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Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012 Parish Calendar of Events Parish Directories can be picked up in the Rectory. Sunday, December 9 Book Fair Monday, December 10 Book Fair 6:00 p.m. PSR Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Peace Tuesday, December 11 Book Fair 7:00 p.m. The Catholicism Project Brother Martin Room Wednesday, December 12 8:35 a.m. School Mass 6:30 p.m. Protecting God’s Children Thursday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Oversight Committee Meeting Brother Martin Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA – Library Annex Friday, December 14 8:35 a.m. Mass Upcoming Parish Events 12/18 and 12/20 @ 8:30 a.m. School Reconciliation 12/18 @ 7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program Parish Center Update: Thank you to everyone who submitted commitment cards and the First Fruits envelope for the Parish Center. The total amount pledged as of this writing is $1,085,952.75. We have additional in-kind gifts that have not yet been processed. We continue to receive pledge cards daily. There is a "Giving Level" poster located by the choir chairs in church that will continue to be updated. We will post in the bulletin the monthly and year to date totals beginning with the month of January. The Parish Center Committee would like to give a very special thank you to the 200 plus volunteers who have helped and continue to help make this campaign a success. Fr. Don’s Doodling’s As you know, Pope Benedict XVI has declared a special celebration of a “Year of Faith,” from October 11, 2012, until November 24, 2013, which I wrote about on October 7. As part of that celebration Bishop Paprocki has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence for the temporal punishment of sins may be obtained at various times and in various churches throughout this year. The Plenary Indulgence may be obtained for one’s own intention or for the souls of the deceased faithful. The conditions are to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and praying for the intentions of the Pope on one or more of various occasions (but not more than once on each of these days except in danger of death). The dates on which this may be obtained include the following: December 8, 2012 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 12, 2012 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 25, 2012 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord January 1, 2013 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 6, 2013 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord February 22, 2013 – Feast Day of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle March 31, 2013 – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 7, 2013 – Sunday of Divine Mercy May 19, 2013 – Pentecost Sunday May 26, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 2, 2013 – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 7, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus June 22, 2013 – Memorial of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher June 29, 2013 – Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul August 15, 2013 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary November 1, 2013 – Solemnity of All Saints
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 9, 2012
Parish Calendar of Events Parish Directories can be picked up in the Rectory. Sunday, December 9 Book Fair Monday, December 10 Book Fair 6:00 p.m. PSR Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Peace Tuesday, December 11 Book Fair 7:00 p.m. The Catholicism Project
Brother Martin Room Wednesday, December 12 8:35 a.m. School Mass 6:30 p.m. Protecting God’s Children Thursday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Oversight Committee Meeting Brother Martin Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA – Library Annex Friday, December 14 8:35 a.m. Mass
Upcoming Parish Events 12/18 and 12/20 @ 8:30 a.m. School Reconciliation 12/18 @ 7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program
Parish Center Update: Thank you to everyone who submitted commitment cards
and the First Fruits envelope for the Parish Center. The total amount pledged as of this writing is $1,085,952.75. We have additional in-kind gifts that have not yet been processed. We continue to receive pledge cards daily. There is a "Giving Level" poster located by the choir chairs in church that will continue to be updated. We will post in the bulletin the monthly and year to date totals beginning with the month of January. The Parish Center Committee would like to give a very special thank you to the 200 plus volunteers who have helped and continue to help make this campaign a success.
Fr. Don’s Doodling’s As you know, Pope Benedict XVI has declared a special celebration of a “Year of Faith,” from October 11, 2012, until November 24, 2013, which I wrote about on October 7. As part of that celebration Bishop Paprocki has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence for the temporal punishment of sins may be obtained at various times and in various churches throughout this year. The Plenary Indulgence may be obtained for one’s own intention or for the souls of the deceased faithful. The conditions are to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and praying for the intentions of the Pope on one or more of various occasions (but not more than once on each of these days except in danger of death). The dates on which this may be obtained include the following: December 8, 2012 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 12, 2012 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 25, 2012 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord January 1, 2013 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 6, 2013 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord February 22, 2013 – Feast Day of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle March 31, 2013 – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 7, 2013 – Sunday of Divine Mercy May 19, 2013 – Pentecost Sunday May 26, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 2, 2013 – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 7, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus June 22, 2013 – Memorial of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher June 29, 2013 – Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul August 15, 2013 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary November 1, 2013 – Solemnity of All Saints
Dec. 15-16 Altar Server -
Weekend Communion Minister
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Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Caleb Altgilbers Renee Cafun Abbey Cramsey
Joe Bocke Ashley BockholdEdward Hinkamper Eric Schultz Barbara Hutmacher Mary Newman Diane Schultz Barbara Sibbing
John VenegoniNancy Venegoni
Tim Reichert – Head Usher Tom Ennis Harvey Fuelling Dan Hummel Dick Mitchell Harold Vahle
Kristine BickhausTeri Struck
Sunday 6:30 a.m.
