519 East Fourth ƒ Alton, Illinois OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY

www.stmarysalton.com

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHSaint Mary’s Catholic Church

PARISH COMMUNITYPastor

FR. JEREMY PAULIN, O.M.V.FR. DAVID BEAUREGARD, O.M.V.

FR. PAUL NGUYEN, O.M.V.FR. LINO ESTADILLA, O.M.V.

BR. LOU FALBO, O.M.V.DEACON JIM SCHWARTZKOPFBR. LELAND THORPE, O.M.V.

PARISH OFFICE618-465-4284

Fax: 618-463-4637Hours: Mon.-Fri.

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULEWeekdays & Saturdays: 6:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m.

During School Year: Fri. 8:15 a.m.

Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.(For Sunday Obligation)

Sundays: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30,11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Day Before Holy Day: 5:15 p.m.Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00 a.m.,12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.

(if announced)First Fridays: 5:15 p.m.

CONFESSIONSFirst Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSOn Sundays after the

11:00 a.m. MassPlease make an appointment.

MARRIAGESTo be arranged at least six months

before marriage. Call the Parish Office.

SCHOOL OFFICE618-465-8523

Middle School 618-465-9719Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

www.smsalton.com

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULY 14, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, July 15

6:30 am George Reutter†

8:00 am Henry Staroba†

Tuesday, July 16

6:30 am Bob & Nancy DeGrand†

8:00 am Rosemary Matifes†

Wednesday, July 17

6:30 am Violet Hall†

8:00 am Bob Schnelten & Ben Schnelten†

Thursday, July 18

6:30 am Int of Mary Mauro

8:00 am Dorothy Manns†

Friday, July 19

6:30 am Harold “Whitey” White†

8:00 am Robert & Josephine Hill†

Saturday, July 20

6:30 am Robert Walters, Jr†

8:00 am Int of Halliday & Georgewitz Families

5:15 pm Int of Dan & Stephanie Fitzgerald

Sunday, July 21

6:30 am Stella Lyons†

8:00 am The People of St. Mary’s

9:30 am Int of Brody Meyers

11:00 am Louise Jehle†

6:00 pm Int of Darlene Bohannon

Vacation Bible School

Please remember our brothers and sisters, who are in need of prayer.

Deborah L Olney, Mabel Rench, Jan Manns, Lucy Rose Lucas, Bill Haine, Baby Olivia, Darlene Huebener, Shirley Dunphy, Mary Jenniches, Ella Curry, Sean Michael Donahue, Phyllis Milford-Rill, Kailey Almeter, Larry Greenwell, Marge Ridder, Barb Cronn, Debra Houghton, Everett O’Connor, Michael McNamee, Sr., Cathy Harrison, Baby Wilson, Roy Kubicek, Emilee McClurg, Pam Ames, Jen Mounier, John White, Evan Carey, Karen Huff, Bill Cox, Pat Gorman, Sam Yungling, Liam Maher, Amanda Dehner, G. Terry Westfall, Mark Riley, Bill Greenwell, Florence Sabaj, Don Giertz, Jessica Williams, David Delawder, Our Friend Leah, Keith Houghton, Rick Elledge, Tony Cilano, Nancy Garrett, Opal Lang, Naomi Fader, Ellen Saville, Tom Long, Patricia Dickinson, Kassidy Walters, Rebecca Materniak, Baby Materniak, Alexa Gentry, Elizabeth Buchholz, Bonnie Geisen, Michael Mulrean, Leo McLeod, The Sciacca Family, Stephen Jouett, Margarita Pulido, MaryAnn Gross, Gene Manley, Doris Rhynes, Ron Ridder, Jenny Breden, The Ringering Family, Barbara Hayes, Frank & Donna Lavite, David Fournie, Bob Rill, Chris Henkhaus, Kaylah James, Tricia Harris, Mary Thompson, Bob Huber, Ray Besta, Carol Robinson, Kristy Littauer, Michelle Steiner, Diana Melosci, Rosemary Ruedin, Sally Day, Sister Mary Gabirel, Maximilian Sugent, Helen Mulholland, Laura Bechtold, Susan Yost, Mike Mihalich, Larry Reams, Cathy McGuire, Joan Cox, John Krpan, Chris Cleary, Joe Hansen, Kathleen Engdale, Ashley LamparterIf you would like to ask our Parish to pray for a friend or loved one, please call the Parish Office (618) 465-4284 and we will get them added to our list of prayer requests. Thank you for your prayers!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCESJordan Cook, Kris Drake, Kyle Gray, Brian Gehm, Alaina Gehm, Johnny Braun, Grant Wanamaker, Trenton Brown, Michael Lucas, Drew Hargus, Steven Layne Blair, Jr., Joseph Brakeville, Keith Johnson, Joseph Buehlman, Teresa Buehlman, Jess Houk, Austin Knebel, Megan Schuette, Eric Hoehn, Daniel Chartrand, Morgun Yogore, William Kerr, Alex Geisen, Matthew Gonzales, Dree Anna Dixon, Jacob Allen, Matt Jouett, Tamara Cardenas, Emily Keith, Lisa Haegele, Kyle Ontis, Kaleb Selock, Caleb Rench, Danny Geringer, Zach Meyer, Jeff Schlobohm, Kaleb Denney, Samantha Gorman, Lane Oliver, Alexander Jaworski, Ashley Medder, Lance Perkey

