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6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
When Christ came into <strong>the</strong> world,<br />
peace was sung; and when He went<br />
out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world, peace was<br />
bequested.<br />
Welcome to<br />
St. Cecilia’s<br />
<strong>2013</strong><br />
First<br />
Holy<br />
Communion<br />
“Jesus said to <strong>the</strong>m, I am<br />
<strong>the</strong> bread <strong>of</strong> life; he who<br />
comes to me shall not<br />
hunger, and he who<br />
believes in me shall never<br />
thirst”. John 6:35<br />
Mae Klusas<br />
Carson Looper<br />
Alexander Sobczak<br />
Sydney Sobczak<br />
Dillon McGinnis<br />
Braden Seel<br />
Liesel Johnson<br />
Kevin O’Koniewski<br />
Julia Stobie<br />
Owen Cortez<br />
Nolan Rowe<br />
Gabriel Noll<br />
Jackson Rodgers<br />
Tomas Piotrowski<br />
Ashlyn Porter<br />
Timothy Dolan<br />
Ethan Plasters<br />
Jadyn Noll<br />
Jonathan Stump<br />
Max Wiemers<br />
Lucas Wood<br />
Zachary Sykes<br />
Carson Weber
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT<br />
As People <strong>of</strong> God, we are <strong>the</strong> Catholic Christian Family <strong>of</strong> St. Cecilia<br />
who strive to continue <strong>the</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> Jesus—to serve o<strong>the</strong>rs with care<br />
and compassion.<br />
As a loving community, we are called:<br />
To grow spiritually in worshipping God through prayer and<br />
sacraments.<br />
To study God’s revelation in scripture and tradition.<br />
To celebrate God’s love by our words and our actions as we<br />
attempt to become more Christlike in our journey <strong>of</strong> faith.<br />
We rely on God’s grace, Christ’s love, and <strong>the</strong> gift <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit to<br />
accomplish this mission.<br />
WEBSITE<br />
http://www.stcparish.org<br />
ST. CECILIA PARISH OFFICE<br />
Sacramental Priest, Rev. Msgr. Virgil Mank<br />
Admin. Priest, Rev. Daniel Bergbower Bergbowerdj@stmaryedw.org<br />
Deacon Jerry Cato<br />
deaconjerrycato@gmail.com<br />
Parish Secretary, Beth Hellrung cecilia@stcparish.org<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Maintenance, Ed Peck ed-peck@att.net<br />
Bookkeeper, LeAnne Scheibal rlscheibal@hotmail.com<br />
ST. CECILIA FAMILY LIFE CENTER<br />
Dir. <strong>of</strong> Faith Formation, Sr. Therese faith<strong>for</strong>mation@stcparish.org<br />
Dir. <strong>of</strong> Music & Worship, Ann Richard arichard@charter.net<br />
Dir. Youth Ministry, Deacon Jerry Cato deaconjerrycato@gmail.com<br />
Secretary, Pam Chandrl<br />
pamchandrl@stcparish.org<br />
ST. JOHN NEUMANN PRE & GRADE SCHOOL<br />
142 Wilma Drive, Maryville, IL 62062<br />
Phone: 618-345-7230 Fax: 618-345-4350<br />
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
E-mail: jholmes@sjncrusaders.org<br />
School Principal: Mr. Jack Holmes<br />
School Secretaries: Mrs. Marcia Delaney & Mrs. Sherri Patek<br />
FATHER MCGIVNEY HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Phone: 855-9010 Fax: 855-9011<br />
Website: www.sjncrusaders.org<br />
Principal: Mike Scholz mike.scholz@mcgivneygriffins.com<br />
Office Mgr.: Emily Joellenbeck emily.joellenbeck@mcgivneygriffins.<br />
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES:<br />
Brian Heal Dennis Hur<strong>for</strong>d Nathan Moore<br />
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL<br />
Jared Arico Luke Harris Ed Huneke Steve Miller<br />
Barbara Murillo LeAnne Scheibal, Deanne Stegeman & Tim Valley<br />
PASTORAL COUNCIL<br />
Janice Bellm Mary Sido Ed Twesten<br />
Kathy Weiss Phyllis Werner-Fuehne<br />
DEANERY PASTORAL COUNCIL<br />
Ed Twesten<br />
Brenda Roosevelt<br />
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 13216<br />
