St. Patrick Parish. Since Downtown. Crane Road M ASS S CHEDULE SATURDAY. 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL. 6N491 Crane Road St.

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1 St. Patrick Parish 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 6N491 St. Charles, IL Since 1851 Parish Office: Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mailing Address: 6N487, St. Charles, IL M ASS S CHEDULE SATURDAY 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Call the Parish Office to: Schedule a BapƟsm Schedule a Wedding Please call at least six months before your wedding Register as a New Parishioner Parish Web site:

2 Page 2 Sunday, March April 19, 20, Dear Friends in Christ, Holy Week 2016 Page 3 As we celebrate Palm Sunday liturgies, we enter into Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year for Christians. The reading of the Passion Gospel is a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin, but also the redeeming love of God. As we journey through Holy Week, may we be strengthened to walk with Jesus to the Cross, so that we can also rise with him as we celebrate Easter. The Liturgies of Holy Week bring us to the center of our Catholic faith. I encourage you to participate in these liturgies so that your faith can be deepened. We have a number of opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will have confessions at on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At the church we will have the sacrament available on Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The Mass of the Lord s Supper will take place on Holy Thursday at 7:00pm. At this liturgy we commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the call of humble service through the ritual of the priest washing the feet of a number of parishioners. At the end of the liturgy, we process with the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose. Eucharistic adoration will take place until midnight. On Good Friday, we walk with Jesus as he goes to the Cross. We have Services at 1:00 p.m. at the Church and 7:00 p.m. at. At this liturgy, we have the reading of the Passion according to the Gospel of John, the veneration of the Cross, and the reception of Holy Communion. On Holy Saturday, we have the blessing of Easter food baskets at 10:00 a.m. at the church. The Easter Vigil Mass will take place on Holy Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This is the central liturgy of the whole liturgical year as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and celebrate the sacraments of initiation of those in the RCIA process and the Adult Con irmation program. We also have a Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil liturgy in Spanish at the church. On Easter Sunday, we have added a Mass at, so please note the adjusted Mass schedule. The church has it s regular schedule on Easter Sunday. May the Lord bless you during this Holy Week! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Holy Week Schedule HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Church 6:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Spanish Church 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Church 1:00 p.m. Good Friday Service 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Service Spanish Church 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Church 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Easter Baskets HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Church 5:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Spanish Church 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27 7:00 a.m. Church 7:30 a.m. Church 8:45 a.m. Church 9:00 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. Church 12:00 Noon Church 12:15 p.m. Church 5:00 p.m. Church Spanish

3 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 3 EASTER PARISH MISSION: THE SACRAMENTS THE TREASURES OF OUR FAITH MONDAY, APRIL 11, TUESDAY, APRIL 12 AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. AT THE CRANE ROAD CHURCH We are blessed to have Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. with us for our Easter Parish Mission. Fr. Tom will be speaking at all the weekend Mass on April 9th &10th, and then leading the parish mission for three evenings at the Church. He will help us to understand the sacraments, the treasures of our faith, in a whole new way. Let s all invite family and friends to join us for this parish renewal event. Evening 1 The Sacraments of Initiation Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation Where do you feel comfortable and welcome? Why did Jesus like to celebrate so much? Do you know who the lost member of the Trinity is? What do bowling shoes have to do with Confirmation? These questions and many more will be pondered and hopefully answered on Monday night. Will you be there to find the answers or will you miss out and wonder forever? Evening 2 The Sacraments of Healing Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation Why is Hollywood boycotting Vatican II? What is the difference between the 5 th and 6 th Commandments? Find out why the St. Charles Police Department will be flooded with calls on Tuesday night. You do not want to miss this night come and find out why! Evening 3 The Sacraments of Vocation Matrimony and Holy Orders Find out why you should never get married. Come and get your dishtowel. If you are alive. If you are male or female. If you are young or old or somewhere in between. If you are a bishop, priest, deacon, sister, brother, or lay minister. If you are married, divorced, widowed or single. If you have said yes to your vocation or if you are still wondering what it is You need to be in Church on those Evenings! Father Tom is an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish mission preacher. He is a native of the South Side of Chicago. He grew up in St. Adrian Parish in Marquette Park. He received his elementary school education at St. Adrian School and high school education at St. Rita of Cascia High School. He graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Communication Arts. He also has a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Lewis University. Fr. Tom entered the Midwest Province of the Augustinian Order in After completing his novitiate he attended Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree. In 1993 he made his solemn vows as an Augustinian Friar and in 1994 he was ordained to the priesthood. He did a pastoral internship at St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, and also taught theology at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox. Fr. Tom ministered for 21 years at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago as a teacher, campus minister, Principal, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is currently the Vocation Director for the Our Mother of Good Counsel (Midwest) and St. Thomas of Villanova (Eastern) Provinces and resides at Villanova University.

