May 24, 2015 - Pentecost Sunday St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 2 Pentecost Sunday "'Rivers of living water will flow from within him who believes in me.' He said this in reference to the Spirit." Rivers of living water. What does this image make us think of? Something active. Something dynamic and changing, yet constant and dependable. A river with living water is not stagnant; it is not silent, but rather it speaks. This river is not mucky or full of algae. This river is clear, beautiful, refreshing, and life-giving. It draws people to its banks by providing the kind of water that sustains life and the kind of scenery that is a joy to behold. Those who believe in Jesus will be like this river. Through the Spirit of Christ, which first came upon Christian believers at Pentecost and which came upon us at our baptism, we become a source of "living water." Instead of being motionless, dull, murky, unproductive people, we are strengthened by God's power to be dynamic, refreshing, and lifegiving. This isn't automatic, however. We must cooperate with the Spirit that has been given to us. Those of us who have received confirmation have been sacramentally gifted with the fullness of the Spirit, but that doesn't mean that the living water is flowing at full speed. As St. Paul wrote in his second letter to Timothy, we need to "stir into flame the gift of God" (1:6). The flame may be there, but if we don't fan it through prayer, virtuous living, spiritual formation, and frequent reception of the sacraments, then it will never burst forth with the full power that it could have. But let us take heart! Even this process of "fanning" is made easier when we call upon the Holy Spirit to help us. For St. Paul reminds us today that "the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness." Liturgical Publications Inc 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 Memorial Service Sunday, May 24 10:00 am St. Francis Cemetery Mass Intentions Memorial Day Mass Monday, May 25 9:00 am St. Francis Cemetery Monday, May 25. 9:00: Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery Tuesday, May 26, 6:30: Alice Schumacher-Pruemer Tuesday, May 26, 8:00: Bob Hilgenbrinck Wednesday, May 27, 6:30: Rita Ley Wednesday, May 27, 8:00: Bill Esker Thursday, May 28, 6:30: Marie Martin Thursday, May 28, 12:10: Don Broom Friday, May 29, 6:30: Gene Nosbisch Friday, May 29, 8:00: Dwight and Anna Mae Buzzard Saturday, May 30, 8:00: August and Marian Schultz Fam. Saturday, May 30, 5:30: Toby McMahon Sunday, May 31, 7:00: Pro Populo Sunday, May 31, 8:45: Emma Brumleve Sunday, May 31, 10:30: Jeanette Bergfeld Attend an Introductory Session to learn about the Creighton Model Fertility Care System, which teaches women and couples to identify the naturally occurring times of fertility and infertility in a woman s cycle. This system can be used to avoid or achieve pregnancy, identify and treat women s health problems, and assist couples suffering from infertility. The session will take place Friday, May 29th, 6:30-7:45 pm at St. Francis Church in the Museum Dining Room. Please contact Kate Pruemer, FCPI, at 217-821-1840 or kpruemer@gmail.com to register or to obtain more information. We congratulate and welcome to our faith family the newly baptized: Watson Kristopher Lee, son of Ryan and Teresa (Schumacher) Lee Henry James Sandschafer, son of Kevin and Trina (Hoene) Sandschafer Olivia Ann Brumleve, daughter of Derek and Angela (Fuesting) Brumleve The religion office is asking for donations of $40.00 or any amount to help defray the outstanding religious education fees that have not been forthcoming this year. The total amount remaining is $1,250. Thanking you in advance, we are grateful for your generosity, and ask the Lord to bless you abundantly.
