SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 542-3423 17 N WALNUT ST- DU QUOIN, IL 62832 876050

HOLY MASS: See Mass Schedule RECONCILIATION: See Mass Schedule or anytime by appt. BAPTISM: During weekend Masses by appt. Must be a registered member and attend baptismal preparation session. MARRIAGE: At least six months prior notification to the pastor. Church Secretary : Sacred Heart & Immaculate Conception Kelly Paxton Maintenance: Sacred Heart & Immaculate Conception: Tony Kellerman Parish Council President: Sacred Heart: Jeremy Cornett 542-6298 Immaculate Conception: Tiffany Kujawa 618-559-1078

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 100 West Main Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone 618-542-3423 fax 618-542-5061

sacredheartduquoin@gmail.com www.sacredheart-duquoin.org

Immaculate Conception Church 533 W. 2nd North Street, Tamaroa, IL 62888

Phone 618-496-5867 Rev. Joseph Oganda

June 24, 2018

Birth of John the Baptist Hold the Locusts The birth of John is much like the birth of Jesus. Neither mother expected to be pregnant (Elizabeth was very old, Mary was not married.) Both were announced by an angel; both were given a name by the angel (Luke 1:13 and 1:31.) All who heard about the births were amazed (Luke 1:66 and 2:18.) It should be no surprise that the two mothers got to-gether to discuss these things (Luke 1:39-56.) Most likely, talking about their experiences helped them to believe what the angel had said. You might say Elizabeth prepared Mary to be the mother of the Savior. And years later John would help people prepare to accept Jesus as their Savior. Now the Church has always taught that saints are not just admired, they are to be imitated. So how do we imitate John? Probably not by living in the desert and eating locusts and wild honey. (I'll take the honey, but hold the locusts.) Let's look at a few of the things John is known for and how we can learn from them. John lived in the desert to prepare for his ministry. How do we prepare to serve the Lord? Have you ever gone on a retreat, not just because it was required by your school or job, but because you wanted to take time to be with the Lord? Many retreat houses have weekend retreats for those who can't take off work. The point of a retreat is not just to get away, but to learn how to pray or to deepen your prayer life. As we learn to pray better, we get to know the Lord better. That brings us to the second way to imitate John: Lead others to Christ. We need to know the Lord to bring others to him. With the power of the Holy Spirit we received in the sacrament of Confirmation, we can give good examples of Christian love, share our faith, stand up for justice, and en-courage others to grow in faith. Like John, we may also meet resistance, but we can be confident that the Lord will be with us always. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sacred Heart

USHERS for the Month of June: Saturday, 5:00 PM: Tony Jones; Mike Krisfaluzy; Allen Reaves; Jim Campanella Sunday, 8:30 AM : Bob Stewart; Steve McCrary; Sam Loiacono; Steve Marek Saturday, June 30 Gift Bearers: Shepard Family Servers: Ellie Searby & Owen Cornett Lector: Cyrilla Prusacki Extraordinary Ministers: Michael Poiter; Rex Duncan; Doris Rottschalk; Marian Whitson (c) Sunday, July 1 Gift Bearers: Benson Family Servers: Grayson Benson & Katie Smith Lector: Chuck Smith Extraordinary Ministers: Henry Born; Rose Numi; Mary Beth Lane; Tony Kellerman (c)

THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

SACRED HEART - DU QUOIN Mass & Intentions

Sunday, June 24 THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass; Janet Sims by Betty & Brenda Joe & Helen Childs by John & Sharon Childs Monday, June 25 - Weekday 6:45 am Mass - Geraldine Kowzan by Kevin Meckler Harry Brown by Bill & Betty Eastman Janet Murray by Ed & Yolanda Sawyer Tuesday, June 26 - Weekday 6:30 am Mass - Josh Harsy by Sam & Pam Lioacono Wednesday, June 27; Weekday; Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Biship, Doctor of the Church 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 pm Mass - Jim Keiner by Keiner Children Clarence Majewski by CDA Court #795 Thursday, June 28 - Saint Irenaeus; Bishop; Martyr 6:45 am Mass - Edward Fiorino by Rich and Mary Haines Friday, June 29 - SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES 8:00 am Mass - Leroy Lamczik by Clint & Angie Taylor Saturday, June 30 - The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Second Collection - Peter’s Pence 4:30 - 4:45 pm - Confession 5:00 pm Mass: Gertrude Eickelman by Carol Collins Vallie West by The Rice Family Mildred Fisher by Orange & Mary Bird Sunday, July 1 - THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Second Collection - Peter’s Pence 8:30 am Mass; Joseph Battagliotti by Olga Chereso Wilbur Hemmer by Donna Toler & Family Josh Harsy by Tom & Debby Helmer