Abby Haugh Haley Haugh
Pam Keller Rose Keller
Amelia Steinkamp Joe Bernhardt Sandra Meyer Anthony Meyer
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Monica Brown Adriana Brown Samuel Cook
Judy Haugh Peggy KoettersTom Smith Emilie VenvertlohAnn Wesbecher Sue Winking Gary Winking Mary Monckton-Blickhan
RoseannBonebrake Gerald Koetters
Jim Wilper - Head Usher Jerry Carnivale Dick Foster Robert Hermesmeyer Larry Klauser Gary Terwelp
Joan BeardDonnette Cannady
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Hannah Brecht Holly Brecht Addison Ramsey
Teena Fisk Wilbur GlecklerAnn Knuffman Marvin Knuffman Donna Mangold Joanne Ortwerth Vieve Veith Christy Woodward
Emily JonesPeggy Klauser
Mike Zanger - Head Usher Mike Fessler Joseph Fessler John Hummel Karl Venvertloh Richard Venvertloh
Barbara BockhausJeannie Thomas
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Brady Dreyer Grace Horman Charlotte Horman
Jayne Lammers Blaise McDonaldWendy McDonald Lisa McDonald Damian McDonald Ruth Scharnhorst2 Subs Needed
Dee MastMarvin Mast
Dennis Holbrook - Head Usher Brent Frericks Mike Holbrook Joseph Obert Dale Peters Daniel Vahlkamp
Bill & Sara ReichertBud & Rosanna Voss
Servers for the 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses for December 17-21 are: Marcus Ehrhart and Allison Steinkamp
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Wednesdays–January 16–March 6, 2013 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Br. Martin Room Cost $22.00 per person which includes student workbook, timeline chart, bookmark, and bracelet. Make checks payable to St. Francis Registration deadline—December 31, 2012 For more information contact Brad Kendrick, Coordinator—(217)430-2593 or Email at [email protected]
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we might give praise and glory to God. Does the way you live your life and especially your marriage give praise and glory to God? Let God transform your marriage relationship so that you can live according to God’s will and give praise and glory to Him. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area is on February 1 to 3. To register, or for more information, call 314-469-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.
Interested in Joining the
Catholic Church? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process through which the unbaptized and those baptized in other faith denominations join the Catholic Church. The first stage of the process is Inquiry. It’s a time to ask questions and decide if you want to delve further into the Catholic teachings. Inquiry sessions will be held on December 6 and December 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Br. Martin Room (lower level of the parish office). If you are interested in joining us, or just have questions, please call Carol Seifert at 222-4077 or 224-7143.
