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

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1 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 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 SATURDAY 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 3:45 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAY 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. 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, November 13, 2016 Dear Friends in Christ, Parish Stewardship/Financial Report Once a year we provide the parish with a inancial/stewardship report. You can ind the report on pages 4 & 5 of today s bulletin. Our ministry life is funded through the donations made to the parish. We have an active ministry life as a parish because of the generosity of our parish community. I am very grateful for the support that we receive which helps us to do the Lord s work in our area. We are also careful to live within our means and to trim expenses where that is possible. Our support from our diocese is also very positive. As you can see from the report we have surpassed our goal because a record number of parishioners responded to the diocesan appeal. We have been able to work down our parish debt to $970,000. For those who are new to the parish, this debt is connected to the building of our new school, parish of ice building, and rectory. Through pledges and the yellow debt reduction envelope in your monthly envelope packet, we will be able to pay off that debt in approximately two years. The current downtown renovation project will cost around $1.5 million. The campaign is going very well with parishioners pledging $2.2 million to date. Any amount we raise over the cost of the project will go into a maintenance fund to keep our churches and building in good shape on both campuses. Our hope is to reach $2.5 million in pledges before the end of the year. I m very thankful to all the parishioners who have made pledges so far. If you haven not had a chance to participate, and would like to do so, we have pledge envelopes in the lobby of both churches. In addition to good inancial support, there is a great spirit of service in our parish. Hundreds of parishioners are involved in our ministries. I would like to thank all of you for your dedication to our parish. Our mission as a parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. We need to be clear about who we are and what we are meant to be about, as a parish. Everything we do and are involved in as a parish community should be connected to our call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. We grow in that discipleship through prayer, faith formation, and service. I am very grateful to be serving as your pastor. I know Fr. Deitz, Fr. Manno and Fr. Jorge are also thankful to be serving in priestly ministry at St. Pat s. We are also blessed with an excellent staff at the parish, school, and preschool levels, who are very dedicated in their service to our parish community. Let s continue to work together for God s glory and for the good of our faith community. May God bless you! In Christ, Msgr. Steve Our Book of Remembrance During November, the Church especially prays for those who have died. Plan to stop in the entrance of either church and write the names of your deceased loved ones in our Book of Remembrance. The Book of Remembrance and a memorial list of those parish members who have died throughout the year will be displayed during November as a reminder to pray for the deceased and their families. Thanksgiving Day Masses on Thursday, November 24 All are welcome to participate: 8:30 a.m. at the Downtown Church 9:00 a.m. at the Crane Road Church A great way to begin your Thanksgiving Day is to gather for Mass to thank God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. If possible, bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our food pantry. LET S GATHER AND GIVE THANKS!

3 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 3 Grief Support Gatherings Led by Msgr. Steve Knox Monday, November 28 and Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Crane Road Campus Monday, Nov. 28 Healing and Hope After a Loss The loss of a loved one is a very painful experience. When you ve experienced a signi icant loss, every area of your life is impacted. Msgr. Steve Knox will share some re lections on the stages of grief and how our faith can help us experience healing and new life. He ll focus in a special way on handling the holidays after a loss. He will also provide some strategies and practices to help participants ind hope and healing. This evening Msgr. Steve will lead us in a special Stations of the Cross for those who have experienced a loss. Jesus Way of the Cross reveals his sacri icial love for you and me. The Lord is there to help us carry our crosses, especially the cross of grief, and to ind hope and new life. After we pray the Stations, Msgr. Steve will share some scriptural re lections that can bring us hope, healing, and inspiration. Please invite family and friends to join you. For more information please contact Msgr. Steve at or at sknox@stpatrickparish.org. Please Join Us After the Morning Masses for donuts, coffee, juice & fellowship! We need Children in grades 3-8 to sing in the Christmas Children s Choir At the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at Crane Road Church Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at Crane Road From 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. December 7, 14, 21 Help lead our parish in sung prayer. Be a part of this important ministry that leads our parish in praising God on this Holy Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. Invite your friends and family! All children are welcome. We need your voice to join us to help our parish celebrate Christmas! Youth & Adult Christmas Choirs Youth Choir & Ensemble Vocalists & Instrumentalists At the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve at the Downtown Gym Rehearsals: Mondays, December 12 & 19 at 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir (High School to Adults) Vocalists & Instrumentalists Sing at the Midnight Mass Christmas Eve with Prelude Music Beginning at 11:30 p.m. Rehearsals: December 1, 6, 15, 22 at 7:45 p.m. If you are interested in any choir or have any questions, please contact Cyndee at music@stpatrickparish

