Saint Patrick Parish. Downtown 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL 60175

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1 Saint Patrick Parish Downtown 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL Since 1851 Parish Office: Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUNDAYS 7:30 a.m. Downtown 8:00 a.m. Crane Road 9:00 a.m. Downtown 9:45 a.m. Crane Road 10:30 a.m. Downtown 11:30 a.m. Crane Road 12:00 p.m. Downtown 5:00 p.m. Downtown Mass in Spanish Weekdays: MONDAY FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. Crane Road 8:30 a.m. Downtown The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. September 17, 2017 Peter asked, Lord, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times? ~ Matthew 18:21 Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 3:45 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Call the Parish Office to: Schedule a Wedding or Baptism Register as a New Parishioner Let us know if you wish to Discontinue Weekly Envelopes due to giving through GiveCentral. Parish Web site:

2 PAGE 2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, Flocknote Sign-Up Next Weekend Next weekend we are going to provide an opportunity for the parish to sign up for Flocknote. Flocknote is an increasingly popular communication tool used by many parishes around the United States. Our neighbors at St. John Neumann and Holy Cross have been using it for a few years now. Flocknote allows us to send important parish information by way of or text message (and also receive feedback). A communication goes out no more than once a week so please don t feel like you will be deluged. Examples of Flocknote usage would be reminding the parish community about an upcoming Holy Day or sending out a note about an upcoming special event. I receive the weekly Flocknote message from St. John Neumann and I always ind it to be informative, engaging, and succinct. Why use a communication tool like Flocknote? The goal is to increase engagement in our parish and to simplify and strengthen our communication. Evangelization is a key part of our mission and this is one of the means we can use to convey the gospel message and strengthen our parish community. This is all totally free for you to use, and you don t have to download anything or create a password in order to participate. Your info will be kept private and it is possible to unsubscribe at any time. Parish groups and ministries will be able to use it to connect with their organizations. Our Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Knights of Columbus Council have been using Flocknote for a number of years. We usually ask people to make sure their cell phones are off during Mass, but next weekend we want you to bring your cell phones and we ll lead you through a brief process to help you get connected to Flocknote if you choose. We ll also have all the information you ll need in next weekend s bulletin. Here are a few questions that are frequently asked: 1. Why is my church using this? Good communication is vital for a healthy family or church. Our desire is to communicate more easily and effectively with the parish community. Using Flocknote allows us to easily send you the information you need via or text, and it allows you to respond. Messages from the parish will not be more than once per week. 2. Am I in for good if I sign up? No! The nice thing about Flocknote is that it is free for parishioners, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 3. Is my information secure? Yes. All of your data is transmitted across an encrypted internet connection, and all of your personal information is stored in secure databases. Your information is never sold, rented, or given away to any third-parties. Find more info at locknote.com/privacy. 4. What if I don t have texting? You can still sign up for Flocknote. As long as you have an address, your church has a unique link on the internet that you can use to sign up as well. Just enter your name and your address, and you can still receive messages sent out by the parish. Thank you for your consideration of this request to participate in Flocknote. I have some familiarity with the tool since we used it at my previous parish. I think it will strengthen our parish through improved communication. May God bless you and our parish community! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Attention Parishioners! Next Weekend We Are Introducing FLOCKNOTE, September 23 & 24! We love having you as part of our flock! Let s Keep in Touch! Get Important Updates via or Text! This new communica on tool we're using will allow you to receive important parish informa on & announcements via or text message. You can unsubscribe any me. Please Remember to Bring Your Cell Phone to Mass Next Weekend! Or know your current address, because we can sign you up with that also. We will also have people to HELP you get Set-Up that Sunday, A er morning Masses, during As you join us for donuts, coffee, juice & fellowship In the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown or in Dempsey Hall, Crane Road

