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 Tuesday Office Hours- 9:00-3:00 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

WWW.STCOLUMCILLESULLIVAN.ORG

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! Contact Parish Office at 235-0539 to make an appointment with Father John 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) Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:45 pm on Wednesdays with Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at 6:30 pm

Immaculate Conception, Mattoon Columcille, Sullivan

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Mattoon, Illinois

ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH Sullivan, Illinois JULY 7, 2019

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Your peace will rest on that person.”

Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings

INTRODUCTION

In next Sunday’s Gospel, (July 14), figuring out how to live in faith can sometimes create a confusion of copious rules, regulations, practices and prohibitions. The reality, however, is a rather simple “heart and soul” thing. Loving and responding to God cannot happen apart from loving one’s neighbor with deep compassion. Today’s Gospel reminds us that the neighbor might not be the one we would choose to love. The good Samaritan story is a cautionary tale that catches our attention for good reason.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Deuteronomy 30:10-14: Moses’ instruction to

fully live God’s commandments

Colossians 1:15-20: A hymn extolling faith

rooted in Christ

Luke 10:25-37: The greatest commandment of all

is compassionate love of neighbor

Readings for the Week of July 7, 2019

Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-2, 3-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26

Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b & 15/Mt 9:32-38

Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-

19/Mt 10:1-7

Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-

21/Mt 10:7-15

Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt

Immaculate Conception

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

JULY 8-14

MONDAY 8:00AM Richard & Pat Knollenberg TUESDAY 5:30PM Cora Stuckey WEDNESDAY 7:00AM Bob Beall THURSDAY 5:30PM Donald E. White FRIDAY 8:00AM William James SATURDAY 4:00PM Johnna Cottle SUNDAY 8:00AM Robert Gover 10:30AM People of Our Parish

Your Parish & Faith Stewardship Giving at a Glance

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

Total Weekly Budget 10,500.00 06/30/19– Parish 8,357.00 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks - 2,388.00 Year-To-Date Budget 556,500.00 Year-To-Date Collected 541,478.15 Deficit/Surplus for Year - 15,021.85

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ST. COLUMCILLE A Pilgrim’s Progress As we continue to celebrate this 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s “birth certificate,” we can be grateful it acknowledges that “Nature’s God” is the source of our rights and that our lives are dependent on Divine Providence. Of the 56 signatures on the Declaration, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland was the only Catholic. While his native state had been originally chartered by England’s Charles I in 1632 as a refuge for Catholics persecuted in the British Isles, after a few years Catholic Marylanders were ousted from government by a Protestant-led coup. Churches were destroyed, freedom of worship was denied to Catholics, priests were outlawed, and Catholics were forbidden to vote or hold public office. The Church continue to function “underground” and priests-in-disguise often celebrated mass in private home chapels. With no Catholic schools in the colonies, his parents sent Charles Carroll at age 11 to a Jesuit school in northern France. He then studied law in Paris and London before returning home after 17 years. Charles’ father (also Charles Carroll) was the wealthiest man in the colonies, so when his son committed treason against King George III by pledging his life, fortune, and sacred honor in the cause of Independence he had a lot to lose. As the question of breaking away from England came to the fore, the choice for faithful Catholics was to side with the English government that had been persecuting Catholics for 200 years or to join the rebels, most of whom were no friends of the Church. Under the pseudonym “First Citizen,” Carroll began writing articles in favor of American independence and opposing British taxation of the colonies without representation. After the first shots were fired he helped to finance the Continental Army. In 1776 he was a delegate to the Continental Congress and would sign the Declaration. He later served as a Maryland state, and a U.S. Senator advocating for the abolition of slavery in Maryland. Charles’ cousin John Carroll would be the first Archbishop of Baltimore. Charles would be the last surviving signer of the Declaration, dying on November 14, 1832 at the age of 95. He died with the fervent prayer, “that the republic created by the Declaration of Independence may continue to the end of time.” May that hope guide our prayers and actions as well. Pax et Bonum, fr john

Wednesday, July 10 at 5:15 pm: Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 pm: For the people Sunday, July 14 at 10:00 am: Jim Matthews Announcements: St. Columcille is now able to take online giving! Use our website www.stcolumcillesullivan.org and the GIVE button in the upper right corner will take you directly to our online giving format. Giving can be one time or recurring. Giving can be for weekly contributions, second collections, Holy Days, etc. Giving can be done via credit card or bank draft. Call the office with any questions. The Rosary for Life will be prayed 30 minutes before each Mass NEXT weekend. The CCW will host Bunco on July 16th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome; please bring a finger food to share. Mass will be offered at Courtyard Estates on Wednesday, July 17th at 1:30 pm. Please join us! The next Ladies CCW meeting will be on July 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Sullivan Prayer List: Michelle Keller, Carole Blasche, Fr. Sohm, Hal Walker, David Walker, Art Welsh, Ron Moody, Gary Smith, Ron and Marylyn Crnich, Kathy Frier and Rebecca.

