2400 South Franklin St. Decatur, IL 62521

www.decaturholyfamily.com

Holy Family

Parish

March 19, 2017

3rd Sunday of Lent

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Led by the spirit and example of the Holy Family, our parish community embraces as its mission the salvation of all people. Rooted in the celebration of the Eucharist, we go forth to serve, to educate, and to live daily the message of Jesus Christ.

Feast of St. Joseph Monday, March 20

INCLUDE HOLY FAMILY IN YOUR WILL & as a Memorial at the time of the death of a loved one.

DEAR PARISHIONERS:

This Monday, March 20th, is the Feast of St. Joseph. It is one of the two Solemnities that we celebrate during Lent, the other one being the An-nunciation of the Lord, March 25th. St. Joseph was that great man of faith, the one called upon by the Lord to raise Je-sus & be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He helped to form Jesus in the ways of faith & in being a man. Jesus had such wonderful examples in his mother & foster father. In reflecting on St. Joseph, I recall another man named Joseph---my dad. This past March 6th was the 5th anni-versary of his death. I still miss him a lot, as does my dear mom. And I know he is with the Lord in eternal life because he embodied so many of the same qualities as St. Joseph---his compassion, love, faith, sacrifice, giving, patience, understanding, guidance, discipline, wisdom, mercy, etc. I was very privileged to have a dad that showed me in the flesh who St. Joseph was. But we don’t have to be named Joseph to show to oth-ers the beautiful qualities of this most special saint. All of us can be a reflection of St. Joseph. Just think about it---St. Joseph cared for Jesus. That is something each one of us can do----CARE FOR THE JESUS IN OUR MIDST. The Jesus present in others needs to be loved---we can do that. The Jesus present in others needs to be shown mercy & compassion---we can do that. The Jesus present in others needs to experience patience & understanding--- we can do that. So, this week, in which we celebrate that great Solem-nity of St. Joseph, let us thank God for Joseph’s care for Jesus & the Blessed Virgin Mary----& for us. ST. JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US! YOUR PASTOR, FATHER JOSEPH

SICK LIST POLICY: Names submitted will be re-moved after 4 weeks unless resubmitted. The new names added each week will be in BOLD for 1 week.

SCHOOL PHYSICALS: Illinois state law requires all students entering kindergarten & 6th grade to have a completed physical exam and required immunizations BEFORE the first day of school. Please make an ap-pointment with your child’s healthcare provider now.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Florene Alcorn, Laura Allen, Claire Behme, Kirk Beyers, Susie Christopher, Pat Collins, Marie Davis, Paul Fleckenstein, Derek Friederich, Lacey Gregory, Pat Ham-ilton, Rick Harmon, Kim Hiltz, Dave Kelmel, Kathy Kirby, Sarah Lidy, Megan McCoy, Eileen Milligan, Lola Mogged, Nina Mogged, Phoenix Mogged, Dick Moser, Bernie Naber, Kaye Moser Norlin, Charlie Pohlman, Mae Rehfelt, Lucy Riley, Delmar Sandage, Jack Schram, Mar-garet Schram, Terri Schram, Annette Schroeder, Dill Sampson, Geraldine Stuckey, McKinley Turner, Garnet Woolard, Bill Wrage, Lorene Zachman

FORMED.ORG is an opportunity we have to be formed about our Catholic Faith. This website gives you access to programs, movies, audio & books. To get started, go to www.formed.org & click on “Register”. Our case sensi-tive parish code JMN63Q.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND We ask that you please be generous in helping our excep-tional Catholic Grade School to continue to provide top-notch education. NOTE: Extra brochures & donation envelopes in basket on church vestibule shelf. AND, we need ALL ALUMNI to donate in thanksgiving for the great foundation you received from HFCS!!

YOUTH GROUP NEWS: Our next event will be

SUN., APRIL 2ND, NOON-2:00 PM All Junior High students are invited to come & have FOOD, FUN, & FAITH! Bring a friend & enjoy a great afternoon. See you there!

