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St. Francis SolanusParish

Fr. Don Blaeser, O.F.M., PastorFr. Bob Barko, O.F.M. Parochial VicarDeacon Wayne ZimmermanMs. Lori Shepard, PrincipalMr. Michael Holbrook, Director of Religious EducationMrs. Sue Holbrook, Business ManagerMrs. Caitlin Kendrick, Parish Center Manager / Administrative AssistantMrs. Krista Putman, Administrative AssistantMr. Roger Begley, Music Director Mr. Brian Dreier, Finance ChairmanMr. Martin 'Mak' Makarewicz, Chairman Pastoral CouncilMrs. Linda Rull & Mrs. Marcia Steinkamp,

Co-Chairs Stewardship CommitteeMs. Amanda Garnett, President of School BoardMrs. Joselyn Smith, Liturgy Planning Committee

PARISH WEBSITE: stfrancissolanus.com

RECTORY 1721 COLLEGE AVENUE, QUINCY, IL 62301 217-222-2898 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Email: [email protected]@stfrancissolanus.com

SCHOOL 1720 COLLEGE AVENUE, QUINCY, IL 62301 217-222-4077Email: [email protected]

MASSESSunday Obligation Saturday evening: 4:30 p.m. for SundaySunday-6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday8:35 a.m. Wednesday during school yearHoly Day Obligation: Anticipated 5:30 p.m.Holy Day 6:30, 8:00 a.m.(8:35 a.m. during school year)and 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. or call the Friary for an appointment

Third Sunday

of Advent DECEMBER 15, 2019

Isaiah 35:1-6a,10; James 5:7-10;

Matthew 11:2-11

Today is often called “Gau-

dete” Sunday; the word means

“Rejoice!” It is the first word of

the Latin Entrance Antiphon for

today. Once again, our first read-

ing gives the “signs” of the times

of the Messiah: The desert will

bloom; the wasteland will be

fertile; the feeble will be strong;

the blind will see, and so on. But,

of course, that didn’t happen.

John the Baptist, in prison

now, sends word to Jesus: “Are

you the one, or should we look

for someone else?” He wanted

Jesus to make everything perfect

now. He wanted him to start

acting like the Messiah whom

they expected.

Jesus tells of some people who

have been cured. But he pro-

claims blessed the person who

does not lose faith because he is

not the kind of Messiah they

want.

What happens when things go

wrong for us? What happens

when we don’t get our private

miracle? Jesus is still Messiah!

Perfection must await his

“Second Coming.”

Meanwhile, our second read-

ing urges us to be patient. Don’t

lose faith and don’t grumble.

Come out of yourself and your

own little world. Renew your

hope and be a person of hope

and joy. Show by your life that

Jesus is Messiah! --Msgr. William Carr

© 2019 by Sunday Missal Service 1012 Vermont Street • Quincy, IL 62301

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Fr. Don’s DoodlingsIf you attended Mass at St. Francis last weekend you had the pleasure of

meeting Dr. Brian McGee, the new president of Quincy University. Somemonths ago when Dr. McGee was here for Mass I invited him to find a weekendwhen he could speak at all of our Masses and introduce himself to our parishcommunity.

Dr. McGee told us that he has lived in Texas,Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio and most recently inSouth Carolina. He also told us that he camefrom the Galesburg and Peoria area, and is happyto be back in the area he called home. As briefas that introduction had to be, it was exciting ina number of ways.

For one thing, Dr. McGee is now no strangerto us here. You could pick up his enthusiasmabout both Quincy University and St. FrancisParish. I find him refreshing also in identifyinghimself as a Catholic who is practicing his faith.He has already come to the Parish Office andregistered as a parishioner here, and wants to be active in whatever ways he canmanage.

Having heard Dr. McGee speak on other occasions, I can also tell you that Iam impressed with his comprehensive vision regarding the future of theUniversity. He plans to go out and recruit students from lots other places, andhe appears to have the energy to do it. But he is quick to add that he would liketo see a lot more students come from our own Quincy households. I find thatexciting. It seems to me that way too few of our own youth are takingadvantage of this great university that’s right here, so easily accessible,affordable, and Catholic.

