Featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug on Spiritual Combat!
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MASS INTENTIONS Monday, February 18 , 8:00 am NO MASS...................................................St. Agnes Tuesday, February 19, 8:00 am Lyla Schwab...........................................Holy Family Wednesday, February 20, 8:00 am Religious Vocations....................................St. Agnes 4:00pm Betty Frank.............................................Holy Family 6:00pm Stations of the Cross ...................................St.Agnes Thursday, February 21, 8:00 am Russell 7 Margaret Roberts..................Holy Family Friday, February 22, 8:00 am Special Intentions.......................................St. Agnes Saturday, February 23, 3:15-3:45 Confessions................................................St.Agnes 4:00 pm Mary & Henry Vanzo...................................St Agnes 5:30-5:45 Confessions..........................................Holy Family 6:00 pm Michael Zuber..................................................Holy Family Sunday, February 24, 8:00 am Mary Hiette............................................Holy Family 10:00 am Parishioners of St.Agnes&HolyFamily.....St.Agnes Upcoming Weekly Events February Baby Bottle Drive for Pro-Life February 18th Parish Office Closed-President’s Day February 20th Stations of Cross 6pm February 22nd KC Fish/Chicken Fry - KC Hall The Hillsboro Knights of Colum- bus will have a Chicken/Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent at the KC Hall from 5-7pm. Adults $8, chil- dren $4 & preschool free! Come support the Knights & enjoy a Wonderful Buffet! February 17th, 2013 1st Sunday of Lent WHEN WE ARE TEMPTED Introduction: The spectacular and the magical are perennial temptations in religion. Believing in an all-powerful God, we look for shortcuts in healing hurts and solving problems. But God does not spare us the labor of learning patience, of conquering selfishness, and of nurturing gen- erosity. We are to work out our own salvation with the aid of Christ. Reading I: The children of Israel were deliv- ered from Egyptian bondage and wilderness wanderings by the miraculous power of God. But they had their role to play in this redemptive drama. Their sufferings were real, their strug- gles were difficult, and successes came through faithfulness to God. Reading II: According to the apostle Paul, those who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. But “calling on the name of the Lord” is not a magical act. It is not achieving desired ends by casting a spell. “Calling on the name of the Lord” is a matter of surrendering one’s entire being to Jesus Christ. Gospel: Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness were a life-and-death struggle over how to es- tablish the kingdom of God. He could have used his divine powers to impress people, to persuade them, or to overwhelm them. Instead, Jesus chose integrity and the way of sacrificial love. Closing Thought: In our struggles with temp- tation the conscience is never an infallible guide, yet it often echoes the voice of Christ and re- veals the will of God. Except where Christ contradicts conscience, s the true vicar of Christ in the soul, a prophet in its information, a mon- arch in its peremptoriness, a priest in its bless- ings or anathemas, according as we obey or disobey it.” Feb. 10th Weekend envelopes (127) $ 3111.00 Weekend Loose $ 146.00 Catholic Times $ 60.00 Church of Europe $ 20.00 Total $ 3355.00 Cemetery Collection $ 75.00 Please call the Church office (532- 5288 or 532-2631) if someone in your family is ill or hospitalized, and you want them visited and brought communion. Featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug on Spiritual Combat! On February 20th @ 6:30pm, Kyle Holdgrave from Diocese of Springfield IL will be visiting St. Agnes to speak to students & chaper- ones about this wonderful diocesan youth event. Music will be by ‘Oddwalk Ministries”. For more information contact Angie @ 217- 532-5288 or Kyle Holtgrave 217-698-8500 Ext 154, [email protected] Peace in society is also put at risk by certain threats to religious liberty: it is a question sometimes of the marginalization of religion in social life; sometimes of intolerance or even of violence towards individuals, symbols of religious identity and religious institutions. It even happens that believers, and Chris- tians in particular, are prevented from contributing to the common good by their education and charitable institutions. In order effec- tively to safeguard the exercise of religious liberty it is essential to respect the right of conscientious objection. This ‘Frontier’ of liberty touches upon principles of great importance...rooted in the very dig- nity of the human person. They are, as it were, the “[load-]bearing walls” of any society that wishes to be truly free and