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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 12, 2023
St. Michael the Archangel Church St. Barbara Church St. Charles Borromeo Church
52 South Third St., PO Box 128 4281 N. Scheller Lane 223 South Third St., PO Box 6
Radom, Illinois 62876 Scheller, IL 62883 DuBois, Illinois 62831-0006
Office: 618-485-2265 Fax: 618-485-2272 Tel: 618-279-1322/ 435-7196 Office: 618-787-2781 Fax: 618-787-2781
E-Mail: stmichaelsradom@frontier.com E-mail: E-Mail: stcharleschurch@wisperhome.com
Website: www.stmichaelradom.com dcevandeveer@frontiernet.net Website: scbc.worthyofpraise.org
Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:00pm
Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:00am
Office Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9am-3pm Weekend Mass: Sunday - Also Live Streamed 8 AM Office Hours: Wed., 4:00-5:00 PM
Administrative Staff
Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D. (Administrator)
Jerry Watters, Marvin Winka (Trustees - Radom) Marcia Kabat, Charlie Massie (Trustees) Jack Boczek, Randy Janowski (Trustees- DuBois)
Carla Chesnek (PSR Director - Radom Tiffany Kluck (PSR Director) Judy Pieszchalski (PSR Director - DuBois)
Jackie Herzog (Music Director - Radom) Walter Wagner, Steve Wagner (Cemetery) Monica Bochantin (Music Coordinator - DuBois)
Bernadine Kabat (Hall Rental - Radom) Christy VanDeveer (Music Director) Richard Majewski (Hall Rental - DuBois)
Marvin Winka/Jerry Watters (Cemetery - Radom) Christy VanDeveer (Secretary) Jack Boczek (Cemetery - DuBois)
Bernadine Kabat (Secretary - Radom) Monica Bochantin (Secretary - DuBois)
Readings for the Week: Monday - St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin: Reading: Wis 1:1-7; Gospel: Lk 17:1-6; Tuesday - Reading: Wis 2:23-3:9; Gospel: Lk 17:7-10; Wednesday: St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church: Reading: Wis 6:1-11; Gospel: Lk 17:11-19; Thursday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin: Reading: Wis 7:22b - 8:1; Gospel: Lk 17:20-25; Friday - St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious: Reading: Wis 13:1-9; Gospel: Lk 17:26-37; Saturday - The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchense, Virgin; Reading: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Gospel: Lk 18:1-8; Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reading 1: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Reading 2: 1 Thes 5:1-6; Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
This Week's Schedule of Events
Saturday Nov. 11, 2023 5:00pm Mass Chris Kujawa Radom
Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 10:00am Mass For Our Veterans DuBois
(Mass also Livestreamed at 8 AM)
Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 8:00am Mass Myka Kitowski Scheller
Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 8:00-9:45am PSR Classes Radom
Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 8:00am Mass For Our Veterans Radom
Monday Nov. 13, 2023 No Mass
Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023 8:00am Mass Bernice Janowski DuBois
Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023 6:00pm Parish Council Meeting DuBois
Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023 9:00am Mass St. Barbara Parishioners Scheller
Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023 6:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Radom
Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023 6:30pm Mass Louis & Lillian Winka Radom
Thursday Nov. 16, 2023 8:00am Mass Deceased Members of the Sherman Family DuBois
Friday Nov. 17, 2023 No Mass
Saturday Nov. 18, 2023 5:00pm Mass Eliane Dellarirgo & Pedtke Family Members Radom
Sunday Nov. 19, 2023 8:00am Mass Jim & Shirley Morgan DuBois
(Mass also Livestreamed at 8 AM)
Sunday Nov. 19, 2023 8:00am Mass David Witges Scheller
Sunday Nov. 19, 2023 10:00am Mass Alice Pytlinski Radom
Liturgical Assistants
St. Charles Borromeo:
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 - 10:00a.m. Mass - Lector: Christina Zmudzinski; Eucharistic Minister: Host: Christina Zmudzinski; Cup: Greg Zmudzinski, Juliann Zyk; Server: Volunteer: Offertory Gifts: Family of Jim & Shirley Morgan; Rosary Leader: Susan Zmudzinski and Sarah Kary; November 2023 Ushers: Mike Wisneski, Jim Wojtowicz, Chip Kujawa
