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PARISH COMMUNITY

PastorFR. JEREMY PAULIN, O.M.V.

FR. DAVID BEAUREGARD, O.M.V. FR. JOHN LUONG, O.M.V.FR. JOHN WYKES, O.M.VBR. LOU FALBO, O.M.V.

DEACON JIM SCHWARTZKOPF

PARISH OFFICE

618-465-4284Fax: 618-463-4637

Hours: Mon.-Fri.8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays & Saturdays: 6:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m.

During School Year: Fri. 8:15 a.m.

Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.(For Sunday Obligation)

Sundays: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30,11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Day Before Holy Day: 5:15 p.m.Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00 a.m.,12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.

(if announced)First Fridays: 5:15 p.m.

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CONFESSIONSFirst Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

BAPTISMSOn Sundays after the

11:00 a.m. MassPlease make an appointment.

MARRIAGESTo be arranged at least six months

before marriage. Call the Parish Office.

SCHOOL OFFICE

618-465-8523Middle School 618-465-9719

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.www.smsalton.com

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Mother’s Day Novena

Mother’s Day is May 13th. Consider enrolling your mother in the spiritual bouquet of Masses to be celebrated at St. Mary’s for the 5 days after Mother’s Day. Cards can be picked up in the back of church or at the parish office. Please write your mother’s name on the envelope and return it with your free-will offering to the parish office. If your mother is deceased you need only take the envelope to list her name. You may list more than one name on each envelope. The envelopes will be tied together and placed on the altar during the novena.

St. Mary’sCatholic Church

ALTON, ILLINOIS

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 22, 2018

MASS INTENTIONSMonday, April 23

6:30 am John G. Stickling†

8:00 am Rose & Tom Hill†

Tuesday, April 24

6:30 am Thomas Wuellner†

8:00 am James Fralinger†

Wednesday, April 25

6:30 am Dennis Mondoro†

8:00 am Mary Abraham†

Thursday, April 26

6:30 am Int of Tricia Conrad

8:00 am Janet Carrow†

Friday, April 27

6:30 am Joanna Sugent†

8:00 am Delia Fader (F.R.O.G.)†

Saturday, April 28

6:30 am Armida Voss†

8:00 am Bob & Nancy DeGrand†

5:15 pm John Stickling, Jr.†

Sunday, April 29

6:30 am Geraldine Rill†

8:00 am Felix Pratte†

9:30 am Ruth Ann Gabriel†

11:00 am Jim Holt†

6:00 pm The People of St. Mary’s

Learning and Living Our Catholic Faith

Est. 1858

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord Jesus,

Lift High the Cross!

Alleluia!

We are in the process of fabricating a new cross for the peak of St Mary's. The new cross will be identical to the fallen one, but stronger and just as beautiful!

We are calling our replacement and restoration campaign "Lift High the Cross!" The value of this effort is captured by one person, who upon hearing of the campaign said this:

"The cross on the top of our beloved St. Mary’s Church is the greatest welcome to those who cross the Clark Bridge and enter our river city of Alton!! I always look for the cross coming across the bridge... I know I’m home!!! What a sight to behold!!"

Will you help us reach our goal of $50,000 to help pay for the cross, the updating of our air-handling system in the Church, the renovation of our downstairs bathrooms and the back porch of the rectory, and a little sprucing up of the Mary Ann Room?

Any financial gift helps, and all donors will receive a St Mary's Cross Prayer Card. Donations of $50 or more will receive a small piece of the fallen cross as a memento of your kindness to St Mary's (See bulletin front cover illustration, an artists rendition of the gift – a piece of the copper cross on wood).

Donations may be dropped off at the parish office anytime during the week or put in the Sunday collection. Please be sure to mark your gift as "Lift High The Cross" along with your contact information, so we'll know to put it toward the campaign and be able to thank you.

Thank you for your loving support of our beautiful parish home!

Lift High the Cross!

