VOL. 53 NO. 10 – MARCH 11th, 2018 THEME FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT: God pardons and raises up those who have been

unfaithful, those who have loved the darkness rather than the light. For God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to deliver the world from exile.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Sat. 3-10 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 3-11 8:30 am – Frank Gregson Tues. 3-13 8:00 am – John Rheinecker Tues. 3-13 7:00 PM – STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wed. 3-14 8:00 am – Janice Toenjes Thurs. 3-15 8:00 am – Deceased KC Members Fri. 3-16 8:00 am – David Braun Sat. 3-17 5:00 pm -- For Our Parish at St. Augustine’s Sun. 3-18 8:30 am – Agnes & Cletus Gregson

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.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: 148 OUR SACRIFICE MADE TO GOD: 3-4-18 Sunday Envelopes (57) - $2,246.00 Loose – $120.00 Youth (4) - $5.00

Scholarship Fund - $873.00

(Total Donated since 8/1/2017)

Thank you very much for your generosity!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Tuesday, March 13th; 7pm; STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Servers: Ben Hogan and Lucas Gregson Saturday, March 17th; 5pm Sunday, March 18th; 8:30am Ushers: Walter & Alice Krysnoski Ushers: Mark & Raeleen Neary Greeters: Walter & Alice Krysnoski Greeters: Mark & Raeleen Neary Servers: Gregsons Servers: Janella Neary & Aaron Eckart Lector: Emma Day Lector: Cindy Grohmann Extraordinary Ministers: John Kaiser, Extraordinary Ministers: Raeleen Neary, Tiffany Gregson and Gary Wittenauer Marvin Parker and Angie Parker

OFFERTORY FAMILIES Sat. 3/10 – Geri Griffin Family Sun. 3/11 – M/M Charlie Harbaugh Sat. 3/17 – Rich Happel Family Sun. 3/18 – Cindy Grohmann Sat. 3/24 – M/M John Kuehn Sun. 3/25 – M/M Dale Haudrich Sat. 3/31 – M/M Carl Hogan Sun. 4/1 – Ryan Grohmann Family Sat. 4/7 -- Sue Hepp Sun. 4/8 – Josh Heck Family Sat. 4/14 – M/M Rich Kaiser Sun. 4/15 – Jaime Kaiser Smith Family

Sat. 4/21 – M/M Dwight Kern Sun. 4/22 – John Kaiser

Please pray for the following:

Darlene Frisch, Ellen Daniels, Ranetta Adams, Edith Boling, Dave Bruss, Dorothy Vogler, Carol Lester & Family, Janet Hayes, Barb Reinholz, Elaine Goetting, Maxine Linnertz, Kathy Lynn Kromat, Ray Mavers, Pat Row, Richard Brandenburger, Rita Helfrich, Robert & Alice Mueller, Hank & Judy Bauer, Sherry Duffy, Bob Dennler, Bob Reed, Bernice Stroud, and Pam Wilderman Woodward. 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.

PRAY FOR Veronica Gregson, parishioner of St. Augustine’s, 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 God’s Gift of Forgiveness – The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is one of the means by which our relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church is healed, restored and ultimately strengthened. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: Even before anyone of us can consider seeking forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance, we know God is already at work in our hearts. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life” (Jn 3:16). By reflecting on that familiar passage, we can begin to grasp the significance of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. When was the last time you celebrated the sacrament? How can we be effective instruments of God's mercy if we do not regularly experience that mercy in a most personal way?

St. Augustine, Belleville, Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon

St. Augustine Social Concerns Ministries will be hosting the 4th Annual Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon for the benefit of the Food Pantry, on Thursday, March 29th in Kuhl Hall serving from 11am until 2pm. 25 different soups will be available. All you care to eat. Cost is still $10 per person. Advance tickets will get you through the line quicker and are available by contacting Wanda at 222-7255 or Carolyn at 398-4726. You may also buy tickets at the St. Augustine Boy Scout Breakfast on March 4th. Don’t forget – you can also pay at the door. Soda, Beer, Desserts and Carry Outs will be available. Come, enjoy a fun day. Bring your family & friends or get carry outs to take back to work.

REMINDER – please make sure that all flowers 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.

PLANNING MEETING FOR 2018 KIRCHENFEST FOR STAND CHAIRPERSONS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST 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, 473-2180, or Denny Biffar, 473-2280.

