Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

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Pastor:

Rev. Fr. Dylan Flanery

5065 Olivet Road

Georgetown, IL 64846

(217) 662-2127

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Mr. Gerald Bonnell and family

Mr. Gregory Latz and family

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Fr. Jürgen Wegner: The Church Will Survive This Time of Betrayal by its Members



Dear Friend,

In several of my recent letters, I have mentioned the troubles in the Church. Unfortunately, the crisis continues, unabated. 

Indeed, as I write this letter, the former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been removed from the priestly state as a result of his crimes, and a number of bishops and cardinals are meeting with Pope Francis in Rome for a summit on sexual abuse. Finally, on February 4, Pope Francis signed a joint document, entitled “On Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together,” with Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. 

This document contained the disturbing statement that “the pluralism and the diversity of religions” is “willed by God in His wisdom,” a statement that is opposed to the dogma that declares that the Catholic religion is the one true religion.

Many of you I have met on my travels have spoken of your discouragement over the current state of the Church. To you I say this: The Church has survived many crises in the past—sinful priests, false popes, schism—and we are confident, because of Christ’s promise, that the Church will survive this too. You will also survive it—as long as you pray and remain faithful. 

With the impending arrival of Lent, it is a good time to turn away from worldly things and to focus on the spiritual life. I encourage you to, during Lent, give up the distractions of social media and the internet or, at least, limit their use to only what is necessary for school or work. Not only will this help you to avoid despair over the problems in the Church and the culture, it will give you the opportunity to do something much more efficacious: pray.

Pray for the Church, pray for the world, pray for your families—and pray for an increase in faith. 

And, please pray for the Society of Saint Pius X and your priests.

Wishing you a Holy and spiritually fruitful Lenten season.

Yours in Christ,
Jürgen Wegner 
United States District Superior 

P.S. As always, I must beg your help. We would not exist without your continued financial support. If you haven’t sent a donation in a while, please consider making a Lenten sacrifice in support of your priests.

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March 2019

 Dedicated to:

Saint Joseph

Sunday, March 3

Quinquagesima Sunday

Confession: 9:00am

Mass: 10:00am

Sunday, March 10

First Sunday in Lent

Confession: 9:00am

 Mass: 10:00am

Sunday, March 17

Second Sunday in Lent

Second collection for LaSalette

Confession: 9:00am

Mass: 10:00am

Sunday, March  24

Third Sunday in Lent

Confession: 9:00am

Mass: 10:00am



Most Holy Rosary

Please join us in praying 5 decades of the Most Holy Rosary each Sunday 30 minutes before Mass.



First Friday

Holy Mass at 7:00pm

Followed by Stations of the Cross

first Saturday

Holy Mass at 9:00aM

With Rosary and Benediction



Weekday Mass

Mon - Fri - 8:00am  Saturday - 9:00am

Confession

Confessions are held one hour before Sunday Masses (i.e. 9:00 am). The confessional booth is private and located in the main area of the chapel.

Silence in Church

Out of Respect for the Blessed Sacrament, Silence is Observed in the Church. PLEASE SILENCE ALL DEVICES

Proper Dress

 According to the Apostolic custom and Church Law,  women and girls are requested to have their heads covered.

 Out of respect for Our Lord and for mutual edification, men and women should dress modestly. Slacks, shorts, sleeveless dresses, and low cut dresses do not meet the norm of Christian modesty. Dress which is too casual is inappropriate. This matter is evidence of your love for our God in the Blessed Sacrament.

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for a loved one

Don't forget our priests

and your loved ones

Our priests survive at God's mercy and our generosity, your Mass intentions are a charitable way to help.

How many of your friends or family can you help, by having a Mass offered for them?

The suggested donation is $20. Please Use the envelopes provided and place your request in the collection basket.