The Parish of St. Peter Quincy, IL - Church of St. Peter - Quincy, Illinois
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—Mass Intentions—<br />
Dec. 26-Jan. 1<br />
26. Monday 8:00 am<br />
James H. Gibson<br />
27. Tuesday 8:00 am<br />
Mae Jackson<br />
28. Wednesday 8:30 am<br />
Julius Vandenboom<br />
28. Wednesday 7:00pm<br />
<strong>Parish</strong>ioner’s children<br />
who have died<br />
29. Thursday 8:00 am<br />
Rita Waterkotte<br />
30. Friday 8:00 pm<br />
Leo & Antionette<br />
Domzalski<br />
31. Saturday 8:00 am<br />
Paul Dietrich<br />
31. Saturday 5:00 am<br />
Charles & Mildred<br />
Veihl<br />
1. Sunday 8:00 am<br />
Our <strong>Parish</strong> Family<br />
1. Sunday 9:30 am<br />
Richard & Virginia<br />
Whitney<br />
1. Sunday 11:00 am<br />
All the Poor Souls<br />
— Mass Schedule —<br />
Mon.-Sat. 8:00 a. m.<br />
Except Wed. 8:30 a.m.<br />
Sat. Evening 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday 8:00 a.m.<br />
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong><br />
Reconciliation<br />
Saturdays:<br />
7:30-7:50 a.m.<br />
3:30-4:30 p.m.<br />
Or By Appointment<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong><br />
<strong>Quincy</strong>, <strong>IL</strong><br />
Christmas & Holy Family December 24 & 25, 2011<br />
Dear <strong>Parish</strong>ioners,<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Twenty-fifth Day <strong>of</strong> December, when ages beyond number had run<br />
their course from the creation <strong>of</strong> the world, when God in the beginning created<br />
heaven and earth, and formed man in his own likeness; when century upon century<br />
had passed since the Almighty set his bow in the clouds after the Great Flood,<br />
as a sign <strong>of</strong> covenant and peace; in the twenty-first century since Abraham, our<br />
father in faith, came out <strong>of</strong> Ur <strong>of</strong> the Chaldees; in the thirteenth century since the<br />
people <strong>of</strong> Israel were led by Moses in the Exodus from Egypt; around the thousandth<br />
year since David was anointed King; in the sixty-fifth week <strong>of</strong> the prophecy<br />
<strong>of</strong> Daniel; in the one hundred and ninety-fourth Olympiad; in the year seven<br />
hundred and fifty-two since the foundation <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>of</strong> Rome; in the fortysecond<br />
year <strong>of</strong> the reign <strong>of</strong> Caesar Octavian Augustus, the whole world being at<br />
peace, JESUS CHRIST, eternal God and Son <strong>of</strong> the eternal Father, desiring to<br />
consecrate the world by his most loving presence, was conceived by the Holy<br />
Spirit, and when nine months had passed since his conception, was born <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Virgin Mary in Bethlehem <strong>of</strong> Judah, and was made man: <strong>The</strong> Nativity <strong>of</strong> Our<br />
Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.” This beautiful proclamation is the announcement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Solemnity <strong>of</strong> the Nativity <strong>of</strong> the Lord from the Roman Martyrology.<br />
It has been a tradition in our <strong>Church</strong> to proclaim this announcement in<br />
song at the Midnight Mass on Christmas, a tradition that we will maintain.<br />
Today, we celebrate God’s love being revealed to us in flesh and blood.<br />
In terms <strong>of</strong> doctrines <strong>of</strong> faith, today is Incarnation <strong>of</strong> our God, “the Word becoming<br />
flesh and making his dwelling among us;” in terms <strong>of</strong> Scripture, today is the<br />
day that the words <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. John are fulfilled when He writes: “God so loved the<br />
world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in him may not die but<br />
may have eternal life; and in terms <strong>of</strong> love, today is the fullest expression <strong>of</strong><br />
love— for God not only shows us the extent <strong>of</strong> His love for us, but also reveals to<br />
us in flesh and blood how we need to love. Christmas is truly God’s gift <strong>of</strong> Himself<br />
to us. And in response, I invite you to consider some Christmas gifts to Him:<br />
For your enemies—forgiveness; For a friend—your heart<br />
For family—your love and caring; For all—charity<br />
For every child—a good example; For yourself—respect<br />
And for your parish family—your time, talents, and treasures<br />
Merry CHRISTmas!<br />
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FOUND<br />
Dodge Ball<br />
Sunday,<br />
January 22nd<br />
Meet in the Mar tha<br />
Jane Room<br />
6:30-8:00 p.m.<br />
Pack the Pantry<br />
Tally:<br />
Come Join<br />
Us!<br />
All 7th, 8th, &<br />
9th graders and<br />
their friends are<br />
welcome!
