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

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1 MASS SCHEDULE AT CRANE ROAD CHURCH SATURDAYS: 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. SUNDAYS: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Mass in Spanish) Weekdays: MONDAY FRIDAY: 7:00 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. SATURDAYS: 8:50 a.m. 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 Confession/Reconciliation Schedule at Crane Road SATURDAYS: 9:15 10:00 a.m. 3:00 3:45 p.m. TUESDAYS: 6:00 7:00 p.m. 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. The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Pray for the Success of Our Project Preserving Our Heritage Almighty and loving God, we thank and praise you for your faithfulness to our parish for 165 years. Bless us, the people of St. Patrick Parish, with a spirit of unity and generosity as we enter into the renovation of our downtown Church. We thank you for the generations of parishioners who came before us. May we build upon their legacy of faith. Bless our efforts and strengthen our commitment to Preserving Our Heritage. Guide the work we undertake in your name. Build us into living stones, so that our parish may always reflect your spirit of love and peace. We ask for wisdom, courage and strength as we embark on this journey. With the prayers of our patron, St. Patrick, and under the protection of Our Lady of Guadalupe, let us go forward with faith and trust. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen

2 PAGE 2 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, Preparing for the Easter Sacraments Lent is a special time of preparation for the graces lowing from the resurrection of Jesus at Easter. We have 18 individuals who are part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) who will be received into the life of the Church at the Easter Vigil. They have been preparing for a number of months and now are into the Lenten phase of their preparation. We ll be putting their pictures in the bulletin along with a paragraph in which they share some of their spiritual journey. Please keep them in your prayers as they take this important step in their lives. I d like to thank Pam Purcell and her team for guiding this year s group in a very life giving way. Deacon Mike Smith and Mike Alber, a deacon in training, are currently preparing 10 adults to receive the Sacrament of Con irmation at the Easter Vigil. Bishop Malloy will be here on Sunday, April 2 to celebrate the Sacrament of Con irmation for 440 of our students. We have two liturgies this year, one for 8 th grade students and the other for high school students. After this year the normative grade for Con irmation will be 8 th grade. Con irmation director Alyce Poziombka, Fr. Jorge Loaiza and Sr. Esperanza in Hispanic ministry, and Celeste Phelan at the school, and all of our catechists have done a great job in preparing our youth for the sacrament. We pray that the hearts of our young people will be open to the power of the Holy Spirit when they are con irmed by Bishop Malloy. Bishop will be back on Monday, May 8 for the 6:00 p.m. dedication Mass at the downtown church. After Easter we will have 200 children receiving their irst Holy Communion. They recently received their First Reconciliation so now they are ready for the next step on their spiritual journey. We are looking forward to them receiving the Lord in the Eucharist for the irst time. The children are prepared to receive the Eucharist by Deacon Jerry Ryndak and our catechists in the religious education program, and by Cheryl Duhig and Nancy Kuzniar at the school. May our Eucharistic Lord nourish their souls through Holy Communion. The Easter sacraments are not graduation experiences that mark an endpoint. Rather, they provide the grace to launch the recipients into the next stage of their discipleship. We can never stop growing in our relationship with God and what he calls us to be about. The sacraments are a prime way that spiritual growth happens in our lives. May God s blessings be upon all who will be receiving these sacraments. Let s keep them in our prayers! In Christ, Msgr. Steve SCHEDULE FOR THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT CRANE ROAD 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 in the church. Families and children are encouraged to participate. Starting at 7:00 p.m. every Friday: March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 April 7

