Weekly Announcements

Bulletin Article for Corpus Christi Sunday, cycle A – June 7, 2026

Friday, June 12 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As this is the 250th year of our nation, the US bishops have decided to consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the consecration prayer they have asked us to pray:

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:

You know the longings of our hearts, and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you.

From your pierced side, you have poured out the wellspring of life, for which we thirst.

Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right relationship with you.

We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation, founded on the self-evident truths that our Creator has endowed all people with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

We make reparation for the offenses against you and against human dignity that have taken place in this nation.

May our hearts be united to yours, so that our families and communities enjoy peace and happiness; may broken relationships be reconciled, injustices repaired, and the wounds of our land be healed.

May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign, pointing all people to your infinite love.

O Desire of Nations and Center of History, we ask you to bless these United States of America.

Who live and reign with God the Father

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

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Please join us in praying for the recently deceased members and friends of our parish…
Rita McLaughlin- Herr Funeral Home. Services June 29, 2026, at SSPP
John “Jake” Sikora- Barry Wilson Funeral Home

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If you have questions or need to update your contact information, please email Mary Unfried at munfried@saintspeter-paul.org

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                             Parish Services

Grief Ministry: Contact Mike & Sandy Phillips @ Mpsp13@gmail.com

Divine Mercy: 1st & 3rd Wednesday at noon and every Sunday after 10:30 am Mass in the Sanctuary.

St. Vincent DePaul: Food pantry & Energy Assistance 618-803-4464 and leave a message.

Knights of Columbus: Terry Wilson @ GrandKnight1712@gmail.com

4th Degree/Color Guard: Ed Montgomery @ ed.montgomery1234@gmail.com

Boy Scouts: Contact Mike McMahon @ mcmahon_m@sbcglobal.net

Cub Scouts: Contact Steve Knebel @ steveknebel23@gmail.com

Funeral Hospitality: Contact Liz Dalton @ benjisandy@aol.com

Consolation Ministry: Contact Diane Hill @ hilldi1952@gmail.com

Pro-Life & Social Concerns: Contact Deacon Jim Hill @ jhill@dio.org

Ladies Aux: Contact Kathy Sullivan kofcla4@gmail.com

SOS Soup Kitchen: Contact Jim Blaha @ jimblaha48@gmail.com

Catholic Charities: 618-877-1184 or 618-462-3209

Heavenly Dusters: Shari Barnish @ stevesharib@gmail.com

Wednesday Warriors: Dave Launhardt

Sacramental & Parish Information

Parish Membership

Active Members of the parish are identified by their generosity of time, talent, and treasure.

Stewardship is identified as:
1. Being properly registered and active for at least 3 months.
2. Faithful participation at Sunday Liturgies.
3. Regular and identifiable support of the parish.
These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship, participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social       ministries, activities and enrichment programs, tuition fees, and use of facilities and services.

Anointing of the Sick:
If you are anticipating surgery, are sick, or death is imminent, and would like to be anointed, please contact Father Mike or the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Annulments:
Contact Debbie Popovchak-Erickson at
dpopovchak@sspeter-paulschool.org

Rev. Michael Haag, Pastor
mhaag@dio.org or ext. 100
 
Deacon Jim Hill, Permanent Deacon
jhill@dio.org
 
Jennifer Knebel, Director of Finance & Human Resources                                
jknebel@saintspeter-paul.org or ext. 106
 
Chelsea Youngblood, Director of Development
cyoungblood@saintspeter-paul.org or ext. 103
 
Nick Robinson, Music Director
nrobinson@saintspeter-paul.org   

Julie Buehler, Principal                                          
jbuehler@sspeter-paulschool.org or ext. 200      
 
Mary Unfried, Cemetery & Office Manager, Safe Environment
munfried@saintspeter-paul.org or ext. 112
 
Logan Smith, Administrative Assistant
lsmith@saintspeter-paul.org or ext. 107

Dave Launhardt, Facility Manager
dlaunhardt@saintspeter-paul.org

Non-Discriminatory Policy
“Saints Peter & Paul School admits students of any race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and school administered programs. Our schools do reserve all their rights as religious entities in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the protections of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and the Illinois Religious Freedom Act 775ILCS35/.”

To report allegations of sexual abuse
of a minor by clergy or other church personnel -call the Diocese’s Child Abuse Reporting and Investigation number at 217.321.1155 or Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.25.ABUSE.

Per Diocese regulations, all volunteers, in any capacity, whether involved with children or not, must take the Safe Environment training, undergo a background check, and complete a screening form for Dept of Children and Family Services prior to volunteering. Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors must also undergo training before beginning in these ministries. Contact Mary Unfried, Safe Environment Coordinator, to get training and background screenings completed.


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