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Immaculate Conception Church~Mattoon, IL

St. Columcille Church~Sullivan, IL

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 Thursday Office Hours- 9:30-3:00 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

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WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!

Contact Parish Office at 235-0539 to make an appointment with Father Titus

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) Immediately following Mass Reconciliation and Eucharistic Exposition with Benediction at 6:30PM

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

Mattoon, Illinois

ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH

Sullivan, Illinois

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Blessed are the poor. Woe to you who are rich.” Luke 6:17, 20-26

Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings

INTRODUCTION

In next Sunday’s Gospel, (February 24), the readings seem especially pertinent to us living in

a climate of sarcasm and insults, offensiveness

and bullying, violence and hatred. Sparing– let

alone forgiving and loving– one’s perceived

enemies, or refusing to judge others is hardly

“natural” to most of us. But God sees it

differently, and we are faced with the choice of

whether we will too. Considering what this

requires of us is a good way to enter the

immanent season of Lent.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23: David spares

his enemy

1 Corinthians 15:45-49: Live as spiritual, not

natural beings

Luke 6:27-38: Jesus’ challenge about loving and

forgiving Readings for the Week of February 17, 2019 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 & 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a & 2, 3ac-4, 3b & 9c-10/

Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-13,14-15,18-19/Mk

8:22-26

Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21,29&22-23/Mk 8:27-33

Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/Mt 16:13-19

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

FEBRUARY 18-24 MONDAY

6:30AM Mary Ann Logue

TUESDAY

5:30PM Florence Daily

WEDNESDAY

7:00AM “Increase in Vocations to the

Priesthood”

THURSDAY

5:30PM The Roepke Family

FRIDAY

8:00AM “Special Intention” Marianna

Sparks– 85th Birthday!

SATURDAY

4:00PM Mary Fehrenbacher

SUNDAY

8:00AM Fran Flider

10:30AM People of Our Parish

Your Parish & Faith Stewardship

Giving at a Glance

560 Registered Families Fiscal Year– July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

IC CHURCH STAINED GLASS

WINDOWS PROJECT AND

CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM

Amount Owed: $46,260.00

Major Project Funds: $ 675.00

Unpaid Balance: $ 6,634.00

Total Weekly Budget 10,500.00 02/10/19– Parish 11,494.30 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks + 994.30 Year-To-Date Budget 346,500.00 Year-To-Date Collected 347,341.88

Deficit/Surplus for Year + 841.88

Immaculate

Conception

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ST. COLUMCILLE

February 20-24 LAST SUNDAY OFFERING WEDNESDAY Total: $ 840.00

1:30PM Jim Matthews

5:15PM For the People

SATURDAY

6:00PM Dean Compton

SUNDAY

10:00AM Geneva LaMere Sullivan Prayer List: Fr. Sohm, Art Welsh, David Walker,

Sheila Littleton, Marie Luedke and Hal Walker If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List printed

in the bulletin, please call the parish office at 235-0539. There will be no St. Columcille PSR, K-12 this weekend (February 17th) PSR for K-12 WILL MEET on February 24. Mass will be offered at Courtyard Estate in Sullivan at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 20th. All are welcome to attend Mass and visit with our parishioners and friends who reside there. The rescheduled annual dinner meeting of the St. Elizabeth Council of Catholic Women will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, in the parish hall. All women of the parish are welcome to attend and enjoy dinner provided by the outgoing officers. St. Columcille Ash Wednesday Mass will be on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:15 pm

Embracing Authentic Love: Humanae Vitae Explained Three Day Speaker Series What is God's plan for love and family life? Why is the Church against contraception? What exactly is Natural Family Planning? Humanae Vitae, the papal document which clarified these teachings, calls us to love in a way that respects God’s beautiful design for marital love and life. Join us on Feb. 17th, 18th, and 19th from 7:00-

8:30 pm at St. Anthony Parish Center in Effingham to learn about these beautiful but challenging teachings. Who can come? This event is for any adult; married, single, young, and old, in the Effingham Deanery area! Talks and Speakers: Sunday, Feb. 17th - Humanae Vitae: Understanding Love and Marriage in the Image of God with Joe Gehret Monday, Feb. 18th - The Struggle is Real: Embracing the Truth Behind the Church's Teachings with Patty Schneier Tuesday, Feb. 19th - A Medical Perspective on the Effectiveness of Natural Family Planning and NaPro (Natural Procreative) Technology with Dr. Gavin Puthoff, MD.

A Pilgrim’s Progress . . .

As participants in Sonja Corbitt’s

FULFILLED series have been learning in our

Thursday evening adult formation for both

parishes at the IC parish center, on uncovering

the Biblical foundations of Catholicism, The

Old Testament Tabernacle was a portable tent-

like structure in which God dwelt in the midst

of his people. The tent was made of acacia

wood boards overlaid with gold and fitted to

form the walls. Four layers of curtains acted as

the roof to shield the Tabernacle from the sun

and rain. The inner most layer was woven with

figures of angelic cherubim. Within the

sanctuary of our parish churches lies the

Tabernacle which contains the Real Presence

of God in the Blessed Sacrament. Here the

Holy Eucharist is reserved for adoration

through visits throughout the day and so Holy

Communion may be taken to those unable to

participate in the mass. The earliest photos of

Immaculate Conception Church show images

of four angels flanking the Tabernacle in the

center of the reredos or “back altar.” Two

brass angels adorn the sanctuary at St.

