Saint Patrick’s Church Girard

Rev. James Palakudy, S.A.C., Pastor

The Epiphany of the Lord

Jan. 3, 2021

Our Tri Parish Units

Saint Patrick’s Parish Office Cindy Dorner, secretary

(217) 299-3007 Girard, IL 62640

For Parishioner Hall rental call: Phone: (217) 299-3007 Mon – Thurs

9:30am -12:00 Mailing Address

P.O. Box 105 Girard, IL. 62640

E-mail: Stpat-sec@royell.org Web site: www.stpatgirard.com

Sacred Heart Parish Office Marcella Rosier, secretary

(217) 965-4545 722 North Springfield Street

Virden, IL. 62690 E-mail: secretary@sacredheart.dio.org

Web page for Masses www.sacredheartvirden.com

St. Benedict Church (Holy Cross Parish) Donna Kuenstler & Lola Caruthers, secretaries (217) 438-622 P.O. Box 168 Auburn, IL 62615 E-mail: hcp@royell.org Rev. James Palakudy, pastor

Contact Information Rev. James Palakudy, Pastor Office Phone: (217) 438-6222

Rectory Phone: (217) 438-6196\ Deacon Rick Schnetzler

Cell Phone: (217) 971-5125 E-mail: deaconrick2016@gmail.com

Artificial Intelligence: We pray the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR: St. Patrick’s, P.S.R.:

Terri Joslin, coordinator Phone: (217) 416-4271

BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office. For marriage, please

contact the parish office at least six months in advance.

DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE:

Child abuse reporting and investigation number (217) 321-1155

ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HOME VISITS: If you or a loved one is in need of this sacrament or in

need of a visit and Holy Communion, please contact Fr. James

THE SACRAMENT OF PENNANCE Confessions are heard beginning thirty minutes

prior to the weekend Masses ant at 5:30 on Tuesdays. Appointments may also be made.

RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A) If you are a non-Catholic and are interested in being

Baptized or you are a Baptized Christian and are interested in coming into full communion with the

Church, please contact Fr. James or Dcn. Rick.

mailto:Stpat-sec@royell.orgmailto:secretary@sacredheart.dio.orghttp://www.sacredheartvirden.com/mailto:hcp@royell.org

MASS SCHEDULES/INTENTIONS

Saturday (Vigil) Jan 02 4:00 pm Girard Bill Frank (Marcia & Mike Walter)

Saturday Jan 02 5:30 pm Auburn Andrew “Drew” Keown (Mary Gillock)

Sunday Jan 03 8:15 am Auburn Mary Alice Owens (Doris Morehouse)

Sunday Jan 03 10:15 am Virden Susan Dokey (Jeff & Becca Yemm)

Monday Jan 04 NO/MASS

Tuesday Jan 05 6:00 pm Auburn Rita Rrolando ( The Ray Sforza Family)

Wednesday Jan 06 7:30 am Virden Ed VonBehren (Carol & Joe McGrath)

Thursday Jan 07 7:15 am Virden Jones Family (Scott & Vicky Crye)

Friday Jan 08 7:30 am Auburn Pro Populo

Saturday (Vigil) Jan 09 4:00 pm Girard Pat Sallade ( St Patrick’s Alter Society)

Saturday Jan 09 5:30 pm Auburn Joe & Dory Maley ( Ron & Barb Maley)

Sunday Jan 10 8:15 am Auburn Logan Spears ( Jim & Sheryl Spears)

Sunday Jan 10 10:15 am Virden For the recovery of Tammy Pitchford (Frank & Susan Mathias)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Sat Jan 02 Jan 09

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Reader: Annette Cole Reader: Annette Cole

E.M.H.C: Not at this time E.M.H.C: Not at this time

Ushers: Not at this time Ushers: Not at this time

Our Finance council members are Annette Cole, Kris Eldridge, Bill Hart, George Hart, Taurie Jones, Terri Joslin,

Tom Reinhart, Diane Rogers, Amy Smith, Jim Walker, and Mike Walter. Any concerns or Ideas please let them know. Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced, at 7pm.

