Getting to Know the Trinity

As if his own life, his teachings about God’s love, his miracles, his death and resurrection were not enough, Jesus told us something about God that we never would have imagined: There are three Persons in one God. It is also something we cannot completely comprehend. So instead of trying to explain it, let’s look at what it means for us believers.

One thing it shows is that God wants to be known by us. In ancient times, people would expect their gods to be mysterious and hidden. Many cultures thought that you could control a spirit or god if you knew its name. God sees us not as a threat, but as beloved children. Just as a couple falling in love wants to know everything about each other, so God wants to be known by those whom God loves. That leads to my second point.

The Trinity also shows us that “God is love” (1 John 4:16) because the three Persons are united in one God. God calls us to be united in love with God and with each other. Remember that God knows us perfectly and still loves us. Yet knowing our weaknesses and our sins does not hurt God’s love for us. On the contrary, our weaknesses allow God to help us by forgiving sins, or inspiring someone to come to our assistance. We may not be able to grasp the full meaning of the Holy Trinity, but knowing that God shares this with faithful people helps us to love God even more.

Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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Mass & Intentions
Sacred Heart

Saturday, June 15 – Weekday
4:30 – 4:45 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass

• Steve Riggio by Mary, Matt, Mike
• Art Ray by Joan & Suzanne

Sunday, June 16
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
8:00 am Rosary
8:00 – 8:15 am Confessions
8:30 am Mass

• Tom Moss by Betty & Brenda

Monday, June 17 – Weekday
6:45 am Mass

• John Alongi

Tuesday, June 18 – Weekday
6:30 am Mass

• Donna Toler by David & Jenny Martin

Wednesday, June 19 – Weekday
Saint Romuald, Abbot
5:30 pm Mass

• Janet Sims by Betty & Brenda

Thursday, June 20 – Weekday
6:45 am Mass

• Rev. Vito Lopardo

Friday, June 21 – Weekday
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
8:00 am Mass

• John Alongi by Brad & Jami Galli

Saturday, June 22 – Weekday
Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
4:30 – 4:45 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass

• Eugene Majarocon by Tony & Tess Jones
• John Jones by Tony & Tess Jones
• Vincent Solis by Tony & Tess Jones

Sunday, June 23
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
8:00 am Rosary
8:00 – 8:15 am Confessions
8:30 am Mass

• Donna Toler by Betty & Brenda

LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Sacred Heart

USHERS for the Month of June:

Saturday – Gary Brock, Jeremy Cornett, Rex Duncan, Allen Reeves

Sunday – Rockne Berg, Jim Derby, Sam Loiacano, Steve Marek

Saturday, June 22

Gift Bearers: Ron & Donna Mann
Servers: Maddie Cornett & Isa Calderon
Lector: Doris Rottschalk
Extraordinary Ministers: Michael Poiter, Richard Rottschalk, Kathy Scaglione, Brenda Sims©

Sunday, June 23

Gift Bearers: Joe & Mary Beth Lane
Servers: Robin Horton & Grayson Benson
Lector: Allen Martin
Extraordinary Ministers: Marian Whitson, Chris Kelley, Tim Cobin, Rose Numi©

Saturday, June 15

Sunday, June 16 – Happy Father’s Day!

Monday, June 17
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Quilting at Haffner hall

Tuesday, June 18
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Quilting at Haffner Hall
12:15 pm St. Teresa meeting at Haffner Hall
5:30 pm Budget meeting at rectory

Wednesday, June 19
6:00 pm Adult Faith Formation

Thursday, June 20
7:00 pm Choir practice

Friday, June 21

Saturday, June 22

Sunday, June 23

Youth collection for Sister Parish in Tanzania

The children can bring their coins up and place in the basket by communion rail steps while the ushers are making the collection.

