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

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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. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 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 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, October April 19, 4, 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, Respect Life Sunday This Sunday around the United States we commemorate Respect Life Sunday. Every day we need to live out the gospel value of respect for life. However, it s important every now and then to give that principle extra focus because it is such an integral part of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Human life at every stage of life is sacred, but the most vulnerable are the unborn. Page 3 We are created in the image and likeness of God and that sacred dignity adheres from the earliest stage in the womb all the way until the end of life. The small white crosses at the Crane Road Church and the Downtown Church help us realize why we need to lift the banner of respect for the sacredness of human life. Each cross represents some of the 40 million unborn children who died because of abortion since legalization in Not only has life been lost, but so many women and men carry wounds and know the heartache that abortion causes. Because of what we believe about the gift of life which comes from God, the Church will always need to stand opposed to abortion. The Church will continue to be a voice for the sacredness of unborn life and also stands ready to help women and men find healing, forgiveness and reconciliation. There is no sin bigger than God s mercy and forgiveness and that forgiveness is always held out to those who are contrite and desire reconciliation. We need to continue to prayerfully strive to change minds and hearts about the humanity of the unborn. Leaders of Planned Parenthood were recently recorded discussing the sale of body parts from aborted fetuses. The videos were chilling because these leaders spoke in such a nonchalant manner about the product they sought to distribute. Sadly, many people in our country believe that an unborn child is not fully human and therefore has no rights. Advances in ultrasound technology have helped our cause because those images of the unborn show that from very early stages you have a human being present. As a church we need to stand ready to help women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Some women get so overwhelmed that they feel that abortion is their only option. I was recently at an event sponsored by the Fox Valley Pregnancy Center along with many other St. Patrick parishioners. The Center helps women in crisis pregnancies and provides the support to help them move forward. If we stand opposed to abortion we need to stand with women who are contemplating abortion and help them choose life. The Church also has an excellent ministry called Project Rachel. It is a ministry that provides healing and reconciliation for those struggling from post abortion aftermath. If you or someone you know is struggling because of a past abortion, please know that I am available to help. This Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm the National Life Chain will be taking place along Main St. in Downtown St. Charles. The Life Chain is a public display and non-confrontational hour of prayer to end abortion in our community and our nation. Last year we had over 100 parishioners participating. I would encourage your participation in this event which allows us to prayerfully stand up for life and be in solidarity with so many others around our country. If you can participate, we ll gather at 2:15 p.m. at the Downtown Church and then make our way over to Main Street. In Christ, Msgr. Steve Let s continue to pray for a greater respect for human life in our country. This Sunday, October 4th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. St. Patrick s will again participate in the National Life-Chain along Main Street in St. Charles. We will gather at 2:15 pm at the Downtown Church or the Thompson Middle School Parking Lot. Non-graphical signs will be provided. The Life-Chain is a public display and non-confrontational hour of prayer to end abortion in our community and our nation. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Mielke at or kccgrfan@sbcglobal.net

3 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 3 Light of the World Retreat Friday, October 23rd thru Monday, October 26th Light of the World is a fast growing parish based retreat program in the Rockford Diocese. This is our second retreat at St. Patrick s. This parish retreat will help you deepen your relationship with God, with the Church, and help you find more meaning in life. Many people have a hunger to draw closer to Jesus, and find a closer connection with their parish community, but aren t sure how to get there. Life is too short to put our relationship with God on the backburner. Light of the World Retreats are meant to be the vehicle to help participants find that deeper friendship with God and find more peace of mind and peace of heart. When you attend the Light of the World Retreat at our parish you will learn what the clear message of the Gospel means to you and how you can move ahead in our journey of faith. If you feel like God is calling you to a deeper friendship, this retreat is for you. The retreat is rooted in Catholic spirituality and the sacraments. The atmosphere will be casual, relaxed and fun too! You can sign up on our website by clicking on the front page ad and then entering your information. If you d like more information please contact Alyce at or alyce_chicago@hotmail.com The retreat will take place here at the parish at the Crane Road campus. Retreatants return home at the end of the day. Friday, October 23 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 26 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! Light of the World Retreat Please sign me up for the retreat on October 23 through Monday, October 26, 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.

