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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHIMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHIMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHIMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 320 N. 21ST STREET - MATTOON, IL www.mattoonimmaculateconception.org Welcome new parishioners! Please call the office (235-0539) to make an appointment to register! PARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFF:::: Fr. John M. Titus – Pastor: 217-235-0539, E-Mail: [email protected]
Deacon Gene Uptmor: 217-235-2189, E-Mail: [email protected] Tuesday Office Hours 9 AM - 3 PM Carla Will – Christian Formation Director: 217-235-0431 E-Mail: [email protected] Julie Robinson: Senior Ministry Coordinator: 217-235-0539 E-Mail: [email protected] Kim Coffey – Parish Administrative Assistant, Safe Environment
Coordinator, Phone: 217-235-0539 Fax- 217-235-0593 E-Mail: [email protected]
IC Mass ScheduleIC Mass ScheduleIC Mass ScheduleIC Mass Schedule Saturday 4 PM Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AM & 5:00 PM Weekday 8 AM (F)
5:30 PM (M, T & Th), 7 AM (Wed)
Sacrament of Reconciliation–30 minutes before Weekday Mass and Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM
ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH SULLIVAN, IL MAILING ADDRESS: 320 N. 21ST STREET– MATTOON, IL 61938 www.stcolumcillesullivan.org PARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFF::::
Fr. John M. Titus – Pastor: 217-235-0539, E-Mail: [email protected] Julie Robinson – Parish Secretary: 217-235-0539 E-Mail: [email protected]
Rev. John E. Sohm – Pastor Emeritus: 217-728-4040 E-Mail: [email protected]
St. Columcille Mass ScheduleSt. Columcille Mass ScheduleSt. Columcille Mass ScheduleSt. Columcille Mass Schedule Saturday 6 PM Weekday 5:30 PM (Wednesdays) Sacrament of Reconciliation before and after 5:30 PM Mass
on Wednesdays with Eucharistic Exposition ending with
Benediction at 6:30 PM.
Immaculate Conception, Mattoon
St. Columcille, Sullivan
February 7, 2021: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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When there is a Funeral Mass (M-F)– there is No Morning Mass
FEBRUARY 8-14 MONDAY- Sts. Jerome and Josephine
5:30PM– Susie Huckstead
TUESDAY
5:30PM- Jim Snow
WEDNESDAY– St. Scholastica
7:00AM- Vocations
THURSDAY– Our Lady Of Lourdes
5:30PM- Annie Mae Bird
FRIDAY
8:00AM– Gloria Solis
SATURDAY– 6th Sun in Ordinary Time Vigil
4:00PM– People of Our Parish
SUNDAY– 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM– Joyce Dort
10:30AM– Wayne & Madonna Fuller
5:00PM- Richard & Pat Knollenberg
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
Mattoon, Illinois ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH
Sullivan, Illinois FEBRUARY 7, 2021
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Jesus cured many who were sick
with various diseases.”
Mark 1:29-39
Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings
In next Sunday’s Gospel, (February 14) we
continue to hear Mark report the miraculous
healings that Jesus performed in Galilee. The
Gospel begins with Jesus healing a man with
leprosy. Leprosy is a disfiguring, infectious skin
disease that has been surrounded by many social
and religious taboos throughout history. Mark's
Gospel tells us that after this healing, it became
difficult for Jesus to travel freely. There are
several possible explanations for this. There might
have been concern about the repercussions of
Jesus' breach of social and religious norms. In
touching the man with leprosy, Jesus made
himself unclean. Mark's narrative, however, leads
to the conclusion that Jesus' movement was
hampered by his popularity. Despite his
instructions, the cured man spread the word about
Jesus' healing power. Even when Jesus was in
deserted places, people sought him out in search
of his healing.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46: The Law regarding leprosy is
given to Moses and Aaron.
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1: Paul urges the Corinthians
to imitate him as he imitates Christ. Mark 1:40-45: Jesus cures a person with leprosy, who
reports his cure to everyone.