4 Page 4 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Re lections from Fr. Browning Divine Mercy Sunday is April 3, 2016 As you know, I am a huge proponent of God s Mercy having experienced so much of it in my own life. I want all of us to be prepared for this great feast of mercy. If you have not been practicing your faith, but are with us this Palm Sunday, I invite you to take advantage of the confessions times during Holy Week. See this as an opportunity to reconnect with God and His Church and to prepare your heart for an experience of God s merciful love. Jesus is the answer to the longings and restlessness of our hearts. Jesus tells St. Faustina, as recorded in her diary (#699): I desire that the Feast of Mercy [Sunday after Easter] be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine loodgates through which grace low are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. The promise made by Jesus is an astounding one. The Church also grants a plenary indulgence, but what Jesus promises is beyond that. It can only be gained for ourselves, but it is essentially like a second baptism. We receive complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. We literally get a brand new start - no baggage remains (no temporal punishment due to sin, remains). Here is how to prepare for this amazing gift: 1. Go to confession up to 20 days before Divine Mercy Sunday - remain in the state of grace (that means: no mortal sins). 2. Receive Holy Communion. 3. Trust in God s merciful love. The Church also offers a plenary indulgence to the faithful that day (we can obtain it for ourselves or a deceased person). To obtain this indulgence we have to do the following: 1. Sacramental confession (20 days before or after) 2. Receive Holy Communion in the state of grace 3. Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be 4. Be detached from the affection for sin, even venial sin 5. Take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy or in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament (exposed or reserved in the tabernacle) pray an Our Father, the Creed, and Merciful Jesus, I trust in You! Extra Confession Times During Holy Week There will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church. We ll also have confessions at the Church on Tuesday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

5 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 5 Attention ALL Children Grades 3 thru 8 - We Need YOU on Easter to Help The Children's Choir will lead the music at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Easter Morning at the Church. Last Rehearsal is Wednesday, Wednesday, March 23 from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at in the St. Francis Rm. Please Invite a Friend to Sing with You! For more info., contact Cyndee at music@stpatrickparish.org or EASTER THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS The Knights of Columbus are Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 26 Come to Lincoln Park (400 Cedar St., across from St. Pat's Church) 10:30 am: Play Games with St. Pat s Preschool Teachers! 11:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt Starts! Open to the First 100 Children Ages 0 to 8 yrs. Old BRING YOUR OWN BASKET Rain or Shine! Sign Up on the Knights of Columbus Web site: OR Paul Braddock: trombone_55@yahoo.com. Please include Your Full Name, Phone, Address, Number of Children hunting and Ages. Attention PRIME TIMERS! Please join us on Monday, March 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Fr. Carse Center,. We will have an informative program given by Krista Voltolino on Healthy Aging. All Seniors are welcome. Invite a friend to join us, too. Coffee and dessert will follow. Questions? Call Doogie Reminder: Please bring your Food Donations to the Fr. Carse Center at the Church by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 This is our last donation until October! If you would rather donate something else, please call: Tracie at or Mary Lou at Thank You for your continuous support.

