Welcome to Sacred Heart Parish of Du Quoin, Illinois - Founded In 1857

Fr. Nick Junker

As I discussed a couple weeks ago, a seminarian studying for the Diocese of Belleville will be staying with us this summer. Next weekend Brett Judkins will be here and introduce himself at the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Brett will be doing many things while here: making hospital, nursing home and homebound visits with me, arranging communion services on days I am not here, offering adult faith formation opportunities, etc. Please take the time to welcome him and support him in any way you can.

I look forward every year to our Memorial Day Mass and potluck out at the cemetery. Please note the 9AM start. The VFW honor guard will arrive shortly afterwards for a service prior to Mass starting. Then we will enjoy a potluck brunch in the pavilion. In the event of rain, the Mass will be held here in church and the potluck at Haffner Hall.
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Let's look at this weekend's Feast: The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity:

Introduction:
The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a basic doctrine of faith in Christianity, understandable not with our heads but with our hearts. The doctrine teaches that there are in One God Three distinct and equal Divine Persons sharing the same divine nature. Our mind cannot grasp this doctrine which teaches that 1+ 1+ 1 = 1 and not 3. But we believe in this mystery because Jesus who is God taught it clearly, the evangelists recorded it, the Fathers of the Church believed and tried to explain it and the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople, guided by the Holy Spirit, defined it as a dogma of Christian faith.

The Holy Trinity in the Bible:
There are only vague and hidden references to the Trinity in the Old Testament. But the New Testament gives clear teachings on the Holy Trinity. 1) At the Annunciation, God the Father sends His angel to Mary, God the Holy Spirit overshadows her and God the Son becomes incarnate in her womb. 2) At the Baptism of Jesus, when the Son receives baptism from John the Baptist, the Father’s Voice is heard and the Holy Spirit appears as a dove. 3) At the Ascension, Jesus gives the missionary command to his disciples to baptize those who believe, "in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Life messages:
1) Let us respect ourselves and others because everyone is the temple of the Holy Spirit where all the three Persons of the Holy Trinity abide. 2) Let us have the firm conviction that the Trinitarian God abides in us and that He is the source of our hope, courage and strength and is our final destination. 3) Let us practice the Trinitarian relationship of love and unity in the family relationships of father, mother and children, because by baptism we become children of God and members of God’s Trinitarian family. 4) Let us practice the I–God–my neighbor vertical and horizontal Trinitarian relationship in society by loving God living in others.

In Christ,
Rev Nicholas G Junker

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PSR TEACHERS NEEDED

Please consider ministering to the children of Sacred Heart in our parish school of religion. Previous teaching or childcare experience is helpful but not necessary. A stipend will be provided. Please contact Gina Cushman at 357-1387. Thanks to Mary Riggio, who is retiring this year, Gina and all the
PSR teachers for a great year of faith and fun!

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Sacred Heart Youth Group 50/50 Raffle

April 6 to May 26th - Raffle for the Memorial Day Potluck Picnic at Sacred Heart Cemetery, starts April 6th thru May 26th. We will be selling raffle tickets after church each week. YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEMORIAL DAY POTLUCK PICNIC TO WIN! Tickets are 6 for $5 or $1 each.

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Memorial Day Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery

May 27 -Memorial Day Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Monday, May 27 at 9:00 A.M. Potluck will be following. Please bring lawn chairs and beverages.

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
150th Anniversary Mass

June 8 -Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 150th Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Mass will be celebrated at 4 P.M. This will be the ONLY Mass celebrated for the weekend.

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HELP NEEDED

Anyone interested in helping with the setup for our 150th Anniversary Celebration/Dinner, please contact Suzanne Majewski at 357-0628

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Weekend Warrior/ Children's Fund Collection

Although the school year is over, we ask you to continue your monthly donations to the Weekend Warrior children’s fund so the cabinets can be restocked when we begin packing bags of food in August. As the economy suffers, so do families. Sacred Heart has gone from packing 13 bags a week to 21 bags. From August through May the committee packed and distributed 721 bags. We can do this because of your generosity. Thank You!

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ATTENION ALL PARISHIONERS

Please inform the rectory of any changes you may have, example: adult children that have moved away from their parents house, address change, phone number change or a name change. This would be most helpful to ensure ALL parishioners can be included in our Church Family functions. You may call the rectory 542-3423 or place changes in the collection basket.

Family Registration card may also be picked up in the foyer.

Saturday, May 25, 2013
Rosary	4:30 PM
Confessions	4:45 PM
Mass	5:00 PM
Weekend Warrior/Children's Fund
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Rosary	8:30 AM
Mass	9:00 AM
Weekend Warrior/Children's Fund
Monday, May 27, 2013 MEMORIAL DAY!
Office is Closed
Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetary	9:00 AM
Potluck following Mass
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Mass	8:30 AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Mass	5:30 PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013
No Mass	10:30 AM
Choir Practice	7:00 PM
Sacred Heart vs Church of Christ @ JC ball field	7:30 PM
Sacred Heart vs Pinckneyville First  Baptist	8:30 PM
Friday, May 31, 2013
Mass	8:30 AM
Saturday, April 1, 2013
Confessions	4:45 PM
Mass	5:00 PM
Food Pantry Collection	'
Sunday, April 2, 2013
Rosary	8:30 AM
Mass	9:00 AM
Food Pantry Collection	'

NOTES:

1. Pictures needed for the 150th Years of Faith Celebration. Any couples married at Sacred Heart, pictures of parishioners with former priests, Fr. Tom Miller, Fr. Humphrey, Fr. Lombardo, Fr. Iffert, Fr. Jerome, Fr. Duehren, Fr. Stout, Fr. Daly, Fr. Bernie, R. Van Oss, Fr. Nick etc. Please bring pictures next Sunday, May 19th, after Mass. Jean & Suzanne will be in back of church to scan photos. This is your LAST CHANCE to get your pictures in for the Anniversary Celebration.

2. Any former graduates of Sacred Heart School are asked and encouraged to contact Leanna Leek 618-790-3512 or leannatanner@hotmail.com with any stories, memories, etc. of their time at our school. Persons of all ages are encouraged to contact her with special stories and thoughts.

3. Community Clothes Closet-If you would like to continue with the mission of our Parish, please consider helping at the Clothes Closet one Thursday a month. Please call Suzanne Majewski 357-0628 or Marlene Kellerman 559-2720, if you will be able to help.

4. Planning Marriage? You must notify the Pastor at least 6 months prior to setting your date. The sooner the better, since it will give you more time to prepare. This a diocesan rule. Please do not consider yourself an exception.

5. Parish Council Minutes - are available on the parish website They are listed under the 'About' drop down menu under 'Committees'. Access to current and the previous minutes are always available. You may also click on this link to go directly there: Parish Council

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To all who have given their prayers to my Dad (Richard Rider), and for all the support and understanding for my being out of the office during his hospital stay. Rachel Rider & Family

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Thank You. The hard copy of the bulletin is furnished to our parish without charge. The ads on the back of the hard copy completely defray all cost to our parish. Please patronize our sponsors.

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Televised Sunday Mass

A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 5:30 am to 6:00 am 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.