SEPT 17, A FULL STEWARDSHIP PARISH 2017 TWENTY- PentecostFOURTH 411 PALMER ROAD | COCOLUMBIA,LUMBIA, IL 62236 SUNDAYSunday IN ORDINARY TIME IMMACULATE CONCEPTION www.iccwww.icc--columbia-- columbiacolumbia--il.us-- il.usil.usil.us Partner Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupo, IL 618-281-5105 Mass Times MondayMonday----FridayFriday 8:05 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Deaf Ministry Mass 5 p.m. Saturdays Sacrament of Reconciliation offered every Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each Saturday 4:004:004:00-4:00 ---4:304:30 p.m. or person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness anytime by to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate them- appointment. selves to this mission as a community of faith Welcome! IIff you are visiting, we hope you enjoy your Catechesis is a distinct and special ministry in the Church. As the Catechism of stay, and we are glad you decided to join us in this the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the celebration. IIff you are new to the whole of the Church’s life . . . “ her inner growth and correspondence with God’s Immaculate Conception plan depend essentially on catechesis” (no. 7). This ministry of teaching in the parish community, welcome home! name of the Church has a profound dignity. It is only fitting that we set aside a To become a registered pparishioner,arishioner, please day to highlight this ministry and invite the entire church community to think complete the registration form inside on page 6. about our responsibility to share our faith with others. If you are a former parishioner or a graduate ooff our school, we are Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil genuinely glad to see you back home and and plant the first seeds of faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight hope you will return the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents often. This weekly bulletin offers and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their information about our parish life and activities. Catholic households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation. There is even more info on our website! If you have any On this Catechetical Sunday let us pray that through the Holy Spirit, the cate- questions, please call the Parish Office at chists will receive the grace they need in their service to the Church. Along with 281281281-281 ---5105,5105, or stop by a prayer for parents and guardians who are entrusted with the special role and for a visit. responsibility in forming children in faith. **Parts of this article were taken from the USCCB website** RRROOTED IIINNN TTTHEHEHE GGGOSPELOSPELOSPEL OOOFFF CCCHRISTHRISTHRIST AAANDNDND IIINNN ~Hope Wienhoff, IC-PSR Coordinator TTTHEHEHE TTTRADITION OOOFFF CCCATHOLICISM AAANDNDND UUUNDERNDERNDER TTTHEHEHE PPPATRONAGE OOOFFF MMMARYARYARY IIIMMACULATE , WWWEEE CCCOMMIT OOOURSELVES TTTOOO BBBEEE AAA WWWELCOMING CCCOMMUNITY OOOFFF FFFAITHAITHAITH , WWWORSHIPPING WWWITHITHITH GGGENERATIONS OOOFFF BBBELIEVERS AAANDNDND SSSERVING GGGODODOD INININ AAALLLLLL PPPEOPLEEOPLEEOPLE ...