6 Page 6 Sunday, March 20, 2016 ~ SAVE THE DATE! ~ This Jubilee Year of Mercy, Enter Through The Wide Open Doors of Mercy! At Marytown in Libertyville, IL Official Archdiocese Pilgrimage Site Wednesday, April 27, :45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Led by Msgr. Steve Knox Schedule: 8:45 am Board Van Galder Coach Bus at Church 9:00 am Bus Leaves 9:55 am Arrive at Marytown in Libertyville 10:00 am Continental Breakfast in Guest Dining Room Group to gather in Founders Hall: ~ Brother Don to give St. Kolbe Holocaust talk, video, and tour 11:30 am Break Noon Mass 12:30 pm Buffet Lunch in Guest Dining Room 1:30 pm Free Time, Gift Shop, and Private Adoration 3:00 pm Group to gather in front of Chapel for Group Blessing and departure 3:15 pm Board Bus 4:30 pm Arrive at St. Patrick, Cost: $45.00 includes Coach Bus transportation, coffee/sweet rolls, hot lunch and tour of Marytown. RSVP: Call Patty Grueff at the Parish Office or log onto Give Central to Register and make payment. Use the following link: Supervisors Wanted St. Patrick Catholic School is seeking friendly, energe c people who enjoy the company of children to supervise lunch me recess. This Paid Posi on is an excellent opportunity to relive your recess memories and soak up some sunshine! Hours are 11:15 am to 1:15 pm on days when school is in session. There is some scheduling flexibility. Please respond to: Mary Carol Mignin, Vice-Principal, at: DIVINE MERCY: ~ On the Evenings of March 30 th and 31 st at the Rosary High School auditorium St. Patrick s, along with area parishes, will be hosting a special screening of the amazing new documentary, The Original Image of Divine Mercy: The Untold Story of An Unknown Masterpiece. For the first time ever, the fascinating story surrounding the original work of art commissioned by St. Faustina and painted in Vilnius, Lithuania, by an uncelebrated artist is finally being told in this timely documentary. The film follows the creation and lifeline of the priceless image associated with the devotion of Divine Mercy, which is the only painting of the Merciful Jesus that Saint Faustina ever saw during her short life. Tickets can be purchased on line at and in our parish office from 8 am to 2 pm. Cost is $8.00. Please make checks payable to Holy Cross Catholic Church. Contact Dianne Martin: , Martin40w025@sbcglobal.net. Golfing for Good The St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation and Lazarus House are partnering on the 6 th annual event scheduled for June 3, 2016 at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva. Golfer packages and dinner only reservations are being accepted. Enjoy a day of golf with raffles, games & camaraderie. Not a golfer? No problem, come for the auctions, entertainment and dinner! Early bird golfer packages are $150 per golfer if you sign up before May 1 st, $175 per golfer after May 1 st. Dinner only reservations are $55 per guest. For more information or to request an invitation visit or call Darlene at

7 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 7 Welcome Meet Our New Parishioners! The Welcome Ministry meets twice a month to help our new parishioners experience a warm welcome to our parish, to orient them to our parish life and encourage their All Women are Invited to Women at the Well on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at in Dempsey Hall Our speaker is Carol Merrill: Presenting her Spiritual Journey...Bloom Where You are Planted Most of us are not called to be Mother Teresa s or Billy Graham s. Most of us are called to change the environment around us by the way we live our lives. Carol will be sharing stories of her own spiritual journey from where she has been to living in the present moment. Carol is a Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She has been a member of St. Pat s for 23 years. Carol is a Secular Franciscan and a member of the Prayer Circle. It s time to start planting our gardens. Here are some helpful planting tips!... PLANT 6 rows of PEAS...Purity, Patience, Perseverance. PLANT 6 rows of LETTUCE...Let us be unselfish and loyal, Let us be faithful to duty, Let us search the scriptures, Let us not be weary in well-doing, Let us be obedient in all things, Let us love one another. NO GARDEN is complete without TURNIPS...Turn up for church, prayer service, and Bible Study, Turn up with a smile, even when things are difficult, Turn Up with determination to do your best for God s cause. $7.00 per program. Childcare is $3.00 per child/$5.00 maximum Use Give Central to Pay & Register: For more information visit stpatrickparish.org/education-and-youth/adults/women-at-the-well or pick up a brochure in the narthex. Or Mail Registration to: Women at the Well, 4N897 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL Please include $7.00 for program and if needed $3.00 per child in childcare/$5.00 Maximum. Or call Patty at and pre-registering on the phone and paying when you arrive. Name: Address: City/Zip: Phone: Childcare: Names: Ages: Special Needs:

8 Page 8 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Light of the World Retreatants 29 parishioners participated in our Third Light of the World Retreat on the weekend of February Our next retreat will be November 11 14, Stay tuned for more information on this life-changing retreat! A Sanctuary for Healing, Growth and Balance in St. Charles... Open to the Public on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street. The mosquito free gardens are open to the public the 2nd Sunday every month for the purpose of enjoying the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens. The admission cost is $5.00 per person and $10.00 per family. (Children are Welcome) In solidarity and to honor the journey, Cancer Survivors are FREE. Donations of time or money for upkeep are welcome. Please check in at the yellow and white house front porch before your walk. You are welcome to sit on the front porch where additional resources are available. A restroom and water are available in the west tan building. Healing Gardens is located at 37W249 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL For more information call or visit The following CDs from Lighthouse Catholic Media are available in the kiosks at both Churches: THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Speaking on reconciliation, Fr. William Casey, Superior General of the Fathers of Mercy, reminds us that confession, the forgotten Sacrament, is the ordinary means for the forgiveness of mortal sins after baptism and a veritable treasury of graces and spiritual strength for us in our daily struggles against temptation and sin. Discover how this Sacrament can transform your life if you allow it! SWIMMING UPSTREAM: GOING AGAINST THE CURRENT CULTURE In this empowering talk, Steve Ray shares what it means to be a Christian in today's world. By examining the lives and martyrdoms of the early Christians and understanding how they transformed the pagan Greco-Roman culture, Steve gives us a blueprint for the New Evangelization. Learn from early Christians how to swim upstream against the current culture and become a witness for Christ. We have 343 Parishioners Signed Up! Fr. Gaitley's Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told unfolds over the course of 10 Weeks The online event of the year presented by FORMED! Beginning Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016, renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley shares the dramatic history of God s Love and Mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of John Paul II. Featuring the brilliant cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute s film studio, the vast panorama of God s work of mercy in the world unfolds as a story to be experienced. Unlimited access to the best ebooks, talks and videos in the Church today. Go to Type in the parish code: c Set up a username and a password. View all the great Catholic programs. Contact Mike Zak at mzak@stpatrickparish.org.

9 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 9 CAMP WOW: June 20 to 23 Middle School 6th-8th Gr Registration Open NOW Spots LEFT! Youth Ministry is about forming a relationship with Jesus. What are Your Plans this Summer? While you are trying to figure out what you can squeeze into your ten weeks of summer, consider adding the following! Don t delay! Time is running out for both of these; Limited Spots Left! CAMP WOW! If you are currently in 6 th thru 8 th grade, then CAMP WOW is for you! Now in it s 20 th year, this is the premier CATHOLIC SUMMER CAMP out there. Half of our 50 spots are already spoken for, so gather your friends and sign up for what could be the best four days of your summer!! Steubenville Summer Youth Conference Each year Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio sponsors Summer Youth Conferences around the country for over 50,000 teens and chaperones. These conferences are dynamic, fun opportunities for young people to encounter God and come to know Him while surrounded by thousands of their own peers on fire for their faith. We are attending the newest location at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This conference SOLD OUT in 3 hours and we were fortunate to reserve 40 spots That means we can take 3 Adult men (only 1 space left), 3 Adult Women (all are available) and 34 teens. Half of the teen spots are already reserved! So if you are in 8 th grade thru High School you can sign up to attend this LIFE CHANGING EVENT. Don t Delay when the spots are gone, they are gone and any not reserved by April 30 th will be SOLD to a parish who could not get in or have waiting lists of their own. Complete information and registration info is on line The journey begins with YOU! The journey begins NOW!! For a complete list of what is being offered for the teens of St. Patrick go to our website via the parish web site or directly at Contact Mike Zak Director of Youth Ministry with any questions, concerns, etc youthministry@stpatrickparish.org TOTUS TUUS: July 11 to 15 Kindergarten - 12th Grade Registration will be SOON STEUBENVILLE on THE LAKE July 22 to 24 for High School & Up ONLY SPOTS REMAIN! At Carthage College In Kenosha, WI Registration Open NOW For All the Details go to March 22 Transfomation Tuesday Donuts, Muffins & Home Made French Toast! Middle School Students Join us for Faith, Food and Fun in Dempsey Hall! 7 to 8:15 am March 24 th NO FORUM Join us at 7pm for HOLY THURSDAY MASS Followed by a CHURCH CRAWL We Will Visit 5 Other Catholic Churches to Pray before the Blessed Sacrament. We will end at ihop in Elgin. Open to all 8th graders and High School Students & Parents Welcome!

