PRIEST, PROPHET, KINGPRIEST, PROPHET, KINGPRIEST, PROPHET, KINGPRIEST, PROPHET, KING by Father Robert Barron

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LESSON ONELESSON ONELESSON ONELESSON ONE September 14 September 15 September 16 September 17

LESSON TWOLESSON TWOLESSON TWOLESSON TWO September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24

LESSON THREELESSON THREELESSON THREELESSON THREE September 28 September 29 September 30 October 1

LESSON FOURLESSON FOURLESSON FOURLESSON FOUR October 5 October 6 October 7 October 8

LESSON FIVELESSON FIVELESSON FIVELESSON FIVE October 12 October 13 October 14 October 15

LESSON SIXLESSON SIXLESSON SIXLESSON SIX October 19 October 20 October 21 October 22

HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, ATLANTA, ILLINOIS ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, ELKHART, ILLINOIS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, MT. PULASKI, ILLINOIS

St. Mary s Ministry St. Mary s Ministry St. Mary s Ministry St. Mary s Ministry

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Reader-Paul Eckert

Servers-Andrew O’Donnell, Nicholas O’Donnell

Greeters & Gift Bearers- Sam Smith &

Mary Lou Wilkins

SCRIPTURE READINGS

FOR THIS WEEK

Monday, September 7 Colossians 1:24—-2:3 /

Psalm 62:6-7,9 / Luke 6:6-11 Tuesday, September 8

Micah 5:1-4 / Psalm 13:6 / Matthew 1:1-16,18-23

Wednesday, September 9 Colossians 3:1-11 / Psalm

145:2-3,10-13 / Luke 6:20-26 Thursday, September 10 Colossians 3:12-17 / Psalm

150:1-6 / Luke 6:27-38 Friday, September 11 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14 / Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-8,11 /

Luke 6:39-42 Saturday, September 12 1 Timothy 1:15-17 / Psalm

113:1-7 / Luke 6:43-49 Sunday, September 13

Isaiah 50:4-9 / Psalm 116:1-6,8-9 / James 2:14-18 /

Mark 8:27-35

FAMILY LUNCHEONFAMILY LUNCHEONFAMILY LUNCHEONFAMILY LUNCHEON Parishioners, and families, from all four parishes are invited to come to the Family Luncheon

held on the second Thursday of each month from September-May in the Carroll Catholic School cafeteria. Lunch will begin

at 11:45 am. Menu for this Thursday, September 10th luncheon will be Hamburger/Cheese/Whole Grain Bun, Baked Beans, Carrot Sticks, Tortilla Chips & Applesauce. No fee is required, but donations will be accepted.

MASSES FOR THIS WEEK

Monday, September 7 7:00 am Roman and Eileen Lach by Mike Lach (Holy Family) 9:00 am Recitation of the Rosary (St. Mary’s)

Tuesday, September 8-The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:00 pm Vernon Reichle by the Reichle Family (Holy Family)

[followed with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena]

Wednesday, September 9-St. Peter Claver 7:00 am Doug Welch by the Welch Family (Holy Family) 8:00 am All Souls (St. Patrick’s) 8:30 am Thomas “TJ” Cosgrove by Crystal Tibbs (Holy Family)

Thursday, September 10 7:00 am Steven French by the French Family (Holy Family) 11:00 am All Souls (Vonderlieth Nursing Home) 12 Noon Recitation of the Rosary (Holy Family) 2-5:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament [with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament] (Holy Family) 5:30 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Meditation (Holy Family)

Friday, September 11 7:00 am Wendell J. Lowry, Jr. (Holy Family) 10:30 am All Souls (Friendship Manor)

Saturday, September 12-The Most Holy Name of Mary 4:00 pm Rev. Robert O’Connor by the Estate (St. Patrick’s) 5:00 pm Ralph A. Powell by John & Joyce Hickey (Holy Family)

Sunday, September 13-Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Marcia “Jeanne” Parrish by the Bear Babies (Holy Family) 8:30 am Glenn Bottrell by Family (St. Patrick’s) 9:00 am Esther Smith by Marilyn Knecht (St. Mary’s) 10:00 am Louise “Sis” Dehner by Phyllis LaMothe (Holy Family) 10:30 am Joe Cardoni & In Thanksgiving [96th Birthday of Louise Cardoni] by Family (St. Thomas Aquinas)

NOTE: Reconciliation at Holy Family Church, Lincoln, is held each Tuesday from 4:30- 4:55 pm and each Saturday from 3:45-4:30 pm. Reconciliation at St. Mary’s Church, Atlanta, is held prior to the 9 am Sunday Mass. Reconciliation at St. Patrick’s Church, Elkhart, is held each Saturday from 3:15- 3:45 pm. Reconciliation at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Mt. Pulaski, is held prior to the 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

Come Pray the Rosary!