3 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 3 Sunday, March 5, 2017 Do You Have Kids in Sports? Do you ever feel OVERWHELMED by it all? IMPACT has been created to address the needs of Parents, Coaches and Athletes in Grades 5th to 12th This will be Our first IMPACT session at the Crane Road Church from 1:30 to 4:00 pm Featuring Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. They will talk about how their faith impacted their chosen sport; With a Question & Answer session at the end. Our Parish Students & Families attend FREE. Seating is in the church, first come, first served. Due to Generous Donations - This is a Free Event for ALL Enrich Your Lenten Season With a Spiritual Study on: The Seven Deadly Sins & Seven Lively Virtues Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, repeated 7:00 to 8:15 PM, Facilitated by Msgr. Steve & Fr. Manno in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road Sin separates us from the love of God, but the cul va on of virtue can restore a right rela onship with Him. February 28: A Deeper Look at Sin and Virtue, Pride and Humility March 7: Envy and Admira on, Anger and Forgiveness March 14: Sloth and Zeal, Greed and Generosity March 21: Glu ony and Asce cism, Lust and Chas ty This Lent, begin the journey from sin to sanc ty with Bishop Robert Barron s spiritual study Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues. Our priests will be reflec ng on Bishop Barron s DVD presenta on. Pride, envy, anger, sloth, glu ony, avarice and lust are all pa erns of dysfunc on within us that lead to unhappiness. Bishop Barron explains the nature of these sins and offers a corresponding virtue for each one, giving prac cal advice on how to ins ll this virtue in your own life. Bishop Barron is an acclaimed author and theologian, a podcas ng priest from Chicago, and one of the world s great and most innova ve teachers of the Catholic faith. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues can help you make progress on the journey from sin to sanc ty this Lent. For more informa on, please contact Fr. Manno at kmanno@stpatrickparish.org. Attention All Young Adults Please Join us for a Young Adult Bible Study Divine Mercy: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Tuesdays: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 & 3/21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the St. Francis Room on the Crane Road Campus Questions? Contact Angela Horner at angelahorner16@gmail.com

4 PAGE 4 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT Respond to God s call to grow closer in relationship to Him! Light of the World Retreats provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere to explore the Gospel message and how it can help you move forward in your journey of faith. Our fifth retreat is rooted in Catholic Spirituality and the Sacraments. It s led by a team of parishioners and our three St. Pat s priests. The weekend consists of some relevant talks, discussions, celebrations of the sacraments, and some quiet reflection time. There s also a lot of laughter and good food! Please give some prayerful consideration to participating if it works with your schedule. You can sign up on our website at and click on the Home page LOTW graphic or you may fill out the registration form below and return it to the parish office. If you d like more information please contact Alyce at or LOTW@stpatrickparish.org The retreat will take place here at the parish at the Crane Road campus. Retreatants return home at the end of the day. Friday, March 10 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 13 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Please know that what you will gain from attending the Light of the World Retreat will far outweigh your investment in time and commitment. Treat yourself and feed your soul! Please sign me up for the Light of the World Retreat on March 10 through 13, Name(s) Address City Zip Home or Cell Phone Please drop this in to the Sunday offering basket, bring in or mail to the parish office at 6N487 Crane Road. There is no set cost; there will be a free will donation taken at the end of the retreat.

5 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 5 All Women of the Parish are Invited to Join Us for Women at the Well on Friday, March 10th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road Our Speaker will be Judy Griparis and she will present: Lessons on Suffering from the Book of Job Judy s life has been illed with many unique experiences. A cradle Catholic, Judy admits to just covering the basics when it came to practicing her faith. As an adult, her time was devoted to pursuing a 40 year career in the Property/Casualty Insurance industry. In 2010, Judy retired from Zurich Financial Services where she headed up operations and training for their Global Corporate Underwriting Division. It was at this point in her life where she felt the pull to grow deeper in her faith. In addition to extensive reading of works by Catholic theologians, she credits programs such as the Fox Valley Catholic Women s Bible Study, Women at the Well and the various continuing education courses provided by this parish for bringing her closer to Jesus. Judy and her husband Jack, a convert from the Greek Orthodox faith, are active members of St. Patrick Parish. $7.00 per program. To Pre-Register by phone, call Patty Turbak at or WATW.stp@gmail.com (pay when you arrive on program day). 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 each program. Name(s): and Address: City/Zip: Phone: 2 nd Annual Second Grade Parent-Child 8:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, Crane Road Monday, March 20th 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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) or other family member(s)! $15 Fee per Family. Make check payable to St. Patrick Parish RE. Drop off at RE office. Please RSVP by MARCH 8TH by ing Joyce Cromwell at joypharm1@gmail.com Snacks & Drinks Provided Please Sign Up After ALL Masses Next Weekend: March 11 & 12! Volunteers will give Donors information. Please stop by and bring a friend, relative, new donor or veteran donor. Your donation is greatly needed. To Schedule Ahead Please Call Brian at or Anne at or TEXT: to Pre-Register. Photo ID REQUIRED, Walk-Ins WELCOME. All donors will receive points to spend in Heartland s online store & will be treated to a Pulled Pork Sandwich & Snacks! Child Care is provided that day. All donations supply local & VA Hospitals.

