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St. Francis SolanusParish

Fr. Don Blaeser, O.F.M., PastorFr. Bob Barko, O.F.M. Parochial VicarDeacon Wayne ZimmermanMs. Lori Shepard, PrincipalMr. Michael Holbrook, Director of Religious EducationMrs. Sue Holbrook, Business ManagerMrs. Caitlin Kendrick, Parish Center Manager / Administrative AssistantMrs. Krista Putman, Administrative AssistantMr. Roger Begley, Music Director Mr. Brian Dreier, Finance Chairman

, Chairman Pastoral CouncilMrs. Marcia Steinkamp, C Stewardship Committee

Amanda Garnett, President of School BoardMrs. Joselyn Smith, Liturgy Planning Committee

PARISH WEBSITE: stfrancissolanus.com

RECTORY 1721 COLLEGE AVENUE, QUINCY, IL 62301 217-222-2898 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Email: [email protected]@stfrancissolanus.com

SCHOOL 1720 COLLEGE AVENUE, QUINCY, IL 62301 217-222-4077Email: [email protected]

MASSESSunday Obligation Saturday evening: 4:30 p.m. for SundaySunday-6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday8:35 a.m. Wednesday during school yearHoly Day Obligation: Anticipated 5:30 p.m.Holy Day 6:30, 8:00 a.m.(8:35 a.m. during school year)and 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. or call the Friary for an appointment

Sixth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Sirach 15:15-20; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10;

Matthew 5:17-37

We don’t like to hear it, but we are responsible for our actions! The first reading tells us that we can choose to do good, or we can choose to do evil. We are in charge. And we must take the responsibility for our deeds. We can chose life, or we can choose death. God does not com-mand anyone to sin; in fact, he makes sure that no one is ever tempted beyond the strength to resist. So what excuses do we have for our behavior? Our Christian moral code goes beyond our natural inclinations; it even goes beyond the com-mands of the Old Law. The former law commanded us not to murder; Jesus says we are not even to be angry. The old law said that we must not commit adultery; Jesus says we must not have lust in our heart. The old law commanded us to fulfill our vows; Jesus says that if we are truly loyal to him, oaths are unnecessary. He com-mands us to say what we mean, and always to act according to our good conscience. Our second reading speaks of “wisdom.” Pagans thought that “wisdom” was speculation and argumentation. Paul says that real wisdom is to know the mystery of God: that he loved us so much that he sent his Son to save us, and that his Son died and rose that we might have life. Let us always have the wisdom to seek to know God’s will at all times, and the courage to do his will. Remember, we are respon-sible for our souls.

--Msgr. William Carr © 2020 by Sunday Missal Service

1012 Vermont Street • Quincy, IL 62301

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Fr. Don’s Doodlings Salt and Light. Last Sunday we heard Jesus referring to us, his disciples, as the

“Salt of the earth,” and the “Light of the world.” Pretty awesome, right? It soundslike Jesus thinks highly of us. And has some high expectations of us.

In “homilizing” about this I mentioned stewardship, and how this is our way ofdoing exactly what Jesus is expecting of us. So, I want to add to the complimentthat Jesus offers us, and also give you a brief report on the renewal.

The results of our stewardship renewal last October were very encouraging.We are delighted that 513 commitment cards were received from 48% of activehouseholds. These families pledged 3,978 prayer commitments, and also pledgedto serve in 2,120 parish ministries. This includes 439 new commitments toministries. 439 new ones! That’s great. In fact, that’s a good example of why it’simportant for us to do the renewal every year – it gives the opportunity for folks toget involved in a new ministry, to try something different. Plus, there were 1,681re commitments to parish ministries.We also received 385 offertory commitments, pledging over $700,000 to St. Francis

Parish in the coming year. This represents 75% of participating households. We’resure that the other 25% of those households will also be giving throughout theyear. To tell you the truth, I don’t pay much attention to what is pledged, becauseI know that so many of you say that you’ll give, but you don’t want to pledge anyamount, either because you don’t want others to know, or because you fear youmay not be able to fulfill your pledge. But I find that you always give more thanwhat was pledged, so I trust you and I trust in God to provide.

