October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 1 St Francis of Assisi Parish St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois Teutopolis, Illinois Parish Office 203 E Main St, PO 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 parish@advancenetnet Parish website: stfrancischurchcom Submit written bulletin notices by noon Monday Diocesan website: wwwdioorg 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 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 11, 2009 Parish Pastoral Team Fr Austin Albers, OFM, Pastor Fr Vernon Olmer, OFM, Associate Pastor Fr Ken Rosswog, OFM, Associate Pastor Br Pauli Johnson, OFM, Pastoral Assistant 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: Pam Hemmen & Terry Meyer Parish Council: Roy Brumleve Theresa Funneman Ted Koester Dean Kremer Jim Quatman Louise Sheehan Marita Weber Tammy Willenborg Steve Witges
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 Clinging to Our Treasure You are lacking in one thing Go, sell what you have, and give to the [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me Mark 10:21 How wonderful to receive an invitation like this! But the man Jesus invited was rich, and his wealth prevented him from doing what Jesus asked This gospel story prompts us to ask if there is something that keeps us from following Jesus Perhaps Jesus asks us to let go of our anger or our fear or our selfishness These are all things that would keep us from following him with free and loving minds and hearts The rich man refused Jesus invitation and so lost the chance to change his life Of course, it would have been hard for him to give up his wealth, just as it may be hard for us to give up our particular attachments But Jesus tells us in this gospel that what is impossible for us, is possible for God Lord, I trust in your power to help me follow you as you 40 Days For Life 123 babies verified as saved from abortion thus far in the 40 Days for Life fall campaign! Please continue to offer extra Masses, rosaries, prayers, and sacrifices through November 1st for the intention to end abortion! Prayer: Lord, I pray today for every unborn child The beauty of the bodies and souls of these children flows from your hands and your eternal plan Awaken in every human conscience a profound reverence for human life, and grant us grace to defend our smallest and most defenseless brothers and sisters, those still being formed in the secret places of their mothers womb We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen (Fr Frank Pavone) Baptism Prep Dates Thursday, Nov 5, St Francis, St Clare Hall, 7:00 pm Tuesday, Dec 1, St Isidore (Brian & Karla Slifer s home), 7:00 pm Please call to register Stewardship Corner The famous missionary, Jim Elliot gave us this profound statement: He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose Through faith, we understand the truth in this statement All of our worldly possessions will at some time be taken away from us We will lose them during our lifetimes, or they will be taken away at death They cannot be kept forever However, we have the opportunity to use our material possessions in service to the Lord by giving to those in need Rosary for Life The Effingham Deanery Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a Rosary for Life, to be held at the Healing Garden and Grotto at St Anthony Memorial Hospital on October 18th at 1:30 pm Please plan to come and bring your families In case of inclement weather, the Rosary will be held in the Hospital Chapel Come bring your family to see the new Healing Garden and Grotto It is impressive and inspirational Come, Pray for Life! Special Collection World Mission Sunday Next Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI calls every Catholic in the world to celebrate our vocation to be missionary As Catholics around the world here at home and in the Missions gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, we are to pray for the Church s worldwide missionary work We pray for those awaiting the Good News of our Lord s great love for us and for the missionaries who offer the poor and suffering the light of Christ And we are to offer financial help through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands Family Life Center Training Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God s grace in various forms -1Peter 4:10 Volunteer Training Schedule Dates: Tuesdays for a total of six sessions October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 6 pm 9 pm (with a brief break) Place: Family Life Center, 605 Eden, Effingham Qualifications: A compassionate, loving heart A desire to be used by God A willing and teachable spirit A respect for the sanctity of human life A servant s attitude Registration and information,call Family Life Pregnancy Center at 342-5433, Mon-Thurs, 9 to 5 DCCW The annual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention is scheduled for October 14, 2009 at St Thomas Church in Decatur The speaker this year is Patty Schneier, wife and mother, who is a well-known speaker She will share her experiences in living out her Catholic faith through her family and her church