I’m also happy to know that Dr. McGee is already working to have a goodrelationship with the faculty and staff of the university. And he is veryinterested in having collaboration with St. Francis Parish and School. Alreadythere are QU students who are doing student teaching in our school. And we’rehoping to find other ways of having them involved here.

One of Dr. McGee’s final remarks last weekend was about providing anexcellent education for youth, and a Catholic atmosphere (or words to thateffect). In today’s world I find that hopeful and exciting, and I hope you do too.

Hand-Outs There are lots of Parish Calendars for 2020 by the church entrances.

Be sure to pick one up.There are also some copies of “Franciscan Reporter” available for the taking.

rd Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019

This Week’s Events Sunday, December 1512:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Gathering4:00 p.m. City Wide ReconciliationMonday, December 166:00 p.m. Parish Picnic Committee Meeting6:00 p.m. PSR Christmas Party7:00 p.m. Rosary for PeaceTuesday, December 176:30 p.m. St. Benedict StudyThursday, December 193:00 p.m. Stadler 3rd Grade Girl Scouts5:00 p.m. Boy Scout Event6:00 p.m. RCIA6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting

Upcoming Events 12/23 Rosary for Peace12/26 Cursillo Women’s Prayer Group

RCIABoy Scout Meeting

Individual Reconciliation Tuesday, December 17

ANDWednesday, December 18

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

December21 22

Altar ServersWeekend Communion Ministers Ushers Readers Greeters

Saturday4:30 P.M.

Abby HamLaurenSmith Girouard

BradenSmith Girouard

Patti Blickhan Teena FiskBridget Ehrhart Christina EhrhartJoleen Patton Theresa RohrerKatie Schuecking Teri Struck

Paul KemnerJim KaiserPhilip KemnerRussell RohrerJohn VeithJim Waterkotte

Tom ArnoldSteve Davis

Peggy Kaiser

Sunday6:30 A.M.

Magdalene Ambrose Reg AnkromAmanda Garnett Dwain Preston

Kevin FrericksJoyce FrericksPam Keller

Amelia Steinkamp

Sunday8:00 A.M.

Zoe BlairIan LynchLogan Venvertloh

Peggy Koetters John OhnemusSteve McMillen Geri McMillenDon Winking Pat WinkingGary Winking Sue Winking

Cindy Venvertloh

Jack TerwelpTerry ObertMary TerwelpPerry TerwelpTim VenvertlohEd Zanger

Roseann GosnellGerald Koetters

Joe VenvertlohKaren Venvertloh

Sunday9:30 A.M.

Mitchell BrechtGinger GraweDylan Schrage

Ann Betts Holly HummelMarvin Knuffman Tom LiesenJoanne Ortwerth Erin SchrageMarty Steinkoenig Vieve Veith

Randy Wheeler

Terry KistnerJason CostiganMark DietrichTroy HummelMike PattersonJack Ray

Thomas Hummel Nancy HufendickPrudy Patterson

Sunday11:00 A.M.

Spencer ArnoldHayley HoffmanUrban Venvertloh

Samantha Cramsey Norbert DixonKristan Greving Leah LeyTed Meyer Michelle MeyerMichael Wand Brenda Wand

Carol Steinbrecher

Drew ErwinJason CramseyJames DoellmanBrent FrericksSteve Obert

Alice ArnoldRosanna Voss

Tom EnnisBetty Kaufmann

Weekday MassServers

December 21 (Sat.): 8:00 a.m.December 23, 26 & 27: 8:00 a.m. Jacob Collins and Grace Dreier

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MondayWalking Taco

Fiesta Black BeansCorn

Variety of FruitLettuce/Sour Cream/Salsa

Friday Cinnamon Roll

SausageHash Brown

Variety of Fruit

Wednesday Chicken Noodle Soup

CrackersBroccoli

Cheese StickVariety of Fruit

TuesdayCorn Dog

Sweet PotatoesLattice Seasoned Fries

Variety of Fruit

School Lunch Next Week: December 16-20 Thursday

Chicken NuggetsGreen Beans

CookieVariety of Fruit

Women White House Retreat The White House Retreat is a Jesuit retreat center in abeautiful setting and facility in south St. Louis, MO.So far, 13 women from our parish have decided to go

March 23 26, 2020 with RetreatMaster Fr. Ralph Huse, SJ.If you would like to go or for more information, call

Marcia Steinkamp, 217 440 9581 or [email protected] .