Finally, there were 44 families who were not previously involved in any ministrywho have signed up to participate in parish life. That’s great! And the reason thatdelights me is that the whole purpose of our annual renewal is to encourage allparishioners to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. It’s all about putting fleshon the bones of the living of our Catholic Faith – putting our faith in action.

So, thanks to all those who have generously pledged to participate actively bygiving of your time, talent and treasure. And if you didn’t return a stewardshipcommitment card, please remember that it’s never too late to get more involvedin living our Catholic Faith.

Indeed, you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

February 16, 2020

This Week’s Events Sunday, February 1612:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Gathering12:00 p.m. Couples Prayer Group2:00 p.m. Winter Recital and ReceptionMonday, February 177:00 p.m. Rosary for PeaceTuesday, February 189:00 a.m. Young Mothers Gathering6:30 p.m. Frericks’ Prayer Group6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council MeetingWednesday, February 19

7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Adoration1:00 p.m. Lectio Mary Study6:30 p.m. Lectio Mary Study7:00 p.m. St. Francis Men’s Prayer GroupThursday, February 205:00 p.m. Boy Scout Event6:30 p.m. RCIA7:00 p.m. Boy Scout MeetingSaturday, February 229:30 a.m. Cursillo 349 Meeting9:30 a.m. Cursillo Fourth Day Renewal

Upcoming Events 2/24 PSR

Rosary for Peace2/25 Boy Scout Adult Meeting

Stewardship Committee Meeting

2/26 Ash Wednesday Fish Fry2/27 Cursillo Women’s Prayer Group

Stadler 3rd Grade Girl ScoutsRCIAWiemelt Den MeetingBoy Scout Meeting

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

New Parishioners Please say a friendly “Hello!” to the following families

that have joined our Parish.

Kyle and Sandy Trudell Steven and Susan Lowenberg– daughter Taylor

Jesus Verduzco and Cynthia Sanchez Angela Gutting– son Jakob and daughter Angelique

Brett GenenbacherLogan and Jamie Callahan

Matthew Wiewel

February22 23

Altar ServersWeekend Communion Ministers Ushers Readers Greeters

Saturday4:30 p.m.

Jayce VonderhaarMakayla PattonMorgan Patton

Theresa Rohrer Katie SchueckingCindy Reichert John DobbinsTeena Fisk Darlene MayesJohn Venegoni Nancy Venegoni

Maureen Makarewicz

Tim ReichertGreg EhrhardtMichael ElingPaul KemnerJim KaiserChuck Mayes

Rebecca Wear Russell RohrerJanice Wiemelt

Sunday6:30 a.m.

Deborah Schulte Shirley McLaughlin Joe BernhardtRobert HarmanPam Keller

Dwain Preston

Sunday8:00 a.m.

Jace PutmanZane PutmanZoe Blair

Peggy Koetters Gary WinkingSue Winking Cindy VenvertlohCindy Cook Kay GallaherPat Winking Jane Dietrich

Arlene Henderson

Jim WilperJohn OhnemusTim VenvertlohJerry CarnivaleRoger GallaherDon Winking

Roseann GosnellJan Zeidler

Joan BeardNancy Friye

Sunday9:30 a.m.

Adayre KlauserBraydyn KlauserAlyssa Cole

Jayna Klauser Julia LiesenTerri Liesen Erin SchrageCaitlin Kendrick Marvin KnuffmanAnn Betts Holly Hummel

Marty Steinkoenig

Terry KistnerRyan KlauserJason CostiganBing LammersMike ZangerNathan Bozarth

Thomas HummelLouann Grady

Andrea GrugerTyler & Emily Wellman

Sunday11:00 A.M.