Marian F. Kessler<br />
By: Mary, Tanna, & Dan Barry<br />
Dennis King<br />
By: Terry & Debbie Hickey<br />
Paul Koetters<br />
By: Katie Schreake<br />
Kay Hellhake Kraus<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Merle Hellhake<br />
Bob & Marianne Kroner<br />
By: Jerry & Carol Kroner<br />
Arthur & Hilde Kunkel Family<br />
By: Arther & Nancy Kunkel<br />
Arthur & Hilde Kunkel Family<br />
By: Arther & Nancy Kunkel<br />
Arlene Lamphere<br />
By: David Lamphere<br />
Joe & Anita Lavery<br />
By: Mike & Karen Lavery & Family<br />
Leoni-Ritt<strong>of</strong> Families<br />
By: Ritt<strong>of</strong> family<br />
Joseph & Angela Ley<br />
By: Betty & John Ley<br />
Bill Lierle, Mr. & Mrs. George Huseman,<br />
& Paul J. Huseman<br />
By: Joan Lierle<br />
Richard & Helen Liesen<br />
By: Dave & Camille Harvey<br />
Pat & Dorothy Malone<br />
By: Bill & Sharon Mays & family<br />
Kalina Lynn Maple<br />
By: Kenneth & <strong>The</strong>resa Alth<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Kristen Marie<br />
By: Rosa, Ryan, & Josh Bowman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mast<br />
By: Marie Anderson<br />
Wilma Maxwell<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Terry Ludwig<br />
Owen & Ann Mays<br />
By: Bill & Sharon Mays & family<br />
John McCourt<br />
By: Judy McCourt<br />
William McCubbins & Sib Kamphaus<br />
By: Ginny Kamphaus<br />
McGee & Sander Familes<br />
By: Joan McGee<br />
Greg, Virg, & Peg McGlaughlin<br />
By: Don Schuering Family<br />
PFC Kenneth McKenna<br />
By: Margaret & Charles Collins<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephen McNally<br />
By: Mary Kay, Nate, Maddie, Noah,<br />
Molly, & Nevin<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephen McNally<br />
By: Virginia Drew<br />
Deceased members <strong>of</strong> the McNeil &<br />
<strong>St</strong>raub Families<br />
By: Mary & Michael McNeil<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Menn<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. David Huseman<br />
Mennel Family<br />
By: George & Judy Caspermeyer<br />
Andy & Marie Meyer<br />
By: Sharon Meyer & family<br />
Dick & Betty S. Meyer<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Meyer<br />
Larry Meyer<br />
By: Sharon Meyer & family<br />
Timothy Meyer<br />
By: George & Mary Nell Meyer<br />
Jim & Nita Middendorf<br />
By: <strong>St</strong>eve Scherer family<br />
Bob Miller<br />
By: Helen Miller & Family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Miller<br />
By: Dan & Ginny Miller<br />
Russell Miller<br />
By: Randy & Debbie Miller<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mock<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith<br />
James & Helen Moran<br />
By: Moran-Cortes Family<br />
Debbie, Mike, & Cecil Neastea<br />
By: Rosie Neastea<br />
George Nelson<br />
By: Nelson family<br />
Carl & Emma Neuman<br />
By: Ginny Kamphaus<br />
Dr. John Nolan<br />
By: Family<br />
Burdette & Loretta Nord<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nord<br />
Dr. Paul Nuessen<br />
By: Famly<br />
T.C. & Mary Oakley<br />
By: Tony & Signe Oakley & family<br />
Richard Olps<br />
By: Dwight & Barb Seeley<br />
Our deceased family members<br />
By: Ron & Linda Lucke<br />
Our deceased family members<br />
By: Jim & Pat Real<br />
Our Grandparents<br />
By: Dick & Rita Hopkins<br />
Our Parents<br />
By: Rick & Claudia Davis<br />
William J. Parker Jr.<br />
By: Crayton & Jan Achelpohl<br />
Esther C. <strong>Peter</strong>s<br />
By: Jody & Duane Hogge<br />
Lilian <strong>Peter</strong>s<br />
By: Sharon Meyer & family<br />
<strong>Peter</strong>s Families<br />
By: Jerry & Joyce Sanders<br />
Sharon Flynn Phelan<br />
By: John & Alana Flynn<br />
Milo & Rosemary Pillars<br />
By Kathy & Jim Laird<br />
Lexie Pillsbury<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Gerald <strong>St</strong>ark<br />
John & Margie Purdy<br />
By: Loy & Cindy Archer, Robyn &<br />
Mark Iseminger, Kristi Ebbing & Trevor<br />
Beck<br />
Helen & Tim Rakers<br />
By Kathy & Jim Laird<br />
Norma & Herbert Rakers<br />
By Kathy & Jim Laird<br />
Reardon Families<br />
By: J.W. Rossmiller<br />
Donald & Arlene Reis<br />
By: Bill & Barb Wooten & family<br />
Virginia & Harold Reiter<br />
By: Gina, Brad, & Taylor Dietrich<br />
Harold & Virginia Reiter<br />
By: Mike & Julie Reiter<br />
William & Beverly Reynolds<br />
By: Moran-Cortes Family<br />
Rossmiller Families<br />
By: J.W. Rossmiller<br />
Benedict Ruebbelke<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith<br />
William Rupp<br />
By: Jane, & Tom Deters, Dale & Marty<br />
Venvertloh, & Dotty Rupp<br />
Kyle D. Russell<br />