democratic.” -Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Diplomatic Corps, January 7, 2013 In response to particular threats to life and religious liberty, including threats to the rights of conscience in health care, the U.S. Bishops have moved forward with plans to launch a nationwide postcard campaign, “Protect Life and Liberty”. The postcard message focuses on respect for life and reli- gious freedom. Members of Congress are urged to support and strengthen laws that (1) prevent federal funding and promotion of abortion and (2) protect rights of conscience in health care. These postcards are available on the table at the North Entrance. Former or Drifting Catholics Researchers from Benedictine University are seeking drifting and former Catholics from our diocese to com- plete a brief online survey, which will help them under- stand why some have left or distanced themselves from the Catholic Church. Do you have family members, friends, co-workers or other acquaintance who are form Catholics? Please encourage them to complete this short online survey. An analysis of survey responses will be made public and shared with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Respondents can remain anonymous. All responses are kept confidential by Benedictine Universi- ty. To participate in this study or for additional informa- tion, visit:www.ben.edu/catholicsurvey or call (630)829-6460 PRESERVE MARRIAGE! Lobby Day at the Capitol in Springfield February 20th at 10:30am 2012 Contributions Statements Name Envelope # Please complete coupon and drop in collection bas- ket to have statement mailed. Thank you! Angie
Transcript of Featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug on Spiritual Combat!
MASS INTENTIONSMonday, February 18 ,8:00 am NO MASS...................................................St. AgnesTuesday, February 19,8:00 am Lyla Schwab...........................................Holy FamilyWednesday, February 20,8:00 am Religious Vocations....................................St. Agnes4:00pm Betty Frank.............................................Holy Family6:00pm Stations of the Cross ...................................St.AgnesThursday, February 21,8:00 am Russell 7 Margaret Roberts..................Holy FamilyFriday, February 22,8:00 am Special Intentions.......................................St. AgnesSaturday, February 23,3:15-3:45 Confessions................................................St.Agnes4:00 pm Mary & Henry Vanzo...................................St Agnes5:30-5:45 Confessions..........................................Holy Family6:00 pm Michael Zuber..................................................Holy FamilySunday, February 24,8:00 am Mary Hiette............................................Holy Family10:00 am Parishioners of St.Agnes&HolyFamily.....St.Agnes
Upcoming Weekly Events
February Baby Bottle Drive for Pro-LifeFebruary 18th Parish Office Closed-President’s DayFebruary 20th Stations of Cross 6pmFebruary 22nd KC Fish/Chicken Fry - KC Hall
The Hillsboro Knights of Colum- bus will have a Chicken/Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent at the KC Hall from 5-7pm. Adults $8, chil- dren $4 & preschool free! Come
support the Knights & enjoy a Wonderful Buffet!
February 17th, 20131st Sunday of Lent
WHEN WE ARE TEMPTED
Introduction: The spectacular and the magicalare perennial temptations in religion. Believingin an all-powerful God, we look for shortcuts inhealing hurts and solving problems. But Goddoes not spare us the labor of learning patience,of conquering selfishness, and of nurturing gen-erosity. We are to work out our own salvationwith the aid of Christ.Reading I: The children of Israel were deliv-ered from Egyptian bondage and wildernesswanderings by the miraculous power of God.But they had their role to play in this redemptivedrama. Their sufferings were real, their strug-gles were difficult, and successes came throughfaithfulness to God.Reading II: According to the apostle Paul,those who call on the name of the Lord will besaved. But “calling on the name of the Lord” isnot a magical act. It is not achieving desiredends by casting a spell. “Calling on the name ofthe Lord” is a matter of surrendering one’s entirebeing to Jesus Christ.Gospel: Jesus’ temptations in the wildernesswere a life-and-death struggle over how to es-tablish the kingdom of God. He could have usedhis divine powers to impress people, to persuadethem, or to overwhelm them. Instead, Jesuschose integrity and the way of sacrificial love.Closing Thought: In our struggles with temp-tation the conscience is never an infallible guide,yet it often echoes the voice of Christ and re-veals the will of God. Except where Christcontradicts conscience, s the true vicar of Christin the soul, a prophet in its information, a mon-arch in its peremptoriness, a priest in its bless-ings or anathemas, according as we obey ordisobey it.”
