The Story of Our Lady of Lourdes On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus. A little more than three years later, on February 11, 1858, a young lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of visions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady identified herself with the words: “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Bernadette was a sickly child of poor parents. Their practice of the Catholic faith was scarcely more than lukewarm. Bernadette could pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Creed. She also knew the prayer of the Miraculous Medal: “O Mary conceived without sin.” During interrogations Bernadette gave an account of what she saw. It was “something white in the shape of a girl.” She used the word aquero, a dialect term meaning “this thing.” It was “a pretty young girl with a rosary over her arm.” Her white robe was encircled by a blue girdle. She wore a white veil. There was a yellow rose on each foot. A rosary was in her hand. Bernadette was also impressed by the fact that the lady did not use the informal form of address (tu), but the polite form (vous). The humble virgin appeared to a humble girl and treated her with dignity. Through that humble girl, Mary revitalized and continues to revitalize the faith of millions of people. People began to flock to Lourdes from other parts of France and from all over the world. In 1862 Church authorities confirmed the authenticity of the apparitions and authorized the cult of Our Lady of Lourdes for the diocese. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes became worldwide in 1907.
Reflection Lourdes has become a place of pilgrimage and healing, but even more of faith. Church authorities have recognized over 60 miraculous cures, although there have probably been many more. To people of faith this is not surprising. It is a continuation of Jesus’ healing miracles—now performed at the intercession of his mother. Some would say that the greater miracles are hidden. Many who visit Lourdes return home with renewed faith and a readiness to serve God in their needy brothers and sisters. There still may be people who doubt the apparitions of Lourdes. Perhaps the best that can be said to them are the words that introduce the film The Song of Bernadette: “For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.”
Our Lady of Lourdes is the Patron Saint of: Bodily Ills
All of the above was taken from www.franciscanmedia.com
Above is a picture of the incorrupt body of Bernadette Soubirous, taken between the last exhumation (18 April 1925) and before Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, being stored in the current urn (18 July c. 1858 1925). The saint died 46 years before the (Born January 7, 1844) photo. HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 316 S. Logan St., LINCOLN, ILLINOIS FEBRUARY 7, 2021 ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 808 NW Pearl St., ATLANTA, ILLINOIS ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 213 S. Bogardus St., ELKHART, ILLINOIS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 321 S. Lafayette St., MT. PULASKI, ILLINOIS
MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Saturday, February 6-St. Paul Miki & Companions 4:00 pm Betty Lohrenz by Steve & Pam Coogan (Holy Family) [with Drive-Thru Communion from 4:45-5 pm] Sunday, February 7-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Agatha Koeberlein by Phil & Linda Fifth Sunday Koeberlein (St. Patrick’s) 8:30 am Charles & Ellen Bode by Anna & Family (St. Mary’s) In Ordinary Time 10:00 am Patricia Yepsen by Bob & Kathy Buse and Family (Holy Family) Cycle B [with Drive-Thru Communion from 10:45-11 am] Like St. Paul in the second 10:00 am In Thanksgiving [25th Wedding Anniversary of James & Maureen Trauner] reading, the good steward (St. Thomas Aquinas) can say, “I do all that I do for Monday, February 8-St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita the sake of the Gospel in the 8:00 am Jesse Pruitt by the Bruns Family (Holy Family) hope of sharing in its Tuesday, February 9 blessings.” 8:00 am Gladys Edwards by Lillian Hoerdemann-Twiss (Holy Family) Wednesday, February 10-St. Scholastica 8:30 am All Souls (Holy Family) Thursday, February 11-Our Lady of Lourdes 8:00 am Scott Weinzetl by Phil & Sue (Holy Family) 12 Noon Rosary (Holy Family) 7:00 pm First Reconciliation Friday, February 12 8:00 am Tim Thornton by Family (Holy Family)
Saturday, February 13 4:00 pm Robert Inyart by David & Diane Coogan (Holy Family) [with Drive-Thru Communion from 4:45-5 pm] Sunday, February 14-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am June U. Schilling by Steve & Chris Schilling (St. Patrick’s) 8:30 am Sarah Alberts by Sharon Alberts (St. Mary’s) 10:00 am Howard Bailey by Family (Holy Family) [with Drive-Thru Communion from 10:45-11 am] 10:00 am Kevin & Tina McCrary by Phyllis Hawk (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Eucharistic Adoration is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 2-3 pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet, at 3 pm, at Holy This project supplies Family Church. funds for the prolife