By: <strong>St</strong>eve, Lynette, & Craig Russell<br />
Sanders Family<br />
By: Jerry & Joyce Sanders<br />
Florence & John Scarry<br />
By: Margaret & Charles Collins<br />
Vince Schelick<br />
By: Danna Schelick<br />
Kenneth & Dorothy Schlipman<br />
By: Mike & Karen Lavery & Family<br />
Wayne & Dorothy Schlipman<br />
By: Jil & Bob Johnson<br />
Eugene, Mary, & James Schlipmann<br />
By: Marguerite Schlipmann<br />
Schlottman & Kroeger Families<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. George Kroeger<br />
Mr. & Mrs. George Schrage Jr.<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. George Schrage III<br />
Babe & Opal Schralla<br />
By: Jerry & Carol Kroner<br />
Pat Schralla<br />
By: Jerry & Carol Kroner<br />
Schuering Family<br />
By: Ed & Carolyn Schuering<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Junior Schutte<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. David Huseman<br />
Mrs. Anne V. Seehafer<br />
By: William J Parker, Sr.<br />
Charles & Ione Seeley<br />
By: Dwight & Barb Seeley<br />
Earl E. Shade<br />
By: Lorna M. Shade<br />
Molls Shields-Kite<br />
By: Linda Shields & Lucas Kite<br />
Becky Siebers<br />
By: <strong>St</strong>eve & Judy Siebers<br />
Becky Siebers<br />
By: Ted & Ruth Siebers<br />
Jim Seibert<br />
By: Deb & Amy Seibert<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Siepker Sr.<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Norman Kemner<br />
Brother Benedict Silva, O.S.B.<br />
By: Rosa, Ryan, & Josh Bowman<br />
Catherine Natalie Slater & Jack Slater<br />
By: Bill, Natalie, L.B., and Paul<br />
Bob Sloan<br />
By: Pat Sloan<br />
Helen Smith<br />
By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith<br />
9<br />
Faith in Action Today<br />
Fr. Leo at his first Mass at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s<br />
Managing Money as a<br />
Matter <strong>of</strong> Faith<br />
It is well documented that<br />
money problems lead to breakdowns<br />
in families and faith. That<br />
is one reason why <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />
has sponsored Dave Ramsey’s<br />
Financial Peace University<br />
for the past three years. Through<br />
the program, families learn new<br />
ways to manage their money and<br />
improve their lives.<br />
<strong>The</strong> program will be <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
again starting in January.<br />
Classes will meet on consecutive<br />
Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:30<br />
p.m. from Jan. 23 through April<br />
16, and — thanks to a subsidy<br />
from the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Springfield in<br />
<strong>Illinois</strong> — the cost for all materials<br />
per family unit is only $50 for<br />
parishioners — half the normal<br />
cost. Jeff Buckner will facilitate<br />
the program. Registration is on a<br />
first-come/first-served basis. To<br />
sign up, please phone the <strong>Parish</strong><br />
Office at 222-3155 weekdays<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> is a Catholic Family <strong>of</strong> Faith<br />
Bringing the Light <strong>of</strong> Christ to All by Serving Others.<br />
Welcome to Our New Pastor<br />
On Jan. 11 in the late afternoon, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> was blessed<br />
with the arrival <strong>of</strong> Msgr. Leo J. Enlow, our new pastor, and the other German<br />
Shepherd, his dog Mollie.<br />
Arriving in <strong>Quincy</strong> after a heart-breaking leave - taken from <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Anthony <strong>Parish</strong> and High School in Effingham, where he’d served for 21<br />
1/2 years, Fr. Leo quickly began to make his mark on our <strong>Parish</strong> and,<br />
indeed, Catholicism in West Central <strong>Illinois</strong>. In his first months here, this<br />
gifted homilist and teacher initiated regular weekday Masses at <strong>Quincy</strong><br />
Notre Dame High School, rallied parishioners for our first large-scale<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Picnic, completed the much-needed parking lot and school-bus<br />
drop-<strong>of</strong>f in southwest corner <strong>of</strong> our campus, launched a quicklysuccessful<br />
“adopt-a-desk” program in our school, and hosted his first<br />
annual <strong>St</strong>ate-<strong>of</strong>-the-<strong>Parish</strong> Meeting. What is especially intriguing is that<br />
our new leader says his first year mostly has been spent just getting to<br />
know the <strong>Parish</strong>! <strong>St</strong>ay tuned and fasten your seat-belts!<br />
Supporting Our Troops<br />