Fr Jeremy OMV Pastor

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES

Jordan Cook, Eddie Clark, Kris Drake, Kyle Gray, Brian Gehm, Alaina Gehm, Johnny Braun, Grant Wanamaker, Trenton Brown, Michael Lucas, Drew Hargus, Steven Layne Blair, Jr., Danielle Crites, Joseph Brakeville, Keith Johnson, Joseph Buehlman, Teresa

Buehlman, Jess Houk, Austin Knebel, Megan Schuette, Eric Hoehn, Daniel Chartrand, Morgun Yogore, Thomas Haine, William Kerr, Alex Geisen, Nick Dunphy, Matthew Gonzales, Dree Anna Dixon, Jacob Allen, Jacob Dunse, Matt Jouett, Gary Clark, Patrick Admire McDill, Tamara Cardenas, Emily Keith, Lisa Haegele, Kyle Ontis, Kaleb Selock, Caleb Rench, Danny Geringer, Zach Meyer, Jeff Schlobohm

Please remember our brothers and sisters,who are in need of prayer.

Darlene Huebener, Shirley Dunphy, Peggy Wheaton, Mary Jenniches, Abigail Stephenson, Owen Stephenson, Ella Curry, Sean Michael Donahue, Phyllis Milford-Rill, Kailey Almeter, Barb Maher, Lucy Rose Lucas, Bill Haine, Larry Greenwell, Sofia Sciacca, The Gray Family, The Sciacca Family, Ed Dorsey, Marge Ridder, Mike Mihalich, Florence Sabaj, Bertha Lavitus, Lois Wuellner, Sue Imming, Sharon Thompson, Al Nolte, Cheryl Lucas, Karen Huff, Brian Scheffel, Amy Terhaar, Sam Yungling, Evan Carey, Christina Weirich Phillips, Brenda Nolan, Jim Clark, Joan Gulotta, JoanAnn Springman, Tad Holt, Mary Buckley, Amanda Runtz, Ken Conrady, John White, John Lake, Chuck Engdale, Liam Monahan, Eva Perica, Barb Cronn, Debra Houghton, Deron Griffin, Helen Bensman Smith, Nancy Redman, Becky Roberts, Devon Neal, Georgia Price, Mable Rench, Eleanour Dubetz, Catharine Williams, Tod Eaton, Donald Miller, Frances Mormino, Bernie Militello, Pat Gorman, Salvatore Manescalco, Mary Kate Brown and Baby Boy Brown, Pat Brown, Jane Colbert, Oliver Haworth, Michael Oldershaw

**We want to continue praying for every person that you request. If you have submitted a name for prayers in the bulletin they will remain for one month. If you would like to ask the parish to continue praying, please let the parish office know by calling (618) 465-4284. Thank you for understanding!

Our 2nd collection next weekend will be for the Annual Catholic

Services Appeal.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTERFocus: It is in and through Jesus alone

that we can attain salvation.

Our world often tells us that we should be strong, secure and self-sufficient on our own. We may be able to do this in certain areas of our lives, but not when it comes to salvation. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is our strength, our protection and our salvation.

In the first reading, Peter says, there is no salvation through anyone else but Jesus. In the reading from the First Letter of John, we are called children of God. In the Gospel, Jesus says that he is the Good Shepherd, and he will lay his life down for us, his sheep.

PART ONE - THE PROFESSION OF FAITHSECTION ONE - "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE"

God Comes To Meet Man – The Stages of Revelation”59. In order to gather together scattered humanity God calls Abram from his country, his kindred and his father's house,16 and makes him Abraham, that is, "the father of a multitude of nations". "In you all the nations of the earth shall be blessed."17

BANNS OF MARRIAGECongratulations to – Josh Schriver and Regan Blair

Who will be married during the month of May.

We offer our best wishes and prayers that the peace of Christ may live always in their hearts and in their home!

FORMED PICK OF THE WEEKTruth and Life Audio Bible: Mark

The Gospel Comes to Life!

This dramatic reading of Saint Mark’s Gospel invites you deep into the extraordinary story of true discipleship and life with Christ. Be inspired anew to pick up your cross and follow Christ as you experience the Gospel in a new and vivid way.

“I was transported to the whole story as if I were there with Jesus and the disciples. Truly a profound experience.” — Lynn H, Windsor, CO

Listen to this and more at FORMED.ORGNow with 1 click you can simply go to:

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SCRIP NEWSFor a limited time, we will carry $10 Target gift cards! Other low denominations for Walmart ($10) and Panera ($5) can be ordered until late May. Please support our local merchants: Castelli’s, Hansen Meats, High Flyers, Tony’s and Schwegels. Scrip cards would also make great Teacher, Birthday, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day gifts!

