2400 South Franklin St. Decatur, IL 62521

www.decaturholyfamily.com

Holy Family

Parish

March 26, 2017

4th Sunday of Lent

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Led by the spirit and example of the Holy Family, our parish community embraces as its mission the salvation of all people. Rooted in the celebration of the Eucharist, we go forth to serve, to educate, and to live daily the message of Jesus Christ.

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DEAR PARISHIONERS:

Welcome to the 4th Sunday & 4th week of Lent. This is “Laetere Sunday,” which means “rejoicing.” We are over halfway through our season of reform & renewal. The time to prepare for Easter is quickly going by. Let us resolve to continue to change for the better. Let us pledge our hearts & souls to be more prayerful as we approach Holy Week. As we celebrate Laetere Sunday, our gospel gives us the miracle of the blind man be-ing cured by Jesus. The man cannot see physically. He calls out to Jesus to help him see. Jesus is moved, & stops to see the blind man. Jesus does cure him, but notes that the faith of the man born blind is what heals him. Jesus is saying that the man had the faith it took to believe that Jesus could heal him. In other words, the blind man was not blind spiritually. He could see in his soul that Jesus was the Son of God. The man believed that Jesus was the promised Savior. And that is what led him to be healed by Jesus, the mira-cle-worker. The man saw light for the first time. His body was awakened, both physically & spiritually, to the power of God. As we journey in Lent, we are called to emerge from darkness into light. Our sins keep us living in the dark-ness, being unable to see the correct way to live. Our sins blind us to the goodness of God. Lent is a time to get brighter in our faith. Through prayer, fasting, almsgiving, & charitable works, we emerge from the darkness that surrounds us. We can see more clearly. Let us work this week on being more enlightened in our faith so that we can shine forth with the love & joy of the Lord! YOUR PASTOR, FATHER JOE P.S. Congratulations to our HFCS 8th grade girls’ vol-leyball team on a tremendous season, losing only one match, that being in the Sectional game on March 13th. We are so proud of the team, as well as their coaches. Thanks to all on the team for your sportsmanship, talent, & dedica-tion. BRAVO!!! P.P.S. Don’t forget to vote on April 4th! This is an im-portant time for our city, both as to mayor, our city council, the public school board, as well as other local races. Let your voice & vote be heard. What is decided will impact all of us right where we live. P.P.P.S. Good luck to the Mt. Zion 8th Grade Girls’ Volleyball Team who played for the 4A State Title this past Tuesday eve-ning. (Bulletin deadline was earlier that same day.) We are very proud of the players & coaches!

HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.com

SICK LIST POLICY: Names submitted will be re-moved after 4 weeks unless resubmitted. The new names added each week will be in BOLD for 1 week.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Florene Alcorn, Laura Allen, Claire Behme, Kirk Beyers, Susie Christopher, Pat Collins, Marie Davis, Paul Fleckenstein, Lacey Gregory, Pat Hamilton, Rick Harmon, Kim Hiltz, Dave Kelmel, Kathy Kirby, Sarah Lidy, Megan McCoy, Eileen Milligan, Lola Mogged, Nina Mogged, Phoenix Mogged, Dick Moser, Bernie Naber, Kaye Moser Norlin, Charlie Pohlman, Mae Rehfelt, Lucy Riley, Delmar Sandage, Jack Schram, Margaret Schram, Terri Schram, Annette Schroeder, Dill Sampson, Geraldine Stuckey, McKinley Turner, Garnet Woolard, Bill Wrage, Lorene Zachman

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES: There are THREE 3-year openings on the Holy Family School Board for the 2017-2018 school year. Meetings are once monthly, except for July. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, & a H.F. parishioner or a parent of a H.F. student. Interested persons should send a brief written description of their interest/qualifications to Fr. Joe by April 3, 2017.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be celebrated on March 24th at 2:30 p.m.; March 31st at 10:30 a.m.; April 7th at 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ROUND UP III will be Sat., April 8th at the KC Hall from 6:30-11 p.m. Music will be by Tennessee Borderline and food from Mac’s Pigskin Diner. Tickets are $60 each or a table of 10 for $500. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Call 428-3458 for tickets or more info.

