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)              

St. Michael Contributions:  January 12, 2025 - Adults: $1,515.00;  Loose:  $128.00;   Solemnity of  Mary:  $95.00;  Calendars:  $560.00;  Maintenance:  $135.00

Calendar Income to Date:  $6,580.00

Sunday, January 26, 2025 -  12:00 Noon Mass -  Lector:  Clarissa Ziarnek;  Servers:  Paisley & Hazel Lamczyk, Eva Emery;  Eucharistic Ministers:  Susie Doty, April Emery, John Kabat ;  Offertory Gifts:  Family of Raymond & Florence Kabat;  Ushers:  John Kerry & Avery Kitowski;   January Rosary Leader:  Clarissa Ziarnek;  Sunday Collection Counters:  Sara Lamczyk, Susie Doty 

St. Barbara Contributions:  January 12, 2025-   Adults:  $1,205.00;  Loose: $150.00;  Youth:  $22.00;  Solemnity of Mary:  $45.00;  Cemetery Upkeep:  $258.00;  January 5 Collection: $330.00

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul truly serves the poorest of the poor through its Cosgrove's Soup Kitchen, SVDP Thrift Store, Help Center and Night Drop-In Center.  Men, women and children are provided the basic necessities of life - food, clothing and shelter - and the hope and the tools they need for a better tomorrow.  Help St. Vincent de Paul serve those who have no place else to turn.  Please make your gift to The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal today.

Today's readings narrate a number of awesome events.  Ancient Jerusalem has been restored to prominence, early Christians are healing others and speaking in tongues, Jesus changes water into wine.  All of these things are attributable to God:  God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Let us not forget that we too have the Spirit within us and have the power to awe others by what we do. 

The Messenger Newspaper Subscription Renewal Weekend is Feb. 1/2.  Please stay connected with your Diocese through a subscription to The Messenger Catholic Newspaper.  Payments can be made via your Messenger envelope or by credit card at www.bellevillemessenger.org and click SUBSCRIBE. The cost for a 1-year subscription is $40 for printed, home-delivery, $35 for digital access and $45 for both.  Please make checks payable to The Messenger and make sure to include your email address if digital subscriptions is selected.   Please check your envelopes that the right subscription price is on them.  Thank you.

St. Charles -    

CDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 at 7 PM.  We are currently accepting dues for 2025.  They are $20.00.  Committee members for the January meeting are:  Door Prize - Lacy Buretta;  Student Burse - MaryAnn Buretta;  Bingo Prizes - Kathy Conner and Charlotte Dalman.  All committee members are to bring refreshments.  See you there!   Judy

If you would like your 2024 contribution statement, please contact the St. Charles office at 618-787-2781 or stcharleschurch@wisperhome.com and we will put your statement at the church entrance.  If you prefer the statement emailed, please provide your email address.

St. Charles Christmas decorations will be taken down after mass on January 26.  All help is appreciated.

St. Charles Chicken & Dumpling Dinner & Raffle - Sunday, Feb. 9 - 9am-2pm (or sold out) at the parish center.  Dinners:  Adults: $13.00;  Children ages 5-10: $6.00;  Under 5 - Free.  Cooked Dumplings: $12/quart.  Pre-order quarts by call Becky at 618-214-6835 and leave your name and phone number.  Dry Dumplings - Large Bag - $12.00;  Small Bag - $6.00.  Raffle also.  Proceeds benefit St. Charles Parish and Quilters.

St. Michael  - Winners for the Calendar Raffle for Jan. 19, 2025:   Gabby Zelasko, Tamaroa, IL & Lionel Ryterski, Pinckneyville, IL

St. Michael's $13,000 Giveaway Raffle is happening!  Flyers and extra order forms are also at the entrances to the church.  Please take the flyers to help advertise our event and the order forms to sell tickets to your friends, family, co-workers and business associates.  A drawing will be on Feb. 11, 2025 for a free raffle ticket or $50.00 (winners choice).  These winning tickets will be re-entered for the Feb. 23, 2025 drawing.  Thank you for helping to make this coming event a successful fundraiser.

Thank you to those who volunteered to clean the church during the month of December.  Those who volunteered to clean the church in January are:  Sherry Kobus, Chairperson;  Dianne Kujawa, Tracy Sanders, Kristi Elms, Caroline Winkeler

St. Barbara -

 

Thank you to Steve Winka and Charlie Massie for clearing the parking lot and the sidewalks.  Also thank you to everyone who helped take down the Christmas decorations.

A visiting priest will hopefully be scheduled for our parish while Fr. Oliver is gone, and we will try to keep everyone informed as soon as possible in the event St. Barbara does not have a Mass.  Check the St. Barbara Facebook page for updates.   The St. Charles Facebook also does a good job keeping everyone informed on the Mass schedules at the three parishes and other area events.  You can always call/text Christy if you aren't sure if there is Mass.  Thank you.

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 -    

Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Wed. Jan. 22 at the Ashley Community Bldg. from 2-6 PM.  Appointments are available for scheduling at www.redcrossblood.org.  The drive is sponsored by the Ashley Firefighters.    Jack Boczek

St. John the Baptist Church, West Frankfort, St. Bernadette's Sodality is having a Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser on Feb. 1 at the St. John's Church Community Center, 110 S. Monroe St., West Frankfort, IL.  Ticket prices - $25 - purchased before Jan. 25;  $30 price at door (cash/credit card only).  Extra Bingo cards - $10.00 available at the door.  Ticket price includes: 1 bingo card, 11 games of bingo, chance to win door prizes, snacks, coffee, tea.  Live Auction.  Questions?  Send email to trenik917@gmail.com. 

Ashley Community Fire Protection Breakfast - Sunday, Feb. 9 - 7am - 12 Noon at the Ashley Fire Station No 1.  Dine in or carryout.  All you care to eat (Dine in).  Adults: $10.00;  Kids ages 6-12: $5.00;  All Carryouts:   $10.00.  Raffle: 1) Fred's Beef Bundle ($289 value);  2) Fred's Pork Bundle ($169 value);  3) $50 Cash/