Call soon, this retreat will be filling up soon.We plan to car pool down to St. Louis, MO.

Advent Giving Tree Tags If you take a tag(s) from the Advent GivingTrees, please return them to the Church NO

LATER than the weekend ofDecember 14 and 15.

Also, please TAPE the tagsecurely on the gift when

you return it.

Catholics Returning Home Have you been away from the Church for a while? Haveyou ever thought about returning? If so, we would like towelcome you back to St. Francis Solanus Parish. We have

a special ministry for people like you who have beenaway from the Church. Please join us for a six week

series that beginsMonday January 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. inthe parish hall (north of the church). We would like toaddress your questions and make you feel at home once

more in the Catholic Church.For more information, please call

Deacon Wayne Zimmerman, 222 4836 or 430 7792.

Thank You! We would like to thank Dennis Steinkamp, Dan Hoffman, and the Holy Name Society for the $100 gift to each

teacher, and the $4,475.00 check to our school from the Golf Outing Proceeds. We were very sad the day of theGolf Tournament since it was cancelled due to rain, but the donors were very generous anyway! Our hearts and

our prayers go out to all of you who shared in this special fundraiser for our students and our school!God Bless, Lori Shepard

Holy Name SocietyChristmas Fruit Baskets

Perfect and healthy Christmas Gift when youDon’t know what to get.

Same low price as in the past: Large fruit basket – $20.Will be distributing baskets on December 21.To order, call or text John Benz, 217 440 0875

or email [email protected]

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relections with Dr. Tim Gray.

Parish Support: December 7-8 Actual Budgeted Difference

Church/School $22,322.95 $28,200 $5,877.05YEAR TO DATE $548,215.15 $648,600 $100,384.85

Miscellaneous Collection $7,128.15

Christmas Card Address List Fr. Duc Pham, O.F.M.Sacred Heart Friary1530 Union St.

Indianapolis, IN 46225 1672

Fr. Macario Torres Torres, O.F.M.St. John the Baptist Friary

404 N. Hickory St.Joliet, IL 60435 7554

Fr. Albert Haase, O.F.M.Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center

PO Box 58Belton, TX 76513

Fr. Bill Burton, O.F.M.St. Mary Seminary and University

5400 Roland Ave.Baltimore, MD 20201

Fr. Kurt Hartrich, O.F.M.St. Peter’s Friary110 W. Madison St.

Chicago, IL 60602 4196

Fr. Vernon Olmer, O.F.M.Blessed Giles Friary1830 Grand Ave.

Manitowoc, WI 54220

December 16 6:30 a.m.Monday 8:00 a.m. Paul (Butch) Steinkamp

December 17 6:30 a.m.Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John & Connie Liesen

December 18 6:30 a.m. Paul MoenningWednesday 8:35 a.m. SCHOOL MASS

December 19 6:30 a.m. Charlie BriddleThursday 8:00 a.m. Mary R. Venvertloh

December 20 6:30 a.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. James L. Odorizzi

December 21 8:00 a.m. Jim & Mary Rose PriorSaturday 4:30 p.m. Ken Goehl

December 22 6:30 a.m. Carl Bernhardt

Sunday8:00 a.m. Louise Zeidler9:30 a.m. Bill Brink11:00 a.m. Bobbie Wellman

Mass Intentions

Parish Support: Nov. 30- Dec. 1 Actual Budgeted Difference


Miscellaneous Collection $4,113

*Christmas Gift* If you’re considering giving a Christmas gift to the parish, here’s asuggestion: Give the gift to the Annual Catholic Services Appeal(ACSA). In doing so you will be giving the parish that much plus11%more. Since this year our goal or assessment is $111,523.00,you can help us to have less to withdraw from savings at the endof the fiscal year to make up the short fall. Please make out yourcheck to Annual Catholic Services Appeal. If you send it directly tothe diocese, please be sure to identify yourself as a parishioner ofSt. Francis Solanus Parish. Otherwise, you can give it to the ParishOffice and we will mail it in. Thanks so much for this terrific gift.

