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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois

Parish Office 203 E. Main St., P.O. Box 730, Teutopolis, IL 62467-0730 Office Hours: Mon. -Fri. – 9:00 am -4:30 pm Phone ................................................... (217) 857-6404 Fax ....................................................... (217) 857-1031 Parish E-mail.................... stfrancischurch@mchsi.com Parish website: stfrancischurch.com Submit written bulletin notices by noon Monday. Diocesan website: www.dio.org Sacramental Celebrations Weekday Liturgy: See inside schedule Weekend Liturgy: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 7:00, 8:45, & 10:30 am Holy Days Liturgy: Eve 7:00 pm; Day 6:00 am, noon & 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday before First Friday: 3:30-4:30 pm Anytime by appointment Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements must be made a minimum of 6 months in advance with the Pastor. Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism Prep. class is required before baptism. Please call office to pre-register. Parish Pastoral Team Fr. Austin Albers, OFM, Pastor Fr. Vernon Olmer, OFM, Associate Pastor Fr. Ken Rosswog, OFM, Associate Pastor Br. Pauli Johnson, OFM, Pastoral Assistant Maria Wargolet, Director of Music Ministry Theresa Draper, Coordinator of Music Ministry Anita Broom, Bookkeeper Bernice Matteson, Part-time Secretary Jane Miller, Part-time Secretary Ron Ruholl, Maintenance Religious Education: Sr. A. Pierre Wilken, OSF, Director of Faith Formation: 857-6404 Sr. Ann Siemer, SSND, Gr. Sch./Jr. Hi. DRE: 857-6477/3015 Lisa Siemer, Youth Director & Sr. High CRE: 857-1500 Carlene Rauch, Part-time Rel. Ed. Secretary: 857-6477 Trustees: Pam Hemmen & Terry Meyer Parish Council: Bruce Buhnerkempe Jodie Pruemer John Bushur Louise Sheehan Sandy Fisher Tammy Willenborg Jack Hardiek Steve Witges Doug Mette

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 4, 2010

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 4, 2010

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Teutopolis, Illinois

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Baptisms We welcome the newly baptized to our faith family.

Livyan Mae Buehnerkemper Daughter of Jay and Ashley (Michl)

Buehnerkemper

Keith Arthur Hoelscher, Son of Justin and Jennifer (Koester) Hoelscher

Cecelia Rose Passalacqua,

Daughter of Matthew and Leah (Weber) Passalacqua

Zuri Jean Waldhoff Daughter of Russell and Amber (Clark) Waldhoff

Cole James Westendorf

Son of Kurt and Danielle (Deters) Westendorf

From the Pastor Dear Parishioners, I will be gone during the month of July. In my absence, Fr. Michael Ewert, O.F.M. will assist Fr. Ken and Fr. Vernon. Some of you might remember Fr. Mi-chael as Fr. Novatus Ewert, O.F.M. Father was appointed here at St. Francis as a newly ordained priest a few years ago. At this time the priests from St. Francis are also helping out at Bishop and Island Grove during Fr. Joe Carlos, O.F.M. absence who is on a sabbatical. Some friends of Fr. Ed and myself are taking us on an Alaskan cruise. We thought about it for some time and agreed now is acceptable time for both of us to take an extended vacation. This past year has been difficult for us with the passing of our dear brother and sister. We don’t know what the future holds for us. So please be patient, kind and understanding with Fr. Ken and Fr. Vernon. Thank you so much for your kindness. Please remember me in your prayers that I may return healthy and renewed. Peace, Love, Joy Fr. Austin

Meditation for July 4 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Galatians 6:14)

Why would Paul “boast” in the cross? Isn’t it wrong to brag—especially if it’s about something you didn’t do in the first place? These would be good ques-tions if Paul really were “boasting” in this way. Actually, the Greek word that we translate as “boast” (kauchaomai) can also be understood to mean “rejoicing in.” And that’s what Paul meant here. He made it clear that he was re-joicing only in the cross and not in his own accomplish-ments or abilities. Why? Because it was by the power of the cross that he became a new creation, set free from the grip of sin and death (Galatians 6:15).

How freeing is this message for all of us! We don’t have to spend our lives trying to measure up to im-possible standards. We don’t have to keep trying to make ourselves good enough for God to accept us. He has al-ready forgiven us. He has already taken our old, fallen lives and crucified them with his Son. And even more amazing, he has filled us with his Holy Spirit, making us a vessel of his very own divine life and love!

Today, think about all that God has done for you through the cross of Jesus. Celebrate the fact that because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, you are a new creation. Sin has lost its power. Death has been destroyed. The gates of heaven are open wide. Nothing can separate you now from the love of God!

At Mass today, feel free to enjoy the Eucharist. Don’t worry about the areas of your life that still need to be changed. They’ll be there waiting for you after Mass. Instead, let the Bread of Life remind you of everything Jesus has done for you. Then in your prayer, go ahead and boast in the cross of Christ. Boast in his kindness and love. Make this a day filled with great rejoicing.

“Jesus, all praise and glory are yours! You have made me a new creation, and I rejoice in you!”

The Word Among Us

A new family, Pat and Ashley (Westendorf) Kreke

Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Floyd Baker and Charles “Chuck” Lueken. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

BIBLE STUDY continues on the third Thursday of the month. Thursday, July 22 (4th Thursday this month) will be reviewing several options for our next step in studying God’s Word. Come join us in St. Clare Hall at 10:00 a.m. as we plan for this year’s study.

Liturgy Schedule 14th Week in Ordinary Time

July 5-11 Monday, St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria Independence Day Mass at 9:00 am Tuesday, St. Maria Goretti Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Wednesday, Mass at 6:30 am Thursday, Mass at 6:30 am Friday, St. Augustine Zhao Rong &

companions Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 am Saturday, Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass at 7:00, 8:45, 10:30 am

Confession Schedule Saturday, July 10 - 3:30-4:30 pm

Liturgy of the Hours with Friars

Monday-Friday -- 11:45 am & 4:45 pm

Stewardship of Treasure Sunday Total Fiscal 6/27/2010 Year 304 Adult envelopes $6,737.00 $394,861.86 Other 527.42 32,079.58 TOTAL $7,264.42 $426,941.44 GOAL $9,300.00 $483,600.00 Peter’s Pence Collection $1,197.00

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Pray for the Sick

Tuesday, July 6 • Secular Franciscans meet, 6:00 pm, St. Clare

Hall Thursday, July 8 • Summer choir, 7:30 pm Saturday, July 10 • Confessions, 3:30-4:30 pm Sunday, July 11 • Parish Picnic

Parish Calendar

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Rebekah Volk, Sr. Clara Esker, Jodi Waymoth, Evelyn Krone, Cathy Green, Ermand Thoele, Mardell Weis, Nicholas Rhodes, Helen Thoele

Homebound Ministers

God Bless Father Austin on his birthday and always! Wednesday, July 7th

is his special day.

Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to the home-bound for Sunday, July 11 are: Rita Pals 857-3569, Eleanor Gebben 857-3619, Mary Jane Koester 857-3697, Mary Runde 857-3276.

Natural Family Planning is now offering individual classes. Dates and times can be arranged to fit into your schedule. Come and learn the natural, healthy way of planning your family. For more information, contact Tessie Kabbes at 347-8784.

Tune in to Catholic Radio Sunday mornings on AM 1090—FM 104.7 WCRA Effingham Missionary Speaker

This weekend, July 3/4, we will host a missionary speaker, Bishop Moses Costa, CSC, the Bishop of the diocese of Dinajpur in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is surrounded by India and the Bay of Bengal. Approximately 20,000,000 people live in this country. Of this amount, 10% are tribal of different groups and the number of tribal Catholics is 42,000. The tribal are double minority for being aborigi-nal and Christian. These aboriginal people are looked down upon as second-class citizens because they are mi-nority, illiterate and landless. The Dinajpur diocese works with evangelization, justice issues, provides educational services and health care services for these people. You are invited to help Bishop Moses Costa, the priests and reli-gious of his diocese with your monetary and prayerful as-sistance. Thank you for your generosity.

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FAMILY CORNER Sometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important. We may fail to say hello, please or thank you, congratulate someone on something wonderful that has happened to them, give a compliment or just do something nice for no reason. Charles, a jet fighter pilot in Vietnam flew 75 combat missions when his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile. Charles ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was cap-tured and spent 6 years in a Vietnamese communist prison. He survived the ordeal and now lectures on lessons learned from that experience. One day while having lunch with his wife in a local restau-rant, a man at another table came up and said, “You’re Charles! You flew jet fighters in Vietnam for the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. You were shot down!” “How in the world did you know that?” asked Charles. “I packed your parachute,” the man replied. Charles gasped in surprise and gratitude. The man pumped his hand and said, “I guess it worked!” Charles assured him, “It sure did. If your chute hadn’t worked, I wouldn’t be here today.” That night, Charles couldn’t sleep. He kept thinking about that man. What did he look like in a Navy uniform—a Dixie cup hat, a bib in back, and bell bottom pants. I wonder how many times I might have seen him and not even said good morning, how are you or anything else because, I was a fighter pilot and he was just a sailor. Charles thought of the many hours the sailor had spent on a long wooden table in the bowels of the ship, carefully weaving the shrouds and folding the silks of each chute, holding in his hands each time the fate of someone he didn’t know. Who’s packing your parachute? Everyone has someone who provides what they need to make it through the day. When his plane went down in enemy territory, Charles needed many kinds of parachutes—physical parachute, mental parachute, emotional parachute and his spiritual parachute. He called on all these supports before reaching safety. This experience should remind us to prepare ourselves to weather whatever storms lie ahead. As you go through this week, recognize people who pack your parachute! Give them a call, send an e-mail, write a note or shake their hand. Let’s pray for all those who pack parachutes!!!

Please Be Aware Please be aware someone is taking pallets from the back of the paper depot. If you have seen someone taking them or know of information concerning this, please call Ken Hardiek at 857-3610.

What’s Your Catholic IQ? 1. This Latin hymn is traditionally sung on Holy Thurs-

day: a) Panis Angelicus b) Agnus Dei c) Ubi Cari-tas d) Pange Lingua

2. On Holy Thursday, bells may be rung during the singing of this hymn: a) Kyrie Eleison b) Sanctus c) Great Amen d) Gloria

3. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in the traditional Good Friday General Intercessions? a) travelers b) those preparing for Baptism c) candi-dates for the priesthood d) the Jewish people

4. The feast of St. Joseph the Worker is celebrated on a) April 1 b) March 19 c) May 19 d) May 1

5. On Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil, which of the following actions is recommended to take place in a suitable outdoor location? a) the Veneration of the Cross b) Baptisms c) Blessing of the Fire and Light-ing of the Candle d) the Blessing of Water

6. Complete the following prayer traditionally said dur-ing the Stations of the Cross: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross… a) you have set us free b) you are the savior of the world c) you have redeemed the world d) you are near

7. The birth of the Church is usually associated with this feast. a) Pentecost b) Easter c) Ascension d) Cor-pus Christi

Taken from Catechist magazine, Joe Paprocki = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Answers: 1.c 2.d 3.c 4.d 5.c 6.c 7.a

CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPE ERROR There is an error in the July/August contribution envelope mailing. When the envelope company added the special envelope for the Missionary Cooperative collection, they also changed the name of the Effingham Catholic Charities collection envelope to Missionary Cooperative. So, you will have two Missionary Cooperative collection envelopes in your packet. The company is correcting the problem by doing a mailing of just the Effingham Catholic Charities collection envelope at no charge. You should receive your Catholic Charities collection envelope in the mail during the week of July 19th. Please use this envelope for your contributions. Thank you.

RCIA invitations will be in next week’s bulletin. Watch for them and think seriously about who you may invite to the further study of the Catholic faith. (non-practicing Catholics, non-baptized persons, persons from another faith tradition that are seeking something more)

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Save the Date St. Isidore Parish and Face are teaming up again to pre-sent a play at the St. Aloysius Parish Center on August 20, 21 and 22 as a fundraiser for Fish and Catholic Chari-ties. More details will follow.

4th of July Dinner On Sunday, July 4th, the Dieterich Civic Center will be serving a Barbeque Pork Dinner from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. On the menu is roast pork, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, chips, drink and dessert. The cost of the meal is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. The meal will be available before, during and after the noon parade. Proceeds will be used for mainte-nance of the Civic Center Building. Thrivent Financial is sponsoring matching funds. COME join the fun in Dieterich on the 4th of July!

Join Us for Our Parish Picnic Sunday, July 11th!

Chicken and ham dinners will be served

11 am to 7 pm at the Teutopolis K of C Hall

Items Needed For The Picnic!

Cakes & Pies All ladies of the parish are asked to donate 2 pies or cakes. Cake boxes can be found at all the entrances of church. Please label your cake or pie appropriately on the box and drop them off Sunday, July 11th at the North entrance of the K C Hall. There will be workers to help you bring them inside. Ice Cream Buckets Also, we are in need of ice cream buckets for the meal. Please drop those off in St. Clare Hall and we will pick them up. Silverware Our silverware supply at the Grade School has run very low. If you would have silverware (doesn’t have to match) that you can donate to the church, we sure would appreciate it. This could also be dropped off at church in St. Clare Hall. Thank you for your generosity. Mystery Boxes Children’s mystery boxes sell the best—25 to 50 cent range. Please label all mystery boxes: Boy, Girl, Man, Lady, and mark a price on each one. Fancy Work/Country Craft There is still time to work on crafts. Your donations of new country crafts and fancy work items would be appre-ciated. Keep in mind that we also need baked goods, gar-den vegetables, jams and jellies, outdoor plants, bulbs, etc. Please label and securely wrap food items. All items may be brought to the stand the day of the picnic. If you need something picked up, please call one of the chairmen: Debbie Niemerg 857-6317 or Billie Jansen 857-1495. It takes everyone to help make it a success. Parents, please remind your children to work their shift. If you cannot make your shift, please switch with someone or call the chairman of your stand. Let’s make this picnic a great success!

St. Michael Church Picnic Don’t miss the Annual St. Michael Church Picnic on Sun-day, July 18th. Picnic starts at 11:00 am. A terrific home-cooked chicken and ham dinner will be served in the air-conditioned gym from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Large plate is $7.00, small plate is $5.00. Also many games to enjoy including Bingo, Plinko, Hooligan, Raffle, Mystery Boxes… Come explore the Bargain Barn for a great buy! Country Store will be full of fresh produce and baked goods. Try your luck at winning a cake at the Cake Walk. Refreshments available on the grounds. Come enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors under the shade trees. FACE will be performing from 4:00-5:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and sit and enjoy the music. Hope to see you all there!

Holy Humor… A Mensa convention for people with high IQs was taking place in a major city. Several attendees lunched at a local café. While dining, they discovered that their salt shaker contained pepper and their pepper shaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the bottles without spilling, using only the implements at hand? The group of intellectuals debated and finally came up with a brilliant solution involving a napkin, a straw, and an empty saucer. They called the waitress over to dazzle her with their plan. “Ma’am,” they said, “we couldn’t help but notice that the pepper shaker contains salt and the salt shaker...” “Oh,” the waitress interrupted. “Sorry about that.” She unscrewed the caps of both bottles and switched them.

Lost and Found—A set of car keys was found by the tennis courts at the grade school. If you are missing your, please claim at the parish office.

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