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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 542-3423 17 N WALNUT ST- DU QUOIN, IL 62832 876050

HOLY MASS: See Mass Schedule RECONCILIATION: See Mass Schedule or anytime by appt. BAPTISM: During weekend Masses by appt. Must be a registered member and attend baptismal preparation session. MARRIAGE: At least six months prior notification to the pastor. Church Secretary : Sacred Heart & Immaculate Conception Kelly Paxton Maintenance: Sacred Heart & Immaculate Conception: Tony Kellerman Parish Council President: Sacred Heart: Jeremy Cornett 542-6298 Immaculate Conception: Tiffany Kujawa 618-559-1078

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 100 West Main Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone 618-542-3423 fax 618-542-5061

[email protected] www.sacredheart-duquoin.org

Immaculate Conception Church 533 W. 2nd North Street, Tamaroa, IL 62888

Phone 618-496-5867 Rev. Joseph Oganda

JANUARY 7, 2018

The Epiphany of the Lord Little Drummer Boy Did you know that the only reason we say that there were three wise men is that they brought three gifts? The Bible never says their number or their names. The gifts tell us about the givers. And these special gifts--gold, frankin-cense, and myrrh--tell us much. When one king visited or sent an ambassador to another, he would give a gift of gold to show that he acknowl-edged the kingship of the other. So the first gift of the wise men tells us they recognized Jesus as King. The second gift is a type of incense, which was used in Jesus time to worship God. So this gift shows the wise men paying homage to Jesus' divinity. The gift of myrrh is oil used to anoint the dying. It reminds us of Jesus suffering and death on the cross. So what gifts do we have for Jesus? Maybe we can take a hint from the wise men. If we acknowledge Jesus as king, maybe a better gift than gold would be to pledge our obedience to him. Each day we can promise to live our voca-tion as best we can, to love those around us, and forgive those who hurt us. A better way than burning incense to pay homage to Jesus' divinity is to take time to pray throughout the day. Some people are able to attend daily Mass, others spend time in adoration before the Eucharist, or even a few minutes of their lunch break to say the rosary. As for the gift of myrrh, we can give Jesus the crosses we bear each day. When we accept suffering in our lives, especially that caused by our sins, we give ourselves to Jesus as he gave himself for us on the cross. The song "Little Drummer Boy" reminds us that the best gift is not necessarily the most expensive. Instead, it is the simple gift that only we can give. Let Epiphany remind us to offer our lives to Jesus each day. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Sacred Heart Weekly Collections

December 23rd & 24th Envelopes $4,565.00 Loose $ 173.75 Christmas Collections - December 24th & 25th Envelopes $6,780.00 Loose $ 639.00 Diocesan Collection for Needy $1,369.00 Christmas Flowers $ 110.00

December 30th& 31st Envelopes $2,905.00 Loose $ 183.00 Candles $ 248.25 Christmas $ 500.00 Building Fund $ 50.00 Immaculate Conception $ 46.00 Mass Stipends - Dec. $ 230.00 Solemnity of Mary $ 527.00 Retired Religious $ 40.00

Thank You for your generosity!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sacred Heart

USHERS for the Month of January: Saturday, 5:00 PM: Jim Campanella; Jeremy Cornett; Tony Jones; Mike Krisfaluzy Sunday, 8:30 AM : Don Harsy; Joe Lane; Scott Harsy; Joe Cucchi Saturday, January 13; 5:00 pm Gift Bearers: Brock Family Servers: Henry Born & Robin Horton Lector: Doris Rottschalk Extraordinary Ministers: Michael Poiter; Margie Born; Jenny Fronek; Lisa Cochran (choir) Sunday, January 14; 8:30 am Gift Bearers: Steve & Suzanne McCrary Servers: Grace Alongi & Grayson Benson Lector: Cara Alongi Extraordinary Ministers: Rose Numi; Kelly Paxton; Barb Craft; Allen Martin (choir)