3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 3 Four Week Series! Faith Questions, Catholic Answers Led by Msgr. Knox, Fr. Manno, Fr. Gonnella and Seminarian John Kladar Begins Tuesday, September 26th, choose time 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Downtown 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Crane Road Many of Your questions and others will be answered, some are shown below. Tuesday, September 26th The Church Led by Fr. Manno What is the Church and why is it so important to belong? Why should I belong to the Church if I feel like I can worship God by myself? Does the Catholic Church go all the way back to Jesus and the apostles? If Jesus desired for his Church to be one, why are there hundreds of Christian denominations? Why do we have different roles like pope, cardinals, bishops, priests, deacons, religious and laity? Some Christian denominations believe God reveals himself only in scripture, but Catholics talk about scripture and sacred tradition, can you say something about this? What is distinctive about the Catholic Church? How can I trust the Church in light of the sexual abuse scandals? My kids no longer go to church, how can I get them connected again? What is the role of the church in discerning and teaching God s truth? Tuesday, October 3rd The Afterlife: Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Angels and Demons, and the Second Coming of Christ Led by Msgr. Knox What happens to us right after we die? What is heaven like? Will we recognize loved one s who have gone before us? It seems that only Catholics believe in purgatory. What is purgatory and how can we assist those being purified? Are Judas, Hitler, Osama Bin Laden and other evil people in hell? What does the Church believe about reincarnation? Can people go to heaven who aren t baptized or who belong to non-christian religions? Whatever happened to limbo? Do Satan and demonic spirits really exist? How about angels? When we come before the judgement seat of God, what will we be judged on? Can people who commit suicide be saved? What are we to believe about the Second Coming of Jesus? Is there any issue with being cremated after I die? Tuesday, October 10th The Eucharist and the Mass Led by Fr. Gonnella What do the different parts of the Mass mean? How can ordinary bread and wine be transformed in the body and blood of Jesus? How can I get more out of Mass? Why do we do things like genuflect, make the sign of the cross with holy water and ring bells during Mass? How can we get more young people to engage with the Mass and the Eucharist? Does the Church allow intercommunion? What can and cannot be changed in the Mass? Why do some Catholic churches have kneelers and others don t? Why do Catholic churches have statues and sacred art and Protestant churches don t? What is the value of Eucharistic adoration? Tuesday, October 17th The Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Marriage and Holy Orders Led by Deacon Mike Smith and Seminarian John Kladar What exactly does the Church teach about the sacrament of marriage? Many young Catholic couples are no longer being married in the Church, what is driving this trend? What did Jesus teach about marriage? How can the Church support married couples in a world that oftentimes devalues commitment? How does the Church prepare couples to receive this sacrament in our time? What are the graces that a couple receives through the sacrament of marriage? What does the Church teach about the sacrament of Holy Orders? What are the steps in becoming a priest or a permanent deacon? What are the pastoral skills and spiritual gifts that are essential for being an effective priest in our day and age? What is the value of priestly celibacy? What are the reasons why only men receive the sacrament of Holy Orders? What is the difference between a diocesan priest and a Jesuit or Franciscan religious order priest? What are the ministry duties of a permanent deacon? Contact Msgr. Knox with your questions at sknox@stpatrickparish.org

4 PAGE 4 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 All Seniors 65 & Up are Invited to Join Us & please bring a friend! On Monday, September 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Father Carse Center, Downtown We will have a delightful Music Program by Terry Wohl. Also, Dr. Lori Johnson, Audiologist, will be there to test hearing aids and talk about our new looping system. Coffee and dessert will be served. Questions? Call Doogie: Monday, September 18th 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To Schedule Appointment Ahead Please call Brian at or Anne at Photo ID Required. Walk-Ins Welcome. Child Care will be provided. Your donation is greatly needed. Donors are treated to a Pulled Pork Sandwich & Snacks! Every Donor Receives a $10 Colonial Café Gift Certificate & a FREE Entry Voucher for Siegel s Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest! Invite All, 50 years & Older to Bowl Tuesday, September 19 at 12:45 p.m. at the St. Charles Bowling Alley (just west of Randall on Rte 64.) Have fun & get exercise with others of our faith, First & Third Tuesday Every Month through April. Non-bowlers are welcome. We play 2 games only. You can bring a spouse or friend. For more information call Frank at Women of Faith Retreat: Focused, Faith-Filled, and Fun! Saturday, September 30 th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road All women of the parish and their friends are invited to participate in an energizing retreat day led by Cathleen Filipski. Cathleen is a trained spiritual director, and educator and a lay Carmelite. She is also the founder of Abiding in Love Ministries, a spiritual direction ministry that offers hope, healing and wholeness through Scripture and prayer. She has been married to her husband Jeff for 34 years and is the mother of six. She and her family reside in St. Charles and are parishioners of St. Patrick s. If you have questions please contact Cathleen at cathleenfilipski@hotmail.com. Cost for the day is $39, which includes lunch. Please fill out the form below & return to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road, from 8 am to 4 p.m. or place in an envelope in the offering basket. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 27 at Women of Faith Retreat: Saturday, September 30th. $39 (which includes lunch) Please make check payable to St. Patrick Parish. Name(s) Home or Cell Phone Please drop this in an envelope in the Sunday offering basket with your $39 payment or bring in or mail to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road.

