Visit www.sheff.org to learn more about our parish. During a life emergency, while offices are closed, please contact 217.703.1042 to reach a priest.
Sacred Heart Church
Fr. Michal Rosa, Pastor
405 South Henrie a St.
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217.347.7177
Fax: 217.347.0728
shchurch@sheff.org
Sacred Heart School
407 South Henrie a St.
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217.342.4060
Fax: 217.342.9251
shschool@sheff.org
Message from Fr. Michal . . .
I am grateful to get some me away to visit with my family and friends and travel with my friend Fr. Marcin. So far, I
have go en to visit with my parents, priests, and also several local churches. Please know I am keeping you in my prayers during this me away.
Please extend a warm welcome to Msgr. David Hoefler as your celebrant this weekend on the Most Holy Trinity
Sunday. The mystery of the Holy Trinity
is the central mystery of the faith and life when God reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Congratula ons to Judy Colburn and Elaine Vonderheide, our 2020 & 2021 Diocesan Women of Dis nc on. The 2020 celebra on was postponed un l this year, so both ladies will be a ending the special Mass on Saturday, June 5, at the Cathedral in Springfield.
The Feast of Corpus Chris also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated
on Sunday, June 6. Following the 10:30am Mass, join in the
procession, stopping at four different altars around the Sacred Heart Church. Our First Communicants will lead the procession. Come sing and pray in this procession which concludes with reposi on back inside the church. A light meal with dessert will be served immediately following in the Church Narthex.
Anyone Have Flowers to Spare?
If you would like to donate them for our Corpus Chris procession, there will be vases located in the Narthex for you to place your flowers.
The Most Holy Trinity
Sacred Heart Parish
Ministry 4:00pm Mass 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass
Sacristan Cliff & Mary Klein Jim & Carol Hakman Pat Bristow
EMHC Joyce Stock Tammy Lakin Doris Zerrusen
Ushers Charlie McWhorter Marty Stock Mark Krietemeyer Tim Thies Jason Albert Tony Zerrusen Jonathon Zerrusen Greg Lus g
Greeter Vicki Walker Mike Schmitz Cindy Goddard
Lector Carol Toney Amy Westjohn Mary Pat Wood
Servers Brooklynn I. / Nora J. Asha W. / Evan K.
Gracie H. / Colt H. Jacob W. / Ashlynn W.
Noah J. / Freddie J. Tyler J. / Joshua J.
Liturgical Ministers for June 5-6, 2021
Sacred Heart Parish is seeking an individual for the part‐ me
posi on of Music Coordinator.
This posi on is for someone who has a love for Church, people, and music. Responsibili es include: playing Masses (weekend, holy
days, and other celebra ons)
either on the organ or piano (there are several
accompanists to help assist on weekend and holy day Masses), direc ng our Adult Choir and
Resurrec on Choir as well as crea ng musical opportuni es for the youth of our parish. Preference would be that the applicant be Catholic or have a good understanding of the Catholic liturgical prac ces, but not absolutely necessary (mentorship will be available). Pay would be based on experience.
Sacred Heart Parish is seeking Weekend
Musicians who would be willing to share their
talent and play weekend Masses here at Sacred Heart either on the organ or the piano. Previous experience and being familiar with the music published by OCP is beneficial. Compensa on will be offered per service played.
Send le er of interest & resume to: Sacred Heart Parish, A n: Billi Jansen, 405 S. Henrie a St., Effingham, IL 62401, or send via email to b.jansen@sheff.org. Any ques ons, call 217.347.7177.
Please note there will not be a flea market at the picnic on Oct. 2 & 3.
~ Prayer List ~
Joe Mitchell, Cathy Hayes, Keith Willenborg, Clark Wise, Don Miller,
Clete Westendorf, Brian A. Niebrugge, Deb Meyers, Donald Ren row, Jr., Mary Jane Behrman,
Gordon Kreke, Wilber Lister, Irene Spilker, Ken Gouchenouer, Jr., Rita Schrader, Fred Schaefer We Found a Great Way to Start Your Weekend!
Friday, June 11, is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus from which
our parish is named. To celebrate, we are
having a Mass here at Sacred Heart at 5:30pm with a cookout‐style meal. Immediately following Mass, grilled hot dogs, brats, and Polish sausage (if we can persuade Fr.
