November 4, 2012-31st Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois October 19, 2011 October 31, 2012 Louis Meyer Edna Fulle Mary Rosaline Brumleve Henry Harry Thoele Clem Sandschafer Bernard Borries Raymond Buening William Pals George Habing Michael Adams Roger Worman Charles Kreke Jerome Hotze John Jack Fuelle Ralph Zerrusen Earl Pals Mildred Thoele Harriet Borries George Brumleve Delbert Haskenherm Herbert Pruemer William Kingery Bertha Pruemer Johanna Zacha Dorothy Thoele Frank Key Ruth Westjohn Bernard Browning Mary Jansen George Bueker Rose Hawickhorst Cemetery Service Today, November 4th, 2:00 pm Mass of Remembrance Today, November 4th, 6:00 pm in St. Francis Church
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 From the Pastor Welcome, Beth. We welcome our sister Beth Ann Heuerman who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church with her Profession of Faith last Sunday. Beth, we re glad to have you as part of our SFA family! Bread for the World. Bread for the World is an agency that works to combat world hunger. Each fall, they ask parishes throughout the country to take up a special collection. Thank you for participating in last week s collection. Mass of Remembrance. Our annual Mass of Remembrance is slated for today, November 4, at 6:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m., there will be a memorial service at the cemetery. Year of Faith. The new Year of Faith officially began on Thursday, October 11. This Year marks the 50 th anniversary of the start of Vatican II and the 20 th anniversary of the publication of the new Catholic Catechism. The theme of the year is New Evangelization. Each one of us is called to deepen our commitment to the Faith and to call others to join us. We are urged, also, to review the documents of Vatican II and to spend time studying the Catechism. One of the early slogans of the Church was faith seeking understanding. During the coming months, we pray for the grace of a deeper faith and we study to more fully understand the Catholic Faith. Forming Consciences. Every four years prior to the presidential elections, the US Catholic bishops publish an updated version of their document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. That document is available on the USCCB website. Alternatively, I have prepared a summary of that document and placed it in church. By the time you read this, the summary should also be available on our parish website. Please read what the bishops have to say before you cast your vote on Tuesday. OFM Meetings. The meetings I attended in Chicago and St. Louis all went well. I saw some faces that would be familiar to most of the parish members, Fr. Jim Lause and Fr. Bob Sieg among them. Many of the friars asked about T-Town and Montrose because almost all of the older friars did much of their formation in this area. ACSA. The updated ACSA report came in at the end of the week. To date, 15% of our parish households have pledged a total of $27,500. We ve just started, and already we re more than 40% of the way toward our goal of $63K! Please make your pledge as soon as you can. Mass Stipends. There has been a surge in Mass stipends coming into the parish office. In some cases, people are requesting a specific date for a Mass. We will try to accommodate your wishes as best we can; however, we will not be able to meet every request. There will be cases when several people may ask for the same Mass on the same day. In such cases, we will not be able to accommodate everyone. We trust in your understanding. We will try to publish the Mass intentions in the bulletin, but they will not be announced at Mass. When the saints go marching in, I want to be in that number What a wonderful thought as we celebrate the feast of All Saints. During the year we celebrate the feast days of Saints - those canonized by the Church, that is, those declared by the Church to be in heaven. Our confident faith tells us that there are countless others in heaven - saints spelled with a small s. All of us can think of family members and other loved ones whom we believe to be in that number. We read in the Book of Revelation 5:3 where the author is directed to write: The victor will be dressed in white, and I will never erase his name from the book of life but will acknowledge his name in the presence of my Father and his angels. The book of life in the Scriptures is considered to be the scroll on which the names of the redeemed are kept. St. Francis Parish began the practice years ago of having a book of life placed by the Blessed Virgin