Baylee HolmanMatthew HolmanIan Lynch

Michael Wand Christy WoodwardLeah Ley Norbert DixonCarol Steinbrecher Kristan GrevingSamantha Cramsey Val Paden

Ruth Scharnhorst

Mike HolbrookJason CramseyBrent FrericksAdam HightowerDon OlpsSteve Obert

Pam FrericksDaryle Hightower

Brenda WandPatricia Tomczak

Weekday MassServers

February 22 (Sat.): 8:00 a.m.February 24 28: 8:00 a.m. Isaac Steinkamp & Noah Lunt

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St. Francis: Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Reservations are requested if you plan to attend!

Please call the school office by Friday, March 6, at 217 222 4077.

Monday

No School*Presidents’ Day*

Friday Pancakes w/Syrup

SausageHash Brown

Fruit

Wednesday Pork Tenderloin/Bun

Sweet PotatoesGreen Beans

Fruit

TuesdayBeef Nachos

Fiesta Black BeansCornFruit

Sour Cream/ Salsa

School Lunch Next Week: February 17-21 ThursdayCheese PizzaGarlic BreadBroccoliFruit

Preschool Open House February 27, 2020

Enrollment for St. Francis families began January 26.Call the school for more information.

For Sale Wooden School Desks $5.00

Call the School Office for more information 222 4077.

Dear Parents,With the cold and flu season upon us, we are doing our very best tokeep your children safe from any germs that may be carried into ourschool. We have had our cleaning crew sanitizing the building everynight for quite some time, and encouraging students to wash hands

frequently. Our highest total of students out for one day last week was36. Numbers have been better this week, but we are being very

proactive. According to our handbook on page 46:“If your child is sent home with a fever, they should not return to school

unless he/she has been fever free (without Tylenol or other feverreducers) for 24 hours. If the fever is associated with a contagious

disease, longer absences from school may be required. Any child with atemperature of 100 or above will be sent home.

If vomiting occurs, your child should be kept at home until he/she cankeep his/her food down and is eating normal again.

If a student is ill, the principal has the discretion to send a child home.”We realize this may pose a daycare issue for you and we apologize for

that, but we are looking at the larger picture for all of our schoolchildren and doing our best to keep them healthy.

We appreciate your support!Lori Shepard, Principal

Open Positions St. Francis Solanus School will have an openingnext year for an attendance secretary in themain office. Other duties include schedulingplayground duty and cafeteria monitoring, toname a few. The interested candidate must be

good with children and parents, have abalanced personality, have a strong work ethic,

and represent our school in the best waypossible. Interested applicants should send aresume, cover letter, and references to Ms. LoriShepard, St. Francis School, 1720 College Street,

Quincy, Illinois, 62301 or [email protected]. Please send

information by March 13 if interested.Thank you!

St. Francis School will have an opening next yearfor a 6th 8th grade math teacher. Additionalresponsibilities include teaching an 8th gradereligion class, if the candidate is Catholic. Thecandidate should have an Illinois teaching

license as well as an endorsement in math forthe junior high level. Applicants should send acover letter, resume, and references to Ms. LoriShepard, St. Francis School, 1720 College Street,

Quincy, IL 62301, or [email protected]. Please send


Parish Support: February 8-9 Actual Budgeted Difference

Church/School $19,729.99 $28,200 $8,470.01YEAR TO DATE $784,228.19 $902,400 $118,171.81

Miscellaneous Collection $1,253.75

February 17 6:30 a.m. Kassie Clark

Monday 8:00 a.m. In Honor of Our Lady ofPerpetual Help

February 18 6:30 a.m.Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Ada Linken

February 19 6:30 a.m.Wednesday 8:35 a.m. SCHOOL MASS

February 20 6:30 a.m.Thursday 8:00 a.m.

February 21 6:30 a.m. John & Connie LiesenFriday 8:00 a.m.

February 22 8:00 a.m.Saturday 4:30 p.m.

February 23 6:30 a.m. Vivian Reckers

Sunday8:00 a.m. Michael Wiemelt9:30 a.m. Nicholas Linken11:00 a.m.

Mass Intentions


Church/School $27,811.14 $28,200 $388.86YEAR TO DATE $764,498.20 $874,200 $109,701.80

Miscellaneous Collection $1,046

St. Francis Solanus “Wish List!" *Sound System for the Church – We are planning to upgradeour sound system – this may cost approximately $15,000*Sound System for Parish Center Upgrade – Cost TBD

Thank you to those that have donated towardthe items on the wish list!

Thank you to our advertisers!

A special thanks to all thevendors who advertise in ourbulletin – they make it possiblefor us to have such a beautifulvehicle to be in communication

with the parish.Please patronize them!

Electronic Giving January 2020

OSV Account AmountSolemnity Of Mary $ 25.0012 Little Angels $ 120.00ACSA $ 750.00Alaska $ 383.00Annual School Fund $ 642.00Catholic Times $ 118.00Food Pantry $ 125.00Latin America Collection $ 75.00Offertory – Church $ 7,641.00

E Giving Account AmountAlaska $ 312.00Annual School Fund $ 1,135.00Offertory – Church $ 5,347.50Solemnity of Mary $ 30.00

Total Electronic Giving $16,703.50

Monthly Collections Re-Cap January 2020

12 Little Angels $ 120.00Alaska $ 3,673.04Annual School Fund $ 8,795.00Catholic Times $ 3,143.00Cemetery Collection $ 15.00Community Assistance Food Pantry $ 630.00Latin America Collection $ 670.00Solemnity of Mary Collection $ 3,802.25 $20,848.29

Thank you for your generosity!

Thrive Chiropractic Clinic Sponsors Souper Bowl for Food Pantry

Thrive Chiropractic is again sponsoring the Souper Bowl wheretheir clients bring soup and crackers to the clinic to be donated tothe St. Francis Food Pantry. Generously, Dr. Daryle Hightower andher husband, Adam, will then match the soup and crackers that aredonated. We invite our parishioners to join in and bring soup andcrackers this next week or so to add to the supply. Last year thesoup and crackers collected was not used up until summer!

Have You Ever Wanted to go to Oberammergau?

Now’s your chance! Fr. Don Blaeser, O.F.M., will help tolead a tour to Alpine Europe and Oberammergau, withthe centerpiece of attending the Passion Play that ispresented in Oberammergau, Germany, every ten

years. The trip will go from August 24 – September 2,2020. To learn more or to sign up, please send an email

to Fr. Don at [email protected]’t delay!

If you’re interested, please call Fr. Don soon!

A Mid-Winter Recital at St. Francis When? Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m.

What? Some Parishioners have stepped forward to share some of their musical talents with us.Piano, Organ, Guitar, Voice and various others!

An afternoon of fun and music, with refreshments after.

Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry Help is Needed the LastTuesday of theMonth

The last Tuesday of the month St. FrancisCommunity Assistance volunteers help prepare,serve, and clean up after the meal at Horizons.Currently, we are short of volunteers to staffthis once a month event. Please contactDeborah Schulte at 217 430 5144 or

[email protected] for more details.This is a rewarding experience and a wonderful

way to serve others.

Forty Days of Giving to the Food Pantry During Lent

The Food Pantry challenges you to give a groceryitem each day of Lent to the Food Pantry. Thereare bags in the pantry bins at all the entrances ofchurch with the usual items that the pantry gives

stapled to them. Take one and fill it up,then bring it to church.

CRS Rice Bowls Be sure to take a CRS Rice Bowl home with you and involve all of your

family members in this worthwhile Lenten sacrifice.Each year, St. Francis Food Pantry receives a grant from the CRS RiceBowl to help those who need food in our parish and in our community.Set a goal to support CRS Rice Bowl by taking each day of Lent and

contributing a dollar. Or give up one night out a week of dining and putthe money you would use for the meal into the rice bowl.

The Food Pantry will contribute a package of rice and beans to anyfamily (while supplies last) who wishes to substitute one meal with thisas the main course. These are available at the north entrance of thechurch. Use the money that you save by using the rice and beans and

put it into the rice bowl. You get the idea!

Parish Photo Directory It’s That Time!!

Interested in helping?Can you believe it’s been four years since we

last did a pictorial parish directory?We’re gearing up to do this once again,and are looking for a few volunteers to

coordinate with Lifetouch.If you like organizing things and helping arrange

appointments, please let Fr. Bob know –[email protected] or call the Parish Office, 222 2898.

CChildren’s Liturgy of the Word leaders during 9:30 a.m. MassFebruary 16: Judy AkersFebruary 23: Anne MeyerMarch 1: Emily MasonMarch 8: Sarah Meehan

The Ladies of St. Francis Card Party

March 5, 202011:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Solanus Hall at St. Francis Solanus ChurchCome and join the Ladies of St. Francis to play cards andenjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti and homemade sauce,

garlic bread, salad, homemade pies and cakes.Dinner will be hosted by David and Mary Ann Hildebrand.

Please call Pat Winking for reservations at217 257 0416.

Calling Alumni of St. Francis! Did you graduate from St. Francis Grade School?

Did your children graduate from St. Francis Grade School?We are working on identifying St. Francis

graduates from past years.You may send an email to

[email protected] that includes theName, Address, Contact phone number, email address,

and the year graduated from St. Francis plus your name thatyou are submitting this information.

Or, complete this form that can be submitted to theParish Office or dropped in the collection basket.

Name: _________________________Address: _______________________Phone Number: _________________Email address: __________________

Year graduated from St. Francis Grade School: _________Submitted by: _____________________________________

More communication to come on this idea. If you areinterested in being part of this project, we would love tohave your help. Leave your name and contact information

with the Parish Office.Thank you,

Marcia SteinkampCommunications Coordinator

O Come, Let Us Adore Him! Adoration will be on Wednesdays immediately following

the 6:30 a.m. Mass and concluding at 8:00 a.m.Please join us!

Holy Name Fish FryAsh Wednesday, February 26, 2020Serving from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Catfish and Pollock FilletsGerman and American Potato SaladMany other sides, Kids meals,

Home made desserts and drinks.

Lenten Retreat for All Women in the Springfield Diocese

Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25Villa Maria, Springfield

Father Brian Alford will serve as the retreat master.Father Alford is the pastor of St. Jude Parish, Rochester and Vocation Director

for the Springfield Diocese. The Springfield Diocesan Council of CatholicWomen (S.D.C.C.W.) is pleased to sponsor this retreat which will include

spiritual presentations, daily Mass, Rosary, confessions, prayer, fellowship andmore. If you have any questions, please contact Terrie Kallal at

[email protected] or 618 604 7040."As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be – a time to look at the

present and to the future – all through the eyes of faith."

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Thrive Chiropractic Clinic Sponsors Souper Bowl for Food Pantry

Thrive Chiropractic is again sponsoring the Souper Bowl wheretheir clients bring soup and crackers to the clinic to be donated tothe St. Francis Food Pantry. Generously, Dr. Daryle Hightower andher husband, Adam, will then match the soup and crackers that aredonated. We invite our parishioners to join in and bring soup andcrackers this next week or so to add to the supply. Last year thesoup and crackers collected was not used up until summer!

Have You Ever Wanted to go to Oberammergau?

Now’s your chance! Fr. Don Blaeser, O.F.M., will help tolead a tour to Alpine Europe and Oberammergau, withthe centerpiece of attending the Passion Play that ispresented in Oberammergau, Germany, every ten

years. The trip will go from August 24 – September 2,2020. To learn more or to sign up, please send an email

to Fr. Don at [email protected]’t delay!

If you’re interested, please call Fr. Don soon!

A Mid-Winter Recital at St. Francis When? Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m.

What? Some Parishioners have stepped forward to share some of their musical talents with us.Piano, Organ, Guitar, Voice and various others!

An afternoon of fun and music, with refreshments after.

Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry Help is Needed the LastTuesday of theMonth

The last Tuesday of the month St. FrancisCommunity Assistance volunteers help prepare,serve, and clean up after the meal at Horizons.Currently, we are short of volunteers to staffthis once a month event. Please contactDeborah Schulte at 217 430 5144 or

[email protected] for more details.This is a rewarding experience and a wonderful

way to serve others.

Forty Days of Giving to the Food Pantry During Lent

The Food Pantry challenges you to give a groceryitem each day of Lent to the Food Pantry. Thereare bags in the pantry bins at all the entrances ofchurch with the usual items that the pantry gives

stapled to them. Take one and fill it up,then bring it to church.

CRS Rice Bowls Be sure to take a CRS Rice Bowl home with you and involve all of your

family members in this worthwhile Lenten sacrifice.Each year, St. Francis Food Pantry receives a grant from the CRS RiceBowl to help those who need food in our parish and in our community.Set a goal to support CRS Rice Bowl by taking each day of Lent and

contributing a dollar. Or give up one night out a week of dining and putthe money you would use for the meal into the rice bowl.

The Food Pantry will contribute a package of rice and beans to anyfamily (while supplies last) who wishes to substitute one meal with thisas the main course. These are available at the north entrance of thechurch. Use the money that you save by using the rice and beans and

put it into the rice bowl. You get the idea!

Parish Photo Directory It’s That Time!!

Interested in helping?Can you believe it’s been four years since we

last did a pictorial parish directory?We’re gearing up to do this once again,and are looking for a few volunteers to

coordinate with Lifetouch.If you like organizing things and helping arrange

appointments, please let Fr. Bob know –[email protected] or call the Parish Office, 222 2898.

CChildren’s Liturgy of the Word leaders during 9:30 a.m. MassFebruary 16: Judy AkersFebruary 23: Anne MeyerMarch 1: Emily MasonMarch 8: Sarah Meehan

The Ladies of St. Francis Card Party

March 5, 202011:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Solanus Hall at St. Francis Solanus ChurchCome and join the Ladies of St. Francis to play cards andenjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti and homemade sauce,

garlic bread, salad, homemade pies and cakes.Dinner will be hosted by David and Mary Ann Hildebrand.

Please call Pat Winking for reservations at217 257 0416.

Calling Alumni of St. Francis! Did you graduate from St. Francis Grade School?

Did your children graduate from St. Francis Grade School?We are working on identifying St. Francis

graduates from past years.You may send an email to

[email protected] that includes theName, Address, Contact phone number, email address,

and the year graduated from St. Francis plus your name thatyou are submitting this information.

Or, complete this form that can be submitted to theParish Office or dropped in the collection basket.

Name: _________________________Address: _______________________Phone Number: _________________Email address: __________________

Year graduated from St. Francis Grade School: _________Submitted by: _____________________________________

More communication to come on this idea. If you areinterested in being part of this project, we would love tohave your help. Leave your name and contact information

with the Parish Office.Thank you,

Marcia SteinkampCommunications Coordinator

O Come, Let Us Adore Him! Adoration will be on Wednesdays immediately following

the 6:30 a.m. Mass and concluding at 8:00 a.m.Please join us!

Holy Name Fish FryAsh Wednesday, February 26, 2020Serving from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Catfish and Pollock FilletsGerman and American Potato SaladMany other sides, Kids meals,

Home made desserts and drinks.

Lenten Retreat for All Women in the Springfield Diocese

Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25Villa Maria, Springfield

Father Brian Alford will serve as the retreat master.Father Alford is the pastor of St. Jude Parish, Rochester and Vocation Director

for the Springfield Diocese. The Springfield Diocesan Council of CatholicWomen (S.D.C.C.W.) is pleased to sponsor this retreat which will include

spiritual presentations, daily Mass, Rosary, confessions, prayer, fellowship andmore. If you have any questions, please contact Terrie Kallal at

[email protected] or 618 604 7040."As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be – a time to look at the

present and to the future – all through the eyes of faith."