Office Hours… Parish Staff Directory Parish Office hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. Immaculate Conception Church 411 Palmer Road Columbia, Illinois 62236 Fr. Carl’s Little Reservoir... 618-281-5105 Fax: 618-281-6848 As I’ve mentioned many times, I’m a big believer in “Godwinks,” little signs Pastor, Fr. Carl E. Scherrer ...... ext. 358 or cell phone 618-541-9008 [email protected] from God that are too coincidental to be just coincidental, God’s way of reassur- Sacramental Minister, ing us that everything is okay. This week I’m reminded of one of those many “Godwinks” in Fr. Chris Reuter, O.F.M...... 618-482-5570 my life. Back in 1973, after I had finished my seminary studies, I asked Bishop Albert [email protected] Zuroweste if he would consider ordaining me in my home parish of St. Mary’s in Shawnee- Parish Business Manager, Keith Huels ...... ext. 350 town, and to my surprise and delight, he very graciously agreed to do so on Saturday, Sep- [email protected] tember 15. I then went to my pastor, Fr. Jack Stallings, who was the one who invited me to Director of Liturgy consider the priesthood back in 1961, to make the necessary arrangements. When I told him MaryBeth Babcock ...... ext. 353 that Bishop Zuroweste would be willing to ordain me in Shawneetown on September 15, Fr. [email protected] Stallings surprised me when he replied, “That’s my birthday!” Director of Music Karen Lundy ...... ext. 359 Fr. Stallings was the one who said to me in 8th grade, “Did you ever consider being a [email protected] priest – I think you’d make a good priest.” He was the one who celebrated the funeral liturgy Director of Faith Formation, for my father in 1964, and the one who helped my mother and our family to make it through Lizanne Young ...... ext. 354 losing my dad at the young age of 51. Fr. Stallings was the one who always made sure I had [email protected] IC-PSR Coordinator, a summer job during my seminary years. He was pastor of St. Mary’s in my hometown of Hope Wienhoff ...... ext. 352 Shawneetown for 28 years. The fact that I was ordained a priest on his birthday has always [email protected] been a powerful “Godwink” for me, reassuring me that I’m doing what God wants me to do. Bookkeeper, ~Fr. Carl Sheryl Oglesby ...... ext. 351 [email protected] Secretary, Our Sympathies… Angie Bueltemann ...... ext. 300 [email protected] To the family of Mardell Pelch , of our parish who died on Sept 7, at the age Pastoral Council Chair, of 70 & to the family of Ruth Toal of Waterloo , who died on September 9, Larry Stout ...... 618-792-3086 at the age of 92. [email protected] Immaculate Conception School ICC Annual Server Party… 321 South Metter Avenue ...... 281-5353 We will be having our annual server party for servers in the par- School Principal, Michael Kish ...... ext. 111 [email protected] ish grades 5-8 on Sunday, Sept 24, from 1:30-3:30p.m. at the School Secretary, Beverly Epplin ...... ext. 100 YMCA! You will be asked to sign a permission slip at the [email protected] event! Please RSVP to MaryBeth at [email protected] For information on committees and meetings please check out the by Sept 22. parish website: www.icc-columbia-il.us Life Network Walk... Sacramental Preparations Thanks to all who sponsored me in the annual Life Walk for Life Network on Baptisms: Parents/guardians are asked to call the –Fr. Carl Parish Office to register to attend a preparation September 16 – your generous donations totaled over $1,000!! seminar available the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Parish Library. Baptisms are celebrated at Hurricane Relief... all Masses the first weekend of the month, and every Last weekend, Sept. 9 & 10, we took a second collection at all the Masses for all those third weekend after 11 a.m. Mass. who have lost so much due to the recent hurricanes. It’s not too late to make a donation. Weddings: Please contact the Parish office a Just place your donation in an envelope marked “Hurricane Donation,” and place it in minimum of four months prior to Marriage. the Sunday collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. Please make checks out Anointing of the Sick & Funerals: Since individual needs differ, please contact the Parish office at 281- to Immaculate Conception, and we will forward the funds to the