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

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1 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 MASS SCHEDULE AT CRANE ROAD CHURCH The Mission of St. Patrick Parish is to encourage, form and inspire intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. 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. 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.

2 Page 2 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, Following a Star to Christ in the New Year I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Time marches on and here we are in a New Year. As we celebrate the Epiphany, we hear that the Magi were led by Jesus to a star. Their spiritual hunger and desire for God led them on the journey that brought them to Jesus. Fortunately they had the courage to leave their homeland and their comfort zone, and follow that star. Jesus is the one who can satisfy the yearnings and hungers that we experience within. He came for all people, and invites all people. Jesus continues to invite us to know him more deeply so that he can touch our souls, and strengthen us as his disciples. Like the Magi, we need to stay on that spiritual journey, and continue to grow in our relationship with the Lord. No matter how deep our faith is, the Lord always has more to give us. During this New Year, we will provide many opportunities for spiritual nourishment for all ages. Fr. Manno and I will be leading a new three week scripture series beginning January 17 th. Our focus will be on some challenging and inspiring passages from Jesus Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. That Man Is You! will start up again on Saturday, January 21 st. Over 125 men participated this past Fall, so we are hoping for a good turnout beginning in two weeks. If you will be new to the program, you can register through today s bulletin on page 11. On Saturday, January 28 th we will have our annual women s spiritual enrichment day. Last year we had a great turnout so we are looking forward to another spiritually enriching gathering at the end of the month. During the season of Lent we have two main events. We will be using a ive week Lenten DVD series that was developed by Bishop Robert Barron. The series in entitled Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues. It is an excellent series that connects well with the season of Lent. We will also be having a Lenten Parish Mission this year with Redemptorist Priest, Fr. Pete Schavitz. This parish mission of renewal is entitled Christ Be Our Light. I have worked with Fr. Pete in previous parishes and I know you ll enjoy his dynamic and insightful presentations. The parish mission begins the weekend of March 25 & 26. See bulletin page 12. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you as we begin the New Year. Fr. Deitz, Fr. Manno and I enjoy being your priests and we look forward to a great year together. May the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary draw us closer to God and to each other, and may we be strengthened to radiate and share the love of Christ! In Christ, Msgr. Steve R W M S A C R C S : 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. S : 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Mass in Spanish) Weekdays: M F : 7:00 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. Saturdays: 8:50 a.m. Confession/Reconciliation Schedule S : 9:15 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 3:45 p.m. T : 6:00 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation Program: This program is for adults (18 years and older) who are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many Catholics have been baptized and have received their First Holy Communion, but have not received Confirmation. We will begin a seven week preparation program on Thursday, February 9. Classes will take place at Crane Road from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Those who participate will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Easter Vigil on the evening of Saturday, April 15, The instructors for the sessions will be the parish priests, along with Deacon Mike Smith and Mike Alber who is preparing to become a Permanent Deacon. We will be providing an overview of Catholicism, with a special emphasis on the Sacrament of Confirmation. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Jenny in the parish office at or by at jhansen@stpatrickparish.org. You can also contact one of the parish priests.

3 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Page 3 A NEW 3-WEEK BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY! "THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: EXAMINING YOUR LIFESTYLE" THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Led by Msgr. Steve and Fr. Manno At the Crane Road Campus Tuesdays, January 17, 24 & 31, 2017 From 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Gospel of Matthew. There is no need to be a scripture scholar in order to participate. The only requirement is a desire to grow! We will have a copy of the scriptures we are covering so there will be no need to bring a bible. Each Tuesday you can choose either the morning session or the evening session. Feel free to invite friends to join you! Tuesday, January 17: An Eye for an Eye/Love for Enemies (Matt. 5:38-48), Anger With a Brother or Sister (Matt. 5:21-26) Tuesday, January 24: Keys to Spiritual Growth: Prayer, Fasting, Sharing With the Poor (Matt. 6:1-18, 7:7-12) Tuesday, January 31: What Does Jesus Say About Worry and Anxiety? (Matt. 6:25-33), About Being Judgmental? (Matt. 7:1-5) and About Authentic Faith? (Matt. 5:13-16) For any questions or more information, please Fr. Manno at kmanno@stpatrickparish.org Please Join Us for Our School Open House! Sunday, January 29, 2017 Preschool Downtown 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Preschool Campus: 118 N. 5th Street St. Charles preschool@stpatrickparish.org K-8 Crane Road 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. K-8 at Crane Road Campus: 787 Crane Road St. Charles info@stpatrickparish.org ABC s of Kindergarten Crane Road All preschool families are invited! Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms and learn about our Kindergarten program! 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. *Tours of the Crane Road Campus and the Preschool can be scheduled at any time. Call for an appointment. Visit our website at:

4 Page 4 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Divorce Recovery Program Please Join Us After the Morning Masses for donuts, coffee, juice & fellowship! 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 Rd, 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 Will You STAND UP for LIFE? The March For Life in Chicago is on Sunday, January 15, 2017! If you are interested in going on the charter bus to Federal Plaza on Adams Street in Chicago and joining other St. Patrick parishioners, the bus will be leaving from the Crane Road parking lot at about noon on Sunday, January 15th, to the March For Life in Chicago, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (in past years it has run long until possibly 4:30 pm). We should be back to the Crane Road Church by 6 p.m. Speci ic details will be given when you sign up, or as time gets closer. This is a free event & more information is at To Reserve Space or have questions, please Contact Jon Mielke at kccgrfan@sbcglobal.net or Hurry! Space is limited. To be added to the mailing list (no commitment) to receive the details, scan the QR code or go to A en on All Married Couples! Please Join St. Patrick's Marriage Ministry Mark your calendars for our upcoming date nights in 2017: Saturday, February 11- ANNUAL VALENTINE S DAY DANCE Saturday, March 18 Saturday, April 8 Friday, May 19 St. Patrick Parish Service Ministry Needs Volunteers to Help Us Sort & Pack Food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank on the following dates: Thursday, January 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a fun, hands-on opportunity! Bring your family & friends (age 8 & up). You can sign up for any of the above time slots. To get more details & Sign Up, Please Contact Teri Hoscheit at or johnhoscheit@gmail.com

5 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Page 5 Save the Date! WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT DAY Saturday, January 28, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Renewing Your Faith in the New Year All women of the parish are invited to this retreat day at the Crane Road Church in Dempsey Hall to make connections between faith and everyday life through talks and discussion. You will meet some of your fellow parishioners in a relaxed atmosphere and we have some great food and snacks planned. Along with Msgr. Steve, our speakers are all parishioners who will share wisdom they gained on life s journey. Last year s Women s Enrichment Day had over 120 women of all ages in attendance, so please register as soon as possible and invite family and friends to join you! The schedule for the day is as follows (brief discussion time after talks): 9:00 a.m. Gathering (Coffee and light breakfast) and Opening Prayer Msgr. Steve 9:30 a.m. Coming Home: The Journey Back to God and the Church ~ Julie Konetzki Everyone s spiritual journey is unique, but the common thread is God calling all people to enter into a deep friendship with him. Many people have the experience of drifting away from God, but then making their way back home. Julie will share some of her own faith journey and help us see how the hand of God guides our lives. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Finding God in Prayer and Scripture ~ Michelle Tack If we re going to stay healthy on the spiritual journey, we re going to need the nourishment that comes from prayer and God s Word. Michelle will share her spiritual journey and the impact that prayer and scripture have had on her life. She ll share some practical insights on how we can improve our prayer lives. 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Being a Long Distance Runner for the Lord: Living and Sharing Our Faith ~ Kati Martinez Being a person of faith also means practicing our faith in daily life and sharing that faith with others in a humble, life-giving manner. Kati will share her faith story and some of the insights she has gained on how we can hand on the Catholic faith to our children and grandchildren in a joyful way. 1:15 p.m. Quiet Time with Scripture 2:00 p.m. Seven Habits of Highly Effective Catholics (And Some Bad Habits to Avoid!) ~ Msgr. Steve Knox Drawing from the lives of the saints, Msgr. will highlight some of the habits or virtues that are necessary for a healthy discipleship. Jesus calls all of us to be a light for the world. We ll look at the holy habits that help us light up the world with Christ s presence. 2:45 p.m. Closing Reflection and Prayer Msgr. Steve Questions? Please contact, Jenny at or jhansen@stpatrickparish.org. To Register visit our home page at click on this title or fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked Women s Day, along with your check for $10, payable to St. Patrick Church for lunch and materials, drop it off at the parish office or mail it to: Women s Day, St. Patrick Church, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL Women s Spiritual Enrichment Day Registration Yes, Sign me up for the Women s Spiritual Enrichment Day, Saturday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Name Address City Zip Home or Cell Phone Please include $10 Registration Fee. Thank you!

