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7.Paten (from the Latin word meaning ‘plate’) This item Sacred Heart Parish News St. Mary’s Parish News pastor’s corner is also generally gold-plated and is used for the Large Host with fr. luke which the priest holds up during the prayers. Note: the Stewardship of Treasure: May 22/23 Stewardship of Treasure: May 22/23 Peace to you all! Now that we are tran- plates with handles that the servers hold at communion time Offertory Envelopes $2,203.00 Offertory Envelopes $2,604.00 sitioning back to Ordinary Time, I thought are also called patens. Also, in some places you might see Loose Money $89.00 Loose Money $149.00 it would be fitting to continue with our tour a deeper gold plated dish used which is called a dish paten. Online Giving $540.00 Online Giving $170.00 through the Mass. We left off, getting ready 8.Ciborium (from the Latin word meaning ‘container’) Property Improvement Fund $675.00 Building Improvement Fund $560.00 for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This is another gold-plated item that has a matching lid and Envelopes Used 60 Envelopes Used 76 After the Creed and Intercessions (which which holds the small hosts. we stood for…we stand to pray), we sit down while the Other things you might see depending on the parish Happy 99th Birthday to Lorena Drish-Rhode-Runyan Lectors for June are Sharon Bowker at 4 p.m. Mass and preparations for the Liturgy of the Eucharist take place. As customs: on May 30! Bob Braun at 10:30 a.m. Mass. Money counters are Cyndy one priest said, “Before Jesus sat down with his disciples to 1.Pall (from the Latin word meaning ‘to cover’) This is a Anderson and Helen Boden. celebrate the Last Supper, he instructed that various prepara- square white cloth stiffened with cardboard that is used to Congratulations to Blake Mandle, son of Chris tions be made. Preparations such as securing and preparing cover the chalice. This cover prevents flies, insects, dust, and Kristen Mandle, on earning his Parvuli Dei (Children St. Mary’s will have a server training on Corpus a room, making bread and purchasing wine all needed to be etc., from getting into the chalice. Note: the large white of God) Award in Boy Scouts. This special national Christi Sunday, June 6, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All those done before this sacred event could take place. The same is cloth which is used to cover the casket at funerals is also Catholic Scouting emblem is being awarded to him at who would like to start serving for either the 4 p.m. Saturday true when we celebrate Mass…Typically, there is music dur- called a pall. Mass this weekend. Vigil Mass or the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and all those who ing the preparations—either instrumental, by the choir, or a 2.Chalice veil—This is a cloth cover for the chalice. It are serving but would like a refresher are more than welcome common hymn. The music at this point should assist in our not only protects the chalice when not in use, it also helps Welcome to the newest member of our to attend. If you want to start serving but are unable to make proximate preparation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.” That heighten our sense of mystery by “veiling” the chalice from parish, Andrew James Schwartz, son of Monte and Nadia it or have any questions, please email Peter Schoonmaker at is, since we are about to participate in the celebration of the our sight until the time for the Most Blessed Sacrament Schwartz, who was baptized this past weekend here at [email protected]. Lord’s Supper, we use music to help us “get in the right mind- draws near. Chalice veils can match the color of the priest’s Sacred Heart! set.” Have you ever noticed that songs at this point in the vestments or can always be white in color. WE WANT YOU! On Tuesday June 1st after the 12:10 Mass are often slower in tempo and more flowing in words? 3.Burse—this matching “pouch” is placed on top of the Entrances: We are re-opening our 28th Street entrance Mass, Ladies Altar Society will have their first meeting since No doubt, this is to help prepare us for the Most Holy Eucha- chalice veil and is used for the keeping of corporals. starting this weekend. Parishioners are welcome to use that March of 2020. Dessert will be served only. No bingo. rist. Singing and listening to meditation type music can help west entrance again if they’d like. The 5th Avenue/North Father Luke will give us parish updates, and plans will be us prepare to pray and meditate on the most beautiful mys- Update on Safety/Health Protocols Vestibule entrance will be re-opened after we rededicate the discuss for 2021 events. We welcome new members! Any tery in front of us—Jesus Christ becoming physically present As I mentioned last Sunday, we received word from our new steps, which will be soon. Stay tuned! questions call Jeri at 558-7800. Hope to see you there! in His Body and Blood. Diocese that we are transitioning away from Diocesan-wide So that is our preparation, what about everything Father protocols to local protocols for each parish. As the Diocese Pope Pius XII once said that if every parish had just 10 Are you interested in helping out with the and the servers are doing? The General Instruction for the communicated, moving forward our guiding principle is that active, faithful parishioners, that the Church could change livestreaming of Masses? Contact Christine at the Roman Missal reminds us that certain items are needed for we observe the recommendations of the CDC regarding the world. Are you ready to jump back in to parish life?! parish office, 309-788-3322 or [email protected]. the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Let’s take a quick look at each mask wearing and keeping distances. From socials, to parish life programming, and more - thing: ... continued on insert page! theres’s much to do as we grow in discipleship and as a Contribute to the new “Keep Fr. Luke and the 1.Two to six lighted candles parish family. Contact Chris Mandle at (309) 738-5967 to Parish Healthy” Collection by using the specially 2.A crucifix on or near the altar mass schedule & more! learn more. And, watch this space for more info! designated envelopes available in the church. Funds from this 3.The Missal (the big red book with all the prayers the June 1 12:10 p.m. Mass - Special Intention ST. MARY’S collection will be used for special projects at the parish. We 125th Anniversary Campaign Update: We are appreciate your support. priest says.) This book contains words in black and red ink. June 2 11:00 a.m. Adoration & Confessions ST. MARY’S very grateful for the commitments and funding already re- The words in black are the words that the priest says and the 12:10 p.m. Mass - Connie Gould ST. MARY’S ceived. To date we have pledges of $105,000! Thank you Does your family have an 8th grade, high words in red are instructions for the priest on what to do (how June 3 12:10 p.m. Mass - Fr. Logan SACRED HEART and where to stand, how to speak, what arm gestures to use, for your amazing generosity! If you have not yet made your school or college graduate this year? We will June 4 12:10 p.m. Mass - Karl Steinbaugh SACRED HEART commitment, please consider doing so today so that we be honoring our graduates from St. Mary’s at 10:30 a.m. etc.). June 5 8:30 a.m. Women’s Day of Recollection 4.Corporal (from the Latin word meaning ‘body’) This is a can reach our next milestone of $200,000 pledged. Mass on Sunday, June 6, which will be at the conclusion of ST. MARY’S square white cloth that is unfolded and placed on the altar. **During these covid-19 days it is especially important that the Corpus Christi procession. Please contact Christine at 3:00 p.m. Confessions ST. MARY’S Since it comes from the word body, it makes sense that the we lock in pricing on materials for our roof and windows, 309-788-3322 or [email protected] to share your Body and Blood of Christ will become present on this cloth. 4:00 p.m. Mass - Harold and Maryann as material costs are skyrocketing. If you have been wait- graduate’s info. 5.Chalice (from the Latin word meaning ‘cup’) This special McKinney ST. MARY’S ing on making your pledge please do so today to help us cup is made out of precious metals (generally gold-plated), 5:15 p.m. Mass - Pam Meyers SACRED HEART best determine when we can sign the contract on the new Attention men of the parish: Now that conditions because we should use the most precious materials to contain June 6 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Confessions SACRED HEART roof phase of our 125th Anniversary Capital Campaign. have improved to allow groups to gather, the Men’s Fellow- the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. 9:00 a.m. Mass - For the People of Sacred All campaign materials including the ability to contribute ship Society will start again with activities for the church. We 6.Purificator (from the Latin word meaning ‘to clean/purify’) Heart & St. Mary’s SACRED HEART online are also available 24/7 on our website at will meet on Tuesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Schroeder Hall www.SacredHeartRI.com/125. Campaign booklets and to welcome all new members and prepare plans for upcom- This is a long and skinny white cloth that is used to wipe the **Corpus Christi Procession from Sacred rim of the chalice. Heart to St. Mary’s following 9 a.m Mass! commitment cards are also available in the Fr. Anthony ing events. If you would like to participate in these activities, Vestible as you enter/leave Mass. please join us at this meeting! Refreshments will be provided. 10:30 a.m. Mass - Therese Lootens ST. MARY’S sacred heart & st. mary’s contacts flocknote for sacred heart and st. mary’s parishioners! Sacred Heart 794-0660 2810 5th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Get the latest news from Sacred Heart & St. Mary’s with [email protected] www.sacredheartri.com Flocknote! To sign up for FlockNote notifications of Mass May 30 times and interesting parish information: Saint Mary’s 788-3322 solemnity of the most holy trinity 2810 5th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Text to the number: 84576 [email protected] www.stmaryri.com With the message: 123sh (for Sacred Heart) With the message: 123stm (for St. Mary’s) Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Christine Coleman, Office Manager
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Get the latest news from our local Catholic parishes and Catholic Cemetery groups at www.catholicqc.com Calvary Cemetery is our local Catholic Cemetery - 2901 12th St., Rock Island, IL 61201-5335. Please call them when ministry schedules making arrangements for loved one by contacting them at 309-788-6197 or via email at [email protected] Ministry schedules including altar servers, EMHC’s, lectors or at www.calvarycemeteryri.com. are now available to members of that ministry via Flocknote and/or email correspondence, and to Sacred Heart parishioners on our website. sacramental celebrations financial support for our parishes BAPTISM: Parents must be registered and doing what is Financial support for both Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s within their means to support the parish and be faithful in parishes can be accomplished several ways. If you wish to sharing the Sunday Eucharist. A baptismal class is required. receive contribution envelopes are are not currently doing so, Godparents must be Confirmed and be practicing Catholics please contact our parish office immediately. and if married, that their marriage is validly recognized by the Catholic Church. If you are a Sacred Heart parishioner, con- Please also consider giving online. This allows you to keep tact Chris Mandle. For St. Mary’s parishioners please contact track of your giving for the year (tax statements) and makes Christine in the parish office. bookkeeping easier for the parishes. If you’re interested in this route, please contact the parish offices for more informa- MARRIAGE: Diocesan Policy - Please notify the office at tion! least 8 months prior to setting the date for your marraige. Requires completion of the Diocesan Marriage Preparation remember us Program.
Both Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s Parishes has always been SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Whenever needed, please very appreciative of the generosity of it’s parishioners. We’re call the parish office. Please advise us of persons in the often asked how you can remember Sacred Heart in your hospital, nursing facilities, or homebound. wills, trusts, or via other gifts. It’s important that you reference the parish as Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Congregation of RECONCILIATION: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m, 1 Rock Island, Illinois or St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Congrega- p.m. - Last Person at St. Mary’s. Saturday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ton of Rock Island, Illinois. at St. Mary’s. Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart. Also, by appointment. sacred heart food pantry Food Pantry Weekend is always the 2nd weekend of the month at Sacred Heart Parish. We appreciate your support Thinking of joining the Catholic Church? of this vital ministry! RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) did your contact info change? Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith, Please let the church office know your new information as or to join our Catholic community, please contact soon as possible so that we may update our records. Christine in our parish office at (309) 794-0660 or (309) 788-3322 to set up a time with Fr. Luke. wheelchair available A wheelchair is available for any parishioner who needs a pick up or drop off at the parking lot. It’s in Good Shepherd Fr. Luke Spannagel Vestibule at Sacred Heart and the vestibule at St. Mary’s. Catholic Diocese of Peoria additional parish news and more!
Fr. Luke’s Column CONTINUED.... 9 a.m. Mass and travel the six blocks to St. Mary’s in . time for 10:30 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to walk Since those recommendations can vary from person and witness! In the case of rain, the procession will be to person and are subject to ongoing changes, we have canceled. arrived at a point where we can ask each parishioner to take the responsibility for personally following the Last chance to register for the Women’s guidelines and being mindful of their own health and Day of Recollection on June 5! Do you wish the health of those around them. As I mentioned last you saw yourself as God does? Do you need to find Sunday, knowing people are following CDC guidelines ways to care for yourself without feeling guilty? Please means we expect to have some people wearing masks plan to attend a Day of Recollection for Women this and some not, as well as recognizing some people will Saturday, June 5, hosted by St. Mary’s and Sacred be more comfortable continuing to wear the mask. To Heart at St. Mary’s Schroeder Hall. The theme is accommodate different comfort levels for our people, we “Reclaiming our Belovedness.” The day will begin with will have the front right side of both churches set aside for Mass at 8:30 a.m. Cost for the day is $20. Registra- people wishing to continue wearing masks and keeping tion deadline is Tuesday, June 1. Contact Christine more spacing…and we will continue to have the move- Coleman at 309-794-0660 or ricatholicoffice@gmail. able spacing signs available. We will monitor how much com to register or with any questions. space we need and adjust over time to accommodate where people feel most comfortable. Continuing our Ready to become Catholic? Need to catch good charity and care for one another, I ask everyone to up on your Sacraments as an adult? If your be patient, generous, and considerate for the good of the answer is “yes” to either question please contact our people around us. The altar servers and I will continue parish office and schedule a time to meet with Fr. Luke. to best accommodate the comfort level of our people, Our next RCIA classes will be starting soon so we need for now continuing to wear masks in procession, passing, to know how big our classes will be this year. If you during Communion, etc. have other family or friends interested in joining the For Holy Communion, we will shift to having the front Catholic Church this would also be the ideal time to right sections go first, followed by the remainder of the invite them to contact us. church in seated order. Although we have become skilled at having minimal contact, for now I will continue to use It’s Registration Time for Totus Tuus at the sanitizer if I perceive any contact during Communion. St. Anne! Program information and registration Also as I have previously mentioned, we are returning the form is now available at www.saintanne-em.org. Go to books to the pews this week as well as the Holy Water at Education tab and click on Totus Tuus. Day Program, the entrances. We will have some missalettes available at Grades 1-6 will be 9 am to 2:30 pm, July 12-16. Jr. the welcome table for those who would feel more com- High and High School will be 7 pm to 9:15 pm, July fortable having their own (please don’t take the hardcov- 11- 15. Totus Tuus is a Latin phrase that means “totally er songs books from our churches). Similarly, the Holy yours”, a motto given to us by Saint John Paul II in de- Water reservoirs will be available for people to fill their scribing his dedication to Jesus through Mary. During own containers if that is their preference. one week this summer July 11 through 16, we will Next weekend, June 5/6, we will be bringing back the provide Catholic children entering grades one through offertory collection and procession with gifts—which will twelve, a prayer filled experience to bring them closer perfectly coincide with where we are on our reflections on to Our Blessed Mother, Mary. This program combines the parts of the Mass! Know of my ongoing prayers and fun with faith filled experiences, including daily Mass blessing for you all! for the day program. A creative and enthusiastic team Fr. Luke of young adults from the Diocese of Peoria will help youth come to know and devote themselves to Mary, Upcoming Baptism Class: Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 Our Mother, through learning about her son, Jesus. pm at Schroeder Hall for any first time parents or for In 2021, Totus Tuus will focus on the Ten Command- anyone being asked to serve as a godparent who hasn’t ments and the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. attended a class before. Having a baby soon? Expecting to be asked to be a godparent in the near future? Plan It’s very imperative that parishioners turn on attending! in their ADA pledges as soon as possible. You should have received pledge cards in the mail last Fall Our Annual Corpus Christi Procession from from the Diocese. If you are in need of one please Sacred Heart to St. Mary’s will be on Sunday, June 6. look in our parish vestibules or contact Christine at the Per our tradition, we’ll depart Sacred Heart following the parish office. 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