VOL. 54 NO. 13 – MARCH 31st, 2019 THEME FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT: Having arrived in the promised land, the Hebrews

celebrated their deliverance from affliction and distress in the Passover. Christ, our Passover, has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation: let us forgive one another and celebrate the unconditional and abundant love of God our Father.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Sat. 3-30 5:00 pm – Bert Kreher Sun. 3-31 8:30 am – For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Tues. 4-2 8:00 am – A Special Intention Wed. 4-3 8:00 am – Clyde Kreher Thurs. 4-4 8:00 am – Don Bruss Fri. 4-5 8:00 am – Ray Maurer Sat. 4-6 5:00 pm – Agnes & Cletus Gregson Sun. 4-7 8:30 am -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s

ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY HECKER, ILLINOIS 62248

REV. VON C. DEEKE, PASTOR PARISH OFFICE 473-2217 FAX 473-9141

E-MAIL ADDRESS: staug@htc.net PARISH WEBSITE: staugustineofcanterburyhecker.weebly.com

To contact Father Von when not in Parish Office, Cell #618/214-6852 St. Vincent de Paul Help Line 618/792-4059

House of Neighborly Service Help Line 618/939-8680 Confessions: are heard each Saturday night from 4 to 4:45 pm and each Sunday from 8 to 8:20 am. Parish Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed from 12 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

ORGANIZATIONS BLESSED VIRGIN ALTAR SODALITY – The

ladies meet the first Tuesday In September, November, January & March at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Details regarding the annual Christmas Party and Spring Breakfast are shared in the bulletins closer to those dates.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – meet the second

Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. Any changes or special activities are given elsewhere in the bulletin.

QUILTING – ladies meet to quilt each Tuesday in the

Parish Center from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. except during the summer. Any questions call Margie Holle at 473-2944 or Alice Kuehn 473-2817.

PARISH COUNT: 165 OUR SACRIFICE MADE TO GOD: 3-24-19 Sunday Envelopes (44) - $1,420.00 Loose – $74.00 Youth (2) - $13.00

Scholarship Fund - $2,868.00

(Total Donated since 8/1/2018)

Thank you very much for your generosity!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Tuesday, April 2nd; 7pm – STATIONS OF THE CROSS Servers: Gregsons Saturday, April 6th; 5pm Sunday, April 7th; 8:30am Ushers: Andy Amann & Brice Griffin Ushers: Walter & Alice Krysnoski Greeters: Sue Hepp Greeters: Walter & Alice Krysnoski Servers: Murphys Servers: Donius Lector: Eric Schreder Lector: Elaine Rader Extraordinary Ministers: Kevin Schreder, Extraordinary Ministers: Betty Schreder, Annette Schreder and Donna Rheinecker Roy Schreder and Mary Ann Bruss

OFFERTORY FAMILIES Sat. 4/6 -- M/M Richard Kaiser Sun. 4/7 – Richard Happel Family Sat. 4/13 – M/M John Kuehn Sun. 4/14 – M/M Dale Haudrich Sat. 4/20 – M/M Jim Rader Sun. 4/21 – M/M Carl Hogan Sat. 4/27 – Mike Kern Family Sun. 4/28 – Marilyn Haudrich Sat. 5/4 -- Carrie Koester Family Sun. 5/5 – Doerr Family Sat. 5/11 – Sue Hepp Sat. 5/12 – M/M Josh Heck

In March, there are 5 Sundays; so once again, we will conduct a 2nd Collection at

Masses THIS WEEKEND March 30th & 31st. This collection will benefit St. Vincent

de Paul (Waterloo) and The Fontebella Home. We appreciate your generosity during

these 5th Sunday Collections. Once again, if you wish to have your donation listed on

your annual financial statement, please indicate on your check memo line or put cash

in an envelope with the designation of 5th Sunday Collection. Thank you!