6 PAGE 6 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, March 6 7:00 a.m. Rita McCabe Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Irene Kosiek Crane Road Church Tuesday, March 7 7:00 a.m. Joseph & Belle Cwikla Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. David Brady Crane Road Church Wednesday, March 8 7:00 a.m. Austin Gibbons Crane Road Church This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory Of: Charles & Angelina Abbate & Family May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. 8:50 a.m. Kathleen Sullivan Crane Road Church Thursday, March 9 7:00 a.m. Charles & Alvina Schnorr Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Sidney & Mary Cannell Crane Road Church Friday, March 10 7:00 a.m. Eleanore Knuth Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Robert Svec Crane Road Church Saturday, March 11 ~ Celebrants ~ 8:50 a.m. Mary Katherine Hill Crane Road Church 4:00 p.m. Josie Murphy CR Fr. Manno 6:00 p.m. Catherine Vrda CR Fr. Deitz Sunday, March 12 Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. Bertha & Rudolph DeWeirdt CR Fr. Deitz 9:00 a.m. Michael Bauer CR Fr. Manno 10:30 a.m. Patricia & Bridget Davern CR Msgr. Knox 12:15 p.m. Susan Janik Roby CR Msgr. Knox 5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick CR Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. CRANE ROAD CHURCH ONLY Every Tuesday beginning after the 7:00 a.m. Mass until 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. Could you not spend one hour with me? ~Matthew 26:40 For any Questions or to sign up for a time, please call Bonnie Calhan Lenten Fast & Abstinence: Fasting, Almsgiving & Prayer are the traditional disciplines of Lent to be practiced seriously in a spirit of penance and preparation for baptism or renewal of baptism at Easter. These fasting & abstinence regulations are observed: ABSTINENCE: NO Meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent by All Catholics 14 years and older. FASTING: is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics 18 years old, but not yet 59. Those bound by the rule may take one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. SAVE the DATE!! Sunday, March 26th St. Vincent de Paul In Dempsey Hall on Crane Road following the first 3 Masses. More information to come next month...

7 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 7 ~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Not only is it free but it has many side bene its! Just go to the following website and register your address: You will receive a daily reminder with spiritual guidance and encouragement. Since the 40 Days for Life campaign started in 2007 there have been 12,668 lives saved from women changing their minds and choosing life for their unborn baby. Any questions, please contact Jeff Galush at jbgjn1010@comcast.net or Sunday, February 26: $44, Enroll in Electronic Giving: It is SO EASY to contribute electronically! Visit our Website and 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 need help, call Patty at or pgrueff@stpatrickparish.org. Dear St. Patrick Parishioners, Five times a year there is a Guardian Angel Fund envelope that comes with your contribution envelope packet. The information below describes the purpose of this envelope. Anything you can contribute would be much appreciated! May God bless you and our school. In Christ, Msgr. Steve Guardian Angel Fund 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 School. The need is great. Can you help? 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, Jodi Falotico at , to apply for assistance. How Can I Help? Donations can be made online at Click the Donate Online button for redirection to view more and designate Guardian Angel Fund options under All Events. Donors may designate a specific family in need for tuition purposes. All donations are tax-deductible. 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