Come join parishioners at 9 am this Monday, September 7, at St. Mary’s Church, Atlanta, to pray the Rosary. A gathering to pray the Rosary takes place on the first Monday of each month.

SPONSOR A SANCTUARY CANDLE!!

If you would like to sponsor a candle or candle(s), please contact Alicia Baker at (217) 732-4019 or email her at

abaker@logancountyCatholic.org

PRIEST, PROPHET, KING Registration Form

SIX SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PLACES, DAYS AND TIMES from September 14 through October 22.

ELKHART ATLANTA LINCOLN MT. PULASKI Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 6:30 pm 10:30 am 10:30 am (K of C Hall) 6:30 pm 6:30 pm (Casa)

(Please choose your primary location of attendance by circling one of the above.) If need be, you may attend any session(s) other than your selected choice above.

Name _____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone - Home ________________________________ Cell _____________________________________

(Book is not a necessity, but for those who would like to purchase one, the price is $25. Checks may be made out to Holy Family Church.)

PLEASE RETURN THIS REGISTRATION FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE OR TO SISTER MARY LOU

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS BOOKS NEED TO BE ORDERED BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN.

Jesus is the Anointed One-the ultimate priest, prophet and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Join us as we deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ through Father Robert Barron’s new DVD-based Study Program: Priest, Prophet, King. Explore the biblical meaning of priest, prophet and king and see how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of each one. Throughout this experience, you will better understand who Jesus really is and also realize your own priestly, prophetic and kingly mission.

You Are Invited!You Are Invited!You Are Invited!You Are Invited! The Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults (RCIA) is the normal way for unbaptized persons and those who have

been baptized in another Christian

tradition to become Catholic. It is a

learning and loving process that provides

the opportunity to grow in a deeper

relationship with God in the company of

the whole community of faith.

Sessions are held each Tuesday

evening beginning at 7 pm in the

Casa. For more information please

contact Sister Mary Lou at

srmarylou@logancountycatholic.org

or call (217) 732-4019.

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION DAY CHANGEFOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION DAY CHANGEFOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION DAY CHANGEFOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION DAY CHANGE Please take note that the Holy Family Food Pantry weekly distribution

day will change to Wednesdays as of Wednesday, October 7. The food pantry will still have the same hours of distribution from 10 am-2 pm.

“Lost & Found” The “Lost & Found” basket at Holy Family Church has been emptied. The items that were in the basket are at the parish office. The deadline to claim lost items is this Thursday, September 10.

The Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle The Sanctuary Candle on the on the on the on the Altar Altar Altar Altar atatatat . . .. . .. . .. . .

Holy Family Church is lit this week In Memory of Alice Jensen

requested by Todd, Alicia, Allison & Jacob.

ATTENTION LECTORS

FROM OUR FOUR

PARISHES! The 2016 Lector Workbooks will be ordered on Thursday, October 29. If any lector wishes to purchase one, the price is $10.50. Please place your order before the deadline date!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Each week on Tuesday evening, RCIA Classes are held for those who desire to know about the Catholic faith. Our sessions are divided so that there is a “break” during the sessions. During the break, light refreshments are available. Volunteers are

needed to prepare snacks for each session. Snacks may be simple treats of any kind . . .

cookies, fresh fruit, crackers/cheese, etc. If you are able and willing to prepare the snacks periodically during this year, please call Crystal Tibbs at (217) 735-2035. The treats are to be brought to the Casa on Monday or Tuesday. Thank you for your consideration.

Religious Education Information for Holy Family & St. Mary’s

⇒ Religious Education: Classes will begin this Wednesday, September 9th from 6-7:30 pm at Carroll Catholic School. Registration forms were emailed and sent by postal mail the week of August 10th. If you are interested and did not receive a form, please contact us at (217) 732-4019.

