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Saint John Paul II Parish - January 13, 2019
Saint John Paul II Parish - January 13, 2019
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Welcome to Saint John Paul II Parish
Welcome to all new families! Please register by calling or stopping by the parish office. If your address changes or you move from the parish, please inform the parish office.
Mission Statement Saint John Paul II Parish’s mission is to nourish the growth of individuals in their love of God and one another through the reception of sacraments and active participation in public worship, personal prayer, Catholic educa-tion and the sharing of Time, Talent and Treasure.
Vision Statement Our ultimate goal is to build a growing and thriving stewardship parish guided by the four biblical principles of stewardship:
Responsibility—Ownership—Accountability—Reward
Mass Times/Horario de Misas Tuesday/Martes ........................................... 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday/Miércoles & Thursday/Jueves .. 8:00 a.m.
Thursday/Jueves (*this Mass is at OSF) ..... 12:00 p.m.
Friday/Viernes .............................................. 8:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil/Vigilia del Sábado .................. 4:30 p.m.
Sunday/Domingo ....................... 7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
Spanish Mass/Misa en Español ...... 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
365 Youth Mass (last Sunday of the month) 9:30 a.m.
Masses are celebrated at
Visitation Church
410 W Central Blvd., Kewanee, IL 61443
Parish Directory Parish Office .........................................................................309-852-4549 Parish Fax .............................................................................309-853-4106 Parish Website ............................................. saintjohnpaulii-kewanee.org
Pastor........................................ Fr. Johndamaseni (Fr. John) Zilimu [email protected]
Deacon (Cemetery) ..................................... Martin Van Meltebeck [email protected]
Business Manager ....................................................... Noemi Arjon [email protected]
Parish Secretary ...................................Maureen Van Wassenhove [email protected]
Facility Manager ..........................................................Nate Nichols [email protected]
Spanish Ministry Associate ........................................... Yasmy Blas [email protected]
Adult Choir Director .................................................. Susan Welgat
Organist .................................................................. Abbie Hamilton [email protected]
Folk Group Director ....................................................... Mike Berry [email protected]
365 Spanish Youth Group Coordinator ........................ Yasmy Blas [email protected]
Director of Religious Ed. & 365 Youth .......................... Angie Ryan [email protected]
Devotions and Sacramentals Rosary: In the Church—The Spanish Rosary is on Tues-day evenings at 6:30 p.m. The Rosary in English is on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. A sign up sheet is below the statue of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Baptism: All baptisms will take place at Visitation Church the 1st & 3rd Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please call the parish office to schedule a time. A free-will donation should be given to the clergy performing the baptism. Additionally, non-members will be charged $50. Baptism classes are the 3rd Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. in English and the 4th Sunday @ 8:45 a.m. in Spanish.
Marriage: Contact the Pastor at least 6 to 12 months in advance to schedule a wedding and begin marriage preparations.
Reconciliation: Saturday, from 3:30 p.m.—4:10 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.—9:15 a.m. in the Church or call the Parish office for an appointment.
Visitation & Anointing of the Sick: Any person home-bound, hospitalized, in the nursing home or advanced in years may notify the Parish Office to receive the Sacraments: Eucharist, Confession/Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners from the Pastoral Care Ministry would be glad to visit. We also offer Friday Communion Calls to the Homebound. Please call the Parish Office if you or someone you know would like to be visited monthly.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith or join-ing our Catholic community may call or email the par-ish office.
Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th grade CCD classes meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. from September to May. Children should participate in all levels of Religious Education classes so that they can re-ceive the Sacraments with their peers. Please arrive through the West doors (back of the school) in the parking lot. Dismissal is on the East side (front of the school) on Lexington Ave. Please call Angie Ryan in the Parish Office if you have any questions or would like to register.
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Upcoming Events 1/14 BBB LTC Tournament TBA 1/14 GVB vs. United 5:30 p.m. 1/15 GVB vs. Wethersfield 4:30 p.m. 1/17 GVB @ Annawan 5:30 p.m. 1/19 BBB 7th grade IESA Regionals TBA 1/21 GVB @ Galva 5:30 p.m. 1/23 GVB vs. Williamsfield 5:30 p.m. 1/24 GVB @ Alwood 5:00 p.m. 1/26 BBB 8th grade IESA Regionals TBA 1/26 Trivia Night 6:00 p.m. 2/1 Honorary Giant Mass 1:00 p.m.
Our Mission: The mission of Visitation Catholic School is to inspire excellence and to develop future leaders for Christ,
through quality education grounded in Catholic values, principles and traditions.