City Wide Penance Service Sunday, December 15

4:00 p.m.St. Francis Solanus Church

St. Francis Solanus Christmas “Wish List!”

*Sound System for the Church – We are planning to upgradeour sound system – this may cost approximately $15,000.

*Awning for Parish Office doorway – This would costapproximately $2,000.

*Sound System for Parish Center Upgrade – Cost TBD.*ANOTHER FRANCISCAN PRIEST!

ANOTHER IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING

Give a Gift to the QCES Foundation and Help a Child Receive a Catholic Elementary School Education

As you consider your end of the year giving plans, please consider a gift to the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation’s“Leave a Legacy of Faith” Annual & Endowed Scholarship Fund. Since the campaign was launched in September 2016, more than$400,000 has been donated, but much, much more is needed. In partnership with the four parishes, the QCES Foundation has

awarded more than $148,000 in tuition assistance to 96 families with 176 children for the current school year.Donations to the QCES Foundation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible. For more information about the“Leave a Legacy of Faith” Annual & Endowed Scholarship Fund, and for those who would like to learn more about plannedgiving opportunities and/or including the QCES Foundation in your estate planning, please contact Paul Rittof, Executive

Director of the QCES Foundation, at 217 779 3157 or [email protected]. The QCES Foundation wishes youa very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with many blessings!

Wondering About the Chipping Paint? Many of you have noticed the paint chipping on the south side of the church.We have had the situation assessed and have determined that the exterior

brickwork – not the south wall needs to be sealed.This project will take place when we get a run of warmer weather

– probably not until Spring.Once this is repaired, then the wall can be repainted.Thanks for your patience with this messy situation!

K. of C. 2020 Calendar Raffle for Charity

The Knights of Columbus has it’s “2020 Calendar Raffle” inprogress which helps support our Catholic schools as well as othercharitable causes such as Ladies of Charity and Birthright. Pleaseconsider purchasing a raffle calendar for $25 with 366 chances to

win cash in 2020. They make great Christmas gifts!The calendars are available at the K. of C. main building during

business hours or by calling Mike Schlipmann at 653 0075 or JohnVeith at 653 0258. Thank for your consideration and support.

QND Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday, January 198:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

QND CafeteriaThe cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children

(Children under 5 eat Free)All proceeds benefit the Catholic Heart Work Camp

trip this summer.

Young Moms Together YoungMoms Together will not bemeeting on the 3rd

Tuesday of December, December 17, as everyonehas other activities scheduled that day.

Please plan to join us on the first Tuesday of January,January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

in the Bride’s Room in Solanus Hall.

Reverse Advent Calendar to Benefit the Food PantryPurchase the item for each day listed and add to a bag or box. Bring the items to church during Advent or on Christmas.

Grocery sacks are located at church entrances with this list attached for your convenience.Christmas blessings to you for this sacrifice!

December 1 – box of cereal December 13 – pancake mixDecember 2 – peanut butter December 14 – can of spaghetti sauceDecember 3 – macaroni and cheese December 15 – spaghettiDecember 4 – canned tuna December 16 – pork & beansDecember 5 – simple crackers December 17 – canned soupDecember 6 – can of mixed fruit December 18 – applesauceDecember 7 – can of corn December 19 – syrupDecember 8 – can of green beans December 20 – jellyDecember 9 – hamburger helper December 21 – dish soapDecember 10 – instant potatoes December 22 – toothpasteDecember 11 – canned chicken December 23 – bar soapDecember 12 – tuna helper December 24 – toilet paper