United States Confer- 5105 for pastoral care. Do not hesitate to call; we are ence of Catholic Bishops’ hurricane relief fund. Thanks to all who have already made grateful for the opportunity to open our hearts to you their donation! and your family and offer these sacramental services. RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Deepen Blessing of Teen Drivers… Your Experience of God Through the Catholic Faith We will have a blessing of all teen drivers at all Masses the weekend of Sept 30 In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "No one can come and Oct 1. to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day." The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for everyone who has been October—Together on a Mission... drawn by God to form a deeper relationship. Family Project : Pray the Rosary together as a family. Wherever you are in your faith practice – whether baptized in another Christian faith, starting from the The Knights of Columbus invites you to join them as they observe October as very beginning, or simply interested in enriching your the Month of the Holy Rosary by praying the Rosary 20 minutes before each of Catholic practice – consider the RCIA. Get to know the weekend Masses. In addition, everyone is invited to celebrate The Feast of God better and find out what it means to be Catholic. Our Lady of the Rosary on Saturday, October 7th following the 5PM Mass. We We meet in the Parish Office on Sundays, starting will begin the Living Rosary outside the front entrance of the church. Candles, torches, and a with "Breaking Open the Word" dismissal from 9 a.m. Mass, and catechetical sessions from 10-11:30 a.m. huge rosary rope will make this a special "experience" for all ages. Please call Joe Dent For more information, contact Lizanne Young at 281 (618) 210-2003 or Nick Matrisotto (314) 609-7092 if you have any questions. -5105, x354, or email [email protected]. 2

Capital Campaign Update… Parents & Grandparents... Thanks to all who have made a generous commit- Did you know that Immaculate Conception offers a minis- ment to this campaign. We’ve already begun mov- try exclusively for 3, 4 & 5-year-olds? We do! While adults ing dirt for the site of our new Catholic Education are upstairs celebrating 11am Mass, Little Church convenes in and Activity Center, and look forward to beginning the Knights of Columbus room (Garden Level). Drop off your 3, 4, or 5-year- construction in a couple of months. We still need old before Mass begins, so that they can play, learn and pray in a safe, child- more pledges, so if you have not yet returned your friendly environment. All are welcome! Registration forms are in the Gathering letter of intent, please do so as soon as possible. Space and on our website. Every gift is greatly appreciated! ~Fr. Carl Family Movie Night... Goal ...... ……………....$11,600,000 Friday, September 29th starting at Total Pledged ...... $7,690,001.85 6:30 pm —You’re invited! Please Number of Pledges…………….…...…..531 come and join us in the Garden Lev- % of Goal Reached……...... 66% el-Lower Level of the Immaculate Conception Church as the Knights Council of Catholic Women News... of Columbus and J.U.S.T. Families ** Keeping College Kids Connected: Parents please presents the next film from Building the Domestic Church program: "The Boss remind your children they MUST RE-sign up for the pro- Baby". We will have free popcorn and drinks available. If you would like, gram to make sure the contact info is correct. Mailings will please bring comfortable chairs, bean bags and/or sleeping bags. If you have begin soon. Questions? Call or text Maggie at 618-792- any questions, contact Nick Matrisotto at (314) 609-7092 or Katie Hart at 4644. (618) 973-0828. Keeping with the Sept. theme of charity, please attend and * Fall Day of Prayer: The Metro-East Vicariate Fall Day donate newborn items for Birthright STL: Onesies & Sleepers(0-3months), of Prayer is Thursday, September 21 at St. James Parish in Diapers, (size 1&2), wipes, New Blankets & Bottles. Thanks! Millstadt. Time: 8:30 – 2pm. The presentation will be “Who Do You Inspire? Living Life with Passion and Pur- Priesthood Sunday... pose by Mr. Steve Kidd. Come join in fellowship with your In observance of Priesthood Sunday, The Messenger, the Belleville Diocesan