HOLY THURSDAY – MARCH 29TH; 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

GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY – FRIEDENS UCC – HECKER

March 30, serving 4-7; Eat in or Carry Outs; Menu: Fried Cod Fish, Chicken Strips available by request; Homemade Sides: French Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Stewed Tomatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Pie, Cake, Drinks.

NEWS FROM GIBAULT

FRESHMAN REGISTRATION Gibault Catholic High School has registration for incoming Freshman on March 12 and 13

from 5pm-8pm. Call Becky Ramlose (939-3883) or bramlose@gibaulthawks.com to set up an

appointment MISSION TRIP – You can follow our 13 students and 6 adults on their mission trip to Peru

on Facebook at either facebook.com/GibaultCatholic or facebook.com/BlessAnOrphan.

Pray for our students and chaperones.

LOOKING FOR CLASS PHOTOS FROM ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL

THROUGH THE YEARS…

Progress is being made on this project…I’ve received a lot of pictures but there are several years missing especially the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s plus the 1980’s & 1990’s. We are busy identifying everyone in the pictures! I appreciate any assistance you can give me. Any questions, call the Parish Office 473-2217 or send an email to staug@htc.net. Pictures can be dropped off at the Parish Office on Mondays and Thursdays. Thanks, Joan Powell

The Choir will be singing at the 8:30 am Mass

every Sunday during Lent.

Choir Practice will practice on Thursdays during Lent with the last practice on Thursday, March 22nd.

LENTEN STUDIES

Sessions will be held on March 11th & March 18th, after the 8:30am Mass in the

Parish Center. You do not need to bring anything, unless you wish to take notes.

If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 473-2217 or May Stellhorn at

473-2243 or Diane Mollet at 473-2233.

WON’T YOU PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT

HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICE (HNS)…

THIS ORGANIZATION DOES WONDERFUL WORK IN

MONROE COUNTY…THEIR MISSION IS TO GIVE A

HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT!!!

SAVE THE DATE … SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST; 9AM-12:30PM

NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS Our Sacred Earth, Our Common Home A Morning of Reflection on Laudato Si’

Shrine Visitors Center Keynote Speaker: Dr. Evelyn Tucker, Yale Divinity School

$25 for Adults; $15 for Students To register or for more info: 618/394-6270; email: Programs@snows.org;

or log on to: www.snows.org

Seeking Applications for Pastoral Associate for Youth Faith Formation Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL is currently seeking applications for a full-time position for Pastoral Associate for Youth Faith Formation. This is a new position for our parish of 1200 families. The successful applicant will lead our Youth Ministry Commission in designing and coordinating a comprehensive parish youth program for grades K-12, using the goals and components set forth by the document Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, as well as coordinate, oversee and train supporting adults and youth volunteers. In addition, this person would assist and support our Parish School of Religion Coordinator and our Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School Principal with religious education formation and sacramental preparation programs. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a Bachelor or Master Degree (or working toward) in Theology or related field, and/or experience in Youth Ministry. Please mail a cover letter and resume complete with references to: Emily Kimutis, Business Manager Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 204 W. Mill Street; Waterloo, IL 62298

POSITION AVAILABLE – DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP

The Diocese of Belleville is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Office of

Worship which is part of the Department of Pastoral Services. This position provides

administrative support and assists with all liturgical celebrations, events and programs.

Basic knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping practices are required. Applicant must

have excellent organizational skills; strong written and oral communication skills; exercise

problem-solving, discretion and interpersonal skills; must be detailed and flexible; and must

maintain confidentiality. Proficiency with Microsoft Publisher and familiarity with Joomla

and website design and maintenance required.

Essential qualifications include a minimum of a high school diploma, Associate’s Degree

preferred, or equivalent experience; 3-5 years in a related role of providing

administrative/clerical support, plus knowledge in Microsoft Publisher, Joomla and other

computer programs/applications. Practicing Catholic preferred with thorough knowledge and

understanding of Catholic teachings, practices and organizational structure.

To apply send cover letter with resume and preferred salary range to Human Resources,

Diocese of Belleville, 222 S. 3rd St., Belleville, IL. 62220. FAX to 618-722-5020; email to

humanresources@diobelle.org. Application deadline: March 16, 2018.

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.

