Saint Patrick’s Church Girard
Rev. James Palakudy, S.A.C., Pastor
First Sunday of Advent
Dec. 03rd, 2017
Our Tri Parish UnitsSaint Patrick’s Parish Office
Cindy Dorner, secretary
(217) 299-3007
745 W Center
Girard, IL 62640
For Parishioner Hall rental call:
Phone: (217) 299-3007 Mon – Thurs 9:30am – 12:00
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 105
Girard, IL. 62640
E-mail:
Web site:
Sacred Heart Parish Office
Marcella Rosier, secretary
(217) 965-4545
722 North Springfield Street
Virden, IL. 62690
E-mail:
Web page for Masses
St. Benedict Church (Holy Cross Parish)
Donna Kuenstler & Lola Caruthers, secretaries
(217) 438-6222
126 E Washington Street
Auburn, IL 62615
E-mail: /
Contact Information
Rev. James Palakudy, pastor
Office Phone: (217) 438-6222
Rectory Phone: (217) 438-6196
Deacon Rick Schnetzler
Cell Phone: (217) 971-5125
E-mail: / The Elderly:
That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
St. Patrick’s, P.S.R.:
Terri Joslin, coordinator
Phone: (217) 416-4271 / BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE:
Please contact the parish office. For marriage, please contact the parish office at least six months in advance.
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE:
Child abuse reporting and investigation number (217) 321-1155 / ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HOME VISITS:
If you or a loved one is in need of this sacrament or in need of a visit and Holy Communion, please contact Fr. James
THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Confessions are heard beginning thirty minutes prior to the weekend Masses and at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Appointments may also be made. / RIGHT OF CHRISTAIN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) If you are a non-Catholic and are interested in being Baptized or if you are a Baptized Christian and are interested in coming into full communion with the Church, please contact Fr. James or Dcn. Rick.
MASS SCHEDULES/INTENTIONS
Saturday (Vigil) / Dec 02 / 4:00 pm Girard / Cathy Boehler (Earl Voyles & Family)Saturday / Dec 02 / 5:30 pm Auburn / Jean Hogan (Bill & Pat Crowe)
Sunday / Dec 03 / 8:15 am Auburn / Helen Nardi (Her Children)
Sunday / Dec 03 / 10:15 am Virden / Betty Weaver (Dcn. Rick & Annie Schnetzler)
Sunday / Dec 03 / 5 pm Pawnee / Deceased Pacotti Family Members (Blanche Catteau)
Monday / Dec 04 / No/Mass
Tuesday / Dec 05 / 6:00 pm Auburn / Pro Populo
Wednesday / Dec 06 / 7:30 am Virden / Roy Carter, Sr. (Linda Carter)
Thursday / Dec 07 / No/Mass
Thursday Immaculate Conception (Vigil) / Dec 07 / 7:00 pm Girard / Bob Donaldson (Ruthann Donaldson & Family)
Friday I.C. / Dec 08 / 7:30 am Auburn / Gerry Boyd (Family & Friends)
Friday I.C. / Dec 08 / 7:00 PM Virden / Mary Jo Knudson (Carol Bellm)
Saturday (Vigil) / Dec 09 / 4:00 pm Girard / Robert Aschenbrenner (Peggy & Bill Blenck)
Saturday / Dec 09 / 5:30 pm Auburn / Rita Rolando (Alan & Mag Rolando)
Sunday / Dec 10 / 8:15 am Auburn / Stephanie Sandidge (Steve & Cindy Baker)
Sunday / Dec 10 / 10:15 am Virden / For the Family of Nickie Maynerich (Matt & Amanda Maynerich)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Sat. Dec 02 / Dec 09Server: Sami Schneider / Server: Maycee Hart
Server: Preston Smith / Server: Fynnlee Hart
Reader: Raymond Schneider / Reader: Mike Walter
E.M.H.C.: Annette Cole, Cindy Dorner / E.M.H.C.: Annette Cole, Cindy Dorner
Ushers: Volunteers / Ushers: Volunteers
Our Finance council members are Annette Cole, Bill Hart, George Hart, Taurie Jones, Terri Joslin, Tom Reinhart, Diane Rogers, Dan Starks, Jim Walker, Marcia Walter & Mike Walter. Any concerns or Ideas please let them know. Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced.
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Capital Campaign / $ 205.00Christmas Flowers (1 envelopes) / $ 10.00
General Fund (27 envelopes) / $ 1,088.38
Non Cash Capital Campaign / $ 922.21
TOTAL / $ 2,225.59
Capital Campaign / Running Total
As of Dec 02 / $1,530.00
Non Cash Donation / $922.21 / Toilets, hand rails, and T.P. holders for the Hall, plus installation of toilets.
ACSA 2017 $8,399.00
$4,270.00
$4,129.00
Church Cleaners: Dec1st week Carrie Downs, Terra Huddleston
Dec3rdweek Katie Prose
Please be advised that we now have a key to the dumpster, just one it is located in the cleaning closet
Please make sure it is returned for the next cleaning crew, Thank you.
