From Fr. Beatty:
I researched a paper in seminary about early activities in southern Illinois by French priests,
religious, and laypeople. Did you know that the oldest continuous Catholic parish in the interior of
the US is in our diocese? Holy Family Parish in Cahokia was erected in 1699. Even before then, a
mission at Kaskaskia represented the first glimmer of the Catholic Faith in our part of the world.
My delight in the research took a nose dive one day when I was reviewing an inventory of the
possessions of the mission at Kaskaskia. A few liturgical items, some housewares, some livestock,
and two slaves.
Ouch.
Bishop Braxton has written a pastoral letter concerning "The Racial Divide in the United States,"
which is being printed serially in The Messenger. It is an effort to think in helpful and Christian
ways about our continuing difficulties, so sharply underlined by recent events in Ferguson, New
York City, and elsewhere.
There will always be those who insist on superficial, facile understandings of our racial history, but I
think more people are simply fatigued by the topic. The really exciting points of pride we remember
from the civil rights movement are now 50+ years old. We feel stalled and stagnated. After each
flare-up of these wounds we hear much bluster about the need for a "national conversation" that
never seems to happen, or at least never evolves beyond grandstanding and posturing by public
figures who see a chance to grab some limelight or ring up some political points. Bishop Braxton's
letter does not pretend to provide answers to our difficult questions, but it is to be hoped that it will
spark good conversations. You can find it linked at diobelle.org, and in The Messenger.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Next weekend, every parish in the diocese will be participating in The Catholic Service and
Ministry Appeal. This annual collection supports the ministries and agencies in our diocese whose
scope of service could not be duplicated by an individual parish. Our parish participation goal for the
appeal is 110 households and our financial target is $12,550.00. You will have an opportunity to
make your pledge or pledge at Mass next weekend. No gift is too great or too small. If you do not
receive a pledge card in the mail or forget to bring it, please use one of the in-pew envelopes that
will be available. Please be as generous as you are able.
Several umbrellas and a jacket have been left at St. Patrick’s Chapel. These items can be picked up
in St. Patrick’s basement.
Ridgway Knights of Columbus invites everyone to their Lenten Fish Fries [Fiddlers/filets, and
choice of two side dishes - baked beans, skillet fries, French fries, slaw and hush puppies] to be held
March 6, and March 20 at the Columbus Club in Ridgway. Serving from 5 - 8 PM with carry outs
available. Phone 618-272-7615
The Ladies of St Kateri Altar Society will be raffling a beautiful quilt. The quilt top was made
by Shirley Suttner Volkert. She has made and donated the quilt tops for our raffle for many years
and this will be extra special as it is the last one from Shirley. We are thankful for her talent. It was
hand quilted by Delores Schmitt. Raffle tickets will be sold at the KC Pancake breakfast and then
again in May before the drawing.
“Save the Date” July 25, 2015 for the 2015 Annual St Kateri Benefit Auction to be held in the
St Joe Gym. Be thinking about items to be donated to the auction. Further information to come.
Please contact Becky Abell for any questions or suggestions you might have.
For Your Calendar
March 4, Wednesday: L. A. Lambert Knights of Columbus monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 4
at 7:30 PM at the Columbus Club in Ridgway. Refreshments to follow.
March 6, Friday: First Friday Holy Hour & Stations of the Cross at 6pm at St. Patrick Chapel,
Pond Settlement
March 7, Saturday: Pancake Breakfast- The Knights of Columbus L.A. Lambert 1581 will host
their annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Saturday March 7, 2015 from 6:30 to 10:00 a.m. at
the St. Joseph’s Parish Center in Ridgway. Tickets are $3.00 and may be purchased at the door or
from a member, everyone invited. All proceeds go toward the upkeep of St. Joseph’s ball diamond,
charitable donations and other community area youth projects.
March 13, Friday: Stations of the Cross at 6pm at St. Joseph Chapel, Equality.
March 14, Saturday: 4th Annual St. Jude’s Craft Fair from 9am to 2pm at the Gallatin County
School. Hosted by Gallatin County Jr. High Student Council
March 14, Saturday: St. Patrick's Day Celebration after 5:00 PM Mass at St. Patrick's Chapel.
Everyone is invited. Meat, table service & drinks provided. Please bring side dish and/or dessert.
Hall decorating at 10:00 AM, Saturday March 14.
March 21, Saturday: St. Kateri Workday at the construction site beginning at 8:00am.
March 21, Saturday: St. Joseph's Day Celebration after 5:00 PM Mass at St. Joseph's Chapel.
Everyone is invited. Meat, table service & drinks provided. Please bring side dish and/or dessert.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pray for those who are sick or in hospital: Kay Drone Barrow, Frances Bertino, Bob Blair, Kristy
Boulds, Ray Brown, Jonathon Buckman, John Carruba, Dorothy Drone, Phyllis Drone, Christie
Etienne, Gary Gabel, Paul Hughes, Jennifer ‘Rider’ Humphrey, Deana Jones, Joyce Ann Jones,
Bernice Lawler, Sr. Lorita Lawler, Richard Moore, Andrea Mulvey, Mary Ellen Neumann, Roxanna
Nicholes, Teresa Nussbaum, Rachel DeVous Page, David Lee Patton, Gabriel Payne, Rita Peyton,
Misty Rung, Shannon Sauls, Tony Scates, James Stone, Paul Tanner, Johnny Wargel, Melinda Wolf,
Jane Young.
Also remember our sick and shut-ins: Lily Bickenbach, Jack Brown, Ruth Brown, Connie Craig,
Nina Kay Dallas, Jim Doyle, Becky Drone, Gregg Drone, Pat E. Drone, Virginia L. Drone, Edith
Drone Drufke, Doris Febuary, Jim Foster, Shelby Lynn Gass, Jan Haines, Brenda Harvey, Faye
Holmes, Lisa Holmes, Mary Jo Holmes, Holly Wenzel Jackson, Norma Jean Jacobs, Barry Lee
Jones, Mike Lane, Vonnie Massey, Marie Mitchell, Barb Naas, Jesse W. Parker, Christine Penrod,
Beth Pyle, Kay Raymer, John Scherrer, Gertrude Scherrer, Priscilla Seely, Theresa Shoulders, Frank
Sisk, Frank Skaggs, Bob Vickery, Chuck Vinyard, Jean Wargel, Ruinette Williams, Terry Wiles.
(To add/delete a name from the list please call the office: 618-272-7059.)
_________________________________________________________________
OUR RETURN GIFTS TO GOD LAST WEEK: Thank you for your generosity.
Envelopes (83):
Loose Collection:
Building Fund:
$2650.00
$266.00
$135.00
Building Fund (Pledges):
$1,100.00
Votive Candles:
$11.00
Black & Indian Mission:
$195.00
Weekend Snack Pack:
$65.00
Parish Hall (R):
$200.00
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
Parish Office:
PO Box 190
211 West Edwards St
Ridgway, IL 62979
Phone: (618) 272-7059
Fax: (618) 272-5400
[email protected]
http://www.stkateri.net
Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton
Bishop of Belleville
Fr. Steven L. Beatty
Pastor
Saturday, March 7 , 2015
St. Joseph Chapel
Lector: Emily York
Eucharistic Ministers: Nadine York, Marti Storto, Mary Jean Casey
Server: Gage & Haley Bonneville
Greeters: Linda Drone & Margaret Mossman
Sunday, March 8, 2015
St. Joseph Gym
Lector: Simon Nass
Eucharistic Ministers: Jane Bond, Joe & Teri Bacher
Greeters & Ushers: Burt & Sue Naas
- Saint Kateri
Tekakwitha, Lily of
the Mohawks
Office Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday
8:30am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Liturgical Ministers Schedule:
Sunday, March 8, 2015
St. Mary Chapel
Lector: Mary Jo O. Morgan
Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Jo O. Morgan, Tammy Galt, Bill Scates
Servers: Drew Scates & Zac Stanford
Greeters & Ushers: Carmen Felker & Mary Jo York
“The Cross was the glory
of my life and of my
death, and I want you to
make it yours.”
The Second Sunday of Lent:
February 28th & March 1st, 2015
Mass Schedule for this week
Saturday,
Sunday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,
Sunday,
February
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
March
28,
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
8,
5:00 PM
9:00 AM
No Mass
No Mass
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
PONDS
SHAW
Patsy Drone
For our Parish
EQUY
Hubert Koester
PONDS
Barney Riley
Ridgway Manor Laurentine Febuary
EQUY
Hubert Fromm
SHAW
For our Parish
RIDG
Kay Wargel
Please consider remembering your parish in your will.