ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
FREEBURG, ILLINOIS
December 28, 2014
Feast of the Holy Family
St. Joseph Church Office
6 N. Alton Street
Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-3209
Fax: 618-539-4772
Website: www.stjosephfreeburg.org
Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday - Thursday
Rev. Mark D. Reyling, Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Laura Wolf, Parish Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Corby Valentine, Permanent Deacon
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Rick Barthel, Maintenance
Mrs. Jean Reinneck, Music Director
Mrs. Carol Schlitt, Choir Director
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St. Joseph School Office
2 N. Alton Street
Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-3930
Fax: 618-539-0254
Web: www.stjosephschoolfreeburg.org
Mr. Tim Queern, Principal
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sara Keeley, School Secretary
Email: [email protected]
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Pastor’s Residence
618-539-3743
Mass Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 6:30pm
Saturday (Sunday Vigil): 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am and 10:00 am
Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm
Holy Day Mass: 8:00 am
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:30–4:45 pm
(or by Appointment)
Baptism
Usually celebrated during the weekend Masses except during Advent and Lent–Please call
the Pastor for an appointment.
Marriage
Please contact the Pastor as soon as you set
your wedding date. Couples must be free to
marry (no previous marriages) and are expected to be regularly
participating in the practice of their faith.
Sacrament of the Sick
If you are sick and would like to receive
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick, please call the Pastor. Also, please
have someone call should you be
admitted to the hospital.
Communion Calls
Father brings communion to all the
home bound on the First Friday of each
month. If you would like to have
someone bring you communion,
please call the parish office.
Tuesday, December 30
8:00AM
No Mass
Wednesday, December 31
5:00PM
Maggie Janssen
Thursday, January 1
8:00AM
Delmar & Luella Feurer
Friday, January 2
8:00AM
No Mass
Saturday, January 3
5:00PM
Bill Gordon
Sunday, January 4
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
Carolyn F McGuire II
Grandmother of Melisa
Noles
Charlotte Heiligenstein
Rita Hill
Don Rauch
Joe D. Shaffer
Jack Crowe
Larry Cook
Richard Reyling
Brooks Wyman
Virginia Crouch
Charlie Sandheinrich
Ann Mezo
Pellagia Beckfeld
Gary Campbell
Jared Emig
Ralph Weilbacher Sr.
Jimmie McMillon
Mary Niemann
Shirley Nold
Please contact the Parish Office to add or remove someone
from the prayer list. Each prayer request will be honored for
approximately six weeks, but can be added again.
Dear Parish Family
Today is 16 December 2014 as bulletin deadlines dictate that I am writing this for
the Feast of the Holy Family…28 December.
WATCH…PREPARE….VOICE….DWELLING.
What made the family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus holy? Because the presence of Christ was part of their family and
that they recognized that presence of Christ by accepting God’s will for them.
Soon we are going to enter a New Year 2015. Each year we make “resolutions” … things
we want to do differently in the New Year.
What if each family in our parish tried to be a more “Holy” family in the New Year:
• Pray together as a family
• AƩend Sunday Mass more regularly
• Share significant Bible stories with the kids.
• Perform a work of charity as a family (remove snow for a neighbor, collect clothing for
pantry, etc)
In some way each and every one of our families can be more Holy. It is in holiness that
Christ dwells among us.
BE BOLD…..BE CATHOLIC®
Have a good week,
THE WEEK AHEAD….
Weekend of December 14, 2014
Sunday Collection (6/7)
Faith Direct (4)
Sunday Collection (13/14)
Faith Direct (15)
Sunday Collection (20/21)
Sunday Collection (27/28)
Total (November Goal: $32,000)
Parish Center Loan
Christmas Flowers
Immaculate Conception
$5,380.35
$7,615.00
$8,774.00
$21,769.35
$1,650.00
$440.00
$487.00
FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INFORMATION
(calculated on weekly envelopes only)
Collections required to date:
$184,946.22
Total Collected to date:
$190,578.55
PRINCIPAL BALANCE—PARISH CENTER LOAN
$487,414.20
Monday, December 29
8:00AM
Yoga
Tuesday, December 30
8:00AM
No Mass
Wednesday, December 31
5:00PM
Mass
Thursday, January 1
8:00AM
Mass
Friday, January 2
8:00AM
No Mass
Saturday, January 3
4:30PM
Confessions
5:00PM
Mass
Sunday, January 4
7:00AM
Mass
10:00AM
Mass
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEACON CORBY’S CORNER
DECEMBER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
My Dear Parish Family,
Bar soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant,
Kleenex, and toilet paper .
May Your New Year be filled with God’s Blessing’s,
Happiness, and Peace.
BULLETIN NOTICES FROM ELSEWHERE
Happy New Year
Deacon Corby <><
CHRISTMAS CASH RAFFLE WINNERS
The winners of the 12th annual Christmas Cash Raffle were
drawn at the Dec. 12 fish-fry. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. Every ticket was sold! Thank you also to everyone who helped to sell all the tickets. The winners are:
Grand prize $6000 Mary Casey; $2500 Jenna Higgins; $1000
Tracey Drennen and Lori Kreher; $500 Pam Redding/ Kathy
Belding; $250 Ralph Weilbacher and Wayne Harris; $100 Rich
Boehing, Whitey Schesinger, Mike & Diane Vogel and Todd
Vonderheide; $75 Dorothy Herzog, Paul & Laura Wolf, Janel
Davinroy, Mavrick Queern, Katie Mense, Clarence Wiskamp,
Nancy Krause and Larry & Jean Price; $50 Stan Schwab, Jessi
Gianino, Patty Vogel, Anne Proctor, Debbie Lane, George Vollert, Dennis Fredrick, Jackie Taylor, Nanette Rieso and Claire
Hill.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL ANNUAL FUNDS
Thank you to our generous donors. We have reached 62% of
our annual fund goal--$18,882 has been donated! If you haven't had a chance to donate, there is still time to make a donation
and take a tax deduction for 2014. Donation envelopes are on
the back registers in church.
PAPAL VISIT
As you know, His Holiness, Pope Francis has recently confirmed that he will be in Philadelphia from September 22
through September 28, 2015. It is possible for participants to
attend the Conference, or the Papal Mass, or both. Anyone who
wishes to attend these events is free to make individual reservations on-line via the website: www.worldmeeting2015.org.
The Diocese is considering a group bus pilgrimage to Philadelphia, if you would be interested in that please call the church
office for more information, reservations are due by January
30, 2015.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
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•
Jan 3—St. John the Baptist-Smithton Chicken & Beer
Dance 6:30PM at the Munier Center, contact Mary Alvarez
at 314-420-5840 or [email protected] for tickets
Jan 10—St. Agatha Trivia Night doors open at 6:15 trivia
begins at 7PM. Reserve your table by calling Julie @ 5508453 or email: [email protected]
BIBLE STUDY
Last Sunday the group watched the chapter video that provided
added insight to Chapter 16 of Matthew. Topics included how
the Papacy relates to the Primacy of Peter, Jesus' plan to build
His Church, how Kingdom and Church are synonymous, Old
Testament basis for Papacy, and how “binding and loosing” is a
juridical term of 1st century rabinnic canon law.
The group is taking a short break for the holidays and will resume on January 11th picking up with Chapter 17 of Matthew.
We pray you had a most Holy Christmas and will have a
Blessed New Year.
Join us in lively discussions this and every Sunday in the Parish
Center, 8:00-9:30 AM as we examine the Lord's word in depth
and discuss how to incorporate it into our daily lives.
CATHOLIC RADIO
Make a resolution to listen to AM 1080 WRYT Catholic Radio in the New Year. Tune in to daily Holy Mass, the Divine
Mercy Chaplet, and the Rosary. Plus programs such
as, Catholic Answers Live, Open Line, St. Louis Faith Journeys, and more. For a program schedule and a free CD call
(314) 752-7000 or toll free at (877) 305-1234.
PART TIME HELP WANTED
Dolores Nehring, who has cleaned the Church and the Rectory
for the past many years, has decided to hang up her dust rag
and mop and retire. Therefore, we are currently looking for
someone to clean Church and the Rectory. All together this
would be a one 8 hour per week position. If you are interested
or would like more information call the parish office. If you
have questions about what the job entails give Dolores a call
and she would be happy to answer your questions.
Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
In preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the candidates will be presenting a weekly information poster in the back
of church. One candidate will be featured each week. The poster will contain information about the candidate complete with a
photo. Please take a moment to check out the poster. Also keep
the candidates in your prayers as
they prepare for this Blessed
Sacrament. This week’s candidate’s are Emily Dermody and
Nick Vonderheide.
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
The school office is closed this week. We will return on Monday, January 5, 2015. You may still contact the main office by
voicemail at 539-3930 ext. 111
or by email at [email protected]
with any questions.
We wish you all a very safe and
happy new year!
Have a blessed week,
Mr. Tim Queern
School Principal
CURSILLO WEEKEND
Are you wanting a closer and more personal relationship with
Jesus? Come and join us for a week-end and experience a
“little bit of Heaven” held in Ruma at the motherhouse.
