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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time


February 1, 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 -  Feast of the Presentation of the Lord:   Reading 1:  Mal 3:1-4;    Reading 2:  Heb 2:14-18:  Gospel:  Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22-32;    Tuesday -   Reading:    2 Sm  18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30:19-3;   Gospel:  Mk 5:21-43;    Wednesday   Reading:  2 Sm 7:4-17;    Gospel:                   Mk  6:1-6;   Thursday -     Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr:  Reading:  1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12;    Gospel:  Mk 6:14-29:     Friday:   Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions:    Reading:   Sir 47:2-11;    Gospel:   Mk 6:14-29;   Saturday :    Reading:  1 Kgs 3:4-13:  Gospel:  Mk 6:20-34;    Fifth  Sunday in Ordinary Time:     Reading 1: Is 58:7-10;     Reading 2:  1 Cor 2:3-5;     Gospel:   Mt  5:13-16



Mass Intentions


Saturday            January 31, 2026         5:00pm Mass                Stephen Keller                                                   DuBois

                                                                                               (Celebrant - Fr .Gregory Gallagher)


Sunday               February 1, 2026         7:00am Mass               Lila Knecht                                                          DuBois

                                                                                                (Celebrant- Fr. Gregory Gallagher)


Sunday                February 1,  2026        8:30am Mass              Jon, Carolyn, Charles Massie, Sr.                      Scheller

                                                                                                (Celebrant - Fr. Mike Hussey)

                                                

Sunday                 February 1, 2026        10:00am Mass             Dorothy Lamczyk                                               Radom

                                                                                                   (Celebrant - Fr. Mike Hussey)                                                          


Monday                February 2, 2026        No Mass                       

Tuesday               February 3, 2026        No Mass

Wednesday          February 4, 2026        No Mass                                                                                                         

Thursday              February 5,  2026        No Mass

Friday                   February 6 2026         No Mass


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

                                                                                                     

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

                                                                                                  (Mass will  be  Live Streamed at 7am)   


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

                                                                                                    Louis Wagner & Arthur Wagner                              Scheller

                                                                                                         

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

                                                                                                         

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


                                                                                        

Liturgical Assistance


St. Charles Borromeo:    Saturday, February 7, 2026 - - 5:00pm Mass - Lector:  Judy Pieszchalski:  Eucharistic Ministers:  Host: Judy Pieszchalski; Server:  Volunteers;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Chris Klaybor;  February  Ushers:  Don Pieszchalski, Chip Kujawa, Ken Klaybor


Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 7:00am Mass - Lector:  Christina Zmudzinski; Eucharistic Ministers: Host:  Kathy Conner;  Cup: Rich Majewski, Rick Reidelbergeri;  Server:  Volunteer;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Max & Alfreda Boczek;  Rosary Leader:  Susan Zmudzinski, Sarah Kary;    February  Ushers:  Rich Majewski, Joe Dalman, Marvin Damazyn


St. Charles Borromeo Contributions:  No Collection


St. Michael the Archangel:       Sunday,  February 8, 2026 - 10:00am Mass - Lector:  Sarah Ratermann;  Eucharistic MinistersHost: Fred Epplin;  Cup:  Valerie Zgonina, Bernadine Kabat;  Servers:  Cora & Evelyn Helm, Remington Bauza;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Louis & Lillian Winka;  Rosary Leader:  Dianne Kujawa;  February  Ushers:  Ed Nadolski, Michael Nadolski, Jason Pytlinski, Joe Przygoda, Craig Ratermann, Daniel Ratermann


St. Michael Contributions: No Collection


St. Barbara:   Sunday, February 8, 2026- 8:30am Mass - Lector:  Charlie Massie;  Servers:  Gage Peterson, Steven Bunk:   Eucharistic Ministers: Alan Williams, John Kabat, Addison Page;   Offertory Gifts:   Kabat Family:     Ushers:  Doug Kitowski, Jerry Kitowski;    February  Rosary Leaders:  Clarissa Ziarnek, Marilyn Kujawa;   Sunday Collection Counters:  Alan Estes and Alan Williams


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

No Collection on Sunday, Jan 25th.




Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 1, 2026


Zephaniah prepares us for today's Gospel, instructing us to seek justice and humility.  Paul  writes that God purposely chose the weak and lowly, for Christ has become our strength and our glory.  Jesus teaches the crowds the Beatitudes, telling them that it is those who are meek, merciful, and poor in spirit who are blessed.  So today we sing out, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," looking to the Lord to satisfy our every need.



                                                                                      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 - next Sunday, February 8,  2026 - 8am-2pm or sold out.  Dinners will start being served after the 7 AM Mass.  Pre-order quarts by calling Becky  618-214-6835 and leaving your name and number. Please consider bringing 2 desserts for the dinner.  Please support our parish and  our wonderful quilters!!   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


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!



St. Michael -           Winners of the Calendar Raffle for February 1, 2026: Gerald & Diane Zmudzinski, Tamaroa, IL & Sophia Ciesielski, Murfreesboro, TN


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 Christmas decorations down.    All your help is much appreciated.


2025 contribution statements are available at the entrances of the church. 


Thank you to Marvin, Jerry and Sherry for removing the snow on the parking lot and sidewalks.



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


 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.


Thank you to Steve Winka for removing the snow on the church parking lot and sidewalk.  


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.