VOL. 55 NO. 7 – FEBRUARY 16th, 2020 THEME FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: In Jesus is revealed a new wisdom, a new

law, a new way of living. Happy are they who choose to keep his commandments and follow his ways.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Sat. 2-15 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 2-16 8:30 am – Joe Jung Tues. 2-18 8:00 am – Cletus Kreher Wed. 2-19 8:00 am – Norbert Wittenauer Thurs. 2-20 8:00 am – A Special Intention Fri. 2-21 8:00 am – Darrell Grohmann Sat. 2-22 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 2-23 8:30 am – Eileen Wagner

ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY HECKER, ILLINOIS 62248

REV. VON C. DEEKE, PASTOR PARISH OFFICE 473-2217 PARISH CENTER 473-2678 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: 177 OUR SACRIFICE MADE TO GOD: 2-9-2020 Sunday Envelopes (49) - $1,610.00 Loose – $306.00 Youth (4) - $14.00

Scholarship Fund - $1,109.00

(Total Donated since 8/1/2019)

Thank you very much for your generosity!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Saturday, February 22nd; 5pm Sunday, February 23rd; 8:30am Ushers: Clinton Mudd & Rich Kaiser Ushers: Arnie Eckart & John Kaiser Greeters: Donna Rheinecker Greeters: Dawn Grohmann & John Kaiser Servers: Mudds Servers: Grohmanns Lector: Cheri Mudd Lector: Ryan Grohmann Extraordinary Ministers: Donna Rheinecker, Extraordinary Ministers: John Kaiser, Roger Cortner & Clinton Mudd Angie Parker & Marvin Parker

OFFERTORY FAMILIES Sat. 2/22 – M/M Mike Gregson Sun. 2/23 – M/M Don Braun Sat. 2/29 – Mary Ann Bruss Sun. 3/1 – M/M Steven Bushong Sat. 3/7 – M/M David Bruss Sun. 3/8 – Dorothy Christiansen & Kay Rist Sat. 3/14 – M/M Dennis Biffar Sun. 3/15 – M/M Don Braun Sat. 3/21 – Carey Day Family Sun. 3/22 – Kyle Doerr Family

Please pray for the following:

Darlene Frisch, Ellen Daniels, Maxine Linnertz, Alice Krysnoski, Jeanelle Dinan, Marge Abel, Cheryl Zanders, Madalyn Killebrew, Stephanie Amann Stosberg, and Brenda Schmitz. Please call the Parish Office 473-2217 to submit names for the prayer list. We started a new list on January 12th, 2020.

The Choir will be practicing on: 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 27th

The Choir will be singing on:

Sunday, February 16th – 8:30 am Mass

Sunday, March 1st – 8:30 am Mass

PRAY FOR Eleanor Parker, parishioner of St. Augustine’s and mother of Marvin (Angie) Parker, who died and was buried this past week. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. May her soul and all souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

DIOCESAN EVENTS

RESPECT LIFE CORNER Respect Life Corner –The gift of free will, In Sirach 15:15 We are given a choice every day by Our Father; to

trust in Him in all things and to accept His unfailing love, or to stumble on our own accord, “If you choose you

can keep the commandments, they will save you. If you trust in God, you will live.” What a double-edge sword

our free will is! We can choose between fire and water, life and death and good and evil. Our Father longs for

us to choose Him, but He will never force us. If we place our lives in His hands, He will fortify us with every

grace through Baptism (water) and help us turn away from sin through our trust in Him. With free will comes

great responsibility, not only for ourselves, but the world around us. Attending Mass, spending time in

Eucharistic Adoration, receiving the sacraments are a few ways to put on the armor of Our Lord as we head out

into the world each day. In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us plainly about the pitfalls of sin, “Whoever is angry

with his brother will be liable to judgment.” Learn, Act, Connect and Pray- It’s our job as God’s children to be

peacemakers. Pray for those who have hurt you throughout your life. If you have been in the wrong, reach out

and make a phone call or send a note and apologize. Remember to do your best to live in right relationship with

others. The kingdom of God is here on earth and it begins with each one of us!