6 Page 6 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Peer Ministry Spotlight HIGH SCHOOL TEENS SAVE THE DATE!!! Coming up the retreat will be January 20 thru 22, Join with over 100 other High School students from three (3) parishes for our annual WINTER FORUM RETREAT. It will take place at St. Pat s Downtown Rempe Building and lots of new things are planned! It s open to current 9th thru 12th grade students. ALL Info. on-line Katie Turner Hi! I'm a senior at St. Charles East High School. When I'm not doing school work, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with friends and family. I joined Peer Ministry Leadership Team because one of my friends brought me to a few events and I really enjoyed it, so I just kept coming back. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the lord your God will be with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9 This is my favorite scripture passage because it tells us to always have hope and never be discouraged because God is always there for us. For High School Teens on Thursday, January 12 from 7 to 9 pm in THE CATACOMBS, Downtown Campus RELAX PRAY TALK Come when you can & bring a friend! Mr. Zak with Questions at youthministry@stpatrickparish.org >WHO High School Teens >WHAT A Book Club >WHEN Monday, Afternoon 3 to 5 pm >WHERE Arcedium Coffeehouse Fr. Manno and Mr. Zak will be having office hours at Arcedium. High School teens are invited join us on January 9 & 30, 2017 as we read and discuss a C.S. Lewis Classic: The Screwtape Letters. Each month, we will pick books to discuss that will engage you in your faith. Become a part of a new movement and help make it your own... Resumes January 10! 5TH 8TH Grade Teens 7 am Mass in the Chapel & Adoration, Followed by Food, Fellowship & Fun! To Ring in the New Year Join Mr. Zak for a Special Breakfast: North Texas Pierogis! Parent Volunteers Welcome! Videos & Photos on Facebook: St. Pat's "Rocked by God" Youth Ministry. For more info. Contact Mike or Juli youthministry@stpatrickparish.org

7 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Page 7 Save the Date! For St. Patrick s 15th Annual Parish-Based Vocations Fair [The Largest in the Country] Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, 2017 Over 100 Priests, Brothers & Sisters, Religious Witness Talks on Vocations, Teen Witness & Peer Ministry Skits, Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday AM: Family RUN for the NUNS/5K NEW! On Sunday Afternoon: HERE WE GROW AGAIN In 2017, we are offering a new feature that is geared to athletes, parents and coaches. Our new afternoon session: IMPACT featuring Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck and Sr. Miriam James Heidland. They will talk about how their faith impacted their chosen sport; and then have a Question and Answer session afterward. We Are SEEKING SPONSORS for IMPACT so we can offer it to our Parish Students & Families for FREE. Please Call Mike Zak at or mzak@stpatrickparish.org Parish Events: January 9 January 15 Monday, January 9 9:30 a.m. Light of the World (CR) 6:00 p.m. Peace & Justice (CR) 7:00 p.m. Baptism Prep Class (CR) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR) 7:00 p.m. New Parishioner Welcome Meeting (CR) 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir & Ensemble Rehearsal (CR) 7:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Committee (CR) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (CR) 7:30 p.m. Women s Auxiliary KOC (Narthex) Tuesday, January 10 7:00 a.m. Transformation Tuesday (CR-Dempsey) 8:45 a.m. Home & School (CR) 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (CR) 1:00 p.m. Senior Chair Exercise (DT-Rempe) 3:00 p.m. Brownie Scout Meeting (CR) 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR-Schl) 6:30 p.m. Religious Ed K-5 (CR-Schl) 7:00 p.m. Light of the World (CR-Dempsey) 7:00 p.m. Young Adults Bible Study (CR) 7:30 p.m. Marian Prayer Group (CR) Wednesday, January 11 7:00 p.m. RCIA (CR) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Prep I 7th (CR-Schl) 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (CR) Thursday, January 12 9:00 a.m. Fox Valley Women s Bible Study (CR) 12:00 p.m. Fox Valley Steering Committee (CR) 3:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (CR) 6:00 p.m. Webelos Scouts (CR) 6:30 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal (CR) 7:00 p.m. Divorce & Beyond (CR) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir (CR) 7:00 p.m. Men s Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Readings Bible Study (CR) 7:00 p.m. H.S. FORUM (DT-CATACOMBS) Friday, January 13 7:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (CR) Saturday, January 14 10:30 a.m. 2nd Grade First Reconciliation (CR) Sunday, January 15 8:00 a.m. Donuts after morning Masses (CR) 9:00 a.m. RCIA (CR) 9:00 a.m. Religious Education P3 & P4 (CR) 10:30 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (CR) 6:00 p.m. KOC subcommittee (CR) 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Prep II 8th (CR-Schl) (DT) Downtown Preschool; (CR) Crane Road Campus The Winter Session of The Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women will be held from Thursday, January 26 to March 16, 2017, with the study of: Israel's Story Part 1. Sessions hosted at St. Patrick Church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles, on Thursday mornings, 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., beginning on Thursday, January 26, The study includes time for prayer and fellowship, a lecture and small group discussion. It is based on The New Collegeville Bible Commentary and Little Rock Scripture Study Guide. Please pre-register, especially if child care is needed. Adult fee for early registration is $30, plus $10 per child for entire session. Walk-in registration fee will be $35. There is no charge for infants who remain with their mother in a special group. Registration forms are available in the gathering area of the Crane Road Church locations or visit stpatrickparish.org/latest News to print the form. For more information, please call either Laura Weiss, , or Barb Parker,