8 PAGE 8 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 Rite of Election But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved through sancti ication by the Spirit and belief in the truth. (2 Thessalonians 2:13) On Saturday, March 4 at the 10:00 am Mass at St. Peter Cathedral in Rockford, the 18 RCIA catechumens and candidates celebrated another milestone known as the Rite of Election of the Catechumen and the Call to Continuing Conversion of the Candidates. Having completed the period of catechumenate, a time devoted to re lection on the Word, Catholic teaching, and growth of faith, the catechumens, (now known as the elect), and candidates express their readiness and willingness to be accepted into the fullness of the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. The elect and candidates now enter a period of puri ication and enlightenment intended to purify their hearts and minds. Over the course of the next few weeks, the following rites will be celebrated: three scrutinies, presentation of the Creed, and preparation for Holy Saturday. Please join the RCIA team in serving as an example of our faith and praying for our elect and candidates continued growth in Spirit. A ention All Mar ied Couples! Please Join St. Pat ick's Mar iage Minist D N On Saturday March 18th from 7 to 9 p.m. in Dempsey Hall at the Crane Road Campus Enjoy a fun, social evening. Our theme for St. Patrick s Day is... Saintly Models for Mar iage. Cost is $20 a Couple. Please bring an Appe zer or Dessert to share. Please RSVP to Thea Stowell at or admin@marriage-building.org Babysi ng will be provided for a small fee....an Invitation to the Upcoming Parish Mission of Renewal Christ Be Our Light Sunday, March 26th, through Thursday, March 30th, starts at 6:30 PM We have a wonderful spiritual experience planned for our parish during the last week of March. Fr. Pete Schavitz, a Redemptorist priest from St. Louis, will be here leading our Parish Mission. Fr. Pete is a dynamic speaker who has been leading parish renewal experiences for almost 25 years. Fr. Pete s background includes presenting retreats to people of all ages. He has served as a seminary professor and has been involved in vocation ministry and parish ministry as well as several radio and video projects. Fr. Pete is a seasoned parish mission preacher since 1985, whose faith, stories, humor, and words continue to spiritually impact thousands. With nearly 300 parish missions to his credit, they have been very well received. As a native Chicagoan, he always looks forward to returning to this area. What is a Parish Mission? It is an extraordinary preaching event meant to help you and your family grow in your faith. It s for everyone in the parish because we all have room to grow. In addition to speaking at all of the Masses on the weekend of March 25 & 26, Fr. Pete will lead a service each evening, Sunday through Thursday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. Following the service, there will be refreshments for all participants. Do you have to attend every night? That would be ideal, but you can attend any night that fits your schedule. All Are Welcome! You ll gain a great deal from these dynamic presentations of our faith. Please feel free to invite family members, friends, and those you know from other faith traditions. For more information or to Volunteer, please contact Molly, Mission Coordinator at mollyhow2001@yahoo.com

