Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2026
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 5pm
Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 7:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:30am
Sunday - Also Live Streamed 7am
Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9am-3pm Office Hours: Wed., 4:00-5:00pm
Administrative Staff Administrative Staff Administrative Staff
Jerry Watters, Marvin Winka (Trustees) Jack Boczek, Randy Janowski (Trustees) Marcia Kabat, Charlie Massie (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 : Is 65:17-21; Gospel: Jn 4:43-54; Tuesday - St. Patrick, Bishop: Reading: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Gospel: Jn 5:1-16; Wednesday St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church: Reading: Is 49:8-15; Gospel: Jn 5:17-30; Thursday - St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 16; Reading 2: Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22: Gospel: Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51 Friday: Reading : Wis 2:1a, 10, 25-30: Gospel: Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30: Saturday - Reading: Jer 11:18-20; Gospel: Jn 7:49-53; Fifth Sunday of Lent: Reading 1: Ez 37:12-14 ; Reading 2: Rom 8:8-11; Gospel: Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
Mass Intentions
Saturday March 14, 2026 5:00pm Mass Chris Klaybor DuBois
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 7:00am Mass Dominic Polczynski DuBois
( 7:00am Mass Will Be Livestreamed) (Celebrant - Fr Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 8:30am Mass George & Evelyn Spotanski Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am Mass Loretta Pedtke Radom
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Monday March 16, 2026 No Mass
Tuesday March 17 2026 No Mass
Wednesday March 18, 2026 6pm - 6:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Radom
Wednesday March 18, 2026 6:30pm Stations of the Cross Radom
(Deacon David Mills)
Thursday March 19, 2026 No Mass
Friday March 20, 2026 No Mass
Saturday March 10, 2026 5:00pm Mass Robert & Charlene Sanders DuBois
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 22, 2026 7:00am Mass Mary Szperra DuBois
(Mass will be Live Streamed at 7 am) (Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 22, 2026 8:30am Mass Melvin Kabat Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 22, 2026 10:00am Mass Lucille Nadolski Radom
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
First Reconciliation for those of St. Michael and St. Charles making their First Holy Communion will be Saturday, March 21st at 6 PM in DuBois. Father Obi will be helping with the First Reconciliation.
St. Michael's will host a Holy Week Mission with Fr. George Knab of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate during the period of March 28-April 5, 2026. Entitled Cross of Glory, it is a parish renewal program that spends the first four days of Holy Week to prepare for the celebration of the Great Three Days of the Sacred Pascal Triduum. More information will be provided next week. Everyone from any parish is invited to attend these services.
Holy Week Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - March 30-April 1 - Mission Services - Fr. George Knab
Holy Thursday, April 2 - 6 PM at St. Charles with Fr. George Knab
Good Friday, April 3 - 3 PM at St. Michael's and 6 PM at St. Charles - Fr. George Knab
Holy Saturday, April 4 - 8 PM at St. Michael' - Fr. George Knab
Easter Sunday, April 5- 7AM - St. Charles - Fr. George Knab
8:30AM at St. Barbara with Fr. Carl Scherrer
10:00AM at St. Michael's will Fr. George Knab
Liturgical Assistance
St. Charles Borromeo: Saturday, March 21, 2026 - - 5:00pm Mass - Lector: Judy Pieszchalski: Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Judy Pieszchalski; Server: Volunteers; Offertory Gifts: Family of Robert & Charlene Sanders; March Ushers: Don Pieszchalski, Chip Kujawa, Ken Klaybor
Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 7:00am Mass - Lector: Volunteer; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Christina Zmudzinski; Cup: Greg Zmudzinsk, Juliann Zyki: Server: Volunteer; Offertory Gifts: Family of Mary Szperra; Rosary Leader: Rich Majewski; March Ushers: Jeff Conner, Cliff Polczynski, Brian Polczynski
St. Charles Borromeo Contributions, March 8, 2026: Adults: $1,434.00; Loose: $193.00; Catholic Relief Services: $20.00; Easter: $100.00; CSMA: $1,685.00; Capital Development: $200.00
St. Michael the Archangel: Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 10:00am Mass - Lector: Cheryl Cameron; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Stacy Helm; Cup: Bernice Winka, Fred Epplin: Servers: Cora & Evelyn Pytlinski, Remington Bauza; Offertory Gifts: Family of Lucille Nadolski; Rosary Leader: Dominic Grzegorek; March Ushers: Leo Suchomski, Larry Wachowski, Matt Winka, Mark Winka, Marvin Winka, Mike Wisniewski
