Immaculate Conception, Mattoon St. Columcille, Sullivan

May 31, 2020

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

JUNE 1-7 MONDAY– The Blessed Virgin Mary

Barbara Dunlavy

TUESDAY– Sts. Marcellinus & Peter Ray Collings

WEDNESDAY– St. Charles Lwanga Lori Samples THURSDAY Diane Gebben FRIDAY– St. Boniface Shannon Callow SATURDAY– St. Norbert The Auer Family Wayne & Madonna Fuller SUNDAY– The Most Holy Trinity William E. James People of Our Parish

Your Parish & Faith Stewardship Giving at a Glance

523 Registered Families Fiscal Year– July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Mattoon, Illinois

ST. COLUMCILLE CHURCH Sullivan, Illinois MAY 31, 2020

PENTECOST SUNDAY

“As the Father sent me, so I send you:

Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:19-23

Prepare For Next Sunday’s Readings In next Sunday’s Gospel, (June 7) we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next, however, are designated as solemnities—special days that call our attention to central mysteries of our faith. Today on Trinity Sunday we celebrate the mys-tery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons. In the context of today’s focus on the mystery of the Holy Trinity, the reading calls our attention to the action of God, who reveals himself in three persons: God the Fa-ther, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God the Fa-ther, out of love for the world, sent his Son into the world in order to save it. Through the death and resur-rection of the Son, we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. As three persons, God acts always as a God of love; he does not condemn the world but acts to save it.

The Gospel also calls attention to the response that is required of us. God’s love for us calls us to respond in faith by professing our belief in God’s son, Jesus, and the salvation that he has won for us. This profession of faith is a sign of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9: Moses pleads for God’s mercy on Mt. Sinai.

2 Corinthians 13:11-13: Paul urges the Corinthians to live in peace with one another and with God. John 3:16-18: God sent his Son into the world to save the world.

Immaculate Conception

Total Weekly Budget 10,500.00 05/24/20– Parish 6,682.00 Deficit/Surplus for Weeks - 3,818.00 Year-To-Date Budget 483,000.00 Year-To-Date Collected 470,456.64 Deficit/Surplus for Year - 12,543.36

IC CHURCH LOWER LEVEL FLOOR

CFC SOFFITS, GUTTERS, PAINTING

CHURCH, RECTORY PLUMBING &

CHURCH BOILER Amount Owed: $80,635.00

Major Project Funds: $ 325.00

Unpaid Balance: $30,047.25

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A Pilgrim’s Progress… At “press time” this week we received the joyful news that Pope Francis has accepted a miracle through the intercession of Fr. Michael J. McGivney approving him to be beatified at a mass to be held at a future date in Connecticut. The miracle involves the healing of an unborn U.S. child in utero of a life threatening condition in 2015. Beatification is the next to last step in the canonization process before being officially recognized as a saint by the Church. Fr McGivney was born in 1852 in Waterbury, CT and ordained a priest in Baltimore in 1877. In 1882, in the midst of an anti-Catholic culture, while serving a largely Irish-American immigrant community, Fr McGivney established the Knights of Columbus to provide spiritual support to Catholic men and assistance to families who had lost their “breadwinner.” Today, as the largest Catholic fraternal service organization on earth, the Knights consist of 2 million members from twelve nations. Father McGivney remains a challenging witness to parish priests and all Catholic men and their families to live the virtues of charity, fraternity and patriotism. Faith-filled members of the Knights truly become the “strong right arm of the Church” when they rise to the challenge and live the Faith in their families, the parish, and the public square. I am grateful every day to my brother Knights from St. Columcille and Immaculate Conception parishes who so generously do so. Fr. McGivney will join the six Mexican Knights of Columbus members, canonized as martyrs to the Faith who gave their lives during the Cristero War in Mexico from 1926-1929. On this Pentecost Sunday let us ask Fr. McGivney and all God’s saints to continue to pray for us that we will be as open as they have been to living the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Deo Vindice, fr john

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 Www.choices4pregnancy.org Project Rachel-888-456-4673 Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation Number 217-321-1155 DEADLINE FOR PARISH BULLETIN- Monday at 10:00AM

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.

Catholic Radio for Mattoon 102.5 FM

Catholic Radio for Sullivan: 88.9FM & 96.5FM

Our IC-ACSA balance thus far is: $28,085.00– Do-nations accepted to this balance are through May 31st. Thanks to all who did make a contribution!

PLEASE NOTE: Our Sunday Live Streamed Mass will

now be at 8:00 A.M.

Do not look for us online until Sunday A.M.

IC Church will not be open until 9 AM

Sunday Morning

This Year’s Goal: $ 72,369.00

Gifts Thus Far: $ 44,284.00

% of Participation: 41%

2019 IC ACSA

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The Baby Bottle Blessings fundraiser continues. Please take home a bottle if

you have not already done so. Thank you for your prayers and support!

Joyce McCoy of our parish family who passed away.

Upcoming NFP Classes

Saturday, June 6th 9:30-11:00am on WebEx

Thursday, July 16th 6:30-8:00pm on WebEx

Saturday, August 29th 1:00-2:30pm on WebEx

To register for an NFP class on the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, contact Kate Pruemer, CFCP.

Email her at kpruemer@gmail.com or call or text 217-821-1840.