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEFocus: God’s commandments are written in our hearts.

Today we are challenged to love God with our entire being and our neighbor as ourselves. On the face of it, these are difficult commandments to live out day after day, but Moses reminds us that they are written in our hearts. Our task is to listen to God’s word and carry it out at each moment, in each situation we face.

In the first reading, Moses calls on the people to heed the voice of God written in their hearts. The second reading reminds us of Christ Jesus as the image of the invisible God, through whom all things were created and who made peace by the blood of his cross. In the Gospel, Jesus points to the Good Samaritan, with his unselfish works of mercy, as an example of a good neighbor.

PART ONE - THE PROFESSION OF FAITHSECTION ONE - "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE"God Comes To Meet Man / Sacred Scripture –

The Canon of Scripture124. "The Word of God, which is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, is set forth and displays its power in a most wonderful way in the writings of the New Testament"96 which hand on the ultimate truth of God's Revelation. Their central object is Jesus Christ, God's incarnate Son: his acts, teachings, Passion and glorification, and his Church's beginnings under the Spirit's guidance.97

ARE YOU GOING ON VACATION?Many of our Parish families are planning to get away for some summer fun and relaxation in the next few months. We pray that your vacation time will be safe and a source of many wonderful memories.

To find a Church and Mass times while away from home, please visit

www.masstimes.org.

We have many spots still open for your family to take Mary home with you. This is a great opportunity to pray together as a family and to pray for vocations. Sign-up sheets are available in the back of Church and you can also call the Parish Office (618) 465-4284 to reserve your spot.

Our Lady of Grace Statue for Vocations

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

Our St. Mary’s School is seeking a substitute bus driver to begin with the 2019-2020 school year.

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain the following: Class B CDL License, Passenger Endorsement and School Bus Endorsement. St. Mary’s can provide the training for these

licenses and endorsements if needed.

If interested, please email Kelly Schwegel at kschwegel@smsalton.com

AFTER-CARESt. Mary’s School is seeking an after-care worker.

The position is needed for 5 days a week from 3:00-6:00pm.

Interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age, complete the Protecting God’s Children Program and pass a criminal background check.

For more information or to submit an application, please contact Sandy Meehan at

smeehan@smsalton.com or (618) 797-8514.

FORMED PICK OF THE WEEKOde to St. Cecilia

The Story of a Holy MuseMeet an inspiring woman with fierce courage and unwavering faith, willing to follow the path of beauty and truth—no matter the cost. Saint Cecilia’s remarkable story will come to life in Augustine Institute Radio Theatre’s audio drama featuring award-winning actors and cinematic sound and music.