Where a Rich Heritage of Quality Catholic Education Awaits Your Child
School Directory 107 S. Lexington Avenue, Kewanee, IL 61443
School Office........................................................................ 309-856-7451 School Website..............................................www.visitationcatholic.com Principal Ms. Sheila Cromien [email protected]
School Office.................................................... Susan Welgat/Dan DeSmit
Empower Illinois Scholarship
The applications for the 2018/2019 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarships will begin on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. CST. The application will again be a two step process and applications will be received on a first come first served basis. For more information, check out the Empower Illinois website at www.empowerillinois.org or contact Sheila Cromien, Visitation principal, at 309-856-7451 or [email protected].
Trivia Night The 7th Annual Visitation Catholic School Trivia Night will be held on Satur-day, January 26th, at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Cost is $80 per team (8 person team) with a cash prize awarded to the top 3 teams. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, games and door prizes. A cash bar will be available (no outside drinks please) and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. Must be 18 to attend. Call the school office at 309-856-7451 to reserve your table!
BINGO The next BINGO will be on January 16, 2019. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:00 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase. Lightning Jackpot is $3,800. BINGO is played the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month.
Save the Date! The Visitation Catholic School Spring Fling Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, April 6th. This is always a fun evening with dinner served, a si-lent and live auction and more! More information coming soon!
We received a wonderful surprise over Christmas break from a member of the Visitation Class of 1973, Grace Domingez. Grace manages a Barnes and Noble in Florida, and sent each of our teachers a bundle of books for their classroom libraries. She also sent 2 STEM robot kits for the students in our upper level classrooms. A huge thank you to Grace—we are blessed with wonderful alumni here at Visitation!
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Prayers for Our Military
Mass Intentions Saturday, January 12 4:30 p.m. John Christian, by Karen Colwell Sunday, January 13 7:30 a.m. Doug DeMay, by Mike Betti, Dave Baldwin & Steve DeClerk 9:30 a.m. Megan Norville, by the Burkhart Family 12:00 p.m. Octavia Guerrero, by Family Tuesday, January 15 5:30 p.m. Gladys Nash, by Larry & Sharon Perkins Wednesday, January 16 8:00 a.m. Andy Domingez, by Helen Domingez Thursday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Thomas Krumtinger, by Jean & Mark Krumtinger 12:00 p.m. Jean Carlat, by Lou & Bertha Betti Friday, January 18 8:30 a.m. Bernie Cromien, by Sheila Cromien Saturday, January 19 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth Fisher, by Eileen Meincke Sunday, January 20 7:30 a.m. Jim Derick & Jim Humphrey, by Bill & Julie Derick 9:30 a.m. Jim Little, by Kathy Borota 12:00 p.m. For the Protection of the Unborn
Jesse Baker Nicholas Cravens
Jarrett Davis Ashley Dykema
Hailee Jo Fleming Chad Forsythe
Mary Groy
William Hartman, Jr. Wade Hatzinger
Katie Lane Andrew Mosley
Kenny Steele Dakota Van Wassenhove
Dave Abbinanti Angie Ahlgren Elaine Ahlgren
Glenda Mundy Allen Brody Anderson
Bernie Balsis Cindy Bergren
Cathy Berry Lou Betti
Andi Bidwell Gene Boehle
Chuck Boelens Cari Bridgewater
Irene Bridgewater Amanda Brody Brayton Brody
Mike Brown Lauren Cinnamon
Evelyn Cortes Mike Curran
Betty DeBlieck Cade De Wolfe
JR & Mary Dziengel JoAn Dobbels Sid Douglas
Vanessa Duarte Marian Elbus Liz Engstrom Emily Entas Jim Findley
Sue Gruszeczka Marcelino Gutierrez
Doug Hilgendorf David Holtschult
Mary Jackson Johnson Family
Sandy Kaiser Terrie Keefner
Thomas Keefner Charles “Dick” King
Patty Krause
Jeff & Barb Land Olga Larson
Jean Lindstrom Mike Majeske
Denny Marchand Mason Family
Margaret Matusyzk Jan McPheeters
Dillin Meier Sandy Milby Barry Miller
Paul Mowbray Betty Mower Carolyn Nagel Greg Neubert
Joe & Joan Nosal Abby Olson Jean Olson Al Padilla
Elluissa Pompa Andrea Rocha Genaro Rocha
Michael Rounds 10 Special Intentions
Dee Seyller Ron Shambaugh Marie Sherbeyn Mildred Steimle
Betty Sullivan Andrew Swearingen
Jerry Swearingen Richard Teaburg Wilma Tegeler
Jay Titus Mike Uitermarkt
Ray Van Wassenhove Joyce Wall
Al Wentworth Lisa Wisniewski
Don Zumber
Please Pray
This Week in Our Parish Sunday, January 13 10:30 a.m. Religious Ed classes 1:00 p.m. Take down Christmas decorations in the Church Tuesday, January 15 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass Wednesday, January 16 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass 6:30 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. RCIA/The Sacraments, an Introduction—by Fr. John Thursday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass 8:30—5:00 Adoration in the Chapel 12:00 p.m. Mass at OSF St. Luke Medical Center Friday, January 18 8:30 a.m. School Mass Sunday, January 20 10:30 a.m. Religious Ed classes
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to add or remove a name from our prayer lists.
