Livestream Sunday —EWTN livestream at 8 a.m. and 12 From the Office of the Bishop p.m. ET go to www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/sunday-mass-live & In response to Bishop Paprocki’s call for a diocesan fast from the Eucharist, effective March 18, 2020 and until further notice, the Diocese of Springfield in for daily masses at ewtn.com/catholicism/d... Illinois has replaced all public Masses and liturgical celebrations with private Masses, celebrated by priests “sine populo,” that is, with no congregation physically present. The Catholic faithful are dispensed from their Sunday obligation until further notice. Reflections on the Daily Readings by Fr. Scott Snider at During this time, the faithful are encouraged to pray with the scripture readings of the Mass, and watch the mass on EWTN or on one of the local, Human beings are united in their suffering. When we find ourselves in www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SxnVu5Mt7YNlduImwKQdQ private Masses being streamed live by one of our priests. a painful moment, our first reaction is “why me?” as if we are the only In place of reception of the , the faithful are encouraged to make a spiritual , pray the rosary, and to pray for the end to the person on earth who ever encountered this challenge. Going through spread of the Coronavirus, the healing of those afflicted, and strength for those caring for the sick. life with a “why me” attitude only finds us wallowing in the mire of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Mass will be livestreamed self-pity and never seizing opportunities or graces. We walk in on the Cathedral’s Facebook page at 7:00AM each morning which will then be available for replay; facebook.com/spicathed... PAPAYA Youth Group Fundraiser: Parish Support: Amid the many concerns currently facing us, please also remember solidarity with every human being in the experience of suffering. that your parish depends on your generosity and support. With the cancellation of Believing that the goal of life is the elimination or avoidance of The butter braids, cookie dough and pizzas will masses, our parishes have lost collections that are essential to pay staff and nd suffering is simply an illusion that keeps us entrenched in a collective Live Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart arrive this Thursday, April 2 at the Immaculate bills for the maintenance of our churches. myth. This myth distorts us and limits us. at Notre Dame's campus in South Bend, Indiana. Conception Hall. If you ordered fundraiser items Support for those in Need: Many people will suffer disruption, health challenges, and There are living witnesses among us showing how courage and from a youth member, please know that the youth economic hardship during this time. The faithful are encouraged to support Catholic 10:00 AM ET every Sunday 9:30 AM ET Monday-Friday Charities and/or their parish St. Vincent De Paul Society or other charitable groups. determination can overcome any degree of hardship, pain, loss, or member will deliver the items to you. However, if tragedy. Folks finding the normalcy of their lives suddenly torn St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York--Live Mass 10:15 AM ET you placed an order through church, please plan to Sunday Scriptures asunder are faced with options: opportunity or despair, stay or leave. pick up your items at any of the following times: every Sunday April 12, 2020 Jesus stands before us as the prime example of endurance and th St. Paul (Highland) | Facebook Saturday, April 4 5:30pm to 6pm at the IC Hall **Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord** perseverance. He is the One who showed humility through both the th triumphs of life (by learning to be humble) and the tragedies and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 5 11am to 11:30am at the IC Hall 1st Reading: Acts 10: 34a, 37-43 2nd Reading: Col 3: 1-4 or 1 Cor 5– 6b-8 injustices (by learning how to be obedient). To secular ears, this may St. Jerome (Troy) | Facebook If you can’t make it during any of these times, please : Jn 20: 1-9 or Mt 28: 1-10 be perceived as nonsense. But to those with the eyes of faith, they Daily Mass, 8:00 a.m. contact Denise Trickey at 314-495-9080 to arrange Daily Readings: are pearls of great price. another time for pick up. Hopefully many will be able Please remember in your prayers Apr. 6 Is 42: 1-7; Jn 12: 1-11 True humility tempers the temptation we have to become to pick up your items during these times as we have Apr. 7 Is 49: 1-6; Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38 complacent and prevents an excessive relishing of life’s successes and Members of our parish families who are recovering in the hospital limited freezer space. Apr. 8 Is 50: 4-9a; Mt 26: 14-25 affirmations. Learning obedience keeps us faithful to our relationship & at home, for their strength and patience each day, and for all Thanks so very much for your continual support in Apr. 9 Ex 12: 1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11: 23-26; Jn 13: 1-15 those who ask for our prayers for health or other issues. helping to make this fundraiser a success every Apr. 10 Is 52: 13—53:12; Heb 4: 14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18: 1—-19:42 with God so that we can find the courage to endure any depth of Mike Bast, Mary Jo Bielong, Ana Cantrell, Margaret Daiber, Apr. 11 Gn 1: 1—2:3 or 1:1, 26-31a; Gn 22: 1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, hardship, disappointment, betrayal, or agony. While we may want Don Dapkus, Teresa Dickman, Jean Fields, Gabriel Frey, 10-13, 15-18; Ex 14: 15—15:1; Is 54: 5-14; Is 55: 1-11; Bar 3: Online Masses - Go to dio.org/masslivestreams to see a 9-15, 32—4:4; Ez 36: 16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6: 3-11; Mt 28: 1-10 our cup of suffering to be taken away, it simply cannot be. Somehow Jerry Fyke, Dean Geiler, Karen Grabowski, Judy Gruner, listing of online Masses being offered across the diocese. and somewhere in the seemingly opposing experiences life can deal P.J. Hereford, Cory Humphrey, Gene Jolliff, Val King, us, God is present with His reassuring, compassionate, empowering, Barrett Korte, Henry Korte, Randy Korte, David Kuehn, and persevering love. To be true to who we are and who God is, we Helen Kuehn, Brett Leathers, Sue Luber, Taylor Marti, Parishioners, I am grateful for your generous prayers and support during this challenging time. While I miss seeing you at Mass, I am take up the cross of suffering, even when it’s the hardest and Alex McCall, Danny Micheletto, Cody Neal, Robert Oliver, Marcia Rowe, Verneda Rowe, Abby Schrage, Mitch Schuster, encouraged to hear how families are praying together, watching the Mass online, and serving the community. While this time brings stress and most apparently senseless thing to do. Phil Spies, Marie Weis, Jason Weiss, Neal Weiss, Pam Winet, anxiety, let us place our burdens and struggles before the Lord knowing he will guide and comfort us. Only our soul can understand these things. Margie Zurliene, Todd Zucca. Your generous stewardship brings life to these parishes, even when we are not together. The parish may have less visitors, but our mission and For Our parishioners in nursing homes: ministry continue. In order to provide for the ongoing vitality of the parish, we are counting on your continued good stewardship. During this Support Christians in Doris Buske, Betty Haberer, Dolores Weis, Helen Wuebbles & the Holy Land special people in our families. time, we hope you will continue to support the parish through prayer, service, and through your generous giving. Many of our parishioners give Pope Francis has asked our parishes to For those currently serving in the military: during the offertory at Mass via envelope. Because that is not an option at this time, we created an online offertory tool. support the Pontifical Good Friday Adam Canfield, Tim Doll, Quinn Frey, Tom Frey, In partnership with the Curia, we are launching an online giving platform which enable parishioners to donate to the parish via the Parish Collection, which helps Christians in the 1st Lt. Adam Kalous, Chad Knebel, Michael Knebel, Dustin Korte, donation pages: For Immaculate Conception the link is https://parishgiving.dio.org/immaculateconceptionpierron Holy Land. Through the Pontifical Good Connor Kutz, Solon McGill, Jimmy O’Boyle, For St. Nicholas: https://parishgiving.dio.org/stnicholaspocahontas and For St. Gertrude: https://parishgiving.dio.org/stgertrudegrantfork Friday Collection, you stand in solidarity Sgt. Joseph Patterson, Rickie Quinones, Joseph Schatte, with the Church in the Holy Land as a Greg Spina, T.J. Waddington, Sgt. Tyler Wegman, This link: Enables you to make your Sunday offertory contribution online; Your information remains private and secure; Provides you flexibility witness of peace, supporting Catholics Sgt. Zach Weiss. to designate a one-time gift or recurring gift; Provides you comfort knowing your donation will be supporting the ongoing mission and vitality of If you would like to have someone added or removed from the there in parishes and schools, maintaining prayer list please call the parish office. our parish community. I encourage you to sign-up today. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Christian shrines & caring for refugees in We are here for you, will continue to pray for you, and are gracious for your support! God bless you, Fr. Paul the Holy Land. St. Gertrude Chicken Dinner Raffle—Donations are now being accepted; please contact Linda Hunsche at 618-675-3874 if you would like to make a donation. Immaculate Conception Church will be open Pope Francis has asked for the 2020 Collection for the from 5:30pm until 7:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday Holy Land to be taken up September 13th instead of Thursday and Friday, so that people can come to Good Friday this year. Pope Francis recently announced Fr. Michael McGovern as the new Bishop for the Belleville Diocese. church and pray. The confessional is set up in the cry room with a 5ft. X 5ft screen to prevent IC Collection For 3/29/20 the spread of Coronavirus. Blessed candles and are available for the taking. Know STN Collection For 3/28/20 STG Collection For 3/29/20 Envelopes/Loose $895.00 that all those under my care as their pastor are Envelopes/Loose $300.00 Envelopes/Loose $715.00 Sister Parish $25.00 in my prayers; Father Paul J. Bonk Sister Parish $70.00 Building Fund $100.00 Easter Flowers $5.00 Catholic Relief Services $95.00 Catholic Relief Services $50.00 Catholic Relief Services $65.00