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Green Sex: The Case for Natural Family Planning

First comes loves, then comes marriage... then what? If sex is natural, why are we so eager to make it artificial? In this presentation, Jason Evert presents the case for Natural Family Planning as he unveils the beauty of God's plan for sexuality. Jason has spoken about chastity to

more than one million people around the world and is the author or more than a dozen books.This talk had me laughing out loud at various points. Informative and inspiring! You can tell Jason Evert knows this topic very well; perfect CD for pre-cana education.

Joe - Round Rock, TX

THE KIOSK CORNER

PRAYER CORNERAn Act of Hope

O my God, relying on your infinite mercy and promises,

I hope to obtain pardon of my sins,the help of your grace, and life everlasting,

through the merits of Jesus Christ,my Lord and Redeemer.

Amen.

A Huge THANK YOU!FIREWORKS FEST 2019 SPONSORS

The God Squad would like to acknowledge the in-kind contributions and generosity of Johnson's Corner, St. Peter's Hardware & Rental, Jim Horn and Lewis Bakeries, Al Sanders and US Foods, Fritz Distributing, Tycon Builders, Rolling Hills Golf Club, Schwegel's Market, Schwartzkopf Printing, the Big Shake Daddies band, and our facilities crew, including Bill Gottlob and Mike Bruns. You made our fundraiser possible! And we could not have done it without the help of God Squad members' families who pitched in. May God bless you!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 SPONSORS

We thank our mighty crew of volunteers who led groups of children and organized activities for them; our special guests and their equipment from Alton Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service, Alton Police Department and the Mustache March4PD Foundation, Madison County Emergency Management Agency, Alton Fire Department and Godfrey Fire Protection District, and Sr. Mary Joseph, FSGM. We also want to thank Mrs. Carolyn Simansky for making nametags, taking photos and keeping families updated throughout the week; Schwartzkopf Printing for their hard work designing our logo and printing shirts and cutouts; and our picnic grillmasters Jim Keenan, John Schwegel, and Larry Brown. May God bless you for making our week fun, exciting, and formative for the next generation of our parish!

Vacation Bible School

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER VACATIONAre you thinking about your summer vacation? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, away from all the distractions and pressures in your life right now, would be the BEST vacation of your life. You and your spouse will always remember this WWME Weekend away as a great time together that strengthened your marriage. The next weekends are Aug. 9-11 or Sep. 27-29, 2019 at the Courtyard Marriot in St. Peters, MO.

If you would like to apply or get more information, go to https://stl-wwme.org/schedule.php | call 314.649.7317.

BETHALTO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSBuffet Chicken Dinner

Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Adults $10.00 | Children $5.00 (5-10 yrs. old)

Dinner served at OLQP Parish facility 132 Butcher St. Bethalto, IL.

Adult Carryout Available – Handicap Accessible Public Welcome

All you can eat menu includes fried chicken, chicken strips mashed potatoes & gravy, mac-cheese, vegetable,

applesauce, dessert and drink.

Proceeds go to Bethalto K of C Charities & OLQP Parish.

YOU’RE INVITED TO WOMEN’S DAY 2019The ladies of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish

in Collinsville invite you to Women’s Day2019—Prove It God!...And He Did.

Saturday, August 10 from 9 am-1:30 pm at the Parish Fellowship Hall, 207 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234.

Join nationally known speaker Patty Schneier

as she describes her journey of discovery, repentance and renewal.

The presentation is enlivened by the strong sense of God’s presence, the power of His Word, and the

amazing way He worked to bring a “Cafeteria Catholic” to conversion. Through song, scripture, and journal writing, Patty shares the story of her challenge to

God and His daily response.

Registration is $20 per participant and includes lunch. Lunches must be pre-registered by

August 1. Attendees must be 14 or older.

You can register online at saintspeter-paul.org/womensday/

or by calling the parish office at 618-345-4343.

You will also have the opportunity to shop among many vendors.

MILITARY MASSThe July Military Mass will be held Wednesday, July 17th. at 6:00 PM at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Please join us to pray for our active Military, Veterans, living and deceased, and their families, and in thanksgiving for all the freedoms we enjoy!

NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS

76th Annual Novena to Our Lady of the Snows

Sunday, July 28 through Monday, August 5 Mass begins at 7:30 p.m.

“Mary’s Journey of Faith – Where Am I on the Journey?” Each evening of the Novena includes Mass, special

music, Scripture reflections and prayers. Each evening concludes with a candlelight rosary procession.

For more information, call 618.394.6276 snows.org/novena

LITURGICAL ROLES

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Servers:All Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses

Please check your MSP App or e-mail

SATURDAY | July 20

5:15 PMMusic: SOSM

SUNDAY | July 21

8:00 AMMusic: Rich Vitale/Dennis Keller

9:30 AMMusic: Mindy Cochran, Barb Crammond/Dennis Keller

11:00 AMMusic: Mary Kate Brown, Paula Malone/Dennis Keller

6:00 PMMusic: Charlie Brockus/Dennis Keller

WEEKDAY SERVERWeek of July 15 – Mark Droste

Week of July 22 – Leland Imming

WEEKDAY LECTORWeek of July 15 – Thomas HaineWeek of July 22 – Amy Ogburn

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APPETIZERSToasted Ravioli

Six jumbo toasted raviolis served with a side of red sauce - 6.99

Garlic Cheese BreadSplit white baguette brushed with garlic butter and baked with

provolone cheese. Served with red sauce - 4.25

Chicken WingsEight jumbo wings breaded or naked, deep fried and tossed in your

choice of sauce (Hot, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan) - 8.49

Risotto Balls (8)Breaded risotto and cheese fried and topped with parmesan cheese,

served with red sauce - 6.49

Bosco Sticks (1)Cheese filled bread stick baked in garlic butter and dusted with

parmesan cheese - 1.69

AntipastoFresh mozzarella, Volpi salami, and feta stuffed olives drizzled with

a garlic and olive oil - 7.99

BruschettaToasted Italian bread served with a salad of tomato, feta, olive oil, garlic

and basil - 6.49

Stuffed Mushrooms (5)Large mushroom stuffed with a cream cheese filling of Italian sausage,

garlic, diced onion and Italian seasonings - 7.49

SALADSDinner Salad

Romaine and iceberg topped with shredded cheese, parmesan,tomatoes, onions and pepperoncini

Large - 6.50 • Small - 3.25

Decaro's House SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with ham, Volpi salami, shredded cheese,parmesan, black olives, tomatoes, onions and pepperoncini served with

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Chef SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with your choice of turkey or ham, and

topped with hard boiled egg, shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions andgarlic croutons

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Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, onions, garlic croutons tossed in

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Greek SaladRomaine and iceberg, green and black olives, feta cheese, tomatoes,

onions, pepperoncini and parmesanLarge - 7.99 • Small - 4.99

Grilled Chicken SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions,

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DressingsDecaro's Creamy Italian | Ranch | Bleu Cheese | French | Poppyseed

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SOUPS

We rotate two house made soups every weekBowl - 4.75 • Cup - 3.00

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Hot Ham and CheeseThinly sliced ham, provolone, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and

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Italian BeefThin sliced Italian beef and provolone. Served with sweet peppers or

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Meatball SubOur house made meatballs served inside our baked garlic cheese bread

and topped with red sauce and parmesan cheese - 8.99

Chicken ParmesanHand breaded chicken breast topped with red sauce, provolone and

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Chicken Salad SandwichHouse made chicken salad with halved grapes, pecans, celery, served

on large croissant with romaine - 8.99

Veggie SandwichTomatoes, onions, black olives and roasted peppers sautéed with garlic

and topped with red sauce and provolone cheese - 8.99

Italian Sausage SandwichHill made Italian sausage, topped with peppers, onions, provolone

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