2400 South Franklin St. Decatur, IL 62521

www.decaturholyfamily.com

Holy Family

Parish

July 3, 2016

14th 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.

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

INVITE SOMEONE BACK TO CHURCH!!

DEAR PARISHIONERS: Are we ready to celebrate our freedom this Monday, July 4th? This day is one of our most treas-ured days as a nation. This is the annual day to celebrate the fact that we can freely cele-brate! Do we ever take time to stop & think about the many freedoms we have in America? Do we often take them for granted? Do we forget about those countless men & women who gave their lives or fought in battles so that we could be free & can continue to be free? This Monday will find many of us getting together at parties, enjoying the company of family & friends. We will visit parks & pools. People will be off work to relax & have fun. That is what July 4th is for---partially, at least. July 4th is also about FREEDOM. We are FREE to assemble & worship. We are FREE from foreign domi-nation. We are FREE to express ourselves in speech. We are FREE to think what we want. We are FREE to vote & elect our leaders. And we have so many more FREEDOMS that many other peoples do not have. And we as Catholics have reasons to celebrate FREE-DOM when it comes to our faith. We are FREE from the power of sin & death thanks to Jesus & His Passion & Death.. We are FREE from despair, thanks to the Resur-rection of Jesus & the promise of eternal life. Let us find ourselves giving thanks this July 4th through communal worship & private prayer. Let us con-tinue to find ourselves at the Lord’s Table by coming to Mass, receiving the best food & drink possible---the Lord’s Body & Blood. Happy July 4th! May we pause & give thanks for our country. May we defend & be proud of America. May we strive to make our country a more peaceful, just, tol-erant, & faith-filled nation.

YOUR PASTOR, FATHER JOE

P.S. From July 7-13 I will be on vacation. If you need a priest, please call Fr. Rick at OLOL, 877-4404. P.P.S. WELCOME to Deacon Michael Friedel, who will be our deacon for the next two months. We are so happy to have him here at HF! He is from Holy Angels parish in Wood River, IL, & is currently studying at the North American College in Rome. How fortunate we are to have him assigned to our parish. Please introduce yourselves to him & pray for him as he continues his studies in Rome this fall. He will be or-dained a priest this coming May in Spring-field. We’re glad you are here, Deacon Michael!

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Florene Alcorn, Laura Allen, Clair Behme, Kirk Beyers, Dave Bowman, Tyler Brown, Joe Despres, Bernie Drake, Donna French, Sharon Gregory, Jerry Groves, Pat Hamilton, Rick Harmon, Eric Hill, Judy Hogan, Sharon Holeman, Kathy Kirby, Cathy Mathias, Jim Murray, Karen Ohl, Gretchen Peters-Hantel, Patricia Perry, Janet Pope, Loralai Riley, Terri Schram, Annette Schroeder, Fr. John Sohm, Cindy Suel, Macy Tester

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.

ADORATION on Thursdays at Holy Family will resume in September!

ATTENTION--MASS TIME CHANGE Beginning the weekend of July 2nd & 3rd, Masses on Sundays at Holy Family will be at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. With Fr. Joe not having Masses at Mt. Zion as of July 1st, Masses on Sundays will be at the times they were before he began his ministry at OLHS. The Pastoral Council discussed this matter & it was decided to return to the times of 8 & 10. ALSO---please note that we will now have Mass on Wednesday mornings HERE at 7:30 a.m., preceded by the rosary at 7:10, beginning on July 6th.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sr. Janet, whose birthday was July 2nd. We wish you all the best, Sister, & we are all grateful for the many, many things you do for us at HF!

ANNUAL MISSIONARY CO-OP WEEKEND will be on July 9/10. We will have Fr. Brummel, a member of the Claretians, who will make an Appeal for his commu-nity at all the Masses. The Claretians were founded in 1849 by St. Anthony Claret, a Spanish missionary. This community now numbers more than 3000, who can be found in more than 63 countries around the world. They strive to respond to the needs of the poor, as well as im-migrants, youth, & families. Please be generous in re-sponse to Fr. Brummel.

WELCOME to Fr. Steve Arisman, the new pastor of OLHS & St. Isidore! We are glad to have him in our area & deanery. NOTE: Sunday Mass at OLHS is now at 8:30 a.m. & at St. Isidore on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., effective this weekend.

CARING & SHARING next weekend, July 9th & 10th. Please be generous in donating non-perishable food items for the poor & hungry, placing them in the church vesti-bule. Remember, you can give money, too. Make checks out to “Catholic Charities.” THANKS to those who de-liver the food for us.

EVER THOUGHT OF BEING A PRIEST? God maybe calling you at this very moment to serve Him by being a priest for the Diocese of Springfield. Our Catholic Church needs more people to answer His call to priesthood. If you may be interested, please call Fr. Joe at 423-6223.