Grand Knight, Carson Duchatschek<br />
carsond@koernerdistributor.com http//www.stcparishk<strong>of</strong>c.org<br />
Council Meetings 2nd Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall<br />
Officer Meetings 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in <strong>the</strong> Family Life Center<br />
ST. CECILIA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3113<br />
Faithful Navigator, Ben Maliszewski 910-8703 benbest@aol.com<br />
Meeting is 3rd Thursday <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month at 6 p.m.<br />
ST. CECILIA PARISH HALL<br />
618-288-3919<br />
CALVARY CEMETERY<br />
2910 S. State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-5464<br />
BULLETIN DEADLINE<br />
<strong>Monday</strong>, 9:00 a.m. in writing to <strong>the</strong> Parish Office, <strong>for</strong> inclusion in <strong>the</strong><br />
following weekend bulletin.<br />
NEW PARISHIONERS<br />
Please call <strong>the</strong> Parish Office <strong>for</strong> registration procedures.<br />
CONFESSIONS<br />
Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Liturgy Schedule<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 11, <strong>2013</strong><br />
4:30 pm Mass—Virginia D. Reinhold & William Shasek<br />
SUNDAY, MAY 12, <strong>2013</strong><br />
8:30 am Mass—Leona Henry & Ed & Sandy Noe<br />
11:00 am Mass—Emanuel Valencia<br />
DAILY MASS SCHEDULES<br />
OF LOCAL CHURCHES<br />
St. Boniface Church, 110 N. Buchanan St., Edwardsville<br />
Mon. 5:45 pm; Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 8 am; Wed., 6:45 pm<br />
St. Mary Church, 1802 Madison Avenue, Edwardsville<br />
Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 8 am; Tues. 6:30 pm<br />
Mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Perpetual Help Church, 200 N. Lange, Maryville<br />
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8 am<br />
Thurs., Communion Service 8 am<br />
SIUE<br />
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Noon<br />
Please Pray For: Frances Korte, Allison Winkler, Jay<br />
Zabrowski, Hea<strong>the</strong>r Durawski, Joan Jaeger, Charlie & Rosalie<br />
Kovarik, U.B. Weiss, Joe Korenak, Tony Moussalli, Madonna<br />
Mills, Ron Williamson, Peggy Grega, Jerry Reinhold, Winnie<br />
Rezabek, Barb Goldsworthy, Rita Hackethal, Nick Hamilos,<br />
Danny Leach, Brian & Janice Brogan, Bobbie Lewis, Todd<br />
Pluene, Brian Markle, Judith Meyer, McKenzie King, Bob<br />
Hogan, Patricia Aleman, Nicole Lupton, Vincent Floeter<br />
Calabrese, Robert Slemer, Betty & Don Jozwiak, John Polson,<br />
Josh Williams, Robert Meder, Nicole MacLaughlin, Mary Jo<br />
<strong>May</strong>er, Sandra Hatchett, Kate Foley Hamilton, Leger Stenger,<br />
Theresa Glueck, Mary Jane Sepanski, Norman Nekola, Baby<br />
Michael Skenderi, Hilda Fortner<br />
If you know <strong>of</strong> someone you would like on <strong>the</strong> prayer list,<br />
please call <strong>the</strong> parish <strong>of</strong>fice at 288-3200.<br />
155 N. Main Street, Glen Carbon<br />
STAFF & MASS INFORMATION<br />
Mass Times<br />
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.<br />
St. Cecilia Parish Office<br />
Hours: 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Mon-Thurs<br />
Phone: (618)-288-3200<br />
Fax: (618)-288-3292<br />
Sacramental Priest: Rev. Msgr. Virgil W. Mank<br />
Administrative Priest: Rev. Daniel J. Bergbower<br />
Deacon Jerry Cato<br />
Secretary Mrs. Beth Hellrung<br />
Bookkeeper Mrs. LeAnne Scheibal<br />
Maintenance Mr. Ed Peck<br />
St. Cecilia Family Life Center<br />
Hours:<br />
8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs<br />
Phone: (618)-288-5523<br />
Secretary Mrs. Pam Chandrl<br />
Faith Formation Sr. Therese Flerlage, OSF<br />
Music & Worship Mrs. Ann Richard<br />
Art & Environment Ms. Peggy Derhake<br />
