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St. Columcille Church~Sullivan, IL IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 320 N. 21ST STREET - MATTOON, IL www.mattoonimmaculateconception.org WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Contact Parish Office at 235-0539 to make an appointment with Father John to register. PARISH STAFF Fr. John M. Titus– Pastor Office - 235-0539 E-Mail: jtitus@dio.org Deacon Gene Uptmor . . . 235-2189 Thursday Office Hours- 9:30-3:00 E-Mail: euptmor@dio.org Carla Will– Christian Formation Director … 235-0431 E-Mail: carlajanewill@yahoo.com Parish Administrative Assistant Safe Environment Coordinator Kim Coffey . . . . . . . . . . 235-0539 Fax- 235-0593 E-Mail: icchurchsec@gmail.com

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Weekday 8:00AM (M & F) Masses 5:30PM (T & Th) 7:00AM (Wed) Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Daily Mass– 30 minutes before & Saturday– 2:30-3:30 p.m. ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH—SULLIVAN, IL

MAILING ADDRESS: 320 N. 21ST STREET– MATTOON, IL 61938

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Contact Parish Office at 235-0539 to make an appointment with Father Titus

to register. Rev. John E. Sohm, Pastor Emeritus

Phone- 728-4040 E-Mail: fr.sohm@gmail.com PASTOR Fr. John M. Titus E-Mail: jtitus@dio.org Julie Robinson Office - 235-0539 E-Mail:st.columcillesullivan@gmail.com Mass Schedule

Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Weekday 5:15 p.m. (Wednesdays) Immediately following Mass Reconciliation and Eucharistic Exposition with Benediction at 6:30PM

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Mattoon, Illinois

ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH Sullivan, Illinois APRIL 21, 2019

EASTER SUNDAY

“He had to rise from the dead.”

John 20:1-9

Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings

INTRODUCTION

In next Sunday’s Gospel, (April 28), we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The church teaches that St. Faustina, a 20th-century Polish nun, recorded revelations that she received from Jesus who, as she wrote in her diary, desired that “a Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls.” The readings tell the story of God’s abundant mercy and love for us. We ask for the grace to more clearly respond to these great signs and wonders of mercy and love that God continues to bestow on us and our world.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Acts 5:12-16: Many signs and wonders were done

among the people

Revelations 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19: I am the first

and the last, the one who lives

John 20:19-31: Blessed are those who have not

seen and have believed

Readings for the Week of April 21, 2019 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2a &5,7-8, 9-10, 11/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 & 22/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9/Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab & 5, 6-7, 8-9/Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118: 1-2 & 4, 22-24, 25-27a/Jn 21:1-14

Immaculate Conception

When there is a Funeral Mass (M-F)– there is No Morning Mass

APRIL 22-28 MONDAY 8:00AM NO MASS TUESDAY 5:30PM Benefactors & Deceased Members Of St. Vincent de Paul Society WEDNESDAY 7:00AM “Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood”

THURSDAY

8:00AM Ruth Spitz FRIDAY 8:00AM The Wolke Family SATURDAY 4:00PM Anthony Sheehan SUNDAY 8:00AM The Cox Family 10:30AM People of Our Parish

Your Parish & Faith Stewardship Giving at a Glance

560 Registered Families Fiscal Year– July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

IC CHURCH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS PROJECT AND CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM

Amount Owed: $46,260.00

Major Project Funds: $ 315.00

Unpaid Balance: $ 1,762.00

Total Weekly Budget 10,500.00 04/14/19– Parish 9,611.30 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks - 888.70 Year-To-Date Budget 441,000.00 Year-To-Date Collected 431,528.29 Deficit/Surplus for Year - 9,471.71

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ST. COLUMCILLE

April 22-28 LAST SUNDAY OFFERING WEDNESDAY $ 1,000.00

5:15PM For the People

SATURDAY

6:00PM Christopher Dunlavy SUNDAY 10:00AM Jim Matthews Sullivan Prayer List: Fr. Sohm, Michelle Keller, Frank Nomina, Carole Blasche, Art Welsh, David Walker, Sheila Littleton, Hal Walker, Ron & Marylyn Crnich and Rebecca If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List printed in the bulletin, please call the parish office at 235-0539. There will be NO Religious Education on Easter Sunday and the last class for K-6 Religious Education will be April 28th. Father John’s class has now completed studies for the year and will not meet again. The St. Columcille Council of Catholic Women is soliciting nominations for its annual Woman of Distinction recognition. Each year, the diocese invites each parish to select a woman who merits recognition for her faith and service. Criteria for selection are:

Actively live her Catholic faith. Display her spirituality. Share her time and talents with a cheerful

attitude by doing acts of service and leadership toward her parish and community.

The selection is made by the Council of Catholic Women, but the woman selected need not be a member. Anyone may submit a nomination by placing a letter in the collection basket or giving it to any member of the CCW. Nominations are due by April 21. St. Columcille Council of Catholic Women meets on April 22 at 7:00 pm in the parish hall.

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions will be kept on

Sunday, April 28 at St. Columcille at 3:00 pm

The Pray Together large print editions of the Missal

are available in the vestibule. Please return after use.

A PILGRIM’S PROGRESS….

Christ Has Risen! He Has Risen Indeed!

ALLELUIA! Our faithful Lenten journeys have brought us to the promise of Easter Joy! Easter shows us that Life is stronger than death and that Light is more powerful than darkness. For the world to believe this Truth, our friends and neighbors must see it through the witness of each of our lives. Catholic historian Christopher Dawson reminded us that in an increasingly Christophobic world “the only thing that can stand against such forces is “the spiritual vitality of the Christian community.” Every Christian needs an intellectual grasp of Christian principles and a living interest in our faith. May the graces of the season help us to live our lives daily mindful of the presence of the Risen Lord. May our faith and joy be contagious! A Blessed Easter to you and yours, Pax et Bonum, fr john

Saint Luke Productions will present a Live Performance of “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” in Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 PM. Please bring your friends and family to witness this remarkable story of America's First Black Priest! Open to the public!

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Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, Brian Prahl, Luke Watson, Marge Cain, Jacob Kirts, Joyce McCoy, Angie Fox, Addison Graham, Ken Davis, Wesco Family, Sara Clayhorn, Mark Buran, Pat Hutchings, Don Clark, Susie Huckstead, Louise Farrell, Wendy Carter, Virginia Kastl, Edna Probst, Rich Fafara, Lyn Henning, Arlet Hertel, Karl Rabe, Sheila Rosine, Betty Bailey, Max Ohm, Mary Clark, Zale Vincent Walk, Mary Magnotta, Bernie Flood, Lois Neff, and Wyatt Edwards If you have a loved one who should be added to our parish prayer list, please call the parish office.

I.C. WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 04/24- Men’s Prayer Huddle– 5:30AM– IC Chapel

04/24- Spanish Prayer Group– 6:00PM– PC

04/24- Eucharistic Adoration– 7-8:00PM– IC Chapel

04/25– ICC Prayer Group– 8:30AM– PC

04/25-Ladies Guild-6:30PM-PC

04/25-Ephesians Class-9:30 am-PC

04/25-Tolton Play-7:30 PM-IC

04/28-Last PSR Class-9:15 AM-CFC

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

April 27– 1-2:30PM at St. Anthony, Effingham

June 1– 2-3:30PM at Sacred Heart, Effingham

Call Kate Pruemer, FCP at 821-1840 or email at kpruemer@gmail.com to register.

FROM THE BENCH!

Singing in the choir during Easter Season is the fullest way to celebrate the Risen

Christ! Please consider being a part of the choir on these Sundays: April 21 st - Divine Mercy,

April 28th , May 5th , May 12th , May 19th , May 26th , June 2nd ,-Ascension,

June 9th - Pentecost Sunday rehearsals are at 9:30 am each morning in the choir loft. If coming alone seems daunting, consider

bringing a friend or a family member. Students 5th grade and above are always welcome. Thank you for your time and

consideration! Barbara Konrad

GUIDELINES AFFILIATED TO BOTH PARISHES Sacrament of Baptism Contact Parish Office to schedule a Baptism. New parents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for an infant or child are asked to attend ONE pre-baptism session. Call the parish office at 235-0539 for information and to register. Sacrament of Marriage Contact Parish Office at least (6) months before the date to make arrangements. CHOICES Pregnancy & Health-234-3312 Project Rachel-888-456-4673 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation Number 217-321-1155 DEADLINE FOR PARISH BULLETIN Monday at 10:00AM

TO REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR BY CLERGY-EVEN IF IT IS IN THE PAST– individuals are encouraged to call the Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number (217) 321-1155. Individuals may also contact Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.25.ABUSE, or contact your local police authority.

New Catholics We welcome the new Catholics:

Austin Eaton Kyle Mooney

Into Full Communion Congratulations!

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I.C. PSR News:

Immaculate Conception’s 2018-2019 PSR

year will end on April 28. We will not have

PSR on April 14 or 21 due to Spring Break

and Easter. PSR will resume on Sunday,

September 8 with a coffee & donut open

house!

May Crowning at Immaculate Conception

May Crowning will be on Sunday, May 5th, at the 10:30 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception. All children, K – 12, are invited

to meet in the Christian Formation Center at 10:10

AM. At 10:20 AM students will walk to church together to

present Our Holy Mother with an assortment of flowers. Please send a flower or bouquet with your child to leave at the

altar!

Eucharistic Adoration

Our next opportunity to participate in 24

hour Eucharistic Adoration will be

Friday, May 3-Saturday, May 4. To

commit to a specific time sign up on the

sheet at the entrance to church. All are

welcome!

Knights of Columbus

Our Annual Fourth Degree Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, evening May 11 at the Charleston Country Club. Cost is $40 per couple. The event is open to all Knights of Columbus. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm, dinner served at 7:00 pm. Music provided by DJ service this year. For reservations call Matt Piescinski at 246-0814 or Dan Ensign at 549-7383.

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions

Will be kept on Sunday, April 28 at Immaculate Conception from 2:30—3:30 pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed within Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament closing with Benediction. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. All are welcome!

Thank You To all who participated in our parish “Diaries of Adam and Eve” production on April 7th. From our cast and supporting staff to all those whose generosity contributed $365 for the good work of Fit-2-Serve in the Mattoon Community. Our donation will cover the expense of a “porta-potty” for this summer’s community garden! Stay tuned this fall for future parish productions.

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This will be a Parish Wide celebration with special guest, Deacon Peter Chineke!

Save the Date! Save the date for our Patriotic themed VBS, God & Country! VBS will be in the Immaculate Conception Christian Formation Center on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 & 2, from Noon—4:00 pm both days. For ALL Immaculate Conception and St. Columcille incoming grades K-6. More information to come.

Te esperamos Domingo 5 de Mayo

De 11 am a 3 pm

*Antojitos Mexicanos ($8 combo) *Lotería

*Música para bailar *Presentación virtual de bailes Mexicanos!

Immaculate Conception

Parish Center 320 N 21st St, Mattoon, IL 61938

Join us on Sunday, May 5th

From 11 am to 3 pm

*Mexican meal ($8 combo) *Mexican Bingo

*Dance *Virtual presentation of Mexican folk dances!

Immaculate Conception

Parish Center 320 N 21st St, Mattoon, IL 61938

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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTACT PEOPLE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Finance Council Building, Grounds & Repair Committee Pat Dust 235-4279 Mark Sheehan 235-2064 Pastoral Council Communion To The Sick/Homebound Todd Farris 273-0502 Debbie Reinhart 234-3439 Golden Hearts 24 Hour Eucharistic Exposition Madelaine Masse 294-1885 Joe Denton 822-8239 Knights of Columbus/Squires St. Vincent de Paul Society Matt England 433-6832 Brian McMichaels 258-NEED Ladies Guild Social Committee Betty Brandvold Tim Knepple 273-8991 Legion of Mary We Care Ministry Joe Denton 822-8239 Denise Cooling 254-7300 Liturgical Roles Scriptural Prayer Group Deacon Gene 235-2189 Judy Rawlings 235-3846 Share The Word Director of Christian Formation Sue Auer 317-4924 Carla Will 235-0431 Welcoming Committee St. Columcille Organizations and Contact People Legion of Mary Members St. Elizabeth Council of Catholic Women President: Kris Evans 358-3490 CALVARY CEMETERY krisevans1965@yahoo.com Moni Sheehan 246-3643 Knights of Columbus Linda Wente 235-2488 Tom Langenfeld 728-2390 Parish School of Religion

Michelle Keller 972-0286