Annual Dinner Theater “Gone With a Win”

Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 Doors Open 5:30pm

McCormick Center; 301 S. 1st St., Belleville $40 per Person/$300 per Table of 8

All Proceeds Benefit St. Vincent de Paul Programs Reservations & ticket payments at website: svdpsouthil.org

For more info call 618/394-0126

LIFE ADVOCACY DAY AT THE ILLINOIS STATE CAPITOL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH – SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

With Bishop Thomas John Paprocki Wear Red for Life!

10:00 am – Meet at the Howlett Bldg. Auditorium; 501 S. 2nd St – Springfield 10:05 am – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki

Zach Wichmann, Catholic Conference of Illinois 10:30am – Individual Meetings with Legislators

12 Noon – Lunch (registration required) Hosted by: Catholic Conference of Illinois

For Questions & to Register: Wendy Fink 618/722-5048

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. Feb. 23rd– Quilt/Cash Social Bingo; St. John’s Red Bud; benefits Newman Catholic Student Center at

SIU-C; Lunch begins at 11:00am & Bingo at 1pm. Feb. 27th – PJ’s & Pancakes; Support HNS, Chris Cakes at Gardner Elementary School, Waterloo; 5-

7:30pm; $7 each; 3 & under free. This event will change locations each year to a schools in Monroe Co. Feb. 29th – Euchre Tournament; St. Michael’s Paderborn; Doors open 6pm; Starts 7pm; All Can Drink Beer

& Soda; All Can Eat Fried Chicken at end of last round; $20 each; Contact Rich Kreher – call/text 618-830-6086; or email slark4@yahoo.com. March 1st – Quilt Bingo; St. Liborius Parish held at American Legion in St. Libory; 1pm; Sandwiches 11am March 6th – Elvis Themed Bingo; St. John’s Red Bud; Opens 6pm; Begins 7pm; Bring Own Snacks, $20

each payable at door & includes 12 bingo games, 1 dauber & 2 drinks from bar; Max 12 per table; 282-3222 for reservations; Must be 18 or older/no children allows; benefits St. John’s Parish Center Renovations. 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.

Attention: Alumni of St. Augustine’s Catholic School, Hecker … There will be a school-wide reunion on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. There will be an open house of the school, celebration of Mass at 11:00 am, and a luncheon at the Hecker Community Center where old stories and acquaintances can be shared. To make sure your name is on our invitation list, please contact:

Staugustineschool.hecker_il@yahoo.com

Also, for updates on the reunion, refer to our new Facebook page: St. Augustine School, Hecker, IL.

Hecker’s Quasquicentennial Celebration Upcoming Events

February 28th, 2020 -- Fish Fry @ Hecker Community Center June 6th, 2020 -- Firemen’s Muster @ Backstreet Wine & Dine

September 12th, 2020 -- Parade/Picnic @ Hecker Community Center Grounds

SPPCS January Keys for Success Winners (Picture Attached)

Congratulations to our January Nominees! Thank you for being Keys to our Success at SPPCS! Front Row (L to R): Chylee Poetker (3rd), Zoey Briesacher (2nd), Alek Crafton (2nd), Cole Schaltenbrand (2nd), Keith Voelker (2nd), Cassidy Gregson (4th), Grant Schlemmer (2nd), Ryann Happel (2nd), Josie Everson (5th) Back Row: Sophia Schneider (5th), JJ Kinsey (8th), Paul Steingruby (8th), Kate Kreps (8th), Jimmy Nations (8th), Grace Lowe (7th), Jacob Lorhberg (7th), Mrs. Matzenbacher

SPPCS Spring Gala & Gator/Vacation Raffle Tickets Please join us for our 16th Annual SPPCS Spring Gala & Dinner Auction on Saturday

March 14th at Gibault Catholic High School. Doors open at 4 PM, Dinner will be

served at 6 PM. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased in the school office or by

emailing abrown@sppswaterloo.com.

