Parish Staff Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville Father Linus Umoren, C. M., Pastor Trustees: Ms. Rose Jordan Mr. Duane McClanahan Kathy Bellmann, Administrative Assistant Joan Scharf, Bulletin Production Parish Organizations and Meetings Parish Council-Every Second Tuesday of the Month Choir Practice-TBA Women’s Club-Third Tuesday of the Month Quilters-Every Tuesday after 8 a.m. Mass Knights of Columbus -First and Third Wednesday Parish School of Religion (PSR)-Sunday after Mass St. Vincent dePaul-First Monday every month at 6:30 at Immaculate Conception in Columbia Worship Opportunities Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Weekday Masses: Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Reconciliation Sunday’s at 7:30 a.m. and by appointment Rosary Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. 130 South Third Street, P. O. Box 35, Dupo, Illinois 62239 Office: 286-3224 (closed Tuesdays and Thursdays) Parish Hall: 286-4373 Fax: 332-1699 Bulletin Contact: [email protected]www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org A Reflection from the desk of the Pastor…June 21, 2020 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time This week and for the next two weeks, the theme of the Mass readings will focus on discipleship; which the Gospel of Mathew significantly highlights. I have this friend who is a minister in the United Church of Christ. He also works as a chaplain in a hospital. His work is very demanding. If he is not working at the hospital, he is working at the Church: either visiting elderly Church members or attending church meetings or programs. Having known him for as long as three years, I can say he enjoys pastoral ministry. But occasionally, he would tell me, "I think if there were reincarnation, and I had to come back to life, I would have nothing to do with the Church, family, and people. I would want to live a quiet life of my own. It is not worth burning yourself out for people." I quite understand where my friend was coming from and what he felt since I am a minister myself. As a minister, you meet people at their good, bad, and ugly condition of life; and there could be nothing as draining as these encounters. Most of the people you meet do not have a personal relationship with you. Ministry most often has no "clinical format." Instead, individual cases and circumstances create the format and the plan. That is the difficulty of discipleship. In the first reading this weekend, Jeremiah shares his prophetic experience. The life of faith is not always serene. It is not merely a quiet submission to God's will. God does not seem to respond to Jeremiah's lamentation. His prophetic tasks take him to the edge of despair. He experiences the silence of God. And all those who were his friends are on the watch for his missteps. Jeremiah's response to his pains and disappointment tells us that there is room for lament in faith. Although God does not come to Jeremiah in the burning bush or a thundercloud, Jeremiah knows that God's grace is after all sufficient. God's claim upon our lives is our comfort. The very dangers faced in the course of the kingdom’s mission are not avoided but, rather, utterly brought under control by our ultimate concern. God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Fr. Linus Umoren, CM-Pastor
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Parish Staff
Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville
Father Linus Umoren, C. M., Pastor
Trustees: Ms. Rose Jordan Mr. Duane McClanahan
Kathy Bellmann, Administrative Assistant
Joan Scharf, Bulletin Production
Parish Organizations and Meetings
Parish Council-Every Second Tuesday of the Month Choir Practice-TBA
Women’s Club-Third Tuesday of the Month Quilters-Every Tuesday after 8 a.m. Mass
Knights of Columbus -First and Third Wednesday Parish School of Religion (PSR)-Sunday after Mass
St. Vincent dePaul-First Monday every month at 6:30 at Immaculate Conception in Columbia
Worship Opportunities
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family
Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family
Weekday Masses:
Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Reconciliation
Sunday’s at 7:30 a.m. and by appointment
Rosary Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m.
130 South Third Street, P. O. Box 35, Dupo, Illinois 62239 Office: 286-3224 (closed Tuesdays and Thursdays)
A Reflection from the desk of the Pastor…June 21, 2020 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week and for the next two weeks, the theme of the Mass readings will focus on discipleship; which the Gospel of Mathew significantly highlights. I have this friend who is a minister in the United Church of Christ. He also works as a chaplain in a hospital. His work is very demanding. If he is not working at the hospital, he is working at the Church: either visiting elderly Church members or attending church meetings or programs. Having known him for as long as three years,
I can say he enjoys pastoral ministry. But occasionally, he would tell me, "I think if there were reincarnation, and I had to come back to life, I would have nothing to do with the Church, family, and people. I would want to live a quiet life of my own. It is not worth burning yourself out for people."