Please pray for the following:

Darlene Frisch, Ellen Daniels, Edith Boling, Dave Bruss, Aaron & Dorothy Vogler, Janet Hayes, Maxine Linnertz, Kathy Lynn Kromat, Ray Mavers, Rita Helfrich, Robert & Alice Mueller, Bob Dennler, Bob Reed, Pam Wilderman Woodward, Shirley Wittenauer, Madalyn Killebrew, Stephanie Amann Stosberg, Ranetta Adams, Nancy Grohmann, Sheila Zubrzyski, Lowell Powell, Renee Krebel, Kristen Christ, Bonnie Casey, John Joseph Materniak, and Beverly Moskop. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for one month’s time. Please call the Parish Office 473-2217 to submit names for the prayer list.

DIOCESAN EVENTS

RESPECT LIFE CORNER The Spiritual Works of Mercy: During this Lenten season, instead of giving up something, perhaps a focus on giving yourself to others would be more beneficial to your soul. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, the Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to help our neighbors and their spiritual needs. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: The Spiritual Works of Mercy are counseling the doubtful (everyone has

moments of doubt, how can you help guide them), instructing the ignorant (learn about our faith, volunteer with

PSR or faith formation), admonishing the sinner (be supportive, we are all in need of God’s loving correction), comforting the sorrowful (be open to listening, sometimes your presence is the biggest comfort), forgiving

injuries (participate in the Sacrament of Penance), bearing wrongs patiently (try to let go of grudges, place

your hope in God), and praying for the living and the dead (prayer is powerful, request a mass intention for

someone going through a difficult time or someone who has recently passed).

ANNUAL SPRING BLESSING OF THE FARM

All are invited to the Annual Diocesan Spring Blessing of the Farm, which will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. at Frey Farms. Frey Farms is located at 22251 County Rd. 700 E; Dahlgren, Illinois 62828. Frey Farms can be arrived at by traveling on Interstate 64, taking exit 100 south (toward McLeansboro) onto IL-242 going 3 miles to turn right onto Belle Prairie Rd. (or travel north of McLeansboro on IL-242 to turn left onto Belle Prairie Rd. 3 miles south of I-64). Turning west onto Belle Prairie Rd. travel exactly 1 mile. Just past some gravel piles, veer right turning onto Grubb Memorial Drive heading north traveling for ½ mile. Next, veer left turning onto County Road 2200 N. heading west for 1 mile. Then turn right onto County Road 700 E. heading north for ½ mile. Farm will be on your left with a two-story white home. “Farm Blessing” signs will also lead you to the farm. Those attending are invited to bring seed and soil in marked containers along with animals and farm machinery to be blessed. Food will also be collected for the needy of the area. Please join us for food and fellowship following the Blessing!

COMING AREA EVENTS FLYERS WILL NOW BE LOCATED IN A 3-RING BINDER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHURCH. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT THE BINDER IF

YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT AN EVENT. March 24th – Quilt/Cash Social; St. James Millstadt; $1pm; Opens 10:30am; Fried Chicken Dinners. BYOC March 24th – Spring Cash & Quilt Bingo; St. Mary’s Chester; Opens 10:30am; Food at 11am; Bingo 1pm. March 29th – 80’s Big Hair Bingo; St. John’s Red Bud; Opens 6pm; Starts 7pm; $20 each & includes 12

games, 1 dauber & 2 drinks from bar; bring own snacks; Max of 12 per table; call 282-3222 for reservations March 30th – Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center; Annual Fundraiser “The Mane Event”;

dinner/dance/auction at Albers Legion Hall; $30 each in advance or $35 at door; includes happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm, meal with dessert served 5-7; Silent Auction 4-7:30 followed by oral auction & music/dancing; purchase tickets online @chakota-trc.org or Jan Reinhardt 618/604-6994 or treasurer@chakota-truc.org. March 31st – Quilt Bingo; St. Liborius Parish; Legion Hall St. Libory; 1pm; Sandwiches & Desserts Starting 11am

March 31st – Wurstmarkt; St. Damian Parish Gym; Damiansville; Meat Sales, Raffle; Dine in or Carry Out April 2nd – Noon Luncheon & Card Party; St. Luke’s Belleville; $8; Cards, Bingo, Games. April 10th – Hoorah for Hollywood; St. James CCW Millstadt; 12noon; Parish Center; $12 ea; Raffles, Bingo;

call for advance tickets 618/210-0042. April 13th – Bunny Trail Color Fun Run/Walk; Middle & Chartrand Streets Prairie du Rocher; Check in 8:30-

