2400 South Franklin St. Decatur, IL 62521

www.decaturholyfamily.com

Holy Family

Parish

July 22, 2018

16th 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.

OUR PRAYER LINE is looking for more pray-ers. Would you be willing to spend a few minutes each day praying for the special intentions that have been re-quested? If you are interested, please call Rosanna Frey at 429-6657 or Barb Lesyna at 428-0058..

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.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Penny Barry, Mark Barthelemy, Tricia Bleavins, Alice Bowman, Fr. John Bur-nette, Susie Christopher, John & Marie Davis, Joe Despres, Patrick Dwyer, Janice Earl, Paul Fleckenstein, Glenn Gillmar, Floyd Grove, Rick Harmon, Brody Heinz, Warner Hirstein, Eleanor Jackson, Dave Kelmel, Betty Kreher, Sarah Lidy, Doyce Mathis, Ruth McCollom, Christina McReynolds, Eileen Milligan, James Moore, Mike Moran, Jim Murray, Rich-ard Neihart, Steve Reeter, Greg Saloka Jr., Dora Sandage, Jack Schram, Annette Schroeder, Phyllis Sirochman, Dee Dee Stoutenborough, Jim Tomlinson, Betsy Weber

DEAR HOLY FAMILY PARISHIONERS: Time for a “prayer check.” How is your prayer life today? Would it be, as they say, “nothing to write home about?” Or is it improving day by day? Does the thought of your prayer life enter your mind? Is prayer something important to you as a Catholic? Or, is it something you attend to when you need it or have time for it? It is good for all of us to take time to check out where our prayer life is at this very moment. Prayer is that ve-hicle by which we come into closer contact with the Lord. And that is always a good thing. Prayer helps us to cope with everyday problems & concerns. Prayer si-lences us for a while & enables us to relax & just be with Jesus. Prayer leads us to deeper appreciation of the many blessings bestowed upon us by God. Prayer helps us to see the will of the Lord for our lives. Prayer lets us hear the voice of Christ guiding us along our journey of life. Prayer can lead us to put our faith into action & be of service to one another. Prayer energizes us. Is prayer a priority in our lives? Do we “make time, no matter what,” to pray, or is it something that gets put “on the back burner” until it “fits into” our schedule? Do we, as St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) said: “Take time & trouble to pray?” Do we ever worry about our “prayer health?” We have check-ups & doctor visits when we have a physical problem or concern. What about when we have a spiri-tual problem or concern? Do we take action to remedy our situation by praying & getting the spiritual help we need? Let us all make sure our prayer life is the healthiest it can be. That may mean a “prayer check-up” right this very minute. Let’s pray about our prayer life. YOUR PASTOR WHO PRAYS FOR YOU DAILY,

FATHER JOE

ANNUAL SCHOOL FUND DRIVE is still going on!! PLEASE help us now & into the future by contributing--brochures on shelf in the church vestibule. THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN!

DON’T FORGET to invite someone you know back to Mass! You can be a great ambassador for our parish. Let us fill the pews of Holy Family!!

FORMED.ORG is for being formed in our Catholic Faith. To get started, go to www.formed.org & click on “Register”. Our case sensitive parish code JMN63Q.

HAVE A FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT WITH FORMED By God's design, the family is the first and most effective school of Christianity. Inspire and enrich your family by watching these epic feature films about holy men and women who devoted their lives to follow-ing Christ. Discover the power of virtue, prayer, service, and resilience in the face of opposition. Take time to watch one of the following movies: Mother Teresa, Clare and Francis, Padre Pio, Pope John Paul II.

RIGHT TO LIFE – Celebration Parking: The Macon County Right to Life will again be manning parking dur-ing Decatur Celebration in the Dick Van Dyke parking lot. All proceeds from this event go towards operating expenses of Right to Life of Macon County. The Mt. Zion KCs are helping with the effort but are also looking for additional help. If you can help man a shift or two over Celebration weekend (Aug 3 – Aug 5) please call Steve Bowman (848-0843). Thank You.

THE WORD OF GOD IS AVAILABLE 24/7 on Deca-tur Catholic Radio WDCR FM 88.9/96.5

REMINDER: If you go to Mass at another parish in the area, you can put your Holy Family collection envelope into the collection basket at that church & they will mail it back to us. Thank you!