PSR Schedule
All Classes start at 7:00 pm
Nov 29 Class 4th & 5th Grade Decorate tree
Dec 02 All Classes participate in 4:00 Mass/Jesse Tree
Dec 06 Class
++ SPECIAL DATE:
Jan. 13 & 14
This will be an overnight retreat at the KC Hall in Virden. More info will be given closer to the date.
From the Diocese
Honor Mother Cabrini Today - It feels like no coincidence that, as we commemorate the centennial of the death of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of immigrants, Pope Francis has launched Share the Journey, a global campaign inviting people around the world to love our immigrant and refugee neighbors. Learn more about brothers and sisters who have fled their homes and how you can support them in honor of Mother Cabrini
Chiara Center will host the Franciscan Nativity Festival on Friday, December 1 from 2-7 p.m.; and Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from noon - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public, the Festival features more than 100 Nativity Sets, many of which are new entries to the annual Festival. Chiara Center is located at 4875 LaVerna Road, Springfield, IL, 62707.
From World Mission Sunday
You Brought Them Clean Water,The Children Want to Say Thank You...
Father John Bosco and children in his village of Nkaliki in Nigeria recently sent this photo which they asked us to share with all of our MISSIO Community.
Until this past month, these children and their families had no access to clean water. Cholera and meningitis rates were high. Your support of Father John's MISSIO project helped dig a borehole, buy a water tank and finish the construction to bring clean water to the school and an entire community.
Thanks to you, the lives of 5,000 people just got a whole lot better!
"Thank you dear people... may you be blessed with peace!" wrote Father John in the note with the photo.
Sacred Heart
Sunday Masses will continue to be held in the church during the renovations (which we anticipate will last around 10weeks total).
Weekday Masses and Adoration will be held in the parish hall beginning August 16. This will continue through the duration of the renovations.
Country Christmas: Sacred Heart in Virden will be hosting the Virden Community Hall of Trees on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2. Also included in the event is a “Soup and Chili Supper from 4-9 p.m.” on Friday, December 1. Homemade cinnamon rolls will be served and the Catholic Ladies Society will host their “Annual Cookie Walk” on Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. All are invited to attend.
General
Check out our new web site
We will be making our list of readers for next year if you are a lector or you wish to be. Please see Cindy Dorner after Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers needed please see Cindy Dorner after Mass.
WE ARE HAVING A PORK CHOP DINNER
As a fundraiser our Pork Chop dinner will be Dec 2nd after Mass. served from 5pm till 7pm. Potatoes, pork chops, green beans and salad, dessert and drink. Hot dogs will be available for children.
Adults $10.00
Children 5-12 $5.00
Children 4 and under are free
Holy Cross
Advent Light Bible Study
Advent is a time for new understanding, for putting different pieces of God's revelation together to see the divine plan more clearly.
All sessions will be held in a classroom at Holy Cross Parish Center. All sessions will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Julie Atwell at 217-341-4999 with any questions. The books will be available for purchase at the first session at a cost of $11. If you can't afford a book and would like to attend, arrangements can be made.
These are all on Monday’s.
SCHEDULE FOR BIBLE STUDY:
Session 4-December 4
Session 5-December 11
Session 1 Sample:
1 Burning with Anticipation (Luke 12:35-48) Page 9
2 The Messiah of Israel (Matthew 1:1-17) Page 13
3 Anointed as Israel's Shepherd (1 Samuel 16:1-13) Page 16
4 The Tree of Jesse Blooms (Isaiah 33-11:10) Page 20
5 Deliverance from Captivity (Isaiah 40:1-11) Page 24
6 Healing Rays & Joyful Light (Malachi 2:1-17-3:6, 4:1-6) Page 28
Saint Patrick Parish Christmas 2017 Please Join us!
Upcoming Holy Days Schedule
Adoration:
Dec 20th Close at 4:00 pm, Virden
Dec 27th No Adoration
Immaculate Conception: Dec 7th 7:00 pm, Girard
Dec 8th 7:30 am, Auburn
7:00 pm, Virden
Communion/Rosary:
Dec 13th 6:00 pm, Sunrise Nursing, Virden
Extra Confession time
Dec 10 7:30-8:00 am, Auburn
Dec 16 3:00-3:30 pm Girard
6:30-7:00 pm, Auburn
Dec 17 11:30am-12:15pm Virden
4th Sunday of Advent:
Dec 23 4:00pm, Girard
5:30pm, Auburn
Dec 24 9:00 am, Virden
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Dec 244:00pm, Auburn
(Overflow will be available at Holy Cross Parish Center)
6:00 pm, Girard
Dec 25 9:00 am, Virden
No weekday Mass on Dec 26 or 27
Feast of the Holy Family:
Dec 30-31 Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Mary, Mother of God
Jan 1st
Not a Holy Day of Obligation: No Masses