HOLY FAMILY LITURGICAL MINISTERS July 9 & 10, 2016

SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Mary Swigert, Janet K. Hogan, Carol Whitsel, Debbie Alexander, Aaron Ross, Denny & Marilyn Noonan GIFT BEARERS: Mike & Janet Hogan GREETERS: Bob Norton Family READERS: Jerry Hunt & Steve Rathnow SERVERS: Sydney Sweeney, Olivia Swords, Lindsey Ohl USHERS: Ryan Yeakley, Ken Yeakley, Michael Rudolph, Bill Sheppard SUNDAY, 8:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Mary Kate Kenney, Pat Merli, John Merli, Carol Holthaus, Hannah Stoneburg, Carol Paglino, Sean Hayes GIFT BEARERS: Mike Lees Family GREETERS: John & Joan Bennyhoff READER: Shannon Striglos SERVERS: Lindsey Scherer, Joelle Gadberry USHERS: John Merli, Mike Lees, John Fitzgerald, John Bennyhoff SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Mackenzie Snow, Maddie Snow, Amy Tapscott, Luke Tapscott, Suzi Frey, Kathy Green, Jerry Green GIFT BEARERS: Gene & MaryAnn Meyer GREETERS: Bill & Patricia Lindgren READERS: Diane Keller & Abigail Smith SERVERS: Sammy Tapscott, Rachel Smith, Camila Caceres USHERS: Paul Christensen, Luichi Caceres, Adrian Caceres, Randy Frey

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26; Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37

PRAY for the repose of the souls of Alice Coble, sister-in-law of Joann Davern; Jerry Frank, stepfather of Jim Wrigley. May they rest in peace & their families be comforted.

MONDAY, July 4 7:30 a.m. Bob Murray (Family) TUESDAY, July 5 7:30 a.m. Kay Brown (Meyer & Noonan Families) WEDNESDAY, July 6--Note Time 7:30 a.m. Tom Cantwell (Steve & Trish Miller) THURSDAY, July 7 7:30 a.m. Mary Carafa (Diane Keller) FRIDAY, July 8 7:30 a.m. NO MASS SATURDAY, July 9 4:30 p.m. Ardell McClure (Ben & Fe Esparaz) SUNDAY, July 10--Note Times 8:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Bob Boaz (Jim & Cinda Farris)

THANKS for the 399 lbs. of non-perishables collected during the month of May for the food pantry. We are very grateful. --- Robin Murray, Catholic Charities

YEAR OF MERCY CONFESSIONS Tuesday, July 5th, 8:30-9:30 am ONLY ONE THIS WEEK

SCHOOL PHYSICALS: State law requires all students entering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades to have a com-plete physical exam and necessary immunizations prior to entering school. Please make an appointment with your student’s physician soon in order to have the forms com-pleted for the start of the school year.

4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL OPENING: HFCS is seeking a 3rd dynamic teacher to further add to our excel-lent program. The position we are seeking is for a PreK, four-year-old classroom with program hours being Mon-day-Friday, 8-11:15 a.m. The classroom is also staffed with a teaching assistant. The teacher will work collabo-ratively with the HF Team to provide a faith-based devel-opmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to learning & the personal growth of each child & family. A teaching certificate and/or early childhood experience is required. If interested, please contact 217-423-7049.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL is preparing the list of sub-stitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are a retired or former teacher and would like to substitute, please call the school at 423-7049.

CONGRATS to all those from our parish who were on the Honor Rolls at Mt. Zion High School. Way to go!

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.

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

K.C. BREAKFAST on Sunday, July 10th 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.

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HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.com

THE CRADLE AND THE CONVERT: Decatur Catholic Radio 88.9 FM has their own local programming on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM. Dave Slade and Mark Barthelemy interview guests, update you on local views, and educate you about the faith.

Thank you for your generosity!

Weekend of June 25 & 26, 2016 Envelopes…………………….$ 24,038.00 Building Fund………………...$ 60.00 Sister Parish……………….….$ 257.00 Children……………………….$ 4.00

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

ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL PERPETUAL ADORA-TION is looking for volunteers for Sun. 2 a.m., 3 a.m. & 11 p.m., (twice a month),4 a.m; Tues. 1 a.m. & 2 a.m. (first week of the month) and 7 p.m. (2nd & 5th weeks); Wed. 2 a.m.; Thurs. 12 a.m. (1st & 3rd weeks) & 6 p.m. Call Mary at 877-6716 or Maureen Hooks at 521-1755.

OLOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION POSITION is open. If you are interested, please contact Chris Uptmor, princi-pal, at cuptmor@ololschool for call 877-4408 ext. 117.

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 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 Rev. Mr. Michael Friedel…………………………..Deacon 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