HELP WANTED: Part-time Pre-K-Grade 8 Music & Band Teacher. Experienced & highly-qualified music & band teacher needed for HFCS beginning with 2017-2018 school year. We are looking for a talented individ-ual to share their gifts with us in the areas of music & band providing instruction in a faith-based, learning envi-ronment, Catholic individual preferred. Please send your resume to dsalexander@aol.com or call 423-7049 with questions.

HELP WANTED; Part-time English & Literature teacher needed for the Junior High level (grades 6-8) at HFCS beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. We are looking for a highly-qualified Junior High English/Literature teacher to provide instruction to Grades 6-8 in a faith based, learning environment, Catholic individual preferred. Call 423-7049 with questions. Please send your resume to dsalexander09@aol.com.

HOLY FAMILY LITURGICAL MINISTERS April 1 & 2, 2017

SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Denny & Marilyn Noonan, Chuck Stone, Jennifer Douglass, Marianne Stehr, Teresa Garrett, Sandy Cole GIFT BEARERS: Teresa & Hailey Garrett GREETERS: Dwayne Creek Family READERS: Mark Barthelemy & Hailey Garrett SERVERS: Emma Norton, Mia Wenneker, Olivia Swords USHERS: Lori Stone, John Duncan, Gary Durbin, Tony Douglass SUNDAY, 8:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Mary Kate Kenney, Carol Paglino, Judy Saloka, Aaron Ross, Franz Grossman, Sue Schneider, Pat Merli GIFT BEARERS: Tony & Tina Ielase GREETERS: Rosanna Frey & Fran Jones READER: Amanda Drain & Hannah Stoneburg SERVERS: Alexa Puckett, Zach Hollis, Hannah Hollis USHERS: John Bennyhoff, Terry Schneider, Kevin Peters, John Merli SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Ann Marie Morgan, Donna Raycraft, Ed Raycraft, Howard Stone, Mary Gay Stone, Jerry Green, Kathy Green GIFT BEARERS: Leo & Ilene Berger GREETERS: Jonnie Taylor & Sheryl Murray READERS: Ryle Frey & Diane Keller SERVERS: Grover Chapple, Gabriella Chapple, Francis Velasco USHERS: Randy Frey, Charlie Graham, Paul Christensen, Ethan Spain

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45

PRAY for the repose of the souls of Sr. Mary Virginia, O.P., cousin of Sr. Mary Jerome; Arlene Schrader, mother of Nancy Henkel; John Mazurek; Phil Workman, grandfather of Mallory Hogan; Greg Holthaus, brother of Connie Elam & uncle of Gary Holthaus. May they rest in peace & their fami-lies be comforted.

WELCOME to Richard & Barbara Olson. They have recently joined our par-ish. We’re glad you are at Holy Family!

MONDAY, March 27 7:30 a.m. Kathy Stockon (Lonnie & Mary Monkman Power) TUESDAY, March 28 7:30 a.m. Delores Marty (Dr. Philip & Kathleen Sharkey) WEDNESDAY, March 29 7:30 a.m. George Rubenacker (Emmy Lampkin & Family) THURSDAY, March 30 2:00 p.m. Rose Cantwell (Jennette Binagar) FRIDAY, March 31 7:30 a.m. Katherine & John Madell (Madell Family) SATURDAY, April 1 4:30 p.m. Deceased members of Holthaus/Elam Families (Bob & Connie Elam) SUNDAY, April 2 8:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Victoria Harrison (Ben & Fe Esparaz)

CONTEMPORARY GROUP will sing on Sat. April 1, 4:30 p.m. Mass. PARISH CHOIR will sing on Sat., Apr. 8, 4:30 p.m. Mass.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS: Our next event will be

SUN., APRIL 2ND, NOON-2:00 PM CHECK FACEBOOK PAGE FOR LOCATION All Junior High students are invited to come & have FOOD, FUN, & FAITH! Bring a friend & enjoy a great afternoon. See you there!