Many times we forget that most <strong>of</strong> the men<br />
and women who are serving in the military are around<br />
the age <strong>of</strong> 20 and may be away from home for the<br />
first time. As a Valentine Day project, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>ioners<br />
donated 17 shipping crates full <strong>of</strong> toiletries,<br />
snacks, and other items for troops who were preparing<br />
to be deployed to Afghanistan. Among parishioners<br />
who was a direct recipient was Dan Bowe, son <strong>of</strong><br />
Sue and Jim. Thanks to Ann Anderson and Sue Bowe<br />
for preparing the collection for shipment and to our<br />
Social Concerns Committee for paying shipping costs.<br />
Living our Catholic faith<br />
by caring for the earth<br />
through recycling<br />
Ann Anderson and<br />
Sue Bowe<br />
Earth <strong>St</strong>ewards<br />
Sr. Joanne<br />
Volk’s 6th grade class<br />
at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School (left)<br />
conducts a school-wide<br />
recycling program. Every<br />
week or two, the students<br />
pick up accumulated<br />
recyclables from<br />
each classroom and get<br />
them to a recycling center.<br />
<strong>The</strong> lesson carries<br />
over to home. When<br />
asked whether their<br />
families recycled, this<br />
class responds with an<br />
overwhelming “YES!”<br />
2
Faith in Action Today<br />
PSR Thanksgiving Mass & Food Collection<br />
<strong>St</strong>itches <strong>of</strong> Love<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>ioners who are willing to use<br />
their knitting, crocheting, and sewing skills in a praycentered<br />
outreach make dozens <strong>of</strong> prayer blankets<br />
and prayer shawls each year through our <strong>St</strong>. Veronica<br />
Guild. <strong>The</strong>se items are blessed and given to the sick,<br />
the homebound, and those who are joining our<br />
<strong>Church</strong>. All are welcome and can perform this ministry<br />
at home and — if they wish — attend monthly gettogethers.<br />
Among members are Confirmation Candidates<br />
Rachel Holtmeyer, a <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School student,<br />
and her cousin Jordyn, a PSR <strong>St</strong>udent.<br />
Some <strong>Parish</strong> Life Chain Participants—Oct. 2, 2011<br />
Our First <strong>Parish</strong> Picnic Co-Chairs: Todd & Tracy Keck,<br />
Brian and Jeanne Anderson, Randy & Amanda Martin<br />
Our sensational grill team<br />
Andy &Cindy Venvertloh<br />
and Fr. Leo<br />
A Book-Lover’s<br />
Outreach<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> 6th<br />
Grader Kristin Wolff not<br />
only has a passion for<br />
reading, but a desire to<br />
make a difference.<br />
When she learned from<br />
the director <strong>of</strong> Cheerful<br />
Home that books were<br />
needed, she decided to<br />
do something about it.<br />
Kristin initiated a collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> new and gently-used<br />
books. <strong>The</strong> result?<br />
At last contact she<br />
had collected well over<br />
700 books! Thanks to<br />
all who participated.<br />
Building<br />
Community<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s <strong>Parish</strong><br />
Picnic on Aug. 27 <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
prayer, fun and fellowship<br />
in a way that not only<br />
brought people together<br />
as the school year resumed,<br />
but also raised<br />
$37,000 after expenses.<br />
Thanks to everyone who<br />
supported this wonderful<br />
and first annual event!<br />
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<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Christmas Decorations: We Remember...<br />
Adolfs & Girsing Families<br />
By: Don & Fran Adolfs<br />
Elmer Alth<strong>of</strong>f<br />
By: Kenneth & <strong>The</strong>resa Alth<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Douglas Anderson<br />
By: Marie Anderson<br />
Chuck Ashemann<br />
By: Angie & Joe Hancox<br />
Babies <strong>of</strong> abortion<br />
By: Tom & Julie Maas<br />
Daniel H. & Helen M. Barry<br />
By: Mary, Tanna, & Dan Barry<br />
Paul Barry<br />
By: Joe & Diane Ary & Family<br />
Belker Family<br />
By: Ed & Carolyn Schuering<br />
Billy & Carlene Bennett<br />
By: Larry & Bonnie Perrine<br />
Robert & Sara Bennett<br />
By: George & Sara Bradfield & family<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bentrop<br />
By: Norm & Sandy Funke<br />
Wayne Bergman<br />
By: Charles & Betty Henry<br />
John Bertoglio<br />
By: Elnora Bertoglio<br />
John Bertoglio<br />
By: Joan Bertoglio, Mike & Janet Healy<br />
Pearl & Bart Bertoglio<br />