Feb. 10thWeekend envelopes (127) $ 3111.00Weekend Loose $ 146.00Catholic Times $ 60.00Church of Europe $ 20.00 Total $ 3355.00Cemetery Collection $ 75.00
Please call the Church office (532-5288 or 532-2631) if someone in your
family is ill or hospitalized, and you want them visited and brought communion.
Featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug on Spiritual Combat!On February 20th @ 6:30pm, Kyle Holdgrave from Diocese ofSpringfield IL will be visiting St. Agnes to speak to students & chaper-ones about this wonderful diocesan youth event. Music will be by‘Oddwalk Ministries”. For more information contact Angie @ 217-532-5288 or Kyle Holtgrave 217-698-8500 Ext 154,[email protected]
Peace in society is also put at risk bycertain threats to religious liberty: it is a question sometimes of themarginalization of religion in social life; sometimes of intolerance oreven of violence towards individuals, symbols of religious identityand religious institutions. It even happens that believers, and Chris-tians in particular, are prevented from contributing to the commongood by their education and charitable institutions. In order effec-tively to safeguard the exercise of religious liberty it is essential torespect the right of conscientious objection. This ‘Frontier’ of libertytouches upon principles of great importance...rooted in the very dig-nity of the human person. They are, as it were, the “[load-]bearingwalls” of any society that wishes to be truly free and democratic.”
-Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Diplomatic Corps, January 7, 2013
In response to particular threats to life and religious liberty,including threats to the rights of conscience in health care,the U.S. Bishops have moved forward with plans to launch anationwide postcard campaign, “Protect Life and Liberty”.The postcard message focuses on respect for life and reli-gious freedom. Members of Congress are urged to supportand strengthen laws that (1) prevent federal funding andpromotion of abortion and (2) protect rights of conscience inhealth care. These postcards are available on the table atthe North Entrance.
Former or Drifting CatholicsResearchers from Benedictine University are seekingdrifting and former Catholics from our diocese to com-plete a brief online survey, which will help them under-stand why some have left or distanced themselves fromthe Catholic Church. Do you have family members,friends, co-workers or other acquaintance who are formCatholics? Please encourage them to complete this shortonline survey. An analysis of survey responses will bemade public and shared with the Diocese of Springfieldin Illinois. Respondents can remain anonymous. Allresponses are kept confidential by Benedictine Universi-ty. To participate in this study or for additional informa-tion, visit:www.ben.edu/catholicsurvey or call (630)829-6460
PRESERVE MARRIAGE!Lobby Day at the Capitol in Springfield
February 20th at 10:30am
2012 Contributions StatementsNameEnvelope #Please complete coupon and drop in collection bas-ket to have statement mailed. Thank you! Angie
Very Reverend James L. Neuman, V.F., PastorDeacon Leland Johns 532-5288
Char Modla, Pastoral Associate 532-2631Angie Mizera, C.R.E. Grade 1-12
Mark & Jackie Fenske, Confirmation ClassAngie Mizera, Parish Secretary
Office & Parish House 217-532-5288Office hours M-T-W 8:45 to 12:30
Thursday 8:45 to 4:30Parish Center 217-532-2631
Parish Web site:www.stagneshillsboro.comDiocesan web site: www.dio.org
If you have a change of ad-dress will you please notify the parish office at 532-5288.