4 Page 4 Sunday, November 13, 2016 ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET ACTUAL ENDING BUDGET Revenue Sunday Collections $ 2,250,000 $ 2,353,996 2,350,000 Christmas, Easter & Holy Days $ 285,000 $ 291, ,000 Religious Education & Ministry Programs $ 122,740 $ 106, ,225 Youth Ministry & Confirmation Program $ 141,500 $ 155, ,500 Other Operating/Donation Income $ 109,040 $ 222, ,000 Preschool Program Income $ 286,616 $ 244, ,624 Extended Day Program Income $ 69,625 $ 125, ,000 Total Operating Revenue $ 3,264,521 $ 3,500,120 3,390,349 Expenses Parish Salaries & Benefits $ 429,039 $ 433, ,978 Religious Education Program & Ministry Programs $ 263,321 $ 239, ,998 Youth Ministry & Confirmation Program $ 284,014 $ 291, ,748 Liturgy & Music $ 130,791 $ 133, ,988 General Expenses & Administration $ 265,168 $ 162, ,450 Utilities: Gas, Electric & Water $ 90,000 $ 79,487 99,200 Building & Grounds, Capital Improvements $ 468,280 $ 469, ,980 The Observer, Diocesan Newspaper $ 36,000 $ 36,652 36,000 St. Edward Central Catholic High School Assessment $ 144,888 $ 144, ,568 St. Patrick Catholic School Subsidy $ 715,000 $ 715, ,000 Preschool Program Expenses $ 254,685 $ 245, ,475 Extended Day Program Expenses $ 60,471 $ 125, ,167 Total Operating Expenses $ 3,141,657 $ 3,076,922 3,327,552 Net Operating Income/(Loss) $ 122,864 $ 423,198 62,797 Applied to Parish Debt $ 122,864 $ 220,000 Parish Savings $ - $ 203,198 BUILDING FUND - DEBT REDUCTION Total Cost $ 17,000,000 Balance of Debt Fiscal Year End June, 2015 $ 1,750,000 Balance of Debt as of October 31, 2016 $ 970, DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP APPEAL (as of 10/31/2016) Target Goal $ 309,307 Amount Pledged $ 366,176 Amount Paid $ 287,442

5 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 5 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. YOU click on event to which you would like to contribute. Enter your profile & payment information. If you have questions or need help, call Patty Grueff at St. Patrick Parish Ministry Report Total Registered Families Bap sms First Holy Communions: Youth First Holy Communions: Adult Confirma ons: Youth 440* 216 Confirma ons: Adult Marriages Funerals School & Preschool through 8th Grades Religious Educa on Students (P3 thru 9th) *Confirma on 2015 included two grades, 9th & 10th. ~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, November 6: $48, Many thanks to the hundreds of parishioners who share their me and talents through the following ministries: Altar Care St. Vincent de Paul Society Finance Council Eucharistic Minister to Homebound & Sick Altar Server Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Lectors Brownie Scouts Cub Scouts Funeral Luncheon Ministry Ushers & Greeters Respect Life Committee Bible Studies Arts and Environment Committee Sacristans Welcome Ministry Adult Education Programs Peace and Justice Committee Hope for Haitians Parish Mission Children s Liturgy of the Word Spanish Mass Liturgical Roles Blood Drive CD Displays Coordinators Wedding Coordinator Fox Valley Pregnancy Center Baptism Ministry Hesed House Fully Engaged Altar Server Trainer/Ministry Scheduler Prayer Shawl Ministry AA Groups First Saturday Devotions Compassionate Messenger RCIA Coordinators Adult Confirmation Program AGAPE Ministry Sacraments Series Lazarus House Spirituality Series Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Choir & Cantors Landscape Committee Grounds Maintenance Light of the World Retreat Giving Tree Prime Timers Maintenance Help Fox Valley Catholic Women s Bible Study Accompanist Life Chain Courage & Encourage Religious Ed Catechist and Assistants Children s Choir Coffee Klatch Prayer Circle Here I Am Lord Volunteers & Host Families Parish Council Young Adult Ministry Catholics Returning Home Youth Ministry Adult Volunteers & Sponsors Liturgy Committee Collection Counters Eucharistic Adorer Coffee & Donuts Women at the Well Military Support Group Grief Recovery Group Youth Ministry Service Coordinators Men Walking with Christ That Man is You! Church Cleaning Youth Ministry Forum, Edge, Peer Ministry Marriage Building Ministry Parish Service Day Secular Franciscans Youth Ministry Prayer Warriors Cursillo Cookie & Bread Baking Religious Education Babysitters Divorce Recovery Program Marian Prayer Group Vacation Bible School Religious Education Secretary Flower Committee Elgin Soup Kettle Service Planning Committee Salesian Cooperators Marriage Encounter