⇒ Tiny Seed Information for Tiny Seed (Sunday School) for 2-3 year olds and 4-5 year olds: Registration forms were sent to all parents of 2-5 year olds the week of August 10th. If you are interested, and did not receive a form, please contact us at (217) 732-4019. Classes will begin Sunday, September 27th and run through the end of April. Classes are held at Carroll Catholic School during the 10 am Holy Family Sunday Masses.

WATCH - We Are The Church Planning Meeting for 2016 WATCH

Fall is here and it's time to start planning our next Logan County WATCH Parish Renewal Program. If you would like to help plan the next WATCH, please come to our planning meeting on September 13 at 11 am at the Casa. We'll meet after the 10 am Mass at Holy Family, Lincoln. The date of WATCH 2016 is the last weekend of February 26-28. Hope to see you at the meeting! However, if you can't attend the meeting and have an interest in being on the team or assisting in any way, please contact Mary Jane Sheley at 737-5230 or Laurie Lahr at 737-8381.

2015

CARR0LL CATHOLIC

DRAWDOWN

The Carroll Catholic Drawdown will be held on Friday, November 20, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln. Dinner will be served at 6 pm with the Drawdown following. The major prize winners will be drawn first, from the grand prize through 5th place. They will be announced in reverse order only after drawing all remaining tickets. 1st place is $5,000; 2nd place is $2,500; 3rd place is $1,000; 4th place is $500; 5th place is $250 and Biggest Loser $500. Every 25th ticket drawn will receive $100 the night of the draw down. Price of one ticket is $100 which includes dinner for two. Tickets can be purchased from a Carroll School parent, Charlie Williams (737-9619) or Nan Lockenour (737-3458). Purchase your tickets now——only 350 available.

Together for

Lincoln

Transitioning from

a Day to a Way

After seven years of community service to the city of Lincoln, the board of Together for Lincoln has decided to discontinue our annual workday. It was always the intent of TFL to encourage the residents of Lincoln to move from a day of service to a way of service. We feel we have accomplished our mission. As a final project, TFL will be constructing a community picnic shelter in Ray White Park. As our treasury balance is a little short of what is needed, we are asking our church parishioners to help in this endeavor. If you would like to contribute, please use one of the envelopes found at the end of the pews. Please make your checks payable to Holy Family Church and write “Together for Lincoln” in the note section so that it is tax deductible. Thank you so much for your support throughout the years. It has been greatly appreciated.

“Feed the Hungry” The Holy Family Food Pantry is in need of food staples such as: fruit, macaroni & cheese, vegetables, soup, cereal, and other such nonperishable items to help replenish the pantry shelves. To collect these items, at Holy Family there is a shopping cart located to the right in the main entrance, at St. Mary’s a box is provided in the gathering area, St. Patrick’s and St. Thomas Aquinas items may be left in the main entrance. Thank you for all your past support.

He heard some news that made him He heard some news that made him He heard some news that made him He heard some news that made him dancedancedancedance!!! !!! !!! !!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10Saturday, October 10Saturday, October 10Saturday, October 10. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will again host a German Fest. More details to follow in future bulletins.

ACT OPENING PARTY!!!

ACT (Active Catholic Teens) will meet for an Opening Party from 3-5 pm, at Darrell & Michele Vermeire’s home on Sunday, September 13. New members, family and friends are invited. A potluck, games and discussion time will take place at the party. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass and RSVP to Kristen at (217) 314-9655 (by voicemail or text) or contact us

by email at LoganCountyACT@logancountycatholic.org PRAY THE ROSARY!

Bringing Christ to the Hospitalized, Bringing Christ to the Hospitalized, Bringing Christ to the Hospitalized, Bringing Christ to the Hospitalized, Nursing Home Residents and Homebound!Nursing Home Residents and Homebound!Nursing Home Residents and Homebound!Nursing Home Residents and Homebound!

Do you know any Catholic homebound, nursing home resident or hospital patient who would like to receive Holy Communion? Please call the Parish Office at 732-4019 if you, or someone you know, is in the hospital, in a nursing home or is homebound. Health Care facilities, by law, are not allowed to give out that information without the consent of the patient/resident.

Logan County Roman Catholic Community Prayer Chain

To sign up, go to our website www.logancountycatholic.org and click on Prayer Requests, then click on Prayer Chain Subscription link at the bottom of the page. This prayer chain enables members to go online and view all of the prayers that have occurred in the past 30 days. Members can also post a “Praise” for an answer to prayer and view all praises. All who sign up will receive a weekly email with all the prayer requests for that week.

