Parish Staff

Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville

Father Linus Umoren, C. M., Administrator

Trustees: Ms. Rose Jordan Mr. Duane McClanahan

Janet Sickinger, Administrative Assistant

Kathy Koebbe, Coordinator of Religious Education

Joan Scharf, Parish Council Chair

Kris Morice, Choir Director and Organist

Elizabeth Vernon, Women’s Club Chair

Barbara Weber, Liturgy Committee Chair

I.D. Cleveland, Community Life Chair

David Vernon-Website Maintenance

Joan Scharf, Bulletin Production

Worship Opportunities

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family

Weekday Masses:

Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family

Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart

124 South Third Street, Dupo, Illinois 62239 www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

Office: 286-3224 (closed Tuesday’s and Thursdays) Parish Hall: 286-4373 Fax: 332-1699

Bulletin contact: Scharfjo1956@yahoo.com

A Reflection From the Administrator’s Desk…June 4, 2017

Pentecost Sunday

The Jewish feast of Pentecost was one of the three major pilgrim festivals of Israel. It was originally an agricultural feast that marked the end of the grain harvest. It was also called the feast of weeks because it was celebrated seven weeks or fifty days after the feast of unleavened bread. In fact,

the word Pentecost is a Greek word which means fifty. As a pilgrim feast, Pentecost eventually assumed a great importance among the Jews. It commemorated the giving of the law to Moses on Sinai. As a pilgrim feast, devout Jews from every nation visited Jerusalem for the celebration.

It was in the context of this celebration that the disciples of Jesus had the experience of the new Pentecost. “When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were” (Acts 2:1 New American Bible). The external manifestations of the new Pentecost were signs associated with the experience of God. For example, the strong driving wind, tongues of fire and speaking in different tongues. The exact nature of the manifestation is less significant than its meaning. The most significant meaning was the presence of God’s Spirit.

Those present at Pentecost were gathered in a large crowd and experienced great confusion. But their confusion is not like the experience of Babel which was reported in Genesis 11:1-9. At the Babel experience, people could not understand each other in their confusion. But at the Pentecost experience the confusion united them; they were surprised they could understand each other even though they spoke in their native tongue. Whatever language they spoke they were heard speaking of the mighty act of God.

Pentecost is not celebrated like Christmas or Easter, Pentecost marks the birthday of the church. It is a significant event in the Christian history. The outpouring of the Spirit transformed the gathering disciples from fear to courage, passion, and conviction. The gift of the Spirit enabled them and now all of us to bear the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22). Which of these fruits do you bear? God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Fr. Linus Umoren

SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY TRINITY JUNE 11, 2017

Sacristan: Joan Scharf Call to Worship: Fr. Linus First Reading/Petitions: Liz Vernon Second Reading: Phyllis Gould Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Karen Pratt Cups: Marie McDonald and Joan Scharf Gift Bears: TBA

June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday Receive the Spirit of God

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Sunday June 4, Pentecost Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Janet Anderson 9:00 a.m. Reception and YES meeting 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Monday, June 5, St. Boniface No Mass

Tuesday, June 6, St. Norbert 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Sacred Heart Women’s Club Members living and deceased

Wednesday, June 7, Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

6:00 p.m. Fr. Linus will say the rosary for Peace followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, individual reflection and concluding with benediction. Come share the mystery.

Thursday, June 8, Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Gerald Elfrink

Friday, June 9, St. Ephrem 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Saturday, June 10, Vigil of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity 5:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Sunday June 11, Solemnity of the Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Judith Kuenne

9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donut Fellowship and YES meeting 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family

Parish SUPPORT Please prayerfully consider your own

stewardship and pray for the financial well being of Sacred Heart Parish

May 28, 2017 General Collections Envelopes (XX) $ 00.00 Loose 42.00 Building Maintenance (3) 35.00 Total General Collections $ 977.00

Special Collections Candle donation $ 0.00 Seminary Education Collection (9) 160.00 Coffee and Donut Fellowship Donations 39.00 Total Special Collections $ 199.00

Total of general and special collections $1,176.00

Thank you for your generous support of our Church

Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday

Welcome everybody! Today is Pentecost Sunday. We remember and mark the overwhelming spiritual experience of the disciples on the day of Pentecost. Like the rush of a violent wind, the Holy Spirit filled the house, changing each language and making them one. Come Holy Spirit; fill our hearts today and renew the face of the earth. Let us welcome the Holy spirit as we celebrate the birth of the church today. Please stand and join in singing Hymn number ___ and know that God is good all the time.