6 Page 6 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, November 14 7:00 a.m. Edward Karczewski Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Al Baltusis Downtown Church Tuesday, November 15 This week our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory Of: Lillian & Charles Mondi And our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory Of: Joan Orlando 7:00 a.m. Charles DiGiacomo Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Robert, Rose & Edward Olson November 16 Special Intention for Mae Shoaf Downtown Church Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Trudy Gattorna Downtown Church 8:50 a.m. Sr. Margaret Held Crane Road Church Thursday, November 17 7:00 a.m. Harry Jorgenson Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Tony Gacek Downtown Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, November 18 7:00 a.m. Loretta Gillen Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Eileen Walsh Downtown Church Saturday, November 19 ~ Celebrants ~ 8:30 a.m. Anne Uhrina Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Trudy Gattorna CR Fr. Manno 6:00 p.m. Gary Streff DT Msgr. Knox Sunday, November 20 ~ Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. Sidney & Mary Cannell DT Fr. Manno 8:00 a.m. Dario Pierotti CR Fr. Deitz 9:00 a.m. Fred Nelson DT Fr. Manno 9:45 a.m. Victoria Kosiek CR Fr. Deitz 10:30 a.m. Sadie & Andrew Lester DT Msgr. Knox 11:30 a.m. Antoinette Colletti CR Fr. Deitz 12:00 p.m. Robert & Gertrude Daly DT Msgr. Knox 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish DT Fr. Loaiza Priest Celebrants for Weekend Masses are listed above. May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net Marian Prayer Group on Tuesday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. in the DT Church To Jesus through Mary Join us! Giving Trees will go up On November 19th! We hope you will select a tag (or two!) to help local organizations bring the spirit of Christmas to those in need. Please use Gift Bags or leave gifts UNWRAPPED. Put Gift Cards in an envelope with Giving Tree Tag within and place in collection basket so they don t get lost. Please securely attach the Giving Tree Tag to your gift item so it gets to the correct agency. The earlier you drop off your gift(s), the better it is for us to organize and deliver. The last (official) day to drop off gifts is Sunday December 11 th so they can be delivered in time for agency Christmas parties. We will make every attempt to deliver gifts that come in late to the proper organization. Thank you for your help and generosity! Questions? Contact Wendy at or wbialek@live.com

