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VOL. 55 NO. 2 – JANUARY 12th, 2020 THEME FOR THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD: Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father. He is the light
of the nations and Lord of all creation. To him be all glory and praise!
MASS INTENTIONS:
Sat. 1-11 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 1-12 8:30 am – Bonnie Rieso Tues. 1-14 8:00 am – Cecilia Fulte Wed. 1-15 8:00 am – Alice Mueller Thurs. 1-16 8:00 am – Eleanor Braun Fri. 1-17 8:00 am – Urban Wittenauer (Month’s Mind) Sat. 1-18 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 1-19 8:30 am – Intentions of Sr. Joan Weiler
ORGANIZATIONS BLESSED VIRGIN ALTAR SODALITY – The
ladies meet the first Tuesday In September, November, January & March at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Details regarding the annual Christmas Party and Spring Breakfast are shared in the bulletins closer to those dates.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – meet the second
Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. Any changes or special activities are given elsewhere in the bulletin.
QUILTING – ladies meet to quilt each Tuesday in the
Parish Center from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. except during the summer. Any questions call Margie Holle at 473-2944 or Alice Kuehn 473-2817.
PARISH COUNT: 143 OUR SACRIFICE MADE TO GOD: 1-5-2020 Sunday Envelopes (38) - $1,660.00 Loose – $126.00 Youth (1) - $4.00
Scholarship Fund - $776.00
(Total Donated since 8/1/2019)
Thank you very much for your generosity!
ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY HECKER, ILLINOIS 62248
REV. VON C. DEEKE, PASTOR PARISH OFFICE 473-2217 FAX 473-9141
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE: staugustineofcanterburyhecker.weebly.com
To contact Father Von when not in Parish Office, Cell #618/214-6852 St. Vincent de Paul Help Line 618/792-4059
House of Neighborly Service Help Line 618/939-8680 Confessions: are heard each Saturday night from 4 to 4:45 pm and each Sunday from 8 to 8:20 am. Parish Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed from 12 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Saturday, January 18th; 5pm Sunday, January 19th; 8:30am Ushers: John Kuehn & Rich Kaiser Ushers: Arnie Eckart & Dale Papenberg Greeters: Sue Hepp Greeters: Arnie Eckart & Dale Papenberg Servers: Gregsons Servers: Ben Hogan & Lucas Gregson Lector: Donna Rheinecker Lector: May Stellhorn Extraordinary Ministers: Tiffany Gregson, Extraordinary Ministers: Kyle Doerr, Ruth Wittenauer and Alice Kuehn Edward Stellhorn and Bernadette Gregson
OFFERTORY FAMILIES Sat. 1/18 – Brian Smith Family Sun. 1/19 – M/M Delmar Wachtel Sat. 1/25 – M/M Gary Wittenauer Sun. 1/26 -- M/M Chuck Wagner Sat. 2/1 -- Kevin Schreder Family Sun. 2/2 – Jeff Biffar Family Sat. 2/8 -- M/M Andy Amann Sun. 2/9 – Heddy Birkner Family Sat. 2/15 – M/M David Biffar Sun. 2/16 -- M/M Don Biffar Sat. 2/22 – M/M Mike Gregson Sun. 2/23 – M/M Don Braun
Please pray for the following:
Darlene Frisch, Ellen Daniels, Maxine Linnertz, Alice Krysnoski, Jeanelle Dinan, Marge Abel, Cheryl Zanders, and Stephanie Amann Stosberg. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for one month’s time. Please call the Parish Office 473-2217 to submit names for the prayer list.
STARTING JANUARY 12TH, WE BEGAN A NEW LIST…IF YOU HAD SUBMITTED A NAME PREVIOUSLY &
WISH THAT NAME TO REMAIN ON THE LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE TO MAKE THAT REQUEST.