Youth Director Deacon Jerry Cato
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
The Finance Committee is happy to report St. Cecilia's<br />
finances in this new <strong>for</strong>mat each week. Thank you <strong>for</strong><br />
your continued service and generosity!<br />
(Fiscal Year runs <strong>July</strong> 1, 2012-June 30, <strong>2013</strong>)<br />
EMERGENCY NUMBER<br />
Fr. Daniel Bergbower, St. Cecilia Church Administrator. Call<br />
St. Mary’s Church in Edwardsville at 656-4857, listen to <strong>the</strong><br />
prompts <strong>for</strong> Fr. Dan and follow through with <strong>the</strong> instructions.<br />
OFFERINGS<br />
<strong>Week</strong>ly Totals Fiscal YTD<br />
April 27 & 28 $ 8,501.18 $ 490,987.93<br />
Online Giving $ 813.00 $ 27,014.00<br />
TOTAL $ 9,314.18 $ 518,001.93<br />
Budget Goal $ 9,547.85 $ 515,584.02<br />
Difference $ (233.67) $ 2,417.91<br />
Charity Outreach = 10% <strong>of</strong> our total income this year also!<br />
Go G REEN - Consider giving https://<br />
www.myowngiving.com/default.asLink can also be found<br />
at www.stcparish.orgpxonline @cid=1030<br />
Link can also be found at www.stcparish.org<br />
ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL<br />
170 Contributors have pledged/given $32,185.00.<br />
Our goal is $66,560.00. There are envelopes in <strong>the</strong> vestibule on<br />
<strong>the</strong> bulletin table, if you haven’t sent in your contribution yet.<br />
LITURGICAL MINISTERS<br />
<strong>May</strong> 11 & 12, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Seventh Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter<br />
Altar Servers<br />
4:30 pm Erin & Zach Morrisey & Dani Kirsch<br />
8:30 am Madison Fagala, Trent Brinkman & Gabbi<br />
Trauernicht<br />
11:00 am Lena Tennant, Katrina & Kristina Dotdot<br />
Eucharistic Ministers<br />
4:30 pm Linda Carroll E1, Deacon Jerry, Jim Carroll, John<br />
Wedel, Jim & Val Morrisey, JoAnne Ross<br />
8:30 am Kristine Wallace E1, Pam & Mike Chandrl,<br />
Javier Cortez, Jen Moore, Linda Rozycki, &<br />
Rodney Almos<br />
11:00 am Kathy Weiss E1, Kristy Hicks, Frank & Marlene<br />
Luitjohan, Melinda Hutti, Barb Noga, Jean Hupp,<br />
Ben Maliszewski<br />
Greeters<br />
4:30 pm Jim & Valerie Morrisey<br />
8:30 am Bob & Mary Price<br />
11:00 am Greg & Lisa Davis<br />
Gift Bearers<br />
4:30 pm Bob & Janice Bellm<br />
8:30 am Tim & Chris Lupton<br />
11:00 am Ed & Mary Nalefski<br />
Lectors<br />
4:30 pm Kevin Winans & Carol Winans<br />
8:30 am Simon Griffin & Tammy Baima<br />
11:00 am Bob Schoeberle & Kathy Davis<br />
Ushers<br />
4:30 pm Robert Soehnlin, James Gillis & Bernie Guy-<br />
Marshall<br />
8:30 am Glen Roth, Tom Dixon, Charlie Juneau &<br />
Willfredo DeLaTorre<br />
11:00 am Russ Marti, Ben Maliszewski, Bill Newman,<br />
LeRoy Horvath & George Gonzalez<br />
Meridian Village:<br />
Steve & Lugene Miller<br />
A message from Fr. Dan Bergbower<br />
Parochial Administrator, St. Cecilia Church, Glen Carbon<br />
CONFIRMATION THANK YOU’s A Huge Thank You to<br />
Bishop Paprocki <strong>for</strong> bestowing <strong>the</strong> Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Confirmation<br />
on our 31 Young People. Thank you also to Sr. Therese and<br />
Pam, our Teachers, our Awesome Choir, our Cool Deacon<br />
Jerry and our Stately 4th Degree Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus! <strong>May</strong><br />
God Bless and reward you <strong>for</strong> your generosity <strong>of</strong> spirit!<br />
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN As <strong>of</strong> April 1st all<br />
volunteers and ministers at Mass must have completed this<br />
training. At <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> Bishop Paprocki, no minister may<br />
be scheduled after this date until this training is completed.<br />
