St. Patrick Parish. Since Downtown 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL MASS SCHEDULE

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1 St. Patrick Parish Downtown 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL Since 1851 Crane Road 6N491 Crane Road St. Charles, IL Parish Office: Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mailing Address: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. Downtown 4:00 p.m. Crane Road 6:00 p.m. Downtown SUNDAY 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 Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Call the Parish Office to: Schedule a Baptism Schedule a Wedding Please call at least six months before your wedding Register as a New Parishioner To let us know if you wish to Discontinue Weekly Envelopes due to giving through GiveCentral. Parish Web site:

2 Page 2 Sunday, February April 19, 28, Dear Friends in Christ, Growth in the Kingdom of God Page 3 It s amazing how often Jesus uses nature to illustrate the truths of the Kingdom of God. In today s gospel Jesus points out the importance of repentance. We need to turn away from any darkness and turn toward the light. Jesus uses some nature symbols to point out God s incredible patience. He s always going to give us the grace we need to grow closer to him, but he won t force us to do anything. If we freely accept that grace, spiritual growth will happen in our lives. As with most of Jesus parables and stories, they end with a challenge. We will need to be accountable for our lives when we come before the judgment seat of God. So let s not procrastinate when it comes to our relationship with God! We don t know the day nor the hour when we will be called home. May we be ready to meet the Lord should that time come unexpectedly. In the spirit of repentance, our diocese is once again going to have a Be Reconciled Day. The priests of the diocese will be available all day on Wednesday, March 16 for the sacrament of reconciliation. There was a great response to this day the past two years, so we are looking forward to another great day of experiencing God s forgiveness. This will be a special day this year because we are in the year of mercy. Fr. Browning, Fr. Deitz and I will be available from 7:30 am until 8:00 pm on the 16 th at Crane Road Church. Fr. Jorge Loaiza will be available to hear confessions in Spanish at the Downtown church from 9:00 until Noon on the 16 th. Next week is the Here I Am Lord Conference. The daytime activities are geared toward the youth, but the evening sessions are for all ages. We have some excellent speakers coming so please participate to the extent your schedule allows. On Saturday evening, we have a concert in the Church with John Michael Talbot. In addition to his music, he has a great message that he weaves into the evening. Each of these evenings provides an opportunity for each one of us to reach out and invite family and friends to join us. Each of these speakers would be especially effective for those who have been away from the Church or for those who are struggling with their faith. Let s reach out with the love of Christ. Many thanks to Mike Zak for arranging the Conference! May the Lord s blessings be with you during the rest of the season of Lent. Let s keep growing! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Easter Flowers Please join us in creating a beautiful Easter environment at the Crane Rd. and Downtown churches by contributing to the Easter flower fund. You can use this form to make a donation in memory or in honor of a family member or friend. All those names received will be remembered in our Easter celebrations and in an upcoming Sunday bulletin. All contributions must be made by Monday, March 14. You may return this form along with your donation by placing it in a separate envelope and dropping it in the collection basket or by mailing it to the Parish Office. Your Name: Phone Number: Name of Person (individual or couple) Please Print Neatly Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of These donations will be used to beautify both churches on Easter Sunday and throughout the Easter Season. If you have any questions please contact Judy in our parish office at or jlynch@stpatrickparish.org.

3 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Page 3 Saturday, March 19, :00 a.m. to Noon St. Patrick Church in Dempsey Hall 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles To Register, Please Visit Click on the Home tab and then Marriage Enrichment Seminar from the Latest News button. Follow the on-screen instructions to Pay and Register. OR Fill out the Form Below and Mail to Parish Office.