The Choir will be practicing on: Thursday, January 16th at 1:30 pm Thursday, January 30th at 1:30 pm
The Choir will be singing at the Sunday, 8:30 am Mass on:
Sunday, January 19th
DIOCESAN EVENTS
RESPECT LIFE CORNER God’s Gift of Forgiveness Through His Son--The Sacrament of Baptism initiates us into the body of Christ and is the new beginning of our faith journey on earth. Baptism is the first flow of grace where we are made whole, free of all sin and ultimately strengthened in our relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church. Today we mark the Baptism of Jesus, the Son of God, performed by John the Baptist in the Jordan River to mark His new
beginning as He begins His public ministry of redemption. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: We can see that just as Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son at the Jordan, we also take on a new identity in Baptism as adopted children of Our Father. By reflecting on this, we can begin to grasp the importance of renewing our Baptism vows as well as encouraging others to step into the transforming waters of Baptism and celebrating with them as they receive a new beginning in the sacrament.
Volunteers Needed at Catholic Urban Programs Monday mornings – 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon – Front Desk -answering the phone/handling intakes for the food pantry
Wednesday mornings – 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon – Front Desk -good people skills/ability to multi-task
This is a great opportunity to use your gifts to help those in need. If you are interested and would like additional information,
please contact Gerry Hasenstab at 618-398-5616 or email him at [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Needs Coats! Winter is just around the corner and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Belleville
Council desperately needs coats to distribute to those in need. Gently-used or new coats of all types in all sizes for all ages
– toddlers, children, teens and adults (men and women) – are being requested. Coats can be dropped off at the St.
Vincent de Paul office located at #13 Vieux Carre Drive, Suite 2, East St. Louis (Loisel Village area, immediately off Route
157) or call Joe Hubbard or Pat Hogrebe at 618-394-0126 for additional information. Warm your heart by keeping someone warm – check your closets & donate a coat today!
St. Vincent de Paul Needs Blankets
Cold winter weather is just around the corner and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Belleville Council desperately needs your help in keeping people warm! Gently-used or new blankets, quilts and comforters of all types/sizes – are being requested to distribute to those in need. Items can be dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul office located at #13 Vieux Carre Drive, Suite 2, East St. Louis (Loisel Village area, immediately off Route 157 across from the Save-A-Lot grocery) or call Joe Hubbard or Pat Hogrebe at 618-394-0126 for additional information. Warm your heart by keeping someone warm – check your closets and donate a blanket today! Thank you so much for your help once again.
COMING AREA EVENTS
FLYERS WILL NOW BE LOCATED IN A 3-RING BINDER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHURCH. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT THE BINDER IF
YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT AN EVENT.
Jan. 12th – Quilt Bingo; St. Liborius Parish held at Legion Hall in St. Libory; 1pm; Doors Open and Refreshments start serving at 11am. BINGO - BINGO - BINGO on Monday nights at CKL of I in Swansea. Bingo (no machines) begins at 7pm
and proceeds benefit Althoff Catholic High School. Food and drinks are available Euchre -- Every Thursday afternoon starting at 1:00; St. Michael’s Paderborn.
Attention: Alumni of St. Augustine’s Catholic School, Hecker … There will be a school-wide reunion on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. There will be an open house of the school, celebration of Mass at 10:30 am, and a luncheon at the Hecker Community Center where old stories and acquaintances can be shared. To make sure your name is on our invitation list, please contact:
Also, for updates on the reunion, refer to our new Facebook page: St. Augustine School, Hecker, IL.