This is a Diocesan Wide Mandate.<br />
STAFF MEETING Each Tuesday at 1 pm <strong>the</strong> St. Cecilia<br />
staff and I will be meeting to touch base concerning <strong>the</strong><br />
week’s activities and services.<br />
—God Bless You, Fr. Dan<br />
October Counts<br />
2012 = 637<br />
2011 = 755<br />
2010 = 755<br />
2009 = 761<br />
2008 = 761<br />
2007 = 764<br />
2006 = 799<br />
2005 = 706<br />
CHURCH SEATING CAPACITY<br />
Pews in Main Body <strong>of</strong> Church = 384<br />
(32 pews seating 12 persons each)<br />
Chairs in front, sides, back = 60<br />
Total 444<br />
<strong>Week</strong>end Mass Attendance<br />
4:30 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am TOTALS<br />
April 6/7 232 202 345 779<br />
April 13/14 248 204 326 778<br />
April 20/21 189 187 289 665<br />
April 27/28 228 201 207 636<br />
BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG<br />
For Relevant Pregnancy Options Center<br />
This year our <strong>the</strong>me is ‘Ripples—so hearts can change.’ Imagine<br />
with me how a stone thrown into a pond makes a ripple.<br />
Each stone will make a ripple no matter how large or small.<br />
Now see your donation as <strong>the</strong> stone. Whatever coins, dollars,<br />
or checks go into <strong>the</strong> bottle will have an effect on <strong>the</strong> women,<br />
men, and teens in an unplanned pregnancy. By being able to<br />
provide free pregnancy tests, baby items, Options, Support, and<br />
Education in a Christ-centered environment, we all work toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
to make ‘Ripples—so hearts will change.’ Without <strong>the</strong><br />
partnership <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local churches, we could not provide <strong>the</strong> services<br />
that we do.<br />
This is a great way to get <strong>the</strong> entire family involved in a mission<br />
project by putting pocket change, or change found around<br />
<strong>the</strong> house, dollar bills, or a check in <strong>the</strong> bottle. Perhaps donating<br />
daily c<strong>of</strong>fee or soda money <strong>for</strong> six weeks. Whatever works.<br />
Bottles available Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Day through Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s Day.
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
PSR<br />
THE CLOSING LITURGY FOR PSR WILL BE ON MAY 11TH @<br />
4:30 MASS FOLLOWED BY A PICNIC FOR ALL GRADES. WE<br />
NEED YOUR RESERVATION TURNED INTO THE FLC TODAY.<br />
If <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r permits, we will have <strong>the</strong> picnic in <strong>the</strong> pavilion. You<br />
are welcome to bring a blanket to spread out and eat on <strong>the</strong> lawn or<br />
eat at <strong>the</strong> picnic tables.<br />
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR RESERVA-<br />
TIONS ALREADY.<br />
PSR SIGN UP FOR THE YEAR <strong>2013</strong>-2014 STARTS TODAY DURING PSR<br />
TIME; FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FIRST COMMUNION<br />
CEREMONY IN THE PORTICO OF CHURCH, AND AT THE PICNIC ON<br />
MAY 11 TH AS YOU ENTER THE HALL. NO PAYMENT IS NECESSARY<br />
AT THIS TIME, BUT YOU CAN PAY IF YOU SO WISH.<br />
OUR FOOD PANTRY<br />
At our food pantry here at STC, we help families every week. Each week we ask <strong>for</strong> different food items<br />
since we know what food most families seem to need and want. There is a<br />
brown bin under <strong>the</strong> coat rack in <strong>the</strong> vestibule marked STC food pantry <strong>for</strong><br />
your donations. Your donations will help us provide <strong>the</strong> best we can <strong>for</strong> those<br />
in need.<br />
Items needed: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner<br />
THANK YOU!
