SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 100 West Main Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone 618-542-3423 fax 618-542-5061 [email protected] www.sacredheart-duquoin.org Immaculate Conception Church 533 W. 2nd North Street, Tamaroa, IL 62888 Phone 618-496-5867 or 542-3423 Rev. Carl Schrage Seek his kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. (…) For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. - Luke 12:31, 34 SACRED HEART CHURCH OFFICE 542-3423 17 N WALNUT ST- DU QUOIN, IL 62832 876050 Royal Treatment St. James is exaggerating a little when he describes how people might greet visitors or new members in the church. Hopefully, no one was that obvious at treating wealthy members better than poor ones. Sadly, prejudice is a sin that is just as prevalent today as it was 2000 years ago. Today we have laws for business and government to prevent prejudice. But the subtler forms of judging people by their race, clothing, speech, religion, etc. sometimes hide behind patriotism, faith, or the desire to protect our families. So how can we stop it? One reason for prejudice is ignorance. Some people will believe anything they hear or read, especially if they see it on the internet. When you get an e-mail that says "true Americans" are white, English-speaking Chris- tians, there is probably some prejudice behind it. The only way to fight ignorance is with the truth. Jesus himself said the truth will set you free. (Jn 8:32) He ignored the laws/traditions that said you cannot associate with unclean people, Gentiles, or sinners. He told us that God loves all people, even sinners, so what right do we have to judge someone just because they are different? A second reason for prejudice is fear. We are told that certain neighborhoods are dangerous. Or an older adult sees three teenage boys walking down the street and because of her fear, she thinks they could be gang members. Sometimes fear stops us from helping the needy. But remember how many times Jesus tells us in the gospels, "Do not be afraid." If we can learn to see Christ in all peoples, regardless of their race or lifestyle, we are beginning to leave prejudice behind. If we teach our children to respect the poor, the disabled, the homeless, we can help them to understand what James meant about God choosing the "poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to in- herit the kingdom." (Jas 2:5) Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. WEEKDAY MASS TIME CHANGES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20TH RECONCILIATION: See Mass Schedule or anytime by appt. Church Secretary: Kelly Paxton BAPTISM: During weekend Masses by appt. Must be a regis- Maintenance: Tony Kellerman tered member and attend baptismal preparation session. Parish Council President: MARRIAGE: At least six months prior notification to the pastor. Sacred Heart: Jeremy Cornett 542-6298 HOLY MASS: See Mass Schedule Immaculate Conception: Tiffany Kujawa 618-559-1078 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sacred Heart SACRED HEART Ushers for month of September Saturday: Harold Calderon, Tony Jones, Steve McCrary, Mass & Intentions Jeremy Cornett Sunday: Tony Kellerman, Jim Derby, Sam Loiacono, Don Harsy Sunday, September 5; Saturday September 11th TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Lector: Cyrilla Prusacki 8:00 am Rosary Extraordinary Ministers: 8:00 - 8:15 am Confession Priest, Cyrilla Prusacki, Kathy Scaglione© 8:30 am Mass Intention John & Loretta J. Schneider by Anton, Renee & Re’ Sunday, September 12th Lector: Cara Alongi Monday, September 6; Weekday Extraordinary Ministers: 6:45 am Prayer Service Priest, Cara Alongi & Tim Cobin© Tuesday, September 7, Weekday 6:30 am Mass Weekly Happenings Michael Loos by The Calderon Family Sunday, September 5 Second Collection: Social Justice Wednesday, September 8; THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Monday, September 6 - Office Closed 5:30 pm Mass No drop off at St. Joseph Thrift Store Bea Yehling by Betty & Brenda Tuesday, September 7 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Quilting at Haffner Hall Thursday, September 9; Saint Peter Claver, Priest 6:00 pm JOY & Mary Help of Christian meeting at Hall 6:45 am Mass 7:00 pm KC meeting Esther Balch by Sam & Pam Loiacono Wednesday, September 8 Friday, September 10; Weekday 7 am - 5 pm Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Pickleball at gym Randy Mohr by Tom & Chris Kelley Thursday, September 9 Saturday, September 11; Weekday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Joseph Thrift Store open 4:00 - 4:30 pm Confession 6:00 pm Choir 5:00 pm Mass Intention Eugene Majarocon by Tony & Tess Jones Friday, September 10 John Jones by Tony & Tess Jones Saturday, September 11 Vincent Solis by Tony & Tess Jones Second Collection: Retired Belleville Diocesan Priests 9:00 - Noon St. Joseph Thrift Store open Sunday, September 12; 