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

SACRED HEART - DU QUOIN Mass & Intentions

Sunday, January 7; THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Second Collection - Social Justice 8:00 am Rosary 8:00 - 8:15 am Confession 8:30 am Mass: Joe Wolfe by Della Monday, January 8- THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 6:45 am Mass Edward Fiorino by Betty & Brenda Tuesday, January 9 - Weekday 6:30 am Mass John Helmer by Tom & Debby Helmer Wednesday, January 10 - Weekday 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass John Jones by Tony & Tess Jones Thursday, January 11 - Weekday 6:45 am - Mass Harold & Lola Pundsack by Jon & Debbie Olinger Family Friday, January 12 - Weekday 8:00 am Mass Josh Harsy by Edna Bailey Saturday, January 13 Weekday; Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 4:30 - 4:45 pm - Confessions 5:00 pm Mass: Bernard Toler by Donna Toler & Family Sunday, January 14; SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Rosary 8:00 - 8:15 am Confession 8:30 am Mass: Hilda Higgerson by Betty & Brenda

Weekly Happenings Sunday, January 7 Coffee & Donuts at hall after mass Monday, January 8 8 am - 12 pm: Quilting at Haffner Hall 6:30 pm CDA meeting at Haffner Hall Tuesday, January 9 8 am - 12 pm Quilting at Haffner Hall Wednesday, January 10 7 am - 8 pm: Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, January 11 6:00 pm - RCIA - Topic: Life in Christ; Christian Morality/Virtues 6:00 pm - Choir practice Friday, January 12 Saturday, January 13 Sunday, January 14

Christmas Decorations Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for Christmas. It was beautiful and your hard work is greatly appreciated! But, what goes up, must come down! So this Sunday, January 7th, after the 8:30 am mass, we will be removing the Christmas decorations from the church and packing them away for another year. If you can come/stay after mass, all help is welcome and appreciated. Thank you!

Planned Giving Would you consider Sacred Heart Church or Immaculate Conception Church in your will or trust? Do you have an insurance policy that no longer fits your needs? You can donate it to Sacred Heart Church or Immaculate Con-ception Church and receive tax benefits as well as the satisfaction of helping the future of our parishes.

JANUARY 7, 2018

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - TAMAROA Mass & Intentions

Sunday, January 7 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 10:00 am Mass Our Parish Family Monday, January 8- THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Tuesday, January 9 - Weekday Wednesday, January 10 - Weekday 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Mass at Sacred Heart Janet Sims by Betty & Brenda Thursday, January 11 - Weekday Friday, January 12 - Weekday Saturday, January 13 Weekday; Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Sunday, January 14; SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10:00 am Mass Mildred Fisher

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Immaculate Conception

Sunday, January 14 - 10:00 am Mass Extraordinary Ministers: Susan Heape; Janet Harris; Mary Nippe Lector: Susan Heape Sweet Treats: Janet Harris

Immaculate Conception Weekly Collections -

December 24th Church Envelopes $1,225.00 Church Loose Collection $ 382.25 Diocesan Collection for Needy $ 375.59

December 31st Church Envelopes $ 524.00 Church Loose Collection $ 92.75 Christmas $ 20.00 Christmas for the Needy $ 10.00

January 1st Church Envelopes $ 20.00 Church Loose Collection $ 88.00

Thanks for your generosity!

IC New Parish Hall Rental Rates - Effective 5/1/17

(Previously rented dates on the calendar will be honored with price at time date was booked)

CURRENT RATES NEW RATES

$10/hr - Parishioner $25/hr - Parishioner

$25/hr - Non-Parishioner $40/hr - Non-Parishioner

$25 deposit $100 deposit

Sausage, Egg, & Pancake Breakfast DuBois K of C There is a Sausage, Egg, and Pancake Breakfast at the Du Bois KC Hall this Sunday, January 7th begin-ning at 7:00 am. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund.

Boiler repair… The aging heating system has once again mal-functioned and needs emergency repairs. The new parts needed for the boiler have been installed and it is now up and running. Preliminary estimates for the cost of replacing the boilers is approximately $25,000.00 Any donations to-wards the replacement of the over 50 year old boilers will be much appreciated. We are very grateful to the gen-erous parishioner who has already contributed $1,500 towards this project.

Christmas Decorations Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for Christmas. It was beautiful and your hard work is greatly appreciated! But, what goes up, must come down! So this Sunday, January 7th, after the 10:00 am mass, we will be removing the Christmas decorations from the church and packing them away for another year. If you can come/stay after mass, all help is welcome and appreciated. Thank you!

Baptism of the Lord Christmas Time closes quickly this year. Because Baptism of the Lord falls on Monday this year (instead of the following Sunday), the Christmas season loses a week. Let us not forget to cherish our own Baptism and the charisms, the special infused gifts, that may only be used for good.

