Roman Catholic Churches of

St. Philomena & St. Michael

April 28, 2019

Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday of Divine Mercy

Jesus, I trust in You. He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces

from God. (St. Faustina’s Diary, 390, page 175)

MISSION STATEMENT We live our commitment to proclaim God’s love by: - nurturing our Parish family that is open to all; - worshiping and celebrating the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church; - serving the spiritual and physical needs of all; - spreading the gospel through personal witness; and, - enriching our relationship with the Lord through prayer and acts of charity.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Parents are expected to attend a Baptismal prep session, preferably before the birth of the child. Call for appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY - Couples contemplating Marriage should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance. They are required

to participate in either Pre-Cana or Engaged Couple Encounter and in either Christian Sexuality or Natural Family Planning.

CARE OF THE SICK - Communion is brought to the sick and shut-ins on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Upon request, Communion may be

brought at other times. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements at any time for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Welcome to St. Philomena and St. Michael Parish Families. Newcomers are invited to stop by or call the Parish Office to register.

Parish Office: (217) 762-2566 ~ (217) 762-2567

Fax: (217) 762-8666 Website: www.stphilomenaonline.org

Email: St.PhilomenaChurch@yahoo.com

1301 North Market Street, Monticello, IL 61856

PASTOR Fr. Bruce D. Lopez

PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Mr. Gene Triplett

ST. PHILOMENA PARISH STAFF

Office Manager Becky Rebbe ~ 762-2566

Religious Education Coordinator Kari Higgins ~ 412-4568

Youth Group Coordinators Julie & Rich Wilson

John & Bethany Dowling

Director of Music John Nodeen ~ 377-9466

MASSES

Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 9:00am & 11:30am

Wednesday—Friday 7:30am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Friday after 7:30am Mass Saturday 3:45pm—4:15pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Saturday 9:00am—10:00am

ST. MICHAEL PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant Evelyn Dick ~ 678-4021

MASSES

Sunday 7:30am Tuesday & First Friday 5:30pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Tuesday 5:00pm—5:20pm Sunday 7:00am—7:20am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS 8:30am—3:30pm

Lunch 12noon-1:00pm Monday—Thursday

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday 10:00am

332 South Macon, Bement, IL 61813

CHURCH OF ST. PHILOMENA APRIL 28, 2019 MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday, May 4 Sunday, May 5

4:30pm 7:30am (St. Michael) 9:00am 11:30am

Lectors: Jim Cavanaugh Lucina Hyde Annie Walsh Beth Poynton

Eucharistic Maggie Schlabach, Molly & Tim Tracy Mike & Mary Kay Randall, Ellen Coon, Mattie Lieb Ministers: Angie Stoerger Earl Reinhart, Martin Rund

Ushers: Ed Ewald, Todd Kutz Scott Docherty, Gary Mike McHale, Brian Finet Huisinga

Altar Kayla & Rich Wilson John Watzlawick Kate Goodman, Kayden Sophia Austin, Nino Servers: Hogan, Emily Wilson Baker

COLLECTIONS FOR APRIL 21

St. Philomena Easter Sunday Collection................................... $5,705.00 Good Friday Holy Land Collection .................... $1,055.00

St. Michael Easter Sunday Collection....................................$1,108.00 Utility Assistance Fund ......................................... $135.00 Good Friday Holy Land Collection ....................... $238.00

† MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS †

St. Philomena Church

Monday, April 29, St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin Readings: Acts 4:23-31, Jn 3:1-8 No Scheduled Mass Tuesday, April 30, Easter Weekday/St. Pius V, Pope Readings: Acts 4:32-37, Jn 3:7b-15 No Scheduled Mass Wednesday, May 1, Easter Weekday/St. Joseph the Worker Readings: Acts 5:17-26, Jn 3:16-21 7:30am Communion Service Thursday, May 2, St. Athanasius, Bishop Readings: Acts 5:27-33, Jn 3:31-36 7:30pm † Mary Weeks by Madonna Davis First Friday, May 3, Sts. Philip and James, Apostles Readings: 1 Cor 15:1-8, Jn 14:6-14 7:30pm † Stan Blacker by Tim & Jill Pankau Saturday, May 4, Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6:16-21 Saturday, May 4, Third Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 4:30pm † Gilbert & Celestine Magsamen by Richard & Celene Baxley Sunday, May 5, Third Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 9:00am † Jerry Manint by Deacon Scott & Janet Whitehouse 11:30am Parishioners of our Parish

† MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS †

St. Michael Church

Tuesday, April 30, Easter Weekday/St. Pius V, Pope Readings: Acts 4:32-37, Jn 3:7b-15 5:30pm No Scheduled Mass First Friday, May 3, Sts. Philip and James, Apostles Readings: 1 Cor 15:1-8, Jn 14:6-14 7:30pm † Marie Beck by Claudette Foran Sunday, May 5, Third Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 7:30am † Mr. & Mrs. William Hendrix by the Dick Family

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT HOLIDAY ON THE CATHOLIC

CALENDAR?