9:45am; Race begins 10am; $20; deadline to register March 29th; 618/719-9344 or 618/284-3314. BINGO - BINGO - BINGO on Monday nights at CKL of I in Swansea. Bingo (no machines) begins at 7pm

and proceeds benefit Althoff Catholic High School. Food and drinks are available Euchre -- Every Thursday afternoon starting at 1:00; St. Michael’s Paderborn (9/6/18-5/23/19)

REMINDER – please make sure that all flowers &

decorations at the St. Augustine Cemetery are attached to the monuments or are in vases attached during the upcoming mowing season (April to October). Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Sean & Kayla Fitzgerald on the Baptism of their daughter, Ryleigh Blake Fitzgerald, on Sunday, March 31st, 2019. Welcome Ryleigh Blake Fitzgerald to the Parish Family and may God bless you and your family.

MASS OF CHRISM HELD DURING HOLY WEEK

Bishop Edward K. Braxton will celebrate the Mass of Chrism in the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at 11:30am. The Oil of the Sick, used in the Anointing of the Sick, and the Oil of Catechumens & the Sacred Chrism, used in Baptism, are blessed at this Mass. The Priests renew their ordination promises. This Mass begins at 11:30 am to better allow the school children to participate. All are invited to attend this Chrism Mass. Parking is available in the Cathedral Grade School lot and the lot below the Chancery parking lot.

HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 18TH; 7PM MASS

I am asking for volunteers to participate in the “foot washing” portion of the Holy Thursday night Mass. I will need a total of 12…if you feel that you could volunteer for this, please give me a call at the Parish Office, 473-2217, or send me an email at staug@htc.net. Thank you, Joan Powell, Parish Secretary

Benefiting St. Augustine Belleville Food Pantry

April 18, 2019—serving from 11 am till 2 pm -- St. Augustine Hall; 1010 W. Belle - Belleville

On April 18, 2019, as a Lenten project, St. Augustine Parish in Belleville will be hosting our Fifth Annual

Empty Bowl soup tasting event. Attendees will pay $10 to dine on soups donated by participating restaurants

and organizations. All you want to eat soup, bread and water will be the menu to remind us that quite often this

is all that some people will have for a meal. Carry outs will be available. Attendees who come to the event

will have the opportunity to sample any of the soups and will be given a ballot to vote for their favorite soup.

The soup receiving the most votes will receive a plaque to display at their business.

For more information call St. Augustine Rectory at (618) 233-3813. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in

advance by contacting St. Augustine Rectory at (618) 233-3813 or email: StA.EmptyBowl@gmail.com

I was born into a Catholic family, but it was not until the eighth grade, after

I had received Confirmation, that the faith came alive for me, when (the)

idea of priesthood first crossed my mind. During sophomore (year) at

Franciscan University, I began a four-year wrestling match with God about

my vocation. The moment of clarity came in prayer during a silent retreat.

How could I resist it any longer? Steven DiMassimo, seminarian, Diocese

Raleigh; Columbia Feb. 2018

ENCOUNTER KUMBA We encounter Kumba from Sierra Leone, who, through her education, is providing hope for her family and community. How has education given you opportunities in life? How do you use your education for the common good? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal 2019 …Blessed to receive, chosen to give

A most heartfelt thanks to all those who have already responded with a gift to The 2019 Catholic

Service and Ministry Appeal. If you have not done so as yet, there’s still plenty of time. One-time

donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed and can be made through your parish or

at www.diobelle.org (click on “Giving to the Diocese”). Your generosity supports 15 agencies

and programs that daily serve thousands of people. Please consider making your gift today or at

any time you are able in the coming months. We also ask for your prayers for the success of this

year’s appeal and all those we serve. Thank you and may God bless you always.