Mass & Intentions
Immaculate Conception

Saturday, June 15 – Weekday
8:00 am – Cleaning the church
4:30 – 4:45 pm Confessions at Sacred Heart
5:00 pm Mass at Sacred Heart

• Steve Riggio by Mary, Matt, Mike
• Art Ray by Joan & Suzanne

Sunday, June 16 
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
10:00 am Mass

• Catholic Extension Society
• Leo Pestka

Monday, June 17 – Weekday

Tuesday, June 18 – Weekday

Wednesday, June 19 – Weekday
Saint Romuald, Abbot
5:30 pm Mass at Sacred Heart

• Janet Sims by Betty & Brenda

Thursday, June 20 – Weekday

Friday, June 21 – Weekday
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious

Saturday, June 22 – Weekday
Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop;
Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
2:00 pm – George/Barnes wedding
4:30 – 4:45 pm Confessions at Sacred Heart
5:00 pm – Mass at Sacred Heart

• Eugene Majarocon by Tony & Tess Jones
• John Jones by Tony & Tess Jones
• Vincent Solis by Tony & Tess Jones

Sunday, June 23
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST(CORPUS CHRISTI)
10:00 am Mass

• Catholic Extension Society
• Shirley Rojek by Rose Pestka

LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Immaculate Conception

Sunday, June 23

Extraordinary Ministers: Tiffany Kujawa, Janet Harris, Kathy Rulevish
Lector: Krista Piotrowski
Sweet Treats: Mary Nippe

IC  NEWS & EVENTS

1. Office Hours: Thursdays from 8AM to 2PM – When office is closed, please call 542-3423 (Sacred Heart) for assistance.

2. Planned Giving: Would you consider Immaculate Conception Church in your will or trust? Do you have an insurance policy that no longer fits your needs? You can donate it to Immaculate Conception Church and receive tax benefits as well as the satisfaction of helping the future of our parishes.

IC Parish Hall Rental Rates

RATE
$25/hr – Parishioner
$40/hr – Non-Parishioner
$100 deposit

CHURCH CLEANING…

Please come and help clean the church on Saturday, June 15th at 8:00 am. All helping hands are appreciated!

CDA Meeting

Catholic Daughters of America court 1790 will meet on Monday, June 17 at St. Charles at 7:00pm. Committee members are: Door Prize-Marcella Spotanski, Student Burse-Paula Szczepanski, Bingo Prizes-Carol Waldman and Gail Waldman. All committee members are to bring refreshments.

THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS!

Susan Heape would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during her recent illness. She is forever thankful and knows these are what has helped her overcome the obstacles she faced. Please continue to pray for Susan as her healing journey continues.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Giving glory to God. 

In the daily prayer of the Church – the five to seven times for prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) – every psalm and canticle that is sung ends with this doxology:
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.
Oh, that every word from our own mouths would in big and little ways give God glory!

• What first words will I speak at waking to sing thepraise of God?
• How will I give thanks to Father-Son-Spirit throughout the day?
• What last words will I speak at bedtime?

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN (CCC)

Thank you for your generosity to last week’s collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).Your support helps the CCC spread the Gospel message and connect millions of people with Christ, here in the United States and around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/ nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.

The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal…
Blessed to receive, chosen to give

Did you know YOUR GIFT to The 2019 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal can be made online? Visit your Belleville Diocese’s website at www.diobelle.org and click on “Giving”. It’s that simple! Every donation – large or small – is needed to continue our diocesan ministry to those in need. We are counting on YOU. Please visit www.diobelle.org today!

THANK YOU

Thank you to all those who assisted in any way with the WEEKEND WARRIOR program of good assistance in our own community. Without the help of our generous parishioners and volunteers who pack and deliver the 25 weekly bags, the program could not exist.Thank You!

Hot Weather Is Just Around the Corner and St. Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help Again!

The Belleville Council Society of St. Vincent de Paul again this year needs donations of: bottled water, Gatorade (individual bottles) or Capri Sun (individual pouches) or similar drinks; new socks; new t-shirts to distribute to the poor and homeless during the next few months of hot summer weather. Items can be dropped off at:

St. Vincent de Paul Offices
#13 Vieux Carre Drive
East St. Louis(Loisel Village area/immediately off Route 157) – or call 618-394-0126 for additional information. Joe Hubbard and Pat Hogrebe thank you for any help you can give!

Three to be ordained as Transitional Deacons…

There will be three men ordained at Transitional Deacons on June 8th at St. Peter’s Cathedral at 10:00 am. Please pray for Carl Schrage, Nicholas Fleming and Joel Seipp. As they continue their journey to become priests in the Diocese of Belleville.

Mr. Carl Schrage will celebrate his First Mass as a Transitional Deacon on Sunday, June 9th at his home parish of St. Rose, and then you will be seeing him here at our parishes for the next couple of months. Please welcome him in to our Christian Community as he will be praying with us and learning while he is under the guidance of Fr. Joseph. Let us engage him into the life of our parishes.