St. Charles Borromeo Contributions - Nov. 5, 2023 - Adults: $917.00; Loose: $132.00; All Saints: $181.00; All Souls: $140.00; Cemetery: $1,420.00
St. Michael the Archangel:
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 - 5:00p.m. Mass - Lector: Sarah Ratermann; Eucharistic Minister: Host: Mike Jurkowski; Servers: Abby & Allie Cottom; OffertoryGifts: Family of Eliane Dellarirgo; Rosary Leader; Dominic Grzegorek; November 2023 Ushers: Mike Jurkowski, Justin Jurkowski, Paul Kubiak, Kevin Setzekorn, Tyler Setzekorn, Mike Tomaszewski
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 - 8:00am Mass - Lector: Matt Chesnek: Eucharistic Minister: Host: Valerie Zgonina; Cup: Fred Epplin, Amanda Winka; Servers; Waylon Wojtowicz, Evelyn Helm, Lily Czerniejewski; Offertory Gifts: Family of Alice Pytlinski; Rosary Leader: Mary Dreas; November 2023 Ushers: Fred Epplin, Ken Gill, Dominic Grzegorek, Louis Kasban, Tony Holm, Alex Kujawa
St. Michael the Archangel Contributions - Nov. 5, 2023 - Adults: $1,465.00; Loose: $203.00; Youth: $5.00; World Mission Sunday: $10.00; All Saints: $756.00; Maintenance: $875.00; Cemetery: $25.00
St. Barbara:
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 - 8:00am Mass - Lector: Clarissa Ziarnek; Eucharistic Minister: Susan Doty & Tricia Higgins; Servers: Lily, Logan, Morgan Winka; Offertory Gifts: Family of David Witges: November Rosary Leaders: Marilyn Kujawa; Sunday Collection Counters: Christy VanDeveer & Sharmin Wagner; Ushers: Gretchen & Monica Witter
St. Barbara Contributions: Nov. 5, 2023 - Adults: $1,475.00; Loose: $172.00; youth: $27.00; All Saints: $95.00; All Souls: $125.00; Wilson/Frisch Wedding Donation: $200.00
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 12, 2023
Our first reading has some encouraging words, asserting that wisdom can be found by anyone who looks for it. Our second reading uses wisdom to console us, reasoning that if God raised Jesus from the dead, through him we will be brought home as well. The parable in the Gospel tells of the ten virgins who waited for the bridegroom, though only five had the wisdom to bring oil for their lamps. May God's word enlighten us as we too wait faithfully upon the Lord.
The 2023 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal
The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord - Psalm 15
On behalf of the ministries and programs funded by The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal and those they serve; we thank you for your prayers and continued generosity to the 2023 campaign. May you and your families feel the warmth of God's love and the comfort of His peace at Thanksgiving and always.
Next weekend, Nov. 18/19, will be a collection for the Catholic Campaign for human Development. This collection provides funding to groups whose activities reflect Catholic moral and social teaching on human life and dignity. Your support for this collection brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform their communities. Twenty-five percent of your contribution stays in your diocese to support the organizations addressing your community's needs for housing, jobs, and educational opportunities and for keeping the lights on during a storm. Please give as you can.
St. Charles
St. Theresa Altar Sodality meeting on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 PM in the parish hall.
Wreaths Across America! It is a program in which people are given the opportunity to purchase memorial wreaths for the veterans buried in cemeteries across the nation. This will take place on December 16th. There are wreath sponsorship forms at St. Charles Church. You can also purchase a wreath online. There are business cards at St. Charles that have the web address on them and a QR code if you want to use your phone. The forms need to be turned in by November 18th. After that, the best option would be to order on-line. Judy Pieszchalski
It's time to consider T-shirts for the Polishfest. Cost is $25.00. Make checks to Lee's Sports and send to Irene Damazyn at 260 N. First, DuBois, IL 62831. Call Irene at 618-315-4472 for questions.