Mary s side altar in church for parishioners to write the names of loved ones who have been called from this life. Writing the name of your departed loved one(s) in the book of life is an expression of faith that you believe your loved one is among the number of saints marching into heaven. Prayer Service A prayer service for Jack Hardiek will be held on Wednesday nights at 8:00 pm in the chapel beginning this week, November 7th. Why You Should Vote It s the right thing to do. A basic moral test for our society is how we treat the most vulnerable in our midst (Faithful Citizenship). Voting is the way citizens move the government to accomplish this. The U.S. bishops confirm this when they teach, In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation..... It is necessary that all participate.in promoting the common good (Faithful Citizenship). After all, freedom isn t free.
November 4, 2012 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 31st Week in Ordinary Time November 5 11 Mass at 6:30 am NO 12:10 pm Mass Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm Mass at 6:30 & 8:05 am Mass at 8:00 am & 5:30 pm 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, November 10-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Please Note: There will be no 12:10 Mass on Monday, November 5th. The priests will be gone to the DAEC in Decatur. Planning Marriage Nathan Zumbahlen and Whitney McClellan Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:00pm Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers: Cathy Green, Renae Roepke, Eddie Siemer, Cheryl Ann Huber, Chris Utz, Anna Habing, Mack Kitten, Jim Koester, Tom Vonderheide, Jack Hardiek, Chuck Stevens, Toby McMahon, Mary Lynn Hartke Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 10/28/2012 Year 294 Adult envelopes $7,214.50 $139,618.50 Other $457.47 $9,268.34 TOTAL $7,671.97 $148,886.84 GOAL $9,900.00 $178,200.00 Parish Calendar Monday, November 5 DAEC in Decatur Tuesday, November 6 Secular Franciscans meet, 6:00pm, St. Clare Hall RCIA, 7:00pm, Museum Meeting Room Wednesday, November 7 Children s Choir, 3:30-4:30pm Teen Choir, 6:00pm Jr. High and H.S. Religion, 7:20pm Thursday, November 8 Baptism Prep, 7:00pm, St. Clare Hall Cemetery Board mtg., 7:00pm, Museum Meeting Room Adult Choir, 7:00pm Saturday, November 10 Confessions, 3:30-4:30pm Sunday, November 11 Ladies Breakfast after 8:45 Mass, Gr. Sch. Gym Turkey Bingo, 7:00pm, Gr. Sch. Gym B & B Sunday, 8-9:30pm, St. Clare Hall Mass Intentions Monday, November 5 6:30 am: AID (For the intention of the donor), Tipton Family Tuesday, November 6 6:30 am: AID (For the intention of the donor), Tipton Family 8:05 am: Genevieve Schniederjon + Wednesday, November 7 6:30 am: AID (For the intention of the donor), Tipton Family 8:05 am: Genevieve Schniederjon + Thursday, November 8 6:30 am: AID (For the intention of the donor) Tipton Family 12:10 pm: Bree Compton Friday, November 9 6:30 am: AID (For the intention of the donor) 8:05 am: Genevieve Schniederjon + Saturday, November 10 8:00 am: Genevieve Schniederjon + 5:30 pm: AID (For the intention of the donor) Sunday, November 11 7:00 am: Mildred Thoele 8:45 am: Pro Populo (For the people) 10:30 am: Lester Miller Homebound Ministers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, November 11th are Rita Pals 857-3569 and Mary Runde 857-3276.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Overcoming Fear Praised be the Lord, I exclaim, And I am safe from my enemies. Psalm 18:4 As a young child I was so shy that I would pray that the teacher wouldn t call on me even when I knew the answer. Over time, my anxiety grew, and I began to avoid any situation that might require me to do any type of public speaking. Fear was definitely my enemy, one which seemed destined to defeat me. Then one day I began to pray to be liberated from this crippling fear. The answer to my prayer came quickly when I was asked and agreed to do a reading at Mass. My initial leap of faith led to many more small steps over the years until this particular fear has disappeared. While we might have people in our lives that we consider adversaries, our greatest enemies are often those that reside in our hearts and minds. How and when healing takes place remains a mystery, but the first step is to ask. LIVING FAITH Terri Mifek CCW News/Ladies Breakfast Breakfast Invitation: Ladies of St. Francis CCW have been invited to breakfast hosted by the Holy Name on Sunday, Nov. 11th. We will meet at church for the 8:45 am Mass, then proceed to TGS Auditorium for the breakfast. We will