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Immaculate Conception Church,

Mattoon, IL

St. Columcille Church,

Sullivan, IL

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Mattoon, Illinois

ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH Sullivan, Illinois MAY 12, 2019

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

“I give my sheep eternal life.”

John 10:27-30

Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings

INTRODUCTION

In next Sunday’s Gospel, (May 19), we live in a caustic environment, where kindness, love or renewal are often mocked as soft or unrealistic. It can be legitimately discouraging. But the word from the beginning was that it would not be easy, and the pathway would be through pain. Nothing is achieved without imagination, and today’s readings provide a vision for those of us willing to continue the quest for something new. Like the early Christians, we can help to create a renewed earth.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Acts 14:21-27: Building the early church amid

hardships

Revelations 21:1-5: The great vision of a

renewed earth

John 13:31-33, 34-35: “I give you a new

commandment: Love one another.”

Readings for the Week of May 12, 2019 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4/Jn 10:1-10

Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/Jn 15:9-17

Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8/Jn 12:44-50

Thurs.: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27/Jn 13:16-20

Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab/Jn 14:1-6

Immaculate Conception

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

MAY 13-19 MONDAY 8:00AM Cora Stuckey TUESDAY 5:30PM Elizabeth Darnell WEDNESDAY 7:00AM The Roepke Family THURSDAY

5:30PM Sister M. Hedwiga Matsuura FRIDAY 8:00AM The Hoag Family SATURDAY 4:00PM Harold Tarter SUNDAY 8:00AM People of Our Parish 10:30AM All Graduates

Your Parish & Faith Stewardship Giving at a Glance

557 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: $ 845.00

Unpaid Balance: $ 298.00

Total Weekly Budget 10,500.00 05/05/19– Parish 12,714.00 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks + 2,214.00 Year-To-Date Budget 472,500.00 Year-To-Date Collected 466,461.23 Deficit/Surplus for Year - 6,038.77

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ST. COLUMCILLE

Wednesday, May 15 at 1:30 pm: Increase in Vocations to Priesthood Wednesday, May 15 at 5:15 pm: For the People Saturday, May 18 at 6:00 pm: Carl Venvertloh Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 am: Dan Dunlavy

Collection Total: $1408.00 We have a new website and facebook page! Check out www.stcolumcillesullivan.org And StColumcille Church (on facebook) Rosary for Life will be prayed before each Mass THIS weekend at St. Columcille. Mass will take place at Courtyard Estates Sullivan on Wednesday, May 15th at 1:30 pm. All are welcome. Ladies’ Bunco Night will be held Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. All ladies of the parish are welcome, by themselves or with a friend. SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday, June 9th after the 10:00 am Mass there will be a meal to celebrate the Fest of St. Columcille. Details will be forthcoming from the Council of Catholic Women. Sullivan Prayer List: Michelle Keller, Frank Nomina, Carole Blasche, Fr. Sohm, Hal Walker, David Walker, Art Welsh, Sheila Littleton, Kathy Frier, Ron and Marylyn Crnich and Rebecca.

A Pilgrim’s Progress…. Just as throughout the month of May we honor Mary as the Mother of God and our spiritual mother (given to all his disciples by her son Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross), today we honor all those who have been Mother for us throughout all the years of our lives. When we honor Mary as the Mother of God we proclaim the truth about her son. As Catholic Christians we believe Jesus Christ is one person with both a divine and a human nature. He is totally God and totally man. Conceived within her by the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary gave birth to one person, totally God and totally man. You and I received our physical life from our human parents. When we refer to our moms we never say she is the mother of our physical body, we say she is our mother, even though we received our immortal souls from God. When we proclaim Mary as Mother of God as Catholics have done from the Apostolic period we are proclaiming that Jesus Christ is one person, human and divine. As we honor our mothers today let us do so first by giving thanks to God for their life, their love and sacrifice, and remembering to always ask Mary to pray for them from her place in Heaven. Pax et Bonum, fr john

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Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, Brian Prahl, Luke Watson, 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, Gwen Johnson, Ray Collings, Jim Pendell 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 05/14-Pastoral Council Meeting-6:30 pm-PC

05/15- Men’s Prayer Huddle– 5:30AM– IC Chapel

05/15- Spanish Prayer Group– 6:00PM– PC

05/15- Eucharistic Adoration– 7-8:00PM– IC Chapel

05/15-St. Vincent DePaul—6:30 pm-KC Hall

05/16– ICC Prayer Group– 8:30AM– PC

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

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

July 13-10:00—11:30 am St. Anthony, 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 until 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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna,

Tuna Helper, Spaghetti,

and Spaghetti Sauce

Thanks for your continued support!