SPPCS is also raffling off your choice of a 2020 John Deere XUV835M or a vacation

package up to $12,000 to anywhere Disney Vacations travels or $10,000 cash. Tickets

are $50 and available for purchase in the school office or by finding a school family or

emailing abrown@sppswaterloo.com

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) NEWS – SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO

PSR information for the 2019-2020 school year has been updated on Ss. Peter & Paul’s website. Please take a few minutes to look over all the details. http://www.ssppcc.org/PSR For more information regarding the PSR program, please contact Catherine Burkart, the PSR Coordinator, at psrnews@gmail.com.

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

Our parish participation goal for the 2019 appeal was 58 households and our financial target was $6,000.00. Pledges to Date: 39 $6,220.00 103% of Total Goal

Life is about saying “yes” to the things that help you to grow in holiness and no to the

things that don’t. Life is about searching for the best version of yourself. Today’s

culture doesn’t have a vision for the human person. The goal of today’s culture is

consumption as we no longer are the consumers---we are being consumed. It is time

for us to start thinking about where our lives are leading and to where God is calling us.

The ways of the world lead to confusion. God’s way leads to clarity, order and to a

meaningful living with joy. Life is a choice we all have to make. So, fulfill God’s

vision for you and answer his call with a “yes”.

The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. Pg. 79-81.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF SERRA CLUB? The Serra Club of St. Clair County is an

organization of Catholic men and women, dedicated to foster and affirm vocations to

the Priesthood and vowed religious life. Our purpose is to inform our community of the

need for all vocations. We honor our religious with an annual Nuns Luncheon, a

Deacon Dinner, a Priest Picnic and a new Priest Dinner. We pray for our seminarians

and help them celebrate their birthdays.

Our club meets every first and third Friday of the month at the Shrine of our Lady of the

Snows. There is a Mass at 11:45am, lunch, a brief meeting, and a guest speaker. You

are welcome to join us as our guest. For more information please contact Marvin

Winkeler (402-214-1155) or Mel Lucash (618-531-4244). PRAY FOR VOCATIONS!

FREE FERTILITY CLINIC

Women and couples are invited to a FREE Fertility Clinic featuring the Introductory Session for

Creighton Model FertilityCare System held at the St. Mary Parish Office in Trenton on Monday,

February 17 at 6pm. Learn about the science behind the system and how it can be used for family

planning in all stages, monitoring health, and pinpointing women's health issues such as Premenstrual

Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and infertility. Please call 618-581-6462 or

email ninarinderer324@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

The Fourth Luminous Mystery

THE TRANSFIGURATION

1. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.

2. Jesus was transfigured before them.

3. "His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as

light."

4. This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the

Passion.

5. Jesus foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it by

this manifestation of His glory.

6. Moses and Elijah (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old

Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His passion.

7. "Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets... but to

fulfill them."

8. From a cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him."

9. Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of

Man rises from the dead.

10. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.

Spiritual Fruit: Let us pray for the respect for life from conception to

end of natural life & for all women contemplating abortion, may God

lead them to seek alternatives.

Messenger Subscription Renewal Please stay “connected” through a subscription to The Messenger. Payments can be made in The Messenger envelope or on-line at www.bellevillemessenger.org

SUBSCRIPTION COST: Print - $25 | Electronic - $25 | Both - $30

Please make checks payable to the Messenger – DO NOT MAKE THE

CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. AUGUSTINE’S. You may drop the

envelope & check in St. Augustine’s Collection Basket & it will be

forwarded to The Messenger Office.

