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Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2025
St. Michael the Archangel Church St. Charles Borromeo Church St. Barbara Church
52 S. 3rd St., PO Box 128 PO Box 6, 223 South Third St. 4281 S. Scheller Lane
Radom, Illinois 62876 DuBois, Illinois 62831-0006 Scheller, Illinois 62883
Office: 618-485-2265 Fax: 618-485-2272 Office: 618-787-2781 Tel: 618-279-1322/435-7196
E-Mail: stmichaelradom@frontier.com E-Mail: stcharleschurch@wisperhome.com E-Mail: dcevandeveer@frontiernet.net
Website: www.stmichaelradom.com Website: stcharlesdubois.org Website: facebook.com/stbarbarascheller/
Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 9:30am
Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:00am Sunday - Also Live Streamed 8am
Office Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9am-3pm Office Hours: Wed., 4:00-5:00pm
Administrative Staff Administrative Staff Administrative Staff
Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D. Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.
(Administrator) (Administrator) (Administrator)
Jerry Watters, Marvin Winka (Trustees) Jack Boczek, Randy Janowski (Trustees) Marcia Kabat, Charlie Mass (Trustees)
Carla Chesnek ( PSR Director) Judy Pieszchalski (PSR Director) Tiffany Kluck (PSR Director)
Jackie Herzog ( Music Director) Monica Bochantin (Music Coordinator) Walter Wagner, Steve Wagner
Bernadine Kabat (Hall Rental) Richard Majewski (Hall Rental) (Cemetery)
Marvin Winka/Jerry Watters (Cemetery) Jack Boczek (Cemetery) Christy VanDeveer (Music Director/
Bernadine Kabat (Secretary) Monica Bochantin ( Secretary) Secretary)
Readings for the Week: Monday - Reading: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Gospel: Lk 4:24-30; Tuesday - The Annunciation of the Lord: Reading 1: Is 7:10-14, 8, 10; Reading 2: Heb 10:4-10; Gospel: Lk 1:26-38; Wednesday: Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Gospel: Mt 5:17-19; Thursday - Reading: Jer 7:23-28 ; Gospel: Lk 11:14-22; Friday: Reading: Hos 14:2-10; Gospel: Mk 12:28-34; Saturday: Reading: Hos 6:1-6; Gospel: Lk 18:9-14; Fourth Sunday of Lent: Reading 1: Jos 5:9a, 1012; Reading 2: 2 Cor 5:17-21; Gospel: Lk 25:1-3, 11-32
Mass Intentions
Saturday March 22, 2025 5:00pm Mass Herman Kryger Radom
Sunday March 23, 2025 8:00am Mass Charles Spotanski DuBois
(Mass also Live Streamed at 8am)
Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am Mass Edwin Gajewski Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Jim Allen)
Sunday March 23, 2025 10:00am Mass Sandy Kasban, Betty Kujawa, Mary Hake
Rose Banaszek, Theresa Gill Radom
Sunday March 23, 2025 8:00-9:45am PSR Classes Radom
Monday March 24, 2025 No Mass
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:00am Mass Arthur Kabat & Howard Conner DuBois
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:00am Mass Wally & Theresa Antonowicz
& Lisa Keyshoe Scheller
Wednesday March 26, 2025 6:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Radom
Wednesday March 26, 2025 6:30pm Mass Clarence Kabat Radom
Thursday March 27, 2025 8:00am Mass Stanley Wesolak, Elmer Keller DuBois
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00am Mass Michael Bock Radom
Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm Stations of the Cross DuBois
Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm Mass Ted Guinzy Radom
Sunday March 30, 2025 8:00am Mass Charles Spotanski DuBois
(Mass also Live Streamed at 8am) (Celebrant - Fr. Jim Allen)
Sunday March 30, 2025 9:00am Mass Stanley E. Pyszka Scheller
Sunday March 30, 2025 10:30am Mass Jesse Wojtowicz Radom
Liturgical Assistance
St. Charles Borromeo: Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 8:00am Mass - Lector: Rich Majewski; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Rich Majewski; Cup: Rick Reidelberger, Becky Wisneski; Server: Volunteer; Offertory Gifts: Family of Charles Spotanski; Rosary Leader: Rich Majewski; March Ushers: Jim Wojtowicz, Marion Buretta, Ken Klaybor
