MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, APRIL 11 6:00 P.M. Oconee Ross & Mable Chamberlain TUESDAY, APRIL 12 8:00 A.M. Ann DiMilo By Paula Wells 9:30 A.M. Heritage Health Cartherine Scherzer By CCW Sharon Morell WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 8:00 A.M. Joe Chernisky By Paula Wells THURSDAY, APRIL 14 8:00 A.M. Deceased Members of Chernisky Family By Bill & Mary Chernisky SATURDAY, APRIL 16 4:00 P.M. Mike Pastor By Michael & Nathan Pastor SUNDAY APRIL 17 7:30 A.M. Oconee Robert C. Kuhn 9:00 A.M Parishioners 10:30A.M Kathy Klevorn By Decker Family SANCTUARY CANDLE If you would like to have the Sanctuary Candle lit in honor of or in memory of a loved one call the parish office, 562-5396, to schedule your week. SERVERS TUESDAY, APRIL 12 8:00 A.M. Cole Nollman & Max Lynch WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 8:00 A.M. Cole Nollman & Max Lynch THURSDAY, APRIL 14 8:00 A.M. Cole Nollman & Max Lynch SATURDAY, APRIL 16 4:00 P.M. Logan Gorenz & Emily Kuhn SUNDAY, APRIL 17 9:00 A.M. Boone Elledge & Dillon Elledge 10:30 A.M. Connor Schmitz & Colin Schmitz
GIFT BEARERS SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. Pastor Family SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. Matthew Clavin Family SUNDAY 10:30 A.M. Decker Family Commentators 4:00 P.M. Leland Schmitz 9:00 A.M. Chris Butkauskas 10:30 A.M. John Scherzer MINISTRY SCHEDULE Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 P.M. Leland Schmitz, Doris Schmitz, Naomi Gorenz 9:00 A.M. Chris Butkauskas, Marilyn Endris, Ann Cottrell 10:30 A.M Lori Ade, Rod Carls, Nancy Michael Lectors 4:00 P.M. Dick Moss 9:00 A.M. Nancy Elledge 10:30 A.M. Brett Henschen HOMEBOUND Sharon Morell NOTICE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE A GIFT BEARER, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER, LECTOR, HOMEBOUND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OR SERVER AT YOUR ASSIGNED TIME, PLEASE GET A REPLACEMENT.. CALENDAR WINNERS 4/4 James & Janet Hicks Pana, IL $25 4/5 Marilyn Bruns Herrick, IL $25 4/6 Ann Eddington Springfield, IL $25 4/7 Lori Bland Pana, IL $25 4/8 Alice Wilderman Pana, IL $25 4/9 John Bonn Pana, IL $25 4/10 Bob Kindermann Pana, IL $75 ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL The 2015-2016 Annual Catholic Services Appeal (A.C.S.A.). This year our assessment is $48,590.00. The theme for this year s appeal is Sharing the Joy of the Gospel. Please consider donating to the Annual Catholic Services Appeal so we can meet our goal this year. So far this year we have collected $19,118.76 for this year s appeal.
S.P.Y. CLASS NEWS The SPY Class will meet every Wednesday at 6:45 PM at the Parish Hall. SAVE THE DATE, LADIES THE ANNUAL MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET will be held on Thursday, May 12 in the K of C Hall. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend! SPONSOR OF THE WEEK PANA NEWS-PALLADIUM On the back page of our bulletin is a suggested Business Directory. Please consider these businesses for their products or services. Because of them, this bulletin is cost-free to the Parish when you patronize one of them, tell them you saw their ad on our bulletin. Weekly Contributions March 26-27, 2016 We Need $6,500 Each Week Regular $4995.00 Holy Thursday $851.00 Good Friday $822.00 Easter $1962.45 Seminarians $289.00 Catholic Relief Services $175.00 Loose $1838.05 Weekly Contributions April 2-3, 2016 We Need $6,500 Each Week Regular $6496.00 Buildings & Grounds $1075.00 Catholic Charities $15.00 Needy $194.00 Major Repairs $207.00 School Tuition Assistance $315.00 Ash Wednesday $15.00 Holy Thursday $45.00 Good Friday $77.00 Easter Offerings $375.00 Seminarians $60.00 Utility Fund $15.00 Rice Bowl $10.00 First Offering $7.00 Easter Flowers $15.00 Catholic Relief $20.00 Catholic Home Missions $5.00 Central & Eastern Europe $15.00 Share Your Faith $15.00 Loose $587.05
PRE-BAPTISMAL SESSIONS According to Canon Law, parents are asked to attend a Baptismal Session prior to their child s Baptism. We at St. Patrick s offer parents the opportunity to attend a Baptismal preparation session six times throughout the year. If you are expecting a child and anticipate Baptism, you are urged to attend a session as soon as possible. There is no need to wait until the child is born. Please call the parish office at 562-5396 to register and attend a session that is most convenient for you. ALL SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE RECTORY BASEMENT, Immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on the appointed date. The next Pre-Baptismal class will be held Sunday, May 15, after the 10:30 Mass in the rectory basement. You are most welcome & encouraged to attend the class while you are expecting, so the Baptism can be scheduled as soon as possible after the birth. Registration is required. Please call the parish office 217-5652-5396. SACRED HEART SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017 Registration will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30, and Friday, April 22 from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30. Please