*Due to the late notice, supplies from ALL of the dates will be accepted throughout Advent!*

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Give a Gift to the QCES Foundation and Help a Child Receive a Catholic Elementary School Education

As you consider your end of the year giving plans, please consider a gift to the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation’s“Leave a Legacy of Faith” Annual & Endowed Scholarship Fund. Since the campaign was launched in September 2016, more than$400,000 has been donated, but much, much more is needed. In partnership with the four parishes, the QCES Foundation has

awarded more than $148,000 in tuition assistance to 96 families with 176 children for the current school year.Donations to the QCES Foundation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible. For more information about the“Leave a Legacy of Faith” Annual & Endowed Scholarship Fund, and for those who would like to learn more about plannedgiving opportunities and/or including the QCES Foundation in your estate planning, please contact Paul Rittof, Executive

Director of the QCES Foundation, at 217 779 3157 or [email protected]. The QCES Foundation wishes youa very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with many blessings!

Wondering About the Chipping Paint? Many of you have noticed the paint chipping on the south side of the church.We have had the situation assessed and have determined that the exterior

brickwork – not the south wall needs to be sealed.This project will take place when we get a run of warmer weather

– probably not until Spring.Once this is repaired, then the wall can be repainted.Thanks for your patience with this messy situation!

K. of C. 2020 Calendar Raffle for Charity

The Knights of Columbus has it’s “2020 Calendar Raffle” inprogress which helps support our Catholic schools as well as othercharitable causes such as Ladies of Charity and Birthright. Pleaseconsider purchasing a raffle calendar for $25 with 366 chances to

win cash in 2020. They make great Christmas gifts!The calendars are available at the K. of C. main building during

business hours or by calling Mike Schlipmann at 653 0075 or JohnVeith at 653 0258. Thank for your consideration and support.

QND Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday, January 198:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

QND CafeteriaThe cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children

(Children under 5 eat Free)All proceeds benefit the Catholic Heart Work Camp

trip this summer.

Young Moms Together YoungMoms Together will not bemeeting on the 3rd

Tuesday of December, December 17, as everyonehas other activities scheduled that day.

Please plan to join us on the first Tuesday of January,January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

in the Bride’s Room in Solanus Hall.

Reverse Advent Calendar to Benefit the Food PantryPurchase the item for each day listed and add to a bag or box. Bring the items to church during Advent or on Christmas.

Grocery sacks are located at church entrances with this list attached for your convenience.Christmas blessings to you for this sacrifice!

December 1 – box of cereal December 13 – pancake mixDecember 2 – peanut butter December 14 – can of spaghetti sauceDecember 3 – macaroni and cheese December 15 – spaghettiDecember 4 – canned tuna December 16 – pork & beansDecember 5 – simple crackers December 17 – canned soupDecember 6 – can of mixed fruit December 18 – applesauceDecember 7 – can of corn December 19 – syrupDecember 8 – can of green beans December 20 – jellyDecember 9 – hamburger helper December 21 – dish soapDecember 10 – instant potatoes December 22 – toothpasteDecember 11 – canned chicken December 23 – bar soapDecember 12 – tuna helper December 24 – toilet paper

*Due to the late notice, supplies from ALL of the dates will be accepted throughout Advent!*

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MondayWalking Taco

Fiesta Black BeansCorn

Variety of FruitLettuce/Sour Cream/Salsa

Friday Cinnamon Roll

SausageHash Brown

Variety of Fruit

Wednesday Chicken Noodle Soup

CrackersBroccoli

Cheese StickVariety of Fruit

TuesdayCorn Dog

Sweet PotatoesLattice Seasoned Fries

Variety of Fruit

School Lunch Next Week: December 16-20 Thursday

Chicken NuggetsGreen Beans

CookieVariety of Fruit

Women White House Retreat The White House Retreat is a Jesuit retreat center in abeautiful setting and facility in south St. Louis, MO.So far, 13 women from our parish have decided to go

March 23 26, 2020 with RetreatMaster Fr. Ralph Huse, SJ.If you would like to go or for more information, call

Marcia Steinkamp, 217 440 9581 or [email protected] .