August 29/30, 2015 Sunday Collection

July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016

Totals do not include donations for: Easter, Memorials, Food Pantry, Diocesan Collections, Estates, Utilities,

Missionary Collections, Building Funds, Capital Campaigns and Miscellaneous Donations.

Required Parish

Holy Family

St. Mary’s

St. Patrick’s

St. Thomas Aquinas

WEEKLY

Received Surplus/(Shortfall)

YEAR TO DATE

Required Received On-Line Giv- Surplus/(Shortfall)

$7,662.00 $4,623.35 ($3,038.65) $68,958.00 $54,949.43 $4,080.00 ($9,928.57)

$985.00 $770.50 ($214.50) $8,865.00 $6,901.50 $550.00 ($1,413.50)

$1,205.00 $942.03 ($262.97) $10,845.00 $11,026.21 $500.00 $681.21

$1,028.00 $575.00 ($453.00) $9,252.00 $7,693.00 $375.00 ($1,184.00)

ADA (Annual Diocesan Appeal)

ADA totals as of 8/13/15

Holy Family Parish Total cards received = 91 Total pledged = $32,120.78 Total paid = $22,885.78 Goal is $52,354.00

St. Mary’s Parish Total cards received = 13 Total pledged = $3,785.00 Total paid = $3,000.00 Goal is $8,490.00

St. Patrick’s Parish Total cards received = 23 Total pledged = $20,249.64 Total paid = $18,184.64 Goal is $13,312.00

St. Thomas Parish Total cards received = 20 Total pledged is $9,989.08 Total paid $7,064.08 Goal is $12,013.00

A Carroll Catholic School Culver’s (2530 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln) Fundraiser will take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am-10 pm. Ten percent of all sales go towards Carroll Catholic School. The classroom that raises the most monies, receives a classroom custard party from the team at Culver’s of Lincoln. BRING THIS COUPON!

FAMILY NAME: ______________________________

TEACHER: __________________________________

GRADE: _______ AMOUNT RECEIVED: _________

THE NEXT CCS Culver’s Day will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 am-10 pm. Use the coupon below or mention Carroll School when making your purchase.

NOTE: This particular CCS Culver’s Day will also benefit the Lincoln Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk!

Carroll Catholic School is collecting BoxTops again this year. To help our school, just look for pink Box Tops on products, clip them and send them to school. For more information on the Box Tops for Education program, including a list of participating products and our school’s progress, visit www.BTFE.com. Be sure to become a member to receive exclusive coupons and recipes and learn about

extra ways for our school to earn monies. Money we receive is used to purchase items for the school. You may turn in BoxTops at the school office or put them in an envelope marked BoxTops and put them in the Sunday collection baskets at all parishes. Thank you for your continued support of Carroll Catholic School!

Cold and Flu Cold and Flu Cold and Flu Cold and Flu

Season!Season!Season!Season! We are in the season when sniffles, sneezing, etc. are happening due to allergies,

sinuses and other viruses in the air. Some people are much more at risk from these than the vast majority of us. So, they may choose to offer a simple bow or smile instead of the handshake at the sign of peace; may also choose to abstain from the Eucharistic cup; may sit in a somewhat more protected

spot (if available). Do not presume they are being unfriendly. They are taking appropriate cautions. If someone has a cold, common sense and courtesy would suggest that they refrain from the Eucharistic cup until they have recovered. In every instance, courtesy and sensitivity to others will help us knit together in charity and worship as a community. Let us continue to strengthen the bonds of charity between us and accord one another the maximum of freedom and respect in the Lord.

If you have not yet returned a pledge card, you will find cards available at the entrances of each church. No gift is too small. To those who have contributed, we are most grateful.

