HOLY CROSS CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 MENDOTA, ILLINOIS

Week of February 5th 6:30 p.m. Mon. Volunteers 7:00 a.m. Tue & Thurs. Volunteers 8:00 a.m. Wed. School Mass 8:00 a.m. Fri. Volunteers Weekend of February 10th & 11th 4:00 p.m. Tony Aughenbaugh - Tristan & Taylor Joyce 6:30 a.m. Bob Merritt - Herb Buchanan 10:30 a.m. Kane Clendenen - Bella Hagenbuch - Alex Mandujano

Sat. February 10th 4:00 p.m. Jack Herbert - Paul & Yvonne Sondgeroth Sun. February 11th 6:30 a.m. Sue Buchanan 10:30 a.m. Jacie Bend - Pat Reeder - Tom Schuhler

Sat. February 10th 4:00 p.m. Dennis Jones Sun. February 11th 6:30 a.m. Brian Corrigan 10:30 a.m. Matt Gehm

Sat. February 10th 4:00 p.m. Yvonne Smith Sun. February 11th 10:30 a.m. Barry & Jamie Beetz

Sat. February 10th 4:00 p.m. Leonard Schwemlein- Volunteers Sun. February 11th 6:30 a.m. Joe Hochstatter - Volunteers 10:30 a.m. Alan Stiel - Ken Kurth

Saturday, February 3rd 4:00 p.m. Gene & Mary Ann Brunner 7:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish - NO MASS Sunday, February 4th 6:30 a.m. +Rick Wujek by Darlene Wujek 10:30 a.m. +Karen Zolper by Roger & Mary Lou Flahive 12:00 p.m. Parishioners Monday, February 5th 6:30 p.m. +Sister Elaine by Mel Harth Tuesday, February 6th 7:00 a.m. +Karen Fischer 11:30 a.m. Mass at Hospital - +Jay Heitmann by Tom & Mary Heitmann Wednesday, February 7th 8:00 a.m. +Rita Fischbach by Jerry & Connie Northcutt Thursday, February 8th 7:00 a.m. +Frank Joerger by Jean Joerger & Family Friday, February 9th 8:00 a.m. +Danny Arredondo by Russell & Beth Wackerlin Saturday, February 10th 7:00 a.m. Adoration with Confessions 8:00 a.m. +James Clements by Keith & Sue Johnson 4:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Ferd & Marie Full by Family 7:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish - +Chee Huang Cheung by Tom, Natalie & Henry Pilon Sunday, February 11th 6:30 a.m. +Paul Joerger by Tom Joerger 10:30 a.m. Parishioners 12:00 p.m. +Leopoldo & Perfecto Covarrubias by Graciela Covarrubias COMMUNION TO THE SHUT-INS FRIDAY, February 9th HOME VISITS Rose Faber NURSING HOMES Rita & Dave Jones

YEAR END TAX CONTRIBUTIONS To receive a copy of your year end tax contribu-tions call or come to the rectory Monday through Wednesday between the hours of 8:30 & 4:00

Upcoming Events at OSF St. Paul

Wednesday 2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service with distribution of ashes in the Chapel at 11am.

Fridays during Lent from 2/16 - 3/23 Stations of the Cross at 1:30 pm in the Chapel.

Homebound List

If you have a family member or friend that needs to be added to

the homebound list please call the rectory office at 815-538-6151.

Fr. Peter Pilon Pastor

SUNDAY MASS AT STS. PETER & PAUL: Sunday 9:00 a.m.

CONFESSIONS AT STS. PETER & PAUL:

8:20 - 8:50 a.m. Sunday

STS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH, PETERSTOWN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PEORIA

February 4, 2018

Sun. Feb. 4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Leon Sondgeroth by Mel Harth Sun. Feb. 11 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Ken Becker by Grandchildren

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

USHERS Sun. Feb. 11 Daryl Sondgeroth, Patrick Cassidy

SERVERS Sun. Feb. 11 Mackenzie Hoffman

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Sun. Feb. 11 Tom Sondgeroth, Lorraine Loomis, Volunteer

LECTOR Sun. Feb. 11 Steve Stremlau

Collection for January 28th

Sunday Collection: $1,455.00 First Offering: $2.00

YEAR END TAX CONTRIBUTIONS

To receive a copy of your year end tax contributions call or come to the rectory Monday through Wednesday between the hours of 8:30 & 4:00

Our present life is given only to gain the eternal one and if we don’t think about it, we build our affections on what belongs to this world, where our life is transitory. When we have to leave it we are afraid and become agitated. Believe me, to live happily in this pilgrimage, we have to aim at the hope of arriving at our Homeland, where we will stay eternally. Meanwhile we have to believe firmly that God calls us to Himself and follows us along the path towards Him. He will never permit anything to happen to us that is not for our greater good. He knows who we are and He will hold out His paternal hand to us during difficulties, so that nothing prevents us from running to Him swiftly. But to enjoy this grace we must have complete trust in Him.