Reconciliation at Holy Family Church, Lincoln; Tuesday at 7:30 am and Pregnancy Resource Center Saturday at 2:45 pm (located in Lincoln) that, in Reconciliation at St. Patrick’s Church, Elkhart; prior to Sunday Mass. turn, helps all Logan County Reconciliation at St. Mary’s Church, Atlanta; prior to Sunday Mass. mothers and babies in need. Reconciliation at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Mt. Pulaski; prior to Sunday Mass. Empty baby bottles are available at all four parishes. Based on the availability of clergy, this schedule is subject to change. Please check the Please take a bottle and fill it parish calendar on the website for any changes or additions. up with your change/ donation, and return in the FIRST Sunday collection basket or bring to the Parish Office. RECONCILIATION This would be an excellent project for you and your
family to do for the upcoming Lent season. Please pray for all the students However, during this time of COVID, those who making their First Reconciliation, wish to donate may do so by mail, indicating that your at Holy Family Church, donation is to go toward the Baby Bottle Campaign to this coming Thursday, February 11. support the works of the Pregnancy Resource Center. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK FREE FEBRUARY 11-13 Monday, February 8 Genesis 1:1-19 / Psalm 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,24,35 / ONLINE EVENT Mark 6:53-56 Tuesday, February 9 Genesis 1:20—2:4a / Psalm 8:4-9 / Mark 7:1-13 Wednesday, February 10 The International Genesis 2:4b-9,15-17 / Psalm 104:1-2,27-30 / Mark 7:14-23 Catholic Bible Summit Thursday, February 11 Genesis 2:18-25 / Psalm 128:1-5 / Mark 7:24-30 Friday, February 12 Genesis 3:1-8 / Psalm 32:1-2,5-7 / Mark 7:31-37 Saturday, February 13 Genesis 3:9-24 / Psalm 90:2-6,12-13 / Mark 8:1-10 Sunday, February 14 Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46 / Psalm 32:1-2,5,11 / 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 / Mark 1:40-45
Congratulations to The WORD 2021 will help you hear God’s voice James & Maureen Trauner as they celebrate their and find clarity in life’s endless challenges. 25th Wedding Anniversary on February 10. Featuring 70+ presenters, including: St. Mary’S, ATLANTA Father Mike Schmitz ~Ministry Schedule for Sunday, February 14: Dr. Scott Hahn Reader-Ed Jodlowski; Servers-Andrew O’Donnell & Chris Stefanick Zachary O’Donnell Danielle Bean ~Ministry Schedule for Ash Wednesday, Christopher West February 17: Reader-Ed Jodlowski; Servers-Paige Lisa Brenninkmeyer Johnson & Luke Prestegaard Mark Hart, Host Curtis Martin St. Thomas Aquinas, Father Josh Johnson Mt. Pulaski Dr. Edward Sri ~Next Church Cleaning: St. Thomas Aquinas Jenna Guizar parishioners will clean the church on Wednesday, Damon Owens March 3 (the first Wednesday of each month) at 4 pm. Jason & Crystalina Evert Volunteers are asked to bring cleaning supplies. Sarah Christmyer Please consider sharing your time to help keep our church clean for worship. Register for FREE at CATHOLICBIBLESUMMIT.COM
DONATE TO CCS The Aid to Eastern Europe While You Churches Collection will be Enjoy Delicious Food!!! taken up at all the Masses on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Next CCS Culver’s Day is Ash You will find the envelope for Wednesday, February 17 (third Wednesday each month this special collection in with from now thru May), from 10 am-10 pm, Culvers (of Lincoln) your monthly packet of Sunday will donate 10% of sales to Carroll Catholic School; simply envelopes. mention “CCS” when ordering. Ways to Order: 1) Use the drive-thru; 2) Walk in (wearing mask)) and order at the CHANGE TO FEBRUARY CALENDAR counter; or, 3) Phone in your order at (217) 732-7300 then PUBLISHED IN THE pickup inside (wearing mask) or drive-thru to pick up. JANUARY 31 SUNDAY BULLETIN Thank you for all your past support. The Friday, February 12 (Teacher Institute) CCS No School Day has been changed to Wednesday, February 24. If I were worthy of such a favor from my God, I would Therefore, the Wednesday, February 24th Carroll Catholic ask that he grant me this one miracle: that by His School Mass will be held on Thursday, February 25th at grace He would make of me a good man. ~St. Ansgar 8:30 am. Cyber Security and Our Logan County Catholic Community
Our Logan County Catholic Community Parishes and Carroll Catholic School never solicits financial requests/ donations/financial assistance or financial information by e-mail or text messages. However, On-line giving, via our Logan County Catholic Community web page, is a legitimate and safe way to donate to your Parish or Carroll School. If you receive an e-mail or text message request that appears to be from the Pastor, a Parish Staff member or Carroll School for any financial requests/donations/ financial assistance or financial information, delete the message and report it to the Parish Office Staff (217) 732- 4019. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact our Logan County Catholic Parish Office in Lincoln, IL.
