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MASS SCHEDULE 4:30 p.m. 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:15 a.m. Holydays Consult the bulletin prior to the Holyday SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00 4:00 p.m. Call the Parish Office to schedule other times. ST. AGNES PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Loved and chosen by God, we are the St. Agnes Parish family. Through Baptism we share responsibility for continuing the mission of Jesus. We are called to be a community whose members enable and support the gifts given to each by the Spirit. We are sent to make Christ visible in our world through worship, proclamation of the Word, and service to all God’s people. We, the people of God, in the Catholic Christian community of St. Agnes, in northwest Springfield, Illinois, commit ourselves to seek first the Kingdom of God in our life together. WELCOME! If you’re new to our community and not yet registered, we invite you to call or stop by the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Call the Parish Office to arrange a time. INFANT BAPTISMS Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 p.m. Attendance at the Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Call the Parish Office to register for the class and to arrange for a Baptism. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is open to the unbaptized who are interested in joining the Catholic faith, those baptized Christian who are considering becoming a Catholic, and baptized Catholics who are not fully initiated. Inquiry sessions for those interested in joining the Catholic faith are held periodically throughout the year. Please call the Parish Office for additional information. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements for weddings must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office. PARISH STAFF Rev. Daniel Bergbower, Pastor Rev. Pawel Augustyniak, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roy A. Harley Karen Ferguson, Music Director Kathy Vizral, Parish Administrative Assistant Tami Dillon, Parish Secretary Nancy Wilderson, PSR Coordinator Ryan Dillon, Maintenance Mathew Fitzgerald, Maintenance PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parish Office.............................................. 793-1330 Parish Fax.................................................. 793-3212 Parish Email............................ [email protected] Parish Website..................stagnescatholicparish.org SCHOOL STAFF Rachel Cunningham, School Principal Karen White, School Administrative Assistant Sharon Swehla, School Secretary School Office.............................................. 793-1370 School Fax..................................................793-1238 School Website................ stagnescatholicschool.org School Email.......... [email protected] PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACT PERSONS Caregiving Ministry.................................... Barb Kern Choir & Song Leaders.................... Karen Ferguson Communion Ministers........................ Elaine Arisman Finance Council.................................. Dave Seadler Gift Bearers............................................Debra Mann Greeters.................................................... Barb Kern Holy Name Society.............................. Mike Noonan Readers................................ Deacon Roy A. Harley Parents’ Club.......................................... Jen Graves Parish Council.................................... Carrie Becker Right to Life.............................................. Cliff Erwin School Board.................................... Carrie Harrison St. Vincent de Paul Society·................ Jim Ketchum Young at Heart................ Jane Snyder, Linda Hurley 245 N. AMOS AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 • 217-793-1330 • REVEREND DANIEL BERGBOWER, PASTOR

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Page 1: A message from Fr. Dan - St. Agnes Catholic Parish · be receiving a letter from Bishop Paprocki asking for support of our larger diocesan church. The annual appeal assessment for

MASS SCHEDULE

4:30 p.m.

8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m.

6:30 a.m.

8:15 a.m.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 8:15 a.m.

Holydays Consult the bulletin prior to the Holyday

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Call the Parish Office to schedule other times.

ST. AGNES PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Loved and chosen by God, we are the St. Agnes Parish family. Through Baptism we share responsibility for continuing the mission of Jesus. We are called to be a community whose members enable and support the gifts given to each by the Spirit. We are sent to make Christ visible in our world through worship, proclamation of the Word, and service to all God’s people. We, the people of God, in the Catholic Christian community of St. Agnes, in northwest Springfield, Illinois, commit ourselves to seek first the Kingdom of God in our life together.

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Robert J. Jallas, PastorRev. Pawel Augustyniak, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Roy A. Harley

Karen Ferguson, Music DirectorKathy Vizral, Parish Administrative Assistant

Nancy Wilderson, PSR Coordinator

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parish Office · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·793-1330

Parish Fax · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·793-3212

Parish Email · · · · · · · · · · · · [email protected]

Parish Website · · · · · · ·stagnescatholicparish.org

SCHOOL STAFFSr. Joan Sorge, O.P., School Principal

Karen White, School Administrative Assistant

Sharon Swehla, School Secretary

Mathew Fitzgerald, Maintenance

School Office · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·793-1370

School Fax · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·793-1238

School Website · · · · · stagnescatholicschool.org

School Email · · · · ·[email protected]