7 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 7 Attention Children of St. Patrick! Christmas Eve Mass Nativity Re-Enactment We celebrate the Liturgy of the Word at 4:00 pm Christmas Eve at Crane Rd Church. All Children are invited to participate in the live re-enactment of the Nativity at this Mass. Is Your Child Interested? Contact Martha Kimbrough- Smidt, no later than December 15th. Leave your name, phone number, child's name and age. You'll receive a call confirming your child s participation. We Also NEED USHERS! Adults and High School Students - please help! All children are invited to make a card or letter for the Infant Jesus. Place the card into the basket at the crib following Mass. COSTUME PICK UP: Sunday, December 18th at Crane Road Church FOLLOWING the 11:30am Mass in the office space adjacent to the restrooms. Please...no exceptions. PRACTICE: Friday, DECEMBER 23 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Crane Road Church for all children who have received participation confirmation. Children should arrive at 12:50 DRESSED in Costumes. Divorce Recovery Program Divorce and Beyond is a Catholic based peer-ministry support group designed to help guide men and women through the process of divorce. The program explores the issues of divorce, with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate forgiveness, happiness and new life. Starting on January 5 th thru March 23 rd, 2017 There will be an 11-week session on Thursday Nights from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at St. Patrick Church 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles The cost of the program is $10. You are welcome to invite friends or family members from nearby parishes who are divorced. To register or more information, please contact Lois Mielke loismielke@sbcglobal.net or call Parish Events: November 14 20th Monday, November 14 9:00 a.m. Lt. of the World Small Group (DT-Conf) 12:00 p.m. 2nd Grade Parent Reconciliation Mtg. (CRC) 4:00 p.m. IGNITE 8th Grade Teens (DT-CATACOMBS) 6:00 p.m. Peace & Justice (CR) 7:00 p.m. 2nd Grade Parent Reconciliation Mtg. (CRC) 7:00 p.m. Baptism Prep Class (CR) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World Retreat (CR) 7:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Committee (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) Tuesday, November 15 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:00 p.m. Jr. Cadets Girl Scouts (CR) 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR-Schl) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Ministry & Training (DT) 7:00 p.m. Hope for Haiti (CR) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DTC) Wednesday, November 16 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR-Schl) 6:00 p.m. Hour of Prayer for Hope & Healing (DT) 6:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR-Schl) 6:30 p.m. EDGE 6th Grade (CR) 7:00 p.m. Baptism Prep Class (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (CR) 7:00 p.m. Schola (CR) 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (CR) 7:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (CR) Thursday, November 17 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 2:00 p.m. St. Pat s Students for Service (CR) 3:00 p.m. Kdgn. Daisy Scouts (CR) 3:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Mass & Confession (DT) 6:00 p.m. Webelos Cub Scouts (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. High School FORUM (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, November 18 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 9:00 a.m. Lectio Divina (DT) 2:00 p.m. AA (DT) 7:00 p.m. AA (DT school) Saturday, November 19 6:00 a.m. That Man Is YOU (CR) 8:30 a.m. Secular Franciscans (DT) 10:00 a.m. New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR) 3:00 p.m. Ad Altare Dei (CR) Sunday, November 20 8:00 a.m. Donuts After Morning Masses (CR&DT) 9:45 a.m. Religious Education P3 & P4 (CR) 9:45 & 11:45 a.m. Children s Liturgy of Word (CR) 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Confessions & Mass (DT) 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Prep I 7th Grade (CR-Schl) (DT) Downtown Church ; (CR) Crane Road Campus

8 Page 8 Sunday, November 13, 2016 St. Patrick School News Groceries Delivered to Your Front Door! Schwan's is an Online Grocery which expire! Thank you for supporting our parish school! 1. Order Online: 2. Click Shop to Give 3. Select team member, if applicable 4. Start Shopping! 5. Order by Phone: ; Provide ID:28472 & team member ID, if applicable. Is on December 2, 2016 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm at Geneva Commons Come Support St. Patrick s School! There will be cupcake decorating, Christmas stories read by the preschool teachers, Christmas Carols sang by the St. Patrick s school choir, shopping for Christmas and free gift wrapping for all those Christmas presents. Polar Express story reading at 7pm. Come and enjoy lunch at the Barnes and Noble Café as the kids are out of school at noon. They have a wide menu including sandwiches, soup, chicken nuggets and pizza. St. Patrick s school does get a percentage from their Barnes and Noble Café purchases. When you come to Barnes Noble that day please make sure you tell the cashier you belong to St. Patrick s parish or stop and see us at the welcome table. Thank you for coming out and supporting our school. Some mes it s okay to learn the alphabet out of order. Especially when the CUBS WIN the World Series! The le er of the week at St. Patrick s Preschool is Come and see why so many parents Love Our Preschool! SAVE THE DATE! Preschool Enrollment for St. Patrick School Families, St. Patrick and St. John Neumann Parishioners begins on January 9, 2017! If you are looking for a nurturing, fun and educational experience for your preschooler, please contact Veronica Day, Preschool Director, at or at preschool@stpatrickparish.org for more information! W! Do You Know...You Can Listen to Our Priest s Homilies on your phone or computer! Visit our Parish Website: On the Home Page, on the right side, just under the Mass Schedule you can click on either Sound Cloud or itunes icons, whichever works for your device. Then you can listen to the recorded Homily from all our priests every week! Questions? Contact Fr. Manno at kmanno@stpatrickparish.org. The Bulletin is also available there. Please Like our Facebook page!