9 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 9 Stock the Pantry for Easter Liturgy of the Word for Children is sponsoring a drive this Lenten season to help stock the local food pantry run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society with paper products. We received many donations during our Paper the Pantry Advent Project and we re hoping to help out again with the Lenten Project! This drive is a wonderful way for your family to practice Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting during Lent. We encourage & invite the children of St. Patrick s Parish to become directly involved in this endeavor by using some of their own money to purchase donated items and by praying for the people who will receive them. Please donate any of the following. We will have collection boxes at the Crane Road Church throughout Lent for you to place your items. Paper Towels Toilet Paper Kleenex Napkins Laundry Detergent We thank you in advance for your support of this project. Please feel free to contact Jackie Balster or Deacon Jerry Ryndak with any questions you may have jryndak@stpartickparish.org. May God Bless You and your family this Lenten Season! Your Spare Change Can Change A Life You can feed this hungry child for just 6 cents. In Cofradias, Guatemala, 2-year-old Jose is in danger of dying from extreme malnutrition. Jose s father works in agriculture, but jobs are scarce due to a severe drought throughout Guatemala. Without work, Jose s parents cannot feed him. But you can change that... With just 6 cents you can provide a malnourished child like Jose with a nutritious meal. Your generosity is lifesaving for a child who is starving. Because Food For The Poor buys food supplies in bulk, your gift goes much further to deliver lifesaving shipments of nutritious food to hungry children. Please, won t you help feed a starving child like Jose today? Your spare change has the power to make a lifesaving difference in a starving child s life. Parish Events: March 6 12 Monday, March 6 9:30 a.m. Light of the World (CR) 6:30 p.m. Tiger Cub Scouts (CR) 7:00 p.m. Pack 110 Wolf Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary KOC (CR) Tuesday, March 7 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR) 9:00 a.m. Home & School Meeting (CR) 9:30 a.m. Lenten Spiritual Study (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT-Rempe) 3:00 p.m. Daisy Scout Meeting (CR) 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed Reconciliation (CR) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) 7:00 p.m. Ladies Aux. KOC Plant Sale Mtg. (CR) 7:00 p.m. Service Planning Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. Lenten Spiritual Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Young Adults Bible Study (CR) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (CR) Wednesday, March 8 3:00 p.m. Brownie Scout Meeting (CR) 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed Reconciliation (CR) 6:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Prep I 7th Grade (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (CR) 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (CR) Thursday, March 9 9:00 a.m. Fox Valley Bible Study (CR) 3:00 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (CR) 6:00 p.m. Healing Hands Mission Meeting (CR) 6:00 p.m. Webelo Scout Meeting (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m. Divorce & Beyond (CR) 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. H.S. FORUM (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, March 10 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 9:15 a.m. Women At The Well (CR) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Church) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) Saturday, March 11 6:00 a.m. That Man is YOU! (CR-School) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) Sunday, March 12 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) 9:00 a.m. RCIA (CR) 10:30 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (CR) 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Prep II 8th Gr. (CR-Schl) (DT) Downtown Preschool; (CR) Crane Road Campus

10 PAGE 10 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: *currently or soon to be deployed Joseph Horcher Hugh L. Werth 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 LCpl Casey Duncan PFC Riley Gorczynski AE1 Dustin Hale BM2 Patrick Hogan LCpl Zac T. Kwasniewski Sgt Dominick Lullo SrA Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters PFC Quincy Novak Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 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 Pamela.Kostecki@va.gov. 1st Lt Andrew Slade 2 nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Shulfer 2LT Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson 1 st Lt 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. Dominic Adorno Frank Adorno Victor Adorno Fr. Bob Balog Micki Baran Trina Beauchamp Rich Bergeson Maureen Berscheid Juan Bocardo Karen Booth Helen Boring Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Josie Brown Patricia Brown Judy Buczkowske Alicia Burks Carolyn Campbell Craig Cassidy Madeline Chimienti Patrick Collins Louis Coulombe Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Karen Dorrell Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore Bob Forster John Frawley Maureen Frawley Joseph Gehrman Bonifacio Gonzales Robert Guazzo Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Sr. Joelyn Hayes Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann David Hoving Debbie Hutchison Jake Dorothy[Dally]Johnson Notz Johnson Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Pray for the Sick Michael Kayser Callie Keppner George Kleinschmidt William Kochevar Rick Komar Tim Korzen Barb Koskiewicz Jarrod Kovanda Cliff Kruse Agnes Lafta Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Truman Link Jeremy Lloyd Agnes Lochmann Margaret Lykens Kyle Mandrik Michael Sean Manning Teresa Maness Brendan Maus Verna McFadden John McNinny Dolores Mollenhauer Shirley Mueller Kaitlin Neal Robert Neisius Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Paul Price Avery Rann Ed Ray Patricia Reding Zane Romero Norie Rooney Robert Rosene Nina Ruck Donald Sarau Laurie Schepisi Sophia Schumann Geraldine Serio Sharon Sheldon If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Craig Skowron Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha John Smith Sandy Smith Vern Steffen Joan Steiner Lyndsay Sullivan Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Clay Thompson Kambra Thompson Sue VanBosch Jerry Volenec Ken Ward Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski James Womack Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crane Road 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.

