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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 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 5 pm
Weekend Mass: Sunday 7:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:00am Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:30am
Sunday - Also Live Streamed 8am
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 - St. Timothy and St. Titus, Bishops: Reading; 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Gospel: Mk 3:22-30; Tuesday - St. Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious Founder: Reading: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Gospel: Mk 3:31-35; Wednesday St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church: Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-17 Gospel: Mk 4:1-20; Thursday - Reading: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29 Gospel: Mk 4:21-25: Friday: Reading: 2 Sm 11:1-4a. 5-10a. 13-17; Gospel: Mk 4:26-34; Saturday : St. John Bosco, Priest: Reading: 2 Sm 12:7a, 10-17: Gospel: Mk 4:35-41; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reading 1: Zep 2:3. 3:12-13; Reading 2: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a
Mass Intentions
Saturday January 24, 2026 No Mass
Sunday January 25, 2026 No Mass
Sunday January 25. 2-26 No Mass
Sunday January 25, 2026 No Mass
Monday January 26, 2026 No Mass
Tuesday January 27, 2026 No Mass
Wednesday January 28, 2026 No Mass
Thursday January 29, 2026 No Mass
Friday January 30, 2026 No Mass
Saturday January 31, 2026 5:00pm Mass Stephen Keller DuBois
(Celebrant Fr. Gregory Gallagher)
Sunday February 1, 2026 7:00am Mass Lila Knecht DuBois
(Mass will be Live Streamed at 7am) (Celebrant - Fr. Gregory Gallagher)
Sunday February 1, 2026 8:30am Mass Jon, Caroline and Charles Massie, Sr. Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Gregory Gallagher)
Sunday February 1, 2026 10:00am Mass Dorothy Lamczyk Radom
(Celebrant - Fr. Gregory Gallagher)
Liturgical Assistance
St. Charles Borromeo: Saturday, January 31, 2026 - - 5:00pm Mass - Lector: Judy Pieszchalski: Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Rosalie Kostecki; Server: Volunteers; Offertory Gifts: Family of Stephen Keller; February Ushers: Don Pieszchalski, Chip Kujawa, Ken Klaybor
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 7:00am Mass - Lector: Rich Majewski; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Rich Majewski; Cup: Rick Reidelberger, Becky Wisneski; Server: Volunteer; Offertory Gifts: Family of Lila Knecht; Rosary Leader: Rich Majewski; February Ushers: Rich Majewski, Joe Dalman, Marvin Damazyn
St. Charles Borromeo Contributions: Jan. 18, 2026 - Adults: $1,730.00; Loose: $134.00; Solemnity of Mary: $65.00; Collection for the Needy: $71.00; Christmas: $150.00
St. Michael the Archangel: Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 10:00am Mass - Lector: Deanne Lamczyk; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Stacy Helm; Cup: Ashley Ratermann, Bernice Winka; Servers: Trace & Raven Kirgan; Offertory Gifts: Family of Dorothy Lamczyk; Rosary Leader: Mary Dreas; February Ushers: Ed Nadolski, Michael Nadolski, Jason Pytlinski, Joe Przygoda, Craig Ratermann, Daniel Ratermann
St. Michael Contributions: January 18, 2026- Adults: $1,460.00; Loose: $381.00; Cemetery: $100.00
St. Barbara: Sunday, February 1, 2026- 8:30am Mass - Lector: John Kabat; Servers: Reese Klingler, Eva Emery, Leo Stanhouse: Eucharistic Ministers: Alan & Janet Estes, Gretchen Guinzy; Offertory Gifts: Family of Jon, Caroline and Charles Massie, Sr.: Ushers: Brian & Brendan Klingler; February Rosary Leaders: Clarissa Ziarnek, Marilyn Kujawa; Sunday Collection Counters: Susie Doty, Marcia Kabat
St. Barbara Contributions: January, 18, 2026 - Adults: $1,291.00; Loose: $39.00; Youth: $12.00; Cemetery Fund: $120.00; Trivia Night: $1,200.00
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 25, 2026
As we begin this final week of January, it does our hearts good to hear that a great light has shone through darkness and gloom. We realize, though, that Isaiah is speaking of the Lord, especially after Matthew writes in the Gospel that Jesus fulfills this passage. He is the light of the world, shining throughout Galilee, preaching repentance, calling disciples, proclaiming the gospel, and healing the sick. We also hear Paul urge the Corinthians to unity. In Christ, we have enlightenment, unity, and salvation. On this Sunday of the Word of God, may God's word light our way.