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACT PERSONS

Caregiving Ministry · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Barb Kern

Choir & Song Leaders · · · · · · · · Karen Ferguson

Communion Ministers · · · · · · · · · · Elaine Arisman

Gift Bearers · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Debra Mann

Greeters · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Barb Kern

Holy Name Society · · · · · · · · · · · · · Mike Noonan

Readers · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Deacon Roy A. Harley

Parents’ Club · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Julie Ressler

Parish Council · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Carrie Becker

Parish Finance Council · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Tom Frost

Right to Life · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Cliff Erwin

School Board · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Ann Holtrop

St. Vincent de Paul Society · · · · · · · Jim Ketchum

Young at Heart · · Jane Lacascio, Rosyln Brookens

WELCOME!If you’re new to our community and not yet registered, we invite you to call or stop by the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICKCall the Parish Office to arrange a time.

INFANT BAPTISMSInfant Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 12:30 p.m. Attendance at the Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class is required. Call the Parish Office to register for the class and to arrange for a Baptism.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is open to the unbaptized who are interested in joining the Catholic faith, those baptized Christian who are considering becoming a Catholic, and baptized Catholics who are not fully initiated. Inquiry sessions for those interested in joining the Catholic faith are held periodically throughout the year. Please call the Parish Office for additional information.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEArrangements for weddings must be made at least six (6) months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office.

PARISH STAFFRev. Daniel Bergbower, PastorRev. Pawel Augustyniak, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roy A. HarleyKaren Ferguson, Music DirectorKathy Vizral, Parish Administrative AssistantTami Dillon, Parish Secretary Nancy Wilderson, PSR CoordinatorRyan Dillon, MaintenanceMathew Fitzgerald, Maintenance

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Parish Office.............................................. 793-1330Parish Fax.................................................. 793-3212Parish [email protected] Website..................stagnescatholicparish.org

SCHOOL STAFFRachel Cunningham, School Principal Karen White, School Administrative Assistant Sharon Swehla, School Secretary

School Office.............................................. 793-1370School Fax..................................................793-1238School Website................ stagnescatholicschool.orgSchool Email.......... [email protected]

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACT PERSONSCaregiving Ministry....................................Barb KernChoir & Song Leaders.................... Karen FergusonCommunion Ministers........................Elaine ArismanFinance Council.................................. Dave SeadlerGift Bearers............................................Debra MannGreeters.................................................... Barb KernHoly Name Society.............................. Mike NoonanReaders................................ Deacon Roy A. HarleyParents’ Club.......................................... Jen GravesParish Council.................................... Carrie BeckerRight to Life.............................................. Cliff ErwinSchool Board.................................... Carrie HarrisonSt. Vincent de Paul Society·................ Jim KetchumYoung at Heart................ Jane Snyder, Linda Hurley

245 N. AMOS AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 • 217-793-1330 • REVEREND DANIEL BERGBOWER, PASTOR

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245 N. Amos Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702 Web: www.stagnescatholicparish.org Office: (217) 793-1330

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 15, 2019

Monday, September 16 5:30 p.m. - Bill Becker

Joseph McFadden

Tuesday, September 17 8:15 a.m. - Donna Selvaggio

Wednesday, September 18 6:30 a.m. - Quinn & McMurray

Families

Thursday, September 19 8:15 a.m. - Sandra Koebler

Friday, September 20 8:15 a.m. - Roger Distlerhorst

Saturday, September 21 4:30 p.m. - Evelyn Bean

Sunday, September 22 8:00 a.m. - Marge Reid

9:30 a.m. - Frank “Sam” Hartl 11:30 a.m. - Louis Danner

Parishioners of St. Agnes

— Mass Times —

Saturday (Vigil): 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,

11:30 a.m. Monday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. Thursday - Friday: 8:15 a.m.

