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Roman Catholic ChurchOFS O U T H E R N F R A N K L I N C O U N TYS T. A LOYSIUS/S ACRED HEARTR !"# %S T. J OHN THE B APTISTW&' F)"%* ) St. John the Baptist Website:stjohnschurch-wf.orgSt. Aloysius/Sacred Heart Website:stalsacredheart.orgChurch Email: johnthebaptist @mchsi.comMarch 9 & 10, 2019Rev. Eusebius Mbidoaka, Ph.D., S.T.D.AdministratorRectory: 703 E. Main St.West Frankfort, IL 62896Phone: 932-2828Fax: 937-0200St. Aloysius/Sacred Heart Church212 S. Pecan StreetRoyalton, IL 62983Phone: 932-2828Jacqueline Brand-PrincipalSt. John’s School702 E. Poplar StreetWest Frankfort, IL 62896Phone: 937-2017www.stjohnswestfrankfort.comNikki Mitchell, Secretary,johnthebaptist@mchsi.comDebra DeGoricia, Music Directorddegoricia@yahoo.comChristy Goforth, PSRchristygo4th@hotmail.comMass ScheduleSt. John’sSaturday 5:00 pmSunday 10:00 amSt. AloysiusSunday 8:00 amWeddingsPlease make arrangements withthe pastor eight months in advance.BaptismsPlease make arrangements by contactingthe office at 937-2017.FuneralsPlease make arrangements with the pastor orwith the funeral director.

Page 2Everyday StewardshipIt will take too long. I can't spare it. I don't know anybody. I amjust too busy.How many excuses can you think of to put forth as reasons whyyou should say no to the call of Jesus Christ? Wait. You didn'tknow to whom those responses were directed? We say no tomany things and many people, but we wouldn't say no to Jesus.Really?During this Lenten season, like all the other seasons, we will beasked to respond in many different ways. There will be fas ng,almsgiving, and abs nence from certain foods. There will be invita ons to various devo ons and forma onal studies. We will beasked to reflect on our faith and then dive deeper.The argument will be made by some that many of these things arebeing asked of us by others and not Jesus. Of course, that will justbe another excuse like those above. For every calling upon uscomes with a tempta on to take the easy way out or to minimizethe value of the request.We will stay caught up in an endless cycle of excuses that lead usnowhere. That is unless we simply choose to stop the madnessand say YES! This Lent, give up and give in. Let God take over asyou surrender all you are and have to Him. Now is the me to turnto Jesus. No more excuses.LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEKTempta on is a part of our lives. Even Jesus wrestled withtempta on. Our faith tells us that we are meant to live ourlives in service of God's kingdom. Yet, we o"en find ourselvespursuing our own desires rather than God's. The Gospel clearlytells us that true power is found in the embrace of virtue - living lives of non-violence, mercy, and forgiveness. Yet, we s llare not convinced and seek things that will hurt us and retaliate against those who harm us. When Jesus faced tempta on,he found security in who he was, which firmly rooted him in hismission and gave him the determina on to trust in God. We,too, must learn to find security in our iden ty as a son ordaughter of God, to live out our mission rooted in that truth,and to be confident in God's abiding presence.CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL"You are a pilgrim in this life on a journeyhome."-St. Teresa of Calcu%aThe Catholic Service and-Tracy Earl Welliver, MTSMinistry Appeal Needs You!March 10, 20191st Sunday of LentSt. Louise de MarillacGod calls us in every stage of life. This week is the feast of Louise deMarillac. As a young girl, she felt called to the religious life. However, she received advice to marry instead. Her husband died 12years into their marriage. In the wake of her husband's death, shemet St. Vincent de Paul. She was greatly inspired by his work withthe poor, and he became her spiritual director. She began a training center out of her own home to train other young woman toserve the poor and sick. This became the Sisters of Charity. Thereligious order began to grow, as slowly more sisters joined to workin hospitals and orphanages across France. The Sisters of Charitynow serve worldwide. When your life takes an unexpected turn,consider where God might be calling you!March 21st at 6:30Blessed to receive, chosen to give.This is commitment weekend for The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal and we encourage you tosupport this diocesan-wide appeal which supports15 ministries and programs that serve thousands ofpeople every day throughout our Belleville Diocese. Your one- me gi" or pledge can be made today or any me in the weeks ahead u lizing the response card you received in the mail or one of the in-pew envelopes. Every gi" – large or small – is trulyneeded and appreciated. Please reflect prayerfullyon how you and your family have been blessed andchoose to support this year’s Catholic Service andMinistry Appeal – its success depends onyou! Thank you for your considera on and generosity.