In our day-to-day life, we often refer to holidays. They are days set aside to commemorate special occasions or celebrate feasts and anniversaries. Holiday comes from the words “holy day” which we take from our life of faith. More than a significant day, it connects us with God in a unique way, allowing us not only to remember, but also share in the events which are part of God’s plan of salvation. Our humanity is joined to the divine and we are made holy. The most important “holy day” is Easter.

When Jesus died and rose again, he destroyed the ultimate weapon of sin, which is death, and made it possible for us to have eternal life. There is not another day of more importance. Without the Resurrection, St. Paul tells us, our faith is in vain. Easter is commemorated each time we celebrate the Mass. It is the ritual—the making present again—that recalls to the present moment the paschal mystery. We proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Some feasts may be celebrated with more fanfare or secular attention, such as Christmas. But Jesus was born for Easter. Without Easter, there would be no Christmas. Easter is at the very core of what it means to be Christian.

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YOUTH GROUP

April 28 Youth Group Mass 5:00pm June 2 Car Wash 8:00am End of Year Mass & Cookout 4:30pm The 2019 Mission Trip will be to Cumberland, Maryland. Please keep our high school students, college students, chaperones and Fr. Lopez in your prayers.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Last Adult Choir Practice will be Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00pm.

Knights of Columbus Meeting will be held Thursday, May 2, at 7:00pm in the St. Philomena Parish Hall.

First Friday Morning Mass will be held at St. Philomena on May 3 at 7:30am followed by Coffee & Donuts in the second overflow room.

First Friday Evening Mass will be held at St. Michael on May 3 1 at 5:30pm.

No Holy Hour Saturday, May 4.

Food Pantry Collection Weekend is May 4 & 5. Please drop off non-perishable food and non-food items (paper products, health items, etc.) in the overflow area for St. Philomena and in the vestibule for St. Michael. Thank you to everyone who participates in this program!

Adult Choir at Mass Saturday, May 4, 4:30pm.

Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00pm at St. Philomena.

Gems of Faith will meet Thursday, May 9, at 6:30pm.

Facility Group Meeting will be held Saturday, May 11, at 10:30am.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

April 28 Last PreK & K CCD Classes 9:00am Last Grades 4-6 CCD Classes 10:00am Last Confirmation Class 6:00pm CCD Appreciation Dinner 6:00pm May 1 Last Grades 1-3 CCD Classes 6:15pm First Communion Practice in Church Religious Ed Committee Meeting 7:30pm May 4 First Holy Communion Mass & Reception 10:00am

2019 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL

We have had a great response for the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal. To date, we have received 104 gifts/pledges at St. Philomena totaling $33,780 towards our goal of $56,178 and we have received 23 gifts/pledges at St. Michael totaling $5,435 towards our goal of $13,881. Your generosity helps support the central ministries of our diocese like religious education of our young people, faith formation of adults, training of our future priests, Newman Centers on our college campuses and much more. If you have not completed a pledge card, please do so. There are envelopes at the entrances to both churches. Every dollar raised to make our goal supports important diocesan ministries, and every dollar raised over our goal will be kept in our parishes. To those who have pledged, thank you!

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Second Graders receiving First Communion on Saturday, May 4, at 10:00am at St. Philomena

Grayson Timothy Henke Emerson Eugene Lee Johnson

Alexander J. Kessler Sophia Lyn Kindred August Jack McHale

Suri Ngoc Nguyen Grant Ryan Niemerg Liam Steven Royse

Abram Banks Lashbrook Walker Molly Angela White

Doerr – Johnson FamilyBlacker – Mershon FMr. & Mrs. Francis BoylanKannapel – Remesch FamilyCarpenter – Slevin FamilyMargaret & Bernard DonovanNevling – Sullivan FamilyPope – Alblinger FamilySimon – Markisen FamilyGeorge & Katherine StoergerManint – Speltz – Silk Family

Mark Evans Carolyn LeeLes LehmanBob LiebJames SeeSylvia ChekiRobert BoylanJanice E. MiglinFrancis Giblin

Paul “Pink” GiblinEarl & Ruth RossMargaret Leonard Harold E. Stoerger Cale Tynan AllisonHelen Tynan AllisonCorbly – Lieb FamilyDawson – Weiscope – Bruder Family

Mickelson – Rowe FamilyEvans – Grgurich FamilyAnnamary & John FeeneyForan – Saunders FamilyGabriella Giada GalboGalbo – Trupiano FamilyAnna & Saverio GiannelliHouska – DeTar FamilyGlenn & Teresa Brewer

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