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St. Charles Borromeo Church
April 19, 2015
April 19, 2015
A PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 20
7am–St. Charles– Tony Sunderman
Tuesday, April 21
St. Anselm
12:20pm–St. Philip’s– John & Helen
Spoo
8pm– Hedwig Haus– Marianne Thiel
Wednesday, April 22
7am– St. Charles– Rosanne Sanders
9pm– St. Philip’s– EIU Students,
Faculty & Staff
Thursday, April 23
St. George; St. Adalbert
5pm– St. Philip’s– Beth Inyart Groth
Friday, April 24
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
7am– St. Charles– Joe Grant
Saturday, April 25
5pm– St. Charles– Andy McDevitt
Sunday, April 26
8:30am–St. Charles– Lyle Overton
11am– St. Philip’s– Bill Jarrad
9pm– St. Philip’s– Charleston Catholic
Community
Stewardship of Treasure
We have 379 households in our Parish
Family contributing:
Envelopes
Loose
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)
(Needed weekly)
CPN
Catholic Relief Services
Choir
Food Pantry
Good Friday
Maintain St. Charles
Rent
Rice Bowl
Seminarians
Stole Fee
We Care
Total
$5,399.00
292.50
365.00
$6,600.00
115.00
10.00
25.00
25.00
71.00
185.00
40.00
244.36
247.00
250.00
250.00
$7,518.86
SAVE THE DATE for our St.
Charles Summer Celebration
Saturday June 13, 2015. 4:00pm
Mass followed by a Pork Chop
Dinner. Mark your calendar now!
“Why are you troubled?” Our Lord’s question for his first disciples
continues to echo in our hearts today. Joyfully, so does his answer for
all of our anxiousness and uncertainty. Come to me! Our Risen Lord
continues to dwell among us in Word and Sacrament! This Saturday,
April 25th, our second graders will have a “retreat day” in anticipation
of sharing in the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, May 3rd.
Please pray that they will always encounter the real presence of Christ
with the same eagerness and joy as they now possess.
Please keep in your prayers this week, as well, Braden Maher and
Paul Bonk who will be ordained transitional deacons for our diocese on
Saturday, April 25th at the Cathedral.
Pax et Bonum.
Fr. John
2014 ACSA Goal
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
SERVICES APPEAL UPDATE:
“Growing Communities of Faith”
Thank you to the parishioners who have pledged
$41,662 toward our goal of $41,900. Your generous
response will enable the diocese to continue God’s
work in the diocese.
If you have not contributed but would like to, please
call the office. All money that is paid over our goal
comes back to the parish.
THE CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
will take place next weekend. One way that this
appeal works to strengthen home mission dioceses in
the United States is by funding seminarian formation
in poor dioceses. Educating each seminarian can cost
between $35,000 - $40,000 per year. Your support is
needed for these young men, so that they might go
back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the
Church at home by making a generous gift to next week’s appeal.
EVERYTHING FROM MUGS TO RUGS!
Doing some spring cleaning? Moving out at the
end of the semester? Not sure what to do with
good, usable furniture? What about mini fridges,
clothes, or other miscellaneous items? LOOK NO
FURTHER! The annual collection for the Mugs to Rugs Haiti
Connection Yard Sale is underway!
You can drop off items at the Newman Center starting April 25,
or if you would rather your items be picked up – we can do that! Just
contact the Newman Center at (217) 348-0188 or Ivy at 217-412-5188
email: [email protected].
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3rd Sunday of Easter
YOUR PRAYERS ARE
REQUESTED FOR:
THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM is coming to an end. The last
Wednesday class is the 22nd and the last Sunday class is the 26th.
Our parish is so thankful for the wonderful catechists we were
blessed with this year. They share their love, their time and most of
all their faith with the children and young adults of our parish. In
addition to actual class time they also generously give their time to
plan lessons so that the short time they have with your children is the
best it can be.