Father Laible Mardi Gras for 2021 has been postponed. Pastor Hope to see you next year! WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Those who will be celebrating a 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary during this 2021 year, please contact the The Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, CSC Parish Office. Your information will be published in the and Bishop Louis Tylka Sunday bulletin, if you wish, but will also be sent to the cordially invite all married couples to celebrate Peoria Diocese as they request this information to send the gift of Christian Marriage! invitations to a special Mass, held yearly, at the Cathedral in Peoria. Diocesan Marriage Mass and Concert The board members of Love Repeated wishes to Saturday, February 13, 2021 extend our most humble thanks to all who St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral contributed to our fall 607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, Illinois fundraising efforts and to those of you who continue to Concert beginning at 3:30 pm with Holy Mass & support us throughout the year. Even in the face of the Renewal of Wedding Vows at 4:00 pm pandemic and knowing that many people's finances were deeply impacted by these circumstances, your generosity was unwavering and we are astonished at the level of caring in our Logan County Roman Catholic parishes and EUCHARISTIC those who reside in our communities. With your help we will be able to continue to support the 91 students for MIRACLES scholarship and to maintain the Love Repeated Pediatric Malnutrition Unit. There are no words to express our At every Catholic Mass, gratitude. Father Simon wanted us to thank you from the following the command depth of his heart on behalf of all his people that you are of Jesus himself, the helping. Your willingness to share what God has blessed celebrant raises the host you with is having far-reaching effects that you will never and says, “Take this, all of you, and eat it: This is my know. He also wished to pass on the message that he body, which will be given up for you.” Then he lifts the misses and loves you all. Thank you again for your cup and says, “Take this, all of you, and drink from it: continued support of Love repeated. Nancy Davis This is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.” The doctrine of transubstantiation, the teaching that bread and wine are converted into the actual flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. When Christ first told his followers of it, many rejected him. But Jesus did not clarify his statement or correct their misunderstanding. He simply repeated his command to the disciples at the Last Supper. Throughout history, though, many people have reported miracles that brought them to the truth. The Church has recognized over one hundred Eucharistic Miracles. From now thru Lent, there are several posters on display on the wall in the Holy Family Church new addition hallway for viewing. These posters describe many Miracles of the Eucharist. There is a table near these posters that will have small packets containing information on the displayed posters for parishioners to take home. A suggested $5 donation per packet would help cover the cost of this display. There will be a smaller version of a few posters at St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s and St. Thomas Aquinas Churches, along with a table with the small packets. A suggested $5 donation per packet would help cover the cost of this display. Hearing From Our Carroll Catholic School Students
January 2021 January 2021
This letter was written by me with the intent in my heart I’m thanking everyone at Carroll Catholic School including to say thank you. my parents, teachers, and the parishioners. I am so lucky to To my mom and dad. Thank you for sending me to this have a nice school to go to with people who support me school. I am so happy that you did. Here I made friends that every day. I am especially thankful that my parents send me I will keep with me my entire life and will never forget. to school here, because I love it so much. I got baptized To my teachers, thank you for the knowledge you have here, had my first communion here, and got confirmed here. placed in my head. You were all so kind. Over the 11 years That stuff really matters to me. I have siblings who will grow I've gone to Carroll Catholic School you have given me and soon realize how great of a school they were raised in. wisdom and the knowledge necessary to pass the next I have learned way more than just education here at Carroll grade. I now know that my education here was better than Catholic. I have learned to be thankful, treat others with most others because of its Catholic influence on me. kindness, and what really matters most. I have had a lot of To my parishioners, thank you for handling matters at really good memories here, so thank you, Carroll Catholic the church even though we never really got to formally School. meet. I want to say thank you. Sincerely, Soriana Tuckey Sincerely Yours, Soren. R. Aukamp
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED for Carroll Catholic School