St. Michael Contributions, March 8, 2026: Adults: $2,025.00; Loose: $233.00; Black & Indian Missions: $10.00; Maintenance: $620.00
St. Barbara: Sunday, March 22, 2026- 8:30am Mass - Lector: Clarissa Ziarnek; Servers: Logan, Morgan and Lilly Winka; Eucharistic Ministers: Alan & Janet Estes, Gretchen Guinzy; Offertory Gifts: Family of Melvin Kabat; Ushers: Matt Trader & Kevin Trader; March Rosary Leaders: Marilyn Kujawa, Clarissa Ziarnek, Frannie Pyszka; Sunday Collection Counters: Susie Doty and Christy VanDeveer
St. Barbara Contributions: March 8, 2026 - Adults: $1,110.00; Loose: $84.00; Youth: $16.00
Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 15, 2026
Two overlooked people play starring roles in today's readings. First, we hear the LORD choose David - the youngest of Jesse's sons, who was left tending the sheep while his brothers were paraded before Samuel - to be king. then, after Jesus heals a blind man on the sabbath, the man is questioned repeatedly as to how this happened. By the end of the Gospel, it becomes obvious who truly has eyes of faith. As we listen to today's redings, may we remember not to overlook those who seem less capable or remarkable.
The 2026 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal
Those who are kind to the needy honor Him
On behalf of Father Godfrey Mullen, Diocesan Administrator, and diocesan ministries and programs, a most heartfelt thanks to all those who have already responded with a gift to the 2026 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. If you have not done so as yet, there's still plenty of time. One-time donations or pledges - in any amount - are needed and can be made through your parish or a www.diobelle.org (click on "Giving to the Diocese"). Your generosity supports 17 agencies and programs that daily serve thousands of people. Please consider making your gift today or at any time you are able in the coming months. We also ask for your prayers for the success of this year's appeal and all those we serve. Thank you and may God bless you always.
St. Charles -
St. Theresa Altar Sodality will be meeting on April 6th. Our members are few, but mighty. We ask that you consider joining us to help fund the church's needs and other things we do for our parish family. Mark your calendar and join us!
CDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16 at 7 PM at St. Charles. Committee members are: Door Prize - MaryAnn Buretta; Student Burse - Kathy Conner; Bingo Prizes: Charlotte Dalman, Irene Damazyn. Refreshments will not be served because of Lent. Judy Pieszchalski
St. Charles Cemetery is accepting bids for mowing for the 2026 season. If anyone would like to submit a bid, contact the church office by phone r email and we will get back to you. Jack Boczek
St. Michael -
Winners of the Calendar Raffle for March 15, 2026: Jill & Brent Garrison, Mt. Vernon, IL & Todd & Beth Schindelar, Shiloh, IL
St. Michael's Rosary and Altar Sodality Quilt and Cash Bingo is this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Doors open at 11AM; Early Lightning games start at 11:30AM; Bingo start at 1 PM. Menu: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Chili, Hot Dogs, Chips, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade with meal.
St. Michael and St. Charles PSR students are hosting "40 Days of Giving" Pet Supply Drive - Feb. 18 - April 2. This drive is to benefit the Washington County Animal Control. Items Needed (new or used): Both Dog and Cat items: food toys, treats, beds, flea medicine: Kitten/Puppy food (wet & dry); scooping cat litter, Daawn, laundry soap, dryer sheets, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, blankets and towels. Please donate items at the back of church! Thank you!
We will be collecting food for the Irvington Food Pantry during the Lenten season. Boxes will be available.
We will meet on Saturday, March 21 at noon to pick up the wreaths from the "Wreaths Across America" event at the cemetery. All help is appreciated.
St. Barbara
The PSR students will lead the Stations of the Cross immediately after Mass on Sundays during Lent. Everyone is welcome to stay.
St. Barbara has two First Holy Communicants: Alden Kitowski and Victor Stanhouse. Victor will be making his First Communion at St. Bruno. They have been busy preparing for their upcoming First Reconciliation. First Holy Communion at St. Barbara is April 12th.
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. Theresa Church, Marydale DRIVE-THRU Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 22 with serving from 11am-4pm. $15 per meal . Packaged meal includes: 1/2 Fried Chicken (4 pieces), Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Slaw. Handmade Quilt Raffle. Located six miles north of Carlyle on Route 127.
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