Call soon, this retreat will be filling up soon.We plan to car pool down to St. Louis, MO.

Advent Giving Tree Tags If you take a tag(s) from the Advent GivingTrees, please return them to the Church NO

LATER than the weekend ofDecember 14 and 15.

Also, please TAPE the tagsecurely on the gift when

you return it.

Catholics Returning Home Have you been away from the Church for a while? Haveyou ever thought about returning? If so, we would like towelcome you back to St. Francis Solanus Parish. We have

a special ministry for people like you who have beenaway from the Church. Please join us for a six week

series that beginsMonday January 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. inthe parish hall (north of the church). We would like toaddress your questions and make you feel at home once

more in the Catholic Church.For more information, please call

Deacon Wayne Zimmerman, 222 4836 or 430 7792.

Thank You! We would like to thank Dennis Steinkamp, Dan Hoffman, and the Holy Name Society for the $100 gift to each

teacher, and the $4,475.00 check to our school from the Golf Outing Proceeds. We were very sad the day of theGolf Tournament since it was cancelled due to rain, but the donors were very generous anyway! Our hearts and

our prayers go out to all of you who shared in this special fundraiser for our students and our school!God Bless, Lori Shepard

Holy Name SocietyChristmas Fruit Baskets

Perfect and healthy Christmas Gift when youDon’t know what to get.

Same low price as in the past: Large fruit basket – $20.Will be distributing baskets on December 21.To order, call or text John Benz, 217 440 0875

or email [email protected]

Have YOU Signed Up for FORMED? Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: athome, on the go, or from any internet connected device.The FORMED App is now available on more devices

In addition to your web browser, iOS, Android and TVOS, theynow offer Roku, Amazon Fire, Tizen and AndroidTV.

Discover thousands of books, audio talks,movies, documentaries,and studies. There is something for every member of the family

to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church.Registering for FORMED is easier than ever:

(no need to use a password or a code)*Go to formed.org/signup

*Select your parish*Register with your name and email address

*Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMEDOnce logged in, you will not need to re register.

Get registered today and enjoy all the amazing content thatformed.org has to offer. It's a free gift from St. FrancisSolanus Church. Be sure to sign up formed daily Advent

relections with Dr. Tim Gray.

Parish Support: December 7-8 Actual Budgeted Difference


Miscellaneous Collection $7,128.15

Christmas Card Address List Fr. Duc Pham, O.F.M.Sacred Heart Friary1530 Union St.

Indianapolis, IN 46225 1672

Fr. Macario Torres Torres, O.F.M.St. John the Baptist Friary

404 N. Hickory St.Joliet, IL 60435 7554

Fr. Albert Haase, O.F.M.Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center

PO Box 58Belton, TX 76513

Fr. Bill Burton, O.F.M.St. Mary Seminary and University

5400 Roland Ave.Baltimore, MD 20201

Fr. Kurt Hartrich, O.F.M.St. Peter’s Friary110 W. Madison St.

Chicago, IL 60602 4196

Fr. Vernon Olmer, O.F.M.Blessed Giles Friary1830 Grand Ave.

Manitowoc, WI 54220

December 16 6:30 a.m.Monday 8:00 a.m. Paul (Butch) Steinkamp

December 17 6:30 a.m.Tuesday 8:00 a.m. John & Connie Liesen

December 18 6:30 a.m. Paul MoenningWednesday 8:35 a.m. SCHOOL MASS

December 19 6:30 a.m. Charlie BriddleThursday 8:00 a.m. Mary R. Venvertloh

December 20 6:30 a.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. James L. Odorizzi

December 21 8:00 a.m. Jim & Mary Rose PriorSaturday 4:30 p.m. Ken Goehl

December 22 6:30 a.m. Carl Bernhardt

Sunday8:00 a.m. Louise Zeidler9:30 a.m. Bill Brink11:00 a.m. Bobbie Wellman

Mass Intentions

Parish Support: Nov. 30- Dec. 1 Actual Budgeted Difference


Miscellaneous Collection $4,113

*Christmas Gift* If you’re considering giving a Christmas gift to the parish, here’s asuggestion: Give the gift to the Annual Catholic Services Appeal(ACSA). In doing so you will be giving the parish that much plus11%more. Since this year our goal or assessment is $111,523.00,you can help us to have less to withdraw from savings at the endof the fiscal year to make up the short fall. Please make out yourcheck to Annual Catholic Services Appeal. If you send it directly tothe diocese, please be sure to identify yourself as a parishioner ofSt. Francis Solanus Parish. Otherwise, you can give it to the ParishOffice and we will mail it in. Thanks so much for this terrific gift.

City Wide Penance Service Sunday, December 15

4:00 p.m.St. Francis Solanus Church

St. Francis Solanus Christmas “Wish List!”

*Sound System for the Church – We are planning to upgradeour sound system – this may cost approximately $15,000.

*Awning for Parish Office doorway – This would costapproximately $2,000.

*Sound System for Parish Center Upgrade – Cost TBD.*ANOTHER FRANCISCAN PRIEST!

ANOTHER IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING

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Fr. Don’s DoodlingsIf you attended Mass at St. Francis last weekend you had the pleasure of

meeting Dr. Brian McGee, the new president of Quincy University. Somemonths ago when Dr. McGee was here for Mass I invited him to find a weekendwhen he could speak at all of our Masses and introduce himself to our parishcommunity.

Dr. McGee told us that he has lived in Texas,Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio and most recently inSouth Carolina. He also told us that he camefrom the Galesburg and Peoria area, and is happyto be back in the area he called home. As briefas that introduction had to be, it was exciting ina number of ways.

For one thing, Dr. McGee is now no strangerto us here. You could pick up his enthusiasmabout both Quincy University and St. FrancisParish. I find him refreshing also in identifyinghimself as a Catholic who is practicing his faith.He has already come to the Parish Office andregistered as a parishioner here, and wants to be active in whatever ways he canmanage.

Having heard Dr. McGee speak on other occasions, I can also tell you that Iam impressed with his comprehensive vision regarding the future of theUniversity. He plans to go out and recruit students from lots other places, andhe appears to have the energy to do it. But he is quick to add that he would liketo see a lot more students come from our own Quincy households. I find thatexciting. It seems to me that way too few of our own youth are takingadvantage of this great university that’s right here, so easily accessible,affordable, and Catholic.

I’m also happy to know that Dr. McGee is already working to have a goodrelationship with the faculty and staff of the university. And he is veryinterested in having collaboration with St. Francis Parish and School. Alreadythere are QU students who are doing student teaching in our school. And we’rehoping to find other ways of having them involved here.

One of Dr. McGee’s final remarks last weekend was about providing anexcellent education for youth, and a Catholic atmosphere (or words to thateffect). In today’s world I find that hopeful and exciting, and I hope you do too.

Hand-Outs There are lots of Parish Calendars for 2020 by the church entrances.

Be sure to pick one up.There are also some copies of “Franciscan Reporter” available for the taking.

rd Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019

This Week’s Events Sunday, December 1512:00 p.m. Secular Franciscan Gathering4:00 p.m. City Wide ReconciliationMonday, December 166:00 p.m. Parish Picnic Committee Meeting6:00 p.m. PSR Christmas Party7:00 p.m. Rosary for PeaceTuesday, December 176:30 p.m. St. Benedict StudyThursday, December 193:00 p.m. Stadler 3rd Grade Girl Scouts5:00 p.m. Boy Scout Event6:00 p.m. RCIA6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting

Upcoming Events 12/23 Rosary for Peace12/26 Cursillo Women’s Prayer Group

RCIABoy Scout Meeting

Individual Reconciliation Tuesday, December 17

ANDWednesday, December 18

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

December21 22

Altar ServersWeekend Communion Ministers Ushers Readers Greeters

Saturday4:30 P.M.