Women’s weekend: Feb 26—March 1
Men’s weekend: March 5—March 8
For further information please contact:
Alex Nast 618-539-3264, Margie Reaka 618-539-3765 or
John Tolan 618-410-8224.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Family Prayer – Praying together as a family is a beautiful
way to increase your family’s relationship with the Lord and
with one another. The Holy Family of Nazareth experienced
both joy and sorrow as do families of today. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: In daily family life, Pope Francis affirmed the
importance of speaking key words within our families: “may
I,” “please” and “sorry”. We must use our words to treat every
person with dignity and respect. Pray for healing and reconciliation within families so that no one feels unloved or unwelcome.
PARISH CENTER LOAN INFORMATION
A little information about the Parish Center Loan
Originally we borrowed $887,726.00 from the Diocese. Since
that time we have paid $400,311.80 in payments towards the
Principle leaving a balance of $487,414.20. During that same
time we pay interest on the loan at a rate of 5%. The monthly
interest payment is approximately $2100.00 per month. This is
paid from the General Fund (white envelope) of the parish. To
date we have paid $187,867.20 in interest payments on the
loan. Please continue to support the paying off of the Parish
Loan by using the Debt Reduction envelope in your packet or
on Faith Direct. Monies received in this envelope are applied
to the Principle on the loan. If you are not currently helping
with the loan payment…think about all the community activities we host here in the Parish Center….the school activities,
the picnic, the quilt social, the many
meetings…etc. We are currently
challenging every parish family to
give at least $20 per month to the
Loan.
STEWARDSHIP GARDENS
Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
In just a few days it will be a new year; the time most of us
make our “New Year resolutions”. Do not overlook the need to
review how you did as stewards this past year. Look at your
stewardship roles God has given you: Parent, church, community, work. You apprentice and journeyman stewards need to
reflect as well. Here is an effective model to use:
Settle yourself so you can be open to God's guidance without
interruption. Open with a prayer telling God why you are there.
Ask God for Light. Look at your performance from God's eyes
not just your own
Give Thanks for the gift of stewardship and all the gifts you
received from God to help you do the job
Review what you have done since your last “performance review”. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Face your shortcomings; what went wrong/could be done better, what do you need to change in your life and yourself.
Look to tomorrow and ask where you need God in the days to
come. Seek AND ACCEPT help from the Holy Spirit.
Where is a quiet place? A quiet place in your home will do.
Where is the BEST place? Tuesdays any time during Adoration. Parents, bring your family. Just stop in and tell Jesus what
you are doing and ask for His help. Open your heart and let
Him be you guide. When you are done with this review, kneel
for a while at His feet with your mind and heart open to His
words just to you. Close with a prayer of thanksgiving.
Give serious thought to making this review a weekly activity
during Adoration.... and combine that with spending a few
minutes at the close of each day before bed...... We'll look at the
process in more detail next time.
May our Lord God bless, guide, prosper and make bountiful the
work of all His stewards. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
Copies of the Parish Council minutes can be found in the vestibule of church in the magazine holders. Please take a copy.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Joseph School Bi-Annual Dinner Auction.
Roaring 20’s
Dust off your flappers and join us on April 25, 2015.
50/50 WINNER
The November 50/50 winner is Mr. & Mrs. Trautman. There
were 106 tickets sold. They will receive a check for $53.
GIBAULT CATHOLIC WELCOME WEDNESDAY
Experience your Catholic high school in action! The Gibault
Catholic Welcome Wednesday series continues January 7th, 9
– 11 am. Meet Principal Russ Hart for coffee and conversation
about Gibault Catholic – an area leader in academics, technology, fine arts and athletics. Tour the campus “live” when classes are in session. RSVP: Pat Herzing [email protected] or 618.939.3883. Join us for part or
all of the morning – We would love to see you!
PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY (539-3209)
Rev. Mark D. Reyling - Pastor
[email protected]
Mrs. Laura Wolf - Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Deacon Corby Valentine—Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Mr. Rick Barthel - Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
LITURGY AND WORSHIP
Music Director
Choir/Schola Director
Organists
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL (539-3930)
Mr. Tim Queern - Principal
[email protected]
Ms. Sara Keeley - School Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. John Middendorff - Athletic Director
[email protected]
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Soup Bus
John Tolan
Cosgrove Kitchen Food Drive
Catherine Wolf
Coat and Blanket Drive/Soup and Casserole Mary Francis
Soltys
Food and Clothing Bank
Mary Ann Wild
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Deacon Corby Valentine
Mr. Frank Heiligenstein - President
Mr. Charlie Hill- Vice-President
Ms. Mary Feurer - Secretary
Mr. Andy Vitale—School Board President
Mr. Tim Queern—Principal
Mrs. Donna Rakers, Mr. Jim Middendorf, Mrs. Shirlene
Kassing, Mr. Bill Schwartz, Mr. Kevin Schoenborn
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Andy Schilling, Mr. Rich Ostman, Mrs. Diane Schaefer
Mrs. Josie Schwab
SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Tim Queern—Principal
Mr. Andy Vitale - President
Mr. David Wathen - Vice-President
Ms. Jessica Krauss - Secretary
Mrs. Margie Reaka, Mrs. Melissa Reinhart
PARISH TRUSTEES
Mr. Frank X. Heiligenstein
Mr. Charles Hill
ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY BOARD
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Rich Ostman
Mrs. Josie Schwab
PARISH FAITH FORMATION
PSR Program
RCIA Program
Small Faith Groups
Sunday Bible Study
Youth Ministry
Catholics Returning Home
Adult Education
Theology on Tap
Carolyn Volpert
618.539.5975
Roni Juracek
Sue Gass
Leo Wolf
Melissa Kinard
Deacon Corby Valentine
Fr. Mark Reyling
Mr. Tim Reinhart
Eucharistic Adoration
COMMUNITY LIFE
Parish Picnic
Quilt Social
Christmas Pot Luck
Welcoming Committee
New Baby Ministry
Parish Fish Fry contact
Funeral Luncheon Committee
SJS Tots Program
ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Club
Parish Quilters
CYO
CYO Adult Leader
Catholic Holy Family Society
Knights of Columbus
Bishop Wm. M. Cosgrove Assembly
Parents, Teachers, and Friends
Together We’re Better
Cursillo
Jean Reinneck
Carol Schlitt
Catherine Clayton
Nicholas Green
Sarah Kuester
Jean Reinneck
Catherine Wolf
Geralyn Erwin
Geralyn Erwin
Lori Kreher
Robin Schutzenhofer
Jennifer Hopfinger
Catherine Wolf
Melissa Reinhart
John Dittman
Betty Sommer
Kristen Ingold
Missy Kinard
Charlie Merker
Patrick McKillip
Jeff Smythe
Stacy Collins
David/Stacy Collins
Alex Nast
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding
to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Word
of God, the celebration of the Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church.
We are committed to responding to each other through ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs.
We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate and caring Christian witness in Freeburg, the Diocese
of Belleville and in the world.
7
Sun
December 2014
7PM Renew
3
8AM Tai Chi
4
12
COMMUNION CALLS
5
13
9AM COOKIE WALK
6
Sat
2
4PM FISH FRY
Fri
8AM Quilting
11
Thu
1
10
8AM Tai Chi
9AM SJS Tots
19
Wed
8AM Yoga
6PM Quilting
7:30PM Big Band
9
7PM Renew
7:30 Men’s Club Mtg.
18
Tue
8
8AM Quilting
6:30PM PTF
7PM K/C Asmbly Mtg.
7:30PM Cursillo
17
Mon
8AM Yoga
3PM Girl Scouts
6PM Quilting
7PM Parish Council
8:30AM
Adult Bible Study
RCIA, PSR
9AM Choir
11AM HS Youth Mtg.
16
Wedding
27
20
15
14
8AM Tai Chi
6:30PM School
Christmas Play
7:30 K of C Mtg.
8AM Yoga
6PM Quilting
7:30PM Big Band
8AM Quilting
6PM School Board
7PM HS Youth Mtg.
4PMChristmas
Potluck/Social
8:30AM RCIA, PSR
Adult Bible Study
9AM Choir
23
24
22
8AM Yoga
31
ADORATION:
Tuesday after Mass
until 7AM Wednesday. Prayer Hour
Tuesday @ 7PM
25
26
Merry
Christmas
29
8AM Yoga
30
21
8:45PM PSR
Christmas Program
8:30AM RCIA, PSR
Adult Bible Study
9AM Choir
28
8:30AM
Adult Bible Study
RCIA, PSR
9AM Choir
1PM Cursillo Novena
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Come to my 1st Annual
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Thursday, November 13th
5:30 - 8:00
Don’t forget to preorder your
Thanksgiving Center Pieces
while supplies last
NIEBRUEGGE INSURANCE AGENCY
Cindy Niebruegge, Independent Agent, Parishioner
117 South State Street • Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-6000
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