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS

Bishop-Approved Capt. Camp (1 envelope) $ 50.00

Catholic Children’s Home (14 envelopes) $ 305.00

General Fund (17 envelopes) ( 7 Online) $ 1,165.00

TOTAL $ 1,315.00

Capital Campaign: 2020 Balance in Capital Campaign: $ 24,399.25

Withdrawal for Painting: $ 16,550.00

Balance in Capital Campaign here at the bank: $ 7,849.25

From the Diocese

The Epiphany

Copartners in the Promise. The readings and this

solemnity are filled with competing images and

persons. Darkness and light. Christians of Jewish

heritage and Gentiles. Chosen people and coheirs,

copartners. Herod and the Magi. Epiphany teaches

us this: all are members of the same body, all are

coheirs of God’s goodness, all are copartners in the

promise of Christ Jesus.

Like the Magi, how will I give homage to Christ today?

Whom do I look down upon that I must see as a copartner with me?

What treasure will I give away, will I offer to another?

The pain and sorrow of a past abortion need not endure for a lifetime. Call Project Rachel for a

confidential, non-judgmental referral to those who can help: 1-877-RACHEL-5.

Be Not Afraid to PRAY BIG! We currently have 16 seminarians, which is great! But wouldn’t

40 be better?? YES!!! We invite you to pray a Hail Mary EVERY DAY at 4:40 for our diocese

to have 40 seminarians. 4:40 for 40 Seminarians!

St. Patrick General

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

www.stpatgirard.com online giving is now available!!!You can setup for weekly

contributions, or make it a monthly contribution. Also the Capital Campaign is

online and so are utilities. It’s easy just go to our website and click on Donate

here, and follow the instructions or come and see me “Cindy” and I will help you

out.

http://www.stpatgirard.com/

FROM BISHOP PAPROCKI

My dear friends in Christ, over the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has

magnified the importance of communication. Whether it was announcing the

closing and then reopening of the public celebration of Mass, updates on

Confirmations, how our schools would reopen safely and responsibly, and how we

should respond spiritually to the fear and stress of the pandemic, Catholic Times

was consistently in your mailbox conveying these critical messages to you and the

faithful of our diocese. In fact, I have heard numerous people say that despite all the

uncertainty, Catholic Times was a consistent beacon of normalcy, something people

deeply appreciated. Catholic Times has been putting a greater emphasis on feature

reporting, highlighting the people, parishes, and schools that are building up the

Kingdom of God in our diocese. The magazine is also focusing on educating people

about the faith through the "Hey, Father!" series and showcasing inspiring stories

that provide a much-needed spiritual boost, especially during this uncertain time.

New series in Catholic Times were also launched this past year including "From the

Archives" and the cartoon "One Last Thing." My column, "Lex Cordis Caritas," is

on page 4 of each issue. It is one of the best ways that I can speak to you about the

issues that we face as Catholics in Central Illinois and the nation and update you on

important decisions I make that impact the faithful. As your bishop, it is important

for me to be an active participant in Catholic media. Catholic Times strives to report

on the people and issues in our diocese and the extraordinary work ahead of us.

Whether it is your church, your neighbor, or your school, it is important the

magazine highlights the incredible life-giving and spiritually giving work our

people are doing. The mission of Catholic Times is to educate readers about our

faith, inspire readers about our faith, and equip readers with information to defend

our faith. It is all these reasons why I believe that Catholic Times should be

available to every household in our diocese, either online ( ct.dio.org) or by mail.

Your $15 annual subscription will help ensure that it remains an inexpensive source

of information on the vital issues I have noted. Please renew your subscription in

your Catholic Times parish envelope during the weekend of January 9-10. Sincerely

yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

Christmas Flowers

IN MEMORY OF:

Rebecca Tucker the flowers at the Blessed Virgin Mary Statue By Gerald Tucker For extra Flowers on the Alter By Mike & Marcia Walter for Bill & Agnes Frank By Elaine Burnet for Kenneth & LaVeta Gerlach

By Annette & Farley Cole for the Cole & Reiher Families

By Ruthann Donaldson for Bob Donaldson & Jean Ann Donaldson

By Wayne & Cindy Dorner for Urban & Marie Dorner, Pat & Don Hare & Bobby “BJ” Keith

By Donna Dugger for Fitzgerald & Dugger Families, Randy Upp

By Jill Grider for Patrick & Hadley Grider

By George & Larraine Hart for William, Elenor & Billy Jones

By Ike & Lorraine Hines for the Tebbe Family

By Christine Leja for Norman Leja

By John & Carla Mayernick for Gerry & Leonard Neff, Ann & Jack Brennan & Patrick Grider

By Mike Neff for Leonard & Gerry Neff

By James Neff for Leonard and Gerry Neff

By Jeanne & Ron Rice for Frank & Marie Denk

By Diane & Jay Rogers for the Rebbe Family