Holy Days: As Announced

~ Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Anytime by Appointment

Parish Office Hours

Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday, Noon

Phone: (217) 793-1330

A message from Fr. Dan The parable of the Prodigal son is a classic in the studies of the depth of God’s forgiveness. The bottom line is that we are all sinners and in need of God’s abundant Mercy. To the extent of our own awareness of our sinfulness we can relate to this scripture. It also solicits ponderances of God Justice. Is it fair to the good son who stayed home and did his father’s will? Good discussion question. In the end, it is up to God to decide whom to forgive and the course of justice that does accompany this forgiveness. MINISTRY TRAINING SCHEDULED We will have training for several of our important Liturgical Ministries in the first full week of October. Eucharis-tic Minister training will be Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the church (includes the homebound ministry too). Readers will have a training session on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Ushers will have training on Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Also, this includes NEW members who would like to serve as a Eucharistic Minister, Reader or Usher. ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL Soon each parish family will be receiving a letter from Bishop Paprocki asking for support of our larger diocesan church. The annual appeal assessment for St. Agnes Church this year is $120,554. Each family is asked to prayerfully consider donating 1% of our income to this worthy cause. As the Pastor I will personally donate 1% or $300 and invite each St. Agnes Parish family to prayerfully consider similar support. Thank you for your generosity. Please note the ACSA chart on the Generosity page of this bulletin. SCHOOL VISITS It is with much joy that I have begun classroom visits in our parish school. The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays I visit K-5th grades. The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays I visit the 6-8th grades. I’m learning quite a bit from our students already! HELP WANTED AND GOOD DEEDS: We are reporting in this bulletin about the good deeds parishioners are doing for St. Agnes Parish! If you would like to participate in these good deeds, please contact Kathy Vizral at the Parish Office. PASTOR’S EMAIL ADDRESS My email address is: [email protected] This is the very best way to get in touch with me. Again, please feel free to use this as the primary contact to help guide and support our parish family and me. Any and all gentle recommen-dations and insights are most welcomed. WEEKLY STAFF MEETINGS Each Thursday afternoon for one hour the parish staff gathers to compare notes and work together to move our parish ministries forward in a coordinated and constructive manner. What a blessing this staff is for our parish family!

May the Holy Spirit continue to bless and lead St. Agnes Parish!

“Your brother was dead and came to life again; he was

lost but now has been found.”

Luke 15: 1-32

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Catch Our Spirit We got Spirit! YES WE DO!

251 N. Amos Avenue — Springfield, Illinois 62702 Web: www.stagnescatholicparish.org Office: (217) 793-1370

Honor God: Be Faithful in Little Things

Windfall of Cash Raffle

Reminder there are still a few Windfall of Cash Raffle Tickets available. Purchase before our Early Bird Drawing on October 11. Each ticket has multiple chances to win. Tickets are $20. To purchase, please contact Kate Watson, 217-303-1650 or by email at [email protected].

Important Dates to Remember

Tuesday, September 17: Marketing/Enrollment Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in meeting room

Thursday, September 19: All School Liturgy, 8:15 a.m.

Friday, September 20: Mid-Quarter Progress Reports sent home for grades 5-8

Looking Ahead...

Monday, September 23: Room Parents’ Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in cafeteria

Wednesday, September 25: Fall Picture Day, free dress down day

Boys’ Baseball . 9/16 - vs. Pleasant Plains at Farmingdale, 4:30 p.m. Last Regular Game

Cross-Country . 9/17 - vs. Glenwood/Springfield Franklin at South Park, Chatham, 3:30 p.m.

. 9/21 - vs. Lincoln Magnet Invite at UIS, 3:30 p.m.

ST. AGNES SCHOOL NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

No student shall be denied admission to any Catholic school/parish program solely on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin or immigration status. Educational programs operate under the auspices of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois must admit students of any race, national or ethnic origin, immigration status, or with a disability that can be reasonably accommodated, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally available to students in these programs. St. Agnes Catholic School does not discriminate against immigrant students lacking legal documentation/status.

October will be a Treat!

Join us for our Annual Trick or Trunk Spook-Tacular Event in the St. Agnes School parking lot after 4:30 Mass on Saturday,

October 26. Children are encouraged to come to Mass in costume. Trunk setup is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for those who wish to decorate their cars and hand out candy to our trick or treaters. Trick or Treating is open to all Parish and School Families. For inquiries, please contact Maggie Cunningham at 217-416-1604.

School Office Hours

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

(217) 793-1330

Rachel Cunningham

Principal

Pam Kink Karen White Secretaries

Using Science

Our St. Agnes 3rd graders engineered drip irrigation systems and tested them in science class this past week.

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Prayer Line Requests 8:00 AM-5:00 PM:

Sheila Noonan 546-0012 Barb Kern 546-7729 5:00 PM-10:00 PM:

Maureen Brady 787-3423 Cinda Steinkamp 787-6439

Pastoral Care If you or a family member will be a patient at any Hospital or one of the local nursing homes and would like

Fr. Dan or Fr. Paul to visit or would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please call Tami or Kathy at the Parish Office at 793-1330. Fr. Dan and Fr. Paul are also available for the Anointing of the Sick after all Masses...Just Ask!

