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Church Reopening Resources Guidelines - as of August 30, 2021
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Mass Intentions for Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m.
††Lee & Charlene Rubenacker
Wednesday, October 20 at 8:00 a.m.
†Robert Wellen
††Stacy Maxey & Mary Stich
Thursday, October 21 at 8:00 a.m.
†Aaron Karcher
Mass Intentions for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 23 at 5:00 p.m.
All Parish Family
Sunday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m.
†Joseph Mayberry, Sr.
†Kenneth Karcher
†Richard Anselment
We the parishioners of St. John the Baptist,
brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission:
† to know our faith and share it with others,
† to continue to grow spiritually with respect for the sacraments,
† to celebrate the liturgy and the Holy Eucharist as the center of our Christian life,
† to live by truth and love,
† to serve those in need, to teach by example, and thereby strengthen and inspire our Parish family in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church
Office Hours
Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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Collection October 9-10
Envelopes (47) $1,848
Loose $ 68
Youth (2) $ 2
Retired Diocesan Priests (1) $ 150
Building (1) $ 100
One Strong (1) $ 5
Mass Intentions (3) $ 30
Scholarship (1) $ 10
SJB Cemetery (3) $ 300
Total $2,513
Your financial support remains an important part of our Parish life and helps us keep going. Please continue giving your time, talent, and treasure at this difficult time. Please mail, drop-off your offertory in the mailbox by Parish office front door.
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
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October
17: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
24: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
24: Building & Grounds meeting after mass in hall.
24: Parish Trunk or Treat new parking lot west of church 5:00 p.m.
30: One Strong Haunted House & Chili Supper 6:00 p.m.
31: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
November
ALL SOULS DAY ROSARY NOVEMEBR 2 AT 5:30 P.M.
All Souls Day is The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and we pray for all who have died. We pray for their redemption and forgiveness of their sins with the Holy Rosary. Anyone who would like their deceased relative's name to be read during the rosary lead by Fr. Ptak before mass on All Souls Day beginning at 5:30 p.m., please put their name(s) in an envelope and place in the collection box or send to office via email to catholic@hamiltoncom.net by October 28.
ST. ELIZABETH'S ALTAR SODALITY
Thanks everyone who bought cookbooks. We have sold out but we may possibly place another order, which would be in before Christmas. So if you didn't get a chance to grab one the first time, here's your second chance. There are signup sheets at each door. If we get enough interest in ordering more cookbooks, we will place another order. For questions contact Andrea Short 618-214-1275.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Holy Name Society would like to thank those who helped in any way to make the Shooting Match a success. A special thanks to those who worked at their stations and the One Strong Mission workers who filled vacant spots and provided concessions. Great appreciation goes to those who donated the prizes for the raffle, all who shot, purchased raffle tickets, family cards or food. Here are the raffle winners:
Shotgun - Caitlyn Richards
$100 Cash from Eric Rawls of Jeff Donoho Insurance - Randy Rubenacker
$100 Cash from Chad Mitsdarffer County Financial - Chuck Cox
$100 Cash from Miller Seed Solutions - Greg Anselment
$100 gift certificate from Nutrien Ag Solution - Dennis Frey
$100 gift certificate from Aydt's Hardware - John Wellen
$100 gift certificate from Wabash Valley - Richard Bassinger
$100 gift certificate from H&R Agri-Power - Richard Bassinger
$50 Cash from Christopher Johnson from Pioneer Seed - Linda Coy
$50 Wal-Mart gift card from Archie & Kristy Bowers - Dan Coy
2 - 15 lb box of fish from McPeak's Fish Market - Kevin Karcher & Mel Hopfinger
Gift Basket from Banterra - Vuel York
Gift Card from Peoples National Bank - Jim Coy
Gift Card from Mimmos Pizza - Dan Coy
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & FRESHMAN - JUNION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
These were handed out to youth in PSR class on September 19, available on Parish website, in High School classroom on bulletin board, & posted on One Strong and PSR Facebook page. You can also click links below to view them.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE - THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF ABORTION
September 22 - October 31, 2021 you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood 331 Salem Place Fairview Heights and to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information, please contact: theresa@coalitionforlifestl.com or call Coalition For Life STL office at 314-827-4039. Or you may visit www.coalitionforlifestl.com and sign up for prayer hours on our Vigil Calendar.
PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
Larry Hunt, Marie Hopkins, Bill Lueke, James Frey, Bob Wilson, Kent Karcher, Larry Nice, Paul & Helen Wellen, and Mary Karcher.
Reminder: Due to federal privacy laws, we are not allowed to list people or visit who are sick or in the nursing home without written authorization from that individual or from their immediate family who has authorization. Form can be requested from the office.
OCTOBER - MONTH OF MARY
The Fifteen Promises of Mary
Granted to Those Who
Recite the Rosary
5. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.
Continue next week.
ROSARY RALLY OCTOBER 16 @ NOON
COURTHOUSE GAZEBO IN MCLEANSBORO
In recent years, the Our Lady of Fatima organization has organized over 20,000 rallies to Pray for World Peace. The world is in turmoil now and our country is facing so many issues. At Fatima, Our Blessed Mother asked us for daily prayers, especially the rosary. We must do our part and ask God for Divine Assistance. Please join us to be one with the 20,000 rallies held in public places.
TRADE INDUSTRIES BINGO FUNDRAISER
TRADE Industries is having a BINGO fundraiser on Friday, October 29. The funds raised will go towards a pavilion at our new facility for our clients to enjoy. Bingo begins at 7:00 pm, but come early for a hamburger, hotdog, brat or Birkner’s BBQ sandwich beginning at 5:00 pm. Come join the fun and support a great cause.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
JANITOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST & ST. CLEMENT OF ROME HALL
Looking for someone to clean the hall at St. John the Baptist and St. Clement of Rome. If interested please contact the office.
2021 CSMA GOAL $11,570
Pledged $6,100
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul truly serves the poorest of the poor through its Cosgrove’s Soup Kitchen, SVDP Thrift Store, Help Center and Night Drop-In Center. Men, women and children are provided the basic necessities of life – food, clothing and shelter – and the hope and the tools they need for a better tomorrow. Help St. Vincent de Paul serve those who have no place else to turn.Please make your gift to The 2021 Appeal today.
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books (October - December) & Books are located at each door in church.
CARBONDALE NEWMAN CENTER FALL GALA NOVEMBER 13
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HISTORY OF PIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS 1841-1888 BOOKS
The office has several copies, if you have not received your free copy, stop by during office hours and get a copy.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
December 3-5 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel St. Peters, MO. For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org, or call Terry & Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317.
Hospice Volunteers Needed for SSM Hospice at St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital
We are looking for volunteers to serve local residents and their families in their homes in Wayne & Hamilton Counties. Click on flyers below for more information or contact Nikki Timberlake at 618-899-1660 or Nikki.Timberlake@ssmhealth.com.
Boxes are still available for pickup at each door. Simply fill the box for a boy or girl (inside box is a item suggestion page) and return box by the weekend of October 30-31 to the back of church or drop it off at the office. You do not pay $9 to ship the box like in past years. For questions or more information, contact the office.
EXCESS MASS INTENTIONS
If you are looking for a place to send excess mass intentions. Here you have an opportunity. A few years ago, Fr. Myron Effing's sister came and spoke at our parish about his work in Russia. Please see more information below and request list form.
THANK YOU
Turning Point Church Food Pantry thanks everyone who made a food or monetary donation!
MASS WITH CARDINAL GREGORY
October 23 at Cathedral in Bellville. If you would like to attend, contact the office.