Congratulations and welcome Archer Pronold

who was Baptized Friday, December 29th surrounded by his parents

Michael & Leslie (Kowzan) Pronold and his family.

NEWS & EVENTS FOR EVERYONE….

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Sympathy is extended to the family of Leroy Lamczik

Who passed away Saturday, December 23rd May he rest in peace.

Please keep his family in your prayers

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The adorers, the people who pray before the Blessed Sacrament during Eucharistic Adoration, would love to pray for the needs of our parishes. Each Wednesday, a book will be positioned near the front of the church during Adoration. Eucharistic Adoration is at Sacred Heart Church every other Wednesday from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm and everyone is welcome. Anyone who has a prayer need may write it in the book. Each person who comes into the church to pray during Adoration, will read the prayer intentions, and will lift those prayers to the Lord during their hour of Adoration. We will keep the book and add to the prayer list each week. If you have a prayer request, contact any of the adorers or Chris Kelley at 559-6581.

Nursing Home: Marcia Stacey, Mary Powless, Geraldine Kowzan, Evelyn Bechlofft, Lynn Finn, Regina “Jeannie” Davison, Connie Horst, Sam Chapman, Phyllis Ferguson, Helen Chitwood, Lindsay Lynch, Juanita Ray. Sick: Josh Ritter, Janet George, Kevin McCrary, Sally Fontana, Linda Meyer, Amanda Evans, Aydan Zoller, Karl Mohr, James Feger, John Croessman, Vincent Deering, Jim Davis, Steve Benson, Adelyn Jones, Carl Campanella, Don Polczynski, Lowell Lee, Travis Helsley, Juanita Ray, Tammy Holford, Richard Anheuser, Bob & Helen Keller, Susan Bundy, Dodie Holmes, Darrell Thorpe, Scherry Baker, Larry Hagene, Rose Malonowski, Bob Stewart, Hevyn Riddle, Ed Coleman, Connie Pair. Names will remain in bulletin for 1 month. Military Personnel: Col. Aaron S. Cowley, SSgt. Jordan Keller, MGunnerySgt. Thomas D. Sims, Sgt. Derek S. Sims, ITS1(SS/AW) John Kelley, SSgt. Patrick Kelley, SPC Mark Yanez, PV2 Jared Albers, Major Carly Sims, Major Cory Jones, Sgt. 1st. Cl. Caleb VanVoorhis, SSgt Tyler Jeffers, Lance Cpl. Drew Ferguson, Petty Ofc. 3rd Class Clay-ton Wyciskalla, Private Noah Mabry U.S.M.C., Major Andrew Martin.

“THE WINDOWS OF SACRED HEART” Project “The Windows of Sacred Heart” is a project to help establish a fund for the restoration of our beautiful Sacred Heart Church windows. Betty Eastman has pho-tographed our priceless stained glass windows here at Sacred Heart and has done an amazing job of creating beautiful greeting cards. If you are interested in purchas-ing these cards there are still boxes cards available, please contact the office at 542-3423 or [email protected] or Betty Eastman at 542-5611.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Joshua Harsy

Who passed away Sunday, December 24th May he rest in peace.

Please keep his family in your prayers

Sympathy is extended to the family of Mildred Fisher

Who passed away Saturday, December 30th May she rest in peace.

Please keep her family in your prayers

CDA Meeting CDA meeting on Monday, January 8th will begin with rosary at 6:30 pm, followed by the business meeting. Committee co-chairs for January are Esther Balch & Di-ane Carrel. Prospective member & guests are always welcome. Happy New Year to everyone at Sacred Heart & Immaculate Conception!

Mark your calendars!!!! The Lenten season is fast approaching! And that means our Sacred Heart’s Annual Fish Fry’s are coming up! Our first Fish Fry will be on Friday, February 9th from 4 - 7 pm and will continue through March 23 on each Fri-day. Please mark your calendars to come help cook, serve, bring desserts, or to bring the family out for a tasty fish dinner!

Thank you to everyone who remembered us at Christmas time and for the many gifts you shared with us. Your kindness is a blessing that we cherish. We would like to wish you and your families a Happy and Blessed New Year! Father Joseph, Tony, & Kelly

Is there something I realize that I changed after encountering the Lord? Is there something I realize now that I should change?

NEWS & EVENTS FOR EVERYONE….