5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 5 Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Website & click the donate button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. Click on event to which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. ~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, September 10: $46, Our sacrificial gift last week went to Healing Hands Medical Mission to assist with the poor in Guatemala. Save the Dates! Women at the Well's New Season Starts on Friday, October 13th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! October 13th: Monsignor Steve Knox will Present Why Catholics Leave the Church and How We Can Help Them Come Back Home Mary Strauss will Present December 3rd: Advent by Candlelight: Jill Kapala will Present Waiting for Love to be Born Gatherings for all women of the parish to develop friendships while enhancing our mind, body and soul to glorify God. Please join us for our speaker series as we explore faith-based topics in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We meet in Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus on Friday mornings for early registration & coffee at 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at 9:15 a.m., Speaker at 9:45 a.m., and program concludes at 11:00 a.m. $7.00 per event or $35 for Season, December & April are Separate from the Season. To Register by phone, call or WATW.stp@gmail.com. For more information visit stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/adults/women-at-the-well or pick up a brochure in the narthex.

6 PAGE 6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 ATTENTION PARENTS!! SIGN UP NOW for Con irmation Preparation Classes! Register NOW for 6th Grade Religious Ed 7th Grade Students Register NOW for This exciting program combines Con irmation Prep I Classes religious education with youth Available on Sunday evenings 6:00-7:30 pm ministry & began September 13th ~ OR ~ Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 pm Students meet twice a month, at the Crane Road Campus. Classes began on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10th or Wednesday, Sept. 13th To download the Registration form Please visit To download the Registration form Please visit religious-education 6-8/. Contact Us Below. religious-education 6-8/. Contact Us Below. 8th Grade Students Register NOW for Con irmation Prep II Classes Con irmation Prep II Class: 8th Grade; Available on Sunday evenings 6:00 7:30 p.m. at the Crane Road Campus. The irst Class was Sunday, September 10th. Con irmation will be made in the 8th grade upon completion of 2 year preparation program. Download the Registration form Please visit 6-8/. Contact Us Below. The Yearly Calendars are on the web site. Please Note: We also have a High School Program. Please Contact: Alyce Poziombka, Con irmation Director: or apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Karen Delaney, Con irmation Secretary: or kdelaney@stpatrickparish.org Religious Education Classes for P3 5th Grade Begin This Week! Register Your Children NOW on our website or in our parish of ice! Download the Registration forms & see Details of Yearly Classes & Fees at stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/religious-education PK-5/. Please Contact Us for Availability: Deacon Jerry Ryndak, Director, P3 Grade 5 & EYFWJ-5th at or jryndak@stpatrickparish.org or Gail Brown, Secretary: or gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Divorce and Beyond is a Catholic based Recovery Program designed to help guide men and women through the process of divorce in order to find healing. The program explores the issues of divorce, with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate forgiveness, happiness, and new life. This 11-week program began on Tuesday, September 12 and runs through November 28. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at our Crane Road Church Campus at 6N491 Crane Road in St. Charles. The cost of the program is $10. To register or more for information, please contact Lois Mielke loismielke@sbcglobal.net or call WE WILL HAVE A PET BLESSING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST 1:00 P.M. AT CRANE ROAD The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is on Wednesday, October 4. St. Francis had a great love for all of God s creation. We ll meet in the grassy area in front of the school. For more information, please call Msgr. Knox. Are You Interested in Becoming Catholic? Let our team help you discern whether God is calling you into full communion with the Church. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey one of faith. If you, or someone you know, has felt a nudge to embark on this spiritual journey towards Catholicism, then RCIA may be right for you. This process begins soon and helps participants enter into full communion with the Church at Easter. helps participants enter into full communion with the Church at Easter. Through weekly meetings you ll learn about the Catholic faith with others who will be on a similar journey. For more information, please contact Pam at or ppurcell2010@comcast.net.