have a short meeting which will be immediately followed by election of new officers. Please come and enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked and served by the men of our parish! RCIA continues to meet after the 8:45 Mass in the museum meeting room on Sunday mornings. A second meeting time is Tuesday evenings at 7:00. Sessions generally run about an hour. No commitments, no pressure, just a desire to know more about the Catholic Church. Next week s topic is a tour of the Catholic Church. Please come join us and bring a friend. Protecting God s Children training will be Monday, November 12 th in St. Clare Hall from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All women of the parish are invited especially those belonging to CCW. Please call the parish office to register. Bible Study Our next session will be on Thursday, November 1 st and the 8 th due to the length of the film. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in St. Clare Hall. Come join us. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and join the conversation after the film. Our next great woman: Bakhita, part 2. B & B Sunday continues. Join us in St. Clare Hall from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Bring your bible and favorite beverage and join us for an informal discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome. Religious Education News GRADE SCHOOL- DAEC (Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference) is taking place in Decatur Sunday and Monday congratulations to those who are able to attend one or both of the days. Grades 1 and 2 children have received a letter of explanation regarding their mission project for the year Children s Christmas Shoeboxes, in which the children fill a shoe box with useful, hygienic, and fun items for children in undeveloped countries throughout the world. Grade 3 children received a letter of explanation regarding bringing a new or handcrafted gift for their Christmas store mission project. They will be focusing on what it means to be and act like a saint. PRE-K Sunday Morning classes take place in the Museum Dining Room each Sunday morning during the 10:30 Mass. JUNIOR HIGH- Grades 8H AND 8N will be viewing the Personal Safety Training Video on November 7. Grades 8P and 8S will continue their study of the Periods of Church History the Middle Ages. Grades 7 will be focusing on chapters in the Belly Button Book Living the Catholic Faith. HIGH SCHOOL REL. ED. Sophomores: Confirmation practice for you and your sponsor is scheduled for November 14 beginning at 6:30 in church. If your sponsor is not able to attend, please bring a parent if possible. Youth Notes: Rake n Run! - Junior high and high school students: Let s RAKE N RUN on Saturday, November 10! Meet in the Teen Center at 8:30 am. We ll divide into teams & go into the community to rake the leaves of elderly parishioners who have requested our help! We ll meet back in the Teen Center at noon to award prizes to the team that rakes the most yards.we ll have pizza and soda for everyone participating! ADULTS & FAMILIES: You are welcome to join us for this event! Chaperons are needed for every team that goes out. Last year we had over 50 rakers! We d love for you to join us for this service event! Correction The November Pre/K aids are: Jordan Colon, Seth Cothran, Rachel Mette, Corey Schabbing, Elizabeth Waldhoff, Ben Wente.
November 4, 2012 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time page 5 40 DAYS FOR LIFE -- We pray because we believe unborn babies are created in the image of God. We fast because we believe the Lord has called us to pray and fast. Although at times, it looks like Satan is winning. We, the people of Jesus Christ, know that he is a defeated foe. This November 4 th is our last day of the fall prayer and fasting campaign. Let us take time to consider his call to us to love and protect the most vulnerable and defenseless. Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgressions of the remnant of His heritage? (Micah 7:18-19) Micah had been sent to declare God s judgment and call the people of Judah to repentance. The people had become spiritually and ethically corrupt. Let us cry out in repentance for His mercy once again. Prayer: Heavenly Father, eternal, changeless, and faithful Lord, we recognize that we are in need of forgiveness as a nation, for turning our hearts away from you. Hear our prayer of repentance Lord and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We praise you for your tender mercies and your compassion that never fails. Lord, it is only by Your grace that we can live lives that are just, and merciful. May Your Holy Spirit enable us to walk humbly in Your presence and may You be pleased to restore America so that a generation not yet born may praise you. In the name of Christ Jesus, who has done great things for us. Amen. (40daysforlife.com) Attention Volunteers The Appreciation Dinner for all Monastery Museum, Paper Depot and Recycling volunteers and their spouse or friend will be on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Kountry Kitchen restaurant. Call in your reservations by November 6th to Hank and Norma Hawickhorst 857-3500; Eleanor Gebben 857-3619; or Ray and Joyce Vahling 857-3586. Holy Name mtg. Monday, Nov. 12, 7 pm, MMR Embracing the Year of Faith The Effingham Deanery Council of Catholic Women would like to invite all Catholic Women of our Deanery to our fall meeting on Tuesday, November 13th, at Green Creek, St. Mary Help of Christians. Our evening will begin at 6:00 pm with Mass celebrated by Rev. Robert DeGrand followed by registration in the parish hall. As this is the Year of Faith, we will explore our faith through the Saints. Sr. Ann Pierre Wilken, O.S.F. will be our guest speaker focusing on how we are also saints in the making through our friendship with Jesus. We invite all the parishes of our deanery to send representatives from their women s groups to share in an evening that will support, empower, and educate us in spirituality, leadership and service calling us to a deeper active faith. Come enjoy good company, a great speaker, round table discussion and dessert! If you have any questions please call President Judy Repking at 217-536-9301 or email her at repmail@frontiernet.net. Be a friend and bring a friend. To the Parents of Servers: I am trying to finalize the serving schedule for the Christmas Masses. As you know, on Christmas Eve there is a 5:30 pm Mass at which there are 4 servers (from Gr. 5-12) and a 10:30 pm Mass at which there are 12 torch bearers (from Gr. 4,5,6,7,8) and 5 servers (from Gr. 8-12). On Christmas Day there is a 7:00 am Mass at which we need 4 servers (from Gr. 4-12) and an 8:45 am Mass at which we also need 4 servers (from Gr. 4-12). If you and your family are planning to attend any of these Masses, and your child is interested in serving the Mass or being a torch bearer, please notify me. I am well aware that some families celebrate their family Christmas on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas Day. To help me avoid a lot of scheduling hassles, I would appreciate knowing if your child could and would possibly be able to serve any of these Masses. I ask that you please contact me at 821-9950 by Wednesday, November 21, if your child is willing and able to serve any of these times. This way I can have these assignments listed in the December schedule. I am also trying to schedule servers for the Masses on the holy day, January 1 (Mary Mother of God). Mass times are on Monday, December 31 (New Year s Eve) at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm and on Tuesday, January 1 at 8:45 am and 10:30 am. If your child is willing to serve any of these Masses, please let me know by November 21. Thank you for any help that you can give me! Barb Runde What a Day! Last Sunday was quite a day for me. With a grateful heart, I offered the 10:30 Mass of Thanksgiving to God for 50 years of priesthood. This Mass of Thanksgiving was in the same Church where I was ordained 50 years ago. I hope and pray more young men will hear and accept the invitation of our Lord, Come, follow me. After Mass a large number of parishioners came to the Grade School Auditorium for the reception. No speeches so you could enjoy yourself! I was surprised and amazed by the creative table decorations made from recycling materials. I thought, How appropriate for the CEO of the Prestigious Teutopolis Environmental Engineering Firm, Unincorporated. Let me say a big THANKS to all who had a hand in the celebration the participants in the Liturgy and those in attendance, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, those who arranged the reception, the set-up and clean-up crews, those arranging and serving the food and drinks, the creative artists of the table decoration, those showing the DVD of my family pictures and the many folks who came to the reception. Thanks to all who remembered me with congratulations, best wishes and gifts on the day itself and on other days. It s a great life! Lord, keep it coming! Fr. Vernon Olmer, O.F.M.