9:30 am Pickleball at gym TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 am Rosary Sunday, September 12 8:00 - 8:15 am Confession Second Collection: Retired Belleville Diocesan Priests 8:30 am Mass Intention John Nehrkorn by Sacred Heart Choir KEEP THE FAITH GROWING The Sacred Heart Capital Campaign (Keep The Sacred Heart Weekly Collections Faith Growing) aims to raise $200,000! As of now we August 28th & 29th have received $188,280 of the pledged amount. Thank you for your generosity. Church envelopes $2,389.00 Church loose $ 344.00 Online giving $ 76.88 SAVE THE DATE!! Capital Campaign $ 700.00 Sunday, October 3rd we well again be having our Religious Education $ 50.00 Chicken and Dumpling Dinner. Although this year it will Seminarian Education $ 50.00 look a little different. This year’s Chicken and Dumpling CSMA $ 30.00 Dinner will be a drive through pick up only. Drive through Building $ 335.00 will be open from 11 am - 2 pm. The dinner will include Candles 8/21 $ 510.00 chicken & dumplings, green beans, and corn for $10 per Masses 8/21 $ 320.00 meal. You can also purchase a quart of chicken & dump- Thank You for your generosity! lings for $10. If you would like to help please contact Deb- bie Mannino at 318-0565. CSMA 2021 - $9,700.95 of our $11,036 goal SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 LITURGICAL MINISTERS IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Immaculate Conception Ushers for the Month of September: Mass & Intentions Martin Skorcz & Jeff Harris Sunday, September 5; Sunday, September 12 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Lector: Jamie Schrader Second Collection: Maintenance Collection Sweet Treats: Janet George 10:00 am Mass Intention Immaculate Conception Bill Harris by The Family Weekly Collections Sponsors of CES August 29th Monday, September 6; Weekday Church envelope $ 762.00 Church loose $ 148.00 Tuesday, September 7, Weekday Sweet Treats $ 107.00 Thanks for your generosity! Wednesday, September 8; CSMA 2021 - $1,730.75 of $2,585 goal THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Thursday, September 9; Saint Peter Claver, Priest PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS Next weekend - September 12th will be our parish Friday, September 10; Weekday council nominations. There will be ballots in the pews for 6:30 pm Game night at parish hall you to complete with names you would like to nominate. Please place in the collection basket at offertory. The Saturday, September 11; Weekday parish council election will be held on September 26th. Sunday, September 12; TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH PICNIC September 26th - Keep the date open! We will be Second Collection: Retired Belleville Diocesan Priests having our fun filled parish picnic right after mass. Meat 10:00 am Mass Intention will be provided, please bring a covered dish. Hope to Leo Pestka by Rose Marie Pestka see you there! Sponsors of CES Parish Council Nominations Immaculate Conception Quilt & Cash Bingo Immaculate Conceptions Quilt Bingo is Sunday, October 17th and will be held at the KC hall in Du Bois. We are still in need of a few quilts. If anyone can do- nate please call Diana as soon as possible. Or if any- one would like to help purchase one, let her know. Nursing Home: Lynn Finn, Connie Horst, Shirley Forys, Please contact Diana Majewski at 318-1306. Raffle priz- Marie Dubravek, Rosalea Prusacki, Anna Roberts, Reath- es should be turned in to Tiffany Kujawa as soon as pos- al Beard. sible. Sick: Juanita Ray, John Dale, Jim Getzie, Joan Kow- Soups and desserts and extra raffle prizes for small alski, Terry Chastain, James Feger, Gary Brock, Karen raffle will also be needed. Thank you for your support! May, Sheilia Teriet, Richard Martin, Merry Jo Arvai, Brynlee Brewer, Reathal Beard, George Ciganovich, Doro- thy Bailey, Addi Darnell, Dorothy Alongi, Steve Porter, Confession at Immaculate Conception Rhonda Gilliam, Carl Giacomo, Matilda Harsy, Ron Sher- Confessions will be heard in the flower room west man, Chris Kelley, Suzanne Lipe, Mary Iffert, April Muilen- of the altar either before mass or after mass. Please wait burg, Holly Eastman, Steve Moss, Lorraine Cutler, Shar in the room for Fr. Carl. If he does not see you, please alert him that you are there for confession. Purcell, Adriana Nixon, Helen Mossa, Liz Thompson, Thomas Huggins, Linda Huffman, Larry Hutson, Xenia Restoff, Dan Fulk. Names will remain in bulletin for 1 month. Military Personnel: Col. Aaron S. Cowley, SSgt. Jor- dan Keller, MGSgt (ret.) Thomas D. Sims , Sgt. Derek S. Sims, ITS1(SS/AW) John Kelley, SPC Mark Yanez, PV2 Jared Albers, Lt. Col. Carly Sims , Sgt. 1st. Cl. Caleb Van- Sympathy is extended to the Voorhis, SSgt Tyler Jeffers, Lance Corporal Noah Mabry Family of Helen JoAnn Mossa U.S.M.C., Major Andrew Martin, USAF Airman E-1 Hunter Who passed away Saturday, August 28th Hill, Master Sergeant & Medical Intel.