Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 100 South Third Street, Dupo, Illinois 62239

Sacred Heart Rectory: 286-3224 Sacred Heart Parish Hall: 286-4373 Holy Family Rectory: 337-4548 Holy Family Fax: 332-1699

Holy Family Email: holyfamilycahokia@yahoo.com Sacred Heart Church Website: www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

Parish Staff Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville

Reverend Paul Wienhoff, Pastor Sister Lorraine DeFebbo, Organist/Music Director

Janet Sickinger, Administrative Assistant Kathy Koebbe, Coordinator of Religious Education

David Geringer, Website Manager Joan Scharf, Bulletin Scribe-rjms756@yahoo.com

Worship Opportunities

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at Holy Family Sunday Masses:

8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family

Weekday Masses: Monday–Wednesday–Friday

8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Tuesday & Thursday

8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sundays before Mass

and any time by appointment

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Please call at least four months in advance

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call to schedule baptisms, which are generally held on Sundays after Mass

Parish School of Religion (PSR)

Sundays (September-May) after 8:00 a.m. Mass

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Wednesdays (October-Easter) at 7:00 p.m.

100th Anniversary Committee

First Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Everyone welcome to attend.

Parish Organizations & Meeting Times

Choir: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft St. Vincent DePaul: 3rd Friday–Location Varies Pastoral Council: 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Women’s Club: 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Quilting: Every Tuesday morning after Mass in the Parish Center “Share it” Group Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Scripture Study: Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center

December 22, 2013 Fourth Sunday of Advent Alleluia He is coming!

Parish SUPPORT Please prayerfully consider your own

stewardship and pray for the financial well being of Sacred Heart Parish.

Due to early submission of the bulletin, the report will be in the next bulletin.

Thank you for your generosity to the Church!

100th Anniversary Parish Directory

Lifetouch Photography will be here January 23-25, 2014 to take pictures for the directory. Please make

reservations now to have your family photograph taken. Pets are also welcome. Each family having pictures taken will receive a free 8 X 10 and parish directory. Stop by the table in the Narthex after Mass to schedule your appointment and get a price chart for picture packages. This is your opportunity to be part of the history!

The 35th Annual Diocesan Christmas Collection

On all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses there is a special envelope to provide funds to help Catholic Urban Programs assist people throughout the diocese. Any pastor, parish administrator, or parish life coordinator may request assistance for those in need from their community/area. Please generously support your sisters and brothers who lack the basic necessitates of life through this year’s Annual Christmas Collection.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Sunday, December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-William 'Bill' Reeg Jr. 9:00 a.m. PSR Classes 9:00 a.m. Latin Mass @ Holy Family (Log church)-Parishioners of Holy Family & Sacred Heart Parishes

10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Joseph Gloeckner

Monday, December 23, St. John of Kanty 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Norma Montine

Tuesday, December 24, Midnight Mass 5:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Gene & Mary Allsup 10:30 Choir Begins Christmas Carols 11:00 p.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Living & Deceased Members of Arthur Frederick Family

Wednesday, December 25, Christmas 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Parishioners of Holy Family & Sacred Heart Parishes

Thursday, December 26, St. Stephen 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-August & Cecelia Steppig

Friday, December 27, St. John 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Shirley Hawkins

Saturday, December 28, Vigil of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Bingo at Noon and 7:00 p.m. in Holy Family Gym 5:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Arthur Frisch

Sunday, December 29, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Mildred Martin No PSR Classes Christmas Break 9:00 a.m. Latin Mass @ Holy Family (Log church)-Helen Whited Family

10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Dan Schreckenberg 11:00 a.m. Potluck @ Holy Family

MIDNIGHT MASS DECEMBER 24, 2013

Sacristan: Marilyn Elfrink Lector: Liz Vernon Ministers: Host: Marie McDonald Cup: Ralph and Joan Scharf

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE HOLY FAMILY OF

JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2013

Sacristan: Ralph and Joan Scharf Lector: Peggy Hoffmann Ministers: Host: Duane McClanahan Cup: Carol and Richard Kelling

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Welcome

If you have had thoughts about being a Eucharistic Minister or Lector, but are not sure where to start...simply speak with Fr. Paul after Mass, call him at 337-4548,

or Joan Scharf at 538-7522 (or e-mail her at rjms756@yahoo.com). No experience necessary!