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 6 Men s Holy Name Ladies Breakfast The following Men are asked to help with the Ladies breakfast on November 11th. Set up tables on Sat., Nov. 10 at 8:00 am: Hank Koester, John Vogt, Rick L. Koester, Dan Hoelscher, Mike Hinkle, Don Croft, John Wessel, Maurus Schumacher, Dan Ruholl Sausage fryers on Nov. 11 at 6:45 am: John Burford, Dave Runde, Don J. Brumleve, Mark Hotze, Mark Willenborg, Bob Ordner, Tim McMahon, Ron Probst, Larry Esker Coffee makers at 8:30 am: Bill Brumleve, Vernon Tegeler, Jim Apke Egg fryers at 9:00 am: Bernard Waldhoff, Bob Drees, Ken Drees, Kurt Schmidt, John Bushur, Bob Zerrusen Egg breakers at 9:15 am: Don Deters, John Fearday, Pat Dhom, Kent Niebrugge, John Flach, Carl Schwinke Rolls at 9:15 am: Tom Hemmen, Rich Hartke, Greg Oseland Waiters and dishwashers at 9:15 am: Captain Larry Apke, Co-Captain Chuck Deters, Doug Smith, Dave Burrell, Phil Hartke, Bill Esker, Joe Thoele, Art Deters, Jim Esker, Jr., Ron Esker, Mike Buening, Ray Deters, Mark Habing, Dick Runde, Larry Habing, Dick Kreke, Clete Heuerman, Rich Walk, Mick Deters, Ted Kreke, Randy Koester, Bill Quatman, Allen Niemeyer, Dave Tegeler, Matt Weidner, Al Konkel, Darren Drees, Brian Hardiek, Jason Ruholl, Jeff Sudkamp, Jason Roepke Turkey Bingo will be held Sunday, November 11th at 7:00 pm at the Teutopolis Grade School Auditorium Doors open at 6:30 pm. Bingo workers at 6:15 pm: Callers Paul Grunloh and Charlie Kroeger Ticket-takers: Gerald Runde and Rick Siemer Others: Francis Uthell, Mark Weber, Harold Drees, Steve Witges, Doug Giles, Terry Probst, Tim Thoele, Steve Westjohn, Tom Rauch, Larry Funneman, Steve Deters, Roy Kremer, Kevin Schumacher, Tony Esker, Dave Meyer, Steve Kroeger, Jim Quatman, Doug Pruemer, Vernon Ruholl, Gary Woerman, Jack Hardiek, Tom Uthell, Robert Uthell, Steve Mette, Tom Hotze, Don Bergfeld, Tony Pals, Johnny Meinhart, Nick Deters, Alan Goeckner, Duane Kremer, Ryan Witges, Todd Probst, Dean Kremer, Rich Niebrugge, Dan Ruholl For those needing emergency medical assistance during Mass, please note that there is a defibrillator right inside the Sacristy entrance by St. Joseph altar. 2012 October Mass Count 5:30 7:00 8:45 10:30 Total Oct. 6-7 306 170 368 428 1,272 Oct. 13-14 278 191 324 421 1,214 Oct. 20-21 320 204 347 394 1,265 Oct. 27-28 325 175 356 451 1,307 Area Events Teutopolis Lions Breakfast and Golden Circle Nutrition Bake Sale today, Nov. 4th, 7 am until noon at Teutopolis Grade School. The all-you-can-eat menu consists of whole hog sausage, ham & cheese omelets, fried eggs, pancakes, bread and drinks. Whole hog sausage Breakfast at St. Mary s, Neoga, today, Nov. 4th, 7 am until 12:30 pm. PTA Soup Supper & Country Carnival at Sacred Heart, Effingham, today, Nov. 4th, 4:00-7:30 pm. Nativity Sets Display at Fr. Hembrow Hall, Jerseyville today, Nov. 4th, 10 am 3 pm. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Holy Ghost Altar Society. Spaghetti Supper sponsored by Joe s Pizza & Pasta & hosted by the Teutopolis Educational Foundation on Tuesday, Nov. 6th, 4:30-7:00 pm at Teutopolis Grade School. Friday night buffet at the Teutopolis KC Hall every Friday night, serving 5-8 pm. St. Mary Help of Christians Church (Green Creek) annual fall brunch on Sunday, November 11th. Serving 7 am until noon. St. John Lutheran Church located 3 miles south of Dieterich, is having its brunch on Sunday, Nov. 11, 7 am to 12:30 pm. There will be a free will donation. Catholic Heart Work Camp 5K Run - The Teutopolis Area CHWC Crew is sponsoring a 5K fun run TODAY, Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at the Teutopolis Junior High Park. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm and the run starts at 1:00 pm. The cross country course will be the course used. All proceeds will go to Catholic Heart Work Camp Crew. The cost is $5.00 per person with a $20.00 max for a family. For additional details contact Connie Deters at 925-5411. Holy Humor...Charlie Jones was a pious man who had been head usher at his church for 75 years. On his 105th birthday, he stopped going to church. Alarmed by his absence after so many years of faithful service, the pastor went to see him. He found Charlie in excellent health, so the minister asked, How come after all these years we don t see you any more? The old man looked around and lowered his voice, I ll tell you, Pastor, he whispered, when I got to be ninety, I expected God to take me home any day. But then when I got to be ninety-five, then one hundred, then 105. So I figured that God is very busy and must ve forgotten about me and I don t want to remind Him.