I quite understand where my friend was coming from and what he felt since I am a minister myself. As a minister, you meet people at their good, bad, and ugly condition of life; and there could be nothing as draining as these encounters. Most of the people you meet do not have a personal relationship with you. Ministry most often has no "clinical format." Instead, individual cases and circumstances create the format and the plan. That is the difficulty of discipleship.
In the first reading this weekend, Jeremiah shares his prophetic experience. The life of faith is not always serene. It is not merely a quiet submission to God's will. God does not seem to respond to Jeremiah's lamentation. His prophetic tasks take him to the edge of despair. He experiences the silence of God. And all those who were his friends are on the watch for his missteps. Jeremiah's response to his pains and disappointment tells us that there is room for lament in faith. Although God does not come to Jeremiah in the burning bush or a thundercloud, Jeremiah knows that God's grace is after all sufficient. God's claim upon our lives is our comfort. The very dangers faced in the course of the kingdom’s mission are not avoided but, rather, utterly brought under control by our ultimate concern. God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Fr. Linus Umoren, CM-Pastor
June 21, 2020 The Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH MASSES ARE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME
Sunday, June 21, the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy Father’s Day! 8:00 a.m. @ Sacred Heart-Joseph and Geraldine Weber and Vincent Weber Holy Family Latin Mass-Parishioners 10:00 a.m. @ Holy Family-Parishioners
Monday, June 22, St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, Martyrs
Tuesday, June 23, Weekday in Ordinary Time Sacred Heart-Parishioners
Wednesday, June 24, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Holy Family-Parishioners
Thursday, June 25, Weekday in Ordinary Time Sacred Heart-Parishioners
Friday, June 26, Weekday in Ordinary Time Holy Family-Parishioners
Saturday, June 27, Vigil of the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Family-Parishioners
Sunday, June 28, the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. @ Sacred Heart-Parishioners Holy Family Latin Mass-Michael Whited 10:00 a.m. @ Holy Family-Barbara Walker
Call to Worship
Good morning and welcome to the Sacred Heart Church. As things begin to open up and we can see the green valley ahead, remember to thank God for the many gifts we have received during this time of trial. You may have heard your parents or grandparents tell you, “Life is not a rose garden.” They were simply telling us there will always be challenges in our life. But we have the ability to deal with those challenges through our attitudes. As I move through my ministry work I see a lot of people dealing with despair. I challenge them to look beyond themselves by helping someone else see the good in their lives. It is by helping someone else we get a glimpse of the beauty within our own life. During these trying months so many have expressed their gratitude to God for the gifts in their lives that have resurfaced. Sometimes we get so comfortable with the gifts we forget they can be taken away. Maybe this time was a gentle nudge from God to remember that he is good all the time! Joan
Parish SUPPORT Please prayerfully consider your own
stewardship and pray for the financial well being of Sacred Heart Parish
June 15, 2020
General Collections Envelopes (12) $1,000.00 Loose 0.00 Building Maintenance (2) 55.00 Total General Collections $1,055.00
Special Collections Catholic Communication Campaign (1) 5.00 Total Special Collections $ 5.00
Total of general and special collections $1,060.00
Thank you for your generous support of our church.
Parish Reopening
We are reopening churches for Sunday masses. If you would like to attend mass on a given weekend, please call the office at: (618) 286-3224 or visit the website at: www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org to make a reservation. Your regular seat may not be available, but we have a place for all those who make a reservation. We appreciate your patience and kindness as we transition to normalcy. Fr. Linus Umoren, C.M.-Pastor
The Trustee’s, parish council and parishioners wish to
congratulate
Father Linus Umoren
on the 23rd anniversary of his Priestly Ordination. May God continue to bless you as you
answer his call.