10 Page 10 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, March 21 7:00 a.m. Jane Armato Church 8:30 a.m. Anne & Roy Stornello Church Tuesday, March 22 7:00 a.m. Karen Smith Church 8:30 a.m. Richard Larsen Church This week our Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Bernard & Joesphine Kramer And our Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Nilda Astudillo May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Wednesday, March 23 7:00 a.m. Mel Minniear Church 8:30 a.m. Edualia Regole Church 8:50 a.m. Christine McDonald hurch Thursday, March 24 - Holy Thursday 6:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Spanish Church 7:00 p.m. Joe Leppert Church March 25 Good Friday 11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross-Spanish Church 1:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday Church 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday Church Saturday, March 26 - Holy Saturday~ Celebrants ~ 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Easter Baskets Church 5:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass in Spanish CR Fr. Loaiza 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Alice Kossakowski CR Fr. Deitz Sunday, March 27 ~ Celebrants ~ 7:00 a.m. Fernando Giorgi CR Msgr. Knox 7:30 a.m. William Knopik DT 8:45 a.m. Olga Fiedozowitz CR Msgr. Knox 9:00 a.m. Robert Geisen DT 10:30 a.m. Arch Dillow CR Msgr. Knox 10:30 a.m. Thomas McBride DT Fr. Deitz 12:15 p.m. People of St. Patrick CR 12:00 p.m. Richard Morgan DT Fr. Deitz 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. Confession/Reconciliation Saturday 9:00 9:45 a.m. Church 3:00 4:00 p.m. Church Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 6:00 8:00 p.m. Church Tuesday, March 22 9:00 10:00 a.m. Church Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Church Wednesdays at the 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 each afternoon. This recalls the time of Christ s death on the cross. Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura Kennedy at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Marian Prayer Group Tuesday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. in Church To Jesus through Mary Join us!

11 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 11 Due to the early printing schedule the Collection amounts for March 13 & 20 will be listed next week. Healing Hands Mission leaves June 10, 2016 and We Need Your Support! We are medical missionaries from St. Patrick, St. John Neuman, and St. Michael s Parishes. Last year, guided by the Holy Spirit, we saw 900 pa ents in 4 days. This year we are expanding our impact with primary care, dental, optometry, and physical therapy. We partner with our brothers and sisters of San Antonio de Padua Parish in rural Central America to provide essen al medical services. But We Can t Do it Alone... We Need Your Prayers, Volunteers, and Financial Support. To learn more about what we do and to make a tax deduc ble dona on please visit our website at Position Open: Principal St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles seeks a new Principal to lead its parish school of approximately 600 students, Pre-K through Grade 8, beginning July 1, Qualifications: Interested candidate must be a practicing Catholic, possess a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, and an administrative license from the State of Illinois. A minimum of at least five years of successful teaching and/or administration experience, preferably in a Catholic school, are required. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of best practices, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the school community, and have experience mentoring, supervising, and evaluating school staff. Exemplifying Catholic teachings is paramount to the position. Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Catholic Education Office by March 22, 2016: completed application, letter of interest, and current resume, college and graduate school transcripts forwarded directly by the college/university to the Catholic Education Office, copy of each state certificate/credential (teaching, administration, and other related fields), four letters of reference, letter of recommendation from the Pastor of your parish. All items must be on file before an application may be processed. Please direct documents to: Michael Kagan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Rockford, P.O. Box 7044, 555 Colman Center Drive, Rockford, IL Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Website and click the donate button. You will be directed to GiveCentral.com. This will allow you to contribute on Sundays, Holy Days, Easter, etc. YOU click on the event to which you would like to contribute. Then enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. Flame of Faith Intentions At the and Churches a large candle burns in the vigil candle lamp by each Tabernacle. This lets us know that Christ is present. You can request a personal intention for one week while the candle burns by the Tabernacle. This can be in memory of a loved one, or another special intention. In the bulletin we will note who the intention is for. A $10.00 donation is suggested as a candle donation. Your donation will help us provide candles for the church. If you are unable to afford the donation, just note that on the card, and we ll get your intention listed. If you have any questions please contact Judy in the parish office at 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 Church, Crane Rd. Church. Please print Neatly: Name Phone In Memory of: Special Intention:

12 Page 12 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: Dennis Ahrens Micki Baran Suzanne Barone Rich Bergeson Karen Booth Helen Boring Pat Brennan Joe Bronec Judy Buczkowske Alicia Burks Fr. Thomas E. Burr Frances Butzen Larry Calhan Wanda Canney Rick Danley John Doran Ryan Dufresne Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore Lt Col Mark C. Andres SrA Brian J. Bagrowski PFC Kevin D. Bagrowski* Cpl Brian Bianco* LCpl Trevor Brennan 1 st Lt. Jessica Clay Captain Patrick Dorsch PFC Riley Gorczynski AE1 Dustin Hale Joyce Foley John Frawley Maureen Frawley Rosina Garro Bonifacio Gonzales Roseann Grady Cole Gregory Sandra Harp Rick Hastings Susan Hill Barbara Hoffman John Hollis Harold Hubbe Sam Ingurgio Myrl Ives Lily Nicole Johnson Notz Johnson Barbara Jozaitis Yolanda Karall Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar Pray for the Sick Tim Korzen Jarrod Kovanda Cliff Kruse Jeanne Krumwiede Lucille Kvanduch Brooklyn LaFata Luis Lann Stan LeMaire Margaret Lykens Pat Lynn Laska Mari Ginni Mayhew Ruperto D. Mayuga, Jr. John McNinny Gina Michell Carol Nelson Kevin Murphy Paula Neybert Anthony Panozzo Frank Papa Jan Paquette Cpl Tyler Heisey + BM2 Patrick Hogan SPC Dominick Lullo A1C Joe Lullo PFC John P. Little SGT Timothy Morgan SGT John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Jillian Rigert Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Danielle Price Mackenzie Price Barbara Rann Patricia Reding Paul Regelbrugge Maria Resendiz Jennifer Rochell Debra Roerig Andrea Rutherford Danny Ryan Janet Rynne Sophia Schumann Geraldine Serio Ronald Sheldon Sharon Sheldon Helen Siercks Pat Sikorski Craig Skowron Stacy Skowron CPO Gary Ronzheimer* Cpl Dan Serra 1 st Ltn Andrew Slade Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer SrAmn Ryan Swanson 1 st Lt. Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Capt Christine Zoerlein *currently or soon to be deployed +wounded warrior 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. Attention Veterans! The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital Veterans Mobile Medical Unit is coming to the St. Charles Veterans Center on Tuesday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 311 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, [The 2nd Tuesday of Every Month.] For more information contact Pam Kostecki, LCSW at , ext or at Pamela.Kostecki@va.gov. If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Rosario Sparacio Vern Steffen Jennifer Stouffer Geralyn Sychowski Natalie Tang Debbie Thall Jacqueline Theisen Dean Tobolski Vincent Valanti Sue VanBosch Marge VanBorsch Anastasia Vilona George Vincolese Mary Rose Vincolese Jerry Volenec Pam Walczynski Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Jeannette Wilson Bob Wimmers Judith Barker Ralph Smith 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.