JANUARY 7, 2018

QUEST Attention freshmen and sophomores coming Jan. 20-21, there will be a Quest experience held at St. Mary parish in Mt. Carmel IL. Quest focuses on the rela-tionships in our lives. For more information/application contact your Al Martin 534-5227 or the parish office at 542-3423.

Upcoming Dates

1/8/18—Boys BB @ Waltonville 1/9/18—Girls Basketball first regional game @ Tamaroa

(TCC) vs. St. John Chester @ 6:00 1/9/18 Boys BB vs. St. Andrews @ St. Bruno

1/9/18—School Board Meeting 1/11/18—Boys BB @ Hoyleton 1/12/18—Half Day of School

1/12/18—Girls BB Game 2 @ 6:00 pm @ TCC 1/15/18—No School—MLK Day

1/15/18—Girls BB Championship Game @ 6:00 @ TCC 1/16/18—Boys BB @ St. Ann

Upcoming—

Catholic School’s Week Jan 28-Feb 3 PTO Breakfast @ St. Bruno, Sun Jan. 28

February 10th—GLO Bingo!!!

St. Bruno Catholic School News

http://stbrunoschool.com

Gun of the Month Raffle tickets still on sale! Tickets for the 2018 gun of the month raffle are on sale now. $20 per ticket - you are in the drawing each month - even if you have already won. Different gun each month or choose the $400 cash. For a ticket—see any St. Bruno student or contact the school @ 357-8276.

Perry County Marketplace Receipts St. Bruno School is still participating in the Perry County Marketplace Apples for the Students program again. All you need to do is save your Perry County Marketplace receipts and drop them in the container in the church vestibule, send them to the school or give to any St. Bruno student. These funds allow us to purchase PE and sports equipment and school and office supplies. Thank you!

St. Bruno School Catholic Baptismal Bonus Any kindergartener that enrolls at St. Bruno school for the 2018/2019 school year, AND has been baptized at St. Bruno Church or one of the following parishes (Immaculate Conception - Tamaroa, Todd’s Mill, Sacred Heart, or Sparta), and whose family is an active member of the church will receive a $500 incentive per family for the 2018/2019 school year. For any questions please contact St. Bruno Catholic School Principal, Mrs. Gold-man, at 357-8276.

Seminar on Active Shooter Response On Monday, January 8th, 2018 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Christian Fellowship Church will host a seminar focused on preparing your church for armed intruder and active shooter response. Mr. Todd Manker will present several things that should be done prior to, during, and after an incident. Mr. Manker’s knowledge, training and credentials are second to none - US Army Veteran Mar-tial Arts Instructor, 30 years security experience in private and government sectors. This will be a great opportunity to educate yourself and your staff on things you should and shouldn’t do to make your gatherings safer. This event is free and avail-able to everyone. Please call Greg Pavloff with any questions at 542-4319.

Epiphany of the Lord - Coming and going. They are alien visitors, Magi from the east, who sek out Jesus, the newborn king. They had “visas” from King Herod because he urged them on the journey. The story is about Jew and Gentile. About us and them. About coheirs and copartners, to use Saint Paul’s language. All members of the same body in Christ Jesus. All sharing the one mystery, the one grace. • How do I help people come to Jesus? • What gifts do I have? What treasures can I give? • How sill I treat the alien?

RESPECT LIFE CORNER 9 Days for Life: Prayer, Penance, and Pilgrimage - 9 Days for Life is a focused period (January 18-26, 2018) of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade (the Supreme Court case which legalized abortion during all 9 Days for Life. By our prayers, by our actions, by the way we treat people, we help to shape the world in which we live. Our prayers matter. Our sacrifices make a difference.

MARCH FOR LIFE The annual bus trip to Washington, DC for the 45th Annual National March for Life will be January 18-19-20, 2018 (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat.) Join us and thousands of oth-ers from across the nation for this huge pro-life gathering in the nation’s capital. Go to http://dps.diobelle.org/respectlife for the Registration Forms and Fact Sheet.

Upcoming TEC Weekends Our upcoming TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekends: January 13-15 at Immaculate Conception in Columbia, IL; February 17-19 at Mater Dei High School in Breese, IL. TEC is designed for high school juniors and seniors, but is also open to adults. Participants ag-es 18+ are asked to be child protection compliant through the Belleville diocese. You can apply online at www.bellevilletec.org/applications.