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Third Sunday of Lent
March 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
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 - St. Frances of Rome, Religious: Reading : 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Gospel: Lk 4:24-30; Tuesday - Reading: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Gospel: Mt 18:21-25; Wednesday Reading: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Gospel: Mt 5:17-19; Thursday - Reading: Jer 7:7, 23-28; Gospel: Lk 11:14-23: 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: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 1013; Reading 2: Rom 5;42 or 4:5-15; Gospel: Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Mass Intentions
Saturday March 7, 2026 5:00pm Mass Robert & Charlene Sanders and Leo Banach DuBois
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 8, 2026 7:00am Mass Florence Chwasczinski DuBois
( 7:00am Mass Will Be Livestreamed) (Celebrant - Fr Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 8, 2026 8:30am Mass Marcella Kujawa Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 8, 2026 10:00am Mass Ryan Epplin Radom
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Monday March 9, 2026 No Mass
Tuesday March 10 2026 No Mass
Wednesday March 11, 2026 No Mass
Thursday March 12, 2026 No Mass
Friday March 13, 2026 No Mass
Saturday March 14, 2026 5:00pm Mass Chris Klaybor DuBois
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 7:00am Mass Dominic Polczynski DuBois
(Mass will be Live Streamed at 7 am) (Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 8:30am Mass George & Evelyn Spiotanski Scheller
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am Mass Loretta Pedtke Radom
(Celebrant - Fr. Vincent Obi)
Liturgical Assistance
St. Charles Borromeo: Saturday, March 14, 2026 - - 5:00pm Mass - Lector: Judy Pieszchalski: Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Rosalie Kostecki; Server: Volunteers; Offertory Gifts: Family of Chris Klaybor; March Ushers: Don Pieszchalski, Chip Kujawa, Ken Klaybor
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 7:00am Mass - Lector: Volunteer; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Rich Majewski; Cup: Rick Reidelberger, Becky Wisneski: Server: Volunteer; Offertory Gifts: Family of Dominic Polczynski; Rosary Leader: Monica Bochantin; March Ushers: Jeff Conner, Cliff Polczynski, Brian Polczynski
St. Charles Borromeo Contributions, March 1, 2026: Adults: $1,946.00; Loose: $701.00; Black & Indian Missions: $15.00
St. Michael the Archangel: Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 10:00am Mass - Lector: Sarah Ratermann; Eucharistic Ministers: Host: Fred Epplin; Cup: Valerie Zgonina, Ashley Ratermann: Servers: Hazel & Paisley Lamczyk, Lily Czerniejewski; Offertory Gifts: Family of Loretta Pedtke; Rosary Leader: Dianne Kujawa; March Ushers: Leo Suchomski, Larry Wachowski, Matt Winka, Mark Winka, Marvin Winka, Mike Wisniewski
St. Michael Contributions, March 1, 2026: Adults: $867.00; Loose: $77.00; Black & Indian Missions: $19.00
St. Barbara: Sunday, March 15, 2026- 8:30am Mass - Lector: John Kabat; Servers: Gage Peterson & Steven Bunk; Eucharistic Ministers: April Emery, Susie Doty, Addison Page; Offertory Gifts: Family of George & Evelyn Spotanski; Ushers: Keith Trader & Walter Wagner; March Rosary Leaders: Marilyn Kujawa, Clarissa Ziarnek, Frannie Pyszka; Sunday Collection Counters: Stacey Klingler, Yvette Peterson
St. Barbara Contributions: March 1, 2026 - Adults: $1,300.00; Loose: $69.00; Youth: $5.00; Ash Wednesday: $20.00; Black & Indian Missions: $20.00; Catholic Relief Services: $20.00
Third Sunday of Lent - March 8, 2026
"Is the LORD in our midst or not?" This question is posed at the end of the first reading, but it could be asked in all three. First, we hear the Israelites complain to Moses about the lack of water in the desert. Paul proclaims to the Romans that our hearts are filled with the love of Paul proclaims to the Romans that our hearts are filled with the love of God, though we may not realize it. In the Gospel, Jesus reveals to the woman a the well that he is the Messiah, the Christ, the one who she and her people had been waiting for. The Lord is indeed in our midst, as for the Chosen People in the desert, as in the early church in Rome, and as with the woman at the well.
This weekend our parish and others throughout the diocese will have an opportunity to support the Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. Each year, through our prayers and gifts to the Appeal, diocesan ministries continue to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, care for the sick and elderly, educate children, reach out to youth, train lay ministers and catechists and so much more. If you did not receive a pledge card in the mail or forgot to bring it, please use one of the envelopes available in your pews or bring your card next week. Your contribution will touch the lives of thousands of people through southern Illinois; on behalf of each of them, please accept our heartfelt thanks.
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!
The biggest "thank you" goes out to all who made last weekend's Polish Fest a huge success. God blessed us with good weather and a good crowd. special thanks goes to Yvette Peterson, Erin Gale, Kara Linkey, Rosalie Kostecki and Monica Bochantin in organizing the event. Our grateful appreciation goes to all who helped out and participated. As soon as the final bills are counted, results will be published. A red knit sweater and one blue sippy cup were left in the hall after Polishfest. They are in the back of church.
The Snowball Dance results are finally in. Gross Income - $22,501.00; Expenses: $5,965.62; Net Income - $16,535.39.
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
The 2025 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal has concluded. St. Charles Borromeo pledged and collected $5,655.00 towards a goal of $6,198.00. Thank you for your generosity. The 2026 CSMA will kick off soon.
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.
We will NOT have a Parish Council meeting next week. Jack Boczek
St. Michael - There will be choir practice for Easter this Sunday, March 8 after the 10AM Mass. Anyone is invited to come join us. We would love to have you!!
Winners of the Calendar Raffle for March 8, 2026: Loren Dreas, Effingham, IL & Kuyiana Mamell, Ashley, IL
St. Michael's Rosary and Altar Sodality Quilt and Cash Bingo is 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. Raffle Tickets and flyers are available at the entrances to the church.
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!
Thank you to the volunteers who cleaned the church in the month of February. The Volunteers to clean the church in March beginning March1: Ann Setzekorn, chairperson; Jane Kujawa, Deanne Lamczyk, Mary Dreas, Valerie Zgonina.
We will be collecting food for the Irvington Food Pantry during the Lenten season. Boxes will be available.
Thank you for all you have done in the passing or Lori Rosancki. thanks for the donations for masses, the church, the cemetery, the animal shelter and St. Judes. Thanks also to the ladies who helped with the funeral dinner and all those who brought food. thanks to the ladies wo provided the beautiful music. thank Fr. George for the nice service. Lori would have been so pleased with it all. Your kindness is very much appreciated. God bless you all! Sue Rosancki
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St. Barbara
The PSR students will lead the Stations of the Cross immediately after Mass on Sundays during Lent. Everyone is welcome to stay.
Thank you, Gretchen Guinzy, for volunteering to oversee the St. Barbara annual Easter egg hunt after the Easter Sunday Mass. More information will be posted in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you, Susie Doty, and Michael & Eva Emery for cleaning the church in February.
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 - Washington County and Senior Services and KC Hall, DuBois Lunch & Bingo - Wednesday, March 11 with lunch at noon and bingo to follow. Menu: Smoked Pork Chop, Sweet Potatoes, Candy Carrots, Cake. Please RSVP at 618-243-6533 by Monday, March 9th.
Knights of Columbus meeting is March 11, 2026 at 7 PM.