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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time


February 8, 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

Fr. George Williams Nwachukwu                                         Fr. George Williams Nwachukwu                                    Fr. George Williams Nwachukwu

(Administrator)                                                                      (Administrator)                                                                  (Administrator)f                       

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 : 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13;  Gospel: Mk 6:53-56;   Tuesday -  St. Scholastica Virgin:  Reading:  1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30;   Gospel:  Mk 7:1-13;    Wednesday   Our Lady of Lourdes:  Reading:  1 Kgs 10:1-10;    Gospel:  Mk 7:14-23;   Thursday -    1 Kgs 11:4-13;    Gospel:       Mk 7:24-30:     Friday:    Reading : 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19:    Gospel: 7:31-37:      Saturday -     Sts. Cyril, Monk and Methodius, Bishop:    Reading:            1 Kgs 12:26-32;    Gospel:   Mk 8:1-10;     Sixth  Sunday in Ordinary Time:     Reading 1: Sir 15:15-20;     Reading 2:  1 Cor 2:6-10;     Gospel:   Mt 5:17-37 

or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 22-34, 37


Mass Intentions


Saturday             February 7, 2026         5:00pm Mass                Chris Klaybor                                                  DuBoi


Sunday               February 8, 2026         7:00am Mass                Max & Alfreda Boczek                                    DuBois


Sunday                February 8,  2026        8:30am Mass               Rev. Frank Wagner, OMI

                                                                                                    Arthur Wagner, Louis Wagner                          Scheller

                                                

Sunday                 February 8, 2026        10:00am Mass             Louis & Lillian                                                  Radom       


Sunday                 February 8, 2026          8:00-9:45am              PSR Classes                                                    Radom                                              


Monday                February 9, 2026        No Mass       

               

Tuesday               February 10, 2026       8:00am Mass               Bennie Pinski                                                   DuBois


Tuesday               February 10, 2026       6:00pm                         Parish Council Meeting                                    DuBois


Wednesday          February 11, 2026        8:00am Mass               David Britt                                                        Scheller     


Wednesday          February 11, 2026         5:30pm-6:30pm           Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament               Radom


Wednesday          February 11, 2026         6:30pm Mass              Ralph Leonard                                                  Radom                                                                                   

Thursday              February 12,  2026        8:00am Mass             Deceased Members of Lamczyk

                                                                                                           and Skurat Families                                      DuBois


Friday                   February 13 2026          8:00am Mass              Julia, Len, Pam and Jules Czajkowski             Radom


 Saturday              February 14, 2026       5:00pm Mass                Chris Klaybor                                                  DuBois     

                                                                                                     

 Sunday                February 15, 2026        7:00am Mass            Ron Lynch                                                     DuBois

                                                                                                  (Mass will  be  Live Streamed at 7am)   


Sunday                  February 15,  2026      8:30am Mass              Kay Krutsinger                                             Scheller

                                                                                                         

Sunday                  February 15,  2026     10:00am Mass             Jesse Wojtowicz                                         Radom   

                                                                                                         


                                                                                        

Liturgical Assistance


St. Charles Borromeo:    Saturday, February 14, 2026 - - 5:00pm Mass - Lector:  Judy Pieszchalski:  Eucharistic Ministers:  Host: Rosalie Kostecki; Server:  Volunteers;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Chris Klaybor;  February  Ushers:  Don Pieszchalski, Chip Kujawa, Ken Klaybor


Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 7:00am Mass - Lector:  Christina Zmudzinski; Eucharistic Ministers: Host:  Becky Wisneski;  Cup: Christina Zmudzinski, Greg Zmudzinski;  Server:  Volunteer;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Ron Lynch;  Rosary Leader:  Monica Bochantin;    February  Ushers:  Rich Majewski, Joe Dalman, Marvin Damazyn


St. Charles Borromeo Contributions, February 1, 2026:   Adults: $2,501.00;  Loose: $67.00;  Easter Flowers:  $50.00;  Capital Development:  $527.00


St. Michael the Archangel:       Sunday,  February 15, 2026 - 10:00am Mass - Lector:  Cheryl Cameron;  Eucharistic MinistersHost: Ashley Ratermann;  Cup:  Mike Jurkowski, Bernice Winka;  Servers:  Hazel & Paisley Lamczyk, Lily Czerniejewski;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Jesse Wojtowicz;  Rosary Leader:  Dominic Grzegorek;  February  Ushers:  Ed Nadolski, Michael Nadolski, Jason Pytlinski, Joe Przygoda, Craig Ratermann, Daniel Ratermann


St. Michael Contributions, February 1, 2026:  Adults: $2,170.00;  Loose:  $266.00;  Maintenance: $730.00;  Bernard "Butch" Bauza Memorials for the Church: $830.00;   Cemetery: $1,110.00


St. Barbara:   Sunday, February 15, 2026- 8:30am Mass - Lector:  Steve Wagner;  Servers:  Lilly, Morgan & Logan Winka:   Eucharistic Ministers: Monica Witter, Doug Kitowski, Tricia Higgins;   Offertory Gifts:   Family of Kay Krutsinger:     Ushers:  Brady Anderson & Gene Kujawa;    February  Rosary Leaders:  Clarissa Ziarnek, Marilyn Kujawa;   Sunday Collection Counters:  Christy VanDeveer & Sharmin Wagner


St. Barbara Contributions:  February 1,  2026  - Adults:  $1,640.00;  Loose: $91.00;  Youth:  $17.00;   Cemetery Fund: $230.00; The Messenger: $120.00




Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 8, 2026


Light binds together today's scripture readings.  Isaiah preaches that when we share what we have with those in need, light will drive out the dark.  In the psalm we sing that the one who acts with justice is a light in the darkness.  Paul tells the Corinthians that the power of the Holy Spirit has enlightened their faith.  In the Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples to let their light shine, so the world can see the good that they do.  As we listen to the words of scripture, let us appreciate the metaphor of light in expressing what God asks us to do.



