JUNEJANUARY DECEMBER18,DECEMBER JANUARY2017 •26, THE 2020 23, 23, 7,MOST 2018 2018 •2017 THIRD • HOLY THE•FOURTH THIRD SUNDAY EPIPHANY BODY SUNDAY SUNDAY AND IN ORDINARYOF BLOODOF OF THE ADVENT ADVENT LORD OF TIME CHRIST Sunday Liturgies Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Rosary - one half hour prior to Mass times

Weekday Masses Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Rosary - 7:30 AM - M, Th; following Mass on W

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

RCIA Adults interested in becoming members of the Catholic faith, callcall thethe ParishParish Office at 254-0679.

Baptisms Appointment only after parents have attended required classes. Parents must be registered and active members of Holy Angels Parish for at least 3 months.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 PM, or by appointment.

Communion for the Homebound Contact Parish Office at 254-0679. Contact Parish Office at 254-0679. Pastor: Rev. Donald Wolford

Marriages Parish Office Manager: Shelley Fitzgerald Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance. Assistant to Parish Office Manager: Colleen Knueven Registration and active membership at Holy Angels Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Jeff Lister are required, plus attendance at an engaged encounter weekend or a pre-cana conference. No wedding later Holy Angels Parish Office: 254-0679 thanthan 2:002:00 PMPM onon Saturday.Saturday.

Holy Angels Parish Email Address: Anointing of the Sick [email protected] Contact Parish Office at 254-0679. Holy Angels Parish Office Fax: 254-2690 Funerals Arrangements are to be made directly through the funeral Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation: home. Funeral liturgies are 10:00 AM. (217) 321-1155 January 26, 2020 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time LITURGICAL ROLES SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1-2, 2020 ROSARY: MONDAY, JANUARY 27 4:00 P.M. Joyce Tite 8:00 A.M. George Goeken 7:30 A.M. Linda Miller 10:00 A.M. Ron Govero TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 8:00 A.M. For An End To Abortion 4:30 P.M. Marie Kladar-Dolores Murphy (Blood of Christ) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00 A.M. Linda Miller-Tina Vatole (Blood of Christ) 8:00 A.M. Grace Hayes 10:30 A.M. Peggy Butkovich (Body of Christ) Sarah Venhaus-Nancy Ayres THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 (Blood of Christ) 8:00 A.M. Jeanne Lynch LECTOR: 4:30 P.M. Joyce Tite FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 8:00 A.M. Sandy Ventimiglia 8:00 A.M. No Mass 10:30 A.M. Steve Izard SERVERS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 4:30 P.M. Bob Killebrew 4:30 P.M. Krissy Little 8:00 A.M. Randy Bauser 10:30 A.M. Kendall Kamp SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 USHERS: 8:00 A.M. For The Parishioners 4:30 P.M. L. Fitzgerald-J. Heitzman-L. Timar- B. Paynic 10:30 A.M. Andrew Stimac 8:00 A.M. H. Studnicki-L. Butkovich 10:30 A.M. T. Stalcup-C. Venhaus-J. Venhaus- J. Lister EUCHARISTIC ADORATION GIFT BEARERS: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020 4:30 P.M. Volunteer 8:30 - 9:00 A.M. — Rosary for Vocations 8:00 A.M. Volunteer 10:30 A.M. Volunteer 9:00 - 9:30 A.M. — Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer 9:30 - 10:00 A.M. — Vicki Parsons and Melba Hendricks WEEKDAY LECTORS: 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. — Betty Howard and Daniel Howarth Monday: Peter Mallon Tuesday: Joyce Ventimiglia 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. — Karen Hines Wednesday: Linda Miller Thursday: Sandy Ventimiglia 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. — Ralph & Jean Bruce 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. — Bob & Donna Stewart and Marie Kladar 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. — Sally Davenport and Gloria Hoormann 3:00 P.M. — Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