Carl Schrage is the son of Edgar and Ruth (both deceased) and is the 7th of 8 children (3 of which are deceased). His education began at St. Rose Grade School in St. Rose, then on to Central High School in Breese, University of Illinois (B.S. Accountancy) Urbana – Champaign, Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (Class of 2020).

The call: “I had always considered the priesthood, since I was a child. Throughout my career, I never stopped considering the priesthood. Finally a few years ago, I felt God telling me it was not too late, so I began to pray on it. Accidently, I bumped into Bishop Stan at the convent in Ruma on Christmas day in 2014. When I met him, he could sense I was considering the priesthood, so I started meeting with him for spiritual direction. After several months of spiritual direction and discernment, I entered the seminary in August 2015.

Memorial Bricks/Remembrance Bricks

Sacred Heart will be selling Memorial/Remembrance Bricks to line the sidewalk in the newly created Memorial Garden between the Church and School. Names of family, friends, parents, grandparents or children can be inscribed on 4″x8″ bricks with 12 characters per line with a maximum of 3 lines for $75.00 or 8″x8″ bricks with 12 characters per line with a maximum of 6 lines for $150.00. Contact Kelly Paxton (542-3423) at the church office for details.

TEC Calling all juniors and seniors in high school: TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekends: June 8-10, 2019 at Mater Dei High School in Breese, IL, January 18-20, 2020 (location TBA), and February 16-18, 2020 at St. Mary’s in Mt. Vernon, IL. Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three-day Catholic retreat for the young adults of Southern Illinois. It’s a place for older teens and young adults to reflect-through talks, skits, art, music, sacraments, fellowship and fun-on where they are in life and where they’re going, where God fits in, where their faith is leading them, and how they can live their faith with love, joy and courage. TEC is also open to adult observers (18+). To learn more and/or to apply visit: www.bellevilletec.org

Gala Dinner to Benefit
Students’ Tuition and Formation
Friday, June 28, 2019

The Benefit Committee for Catholic Education cordially invites you to attend the Diocese of Belleville’s Gala Dinner to Benefit Catholic Students’ Tuition and Formation – Friday, June 28, 2019 – St. Clair Country Club, 100 South 78th Street, Belleville, Illinois. To make your reservation to attend the Gala Dinner or to make a donation, please go directly to https://secure.acceptiva.com/? cst=NRnNXn or please contact Judy Hoffmann at 618-722-5003 for more information.

“Go, therefore, and teach all nations!” – Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew 28:19)

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL
HISPANIC YOUTH DAY

June 29 – This year’s theme is “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND WHOSE YOU ARE” “RECUERDA QUIÉN ERES Y DE QUIÉN ERES” 

SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2019 Starts at 9:30am Mass at 3:15pm—Closing 4:30pm

DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE PASTORAL CENTER
2620 LEBANON AVE., BELLEVILLE, IL
HISPANIC YOUTH AGES 10-17
BRING A FRIEND

Vacation Bible School

July 17 – St. John’s Church of Christ will be hosting a one day Bible School this summer on July 17th from 5 – 8 pm for 1st through 9th grades. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary Beth Lane at 618-790-3824.

“The Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic School System’s Night at the Ballpark.”

August 9 – This is a great opportunity to get a group together to enjoy the ballpark experience and also support Catholic Education in the Diocese of Belleville.

· Date – Friday, August 9, 2019 – 7:15 pm
– Cardinals vs. Pirates.

Anyone interested in attending this game, please contact Mary Beth Lane at 618-790-3824 before July 1st.

Saint Andrew School, Murphysboro, Illinois
Job Description:

Saint Andrew School is seeking energetic, creative and innovative individuals to teach in a warm, inviting faith filled environment. These applicants need to have excellent organization, lesson planning and communication skills just to name a few. Candidates need to be team players, aspire to create lifetime learners and are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our youth.

Positions open:

3rd Grade Teacher – Full Time
6th-8th Grade Math & Science Teacher – Full Time
5th – 8th Grade P.E. – Part Time
Music Teacher – Part Time
Art Teacher – Part Time

The right candidate could fill more than one position.