Quest - a 2 day faith experience for Freshmen and Sophomores.  Learn about your relationships with yourself, others and God in fun ways - February 28 - March 1 at St. Augustine Parish, Belleville, IL  Sign up at www.bellevilletec.org.  Any questions, please contact bellevillequest@gmail.com.                          Diane Klostermann, Belleville Diocesan Quest


 Attention all grade school and high school students, boys & girls!! from all three parishes.  We are bringing back a tradition at the Polka Mass on Polishfest Sunday!  We will be singing a Polish song before Mass and then process as a group and sit together at Mass.  We will have practice for this song at St. Michael's after Mass on Feb. 22nd.  Elaine Konkel has graciously offered to teach the song.  Please RSVP to Judy (618-214-7209) by Feb. 15th if you wish to participate.  If there are others outside of the three parishes that want to join us, they are also welcome!!



St. Charles -     

If you would like your 2025 contribution statement from St. Charles, please contact the St. Charales office at 618-787-2781 or stcharleschurch@wisperhome.com and we will put your statement in the church entrance for you.  If you would prefer the statement e-mailed, please provide us with your e-mail address.  Thank you!     Jan


Polish Fest - We are asking for donations for raffle prizes (cash, gift cards or baskets).  See book in the back of the church to sign up:   Also need about 30 lbs. of hamburger for the cabbage rolls - contact Yvette Peterson to donate at 618-214-9266; cash donations to offset costs; and 2 desserts for the dinner on March 1.  Help is also needed to help prepare the food before the event.  A schedule will be listed as we near March 1.  We also are taking pre-orders for duck soup and Polish stew: $15 per quart;  pierogi orders are $15/dozen.  They must be ordered by Feb. 16th by contacting Yvette at 618-214-9266.  Workers will be needed for the various areas.  Please contact Erin Gale at 618-559-5571 if interested in working.  Please spread the word about this event and share on social media if you can.    It's hard work and cooperation by our dedicated parishioners that make this event.


If you have received raffle tickets from the Polish Fest in the mail, please mark out on the flyer that is "Polish Royalty: Parade Marshall.  We will not be voting on this.  The town chooses the person.  Make sure you get your packets this weekend from Monica, otherwise they will be mailed.  There are extra flyers in color to be shared with businesses in the area.  They are beautiful.  Feel free to take all you need.  Also, extra tickets for the raffle and 50/50 are available at our local bank.  Tell your friends to purchase tickets to help our event!


CDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 PM at St. Charles.  We welcomed two new members to our court at last month's meeting:  Crystal Storck and Theresa Wisniewski. Committee members for our February meeting are:  Door Prize - Joyce Bauza; Student Burse - Carla Bochantin;  Bingo Prizes - Ellen Boczek and Lacy Buretta.  All committee members are to bring refreshments.  Reminder:  Annual dues of $20 are now due!



St. Michael -           Winners of the Calendar Raffle for February 8, 2026: Vincent Swoboda, Ashley, IL & Richard Nikrant, Nashville, IL


St. Michael's Parish expresses their sympathy to the family and friends of Loretta Rosancki on their recent loss.  May God grant Loretta eternal rest!


Prizes for the Altar & Sodality Bingo Raffle to be held on March 15, 2026 are needed.  Please contact the parish office with your donation.  Sign-up sheets are also available at the entrances to the church.  Deadline to tell us your donation for the raffle is February 15th.     Thank you!  Janet Bock


On behalf of the agencies, ministries and departments that are supported through the Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal and those they serve, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for so generously supporting this year's Appeal.  Also, congratulations on exceeding your parish's CSMA financial goal.  Thank you again so much.  God's richest blessings to each of you and your families.                                                                                                                                          Very Reverend Godfrey Mullen, OSB.  Administrator of the Diocese of Belleville


St. Barbara    Sunday, February 8  is the St. Barbara Ladies Sodality Bae Sale.  Thank you, Yvette and Gage for volunteering to sell tickets.


 Rosary Leaders Needed!  Our current Rosary Leaders for the next 12 months are Marilyn Kujawa, Clarissa Ziarnek, Christy Van DeVeer, Marcia Kabat and Frannie Pyszka.  No obligation for a month, but a week here and there, especially in March, July, August and October would be a big help.  Please contact Marilyn.  Thank you.


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 Parish, Carlyle - Last One Standing Reverse Raffle on Saturday, Feb. 21st  at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1471 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL.  Doors open at 5 PM with dinner from 6-7:30pm.  Tickets are $20 and admits one person with a chance at great cash prizes, including $2,000 for first prize, or $2,500 if you are present.  Enjoy music, games, silent and live auctions and a cash bar.  All are welcome!


Bingo and Lunch hosted by the Washington County Services and DuBois K of C's on Wed., February 11 at 12 Noon.  Please RSVP at 618-243-6533 by Monday, February 9th.