Michal) along with chips, veggies, and dessert will be
served in the Narthex. Come a er work for Mass, food, and fellowship!
The Diocese is offering an online alterna ve to a ending an in‐person Protec ng God’s Children
training session. Anyone volunteering in ministries, or
assis ng in the parish and school events, needs to have taken a class. If you are interested, contact Judy Luchtefeld, our Sacred Heart coordinator, by email j.luchtefeld@sheff.org or call 217.821.4060. She will be able to send you step‐by‐step instruc ons on how to complete this online training. Once you have completed this training, a cer ficate will be sent to you.
Our Sacred Heart Picnic will be held on the weekend of Oct. 2 & 3. Please note, we will not have a flea market at the picnic this year. If you
have any ques ons, contact Anna
Dow at 217.690.5850 or [email protected] or Billi Jansen, at b.jansen@sheff.org or call 217.347.7177.
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Sacred Heart Church Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm; Sunday: 8:30am and 10:30am 7:00pm (Misa en Español)
Reconcilia on
3:00pm on Saturday and 30 minutes prior to weekday Masses or by appointment
Parish News
Readings for the Week
Monday, May 31: Zep 3:14‐18a or Rom 12:9‐16; Lk 1:39‐56 Tuesday, June 1: Tb 2:9‐14; Mk 12:13‐17
Wednesday, June 2: Tb 3:1‐11a, 16‐17a; Mk 12:18‐27 Thursday, June 3: Tb 6:10‐11; 7:1bcde, 9‐17; 8:4‐9a;
Mk 12:28‐34
Friday, June 4: Tb 11:5‐17; Mk 12:35‐37
Saturday, June 5: Tb 12:1, 5‐15, 20; Mk 12:38‐44 Sunday, June 6: Ex 24:3‐8; Heb 9:11‐15;
Mk 14:12‐16, 22‐26
The Sunday 8:30am Mass and weekday Masses are being live streamed at
h ps://www.facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicParishEffinghamIL/
and on our YouTube page: “Sacred Heart Effingham”.
Sacred Heart Mass Schedule
Monday, May 31‐June 4No Masses this week Saturday, June 5
4:00pm: For Our Parishioners Sunday, June 6
8:30am: †Robert Waitkus 10:30am: †Millie Nosbisch
7:00pm Spanish Mass: †Mary Haring
Banns of Marriage
(Il) Kaitlin Cordes & Travis Eskew
You are invited to a Mass at St. Anthony Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome. In case of rain, the Mass will be moved to St. Anthony Church.
On Monday, May 31, the parish office will be closed for Memorial Day. Thank you to all the veterans for the sacrifices made to protect our freedom.
Sacred Heart School Gr. 5-8 Athletic Awards
Cross Country (co‐op with St. Anthony Grade School)
Coaches: Tara Higgs and Melissa Vogel
SHS Player: Oliver K. Golf
Coach: Tony Hakman
Players: Alec H., Ethan K., Wade S., Jack S., and Jude T.
On Sept 9, our golf team competed in the IESA Golf Sec onal Tournament at Eagle Ridge in Paris, IL. The Top 10 finishers were recognized and Jude T. placed 9th. Unfortunately, due to COVID regula ons, state play was cancelled for this year.
Girls Basketball
Coaches: Thomas Aldrich and Jami Sparks
8th Grade Sportsmanship Award: Camille Z. 8th Grade Most Improved: Anna T.
8th Grade Most Valuable Player: Korina H. 7th Grade Sportsmanship Award: Gracie H. 7th Grade Most Improved: Elisabeth G. 7th Grade Most Valuable Player: Audrey L. Players: Avery A., Mara B., Page B., Madeline G.,
Elisabeth G., Gracie H., Korina H., Audrey L., Avery L., Kaylee S., Anna T.,
Taylor T., Brylee W., Camille Z.
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Coach: Trent Jansen
Sportsmanship Award: Philip G. Most Improved: Tyler S.
Most Valuable Player: Landon W.
Players: Philip G., Ethan K., Gabe K., Quinten L.,
Tyler S., Landon W. 7th Grade Boys Basketball
Coach: Trent Jansen
Sportsmanship Award: Oliver K. Most Improved: Michael W. Most Valuable Player: Aus n B.