Save the Dates for June and July….

June 11th will be the regular coffee and donut Sunday.

June 25th there will be a catered breakfast in the parish center after Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Please sign up on the sheets in the back of church by June 4th.

July 9th Holy Family is inviting Sacred Heart parishioners to an ice cream social to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Fr. Linus’ Ordination (which is June 29th) after the 10 a.m. Mass. There will be sign up sheets in the back of church. Please come and join in the fun and celebrate Fr. Linus.

Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) Annual Event

Join us as Partners in Hope...Did you know that your gift brings spiritual, moral and physical aid to thousands of people throughout Southern Illinois? Visit our diocese’s new website at www.diobelle.org and click on “Giving to the Diocese”. It’s that simple! Through your prayers and generous help we can fulfill the

vision of our Holy Father Pope Francis to serve our brothers and sisters throughout Southern Illinois. Our parish goal is 40 households and $4,300. Please be as generous as you are able.

P. O. Box 35 Dupo, Illinois 62239-0035 Sacred Heart Church www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org

♫Happy Birth day to ♪ ♪ ♫You….Happy ♪ birthday ♫ to you…happy♫ birthday ♪ ♫dear….June 5th 10th 11th Michael Kelley Margaret Dowd William Reeg

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May the Lord ‘s blessings shine upon you. From your Faith Family.

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE PRAY FOR:

David and Sandy Anderson, Kim Arnold, Lindsey Arnold, Donita Baldwin, Betty and Larry Blair, Jill Boker, Lydia Boyer and family, Branson-Kelley Family, Gina Brendley, Jolene Carroll, Marie Chaudet, Barbara and

I.D. Cleveland, Betty and Don DeRousse, Frank Dowd, Hannah, Jerry, and Marilyn Dycus, Lisa Elfrink, Marilyn Elfrink, Charles and Joan Frederick, Michael Golightly, Joseph Gourley, Mary Gramm, Larry Hagene, Bryant Hahn, Fr. Jerry Heckenberger, Vernon Heine, James Hight, Jerry Hight, Toni Hopkins, Linda Johnson, Earnest Jordan, Jan and Norma Karstetter, Donna Kaufman, Shirley King, Hailey Kofron, Arlene Kruse, Paul Kwiatkowski, Karen LaCroix, William LaCroix, Randy Ladyman, Steve Lawlor, Michele Martin, Fr. Elmar Mauer, Lisa McDonald, McWhorter family, Floyd Metz, Barbara Moore, Kady Myers, Parker, Bill Pennock, Lillian Phillips, Betty Pierson, Melissa Preis, Clinton Proffer, Penny Bratzel-Reeves, David Ryder, Bill and Mary Schmid, Nina Smith, Julie Stanger, Susan Thompson, Evermore Grace Wagner, Mary Weber, Vickie Wendel, James Whipple, and Rick Wilson. Please remember teenagers and their overwhelming challenges. *If you know of someone that needs to be added or removed from this list, please let Joan Scharf know as soon as possible.* Please remember our Service Men and Women protecting our freedom! Tressa Tucker U.S. Air Force Sister of Jake Weber Hunter Kelling U. S. Navy Son of Holly and Travis Kelling

*Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones, those who have special needs, or any special occasion. The recommended offering is $10.00. Put your intention and money in the collection basket or send it to Janet at the parish office, 124 South Third Street, Dupo, Illinois 62239.* Available NOW!

Hospital Visitations-Due to the new privacy laws most hospitals are not notifying Father Linus of parishioners who are in the hospital. If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wish for Father Linus to visit, please leave a message on his telephone at 618-337-4548 with the name, hospital, and room number (if you have it).

Home Visitation and Communion-If anyone would appreciate a visit or Communion brought to their home please call Fr. Linus at 618-337-4548 or leave a message for Marilyn Elfrink with Janet at the parish office (618-286-3224)

Hall Rental-For hall rental information please contact Kathy Koebbe at (618) 286-3329. You can view the Parish Hall Policy and print out the Rental Agreement by visiting our website at www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org and clicking on Hall Rental.