Knights of Columbus News:

The Knights of Columbus gun raffle has been extended until June 20th. Tickets are for sale by calling Tim Knepple at 273-8991. Knights can turn in sold tickets every Saturday morn-

ing from 7:00 am—9:00 am at the K of C Clubhouse.

We are grateful for your generous contribu-tions to the Youth Group Garage Sale! We are full of treasures and will no longer be accepting items. Stay tuned for garage sale date!

Retired Diocesan Priests

Thank You for Your Generosity!!

Returns on June 5-6. Thank you to those that signed up to spend some time with the Lord.

Readings for the Week of May 31, 2020

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3&5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14&16/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3,6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 4-5ab, 8-9, 10&14/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17/Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168/Mk 12:35-37

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Immaculate Conception: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM

Friday 7:30-8:30 AM Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM

St. Columcille: Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM

Congratulations to Destanie Garza of Immaculate Conception.

On May 26th Destanie was baptized, Confirmed, and shared in the Holy Eucharist for the first time. Hallie Niemerg was her sacramental sponsor and supported Destanie throughout the RCIA process. We wish these two graduating high school seniors well as they move into their college years.

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UPDATE: I am grateful to pass on that Bishop Paprocki has given pastors throughout our diocese the responsibility to Confirm and give first Holy Eucharist to our students who had been previously scheduled to receive these Sac-raments in calendar year 2020. This celebration had originally been scheduled to take place for St. Columcille and Immaculate Conception youth at Immaculate Conception Church this October 11th at the 10:30 mass. We will definitely plan on mov-ing forward with the local celebration of these Sacraments this fall. I will wait to schedule exact dates and times when it becomes clearer what attendance restriction numbers, etc. we may be dealing with then. Families who prefer to possibly delay Confirmation to another time and location in order to receive the Sacra-ment from Bishop Paprocki have the option to do so. Information about that opportunity will be forthcoming. Thank you for your patience and continuing prayers for all of those being prepared for the Sacraments. -fr john

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, By the light of the Holy Spirit You have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit Help us to relish what is right. And always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

With Immaculate Conception: Fr. John Sohm, Max Rose, Sharon Kuhns, Rita Roth, Deanna Walter, Jeff Collings, Chris Bugle, Zack Davisson, Mary Ann Chibnall, Molly Grady, Michael Grady, Jacob Kirts, Angie Fox, Addison Graham, Wesco Family, Sara Clayhorn, Mark Buran, Pat Hutchings, Don Clark, Susie Huckstead, Louise Farrell, Wendy Carter, Virginia Kastl, Edna Probst, Rich Fafara, Lyn Henning, Arlet Hertel, Karl Rabe, Sheila Rosine, Betty Bailey, Max Ohm, Zale Vincent Walk, Mary Magnotta, Lois Neff, Gwen Johnson, Jim Pendell, Tammy Howard, Ralph Vanneste, Wyatt Edwards, Eddie Sullivan, Alice Farmer, Loretta Tucker, Teresa Miller, Kelly Sullivan, Margie Henning, Elisa Gonzalez, Rex Bill, Madonna Collinsworth, Liz Newton, Judy Smith, Dennis James, Don Clark, Jr., Joyce and Joe LaFleur If you have a loved one who should be added to our parish prayer list, please call the parish office.

St. Columcille Mass Intentions:

St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs

Wednesday, June 3rd: Lori Samples

The Most Holy Trinity

Saturday, June 6th: Danny Robinson

St. C. Recent Contributions: $1,249.00

Thank you to those that have continued to

mail in your contribution envelopes. For those

that are interested, we also have an online giv-

ing option at St. Columcille! Just go to our

parish website at

www..stcolumcillesullivan.org, once there

click the “Give” button for options including

credit and debit card giving! Please be as-

sured that the “Give Now” option really does

go straight to St. Columcille!

Sullivan Prayer List: Michelle Keller, Carole Blasche, Fr. Sohm, Hal Walker, Donna Walker, David Walker, Art Welsh, Gary Smith, Ron and Marylyn Crnich, Toby Howard, Kathy Frier, Kelly Sullivan, Steve Loveall, Fritz New, Sheila Littleton, Phil Littleton and Rebecca.

46th Annual Deanery Day of Prayer for Life

Wednesday June 24th at St. Francis Church In Teutopolis

Opening Mass at 8:00 AM followed by all day Eucharistic Exposition.

Prayer Hour for Immaculate Conception 5:-6:00 PM

Prayer Hour for all Knights of Columbus 6:-7:00 PM

7:30 PM closing Mass with Fr. Dominic Vahling as homilist.

Fr Dominic is the grandson of Mrs. Jack Koester, one of the founders and organizers of the Day of Prayer until her death in February 2017. Fr. Dominic spent a summer at Immaculate Conception during his seminary formation.

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Raffle to benefit OUR LOCAL Catholic Charities!

Dear Immaculate Conception Community, My name is David Lauzon and I am very grateful to be part of the Immaculate Conception family this summer. I will be arriving in Mattoon straight from St. Meinrad Seminary in Southern Indiana where I have just completed by first year of pre theology. I grew up in the North East about an hour south of Montreal, Canada and found my way all the way to Eastern Illinois University. I am a now a proud alumnus having earned degrees in both accounting in philosophy. While there, I was greatly involved in the Newman Centre community which brought me to consider a vocation to the priesthood with the Diocese of Springfield. I look forward to getting to meet you all. Please know of my prayers for you.

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