By: Elnora Bertoglio<br />
Bill & Verna Blersch<br />
By: Jerry & Carol Kroner<br />
Father Owen Blum, O.F.M.<br />
By: Chuck & Gerry Radel<br />
Mark Bocke<br />
By: Mom, Dennis, Johnny, Kyle, Nick,<br />
& Rachael<br />
George Bradfield Sr.<br />
By: George & Sara Bradfield & family<br />
Bill Brahler<br />
By: Mary Brahler<br />
Richard & Elizebeth Bridal<br />
By: Family<br />
Bill Brink<br />
By: Mark & Jeanne Hill<br />
Herbert Brink<br />
By: Ted & Ruth Siebers<br />
Camille Brune<br />
By: Jim & Martha Brune Rapp<br />
Irene Budde<br />
By: Mike & Deanna Budde & family<br />
Jesus & Maria Camacho<br />
By: Mario & Ginny Camacho<br />
Henry & Alice Carper<br />
By: <strong>The</strong> Carper Family<br />
Ann & Leland Casburn<br />
By: AnnaLee Waterkotte & family<br />
Caspermeyer Family<br />
By: George & Judy Caspermeyer<br />
Robert Cavitt<br />
By: Deb & Amy Seibert<br />
James Coates<br />
By: Thomas & Nancy Bohan<br />
Gene Curtis<br />
By: Wife & Family<br />
Joyce Dailing<br />
By: Dan Dailing<br />
Paul Danker<br />
By: Marie Danker<br />
Davis, Schlepphorst, & O’Brien Families<br />
By: Carlene O’Brien<br />
Fabe & Virginia Deters<br />
By: Jack, Barb, Jim, Dianne, Jane, &<br />
Tom Deters, & Judy McCourt<br />
Leslie & Erin Deters<br />
By: Jim & Dianne Deters<br />
Marcella Deters<br />
By: Marce J. Deters & family<br />
Virginia Dietrich<br />
By: Gina, Brad, & Taylor Dietrich<br />
John T. Drew<br />
By: Mary Kay, Nate, Maddie, Noah,<br />
Molly, & Nevin<br />
John Drew<br />
By: Virginia Drew<br />
Don & Carol Drieselman<br />
By: Thom, Cindy, & Donna Drieselman<br />
Frank & Core Eickelschulte<br />
By: Ken Gibson<br />
Richard Elmore<br />
By: Family<br />
Engels & Dolinar Families<br />
By: Mrs. Joyce E. Dolinar<br />
RJ & Jessica Favre<br />
By: Carol Favre<br />
Bill Fischer<br />
By: Family<br />
Cheryl Hickey Fischer<br />
By: Terry & Debbie Hickey<br />
Frank Fischer Family<br />
By: George & Judy Caspermeyer<br />
JJ Flynn Family<br />
By: John & Alana Flynn<br />
Walter & Leona Franklin<br />
By: Betty & John Ley<br />
J.A. Fredericks<br />
By: Lila Fredericks<br />
Anthony & Lucille Lubbe Frericks<br />
By: Kenneth & <strong>The</strong>resa Alth<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Albert & Peachy Frese<br />
By: Gina, Brad, & Taylor Dietrich<br />
Albert & Peachy Frese<br />
By: Mike & Julie Reiter<br />
Louis & Eva Fuelbier Family<br />
By: Arther & Nancy Kunkel<br />
George & Bette Funk, Ginger Funk<br />
Baptist<br />
By: Keith & Shelley Holzgrafe<br />
Virgil Funke<br />
By: Norm & Sandy Funke<br />
Sandy, Joan, & Gary Gallaher<br />
By: Pat Sloan<br />
Gauthier & Huck Families<br />
By: Richard & Celeste Taylor<br />
Cass Geraci<br />
By: Pat Geraci<br />
Arthur & Viola Gibson<br />
By: Ken Gibson<br />
Hayward & Elizabeth Gibson<br />
By: Marilyn Gibson<br />
James H. Gibson<br />
By: Family<br />
Brad Goehl<br />
By: Margaret & Charles Collins<br />
Paul & Hazel Goodapple<br />
By: Mike & Mary Schuttler<br />
Art Goodwin<br />
By: Loretta Goodwin<br />
Dennis Goodwin<br />
By: Mary Goodwin<br />
Virginia & Francis Griffin & deceased<br />
family members<br />
By: Barb & Ken Wolf<br />
Ismael & Carmen Guerra<br />
By: Rosa, Ryan, & Josh Bowman<br />
John H. Hardy<br />
By: Vivian Hardy<br />
Ace & Edith Harter<br />
By: <strong>The</strong> Carper Family<br />
Vellmer & Gertrude Harvey<br />
By: Dave & Camille Harvey<br />
Victor T. Havermale<br />
By: Family<br />
Martha Heinze<br />
By: Family<br />
Helen Henry<br />
By: Charles & Betty Henry<br />
Leonard & Edsie Hildebrand<br />
By: Gene & Margie Venvertloh<br />
William Holzgrafe<br />
By: Jerry, Gingie, & Abbie Holzgrafe<br />
William Holzgrafe<br />
By: Keith & Shelley Holzgrafe<br />
Charles & Rose Hopkins<br />
By: Dick & Rita Hopkins<br />
Russell & Nadine Hull<br />
By: <strong>St</strong>eve & Sue Hull<br />
Wilma Hummel<br />
By: Bob , Ann, Greg, & Emily Soltys<br />
Wyveine Hunter<br />
By: Virginia Hunter<br />
Harold & Dorothy Jacobson<br />
By: Tony & Signe Oakley & family<br />
Harold Johnson<br />
By: Mario & Ginny Camacho<br />
Jim Johnson<br />
By: Jil & Bob Johnson<br />
Albert & Catherine Juett<br />
By: Darlene Doyle<br />
Vernell Justice, Teodorico & Tereza<br />
Lagleva, Danilo, Rudolfo,<br />
Ruperto, & Benjamin<br />
By: Marina Justice<br />
Al & Margie Kathmann<br />
By: Mike & Mary Schuttler<br />
Florence & Dutch Kemner<br />
By: Mary & Don Vancil<br />
Jerry Kemner<br />
By: Mary Kemner<br />
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Mark Your Calendars!<br />
Mon. Dec 26: <strong>Parish</strong> Office closed<br />
Tues. Dec. 27: Lect. Bible study 1pm; Martha Jane<br />
R.C.I.A. 7pm; Martha Jane<br />