4 Page 4 Sunday, October 4, 2015 THE BLESSING OF PETS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 1 P.M. AT CRANE ROAD The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is an appropriate day for this blessing. St. Francis had a great love for all of God s creation. So, on this day, we will have a special blessing for pets. For more information, please call Fr. Browning or Fr. Deitz. We ll meet in the grassy area in front of the school. Please bring your food donations to the Fr. Carse Center at the Downtown Church by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, October 7th & December 2nd. If you would rather donate something else, please call: Tracie at or Mary Lou at Thank you for your continuous support. God bless you. Scarecrow Festival Downtown St. Charles is the weekend of October 10 & 11 The downtown area will be extra crowded from October 9 11th because the annual Scarecrow Festival will be in full swing! Parking may be a challenge around the Downtown Church. Also, please make sure you don t park in any spot designated as handicapped parking unless you have a sticker. Bishop Robert Barron s new series The Mystery of God and Why He Matters. Tuesdays, October 6, 13 & 20 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. after Mass Downtown 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Crane Road The priests of the parish will lead this three week series using his DVD materials. In an age when more and more people seem to be drawn to agnosticism and atheism, Bishop Barron will address the contemporary issues that seem to pull people away from belief in God and how we can respond. Here is the flow for the three week series: Week One: Atheism and What We Mean By God and St. Thomas Aquinas and the Paths to God. Week Two: The Divine Attributes and Providence and the Problem of Evil. Week Three: Exploring the Trinity and The God Who Is Love. If you have questions please contact Msgr. Steve at sknox@stpatrickparish.org. The Children's Choir will begin Wednesday, October 7, with Rehearsal from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. in the Crane Rd. Church. The choir is for students in third grade through eighth grade. We will sing twice monthly from October through May. We will alternate between the 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses at Crane Road. For those that are in town, we will also sing a Noon Mass at the Downtown church the Sunday after Christmas. Please contact Cyndee Zbylut for more information at czbylut@stpatrickparish.org or visit our calendar on the web site under "Music Ministry." View our schedule at: music-ministry/music-calendars-and-schedules/.

5 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 5 Join Us for Our 4th Annual RACE! St. Charles Fall Classic 5K Trail Run & 2K Walk Saturday, October 10 at 9 am In Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve Sponsored by Knights Of Columbus Register at For Information: Proceeds benefit Hope for Haitians & Special Olympics BUNCO for Breast Cancer will be held at Living Well Cancer Resource Center Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The Women of St. Patrick are sponsoring this event at: 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva Tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 9th. Please CALL NOW! We will not be selling tickets at the door. Purchase tickets by calling: Arlene or Joanne A donation of $20.00 per person includes three rounds of Bunco (beginners welcomed), hot and cold appetizers, desserts, door prizes, raffles prizes and a 50/50. This event helps raise awareness of breast cancer and funds to support and help those in need of Living Wells' resources. Please make check out to St. Patrick Church and include in memo, Bunco for Breast Cancer. All women of the parish are invited Women at the Well Friday, October 16th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am in Dempsey Hall Spiritually Healthy Ways to Deal with Stress Msgr. Steve Knox: Stress is hard to define, but we all know what it is like to experience stress. It s a normal part of life, but it can cause us a lot of problems. He will explore the reality of stress and provide some practical ways our faith can help us deal with it and navigate life in a spiritually healthy way. To Register, call or WATW.stp@gmail.com. For Advance Registration : $7.00 per program or $42 for the regular season, not including Advent program. Childcare is - $3.00 per child/ $5.00 maximum. For more info. visit women-at-the-well or pick up brochure in the narthex. Marriage Ministry Date Night Presenting FALL FEST! Friday, October 16th 7:00 to 9:00 pm The cost is $20.00 per couple. Please also bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Please join us for an evening of great food, square dancing with a professional caller, a bonfire and a hayride. We will meet off site at a beautiful farm belonging to a St. Patrick parishioner. RSVP Julie at admin@marriage-building.org