4 Page 4 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Please Sign Up This Weekend for The March 14th Blood Drive After All Masses at both churches. Please Come and Sign Up at the tables and see the flyers for more information. Be Reconciled! On Wednesday, March 16 The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available 7:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Crane Rd. Church 9:00 a.m. Noon in Spanish, Downtown Please Consider Participating There are many people who have felt the longing for reconciliation but, because of fear or other reasons, have put off going to confession. If you know someone who has been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation, invite them to Be Reconciled on March 16th or anytime during Lent. If that person is you, the opportunity for reconciliation, to talk about your questions or concerns with a priest or just to make your Lenten confession, is there. Let s make this time of Lent a time of deep and joyful reconciliation which Pope Francis has called us to. Schedule for the Stations of the Cross Friday, March 4 Friday, March 11 Friday, March 18 The Stations of the Cross are a traditional Lenten prayer form that helps us to walk with Christ and grow in our union with him. Plan on about a 45 minute prayer service. Families and children are encouraged to participate. Here are the days and locations: 7:00 p.m. Downtown Church 7:00 p.m. Downtown Church 7:00 p.m. Downtown Church Hispanic Ministry LENT Program St. Patrick Church, Downtown Confessions every Friday during Lent from 5:00 to 5:50 pm Friday, March 4 Friday, March 11 Friday, March 18 Stations of the Cross 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm 10:00 am to 10:45 am

5 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Page 5 The latest in RCIA news... Meet Our RCIA Participants My name is Jillian Kay Peterson. My background is empty of any religion. I found the Catholic Church through my boyfriend and his love for Jesus and the Catholic Church. The learning curve is hard but I have grown to love God as well as the Catholic Church. I am excited to move forward in my life with Jesus by my side. My name is Doug Cermak. I joined RCIA to learn more about the Catholic Church and to choose a faith that I wanted to stay committed to. I m hoping to complete the RCIA program with more knowledge than when I joined, and also to becoming closer with God. My name is Kristen Hamer. I was baptized Catholic at St. Patrick s at the downtown church. I met my soon to be husband, Brian, nearly five years ago and quickly became inspired by his love for God and wanted to share that with him. My mom is my best friend and also has a strong Catholic faith, which further inspired me to join RCIA. I can say with complete confidence that joining RCIA was one of the best decisions of my life. My name is Anne DelloStritto. I was baptized and confirmed as an Episcopalian. My husband, Gary, is Catholic and together we have raised our three children as Catholics. We were attending Mass at St. Patrick s for the last 15 years, since our move to Illinois. I feel very welcome at St. Patrick and look forward to being part of this church community. My name is Brittany Ricklefs. I was raised and baptized in a nondenominational faith. I decided to join RCIA because my husband and I want to raise our children Catholic. I started thinking about becoming Catholic when my now husband and I got engaged. I wanted to share the same faith as my husband and my children. So once we got married I decided to join RCIA. I look forward to this Easter Vigil and joining the Catholic faith. My name is Jackie Gilpin. I was baptized Catholic and always attended church with my family but I never received any other sacraments other than being baptized as a baby. I recently got engaged and I knew if I wanted to start my marriage on the right foot; RCIA was the perfect stepping stone for me. I wanted to learn more about my faith, the Church and ultimately create a positive path to follow with my marriage and my future family that my fiancé and I will create together. All Women are Invited to Women at the Well on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Crane Road in Dempsey Hall Our speaker is Isabel Chávez Presenting...From Hollywood to Home: A Prodigal Conversion Story Having been transformed by the love for Jesus, Isabel understood the importance of her Catholic faith, family, community and the call to serve the kingdom of God through the arts. She now evangelizes and makes a difference with the youth and the poor through her personal testimony of God s mercy by sharing her talents, prayer and faith. She is a true inspiration for women, the youth and for the ministries she serves. $7.00 per program. Childcare is $3.00 per child/$5.00 max. 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:

6 Page 6 Sunday, February 28, 2016 The 2nd Annual Run for the Nuns 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. Join Us and Get Your Running Season Started! All Ages are encouraged to participate! Make it a Competition, a Social Event or a Family Gathering. Go at your own pace and be inspired by Joining the Religious as they run and walk our 5K route. Just be with us and be part of the fun. The course starts at Thornwood Community Center, in South Elgin and runs 3.1 miles through the Thornwood residential neighborhood. Awards will be presented. Registration MUST BE Completed by NOON on Monday, February 29 to guarantee a T-shirt. Online registration through Thursday, March 3 by 11:59 p.m. To Register Online Visit: (Online registration is subject to service charges.) Race Day Registration will be available on Sunday, March 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Thornwood Community Center. See You There, Pray for GREAT Weather! Volunteers Needed! Can You Help?...in a variety of ways on Sunday, March 6, starting at 8 a.m. Race starts at 9:30 a.m...until 11 a.m. Help needed with: gift bags, T-shirts, set up, registration table, road marshals, water stations, and clean up. To Volunteer for the RUN, please Contact Christine at kmiec.christine@gmail.com. Donations are also needed for filling gift bags for the runners. We are looking for items that may contain company advertising. Any Contributions of pens, pencils, lip balm, coupons, etc. would be appreciated. 14 th Annual Conference: March 3 6, 2016 This is one of the BEST FREE Parish Family Events and for the hundreds of others who join us for the weekend. We Have a Variety of Needs and Ways to Help! Please See Needs List & Please Sign Up at or Call Juli: or hial@stpatrickparish.org We Need FOOD DONATIONS OF ANY KIND: We prepare over 4,500 meals during the weekend & NEED donations of Baked Goods and Gift Cards for Food to area grocery stores as well as Costco and Sam s Club. If you would like to Donate on GiveCentral visit: Simple Baked Goods. No refrigeration or frosting or nuts, Breads, cookies, muffins, breakfast rolls, etc. Please bring in disposal containers or zip lock bags. Drop off is Thursday March 3rd in Dempsey Hall from 7 am 7 pm. ALL VOLUNTEERS and Bakers PLEASE SIGN UP online at

7 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Page 7 Lenten Evenings of Reflection for Our Parish Act Justly ~ Love Mercy ~ Walk Humbly with God. Micah 6:8 All Parishioners are Welcome to Attend at St. Patrick Crane Road Church & Invite Friends! Thursday, March 3rd from 6:30 9:00 p.m. Sr. Alicia Torres She lives, prays and serves at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago. Her goal is to be a saint and desires to do God's will & spread Peace! Recent Winner of $10,000 on The Food Network Chopped competition. John Donahue-Grossman For 25 years, John has served as a public speaker, workshop presenter, and retreat director. He is a gifted communicator for both teen & adult audiences. Topic is on Self-Esteem & Bullying. Friday, March 4th from 7:00 9:00 p.m. Reverend Timothy Armbruster Clown Ministry/Missionaries of the Precious Blood I do it because of my love for clowning and my love for the ministry, he said. Isabel Chavez A gifted presentation of Soon to be saint, Blessed Mother Theresa with peace and inspiration. Holy Hour with Adoration & Reconciliation Saturday, March 5th from 7:00 9:00 p.m. There will be a Free-Will Offering John Michael Talbot in Concert From Country Rock to Christian Music Pioneer, Best-Selling Author and TV Host of the inspirational series All Things are Possible founder of a monastic community known as the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. In 1969, John and his brother formed Mason Proffit with focus on the emerging blend of folk, country and rock that came to be called Country-Rock. For more information contact Mike Zak at mzak@stpatrickparish.org or Juli Rasmussen at jrasmussen@stpatrickparish.org ~ St. Vincent de Paul TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, March 12th Doors Open at 6:15 PM and Trivia begins at 7:00 PM in Dempsey Hall - Crane Road Church $15.00 / person (8 person maximum per table) Reserve Your Spot or Entire Table by calling St. Vincent DePaul help line Leave all your names and number of seats requested. Gift baskets include: Cubs Tickets Date Night 4 piece Outdoor Furniture and more will be Raffled throughout the evening 50/50 raffles Wine Raffles Attendance Prizes...and more! Appetizers, snacks, desserts, coffee, soft drinks, and water will be provided. We will have green beer and wine available for purchase. We will Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, so feel free to bring your own table decorations and/or dress in costume. Prizes will be given for best decorated table! All proceeds will be used to help the needy in our area. Calling All 2 nd Graders preparing for First Holy Communion! My First Holy Eucharist Retreat: April 9, :30 am to 12:15 St. Patrick Church, Crane Road Jesus and Me...First Annual Parent-Child Eucharist Retreat It will be a time of enriching and fun-filled activities between you and your child while they learn more about Jesus and the importance of the Holy Eucharist in their life. Space is limited to 100 students and their parent(s)! $10.00 Fee / Child. Make check payable to St. Patrick Parish RE. Drop off at RE office. Please RSVP by ing Joyce Cromwell at joypharm1@gmail.com by MARCH 1st! Contact Deacon Jerry Ryndak with any questions: Don't Miss Out on this Memorable Event! St. Patrick Parents: Volunteer for Christian Service!