7 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 7 Coming Soon To celebrate the 100th year of the appearance of Our Lady to the children at Fatima, join Bishop Malloy for a special talk on Our Lady of Fatima on Monday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. ALL ARE WELCOME! St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry The St. Patrick Service Ministry wants to Thank each and every Volunteer that has Helped this year! We will Continue our Service each and every month. For Volunteer Information Please Dave at djs1024@sbcglobal.net or Looking for a FUN, Hands-On Fall FAMILY Volunteer Experience? We Need Help Packing Food on: Sept. 20: 1 to 4pm, Oct. 25: 1 to 4pm, Nov. 29: 1 to 4pm, Dec. 13: 1 to 4pm Ages 8 & Older! For Details or Sign Up, Please Contact Teri at or johnhoscheit@gmail.com Sunday, October 1st from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. St. Patrick s will again participate in the National Life-Chain along Main Street in St. Charles. We will gather at 1:45 p.m. at the Downtown church or the Thompson Middle School Parking Lot. Non-graphical signs will be provided. The Life-Chain is a public display and non-confrontational hour of prayer to end abortion in our community and our nation. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Julie & Ken Konetzki at , konetzki@comcast.net Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary #12497 Come Shred with Us! Our Next Well-Received Shred Date: Saturday, October 7th Shred While You Wait & Watch!! More Info. Call Alice: BUNCO for Breast Cancer! Friday, October 13th Join Us in Raising Funds for Living Well's Cancer Support Services for People Facing Cancer & Their Families More Info. Call Cheryl: Coming October 10 th : Hope Takes Action St. Patrick's Society of St. Vincent de Paul will lead this 18 week program with support from St. John Neumann & St. Peter parish SVdP members. Participants are paired with mentors to listen, suggest, and guide the person along the path. Help is needed in multiple areas. Interested in helping? Know someone who might benefit by attending? Please contact Ray at RTMCNA@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Mellin at jmellin@sbcglobal.net or phone

8 PAGE 8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Monday, Sept. 18th: FOR 8TH GRADE TEENS AFTER SCHOOL: 4 TO 5:30 PM Friends - Food - Fun & FAITH Take the After School Shuttle from St. Patrick s Grade School (With parent's permission, they can walk from area public Middle Schools or Home Schooled get driven) Meet in the CATACOMBS St. Pat s Downtown Rempe Building Basement; Follow Signs to Enter on Cedar Street or 5th St. Breezeway. Monthly IGNITE Faith Activities will be planned and led by members of the Peer Ministry Leadership Team (PMLT) and Mr. Zak. Tuesday, Sept. 19th: for a Hot Breakfast with Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Parent Help Appreciated! (*every week, except when there is a School Mass on Tuesday) Local Middle School Parents & Home School can bring Students, stay for Mass & assist, then leave when needed. St. Pat s WILL be dismissed by 8:15 am for school. Thursday, Sept. 21st: 7:00 to 9:00 PM High School Teens & Friends are Invited to Meet in the CATACOMBS St. Pat s Downtown Rempe Building Basement; Follow Signs to Enter on Cedar Street or 5th Street Breezeway. Come when You Can to see Friends from other schools Explore Your Faith Get OUT of the House, RELAX TALK PRAY & Enjoy gummy bears & snacks. Any Questions?? Contact: Mike Zak Youth Ministry Director youthministry@stpatrickparish.org Attention Married Couples... Please Join Us for Our Date Night Saturday Harvest Hayride & Square Dance! October 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Romantic Evening with your Spouse & meet other couples at our Annual Event held on a Local Farm! Enjoy Fall Favorites: Salads, Soups & Chili, Bon Fire, Hayride & Square Dancing! $20 per couple. Please bring Your favorite appetizer or dessert to share! Please R.S.V.P. by calling Juli at or admin@marriage-building.org Location will be given at that time. Childcare will NOT be provided.