Thankyouthankyouthankyou to:
Leanna Kasey, Donna Martin, Mary Lockart, Beth Gill, Nancy
Martin,
Stacey
Korson,
Quentin
Spannagel,
Sarah
Fehrenbacher, Karie Blatnik, Shahid Yousaf, Terry Coulton, Fr.
John, Ann Benson, Deacon Jim Rupp, Kim Norris, Josie Griffin,
Heather & Jim Kuykendall, Karla Huddlestun, Angie Buescher,
Lisa Dallas, and Kevin Hussey.
And thank you to this year’s wonderful aides: Ethan Blatnik, Sam
White, & Catherine Smith.
NEXT SATURDAY, April 25th, all children in our Charleston
Catholic Community who will be making their 1st Communion in
May, are expected to attend the 1st Communion Retreat. We will
begin at 9am in the church and end at 11:30. If you can stay and
lend a hand, please call Charmaine.
LOOK WHAT’S COMING!!!!
Summer Vacation Bible School dates have been set so mark your
calendars today:
Elementary Children – July 13 – 16
Jr./Sr. High School Students – July 20 – 23
Adults – July 27 – 30
All sessions will take place in the evening. More details will follow
but know you won’t want to be somewhere else those weeks.
CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION BANNERS–
The Pastoral Council would like to invite all of the St.
Charles Borromeo’s parish ministries to participate in
creating a Corpus Christi Banner to be proudly carried
throughout this year’s Corpus Christi procession / celebration June
7th following Mass.
Please contact Mary White for any additional questions or interest.
SERVER SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
April 25– 5 p.m.– Ryan Norris and Holly Higgins
April 26– 8:30 a.m.– José Garcia and Shae Littleford
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...all homebound & nursing home parishioners
...Cardinal Francis George, Ruth Ann
McBride, Wendy Bova, Ann Hogg, Craig
Catanzariti, Bill Carreon, Bill Simon,
Barbara York, Alan Lord, Sr. Janis Yaekel
who have cancer
...Ben Ragle and Kay Endsley of our parish
...those who have Alzheimer’s and their
families
...all men and women serving overseas
...Ione Perry & Donna Morton, family of Ann
& Maurice Stevens
...Beth Ray & Family
...Ryan Guerrero, friend of Barbara Busch
...Davis Coffey, friend of Barbara Busch, and
Parker Burns who have leukemia
...Diane Knauss & Eileen Knauss, cousins of
Ed Schniers
...Pat Grant, for healing
...Vicky & Dan Woolever requested by Mary
Lenhart
...Pat, Rick & Loretta Morgan, cousins of
Nancy Jenkins
...Tony Meyer, son of Bill & Judy
...Ethan Robison
...Ann Simpson, friend of Diane Wall
...Nell Kuncl, the mother of Mike Kuncl
...the special intention of an expectant mother
...Patty Dowd, mother of Terry Coulton
...Charlotte Martin, mother of Vickie Tucker,
recovering from surgery
…Lee Malone, the father of Amy David,
recently diagnosed with cancer
...Walt Webner, brother-in-law of Cheryl and
Tom West
...the repose of the soul of Julene Alexander of
our parish family
If you have a loved one who should be added to or
removed from our parish prayer list, please call us
at the office. If you wish, requests can be phrased
to honor your privacy.
PRAY WITH POPE FRANCIS. As
you pray your daily offering throughout
April, please include these special
intentions of our Holy Father:
 Creation– That people may learn to
respect creation and care for it as a
gift of God.
 Persecuted
Christians–
That
persecuted Christians may feel the
consoling presence of the Risen Lord
and the solidarity of all the Church.