6 Page 6 Sunday, October 4, 2015 It s Never Too Early Boy Scout Troop 10 Annual Fundraiser Boy Scouts from our parish Troop 10 will be taking orders for Christmas greenery The Weekend of October 10th & 11th after all Masses. Choose from a wide variety of wreaths, garlands and swags for your home or to use as gifts for family and friends. Pick up your order after Thanksgiving. If you have questions or would like an order form, please contact Dave Markowicz at davemarko@sbcglobal.net. Thanks for your support! Attention Webelos! Come Join St. Patrick s Troop 10...for a weekend of camping, outdoor cooking and mountain biking. We will be traversing the hilly, winding forested trails of Rock Cut State Park, near Rockford, IL with off-road bikes. If you don t have a bike, we can find one for you to use. The Troop has all the equipment, you just need your personal items: a sleeping bag, clothes, toothbrush, etc. We will leave from St. Patrick Crane Road Church Friday 10/23 at 6:30 pm and return on Sunday 10/25 to attend 9:45 Mass at St. Pat s as a Troop. The cost is $20 per person. (this includes all food and campsite fees) Contact Scoutmaster Jeff Oesterlin at or jloesterlin@mac.com. Exciting things are going on... Activities that enhance classroom experience are regularly planned: The first annual Grandparents Day was celebrated with the St. Patrick school children in grades K-8. They honored all Grandparents who were able to attend as well as those who couldn t be there because of distance or because they are now with God in Heaven. We prayed for them and blessed them for being constant blessings in our lives. The Grandparents were invited to a school mass and after mass they were honored with a prayer, poem and song about grandparents. Donuts and coffee were served after mass. God Bless our Grandparents for passing on their faith and keeping prayer in the heart of family life. Msgr. Steve celebrated Mass for St. Edward s Catholic School students in Elgin on September 24th. After Mass he gathered with the St. Patrick Parish students for a picture. May God bless St. Edward s! Confirmation will be April 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm. at the Crane Road Church Reminder: Confirmation is a two year process beginning in 8 th grade. Students are confirmed in 9 th grade. Please share this information with neighbors, friends or others who might not be aware. For more info. please contact Julie Schoonover at or jschoonover@stpatrickparish.org.

7 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 7 Join Us on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Crane Road Church Providenza! Stories of Don Bosco This lively 50-minute presentation of the life of St. John Bosco, the Italianborn patron saint of youth is perfect for the whole family! Written and performed by Tom and Geralyn Sparough. Celebrate St. John Bosco s 200th birthday in This lively presentation is filled with humor, juggling, prayer, and stories of this remarkable saint, who was a juggler, acrobat, teacher, and father to thousands of abandoned children. Don Bosco s stories help inspire everyone to overcome adversity, to grow in love of the Catholic faith, and to get to know a saint who has promised to pray for them. Today, 200 years after his birth, Don Bosco s followers are in 129 countries and are recognized as the third largest missionary organization in the world. Among his many talents, Don Bosco was a juggler and acrobat. Tom Sparough, a professional juggler, weaves a series of juggles into the show. Together the Sparoughs share stories of hardship and triumph from Don Bosco s life. Providenza, Italian for providence, means God s Will working in our lives. The whole family will be inspired to hear the stories and challenges of how this poor farm boy, who became Don Bosco, followed God s calling and changed the lives of countless children, then and now. For more information visit: Creative-Retreat.net Save the Date! Our Parish Mission with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM November from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. At the Crane Rd. Church Signed and Sealed with the Cross He will speak at all the Masses the weekend of November 14 and 15 and then over three nights will lead us in the parish mission. We will explore the identity of our God proclaimed in the ancient gesture of being signed with a Cross. We will also explore the challenges & responsibilities we accept when we seal our lives with the sign of our salvation. Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1983, Fr. Albert, is a popular preacher, teacher, spiritual director and radio personality. A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the author of eight books on popular spirituality and the presenter on three best selling DVDs by Paraclete Press. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to family and friends and invite them to join us for this lifegiving parish mission. Stay tuned for more information!

8 Page 8 Sunday, October 4, 2015 EVANGELIZING THE PARISH ONE FAMILY AT A TIME We re Going ON THE ROAD next week October 8th! We are going to the HOUSE OF GOD at MOOSEHEART where we will be joining with teens on their Peer Ministry Team. ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS are invited to join us. 6:30 pm departure by bus from St. Pat s Downtown Church & return at 9:30 to same spot. If You need to be dropped off later, but take bus home? Contact Mr. Zak. WE NEED AN RSVP by Tuesday Oct. 6th and you must Download and bring a signed Permission Form. PARENTS have you ever wanted to see part of the Mooseheart Campus? Join us as an ADULT CHAPERONE and see one of the few Churches in the United States that was built with separate Catholic and Protestant chapels in addition to the main Worship Space. Please Contact Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry youthministry@stpatrickparish.org MIDDLE SCHOOL TEENS Don t Miss Out on... Become One of the OCTOBER 6 IN THE CRANE RD. AT 7:00 AM CHAPEL Followed by Food, Fellowship & Fun in Dempsey Hall Donuts, Muffins, Juice, Hot Chocolate & Cereal will be served Parent Volunteers Always Welcome Questions? Contact Mike Zak, Director of Youth Ministry or Juli Rasmussen, YM Assistant Office: youthministry@stpatrickparish.org