11 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 11 St. Vincent de Paul promised an exciting fun- illed Trivia Night on February 25 th and did they ever deliver! A good time was had by all. The appetizer and sweet tables were exquisite, the raf les amazing and the trivia questions challenging but fun. Over 20 awesome door prizes and hospitality bags for everyone helped create a highly successful event to bene it the needy in our communities. We hope you can make it out next year! VOLUNTEER RUNNERS TRIVIA WINNERS (LESS FR. MANNO) Be sure to partake in the world s best Pancake Breakfast on March 26. (More info. in bulletin page 6) BEST TABLE DECORATIONS St. Patrick School News Crane Road Healing Hands Medical Mission Our school s Lenten service project this year bene its Healing Hands Medical Mission, which is a nonpro it organization currently planning a medical mission trip this summer to Guatemala. Our goal is more than raising money. We are fostering compassionate hearts with a prayerful awareness of need in the world. Beginning March 1st April 7th, our school will be learning about the basic medical care Healing Hands provides in Guatemala. To raise money in support of this wonderful missionary service to the poor, St. Patrick School will be having $2 Raf les for students to win lots of fun prizes! We will also be selling $2 tickets for a jeans day, and homerooms will be participating in loose change collections to win pizza & a movie in the school cafeteria! Join us in prayer for a successful Lenten service project! Our school theme for this year is We Are Called To Serve! The fruit of SILENCE is PRAYER. The fruit of PRAYER is FAITH. The fruit of FAITH is LOVE. The fruit of LOVE is SERVICE. The fruit of SERVICE is PEACE. - St. Teresa of Calcutta Come by and see why we were voted one of the Best of the Fox by our parents. There are a few openings remaining for the school year. Please contact Veronica Day at for more information. Preschool Campus: 118 N. 5th St. St. Charles preschool@stpatrickparish.org On Thursday, February 23 students and parents from St. Patrick's Catholic School's Saints of Service Club packed 1,790 pounds of apples at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. That is the equivalent of 1,491 meals. The St. Pat's Saints of Service Club does monthly collections of items for different local, national, and international ministries as well as offering monthly service opportunities for students and families. Next month it's meal making for Lazarus House Homeless Shelter in St. Charles. This week Karen s Nature Tales came to visit the Preschool. She taught us about ish and the animals in the sea. Karen had lots of things from the sea for us to touch and she shared some great stories and songs with us!

12 PAGE 12 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 CAMP WOW is FULL! To Get on Waiting List Peer Ministry Spotlight Transformation Tuesday On March 7th! For 5TH 8TH Gr. Fr. Deitz for French Toast Bake, For High School Teens Every Thursday 7 9 pm in THE CATACOMBS FORUM is a weekly prayer & discussion group open to all High School Teens & your friends, where you can RELAX PRAY TALK Come when you can & bring a friend! Nothing to join or sign up for. In the basement of the Rempe School Building at the Downtown Campus. Look for the signs For info: > WHO High School Teens > WHAT A Book Club >WHEN Monday, Afternoons 3 to 5 pm > WHERE Arcedium Coffeehouse Fr. Manno & Mr. Zak will be having office hours at Arcedium. High School teens are invited join us on March 13 & 27. Join Us Anytime...We are Reading The Listener by Taylor Caldwell. The Book can be purchased on Amazon in kindle format for $7.99. Reserve a spot by youthministry@stpatrickparish.org Each month, we will pick books that will engage you in your faith. Become a part of a new movement and help make it your own... Jordan Kmiec Hi! I am a freshman at South Elgin High School. I love to cook, hang out with friends and help others. My favorite scripture passage is Philippians 4:13..."I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." I like this verse because it reminds me that whenever things are difficult, that I will be able to do anything with God by my side. STEUBENVILLE on THE LAKE from July 21 to 23 At Carthage College, In Kenosha, WI Open to Current 8th Gr. through College Freshmen. Sign Up Now! Only 12 Spots LEFT!! Reserve your spot with Msgr. Knox, Fr. Manno & Mr. Zak as they take a group of 40 teens & adults to a life-changing, unforgettable conference! WHAT IS IT? Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio hosts youth conferences each summer for over 40,000 high school students across the country. 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 the faith. Visit conference website at steubenvilleconferences.com/youth. Estimated cost is $260 Registration Open NOW! For All the Details go to Questions? ASK Mike Zak Youth Ministry Director Office Phone: youthministry@stpatrickparish.org