9 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 9 Save the Date! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 5TH Retreat will take place at the Crane Road Campus. Retreatants return home at the end of the day. Respond to God s call to grow closer in relationship to Him! This will help you deepen your relationship with God, the Church, and find more meaning in life. What you will gain from attending will far outweigh your investment in time and commitment. Treat yourself and feed your soul! If you d like more information please contact Alyce at or lotw@stpatrickparish.org Visit for details news/light-world-retreat/ We Have CHOIRS for ALL Ages! Do You Love to Sing? What better way to Praise God than through Music! Contact Cyndee to Try Out & Sign Up! Youth Choir & Ensemble Gr. 8 to 12 Adult Choir for College & Up Children s Choir for Grades 3 to 8 Please Consider Joining Us NOW! We Need Singers, organists, pianists & instrumentalists! Contact Music Director, Cyndee Zyblut for more info. at music@stpatrickparish.org & Check Online Schedules at Save the Date for the Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run On Saturday, September 30th The Members of St. Vincent de Paul Invite You to join them for the Walk. Check in at 8:30 a.m. walk begins at 9:00 a.m. at Fabyan Forest Preserve. (1925 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva. Rt. 31, just north of Fabyan Pkwy) You can register online at Then Select Illinois under Choose your State, Scroll down to SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FOP WALK THEN Register to walk. Or, Call our SVDP Rep. Suzie Sheaffer at or suziesheaffer@gmail.com. 100% of funds raised stay in local community to help those living in poverty Rosary Rally For Peace IN AMERICA AND THE WORLD ALL ARE INVITED! Bring the Family! 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Downtown Church, St. Charles. We will walk in procession to Lincoln Park, across from the downtown church, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, then pray the rosary commemorates the 100 th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions. Let s all celebrate and honor Our Lady! Rain or Shine! St. Patrick s will be one of 20,000 public rosary rallies across America on October 14. The rosary can change our country, our hearts, our families, and our communities. Questions? wdrummer88@gmail.com Will You STAND UP for LIFE? If you are interested in getting more information about joining other like-minded St. Patrick Parishioners at the March for Life in Chicago on 1/14/18 Or in Washington D.C. on 1/19/18 Please contact Jon Mielke at , or go to to be added to the mailing list (no commitment) so that you are kept abreast of the planning of both of these events. The Thursday Morning Coffee Klatch will be every Thursday Morning After the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Fr. Carse Center at St. Patrick s Downtown.

10 PAGE 10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, September 18 7:00 a.m. Mary Naughton Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Bernice Ott Downtown Church Tuesday, September 19 ~ St. Januarius 7:00 a.m. Christopher Zak Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Barbara Martner Downtown Church Wednesday, September 20 ~ SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions 7:00 a.m. Mel Minniear Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Ladislaus Karall Downtown Church 8:50 a.m. James Papez Crane Road Church This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns In Memory of: Marcelino Somoza And our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns Special Intention for: Kris Swank Family May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Thursday, September 21 ~ St. Matthew 7:00 a.m. Andrea Boschini Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Frank Dunn Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, September 22 7:00 a.m. Frances Vogel Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Grace Crody Downtown Church Celebrants~ 8:30 a.m. Mary Romano Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Alan Jania CR Fr. Manno 6:00 p.m. Shirley Liker DT Msgr. Knox Sunday, September 24 ~ 24th Sunday ~ Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. John Dainko DT Msgr. Knox 8:00 a.m. Sharon White CR Fr. Gonnella 9:00 a.m. Jean Seraphin DT Msgr. Knox 9:45 a.m. Barney & Betty Conrin CR Fr. Gonnella 10:30 a.m. Basilio Piccinini DT Fr. Manno 11:30 a.m. Ralph Tripicchio CR Fr. Gonnella 12:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick DT Fr. Manno 5:00 p.m. DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. CRANE ROAD CHURCH Every Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. DOWNTOWN CHURCH Every Wednesday for 24 hours 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Benediction at 8:15 a.m. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. On Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church On Wednesdays at the Downtown Church Our Lord promised extraordinary graces to those who recite this special prayer. The chaplet is prayed on rosary beads. It is appropriate to pray the Chaplet during the Hour of Great Mercy at 3:00 p.m. each afternoon. This recalls the time of Christ s death on the cross. We Have Assistance for the Hearing Impaired In the Downtown Church In addition to the body-pack style assisted listening receivers and headphones that are common in public spaces, we have integrated an assisted listening hearing loop embedded inside the sanctuary for those with newer hearing aids. Parishioners or guests who wear hearing aids which are T-coil Enabled will seamlessly have the audio transmitted directly to their hearing aid as soon as they enter the pews on the main floor. If your hearing aid has a T-Coil Switch, be sure it is turned ON. There are signs at the back of the Narthex and ushers are happy to help those who need assistance.

