May 21, 2017-6th Sunday of Easter ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 and Investigation Number (217) 321-1155 Parish Pastoral Team Fr. Joe Carlos, OFM, Pastor Fr. Ken Rosswog, OFM, Associate Pastor Fr. Thinh Tran, OFM, Associate Pastor Kim Deters, Director of Music Ministry Anita Broom, Bookkeeper 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 Parish Council Steve Kroeger Lois Meinhart Sharon Waldhoff Rich Niebrugge Karen Runde Cory Wermert Toby McMahon Donna Niemerg Mark Willenborg 203 EAST MAIN ST., PO BOX 730, TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 From the Pastor The parishioners are grateful to all who organized and in any way helped us to celebrate Mother s Day last weekend and our graduations for both the Senior Class and the 8 th Graders. I m sure the Catechists, walkers, monitors, early morning greeters everyone involved with our Religious Ed program at all levels including junior high and senior high - are at least as happy as the students that vacation time is here. The change of pace is good for all of us! Thank you very much for contributing your time and energy for the good of the program. God bless and reward you. It was brought to my attention at a baseball game this week that a group of young girls, possibly 6 th grade, ran right across the street to get over to T-Town Treats one afternoon. Not one of the girls looked for traffic in either direction! PLEASE remind your children over and over: be safe. Watch the road. With the end of school, more children will be on the sidewalks, driveways and streets. As drivers, we need to be vigilant. At our staff meeting this week it was noted that we haven t had a a funeral for a few weeks!! And this month alone we have at least 9 baptisms 4 of them this Saturday after Mass. I think we are going to be placing a limit on the number of baptisms at one time. The Franciscans will be going to their Chapter in St. Louis the week of 18 June. The church will be secured all day every day that week in order to be deeply and thoroughly cleaned. The Wednesday evening group will still be allowed access for praying the rosary, and the Secular Franciscans will be allowed to meet on 20 June. There will not be any Masses that week in church. As we get nearer to the time, more specifics will be mentioned. Memorial Day Mass Monday, May 29 am St. Francis Cemetery Protecting God s Children session will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Center on June 19 th at 6:00 pm. All persons in any church ministry are asked to take a couple of hours and be trained in the signs of potential abuse to watch for in order to keep our vulnerable population safe: elderly, mentally challenged and children. Reminder: Up-dated background check forms were due the 15 th. Please complete and return to the parish office. Thank you. The Year of Grace Always be ready. With the newly baptized and received still in our midst, what do we profess today? 1. We are not orphans, left on our own. 2. The Risen Christ is still with us in Word proclaimed, in Eucharist eaten, in the power of the Spirit. In light of this, St. Peter reminds us of faithful behavior. Always ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence What is the reason for my hope? How will I be gentle? To whom? How will I treat someone with reverence today? Thank you and Happy Retirement Sr. Christina! Sr. Christina has taught in our public school and our religious education for 40 years. Thank you for your dedication to our parish and community. Receptions will be held in St. Clare Hall after 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, May 27th and after 10:30 am Mass on May 28th. Refreshments will be served. This is a great opportunity to say thank you and happy retirement to Sr. Christina. Mass Intentions Monday, May 22, 6:30: Robert Funneman Monday, May 22, 12:10: Bill Runde Tuesday, May 23, 6:30: Betty Koeberlein Schottman Tuesday, May 23, 8:00: Helen Thoele Wednesday, May 24, 6:30: Joseph Buscher Wednesday, May 24, 8:00: Cecelia Habing Thursday, May 25, 6:30: Betty Koeberlein Schottman Thursday, May 25, 12:10: Albert Ruholl Friday, May 26, 6:30: Jerry Haarmann Friday, May 26, 8:00: Jack and Loretta Koester Saturday, May 27, 8:00: Bill Esker Saturday, May 27, 4:30: Lawrence Ruholl Sunday, May 28, 6:30: Carolyn Poe Sunday, May 28, 8:30: Pro Populo Sunday, May 28, 10:30: Matilda Bierman
May 21, 2017-6th Sunday of Easter page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 6th Week of Easter May 22-28 St. Rita of Cascia Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Ascension of the Lord St. Bede the Venerable St. Gregory VII St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm St. Philip Neri Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am St. Augustine of Canterbury Mass at 8:00 am & 4:30 pm 7th Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord Mass at 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, May 27-3:00-4:00 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm 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, Florence Koester, Cheryl Huber, Geraldine Stuckey, Ruth Walk, Judy Goeckner, Jeremy Smith, Peyton Esker. Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 5/14/2017 Year 321 Adult envelopes $8,941.00 $395,721.50 Other $1,070.00 $40,182.07 TOTAL $10,011.00 $435,903.57 Assisi to Africa $246.00 $39,415.53 Parish Calendar Monday, May 22 DeColores mtg., 7:00 pm, Museum Meeting Rm. Tuesday, May 23 Secular Franciscans meet, 6:00 pm St. Clare Hall, 7:00 pm Church Wednesday, May 24 Rosary, 8:00, Chapel Thursday, May 25 55+ meets Parish Council mtg., 7:00 pm, St. Clare Hall Saturday, May 27 Confessions, 3:00-4:00 pm Sr. Christina s reception after 4:30 Mass, St. Clare Hall Sunday, May 28 St. Christina s reception after 10:30 am Mass, St. Clare Hall Planning Marriage Jonathan Hoene and Nikki Tegeler Saturday, May 27, 2017 12:30 pm Sing Along St. Francis Singers and Friends will be singing at Lakeland Nursing Center on Thursday, May 25th at 10:00 am. 55+ Gathering is THIS Thursday, May 25! Go to 12:10 pm Mass with your friends and come have lunch in St. Clare Hall! Games will follow. Lunch this week will be pork BBQ, potato salad, and pork 'n beans. Feel free to bring a side dish to share (or not if it doesn't work out for you!). See you on Thursday! Vacation Bible School is set for July 11-13! Kids ages 4 - incoming 6th graders are invited for interactive storytelling, fantastic music, fun games, delicious snacks, and crafty crafts! Junior high, high school, college aged people and adults are welcome to help with this awesome 3 days of fun! Registrations are available online or at the parish front entrance. Homebound Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, May 28th are Donna Spannagel 618-793-2000 and Mary Jane Koester 857-3697.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Grade School All Parents Thanks for all your cooperation and help this year in the religious education program. The new edition of religion books which the children received this year has a very important Question and Answer section on p. 273. This page would be good for the children to review during the Summer and will be useful in the years ahead. Also, there is a Glossary Section on p. 267 in the books. We are all called to disciple one another, which is the thrust of this fourth synod of our diocese. We are all challenged to Know our Faith; Live our Faith; Love our Faith; Share our Faith; Show the Joy of our faith! May you have time this summer to include these challenges in your Summer plans! Grade 2 Parents Children who have been signed up to participate in the Corpus Christi Mass and outdoor procession on Sunday, June 18, during the l0:30 Mass have received a letter giving details regarding their participation. If any parents still wish to have their children participate in the Corpus Christi procession, even though the children have not practiced, may still call 857-6477 any time within the next 4 weeks and leave information on our voice mail. You will receive the information needed by mail or a phone call. Remember the Mass time has been changed this year to l0:30. Thanks for considering! 1st Communion videos should be in soon. We will call you when they are ready. Help needed for next school year We have three parishioners who, after teaching 25 years, 27 years, and 35 years in the religion program, are looking for someone to take their places this coming year. Is the Lord calling you for this service? What is your Confirmation commitment calling you to do at this time in your life? CD of A State awards The following children have received awards for their entries in the Essay and Poetry Contest from the State Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America. Titles of this year s entries are: Love One Another as I Have Loved You and Helping the Needy Where I Live 1 st Place-Photography (Div. 3) Abigail Wortman; 2 nd Place-Art (Div. 1) Ella Neihls; 3 rd Place- Essay (Div.1) Paul Huber; 3 rd Place-Poetry (Div. 1) Summer Wall. Congratulations to you, your parents, and catechists! High School High School Bible Study on May 23 at 8 pm in the Teen Center. Youth Notes: CHWC meeting will be held on May 31at 7 pm in the Museum Dining Room to turn in final paperwork and free day money, discuss final details of the trip, and work on Bus Buddy lists. See you there! BABY BOTTLE PROJECT You may have missed getting a baby bottle last weekend for collecting your change, cash, or check for our local pro-life pregnancy center, the Family Life Center. Bottles are available at the church entrances. Please return them with your donation on Father s Day weekend. RCIA sessions are continuing. Currently, we meet on Monday nights at 7:00 in St. Clare Hall. Summer sessions are not weekly, so please call ahead to be sure we are meeting. Our next meeting is Monday, June 5 on the topic of the Mass/use of the missalette. Should you or anyone you know be interested in information or membership, please call S. Pierre at 857-6404 or 821-8405. Summer is almost here. Just a reminder that you may want to check out the cabinet in St. Clare Hall. There has been an addition of books by Matthew Kelly and videos by Bishop Robert Barron. Treat yourself this summer. ASSISI FOR AFRICA Picture of the newly baptized Baptism of Baron, Godfather Raissa Rock & Salvation Festival Psalm 62:2 A one day outdoor worship ministry experience with a place all can share the good news of Jesus Christ. Saturday, June 10, 2017. Gates open at 11:00 am. Music starts at noon at the Funfest Amphitheater, 2900 N. 3rd St., Effingham (Mid America Motorworks). For more information call the box office at 217-540-2788 ext. 222 or visit RockAndSalvationFestival.com. God Bless Those Serving our Country. Anthony Vahling, Jeremy Deters, Caleb Hoene, Cody Bushue, Jared Apke
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