Budget Goal $923.00 Budget Goal $1,180.00 Budget Goal $2,203.00 Weekly Surplus/Deficit $-208.00 Weekly Surplus/Deficit $-780.00 Weekly Surplus/Deficit $-1,308.00 Support Needed (budget) $35,997.00 Support Needed (budget) $46,020.00 Support Needed (budget) $85,917.00 Support Actual $34,780.25 Support Actual $45,337.27 Support Actual $74,720.97 Palms will available in the foyers of all three churches after 11AM this Sunday. Surplus/Deficit YTD $-1,216.75 Surplus/Deficit YTD $-582.73 Surplus/Deficit YTD $-11,196.03

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Mailing Address: PO Box 410 Pierron, IL 62273 NCPD provides Resources for COVID-19 - The National Catholic Partnership on Disability has compiled a list of resources to support individuals, families, and E-mail Address: [email protected] communities while we wrestle with the affects of the COVID-19 virus. Resources www.icstnstg.org include: Prayers, Links for the deaf to stay informed and links to Mass in ASL, Office: 618-669-2391 How to deal with anxiety, How to talk to kids about the coronavirus and reduce Rectory 618-654-2789 anxiety, Resources for caregivers, Cleaning & disinfection recommendations, Checklist for community and faith leaders. Office Address: NCPD will regularly update this list. All information can be found at the following 401 E State Street, link: https://ncpd.org/covid-19-resources Pocahontas Office Hours: Office Closed

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