11 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 11 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: *currently or soon to be deployed Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski* Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters SPC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Captain Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 1st Lt Andrew Slade Attention Veterans! The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is coming to 311 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, [The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month.] For more information contact Pam Kostecki, LCSW at , ext or at Frank Adorno Anthony Alagna Michael Baron Trina Beauchamp Rich Bergeson Maureen Berscheid Juan Bocardo Miguel Bocardo Karen Booth Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Chuck Brancato Josie Brown Patricia Brown Dorothy Buchta Alicia Burks Seamus Carney Jeremy Charles Madeline Chimienti Patrick Collins Lt Col Mark C. Andres Specialist Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski 2nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2 nd Lt Frederick Dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch* Cpl Casey Duncan LCpl Riley Gorczynski Dorothy Coleman Louis Coulombe Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Arlene Doran John Doran Karen Dorrell Rosella Ehl Gus Enzenbacher Gilberto Fevreira Pat Fleming Rosina Garro Marie Ghiotto Bonifacio Gonzales Cole Gregory Mike Gruszka Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Pray for the Sick Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann Harold Hubbe Adele Hubbe Dorothy[Dally]Johnson Harriet Karall Meri Notz-Johnson Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Phillip LaFata Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Jeremy Lloyd Margaret Lykens Janet Malkiewicz Teresa Maness Patricia Manno Laura Matenko Brendan Maus Barbara Mazurek James Mazurek Linda Mirabelli Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Mary Olsen Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Frank Positano Paul Price Carlo Raimondo, Jr. Ed Ray Patricia Reding Zane Romero Norie Rooney Philip Rovino Nina Ruck Andrea Rutherford Rosa Maria Santos Sophia Schumann If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 2LT Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson Captain Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Maj Eric Winkofsky Capt Christine Zoerlein Albertson To include a parishioner or family member who is currently serving our country, has a change in rank or status, or needs help or support, contact Carla Weeks, , or crweeks@comcast.net. Douglas Pileggi Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Vern Steffen Joan Steiner Joseph Stiglianese Jennifer Stoeffer Les Stubblefield Lyndsay Sullivan Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Julie Tang Frank Thiel Roger Tippett Sue VanBosch Betty Voigt Ken Ward Christine Wiedemann Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski James Womack Kevin Zagers Need Holy Communion brought to you at home? If you are unable to attend Mass because you no longer drive or have had surgery recently, we would be happy to bring Holy Communion to you at home. To schedule Eucharistic Minister visits, call Betty at or her at booper926@aol.com.