Columcille. One reverencing the brass image

of the Risen Christ and one adores the

Eucharistic Lord in the Tabernacle. I want to

thank the donor of the two new angels, which

like the cherubim that accompanied the

Tabernacle through the desert with Moses and

the people of Israel, now model for each of

reverence for Christ in the Tabernacle at

Immaculate Conception.

Pax et Bonum, fr john

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FROM THE BENCH!

Wanted those who sing with joy to the Lord! All singers from grades 5 to adult are welcome to join in song for these coming Sunday’s in ordinary time: Feb 17th March 3rd

Rehearsal for each Sunday is at 9:30 am that morning in the choir loft. Thank you for your time and

consideration! Barbara Konrad

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 23, Unique Suites in

Charleston

Catholic Charities Fundraiser!

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

March 9– 9:00-10:30AM @ St. Isidore, Bishop Creek

April 26– 6-7:30PM at St. Anthony, Effingham

Call Kate Pruemer, FCP at 821-1840 or email at kpruemer@gmail.com to register.

Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, Luke Watson, Marge

Cain, Maggie Kirts, 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, Jim Pendell, Julia Filosa, 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, and Wyatt Edwards If you have a loved one who should be added to our parish prayer list, please call the parish office.

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

02/17– Coffee & Catechesis– 9:15AM-10:15AM– CFC

02/17- PSR– 9:15-10:15AM– CFC

02/18– Mass @ 6:30AM– Church

02/18– Youth Group Trip to St. Louis– 7:30AM

02/20- Men’s Prayer Huddle– 5:30AM– IC Chapel

02/20- Spanish Prayer Group– 6:00PM– PC

02/20– St. Vincent de Paul Mtg-6:30PM-KC Clubhouse

02/20- Eucharistic Adoration– 7-8:00PM– IC Chapel

02/21– ICC Prayer Group– 8:30AM– PC

02/21– ACTS Class– 9:30AM– PC

02/21– Fulfilled Part 2 Class– 7:00PM– PC

02/23– Trivia Night Fundraiser– 6:00PM– PC

02/24– Family Game Day– 2:00PM– CFC

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

Catholic Radio for Mattoon

102.5 FM Catholic Radio for Sullivan:

88.9FM & 96.5FM

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna,

Tuna Helper, Spaghetti,

and Spaghetti Sauce

Thanks for your continued support!

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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Please join the family of Marianna Sparks in

wishing her a Happy 85th Birthday on

February 22☺ Cards may be sent to Marianna

at 900 Vanlaningham Drive, Mattoon, IL.

Thursday, March 7

UPCOMING ADULT FORMATION

OPPORTUNITIES

Ephesians & Follow-Me Series

All Immaculate Conception and St. Columcille

parishioners are welcome to attend!

Save the Date!

As pitchers and catchers showed up this past

week in Florida and Arizona we know spring

and a new baseball season is not far behind.

Our St. C and IC server/parish outing to see

the Chicago White Sox host the New York

Mets will be Thursday August 1st. It may

seem a long way off but Hope springs eternal!

If you are an active practicing Catholic who is

catechized (receiving the sacraments of

Penance and Holy Eucharist) but not

Confirmed, please contact Carla Will (217-

663-0923 or carlajanewill@yahoo.com) to

complete the Sacraments of Initiation by

celebrating Confirmation at the Cathedral of

the Immaculate Conception in Springfield.

Confirmation of catechized Catholics will be

celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Parish Office will be closed on Monday,

February 18 in observance of President’s

Day. Thank You!

Attention All IC Servers

Interested in serving Stations of the Cross and

Benediction on the Friday evenings of Lent?

There will be a training on Saturday, March

2nd at 11:00 A.M. in church. All those

interested in serving should attend.

Sunday, March 3rd 4-6PM

Parish Mardi Gras Soup Supper

Sponsored by IC High youth group

for their Holy Week Mission trip to

Louisville, Kentucky.

Variety of Soups * Freewill offering

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

KC council meeting is February 25 at 7:30PM.

KC Casino Night is March 2 from 7-11PM in the

Parish Center. Tickets are $10.00.

SISTER PARISH UPDATE

This past week, IC sent $7,205.00 to our Sister

Parish, St. Joseph the Worker in Barquismeto,

Venezuela. Thank you IC for your continued

support of this wonderful ministry!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL

PROGRESS REPORT-IC

This Year’s Goal: $ 65,080.00 Gifts Thus Far: $ 34,560.00 % of Participation: 38%

We are over the halfway mark– YEAH!

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Thank you Immaculate Conception parishioners for your generous

contributions! This van will allow us to better serve our Parish!

Join us for the Van's blessing this Sunday at 10:05 am!

Family Game Day will be held on Sunday, February 24th at 2 PM in the Christian Formation Center (school). Bring your favorite board games and card games (pinochle, pitch, UNO) to share and join in fellowship with our church family.

FOR ALL AGES!

Please bring snacks to share! Popcorn, tea and lemonade provided.

February 24 at 2:00PM

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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

Malcolm O’Neill 234-8101 Joe Denton 822-8239

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

Joe Denton 822-8239 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

Co-Presidents: Kathy Elzy 728-8075

CALVARY CEMETERY Lucia Roney 433-0288

Moni Sheehan 246-3643 Knights of Columbus

Linda Wente 235-2488 Tom Langenfeld 728-2390

Parish School of Religion

Michelle Keller 972-0286