JOIN THE ST. LOUIS PRO-LIFE MARCH

MARCH ON THE ARCH 2020 – MARCH 7TH

March from the Central West End Planned Parenthood, through the heart of

St. Louis, to the Gateway Arch Register Online @ STLMarch.Com

Premium registration received a return shuttle ticket, t-shirt & gift bag CHECK IN 11:00 AM – RALLY 12:30 PM

Meet at 4251 Forest Park Ave (The Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility) 314/827-4039 – Hosted by Coalition for Life St. Louis

Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians Here is chapter two of Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, from which our second reading is taken on Sunday, February 9th, and Sunday, February 16th, from the Good News Translation: 1 When I came to you, my friends, to preach God's secret truth, I did not use big words and great learning. 2 For while I was with you, I made up my mind to forget everything except Jesus Christ and especially his death on the cross. 3 So when I came to you, I was weak and trembled all over with fear, 4 and my teaching and message were not delivered with skillful words of human wisdom, but with convincing proof of the power of God's Spirit. 5 Your faith, then, does not rest on human wisdom but on God's power. 6 Yet I do proclaim a message of wisdom to those who are spiritually mature. But it is not the wisdom that belongs to this world or to the powers that rule this world - powers that are losing their power. 7 The wisdom I proclaim is God's secret wisdom, which is hidden from human beings, but which he had already chosen for our glory even before the world was made. 8 None of the rulers of this world knew this wisdom. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 However, as the scripture says, "What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him." 10 But it was to us that God made known his secret by means of his Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, even the hidden depths of God's purposes. 11 It is only our own spirit within us that knows all about us; in the same way, only God's Spirit knows all about God. 12 We have not received this world's spirit; instead, we have received the Spirit sent by God, so that we may know all that God has given us. 13 So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit. 14 Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis. 15 Whoever has the Spirit, however, is able to judge the value of everything, but no one is able to judge him. 16 As the scripture says, "Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice?" We, however, have the mind of Christ.

Scripture taken from the Good News Translation – Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society.

Used by Permission

The Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the Lord’s Day Let’s summarize what is taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church about the Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the Lord’s Day, as is done in the Catechism itself: 2189 "Observe the sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Deuteronomy 5:12). "The seventh day is a sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord" (Exodus 31:15). 2190 The sabbath, which represented the completion of the first creation, has been replaced by Sunday which recalls the new creation inaugurated by the Resurrection of Christ. 2191 The Church celebrates the day of Christ's Resurrection on the "eighth day," Sunday, which is rightly called the Lord's Day. 2192 "Sunday . . . is to be observed as the foremost holy day of obligation in the universal Church.” "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass." (Code of Canon (Church) Law) 2193 "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound . . . to abstain from those labors and business concerns which impede the worship to be rendered to God, the joy which is proper to the Lord's Day, or the proper relaxation of mind and body." (Code of Canon (Church) Law) 2194 The institution of Sunday helps all "to be allowed sufficient rest and leisure to cultivate their familial, cultural, social, and religious lives." (Vatican Council 2 - 1965) 2195 Every Christian should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from observing the Lord's Day. Let us pray that we may all help each other to worship and thank God by participating in Mass each Sunday, that we may refrain from unnecessary work, and that we not make demands on others to work on Sundays. Let us pray that Sunday may be a day when we find rest and spend time with our families and those who are close to us. - Fr. Von Deeke

SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO – MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Choir Teen choir masses are at 5 p.m. on the Saturdays listed below. Please gather for beginning at 4:10 p.m. in the office to the left side of the altar. For more information contact Judy Haberl, 939-6482; February 22nd, March 21st, & April 18th.

Diocesan Youth Camp: Ignite “Give yourselves over to the best of life! Open the door of the cage, go out and fly!” Pope Francis, Christ is Alive WHO: All High School Students WHEN: Friday, March 20th-Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 WHERE: Camp Ondessonk COST: $100 per student For more info or to register please contact Catherine Burkart at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish Office, 939-6426. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 1st, 2020.

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

NEWS FROM GIBAULT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL… Be a Hawk for a Day -- Gibault Catholic welcomes 6-8 grade students to visit the

campus and shadow one of the many GCHS students that make our school what it is!