October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 28th Week in Ordinary Time October 12-18 Mass at 6:30 am St Callistus I St Teresa of Jesus Mass at 6:30 am St Hedwig St Margaret Mary Alacoque St Ignatius of Antioch Mass at 5:30 pm 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, October 16-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Sing Along St Francis Singers and Friends, 2nd Wednesday, October 14th at Evergreen Nursing Center, at 10:00 am Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Sidney Horn, Kris Gouchenour, Rebekah Volk, Sr Clara Esker, Marilyn Smith, Jodi Waymoth, Evelyn Krone, Agnes Kremer, Steve Sehy, Cathy Green, Dorothy and Ermand Thoele Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 10/4/2009 Year 315 Adult envelopes $6,56600 $95,52555 Other 97665 8,04139 TOTAL $7,54265 $103,56694 GOAL $9,30000 $130,20000 Franciscan Day $2,39200 Parish Calendar Monday, October 12 Men s Holy Name mtg, 7:30 pm, Museum Meeting Room Wednesday, October 14 Children s Choir, 3:30-4:30 pm Youth Choir, 6:00-7:00 pm Young Adult Choir, 8:30-9:30 pm Jr High and High School Religion, 7:20 pm Thursday, October 15 Server s Practice, 3:20-4:30 pm NO Adult Choir Friday, October 16 Rosary, 9:30 am, Church & St Clare Teen Center open for Jr High Saturday, October 17 Sophomore Retreat Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Teen Center open for High School Sunday, October 18 Secular Franciscans meet 1:00 pm in St Clare, 2:00 pm in Church Physically and Mentally Handicapped Breakfast, 7:00 am to noon, at the K of C Hall Planning Marriage Huley Niemeyer & Lacey Pals Friday, October 16, 2009 4:00 pm Bill Blackmon & Monika McClain Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:00 pm CCW News Our October meeting is Monday, October 19th at 7:00 pm in St Clare Hall Please join us! Men s Holy Name Our next meeting is Monday, October 12th, 7:30 pm in the Museum Meeting Room Everyone is welcome Homebound Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, October 18th are: Lenora Drees 857-3583, Betty Koeberlein 342-3204, Deb Runde 857-6281, Sharon Brummer 857-6092
St Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Service Projects: We are looking to help the elderly or homebound for home service projects for our Sophomore retreat on October 17 We are looking for those in need of home repair, winterizing, washing windows, or clean-up Please call the high school religious ed office at 857-1500 and talk to Lisa or Karen regarding possible work site information Thank You! A BIG thank you to all the youth who helped with the Walk to Remember at the Jr High park last Sunday They were really impressed with everyone that showed up and wanted to say THANK YOU They are looking forward to seeing many of you next year who said you would like to come back and help again Service Opportunity The Teutopolis Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the MR Breakfast on October 18 and would appreciate help cleaning off tables and helping kids through line High School students were asked to sign up at class this past Wednesday if they were available to work a shift If your student has NOT signed up for this service opportunity and you would like them to, please call the high school religious ed office to get them signed up Art and Environment The Art and Environment committee will have a meeting on October 26th, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Museum Dining Room Plans will be made for decorating the church for the upcoming holidays If you cannot attend, please contact Mary Flach at 857-6011 Thank you Youth Notes Jr High Are you ready for some scary fun? The high school youth council is sponsoring a ghost walk/dance for Unit 50 jr high students It will be Oct 30 th from 8:30 10:30 pm in the grade school gym (after trick or treating) Forms are available on the church website or at the main entrance to church Teen Center is open next weekend! We re celebrating FALL with SLUSHIES come check out the fun! Friday, October 16 is junior high night from 7 10 pm Chaperons are Ted and Laura Koester (please pick up the key from the office during business hours), Jeff & Tonya Runde, Vicki & Cory Wermert, Tina and Scott Brumleve and