Calendar of Events
4/19 Rel. Ed.– PreK, K, 1-3, 7 & 8– 9:30-10:45am
SCW Gift Shop– after 8:30am Mass
HS Rel. Ed.– 7-8:30pm– MH
4/20-4/24 SCW Rummage Sale Drop– 8am-4pm– MH
4/20 SCW Meeting– 6:30pm– MH
4/22 Scripture Study– 7:40am– MH
Rosary– 9:30am– Church
Rel. Ed.– 4,5,6– 3:15-4:30pm
KC Officer Meeting– 7pm– KC
4/24 Traveling Rosary– 10am– Blumenthal
4/25 First Communion Retreat– 9-11:30am– MH
4/26 Rel. Ed.– PreK, K, 1-3, 7 & 8– 9:30-10:45am
Squires Meeting– 6pm– KC
HS Rel. Ed.– 7-8:30pm– MH
4/29 Rosary– 9:30am– Church
4/30 SCW Rummage Sale– 2-6pm– MH
5/1 SCW Rummage Sale– 8am-12pm– MH
Traveling Rosary– 10am– Brookstone
5/1-5/2 Eucharistic Adoration– 4pm-8:30am– church
5/2 Fatima Devotions– 8am– church
SCW Rummage Sale– 8am-12pm– MH
Food Drive
5/3 1st Communion– 8:30am Mass
May Crowning– 8:30am Mass
Food Drive
HS Rel. Ed.– 7-8:30pm– MH
High School Youth– Religious Ed. tonight, April 19.
Father Arisman will finish his discussion on the
Precepts of the Catholic Church. Please be prompt.
Thank you to Eva Higgins for taking 12 middle
school youth to the ropes course.
VISIT THE SCW GIFT SHOP
in Moriarty Hall this weekend for
your First Communion Gifts and
clothing apparel for your special
son, daughter, niece or nephew. While there, you can
also shop for your Mother’s Day Gifts. The Gift Shop
will be open again May 16 & 17.
ST. CHARLES WOMEN will meet this Monday,
April 20 at 6:30pm in Moriarty Hall. The upcoming
rummage sale will be discussed. All women are
invited.
THE SCW RUMMAGE SALE drop off
will be this week, April 20-24 from 8am-4pm
in the northwest corner of Moriarty Hall.
Please bring your clean, gently used clothing,
household items, books, etc., and mark the sizes of all
bedding and curtains. The sale will be held on April
30, 2-6pm, May 1, 8am-12pm, and May 2, 8am-12pm
($2/bag day). All are welcome to help even for only an
hour!
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO WORKS OF
MERCY DAY is on Sat., May 30th. As a parish
family we have the opportunity to make a difference in
the name of Christ. If you wish to help out please sign
up in the vestibule. If you need work done, for no
charge, please call the office.
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES will meet on Sunday,
April 26 at 6pm in the KC Room.
Come grow in Faith and join in the Fellowship.
All are welcome!
SUNDAY
SCRIPTURE
QUESTIONS
TO
PONDER
Gospel - Lk 24:35-48
 To whom or to what group could I do a better job
of witnessing to Christ? How will I go about this?
 Who have been my models of effective witnessing
to the risen Christ? What characteristics did they
exhibit, and what have I learned from them?
 Name a time when witnessing to Christ cost you
or someone you know of dearly? What was the
grace in this?
Daily Mass Scriptures
04/19/2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Acts 6:8-15/Jn 6:22-29
Acts 7:51--8:1a/Jn 6:30-35
Acts 8:1b-8/Jn 6:35-40
Acts 8:26-40/Jn 6:44-51
Acts 9:1-20/Jn 6:52-59
1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
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CRS World Report:
Fair Trade is Helping
Women in India Stitch
Their Way Out of
Poverty
Basket Bonanza
We are excited to bring this highly anticipated parish
family project back to our celebration. Thanks to the
generosity of our parish, this event earned over
$2,000.00 at our parish picnic last year! As this
event continues to grow, we rely on our parish
members and church ministries to make this a lively
part of the festivities.
Please consider either
sponsoring a basket or donating towards a particular
theme of your liking to make this event a continued
success.