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Play Ball ! Don’t miss it! Thursday August 1st the “Rebuilding” Chicago White vs. the New York Mets in an afternoon Southside encounter. The bus leaves Immaculate Conception parking lot at 8:00 A.M. and returns after our longed for success (approx. 8 PM) . $45 to the IC parish office (235-0539) reserves your ticket, bus ride, and a delicious sandwich along the way. All are welcome!

With Immaculate Conception: Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, 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, Tammy Howard, Ralph Vaneste, Jane Brien, Joe Hood, Jenness Drummond, 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

07/10- Men’s Prayer Huddle– 5:30AM– IC Chapel

07/10- Spanish Prayer Group– 6:00PM– PC

07/10- Eucharistic Adoration– 7-8:00PM– IC Chapel

07/13-Youth Volunteer Day-9-11:30AM-Catholic Charities

PRO-LIFE SOCIAL: Please join us for dessert and fellowship at the Pro-Life Social. All are invited! Date: Monday, July 29 Time: 6:30 pm Location: St. Anthony Parish Center, 101 E. Virginia Ave., Effingham Bring your spouse, a friend or a neighbor. Hosted by the Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, and St. Mary Pro-Life Group.

Peace Meal Delivery:

If you can give one hour of one day during the week of July 29th—August 2nd, to

help with the Peace Meal Delivery, please sign the calendar located on the bulletin board in the back of church. Thank you!

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.

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Looking Ahead….. Saturday, July 13th IC and St. C. Youth Volunteer Day at Catholic Charities, 9:00 am—11:30 am. All PSR students and families are invited to help! Please call the Rectory to let us know you will be there and plan on arriving at 8:55 am. Saturday, July 27th IC and St. C. High Youth Group Car Wash Fundraiser at KC Summers, 10:00 am—2:00 pm. (This is a reschedule from an earlier, rained out date.) ****************************************************

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena July 8th-July 16th at the Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute will be each evening beginning with at 6 PM Rosary (Mattoon time) followed by mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be from 5:00-6:00 PM (Mattoon time). The homilist for the Novena will be Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Fr Emmerich has been at I.C. for our fall mission the last two years and will be returning this November 4th – 7th. June Kriesel of our parish is planning on attending and would be willing to assist with transportation. She can be reached at 259-6410. ****************************************************

Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry Healing and Reconciliation Ministry

Vandalia, IL Upcoming Retreat:

July 19-21

Fr. David Jenuwine (Latin Mass)

Opposing the Mystery of Iniquity: Spiritual Advice for Catholics in the 21st Century. Information and

registration at www.osmm.org

Please consider donating items on

their wish list to support the good

works of “The Haven’ in our

community.

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DID YOU KNOW…. THIS PARISH WILL SOON OFFER CONFIRMA-TION PRIOR TO FIRST HOLY COMMUNION??

Indeed, all parishes within the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois are restoring the Original Order of the Sacra-ments of Initiation between 2019-2025. In the early Church, the person was immersed into the waters of Baptism, anointed with chrism, and shared in the Eucharistic meal as part of a single event. Over time, and for many reasons, the celebration of these three sacraments became separated from one another. In the renewal stemming from the Second Vatican Council, the Church was asked to more clearly set forth the intimate connection of Confirmation with the whole of Christian initiation. This original order also helps us recognize that sharing in the Eucharist com-pletes our initiation into the Church and that it is Eucharist which is the “source and summit of our faith.” Go to https://www.dio.org/restoredorder for more in-formation on this important change.

Family Camp: You are invited to come and share the fun of the 30th annual Family Camp/Renewal Days for Family and Friends of People with disabilities on September 21-22 at Lake Williamson Christian Center, Carlinville, IL. For Further in-formation, please consult the flyer posted on our bulletin board.

Prayer for Summer

Dear God, you made the four seasons.

Each summer arrives as part of your perfect pattern and will,

yet is unique unto itself. This summer, help me to see

not only the enjoyment of vacations, but the joy of your will.

Help me to feel not only the pleasure of a warm sun, but the contentment of a life guided by you. Help me to know, not only the satisfaction

of a project completed, but the fulfillment of a heart filled by you.

Help me to see you in all things, Lord, in all the seasons of life you give us.

Amen.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna,

Tuna Helper, Spaghetti,

and Spaghetti Sauce

Thanks for your continued support!

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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