Scott Copple High School night is Oct 17 from 7 11 pm Religious Education News No school on Monday Columbus Day Grade School Attention parents of Grade 1 and 2 children the children who have not viewed the Personal Safety videos will be seeing them this week or next If you have not yet sent in your response sheet, please do so immediately If you have any questions, call 857-6404 ext 207 GRADE 5 children will be hosting their autumn mission bake sale for the poor children in third world countries this Thursday, October 15 Please return the 50 cents membership dues this week, which allows the children 6 chances on their grade s cake and send some extra quarters for the children s baked treats/candy and for chances on a volleyball, basketball, Halloween items, etc GRADE 3 Parent meetings for information regarding the children s renewal and further study of the meaning and ritual of Reconciliation will take place next Monday, 10/19 and Thursday 10/22 in the museum dining room beginning at 7:30 Materials may be picked up starting at 7:15 pm Please return the response sheets showing the meeting you will be attending Thanks PRE/K-Classes take place in the grade school cafeteria area during the 10:30 Mass not too early to sign up for your child s early introduction to religious education values Junior High Classes take place from 7:20 to 8:30 on Wednesdays at the Junior High building Grade 7 classes focus on and practice the many forms of Prayer Grade 8 classes study the heroes of early church times As the personal safety videos will be shown on the upcoming Wednesday evenings, please send in the response sheet or a note giving permission for your son/daughter to view these videos (There are only a few families who have not yet responded either with a yes or no ) Thank you High School Religious Ed Sophomores signed up for Confirmation interviews this past Wednesday at religion classes They received a paper with their interview day and time Come to the parish office door for the interview (the tall glass door on the west side of church), ring the bell and wait inside for someone to come Please respect those who give of their time for you to be ready for the sacrament by being on time Thank you
October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5 Calendars Available 2010 Catholic calendars are available at all the entrances of church A gift from your parish to you Take one home with you Holy Humor Mother Teresa died and went to heaven God greeted her at the Pearly Gates Be thou hungry, Mother Teresa? asked God I could eat, Mother Teresa replied So God opened a can of tuna and reached for a chunk of rye bread, and they began to share it While eating this humble meal, Mother Teresa looked down into hell and saw the inhabitants devouring huge steaks, lobsters and pastries Curious but deeply trusting, she remained quiet The next day God again invited her to join Him for a meal Again, it was tuna and rye bread Once again, Mother Teresa could see the denizens of hell enjoying lamb, turkey and delicious desserts Still she said nothing The following day, mealtime arrived and another can of tuna was opened She couldn t contain herself any longer Meekly, she asked, God, I am grateful to be in heaven with you But here in heaven all I get to eat is tuna and a piece of rye bread, and in the Other Place, they eat like emperors and kings! I just don t understand it God sighed Let s be honest, Teresa, He said, For just two people, it doesn t pay to cook Wine bottles and 1 gallon jugs available Call Fr Vernon (857-6404) to arrange a time to pick up Socials Family Fall Festival at Oconee Sacred Heart Church on the next 2 Sundays Open each Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Many family activities Effingham County Old Settlers Reunion on Saturday, October 17th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Courthouse square lawn Mentally and Physically Handicapped benefit breakfast on Sunday, October 18, 7:00 am noon All proceeds benefit the mentally and physically disabled in our area Individuals or businesses interested in making a donation of home-made goods, raffle items or crafts, or persons interested in working, please contact one of the following chairpersons: Vernon & Wanda Ruholl 857-6669, Doug & Karla Probst 857-3269, Cindy Deters 844-2345, Corinne Swingler 844-2260 Thank you Fall Festival at Mother of Dolors Parish Center in Vandalia on Sunday, October 18th Serving 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Garlic Fest II at the Morrisonville K of C Hall on Sunday, Oct 25, 1:00-8:00 pm Meal includes sausage, mostaccioli and slaw Meal served around 3:30 pm Band 4:00-7:00 pm Tickets: 217-526-4572; 217-526-3422