2400 South Franklin St. Decatur, IL 62521

www.decaturholyfamily.com

Holy Family

Parish

June 5, 2016

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

INVITE SOMEONE BACK TO CHURCH!!

DEAR PARISHIONERS:

Back to Ordinary Time on the weekends! No more Easter Season or Feasts of the Holy Trinity or The Body & Blood of Christ. No, just “Ordinary Time.” But, as you may know, there is nothing “ordinary” about any of the weeks during our liturgical year. Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church is named be-cause of ordinal numbers used to differentiate the weeks ---3rd, 9th, 17th, 31st, etc. It is a numbering system. It does not mean that the Masses are “ordinary” in any sense of the word, meaning “blah” or “trivial.” Mass is the special time when we encounter Jesus so very closely. He comes to us in a very, very special way in Communion. We are privileged to re-ceive THE Body & THE Blood of Jesus. It is actually Jesus Himself we receive. What a blessing & a gift that is for us as Catholics. We are to see how extraordi-nary that is! We are never to take it for granted in our daily lives. We are to treasure how special the Eucharist is.

Also in the Mass we hear proclaimed the Living Word of God. We hear the extraordinary Word of God that inspires us & challenges us to live according to the law of love. We are called to be preachers & teachers of the Word by what we say &

do. We can bring that Living Word to ordinary people so that they are able to feel extraordinary. In the Mass we gather with other be-lievers to celebrate. What a privilege that is! We feel the extraordinary presence of Jesus in the community gathered. We see His living Presence in those around us. We are more the Body of Christ when we gather together to worship God who is anything but ordinary. Let us never miss a moment to experience, celebrate, & grow in the special moments given to us at Mass, dur-ing which we praise God for His extraordinary love for us. And we do this for the next months in our Ordinary Time. YOUR PASTOR, FATHER JOE P.S. THANK YOU to all those who contributed to this past year’s ACSA Campaign. Due to your generosity, we received a check from the diocese last week for $2,939.50, the amount that we exceeded our assessed goal. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to all of you who helped this be a reality. We don’t need to send any $$ in to make up our difference since you enabled us to go over!! May God bless you in abundance for your willingness to help the diocese & to help Holy Family parish.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Florene Alcorn, Laura Allen, Claire Behme, Kirk Beyers, Steve Brinkoetter, Tyler Brown, Vince Conte, Donna French, Pat Hamilton, Rick Harmon, Sharon Holeman, Kathy Kirby, Jim Murray, Gretchen Peters-Hantel, Terri Schram, Fr. John Sohm, Renee Tillman, Ryan Tillman

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) will be held here from June 13-17. Registration forms are available on the adoration table at church. Space is limited, so signup now. Vol-unteers are needed to make this VBS a “farm-tastic” event. If you would like to help, please call the rectory office at 423-6223.

SICK LIST POLICY: Names that are submitted will be removed after 4 weeks unless resubmitted. The new names added each week will be in BOLD for that one week, so that it will be easier to know a new name.

FATHER BRADEN will preside at ALL the Masses here on the weekend of June 18/19. After each Mass a reception will be held in the Parish Center. Please come & congratulate him on being a new priest!

YEAR OF MERCY REFLECTION FOR June 4/5 Raising the dead. There are two stories, three really, of someone coming back from death at the hand of an-other. Although I might not see myself bringing an un-breathing boy or dead man back among the living as Jesus or Elijah did, I can keep vigil with the dying and with those who mourn them. What great mercy work! The third story is more metaphorical. Paul, who first persecuted the young Church, then was knocked off his horse by the living Christ, spent three years in solitude listening and praying and taking guidance from God. Paul withdrew for a needed time and, refreshed by God, came back stronger to do God’s work.

• How will I carve out some time this week to listen to

and be with God?

• Who is dying and needs my visit and my prayer?

• Who is grieving and needs my presence and my com-

fort?

CONGRATULATIONS to Bob & Connie Elam. They celebrate their 70th wedding anni-versary on June 4th.

FROM FR. JOE: THANK YOU to all those who re-membered my 33rd Ordination Anniversary! I appreciate the cards, prayers, gifts, & well-wishes. On to #34!

HEARING AIDS are available for use during Mass.

CARING & SHARING next weekend, June 11th & 12th. Please be generous in donating non-perishable food items for the poor & hungry, placing them in the church vestibule. Remember, you can give money, too. Make checks out to “Catholic Charities.” THANKS to those who deliver the food for us.

HOLY FAMILY LITURGICAL MINISTERS June 11 & 12, 2016

SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Katlyn Pruitt, Jennifer Douglass, Steve Rathnow, Karen Barding, Peg Phipps, Debbie Alexander, Teresa Garrett GIFT BEARERS: Matt Jedlicka Family GREETERS: Dwayne Creek Family READERS: Karen Barding & Donovan Pena SERVERS: Kaitlin Jedlicka, Emma Babb, Austin Hughes USHERS: Tony Douglass, Michael Rudolph, Bill Sheppard, Gary Durbin SUNDAY, 7:45 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Bridget Hogan, Chris Hogan, Franz Grossman, Judy Saloka, Carol Holthaus, Zach Fitzgerald, Marvin Hughes GIFT BEARERS: Bob Kerans Family GREETERS: Pat O’Donnell & Mary Olson READER: Ann Carr SERVERS: Zach Hollis & Hannah Hollis USHERS: John Bennyhoff, John Fitzgerald, Kevin Peters, Terry Schneider SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Fran Campbell, Aaron Ross, Rita Hogan, Edison Hogan, Jerry Green, Kathy Green, Suzi Frey GIFT BEARERS: Paul & Barb Christensen GREETERS: Matt Naber Family READERS: Marci Rockey & John Barry SERVERS: Zia Boulier, Becca Hogan, Gabriella Chapple USHERS: Adrian Caceres, Luichi Caceres, Matt Naber, Lynn Brinkman

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36- 8:3

BEST WISHES to Travis Whitsel & Rachel Hogan; Josh Rankins & Kendra Schaub, who were married recently. May God bless their married love!

WELCOME to Nate & Christine Chandler and chil-dren Savannah, Grady, Cameron, & Beckett. They’ve recently joined our parish. We’re glad you are at HF!

MONDAY, June 6 7:30 a.m. Brad Stoneburg (Larry & Mary Jo Noonan) TUESDAY, June 7 7:30 a.m. Rose Marie Durbin (Loretta Umfleet & Leroy Blakeman) WEDNESDAY, June 8 8:00 Mass at OLHS THURSDAY, June 9 7:30 a.m. Barb Whitaker (Valerie & Whalen Vancil) FRIDAY, June 10 7:30 a.m. Kay Brown (Meyer & Noonan Families) SATURDAY, June 11 4:30 p.m. Deceased members of Elam & Holthaus Families (Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Elam)SUNDAY, June 12 7:45 a.m. Irene Williamson (Maureen Hooks) 11:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners

PLEASE PRAY for those in our Sister Parish in El Sal-vador, as they pray for us. The amber candle in our Vigil Candle area is lit as a reminder for us to pray for them.

YEAR OF MERCY CONFESSIONS Mon., June 6, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Fri., June 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

MEGA RAFFLE TICKETS: For every $100 ticket sold, Holy Family receives $10. Call Mike Lees, our parish chairperson, at 454-3290 to help sell tickets or for more info. This Raffle benefits St. T as well as us. NOTE: At HF, for every 7 tickets sold, your name will be put into a raffle for cash prizes of $500 & $300.

COOKBOOKS are available for $10 each by contacting Brenda Duncan at 428-7730.

ADAM CARTER MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN/WALK will be Sat., June 11th at Fairview Park. Registration is $25 per person and $100 per family of 4 or more. Regis-ter online at www.Active.com. For more info. email funrun@AdamCarterMemorial.com or call 423-8009.

ADORATION at Holy Family will resume in September

CONGRATULATIONS to Miranda Jesse from our parish who is Co-Valedictorian at Meridian H.S. We are very proud of you & your accomplishments, Miranda!

WE’RE GRATEFUL for our Contem-porary Group at our weekend Masses. They add so much to our liturgies with their music & song. They will be on summer vacation now. Please know, Group members, how much we value you!!

ROSARY is prayed 20 minutes before Mass on Mon., Tues., & Fri. Come & pray & stay for Mass.

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

THE WORD OF GOD IS AVAILABLE 24/7 on Deca-tur Catholic Radio WDCR FM 88.9--spread the Word.

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K.C. BREAKFAST on Sunday, June 12th at the Hall downtown. They will serve from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

ANNUAL SCHOOL FUND DRIVE: Please be gener-ous in responding for our students & staff at Holy Family School. So many opportunities are made possible through your donations to this most important Fund. If you need a brochure & donation envelope, there will be some on the vestibule shelf in church. Thank you!

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

BAPTISMAL CLASS , June 26, at 12:15 p.m. Email Sr. Janet at janet.pfile@comcast.net, or call 423-0240.

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HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.com

MEETINGS: Pastoral Council—5:15 p.m. on June 13; School Board Meeting—5:30 p.m. on June 8

Thank you for your generosity!

Weekend of May 28 & 29, 2016 Envelopes…………………….$ 12,071.00 Building Fund………………...$ 66.00 Sister Parish……………….….$ 133.00 Children………………………$ 9.00

DIOCESAN CHILD ABUSE REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION NUMBER IS (217) 321-1155.

ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL PERPETUAL ADORA-TION is in great need of subs for any of the hours after midnight. Please call Mary at 877-6716 or Maureen Hooks at 521-1755.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), a program for moms with children ages 0-5 years old, will start a new chapter at HF. For more information contact HFCMOPSCoordi-nator@gmail.com or call Kim Amsalem at 561-212-9647.

Mass Schedule Weekend Liturgies Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Liturgies Monday 7:30 a.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m., and during school year 8:00 a.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.

Holy Day Liturgies Masses 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and during school year 8:00 a.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