Former or Drifting Catholics Researchers from Benedictine University are seeking drifting and former Catholics from our diocese to complete a brief online survey, which will help them understand why some have left or distanced themselves from the Catholic Church. Do you have family members, friends, co-workers or other acquaintance who are former Catholics? Please encourage them to complete this short online survey. An analysis of survey responses will be made public and shared with the Dioceseof Springfield in Illinois. Respondents can remain anonymous. All responses are kept confidential by Benedictine University. To participate in this study or for additional information, please visit www.ben.edu/catholicsurvey or call (630) 829-6460
“Protecting God’s Children”
Name(s): _________________________
Phone #: _________________________
Your ministry/ministries: ____________ _________________________________
Training dates: December 12, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mass Readings December 10 Is 35:1-10
Ps 85:9-14 Lk 5:17-26
December 11 Is 40:1-11 Ps 96:1-3,10-13 Mt 18:12-14
December 12 Zec 2:14-17 (Ps) Jdt 13:18-19 Lk 1:26-38
December 13 Is 41:13-20 Ps 145:1,9-13 Mt 11:11-15
December 14 Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-4,6 Mt 11:16-19
December 15 Sir 48:1-4,9-11 Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 Mt 17:9a,10-13
December 16 Zep 3:14-18a (Ps) Is 12:2-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18
(Continued, Fr. Don’s Doodling’s)
In addition to these times, the Plenary Indulgence may be obtained in certain places or on certain occasions; A. When attending at least three sermons during a parish mission, or at least three lessons on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council or the articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. B. When visiting a papal basilica, a Christian catacomb, a cathedral church or a holy site designated by the local ordinary for the Year of Faith, and participate in a sacred celebration, or at least remain for a period of time in prayer, concluding with the Lord’s Prayer, the Profession of Faith, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints. This may be fulfilled in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, IL. C. When participating in a celebration of the Eucharist or the Liturgy of the Hours on any of the days designated, adding the Profession of Faith. This may be fulfilled in any sacred place in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. D. On any day one chooses, when making a pious visit to the baptistery or place in which one received the Sacrament of Baptism, and there renew one’s baptismal promises. Finally, at the conclusion of the Year of Faith on November 24, 2013, Bishop Paprocki will impart the Papal blessing with the Plenary Indulgence at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield.
Safe Environment We’ve had a good number of you coming for the Protecting God’s Children training sessions. Many parishes are having difficulty getting everyone trained before the deadline of January 1, 2013. And so, Bishop Paprocki is extending the date by which compliance is expected to April 1, 2013. So we will be having more training sessions available after the 1st of the year. Thanks for your efforts to comply with this training in order to have our parish safe for children and all.
Parish Support: December 1 & 2, 2012
Miscellaneous Collections:
E-Giving – November– YTD
Rest in Peace Please pray for the souls of Gwendolyn Theresa and Ellison Rose Bockhold who died this past month. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Musician Needed We are in need of a musician for the 6:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. If you, or someone you know, is a skilled musician, preferably an organist, who is capable of accompanying congregational singing, please contact Fr. Don.
DECK the HALLS or CHURCH with boughs of holly!!! Help is needed on December 15 at 10:00 a.m. and on December 23 at noon to put up Christmas decorations in church. Bring your Christmas Spirit and helping hands
Church.....................................................$24,462.97Children..........................................................$39.14Building .....................................................$1,914.42School .......................................................$4,800.00Loose.........................................................$1,145.15
Total: $32,361.68
Alaska...........................................................$319.00Immaculate Conception...............................$107.00All Saints.........................................................$73.00Christmas Offering .......................................$123.00Solemnity of Mary .........................................$53.00Campaign for Justice and Hope ...................$165.00Retirement Fund for Religious .....................$171.00Christmas Orphans Collection........................$96.00Cemetery Offering .........................................$25.00Mission Offering.............................................$10.00
Total: $1,142.00
Church........................$3,092..................$30,417.00School ........................$650 ......................$5,750.00Alaska.........................$130 ......................$1,430.00
Christmas Card (or Letter) Shower for Nursing Home Residents
It is time for our church families to send CARDS or LETTERS to our parishioners who are in nursing homes. There will be a drop box in the back of church. The cards will be delivered in time for Christmas. Sign your name and state you are from St. Francis Church. Put their name and nursing home on the outer envelope. Please do not seal the envelope. Deadline is December 16. If you know anyone from our parish who is not on the list, please call Marge Hufendick, 224-8635.