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Next youth meeting is our trip to <strong>the</strong> City Museum<br />
We are going to <strong>the</strong> City Museum on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18th. If you are going to <strong>the</strong> Museum,<br />
make sure you have a permission <strong>for</strong>m. If you need one, please stop by <strong>the</strong> FLC.<br />
Thank you to Walt & Kelly Jones <strong>for</strong> fixing dinner <strong>for</strong> us last Sunday. Much appreciated!!!<br />
REMINDER: No youth meeting on Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 12—it’s Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Day.<br />
God’s Blessings,<br />
Deacon Jerry<br />
“Address one ano<strong>the</strong>r in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to <strong>the</strong> Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always<br />
and <strong>for</strong> everything in <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> our Lord Jesus Christ to God <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r.” Eph. 5:19-20<br />
As Director <strong>of</strong> Music and Liturgy, I would like to invite you to become part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Music Ministry at St. Cecilia! Our wonderful cantors, Choir and Chorale members<br />
and instrumentalists support <strong>the</strong> congregation’s song by playing and singing <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> weekend liturgies and would love to have you participate. We are in <strong>the</strong> process<br />
<strong>of</strong> expanding <strong>the</strong> music ministry and new voices and instrumentalists are always<br />
welcome. We would like more singers <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> groups and welcome any<br />
string, woodwind or brass players too. There is also a guitar group that is being <strong>for</strong>med <strong>for</strong><br />
those who play guitar. Please contact Ann Richard at 288-5523 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation or stop by<br />
at <strong>the</strong> keyboard after Mass.<br />
MUSICIANS NEEDED<br />
We are organizing a group <strong>of</strong> musicians and singers to have a Guitar Mass Liturgy. We<br />
have a good core group, but still need more musicians and singers . We are looking <strong>for</strong><br />
guitarists, bass guitarists, flute, oboe and maybe even someone to play <strong>the</strong> drums. It is<br />
a great way to give back <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> talents that you have. If you are interested or know<br />
someone that would be interested, contact Steve Noga at (618) 978-4602 after 5 P.M. or<br />
E-mail me at tbandbrb@charter.net<br />
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN<br />
We will have a Protecting God’s Children at <strong>the</strong> FLC on<br />
Wednesday evening, <strong>May</strong> 15 @7pm.<br />
Deacon Jerry & Sr. Therese will be teaching <strong>the</strong> class. It is <strong>the</strong> Bishop’s<br />
requirement that anyone who volunteers, in any capacity, take this class in<br />
order to provide <strong>the</strong> safest environment possible <strong>for</strong> our children.<br />
PLEASE CONSIDER SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO OUR<br />
TOTUS TUUS SUMMER YOUTH MISSION<br />
COMING TO St. Cecilia’s <strong>July</strong> 21—26 PLEASE JOIN US!!<br />
This is a week-long catholic summer program <strong>for</strong> 1st thru 12th grade—<strong>the</strong> program is led by<br />
college students and seminarians from our Diocese. Please return <strong>the</strong> registration<br />
<strong>for</strong>m that was in <strong>the</strong> bulletin or go to <strong>the</strong> K <strong>of</strong> C’s web site<br />
http://www.stcparishk<strong>of</strong>c.org to get a registration <strong>for</strong>m. Please return <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong>m and <strong>the</strong> $10 fee to Pam at <strong>the</strong> FLC
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Discussion/Meeting with <strong>the</strong> St. Cecilia Music Ministry<br />
April 23, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r Dan and Deacon Jerry met with <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Music Ministry on April 23, <strong>2013</strong>, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> getting input from<br />
<strong>the</strong> group about parish life at St. Cecilia’s. Four groups were <strong>for</strong>med to discuss <strong>the</strong> following questions: What are we doing right<br />
at St. Cecilia’s What do you really like What makes you proud What could we do better What items are needed to help us do<br />
better If you could wish <strong>for</strong> anything you want <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Parish, what would it be The four groups provided <strong>the</strong>se responses.<br />
What are we doing right at St. Cecilia’s, what do we really like that makes us proud<br />