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13 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 PAGE 13 Please Save the Date for the 22nd Emerald Evening When: October 28, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Where: St. Charles Place Steakhouse 2550 E. Main Street, St. Charles Live Auction / Silent Auction Cash Raffle / Premium Open Bar Dinner / Dancing Flame of Faith Intentions At the Crane Road and Downtown Churches a large candle burns in the vigil candle lamp by each Tabernacle. This lets us know that Christ is present. You can make a personal intention request for one week while the candle burns by the Tabernacle. This can be in memory of a loved one or another special intention. We will note who the intention is for in the bulletin. A $10 candle donation is suggested to help provide candles for the church. If you have any questions please contact Judy Flame of Faith Intention Please accept my donation of $10 for the Flame of Faith Vigil Lamp Candle to burn for one week at the Crane Road Church Downtown Church Name(s) Phone In Memory of: Special Intention: Parish Events: September 18 24th Monday, September 18 9:00 a.m. Light of the World (DT) 1:00 p.m. Prime Timer s Program (DT) 2:00 p.m. Blood Drive (CR) 4:00 p.m. IGNITE 8th Grade (DT-CATACOMBS) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Den 2 (CR) 7:00 p.m. KOC MFTS Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Service Planning Meeting (DT) Tuesday, September 19 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday 5th-8th (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 2:00 p.m. Room Parent Meeting (CR) 5:00 p.m. Hope Takes Action St. Vincent de Paul (DT) 6:30 p.m. EM Hospital & HB Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. Divorce Support Group (CR) 7:15 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, September 20 8:00 a.m. Patty Scrip (CR) 7:00 p.m. Baptism Prep Class (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (DT) Thursday, September 21 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 4:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 10 Webelos (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:45 p.m. Quinceanera Rehearsal (DT) 7:00 p.m. FORUM: High School (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, September 22 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 1:30 p.m. AA Meeting (DT - Conf) 4:00 p.m. Wedding (DT) Saturday, September 23 6:00 a.m. That Man is YOU! (CR) 10:00 a.m. New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR) 3:30 p.m. Quinceanera (DT) Sunday, September 24 9:45 & 11:30 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (CR) 9:45 a.m. Rel Ed P3 & P4 in Crane Road Church Rooms 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Prep I & II (CR) (DT) Downtown Campus; (CR) Crane Road Campus Thank you for your past food donations. Once again St. Patrick Parish will be providing food for Hesed House. We are hoping that you will be able to help out again this year. Please bring your food donations to the Fr. Carse Center at the Downtown Church by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4th. We will need your help on the following Wednesdays: December 6th, February 7, 2018 and April 4, If you cannot bring the food for a certain month, let us know as soon as possible. If you would prefer to bring something else, please let us know. Thank You and God Bless You. If you have any questions, please call us: Tracie & Jose or Mary Lou

14 PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox Parochial Vicars Rev. Kyle Manno Rev. Robert Gonnella Permanent Deacons: William Johnson William Gartland, Jim Mellin and Mike Smith Parish Seminarian John Kladar Parish Secretary Judy Lynch Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Julianne Rasmussen Youth Ministry Assistant Religious Education: in the Parish Office Director, Grades P3 5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak jryndak@stpatrickparish.org Director, J.R. High/H.S. Alyce Poziombka Confirmation apoziombka@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, Grades P3 5 Gail Brown gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Karen Delaney Confirmation kdelaney@stpatrickparish.org St. Patrick School: 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Principal Lisa Brown lisabrown@stpatrickparish.org Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin mmignin@stpatrickparish.org School Secretaries: Debbie Scurte: dscurte@stpatrickparish.org Mary Ellen Theriault: mtheriault@stpatrickparish.org Julie Moss: jmoss@stpatrickparish.org Preschool / Extended Care: 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Director Veronica Day vday@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Amy Blood preschool@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Theresa Mastrangeli preschool@stpatrickparish.org Hispanic Ministry: 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Loaiza jloaiza@stpatrickparish.org Sr. Esperanza Reyes Secretary Maria Perez mperez@stpatrickparish.org Maintenance Director Sal Calderon scalderon@stpatrickparish.org St. Vincent de Paul Society Convent: School Sisters of St. Francis Join us for a U.S. CONSTITUTION series, simplified! Did you know that NOWHERE in the Constitution or Bill of Rights is there any mention of "Separation of Church and State"? Supreme Court Judges are NOT appointed for Life? The three legislative branches of government were NOT created to be co-equal Knowing and understanding our Constitution is the key to preserving not only America's liberties and freedoms but also our own individual liberties and freedoms. You are Invited to Attend One or All of the 10-part DVD series presented by Constitutional Experts David Barton and Rick Green Monday, September 18th & 25th 6:30 8:30 PM Monday, October 16th & 23rd 6:30 8:30 PM Monday, November 6th 6:30 8:30 PM For EVERYONE 12 years and older! It's FREE! Spread the Word! American Legion in Geneva - 22 South 2nd Street For more information Mary : marybbw@gmail.com 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Delicious German food (provided by Belgio's Catering), Oktoberfest style beers, wine and live music. The festivities will take place outside under the stars on Marmion's beautiful campus. The all-inclusive Admission is $40/person (MUST Be 21 and older) and can be purchased at Marmion.org/fest.