sisters in Christ as we spend a day to nurture our faith Catholic newspaper, will publish a special section in the October 19 issue to through worship, learning, and leadership. Prepare to be recognize all of our priests: active and retired, pastors, administrators, associate inspired!!! Cost is $10. ((Our Council will cover $4 of the pastors and sacramental ministers. This is your opportunity to tell us briefly $10.)) Lunch is around noon with a short meeting to follow some of their best qualities. Please email your remarks to: cath- that includes reports from our sister councils. Call or text [email protected], or mail to The Messenger, 2620 Lebanon Ave- Maggie at 618-792-4644 to reserve your space and a ride. nue, Belleville, IL 62221. Deadline to submit remarks on or before October 6. * Shrine of St. Joseph Church Tour: Come join us at 10am on October 6th for our first Church tour. We will Post Picnic News and Thank You’s… tour, celebrate Mass, receive a blessing with the St Peter We will have a post-picnic meeting Monday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Claver relic, then enjoy lunch at Das Bevo. Send a text to Garden Level Please check your emails for details. Maggie at 618-792-4644 or email to [email protected] to secure your spot! Picnic Dining Room Workers... There is STILL TIME!! We want to thank each of you who worked in the Dining Room in any of the numerous positions. Because of your time and talents we were able to serve so Do you want to go on the ICC Women’s ACTS many people. We hope you will come back next year. Thank you so much and Retreat??? Build community as you seek the God Bless You! ~Kathy and Rich Burroughs Lord in others??? ALL are welcome regardless of parish/religion. There is still time!!! Contact Thank you to…. Christine Matrisotto 618-541-9184! We would Special thanks to our ICC Quilter's, Joe Koppeis, Gregg and Jane Craw- LOVE to have you ! ford for their support of the Picnic and to: ~Ameri-Gas ~Mandy McGuire, Keller Williams Realty ~ McGuire Moving and Storage ~ and Waterloo Trip to Guatemala/St. Raymond's in 2018 Lumber, for all their donations to our successful day!! The Sister Parish Committee is in the early planning stages for a possible trip to St. Raymond's sometime next year . **Aerial photo by Marty Keeven Representatives from the committee will be available following all masses on the weekend of October 14/15 to discuss. If you'd like to learn more about the trip and contributing your time and talents to the committee, please see one of the committee members after mass. They will have a one-page flyer/travel interest form to read and fill out.

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of the fence!” 3 This Week’s Liturgical Celebrations Please note– now that the school year is underway, Tuesday, Wed & Thurs Financial Stewardship Mass will be at ICS. Monday and Friday will be here at church, unless SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 otherwise noted. Total: ...... $35,815.32 Monday, Sept 18 ….8:05a.m. Church ...... We Remember Ed & Pat Vogt Budget: ...... $42,440.00 YTD Actual: ...... $326,814.16 Tuesday, Sept 19….8:05 a.m. ICS ...... We Remember Special Intention YTD Budget: ...... $353,140.00 Wednesday, Sept 20 .8:05 a.m . ICS ...... We Remember Cris Schumacher Over (under): ...... ($26,325.84) 1:15p.m. Reflections …... We Remember Sylvester & Votive ...... $145.76 Hildegard Schneider Capital Improvements ...... $465.00 2:00 p.m. Garden Place ……. We Remember Marcella Gibault ...... $80.00 Heiken Guatemala ...... $1,040.00 Thursday, Sept 21...8:05 a.m. ICS ...... We Remember Kathleen Adams CEAC ...... …..$11,187.42 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home ...... We Remember Pearl Gruchala STBS ...... $195.00 Friday, Sept 22……8:05 a.m. Church . We Remember Kathleen Carr SVdP ...... $95.00 Hurricane Harvey Relief...... $8,349.40 Saturday, Sept 23 . 