8 Page 8 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Position Open: Principal St. Patrick Catholic School St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles, IL 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 Dear St. Pat s Parishioners, A number of months ago we introduced a new envelope that comes with your contribution envelope packet. Five times a year there is a Guardian Angel Fund envelope that will be in the packet. The information below describes the purpose of this envelope. Anything you could contribute would be much appreciated! May God bless you and our school. In Christ, Msgr. Steve As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. ~1 Peter 4:10 The Guardian Angel Fund was established to provide temporary assistance to school families in need. The fund helps families that have experienced a job loss, the death of a spouse, or a significant illness. It allows them to keep their child(ren) in our school during difficult times. Donations to the Guardian Angel Fund can provide a helping hand to those families in need, and help children grow spiritually, intellectually and socially through the excellent education they receive at St. Patrick s School. Who Can Help? Anyone can donate to the Guardian Angel Fund. Parishioners, alumni, and friends of St. Patrick School can make a difference in the lives of the young people entrusted to our care. Pope St. John Paul II noted the importance of Catholic education when he said: "Catholic schools place knowledge in the horizon of faith, so that it will become a wisdom of life." How Does the Program Work? Families in need of assistance will contact St. Patrick Catholic School principal, Mrs. Melissa Crisci to apply for assistance. How Can I Help? Donations can be made online at Click the Donate button for redirection to Designate organization as St. Patrick Church - St. Charles. The Guardian Angel Fund will be an option under the Events. Donors may designate a specific family in need for tuition purposes. All donations are taxdeductible. Monetary donations may also be mailed to: Guardian Angel Fund, St. Patrick Parish, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL For more information, call Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." ~ Matthew 19:14

9 Sunday, February 28, 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 does Youth Ministry offer High School Students? To quote a sophomore in college Peer Ministry kept me grounded in High School and allowed me to see what a relationship with God should be Over 100 young people from all area high schools, both public and private, are in some way involved (after Confirmation) in Youth Ministry Some are only able to make our trips to Downtown Chicago in the Summer & at Christmas, others are only here for our summer programs such as TOTUS TUUS, but the vast majority are active in FORUM & PEER MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM (PMLT) throughout the entire year. Many of them are active in our Rocked by GOD Retreat Ministry! FORUM, our weekly prayer & discussion group, is the foundation of all that we do. It is what we build upon throughout the year to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. With a proven track record of over 20 years, FORUM is a place where the busiest kids go to relax! Prayer unites one another and all are welcome. The friendships that develop as the result of being involved, can and do, last a lifetime. Next weekend the HERE I AM LORD Conference offers numerous opportunities for High School teens & their families. Come check us out on Friday or Saturday (March 4/5), Sign up for the Nun Run on March 6 th or simply Attend one of our Evening Sessions. SAVE THE DATES GO ON LINE TO FIND OUT MORE and REGISTER July 11 15: TOTUS TUUS! Specially designed evening sessions for MS and HS teens July 22 24: STEUBENVILLE Summer YOUTH Conference, CARTHAGE Collage 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 1st Transfomation Tuesday: Waffles & Ice Cream! Judgemental Moose Part 5 Middle School students join us for Mass in the Chapel followed by breakfast and fun activities: 7 am 8:15 am March 3 NO FORUM! Join Us at Here I Am Lord! Stock the Pantry for Easter! Please call Jackie Balster or Deacon Jerry Ryndak with any questions. February 14 th : Edible Items (Non-perishable food item) February 21 st : Achoo! (A box of Kleenex please) February 28 th : Soap: Laundry or hand March 6 th : Toilet Paper March 13 th : Edible Items (Non-perishable food item) March 20 th : Roll of Paper Towels May God Bless You and Your Family this Lenten Season! The Liturgy of the Word for Children Team