Your offertory envelopes each month contain a pink envelope, labeled: “CCS Student Scholarships.” Your offering in this envelope greatly assists the school in providing a Catholic education to all who desire it for their child. It remains a guiding principle that no child will ever be denied an education at Carroll Catholic School as a result of a family’s financial situation. As such, the school offers tuition assistance to families who demonstrate economic need. In a typical year, assistance is offered to around one-fourth of our families, comprising nearly one-third of all CCS students. While this assistance is not without cost, the return on our investment is immeasurable! Thank you to all who support the students and mission of Carroll Catholic School through your pink envelope offerings. ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL INFORMATION UPDATE
As of December 31, 2020
Church Goal Pledged Pledge Payments Over/(Under Goal) # of Donors Received St. Patrick $15,950.00 $14,587.50 $12,937.50 ($1,362.50) 13
Holy Family $44,380.00 $47,760.00 $42,003.18 $3,380.00 69
St. Mary $11.987.00 $6,970.00 $3,540.00 ($5,017.00) 8
St. Thomas $12,836.00 $8,070.00 $4,370.00 ($4,766.00) 13 Aquinas Request prayers by Please Pray for the Sick by remembering the sending an email to lcc4- following in your prayers: prayer- Anne Lowry, Anna Beckers, [email protected]. Steve Coogan, Mike Lowry, If you would like to subscribe to the prayer Paul Lowry, Matthew Lowry, chain, follow the “Join Elijah Cox, Guinevere Decker, Prayer Chain” link located Joan Lewis, Boone on www.logancountycatholic.org. When your web browser O’Donoghue, Ruth Young, opens click on “Subscribe to this group” option, then follow Rodney Alberts, Jill Alberts, the instructions in the pop-up box. You should receive an Linda Wright, Steve Schmidt, email within 48 hours that indicates you have been Ryan Butler, Donna Burr, Paula Rutherford, James Thean, accepted as a member of the prayer chain. Gavin Fox, Mark VanRheeden, Rita Johnson, Adelyn Jones, McKayla Nye, Judy Morrow, Gavin Shuler, Phillip Please Pray for Our Parish Priests Brown, Christina Clements, Mike Kavanaugh, E. J. Miley, Gracious and loving God, Rosie Huber, Linda H., Mark L., Kay Rosner, Rita Faith, Hank Barr, Deb Jordan, Dwayne Knap, Jo Ellen Warren, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Esme Avart, Rita Scanavino, Amy Talmage, Marge Through them, we experience your presence Steinkamp, Thomas Siegel, Asher Phillips, Donald in the sacraments. Langhart, Kristin Wright, Melinda Spangler, Phil Dehner, Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Alexa Cunningham, Mary Scanavino, Mary Masterson, Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Amanda Cruz, Marcia Bidwell, Sandra Buttell, Anita Tibbs, Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and Debi Hardin, Ann LaMothe, Crystal Tibbs, Becky Maestas, strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Teresa Tripplett, Curt C., Eddie Pharis, Shirley Davis, Mike Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. Young, Theresa Young, Dennis O’Donoghue, Dan Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Dankosky, Amanda Clark, John Brennan, Brenda Dutcher, Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Tinley Rubenacker and all the members of the armed forces Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. of our country. If you would like to add a name to the list, We ask this through Jesus Christ, call the Parish Office at (217) 732-4019 Ext. 2202 or email who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. [email protected]
Amen. Week of February 7 PRAYING FOR OUR MILITARY Captain Steve Schmidt (Army), Chief Petty Officer Chad Michael Conner (Navy), Warrant Officer John Anthony The red Altar Sanctuary Candle at . . . Tierney (Army), Major Kira Tierney (Army), Sergeant Holy Family Church is lit this week James Cosby (Army), Sergeant Jeffrey James Granda, Army Specialist Stephen Brown, Petty Officer 2nd In Memory of Jack Kirby requested by His Family. Class James Flynn (Navy), Sergeant Richard McKown (Army), Airman Emily Garry, Airman Corbin Garry, 1st Lieutenant Levi Eckert (Air Force), Major Katie L. St. Mary’s Church is lit this week Westerfield, (Army Doctor), Master at Arms Petty In Memory of Charles & Ellen Bode Officer 2nd Class Nathaniel Glazik (Navy Military requested by Anna & Family. Police), Private Brandon Huff (Army), Major Kevin Shuler (Marine Corp), Lieutenant Commander Courtney The blue candle at the Mary Queen of Peace Awe (Navy), Master Sergeant Eric Horn (Air National Guard), Senior Master Sergeant Joseph Horn (Air Statue near the altar at . . . Holy Family Church National Guard), Seaman Apprentice Dakota Doggett or In Memory of Alice Jensen (Navy), Lieutenant Commander Michelle Finley (Navy) is lit this week f and Corporal Joseph Burge (Marines). To add the names [On Her Birthday] requested by Todd, Alicia, of your loved ones or friends, please call the Parish Office at (217) Allison & Jacob 732-4019.
Through the mercy of God may he rest in peace.
John “Jack” E. Bishop, Sr.
Parish Office, 316 South Logan Street, Lincoln, IL 62656 - (217) 732-4019 ~ www.logancountyCatholic.org Rev. Jeffrey G. Laible, Pastor ~ Rev. Fulgens Marcel Rutatekururwa, Parochial Vicar Deacon Wendell Lowry ~ Sister Mary Lou Owens O.P., Spiritual Life Coordinator Kathy Buse, Religious Education Coordinator ~ Pam Coogan, Assistant Business Manager Alicia Baker, Brandi Rawlins & Mary Kay Lohrenz, Secretaries ~ Sister Lori Kirchman O.P., Director of Music Carroll Catholic School (217) 732-7518 - David Welch, Principal ~ Jennifer Craig, Secretary Holy Cross & St. Mary Cemeteries (217) 871-0266 - Kenneth “Scott” Jones, Sexton