Good Samaritan Home Sunset Home Dorothy Glisan Alvera Bockhold Mauritta Killday Pat Grave Marian Lammers Mildred Kuhlman Evelyn Phillips Betty Otte Carlene Rose Dorothy Schutte Herbert Wolf Norma Hutmacher Jerome Blaesing Lillian Haney Clara Redman Maureen Durand Margie Harcharick Mary Ludwig Justina Peter Timberpoint Health John Holmes Camp Point Margaret Kahler Linda Bockhold Ralph Maxwell Elwood and Eleanor Willer Father Phil Hoebing Father Kieran Kemner St. Vincent Home Anna Bordewick North Adams Charles and Maxine Ruth Mueller Gengenbacher Kenneth Whittaker Anna Mae Hollensteiner Marian Jochem Sycamore Margaret Wolf Vivian Duffy Angela Ley Madeline Kemner Sylvia Wellman Dorothy Janssen Corky Schutte Tena Rubison Margie Beck Henrietta Benz Illinois Veterans Mary Wester Melvin Arns Lois Schutte Mary Hamann Bernice Wozmack Ellen Harmann Earl Doellman Melvin Hummel Elmer Steinkamp Veronica Tomczak Bob Zwick James Ward Arthur Freiburg Jim Freiburg
Christmas Card Address List
Father Kurt Hartrich, O.F.M. St. Peters Friary 110 West Madison Street Room 423 Chicago, Illinois 60602-4196 Father James Wheeler, O.F.M. Holy Cross Friary 724 North 20th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301-2463 Father J. Michael Ewert, O.F.M. Our Lady of Angels Friary at Greccio P. O. Box 2153 Springfield, Illinois 62705-2153 Father Austin Albers, O.F.M. Holy Cross Friary 724 North 20th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301-2463 Aaron Kuhn Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Ave Mundelein, Illinois 60060 Charlene Prullage United Methodist Village 5201 Asbury Ave. Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Christmas Fruit Basket Sale The Holy Name Society, Troup 22 and the RCIA will be selling Christmas gift baskets this Advent Season to support our St. Francis Food Pantry. The gift baskets are $20.00 each or $18.00 each if you buy three or more baskets. Last Day to order is December 17. Baskets will be available December 22. To order, please call Dennis Steinkamp, 224-5665, Tony Costigan, 242-3803, Steve McMillen, 222-6739, or Dennis Holbrook, 224-3898.
Servants With A Testimony CITY WIDE YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
(Grades 9 – 12+)
Dec. 09 Reconciliation Dec. 16 Parish Evening Prayer/Caroling Dec. 23 Service Project Dec. 30 Gym Night
COME JOIN IN THE FUN TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLACE: LIFE TEEN HOUSE – 7th & Adams
iPod Touch Raffle Congratulations! The winner of the iPod raffle was Mr. Jerry Peters. Thanks to all who purchased tickets to support the St. Francis 8th grade class.
1st Quarter B Honor Roll Students: Bella Hanlin Emma Kovachevich Morgan Patton Logan Pieper Mya Robertson Cole Willer Ava Winking Mason Winking Emily Ehrhardt Brandon Lease Hannah Mueller Evie Schuetz Lydia Veith Olivia Hummel Isaac Hinkamper Ryan Anderson Ryan Cafun Katie Cowan Emma Grant Bobbi Monzo Sean Robertson A.J. Rubison Carter VanHecke Chevi Veile Charlie Young Brexton Beard Brennan Briddle Madison Cegas Paige Cegas Will Drew Morgan Evans Sam Frericks Bella Gengenbacher Jordyn Liesen Parker Davis Hannah Hutmacher Chase Miles Jonathan Ohnemus Hailey Skinner Dylan Foley Lauren Grand Nicole Obert Gracie Schreacke Kaylea Sparks Grace Sparrow Allison Steinkamp Sarah Steinkamp Marcus Ehrhart Jackson Real Mallory Veith Olivia Alford Rachel Chandler Sydney Doellman Cy Kovechevich Jake Schreacke Bailey Keller Molly Penn Elaina Roberts Adam Venvertloh Jacob Cifaldi Oliver Hart Haley Haugh Rachael Morrison Leigha Riney Ginny Steinkamp Detrik Venvertloh Cooper Davis Johnny Ray Sarah Staff Emma Zanger
Good Samaritan Home Many parishioners know that we at St. Francis are responsible for celebrating a weekly Mass at Good Samaritan Home every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. In order to have this Mass weekly, we are dependent upon a number of volunteers to assist with the music, readings, and especially with going to rooms to wheel residents to the Chapel and back. At the present time, we are in need of several people to help our faithful volunteer crew. This would entail a commitment of time from approximately 9:00-11:00 a.m. each Thursday morning. This Mass is so important for the residents. They look forward to hearing God’s word and receiving the Eucharist each Thursday. The work is not difficult and it is very rewarding. If you would like more information, please call Ginny Greving (223-3088). God Bless you.