10 Page 10 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, February 29 7:00 a.m. Special Intention for Jason Farrell 8:30 a.m. Ron La Pore Jr. Downtown Church Tuesday, March 1 7:00 a.m. Special Intention for Justin & Christopher Farrell 8:30 a.m. Paul & Mary Janik Downtown Church Wednesday, March 2 Crane Road Church Crane Road Church 7:00 a.m. Gordon Cutter Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Karl Weimer Downtown Church 8:50 a.m. Laurie Giroux Crane Road Church Thursday, March 3 7:00 a.m. Mel Minnier Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. William Boedecker Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church March 4 7:00 a.m. Rita McCabe Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Bernard & Josephine Kramer Downtown Church Saturday, March 5 ~ Celebrants ~ 8:30 a.m. Mary Juodis Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Helen Pugh CR Fr. Browning 6:00 p.m. Madeline Munoz DT Msgr. Knox Sunday, March 6 ~ Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. Rudolph & Bertha DeWeirdt DT Msgr. Knox 8:00 a.m. Don Oesterlin CR Fr. Deitz 9:00 a.m. Helen Pugh DT Msgr. Knox 9:45 a.m. Donald Shannon CR Fr. Deitz 10:30 a.m. Hap Gass DT Fr. Browning 11:30 a.m. Marion Rullo CR Fr. Deitz 12:00 p.m. Catherine M. Grzywa DT Fr. Browning 5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. Confession/Reconciliation SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road This week our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Joaquin Nunez And our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Ronald Feltz May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Holy Week Schedule HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Spanish Crane Road Church 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Downtown Church 1:00 p.m. Good Friday Service 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Service Spanish Crane Road Church 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Downtown Church 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Easter Baskets Downtown Church 5:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Spanish Crane Road Church 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 27 7:00 a.m. Crane Road Church 7:30 a.m. Downtown Church 8:45 a.m. Crane Road Church 9:00 a.m. Downtown Church 10:30 a.m. Crane Road Church 10:30 a.m. Downtown Church 12:00 Noon Downtown Church 12:15 p.m. Crane Road Church 5:00 p.m. Downtown Church Spanish

11 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Page 11 Next Weekend is the First Sunday of the Month! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting non-perishable Food Donations ONLY before all Masses. Save Your Stuff for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive on the weekend of March 12 th & 13 th! Our volunteers will be waiting for you at the truck in Crane Road Church s parking lot, & at the Downtown Church, to help you unload before all Masses. Please have all your donations bagged or boxed. No hangers. Donation bags will be provided on March 5 th & 6th & any plastic bags will be acceptable as well. Thank you to everyone at St. Patrick for your donations! We will accept: Clothing, shoes, linens and books in good or bad condition. Unusable clothing, shoes, linens and even books generate income for the needy because they are sold for rags or in bulk. Small housewares: toasters, blenders, mixers, etc. Electronics: SVdP Thrift Shops are electronic recycling centers! We take small electronics & computers at clothing drive. For larger item donations, please call for a home pick up at ONLY FLAT SCREEN TVS ACCEPTED. No console TVs or large TVs. PLEASE JOIN US as Bishop David J. Malloy speaks on Marriage On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. At the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford In Fellowship Hall. For Information Call Sunday, February 21: $47, 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 at or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. There is an Urgent Need for New Volunteers to Help in Our Parish Hesed House Ministry. St. Patrick serves at this homeless shelter in Aurora the first Wednesday of April, October, December and February. Volunteers work in four-hour shifts: 7p.m.-11p.m., 11p.m.-3a.m., and 3a.m.-7a.m. We especially need more people on the second and third shifts, but would certainly welcome assistance on the first shift also. St. Patrick Church has taken part in serving the homeless at Hesed House for 30 years. Many parishioners have helped there for a very long time, but...they are no longer able to help. It s time for others to step up to take their place. Even if you could only serve there once during the year that would greatly help. To Volunteer or Get More Information, Please Call Cora Remus at or at ecremus@att.net Catholic Cemeteries of Rockford Needs an Office Assistant, Part-time (29 hours/week) in our small office. Must be a person of the Catholic faith, able to greet and serve family members with compassion who have lost a loved one and work with others in a congenial manner. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and accurately input data. Must be able to compose memos and letters with accurate spelling and grammar. Interested parties should send cover letter, resume and salary history to ckg@rockcem.org. No phone calls please. HEALING GARDENS at STONE HILL FARM A Sanctuary for Healing, Growth and Balance in St. Charles is Hosting a Silent Saturday Morning on Saturday, March 5th from 9:00 a.m. Noon the cost is $20 per person* The morning will consist of two, 20 minute meditation periods; a guided meditation walk in nature; silent reflection time; a time to journal and optional sharing. Drinks and snacks are provided. *Scholarships are available. Register online at or call Deb Marqui at Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland & perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm. Located at 37W249 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL

12 Page 12 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: Lt Col Mark C. Andres SrA Brian J. Bagrowski PV2 Kevin D. Bagrowski* Cpl Brian Bianco* LCpl Trevor Brennan 2ndLt. Jessica Clay Captain Patrick Dorsch PFC Riley Gorczynski AE1 Dustin Hale 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 Pray for the Sick CPO Gary Ronzheimer* SPC Dan Serra 1st 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, March 8th 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. 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 Pat Collins Rick Danley John Doran Ryan Dufresne Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore Joyce Foley John Frawley Maureen Frawley Rosina Garro Austin Gibbons Bonifacio Gonzales Roseann Grady Cole Gregory Sandra Harp Rick Hastings Susan Hill John Hollis Harold Hubbe Sam Ingurgio Myrl Ives Victoria Jendrzejczyk Lily Nicole Johnson Notz Johnson Barbara Jozaitis Yolanda Karall Michael Kayser George Kleinschmidt Rick Komar 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 Kathleen Pandola Anthony Panozzo Frank Papa Jan Paquette 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 If you or your loved one no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Craig Skowron Stacy Skowron Rosario Sparacio Vern Steffen Jennifer Stouffer Geralyn Sychowski Natalie Tang Debbie Thall Jacqueline Theisen Dean Tobolski Vincent Valanti Marge VanBorsch Anastasia Vilona George Vincolese Mary Rose Vincolese Jerry Volenec Pam Walczynski Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Jeannette Wilson Bob Wimmers Robert Burger Juanito Gonzaga Gary LaDoucur Richard Ryjacek Compassionate Messengers: A ministry to provide spiritual and emotional support to parishioners with health issues that are impacting their daily lives. This support is extended to their caregivers through prayer, listening, and companionship. Our volunteers are active listeners, who are compassionate and non-judgmental. Visits can be scheduled at the parishioner's home or Nursing Home. If you or a loved one has this need, please contact Mary Maiers, Ministry Coordinator, at for further information.