9 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 9 Attention Prime Timers 55 years + Please Join Us for Our Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Father Carse Center, Downtown Enjoy a delicious meal, play Bingo and enjoy music by our Confirmation students. Please RSVP by November 28 to Karen at or confirmation@stpatrickparish.org. Invite your friends! Don t miss this great event! The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting to share prayers, patterns & pleasant conversation. Our next meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph room at CR & the second Tuesday of the month, December 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fr. Carse Center at DT. New members are very welcome! If you want to Give a Prayer Shawl, Please call or stop in the Parish Office; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Be merciful just as Your Father is merciful Luke 6:36 Great Lakes Catholic Men s Conference is on Saturday, November 19! This Conference is a don t miss opportunity to deepen your faith! It s one day packed with a great slate of Catholic speakers, Mass, Confession, music & more, Lunch and free parking included. We promise a rewarding day that you will not regret! The Conference is from 8:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at NIU Holmes Student Center, DeKalb Cost is $40 if mailed or registered after Oct. 31, $45 at the door; $15 for college students or younger, $5 for deacons. For tickets or more information contact your parish captain Deacon Mike Smith at smith6family@comcast.net or or visit the Conference web site at Young men, encourage your dad to go & take you with him. The Conference promises to be challenging, soul-searching, and uplifting a day that will help him and you find peace, order and direction so often missing in our lives.

10 Page 10 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: *currently or soon to be deployed Dennis Ahrens Fr. Bob Ballog Micki Baran Trina Beauchamp Rich Bergeson Maureen Berscheid Juan Bocardo Karen Booth Helen Boring Kim Bosch Cliff Bottigliero Jack Boyd Joe Bronec Josie Brown Patricia Brown Judy Buczkowske Alicia Burks Bob Burr Frances Butzen Dolores Christensen Patrick Collins Sharon Diamond Lt Col Mark C. Andres SrA Brian J. Bagrowski PFC Kevin D. Bagrowski* LCpl Trevor Brennan LTC Nicholas Bugajski* 2nd Lt Jennifer Clay 1st Lt Jessica Clay* MMN3 John Cody 2nd Lt Frederick dela Cruz Captain Patrick Dorsch PFC Riley Gorczynski Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Bob Forster John Frawley Maureen Frawley Joseph Gehrman Bonifacio Gonzales Cole Gregory Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann John Hollis David Hoving Debbie Hutchison Sam Ingurgio Notz Johnson Michael Kayser Callie Keppner George Kleinschmidt AE1 Dustin Hale BM2 Patrick Hogan PFC Zac T. Kwasniewski SPC Dominick Lullo A1C Joe Lullo PFC John P. Little BU3 Ian Masters Sgt Timothy Morgan Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Jillian Rigert Barbara Orlando Alejandro Perez Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzin Paul Price Avery Rann Patricia Reding Paul Regelbrugge Zane Romero Norie Rooney Dominic Rossi Jr. Nina Ruck Donald Sarau Laurie Schepisi Sophia Schumann Geraldine Serio Sharon Sheldon Craig Skowron John Smith If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: CPO Gary Ronzheimer 1st Lt Andrew Slade 2 nd Lt Michael Shares Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer 2LT Colin M. Snook A1C Anna Swanson* SRA Ryan Swanson* 1 st Lt. Peter Tate* Sea Jessica M. Tobolski Captain Christine Zoerlein 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 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. Pray for the Sick William Kochevar Rick Komar Tim Korzen Jarrod Kovanda Cliff Kruse Stan LeMaire Brittany Lengyle Noah Joseph Lindsay Jeremy Lloyd Betty Losselyong Margaret Lykens Kyle Mandrik Michael Sean Manning Brendan Maus John McNinny Verna McFadden Shirley Mueller Kevin Murphy Kaitlin Neal Paul Nelson Frank Papa Gabriel Socha Gwendolyn Socha Vern Steffen Joan Steiner Geralyn Sychowski Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Michael Taormina Sue VanBosch Marge VanBorsch Jerry Volenec Pam Walczynski Carolyn Ward Ken Ward Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Jeannette Wilson Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski Patrick Lynn Maria Skomielska Sharon White 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.