8 Page 8 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, January 9 ~ The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Daniel & Joseph Murphy Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Addie Waters Crane Road Church Tuesday, January 10 ~ First Week in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. William Kelly Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Mary Jane & Larry Brennan Crane Road Church Wednesday, January 11 This week our Crane Road Church Tabernacle Candle burns: In Memory Of: Arch Dillow May this light which reminds us of Jesus presence in the Tabernacle welcome them into His eternal presence. 7:00 a.m. Rose Giandonato Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Vivian Struck Crane Road Church Thursday, January 12 7:00 a.m. Gertruda & Henryk Szwarc Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Donald Spolum Crane Road Church 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish Crane Road Church Friday, January 13 ~ St. Hilary 7:00 a.m. William Vallow Crane Road Church 8:50 a.m. Bronislawa & Jan Krupa Crane Road Church Saturday, January 14 ~ Celebrants ~ 8:50 a.m. John Witte Crane Road Church 4:00 p.m. Fred & Gert Frackowiak CR Fr. Deitz 6:00 p.m. Betty Conrin CR Fr. Manno Sunday, January 15 Celebrants ~ 7:30 a.m. Special Intention for Unity of Nations CR Fr. Manno 9:00 a.m. Larry Liebforth CR Fr. Deitz Special Intention for 10:30 a.m. Ann Marie Creedon CR Msgr. Knox 12:15 p.m. Felix Malbonado CR Msgr. Knox 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish 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 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 The Children s Liturgy of the Word will take place at the 10:30 Mass each Sunday, from January 8 until April 2. Children ages 5 through 8 can par cipate. A er the opening prayer, adult leaders guide the children to the St. Francis Room where they spend 20 minutes crea vely helping the children understand the scripture readings for the day. The children are led back into church at the offertory me so that they can par cipate in the rest of Mass with their families. Training is provided for adult volunteers, who serve one Sunday per month. If you would like to help out as a leader, Please Contact Jackie at sjbalster@sbcglobal.net or Deacon Jerry Ryndak at or at jryndak@stpatrickparish.org.

9 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Page 11 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 or ~ Our Weekly Offering ~ Sunday, December 25: $38, Christmas, December 25: $124, Sunday, January 1: $36, Holy Mother of God; January 1: $15, 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