*Deacon Jerry and Fa<strong>the</strong>r Dan are major assets<br />
*The Parish is very warm and welcoming to visitors and new comers<br />
*A very good youth program<br />
*Well run PSR and RCIA programs. Sister Therese is doing an excellent job<br />
*The remodeling <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sanctuary is beautiful<br />
*The parish <strong>of</strong>fers a lot <strong>of</strong> special events, (eg Irish Night, Lenten and Passion Concerts, <strong>the</strong> Chicken Dinner, Veteran’s Day )<br />
*Good variety in <strong>the</strong> mass schedule<br />
*The food pantry and <strong>the</strong> community outreach it provides to those in need<br />
*The parish is financially sound as a result <strong>of</strong> good money management<br />
*The choir is very good having many talented singers and musicians<br />
What could we do better What areas need to be addressed What items are needed to make us better<br />
*We want a priest to be assigned. We would be happy if Fa<strong>the</strong>r Dan were permanently appointed<br />
*We need handicapped access to <strong>the</strong> parish hall<br />
*It was a good idea to close <strong>the</strong> choir l<strong>of</strong>t. Communion up front is fine. However, we need a <strong>for</strong>mal plan to ensure that <strong>the</strong> disabled<br />
and elderly in <strong>the</strong> rear pews receive communion.<br />
*We need to address those leaving church directly after communion<br />
*The microphones in <strong>the</strong> choir need to be dropped or additional added<br />
*Mandatory back-ground checks <strong>for</strong> those o<strong>the</strong>r than PSR teachers seems unnecessary (Fr. Dan note…this is mandated by <strong>the</strong><br />
Bishop, thus not optional, sorry)<br />
*What can we do to get more parishioners involved The same small group <strong>of</strong> people are carrying <strong>the</strong> load. We need a plan to<br />
recruit new volunteers.<br />
*The church is not <strong>the</strong> place <strong>for</strong> political views. Past issues need to be addressed<br />
* Major purchases are made without consulting people in <strong>the</strong> parish who have genuine expertise be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> purchase is made (eg<br />
speaker system, new organ). We settle <strong>for</strong> what we got instead <strong>of</strong> what would have been better. We should not just settle <strong>for</strong> mediocre<br />
when we have key resource people available to guide decisions.<br />
*We should have additional specialty masses (eg jazz mass, rock mass)<br />
*The choir is unorganized. We need to have ei<strong>the</strong>r one big choir or three small choirs. It is not working to try to do it both ways.<br />
<strong>Week</strong>day practices limited to one hour would be helpful.<br />
*Not all <strong>the</strong> ministry groups are open to additional members.<br />
*Altar servers need to be better trained, learn to be more serious in <strong>the</strong>ir duties<br />
*Persistent, ongoing maintenance problems, <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church in particular<br />
* Security needs to be addressed yet it is very difficult to get into church, o<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>for</strong> mass<br />
*Scheduling <strong>of</strong> mass ministers need improvement. (EG if one is scheduled to be cantor, it is not possible to be lector on <strong>the</strong> same<br />
day).<br />
*How is membership on <strong>the</strong> pastoral council determined It needs to be expanded and members should rotate in and out.<br />
*It is time to address mass etiquette<br />
* We need to set up something more <strong>for</strong>mal <strong>for</strong> servers at funeral masses<br />
If you could wish <strong>for</strong> anything <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> parish, what would it be<br />
*We want a priest assigned. Be it a priest with strong leadership skills and one who will open wider communication in <strong>the</strong> parish<br />
(Fr. Dan note: Assignments will be announced <strong>the</strong> weekend <strong>of</strong> <strong>May</strong> 11 & 12, <strong>2013</strong>)<br />
*We want a new chicken coup<br />
*We want an elevator to <strong>the</strong> parish hall<br />
*We would like better acoustics in <strong>the</strong> church with a new sound system<br />
*A new ceiling in <strong>the</strong> church is needed<br />
(Fr. Dan: Additional discussion resulted in rehearsing all music be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>Week</strong>end Masses in <strong>the</strong> Lower Level Chapel. This will allow<br />
<strong>for</strong> prayerful preparation at all weekend Masses.)<br />
The listings from <strong>the</strong> four groups were almost identical. Friendly, general discussion was held. Fa<strong>the</strong>r Dan thanked <strong>the</strong> group <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>ir participation and will take <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation under advisement. We adjourned with a prayer.