11 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 11 Is a weekly prayer & discussion group open to all High School Teens & their friends, where they can relax, pray & talk about things relevant to them & their faith. Nothing to join or sign up for. Come when you can & bring a friend! We meet This Thursday from 7 9 pm in THE CATACOMBS in the basement of the Rempe School Building at the Downtown Campus. Look for the signs. How Are You Overflowing With Thankfulness? Peer Ministry Spotlight Mary Draftz I am a junior at St. Ed s high school. I am passionate about my job working for Strides in Motion. A program for disabled kids that get to ride horses for therapy. My favorite scripture passage is 1 Corinthians 16:13 This scripture helps remind me that God is always watching. I have to do the simplest things the way a true Christian would, holding the door for someone or even saying a quick prayer for someone as an ambulance passes. A ROCKED BY GOD 8TH GRADE EVENT Monday, November 14th After School 4 to 5:30 pm in THE CATACOMBS Enter through the breezeway. 8th Graders from Haines & Thompson can walk over After School & bring a friend! (with parent's permission) St. Pat s students need to get a ride! On November 15th: 7 am Mass in the Chapel & Adoration, Followed by Food, Fellowship & Fun in Dempsey Hall. Join Fr. Manno for French Toast, Juice, Donuts, etc., Parent Volunteers Welcome! See Videos & Photos of What s Happening on Our Facebook page: St. Pat's "Rocked by God" Youth Ministry For more info. Contact Mike or Juli youthministry@stpatrickparish.org Join us for an AWESOME OVERNIGHT Retreat at St. John Neumann on December 9 & 10 Runs from 7 p.m. Friday until 3 p.m. Saturday Open to current 6th, 7th & 8th graders from both St. Pat s and St. John Neumann and their friends Cost is $30 and includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and much more! Registration Deadline is Friday, December 2nd > Get Details & Register on-line: < We NEED Parent/Adult Volunteers: On Friday: 6 to 9pm, 9pm to Midnight, OVERNIGHT Chaperone 11 PM to7 AM then Your Teen(s) Attend Retreat For FREE! And Also NEED on Saturday: 7 to 10am, 10am to 1pm, 1 to 4pm Contact Mike Zak Youth Ministry Director or Juli Rasmussen, YM Assistant: youthministry@stpatrickparish.org Drop off or mail in your paperwork & payment to Youth Ministry Office: 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles 60175