After Mass today we will be decorating the Church for Christmas. Anyone who would like to stay and help is welcome. Remember many hands make light work!

P. O. Box 35 Dupo, Illinois 62239-0035 Sacred Heart Church www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Lindsey Arnold, Jessica Baldwin, Kim Bennett, Renè Bequette, Betty Blair, Patrick Blair, Alex Brown, Deborah Bueter, Marie Chaudet, Helen Coleman, Doris Cort, Frank Dowd, Kim Dowd, Margaret Farley,

Charles Frederick, Michael Golightly, Mike Goodson Family, Sam Greminger, Al Groce, Pat Groves, Bryant Hahn, Gus Herderhorst, Irene Heine, James Hight, Toni Hopkins, Kayla Huff, Earnest Jordan, Mike Kelley, Rita Kempf, Chuck Knollman, Earl Kruse, Carole Diann Kuni, Guy Kuni, Karen LaCroix, William LaCroix, Robin Leisler, Becky Maddens, Chuck Marchbanks, Walter Martin, Jim Merkley, Floyd Metz, Tom Miller, Beverly Muskopf, Kady Myers, Brenda Nichols, John Olack, Chuck Paschke, Marlene Patrick, Jessica Phillips, Melissa Preis, Stephanie Rau, Mark Rehfeldt, Ginnie Riecks, Debbie Hurley-Roedel, Gen Settle, David Settlemoir, Triston Walls, John Sharp, Nina Smith, Opal Smith, Julie Stanger, Helen Stratmann, Mandy Sullivan, Treece Family, Elizabeth Volmert, Billy Ward, Jayden Weigel, Delores Wienhoff, Natalie Williams, Richard Wilson, Renee Yamnitz, and Christopher Zitta. Please remember troubled teens and their overwhelming challenges. *If anyone knows of someone to be added or removed from this list, please call the rectory office as soon as possible.* Thanks! EVERY PRAYER COUNTS! Please remember our Service Men and Women protecting our freedom!

Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember our loved ones, those who have special needs, or any special occasion. The cost is only $10.00. Put your intention and money in the collection basket or send it to Janet at Holy Family.

Hospital Visitations-Due to the new privacy laws most hospitals are not notifying Father Paul of parishioners who are in the hospital. If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wishes Father Paul to visit, please leave a message at the rectory with the name, hospital, and room number (if you have it).

Home Visitation and Communion-If anyone would appreciate a visit or Communion brought to their home please call Fr. Paul Wienhoff at 337-4548. He may not know you are ill or need him.

Hall Rental-For hall rental information please contact David Geringer at (618) 286-4505. You can view the Parish Hall Policy and print out the Rental Agreement by visiting our website at www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org and clicking on Hall Rental.

♫Happy Birth day to ♪ ♪ ♫You….Happy ♪ birthday ♫ to you…happy♫ birthday ♪ ♫dear….December 25th 27th 28th Ava Weber Carolyn Crowell Michael Bilzing

Travis Kelling Linda Hoock Karen LaCroix

Happy Anniversary to…

If your Birthday or Anniversary does not appear in the bulletin, or the spelling or date is not correct, please be sure to let me know. I may not have gotten your information or not entered it into my database correctly. Please don’t be offended, just let me know . It is not anything that cannot be corrected. You are special and we want to celebrate YOU! Joan Scharf at rjms756@yahoo.com.