AREA LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES: Sun., March 26th, 2:30 p.m. HERE. Sun., April 9th, 2:00 p.m. at St. Pat’s Church.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID & ST. TERESA TIRPAK SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS Holy Family School & St. Teresa HS financial aid forms are now available in the parish office for the 2017-2018 school year. Financial assistance is available for families who are registered parishioners & send their children to HF School. The Tirpak Scholarship Fund is available for families who are registered parishioners & send their children to St. Teresa High School.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE PICKED UP IN THE PARISH OFFICE AND RETURNED TO THE

PARISH OFFICE BY May 1, 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER MAY 1ST MAY BE

CONSIDERED, BUT POSSIBLE ASISTANCE WILL DEFINITELY BE LESS.

ROSARY is prayed 20 minutes before each daily Mass. Come & pray & stay for Mass.

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. MAY THE LORD GRANT THEM SAFETY.

ADORATION on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule. Any ques-tions, call Sandy Yelovich, 855-1196.

INVITE SOMEONE BACK TO CHURCH!!

PRAYER LINE REQUESTS: Rosanna Frey, 429-6657, or Barb Lesyna, 428-0058.

KC FAMILY NIGHT will be Sun., Mar. 26 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the KC Hall with all you can eat homemade spaghetti, garlic bread & salad bar. Prices are $8 single, $15 couple, and $25 for a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids). All proceeds to benefit charities helped by the K of C.

Thank you for your generosity!

Weekend of March 18/19, 2017 Envelopes…………………….$ 12,858.00 Building Fund………………...$ 20.00 Sister Parish……………….….$ 1 ,308.00 Children………….…………...$ 13.00

FORMED.ORG is an opportunity we have to be formed about our Catholic Faith. To get started, go to www.formed.org & click on “Register”. Our case sensi-tive parish code JMN63Q.

MASSES AT MILLIKIN’S Pilling Chapel will be at 4 p.m. on the following Sundays--Mar. 26; Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30; May 7, 14.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: The next meeting of the newly formed High School Youth Group will be on Sunday, April 9th, from 2-4 p.m. at the K.C. Hall downtown.

ST. MARY’S AUXILIARY will host a spring fundraiser on Wed., April 5th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Assisi Room. There will be children’s books/toys, outdoor & home goods, electronics & seasonal items.

WDCR DECATUR CATHOLIC RADIO 6th Annual Dinner will be Thurs., April 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 464-1099 for more info.

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT will hold a rum-mage sale on Mar. 31 from 8-5 and Apr. 1 from 8 - 2.

Mass Schedule Weekend Liturgies Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Weekday Liturgies Monday 7:30 a.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m., and during school year 2:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.

Holy Day Liturgies Masses 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and during school year 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Communion Calls Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Baptism Arrangements for Baptisms are made by calling the parish office. Participation at the Baptismal Preparation Class for parents is a requirement for the celebration of the sacrament.

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for all weddings must be made at least six (6)months in advance. Please call the parish office.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Classes for those interested in joining the Catholic faith begin in the fall of each year and continue through the Easter season. Please call Sr. Janet to inquire about the sessions.

Staff

Very Reverend Joseph Molloy……………………..Pastor Sister Janet Pfile, O.P…………………Pastoral Associate

Email: janet.pfile@comcast.net Mrs. Joanne Kater.....................................Parish Secretary

Email: holyfamilychurch1@comcast.net Mrs. Debbie Alexander.........................................Principal

Email: dsalexander09@aol.com Ms. Lisa Roddis……………………..…...School Secretary Mrs. Patrice Hunt..……..………………PSR Coordinator Mr. Peter Miller…………... Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Ann Carr…..……..…………...….Business Manager Rectory.............423-6223 Rectory Fax......423-6237 School...............423-7049 School Fax........423-0137 Pastoral Associate...423-0240 Convent……….429-5931