St. Charles Borromeo Contributions: March 16, 2025 - Adults: $2,354.00; Loose: $30.00; Easter Flowers: $1.00; Solemnity of Mary: $12.00; Black & Indian Missions: $67.00; CSMA: $685.00; Capital Development: $2.00
St. Michael the Archangel: Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 5:00pm Mass - Lector: Michelle Ferguson; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Valerie Zgonina; Servers: Abby & Allie Cottom; Offertory Gifts: Family of Ted Guinzy: Rosary Leader: Mary Dreas; March 2025 Ushers: Kevin Cottom, Mike Jurkowski, Justin Jurkowski, Paul Kubiak, Bob Lamczyk, Kevin Setzekorn
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 10:30am Mass - Lector: Ron McKay; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Debbie Colgrave; Cup: Stacy Helm, Bernice Winka; Server: Ashley, Daniel, Katelyn Ratermann; Offertory Gifts: Family of Jesse Wojtowicz; Rosary Leader: Bernice Winka; March 2025Ushers: Leo Suchomski, Larry Wachowski, Matt Winka, Mark Winka, Rich Winka, Mike Wisniewski
St. Michael Contributions: March 16, 2025 - Adults: $2,371.00; Loose: $361.00; Black & Indian Missions: $25.00; Maintenance: $235.00; CSMA: $1,435.00; Easter Flowers: $300.00
St. Barbara: Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 9:00am Mass - Lector: John Kabat; Servers: Raelyn, Ashlyn, Jacob Kluck; Eucharistic Ministers: Alan & Janet Estes, Danny Czerwinski; Offertory Gifts: Family of Stanley E. Psyzka; Ushers: John Kerry & Avery Kitowski; March Rosary Leader: Clarissa Ziarnek, Pam Dent; Sunday Collection Counter: Marcia Kabat & Sharrmin Wagner
St. Barbara Contributions: March 16, 2025 - Adults: $1,138.00; Loose: $51.00; Youth: $32.00; Cemetery Upkeep: $60.00
Third Sunday of Lent - March 23, 2025
Today's first reading reminds us of the power of water. Moses brings forth water from a rock, revealing God's constant presence and care. In the story of the woman at the well in the Gospel, Jesus reveals himself as the source of living water, water that will well up in us to eternal life. After this incident, many people of that town came to believe in him. May hearing Jesus' words to the woman at the well strengthen our own faith.
DO YOU FEEL CALLED? Are you discerning the possibility of serving the Lord as a priest, consecrated sister or brother, missionary or permanent deacon? If you are looking for guidance about how to discern answering the Lord's call, please join Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB, and bishop Michael McGovern for a Day of Recollection. We will gather at St. Nicholas Parish om O'Fallon on Sat., April 5 from 9am-3pm. The day includes morning Mass, two talks, reflection questions, group discussion and a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Lite breakfast and lunch will be provided. This gathering is open to young men and women in High School to age 30. For more information or to RSVP by April 3, contact Ms. Martina Skorch (mskorch@diobelle.org) or by phone at 618-722-5043.
St. Charles - St. Theresa Altar Sodality meeting Monday, April 7 at 6 PM in the parish hall.
Snowball Dance results: Gross Income - $25,971.63; Expenses - $5,971.63; Net Income - $20,000.00. We are so proud and grateful for all the hard work and generous participation in this event. We will be making a presentation to the Kellerman family on Saturday, April 5, after the 5 PM Mass. We wish to have present our Parish Council members, our trustees, and the Snowball Dance committee members for this presentation and a photo.
Our Appreciation to John Hoffman's Family
As we continue to pray for the happy repose of the soul of John Hoffman, be it known to the parishioners of St. Charles that the family of John donated another $195.00 to St. Charles Church and $30 to the Cemetery Fund in memory of John. Again, thank you for including the well-being of our Church in your good wishes for John. Masses will be celebrated in due time for the happy repose of the soul of John as requested by his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.