Our parish participation goal for the appeal is 58 households and our financial target is $6,000.00. Please be as generous as you are able. Pledges to Date: 21 $3,405.00 56% of Total Goal

NEWS FROM GIBAULT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL…

Rummage Sale: Don’t miss out on the steals and deals! The Gibault Women's Club will hold its Spring Rummage Sale

on Saturday April 6, from 8AM to 3PM in the auditorium,

with special deals from 1-3PM. Donations of clothing and

other items will be accepted April 1-4 from 8AM to 8PM.

Please, these items cannot be accepted: Large furniture or

exercise equipment, beds, TVs, or computers.

Hello Dolly! Humor, romance, and dancing!---You don’t want

to miss the GCHS production of Hello Dolly! Performances

will take place in Hustedde gymnasium on Thursday, April

11- Saturday, April 13 at 7Pm and April 14 at 2PM. We

hope to see you there!

Calling all girls, grades 3-8 -- Join GCHS girls’ soccer players

in a mini camp session April 17, AND at the home game vs.

Althoff on April 20th; youth players walk on the field with

GCHS starters! For more details, and to register online, visit the

following link: https://goo.gl/forms/T9ruMQccgebozV5r2

Contact Lauren Stepp (lstepp@gibaulthawks.com) for

questions.

We are #gibaultproud of: The Gibault Scholar Bowl Team

finished 5th/6that State.

The Youth Ministry of Ss. Peter and Paul which also includes the youth from St. Augustine’s now has a new social platform…INSTAGRAM! The new Pastoral Associate of Youth Ministry, Mrs. Catherine Burkart, has set up an Instagram Account which she will use to promote prayer and social opportunities. Any youth interested can follow on ssppyouth_waterloo. GroupMe. This is a new social media platform that the teens are using. It is a large group text option. Students can invite other teens to join or students can join by following the link below. https://web.groupme.com/join_group/44062372/mlpvgk

2019 - 2020 SPPCS Registration is now open! Please register online at www.sppcs.org. Once you have completed the online

portion, you will receive your registration packet. Remember, any family who

completes the registration packet & returns it on or before April 15th will receive a

$25 credit to their 2019 - 2020 Fundraising account!

Donate Today with Empower Illinois

Empower Illinois connects Tax Credit Scholarship Donations to Illinois

students whose education opportunities may be limited by household

income. By donating to Empower Illinois, you can help make a child's

dreams come true and donate online at empowerillinois.org/donors/.

2019 - 2020 Kindergarten Screening

Kindergarten Screening is scheduled for April 3rd & April 4th, please

call the school office to schedule your screening if you haven't already.

2019 - 2020 Preschool Registration

Registration for our Early Childhood Learning Center is open and can

be done online at https://www.sppcs.org/early-learning-center-

registration or by calling the school office. Be sure to hold your spot for

next year!

WATERLOO Queen of Hearts BENEFITS SPPCS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The SPPCS Queen of Hearts fundraiser is in full swing. $1 tickets are on sale at the Stubborn German Brewing Company in downtown Waterloo during normal business hours. Drawing is at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Please contact the school office for more information at 618-939-7217. (You must register with the program before purchasing tickets.)

A Journey toward Holiness this Lenten Season

Thursday evenings, Thru April 11 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Adult Faith Formation House

Pope Francis: Rejoice and be Glad!

No matter where life finds you today, holiness is within reach! Join us this Lent as we read and discuss Pope Francis’ latest work, Rejoice and Be Glad, in which the Pope guides us, with wit and insight, to live our call to holiness in today’s world. From how to avoid false forms of holiness, to finding inspiration in the lives of the saints, Pope Francis explores the heights and depths of practical Christian holiness. He invites all Christians to discern and generously respond to one’s personal mission. Make this Lent a time of prayer, spiritual reading, and discussion among fellow Catholics, as we journey with Pope Francis toward the joy of holiness. Contact Karen Seaborn at kseaborn@ssppcc.org or 939-6426, ext. 22, to sign up for this Lenten series.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPRING BBQ The Waterloo Knights of Columbus will be

holding a BBQ at Rural King on Saturday, April 6, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Items

include pork steaks, brats, pulled pork & ribs, along with sides. Please come out & support

this fundraiser that helps them continue to do good works in the community.