9 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 9 St. Patrick Catholic Preschool Come and see why we were voted ONE OF THE BEST OF THE FOX in the Preschool Category by Kane County Chronicle Readers There are a few spots available in our preschool programs, but they are filling up FAST! St. Patrick Preschool is offering the following programs for the School Year. PK2 w/o Parent (MW or T/TH 9am-11am) PK3 (MWF or T/TH 8:45 am-11:45 am) PK4 (4 or 5 Day 8:45 am 11:45 am) We also have a Before and After School Program that provides care for preschoolers from 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. In addition, we have art, gymnastics and violin after-school enrichment classes. We are a Catholic faith-based program. Students are introduced to faith, prayer, values and Catholic Observances. Interested parents can contact Veronica Day, Preschool Director at for more information or for a tour. 118 N. 5th Street, St. Charles preschool@stpatrickparish.org

10 Page 10 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, October 5 7:00 a.m. Albert Feuti Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Janet Gorecki Downtown Church Tuesday, October 6 ~ St. Bruno 7:00 a.m. Joe Leppert Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Ronald Feltz Downtown Church Wednesday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 7:00 a.m. Marie Wilson Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Joseph & Mary Downtown Church Grzesiakowski 8:50 a.m. Mary Klosowski Crane Road Church Thursday, October 8 7:00 a.m. Richard F. Payne Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Robert, Rose & Downtown Church Edward Olson 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Downtown Church Friday, October 9 St. Denis and St. John Leonardi 7:00 a.m. Ronald Feltz Crane Road Church 8:30 a.m. Oliver Haskard Downtown Church Saturday, October 10 8:30 a.m. Barbara Baert Downtown Church 4:00 p.m. Richard Balla Crane Road Church 6:00 p.m. Fernando Giorgi Downtown Church Sunday, October 11 7:30 a.m. Sidney & Mary Cannell Downtown Church 8:00 a.m. William Knopik Crane Road Church 9:00 a.m. Janina Drapa Downtown Church 9:45 a.m. Crane Road Church 10:30 a.m. Special Intention for Downtown Church William & Carol Flood 11:30 a.m. Ralph Tripicchio Crane Road Church 12:00 p.m. Special Intention for Downtown Church John & Mary Venerri 5:00 p.m. People of St. Patrick Crane Road Church This week our Downtown Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: Beverly Sikorski And our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory of: John Wiedemann May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. Priest Celebrants Downtown Church Saturday, October 10: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Deitz Sunday, October 11: 7:30 a.m. Fr. Deitz 9:00 a.m. Fr. Deitz 10:30 a.m. Fr. Browning 12:00 p.m. Fr. Browning 5:00 p.m. Fr. Loaiza Crane Road Church Saturday, October 10: 4:00 p.m. Fr. Browning Sunday, October 11: 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Steve 9:45 a.m. Msgr. Steve 11:30 a.m. Msgr. Steve Do You Know Anyone Who is Homebound & in Need of Having the Eucharist Brought to Them? We have many parishioners who volunteer to bring the Eucharist to our parishioners who are homebound, living in Care Facilities, or who are hospitalized. These ministers receive training so that they can effectively minister to the elderly who may not be able to get to Mass. If you would like to have Communion brought to you or a loved one in our area, please contact Betty at or at booper926@aol.com. Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crane Road Church Wednesdays at the Downtown Church Our Lord promised extraordinary graces to those who recite this special prayer. The chaplet is prayed on rosary beads. It is appropriate to pray the Chaplet during the Hour of Great Mercy at 3:00 each afternoon. This recalls the time of Christ s death on the cross. RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION SATURDAYS: 9:00 9:45 a.m. Downtown 3:00 4:00 p.m. Crane Road TUESDAYS: 6:00 7:00 p.m. Crane Road Or By Appointment with any priest

