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(YOUR PARISH NAME) to host Totus Tuus, popular weeklong summer program for grades 1-12 – PARISH NAME is excited to host Totus Tuus, a fun and faith-filled experience for grades 1-12 this summer (PUT DATES HERE – SEE BELOW). Totus Tuus is a weeklong Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, praying the Rosary, attending Mass, and praying at eucharistic adoration. The program inspires in young people a true longing for holiness, a deep desire for daily conversion, and an openness to their vocation. There are also messy games and crazy skits and play time with friends. College missionaries and seminarians lead Tutus Tuus, and they provide a witness to being an authentic disciple of Christ. Grades 7-12 will take place Sunday-Thursday in the evenings. Grades 1-6 will take place Monday-Friday and start in the morning and finish in the afternoon. Families will receive the specific start and end times through the parish communications. Sign up: go.dio.org/ttcr
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June 7 – June 12
Our Lady of Lourdes, Decatur
Sacred Heart, Effingham
St. Francis Solanus, Quincy
June 14 – June 19
St. Katharine Drexel, Springfield
St. Francis, Teutopolis
St. Francis Xavier, Jerseyville
June 21 – June 26
St. Elizabeth, Granite City
St. Boniface and St. Meinrad, Fulda, Indiana
St. Boniface, Edwardsville
July 5 – July 10
St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, Rensselaer, Indiana
St. Mary, Paris
St. Peter, Petersburg
July 12 – July 17
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, Mt. Zion
Christ the King, Springfield
Mother of Perpetual Help, Maryville
Called & Sent: A summer retreat for high schoolers – Join other high schoolers looking to learn more about God’s Highway to Heaven. Hear from priests, religious, and lay speakers diving into the heart of the Church – the Eucharist. Called & Sent will be July 18-23 at the Villa Maria Retreat Center in Springfield. To learn more, go to dio.org/events or contact Fr. Zach Samples, Promoter of Vocations, at [email protected].
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Called and Courageous Women’s Conference in Springfield Coming in October – Life is full of highs and lows, and it can be hard to see where God is in the middle of it all. At this year’s Catholic Women’s Conference, discover how to trust God in the messy, real moments of everyday life. Learn how your emotions influence your spiritual life and how to challenge the lies that lead to self-criticism, comparison, and discouragement. You’ll leave with practical tools to learn how to recognize God in your daily life, grow in prayer, and live with greater confidence in your identity as a beloved daughter of God. No matter what your season of life – single, married, divorced, widowed, young adult, or retired – you’ll find encouragement, community, and hope. When? Saturday, October 10. Christ the King parish Center, Springfield. Women ages 18+. Cost $30. For the full schedule, speaker information, and registration, visit go.dio.org/cac. Even if you are on the fence about God, remember: God is not on the fence about you.
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Vatican II Didn’t Do What You Think It Did – Vatican II in the 1960’s continues to be discussed, implemented, debated, and disagreed upon all these decades later. But did Vatican II really implement changes so many people think it did? The answer is no. Go to youtube.com/diospringfield or search “Dive Deep” on all the major podcast platforms to listen and subscribe. Dive Deep is the podcast of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Knights of Columbus Jerseyville Council #1692 Hosts Golf Scramble
Benefitting Madison County Catholic Charities – Knights of Columbus Jerseyville Council #1692 will host a 4-person golf scramble fundraiser benefitting Madison County Catholic Charities. The event will be held at the Wolves Crossing Golf Course on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $85 per player and include cart and lunch from Southern Coastal Cuisine. There will be many side games and 57Andy to DJ.
There are hole sponsorship opportunities available at $100 per hole. The sponsoring business’ name or logo will be displayed at the tee box. This is an excellent opportunity for local exposure to all the event participants, benefitting a great cause. For reservations and information on sponsorship opportunities, email Andy Macias at [email protected] or call 618.304.3818.
Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar Counties
Duck Race Fundraiser – Mattoon Catholic Charities will be hosting a Duck Race fundraiser on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Lytle Pool located at 3298 Cedar Ave in Mattoon, IL.
The Duck Race event will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Duck are $5 per duck or 5 ducks for $20. Prizes include; $250 for first place, $100 for 2nd place and a Catholic Charities Resale Store gift card for 3rd place. Event sponsors are Sarah Bush Lincoln & Central Roofing.