5:00 p.m ...... We Remember Barb Winschel Retired Dio. Priest’s Fund ...... $75.00 Sunday, Sept 24….7:00 a.m...... We Celebrate Brianne Claspill Religious Retirement Fund...... $75.00 & Jordan Kendrick 9:00 a.m. ……………………...We Remember Esther Kretz * This week’s financials contain figures from online 11:00 a.m...... We remember Marie Kilian giving from 8/30-9/12, 2017* Thank you for sharing your blessings with us! Please Pray Joan Touchette Gertrude Scherrer Janet Bentley ForForFor…For ……… S.J. Brown Penny Reeves Delores Wenkel Charles Caesar Josh Ritter Louise Mihalic Nicholas Eynon Joy Bretz Sharon Lewis Stephen Marlo Angie Rose Sanela Spahic Luke Meyer Vic Rose Speical Intention PBJ Billie Bates Edie Smith Diane Heisler Jack Finney Betty Lehr Kathy Viers From Our Young Stewards… Crystal Henry Jeremy Kohlberg Grace Ryterski Jessica Barcik Suzanne Rautman Was good at Bass Pro Brendan Schaper Patrick Shannon Jacob & Taylor Dennis Kish with daddy; was good at Allie Boss Charlsie Ritson Jim Brown Stevenson Ruth Diehl Toal Gary Hoguet Jim Gidley Darrell Wolff grocery store; helped my Clara Liszewski George Wiligek Robert Brown Charles Farley friend at school; shared Dee Reed Special Intention Arlin Stechmesser Barbara Buchheit Joe Descher Special Intention– D.F. Mary Consolino Larry Pelker my toys; listened to my Sharon Moeller Lisa Straub Marge Sander Joel Rivera babysitter; helped mom Carmen Kofarago Terry Rausch Peggy Schutt Denise Touchette- Crump at the picnic; let Gianna drive my truck; gave a Special Intention JMD Robin Henry Jean Brown Rich Cullen Lynette Toenjes flower to Elisabeth; invited my sad friend to play. Sharon Grathwohl Derek Dillon Dan McGilligan Shirley Holmes Family Elana Schmelzle Aiden Howard Maul For peace & guidance Diane Silva Matthew Cameron Philip Bohn Mardell Pelch John Brugman Bob & Marie Jeremy Kunklemann Katie Huch Marchetti Joe Stamelos Jan & Charles Jenne Susie Settle Erin & Joe Muller Special Intention Tom Siburt Ryton Miller James Reed John Murphy Sarah Watts Garrett Patton Ron Hanewinkel Angela Hughes Voss Maria Elena Araiza Emily Schmidt Rachel Warden Rose Kelly The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal… join us as Vivian Gardner Margaret Schenewerk R.J. Brown Evola Neiermann Partners in Hope Jan Habermehl Noreen Nesler Deb Gomez-Trost Kim Von Der Haar Hundreds of young adults find a comfortable, secure, faith- Carolyn Holt Tootie May Special Intention Laurie Austin Sister Beth based home during their college years as a “family” mem- Joyce Rose Kirk Brinovec Donna Kania Donna Greene Barbara Thompson Marla Miller Vogt Alicia Cohen Ginny Devenport ber of the Newman Center at Southern Illinois Universi- Danny Saltzman Jim Vogt Donna Whitworth John L. Adams Audrey Sambo ty . The CSMA helps makes this experience possible. If Cletus Helfrich Jessica Smart Tom Kish Alan Congiardo you haven’t already done so, please consider making your Special Intention Harold Barks Desiree Frasure Mia Simpson gift to the Appeal today! Heartfelt thanks for your generosi- Breanna Colombo Tom Range Patresa Kish Jean Lindhorst Jackie Cleveland Carolyn Messerly Bev Tredway - Ron Rohlfing ty. To date our parish has pledged/donated $38,043.75 of Debbie Westbrook Richard Sambo Johnson Special Intention NB, Donald Crosby Dave Nicklay Cheryl McAlister KH,TH Jennifer Trousdale Scrip Helps CEAC Fund! Bill Wolf Dan Whelan Mary Alpiser Carl Garvach Mary Gonzales Just a reminder that you can purchase Scrip (gift cards to Carol Schwartz Bailey George Ann Mohesky Annette DeGreeff Tyler Dillon Nancy Steinmeyer MANY local and area restaurants and stores), right here in our Donna LaCourse Patty Heath Lydia Boyer Jay Wolfmeier church office! We will now be putting all of our earnings If you know of anyone we need to remove from the prayer list, please call the church from the Scrip we sell in the office towards the CEAC fund! office and let us know. Thank you! If you need something please stop by the Parish Office M-F 8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Thanks! Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours.” ~ Mark 11:24 Prayer Shawl Ministry… If you know of someone suffering … Troops in Service Army Ranger Joseph Pope, Carrie Gilbreth USN, from illness, and would like to receive Katherine Gilbreth EM2 USN, Justin Weiler USAF, LTC. Brian Schoellhorn, US Army, OSSN Seth Spencer, Brandon Molner USMC, SSGT Rebecca Millas; Chelsea Sackman, US Army, a blessed prayer shawl, lovingly made Colin Juengling, USAF, SPC Maria Witges MP Army; Madeline Reichert, US Navy, CPT Russ Sned- by our ladies on the prayer shawl committee, don, US Army; PFC Kenny Fields, USMC; Carol Mattingly; SPC Dylan Stern, US Army; Benjamin Thoma 2nd Lt.., USAF; Major Matthew A. Greb, Us Army; Kristopher Castellanos, US Marines. please contact Angie at the office 281-5105. 4