11 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 11 Parish Events: October 5 11 Monday, October 5 9:00 a.m. Light of the World Small Group (DT) 7:00 p.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Open House (DT) Tuesday, October 6 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (DT) 9:00 a.m. The Mystery of God & Why He Matters (DT) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT) 3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (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) 7:00 p.m.-the Mystery of God & Why He Matters (CR) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Ad Altare Dei (CR) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (DTC) Wednesday, October 7 9:15 a.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus (DT) 1:15 p.m. St. Pat s School (CR) 3:00 p.m. Daisy Scouts (CR) 5:45 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (DT) Thursday, October 8 8:30 a.m. DRE Elgin Deanery (CR) 9:00 a.m. Coffee Klatch (DT) 9:45 a.m. Bridge Club (DT) 5:30 p.m. Hispanic Mass & Confessions (DT) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CRC) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:30 p.m. Light of the World (CR) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Choir (DT) 7:00 p.m. FORUM THE CATACOMBS (DT) Friday, October 9 ~ Scarecrow Fest Weekend (DT) 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) 9:30 a.m. Bible Study (DT Conference Room) 2:00 p.m. AA (DT) 7:00 p.m. AA (DT School) Saturday, October 10 6:00 a.m. That Man is You (CR) 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Confessions (DT) 9:00 a.m. Salesian Co-operators (CR) 10:00 a.m. Welcome Ministry New Parishioners (CR) 3:00 to 4 p.m. Confessions (CR) Sunday, October 11 9:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 9:45 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children (CR) 11:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children (CR) 1:00 p.m. Eagle Scout Court of Honor (CR) 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Confessions / Mass (CR) DT Downtown Church ; CR Crane Road Sunday, September 27: $42, Enroll in Electronic Giving Do You want to transition away from envelopes & contribute electronically? It is SO EASY! Visit our Web site, 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. Flame of Faith Intentions At the Crane Road and Downtown Churches a large candle burns in the vigil candle lamp by each Tabernacle. This lets us know that Christ is present. You can make a personal intention request for one week while the candle burns by the Tabernacle. This can be in memory of a loved one or another special intention. We will note who the intention is for in the bulletin. A $10.00 candle donation is suggested to help provide candles for the church. If you have any questions please contact Judy in the parish office: Flame of Faith Intention Please accept my donation of $10 for the Flame of Faith Vigil Lamp Candle to burn for one week at the Downtown Crane Road Name Phone In Memory of: Special Intention:

12 Page 12 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Pray for the Sick Abbot David Ralph Adame Micki Baran Suzanne Barone Marjorie Bauer Helen Boring Pat Brennan Joe Bronec Roxann Brown Wally Bruhnke Alicia Burks Fr. Thomas E. Burr Christopher Wanda Canney Antoinette Colletti Karyn Cronan Magdalena B. Dela Cruz Rick Danley Payton Della Mike Doherty Ethel Dohner John Doran Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore Maureen Frawley Rosina Garro Austin Gibbons Bonifacio Gonzales Roseann Grady Dorothy Gregory Philip Hadamik Sandra Harp Rick Hastings Matthew Haubner Susan Hill June Ives Myrl Ives Victoria Jendrzejczyk Lily Nicole Johnson Notz Johnson Madelynn Kerstin Colleen Kissner George Kleinschmidt Tim Korzen Jarrod Kovanda Cliff Kruse Jeanne Krumwiede Margaret Kruse Gary LaDoucur Brooklyn LaFata Luis Lann Bill Larsen Kathy Lebrun Dan LeMaire Margaret Lykens Laska Mari Ginni Mayhew Ruperto D. Mayuga, Jr. Skye McAlister Jakob McGraw John McNinny Gina Michell Gene Mulcahy Kevin Murphy Carol Nelson Paula Neybert Kathleen Pandola Anthony Panozzo Jan Paquette Joseph Piernick Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Ronald Polzen Danielle Price Mackenzie Price Barbara Rann Paul Regelbrugge Maria Resendiz Jennifer Rochell Debra Roerig Danny Ryan Janet Rynne Ray Rzepecki Geraldine Serio Amy Shannon Ronald Sheldon Sharon Sheldon Ashley Shipman Valery Shulick Craig Skowron Stacy Skowron Rosario Sparacio Vern Steffen Corinne Stines Jennifer Stoufer Geralyn Sychowski Larry Szabelski Jacqueline Theisen Dean Tobolski Vincent Valanti Sue VanBosch Marge VanBorsch Maria Villa Anastasia Vilona Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Elliott Williams Jeannette Wilson If you or your loved one no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura Kennedy at or Marian Prayer Group Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. Downtown Church To Jesus through Mary Join us! Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: Lt Col Mark C. Andres SrA Brian J. Bagrowski Pvt. Kevin D. Bagrowski Cpl Brian Bianco* Pvt. Trevor Brennan 2ndLt. Jessica Clay Captain Patrick Dorsch Pvt 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 CPO Gary Ronzheimer* SPC Dan Serra 2ndLt. Andrew Slade Amn Erin Nicole Sholfer A1C Ryan Swanson 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.