Abby HamLaurenSmith Girouard

BradenSmith Girouard

Patti Blickhan Teena FiskBridget Ehrhart Christina EhrhartJoleen Patton Theresa RohrerKatie Schuecking Teri Struck

Paul KemnerJim KaiserPhilip KemnerRussell RohrerJohn VeithJim Waterkotte

Tom ArnoldSteve Davis

Peggy Kaiser

Sunday6:30 A.M.

Magdalene Ambrose Reg AnkromAmanda Garnett Dwain Preston

Kevin FrericksJoyce FrericksPam Keller

Amelia Steinkamp

Sunday8:00 A.M.

Zoe BlairIan LynchLogan Venvertloh

Peggy Koetters John OhnemusSteve McMillen Geri McMillenDon Winking Pat WinkingGary Winking Sue Winking

Cindy Venvertloh

Jack TerwelpTerry ObertMary TerwelpPerry TerwelpTim VenvertlohEd Zanger

Roseann GosnellGerald Koetters

Joe VenvertlohKaren Venvertloh

Sunday9:30 A.M.

Mitchell BrechtGinger GraweDylan Schrage

Ann Betts Holly HummelMarvin Knuffman Tom LiesenJoanne Ortwerth Erin SchrageMarty Steinkoenig Vieve Veith

Randy Wheeler

Terry KistnerJason CostiganMark DietrichTroy HummelMike PattersonJack Ray

Thomas Hummel Nancy HufendickPrudy Patterson

Sunday11:00 A.M.

Spencer ArnoldHayley HoffmanUrban Venvertloh

Samantha Cramsey Norbert DixonKristan Greving Leah LeyTed Meyer Michelle MeyerMichael Wand Brenda Wand

Carol Steinbrecher

Drew ErwinJason CramseyJames DoellmanBrent FrericksSteve Obert

Alice ArnoldRosanna Voss

Tom EnnisBetty Kaufmann

Weekday MassServers

December 21 (Sat.): 8:00 a.m.December 23, 26 & 27: 8:00 a.m. Jacob Collins and Grace Dreier

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Commercial-Indust. • ResidentialCONCRETE

DON WATERKOTTE & SONSCONST LLC

2500 Wismann Ln. 217-242-6563

Begin the day with…Holy Mass

Join us for 6:30 a.m. MassSunday thru Friday

St. Francis Solanus Church 17th and College Avenue

Knights of Columbus #583Pr ay For Pro -Li fe and Vo c at ions

Life Insurance, Annuities & Medicare Supplement

Western Catholic UnionA Fraternal Life Insurance Society

217-228-6308 wculife.org

1736 Spring • 228-8868 • www.quincyfoodandfun.comOPEN Eve ry Day 3 :00 p .m . t o 1 : 00 a .m.

Monday thru Thursday1/2 Price Abbey-tizers 3:00-5:30

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Proudlybuilding our

community for over 60 years!

Charles H. Scholz, Agent4832 Broadway, Quincy, IL

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Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

F U N E R A L H O M E

Brian C. Durante,Co-Owner217-222-4907

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Korey217-430-8892License Plumber

Kyle217-440-8275License Electrician

FUNERAL HOME

823 Broadway • Quincy, IL • 222.1011

NIEMANN ROOFING, LLC2618 N. 30th • Quincy, ILNew and Existing Construction

Shingle • Metal • RubberLicensed and Insured • Free Estimates

Drew Niemann 217-653-3000Darren Stephens 217-617-5192

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REFERENCES AVAIALBLE

Winerywww.spiritknob.com

(217)964-2678

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Wm A Niekamp Truck Service, Inc.

6116 HWY 24 E • Quincy, IL 62305217-434-8444 • 800-344 5783

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100% Local Catholic Owned

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St.Vincent’s

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PLASTERING • DRYVIT • FAUX FINISHING

217-222-2220

TOM, CAROL & DAVE SPARROW SPARROW

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.Industrial, Commercial & Residential

313 DELAWARE • QUINCY, ILLINOISPHONE 223-9289 FAX 223-9295

Ramsey Jones Estates

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