2019 GOLF OUTING – 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE (BEST BALL) – SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH

Acorns Golf Links, 3933 Ahne Road, Waterloo Entry Fee - $320 per team or $80 per person

12:30pm Check In

1:00 pm Lunch

1:30pm Shotgun Start A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to the Gibault Catholic High School golf program in honor of the late Craig Range. Call John R. Green 618/939-7217 Ext. 14; 618/972-5836 or greenjg325@gmail.com for info or reservations or sponsorship details.

Thursday Night has sold out but Friday night still has openings…call 939-4224 or email

dgeist@htc.net to make your reservations!

From the Catechism…Matrimony Let’s look at a few more paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the consent given by the bride and groom through which they enter into Marriage: 1630 The priest (or deacon) who assists at the celebration of a marriage receives the consent of the spouses in the name of the Church and gives the blessing of the Church. The presence of the Church's minister (and also of the witnesses) visibly expresses the fact that marriage is an ecclesial reality. 1631 This is the reason why the Church normally requires that the faithful contract marriage according to the ecclesiastical form. Several reasons converge to explain this requirement: - Sacramental marriage is a liturgical act. It is therefore appropriate that it should be celebrated in the public liturgy of the Church; - Marriage introduces one into an ecclesial order, and creates rights and duties in the Church between the spouses and towards their children; - Since marriage is a state of life in the Church, certainty about it is necessary (hence the obligation to have witnesses); - The public character of the consent protects the "I do" once given and helps the spouses remain faithful to it. 1632 So that the "I do" of the spouses may be a free and responsible act and so that the marriage covenant may have solid and lasting human and Christian foundations, preparation for marriage is of prime importance. The example and teaching given by parents and families remain the special form of this preparation. The role of pastors and of the Christian community as the "family of God" is indispensable for the transmission of the human and Christian values of marriage and family, and much more so in our era when many young people experience broken homes which no longer sufficiently assure this initiation: It is imperative to give suitable and timely instruction to young people, above all in the heart of their own families, about the dignity of married love, its role and its exercise, so that, having learned the value of chastity, they will be able at a suitable age to engage in honorable courtship and enter upon a marriage of their own. So, we see that marriage preparation consists of more than meeting with a priest and a Pre-Cana Day, but includes the formation that young people receive in their families and in the Church. Since the bride and groom publicly state their promises to enter into marriage, normally a Catholic must enter into a marriage before a priest or deacon (or bishop) and at least two witnesses. Please check with me or another priest or deacon if you have any questions about this. An engaged couple should please contact a priest or deacon soon after announcing their engagement. Please also check with a priest or deacon if you are Catholic and have been married outside the Church. The marriage can be convalidated.

- Fr. Von Deeke

The Third Sorrowful Mystery

THE CROWNING WITH THORNS

1. Pilate asks, "Are You a king?" Jesus answers: "I am a King, but My

kingdom is not of this world."

2. In the praetorium, the soldiers place an old purple robe on Jesus in

mockery of His claim to be a king.

3. They fashion a crown out of thorns, and forcefully press it down upon

His head.

4. In His bound hands they place a reed, as a sceptre, in mockery of His

kingship.

5. Kneeling before Him in derision, they spit on Him, and cry out: "Hail,

King of the Jews!"

6. Taking the reed from His hand they strike Him on the head, driving the

thorns more deeply into His scalp.

7. Pilate brings Jesus before the people, hoping His pitiful sight will soften

them: "Behold the man!"

8. Their response: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

9. Our Blessed Lord submitted to this terrible humiliation to make

reparation for our pride.

10. Father, by the merits of this painful humiliation, have mercy on us and

on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Let us pray that the Lenten season will give us the opportunity to

pray and sacrifice more in order to grow closer to the Risen Christ.

SCHEDULE FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK 2019

TUESDAYS DURING LENT: St. Augustine Stations of the Cross held at 7pm on April 2nd; & April 16th (on these Tuesdays, there is still the 8:00 am Mass)

MASS at 7:00pm on April 9th, (on these Tuesdays, there is NOT an 8:00 am

Mass)

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS DURING LENT: Ss. Peter and Paul

Masses during Lent are Fridays at 8:00 am and 12:00 noon AND

Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm

Adoration at 8am; Masses during Lent are Saturdays are 9am and 5pm Vigil

MONDAY, APRIL 8TH -- PARTNERSHIP PENANCE SERVICE 7:00 PM Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Waterloo

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH – LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Waterloo; beginning at 7:30pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH – Half Day of Recollection with combined Knights of Columbus Councils. Held at Ss. Peter and Paul. Further details will be shared closer to April 13th.