Contribution Statements If you would like a contribution statement for 2018, please call the Parish Office at 309-852-4549 or email us at [email protected] to request a copy. Thank you.
Folk Group Many thanks to Mike and Cathy Berry, as they retire from the Folk Group. We thank you for the time that you served your church community by sharing your time and talents, singing and playing the guitar at Mass. If anyone is interested in joining the Folk Group by playing an instrument or singing, please call the Parish Office.
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Lay Ministry Schedule If you are unable to serve your scheduled Mass – please find a substitute! Daily Masses—January 15-18, 2019 Lector Sheila Donovan Altar Servers John & Cyrus Sloan 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 Lector Pam Johnson EMC’s Janel Leaf, Beth Dolieslager Suzanne Burkhart, Connie Younglove Altar Servers Amos, James & Simeon Campbell Greeters Steve & Renée Salisbury, Chris & Jill Moraski, Joan Walden 7:30 a.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 Lector Terri Stevenson EMC Brenda Kuffel, Kay Heaton Altar Servers Isabela, Noelia & Jesus Martinez Greeters Zach & Sam Rux, Tom & Sue Bubnick 9:30 a.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 Lector Sheri Terry EMC’s Dc. Martin VanMeltebeck, Joan Clement Lu Rux, Mary Nosalik Altar Servers Brady & Brooklyn Schiltz, Hanna Tiska Greeters Jim & Mandy Daly, Jason & Laura Anderson, Kurt Kuchle
Collections: Weekend of 1/5 & 1/6
Loose Cash .................................................... $573.00 Envelopes .................................................. $6,763.00 Christmas Offering ........................................ $130.00 First Offering ................................................. $302.00 Debt Reduction ............................................... $61.00 Fuel ............................................................... $193.00 St. Vincent de Paul .................................. $415.00.00 Major Maintenance ...................................... $435.00 School Tuition Assistance ................................. $5.00 Capital Campaign ....................................... $2,437.00 Total ......................................................$15,163.00
Capital Campaign Goal $1,000,000.00 Total Pledged & Donations $897,099.52 Total Amount Paid $699,544.92
Readings for the Week: 1/13/19 Sunday Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Monday Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22
Friday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Knights of Columbus Mark Ebert will present on the recent Mission Trip to Tanzania at this month’s Knights of Columbus meeting on Wednesday, January 16th, in the lower level of the Parish Center at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Decorations We will take down all of the Christmas decorations in the Church this Sun-day, January 13th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Any and all help is greatly appre-ciated!
Tanzania Presentation Come and see the good your generosity has done for the people of Tanzania! You are invited to enjoy pho-tos and a program on Sunday, January 20th, at 2:00 p.m. in Visitation Goetzman Gym highlighting work done by our parish’s mission team in Tanzania in No-vember. Fr. John, Vicky, Mark and Mary will be preparing Afri-can food for you to sample including “andazi” and “katogo”. Don’t miss this cultural experience and op-portunity to see how our parish is helping change lives in Tanzania!
Holy Lands Tour Are you considering taking part in the Saint John Paul II Holy Lands Pilgrimage Tour November 4 – 14 of this year? Whether you are merely curious or are ready to sign up, plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. in Visitation Catholic School library. There will be a brief presentation made by Mark and Mary Ebert on the tour itinerary and what Próximo Travel has to offer followed by a time to ask specific questions and discuss travel logistics. Registra-tion for the tour will open once we have ten or more confirmed travelers, and we are already close to that! The spiritual pilgrimage includes visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Masada, Galilee, Cana, Nazareth, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and renewal of bap-tismal vows in the Jordan River. To follow in Jesus’s footsteps and worship as a Catholic community with Fr. John - what a great way to commemorate his 25th Jubilee of ordination to the Priesthood! If you have questions at this time, or are interested in traveling but are unable to attend this informational meeting, contact the Ebert’s at 309-525-1030 (Mary) or 309-525-4340 (Mark).