Wed. Dec. 28: Mass <strong>of</strong> the Innocents 7pm<br />
Ladies Cursillo 7pm; Seton Hall<br />
Thurs. Dec. 29: Cribbage 1pm; Martha Jane<br />
Matthew Bible <strong>St</strong>udy 6pm; Martha Jane & Seton Hall<br />
Sat. Dec. 31: Men’s Cursillo 8:30am; Martha Jane<br />
Sun. Jan. 1: Childcare 9:30am Mass & Children’s<br />
Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee & Donuts after masses; cafeteria<br />
Fr. Leo’s column continued...<br />
Just to let you know that I will be away from the<br />
parish from Monday, December 26th to Saturday, December<br />
31st, visiting with my brother and his family. I<br />
have never been there around Christmas and am excited<br />
to see how the expert in decorating for Christmas carries<br />
it out. This opportunity is available because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
generous heart <strong>of</strong> Fr. Bauer.<br />
On Wednesday, December 28th, the <strong>Church</strong> celebrates<br />
the Feast <strong>of</strong> the Holy Innocents. This feast<br />
commemorates as Scripture tells us the “massacre <strong>of</strong> all<br />
the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old<br />
and under” as ordered by Herod. Herod wanted to find<br />
the “anointed one”, “the Messiah” in order to destroy<br />
Him. As the feast indicates, these young ones were Holy<br />
and Innocent and gave their lives for Christ. We will<br />
be having a special Mass that night at 7:00 p.m. for all<br />
parents, brothers, and sisters, relatives and friends who<br />
have lost also holy and innocent young people. Everyone<br />
is invited to attend.<br />
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: A Sunday school<br />
teacher was telling her class <strong>of</strong> 4th graders the Christmas<br />
story about the three Wise Men bringing gifts to<br />
the baby Jesus. A little girl who had recently become<br />
the big sister <strong>of</strong> a brand-new-baby brother said, “Well, I<br />
guess gold and all that stuff are all right, but I’ll bet<br />
Mary really wished somebody had brought some diapers.”<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the parish staff and the personnel<br />
<strong>of</strong> our school, I want to wish each and every one <strong>of</strong> a<br />
very Blessed and Merry Christmas.<br />
—Mass Servers—<br />
Weekday Masses, December 26-30, 2011<br />
8:00 am: Jack Deters, Robert Gallaher<br />
Saturday Evening Mass, December 31 , 2011:<br />
5:00 pm: Luke Mayfield, Lauren & Ian Mehaffy<br />
Sunday Masses, January 1 , 2012:<br />
8:00 am: L.B. Cornwell, Logan Doane, Elena Ehrhardt<br />
9:30 am: Jordan Holtmeyer, Nathan Kewney, Zach<br />
McDonald<br />
11:00 pm: Hun Family<br />
—Daily Mass Ministry Schedule —<br />
Week <strong>of</strong> December 26-30, 2011<br />
Lector: Ed Lavery<br />
EMHC: Juett & Daniella Kendrick, John Ley<br />
Pledges Received<br />
Families: 839<br />
Total Cards Returned<br />
Families: 1063<br />
Total Amount Pledged $ 4,327,274.22<br />
Total Receipts $4,373,285.63<br />
Receipts for Dec. $591.00<br />
WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING 2011<br />
Week 25 Dec. 18 Total to Date<br />
Loose Collections $679.89 $22,231.66<br />
Weekly Envelopes $20,296.00 $482,339.22<br />
Annual School Fund $10,847.13 $228,913.64<br />
Holy Days $208.00 $7,959.35<br />
Christmas $740.00 $896.00<br />
Totals $32,771.02 $742,339.87<br />
Total Budget Goal $30,200.00 $755,000.00<br />
Difference $2,571.02 ($12,660.13)<br />
Thank you for your sacrificial giving to God through our<br />
<strong>Parish</strong>. May God reward your faithful generosity!<br />
—-Annual Catholic Services Appeal—-<br />
Amt. Assessed Amt. Pd. Bal. Due<br />
2009 $119,681 $49,826 $69,855<br />
2010 $118,020 $58,575 $ 59,445<br />
2011 $106,635 $22,250 $84,385<br />
<strong>The</strong> balance due must be paid out <strong>of</strong> parish operating expenses. Totals<br />
as <strong>of</strong> 11/9/11, 188 contributors<br />
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Faith in Action Today<br />
RCIA and Confirmation: Six people completed the RCIA (Rite <strong>of</strong><br />
Christian Initiation for Adults) process at this year’s Easter Vigil.<br />
Pictured above, they are (Top Row): James Weisenberger, Brian<br />
Nation, John Camillo; (Front Row): Derrick Wilson, Michele Ware,<br />
Lindsay Hinton.<br />
Additionally, six adult and high school parishioners received<br />
the Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Confirmation at the Cathedral <strong>of</strong> the Immaculate<br />
Conception in Springfield on June 12, the Feast <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pentecost. <strong>The</strong>y are Nicole Kramer, Kathy Berter, Adam Klingele,<br />