2017 Picnic & Upcoming Events Schedule: Weekly Reflection... September September 24, 2017 23 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Belleville First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 30 Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville Second Reading: Philippians 1:20-24, 27 30 St. Clare of Assisi, O’Fallon Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 30 Holy Rosary Fairmont City Quartermania ~Rummage Sale Sponsored by: Corpus Christi Catholic Church We Still Have Space in Fr. Chris's Book Discussion... Ladies Club "I Have My Doubts," a discussion of two books (The Benedict Option and The Pre-Sale Friday, September 22nd 6 - 8 p.m. Market as God) lead by Fr. Chris over six sessions, beginning September 21 in $3.00 - Admission the Fr. Steve Library. If you haven't signed up yet and want to take part, send General Public Saturday, September 23rd 8a.m.- 1p.m. an email to Lizanne Young at [email protected] right away to receive the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Parish Center, 205 Rasp St. review questions for the first meeting. Shiloh, IL. Questions: 632-7614 ~Cathedral 2nd Annual Food Truck Fest Library Pick of the Week… Saturday, September 30 from 4-9 pm A Time of Favor: The Story of the Catholic Family of Southern 200 South 2nd Street, Belleville Illinois There will be 16 food trucks...so something for everyone! In 1987, at the centennial of the Diocese of Belleville, the Most Reverend Boutique trucks, kids area, craft beer, wine and sangria. James Patrick Keleher commissioned this history of the origins and growth of Free admission. No coolers or pets please. the Catholic Church in Southern Illinois. As recounted by author Betty Burnett, this book Check our facebook page for more information . goes back much farther than 100 years to tell the history of the faithful as they established a Join us for an enjoyable evening! foundation and grew our faith through history. Settle in with this rich tome and pick it up in ~All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Dinner at Holy Family the Fr. Steve Library. School , 1900 Saint Clair Ave, Granite City IL 62040 on Sunday October 8th , 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Quilter’s Corner… Adults $10.00, Kids 5-12 $ 6.00, Kids 4 and under $2.00. We have already started working on quilts for the next picnic. More quilters are need- Carry-outs available and are $10.00. Dinner consists of ed!! Instruction will be gladly provided . Thank you to The Sanctity of Life Committee for Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Homemade Gravy, providing lunch this week!! Any questions, call Carlene at 281-5877 or [email protected] . Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Homemade Dressing, Dinner RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults... Roll, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. If you are considering becoming Catholic, or completing the Sacraments of TEC (Teens Encounter Christ)... Initiation (First Eucharist and/or Confirmation), we'd like to see you at the first Calling all high school juniors and seniors : TEC (Teens session of our RCIA program on Sunday, September 24, at 10am in Fr. Carl's Encounter Christ) weekends: Jan. 13-15, 2018 at Immac- office (lower level of church). Stop in if you're interested, or contact Lizanne ulate Conception in Columbia, IL, or Feb. 17-19, 2018 at Young with any questions: [email protected] or 281-5105 x354. Mater Dei High School in Breese, IL. Teens Encounter Hispanic Ministry: What We Can Do... Christ (TEC) is a three-day Catholic retreat for the young Hola! The Pastoral Council invites you to a presentation from the Diocesan Office of Hispan- adults of Southern Illinois. It's a place for older teens and ic Ministry at 7pm on Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the Garden Level. We will be learning how we young adults to reflect-through talks, skits, art, music, sacra- can take steps at here at Immaculate Conception Parish to grow in our outreach to the Hispan- ments, fellowship and fun-on where they are in life and ic members of our church and larger community. Join the discussion! where