How to Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, three references, and transcripts:
by email: martin@sasmboro.org
by mail: Saint Andrew School
Attn: Jenny Martin, Principal
723 Mulberry Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966

Illinois Teaching License Required
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

St. Bruno
Catholic School
News www.stbrunoschool.com

Learn more about St. Bruno Catholic School at www.stbrunoschool.com

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School Teachers

St. Bruno School is looking for two teachers for the up-coming 2019-2020 school year. A Jr. High English/ Reading teacher and a 1st Grade teacher are needed.

Parish Secretary

St. Bruno Church is looking for a detail oriented, faith-filled individual with good communication & computer skills and good work & moral ethics, etc. to be the part-time Parish Secretary. This person must value extreme confidentiality ethics especially since they will be dealing with sensitive matters. This person MUST pass a background check and be fully compliant with the Diocesan Child Protection Policy.

School Secretary

St. Bruno School is looking for a detail oriented, faith- filled individual with good communication & computer skills and good work & moral ethics, etc. to be the full- time School Secretary. This person must value extreme confidentiality ethics especially since they will be dealing with sensitive matters and children. This person MUST pass a background check and be fully compliant with the Diocesan Child Protection Policy.

Youth Ministry Coordinator

St. Bruno Church is looking for an energetic, outgoing, faith-filled individual to lead our Youth Ministry Program (7th—HS). The individual will be planning and coordinating spiritual events for our youth, communicating with the diocesan youth director, etc. This person MUST pass a background check and be fully compliant with the Diocesan Child Protection Policy.

School Cook

St. Bruno School is looking for a cook. This position is open starting the 2019-2020 school year.

School Maintenance/Janitor

St. Bruno School is looking for a school part-time maintenance/janitor. This person must be a self-starter, dependable, a hard worker, flexible and available when issues arise.

Contact:

Please contact the school at 618-357-8276 for the school positions and contact the rectory at 357- 5510 for the church positions.

Thank You for your continued support! Please pray for the success and longevity of St. Bruno Catholic School!

Respect Life Corner:

National Hunger Awareness Month: June is National Hunger Awareness Month! All across America, in every community, there are people that rely on assistance to help provide food for themselves and their families. In the Greater St. Louis Area alone there are 427,440 people that are food insecure. 

Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: To learn more about ending hunger visit www.feedingamerica.org. There you will find resources and family action plans that will help you get involved with being a part of the solution. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” -Matthew 25:35

If you know someone who can no longer attend mass, is sick, or homebound but who would like a visit or to receive Communion, please contact Kelly at the rectory office by calling 542-3423, or sending an email to sacredheartduquoin@gmail.com. And if you would like to help by visiting some of those that are homebound, please contact the office also. Together we can celebrate the Year of Mercy!

Televised Sunday Mass

A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 5:30 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. each Sunday morning. The Sunday Mass is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of New York City and in available nationally on local affiliates. This is a special ministry, particularly for the elderly and the infirmed. It’s also available online:  http://thesundaymass.org

EWTN Global Catholic Network

Originally known as the Eternal Word Television Network, EWTN provides inspirational talk shows, original Catholic teaching series, animated programs for kids, live church coverage and documentaries. Tune in to channel 261 on DISH Network Satellite TV, channel 370 on DirecTV, and channel 94 for NewWave Communications for all EWTN has to offer or go to:  http://www.ewtn.com/tv/

Parish Staff
for both Churches

Reverend Joseph Oganda
– Pastor of
Sacred Heart Church
Immaculate Conception

Kelly Paxton
– Secretary:
Sacred Heart
Immaculate Conception

Tony Kellerman
– Maintenance:
Sacred Heart
Immaculate Conception

Jeremy Cornett
– Parish Council President
Sacred Heart

Tiffany Kujawa
– Parish Council President
Immaculate Conception

Mary Beth Lane
– Coord. of Religious Education
Sacred Heart

Coach Allen Martin
– Youth Minister
Sacred Heart

Parish Contact Information
for both Churches

Rectory:
17 N. Walnut, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Rectory Phone – 618-542-3423
Rectory Fax – 618-542-5061

Email – sacredheartduquoin@gmail.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church:
100 West Main St., Du Quoin, IL 62832
Phone – 618-542-3423
Haffner Hall rental – 618-542-3423

Haffner Hall Phone – 618-542-2285
16 N. Walnut, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Parish Council President – 618-542-6298

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
533 W 2nd North St, Tamaroa, IL 62888
Phone – 618-496-5867

Immaculate Conception Hall rental
– 618-496-5867
Parish Council President
– 618-559-1078

Webmaster:
– Suzanne McCrary
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