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Saint Patrick’s Church Girard
Rev. James Palakudy, S.A.C., Pastor
The 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Times
Nov 15th, 2020
Our Tri Parish Units
Saint Patrick’s Parish Office Cindy Dorner, secretary
(217) 299-3007
745 W Center Girard, IL 62640
For Parishioner Hall rental call: Phone: (217) 299-3007 Mon – Thurs
9:30am -12:00 Mailing Address
P.O. Box 105 Girard, IL. 62640
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stpatgirard.com
Sacred Heart Parish Office
Marcella Rosier, secretary (217) 965-4545
722 North Springfield Street Virden, IL. 62690
E-mail: [email protected] Web page for Masses www.sacredheartvirden.com
St. Benedict Church (Holy Cross Parish) Donna Kuenstler & Lola Caruthers, secretaries (217) 438-622 P.O. Box 168 Auburn, IL 62615 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. James Palakudy, pastor
Contact Information Rev. James Palakudy, Pastor Office Phone: (217) 438-6222
Rectory Phone: (217) 438-6196\ Deacon Rick Schnetzler
Cell Phone: (217) 971-5125 E-mail: [email protected]
Artificial Intelligence: We pray the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR: St. Patrick’s, P.S.R.:
Terri Joslin, coordinator Phone: (217) 416-4271
BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office. For marriage, please
contact the parish office at least six months in advance.
DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE:
Child abuse reporting and investigation number (217) 321-1155
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HOME VISITS: If you or a loved one is in need of this sacrament or in
need of a visit and Holy Communion, please contact Fr. James
THE SACRAMENT OF PENNANCE Confessions are heard beginning thirty minutes
prior to the weekend Masses ant at 5:30 on Tuesdays. Appointments may also be made.
RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A) If you are a non-Catholic and are interested in being
Baptized or you are a Baptized Christian and are interested in coming into full communion with the
Church, please contact Fr. James or Dcn. Rick.
MASS SCHEDULES/INTENTIONS
Saturday (Vigil) Nov 14 4:00 pm Girard Agnes Frank (Marcia & Mike Walter)
Saturday Nov 15 5:30 pm Auburn Patrick Moose (Jim & Sheryl Spears)
Sunday Nov 15 8:15 am Auburn For deceased KC members (Virden Council 2321)
Sunday Nov 15 10:15 am Virden For deceased KC members (Virden Council 2321)
Monday Nov 16 No/Mass Auburn
Tuesday Nov 17 6:00 pm Auburn All Souls (Bettie Burtle)
Wednesday Nov 18 7:30 am Virden Catherine Murphy (Birthday) Mark McGrath Family)
Thursday Nov 19 7:15 am Virden For sn increase in vocations (M/M Vic Goeckner)
Friday Nov 20 7:30am Auburn Pro Populo
Saturday (Vigil) Nov 21 4:00 pm Girard For deceased KC members (Virden Council 2321)
Saturday Nov 21 5:30 pm Auburn Joe & Dory Maley (Ron & Barb Maley)
Sunday Nov 22 8:15 am Auburn Joe & Margaret Bartolazzi Lary & Bob Bartolazzi)
Sunday Nov 22 10:15 am Virden Elsie Venverthloh ( Catherine Murphy)
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Sat Nov 14 Sat Nov 21
Server: Not at this time Server: Not at this time
Server: Not at this time Server: Not at this time
Reader: Mike Walter Reader: Mike Walter
E.M.H.C: Vanessa Reinhart & Kim Eldridge E.M.H.C: Vanessa Reinhart & Kim Eldridge
Ushers: Not at this time Ushers: Not at this time
Our Finance council members are Annette Cole, Kris Eldridge, Bill Hart, George Hart, Taurie Jones, Terri Joslin,
Tom Reinhart, Diane Rogers, Amy Smith, Jim Walker, and Mike Walter. Any concerns or Ideas please let them know. Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced, at 7pm.
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Bishop-Approved Capt. Camp (1 envelopes)(1 On Line)
$ 300.00
Camp for Justice & Hope (1 Envelope) $ 10.00
General Fund 17 envelopes) ( 5 Online) $ 725.00
TOTAL $ 1,035.00
Capital Campaign 2020
As of Nov 07 $ 300.00
Now Total $ 6,040.00
From the Diocese
Talents Given, Talents Returned. One more Kingdom of Heaven parable today. God gives in
the great hope that these treasures, these talents, these baptismal charisms will bear fruit. God’s
gifts are not for burying or hiding in safety. They are to be risked, to be used for the benefit of both
self and others. When that happens, God says: “Well done. Come share my joy.”