Our Sympathy to Don, Judy and Their Family
"Beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord [in faith], knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1 Cor 15:58). On March 20, 2025, Eric Pieszchalski, a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, gentle and simple in appearance and character, smiling with friendly inviting countenance, was called home to eternal rest in God. On behalf of the parishioners of St. Charles' Church, I express our condolences to you, Don, Judy and family. The thought of losing a dear one at a young age conveys sorrows and bitterness that only faith in God can help to settle. May God who knows the heart of all people, who holds solutions to all complex situations and circumstances, grant you the courage an fortitude to bear his departure with faith in the promised resurrection when w shall all rise in the Lord to part no more. Take heart. Mass of Christian burial for Eric will be on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10am, preceded by visitation at St. Charles Church on Sunday, March 23 from 4-7pm. May his soul rest in peace.
Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph. D.
In appreciation to the family of Chris Klaybor for their donation of $670.00 to St. Charles Cemetery in memory of Chris.
St. Michael - Winners of the Calendar Raffle for March 23, 2025: Cash Kujawa, Ashley, IL & Erin Czerniejewski, Radom, IL
We will have food collection for the Food Pantry in Irvington during Lent. Boxes are at the entrances to church.
Our Sympathy to Robert (Bob) G. Gill's Family
"Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God" (Matt 5:8). And so rightly it is for us for our devout parishioner, Bob Gill, whom the Lord called home to eternal life in heaven on March 14, 2025, Our heart reaches out in sympathy to the entire family members of Bob Gill, an actively involved parishioner of St. Michael's Church, who lived till the end of his life on earth a sincere witnessing of the faith in God by what he did and said. May God grant eternal rest to his soul in heaven. On behalf of the parishioners of St. Michael's Church, I express our condolences to Bob's family. Though we miss his physical presence with us, he is spiritually with us. May your faith in the hope of God's promised resurrection comfort you with the assurance of meeting again with him in the Lord at the resurrection when there shall be no mor parting from our dear ones called home before us. Be assured that our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this painful time. Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.
St. Barbara -
Stations of the Cross - Friday, April 11 at 6 PM at St. Barbara. The PSR students will lead the Stations on Sunday's during Lent before Mass.
St. Barbara Rummage Sale, Saturday, April 5 from 7 am - 12 noon. We will set up on April 4th. Volunteers are needed! Donations accepted on Sundays after Mass at the rectory. Contact Logan Stanhouse at 618-200-1070 if you have any questions.
Dear Fellow Parishioners: The children's collection each week is a heartfelt initiative designed not only to teach our children that offering is part of our liturgical celebration that is made for the running of the church but also to help support our religious education classes, and your contributions make a significant difference. With each donation, we are able to purchase essential materials for crafts, projects, and even snacks that enrich our children's learning experiences and help nurture their spiritual growth. If you find yourself without children in our program or your little ones have grown, there's still a wonderful way for you to contribute. By handing a dollar or two to a child in a neighboring pew, you can let them bring your generosity forward to the collection basket. This simple act not only supports our program but also fosters a sense of connection and community among us all. Together; let's ensure that our children of our parish have the resources they need to thrive in their faith journey. Thank you in advance for your caring spirit and support. St. Barbara PSR
If you would like to schedule a Mass Intention for a Sunday of Wednesday 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.
Rest - St. Mary Magdalen Church, Todds Mill - Breakfast in the church gym - April 6 - 8am till noon. Carry out or dine in! Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Adults - $12.00; Children - ages 5-12: $6.00; Under 5 - Free.
Sunday, April 6 - St. Teresa Church, Marydale Drive-thru Spring Chicken Dinner from 11am-4pm. Packaged meal includes: 1/2 fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans and slaw. Handmade Quilt Raffle Tickets - $1 or 6 for $5.00. Meal is $15.00. St Teresa is located at 18021 Marydale Road - 6 miles north of Carlyle on Route 127.