Hecker’s Quasquicentennial Celebration Upcoming Events
February 28th, 2020 -- Fish Fry @ Hecker Community Center June 6th, 2020 -- Firemen’s Muster @ Backstreet Wine & Dine
September 12th, 2020 -- Parade/Picnic @ Hecker Community Center Grounds
SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO – MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Choir Teen choir masses are at 5 p.m. on the Saturdays listed below. Please gather for practice beginning at 4:10 p.m. in the office to the left side of the altar. For more information contact Judy Haberl, 939-6482; January 11th, February 22nd, March 21st, & April 18th. Luke 18 Retreat at SSPP, Waterloo -- January 17-19, 2020 All 7th & 8th Graders are invited to the Luke 18 Retreat. Luke 18 features talks, share groups, & activities to foster faith & community among the young people in our Partnership Parishes. Please contact Haley Kovarik with any questions at [email protected] or call 618-559-1471 (text-friendly). TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) – January 18-20, 2020 -- All Junior and Senior High School Students are invited to attend the upcoming TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) Retreat, January 18-20 in Columbia. In the three-day weekend of TEC, you can experience being part of a vibrant, loving, and supportive faith community in which the friendship of Jesus Christ becomes a real possibility that makes sense. TEC is very human. Team members of adults and youth from various walks of life entrust to the participants some of the struggles, joys, and feelings they have experienced in their own lives. TEC provides a space to reflect upon one's own ideals, hopes, dreams, and problems; to discover a God that you can believe in . . . a Christ you can encounter as risen and alive in your midst. For more information or to apply to attend visit: https://bellevilletec.org/
Diocesan Youth Camp: Ignite “Give yourselves over to the best of life! Open the door of the cage, go out and fly!” Pope Francis, Christ is Alive WHO: All High School Students WHEN: Friday, March 20th-Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 WHERE: Camp Ondessonk COST: $100 per student For more info or to register please contact Catherine Burkart at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Office, 939-6426. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 1st, 2020.
GroupMe. This is a new social media platform that the teens are using. It is a large group text option. Students can invite other teens to join or students can join by following the link below. https://web.groupme.com/join_group/44062372/mlpvgk
NEWS FROM GIBAULT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL…
Be a Hawk for a Day
Gibault Catholic welcomes 6-8 grade students to visit the
campus and shadow one of the many GCHS students that make
our school what it is! Contact Kara Hoke, Director of
Enrollment ([email protected]) for more information
and to arrange your student’s shadow visit.
Coach Rueter Court Dedication Join the Hawks between the JV and Varsity games (circa
7:30PM) on January 17, as we dedicate our new gym floor to
Coach Dennis Rueter. We hope to see you there!
Exciting news…105 students & chaperones from our area will be traveling to the March
for Life—January 22nd-26th. This is the biggest group yet from Waterloo-2 full buses!!
The following parishioners from St. Augustine will be participating: Abby Grohmann,
Ande Grohmann, Dawn Grohmann, Brooke Biffar, Vickie Biffar, Janella Neary, Raeleen
Neary, & Josh Papenberg.
Please keep this group in your prayers for a safe trip!
SPPCS Open House | Sunday January 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.--Please join us
for our annual open house on Sunday January 26th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for
refreshments and to see what our students have been up to so far this school
year! We will have a living museum presented by the 4th grade as well as
performances by our school bands and others.
Empower Illinois Scholarship -- Applications for the K-12 tax credit
scholarships will be available Wednesday, January 15th. Reservations open at
6:30 p.m. and you can click for your timestamp at 7 p.m. Check out their
website, www.empowerillinois.org, for more information.
You can also join Empower Illinois on their Facebook page as they will go live
on Thursday, January 9th from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and on Monday, January 13th
from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. to answer any questions that families might have about
the Fall 2020 - Spring 2021school year.
SPPCS Variety Show -- Do you have students at SPPCS that dance, sing, play
an instrument, do gymnastics, juggle or have another awesome talent? Then
they should audition for the SPPCS Variety Show! There is a sign up sheet in
the office! The annual variety show will take place on Friday January 31st in
the SPPCS Gymnasium!
2020 Gator/Vacation Raffle -- This year we are excited to announce that we
are offering 2 choices in addition to the cash offer for the 2020 SPPCS Spring
Gala! We are once again working with WM Nobbe, now Sydenstricker Nobbe
Partners, to raffle off a 2020 John Deere XUV835m. Secondly, we are also
working with Magic Expeditions to provide a vacation package valued up to
$12,000 to anywhere Disney travels. Finally, there is the $10,000 cash option.
