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FR. JOHN IFFERT APPOINTED VICAR GENERAL OF THE DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE
Dear Community of St. Mary and St. Barbara,
It is bittersweet to announce to you that Bishop McGovern has appointed me to serve as the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for our diocese. I am honored and humbled to receive his vote of confidence and the encouragement of so many of my brother priests who have reached out to congratulate me. I am very grateful.
However, this new assignment also means that the day that I will need to depart St. Barbara and St. Mary is approaching and probably only months away. Please be assured that Bishop McGovern has the best care of these parishes and every parish at heart. He has offered to come meet with parish leaders and discuss the qualities needed in a pastor of these parishes. I will work with his administrative assitant to arrange that discussion.
Please read the Bishop's announcement HERE.
Yours in the Love of Christ,
Fr. John -
St. Andrew Dinner!
Bishop Michael McGovern and Fr. Nick Junker, Diocesan Vocation Director, are inviting young men interested in learning more about the Catholic priesthood to participate in a St. Andrew Dinner.
Young men, ages 14 thru 25, are invited to attend; parents are also welcome. The first St. Andew Dinner will be Sunday, September 27th, at Gibault Catholic High School beginning at 4:00 PM.
The afternoon includes supper and input from a recently ordained priest, Fr. Nick Fleming, followed by Q&A about the life of a Catholic Priest. If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Nick Junker at (618) 722-5035 or e-mail njunker@diobelle.orgAdditional St. Andrew dinners will be offered in October and November.
Please pray for vocations.
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National Life Chain - 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.The National Life Chain will take place Sunday, October 4, involving approximately 1500 Chains from across the U.S. and Canada.
Those wishing to participate with St. Mary and St. Barbara parishes in our local chain are invited to join in an hour of silent, prayerful protest against the sin of abortion from 2-3 p.m. Our area is the 1900 block of Broadway.
Signs will be available for use. We are asked to stand 20 ft. apart.
Unable to stand? You are most welcome to bring a lawn chair. Spacing should not be a problem since we are outside.
New, unused face masks will be available at the Medicine Shoppe parking
lot for those desiring one. For more information, please contact Larry and Brenda Pearson at 755-4716. -
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Pope's Prayer Intention - September 2020
RESPECT FOR THE PLANET'S RESOURCES
“We need to grow in the conviction that a decrease in the pace of production and consumption can at times give rise to another form of progress and development.”
Pope Francis explains to us that it is impossible for the most developed countries to maintain their current level of consumption at the cost of exploiting the natural resources of the rest of the planet. We have to abandon the throw-away culture and end the commercial imbalances that have so many negative consequences for the environment. “We are squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange. Countries and businesses from the global north have enriched themselves by exploiting the natural resources of the south, creating an “ecological debt.”
Who is going to pay this debt? In addition, this “ecological debt” is increased when multinationals do abroad what they would never be allowed to do in their own countries. It’s scandalous. Today, not tomorrow; today, we have to take care of Creation responsibly. Let us pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. No to plundering; yes to sharing.”
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2020 Graduates - Jefferson CountyCatholic Community
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Today's Scripture Readings
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Reading 1 EZ 18:25-28Responsorial Psalm PS 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2 PHIL 2:1-11 OR 2:1-5Gospel MT 21:28-32
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Knights of Columbus
Please check out the video
below!
"Into the Breach" is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis.
A 12-part series.
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New Soup Kitchen Ministry Lists!
Please click on this link to grab the list for July - December, 2020.
Schedule for July-December, 2020
For additional information Soup Kitchen information, please go to:
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YOUR INFORMATION CHANGES!
PLEASE!
If you change your address, phone number or e-mail address, don't forget to keep the parish office informed!
Also, if you have your mail temporarily halted, please let the parish office know when you leave and when you expect to return. -
Child Protection
2020-2021 CHILD PROTECTION REFRESHER NOW AVAILABLE: TECHNOLOGY SAFETY
NEW: DIOCESAN INITIAL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY TRAINING - PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE 21ST CENTURY
[Replaces the "In-Person" Initial Child Protection Policy Training]
Diocesan Policy:
All clergy, employees and adult volunteers must complete the following to be compliant with the Diocese's Child Protection Policy:- Employment or Volunteer Application
- CANTS form (completed every 2 years via the IL Department of Children & Family Services)
- Initial Child Protection Policy Training
- Annual Refresher Course
- Fingerprinting (all school employees hired on/after July 1, 2007)
- Criminal Background Checks (employees and volunteers in leadership positions or who have lived outside of IL in the last 5 years; updated every 5 years)
Letter from Bishop Emeritus Braxton Regarding Updated Policy - March 17, 2019
Link to Updated Child Protection PolicyChild Protection Information
Abuse Hotline
Forms:Please print out form, complete and return to the parish office - not the address on the form!
2019CANTS - Every 2 years
Criminal Background Check - Every 4 years