THE KIOSK CORNERGod Will Provide

Kitty Cleveland gives a stirring testimony which takes us all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kitty has appeared five times as a guest on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" television series; her music is being used in their new television series "The Faithful Traveler"; and she has appeared in concert and as a keynote speaker throughout the world. Following her presentation are nine songs, including three inspiring original recordings. Music after Kitty's testimony: Now You Come to Me, Surrender, God Will Provide, Amazing Grace, Kyrie, Veni Creator, Ave Verum, Adoro Te, Salve Regina

“An uplifting story of faith under trial, with inspiring

music as well.”

– Fr. Martin California, KY

GRIEF SUPPORT/COUNSELINGGrief Support Group

There is a weekly grief support group meeting every Monday evening from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Pastoral Center in Godfrey. You must make an appointment prior to attending your first meeting. Please contact Tom Schmidt at (618) 219-0612 if you would like to attend.

Caregiver CounselingA monthly caregiver education and support group is held in Alton on the first Tuesday of each month. This program is open to anyone over the age of 18 that cares for a relative, neighbor or friend over the age of 60. Sessions are free of charge and are sponsored by AgeSmart Community Resources. For more information, please contact Laura Kunz (618) 772-4620 or Angel Adam (618) 462-2331 x1797.

Alzheimer’s Support GroupCedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care located in Bethalto invites you to join them the last Thursday of each month for their Alzheimer’s support group. The monthly meetings are held at the First Baptist Church (201 S. Moreland Rd, Bethalto). A light snack is provided. For additional information, please contact Jamie at (618) 420-7078.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSThe next Baptismal preparation class will be held Sunday, May 6th after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. This is a change of date due to Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13th. Please call the Parish Office at (618) 465-4284 to register for this class.

HOG RAFFLEThe 7th grade class is having a Hog Raffle fundraiser for their 8th grade class trip. The tickets are $10 each and the drawing will be on May 13th. No tickets will be sold after May 10th. The winner will be notified by phone and will be responsible for picking up the meat from the processor. The winner will be contacted by Korte Processing for cutting instructions. You may purchase tickets from a 7th grader, either of the school offices, or at the Parish office. Thanks so much for supporting our students.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL T-SHIRTSSt. Mary’s School Student Council is selling SMS vintage-looking t-shirts for $10.00. All profits from the sale will go towards buying things to make the Middle School library a comfortable space for our students. The money will be used to buy things like beanbag chairs, pillows, and other items to update the space. Order forms are located at the back of church or in the Parish Office. Please turn in order forms to the Parish Office or school office no later than April 23, 2018. Shirts can be picked up in the Parish Office once they come in. If you have any questions, please email Andrea Leach at [email protected].

PROJECT RACHEL POST-ABORTION HEALINGProject Rachel is a means for those affected by abortion to receive the healing grace of God through counselling, prayer, and sacramental reconciliation. Through loving and caring outreach those affected by abortion are given an opportunity to move toward reconciliation–with one’s self, the unborn child, family, Church and God. Often, the first step can be the most difficult, yet is so simple. Please call. We want to help you break your silence. You do not need to make your identity known to us and all matters will remain private and confidential.

Toll Free 1-877-RACHEL-5 (1-877-722-4355)Local calls (217) 698-4456

Email: [email protected]

"Rachel mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more. Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. Wipe the tears from your eyes. The sorrow you have shown shall have its reward. There is hope for your future." – Jeremiah 31: 15-17

PRAYER CORNERSong Of Myself

Before I was knit in my mother’s wombOf the fiber of my parents’ love,

His eyes beheld my unformed substance.His book recorded the number of my days.

He Who Is foreknew me,Predestined me, called me by name

And said,“You are mine, held in my right hand, to be justified

and glorified in Christ.”

Each day, I answer to a name no one else answers to.And when in human weakness I botch

God’s thought or way,He says,

“My power is made perfect in weakness.”

DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAULThe Daughters of St. Paul from Pauline Books & Media in St. Louis will be visiting St. Mary’s

THIS weekend, Sat. & Sun. April 21-22 The Daughters of St. Paul are religious Sisters whose mission is to communicate the Gospel with the media, in the spirit of St. Paul. Their publications of Catholic books, music, and DVDs – both for children and adults–will be available for perusal and purchase after the weekend masses. For more information or special requests call Sr. Laura at (314) 965-3512.