FEBRUARY 1st 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Please pray for the following parishioner who was hospital- ized recently: Mike Kelly - Barnes Hospital IN LOVING MEMORY: The SANCTUARY CANDLE which was lit on Also please pray for the following parishioners who are ill Sunday, January 19 was lovingly offered by at home and in need of our constant prayers: Nancy & Ayres in memory of Nancy’s Rhonda Bowman, Carmody, Rosalia Doolen, parents SAM & LUELLA SCALISE, who were Nina Giardina, Carol Grear, Shirley Hanneken, Gloria married on January 20, 1946. Hoormann, Doris Johnessee, Cynthia Moore, Marilyn Romani, Harold Simburger, Eileen Simonds and Leo ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, Ventimiglia. O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. AMEN. Please pray for them and for all the sick. 2 | Holy Angels Parish January 26, 2020 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

for your people Israel.” It is a feast of light and candles known as Candlemas Day. It is the day when candles used throughout the year are blessed. You are welcome to bring your own candles from home to be blessed during the open- ing ritual of the Mass that day.

Be sure to plan on being present for the Parish Mis- sion February 22nd through February 26th. Fr. Bob Weiss, CP, a Passionist will be preaching the mission. He is a friend of Fr. John Patrick Day, CP, of our parish. Fr. Bob will preach at the weekend Masses and at the 8 AM Masses each morning, with his main talks to be at 7 PM Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Mission will conclude with Mass Dear Parishioners, at 7 PM on Ash Wednesday. What a wonderful way to prepare for the holy season of Lent. Today is a new feast instituted by Francis in honor of the Word of God. In his motu proprio establishing Winter is here. Spring can’t be far behind. the feast he said, “the various communities will find their own ways to mark this Sunday with a certain solemnity. It is im- In Christ, portant to focus the attention of the assembly on the norma- tive value of God’s word.” St. lived in the fourth Fr. Don century. After learning Hebrew and serving as the secre- tary of Pope Damasus from 382-385, he settled in Bethle- hem. There he founded a monastery and dedicated himself to study and the translation of the Scriptures from the origi- nal languages into Latin. I was privileged to celebrate Mass in the caves where he lived and worked next to the cave where Jesus was born. Latin was the common language at the time. In Latin the word for common is Vulgar, but without the bad connotation the word has now. St. Jerome’s transla- tion, known as the , was used in the Latin rite of the for over 1,000 years. It was later translat- ed into French in the towns of Douey and Rheims and that was used for the English translation that most of us remem- ber from growing up. St. Jerome insists that “ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”. This is a strong exhortation from a Father and urging all Christians to recognize that serious Bible study is a necessity, not an optional luxury. It is important to be familiar with the words of the Gospels so that we can be familiar with Christ. Open your Bible, read a little bit each day. I suggest starting not Intercession for Life at the beginning since the Old Testament can be a bit pon- May all who suffer derous, but begin with the Gospels (my favorite is St. John). from participating in abortion Get to know the stories, savor them, reflect on them, let them turn to God’s loving forgiveness; become part of you. The Word of God has a power to We pray to the Lord. touch our hearts. The Acts of the Apostles continues the story of the early Church after the Ascension of Jesus. A good follow up would be the Epistles, particularly the letters writ- COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA ten by St. Paul. The Psalms are a handy book of prayers. The mystery of the Incarnation reminds us that Jesus is the This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Latin Ameri- Word made flesh who dwells among us. ca! Many people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to church programs and ministries because Next Sunday is the Feast of the Presentation of the of a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a short- Lord. It is a celebration of ’s joyous song recognizing age of ministers. Your generosity makes it possible for our that Jesus is “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. continued next column Please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america. Holy Angels Parish | 3 January 26, 2020 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 TIPS ON PRAYER WITH ST. thoughts…” Prayer is utterly supernatural, and so it is far be- Feast Day January 28 yond our reach. St. Thomas himself notes that God “wishes to bestow certain things on us at our asking.” The prayer above Br. John Sica, O.P. Prayer, St. John Damascene says, is the unveiling of the mind continues by asking God: “Illumine my mind, inflame my heart, before God. When we pray we ask Him for what we need, that I may worthily, attentively and devoutly recite this Office confess our faults, thank Him for His gifts, and adore His im- and merit to be heard in the sight of Your divine Majesty.” The mense majesty. Here are five tips for praying better – with the attentiveness and purity of heart needed to attain to God in help of St. Thomas Aquinas. prayer is itself received as a gift – if we ask.

5. Be humble. 2. Be intentional. St. Thomas teaches us that humility is a virtue of acknowledging Merit in prayer – that is to say, whether it brings us closer to heaven – flows from the virtue of charity. And this flows from the truth about reality. Since prayer, at its root, is an “asking” our will. So to pray meritoriously, we need to make our prayer directed at God, humility is crucially important. Through humility an object of choice. St. Thomas explains that our merit rests we recognize our neediness before God. As we become more primarily on our original intention in praying. It isn’t broken by humble, we recognize more profoundly our need to pray more. accidental distraction, which no human being can avoid, but 4. Have faith. only by intentional and willing distraction. This also should give It is with the eyes of faith that we see God is both powerful us some relief. We need not worry too much about distractions, and willing to help us in prayer. St. Thomas says that “faith is as long as we don’t encourage them. We realize something of necessary…that is, we need to believe that we can obtain from what the Psalmist says, namely, that God “pours gifts on His beloved while they slumber” (Ps 127:2). Him what we seek.” It is faith which teaches us “of God’s omnip- otence and mercy,” the basis of our hope. In this, St. Thomas 1. Be attentive. reflects the Scriptures. The Epistle to the Hebrews says, Although, strictly, we need only be intentional and not also per- “Whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists fectly attentive to merit by our prayer, it is nevertheless true and that he rewards those who seek him” (Heb 11:6). Try pray- that our attention is important. When our minds are filled with ing an Act of Faith. actual attention to God, our hearts too are inflamed with desire 3. Pray before praying. for Him. St. Thomas explains that spiritual refreshment of the In old breviaries you can find a small prayer that begins, soul comes chiefly from being attentive to God in prayer. The “Open, O Lord, my mouth to bless your Holy Name. Cleanse, Psalmist cries out, “It is your face, O Lord, that I seek!” (Ps too, my heart from all vain, perverse and extraneous 27:8). In prayer, let us never cease to search for His Face.

MARDI GRAS PARTY & CHILI COOK OFF SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 * 2:00 PM HOLY ANGELS PARISH CENTER

There will be a Mardi Gras Party along with a Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 PM in the Parish Center. Please bring your board games, play- ing cards, etc. and spend some fun time at the Mardi Gras Party. Drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own snacks.

If you would like to enter the Chili Cook Off, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office.

CHILI COOK OFF SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 NAME

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Registrations forms may be downloaded at OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DISCOURAGEMENT www.church.olqpbethalto.org. Pre-registration is required. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ALTON The cost is $15 per person. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Space is Limited! Mail Registration Form and $15.00 fee by February 10th to: With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Fr. Timothy Carol Beste, 41 Woodcrest Dr., Bethalto, IL 62010 Gallagher, OMV provides a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle in the spiritual For more information, please contact: life: discouragement. Marie DeClue at 618-377-5593 or [email protected] Denise McCurdy at 618-463-0747 or You will learn practical ways to find peace amid your spir- [email protected] itual struggles, and patience in the face of even the most intense trials.

In these talks, Fr. Gallagher will explore the spiritual teach- ing of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, founder of the Oblates of the Mary, whose wisdom guided many out of discour- agement and into new hope. Please take a moment to consider the excellent Catholic There is no shame in spiritual desolation. Fr. Gallagher re- materials available on the Augustine Institute kiosk. Featured this week: minds us that the greatest of suffered from this afflic- tion. The key is to learn how to draw close to God in life’s WHY GO TO MASS? - BOOKLET darkest moments. Catholic Truth Society Some Catholics go to Mass simply because they have al- Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement is a call to hope . . . a ways done so, out of obligation, or because their parents, call to solace in time of suffering . . . and a call to stand tall teachers or peers demand that in time of affliction. Learn how to enter into the sublime they come. Others have either peace and joy that our Lord promises. given up completely or are still searching. Relying greatly upon The day long seminar will include Holy Mass, Three Confer- the new Catechism of the Cath- ences, materials, coffee, light breakfast items and lunch. olic Church, Fr Michael Evans provides a beautiful summary COST: $25 PER PERSON. of the meaning of the Mass and To register, mail check payable to St. Mary’s Church, with the powerful reasons why it your name, address, phone number and email to St. Mary’s, holds the central position in the 519 E. 4th St., Alton, IL 62002. life of the Church and Chris- tians. How can we love God, Call 618-465-4284 with questions. First come first served. and our neighbour without the Pre-registration is required. love of Christ? Holy Angels Parish | 5 January 26, 2020 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time GIFT SHOP CONTACTS: Mary Huber 259-2148 Sally Davenport 254-6095 Linda Miller 259-4417 ST. MARY’S CHURCH - EDWARDSVILLE HOLY ANGELS PARISH STEWARDSHIP BUILDING MAINTENANCE POSITION JANUARY 19, 2020 St. Mary’s parish/School is currently seeking a full time Envelopes $8,932.00 Maintenance/Custodian. This position entails general custo- Loose 252.75 dial and maintenance tasks associated with the day to day Catholic Times 135.00 operation of the parish and school. It does not include ACSA 30.00 cleaning the facility, but does include daily tasks such as Children’s Home 75.00 cafeteria cleaning after lunch and any clean ups that take Bldg/Maint. Fund 35.00 place during the school day. Other general tasks consist of 1st Offering 45.00 oversight of the HVAC system, general facility maintenance, St. Vincent de Paul 30.00 ordering supplies, replacing lights, and managing facility Solemnity of Mary 10.00 inspections. If you have any interest, please contact St. Divine Mercy Senior Living Community 35.00 Mary’s Parish or School for more details. $9,579.75 School - 618-656-1230 PARISH EVENTS Parish - 618-656-4857 MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Observances for the week of January 26, 2020 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. Quilters Sunday: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Sunday of the Word of God; Catholic Schools Week Begins WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Monday: St. Angela Merici, Virgin 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: St. Thomas Aquinas, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:00 P.M. Quilters Wednesday: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Thursday: 10:00 A.M. Choir Practice Friday: St. , Priest Saturday: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Confessions Next Sunday: The Presentation of the Lord; World Day for Consecrated Life SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:30 A.M. Choir Practice

Readings for the Week of January 26, 2020

Sunday: Is 8:23—9:3/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/ 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 25-26 [25a]/ Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [8]/ Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89: 4-5, 27-28, 29-30 [29a]/ Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/ Ps 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14 [Lk 1:32b]/ Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/ Ps 51:3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11 [cf. 3a]/ Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/ Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12a]/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/ Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-3 6 | Holy Angels Parish ~ FEBRUARY 2020 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Confessions 3:00 PM - 4:00PM

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Choir Practice - 9:30 AM Quilters Pastoral Council Mtg Eucharistic Adoration Quilters - 6:00 PM Choir Practice Confessions 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00PM

Bereavement Committee - 1:00 PM

St. Vincent de Paul Mtg - 3:00 PM 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Choir Practice - 9:30 AM Quilters Eucharistic Adoration Quilters - 6:00 PM Choir Practice Confessions 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 AM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00PM

Integrity Nursing Center Distribution of Holy Communion Mass - 10:00 AM Foxes Grove 10:00 AM

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Choir Practice - 9:30 AM Quilters Eucharistic Adoration Quilters - 6:00 PM Choir Practice Confessions 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 AM 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00PM Mardi Gras KC 4th Degree Meeting Chili Cook Off St. Vincent de Paul Mtg - 3:00 PM Holy Angels Parish - 7:00 PM 2:00 PM

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Choir Practice - 9:30 AM Quilters Ash Wednesday Masses Quilters - 6:00 PM Choir Practice Confessions

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Parish Mission - 7:00 PM

Parish Mission - 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Parish Mission - 7:00 PM Distribution of Holy Communion Foxes Grove - 10:00 AM

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