12 Page 12 Sunday, November 13, 2016 St. Patrick s Boy Scout Troop 10 Annual Fundraiser Pick-Up Your Greenery on November 19 & 20 at both chuches, during & after all masses. If you have questions please contact Dave Markowicz at or davemarko@sbcglobal.net. Thanks for your support! Need to share in some spiritual healing after this election? You are welcomed to attend the 7th Annual Red Mass At St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd, Geneva Wednesday, November 16 at 5:00 pm People of all faiths to join together at this local Red Mass, and prayerfully seek God's blessing, enlightenment, and strength for lawyers, judges, elected officials, politicians, law enforcement officers, and government officials and workers pursuing justice and serving the public good. Elected and appointed government leaders and officials are invited to arrive by 4:50 pm to process in with the celebrant and the Knights of Columbus. The wait is over PICK-UP YOUR PIES BY THE GUYS On Saturday 11/12 & 13 After all Masses At the Crane Road Church. It s not too late to get your Apple Pies we saved some just for you, get them while they last. Stop by this weekend during pie pick-up times. PIES ARE $10.00 EACH OR 3 FOR $27.00 Contact The Knights of Columbus if needed at or Needs Volunteers to Sort & Pack Food on Monday, November 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, at 273 Dearborn Court in Geneva. This is a fun, hands-on opportunity! Bring your family & friends (age 8 & up). Contact Teri Hoscheit to Sign Up: or johnhoscheit@gmail.com The word Retrouvaille (re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. This program helps couples heal and renew their marriages and offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. On December 2 4 in Lincolnshire For more information Contact: or go to THE ST. PATRICK SERVICE MINISTRY NEEDS Your HELP! At the ELGIN SOUP KITCHEN On December 24th We Need 8 Cooks & 10 Servers (Please Call for time & more information). Meet At Church of the Brethren, 783 Highland Avenue in Elgin On December 31st We Need 10 Servers (Please Call for time & more information). To Sign Up & more information contact Dave: djs1024@sbcglobal.net or

13 Sunday, November 13, 2016 Page 13 DRIVE THRU PICK-UP ONLY at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each Meal is $12 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson's Famous Fried Catfish, french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw & dinner roll All proceeds benefit Marmion's Fishing Team. Purchase meals BEFORE Wednesday, November 16 at marmion.org/fishfry. Any Questions Contact Terri Rios Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Inviting all married couples to experience a weekend that will enrich their marriage! Register TODAY for our next Weekend November at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford For almost 50 years and in nearly 90 countries, Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) has provided weekend enrichment experiences to over 1.9 million couples and religious to fulfill its mission to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world. To learn more about the WWME Weekend and register online at Early registration is highly recommended. For more information call Scott Hahn will be at St. Mary in Huntley on December 3, :45 AM - 12:30 PM Every year St. Francis High School Our International Student Program team consists of a network of people who communicate regularly to ensure the experience continues to enrich the lives of everyone in the home. Those interested in learning more about hosting, please contact Beth (Erazmus 89) Wiborg, the Director of the International Student Program, at bwiborg@s hscollegeprep.org or x1140 with questions. An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Hahn has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Hundreds of these talks have been produced on audio and videotapes by St. Joseph Communications. His talks have been effective in helping thousands of Protestants and fallen away Catholics to (re)embrace the Catholic faith. Registration fee is $10.00 per person. To register please mail a check to St. Mary Church, Dundee Rd. Huntley, IL 60142, Attention: Shirley Allen or bring the check to of ice #109 For more information please call Shirley at or Sallen@stmaryhuntley.org He has been awarded the Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990, is the founder and president of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. From 2005 to 2011, he held the Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hahn is a bestselling author of numerous books. Overnight Volunteers Needed! We need individuals 18 years old & older who would assist us with overnight help. For the safety of our guests, it is imperative that we have a volunteer here to back up our overnight staffer. The overnight volunteer should arrive by 9:30pm, at 11pm will retire for the evening in the glamorous confines of our Executive Suite (the Executive Director s office, now with a roll-in bed) and awakened only in an emergency or by 6am to assist with breakfast set up, before leaving for the day. Please consider offering your help! If interested & more details please call or volunteer@lazarushouseonline.com.

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 A Sanctuary for Healing, Growth and Balance Located at 37W249 Dean Street in St. Charles SPA Sisters Awakening Retreat Women. Nature. Wisdom. Sustainable You Sunday, November 20th at Healing Gardens At Stone Hill Farm Prepare Your Spirit for the Holidays! Come into nature and learn to use God's creation as a tool to sustain yourself. SPA Sisters Retreats teach how to gain insight from nature & sustain your true self amidst all of life s cluttering to-do s. Go to for more information. Catholic Cemeteries November Discount Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum 10% OFF purchases of Graves, crypts, niches and memorial stones. November 1st 30th, Appointments Only Closed November 11, 24, 25. Call for more information Monday - Friday: 9 am to 1 pm 37W210 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva