Parish Staff

Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville

Father Linus Umoren, C. M., Administrator

Trustees: Ms. Rose Jordan Mr. Duane McClanahan

Janet Sickinger, Administrative Assistant

Kathy Koebbe, Coordinator of Religious Education

Peggy Hoffmann, Parish Council Chair

Kris Morice, Choir Director and Organist

Elizabeth Vernon, Women’s Club Chair

Barbara Weber, Liturgy Committee Chair

I.D. Cleveland, Community Life Chair

David Vernon-Website Maintenance

Joan Scharf, Bulletin

Worship Opportunities

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family

Weekday Masses:

Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family

Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart

124 South Third Street, Dupo, Illinois 62239 www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

Office: 286-3224 (closed Tuesday’s and Thursdays) Parish Hall: 286-4373 Fax: 332-1699

Bulletin contact: Scharfjo1956@yahoo.com

A Reflection From the Administrator’s Desk….February 26, 2017

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

I am sure many of us remember the popular hit song by musician Bobby McFerrin, “Don't Worry, Be Happy”, released in September 1988. In this song Bobby McFerrin contrasted worry and

happiness. About worry he says, "don't”; but about happiness, he says, “be”. In this weekend’s Gospel

we hear Jesus saying the same thing: “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.

today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:34 NAB).

Worries have no boundaries: we worry about bills, health, insurances, and all the demands associated with

raising children in this age. In fact, worry seems to live in every home. It forms part of our restlessness and constantly

haunts us with the “ifs” and the “oughts”: “what if….?” or “I ought to….” What if I lose my job? What if I fall sick?

What if I lose my husband or wife? Or I ought to finish this job before 5 pm. I ought to win this case. The ifs and oughts

can debilitate us to the point we get stuck in the past or the future and fail to enjoy the present.

Another name for worry is anxiety. Everyone becomes anxious from time to time. Anxiety affects a person's

whole being. It affects how we think and how we feel. But anxiety raises concerns when it interferes with life (i.e. when

there is no real threat or it goes on too long after the danger has passed.) Anxiety or worry derives from the desire to

control. Anxious people want to be sure they are in control of all situations, but when things get out of their control they

get anxious and direct their frustration on the nearest victim and/or sometimes unleash the frustration on themselves. By

saying, “don’t worry”, Jesus intends to move people away from worries over worldly necessities towards reliance on

God. The more we rely on God, the more we are free for a life of faith and the less we worry. We can face life with all its

uncertainties and contingencies with the assurances that we are not alone. God is in control for better or worse.

God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Fr. Linus Umoren

First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017

Sacristan: Joan Scharf

Call to Worship: David Geringer

First Reading/Petitions: Morgan Ladyman

Second Reading: Kaleb Buechler

Eucharistic Ministers:

Host Jim Urke

Cup Joan Scharf and Kathy Koebbe

Gift Bears: TBA

February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Prepare the Way!

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Sunday, February 26, Eighth Sunday of Ordinary

Time

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Ronald Funk

9:00 a.m. PSR and Classes and YES meeting

10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Monday, February 27, No Mass Week Day

Tuesday, February 28, Week Day

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Pauline Albers Wednesday, March 1, Ash Wednesday

Abstinence

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

6:00 p.m. Rosary for Peace,

reflection and Adoration before

7:00 p.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart

Thursday, March 2, After Ash Wednesday

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Oscar and Lillie Kelling

Friday, March 3, St. Katharine Drexel

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

8:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross @ Holy Family

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross @ Sacred Heart

Saturday, March 4, Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent

5:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Sunday, March 5, First Sunday of Lent

8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–One Holy, Catholic and

Apostolic Church

9:00 a.m. PSR and Classes and YES meeting

10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Parish SUPPORT Please prayerfully consider your own

stewardship and pray for the financial well

being of Sacred Heart Parish

February 19, 2017

General Collections

Envelopes (26) $ 752.00

Loose 43.00

Building Maintenance (1) 20.00

Total General Collections $ 815.00

Special Collections

Candle donation $ 14.00

Messenger (1) 25.00

Total Special Collections $ 39.00 Total of general and special collections $845.00

Thank you for your generous support of our Church

Parish Council Nominations are open

There are three positions open for the

upcoming election in April; 2 three-year terms

and 1 one-year term. If you would like to

nominate someone please put your request in the collection

basket or let a parish council member know.

Thank you Peggy Hoffmann

A Lenten Opportunity for the

whole family.

CRS Rice Bowl is global in its

reach, bringing tangible goods and

services to people in need around

the world. Twenty-five percent of all contributions stay in

local dioceses to support hunger and poverty prevention

programs such as community gardens, food pantries, soup

kitchens, support groups, and job centers. The remaining

75% goes to support CRS’ humanitarian and development

programs overseas, providing life-saving assistance and

hope to impoverished and vulnerable communities. Rice

Bowl donation boxes are available in the back of church.

For more information visit: www.crs.org

Lenten Little Black Books

Again this year you have the opportunity to

make prayer a daily reading through the Little

Black Book available on the table in the back

of church. Take some time for daily reflection.

St. Vincent dePaul’s annual Dinner Theater

CSI: St. Vincent de Paul

March 25, 2017

The Dinner Theater supports the Society of St. Vincent

de Paul’s feeding ministries : Cosgrove’s Kitchen and

the mobile soup kitchen. This annual event will be held

at the Cathedral’s McCormick Center, West Harrison and

South Second Streets, Belleville. Tickets: $40 per

person/$300 reserves a table of 8. Call (618) 394-0126

for additional information about tickets, sponsorships

or donations. This year, more than ever, your help is

needed. Please call today to join in the fun and help the

marginal of our communities. Thank you.

P. O. Box 35 Dupo, Illinois 62239-0035 Sacred Heart Church www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

♫Happy Birth day to ♪ ♪ ♫You….Happy ♪ birthday ♫ to you…happy♫

birthday ♪ ♫dear….February 28th: Craig Hood and Linda Wheatley March 3rd 5th

Shirley Mallett Clinton Proffer May the Lord bless you all with many more years of good health, lots of love, and much peace. From your Faith Family.

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE PRAY FOR:

David and Sandy Anderson, Kim Arnold, Lindsey Arnold, Donita Baldwin, Joyce Beason, Betty and Larry

Blair, Jill Boker, Lydia Boyer and family, Branson-Kelley Family, Gina Brendley, Jolene Carroll, Marie

Chaudet, Barbara and I.D. Cleveland, Ernesto Diaz, Betty and Don DeRousse, Frank Dowd, Hannah, Jerry, and

Marilyn Dycus, Lisa Elfrink, Charles and Joan Frederick, Michael Golightly, Joseph Gourley, Mary Gramm, Bryant

Hahn, Fr. Jerry Heckenberger, James Hight, Jerry Hight, Toni Hopkins, Linda Johnson, Earnest Jordan, Jan and Norma

Karstetter, Donna Kaufman, Shirley King, MaryAnn Kloesterman, Chuck Knollman, Hailey Kofron, Arlene

Kruse, Matthew Kwiatkowski, Karen LaCroix, William LaCroix, Steve Lawlor, Michele Martin, Lisa

McDonald, Floyd Metz, Barbara Moore, Kady Myers, Parker, Bill Pennock, Lillian Phillips, Betty Pierson,

Clinton Proffer, Penny Bratzel-Reeves, David Ryder, Bill and Mary Schmid, Nina Smith, Julie Stanger, Fr.

James Thomas, Angie Thomason, Susan Thompson, Evermore Grace Wagner, Vickie Wendel, James

Whipple, and Rick Wilson. Please remember teenagers and their overwhelming challenges. *If you know of

someone that needs to be added or removed from this list, please let Joan Scharf know as soon as possible.* Please remember our Service Men and Women protecting our freedom! Tressa Tucker U.S. Air Force Sister of Jake Weber

Hunter Kelling U. S. Navy Son of Holly and Travis Kelling

*Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones, those who have special needs, or any

special occasion. The recommended offering is $10.00. Put your intention and money in the collection basket or

send it to Janet at the parish office, 124 South Third Street, Dupo, Illinois 62239.* Available NOW!

Hospital Visitations-Due to the new privacy laws most hospitals are not notifying Father Linus of parishioners who

are in the hospital. If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wish for Father Linus to visit, please leave a message on

his telephone at 618-337-4548 with the name, hospital, and room number (if you have it).

Home Visitation and Communion-If anyone would appreciate a visit or Communion brought to their home please

call Fr. Linus at 618-337-4548 or leave a message for Marilyn Elfrink, with Janet at the parish office (618-286-3224)

Hall Rental-For hall rental information please contact Kathy Koebbe at (618) 286-3329. You can view the Parish Hall

Policy and print out the Rental Agreement by visiting our website at www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org and clicking on

Hall Rental.

Women’s Club News…..

The Quilters have been hard at work and they have another quilt

ready! The next raffle will be Sunday, March 12, 2017. Your

Quilt raffle tickets are on the table in the back of church. Please

pick them up to defray the cost of mailing them. Extra tickets are available, if

you need more please check the ticket box or see Mickey Casey or myself.

Thanks, Carol McClanahan, Quilt Chair

Women’s Club Spring Rummage/Bake Sale is coming…March 31

-April 1, 2017

As you get ready to do your Spring cleaning, don’t forget to

donate those wonderful treasures to the Women’s Club. You can

bring your donations after Mass on Sundays or Tuesdays. There

will also be a Bake Sale so get out those favorite family recipes and donate your

favorite baked good! Thanks, Liz Vernon, Women’s Club President

There is a special envelope in your

tithing envelopes to subscribe to the

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St. Liborius Parish in St. Libory Quilt Bingo

Next Sunday, March 5th beginning at 1 p.m. at the

American Legion Hall 7236 State Route15, St. Libory.

Sandwiches and dessert available from 11 a.m.

Nr CALLING ALL GIBAULT and SPPHS

ALUMNI! Gibault Catholic High School is celebrating

our 50th Anniversary with an Open House ALL CLASS

REUNION on Saturday, March 4 from 4pm- 10pm. All

Alumni, Parents, and Friends are invited to help celebrate

our 50th Anniversary with tours, music (8-10 pm),

souvenirs, and a cash bar. Come help us celebrate 50

years of Hawk pride!

Immaculate Conception, Columbia News…

†It’s Almost Fish Fry Time!! The first fish fry is March

1 ,( Ash Wednesday) and then every Friday except March

3 from 4-7 p.m. in the ICS cafeteria, with to go orders

being picked up at the window in the gym. Menu items

are: cod, shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, and desserts-

drinks are included. †Our Sister Parish program is having a Spanish class

Tuesdays 3p.m. March 1 to June 1 in the K o f C

room. If interested, please contact Maria Mueller at 281-

5361 or Kathryn Stout at 618-792-3087 or 3086. There

will be a $10 fee for the class.

†Calling All Superheroes!!! Mark your calendars! ICS

Superhero Camp is the week of June 26. We are

recruiting superheroes entering kindergarten through 5th

grades to fine tune their skills for the upcoming school

year. Super-boys and super-girls will solve math

problems faster than a speeding bullet, experiment with

super powers in science, cook up “super” nutritious

lunches & snacks, learn the latest superhero technology,

leap tall buildings in a single bound, and fine tune their

super powers. Camp will be from 8am to 3pm at

Immaculate Conception School with before & after care

available. Contact Mrs. Epplin @ bepplin@icsmail.org

for a registration form or for more information!

Registration is due by Friday, March 31st. To receive a

$25 discount ask Mrs. Epplin!

Holy Family’s Seventh Annual

Trivia/Prize Raffles & Games Extravaganza!

This promises to be an evening full of fun and games,

including two lottery board raffles, a 50/50 raffle, Heads

or Tails game, survivor balloon game and more. New

this year will be several themed prize raffle packages that

we’re sure you will love! Cost is $15 per person,

maximum ten people per table for trivia. Raffles and

games are priced separately. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Call Kathy Carron at (618)

593-0904 to reserve your table now.

Lent A time for prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Each year the Lord Jesus calls the entire Church to a

special season of penance and renewal. As we begin this

holy time of Lent, we should reflect on our need for

conversion of heart, prayer, charitable works and

penance. The season of Lent extends this year from Ash

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 to the Mass of the Lord’s

Supper, April 14, 2017 inclusive. The rules for

abstinence and fasting are:

1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain

from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all

Fridays of Lent.

2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age

is also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good

Friday.

3. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fasting and

abstinence is only one full meatless meal. The other

meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may

be taken according to one’s needs, but altogether

they should not equal another full meal. Eating

between meals is not permitted on these two days,

but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are

allowed. When health or ability to work would be

seriously affected, the obligation of the law is

modified. Because Lent is a special season for all

Christians, we should not lightly excuse ourselves

from these penitential practices. To completely

disregard the law of fast and abstinence is seriously

sinful.

Next Sunday, March 5 @ 1 p.m.

The first six-week session is ….

“Lent-It is not for just giving up

anymore!”

Encouraging Lent to be more than just a time of penance, but a time of

re-evaluation of our commitment to

God through service and love. We

don’t have to just give up something, but pay forward the

grace God has given us.

Stations of the Cross Schedule

Every Friday during Lent Stations of the Cross

will be offered at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family

and 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart. Come walk

the journey of Christ!