Christmas Music

As we enter into the Christmas season, be sure to let Sister Lorraine and our beautiful choir of angels know how much you appreciate the extra effort that goes into the music for our Christmas season Masses. They do a fantastic job all year long, but they really shine at Christmas. Also remember, there is always room in the choir loft for a few more voices. You can add to the beauty of the voices we already hear. Gentlemen...you have a special place in the choir too! Remember Sister Lorraine does not require

experience...she is an excellent teacher. So come on up and join in the joyous voices and sing your praises loudly.

It is not too late to spend quality time with family and friends. Gather up the family and friends in for the holidays and head down to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows; open until January 3, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. Besides the beautiful light display, there are many activities, animal rides, Christmas Tree and Wreath displays. The Shrine...keeping the Light of Christ Alive!

Scripture Study Group Holiday Schedule

The Scripture group will break for the holidays and resume on January 16th. If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (618) 806-3215 or by e-mail at: rjms756@yahoo.com. Thanks, Joan Scharf

“Share-It for Heaven’s Sake”

If you are interested in sharing your faith with others in a relaxed home atmosphere, come over to the Parish Center Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. Please note: They will not

meet Christmas or New Years Day. If you want more information about “Share-It”, please contact MaryAnn Klosterman at (618) 286-5148.

The Grounds Crew is looking for a few good people!

If you are interested in helping to keep the grounds around the church, parish center, and rectory looking nice,

please see Jim Urke or call him at (618) 538-7395. The equipment is provided.

2013

Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love...These are Jesus

During this time of Christmas spend time in prayer...give thanks for Him in your life. He came, not for His benefit, but for ours. He came in

the form of the most vulnerable, innocent, trusting, and gentle form of our society, a baby. This we too are born into, but we grow out of it. He never grew out of it...He remained true in spirit even though this world was not kind to Him...why? To teach us how to live in the world ruled by Satan. To give us hope. Through scripture we not only read how Jesus walked the walk and talked the talk, but how those who chose to follow him, did the same. We also learned that when we fall, God’s mercy is there to catch us. So rejoice and be glad, but most of all pass on the joy, peace, love, and hope that is Jesus.

Let’s see what is going on in other Parishes and around the community…..

†King’s House Retreat Center….For information and registration for Taize Evening Prayers, Women’s Spiritual Sharing times, Charismatic retreats and other special events call (618) 397-0584 or visit: www.kingsretreatcenter.org

†National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows offers many Spiritual retreats and seminars. They have a special ministry for people with disabilities and chronic illness. Please visit www.snows.org

†Visit Aquinas Institute of Theology’s website for up to date information on classes and events: www.ai.edu

†Next Chapter-a support for those who are suffering and trying to put their lives back together after separation or divorce. The group meets at Corpus Christi Parish, Community Center, Shiloh, IL from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information visit: www.nextchapter.vpweb.com.

†Second Tuesday every Month-Senior Citizen’s Group “Greet and Meet” at 11 a.m. in the Sugar Loaf Township Building for Free Lunch and Speaker.

†Second Wednesday every Month-A Grief Support group meets at 1 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery's Peace Chapel (10101 West Main Street, Belleville). This group is open to the public.

Pregnancy Care Center Giving Tree

The Pregnancy Care Center helps pregnant women who have no other place to turn with shelter, financial help, counseling, schooling, and other support services. If you know of someone who needs help

please direct them to: The Pregnancy Care Center, 301 W. Lincoln St. #52, Belleville, IL 62220 618.233.2273 or Christian Social Services, 8601 West Main St., Belleville, IL 62223 1.800.997.9702 Website: www.cssil.org

For many years our church has adopted the Pregnancy Care Center at Christmas. Please take a scroll from the small Giving Tree on the table in the Narthex. Put your unwrapped gift under the trees on the altar by January 5th. Everything donated helps Moms and their newborn with much needed supplies and essential items that they cannot afford. Join us in helping the most vulnerable of our society...the babies and their mothers!

You are the heart and hands of Jesus Christ! The Pregnancy Care Center Director, Celeste Cocheba, and staff send sincere thanks for the recent donations of 2 booster seats, a high chair, and a large bag of stuffed toys. Your donations make a difference! Thank You!

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