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 18th 7PM MASS, ST. AUGUSTINE

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19th 7PM SERVICE, ST. AUGUSTINE

EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH

8:15 PM MASS, ST. AUGUSTINE

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST 8:30AM MASS, ST. AUGUSTINE 8AM and 10AM Mass, Ss. Peter and Paul, Waterloo

Homemade Soups & Chili – Saturday, April 6th; 4-7pm. All you can eat soups & chili plus a selection of desserts & beverages. DINE IN ONLY PLEASE. Adults $9; Children 6-12 $3; 5 & under free.

Good Friday Fish Fry – Friday, April 19th; 4-7pm. Eat in or Carry Outs.

Menu: Fried Cod Fish, Chicken Strips available by request; Homemade Sides: French Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Stewed Tomatoes; Mac & Cheese, Pie, Cake & Drinks.

Spring Day of Prayer – Catholic Council of Catholic Women

Metro-East Vicariate Spring Meeting

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

St. Michael’s Paderborn8:30 am Registration in Parish Hall; 9:30am Mass

10:45 am Presentation by Fr. Roger Karban

12 noon Lunch in Parish Hall

1pm; Short MEV Meeting; 1:55pm Closing Reflection

PLEASE CALL DEBBIE HARBAUGH, 618/971-8021 NO LATER THAN APRIL

17TH IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING!!!

My thanks to Father Von Deeke, all who sent cards & best

wishes on my retirement. The Statue of St. Cecilia I will

keep as a treasure, and the monetary gift from the Parish

is very much appreciated.

I’ll keep St. Augustine’s in my prayers.

Signed: Janice Geolat

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 28TH, 2019

Will be celebrated at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1411 Cross Street, Shiloh, IL from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration, Devotional Prayers, Sacrament of Reconciliation (1:30-2:50) Blessing of Divine Mercy Pictures (bring your picture) Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction, Veneration of a 1st Class Relic of St. Faustina Kowalska Join others in praying the Divine Mercy Novena at St. Clare Parish starting on Good Friday, April 19th at 2:30pm and continuing the next 8 days at 3:00 pm.

Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Waterloo

Lenten Fish-Fry

Friday April 5

School Gym – Eat in or Carry out

The Choir will have a practice on Thursday, April 4th at 1:00 pm.

New members are always welcomed!!!!

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

“We Were There” -- Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Church of Our Lady of the Snows Experience the Way of the Cross in a unique way through this inspiring scriptural presentation. Find yourself

immersed in the Passion story through prayer, stirring music and emotional portrayals of firsthand accounts from

those who were intimately involved with the Crucifixion.

Cost: Free, donations accepted. & for more info, call 618-394-6276 or go to Snows.org/holyweek

“UNPLANNED” at Waterloo Cinema this weekend Unplanned is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transformation. All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women about their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman’s right to choose even led her to become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed in. Until the day she saw something that changed everything, a baby fighting for its life. This led Abby Johnson to join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life and become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America. Abby was a woman who was deeply involved in Planned Parenthood until she saw the truth. She left Planned Parenthood and now speaks out on behalf of life. Because of the content and nature of the abortion industry, the MPAA has rated this movie "R" and it is not suitable for younger viewers. Scenes that expose the truth about abortion are difficult to watch, both the procedure itself and the bloody "normal recovery" for a woman who uses the RU486 abortion pill. Parents are advised to see it first and consider watching and discussing it with older children. Tickets available at Waterloo Cinema: Saturday, March 30: 10:00 AM, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 PM Sunday, March 31: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 PM Let us pray for all victims of abortion: children, mothers, fathers, families, and friends, that those innocents who have lost their lives may be with the Lord, and that those involved may turn to God and experience his mercy and forgiveness, as we share God’s love with all.