Weekly Happenings Sunday, June 24 Monday, June 25 8 am - 12 pm Quilting at Haffner Hall Tuesday, June 26 8 am - 12 pm Quilting at Haffner Hall 12:15 pm Cursillo group “St. Theresa of Calcutta” at Haffner Hall 6:30 pm - Liturgical training for Extraordinary Ministers & Lectors (those who missed first training session) Wednesday, June 27 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, June 28 5:30 pm - Budget Meeting at Haffner Hall 7:00 pm - Choir practice Friday, June 29 Saturday, June 30 Second Collection - Peter’s Pence 9:00 am - 10:00 am Devotion at Sacred Heart Church Sunday, July 1 Second Collection - Peter’s Pence Coffee & Donuts at Haffner Hall after mass for everyone

Youth collecting for Sister Parish in Tanzania The children can bring their coins up and place in the basket by communion rail steps while the ushers are making the collection.

Sacred Heart Weekly Collections June 16th & 17th

Envelopes $ 2,505.00 Loose $ 321.00 IC Boiler Collection $ 882.00

Thank You for your generosity!

Asphalt resealing projects… During the month of June the resealing of the as-phalt parking lot behind the school will be taking place. During this time no one will be able to park on it for sev-eral days. Please be patient while this project is com-pleted. The cemetery asphalt road will be resealed during this month also.

June 24, 2018

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - TAMAROA

Mass & Intentions Sunday, June 24 THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 10:00 am Mass - Martha Rulevish by Agnes George & Family Virginia Wisniewski Monday, June 25 - Weekday Tuesday, June 26 - Weekday Wednesday, June 27; Weekday; Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Biship, Doctor of the Church 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart 5:30 pm Mass at Sacred Heart Jim Keiner by Keiner Children Clarence Majewski by CDA Court #795 Thursday, June 28 - Saint Irenaeus; Bishop; Martyr Friday, June 29 - SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Saturday, June 30 - The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 9:00 am - 10:00 am Devotion at Sacred Heart Church 4:30 - 4:45 pm - Confession at Sacred Heart Sunday, July 1 - THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Second Collection - Peter’s Pence 10:00 am Mass - Clarence Majewski by Skip & Cathy Crain Virginia Wisniewski by Connie Rucks & Barbara Taylor

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Immaculate Conception

Sunday, July 1 - 10:00 am Mass Extraordinary Ministers: Tiffany Kujawa, Janet Harris, Susan Heape Lector: Tiffany Kujawa Sweet Treats: Judy Valentine

Immaculate Conception Weekly Collections - June 17, 2018

Church Envelopes $ 405.00 Church Loose Collection $ 218.00 Sweet Treats $ 79.00 Father’s Day Env. $ 248.00 Boiler Fund $ 50.00 CSMA $ 100.00

Thanks for your generosity!

NEWS & EVENTS FOR EVERYONE….

Parish Council Elections are being held today, June 24th

QUILT & CASH BINGO RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED! Please contact Tiffany Kujawa at 559-1078 with any donations for the Quilt & Cash Bin-go Raffle. Tickets are getting ready to be printed soon!

How can I prepare the way for Jesus in my corner of the world? Can I recognize a desert somewhere in my world that is without Jesus’ message of hope and com-fort?

Prayer & Devotion On the last Saturday of each month there will be a one hour private devotion at Sacred Heart Church from 9-10am. Everyone is welcome. This month it will be on Saturday, June 30th.

Sacred Heart Rummage Sale Sacred Heart will be having a rummage sale on Friday, August 3 (8 am - 4 pm) and Saturday, August 4th (8 am - noon). Drop off days will be Saturday, July 21st & 28th from 8 am - noon at Haffner Hall. If you are interested in helping, please contact Marlene Wolfe at 542-5062 or Margie Born at 542-3668.

Peter’s Pence Collection Next week, we will take the Peter’s Pence Collec-tion, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the mar-gins of society including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/perters-pence.

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Lectors, & Ushers For all current and new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, and Ushers who missed the first training session, there will be another opportunity to come to training on Tuesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm at Sacred Heart. This includes the current extraordi-nary ministers or lectors and any new ministers who missed the first training session. Please use the handi-cap door on the west side of the church to enter. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Jim Derby at 542-2309 (SH) or Krista Pi-otrowski at 318-7766 (IC).

THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

Nursing Home: Marcia Stacey, Mary Powless, Evelyn Bechlofft, Lynn Finn, Regina “Jeannie” Davison, Connie Horst, Sam Chapman, Helen Chitwood, Wanda Jones. Sick: Josh Ritter, Janet George, Sally Fontana, Linda Meyer, Amanda Evans, Karl Mohr, James Feger, John Croess-man, Vincent Deering, Steve Benson, Adelyn Jones, Carl Campanella, Don Polczynski, Tammy Holford, Dodie Holmes, Scherry Baker, Shirley Cucchi, LaDonna Paxton, Juanita Ray, Kevin McCrary, Loretta Schneider, Elliot Tullis, Tom Maruna, Jim Mitchell, Kathy Stanhouse Neal, Megan Rice, Charlotte Brown, Laurie Eaves Bell, Jim Standley, Georgia Zacher, Bob Morgan, Bill Stone, Judy Dorris, Sue Peterman, Beth Irish Sims. Names will remain in bulletin for 1 month. Military Personnel: Col. Aaron S. Cowley, SSgt. Jordan Keller, MGSgt (ret.) Thomas D. Sims , Sgt. Derek S. Sims, ITS1(SS/AW) John Kelley, SSgt. Patrick Kelley, SPC Mark Yanez, PV2 Jared Albers, Lt. Col. Carly Sims , Major Cory Jones, Sgt. 1st. Cl. Caleb VanVoorhis, SSgt Tyler Jeffers, Lance Cpl. Drew Ferguson, Petty Ofc. 3rd Class Clayton Wyciskalla, Private Noah Mabry U.S.M.C., Major Andrew Martin.

WELCOME VISITORS! Thank you for cel-ebrating mass with us today! For more information on our mass schedule and parish news, please visit www.sacredheart-duquoin.org.

Rˎ˜˙ˎˌ˝ L˒ˏˎ C˘˛˗ˎ˛ Every Life is Worth Living – “Every human person-no matter how vulnerable, or helpless, no matter how healthy, handicapped or sick, no matter how useful or productive for society-is a being of inestimable worth created in the image and likeness of God.” Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: Persons with disabilities share their gifts and needs, they bring out the best in our mutual humanity. They need to feel our solidarity with them, and to know their true dignity and worth. Pray that we learn to be more fully human and compassionate, to recognize the presence of God in each human being.

Initial Child Protection There are 3 initial child protection classes in the area. They are August 9 at St. Ann, Nashville; September 5th at St. Francis Xavier, Carbondale; and October 17th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Herrin. For information on dates and times go to www.diobelle.org/cp-calendar .

Baptism of St. John the Baptist, Vigil and Day Afraid and amazed. The gospels from both the vigil and the day tell us not to fear. An unnamed angel stands near the father of John the Baptist saying, “Do not be afraid.” At his somewhat surprising birth and naming, “all were amazed.” Why? Because the hand of God is at work! • How will I lean into God’s hand this week? • How will I trust in God’s good mercy toward me? • Let me sing Psalm 139 (or “O God, You Search

Me” by Bernadette Farrell) all week.

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75th Anniversary of the Novena To

Our Lady of the Snows Together, on this 75th anniversary, we seek the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, as we make our own journey of faith. When: Saturday, July 28th - Sunday, August 5th at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. If you cannot be with us in person, please join us in prayer, and know that we will be praying with you. For more information go to Snows.org/novena or call 618-397-6700.

Here’s what a recent visitor who came to town on the Amtrak for a walking tour of Du Quoin had to say… We did visit your Church Saturday after-noon. The stained glass windows, the Altar are beauti-ful and your Stations of the Cross are a WOW! Sacred Heart is a great place to worship our Lord! Thank You again and have a great week! Larry

The Catholic Service and Ministry Ap-peal… using your gifts to serve one another As we approach July 4, let us celebrate the hope, peace and freedom of our great nation and pray for those who make our freedom possible. We wish you and your family a blessed and happy Inde-pendence Day.

Agencies and Ministries Supported by The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal

To the Parishioners of Sacred Heart: If there is anyone who has a veteran buried at Sa-cred Heart Cemetery and they are not getting a flag put on their grave for Memorial Day or Veterans Day, please contact Jerry or Marian Whitson at 618-542-2748 or marianrw@nwcable.net or jeremwhit@nwcable.net. We try not to miss anyone but sometimes we just don’t know.

FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR HAFFNER HALL* - Non-Parish Sponsored Events 5 – 8 hours Rental Fees PARISHIONER NON- PARISHIONER Parish Center Kitchen $50 $100 Parish Center Hall $200 $350 Parish Center Gym $200 $350 Parish Center (Gym, Hall, Kitchen) $350 $600 4 hours or less Rental Fees Parish Center Kitchen $25 per hour $40 per hr Parish Center Hall $25 per hour $40 per hr Parish Center Gym $25 per hour $40 per hr *A parishioner is defined as a registered and contributing mem-ber of SHCC Parish for at least 1 year (prior to an inquiry and reserving space.)

IC New Parish Hall Rental Rates - Effective 5/1/17

(Previously rented dates on the calendar will be honored with price at time date was booked)

CURRENT RATES NEW RATES $10/hr - Parishioner $25/hr - Parishioner

$25/hr - Non-Parishioner $40/hr - Non-Parishioner

$25 deposit $100 deposit

NEWS & EVENTS FOR EVERYONE….

June 24, 2018

St. Bruno School Catholic Baptismal Bonus Any kindergartener that enrolls at St. Bruno school for the 2018/2019 school year, AND has been baptized at St. Bruno Church or one of the following parishes (Tamaroa, Todd’s Mill, Sacred Heart, or Sparta), and whose family is an active mem-ber of the church will receive a $500 incentive per family for the 2018/2019 school year. For any questions please contact St. Bruno Catholic School Principal, Mrs. Goldman, at 357-8276.

TOTUS TUUS Summer Youth Catechetical Program

July 22nd -27th St. Mary Immaculate Conception, Mt. Vernon

Totus Tuus, Latin for “Totally Yours” is a week-long, Catholic summer mission program for youth enter-ing 1st - 12th grades, dedicated to sharing the Gospel and learning to love the Catholic faith. Brochures are located at the bulletin boards by the entrances of church. Or contact Teresa Foulks, CRE tfoulks@stmarymtvernon.org or 618-244-1559.

Save the Date Vitae Foundation’s Southern Illinois Pro-Life Event

Thursday, August 9, 2018 Dinner & Program: 7:00 pm

Four Points by Sheraton 319 Fountains Parkway

Fairview Heights, IL VitaeFoundation.org

31st Annual St. Bruno Parish Picnic ST. BRUNO PICNIC -- Come have fun at the 31st Annual St. Bruno Picnic on Saturday, July 21, 2018 on the church grounds (204 N. Gordon St., Pinckneyville, IL). Mass will be at 3:30pm. In the comfort of air-conditioning at the Columbian Club Hall is our delicious Fried Chicken or BBQ Pork Steak Dinners served from 3:45pm--7pm ($10 adults, age 6-12 $5, under 5 free). The meal includes your choice of Fried Chicken or BBQ Pork Steak, coleslaw, potato salad, fresh veggies (when available), drink & a homemade dessert. Carry-outs are also available. Following the meal is our Quilt & Cash Bingo from 7:30pm--10:30pm in the air-conditioning with a possible 50 games and 30 quilts given away. Outside in the fresh air will be a lot of entertain-ment such as a basket stand, raffles, poker stand (for wine, beer or soda), beer stand, country store. There is also a kids section with face painting, hair coloring, carni-val games, various inflatables (all night wristbands availa-ble for inflatables). If you get a hungry with all this fun there is also cotton candy, sno-cones, pulled pork & hotdog sandwiches, our top-selling fresh cut curly fries with cheese, soda & lemonade stands, and much more. Enjoy all of this while listening to the lively music of "One Night Stand". After all this fun, Sunday morning will be Mass at 9am only.

Summer Meal Program Summer time is here and that can mean in-creased food insecurity for children in Illinois. Many kids need access to healthy meals when school is out for the summer. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) steps in to provide free meals to children 18 years and younger at approved sites. In our area the sites are AME Zion Church and Du Quoin Elementary School.

150th Anniversary of St Mary Magdalen Church

All former student of St Mary Magdalen School, Todd’s Mill, IL and all present and former parishioners are invited to be present for the Sesquicentennial Mass, Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 11:00 am. Followed by a meal and celebration. Questions and RSVP to Jeff Suchomski (618-317-2421).

Come sail away… SHIPWRECKED Rescued by Jesus! The best week of the summer!! New friends-Amazing experi-ments- Creative games- Tropical treats- Surprising- In-credible music. Vacation Bible School at Sunfield United Methodist Church will last from July 30th - August 3rd, each evening from 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm (light dinner served). For more information call Beth at 381-2808 or Shawn at 318-6164.

Pedal the Cause-A World Without Cancer TRIVIA NIGHT, August 11, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. $120 per table/Tables of 8 players. BYOB and snacks. RSVP: Jessica Kowalis, (618)791-1153 or Sue Huett (618)977-3727. 100% of all proceeds goes to advance cancer research!