them for food, fun, games, raffles, Bingo, live auction, flea market, FACE concert, Sunday dinner, and so much more! Dieterich Community Civic Center will be serving a Barbeque Pork Dinner on Monday, July 4th from 10:20-2:30 pm. Menu consists of roast port, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, chips, drink and dessert. Cost of the meal if $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children and 10 and under are free. The meal will be available before, during and after the parade. Proceeds will be used for maintenance of the Civic Center building. Carry outs are available. Come join the fun in Dieterich on the 4th of July. Wooden Shoe Walk The winners of the Teutopolis Park District Wooden Shoe Walk for May include: $20 in groceries from Wessel s-tina Schwinke, Pizza from Casey s General Store-Norma Hoelscher, Wooden Shoe Walk T- Shirt from Design s Unlimited-Jane Zuber. 2041 miles were logged by the May Walkers - bringing the April/May total to almost 4000 miles logged!! The June walking goal is 63 miles, which is the distance from Mattoon to Kankakee. To be eligible for the grand prize of Cardinal/Cub tickets, a total of 317 miles have to be logged by September 1st. (The distance from Wrigley Field to Busch Stadium). Wooden Shoe Walk forms can be obtained from Wessel s or the TPD website: teutopolisparkdistrict.com Family Corner Happy Father s Day! Just what do you know of how Father s Day got started? I went on-line to discover quite the story. This day was begun in early 20 th century (1910) to compliment Mother s Day. Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington wanted a day to celebrate fathers, especially her own. She organized a group of YMCA persons who went to church wearing a red rose for a living father, a white rose for a deceased father. She later went through town in a horse-drawn carriage carrying gifts to shut-in fathers confined indoors by illness. Not much happened regarding the making of this day more than just a local celebration until 1913 when a bill was introduced to Congress for the national recognition of the holiday. It did not pass. President Woodrow Wilson wanted to officially make it a national holiday but Congress resisted. Several attempts after that all failed. In 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers designating the 3 rd Sunday in June as Father s Day. In 1972 President Richard Nixon made it a permanent holiday. According to the telephone industry this is the busiest day of the year for collect calls. So, don t just read this, get on the phone and call your dad, grandfather, great-grandfather. Give them a gift of your time, send them a card, roses would be nice (be sure to tell them the connection with the rose). For all dads living and deceased who influenced us by example, words and actions have a blessed day and enjoy yourselves! How Fathers Mature 4 years: My Daddy can do anything. 6 years: My Daddy knows a whole lot. 12 years: Dad doesn t know everything. 14 years: Dad doesn t know anything. 16 years: That man lives to make me miserable. 25 years: The old man is OK. 30 years: I wonder what Dad s opinion is about this. 35 years: I want Dad s opinion about this. 50 years: I wish I could get Dad s opinion about this. Father's Day Prayer God our Father, you govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father's love. You place a father in a family as a sign of your love, care, and constant protection. May fathers everywhere be faithful to the example shown in the Scriptures: steadfast in love, forgiving transgressions, sustaining the family, caring for those in need. Give your wisdom to fathers that they may encourage and guide their children. Keep them healthy so they may support a family. Guide every father with the Spirit of your love that they may grow in holiness and draw their family ever closer to you. Amen.