Communion Ministers Needed Here in Quincy, each parish is responsible for the ordinary care of at least one nursing home. As mentioned in the above article, St. Francis has the pastoral care of the Catholic residents at Good Samaritan Home. One of the aspects of that care is bringing Holy Communion to the Catholics who cannot get out for Mass on Sunday. Each Sunday morning one or two St. Francis parishioners take Communion to the residents after 8:00 a.m. Mass. Presently they have been assigned through 2012. We would like to have several more teams so that individuals would not be on call more than twice every two months. All you need to do is inform Ginny Greving (223-3088) that you are willing to volunteer for this service. Please let us know as soon as possible so you can be included in the new schedule. Thank you so much!
Retrouvaille The St. Louis Retrouvaille Program starts with a weekend February 8-10, 2013, (Friday night thru Sunday) and has 6 follow-up sessions. If you are facing financial difficulties, we can work with you. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, call toll free 1-800-470-2230, or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Christmas Card (or Letter) Shower for Nursing Home Residents
It is time for our church families to send CARDS or LETTERS to our parishioners who are in nursing homes. There will be a drop box in the back of church. The cards will be delivered in time for Christmas. Sign your name and state you are from St. Francis Church. Put their name and nursing home on the outer envelope. Please do not seal the envelope. Deadline is December 16. If you know anyone from our parish who is not on the list, please call Marge Hufendick, 224-8635.
Good Samaritan Home Sunset Home Dorothy Glisan Alvera Bockhold Mauritta Killday Pat Grave Marian Lammers Mildred Kuhlman Evelyn Phillips Betty Otte Carlene Rose Dorothy Schutte Herbert Wolf Norma Hutmacher Jerome Blaesing Lillian Haney Clara Redman Maureen Durand Margie Harcharick Mary Ludwig Justina Peter Timberpoint Health John Holmes Camp Point Margaret Kahler Linda Bockhold Ralph Maxwell Elwood and Eleanor Willer Father Phil Hoebing Father Kieran Kemner St. Vincent Home Anna Bordewick North Adams Charles and Maxine Ruth Mueller Gengenbacher Kenneth Whittaker Anna Mae Hollensteiner Marian Jochem Sycamore Margaret Wolf Vivian Duffy Angela Ley Madeline Kemner Sylvia Wellman Dorothy Janssen Corky Schutte Tena Rubison Margie Beck Henrietta Benz Illinois Veterans Mary Wester Melvin Arns Lois Schutte Mary Hamann Bernice Wozmack Ellen Harmann Earl Doellman Melvin Hummel Elmer Steinkamp Veronica Tomczak Bob Zwick James Ward Arthur Freiburg Jim Freiburg
Christmas Card Address List
Father Kurt Hartrich, O.F.M. St. Peters Friary 110 West Madison Street Room 423 Chicago, Illinois 60602-4196 Father James Wheeler, O.F.M. Holy Cross Friary 724 North 20th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301-2463 Father J. Michael Ewert, O.F.M. Our Lady of Angels Friary at Greccio P. O. Box 2153 Springfield, Illinois 62705-2153 Father Austin Albers, O.F.M. Holy Cross Friary 724 North 20th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301-2463 Aaron Kuhn Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Ave Mundelein, Illinois 60060 Charlene Prullage United Methodist Village 5201 Asbury Ave. Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Christmas Fruit Basket Sale The Holy Name Society, Troup 22 and the RCIA will be selling Christmas gift baskets this Advent Season to support our St. Francis Food Pantry. The gift baskets are $20.00 each or $18.00 each if you buy three or more baskets. Last Day to order is December 17. Baskets will be available December 22. To order, please call Dennis Steinkamp, 224-5665, Tony Costigan, 242-3803, Steve McMillen, 222-6739, or Dennis Holbrook, 224-3898.
Servants With A Testimony CITY WIDE YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
(Grades 9 – 12+)
Dec. 09 Reconciliation Dec. 16 Parish Evening Prayer/Caroling Dec. 23 Service Project Dec. 30 Gym Night
COME JOIN IN THE FUN TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLACE: LIFE TEEN HOUSE – 7th & Adams
iPod Touch Raffle Congratulations! The winner of the iPod raffle was Mr. Jerry Peters. Thanks to all who purchased tickets to support the St. Francis 8th grade class.