6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> Easter <strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2013</strong><br />
OUR LIST OF HEROES<br />
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.<br />
Protect <strong>the</strong>m as <strong>the</strong>y protect us.<br />
Bless <strong>the</strong>m and <strong>the</strong>ir families <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> selfless acts <strong>the</strong>y<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> us in our time <strong>of</strong> need.<br />
I ask this in <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen”<br />
Please pray <strong>for</strong> those who have been called to military service:<br />
Cpl. Alexander Fritz, USMC; Capt. David Chapman (Army);<br />
Sgt. Gary B. Carter, USAF; 1st Lt. Kraig Kline; S. Sgt. Brian<br />
Brogan; Sgt. Michael Bonner, U.S. Navy; Petty Officer 2nd<br />
Class Thomas Snyder, Capt. Stephanie Sido, Capt. William<br />
Wren, Army, Capt. Brian Hodge, U.S.A.F.; Lance Corporal<br />
Andrew Fremont; John Lozano, Marine; Private Casey Bryan,<br />
Army; L.Cpl., Mat<strong>the</strong>w Rinehart, U.S.M.C; Lt. Sean Stevens,<br />
U.S. Navy; Jacob Rose, Marine, Michael Clapper, Army; PFC<br />
Gerald Krug, Army; Lcpl Nickolas Schnefke, USMC; LtJG. K<br />
C Jensen, Navy; CPL Daniel Warbritton, U.S.M.C.; PFC Alex<br />
M. Braun, Army; Airman First Class Andrew Wright; LT Eric<br />
Crony, Navy Reserves, PFC Nathan Abbett, Maj. Bernard Hellrung,<br />
Army<br />
Anyone who has a loved one in <strong>the</strong> armed <strong>for</strong>ces, please call <strong>the</strong><br />
Parish Off. and let Beth know <strong>the</strong>ir name, so <strong>the</strong>y can be listed.<br />
RECENT BAPTISM<br />
We welcome into our family through <strong>the</strong> Sacrament<br />
<strong>of</strong> Baptism, Mason William Foster, son<br />
<strong>of</strong> Robert & Sara Foster. Mason was baptized<br />
here at St. Cecilia’s on Saturday, April 27, <strong>2013</strong><br />
WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS<br />
Congratulations to Andrew Hardesty and<br />
Angelina Mang who were married on<br />
Saturday, April 27, <strong>2013</strong> at St. Cecilia Church.<br />
We wish <strong>the</strong>m a lifetime <strong>of</strong> happiness toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
ST. CECILIA FOOD PANTRY UP-DATE<br />
Since last reported, 8 families with a $15.00 gas card and bags<br />
<strong>of</strong> groceries each from our food pantry have been helped. We<br />
also helped 4 families with utilities via <strong>the</strong> Glen/Ed Pantry.<br />
FR. McGIVNEY HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Job Openings<br />
For <strong>the</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-2014 school year, Fr. McGivney Catholic High<br />
School seeks qualified applicants <strong>for</strong> teaching positions in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> disciplines: - Science/Biology<br />
- Art<br />
The successful Fr. McGivney candidate will have a strong<br />
commitment to Catholic education and a desire to work with a<br />
talented and motivated student body and faculty. The candidate<br />
<strong>for</strong> any open positions will have high school Illinois State<br />
certification in <strong>the</strong> desired curricular area, some high school<br />
teaching experience, and a willingness to promote <strong>the</strong> mission<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fr. McGivney Catholic High School. Candidates must complete<br />
an application at <strong>the</strong> Catholic Diocese <strong>of</strong> Springfield’s<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Catholic Schools, and <strong>the</strong>n send resume and cover<br />
letter to Mr. Mike Scholz, Principal, 142 Wilma Drive, Maryville,<br />
IL 62062, mike.scholz@mcgivneygriffins.com<br />
Dear God,<br />
I pray that You will guide someone to find a cure <strong>for</strong> cancer in<br />