—St Padre Pio

Ss. Peter & Paul Church is looking for Eucharistic Ministers

and Servers. If you would like to volunteer for one of

these please call the rectory at: 815-538-6151.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Our Lady of the Cenacle Chapel Extended Eucharistic Adoration

"Even if all the physical hunger of the world were satisfied ... the deepest hunger of man

would still exist…Therefore, I say, Come, all of you, to Christ. He is the bread of life. Come to Christ and you will never be hungry again…"

- St. John Paul II

Adorers Needed: Mondays 2-3, 3-4 p.m.

Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays 11 a.m.-noon

Sub - Mondays in Feb. 6-7 p.m. (Mass at 6:30)

Chapel Coordinator, Karen Brandner 1-815-915-6635

MERRITT FUNERAL HOME

Robert W. Merritt

Brett W. Merritt

800 MONROE ST.

815-539-7211

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Wed. Jan. 31 0779 50.00 Jan Schuster

Thur. Feb. 1 0694 50.00 Mason Full

Fri. Feb. 2 2042 50.00 Dan Kobilsek

The 2018 Daily Dollars are here! A chance to win money and help our school!

THE SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday School Food Pantry Youth Ministry Solemnity of Mary First Offering

01/28/18 01/28/18 01/28/18 01/28/18 01/28/18 01/28/18

$5,273.12 100.00 631.00 50.00 10.00 7.00

Give God what is just, not what is left!

Bereavement & Grief Ministry

February 15 at 6:30pm, Room 105

Deacon Ray will meet regularly on the third Thurs-day of each month with those who are mourning, experiencing grief or loneliness providing teaching, comfort, consolation, and fellowship.

News from St Mary’s Altar Society

A very special delivery has recently arrived within our parish community. Valeria and Francisco welcomed their triplets, boys, Alvaro and Alonzo and girl, Aitana, home from OSF in Peoria on January 17th. The Altar Society is sponsoring a baby shower of gifts for the family.

Suggested items include: diapers, wipes, bibs, burp cloths, pacifiers, socks, baby spoons, onesies, and sleepers, sizes newborn to 6 months. These items may be placed in the babies donation box which is under the card table in the entrance to the church. Any items that you could contribute will be greatly appreciated by the society and the family. Thank you for your generosity to our collection of gifts. —Nancy Goble, President

ULTREYA TIME! A special treat is in store for those attending the February 10 Illinois Valley Cursillo group’s monthly Ultreya.ly a. Walt Zukowski will be directing the Saint Valentine Choir which will be providing the music for the 4 p.m. Mass to be held at St. Valentine Church, 1109 Pulaski St., Peru, Illinois. Following the Mass a potluck dinner will precede the evening's Ultreya. Master of Ceremonies Richard Nowatka will introduce Michael Boldrey, who will speak on "Medjugorje".

Cursillistas of any of the three-day Christian spiritual renewal programs are invited to attend and anyone wanting to learn more about Cursillo are welcome. More information needed: Call Lay Director, Michael Vaessen at (815) 994-7543 or Publicity Chair, Loretta Volker at (815) 875-1330.

My only regret is that I have no adequate means with which to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary, through whose intercession I have undoubtedly received so much strength from the Lord, to bear with sincere resignation the many humiliations to which I am subjected day after day. . . And I do not believe this strength comes to me from the world. —St Padre Pio

HOLY CROSS CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 MENDOTA, ILLINOIS

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“Embracing a Life of Meaning"

Weekly Lenten services will again be sponsored by the Mendota Church Women, an ecumenical group representing a number of local churches. What are your plans for this very holy season? Our five Wednesday morning sessions are a great way to spend time with God and deepen your faith.

You are invited to join us at 9:30AM, beginning February 21st, at First Presbyterian Church (which is on the corner of 5th Street and 10th Avenue, and is handicapped accessible from the parking lot). This year's program is based upon the study "Embracing a Life of Meaning," by Kathleen Norris with Tim Scorer. Each session will include worship, a video presentation, and a brief discussion in small groups. A free-will offering will be taken for donations to organizations serving our community. Refreshments and fellowship will follow, and we estimate the event will last one hour.

Each week, one of the member churches will lead the service and provide the refreshments. Holy Cross will serve the event on March 14th.HWe will need to provide 5-6 large coffee cakes or other breakfast pastries. We also need several volunteers to: hand out programs, take up the collection, read a short scripture, serve refreshments, and clean up. Please let Rose Lewis know how you are able to help. Please join us, and bring a friend or neighbor!

News and Notes for Holy Cross Church

1. Remember that this Saturday night is the Dueling Pianos fundraiser for the school.

2. Ash Wednesday is right around the corner, on Wednesday, February 14th. As the beginning of Lent you must remember that ASH WEDNESDAY is a day of FAST for everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age. It is also a day of ABSTINENCE from MEAT for everyone 14 years of age and older.

3. February 14th is also Valentine’s Day. So remember #2 above when you plan anything for that day.

4. The Catholic Post subscription drive has also begun. If you have a subscription, then check your mail for a renewal. If you do not have one, check the front entrance of the church for an envelope to get one.

5. St. John’s Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Pancake and Sausage Supper on Tuesday, February 13th from 5-7 pm. Freewill offering at the door. Carry-outs are available. Supports their 2018 Mission Trip.

Children’s Bulletins:

Children’s bulletins are available in the vestibule each weekend next to the adult bulletins.

Please have your little one pick up a bulletin.