May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday page 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Liturgy Schedule 8th Week in Ordinary Time May 25 31 St. Bede the Venerable St. Gregory VII St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am at Cemetery St. Philip Neri Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am St. Augustine of Canterbury Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Mass at 6:30 am & 12:10 pm Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Mass at 8:00 am & 5:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am Confession Schedule Saturday, May 30-3:30-4:30 pm Liturgy of the Hours with Friars Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm Please Note. The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Pray for the Sick Please remember in your prayers: Cheryl Ann Huber, Anna Habing, Jack Hardiek, Paula Spencer, Lucille Worman, Agnes Kremer, Pauline Gobczynski, Devin Mette, Harold Hardiek, Margaret Pruemer, Will Niccum, Joe Ruholl, Rosie Myers, Vince Huelsing, Anne Nelson, Emily (Heuerman) McCabe, Lorraine Deters, Martha Pruemer, Ann Weis Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 5/17/2015 Year 281 Adult envelopes $7,178.00 $387,600.00 Other $652.00 $32,856.84 TOTAL $7,830.00 $420,456.84 Catholic Communication Campaign $1,649.00 Parish Calendar Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am at Cemetery Parish Office closed Tuesday, May 26 Stewardship Committee mtg., 7:00 pm, St. Clare Wednesday, May 27 Rosary, 8:00 pm, Chapel Friday, May 29 Natural Family Planning, 6:30 pm, Museum Dining Room Saturday, May 30 Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Sunday, May 31 St. Isidore Parish 150th Celebration Prayer Service in St. Francis Church Planning Marriage Lucas Light and Chelsey Overbeck Saturday, May 30, 2015 12:30 pm Sing Along. St. Francis Singers and Friends will be singing at Lakeland Nursing Center on Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 am. RCIA usually meets in the museum meeting room at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. This week there is no session. Next session will be on Tuesday, June 2, with the topic being Tradition vs tradition. Come and bring a friend. Mission Impossible? Never! Make me an instrument of your peace. Our ponderings this week take us to the place(s) that bring us peace. When was the last time we visited that place(s)? When do we plan on visiting again? God, Protect Those Serving our Country. Anthony Vahling, Jeremy Deters, Caleb Hoene, Kevin Wernsing. If you would like a name added, please contact the parish office. Homebound Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound for Sunday, May 31st are Chuck Deters 857-6084 and Lori Mette 857-3523.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois page 4 Youth Notes: Fun with Service opportunities! Looking for ways to serve in our community? We have opportunities for you! All junior high and older folks are welcome to come help! Recent 8 th grade graduates as well as the incoming sophomores are welcome to use these for confirmation hours. 1) ARC Family Fun Fest will be held June 7 at T-Town KCs. We are looking for junior high through high school students (or older) to help run game booths and other activities for the consumers and their families. Helpers will serve from 12:30 3:30. Call Lisa or Karen at the High School religious ed office to sign up! 2) Circus Spectacular VBS is set for July 6, 7, and 8! Come be a group leader, help with games, snacks, music, stories or more! All incoming 7 th graders, junior high, high school students and older are invited to help make this the best week YET! Helper (and participant) permission slips are available online at the parish website! Rosary Vigil every Tuesday, 12:00-4:00 pm at Effingham Planned Parenthood. Did you know all forms of emergency contraception have the potential to prevent a new life from implanting in the uterus? This is not a contraceptive effect, but abortive, resulting in the embryo s death. Please join us in praying for all those entering and working in this facility. Teutopolis Catholic Daughters of America Court of St. Francis #1711 will host the monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 26th, 7:00 pm, at the Teutopolis KC meeting room. Members are asked to bring cleaning supplies for Catholic Charities. Please join us in our journey to support organizations and individuals who are helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. All ladies are welcome!! Effingham County FISH Organization will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 6th, 7:00 10:30 am at First Christian Church, 901 N. Henrietta St., Effingham. Holy Humor...Biblical Bumper Stickers Jonah: Save the Whales The Israelites: Honk If You Love Moses Elijah: My Other Chariot Rolls Goliath: Support the Ban on Slingshots Lot: If You Can t See Sodom, You re Too Close Methuselah: Be Kind to Senior Citizens Religious Education News GRADE SCHOOL-Sunday, June 7, is Corpus Christi Sunday. The Corpus Christi outdoor procession follows the 7:00 a.m. Mass. Children of this year s First Communion class are asked to be present in the West Middle section pews at 6:45. Children who have not signed up or practiced may still participate by calling 857-6477 before June 7, to receive further information regarding their participation. Participation in the Corpus Christi procession is a way of honoring Jesus in the Eucharist and in His presence in our everyday lives. Looking ahead to our daily religion program next year we are in need of 3 Grade 4 religion catechists for Wednesdays and Thursdays to teach the Ten Commandments and 3 Friday catechists for teaching the Sunday Gospels. Please call 857-6477 as soon as possible to help fill our rosters for next year. You will receive all the materials, help, and substitutes when needed. The Holy Spirit will be your Guide and your Helper! Meals on Wheels Benefit Night is Friday, May 29, at Teutopolis KC Hall. Doors open at 5:30 pm Meal at 6:00 pm. Join our community in a night of great food and entertainment in an effort to support Meals on Wheels! This organization, which has provided meals for hundreds of senior citizens in our area, is at risk of being cut due to lack of funding. This benefit night will feature live music from local artists such as Heather And Marty, LP and the HoneyBee, and Flight Fifty. There will also be a 50/50 and BBQ dinner. All profits will go directly to Meals on Wheels. Together we ll let no senior citizen go hungry! Admission: $30 per person; $35 at the door; $300 per 8- top table. Tickets can be purchased from Nancy Hoene 857-3848, Norma Deters 857-3365, Teutopolis KC Hall, Teutopolis State Bank and all First National Bank of Dieterich locations. The Effingham County 4-H Foundation is once again hosting the 4-H BBQ. This fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Effingham Elks Club. Pork chops and pork burgers will be served with all the trimmings, including homemade desserts for a free-will donation. Drive-thru will be available, There will be a silent auction and bake sale throughout the day. Come support the youth of Effingham County. Br. Pauli s Address: If you would like to send Br. Pauli a get-well card, send to: St. Anthony Friary, 3140 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118-4399. Br. Pauli suffered a stroke recently.