13 Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page 13 St. Patrick Catholic School... Exciting things are going on... There is a wonderful tradi on a St. Patrick School. It has been going on for many years but the exact number is unknown. Mrs. Rothengass is currently the moderator and she has been teaching rosary making to the 5th graders for 11 years. She has done a total of 25 classes in which the first year she taught 4 classes to include a year they had no one to carry on the tradi on. She holds training classes for the parents who will be helping in the 5th grade classroom. The students make two rosaries, one remains with them and one is donated to a mission. Mrs. Rothengass has sent the rosaries to missions in Peru, Mexico and many in the States. This year she selected Fr. Will Roger Malave from Torrington, CT who will be taking them to missions in Puerto Rico. She feels honored to share the Art of Rosary Making. The students learn pa ence while they focus on how many Hail Mary and Our Father beads are in the Rosary. Many students do not pray the rosary and this provides them the opportunity to learn more and pray. Learning is Always Fun at Preschool! Our PK2 children invited a few friends in to help with our Get Messy With Me Program! Find out why we were voted one of the Best of the Fox preschools by St. Charles parents. We are currently accepting registration for PK4 and have opened a new PK3 T/TH and PK2 Friday only class. Classes are filling up fast for the school year. Interested parents should contact Veronica Day at St. Patrick Preschool, , 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles. Parish Events: March 21st 27th Monday, March 21 1:00 p.m. Prime Timers (DT) 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (DT) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Leader Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World Sm Grp (CR) 7:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting (CR) Tuesday, March 22 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Confessions (CRC) 7:00 p.m. Divorce & Beyond (CR) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, March 23 5:45 p.m. Children s Choir (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (CR) Thursday, March 24 Holy Thursday Parish Offices Closed 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Hispanic Mass & Adoration (DT) Friday, March 25 Good Friday Parish Offices Closed 11:00 a.m. Hispanic Stations of the Cross (DTC) 2:00 p.m. AA (DT) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Adoration of Cross & Rosary (DT) 7:00 p.m. AA (DT school) Sunday, March 27 9:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 10:00 a.m. Children s Choir Practice (CR) 10:30 a.m. Children s Choir Mass (CR) 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Confessions & Mass (DT) (DT) Church ; (CR) Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets regularly on the First Tuesday of every month, April 5th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fr. Carse Center (DT) & on the Third Wednesday of every month, April 20th in the St. Joseph Room (CR). If you want to Give a Prayer Shawl, Please call or stop in the parish office: , Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

14 PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office: 6N487, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Pastor Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox Parochial Vicars Rev. Ryan Browning Rev. Andrew Deitz Permanent Deacons: William Johnson William Gartland 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 St. Patrick School: 787, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Principal Melissa Crisci Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin Secretary Debbie Scurte Secretary Mary Ellen Theriault Julie Moss 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 Religious Education: 787, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Director, Grades P3 5 Deacon Jerry Ryndak jryndak@stpatrickparish.org Director, J.R. High/H.S. Julie Schoonover Confirmation jschoonover@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, Grades P3 5 Gail Brown gbrown@stpatrickparish.org Secretary, J.R. High/H.S. Carol Johnson Confirmation cjohnson@stpatrickparish.org Hispanic Ministry: 107 N. 4th 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 Rosary High School Sports Boosters is hosting a March Madness Championship Fundraiser at Ballydoyle's in Aurora on Monday, April 4 Admission is $35 per person before the start of the "Sweet 16" on March 24, and includes select beverages & heavy appetizers. We'll also have a Silent Auction, Board Squares, and Super Tickets. Get tickets and more information at St. Edward Central Catholic High School will host the 27th Tidal Wave Fund Raiser on Saturday, April 9, at the Chicago Northwest Marriott in Hoffman Estates. To donate a gift, receive a sponsorship, or to make reservations please contact the Tidal Wave office: ext 123 or visit: tidalwave2016@stedhs.org. ALSO... SAVE THE DATE St. Edward Booster Club Jim Biggins Green Wave Invitational Monday, July 11, 2016 At The Highlands of Elgin Reserve your Foursome early by contacting Steve Lamp at slamp@lamp.inc or Or Frank Celarek at fcelarek@starckrealtors.com or Attention All Married Couples! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. It is a time to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on April in Brookfield, WI May in Crystal Lake, IL or June in Oconomowoc, WI Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website: alifetimeoflove.org or call Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al Catholic Cemeteries of Rockford Needs an Office Assistant, Part-time (29 hours/week) in our small office. Interested parties should send cover letter, resume and salary history to ckg@rockcem.org. No phone calls please.