Players: Will A., Aus n B., Derek D., Alec H., William H., Noah J., Oliver K., Daniel R., Juluis R., Jack S., Jude T.,
Jacob W., Michael W. 6th Grade Boys Basketball
Coaches: Trent Jansen and Luke Schue e
Players: Will A., William H., Daniel R., Jude T., Jacob W. 5th Grade Boys Basketball
Coaches: Trent Jansen and Luke Schue e
Sacred Heart School Gr. 5-8 Athletic Awards
Boys Baseball
Coaches: Gregg Sparks and Steve Karolewicz
Most Improved: Quinten L.
Most Valuable Player: Tyler S., Ethan K., Landon W. Players: Aus n B., Philip G., William H., Ethan K.,
Oliver K., Quinten L., Tyler S., Jude T., Landon W., Jacob W., Michael W.
Volleyball
Coaches: Todd Zeigler and Jennifer Hecht
8th Grade Team Most Improved Award: Camille Z. 8th Grade Team Most Improved Award: Izzy V. 8th Grade Team Most Valuable Player: Korina H. 7th Grade Team Sportsmanship Award: Audrey L. 7th Grade Team Most Improved Award: Chloe K. 7th Grade Team Most Valuable Player: Gracie H. Players: Avery A., Mara B., Page B.,
Lena G., Madeline G., Emily G., Elisbeth G., Gracie H., Isabella H., Korina H., Freddie J., Chloe K., Audrey L., Avery L., Kaylee S., Anna T., Tayler T., Izzy V.
Congratula ons to our Volleyball team for winning Second Place in the Regional Championship! Girls & Boys Track
Coach: Chuck Keller Jr
MVP (Girls): Isabella K.
MVP (Boys): Juluis R. and Oliver K. Most Improved: Daniel R.
Sportsmanship: William H.
Players: William H., Isabella K., Oliver K., Daniel R.,
Juluis R.
Scholar Bowl
Coach: Nila Pike
Assistant Coach: Ron Pike
Most Valuable Player: Gabe K. Players: Page B., Derek D., Madeline G., Emily G., Elisabeth G., Elle H., Tyler J., Gabe K. Congratula ons to the winners of the Catholic Daughters of America Educa on Contest from Sacred
Heart School. Front row: Logan R.
and Isaac T.; Back Row: Gracie H., Ronan B., Alec H., and
Michael W..
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Community News
Did you know . . .Knights of Columbus members and volunteers placed flags on Veterans’ grave sites, in honor of Memorial Day.
The Effingham Knights of Columbus #665 recognizes all of their deceased 4th degree members with an engraved chalice or dona on in their honor. Recently, Fr. Michal was the recipient of a chalice in memory of Leroy Stroud. The Knights of Columbus help support our priests, seminarians, and religious.
Bingo is held every Tuesday beginning at 7:00pm at the Effingham Event Center. Food is served throughout the evening provided by various organiza ons. On the third Tuesday of the month, Sacred Heart Parish CCW is coordina ng food & desserts with proceeds from the sale of food given to the CCW. If you would like to provide food or volunteer to serve, please contact Mary Klein, CCW president, at 217.821.9596 or Vicki Walker at 217.821.6179.
2021 dues are waived for any new members that join the Effingham Council #665 this year. If you know of someone who would make a good Knight, please contact Bob Utz at [email protected] or call 217.994.4140.
There will be a Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic on Thursday, June 3, by Dr. Timothy Gray, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonu Orthopedic Clinic, 1303 W. Evergreen Ave., Effingham. Please call 1.800.272.0074 between 9:00am and 4:00pm for an appointment. Sponsored by Illinois
Elks Children’s Care Corp. & Effingham Elks Lodge 1016. Effingham Library is offering “Summer Read
2021” from June 1 to July 30. Register for this
free program at effinghamlibrary.org/read or call 217.342.2464.
St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont is hos ng a Pork Chop Drive‐up Dinner on Sunday, June 6, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Menu includes bu erfly pork chop sandwich or pork burger, chips, baked beans, pickle spear, and chocolate chip cookie. The cost of the meal is $7.00. Address is 216 N. Ninth Street.