May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday page 5 Grade School Catechists Rita Habing Connie Ritz Betty Wente Cindy Hardiek Mary Lou Gier Donna Spannagel Sister Christina Sue Esker Cindy Konkel Jean Willenborg Cindy Buenker Linda Hemmen Cathy Brummer Laura Deters Thank You and God Bless Your Summer The following have served the parish during the 2014-2015 school year. Anita Deters Donna Addis Lisa Uthell Louise Sheehan Stephanie Niemerg Dolores Kroeger Cindy Vahling Tina Schwinke Angie Esker Diane Siemer Zita Niebrugge Randy Niemerg Fr. Ken Rosswog Fr. Thinh Tran Fr. John Eaton Joe Zerrusen (sub) Mary Fuesting (sub) Penny Beckman (sub) Monica Kremer (sub) Theresa Draper (sub) Gina Drees (sub) Jamie Habing (sub) Theresa Bushur (sub) Marge Wiessing (sub) Christina Probst (sub) Sr. Ann Siemer (sub) Prayer Service Leaders Lisa Siemer Microphone Helper Carlene Rauch Musicians Theresa Draper Junior High Catechists Lisa Starwalt Maria Kingery Amber Webb Shannon Nosbisch Carrie Copple Monica Kremer High School Catechists Sr. Pierre Wilken Sarah Hewing Monica Feldhake Amy Ruholl Rich Niebrugge Kdgn & Pre-School Catechists Theresa Bushur Ann Witges Baptismal Catechists Jeff & Cindy Hardiek RCIA Catechists Sr. Ann Pierre Paul Rhodes Jerry Goeckner Sr. Ann Siemer Monica Kremer Maria Wargolet Ted Rhodes Donna Spannagel Denise Weichman Lori Mette Paul Rhodes Tina Vonderheide (sub) Cari Buenerkemper Karen Pruemer Jason Breer Theresa Bushur Kate Pruemer Karen Roley Lynn Huber Jean Habing Anita Deters Sue Brummer Scott Copple (sub) Debbie Niebrugge (sub) Kathy Willenborg (helper Carlene Rauch (helper) Dan Blankenship (helper) Jacob Pruemer Heather Pruemer Amy Hewing Lisa Siemer Vince Heuerman Jennifer Weidner Dolores Kroeger Linda Willenborg
May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday page 6 SEARCH Catechists JoAnn Ellett Stacey Meyer Elaine Vonderheide Bev Hemmen Wed. Children Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Kate Schmidt Mass Supervisors JoEllen Zerrusen Pam Bloemer Amy Mette Sister Christina Deb Magee Janet Zerrusen Tess Probst Ruth Drees Pauline Hoedebecke Mary Mette Video Programs Connie Ritz Kathy Wellbaum Children s Liturgy Kathy Bloemer Virginia Cooper Maureen Habing Cheryl Heuerman Lynn Huber Kay McMahon Jody Smith Campbell Soup Label Coordinator Connie Wessel Office Helpers Connie Wessel Norma Hawickhorst Protecting God s Children Sr. Pierre Wilken Sandy Fisher Jr. Hi Stations Kathy Wellbaum Sharon Waldhoff Phil Fearday Deb Einhorn Nancy Pals Betty Bushur Carol Heuerman JoAnn Deters Myrna Haskenherm Norma Deters Regina Figueroa Clare Swingler Alberta Willenborg Rosie Kremer Ken Will Alice Niebrugge Jeannette Westendorf Bernice Broom Rachel Uptmor Chamberlain Sr. Christina Frick Elaine Dust Lisa Starwalt Jacki Tabbert Rachel Uptmor Loretta Zane Jill Buhnerkempe Darlene Buehnerkemper Elaine Buehnerkemper Ann Weis Mabel Harris Ginny Cooper Stacey Wortman Lynn Breer Lisa Starwalt Lee Althoff Margi Borries Norma Hawickhorst Regina Walker Regina Figueroa Mary Ann Zerrusen Doris Deters Sherri Sandschafer Laura Koester Carol Hartke (sub) Ann Weis (sub) Tina Brumleve(sub) Christy Repking (sub) Maureen Habing (sub) Sharon Schumacher Meg Beckman Mabel Harris Monica Feldhake Debbie Niebrugge Paula Spencer Jennifer Weidner Judy Wermert Jim Borrelli (sub) Pam Bloemer Carlene Rauch Tracey Dennis Carlene Rauch