<strong>2013</strong>….in Jesus’ name. Amen.<br />
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK<br />
One night <strong>the</strong> church ga<strong>the</strong>red <strong>for</strong> a special prayer meeting.<br />
The evening was a complete blessing, <strong>the</strong> worship music was<br />
sweet, and everyone was glad to have come.<br />
The pastor asked one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ushers to close <strong>the</strong> meeting with<br />
one last prayer. Dave’s prayer was so rich, so tender and moving,<br />
that <strong>the</strong> congregation got revved up all over again, and <strong>the</strong><br />
meeting went on <strong>for</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r two hours. On <strong>the</strong> way home <strong>the</strong><br />
pastor said to his wife, “I have known Dave to be a godly man<br />
<strong>of</strong> prayer, a faithful man who studies <strong>the</strong> Word daily, and a<br />
man never to turn down an opportunity to serve <strong>the</strong> Lord, but<br />
today I learned something new about him.”<br />
“What’s that, dear”<br />
“I learned never to ask him to say <strong>the</strong> closing prayer again.”<br />
Rolling in <strong>the</strong> Church Aisles—Page 44<br />
ST. JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL<br />
POSITIONS AVAILABLE<br />
SJN MARKETING DIRECTOR NEEDED—Looking <strong>for</strong> a<br />
12 month, 17 hour per week Marketing Director whose objectives<br />
will be:<br />
The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> unique<br />
value and joy a Catholic education brings to a child. This person<br />
must be computer literate, self-motivated and disciplined,<br />
an excellent listener, writer and speaker, along with being<br />
highly organized.<br />
Please pick up an application in <strong>the</strong> school <strong>of</strong>fice during school<br />
hours.<br />
SECRETARY POSITION OPEN AT SJN—15 hour per<br />
week, 9 1/2 month per year position is being <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>for</strong> a person<br />
who will be responsible <strong>for</strong> providing support <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> everyday<br />
function <strong>of</strong> a school <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Please pick up an application in <strong>the</strong> school <strong>of</strong>fice during school<br />
hours.<br />
NEWS<br />
You are all invited to join <strong>the</strong> families and friends <strong>of</strong> St. John<br />
Neumann at <strong>the</strong> Cardinal game at 6:15 pm, taking on <strong>the</strong><br />
Phillies on Thursday, <strong>July</strong> 25. We have 150 tickets located in<br />
<strong>the</strong> lower left field box seats. These are $63.00 tickets that we<br />
are going to sell you <strong>for</strong> $20.00. So plan now to join us. All St.<br />
John Neumann students who attend this game will be able to<br />
sing Take Me Out To The Ballgame be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> bottom <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
7th inning begins. They will be escorted to <strong>the</strong> center field<br />
warning track on <strong>the</strong> field to do this. You may contact <strong>the</strong><br />
school <strong>of</strong>fice to make arrangements <strong>for</strong> paying <strong>for</strong> your tickets.<br />
A BIG thank you goes to all <strong>the</strong> St. John Neumann students <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>ir generous help in <strong>the</strong> ANNUAL ALL CATHOLIC<br />
SCHOOLS FOOD DRIVE. Their substantial donations will be<br />
distributed by <strong>the</strong> Madison County Catholic Charities Guardian<br />
Angel Food Pantry.<br />
SCRIP SALES<br />
To purchase scrip, please place orders through Shelly Cook at<br />
979-1247 or SJN_Scrip@charter.net. You can also contact St.<br />
John Neumann School where SCRIP is available <strong>Monday</strong> thru<br />
Friday, 8 am to 3 pm.