13 SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 PAGE 13 If you are looking for ways to help make this Lent more meaningful please check Go to Type in the parish code: c Set up username & password. You have unlimited access to ebooks, talks & videos. View all the great Catholic programs. Questions? Contact Mike Zak at 2017 Lenten Retreat open to All Women who desire to enrich their Spiritual Growth during Lent. For low-cost resources see our Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosks in the lobby areas. You can take your faith life deeper with these CDs, books & materials. Spanish language offerings are on one side of the east kiosk. At Nazareth Retreat House: 717 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia Help Support Healing Hands Medical Mission For Men & Women on Sundays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2: $25 for Series (or $5 for each you re able to attend) At the 2nd Annual Lenten Spud, Salad, and Sweets Dinner at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, in Wiley Hall. To reserve tickets call Gina Armstrong at All Are Invited A Fiesta-Style Dinner Theater Fundraiser featuring Sister B's Bingo Bonanza with Mary McHale Saturday, March 18th 2017 at 6:30 PM at St. John Neumann Church in St. Charles F o r i n f o rma t i o n a nd tickets $60/person for reservations call or go to and click on Fundraisers March 18th. Funds raised for we are medical missionaries from St. Patrick, St. John Neumann & St. Michael s Parishes. C. Graham Woodward, M.D., a physician from our parish and the founder of the "Healing Hands Medical Mission", was named a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. This award was given through Northwestern Medicine to recipients who exemplify the ideals and humanitarianism of Dr. King through their leadership and commitment. Weekend Retreat March 10 12th: Begins Friday at 7 pm to Sunday at 2 pm Retreat Costs: $100 per person Space is Limited And Lights, Camera...FAITH!! For More Information & Registration: Please Call Linda Isleib at Lenten Fish Fries All You Can Eat Saints Peter & Paul Church Rt. 64 & Meredith Rd, Virgil, Fridays: March 10, 17 (Siberian Cod), 24, 31 & April 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults: $11 to $14 Children: Ages 5 10:$4 to $7, Under Age 5 is FREE. Carry-Out is available. For additional info or to place a carry out order call

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. Andrew Deitz Rev. Kyle Manno Permanent Deacons: William Johnson William Gartland, Jim Mellin and Mike Smith 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 Phone: , Fax: 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 Jodi Falotico jfalotico@stpatrickparish.org Vice Principal Mary Carol Mignin mmignin@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Debbie Scurte dscurte@stpatrickparish.org Secretary Mary Ellen Theriault mtheriault@stpatrickparish.org Secretary 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 Disability/Support Group Tuesday, March 14 11am to 12:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday Monthly This is a Disability/Support Adult Group where you can meet others in the Tri-City Area who live with various physical disabili es. Learn how others cope, offer support & make new friends. Enjoy Coffee & Snacks. Ques ons, contact: Cathy Winters with The Salva on Army: , ext. 210 Cathy_winters@usc.salva onarmy.org 1710 S 7th Ave, St. Charles, Baby Bottle Boomerang Annual Fund Raiser continues We ask that each family take a bottle home & fill the bottle with your spare change, cash, or checks (Payable to: Corbella Clinic) and then return to the Church in the following weeks and deposit in the bins near the entrances. The money collected aids Corbella Clinic (Formerly Fox Valley Pregnancy Center) to assist individuals who are unprepared for pregnancy to calmly and confidently explore their options, empowering them to make healthy, life-affirming decisions through education and compassionate support services. Free, Confiden al Services: E. State Street South Elgin CORBELLACLINIC.ORG is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that can be used for all of your marriage. 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 Weekends on March in Madison, WI April in Brookfield, WI Early registration is highly recommended. For more information call (888) or visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org. Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al Las fechas son Junio 9 11 St. Peter s Lenten Fish Fry begins at 6pm in McLoughlin Hall: Tickets at the Door Adults $10 / Children 12 & under $5 Cash Bar including Beer & Wine Fridays: March 24, 31, April Kaneville Rd, Geneva,