The Spring Gala is Saturday March 14th at Gibault Catholic High School.
Raffle tickets are $50 each and there is also a second prize of $2,000 and third
prize of $1,000. Only 700 tickets will be sold and a minimum of 600 tickets
must be sold for the Gator or Vacation Package to be an option. Please
contact to the school office or email it to [email protected] to purchase
your ticket!
WATERLOO Queen of Hearts BENEFITS SPPCS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The SPPCS Queen of Hearts fundraiser is in full swing. $1 tickets are on sale at the Stubborn German Brewing Company in downtown Waterloo during normal business hours. Drawing is at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Please contact the school office for more information at 618-939-7217.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Conference
We are a Catholic lay organization providing service to the needy and suffering. Our Conference includes the parishes of:
St. Augustine of Canterbury-Hecker
St. Mary-Valmeyer
St. Patrick-Tipton
Saints Peter & Paul-Waterloo Telephone numbers are 939-0605 and 618-792-4059 Mailing address is P.O. Box 443, Waterloo, IL 62298 Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at Adult Faith Formation House at 7:00 PM. New members are always welcome.
SEXUAL ABUSE HOTLINE: Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual misconduct by a priest or other diocesan personnel please call the hotline:
800-640-3044.
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Meet us on the web: www.bellevillemessenger.org
Purchase SPPCS “Scrip Cards” for your shopping and gift giving needs!
Scrip cards make great gifts and in addition, consider purchasing “scrip cards” to use in place of cash, checks or
credit cards for purchases you make.
How does that help St. Augustine families? Each SPPS student
family is required to earn $250 each year in fund raising. Plus,
each student must pay $400 registration and book fees. Then the
tuition begins. At the end of each month the rebates from scrip
sales are tabulated and applied to the family’s account. You may
designate a particular family or St. Augustine students as a group
in which case it will be equally divided. Order forms are located in
magazine rack in front vestibule of church. Please consider trying
this program and perhaps add an item each month to help our
parish support the SPPS/St Aug. families with absolutely no cost to
you. Order forms may be returned in collection basket with check
or given to Betty or Annette Schreder or any SPPS student family.
Any questions may be directed to same people.
The Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the Lord’s Day Let’s see what is taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church about the Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the Lord’s Day. Let’s now look at the Lord’s Day in the New Covenant. “This is the day which the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) The day of the Resurrection: the new creation 2174 Jesus rose from the dead "on the first day of the week.” ((Matthew 28:1) Because it is the "first day," the day of Christ's Resurrection recalls the first creation. Because it is the "eighth day" following the sabbath (Mark 16:1), it symbolizes the new creation ushered in by Christ's Resurrection. For Christians it has become the first of all days, the first of all feasts, the Lord's Day (he kuriake hemera [Greek], dies dominica [Latin]) Sunday: “We all gather on the day of the sun, for it is the first day [after the Jewish sabbath, but also the first day] when God, separating matter from darkness, made the world; and on this same day Jesus Christ our Savior rose from the dead.” (Saint Justin Martyr, died AD 165) Sunday - fulfillment of the sabbath 2175 Sunday is expressly distinguished from the sabbath which it follows chronologically every week; for Christians its ceremonial observance replaces that of the sabbath. In Christ's Passover, Sunday fulfills the spiritual truth of the Jewish sabbath and announces man's eternal rest in God. For worship under the Law prepared for the mystery of Christ, and what was done there prefigured some aspects of Christ: “Those who lived according to the old order of things have come to a new hope, no longer keeping the sabbath, but the Lord's Day, in which our life