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Catholic Radio for Mattoon 102.5 FM

Catholic Radio for Sullivan: 88.9FM & 96.5FM

Water for Life

Water for Life collected $1,909. from

Immaculate Conception Parish to be used to

provide wells for people who are living in

countries without clean water. Thank you for

your generosity!

Looking Ahead…..

Sunday, May 19th at the 10:30 Mass

All Immaculate Conception high school

seniors will meet at the back of Church at

10:15 am, line up and proceed in with Fr.

John. Please wear your graduation gowns.

Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 am will be a

Memorial Mass for Gary Roytek with

visitation at 9:00 am in the Church.

Dedication of our Veterans Monument and

Mass will be celebrated on Memorial Day,

May 27th at 8:00 am at Calvary Cemetery.

Bring your lawn chairs! Refreshments served

after in the Parish Center. Please join us!

JOIN US! REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

Join us 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.

The families of Joe Denton and Nan Welton wish to thank the

Ladies Guild and all who assisted with their funeral

luncheons.

Peace Meal Delivery: If you can give one hour of one day during the week of June 3,

4, 5, 6, & 7 to help with the Peace Meal delivery, please sign

the calendar located on the bulletin board in the back of

church. Thank You!

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St. Hildegard Von Bingen Schola

and sister choir Le Petite Flame

will present their Spring Concert

Sunday May 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm in

the HSHS St. Anthony Hospital

Chapel in Effingham, IL. This con-

cert is free and open to the public.

The St. Hildegard Schola is a choir of

multi-talented ladies whose mission is

to spread the Gospel message of

Christ singing the sacred music of the

Church at the mass and in concert.

The ladies have been regular guests

at IC. We look forward to seeing you

there!

Thank You Mom and Dad for the Gift

of Life

Change for Choices!

While we have CHOICES (Pregnancy and

Health Center) baby bottles available in

our parish churches all year long these

weeks from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day

are a special time to focus on assisting

young mothers and fathers make choices

that everyone can live with. Your

“change” can help our four area centers

(and mobile medical unit) met the needs of

those who too often have been rejected,

deceived, and feel like they have nowhere

to turn. Please pick up a bottle and be gen-

erous in the cause of Life. They may be

returned to the basket in church at any

time. To volunteer at our Mattoon Choices

office please call Shannon at 234-3312.

Health Opportunities Do you struggle with urinary urgency, fre-quency, or leakage? Please join us on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 6:30-7:30pm, in the Adult Edu-cation Room in the Christian Formation Center (formerly St. Mary's School) to learn how to take control of your bladder. Open to men and women. Feel free to bring a friend! April Ritz (email aprilritz@outlook.com with questions) from our parish, a women’s health physical therapist, will be presenting. Will discuss: -types of urinary leakage -bladder irritants -tips to fully empty your bladder -how to reduce frequency of using restroom at night -pelvic prolapse -tips to reduce urgency -how to properly perform a Kegel -how to improve your pelvic floor strength -15 minutes of Q&A

A Matter of Balance is an 8-week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical

strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their envi-ronment to reduce fall risk factors, and exer-

cise to increase strength and balance.

Please register with parishioner Sheila Greuel, 217-725-6081, as there are only 12 spots available. $10/one-time fee for work-

book.

Classes will meet in the Christian Forma-tion Center (St Mary’s School) on Monday’s from 9:30-11:30 AM, June 3rd - July 22nd.

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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 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 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 Pastoral Council : Kathy Woodworth Finance Council : Jeff Drake