Our Sympathy to Charlotte Pestka
On behalf of the members of St. Charles Borromeo Church, I express our sympathy to Charlotte Pestka and her family over the death of her husband, Dennis Pestka. May he rest in peace, and may the good Lord grant you the strength to bear his death with fortitude and hope in the promised resurrection when we shall all rise in the Lord to part no more. Be assured of our prayers for you as you go through this painful period.
St. Michael
St. Michael's Calendar Winners for Nov. 12, 2023: Morgan Winka, Scheller, IL & Rose Bochantin, Sesser, IL
St. Michael's Cemetery Bingo is this Sunday, November 12, 2023. Doors open at 11 AM; Lightning Raffle from 11:30 AM-1PM; Bingo starts at 1 PM. Menu: Meatloaf, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Gravy, Slaw, Tea, Coffee and Lemonade. Refreshments also available starting at 11 AM.
During the month of November, we will have a "Remembrance Book" in front of St. Joseph's altar. All parishioners are encouraged to enter the names of deceased family members of friends that have died this past year that we shall be praying for. May they rest in peace.
Thank you to Ehren & Kenny Hug and sons, Mary & Bob Rokicki and Rita Gajewski for helping with the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally. We have the Rally the 2nd Saturday of October each year to commemorate the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun. For more information, check out America Needs Fatima or go to World Apostolate of Fatima U.S.A.. Thank you Mary Dreas
We will be collecting non-perishable and canned goods for the Irvington Food Pantry again this year. Boxes will be at the entrances to the church for you to put your donations now thru December 2nd.
Winter will soon be here. We are looking for volunteers to help with the snow removal around the church (clearing the church steps and the parking lot). Any help would be most appreciated. Please contact the parish office to be put on a volunteer list if you would be able to help. Thank you to Marvin Winka and Jerry Watters who have been helping us for years.
St. Barbara
After more than 50+ years as our Sacristan, Charles Milloshewski, will be retiring at the end of November. Charles has always taken great pride in all of his duties and he has been such an important person in our community. Thank you, Charles, for your dedication and service! If anyone is interested in the Sacristan position, please contact Christy.
If you would like to schedule a Mass Intention for a Sunday or Wednesday Mass at St. Barbara, please put an envelope in the basket with the date you want and the suggested $10 donation for a Mass, or you may call Christy at 279-1322 or text/call 435-7196.
Congratulations to Lauren Frisch and Zane Wilson who were married at St. Barbara on November 4th. May the Lord grace each day of your marriage with abundant blessings!
Rest
Knights of Columbus Council #4476 Educational Scholarship forms are available at the entrances to the Churches. Deadline to apply is December 13th. Please return the application to the DuBois KC Hall or through a member.
St. Ann School is collecting materials to put together bags for the poor/homeless. They are asking us to help. There are boxes at the entrances to the church to collect the materials. Items: socks, gloves, hats, baby wipes-mini packs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, deodorant, hand sanitizer, blankets, cookies, fruit cups, tuna, chicken, snack packs, chips, nuts dried fruit, snack/protein bars and bottled water. Items will be picked up after Mass on November 19th. If you prefer to donate money instead, please put it in a labeled envelope "St. Ann School Student Hopeful Helpers." Thank you and God bless. Janice Gaubatz
Immaculate Conception Parish, Tamaroa - All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, Sausage and Eggs Breakfast - November 12th from 7 AM - Noon. $10 - adults and $5 children 6 and under.
St. Mary Magdalen Church, Todds Mill - Chicken & Dumpling Dinner - November 19th from 11am-2pm. Carry Outs available - $10 per quart. Please bring your own containers. Raffle drawing at 2 PM.