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES: There are THREE 3-year openings on the Holy Family School Board for the 2017-2018 school year. Meetings are once monthly, except for July. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, & a H.F. parishioner or a parent of a H.F. student. Interested persons should send a brief written description of their interest/qualifications to Fr. Joe by April 3, 2017.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: The next meeting of the newly formed High School Youth Group will be on Sunday, April 9th, from 2-4 p.m. at the K.C. Hall downtown.

PLEASE NOTE: Stations of the Cross will be cele-brated at 10:30 a.m., not 2:30 p.m., on March 31st & April 7th, due to the Fish Fry each of those days.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ROUND UP III will be Sat., April 8th at the KC Hall from 6:30-11 p.m. Music will be by Tennessee Borderline and food from Mac’s Pigskin Diner. Tickets are $60 each or a table of 10 for $500. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Call 428-3458 for tickets or more info.

PLEASE PRAY for those in our Sister Parish in El Sal-vador, as they pray for us.

HEARING AIDS are available for use during Mass.

CATHOLIC RADIO—WDCR 88.9/96.5 FM

EVER THOUGHT OF BEING A PRIEST?

God may be calling you at this very moment to serve Him by being a priest for the Dio-cese of Springfield. Our Catholic Church needs more priests. If you may be inter-ested, call Fr. Joe at 423-6223.

HOLY FAMILY LITURGICAL MINISTERS March 25 & 26, 2017

SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Haley Vemmer, Barb McNutt, Carol Whitsel, Noreen Duncan, Debbie Alexander, Jennifer Douglass, Steve Rathnow GIFT BEARERS: John Stehr Family GREETERS: Greg Smith Family READERS: Bill McNutt & Constance Magoulias SERVERS: Michael Martini, Joey McGinn , Ingrid Bakeman USHERS: Bill Sheppard, Michael Rudolph, Ken Yeakley, Ryan Yeakley SUNDAY, 8:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Sue Schneider, Carol Holthaus, Marvin Hughes, Janet K. Hogan, Dale Boulier, Deena Warrick, Pat Merli GIFT BEARERS: Pat O’Donnell & Mary Olson GREETERS: John & Joan Bennyhoff READER: Ann Carr & Bob Frey SERVERS: Heidi Vemmer, Lindsey Scherer, Emma Babb USHERS: John Fitzgerald, Dale Boulier, Jake Warrick, John Merli SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Carma Caceres, Marcie Naber, Rita Hogan, Suzi Frey, Shannon Carter, Christy Kernaghan, Jeff Smith GIFT BEARERS: Mike Lees Family GREETERS: Brad Pugh Family READERS: Robin Caceres & John Barry SERVERS: Rachel Smith, Camila Caceres, Aden McKenzie USHERS: Mike Lees, Mike Kernaghan, Kevin Warner, Matt Naber

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41

PRAY for the repose of the souls of George Rubenacker, husband of Erma Rubenacker; Gene Emerick, brother of Nancy Sheppard; Virginia Callaway, sister of Jeannette Bradley & aunt of Susan Cleary & Emily Cleary. May they rest in peace & their families be comforted.

WELCOME to Kristopher & Andrea DiTommaso & their children Kamille, Aidan, & Ayla. They have recently joined our parish. We’re glad you are at Holy Family!

MONDAY, March 20 7:30 a.m. Thomas Ward (Angie Brockley) TUESDAY, March 21-Note Mass time 5:30 p.m. LeRoy Stuckey (Family) WEDNESDAY, March 22 7:30 a.m. Liz Downing (Jean Long) THURSDAY, March 23 2:00 p.m. Bill Brady (M. Ann Midden) FRIDAY, March 24 7:30 a.m. Living Intention (Jerry & Mary Ann Groves) SATURDAY, March 25 4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of Holthaus/Elam Families (Bob & Connie Elam) SUNDAY, March 26 8:00 a.m. Steven Holthaus (Kenney Family) 10:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners

CONTEMPORARY GROUP will sing on Sat. April 1, 4:30 p.m. Mass. PARISH CHOIR will sing on Sat., Mar. 25, 4:30 p.m. Mass.

