Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.                                          Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.                                     Father Oliver Nwachukwu, Ph.D.

  (Administrator )                                                                       (Administrator)                                                                  (Administrator)

Jerry Watters, Marvin Winka (Trustees)                                   Jack Boczek, Randy Janowski (Trustees)                        Marcia Kabat, Charlie Massie (Trustees)

Carla Chesnek (PSR Director)                                                 Judy Pieszchalski (PSR Director)                                     Tifffany Kluck (PSR Director)

Jackie Herzog (Music Director)                                                Monica Bochantin (Music Coordinator)                             Walter Wagner, Steve Wagner (Cemetery)

Bernadine Kabat (Hall Rental)                                                 Richard Majewski (Hall Rental)                                          Christy VanDeveer (Music Director/

Marvin Winka, Jerry Watters (Cemetery)                                  Jack Boczek (Cemetery)                                                   Secretary

Bernadine Kabat (Secretary)                                                     Monica Bochantin (Secretary)              

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St. Michael Contributions:  February 9, 2025 - Adults: $2,850.00;  Loose:  $151.00;   Youth:  $5.00;   Maintenance: $250.00;  Cemetery:  $25.00

Sunday, February 23, 2025 -  ?????????am Mass -  Lector:  Steve Wagner;    Servers:  Paisley & Hazel Lamczyk, Eva Emery;  Eucharistic Ministers:  John Kabat, Doug Kitowski, Danny Czerwinski;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of  Ted Guinzy;  Ushers:  Kevin Restoff, Keith Trader;   February Rosary Leader:  Clarissa Ziarnek and Marilyn Kujawa;  Sunday Collection Counters:  Alan Estes, Stacey Klingler

St. Barbara Contributions:  February 9, 2025-   Adults:  $1,318.00;  Loose: $78.00;  Youth:  $15.00;  Melvin Kabat Memorials:  St. Barbara Church: $75.00;   Cemetery Upkeep:  $20.00;  Chuck Spotanski Memorials to St. Barbara Youth Vacation Bible School:  $750.00

It's time to choose sides.  The selections from Jeremiah, Psalms, and Luke each describe the favorable consequences for one group of people and the unfavorable consequences for the opposite group of people.  Jeremiah distinguishes between who place their trust in God and those who place their trust in others.  In Luke's Gospel, Jesus assures those who are suffering while warning those who are prospering.   Let Saint Paul's proclamation of Christ's resurrection be of comfort to all of us.

St. Charles -     

CDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 17 at 7 PM.  We are currently accepting dues for 2025.  They are $20.00.  Committee members for the January meeting are:  Door Prize - Lace Buretta;   Student Burse - MaryAnn Buretta;  Bingo Prizes - Kathy Conner and Charlotte Dalman.  All committee members are to bring refreshments.  See you there!   Judy

There will be a follow-up meeting in the parish hall after church on Sunday, Feb. 23 on the Snowball Dance results.  All are invited to attend.

A BIG thank you for all the help and support for the Chicken & Dumplings Dinner.  It was a success.  Thank you, thank you, everyone!     Becky

St. Michael  - Winners for the Calendar Raffle for Feb. 16, 2025:   Victor Kubiak, Ashley, IL & Nick Rooneo, Nashville, IL

St. Michael's $13,000 Giveaway Raffle.    Do you have your ticket yet?   Winners of the Early Bird drawing  for $50 Cash or Another Ticket for the drawing held on Feb. 11, 2025  are:  1) Jeanette Lipecki, Prospect Hieights, IL, 2) Dennis Brasler, Anna, IL,  3) Jeanette Lipecki, Prospect Heights, IL, 4) Brenda Hug, Radom, IL and 5) Colten Tomaszewski, Ashley, IL.  These winning tickets will be re-entered for the Feb. 23, 2025 drawing.   Extra order forms are  at the entrances to the church.   Tickets can be purchased at the Farmers & Merchants Bank in DuBois  & Ashley.

Donations of raffle prizes for the upcoming Altar & Rosary Sodality Bingo on March 16 are needed.  There are sign-up sheets at the entrances of the church for you to write your donation or call the parish office, 485-2265.  Deadline for signing up your prize is Friday, Feb. 21st.

St. Michael Parish wishes to extend sympathy to the family of Josephine Rynski who passed away on February 5.  May God grant Josephine eternal rest in heave and may He give you comfort.

St. Barbara -  We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the love and support our family has received with the passing of our father and husband, Melvin Kabat.  We were overwhelmed by everyone's thoughtfulness and thankful to all who lifted him and our family up in your prayers and acts of kindness.  With thankful hearts,  The Melvin Kabat Family

Thank you to Susie and April for working at last week's St. Barbara Ladies Sodality Valentine's Bake Sale.  There were 16 items and the proceeds were $315.00.  Thank you!  The next bake sale will be in the spring. . 

Church Cleaning - Volunteers needed each  month to clean the church.  Sign-up sheet is in the back of church for volunteers to clean the church.  February has been filled.  At least 2 volunteers needed (up to 4, if possible) volunteers each month to clean the church.   Contact Christy if you have questions. 

The St. Barbara and St. Michael Confirmation classes had an all day retreat on Saturday, Feb. 8.  They joined together for a day of prayer, reflection, scripture lessons, the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as fun and recreation.  Ben Zuber, theology teacher from St. Anthony's Catholic High School and Jon Stanhouse, St. Barbara Confirmation teacher, led the retreat.  Thanks to all who helped especially Judy, Carla, and Becky.

St. Barbara Trivia Fundraiser, Saturday, March 22, 6 pm at the Waltonville VFW.  The online registration is live!  Find the link on our Facebook page.  $80/team (with a max of 8 players).  You can also reserve a table on the sign-up sheet in the back of church.  We are asking each family to donate a basket/item for our silent auction.  Contact Logan Stanhouse at 618-200-1070 if you have questions.

 St. Barbara  Spring Rummage Sale , Saturday, April 5.  We will set up on April 4th.  Volunteers are needed!  We need assistance with concessions, pricing, organizing, and more!  Donations accepted on Sundays after Mass at the rectory.  Contact Logan Stanhouse at 618-200-1070.

If you would like to schedule a Mass Intention for a Sunday or Wednesday (No Wednesday morning Mass beginning Jan. 1 - mid February) at St. Barbara, please put an envelope in the basket with the date you want and the suggested $10 donation for Mass, or you may call Christy at 279-1322 or text/call 435-7196, 

Rest -    

St. Christopher Knights of Columbus invited everyone to their KC Mardis Gras Party, Saturday, March 1 from 4-7 PM at their Columbian Hall, 100 North State Street.  Fried Chicken Jambaylaya.  Adults - $12.00;  Children (6-10) $6.00;  5 years and under - Free.

Fr. Mike Hussey would be happy to add anyone's email address to his Sunday Homily list which is sent out on Fridays.  Contact information: Fr. Mike Hussey, OMI, 200 N. 60th St., Belleville, IL  62223.  Email - mhussey@sthenryoblates.org.