they're going, where God fits in, where their faith is leading them, and how they can live their faith with love, To keep up with Main Street Redevelopers and their plans for our former joy and courage.TEC is also open to adult observers (18+). To learn more and/or to apply visit: www.bellevilletec.org Main Street property, go to: http://mainstreetabbey.com LIFE Network of Southern IL... Ministry Leaders... LIFE Network of Southern IL.. All services are free. Call 618- If you are planning an event, please 939-4224 or www.mylifenet.org Neither Do I Condemn You…. check out our online parish calendar The Catholic Church lovingly offers help with neither judgment first to avoid conflicting dates. nor condemnation through the ministry of Project Rachel which Call Angie at the parish office brings hope and healing to the hurting. Please give us a call at: 888-456-HOPE. if you need assistance! If you know of someone whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with "fetal anomalies" or an "adverse prenatal diagnosis", please refer the parents to the Advertiser of the Week: following web sites: BeNotAfraid.net and PrenatalPartnersforlife.org Fontebella Maternity Home 618-406-4355 or www.fontebella.org. Vocation Corner… “The Lord has his plan for each of us, he calls each one of us by name. Our task is to be listeners, capable of perceiving his call, to be courageous and faithful, so that we may follow him, and in the end, be found as trustworthy servants who have used well the gifts entrusted to us.” ~ Pope Benedict, September 11, 2006

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Many Hands Make Work Light.. 2017 Leadership day was a success! ICS 8th grade, teachers and vol- unteers helped to get our school grounds cleaned up after the picnic!

News From Gibault… Shadow visits Now’s the time - schedule your student’s date to shadow a Gibault Catholic student for a full day of class by con- tacting Pat Herzing ([email protected]). Gibault Catholic is looking forward to meeting your child! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@GibaultCatholic) and Instagram (#gibaultproud) for more information.

Parents, Grandparents, ICS & PSR Volunteers—Make Sure YOU are in Compliance... Do you want to accompany your child or grandchild on a field trip? Volunteer in the classroom, or help at PSR? If your answer is “yes!”, then you need to make sure you are in compliance with the Diocesan Policy on Child Protection. To be in compliance and stay compliant just takes a little time each year. Sometimes getting the paperwork through at the state level takes weeks, so it is best to err on the side of caution and get this done early . If you have never taken the Initial Child Protection Course, we have one coming TOMOR- ROW, SEPT. 18, in the Garden Level at 6p.m.. Call Angie at the Parish Office to register! If you are unsure if you are in compliance or not, please contact Angie at the parish office, she will be more than happy to help you! ~ The Child Protection Refresher Course is now available online. You can either print and turn in your certificate of completion to Angie at the office, or email your certificate from the site to her at [email protected] . **Remember, anyone who wishes to volunteer at school or church when there are children present, MUST be in compliance with the Diocesan Child Protection Policy which in- cludes taking the initial Child Protection Course . It takes up to 3 months to have everything in place, so please be proactive and sign up for training! Infor- mation on times and locations throughout the Diocese, is on the diocesan website: http://diobelle.org/b.aspx Questions? Contact Angie at the parish office: 281- 5105. ~ SEXUAL ABUSE HOTLINE: Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual misconduct by a priest or other diocesan personnel please call the hotline: 800-640-3044. Welcome New Parishioners! If you live within the parish boundaries and attend regularly, please take a moment to register with the Parish by filling out all the information below and allow us to welcome you fully into our faith community. Return the completed form by collection basket, mail, or bring it to the Parish Office, so that your information can be accurately added to our database.

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