HOLY FAMILY LITURGICAL MINISTERS July 28 & 29, 2018

SATURDAY, 4:30 p.m.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Kaitlin Jedlicka, Lindsey Ohl, Levi Hackett, Teresa Garrett, Brenda Duncan, Holly Layton, Patty Norton GIFT BEARERS: Tim Altherr Family GREETERS: Lucas Wenneker Family READERS: Amanda Drain & Tricia Bleavins SERVERS: Owen Jedlicka, Sal Sassano, Emma Norton USHERS: Ken Yeakley, Ryan Yeakley, Gary Durbin, Tyler Ohl SUNDAY, 8:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Judy Saloka, Emma Stoneburg, Deena Warrick, Aaron Ross, Sue Schneider, Sandy Murray, David Hawkins GIFT BEARERS: Michael & Kay Wendell GREETERS: Franz & Leeann Grossman READERS: Melissa Bahls & Shannon Striglos SERVERS: Carter Bahls, Gus Striglos, Hannah Kretsinger USHERS: Terry Schneider, Dale Boulier, John Fitzgerald, Kevin Peters SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Barb Christensen, Paul Christensen, Mckenzie Snow, Maddie Snow, Howard Stone, Ann Marie Morgan, Rita Hogan GIFT BEARERS: Leo & Ilene Berger GREETERS: Sheryl Murray & Jonnie Taylor READERS: Robin Caceres & Karen Barding SERVERS: Camila Caceres, Carter Boyer, Joliegh Kostenski USHERS: Ethan Spain, John Venverloh, Adrian Caceres, Luichi Caceres

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15

PRAY for the repose of the soul of Bill Chambers, brother of Jeane Moser. May he rest in peace & his family be comforted.

HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.com

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.

WELCOME to Benjamin Jacob Bohlen, son of Adam & Katie (Schrauth) Bohlen; Aubrey Victoria Rincker, daughter of Jonathan & Julia (Petrucha) Rincker. They were baptized this weekend. May they have a faith-filled life in the Catholic Church!

WE ARE GRATEFUL to Jan Hogan & Pat Davis who make the baptismal garments for our baptisms at HF. They do a great job, & so many of the families comment on how beautiful & special the garments are.

MONDAY, July 23 7:30 a.m. Deceased members of Holthaus/Elam Families (Suzanne) TUESDAY, July 24 7:30 a.m. Cecilia Daugherty & Delores Marty (Philip & Kathleen Sharkey) WEDNESDAY, July 25 7:30 a.m. Charlie Graham (Don & Carol Holthaus) THURSDAY, July 26 7:30 a.m. Annette Ernst (Jeannette Bradley) FRIDAY, July 27 7:30 a.m. Vivian Langevin (Kefalas Family) SATURDAY, July 28 4:30 p.m. Kathy Delahunty (Delahunty Family) SUNDAY, July 29 8:00 a.m. Holy Family Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Jane MacMurdo (Nick & Carol Neiers)

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CANTOR? Please contact Peter Miller at 412-4532 for details.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASSES

Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

All parents of children who are attending Holy Family School & anyone who will be volunteering at the school or parish will need the class. Grandparents are also encouraged to take this class. If you are thinking of volunteering, we encourage you to take this class. You only have to take it once, and after your background check, you are ready to volunteer! Please call the rectory at 423-6223 to sign up.

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.

HEARING AIDS are available for use during Mass.

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

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Thank you for your generosity!

Weekend of July 14 & 15, 2018 Envelopes…………………….$ 12,186.00 Sister Parish……………….….$ 968.00 Building Fund………………...$ 47.00 Children………………………$ 22.00

PLAN AHEAD FOR MASS DURING VACATION When you are away from home and do not know where or when Sunday Mass will be celebrated, go to:

www.masstimes.org The web site will give all the local churches & Mass times and even connect you to a church’s website.

ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL ADORATION: Want some quiet time with our Lord? Volunteer to spend and hour with HIM. Volunteers are needed on Sun. -all hours; Monday 9AM & 10PM. Tuesday 12:00AM, 1AM, 2AM, 3AM twice a month; Thursday 12AM & 1AM twice a month. PLEASE CALL OR TEXT MARY COMER-FORD cell# 217-433-0265.

COUPLES’ NIGHT OUT will be held on Wed., Aug. 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the Beach House. Cayla & Steve Hitt-meier will be doing the “Not So Newlywed Game’...for couples of all ages. How much do you know about your spouse? These questions will be for each of us to answer with our spouses on relationship, faith, family, etc. Cost is $30.00 per couple for a light dinner. There is a cash bar. You can make a reservation either by phone or on line. By Phone 217-422-4534, or Online http://decaturcouplesnightout.rsvpify.com

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 School...............423-7049 School Fax........423-0137 Pastoral Associate...423-0240 Convent……….429-5931