Women’s Club News…

Women’s Club Rummage Sale is September 9 and 10, 2017. We appreciate all donations, but we have found that the older tube television sets and CRT monitors cannot be accepted any longer. The organization who gets what is not sold cannot take these items and we have no place to recycle of them. Donations are accepted on Tuesday mornings and Sunday after Mass; please do not leave items outside by the doors. If it rains we do not want your donated treasures to get ruined. If you would like to

drop off your donations other than these two days please contact a Women’s Club officer so that we can make sure your donations get inside the building. Thank you for your cooperation. Liz Vernon, Chair

Quilter’s News…Quilting every Tuesday after 8 a.m. Mass in the quilter’s room of the parish center. Tickets for the July quilt raffle are available in the back of church on the table. When you pick up your tickets it keeps the cost down of mailing them. Thank you! Carol McClanahan, Quilt Chair

Immaculate Conception, Columbia News…

†Catholic Education and Activity Center Donations-Please remember to give generously to the building fund and help support Catholic education for area children. Envelopes are available in the pews. You can give as often as you wish. See Fr. Linus with any questions.

†Calling All Superheroes!!! Mark your calendars! ICS Superhero Camp is the week of June 26. We are recruiting superheroes entering kindergarten through 5th grades to fine tune their skills for the upcoming school year. Super-boys and super-girls will solve math problems faster than a speeding bullet, experiment with super powers in science, cook up “super” nutritious lunches & snacks, learn the latest superhero technology, leap tall buildings in a single bound, and fine tune their super powers. Camp will be from 8am to 3pm at Immaculate Conception School with before & after care available. Contact Mrs. Epplin @ bepplin@icsmail.org for a registration form or for more information! Registration was due by Friday, March 31st. If you are still interested please contact Mrs. Epplin.

“INTO MY VINEYARD “

Your Pastor (and your future Pastors) will need the help of well-trained

LAY men and women to serve alongside the priest in your Parish and Partnership. INTO MY VINEYARD is a two-year, once-a-month program for "Lay Ecclesial (Church) Ministers" in the Diocese of Belleville and will begin in September 2017. NOW is a time of inquiry for both interested parishioners and individuals identified by Parish and Partnership leaders. For more information, schedule and application, go to the diocesan website: http://www.diobelle.org/offices/into-my-vineyard

A PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND In the Footsteps of St. Thomas.

September 18-26, 2017, with Church Historian Msgr. John Myler. A slow-paced, fascinating travel through the life of St. Thomas More -- and St. Thomas Becket -- and others. Stay in a lovely part of London, with day trips to Canterbury, Windsor, Hampton, Oxford and other shrines. Mass in the historic Churches and Cathe-drals. COME LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PILGRIMAGE with other area Catholics on Sunday afternoon, June 11 at 2 PM at Cathedral Rectory, Belleville. For more information, call 618.234.1445.

Hispanic Youth Day

Saturday, June 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville. All Hispanic youth from 10-20 years old are invited. For more information or to register call (618) 235-9601 ext. 1322.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WME) Help us to support the Bishops’

Initiative on marriage!

Couples who make WME weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish. We are scheduling witness talks and Parish Marriage Enrichments for 2017. Contact: Ken & Tina Carrico – Belleville/Springfield Encounter 618-570-8801, or by e-mail at: tinacarrico123@gmail.com

The next Encounter weekend is August 4-6, 2017!!

Maintenance and Other Issues...Who do you notify?

Due to the great number of parishioners who do wonderful

work keeping our parish home clean and in working order, a question has been raised as to who they need to turn in receipts to. We have several maintenance angels who anonymously spend countless hours working on our buildings and grounds; if you see something that needs addressed, please let Fr. Linus, Duane McClanahan, Rose Jordan, or Joan Scharf know of your concern so they can ask one of these men if they would address the need and let them know how to proceed. Many times when asked these men proceed and even pay for the repair without turning in a receipt, but we want to make sure anyone who addresses any item knows to notify the proper persons and how to be reimbursed or how to get a check when needed. The Women's Club takes care of certain items so you may be redirected to Liz Vernon the Women's Club Chair or one of the other persons on the executive board (Sherry Godfrey, Co-Chair or Joan Scharf, Treasurer) for direction of their funds. We are so blessed to have parishioners who take such good care of our faith home and we greatly appreciate each and every one of you. Fr. Linus Umoren

Hot Weather Is Just Around the Corner and St. Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help!

The Belleville Council Society of St. Vincent de Paul again this year needs donations of

bottled water and Gatorade (or similar drinks) to give to the poor and homeless during the next few months of hot summer weather. Items can be dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul Office, #13 Vieux Carre Drive, East St. Louis or call 618-394-0126 for additional information. Thank you for any help you can give!

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