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St. Francis: Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Reservations are requested if you plan to attend!

Please call the school office by Friday, March 6, at 217 222 4077.

Monday

No School*Presidents’ Day*

Friday Pancakes w/Syrup

SausageHash Brown

Fruit

Wednesday Pork Tenderloin/Bun

Sweet PotatoesGreen Beans

Fruit

TuesdayBeef Nachos

Fiesta Black BeansCornFruit

Sour Cream/ Salsa

School Lunch Next Week: February 17-21 ThursdayCheese PizzaGarlic BreadBroccoliFruit

Preschool Open House February 27, 2020

Enrollment for St. Francis families began January 26.Call the school for more information.

For Sale Wooden School Desks $5.00

Call the School Office for more information 222 4077.

Dear Parents,With the cold and flu season upon us, we are doing our very best tokeep your children safe from any germs that may be carried into ourschool. We have had our cleaning crew sanitizing the building everynight for quite some time, and encouraging students to wash hands

frequently. Our highest total of students out for one day last week was36. Numbers have been better this week, but we are being very

proactive. According to our handbook on page 46:“If your child is sent home with a fever, they should not return to school

unless he/she has been fever free (without Tylenol or other feverreducers) for 24 hours. If the fever is associated with a contagious

disease, longer absences from school may be required. Any child with atemperature of 100 or above will be sent home.

If vomiting occurs, your child should be kept at home until he/she cankeep his/her food down and is eating normal again.

If a student is ill, the principal has the discretion to send a child home.”We realize this may pose a daycare issue for you and we apologize for

that, but we are looking at the larger picture for all of our schoolchildren and doing our best to keep them healthy.

We appreciate your support!Lori Shepard, Principal

Open Positions St. Francis Solanus School will have an openingnext year for an attendance secretary in themain office. Other duties include schedulingplayground duty and cafeteria monitoring, toname a few. The interested candidate must be

good with children and parents, have abalanced personality, have a strong work ethic,

and represent our school in the best waypossible. Interested applicants should send aresume, cover letter, and references to Ms. LoriShepard, St. Francis School, 1720 College Street,

Quincy, Illinois, 62301 or [email protected]. Please send


St. Francis School will have an opening next yearfor a 6th 8th grade math teacher. Additionalresponsibilities include teaching an 8th gradereligion class, if the candidate is Catholic. Thecandidate should have an Illinois teaching

license as well as an endorsement in math forthe junior high level. Applicants should send acover letter, resume, and references to Ms. LoriShepard, St. Francis School, 1720 College Street,

Quincy, IL 62301, or [email protected]. Please send



Church/School $19,729.99 $28,200 $8,470.01YEAR TO DATE $784,228.19 $902,400 $118,171.81

Miscellaneous Collection $1,253.75

February 17 6:30 a.m. Kassie Clark

Monday 8:00 a.m. In Honor of Our Lady ofPerpetual Help

February 18 6:30 a.m.Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Ada Linken

February 19 6:30 a.m.Wednesday 8:35 a.m. SCHOOL MASS

February 20 6:30 a.m.Thursday 8:00 a.m.

February 21 6:30 a.m. John & Connie LiesenFriday 8:00 a.m.

February 22 8:00 a.m.Saturday 4:30 p.m.

February 23 6:30 a.m. Vivian Reckers

Sunday8:00 a.m. Michael Wiemelt9:30 a.m. Nicholas Linken11:00 a.m.

Mass Intentions


Church/School $27,811.14 $28,200 $388.86YEAR TO DATE $764,498.20 $874,200 $109,701.80

Miscellaneous Collection $1,046

St. Francis Solanus “Wish List!" *Sound System for the Church – We are planning to upgradeour sound system – this may cost approximately $15,000*Sound System for Parish Center Upgrade – Cost TBD

Thank you to those that have donated towardthe items on the wish list!

Thank you to our advertisers!

A special thanks to all thevendors who advertise in ourbulletin – they make it possiblefor us to have such a beautifulvehicle to be in communication

with the parish.Please patronize them!