is blessed by him and by his death.” (Saint Ignatius of Antioch, died AD 108) 2176 The celebration of Sunday observes the moral commandment inscribed by nature in the human heart to render to God an outward, visible, public, and regular worship "as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.” (Saint Thomas Aquinas, died 1274) Sunday worship fulfills the moral command of the Old Covenant, taking up its rhythm and spirit in the weekly celebration of the Creator and Redeemer of his people. So, we see that the observance of Sunday by Christians as the Lord’s Day was documented in the AD 100’s. Sunday is the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ which, in a sense, we celebrate each Sunday. Next week we will see how we celebrate on the Lord’s Day. - Fr. Von Deeke
The Acts of the Apostles: Here is chapter ten of the Acts of the Apostles, from which our second reading is taken this Sunday, from the Good News Translation: 1 There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, who was a captain in the Roman army regiment called "The Italian Regiment." 2 He was a religious man; he and his whole family worshiped God. He also did much to help the Jewish poor people and was constantly praying to God. 3 It was about three o'clock one afternoon when he had a vision, in which he clearly saw an angel of God come in and say to him, "Cornelius!" 4 He stared at the angel in fear and said, "What is it, sir?" The angel answered, "God is pleased with your prayers and works of charity, and is ready to answer you. 5 And now send some men to Joppa for a certain man whose full name is Simon Peter. 6 He is a guest in the home of a tanner of leather named Simon, who lives by the sea." 7 Then the angel went away, and Cornelius called two of his house servants and a soldier, a religious man who was one of his personal attendants. 8 He told them what had happened and sent them off to Joppa. 9 The next day, as they were on their way and coming near Joppa, Peter went up on the roof of the house about noon in order to pray. 10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat; while the food was being prepared, he had a vision. 11 He saw heaven opened and something coming down that looked like a large sheet being lowered by its four corners to the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of animals, reptiles, and wild birds. 13 A voice said to him, "Get up, Peter; kill and eat!" 14 But Peter said, "Certainly not, Lord! I have never eaten anything ritually unclean or defiled." 15 The voice spoke to him again, "Do not consider anything unclean that God has declared clean." 16 This happened three times, and then the thing was taken back up into heaven. 17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of this vision, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon's house was, and they were now standing in front of the gate. 18 They called out and asked, "Is there a guest here by the name of Simon Peter?" 19 Peter was still trying to understand what the vision meant, when the Spirit said, "Listen! Three men are here looking for you. 20 So get ready and go down, and do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them." 21 So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the man you are looking for. Why have you come?" 22 "Captain Cornelius sent us," they answered. "He is a good man who worships God and is highly respected by all the Jewish people. An angel of God told him to invite you to his house, so that he could hear what you have to say." 23 Peter invited the men in and had them spend the night there. The next day he got ready and went with them; and some of the believers from Joppa went along with him. 24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was waiting for him, together with relatives and close friends that he had invited. 25 As Peter was about to go in, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and bowed down before him. 26 But Peter made him rise. "Stand up," he said, "I myself am only a man." 27 Peter kept on talking to Cornelius as he went into the house, where he found many people gathered. 28 He said to them, "You yourselves know very well that a Jew is not allowed by his religion to visit or associate with Gentiles. But God has shown me that I must not consider any person ritually unclean or defiled.