Ducks may be purchased in advance on our website at: cc.dio.org/events/mattoon-duck-race-2026. If you are unable to attend the annual fundraiser, but would still like to make a donation, we appreciate your support.
Quincy Catholic Charities is proud to participate in WCIL Gives, a four-day online giving event taking place June 8–11, 2026. Hosted by the Tracy Family Foundation, WCIL Gives celebrates the spirit of generosity in West Central Illinois and supports the nonprofits that help our communities thrive.
Starting at 8:00 a.m. CST on June 8, donors can visit wcilgives.org/Quincy-Catholic-Charities to make a gift and track real-time progress on the event leaderboard. Every donation helps participating nonprofits compete for bonus prizes and matching funds, making each gift go even further.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and get ready to give back June 8–11! For more information about Quincy Catholic Charities, to make a donation or to volunteer, contact Kevin Williams, Area Director at 217-222-0958 or [email protected].
Support for Divorced Parishioners – Be better equipped to handle life’s ups-and-downs after divorce. The Divorced Catholic Recovering from Divorce 13-week group can be attended in person or online and addresses the most pressing challenges following divorce. Some of the session titles are: Why Did God Allow This to Happen? What Does the Church Really Teach About Divorce? and Working on Forgiveness. If interested, please visit divorcedcatholic.com. Questions? Contact Gracie Ortiz at [email protected] or 217-321-1124.
Registration extended for World Youth Day 2027 Pilgrimage to June 15 – Are you interested in attending World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea July 28 – Aug. 30, 2027? The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is organizing a pilgrimage for young people (ages 16–35) to join this global celebration of faith with the Holy Father. The pilgrimage includes World Youth Day events in Seoul, visits to the Myungnygre Shrine and other sites in Busan, South Korea, and Catholic sites in Nagasaki, Japan.
Estimated Cost: $6,098: A $500 deposit is due June15, 2026, with a quarterly payment schedule. Price is estimated based on current market, currency exchange, and travel conditions. For more information, contact: Fr. Zach Samples, Pilgrimage Spiritual Director (217) 698-8500 | [email protected] | dio.org/wyd
Retreat for married couples offered – Worldwide Marriage Encounter presents weekend experiences for married couples to rekindle romance, enhance meaningful communication, and deepen and renew commitment. Sign-up now! For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org or call Terry & Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317. Next ones:
6/12/2026 – 6/14/2026, St. Peters, MO
7/31/2026 – 8/2/2026, Cape Girardeau, MO
10/9/2026 – 10/11/2026, Springfield, IL
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN REFLECTIONS
May 24, 2026
Pentecost Sunday
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7
To receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and invite Him in! Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts, words and actions every day! Be grateful for all the gifts God has given you! Regardless of our individual circumstances, God has given all of us many blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God! By generously sharing everything we have and everything we are, we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered” and our lives truly reflect God’s light, love and mercy.
May 31, 2026
The Most Holy Trinity
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” JOHN 3:16
Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love and forgiveness? Are you generous with your time, skills, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you “fit it in” when it’s convenient for you? God desires a personal relationship with us so much that He gave us His Son, unconditionally! Pray for a grateful and generous heart.
June 7, 2026
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
“Because there is one bread, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:17
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to lead holy lives and invite others to join us. We are called to be fed and to feed others. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, serves a twofold purpose. One, it helps build God’s kingdom here on earth. Two, it helps us strengthen each other’s relationship with God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It becomes our roadmap to Heaven. Let’s help each other get there!
June 14, 2026
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Matthew 1o:7
Many of us take our lives for granted. We think we have plenty of time to “repent.” Maybe we should live with a little more urgency in making things right with God. This is the difference in living our discipleship out of obligation versus out of love. Obligation implies we do the minimum required. Love implies we want a relationship. God wants us to be with Him in Heaven forever, but He also wants to be in relationship with us right now, while we are on earth. Start this second – invite the Lord into your heart.
June 21, 2026
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” MATTHEW 10:32
Would others know that you are Catholic by the way you act and speak? Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith when the situation arises or do you remain silent? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself. Let us become the radiant light and bold witness that we are called to be!
June 28, 2026
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“…whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 1o:38
Pope Benedict XVI said “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness”. “Comfort” puts me first. “Picking up your cross and following Jesus” puts God and others first. Why settle for comfort when you can achieve greatness! Pick up your cross, ask Jesus for guidance on using your gifts and live the life God intended for you!