We want to thank all our father’s, biological, step or just a special guy who gives of his heart, to guide our youth and families. May God protect and bless you all!
As we begin the journey of Ordinary Time, the longest season of the Liturgical year, Jesus will engage us to look more closely at how we live our lives. Use this most extraordinary time to listen, learn, discern and remember, Christianity is not a noun, but an action verb.
How can you put your Christian calling to work?-Joan
P. O. Box 35 Dupo, Illinois 62239-0035 Sacred Heart Church www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org
♫Happy Birth day to ♪ ♪ ♫You….Happy ♪ birthday ♫ to you…happy♫ birthday ♪ ♫dear….June 22nd Joe Basinski and Betty DeRousse 25th Marilyn Elfrink 27th Rebecca Smith and Tim Walster
May the Lord glorify you all with many more years of good health, lots of love and many blessings. From your Faith Family.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Cassidy Aldridge, David and Sandy Anderson, Easton Ange, Lauretta Anzalone, Kim Arnold, Lindsey Arnold, Donita Baldwin, Betty and Larry Blair, Jill Boker, Lydia Boyer and family, Gina Brendley, Jolene Carroll, Virgil Casey, Barbara and I.D. Cleveland, Camryn Coughlin, Betty & Don DeRousse, Frank Dowd, Margaret
Dowd, Hannah, Jerry, and Marilyn Dycus, Marilyn Elfrink, Kelly Eugea, Margaret Ferro, Eli Fielder, Jason Frazier, Charles and Joan Frederick, Loretta Gardner, Marion Gautreaux, Erica and Michael Golightly, Joseph Gourley, Mary Gramm, Bryant Hahn, Christ Hallerman, Vernon Heine, Jerry Hight, Peggy Hoffmann, Linda Johnson, Tody and Carolyn Jones, Doug Jordan, Earnest Jordan, Jan and Norma Karstetter, Richard Kelling, Russell Kelling, Shirley King, Hailey Kofron, William LaCroix, Steve Lawlor, Michele Martin, Fr. Elmar Mauer, Geraldine McCoy, Lisa McDonald, Myron, Scott McIntosh, McWhorter family, Sylvia Mentel, Jim and Nancy Merkley, Floyd Metz, Robin Miller, Linda Mooney, Kris Morice, Kady Myers, John P. Noethen, Parker, Bill Pennock, Lillian Phillips, Karen Pratt, Irma Proffer, Dillan Roberson, David Ryder, Mary Schmid, Richard Singer, Nina Smith, Julie Stanger, Abby Steffen, Dee Sullivan, Mandy Sullivan, Andy and Michelle Urke, Joshua Wade, Evermore Grace Wagner, Maryann Wagner, and James Whipple. Please remember teenagers and their overwhelming challenges. *If you know of someone that needs to be added or removed from this list, please let Joan Scharf know as soon as possible.*
Please remember our Service Men and Women protecting our freedom! Tressa Tucker, U.S. Air Force Sister of Jake Weber Hunter Kelling, U. S. Navy Son of Holly and Travis Kelling Joseph F. Gloeckner, U. S. Navy Son of Michael and Renee Gloeckner
*Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones, those who have special needs, or any special occasion. The recommended offering is $10.00. Put your intention and money in the collection basket or send it to the parish office, 116 Church Street, Cahokia, Illinois 62206.* Available NOW!
Hospital Visitations-Due to the new privacy laws most hospitals are not notifying Father Linus of parishioners who are in the hospital. If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wish for Father Linus to visit, please leave a message for him at 618-337-4548 with the name, hospital, and room number (if you have it).
Home Visitation and Communion-If anyone would appreciate a visit or Communion brought to their home please call Fr. Linus at 618-337-4548 or leave a message at the parish office (618-286-3224).
