DATE & TIME SERVERS LECTORS GREETERS

Joyce Lyman

Vicki Tomlinson

Patti Merz

Michael & Sara Browne

Karen McPherson Dennis Sullivan

Loretta Harrison Katie Clemons

Longhauser Family

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Travis Schulcz Pat McDonough

Natalie Longhauser

Emma Gutman Jessica Herrmann

Julie Herrmann

Father Damian

5/29/2016 St. John Treasure All Income & Offertory Collection $355 Year to date Budget $24,939 Year to date Contributions $25,725 OVER Budget $786

5/29/2016 St. William Treasure All Income & Offertory Collection $2,680 Year to date Budget $201,00 Year to date Contributions $206,436 OVER Budget $5,436

Saturday 6/11/2016

4:30 pm

Sunday 6/12/2016 10:30 am

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

St. Paul is considered to be an apostle, but why? The requirements to be one were quite strict. An apostle had to have known Jesus personally and been called by Him to be one of His closest collaborators.

St. Paul ostensibly did not meet these criteria. In fact, he openly persecuted the Church. Why then is he considered an apostle? The second reading gives us an answer.

It is because after the Ascension, our Blessed Lord did ap-pear to him and called him and instructed him. This can be learned by today's reading from Galatians and also from other parts of the New Testament.

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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Jesus raises the son of the widow of Nain"

SAT 6/4 4:30 pm Andy Flachs SUN 6/5 8:30 am Members of Our Parishes SUN 6/5 10:30 am Mary Ann Cook

MON 6/6 No Morning Mass TUES 6/7 8:30 am Special Intention WED 6/8 8:30 am Special Intention THUR 6/9 8:30 am Special Intention FRI 6/10 8:30 am Special Intention

SAT 6/11 4:30 pm Doris McDonough SUN 6/12 8:30 am Members of Our Parishes SUN 6/12 10:30 am Mary Ann Cook

What an amazing pilgrimage we had to Rome and Assisi. As you know, ten of us from St. William were joined by ten other people from around the Diocese and a priest from Carmi, Illinois for an eight day journey to Rome and Assisi. Among the group there were five deacons of the Diocese. This trip was for the ‘Extraordinary Jubilee for Deacons’ hosted by Pope Francis as a part of the Year of Mercy. We joined as part of 2155 deacons from around the world to visit the geographical center of our faith, hear catechesis about the deacon in the church, and cele-brate the sacred liturgy with Pope Francis.

As deacons, we were given a gift of a stole in recognition of the Jubilee year by Pope Francis, and were invited to process in and celebrate at the mass in ‘chorus’. Our seats were astounding for the event. Our families and friends had reserved seating which also provided them with great views – particularly of the deacons as they processed in. For me, this was certainly the highlight of the week. As a group of 21, we joined with another pil-grim group (26 in their group) from Green Bay, Wisconsin for the events of the week. The original intent was for the groups to travel separately during the week, but the size of the crowds coming in for the week forced tour companies to alter their plans. The group from Wisconsin were wonderful people. We shared not only in our tours, but also in our liturgies. We visited the four major basili-cas in Rome starting at St. Paul’s where we had our first Mass of the week. We also saw St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and closed our Rome part of the tour with a visit to St. Peter’s, the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel), and a walk through the Holy Doors at St. Peter. On our last day of touring we drove three hours to Assisi to visit St. Clare’s and the Basilica of St. Francis. We had our final Mass in a stone chapel at St. Francis. All the deacons (our five and the five from Wisconsin) vested and participated in this mass. I had the honor of providing the final homily for the week. That evening at our hotel back in Rome, we saw a procession for the local parish (San Lucia) for the ‘Feast of the Visitation of Mary’. Led by the local priest, they had parishioners singing songs and giving praise at 11pm in the evening.

Several things struck me throughout the week. First, the majesty and beauty of all the churches we visited. Sec-ond, the total quietness of over 100,000 at the papal mass. Third, how the Catholic faith is evident in all as-pects of life in Italy – the restaurants all had crucifixes in them. It truly was an amazing trip with so much to take in. I encourage you to talk to others who went (Kathy McDonough, Cindy Nalle, Paul & Shirley Schnorbus, Diane Pettit, Elaine Roberts and Joyce Lyman) to get their im-pressions as well. We will have a presentation to the par-ish sometime in the next six weeks.

Deacon Mike

From the Deacon’s Desk

June 5th, 2016

Andrea Kirk Teresa Stahl

Linda Fitzpatrick Kathy Merz

Frank Merritt George Letner

Ruth Black Georgia Rump

Connie Link Carol Herzog

Tony Poole Lee Merrill

Jack Tomlinson Judith Kirk

Levi Anthony Roberts Captain Kyle Duncan & A Company

Cross the Bridge for Life Sunday, June 5th 1:00 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting June 8th 6:30 pm

Youth Group Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 12th Donnelly

Maintenance Meeting Wednesday, June 15th

Parish Council Wednesday, June 29th 6:30 pm

Vacation Bible School July 11th-15th

St. Vincent de Paul Society Summer's heat can be hazardous for those who have no air conditioning, es-pecially if they're already in poor health.

People sometimes keep their windows closed for security rea-sons, andMental Health Counseling the temperature indoors can reach dangerous levels. Fans and small air conditioners are really needed. If you would like to help call 89-816-8646. Please attend our next SVdP meeting this coming Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30 pm in DONNELLY HALL.