13 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Page 13 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. The Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets This Tuesday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown (regularly on the First Tuesday of every month, DT) & on the Third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Anne Room (CR). If you want to Give a Prayer Shawl, Please call or stop in the Parish Office Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attention Perennial Plant Sale Donors The fall season is one of the best times to dig and divide perennials and we hope that you as supporters/donors can put aside (& winter over) a quantity of plants that will be potted in the spring and ready for the Sale next May. Plants can safely be divided now and the cuttings planted in a spare location for removal and potting next spring. Our goal is to have over 1500 plants for the Spring Sale. Ask a neighbor or friend if they can help. See our website for a list of desired perennial plants: If you would like to participate, Contact Lorna Marquis: text or call or Lucy Taormina: text or call for donor information and the plant list. The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will again be sponsoring a Spring Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday May 14 th Thursday Morning Coffee Klatch! Join us October 8th for coffee and fellowship. We meet after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Thursdays in the Fr. Carse Center at the Downtown Church. Come Play Bridge With Us! Join us Thursday, October 8th Ladies, play bridge with us every Second Thursday of the month at 9:45 a.m. in the Fr. Carse Center, Downtown Monday, October 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Father Carse Center, Downtown Church. Enjoy Music, Food & Fellowship. ALL SENIORS are invited. Bring a friend. Questions? CALL DOOGIE: Please Check Out These & Other Materials in the Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks A Guide to Raising (almost) Perfect Kids Why don't kids come with an instruction manual? Actually, they do! In this packed presentation filled with humor and easy-to-apply practical examples, Dr. Gregory & Lisa Popcak and Dr. Ray Guarendi help you discover your own God-given instruction manual for creating an effective & life-changing parenting plan for your children. Parishioner Comments Dr. Ray's keen insights and methods will transform your parenting skills. His truth is refreshing! ~ Christina (Mom of 7) - Neenah, WI Encouraging and funny - just what parents need to help us shape and mold our children the way God intended! ~ Jenene (Mom of 4) - Lutz, FL A Voice for the Unborn Lila Rose is the president of Live Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending abortion and building a culture of life through new media. Although she is only in her early 20s, she is a regular guest on The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity, and several other TV programs. In this talk, Lila describes her daring undercover investigations into America's most notorious abortion facilities, shedding light on the greatest human rights abuses of our time. Parishioner Comment: The talk was amazing. She helped reach out to young people especially where they are in life and how they are called to build a culture of life. I met Lila 5 years ago when she was a guest speaker at a dinner for the Pro-Life Union in my area. And I admired her for her courageous stand for the sanctity of life. ~ Mickey - Philadelphia, PA

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. Ryan Browning Rev. Andrew Deitz Permanent Deacons: William Johnson William Gartland Parish Secretary Judy Lynch Parish Secretary Jenny Hansen Financial Secretary Patricia Grueff Music Ministry Director Cyndee Zbylut Youth Ministry Director Mike Zak Bulletin Editor, HIAL & Julianne Rasmussen Youth Ministry Assistant St. Patrick School: 787 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 Lisa Ayers 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 HEALING GARDENS AT Open the Last Sunday of the Season! Sunday, October 11th 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission cost: $5.00 per person $10 per family Children Welcome Cancer Survivors are FREE. Donations welcome of time or money for upkeep. Visitors can pick their own bouquet of flowers to take home, for a small donation. Two-acres of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm, Located at 37W249 Dean Street, St. Charles, Call Join Us for an Afternoon of Fun! OKTOBERFEST on October 11th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Aurora 11:30 am to 6:00 pm Food, Refreshments, Bears Game on TV, Raffles, Silent Auction, Kids Area & More. Music by the DeKalb Foot Stompers Something For Everyone! Call: , 722 High Street, Aurora St. Edward Central Catholic High School Invites you to a Fall Open House Sunday, October 25 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 335 Locust Street, Elgin The Open House is great way to get a feel for life at the school. Student-Guided tours will be given throughout the afternoon, and guests will have the opportunity to talk with faculty, current students, coaches, and moderators of our extra-curricular programs. The Booster Club will provide their award-winning food! For more information go to or call Call for Tours or Shadow Days by appointment , ext. 113