Some examples of last year’s baskets: Family Fun
Night, Italian Night, Romantic Weekend, U of I
Spirit, Summer Fun, Baby Blessings, Wine,
Gardening, Man Cave, Coffee, Book, Soup Baskets.
Fair Trade Sale!!
Wed., Apr. 22 – 10am2pm – EIU South Quad
Sat., Apr. 25 – after 5 pm Mass – St. Charles
Sun., Apr 26 – after 8:30 am Mass – St. Charles
Sun., Apr. 26 – after 11:00 am Mass – Newman
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR and save the
date to join Bishop Paprocki at the Springfield Capitol
for a prayer service during the Fortnight for Freedom
on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon.
Items / Baskets are due by May 24th.
Baskets will be displayed following each Mass:
May 31 and June 6 & 7 for early bird raffle sales.
Summer Celebration June 13th
Raffle ticket cost: $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF
CONSECRATED LIFE
(November 30, 2014 - February 2, 2016)
Religious life ought to promote growth in the church
by way of attraction. The church must be attractive.
Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way
of doing things, of acting, of living! . . . It is this
witness that I expect of you. Religious should be men
and women who are able to wake the world up.
– Pope Francis
***Please contact Mary White at 345-0618 or
[email protected] to reserve a basket***
Thank you in advance for your support
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME ! !
Join our annual server-parish outing to see the
White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals at beautiful
Cellular Field Wednesday, July 22. We will
leave the St. Charles Church parking lot at 2:00
pm and travel by chartered bus for the 7:10pm
game. We stop at the last I-57 rest area for a
provided sack lunch along the way. $45 per
person to the St. Charles parish office covers
game ticket and bus fair. Sign up now to join the
fun.
FATHER SON HOLINESS ADVENTURE AND
PILGRIMAGE– Want to meet Fr. Barron, go
canoeing, go-carting, play laser-tag, learn about WWII
fighter planes and eat at a Brazilian steakhouse? How
about visit an apparition site of Our Lady or a chapel
where many prayers for healing have been answered?
The registration deadline is May 31, 2015. Reserve
your spot by going to: http://dio.org/familylife/
events.html before all the seats are filled up!
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PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES – April 7, 2015
Members Present: Fr. John, Fr. Arisman, Mary White, Deb Cuddy Jo Coon, Jeff Coon, Anne Wend, Deacon
Rupp, Charmaine Owens, Cay Kolling, Matt Mittelstaedt, Jeff Beals & Lexe Volk.
Unable to Attend: John Schmitz, Ryan Siegel, Catherine and Michael Smith
Opening Faith Reflection provided by Deacon Rupp
Fr. John’s Report –
 Introduced the new members – Jeff & Jo Coon, Anne Wend and reintroduced Fr. Arisman
 Gave a brief report on the recent changes and duties of he and Fr. Arisman.
 They have a schedule and will be rotating different Mass times
Charmaine’s Report –
 Reported on the schedule for Vacation Bible School
 Grade School – July 13-16
 High School – July 20-23
 Adults – July 27-30
 The 1st Communion Retreat is April 25, with 1st Communion being May 3 at the 8:30am Mass
 There has already been a new RCIA inquiry.
Deacon Rupp’s Report – The 2nd Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be a singing of the
Chaplet at 2:00pm Sunday at St. Charles.
Youth Report – Not Present
Old Business:
 Matt reported that the Works of Mercy workday is May 30
 There was discussion on how to get people involved as well as getting tasks that parishioners need
completed organized.
 The details of Corpus Christi Sunday were discussed
 The procession will be on June 7
 St. Charles Summer Celebration is June 13
 It is a streamlined event this year
 Mass at 4:00pm with a pork chop dinner to follow
 There will be a Quilt Raffle, Basket Raffle, and cake/dessert auction
New Business:
 The sound system seems to have some issues that are going to be looked into
Faith Reflection Assignment – Matthew Mittelstaedt
Next meeting: May 6 @ 7:00 pm in Lower Level
ST. CHARLES MISSION STATEMENT
You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the
greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew
22:37-39
We strive to live out Jesus’ command to love God and neighbor. Centered in the Eucharist of Jesus Christ, we
are fed and strengthened by God’s gift of love. As we are nourished, we seek to share God’s love with our
families, friends and communities near and far.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you
always, until the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20
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Parish Office & Rectory
921 Madison Ave. • Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 217-345-3332 • Fax: 217-348-8449
Parish Staff
Fr. John Titus, Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Fr. Steven Arisman, Parochial Vicar
Email: [email protected]
www.saintcharleschurch.org
Moriarty Hall: 217-345-3066
Charmaine Owens, Pastoral Associate
Email: [email protected]
Luisa DiPietro Memorial Library
in Moriarty Hall open by appointment
Rev. Mr. Jim Rupp, Permanent Deacon
Email: [email protected]
Hedwig Haus: 345-6901
[email protected]
Reba Kortte, Office Manager
Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Vocations Office
698-8500 ext. 182
Angie Buescher, Youth Minister
Email: [email protected]
Diocesan Victim Assistance
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 the Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline
at 1-800-25-ABUSE, or your local police authority.
Ryan Siegel, Maintenance Supervisor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Wayne Neese, Custodian
Glenna Murphy, Pianist & Music Liturgy Chair
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 253-3432
Allan Horney, Choir Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 348-0207
BAPTISM: Prior to Baptism of an infant, parents are to
attend a Pre-Jordan class, preferably before the birth of
the baby. Please call the office well in advance for
information.
Minji Kim, Organist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 513-600-3656
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Those
who are homebound and wish to receive Communion,
please call the office at 345-3332.
Pastoral Council Members
Deb Cuddy, Cay Kolling, Matthew Mittelstaedt,
John Schmitz, Ryan Siegel, Gordon Tucker,
Lexe Volk, Anne Wend, Mary White, and
youth members Catherine and Michael Smith
MARRIAGE: Preparations for marriage begin at least
6 months prior to the wedding. Please contact the office
to set an appointment with Fr. John.
Finance Council Members
Jerry Herman, Rance Higgins, Brett Lockart,
Joyce Madigan, Ken Mitsdarfer, Bob O’Rourke
Ryan Siegel, Ed Wehrle, Jan Ziebka
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Religious
education classes for grades pre-kindergarten through
12th are offered on Sundays and Wednesdays during the
regular school year. In addition to these classes, parent
sessions are also required for the reception of the
sacraments of First Reconciliation and First
Communion. Dates will be announced.
Mark Bates, Knights of Columbus - Grand Knight
Cindy Livingston and Renee Smith, SCW Co-Chairs
Rosary
Wednesday-9:30 a.m.– St. Charles
RCIA– RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS: Adults and children who wish to learn more
about Catholicism, becoming a Catholic or help with the
RCIA may contact the parish office.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday– 3:30-4:30 p.m.– St. Charles
Before Weekday Mass– 6:30 a.m.– St. Charles
Tuesday – 1:00-2:00 p.m.– St. Philip’s
Thursday– 3:30-5:00 p.m.– St. Philip’s
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
This sacrament offers the healing strength and peace of
Christ to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill,
hospitalized or about to have surgery. Please call the
office for arrangements.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eve of First Saturday: 4:00pm-8:30am
First Saturday Mass: 8:30am
BABYSITTER– Need a good Catholic babysitter? Call
the office at 345-3332 for a list.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO FACE BOOK
facebook.com/StCharlesChurchCharleston
Connect with your Parish Family on our facebook
page. Keep up with parish activities and find
inspiration for your daily prayer and meditation.
NEW PARISHIONERS: To register, please contact
Fr. John at 217-345-3332 or by email at
[email protected] to set up an appointment.
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