1st Quarter B Honor Roll Students: Bella Hanlin Emma Kovachevich Morgan Patton Logan Pieper Mya Robertson Cole Willer Ava Winking Mason Winking Emily Ehrhardt Brandon Lease Hannah Mueller Evie Schuetz Lydia Veith Olivia Hummel Isaac Hinkamper Ryan Anderson Ryan Cafun Katie Cowan Emma Grant Bobbi Monzo Sean Robertson A.J. Rubison Carter VanHecke Chevi Veile Charlie Young Brexton Beard Brennan Briddle Madison Cegas Paige Cegas Will Drew Morgan Evans Sam Frericks Bella Gengenbacher Jordyn Liesen Parker Davis Hannah Hutmacher Chase Miles Jonathan Ohnemus Hailey Skinner Dylan Foley Lauren Grand Nicole Obert Gracie Schreacke Kaylea Sparks Grace Sparrow Allison Steinkamp Sarah Steinkamp Marcus Ehrhart Jackson Real Mallory Veith Olivia Alford Rachel Chandler Sydney Doellman Cy Kovechevich Jake Schreacke Bailey Keller Molly Penn Elaina Roberts Adam Venvertloh Jacob Cifaldi Oliver Hart Haley Haugh Rachael Morrison Leigha Riney Ginny Steinkamp Detrik Venvertloh Cooper Davis Johnny Ray Sarah Staff Emma Zanger
Good Samaritan Home Many parishioners know that we at St. Francis are responsible for celebrating a weekly Mass at Good Samaritan Home every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. In order to have this Mass weekly, we are dependent upon a number of volunteers to assist with the music, readings, and especially with going to rooms to wheel residents to the Chapel and back. At the present time, we are in need of several people to help our faithful volunteer crew. This would entail a commitment of time from approximately 9:00-11:00 a.m. each Thursday morning. This Mass is so important for the residents. They look forward to hearing God’s word and receiving the Eucharist each Thursday. The work is not difficult and it is very rewarding. If you would like more information, please call Ginny Greving (223-3088). God Bless you.
Communion Ministers Needed Here in Quincy, each parish is responsible for the ordinary care of at least one nursing home. As mentioned in the above article, St. Francis has the pastoral care of the Catholic residents at Good Samaritan Home. One of the aspects of that care is bringing Holy Communion to the Catholics who cannot get out for Mass on Sunday. Each Sunday morning one or two St. Francis parishioners take Communion to the residents after 8:00 a.m. Mass. Presently they have been assigned through 2012. We would like to have several more teams so that individuals would not be on call more than twice every two months. All you need to do is inform Ginny Greving (223-3088) that you are willing to volunteer for this service. Please let us know as soon as possible so you can be included in the new schedule. Thank you so much!
Retrouvaille The St. Louis Retrouvaille Program starts with a weekend February 8-10, 2013, (Friday night thru Sunday) and has 6 follow-up sessions. If you are facing financial difficulties, we can work with you. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, call toll free 1-800-470-2230, or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Learn the Bible An 8 Part Introduction to the Bible Timeline
Wednesdays–January 16–March 6, 2013 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Br. Martin Room Cost $22.00 per person which includes student workbook, timeline chart, bookmark, and bracelet. Make checks payable to St. Francis Registration deadline—December 31, 2012 For more information contact Brad Kendrick, Coordinator—(217)430-2593 or Email at [email protected]
Worldwide
Marriage Encounter St. Paul tells us that we are blessed and chosen by God; we are called with a purpose to live according to the will of God so that
we might give praise and glory to God. Does the way you live your life and especially your marriage give praise and glory to God? Let God transform your marriage relationship so that you can live according to God’s will and give praise and glory to Him. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area is on February 1 to 3. To register, or for more information, call 314-469-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.