The 2025 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal
Hope in the Lord
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul truly serves the poorest of the poor through its Cosgrove's Soup Kitchen, SVDP Thrift Store, Help Center and Night Drop-In Center. Men women and children are provided the basic necessities of life - food, clothing and shelter - and the hope and the tools they need for a better tomorrow. Help St. Vincent de Paul serves those who have no place else turn. Please make your gift to the Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal today.
The Messenger Newspaper Subscription Renewal Weekend is Feb. 7-8. Please stay connected with your Diocese through a subscription to The Messenger Catholic Newspaper. Payments can be made via your Messenger envelope or by credit card at www.bellevillemessenger.org and click SUBSCRIBE or call 618-722-5045 during business hours for phone payment. The cost for a 1-year subscription is $40 for printed, home-delivery, $35 for digital access and $45 for both. Please make checks payable to The Messenger and make sure to include your e-mail address if digital subscription is selected.
St. Charles -
Chicken and Dumpling Dinner Raffle - February 8, 2026 - 9am-2pm or sold out. There are raffle tickets, flyers and workers list in the back of the church. PLEASE pick some up. If your name isn't on the workers list and you want to help, just come to the parish hall any time between 6 AM and 2 PM and w will find something for you to do. All help is appreciated. Also please donate a desert or two for Feb. 8th. They can be brought to the Church Saturday or Sunday morning at the parish center or call Becky, 618-21-6835, leave a message and I will get back to you. Pre-order quarts by calling Becky by leaving your name and number. Thank you! Becky Wisneski
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
The Snowball Dance was a huge success with a sold out venue! Thank you to everyone who made it a success: The Committee, the Parish Family, the Band, the Knights of Columbus, the Workers and all the Volunteers for their various help, the Donators, Buyers and everyone who came out to support our cause, The Knights of Columbus Council $4477. We deeply appreciate each and everyone of you. We hope to see you next year! T The St. Charles Snowball Dance Committee.
We have 7 bags of white friend chicken left from the dance in the freezer. Contact Monica Bochantin at 618-318-6802 to purchase.
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. Flyers are being sent with the raffle tickets this weekend. It's hard work and cooperation by our dedicated parishioners that make this event.
St. Michael - Winners of the Calendar Raffle for January 25, 2026: Chet Kujawa, Ashley, IL & Rose Nikrant, Nashville, IL. $100 winner for the month of January: Ellen Boczek, DuBois, IL
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. Thank you! Janet Bock
Altar & Rosary Sodality meeting will be Sunday, February 8 after the 10am Mass.
Thank you to the volunteers who cleaned the church during the month of January. Volunteers for February are: Janet Bock, chairperson; Carla Chesnek, Jamie McDougal, Shannon Pille
Thank you to everyone who helped to take the decorations down last Sunday. All your help is much appreciated.
2025 contribution statements are available at the entrances of the church.
St. Barbara Our sympathy goes to John Kerry and family. John's sister, Marcella Kujawa, passed away on January 16th. Please keep the Kerry and Kujawa family in your prayers.
The 2025 Donation forms are in the back of church - these can be used or your taxes if you want to turn in your donation amount. Also, if you did not get a box of 2026 Donation Envelopes and want one, please contact Christy. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who supported the St. Barbara Trivia Night Fundraiser last Saturday night. We are deeply grateful for everyone's generosity, time, and participation. Thank you to everyone who donated baskets and prizes and a special thank you to Jon & Logan Stanhouse. Income: Entry Fees - $460.00; Raffle Baskets - $322.00; 50/50 drawing - $218.00; Other donations - $200.00; Total $1,200.00. 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.