You can leave a message with your new address.
RCIA: Adults interested in becoming membersof the Catholic faith, call the Pastoral AssociateOffice 532-2631.BAPTISMS: By appointment only after parentshave attended required classes. Parents must beregistered and active members of St. Agnes Parishfor at least 3 months.FUNERALS: Arrangements are to be made di-rectly through the funeral home. Funeral liturgiesare at 10:00 am.RECONCILIATION; Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 pm.,or by appointment. Consult the bulletin.ANOINTING OF THE SICK; Contact thePriest of the parish, 532-5288.COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND; ContactPastoral Associate Office at 532-2681.MARRIAGE; Arrangements must be made atleast 6 months in advance. REGISTRATIONAND ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AT ST. AGNESREQUIRED, plus attendance at a pre-cana confer-ence. No weddings to begin later that 2:00 pm onSaturday.
Saint Agnes Catholic Church P.O. Box 98
214 E Tremont Hillsboro, Illinois 62049
Mass ScheduleMonday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am
4:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am Sunday
As Catholics, we arenot to focus only on ourselves but are called by ourBaptism to reach out and share our time, talent andtreasure with our brothers & sisters.World Mission Rosary in the Year of FaithDuring the Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI has askedall of us to be part of a great Prayer Movement focusedon the person of Jesus Christ and faith in Him. ThisPrayer Movement, to which we are called, will becentered on the World Mission Rosary. Introduce yourfamily and friends, especially the young people in yourlife to the World Mission rosary. Contact the Office forthe Missions at 217-698-8500 or [email protected] torequest your free World Mission Rosary and booklet.
Collected $2173, Invoiced $3417, Deficit $1244It is not too late to contribute $15 for the Catholic Timesubscription. Thank you to all who have contributed.
1. ABSTINENCE - Fridays of Lent
2. FAST - Everyone 18 years of age and under59 is required to fast on Good Friday
3. To disregard completely the law of fast andabstinence is seriously sinfulAll Christian faithful are urged to develop and main-tain a voluntary program of self-denial, serious prayer,and the performing of deeds of charity and mercy,including the giving of alms.
Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fastingthis campaign of Christian service, so that, as wetake up battle against spiritual evils, we may bearmed with weapons of self-restraint. Through ourLord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reignswith you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
We will be handing out March & April Minis-try Schedules next weekend. Please let meknow if there will be scheduling conflicts.Thank you-Angie 217-532-5288
St. Agnes will be hosting Community BibleSchool this summer. If you are interested inhelping please let us know. We need Volunteersto help P lan and Coordinate this event to make ita success. Contact the office @ 217-532-5288.Hope to hear from you!
Thank you to all who helpedat the soup supper this year.
It was a Big Success!
Saint Agnes ParishMission Statement
Saint Agnes is a Roman Catholiccommunity called to be disciples ofJesus and to celebrate our faith inwork and sacrament. We are em-powered by the Holy Spirit toshare the love of God by servingothers and proclaiming the Gospelwith our Lives.
Feb. 23 Sat. 4 pm Feb. 24 Sun. 10 am
Photo by Lisa Sullivan
Lector Linda Schroedter Bob FuehneGift bearer Diane Putnam Frank JornGift Bearer Sami Knodle Margaret Jorn
Cantor Tom Schmidt Lisa SullivanMass Server Kaitlyn Knodle Don Clinard
Mass Server Alex Eickhoff Colin Butler
Eucharist Mary Reynolds Marti CoderkoEucharist Anne Huber Deacon LeeEucharist Kay Gray Terry TraderUsher Jim Reynolds Joe MarettiUsher Bob Moranville Vince MarettiUsher Charles Peterson Greg SpringerUsher John Ernst Junice SpringerHospitality Becky Gonzalez Jeanette HuberHospitality Bill Gonzalez Ethan EddingtonHospitality Shirley Lewis Cody Lemon