What gifts of God must I unbury and put to use?
How will I serve God this week by serving another?
What action will I do that prompts God to say: “Well done”?
The Annual Collection for the Diocesan Campaign for Justice and Hope (DCJH) will be the
weekend of November 21-22. It will be held in all parish churches in the Diocese of Springfield
in Illinois. This is our opportunity to help our neighbors in our own communities. 100% of the
money collected stays LOCALLY! Approximately 159,000 people live below the poverty line in
our diocese. The collection is one way we can be a good Samaritan to those among us that are
hungry, lack proper shelter, require clothing and/or need assistance finding employment. There is a
DCJH envelope in your November box. If you miss the opportunity to help through your parish
collection, you can still contribute in several ways:
By mail: Catholic Pastoral Center, Pro-Life Activities & Special Ministries, attn. DCJH,
1615 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL, 62702.
Online: with a credit card by going to www.dio.org/dcjh
The pain and sorrow of a past abortion need not endure for a lifetime. Call Project Rachel for a
confidential, non-judgmental referral to those who can help: 1-877-RACHEL-5.
Respect Life
“How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.” Mother Teresa
Abortion and Putting Our Faith into Action
In a culture and world that is hungry for the Truth, we are often challenged to put our faith into
action. For example, many of our politicians profess their Catholic faith, but try to divorce the
faith which they proclaim from their policies, particularly as this relates to LIFE issues.
However, as Christ's followers and as Catholics, we are called to integrate our faith into all
aspects of our lives. In fact, we are called to make our faith evident in all our actions and
decisions. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us not to hide our light under a bushel basket,
but let our light shine before others (Mt 5:15-16).
Defense of the unborn---the most vulnerable and defenseless human beings in our society, is
undoubtedly the most important aspect of integrating our faith and actions. After all, LIFE is the
most important gift that God gives us!
By Pro-Life Articles Autho
St. Patrick General
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
www.stpatgirard.com online giving is now available!!!You can setup for weekly
contributions, or make it a monthly contribution. Also the Capital Campaign is online and so are utilities. It’s easy
just go to our website and click on Donate here, and follow the instructions or come and see me “Cindy” and I
will help you out.
There will be a memorial Mass for all deceased members of the K.C.’s Virden
#2321 on Nov 21st.
Girard Food Pantry
If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance from the Girard Food Pantry, they are open Saturday
morning from 9 to 10. Qualifying people within the old Girard school district, can sign up new at any time of
the year and come to the pantry once a month. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD.
Nov 14th is Saint Patrick’s turn to work the Food Pantry.
The Sacraments with Bishop Robert Barron – Anointing of the Sick
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is inherently bound to the mystery of suffering. Though not exclusively meant for the hour of death, it cannot help but remind us of life’s fragility. People sometimes avoid this sacrament, preferring not to be reminded of the hard facts of human mortality. But it is precisely when we experience the limits of the human condition and feel the vulnerability of our flesh that the omnipotent, immortal God draws closest to us. In this sacrament, Christ, the good physician bestows spiritual healing on those who receive it in faith. God in Christ did not distance himself from the harsh reality of suffering and death. But entered into these facts of human existence directly, seeking out those who suffer and offering healing, consolation, and hope. The next session Anointing of the Sick, part of The Sacraments DVD series with Bishop Robert Barron, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 6:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Virden. In conjunction with the DVD series, we will explore the doctrines of each sacrament as beautifully defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend!
Remember Helen Burke in your prayers. She is still in Springfield at the Cedar
Hurst Memory Care center address 3520 old Jacksonville Rd. #6 Springfield, IL. 62711
Saint Patrick’s Parish
(Including Masses at area churches:
Sacred Heart, Virden & Holy Cross, Auburn)
Come Home For Christmas 2020
Upcoming Holy Day Schedule Immaculate Conception, Monday, December 7
6:30 p.m. St. Patrick Church, Girard
Immaculate Conception, Tues., December 8
7:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, Virden
6:00 p.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
Mary, Mother of God, Thurs., December 31
4:00 p.m. St. Patrick Church, Girard
5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, Virden
Mary, Mother of God, Friday, January 1st
9:00 a.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
Christmas Mass Schedule Thursday, December 24th
4:00 p.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
(Overflow will be available at
Holy Cross Parish Center)
4:00 p.m. St. Patrick Church, Girard With
Father Teddy
5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, Virden
Friday, December 25th
8:00 a.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, Virden
Extended Penance Hours Saturday, December 12
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. St. Patrick Church, Girard
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
Sunday, December 13
7:45 - 8:10 a.m. St. Benedict Church, Auburn
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, Virden