Mar. 11th – Chicken Dinner; St. George, New Baden; 11am-6pm; Raffles, Attendance Prizes. Mar. 18th – Quilt/Ham/Cash Bingo; St. Joseph’s; American Legion in Prairie du Rocher; Lunch starts 11am,

served all day; Bingo starts 1pm; Paper Cards; attendance prizes, raffle prizes, raffles. Mar. 18th – Quilt/Cash Bingo; St. Joseph Par. Ctr; Freeburg; Lightning Raffle 12:30pm; Bingo 1:30pm;

Raffles, 50/50, Lunch served 11am-1pm. Mar. 23rd – SGM Life Teen Fish Dinner; St. George Community Life Ctr; New Baden; 4-7pm. Mar. 25th – Quilt/Cash Social; St. James Millstadt; Opens 10:30am; Bingo 1pm; Fried Chicken Dinners. Mar. 25th – Annual Wurstmarkt; St. Damian Parish Gym; Damiansville; 10:30am-5:30pm. Mar. 25th – Shooting Match; Chester Eagles Club; 12 noon; Sponsored by St. Mary’s Ellis Grove. 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

A Pilgrimage of Peace to the Holy Land

Prayer - Solidarity - Peace

Co-Sponsored by: Catholic Relief Services in the Diocese of Belleville

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

You are invited to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Pilgrimage to the Holy Land,’ 12-days

November 26 to December 7, 2018 Includes visits to Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Mt.

Tabor, Mt. of Beatitudes, Jericho, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, CRS Projects in the area, and

much more! Only $3,399 from Chicago (ORD) plus $195 in tips. Spiritual director for the

trip is Rev. Msgr. David Hoefler, Vicar General of the Springfield Diocese. Pilgrimage

coordinator will be Cheryl Sommer, CRS Coordinator for the Belleville Diocese. To

download the free color brochure and registration form, visit

www.GoCatholicTravel.com/18017, or for more information, please contact Cheryl

Sommer at 618-234-1166 or send an email to crsdiobelle@gmail.com. Space is limited.

Register today!

The 2018 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal Commitment Weekend

This is commitment weekend for The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal and we encourage you to support this diocesan-wide appeal which supports 14 ministries and programs that serve thousands of people every day throughout our Belleville Diocese. Your one-time gift or pledge can be made today or in the weeks ahead utilizing the response card you received in the mail or one of the in-pew envelopes. Donations can also be made online at www.diobelle.org. Every gift – large or small – is truly needed and appreciated. Please reflect prayerfully on how you and your family have been blessed and consider supporting this year’s Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal – its success depends on you! Thank you for your consideration and generosity. Mr. Ryan Grohmann will speak to us regarding the CSMA at both Masses the weekend of March 17th and 18th.

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 of Raleigh; Columbia Feb. 2018

We encounter Andrise, a teacher in Haiti who knows the importance of forming young people who will give back to the community – and their country. Reflect on the role teachers have played in bringing you closer to God and your community. How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities?

Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

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: that the Lenten season will bring all of us closer to our Savior Jesus

Christ and that we take the time to reflect on His Suffering and Death. May we all pray

that people of all faiths come together during this Holy Season to pray for peace and

unity among all people.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

“We Were There”; Tuesday, March 27, 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 Snows.org/holyweek

Catholic Diocese of Belleville Cemetery Association

10101 West Main Street Belleville, Illinois 62223-1407

Ph: (618)397-0181 Director: Joseph Hubbard Fax: (618)397-0802 JOB OPPORTUNITY

Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, located at 10101 West Main Street, Belleville, IL., is looking for a dependable individual to join our ministry. We need a grounds person for trimming the weeds on our property. This is a seasonal job, beginning in the month of April through the growing season. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm. This job is perfect for the student looking for summer employment or for someone retired looking for a part-time job. Please call Dee Dee at 618-397-0181 for more information.

Catholic Sisters Exhibit Parishioners and friends of the Belleville Diocese are invited to visit an exciting exhibit that celebrates Catholic Sisters – including the Adorers of the Blood of Christ – in the greater St. Louis area. “Catholic Sisters: The Spirit of St. Louis” will be on display March 3 through April 28 in the third-floor Carnegie Room of the St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch, 1301 Olive Street in downtown St. Louis. The exhibit will feature historic photos and artifacts from 15 congregations of women religious who have left their mark in education, health care, social services, spiritual guidance and other areas. The exhibit is free and open to the public, and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.

