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Holy FamilyParishPARISH MISSION STATEMENTFollowing the model of the Holy Family,we seek through the grace of the Holy Spiritto form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ in His Church.

Holy Family Parish2400 S. Franklin St. Rd.Decatur, IL 62521(217) 423-6223Mass ScheduleWeekend LiturgiesSaturday4:30 p.m.Sunday8:00 a.m.Sunday10:00 a.m.Weekday LiturgiesMonday7:00 a.m.Tuesday7:00 a.m.Wednesday 7:00 a.m.Thursday 2:00 p.m.Friday7:00 a.m. There will only be FridayMasses on the first Friday of each month.Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday at 3:15—4:00 p.m. or by appointment.Communion CallsPlease contact the parish office to makearrangements.Sacrament of Anointing of the SickPlease contact the parish office to makearrangements.Sacrament of BaptismArrangements for Baptisms are made by calling theparish office. Participation at the BaptismalPreparation Class for parents is a requirement forthe celebration of the sacrament. If you need totake a class, please contact the parish office at217-423-6223.Sacrament of MarriageArrangements for all weddings must be made atleast six (6)months in advance. Please call the parishoffice.Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)Classes for those interested in joining the Catholicfaith begin in the fall of each year and continuethrough the Easter season. Please call the parishoffice to inquire about the sessions.Parish StaffReverend Mark Tracy . PastorMrs. Joanne Kater .Administrative AssistantEmail: holyfamilychurch1@comcast.netMrs. Ann Carr . . .Business ManagerMrs. Diane Keller.Director of Religious FormationMr. Peter Miller . Director of Music MinistriesMrs. Megan Breheny-Bennett .Parish Engagement CoordinatorMrs. Melissa Downs .Parish Engagement CoordinatorSchool StaffMr. Bryan Kenney .PrincipalMrs. Colleen Richardson .Director of SchoolOperationsMs. Lisa Roddis. . .School SecretaryContact InformationRectory .217-423-6223School .217-423-7049School Fax.217-423-0137HOLY FAMILY WEBSITE: decaturholyfamily.comHOLY FAMILY DECATURLIKE US ON FACEBOOKROSARY will be prayed at 7:10 a.m.before each daily 7:30 a.m. Mass.Come, pray, & stay for Mass.PRAYER LINE REQUESTS: Barb Lesyna, 217428-0058.ADORATION will return on Wednesday,August 31st from 9 am. to 1 p.m. Anyquestions, call Sandy Yelovich, 217-8551196.THE WORD OF GOD IS AVAILABLE 24/7 onDecatur Catholic Radio WDCR FM 88.9/96.5

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESKHappy 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time! I want to say thank you again to our Parish Fellowship Committee for another great fellowship event this last Saturday, Aug27! It was great seeing everyone interact with each other and enjoy a beautiful eveningoutside. Kind of felt like a old fashioned block party. I am grateful for all who madethe night possible and look forward to more events in the future. These events werecreated simply to bring us together as a parish family. We all have different schedulesand Mass times, but these events once a quarter provide us with the opportunity to interact with each other and build friendships within our Parish. They help promote ourfamily identity as a Parish.Below see a note on Candlelight Adoration and a reflection on Labor Day. TheBeauty of Labor Day, from a Christian perspective, is that it reminds us that we need toneed to keep a good tension between work and rest. Both work and rest were given tous to God for our good, but sometimes we tend to prompt one or the other up. We tendto work too much or work too little. Or vice versa, we tend to rest too much or not restenough.Labor Day reminds us then that we are human beings need to rest on Sundaysand other holidays to rest and take time to Worship God more fully at Mass and Prayeras a family. Labor Day also can serve as reminder that work can a great good. Godgave us work at the beginning of creation so we could participation in his creation andhelp guide our gifts. Work done right then allows us to glorify God because throughwork we can help us discover our potential, learn more about ourselves, and allows usoffer God a gift back for all that the Lord has done for us.Finally, since the First Sunday of this month falls on Labor Weekend, Candlelight Adoration will be September 11 this month. Adoration of the Blessed Sacramentwill begin at 7pm with confessions available from 7:15-8pm. Adoration will concluderoughly at 8pm. I encourage to take advantage of this opportunity to spend quietprayerful time with the Lord Jesus and experience His peace that the world cannotgive. You can stop by for the full hour or just come for a few minutes.God Bless,Fr. MarkFr. Mark’s Military Guard Duty Schedule: September 17 & 18; October 15 & 16

KEEP IN TOUCHSr. Mary Jerome and Sr. Paulette are about to move to their new assignments. They wouldlove to keep in touch will everyone. Here are their new addresses.Sr. Mary Jerome QuinnSr. Paulette Joerger1237 W. Monroe St.1208 Trails End Rd.Springfield, IL 62704Carterville, IL 62918CANDLE LIGHT ADORATION will be held September 11 from 7-8 p.m.Confessions will be available.