GIFTS TO GOD & PARISHTuesday, March 12, 2019St. John the Baptist, March 2 & 3, 2019Envelopes . 2,169.00Loose . . 134.00School . 2,065.00Special collections/other . . 907.00TOTAL . .,, 5,275.00Topics: “Reflections on the Rite of Election”&“Stations of the Cross”2019 CSMACSMA GOAL . 7800.00TO DATE . 670.00St. Joseph’s Catholic ChurchMee!ng Room 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.Presenters: Sr. Laura Reynolds & Michael YoungAny Questions: Sister Laura Reynolds923-4345St. Aloysius/Sacred Heart, March 2 & 3, 2019Envelopes . 1,470.00Loose . . . 6.00Special Collections/Other . . . . 25.00TO TAL . . 1,501.002019 CSMACSMA GOAL . . 2,900.00TO DATE . 5.00*We are collec!ng food for the Food Pantry forZeigler & Royalton. Please bring non perishable items tochurch. Thank You.This week:Wednesday, March 13, 2019 5:30 P.M.Mass-In Memory of Msgr. James Blazine byJohn and Rita DobillStations of the Cross:Friday, March 15th at 5:30 p.m.100th Year Celebration MeetingSunday, March 31st after 8:00 MassAnyone who is interested in helping to plan this eventThis month’s Parish gathering will be a soupand sandwich supper in the Social Roomon Saturday, March 30th after the 5:00 mass.We invite everyone to join us for soups, sandwiches, drinks and banana splits for dessert!Mark this date on your calendar.Stations of the CrossEvery Friday of Lent12:30 at St. John the Baptist5:30 P.M. at St. Aloysius/Sacred HeartPALMSDo you have palms from Palm Sunday lastyear? Please bring them to church so they can beburned and used for Ash Wednesday next year.Thank You!Our Sanctuary Candle forthe month of Marchhonors:Jack PodnarMay the souls of the faithful departed, through themercy of God , Rest inPeace

Page 4This Week’s Mass ScheduleSATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 at 5:00 P.M.St. John the Bap!stFirst Sunday of LentIN MEMORY OF: * Joan Pugh by Julie DavisLECTOR: VolunteerCANTORS: Gaila DziadusALTAR SERVERS: Preston Baize, Camaron ConaughtyEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Kathy Wiegand, Doris AnnBasler, Penri LeekSUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019 at 8:00 A.M.St. Aloysius/Sacred HeartFirst Sunday of LentIN MEMORY OF: *Margaret Tatar by Margaret TownsendLECTOR: Van NixALTAR SERVERS: VolunteerEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Mary Jackanicz, Tina Mitroka,Ellis ClaussenSUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.St. John the Bap!stFirst Sunday of LentIN HONOR OF: St. John The Bap!st Parish FamilyLECTOR: Leonard HopkinsCANTOR: Cassie RuzichALTAR SERVERS: Camden Woolard, Evan Goforth, BenMcCordEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Jim & Janie Wangler, Liz LitkewizMONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 at 8:00-St. Aloysius/SacredHeartPrayer mee!ngTUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019Next Weekend Mass ScheduleSATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 AT 5:00 p.m.St. John the Bap!stSecond Sunday of LentSchool MassIN MEMORY OF: *Charles Chris!an by Mary Jo Snider*Jacko Winter & All souls by the Turner familyLECTOR: StudentsCANTOR: Gaila DziadusALTAR SERVERS: Jim & Theresa Renik, Doris Ann BaslerSUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019 AT 8:00 A.M.St Aloysius/Sacred HeartSecond Sunday of LentIN MEMORY OF: *Father Peter Hsuby Margaret TownsendECTOR: Kevin NixALTAR SERVERS: VolunteerEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Kevin & Maria Nix, Mary eisenhauerSUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M.St. John the Bap!stSecond Sunday of LentIN MEMORY OF: * St. John the Bap!st Parish FamilyLECTOR: Michael ScalesCANTOR: Bryce Levan!ALTAR SERVERS: Will Scales, Annabelle Hopkins, EmmaGoforthEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Bill & Kay Levan!,Janice WarrenWEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019-St. Aloysius/Sacred Heart-5:30 P.M.IN MEMORY OF: Msgr. James Blazine by John & RitaDobillTHURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019-St. John the Bap!st5:00 P.M. Confessions5:30 P.M. Mass-*Rev Msgr. James BlazineFRIDAY, March 15, 2019-St. John the Bap!st @ 8:15The next school mass isSaturday, March 23rd at 5:00.The second collec!ons at both weekend masses will be donated toSt. John the Bap!st School.IN HONOR OF: St. John the Bap!st Catholic SchoolLead by grades 5-7Servers: Gabe Houser, Evan West, Ben McCord12:30 p.m.– Sta!ons of the CrossEucharis c Adora on at 6:00 P.M.Please pray for our sick:Msgr. Ken Schaefer, Clem Bogdajewicz, Melba Martin, Jeff Carson,Albina Rice, Jeanie Kretz, Jonny King, Billy Glodich, Carroll Osborn,Steven Blake, Dick McPhail. Fr. Richard Mohr, Virginia Calonne, HelenPagano, Ken Filkins, Toni Poggas

Pre-K & KindergartenRound-up and registrationTHURSDAY, MARCH 28THFROM5:00 to 6:00 P.M.atSt John the Baptist SchoolCome tour the school, meet theteachers and principal.Discover St. John the Baptist School!St. John the Baptist Lenten Fish FryFriday, March 22nd and April 5th from 4:307:00 P.M. at the Columbian Club, WestFrankfort.Alaskan Cod fish Fillets, 2 sides, drinkand dessert. Adult: 12.00, Children under 12 6.00. Carry outs available at 937-1844. Allproceeds will support St. John the BaptistSchool.St. John the Bap!st SchoolWe are now accep!ng dona!ons of money and auc!on items. Please contactKelly McCord at 923-3557to arrange pick up of anyitems you want to donate.Tickets are: 600.00-Corporate Table seats 8 75.00 –Reserved Sea!ng 60.00 –General Admission.April 13, 2019Springtacular Dinner /Auc!on