Annie and Tony <strong>St</strong>ella, and Kate Sculley.<br />
Bringing the Light <strong>of</strong> Christ to Children through Totus Tuus<br />
When <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> decided to<br />
sponsor Totus Tuus — a dynamic,<br />
Catholic alternative to nondenominational<br />
Vacation Bible<br />
School — three years ago, the<br />
leaders hoped the program<br />
would be well-received. After its<br />
third year, the jury is in: for our<br />
parish families, Totus Tuus is a<br />
fun way to reinforce our faith.<br />
Seventh Grader<br />
Makes a Difference for<br />
Blessing Cancer Center<br />
When the 7 th grade<br />
class at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School decided<br />
to sponsor a Spirit Day<br />
to raise money for Breast<br />
Cancer Awareness, Allison<br />
Hutson decided she wanted<br />
to do more than to simply<br />
donate 25-cents as payment<br />
for being out <strong>of</strong> uniform for<br />
the day.<br />
As she considered<br />
what she might do, Allison<br />
had an idea: “I’d seen people<br />
wearing bracelets to support a cure for breast<br />
cancer,” she says, “but some <strong>of</strong> them had inappropriate<br />
sayings on them.” She decided<br />
she could do better, designed a bracelet <strong>of</strong> her<br />
own, and got permission to sell them at school<br />
for a minimum donation <strong>of</strong> 25-cents.<br />
<strong>The</strong> response was outstanding. Allison<br />
raised well over $100 for the Blessing Breast<br />
Center.<br />
“I feel really blessed with everything<br />
and am overwhelmed with feeling that I’m<br />
making a difference,” she says. “I feel like I’m<br />
following what God expects <strong>of</strong> me.”<br />
Bob Lundberg, a candidate<br />
for the Permanent Diaconate,<br />
was installed as an<br />
Acolyte on May 15 at the<br />
Cathedral. Bob will be ordained<br />
a Deacon this coming<br />
June.<br />
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Faith in Action Today<br />
Feeding the Hungry<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> 6th Grader Jenna Zanger decided to<br />
make a difference this Christmas Season. She<br />
sent a letter to friends and family members<br />
asking them to make donations to purchase<br />
Gene Grawe cards for local supermarkets. Her<br />
initiative had raised $965 from about 50 donors<br />
two weeks before Christmas. Jenna and<br />
her cousin, Madison Sperry, a QND freshman,<br />
will distribute the cards to people who need<br />
them before Christmas. As Jenna says, “I am<br />
blessed to have a living family who provides<br />
for my needs. But, there are many people in<br />
our community who aren’t as lucky as me.”<br />
Jenna says she got the idea from her Grandpa,<br />
who she has helped with this holiday project<br />
in the past. “I want to make a difference<br />
this holiday season,” she says.<br />
A Matter <strong>of</strong><br />
Social Concern<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most beloved<br />
traditions at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> is<br />
the Social Concerns Committee’s<br />
annual cookie sale each December.<br />
This year’s initiative raised<br />
nearly $1,900. Kathy Schuckman<br />
notes that his money — along<br />
with donations during the Fifth<br />
Sunday collections, are used for<br />
a wide variety <strong>of</strong> community<br />
needs, from helping with rent and<br />
utilities, assisting with the Unmet<br />
Needs Committee <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
Way and Horizons Soup Kitchen,<br />
and more.<br />
Devoted to Decorating<br />
Thanks to members <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Church</strong> Decorating Committee<br />
for using their time and talent to make our worship space<br />
beautiful. Above are some Committee Members: Marcia Evans,<br />
Jane Nolan, Tamy Cassady, Susan Moore and Mary Jo DeVries.<br />
(Mary Talken is absent from the picture.)<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Parish</strong>-<br />
ioners donated<br />
over 800 gifts to<br />
make Christmas<br />
Merry for area<br />
families. Thanks<br />
to everyone who<br />
participated.<br />
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Johnina Smith<br />
By: Mike & Toni Black<br />
George & Grace Soltys<br />
By: Bob , Ann, Greg, & Emily Soltys<br />
Thomas Edward <strong>St</strong>rieker<br />
By: <strong>The</strong> <strong>St</strong>rieker family<br />
Dale Tangy, Delmer & Laurine Frese, Michael A. Frese<br />
By: Rosemary Tangy & family<br />
Jacqueline & John V. Taylor<br />