Aluminum Cans can be dropped off the first Friday of
every month in front of the school. Please place your
bagged aluminum cans in the grass area. Thank you!!
You are invited to an Open House in honor of Fr. Dean Probst’s 40th Anniversary of his Ordina on on Sunday, May 30, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, at the St. Thomas Parish
Center, Newton. He is currently the
pastor of St. Thomas Church, Newton, and St. Mary, Sainte Marie. Refreshments will be provided along with ice cream from Homewood Grill!
The Friday morning SonRise gathering is moving forward with IN PERSON
connec on, and the Eucharist. Beginning
Friday, June 4, all men are encouraged to
come to the 6:30am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Teutopolis. They will gather a erwards in the St. Clare room for coffee, reflec on, and fellowship (and
perhaps a pastry) un l 7:30am. Open to all men.
Whether or not you've been joining us via zoom this past year, now is a perfect me to find encouragement and support on your journey. If you have a friend, father, brother, or son you can invite, please do so. Perpetual Adora on at St. Anthony Hospital Chapel. The process of restar ng Perpetual Adora on at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital Chapel con nues with a “Captain” assigned for each day. If you can assist on a par cular day, please contact them.
Sunday: Karie Sudkamp, phone 217.821.3154 Monday: Connie Wegman, phone 217.821.6364 Tuesday: Irene Koester, phone 217.821.4595
Wednesday: Bernice Sandschafer, phone 217.536.6320 Thursday: Mary Sandschafer, phone 217.821.8098 Friday: Brad Koenig, phone 217.690.3333
Saturday: Anne Wilson, phone 217.821.1313
The next Natural Family Planning Workshop will be Saturday, June 12, from 9:30am to 11:00am, at St.
Francis Church, Teutopolis. For more informa on or to
register, please call/text Kate Pruemer at 217.821.1840 or email her at [email protected].
Tours of the Teutopolis Monastery Museum, located behind St. Francis Church, Teutopolis, will be available
on Sunday, June 6, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. An
elevator is available for visitors who have difficulty with stairs. Admission fee is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. For more informa on, visit the parish website: www.s rancischurch.com or call 217.961.6404,ext. 236.
Financial
Our Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Envelopes: $ 6,917.70Loose Collec on $ 316.00
Total: $ 7,233.70
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
(1Peter 4:10)
Thank you for sharing your “Treasure” with Sacred Heart Parish
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Parish News
Our Diocese presented a new structure called “TITHING” and no longer “ACSA”.
The amount we are expected to the for 2020‐2021 is $67,350.
Your contribu on directly to our Diocese’s Tithing can be in place of your weekly contribu on to Sacred Heart Parish. Put your check payable to “Diocese Parish
Tithe” with “Sacred Heart” in the memo and place it in the collec on basket and we will mail it for you. Any
ques ons, please call Mark Volk or Billi Jansen at the parish office at 217.347.7177.
To date, $45,153.30 has been paid to “Tithing”, leaving a balance of $22,196.70.
The Diocese of Springfield sends each family in the parish a copy of the Catholic Times either by mail or
electronically. To date, we have collected $5,920
which leaves a balance due of $2,443.
Over the past three years, the “Invest in Kids” program has proven to be a resounding success. Working with our
partner “Empower Illinois”, children in our area have been able to a end Sacred Heart School through the scholarships available. Please contact your legislators and urge them to extend and expand the “Invest in Kids” Scholarship Tax Credit beyond the year 2022. For more informa on go to www.ilcatholic.org.
Please consider giving to our Sacred Heart School
Annual Fund. The revenue generated from the Sacred
Heart School Annual Fund strengthens and sustains our opera ng budget. Your gi helps bridge the gap
between the actual cost to educate each SHS student and what we ask our parents to pay. Your gi helps
provide tui on assistance to Sacred Heart parishioners who, otherwise, could not afford to send their children to SHS. Gi s are 100% tax‐deduc ble. Planned giving to benefit Sacred Heart School, includes bequests, charitable trusts, real estate, insurance, etc. Any ques ons, contact Billi Jansen at 217.347.7177.
We recently received a check for $115.34 from the Rural King Church Week receipts. Thank you for your support!!
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