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday, September 21, 4:30 p.m. Readers: Jamie Greenwald, Ellen Kuntzi

EM: Karen Beckmann, Sharon Huck, Kathy Kraft, Debra Mann, Judy Nordstrom

Sunday, September 22, 8:00 a.m. Readers: Dan Punzak, Marilyn Okon

EM: Mike & Vicki Bauer, Rita Messinger, Joan Reed, Sr. Joan Sorge

Sunday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. Readers: Julie Davis, Rob Fafoglia

EM: Carrie Becker, Cliff & Donna Erwin, Jane Locascio, Keith & Marie Washburn

Sunday, September 22, 11:30 a.m. Readers: Melissa Bland, Adrian Gandhi

EM: Camille Arisman, Mara Arisman, Anna Curtis, Ben Rogers, Alison Sommer, Lisa

Sommer

Altar Servers

Saturday, September 21, 4:30 p.m. Campbell Beeler, Hugh Beeler, Jack Willenborg

Sunday, September 22, 8:00 a.m. Mike Bauer, Mike Reed

Sunday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. Peyton Blackburn, Grant Blackburn, Jaycie Cole

Sunday, September 22, 11:30 a.m. Emma White, Lilly White

Share the Word

Sunday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. Courtney Norris, Mary Ludolph, Sophie Ludolph

Young at Heart Activities

Potluck: Tuesday, September 17 is our first fall potluck. Our social will be at 5:30 p.m. with dinner about 6:00

p.m. Cost is $5 per person and includes entree, coffee, tea and wine. Bring a dish to share. Sign-up available in the Gathering Space this weekend.

BUS TRIP: A few seats are still available for our November 8 bus trip to the Barn III in Goodfield. Join us for a delicious prime rib buffet dinner prior to enjoying the hilarious play “Funny Money”. All adult members of the parish are welcome. Reservations must be paid in full and made by September 30 to guarantee your spot. Cost is $66 per person and includes transportation, driver’s tip, dinner, tax and gratuity. Additional information and a sign-up sheet will be available in the gathering space this weekend or contact Glenn Jacobs at 787-1516.

We look forward to seeing you at any of our next events! Watch the Bulletin for weekly updates.

Request for Rosaries

The Haitian Healthcare Mission served by the Hospital Sisters fared pretty well in the earthquake of 2010, but

recent hurricanes have hit the people of Jeremie harder. The workers there say the people need Rosaries in large numbers. Please bring spare Rosaries you may have at home to the blue box in the gathering space to be sent to the patients and families. We will make sure they get to Jeremie through Sr. Mary Immaculate, a HSHS sister who served there for years.

On This Week’s Calendar

September 16 St. Louise De Marillac, 5:00-9:00 p.m., Parish Hall

September 17 Young at Heart Potluck, 5:30 p.m., Parish Hall

September 18 St. John’s Retirees, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parish Hall

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Total collected as of 9/1/19: $773,873.90

Priorities, Reimbursed Expenditures as of 9/1/19:

Celebration Goal of $1.36 Million (Priorities) *Re-Roof Church, Rectory Offices: $300,000 est. School Heating and Cooling: $303.000 est. **Past Due Pension, Health Care: $756,656

Challenge Goal of $1.75 Million (Priorities) Sound System Upgrade: $75,000 est. Bell Tower Repair, Clean: $25,000 est. ACSA Past Due: $295,390

Victory Goal of $1.94 Million (Priorities) Parish Office and Phone System: $14,000 Re-Carpet Church : $147,000 Parish Center Repaint & Repairs: $27,000

* As of 9/1/19 $142,328.44 has been paid to re-roof the church and rectory offices.

**As of 9/1/19 $325,189.45 has been applied to pension and health care.

(Residual of $306,356.01 is on account locally)

Campaign Victory Goal: $1,940,000 Total Amount Pledged: $1,921,157

For the Weekend of September 7-8, 2019 $15,045.11

Weekly Budget Goal: $26,535.00*

*(This goal reflects the current best estimates and is subject to adjustment by the Finance Council)

Volunteers Needed: St. Agnes Parish is looking for individuals who would like to help the parish with their many God Given talents. . Are you a handyman? Or a “Fix-it” person?