13 Sunday, February 28, 2016 Page 13 St. Patrick Catholic School... Exciting things are going on from 8th Grade to Preschool... Great Things are Happening at the Crane Road Campus! Mrs. Crisci continues to complete goals on the three year plan she developed when she first arrived. This school year new textbook and teaching materials were purchased to updated and/or bring consistency among grade levels; bringing a better scope and sequence of learning: Superkids Literacy adopted in grades 1st and 2nd. This brings consistency of skills and instruction from preschool through 2nd grade. With the $13,000 raised for guided reading instruction, we will be purchasing leveled readers and novels that will meet the varied reading levels of all our students. Sadlier Oxford Math Program has been implemented into 3rd & 4th grades, bringing consistency in math instruction from kindergarten through 4th grade. McGraw Hill Math Program was purchased to bring consistency in 5th - 8th grade as well as updated an outdated program. Voyages in English by Loyola Press was purchased for 3rd 5th grade to bring consistency in grammar, writing, literacy and language arts instruction from 3rd through 8th grade. The Faith and Life Religion Series is now used in 4th and 5th grades to bring consistency through 8th grade, and it contains a more in-depth study or our Catholic faith. Preschool Learning Can Be So Much Fun! Our preschool friends take some time over Valentine s week to spend time with friends and have some fun. Find out why we were voted one of the Best of the Fox preschools by St Charles parents. Classes for the school year are filling up FAST! Interested parents can contact Veronica Day, Preschool Director, at for more information or to schedule a tour at 118 N. 5 th Street, St. Charles. Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura Kennedy at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Parish Events: February 29th March 6th Monday, February 29 9:00 a.m. Light of the World Sm Grp (DT-Conf) 6:00 p.m. Light of the World Retreat (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) Tuesday, March 1 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR) 9:00 a.m. Lent Faith Enrichment Series (DT) 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (DT) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (CR) 4:45 p.m. R.E. 2nd-5th Gr. Reconciliation (CR) 5:30 p.m. Catechist s Training (DT) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Ministry (DT) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Confessions (CRC) 6:30 p.m. Healing Hands Mission (CR) 6:30 p.m. Parish Choir Cantors (CR) 7:00 p.m. Lent Faith Enrichment Series (CR) 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (CR) 7:00 p.m. Divorce & Beyond (CR) 7:00 p.m. Lent Faith Enrichment Series (CR) 7:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee (CR) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DT) Wednesday, March 2 7:00 a.m to 11:30 p.m. Here I Am Lord (CR) 4:45 p.m. R.E. 2nd-5th Gr. Reconciliation (CR) 6:00 p.m. RCIA Team Meeting (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 6:45 p.m. R.E. 2nd-5th Gr. Reconciliation (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (DT) Thursday, March 3 6:00 a.m to 11:30p.m. Here I Am Lord (CR) 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Mass & Confessions (DT) Friday, March 4 6:00 a.m to 11:30p.m. Here I Am Lord (CR) 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 9:00 a.m. Lectio Divina (DT) 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (DT) 2:00 p.m. AA (DT) 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Hispanic (DTC) 7:00 p.m. AA (DT school) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (DT) Saturday, March 5 6:00 a.m. to 11:30p.m. Here I Am Lord (CR) 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Confessions (DT) 3:00 to 4 p.m. Confessions (CR) Sunday, March 6 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Here I Am Lord (CR) 8:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissal (CR) 9:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Confessions & Mass (DT) (DT) Downtown Church ; (CR) Crane Road

14 PARISH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Phone: , Fax: Pastor Parochial Vicars Permanent Deacons: Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Knox Rev. Ryan Browning Rev. Andrew Deitz 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 Crane Road, 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 Crane Road, 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 Mid-Life Singles Retreat on March 4-6, 2016 Mid-Life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Register Today for a life-changing REFLECT Weekend Retreat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs). Cost is $197 for meals and a single room. Take a chance and get involved...you won't regret it! Call (312) , reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or visit for details. Lenten Fish Fries All You Can Eat Saints Peter & Paul Church Rt. 64 & Meredith Rd, Virgil, Fridays: Mar. 4, 11, 18 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Adults $11 $14 Children (5-10) $4 $7, under 5 FREE. Carry-Out is available. For additional info or to place a carry out order call St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin is accepting applications for the position of Superintendent/Principal. Application DEADLINE: March 1, 2016 The position will begin on July 1, Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Michael Kagan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Rockford, 555 Colman Center Drive, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL mkagan@rockforddiocese.org See Additional requirements & more details for the position online at St-Ed-HS-Prin-Sup-Job-Ad.pdf St. Edward Central Catholic High School will host the 27th Tidal Wave fund raiser on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Chicago Northwest Marriott in Hoffman Estates. The theme is Shine Bright Like A Diamond. To donate a gift, receive a sponsorship, or to make reservations please contact the Tidal Wave office: call ext 123 or visit: tidalwave2016@stedhs.org.