Electronic Giving January 2020

OSV Account AmountSolemnity Of Mary $ 25.0012 Little Angels $ 120.00ACSA $ 750.00Alaska $ 383.00Annual School Fund $ 642.00Catholic Times $ 118.00Food Pantry $ 125.00Latin America Collection $ 75.00Offertory – Church $ 7,641.00

E Giving Account AmountAlaska $ 312.00Annual School Fund $ 1,135.00Offertory – Church $ 5,347.50Solemnity of Mary $ 30.00

Total Electronic Giving $16,703.50

Monthly Collections Re-Cap January 2020

12 Little Angels $ 120.00Alaska $ 3,673.04Annual School Fund $ 8,795.00Catholic Times $ 3,143.00Cemetery Collection $ 15.00Community Assistance Food Pantry $ 630.00Latin America Collection $ 670.00Solemnity of Mary Collection $ 3,802.25 $20,848.29

Thank you for your generosity!

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Fr. Don’s Doodlings Salt and Light. Last Sunday we heard Jesus referring to us, his disciples, as the

“Salt of the earth,” and the “Light of the world.” Pretty awesome, right? It soundslike Jesus thinks highly of us. And has some high expectations of us.

In “homilizing” about this I mentioned stewardship, and how this is our way ofdoing exactly what Jesus is expecting of us. So, I want to add to the complimentthat Jesus offers us, and also give you a brief report on the renewal.

The results of our stewardship renewal last October were very encouraging.We are delighted that 513 commitment cards were received from 48% of activehouseholds. These families pledged 3,978 prayer commitments, and also pledgedto serve in 2,120 parish ministries. This includes 439 new commitments toministries. 439 new ones! That’s great. In fact, that’s a good example of why it’simportant for us to do the renewal every year – it gives the opportunity for folks toget involved in a new ministry, to try something different. Plus, there were 1,681re commitments to parish ministries.We also received 385 offertory commitments, pledging over $700,000 to St. Francis

Parish in the coming year. This represents 75% of participating households. We’resure that the other 25% of those households will also be giving throughout theyear. To tell you the truth, I don’t pay much attention to what is pledged, becauseI know that so many of you say that you’ll give, but you don’t want to pledge anyamount, either because you don’t want others to know, or because you fear youmay not be able to fulfill your pledge. But I find that you always give more thanwhat was pledged, so I trust you and I trust in God to provide.

Finally, there were 44 families who were not previously involved in any ministrywho have signed up to participate in parish life. That’s great! And the reason thatdelights me is that the whole purpose of our annual renewal is to encourage allparishioners to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. It’s all about putting fleshon the bones of the living of our Catholic Faith – putting our faith in action.

So, thanks to all those who have generously pledged to participate actively bygiving of your time, talent and treasure. And if you didn’t return a stewardshipcommitment card, please remember that it’s never too late to get more involvedin living our Catholic Faith.

Indeed, you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

February 16, 2020

This Week’s Events Sunday, February 1612:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Gathering12:00 p.m. Couples Prayer Group2:00 p.m. Winter Recital and ReceptionMonday, February 177:00 p.m. Rosary for PeaceTuesday, February 189:00 a.m. Young Mothers Gathering6:30 p.m. Frericks’ Prayer Group6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council MeetingWednesday, February 19

7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Adoration1:00 p.m. Lectio Mary Study6:30 p.m. Lectio Mary Study7:00 p.m. St. Francis Men’s Prayer GroupThursday, February 205:00 p.m. Boy Scout Event6:30 p.m. RCIA7:00 p.m. Boy Scout MeetingSaturday, February 229:30 a.m. Cursillo 349 Meeting9:30 a.m. Cursillo Fourth Day Renewal

Upcoming Events 2/24 PSR

Rosary for Peace2/25 Boy Scout Adult Meeting

Stewardship Committee Meeting

2/26 Ash Wednesday Fish Fry2/27 Cursillo Women’s Prayer Group

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