Hall Rental-For hall rental information please contact Linda Kukla at (618) 671-3349. You can view the Parish Hall -Policy and print out the Rental Agreement by visiting our website at www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org and clicking on Hall Rental.
St. Vincent de Paul Needs Children’s Clothing
The Belleville Council Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul NEEDSYOUR HELP in providing essentials to the poor they serve. At the present time there is a desperate need for gently-used children's clothing – all sizes – infant through teens. If you have questions or need
additional information, please call the Council office at 618-394-0126.
YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND WILL BE A BLESSING FOR SOMEONE IN NEED! THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Women’s Club Rummage Sale, A new date will be announced
Please watch for updates
Donations are still being accepted on Tuesday mornings or by scheduling a delivery with Linda Kukla at (618) 671-3349. Please remember that no televisions or electronic devices can be accepted. Thank You!
Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) 2020
It is time again to prayerfully consider your stewardship for the CSMA appeal campaign this year. The CSMA enables education programs and supports organizations that help the poor, such as the Catholic Urban
Programs, Daystar Community Program, etc. The appeal also supports such programs as: Respect for Life, Office of Worship, Hispanic Ministry, Seminarians/Vocations and Youth Ministry to name just a few. Sacred Heart has 105 registered households with a pledge goal of $3,866; 14 households have already pledged $1,285.00. The appeal counts on your stewardship, please consider helping to meet our goal and support those agencies who are the hands of Jesus for our community.
Special Collection Dates Changed
We have received information that two special collection dates have been changed due to some parishes being closed due to COVID19:
Holy Land Collection will be held on September 12-13 (originally scheduled for April 10)
Peter’s Pence Collection will be held on October 3-4 (originally scheduled for June 28)
Respect Life Corner- “Even all the hairs of your head are counted.”
In Matthew’s Gospel, we learn that God is hands-on, with us moment by moment; even counting all of our hairs! We are encouraged to “be not afraid” -we are priceless in God’s eyes. But we must be able to talk about God. Say His name. Don’t shy away from bringing up all the good things God has done in your life. He is working for your good. It is our job to work for the good of others by acknowledging Christ and His work in our lives to those people in our life. Failure to do that can separate us from Him. Learn, Act, Connect and Pray- We must know that one day we will stand on our own before the Father. We will hear Him say, “this one is my faithful disciple, or this one is not mine.” Let’s pray and vow daily to be faithful to God and to the unique mission for which God formed us in the womb. God has a plan for us all!
“Do Not Be Afraid.” Who would count every single hair on our heads? God, who knows us better than we know ourselves. And loves us, too. Though we may be afraid of some things in life, afraid of the shape of the world, even afraid of some persons, we need never fear God – who is with us like a mighty champion. Of what and of whom am I afraid? How will I trust that divine power is superior to earthly power? How can I, like God, tend to at least one who is poorer than me? Diane Clark, Diocese of Belleville
Updates from the Office of the Bishop
The Ordination of Rev. Mr. Nicholas T. Flemming, Rev. Mr. Carl E. Schrage and Rev. Mr. Joel L. Seipp is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in Belleville at the Cathedral of St. Peter. The
blessing of the Sacred Chrism Oil and the celebration of the Priest’s Ordination Anniversaries will also take place at this mass. If you wish to send your congratulations, thank you or prayers, here is their contact information:
Rev. Mr. Nicholas Fleming, 1028 Cypress Pointe Drive, Caseyville, IL 62232 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Carl Schrage, 3 Wood Drive, Carlyle, IL 62231 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Joel Seipp, 108 Anne Ave, O'Fallon, IL 62269 [email protected]
The Diocese of Belleville announces the Ordination of Bishop–elect, Michael G. McGovern on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. More information will be announced.
White Elephant Auction Coming this Fall
This fall the SVDP will host a White Elephant Auction in Belleville. Details to follow. They are looking for donations of all types of wrapping paper. Please see Rose Jordan, Maryann Klosterman or Joan Scharf if you have any questions.
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