Interested in Joining the
Catholic Church? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process through which the unbaptized and those baptized in other faith denominations join the Catholic Church. The first stage of the process is Inquiry. It’s a time to ask questions and decide if you want to delve further into the Catholic teachings. Inquiry sessions will be held on December 6 and December 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Br. Martin Room (lower level of the parish office). If you are interested in joining us, or just have questions, please call Carol Seifert at 222-4077 or 224-7143.
Former or Drifting Catholics Researchers from Benedictine University are seeking drifting and former Catholics from our diocese to complete a brief online survey, which will help them understand why some have left or distanced themselves from the Catholic Church. Do you have family members, friends, co-workers or other acquaintance who are former Catholics? Please encourage them to complete this short online survey. An analysis of survey responses will be made public and shared with the Dioceseof Springfield in Illinois. Respondents can remain anonymous. All responses are kept confidential by Benedictine University. To participate in this study or for additional information, please visit www.ben.edu/catholicsurvey or call (630) 829-6460
“Protecting God’s Children”
Name(s): _________________________
Phone #: _________________________
Your ministry/ministries: ____________ _________________________________
Training dates: December 12, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mass Readings December 10 Is 35:1-10
Ps 85:9-14 Lk 5:17-26
December 11 Is 40:1-11 Ps 96:1-3,10-13 Mt 18:12-14
December 12 Zec 2:14-17 (Ps) Jdt 13:18-19 Lk 1:26-38
December 13 Is 41:13-20 Ps 145:1,9-13 Mt 11:11-15
December 14 Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-4,6 Mt 11:16-19
December 15 Sir 48:1-4,9-11 Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 Mt 17:9a,10-13
December 16 Zep 3:14-18a (Ps) Is 12:2-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18
(Continued, Fr. Don’s Doodling’s)
In addition to these times, the Plenary Indulgence may be obtained in certain places or on certain occasions; A. When attending at least three sermons during a parish mission, or at least three lessons on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council or the articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. B. When visiting a papal basilica, a Christian catacomb, a cathedral church or a holy site designated by the local ordinary for the Year of Faith, and participate in a sacred celebration, or at least remain for a period of time in prayer, concluding with the Lord’s Prayer, the Profession of Faith, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints. This may be fulfilled in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, IL. C. When participating in a celebration of the Eucharist or the Liturgy of the Hours on any of the days designated, adding the Profession of Faith. This may be fulfilled in any sacred place in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. D. On any day one chooses, when making a pious visit to the baptistery or place in which one received the Sacrament of Baptism, and there renew one’s baptismal promises. Finally, at the conclusion of the Year of Faith on November 24, 2013, Bishop Paprocki will impart the Papal blessing with the Plenary Indulgence at the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield.
Safe Environment We’ve had a good number of you coming for the Protecting God’s Children training sessions. Many parishes are having difficulty getting everyone trained before the deadline of January 1, 2013. And so, Bishop Paprocki is extending the date by which compliance is expected to April 1, 2013. So we will be having more training sessions available after the 1st of the year. Thanks for your efforts to comply with this training in order to have our parish safe for children and all.
Parish Support: December 1 & 2, 2012
Miscellaneous Collections:
E-Giving – November– YTD
Rest in Peace Please pray for the souls of Gwendolyn Theresa and Ellison Rose Bockhold who died this past month. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Musician Needed We are in need of a musician for the 6:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. If you, or someone you know, is a skilled musician, preferably an organist, who is capable of accompanying congregational singing, please contact Fr. Don.
DECK the HALLS or CHURCH with boughs of holly!!! Help is needed on December 15 at 10:00 a.m. and on December 23 at noon to put up Christmas decorations in church. Bring your Christmas Spirit and helping hands
Church.....................................................$24,462.97Children..........................................................$39.14Building .....................................................$1,914.42School .......................................................$4,800.00Loose.........................................................$1,145.15
Total: $32,361.68
Alaska...........................................................$319.00Immaculate Conception...............................$107.00All Saints.........................................................$73.00Christmas Offering .......................................$123.00Solemnity of Mary .........................................$53.00Campaign for Justice and Hope ...................$165.00Retirement Fund for Religious .....................$171.00Christmas Orphans Collection........................$96.00Cemetery Offering .........................................$25.00Mission Offering.............................................$10.00
Total: $1,142.00
Church........................$3,092..................$30,417.00School ........................$650 ......................$5,750.00Alaska.........................$130 ......................$1,430.00
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Parish Calendar of Events Parish Directories can be picked up in the Rectory. Sunday, December 9 Book Fair Monday, December 10 Book Fair 6:00 p.m. PSR Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Peace Tuesday, December 11 Book Fair 7:00 p.m. The Catholicism Project
Brother Martin Room Wednesday, December 12 8:35 a.m. School Mass 6:30 p.m. Protecting God’s Children Thursday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Oversight Committee Meeting Brother Martin Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA – Library Annex Friday, December 14 8:35 a.m. Mass
Upcoming Parish Events 12/18 and 12/20 @ 8:30 a.m. School Reconciliation 12/18 @ 7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program
Parish Center Update: Thank you to everyone who submitted commitment cards
and the First Fruits envelope for the Parish Center. The total amount pledged as of this writing is $1,085,952.75. We have additional in-kind gifts that have not yet been processed. We continue to receive pledge cards daily. There is a "Giving Level" poster located by the choir chairs in church that will continue to be updated. We will post in the bulletin the monthly and year to date totals beginning with the month of January. The Parish Center Committee would like to give a very special thank you to the 200 plus volunteers who have helped and continue to help make this campaign a success.
Fr. Don’s Doodling’s As you know, Pope Benedict XVI has declared a special celebration of a “Year of Faith,” from October 11, 2012, until November 24, 2013, which I wrote about on October 7. As part of that celebration Bishop Paprocki has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence for the temporal punishment of sins may be obtained at various times and in various churches throughout this year. The Plenary Indulgence may be obtained for one’s own intention or for the souls of the deceased faithful. The conditions are to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and praying for the intentions of the Pope on one or more of various occasions (but not more than once on each of these days except in danger of death). The dates on which this may be obtained include the following: December 8, 2012 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 12, 2012 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 25, 2012 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord January 1, 2013 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 6, 2013 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord February 22, 2013 – Feast Day of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle March 31, 2013 – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 7, 2013 – Sunday of Divine Mercy May 19, 2013 – Pentecost Sunday May 26, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 2, 2013 – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 7, 2013 – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus June 22, 2013 – Memorial of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher June 29, 2013 – Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul August 15, 2013 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary November 1, 2013 – Solemnity of All Saints
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Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Caleb Altgilbers Renee Cafun Abbey Cramsey
Joe Bocke Ashley BockholdEdward Hinkamper Eric Schultz Barbara Hutmacher Mary Newman Diane Schultz Barbara Sibbing
John VenegoniNancy Venegoni
Tim Reichert – Head Usher Tom Ennis Harvey Fuelling Dan Hummel Dick Mitchell Harold Vahle
Kristine BickhausTeri Struck
Sunday 6:30 a.m.
Abby Haugh Haley Haugh
Pam Keller Rose Keller
Amelia Steinkamp Joe Bernhardt Sandra Meyer Anthony Meyer
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Monica Brown Adriana Brown Samuel Cook
Judy Haugh Peggy KoettersTom Smith Emilie VenvertlohAnn Wesbecher Sue Winking Gary Winking Mary Monckton-Blickhan
RoseannBonebrake Gerald Koetters
Jim Wilper - Head Usher Jerry Carnivale Dick Foster Robert Hermesmeyer Larry Klauser Gary Terwelp
Joan BeardDonnette Cannady
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Hannah Brecht Holly Brecht Addison Ramsey
Teena Fisk Wilbur GlecklerAnn Knuffman Marvin Knuffman Donna Mangold Joanne Ortwerth Vieve Veith Christy Woodward
Emily JonesPeggy Klauser
Mike Zanger - Head Usher Mike Fessler Joseph Fessler John Hummel Karl Venvertloh Richard Venvertloh
Barbara BockhausJeannie Thomas
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Brady Dreyer Grace Horman Charlotte Horman
Jayne Lammers Blaise McDonaldWendy McDonald Lisa McDonald Damian McDonald Ruth Scharnhorst2 Subs Needed
Dee MastMarvin Mast
Dennis Holbrook - Head Usher Brent Frericks Mike Holbrook Joseph Obert Dale Peters Daniel Vahlkamp
Bill & Sara ReichertBud & Rosanna Voss
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