Immaculate
Conception
Your Parish & Faith Stewardship
OUR GIVING
520 Registered Families
Fiscal Year– July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Weekly Budget 10,500.00 01/31/20- Parish 16,660.50 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks + 6,160.50 Year-To-Date Budget 325,500.00 Year-To-Date Collected 342,170.77
IC CHURCH LOWER LEVEL WATER
AND GAS LINES, CHURCH BELLS REPAIR,
PC EXTERIOR PAINTING, PC DIGITAL SIGN,
CHURCH ROOF REPAIRS + BALANCE OF
PREVIOUS PROJECTS=11,344.75
Amount Owed: $45,011.75
Major Project Funds: $ 8,965.00
Unpaid Balance: $23,440.75
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A Pilgrim’s Progress In a world that is threatening the lives of women and children with renewed vigor (i.e. U.S. government funding to abortion industry giant Planned Parenthood, reversing the ban on U.S. funding of foreign organizations providing abortions), undermining women’s sports programs, and renewing legal action against the Little Sisters of the Poor and their attempts to defend our Catholic beliefs, last weekend helped to demonstrate a path forward. Your support of the St. Hedwig Haus of Hospitality benefit (noted elsewhere) was amazing. As was the presentation by Mike Spencer of Project Life Voice to students from three area parishes and the EIU Newman Catholic Center at our IC Parish Center. PLV is a “Gospel-driven human rights organization that equips and inspires pro-life ambassadors of all ages to speak compellingly and act sacrificially on behalf of the most vulnerable and abandoned among us.” Mike reminded us about the unambiguous teaching of science that from the earliest stages of development the preborn are distinct, living, and whole human beings. The science of embryology tells us a new distinct, human life begins at conception. The preborn, with a unique DNA, can have a different blood type, race, or gender from the body of it’s mother. While there is a long history of trying to define entire classes of people out of existence because they don’t look like “us” (Jews, Blacks, the handicapped), no human rights campaign has ever been successful without its victims being seen. John’s Gospel (8:32) reminds us that it is The Truth that sets us free. The science of embryology is compelling. As we read this bulletin there are only four differences between you and me and the embryo we once were. 1)Size (which doesn’t equal value) 2) Level of Development (changes thru life) 3) Location (how does where we are determine who we are?) 4) Degree of dependency (does this render us disposable?) One takeaway from the presentation was a great reminder of the Catholic principle that there can be no conflict between Faith and reason. Truth always leads us to Jesus Christ (because that’s one of His names!). There are approximately 700 surgical abortion clinics in the United States. Most of them are ran by men profiting from young women and their children. There are almost 3000 U.S. pregnancy centers almost all ran by women at no charge to those they serve. As Justice Scalia once said: “I don’t attack people, I attack ideas. And some very good people have some very bad ideas.” Life is always a Good Idea. May the Lord continue to fill us with both!
Deo Vindcie, fr john
St. Columcille:
St. Scholastica Wed., Feb. 10 at 5:30 pm: Roepke Family Intentions 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil
Sat. Feb. 13th at 6:00 pm: Al Gherardini
Our sympathies to Rose Frevert and family on the passing of her husband Don. Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Columcille will be Wed., Feb. 17th at 5:30 pm
Fr. Sohm will celebrate his 89th birthday on February 11th. Cards may be sent to Fr. Sohm at PO Box 464, Sullivan, IL 61951 Recent Regular Contributions: $1,327.00
Sullivan Prayer List: Dave Hudspath, Ron & Gayle Moody, Geri Lanham, Jane Jenkins, Pat Neuhauser, Michelle Keller, Carole Blasche, Fr. Sohm, Donna Walker, David Walker, Art Welsh, Gary Smith, Ron & Marylyn Crnich, Toby Howard, Kathy Frier, Kelly Sullivan, Steve Loveall, Fritz New, Sheila & Phil Littleton, the Cook Family and Rebecca.