By: Richard & Celeste Taylor<br />
Bob & Margie Terwelp<br />
By: Thom & Cindy Drieselman and Donna Drieselman<br />
Terwelp & Winking Families<br />
By: Marv & Jeanette Winking<br />
Jodie & Lena Thrasher<br />
By: <strong>St</strong>eve & Sue Hull<br />
Tushaus & Frankenh<strong>of</strong>f Families<br />
By: Roger & Marydine Frankenh<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Laura & John Vancil<br />
By: Mary & Don Vancil<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Venvertloh<br />
By: Dan & Ginny Miller<br />
William & Hilda Venvertloh<br />
By: Gene & Margie Venvertloh<br />
Gene & Berniece Vescovo<br />
By: Moore Family<br />
Carl W. Vogel & Marian L. Garmer<br />
By: Carol, Joyce Vogel, Scott Simons family, Mark<br />
Huebotter family, Carl & Amanda Vogel<br />
Wand Family<br />
By: Richard & Jane Neu<br />
Richard Waterkotte<br />
By: Anna Lee Waterkotte & family<br />
Virgil Waterkotte & Dorothy Waterkotte <strong>St</strong>raley<br />
By: Anna Lee Waterkotte & family<br />
Virginia & Alan Weinberg<br />
By: Jerry & Gingie Holzgrafe<br />
Marge & Dick Welchans<br />
By: Linda Bybee<br />
Urban & Bertha Wellman<br />
By: Paul Wellman<br />
Bion & Harriette Wentworth<br />
By: Moore Family<br />
Mary Whittaker<br />
By: K.J. & Julie Whittaker<br />
Walter Wiewel<br />
By: Wilma K. Wiewel<br />
Corey James Wilkey<br />
By: Jim & Denise Wilkey<br />
Wisman Family<br />
By: George & Judy Caspermeyer<br />
Bob Zehnle<br />
By: Sharon & Brian Zehnle<br />
Leo & Emilie Zwick<br />
By: Dick & Rita Hopkins<br />
My Dear Friends in Christ, December 1, 2011<br />
One <strong>of</strong> my greatest privileges as your bishop is communicating<br />
with you through my regular column in Catholic<br />
Times, the <strong>of</strong>ficial newspaper <strong>of</strong> the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Springfield<br />
in <strong>Illinois</strong>.<br />
I am proud to be a part <strong>of</strong> the Catholic press and to be<br />
publisher <strong>of</strong> a Catholic newspaper that provides news <strong>of</strong><br />
the diocese, the nation and the world.<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> the Catholic press is more than merely reporting<br />
“what” is happening. <strong>The</strong> Catholic press tries to<br />
explain the meaning <strong>of</strong> world and national developments<br />
through the lens <strong>of</strong> our Catholic faith. In Catholic Times you<br />
can read about important events in our parishes and<br />
schools. Your diocesan newspaper brings you stories <strong>of</strong><br />
people living fervent, faith-filled lives right here in the 28<br />
counties <strong>of</strong> our diocese.<br />
I have found Catholic Times to be interesting, informative<br />
and solidly grounded in Catholic teaching. Throughout the<br />
year, readers can count on Catholic Times to inform, educate,<br />
teach, serve and inspire the people <strong>of</strong> God in central<br />
<strong>Illinois</strong>.<br />
As is our long-standing custom, I expect Catholic Times to<br />
be sent to each household in the diocese, either digitally<br />
or through the mail. At $15 annually, Catholic Times is a<br />
most inexpensive and valuable way for us to keep informed<br />
on the vital issues that affect us and our faith.<br />
Please renew your subscription by contributing to the second<br />
collection the weekend <strong>of</strong> January 7-8, 2012.<br />
With thanks for your generous support <strong>of</strong> Catholic Times,<br />
I remain...<br />
Sincerely yours in Christ,<br />
Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki<br />
Bishop <strong>of</strong> Springfield in <strong>Illinois</strong><br />
QCES Foundation & Year-End Giving<br />
As you consider your year-end giving to charitable organizations,<br />
the <strong>Quincy</strong> Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES)<br />
Foundation asks that you please consider a charitable gift<br />
to the QCES Foundation. <strong>The</strong> QCES Foundation was established<br />
in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it tax-exempt<br />
organization. <strong>The</strong>refore, all contributions and donations<br />
are exempt from federal income taxes to the fullest extent<br />
allowable by law. Your gift will help support tuitionassistance<br />
programs for <strong>Quincy</strong> Catholic Elementary<br />
Schools’ families in need. For info contact Paul R. Ritt<strong>of</strong>,<br />
Executive Director at 779-3157 or p.ritt<strong>of</strong>@cospq.org.<br />
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!<br />
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