September EVENTS Calendar Sunday, September 6 9:30-10:30 am St. Patrick’s CCD Classes following 10:30 am Mass - Coffee & Donuts @ St. Thomas Aquinas Monday, September 7 No School @ Carroll Catholic - Labor Day Wednesday, September 9 6-7:30 pm HF/St. Mary’s CCD Classes Thursday, September 10 Last day to claim Holy Family Lost & Found Items 11:45 am @ Family Luncheon @ Carroll School Cafeteria Sunday, September 13 9:30-10:30 am St. Patrick’s CCD Classes 9:30 am St. Thomas Aquinas CCD Classes 11 am Meeting @ the Casa to organize WATCH 2016 3-5:30 pm Opening ACT Party Monday, September 14 6:30 pm @ St. Patrick’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session Tuesday, September 15 10:30 am @ St. Mary’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session Wednesday, September 16 10:30 am-10 pm Carroll School Day @ Culver’s 10:30 am @ the K of C Hall, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session 6-7:30 pm HF/St. Mary’s CCD Classes 6:30 pm @ the Casa, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session Thursday, September 17 6:30 pm @ St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Priest, Prophet, King Session Sunday, September 20 9:30-10:30 am St. Patrick’s CCD Classes 9:30 am St. Thomas Aquinas CCD Classes 10 am Holy Family Mass-Carroll Catholic School Choir will sing 5-7 pm ACT (Active Catholic Teens) meeting @ Carroll School Monday, September 21 6:30 pm @ St. Patrick’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session Tuesday, September 22 10:30 am @ St. Mary’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session 5-7 pm ACT (Active Catholic Teens) meeting @ Carroll School Wednesday, September 23 10:30 am @ the K of C Hall, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session 6-7:30 pm HF/St. Mary’s CCD Classes 6:30 pm @ the Casa, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session Thursday, September 24 6:30 pm @ St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Priest, Prophet, King Session Friday, September 25 No School @ Carroll Catholic - Diocesan Teachers’ Institute Sunday, September 27 Holy Family Food Pantry Sunday following 8:30 am Mass - Coffee & Donuts @ St. Patrick’s 9:30-10:30 am St. Patrick’s CCD Teacher Meeting 9:30 am St. Thomas Aquinas CCD Classes 9:45-11 am Tiny Seed Classes begin @ Carroll Catholic School Monday, September 28 6:30 pm @ St. Patrick’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session Tuesday, September 29 10:30 am @ St. Mary’s Church; Priest, Prophet, King Session Wednesday, September 30 10:30 am @ the K of C Hall, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session 6-7:30 pm HF/St. Mary’s CCD Classes 6:30 pm @ the Casa, Lincoln; Priest, Prophet, King Session

The Best of Ireland Sign up for a November 9-19, 2015 tour of Ireland hosted by Monsignor Tim Nolan and Father Pat Fixsen. Cost is $2,749 from Chicago. For more info send your name, address (with city, state & zip), phone & and email address to: Monsignor Tim Nolan, CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PEORIA, 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603, phone (309) 671-1550, email msgr_nolan@cdop.org

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

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We thank our sponsors for their support. Please patronize our bulletin sponsors. Our bulletins are printed free of charge to Holy Family Parish, St. Mary’s Parish, St. Patrick’s Parish and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish due to these sponsors.

MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE, WITH LITTLE EFFORT!

Dove, Inc. is a Christian charity organization, based in Decatur. This organization has begun a “Coupons for Overseas Military Program” that benefits the soldiers, and their families, stationed overseas. The program accepts coupons for both food and non-food products, as long as they are manufacturer’s coupons - not store coupons. Participating bases and commissaries will even accept expired coupons as old as six months. Several bases have written the organization letting them know how much the effort is appreciated. A few types of coupons that are also appreciated are coupons for products and food for babies and dogs. The volunteers for Dove Inc. also feel that this program lets the soldiers know that they have not been forgotten by civilians back home. If you wish to donate coupons for this organization, please place them in an envelope and send them to the Parish Office via Sunday collection, bringing them by the Parish Office or by mailing them to the Parish Office at 316 South Logan Street, Lincoln, IL 62656.

PRAYING FOR OUR MILITARYPRAYING FOR OUR MILITARYPRAYING FOR OUR MILITARYPRAYING FOR OUR MILITARY 1st Lt. Steve Schmidt, Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Michael Conner (Navy), SFC John Anthony Tierney (Army), MAJ Kira Tierney (Army), Sgt. James Cosby (Army), Sgt. Jeffrey James Granda, Army Specialist Stephen Brown, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Flynn (Navy), Private Richard McKown (Army) and Airman Emily Willard. To add the names of your loved ones or friends, please call the Parish Office at (217) 732-4019.

DO YOU NOW FIND YOUR SELF IN THE “EMPTY NEST SYNDROME”? ARE YOU

RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED WITH SPARE TIME ON YOUR HANDS?

Consider becoming a Eucharistic Minister, volunteer at the Food Pantry, as a Sacristan, a Linen Caregiver; volunteer at Carroll School, or at one of the many Logan County nursing homes. Call the Parish Office 732-4019 for more info.