Good at building things? . Do you like to work outdoors? Dead-head

flowers? Pull weeds? Mow grass? . Do you have knowledge of sound systems?

Electrical engineering? Lighting? . Are you experienced with laying carpet tiles?

Or do you enjoy painting? . Maybe you are someone who enjoys

cleaning? Volunteers embody Christ’s love in action and are vital in the church organization. It takes many hands to keep our facility looking cared for and maintained. If you can help give of your time and talent, please call Kathy Vizral in the Parish Office, 793-1330 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you!

Year Assessment Collected Residual

2015-2016 $120,963 $41,530 ($79,433)

2016-2017 $111,735 $42,110 ($69,625)

2017-2018 $119,092 $41,180 ($77,912)

2018-2019 $133,889 $45,740 ($88,149)

2019-2020 $120,554 ——— ——— GOOD DEEDS AT ST. AGNES

Thank you to our volunteers from the past two weeks who have enhanced our Parish. Landscaping volunteers are: Linda Distle-horst, Rosemary Gall, Judy Nordstrom, Don Ryan and Tom Wilson. Thank you to Charlie Albrecht and Friends for painting new lobby visiting room and numer-ous rectory and church projects. Thank you to a new and generous parishioner who donated the new lightweight lobby tables! GOD BLESS YOU! —Fr. Dan—

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Koinonia Retreat Koinonia of Springfield will be having a retreat the weekend of September 20-

23 at the Villa Maria on Lake Springfield. The retreat offers a time to relax, reflect and grow in your faith. The retreat begins at dinner on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday. Cost is $125, which includes lodging, all meals and retreat materials. Applications available at https://www.sacredheartvirden.com/koinonia. For more information, contact Georgene Jones 217-965-4494 or email, [email protected].

91st Annual Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Convention

This event will be held at St. Boniface Church, 110 N. Buchanan, Edwardsville on Wednesday, September 25. Registration and morning refreshments start at 8:00 a.m. with the Convention starting at 9:00 a.m. Mass follows at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki. The Convention finishes up with a luncheon after Mass. Guest speakers are Deby Sansone Schlapprizzi and Maria Rodgers O’Rourke. For more information, contact Sue Schwegel at (618) 466-4208 or by email at [email protected].

SHG Swim and Dive Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner

The SHG Swim and Dive Teams are hosting a Nelson’s Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, Wednesday, September 25, 4:00-6:30 p.m. at SHG East Campus front entrance for drive-thru pickup. Tickets are $10 each. Order forms are in the SHG Office or can be emailed by contacting [email protected]. Completed form with payment should be dropped off or mailed to SHG by Wednesday, September 18.

Right to Life Corner

SRTL Annual Banquet Fundraiser will be on September 23, 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. Join us for delicious food and listen to our

keynote speaker, Betty Parquette, tell her powerful story. To reserve your seat, email [email protected] or call (217)-523-2700.

The pain and sorrow of a past abortion need not endure for a lifetime. Call Project Rachel for a confidential, non-judgmental referral to those who can help: 1-877-RACHEL-5.

For all whose hearts ache from participating in abortion, may they be strengthened to seek the Lord’s compassion, mercy, and healing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation;

We pray to the Lord...

Cachet Club Annual Card Party

Join us 6:30-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 at Little Flower Center, 800 Stevenson Dr. Play cards or any game for $5 including drink, desserts and door prizes. Pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Pioneer Shoe Program at Shoe Carnival and Grace Lutheran Food Pantry.

Bible Study at CTK NEW! Walking Toward Eternity: Daring to Walk the Walk is an inspiring series designed to help you live in your faith more fully. Through daily prayer and meditation on Scripture (lectio divina), you will be drawn into an intimate and life-changing encounter with Christ. It will introduce seven key virtues and outlines practical steps for living them out in your life. Join us for Walking Toward Eternity in the Christ the King Parish Center, beginning September 18 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and continuing every Wednesday for 10 weeks. For more information or to register for the study, call Mary Kay Hinkle at 787-9750 or via email: [email protected]

Book Club St Aloysius Parish will host a “book club” to discuss Bishop Roberts Barron’s new book “Letter to a

Suffering Church”. In addition to the book, Bishop Barron also composed five short videos, one for each chapter of the book. We will meet on five Monday evenings (9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14) 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the St. Al’s School Conference Room. For more information, contact Phil, (text/call) 217-306-3807.

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May the Holy Spirit continue to bless and lead St. Agnes Parish!

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