YOUTH GROUPWe had a great kickoff for the junior high youthgroup last month. We now invite the parents to joinus for a few minutes at the beginning ofour next youth group on September 11th at6:30pm for an open house to meet theleaders, hear what we’re planning for thisyear, and some refreshments.The Adult Education class studying the secondpart of Luke will begin on Tuesday, September13th. There are six sessions and we will againmeet from 1-2 in the afternoon and 6-7 in theevening. The first evening session will actuallytake place on Thursday, September 15th. You cansign up with Diane Keller after each Mass thisweekend or by email dkeller@hfcschool.org ortext/call 217.433.1042. Cost for the new book is 15. Attendance at the first session last spring isdefinitely not necessary.PRAY FOR OUR SICK:Brody Barnes, Donna Benting, WarrenBrinegar, Jamie Brown, Phyllis Grunert,Rick Harmon, Phyllis Heckman, BeccaHogan, Piper Jane Joern, Mary Kluckman, John Noe, Perry Marchisello, KayeMoser Norlin, Maureen O’Brien, Carolyn Rau, JimRaupp, Charlie Riley, Silver Riley, Brent Shoemaker, Alison Hagenbach Stevens, Howard Stone,Mary Gay Stone, Judi WarrickSICK LIST POLICY: Names will be removedafter 4 weeks unless resubmitted. Please call therectory or email holyfamilychurch1@comcast.netto add or remove a name. New names added eachweek will be in BOLD for 1 week.PSR Families: Parish School of Religion Classeswill begin with Mass September 7th (with registration immediately following Mass) and end withMass on April 19th. Again we will meet onWednesday evening 6:15 to 7:15. Registration feeis 30 per child. Questions, comments, concernscontact Diane Keller at dkeller@hfcschool orcall/text at 217.433.1042.RCIA: Interested in becoming Catholic? Know anyone who is? We have a program just for you. Call theparish office at 217.423.6223 or Diane Keller217.433.1042 or dkeller@hfcschool.org.

COLLECTIONS: Thank you to all who are now sending in donations through bill pay with their financialinstitutions. This is an easy way to may your donations. If you do use this method, please use your envelopenumber as your “account number”. This makes it easy to post for your year end Contribution Statement.Please let us know to stop your monthly envelopes being mailed to you as this saves the parish even moremoney. Several people have requested a way to know if there are any “extra” collections going on since theydo not receive envelopes any longer. We will list these in the bulletin each month now. The September envelope packet includes the Regular, Building Fund, Sister Parish & Stewardship envelopes. If you’dlike information on setting up your bill pay or to start or stop envelopes, please call Joanne at 217-4236223. ONLINE GIVING is now available at decaturholyfamily.com.READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday:Tuesday:Wednesday:Thursday:MONDAY, September 57:00 a.m. Bob Stengel(Family)TUESDAY, September 67:00 a.m. Sue Dawson(Jerry Dawson)WEDNESDAY, September 77:00 a.m. Rosanna Frey(Nancy Norton)PSR OPENING MASS6:15 p.m. PSR teachers and studentsTHURSDAY, September 82:00 p.m. Betty Perry(Perry Family)FRIDAY, September 97:00 a.m. NO MASSSATURDAY, September 104:30 p.m. Holy Family ParishionersSUNDAY, September 118:00 a.m. Mary Lou Snelson(Family)10:00 a.m. Gene Bloomfield(Tic Haasis Family)If you would like to have a Mass said in 2022 or 2023,please call the parish office to get it on the schedule.Friday:Saturday:1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-111 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-191 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6;Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12;Lk 6:39-421 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18;Lk 6:43-49Thank you for your Generosity!August 27 & 28, 2022Regular Collection . . 11,137.00Building Fund . . —Sister Parish . . 250.00Season of Stewardship . . 280.00

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