Readings for the Week of February 7, 2021 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a,5-6,10&12,24&35c/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13/Mk 8:1-10
Prayer Vigil for Life:
Everyone is welcome to attend the Monthly Prayer Vigil for Life to celebrate our precious Gift of Life at St Mary of the Assumption in Neoga on Monday February 15. Praying the scriptural rosary will begin at 6:00 pm. Fr. Divakar will be the celebrant for the 6:30 pm mass. The business meeting will follow in the parish center. Refreshments will be served while current legislation and local pro-life events are discussed.
Widows Welcome:
Please consider joining fellow widows for coffee and
fellowship on Wednesday, February 24th at 10:00
am in the IC Parish Center. No need to bring
anything but yourself!
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Interested in Learning More about Consecration to St. Joseph? Check out www.consecrationtostjoseph.org
Fr. John has a limited number of Fr. Donald
Calloway’s book available for $10 each.
Recent participants at the Knights of Columbus Free
Throw Competition. Parishioners: Joe Robinson,
Liam Strader, Jacob Robinson, and Belle Powers
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule: Feb. 17th
7:00 am at Immaculate Conception
Noon at Immaculate Conception
5:30 pm at St. Columcille
7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception
Parish Van Trip:
Our neighbors at St. Anthony Church in Effingham are hosting a display on Eucharistic Miracles. On Friday, February 12th the parish van will be making our way to Effingham to visit the display and enjoy lunch at Niemergs Steakhouse. Van will leave from the Parish Center at 10:00 AM. Call the parish office to reserve your seat.
Attention Men: White House Jesuit Retreat
Our annual parish men’s retreat at White House
Retreat in south St. Louis County will take place
from March 18th—March 21st. Join us at White House’s beautiful 80 acre campus. This is a silent, guided retreat filled with good rest, good food, and inspiring conferences to bring you closer to Christ. You’ll come away with a new perspective on your life and a wonderful inner peace to face problems with new courage. Reserve your spot by calling:
Don Kriesel: 273-9806, Tim Genta: 234-9409
Bill Carter: 294-2938
Knights of Columbus Will meet on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 pm at the K of C Hall.
Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry
All are invited to Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry in Vandalia on February 26-28, 2021, for a retreat with Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM. Details and registration can be found at www.osmm.org
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For the Year of St. Joseph:
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION The Forty Hours Devotion is an opportunity to gather before the Blessed Sacrament and to pray before the Lord in Eucharistic Exposition. It gives us time to deepen our appreciation of the importance of the mystery of the Eucharist in our lives. It begins with the celebration of Mass, after which the Blessed Sacrament is ex-posed for scheduled hours over a period of a few days. The faithful are given the opportu-nity to assemble in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Forty Hours Devotion will end with the celebration of Mass. This devotion gives us the opportunity to witness to our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist in praise and thanksgiving as we are sanctified by the worship of our God.
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION at
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Feb. 28: Mass at 5:00 PM with Exposition till 9 PM March 1: Exposition from 9 AM to 7 PM Mass (extraordinary form) With Exposition till 9 PM March 2: Exposition from 9 AM to 7 PM Mass Celebrant & Homilist: Fr. Zach Edgar Chaplain Illinois Veteran’s Home, Quincy
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION AT
ST. COLUMCILLE March 17th Mass at 6 PM with Exposition till 9 PM March 18th Exposition from 9 AM till 6 PM Mass (extraordinary form) With Exposition till 9 PM March 19th Solemnity of St. Joseph Exposition from 9 AM till 6 PM Mass Celebrant and Homilist Fr. Jason Stone Pastor St. Isidore Bethany and Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, Mt. Zion
THANK YOU from St Hedwig
(1174-1273)
I always think of her as the patroness of the Culture of Life. She was a woman of faith, a loving wife and mother, and a friend of the poor. A bit of a mystic (even in life her prayers inspired Divine miracles), she was also never afraid to get her hands (and feet) dirty. While she never wanted for the ne-cessities of life for herself and her loved ones, she was committed to making sure no one else ever did without as well. From feeding the hungry, nursing the sick, to marching onto the battlefield to secure peace, she was a witness to the Kingdom of God. Today good work continues through her pa-tronage through our Three Catholic Worker houses. They are located in Charleston but they serve women and children from near and far. They provide a home for those who have nowhere else to turn. Our recent Toot ‘n Tell It fundraiser in Teu-topolis, (amidst snow and pandemic) was our most successful event to date. Over $17,000 was raised from your generosity in buying raffle tickets, soup, delicious fudge, and amazing donations of time and treasure. Your kindness to people (like St. Hedwig herself) that you will most likely never meet this side of Heaven, is overwhelming. As our board chair, Roy Lanham, always says: “we can’t “fix” the women and chil-dren who come to St. Hedwig, but we do “wrap them in Love!” May all those whose prayers and sacrifices make possible this life-changing ministry feel “wrapped in love” as well! - Fr john
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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
Www.choices4pregnancy.org
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.
Dine Out/Carry Out and Make a Difference
Joey's Place, in support of the Haiti Connection at
EIU, is generously donating 20% of all sales on
Tuesday, February 16th from 4 PM to 8 PM. The
money raised will go to projects in Haiti, to help lift
families out of poverty in the town of Barasa and
Pewou, Haiti. All you have to do is either dine in or
carry out (no deliveries). Joey's is located at the
corner of 9th and Lincoln in Charleston.
Coming up at IC:
With Immaculate Conception: Fr. John Sohm, the Cook Family, Jim Worman, Christopher Kermis, Patty Lawson, Geri Lanham, Bonnie Kinney, Karen Robinson, Liz Slater, Sunny Henne, Mike Kuncl, Pat and Guy Levingston, Van and Celeste Webb, Michael Brinza, Jared Brown, Mary O’Dell, Max Rose, Ruby Anne Kovack, Mary Ann White, Kent Metzger, Sharon Kuhns, Rita Roth, Chris Bugle, Zack Davisson, Molly Grady, Michael Grady, Angie Fox, Addison Graham, Wesco Family, Sara Clayhorn, Mark Buran, Don Clark, Louise Farrell, Wendy Carter, Virginia Kastl, Edna Probst, Rich Fafara, Lyn Henning, Karl Rabe, Sheila Rosine, Betty Bailey, Max Ohm, Zale Vincent Walk, Mary Magnotta, Lois Neff, Gwen Johnson, Jim Pendell, Tammy Howard, Ralph Vanneste, Wyatt Edwards, Eddie Sullivan, Alice Farmer, Loretta Tucker, Teresa Miller, Kelly Sullivan, Margie Henning, Elisa Gonzalez, Liz Newton, Dennis James, Don Clark, Jr., Joyce and Joe LaFleur If you have a loved one who should be added to our
parish prayer list, please call the parish office.
THANK YOU!!! Your Support is amazing! Thanks to your generosity, IC & St. C. collected $5,478.00 in
baby bottles in 2020!
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTACT PEOPLE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cheryl Smith 258-NEED
Social Committee
Tim Knepple 273-8991
We Care Ministry
Denise Cooling 254-7300
CALVARY CEMETERY
Moni Sheehan 246-3643
Linda Wente 235-2488
St. Columcille Organizations and Contact People
St. Elizabeth Council of Catholic Women
President: Kris Evans 358-3490
Pastoral Council : Kathy Woodworth
Finance Council: Mike Mossman
Finance Council
Pat Dust 235-4279 Pastoral Council
Todd Farris 273-0502
Communion To The Sick/Homebound
Debbie Reinhart 234-3439
Director of Christian Formation
Carla Will 235-0431
Golden Hearts
Madelaine Masse 294-1885
Knights of Columbus
Kelly Scott 273-5788
Ladies Guild
Betty Brandvold
Liturgical Roles
Deacon Gene 235-2189
Scriptural Prayer Group
Judy Rawlings 235-3846
Share The Word
Sue Auer 317-4924
Spanish Speaking Outreach
Rosa Olvera 205-6498
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