Many thanks to our college student cantors, Rigoberto Ernst, Amy Knutilla and Chloe Cox, for all their help over the summer months. If you wish to send them a note, drop your card/letter at the rectory and it will be forwarded to them.

Parish Office, 316 South Logan Street, Lincoln, IL 62656 - (217) 732-4019 ~ www.logancountyCatholic.org Rev. Jeffrey G. Laible, Pastor ~ Rev. John Pham, Assistant ~ Rev. Simon Taabu, In Residence

Sister Mary Lou Owens, Spiritual Life Coordinator ~ Kathy Buse, Religious Education Coordinator Wendell Lowry, Business Manager ~ Pam Coogan, Bookkeeper

Alicia Baker & Mary Kay Lohrenz, Secretaries ~ Ruth Freesmeier, Director of Music

Carroll Catholic School (217) 732-7518 - David Welch, Principal ~ Jennifer Craig, Secretary

Holy Cross & St. Mary Cemeteries (217) 732-9694 - Tom Larson, Sexton

Through the mercy of God, may they rest in peace.

Gerald Eugene Crippen, Irma Jacob and James John Mitchey

ST. MARY’S, ST. MARY’S, ST. MARY’S, ST. MARY’S, ATLANTAATLANTAATLANTAATLANTA

~Cleaning/Coffee & Donuts Committee for September is Kathy & Jessica Nicholas and Laura O’Donnell.

ST. PATRICK’S, ST. PATRICK’S, ST. PATRICK’S, ST. PATRICK’S, ELKHARTELKHARTELKHARTELKHART

~Meeting to be Held: There will be a short meeting after the 8:30 am Mass at St. Patrick's next Sunday, September 13, to discuss some additional music options for our parish. Thank you in advance for your participation. ~CCD Classes: If you have not yet signed up for CCD classes and/or you would like to be a teacher/substitute, please contact Linda Smith (280-0602).

~Next Coffee & Donuts will be held on Sunday, September 27, after the 8:30 am Mass.

~Cleaning Schedule: September 13 Ann & Jim Olson / September 20 Teresa Moore & Breeze Urish. Please clean the week before you are assigned.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, MT. PULASKIMT. PULASKIMT. PULASKIMT. PULASKI

~St. Thomas Aquinas CCD Info: If you still have not signed up for the 2015-2016 CCD Classes, contact Mary Scanavino or Jennifer Riedle. NOTE: Religious Education books will be provided once all registration forms have been filled out and returned.

~Coffee & Donuts will be held this Sunday, September 6.

The Colon Cancer Alliance is sponsoring a Lincoln

Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run & Walk on

Saturday, September 19 at Madigan State Park, in Lincoln. For more information or to sign up visit

www.lincolncolonwalk.com

Since 2011, Woven Together has helped seven children find their forever families. The Butterflies Kids' Sale is a proven fundraiser for the Woven Together Adoption Fund.

But the sale is not just about raising money. Every Butterflies Sale presents many opportunities to raise awareness for the plight of orphans. Of the 163 million orphans in the world, only 5% are adoptable. Woven Together is working to find ways to address this crisis and to educate our community about how to care for orphans through adoption, foster care, and global orphan care. Butterflies Kids’ Sale is the largest fundraiser for Woven Together’s Adoption Fund in the form of a consignment sale. We split the proceeds with 60% going to consignors. How can you help? We need consignors who want to sell quality fall-winter clothing sizes infants to juniors, toys, movies, sports equipment, and children’s décor. We need people who live in high traffic areas who would be willing to put signs up in their yards to advertise the sale. We also need people to volunteer for set up before the sale, man the counter, and organize shelves during the sale. Contact Betsy Lewis at (217) 871-8783 or blewis333@msn.com When? Open to the public September 23-26th. Consignors and volunteers shop early. For more information find our Facebook page or http://butterfliesconsignment.blogspot.com/

BOY SCOUT TROOP #122 PORKCHOP SANDWICH MEAL

A Pork Chop Meal, hosted by Boy Scout Troop #122, will

take place on Saturday, October 3, from 5-7:30 pm at the Mt. Pulaski Christian Church Family Life Center. Menu will be: Grilled Pork Chop Sandwich, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Potato Chips, Drink and Dessert. Tickets are Adults/$8 and Children(6-10)/$5 and Children 5 & under get

a free hot dog meal. Carry outs are available. Purchase advance tickets from any scout or tickets can be purchased at the door.