HF LADIES GROUP will meet Mar. 20th at 6:30 in the Parish Center. They will be making spring decorations for Imboden Living Center. Supplies are furnished. Come & bring a friend. For info, call 428-7730.

2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available in the Elderly Room for you to pick up. If you have any questions, please call the rectory at 423-6223.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES Fish Fry evenings on Mar. 24th from 4:30 -7:00 p.m. Call 877-4408.

HOLY FAMILY FISH FRY EVENINGS will be March 31st & April 7th.

AREA LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES: Sun., March 26th, 2:30 p.m. HERE. Sun., April 9th, 2:00 p.m. at St. Pat’s Church.

NOTICE the Book of the Elect in our vestibule with the names of our 4 RCIA Catechumens. Pray for them & our 3 Candidates as they approach Easter Vigil!

ROSARY is prayed 20 minutes before each daily Mass. Come & pray & stay for Mass.

PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. MAY THE LORD GRANT THEM SAFETY.

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS! All the advertis-ers on the back page support our bulletin’s printing each week. Please support them!

ADORATION on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule. Any ques-tions, call Sandy Yelovich, 855-1196.

INVITE SOMEONE BACK TO CHURCH!!

PRAYER LINE REQUESTS: Rosanna Frey, 429-6657, or Barb Lesyna, 428-0058.

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HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.com

Thank you for your generosity!

Weekend of March 11/12, 2017 Envelopes…………………….$ 14,871.00 Building Fund………………...$ 142.00 Sister Parish……………….….$ 95.00 Children………….…………...$ 38.00

WDCR DECATUR CATHOLIC RADIO 6th Annual Dinner will be Thurs., April 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Albert Haase, OFM--friar, priest and author. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 464-1099 for more info.

MASSES AT MILLIKIN’S Pilling Chapel will be at 4 p.m. on the following Sundays--Mar. 19, 26; Apr. 2, 9, 23, 30; May 7, 14.

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL 16TH ANNUAL AUCTION will be Sat., March 25 at the KC Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Included in the evening is dinner, silent and live auctions. Tickets are $25. For more info., call 423-4351.

THE KC OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT will host an all-you-can-eat pancake & sausage/biscuits & gravy breakfast on Sat., March 25th from 7-11 a.m. Tick-ets at the door are adults $6; children ages 3-5 are $3. Proceeds will go to the Jackson Scharf Family.

Mass Schedule Weekend Liturgies Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Weekday Liturgies Monday 7:30 a.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m., and during school year 2:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.

Holy Day Liturgies Masses 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and during school year 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Communion Calls Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Baptism Arrangements for Baptisms are made by calling the parish office. Participation at the Baptismal Preparation Class for parents is a requirement for the celebration of the sacrament.

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for all weddings must be made at least six (6)months in advance. Please call the parish office.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Classes for those interested in joining the Catholic faith begin in the fall of each year and continue through the Easter season. Please call Sr. Janet to inquire about the sessions.

Staff

Very Reverend Joseph Molloy……………………..Pastor Sister Janet Pfile, O.P…………………Pastoral Associate

Email: janet.pfile@comcast.net Mrs. Joanne Kater.....................................Parish Secretary

Email: holyfamilychurch1@comcast.net Mrs. Debbie Alexander.........................................Principal

Email: dsalexander09@aol.com Ms. Lisa Roddis……………………..…...School Secretary Mrs. Patrice Hunt..……..………………PSR Coordinator Mr. Peter Miller…………... Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Ann Carr…..……..…………...….Business Manager Rectory.............423-6223 Rectory Fax......423-6237 School...............423-7049 School Fax........423-0137 Pastoral Associate...423-0240 Convent……….429-5931