Congratulations to our students who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday, March 10th; 2:00 pm at St. Augustine’s. They are:

Jack Day, Cassidy Gregson and Patrick Murphy Please continue to keep these children in your prayers as they continue their preparation for First Holy Communion to be held here on Saturday, April 28th; during the 5:00 pm Mass.

To my St. Augustine Family… I would like to express my sincere thanks, gratitude and love to my church family that prayed for me or put me on their prayer list during my recovery from my accident. I want to thank God for all of you, and I’m so grateful to you all. I want to thank Rev. Von C. Deeke for his visit and everyone who called with concern and all the beautiful cards that were sent. They were a comfort to me and they brought joy to me and lifted up my spirit. May God Bless you always. Signed: Mary Rettinghouse

125th Anniversary of the Construction and Dedication of Our Church Building In the next year and a half, we will be remembering the 125th anniversary of several milestones in the construction and dedication of our current Saint Augustine of Canterbury Church building. Originally, near our present cemetery, west of Hecker, our parish built a log church, in 1824, and then a stone church. The stone church construction began in 1835. The church was consecrated on November 11, 1838 by Bishop Joseph Rosati of Saint Louis. This is commemorated by a brick marker and plaque near the front of our cemetery. This stone church was rebuilt in the 1850’s. In the 1890’s, it was determined that the stone church near the cemetery was “very unsafe and not worth further expenditure of money,” according to History of Saint Augustine of Canterbury Parish 1824-1974, by Josephine C. Wittenauer. The decision was made to build a new church, our present church, in the village of Hecker. “The change of location was strongly opposed by a number of parishioners.” Despite the disputes, Rev. John Schlotmann oversaw the construction of the church. Key dates include: - April 11, 1893 – The cornerstone was laid by Right Reverend John Janssen, Bishop

of Belleville. The limestone for the foundation was donated by John Benjamin

Harbaugh, of the parish. The sandstone for the walls was donated by Albert

Degenhardt, from the property of George and Matilda Blackburn.

- October 1893 – Carpenters began construction of the roof of the church.

- August 15, 1894 – The first Mass was celebrated in the new church on the Feast of

the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Schlotmann privately blessed

the church before this Mass.

- August 16, 1894 – A Requiem High Mass was celebrated for those benefactors who

had died during the time of the construction of the new church.

- October 10, 1894 - Right Reverend John Janssen, Bishop of Belleville, dedicated the

church.

The 125th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Saint Augustine of Canterbury Church will be celebrated in October 2019.

HOLY WEEK - EASTER SCHEDULE FOR ST. AUGUSTINE, HECKER and SS. PETER & PAUL, WATERLOO

Additional Reconciliation Times, St. Augustine’s, Hecker: Tues., Mar. 20th; 6-6:45pm; Thurs., Mar. 22nd, 6-8pm; Tues. Mar. 27th; 6-6:45pm Saturday, March 24th, 3-4:30pm; Palm Sunday, March 25th -- No Reconciliation Monday, March 12th

Partnership Penance Service -- 7pm SS. Peter and Paul, Waterloo Tuesday, March 27th

8:00 am Mass-St. Augustine, Hecker

11:30 am Chrism Mass at St. Peter Cathedral, Belleville

6:00-6:45 pm Additional Confession Time-St. Augustine, Hecker

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross-St. Augustine, Hecker

Following Stations, Server Training for the Triduum-St. Augustine,Hecker Wednesday, March 28th

8:00 am Mass-St. Augustine, Hecker Holy Thursday, March 29th

No 8:00 am Mass-St. Augustine, Hecker

7:00 pm Mass -- St. Augustine, Hecker; followed by Adoration until 10pm

7:00 pm Mass -- SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo; followed by Adoration until 10pm Good Friday, March 30th

3:00 pm -- Stations of the Cross, SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo

7:00 pm Good Friday Service-St. Augustine, Hecker

7:00 pm Good Friday Service--SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31st

8:00 pm Mass-St. Augustine, Hecker

8:00 pm Mass-SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo

Easter Sunday, April 16th

8:00 am Mass-SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo

8:30 am Mass-St. Augustine, Hecker

10:00 am Mass-SS. Peter & Paul, Waterloo

If you are interested in attending the annual Life Network Banquet, please contact Donna Rheinecker at 618/420-9989.