Contact Kara Hoke, Director of Enrollment (khoke@gibaulthawks.com) for more

information and to arrange your student’s shadow visit.

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.)

7th Annual BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION

Here is an opportunity for you and your family to have hands-on involvement in a project that saves lives of unborn children and makes an eternal difference in the life of their mothers and fathers.

Each financial gift placed in a bottle, whether great or small, will be a simple way to support Life Network of Southern Illinois and will enable us to continue offering free and confidential services to the men, women and families in this area facing an unplanned pregnancy.

You are encouraged to take home one of the small baby bottles located at the entrances to church. Then we just ask that you return the bottle to church no later than Sunday, February 23rd. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 473-2217.

PLANNING MEETING FOR 2020 KIRCHENFEST FOR STAND CHAIRPERSONS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th AT 7:00 PM -- PARISH CENTER

If you are not able to attend, but have questions or something else to be shared, please call the Parish Office, 473-2217, or John Kaiser, 618/971-7591, or Denny Biffar, 618/920-9082.

PJ’s and Pancakes!

Wear your PJ’s, come catch flying pancakes,

support House of Neighborly Service, take a chance at the raffles,

and have an AWESOME night!

Watch Chris Cakes flip pancakes on You Tube or like them on Facebook: Chris Cakes of St. Louis.

If you would like to attend PJ’s and Pancakes please call the HNS Office at 939-8900 by Friday, February 21st to make your reservations. HNS will be having an annual Chris Cakes traveling fundraiser through the Monroe County schools. 2020 will start in the Waterloo School District. We will travel to Columbia in 2021 and to Valmeyer in 2022. Come join in the flyin’ fun!

Date: Thursday, February 27st Time: 5:00-7:30pm

Where: Gardner Elementary School Price: $7.00 per person 3 and under free

WURSTMARKT & BINGO SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23TH, 2020

11AM-5PM All-You-Can-Eat Sausage Dinner with homemade desserts served in the school cafeteria – carryouts also available – 11am-5pm. Cash & Quilt Bingo begins at 1:30pm in the school gym. Other attractions include theme basket booth, raffle, 50/50 drawing, pull-tabs & Mary & Martha Quilt raffle. Any questions call Staci Wittenauer, 618/791-7131.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES SS. PETER & PAUL PARISH, WATERLOO

HELD IN ADULT FAITH FORMATION HOUSE, 220 W. MILL ST. February 25th: “Catholic Social Teaching” presented by Bill Rebholz March 24th: “The Shroud of Turin & Other Relics” presented by Dave Miskell & Nathan Higgerson FRIDAY EVENING WINTER MOVIE NIGHT FOR ADULTS: February 21st “To Kill a Mockingbird” discussion facilitated by Beth Lyons. 7-10pm

For more info call Joyce Springer 939-6426 Ext. 22 or email Joyce at jspringer@ssppcc.org

A Message from the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ regarding Sr. Susan Whitten

Sr. Susan Whitten, a former member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ who is now deceased, has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the 1960’s. Records indicate that Sr. Susan also taught at St. Augustine school during the 1953-54 school year. The Poor Handmaids have been deeply saddened to receive this allegation. Abuse of any kind is appalling. We maintain our commitment to the safety and well-being of all children, including all those served by the ministry of the Poor Handmaids. The mission of the Poor Handmaids affirms our desire to respect and value each person we serve and to search for justice. If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of sexual abuse, we encourage you to contact the proper authorities, including your local police department. Below is the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Abuse Hotline contact information.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services o Call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-

ABUSE (800-252-2873 or TTY 1-800-358-5117) if you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect. If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.

The Poor Handmaids are committed to treating every allegation with the utmost care and respect. We are here to help, listen, and provide support. If you would like to contact us, please call 574-935-1757 or visit our website at www.poorhandmaids.org.