ST. AMBROSE SPRING SALAD LUNCHEONSt. Ambrose in Godfrey will host their Spring salad luncheon on Wednesday, April 25th from 11:00am-1:00pm in their Community Center. Tickets cost $12.00 and can be purchased at the door.

GREAT RIVERS CHORAL SOCIETYThe Great Rivers Choral Society presents “Boys of Summer”– Beach Boys, Beatles & Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The FREE concerts will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3 pm at the Godfrey First United Methodist Church (1100 Airport Rd., Godfrey, IL.)St. Mary's member Ron Abraham, Director, Connie Matifes-Abraham, Joe Bayer and Sara Crammond.

SSPP SPRING FLING 2018Mark your calendars!! SS Peter & Paul Parish will hold their annual Spring Fling Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th.

2018 OBLATE GALAThis year, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary are celebrating their 2nd Annual Oblate Gala. Come join them at the Seaport Hotel in the Plaza Ballroom in Boston on Saturday, May 5th. The cocktail hour and silent auction begins at 5:30 and the dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. The Oblates serve at St. Francis Chapel in the Prudential Center Mall, St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine in downtown Boston and St. Joseph Retreat House in Milton. All proceeds go to support the Oblate seminarian vocations and formation. For tickets, sponsorship or more information please visit www.omvusa.org/donate/annual-gala/ or call (617) 536-4141.

SPRING BRUNCH AND FASHION SHOWPlease join the Ladies Auxiliary of the Collinsville Knights for a brunch/fashion show, presented by Dillards, at Columbus Plaza Banquet and Meeting Center (KC Hall), Hwy. 157, Collinsville, Saturday, May 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Cost is $15.00, includes brunch and fashion show. For reservation information, contact Vicki at (618) 344 8063 or [email protected].

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SPRING DINNEREveryone is invited to the Annual St. Francis Xavier Fried Chicken and Roast Beef Dinner in Jerseyville on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Dinner will be served family style from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM in our air-conditioned gym. The cost, including dessert and drink, is $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free. Country store, religious items, crafts and cash raffle. Carry-outs are available.

KING’S HOUSE RETREATMid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT Catholic weekend retreat at King’s House Retreat Center, Belleville, IL (20 min from downtown St. Louis, MO), on June 1-3, 2018. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Cost is $195 for meals and a single room. Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, email [email protected], or call (314) 283-0044 for details.

FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYFather McGivney will be seeking to hire a full-time math/physics teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Experience teaching in the content area, including Calculus would be preferred. Please send resumes via email to [email protected] or by mail by Friday, April 20th.

SUMMER CAMPSFMCHS will host several camps this summer for grade school students including an art camp, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and running camps for boys and girls. For more information, please email Jeff Oller at [email protected] or visit https://mcgivneygriffins.8to18.com/dashboard/catalog.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Est. 1858

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Current St. Mary’s

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LITURGICAL ROLES Diocesan VictimsAssistance Coordinator

Ms. Pat Kornfeld(217) 321-1155

Life Insurance • Long-Term Care InsuranceRetirement Annuities • Disability Income Insurance

Protecting Catholic families since 1882.

Jeff ListerField Agent618-806-0882

[email protected]

Est. 1858

SATURDAY, April 285:15 p.m.Music: SOSM

SUNDAY, April 298:00 a.m. Music: Ron Abraham/Theresa Gratton

9:30 a.m.Music: Mindy Cochran/Theresa Gratton

11:00 a.m. Music: Linda Schafer/Sr. Julie

6:00 p.m.Music: Sara Crammond/Charlie Brockus

WEEKDAY SERVERWeek of April 23 – Matt HornWeek of April 30 – Jim Keenan

WEEKDAY LECTORWeek of April 23 – Mary Pat VenardosWeek of April 30 – Susan Spineto

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Servers:All Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses Please check your MSP App or e-mail

SSPP GIFT SHOPSS. Peter & Paul Parish located at 717 State Street in Alton invites you to stop by their gift shop for your religious gifts! They offer First Communion veils, First Communion cards, Confirmation gifts, medals, rosaries and so much more! The Gift Shop hours are: Saturday – before and following the 4pm Mass and on Sundays – following the 8am and 10am Masses. The gift shop is located in the hallway between the church and rectory.

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Amanda Lewis CounselingINDIVIDUAL, COUPLES AND FAMILY

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Est. 1858

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