The Acts of the Apostles Continued: 29 And so when you sent for me, I came without any objection. I ask you, then, why did you send for me?" 30 Cornelius said, "It was about this time three days ago that I was praying in my house at three o'clock in the afternoon. Suddenly a man dressed in shining clothes stood in front of me 31 and said: "Cornelius! God has heard your prayer and has taken notice of your works of charity. 32 Send someone to Joppa for a man whose full name is Simon Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner of leather, who lives by the sea.' 33 And so I sent for you at once, and you have been good enough to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God, waiting to hear anything that the Lord has instructed you to say." 34 Peter began to speak: "I now realize that it is true that God treats everyone on the same basis. 35 Those who fear him and do what is right are acceptable to him, no matter what race they belong to. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know of the great event that took place throughout the land of Israel, beginning in Galilee after John preached his message of baptism. 38 You know about Jesus of Nazareth and how God poured out on him the Holy Spirit and power. He went everywhere, doing good and healing all who were under the power of the Devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses of everything that he did in the land of Israel and in Jerusalem. Then they put him to death by nailing him to a cross. 40 But God raised him from death three days later and caused him to appear, 41 not to everyone, but only to the witnesses that God had already chosen, that is, to us who ate and drank with him after he rose from death. 42 And he commanded us to preach the gospel to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God has appointed judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets spoke about him, saying that all who believe in him will have their sins forgiven through the power of his name." 44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who were listening to his message. 45 The Jewish believers who had come from Joppa with Peter were amazed that God had poured out his gift of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speaking in strange tongues and praising God's greatness. Peter spoke up: 47 "These people have received the Holy Spirit, just as we also did. Can anyone, then, stop them from being baptized with water?" 48 So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay with them for a few days.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation – Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society.
Used by Permission
The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal 2019 …Blessed to receive, chosen to give
At Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School – the only remaining Catholic elementary school in East St. Louis – 100% of the students graduate from high school and 95% attend colleges and universities! Your support of The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal helps to make this possible. If you have not already done so, please consider making a gift today. The youngsters at Sister Thea Bowman are counting on you.
Our parish participation goal for the appeal is 58 households and our financial target is $6,000.00. Please be as generous as you are able. Pledges to Date: 39 $6,220.00 103% of Total Goal
Today, Isaiah shares the Lord’s words “Here is my servant whom I uphold; my chosen one with whom I am well pleased”. And in the Gospel of Matthew we hear “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased”. Are we living as we’ve been chosen to? Would the Lord say “You are in whom I am well pleased?” Let us renew OUR baptism today and proclaim the Gospel to all we meet.
HAVE YOU HEARD OF SERRA CLUB? The Serra Club of St. Clair County is an
organization of Catholic men and women, dedicated to foster and affirm vocations to
the Priesthood and vowed religious life. Our purpose is to inform our community of the
need for all vocations. We honor our religious with an annual Nuns Luncheon, a
Deacon Dinner, a Priest Picnic and a new Priest Dinner. We pray for our seminarians
and help them celebrate their birthdays.
Our club meets every first and third Friday of the month at the Shrine of our Lady of the
Snows. There is a Mass at 11:45am, lunch, a brief meeting, and a guest speaker. You
are welcome to join us as our guest. For more information please contact Marvin
Winkeler (402-214-1155) or Mel Lucash (618-531-4244). PRAY FOR VOCATIONS!
Men’s Retreat February 6-9, 2020
Hosted by Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church & Neighboring Parishes
Men over the age of 18 are invited to the February 6th-9th, 2020, ACTS retreat weekend. This parish-based retreat offers to opportunity to renew your spirituality, to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life, and to build and deepen lasting friendships throughout your parish community. The retreat begins on Thursday evening, February 6th, with check-in at 6:30pm at Ss. Peter & Paul Church. Transportation will be provided for you to & from the retreat center. The retreat concludes at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass at Ss. Peter & Paul Church. A lunch reception will follow, with your loved ones invited. Approximately 7-10 days prior to the retreat, you will receive a letter describing what to bring with you (clothing, pillows, etc.) for the weekend. Come experience discovery, renewal and peace with the mean of Ss. Peter & Paul, and other area parishes. A deposit of $50 is requested to reserve your place with the remaining $200 registration fee due at check-in (the full amount is $250). We understand these are challenging times, so everyone will be accommodated regardless of ability to pay. To register, please return your registration form & deposit to the SSPP Parish Office OR to Ryan Grohmann, 7777 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298; OR please contact one of the Retreat Directors if you need confidential financial assistance.