go to the parish office (562-5396) first to see Chrisy for tuition, then come to the school office (562-2425) and register with Teresa. Please bring the following to the school office if you have them, if not please bring by the first day of school: Copy of birth certificate, Physical, Copy of immunizations, and Copy of lead screening. If your child was in our Pre-School program last year, the school office already has these forms filed, and you do not need to bring them again. If you have any questions, please call Teresa at the school office 562-2425. LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry will be collecting food and nonperishable items EVERY Saturday and Sunday. Baskets will be left in the vestibule of the Church for your convenience. Please remember those who have very little. One canned good/item from each family one weekend a month can make a difference. Food Pantry is open on Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The next working day for volunteers from St. Patrick s Church is Friday, April 29. TEC (TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST) TEC is a Catholic retreat for high school students. The next TEC event TEC RECONNECT will take place on April 17 at St. Partick Parish in Pana, IL from 2-6 p.m. The event is open to those who have made TEC and those who are interested in TEC. For more information see the TEC website: http://www.tecofspringfield.com/news.
NOTICE CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS Ground decorations, when allowed, shall be in unbreakable and shatterproof containers. The use of wire to secure decorations of any kind will not be permitted. YEARLY SCHEDULE OF GRAVE DECORATIONS April 1 thru April 30 May 1 thru June 15 June 16 thru October 1 October 2 thru March 31 No Ground Decorations Permitted Decorations Permitted For Memorial Day No Ground Decorations Permitted Ground Decorations Permitted The planting of trees, shrubs and flowers shall not be permitted. The use of stone and decorative edging will not be allowed. The use of statues and votive candles is discouraged. The use of temporary grave markers will not be allowed or any grave markers made of wood, steel, or other materials that have a short life span. THE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED SO ANY GROUND DECORATIONS THAT ARE NOT REMOVED WILL BE DISCARDED. PILGRIMAGES TO THE HOLY LAND Our Special 10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land will be offered over 5 different departure dates. We will be departing JFK Airport on 11/6/16; 12/5/16; 1/9/17; 2/6/17; and 3/6/17 at the all land and air inclusive costs of $2299.00 - $2249.00 in twin accommodations and depending on the date you choose. Air can be made available from your home City. We will be visiting Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Nazareth, Cana, Tiberius, Sea of Galilee, Tagba, Capernaum, Mt. Tabor, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and more. Brochures and reservation forms available at the Catholic Tour at 877-627-4268 toll free. Or simply e-mail iimadair@thecatholictour.com. RCIA A sincere thank you to our RCIA team for their dedication to our RCIA process! Without Leland Schmitz, Ann Cross, Rosemary Horsthemke, & Marilyn Endris, our RCIA would not be possible. If you would like to join the team, please call me! We begin again in September! Sincerely, Toni Winchester (217-824-6503) Director of Adult Religious Education
LUCKY LEPRECHAUN DRAWING The Annual Sacred Heart School Lucky Leprechaun Drawing will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the Pana K of C Hall following the St. Partick s Church Mostaccioli Dinner. Tickets are still available from the Parish Office, School Office, or any Sacred Heart School parent. The cost for a ticket is $50.00 each for a chance to win $25,000. You do not need to be present to win. Winner of the Early Bird drawing was Donald & Jessica Beyers of Pana, IL. MOSTACCIOLI DINNER St. Patrick s Mostaccioli Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 24 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. ALL YOU CAN EAT cost is Adults $8.00, K-12 years $5.00 and 3 & under free. Carryouts are available at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dinner Tickets and Raffle tickets will be sold at the door. Thank you for your support with the Mostaccioli Dinner. God s Blessings to you and your families. St. Patrick s Mostaccioli Dinner Sunday, April 24 th I will donate 2 pies or Cakes to the Mostaccioli Dinner I am enclosing a $15 donation for pies for the Mostaccioli Dinner Please return this form and/or your donation to the Church office by Monday, April 18. Thank you for your help in making the Mostaccioli Dinner a success for our Parish and School! PANA K OF C CHICKEN DINNER Pana K of C is holding their Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 17 from 11 am-1 pm. Meal includes 3 pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade noodles, green beans, slaw, roll, and drinks. Desserts provided by CCW. Cost is Adults $8.00, Children 8 and under $5.00.