12th ANNUAL EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Friday, January 24th
SsPP Grade School Gym Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Tournament Starts at 7pm
Prizes awarded for top 3 places in 2 flights at a minimum. Tickets are $25 & include: 7 Rounds of Euchre, (12 hands per round), Beverages (soda, water & beer), All You Can Eat Fried Chicken (at end of the last round). For info or questions, please contact Tim Huels (406-6399) or Josh Phelps (978-4048)
The Fourth Joyful Mystery
THE PRESENTATION
1. Observing the law of Moses they take Jesus to the temple to present
Him to the Lord.
2. According to the Law the firstborn male child of every family should
be consecrated to the Lord.
3. Mary offers her Son to the Father, then ransoms Him back at the
price paid by the poor.
4. Jesus is not subject to the law of Moses, yet to teach obedience,
submits to it.
5. Mary is not subject to the law of purification, yet in humility she
submits to it.
6. God had revealed to Simeon that he would not see death until he had
seen the Messiah.
7. Recognizing the Child, he prays: "Now you can dismiss your servant
in peace. You have fulfilled your word."
8. "This Child is destined to be the downfall and rise of many in Israel,
a sign that will be opposed."
9. And to Mary Simeon reveals: "And your own soul a sword shall
pierce."
10. After they fulfill all the Law requires they return to Nazareth.
Spiritual Fruit: Let us pray for peace, unity & respect in our families,
community, country and world. May everyone suffering from pain or
sorrow find peace with the Christ Child this Christmas.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION OFFERINGS SS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, WATERLOO
January 17th; 7-10pm – Movie Night – “Unplanned” will be shown; includes
popcorn & discussion. January 21st; 9-10am – Catechism of the Catholic Church discussion –
extra books available, so don’t worry if you haven’t come before to the class. January 28th; 7:15-8:15pm – Monthly Speaker Series – Topic is Early
Church Fathers/History of the Catholic Church. February 6th; 9-10:30am – Bishop Barron’s DVD Class – Topic is the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. February 15th; Starts at 6:15pm – “Date Night” – Meet briefly at AFFH &
head out for a night on the town; Babysitting is provided at no charge, but please RSVP for that service.
February 18th; 9-10am – Catechism of the Catholic Church discussion continues.
February 21st; 7-10pm – Movie Night – “To Kill a Mockingbird”; includes popcorn & discussion.
February 25th; 7:15-8:15pm – Monthly Speaker Series – Topic is Catholic Social Teaching.
February 27th-March 26; 9-10:30am and 7-8:30pm – Lenten Program – No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion; Need to register for class & workbook; call Joyce by Feb. 2nd; 939-6426 Ext. 22 or email to [email protected].
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) NEWS – SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO
PSR information for the 2019-2020 school year has been updated on Ss. Peter & Paul’s website. Please take a few minutes to look over all the details. http://www.ssppcc.org/PSR For more information regarding the PSR program, please contact Catherine Burkart, the PSR Coordinator, at [email protected].
7th Annual BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION
Here is an opportunity for you and your family to have hands-on involvement in a project that saves lives of unborn children and makes an eternal difference in the life of their mothers and fathers.
Each financial gift placed in a bottle, whether great or small, will be a simple way to support Life Network of Southern Illinois and will enable us to continue offering free and confidential services to the men, women and families in this area facing an unplanned pregnancy.
You are encouraged to take home one of the small baby bottles located at the entrances to church. Then we just ask that you return the bottle to church no later than Sunday, February 23rd. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 473-2217.
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH HECKER, ILLINOIS
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
QUILT/CASH BINGO
FEBRUARY 2nd, 2020
Hecker Community Center Hecker, Illinois
Smoke Free Facility
Lightning Round Prior to Bingo
BINGO 1:30 P.M. No one under 18 allowed in hall during bingo.
BL #50884
Attendance Prizes – Raffle – Pot of Gold
Fried Chicken & Pork
Sausage Plates WE WILL BE SERVING OUR POPULAR DRESSING AT
THIS MEAL!!!
Serving 10:00 am-1:00 pm