10 Page 10 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Please Keep All of Our Military Personnel and Families in Your Prayers: *currently or soon to be deployed 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 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* SPC Dominick Lullo A1C Joe Lullo Petty Officer Ian Masters Sgt Timothy Morgan Sgt John M. Patton Sgt Andrew Perry Capt Jillian Rigert SCPO Gary Ronzheimer 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 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. 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. 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 Frances Butzen Craig Cassidy Dolores Christensen Patrick Collins Sharon Diamond Ed DiGirolamo Elaine DiGirolamo Gus Enzenbacher Aaron Erickson Gil Ferreira Jeffrey Fillmore Bob Forster John Frawley Maureen Frawley Joseph Gehrman Bonifacio Gonzales Glenn Hammer Ty Hawkinson Sr. Joelyn Hayes Susan Hill Mark Hoffmann David Hoving Debbie Hutchison Jake Dorothy(Dally)Johnson Pray for the Sick Notz Johnson Michael Kayser Callie Keppner George Kleinschmidt 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 Kaitlin Neal Maureen O Sullivan Frank Papa Alejandro Perez Frank Pjosek Anthony Placek, Jr. Dr. Wayne Polek Ronald Polzin Paul Price Avery Rann Ed Ray Patricia Reding Paul Regelbrugge Zane Romero Norie Rooney Robert Rosene Nina Ruck Donald Sarau Laurie Schepisi Sophia Schumann Geraldine Serio If you or your loved ones no longer need our prayers, please let us know. Call the Parish Office: Sharon Sheldon Craig Skowron John Smith Sandy Smith Vern Steffen Joan Steiner Geralyn Sychowski Cynthia Szabelski Larry Szabelski Yukoh Takahashi Clay Thompson Kambra Thompson Sue VanBosch Jerry Volenec Carolyn Ward Ken Ward Kenneth Weistroffer Christine Wiedemann Jeannette Wilson Bob Wimmers Madeline Wojciechowski James Abbott Mary Ann Bluett Mary Jehezian Mike Newell Marguerite VanBorsch Remember the Prayer Circle when you or someone you know needs prayers. Contact Laura at or laurakennedy@sbcglobal.net 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, January 8, 2017 Page 9 St. Patrick Service Ministry We are offering Driving Assistance during the Downtown Renovation, to individuals who need rides to & from the To Sign Up to Get a Ride, Please Contact Celeste Marc at or ccmarc01@gmail.com All Young Adults are Invited to A Holy Hour On Monday, January 30th from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Crane Road Chapel Led by Fr. Manno Hosted by the Young Adult Ministry Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Questions? Contact kmanno@stpatrickparish.org. Do you have a New Year s resolution to be a better Husband, better Father, better Catholic or better Friend? If so, make an investment in yourself by attending... THAT MAN IS YOU! Starts on January 21st in Fr. Dempsey Crane Road Campus. The program consists of breakfast, video and table discussion. Designed for dads to be back home before kid s activities begin. Make a spiritual investment in yourself to become a better husband, father & friend and ok to bring a friend, high-school age son or neighbor. For new attendees, please register online by visiting the St. Patrick Parish website to see TMIY under Latest News on the home page for the registration link or contact Fred Karl at ftkarl@sbcglobal.net or You are not required to have attended year 1 to participate in year 2, nor be married or a father. We realize conflicts arise, you are not required to attend all program sessions. All Women of the Parish are Invited to Join Us for Women at the Well on Friday, February 10th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Dempsey Hall on Crane Road Our Speaker will be Jack Rigert, and he will present: The Sacred Romance. St. Augustine said, To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to ind Him the greatest achievement. Join us as we look through a new lens and begin to see the world in 3D. A lens that enables us to see that our deepest desires and longings are given to us by design to be the rocket fuel that propels us to our destiny. Jack is a co-founder of the John Paul II Renewal Center and presently serves as its Managing Director. In 2006, after attending graduate school at the Catholic Theological Union where he studied scripture and early church history, Jack came across the teaching of Pope John Paul II s Theology of the Body. It changed his life. He went on to study at the Theology of the Body Institute. Jack presents Theology of the Body to groups of all ages, including many who have attended the Gift of Self Marriage Preparation seminar sponsored by the Rockford Diocese. In addition to writing for the John Paul II Renewal Center, Jack has been featured on Relevant Radio and Radio Maria. He has three grown children and three grandchildren. He lives in Saint Charles with his wife, Jeannie and he is an active member 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:

12 Page 12 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Save the Date! Friday, March 10 through Monday, March 13 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! The retreat is rooted in Catholic spirituality and the sacraments. The atmosphere will be casual, relaxed and fun too! The retreat will take place at Crane Road. 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. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12 8:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. If you d like more information please contact Alyce at or lotw@stpatrickparish.org....an Invitation to the Upcoming Parish Mission of Renewal Christ Be Our Light Sunday, March 26th, through Thursday, March 30th, 6:30 to 7:45 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 has been giving parish missions since 1985 and has nearly 300 parish missions to his credit that 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 Juli in the parish office at or jrasmussen@stpatrickparish.org.

13 Sunday, January 8, 2017 Page 13 The Sacrament of Baptism Congratulations to these children welcomed into the Church from October through December Katherine Reese Gallagher, Theodore Nolan Gallagher, Hunter Eric Holland, Anwen Hazel Adcock, Grady James Heil, Nicolette Layla Brandonisio, Wyatt Joseph James Cavallo, Brendan Steven Maus, Claire Marie Minor, Cameron Keanu Villoria, Eleanor Rose Zeman, Gabriella Rutkowski, Isak William Ekstrom, Dominick Anthony Portuese, Phoebe Elise Gotter, Kaylen Adams, Leal Alejandro Vicenti, Greenlee Jane Bales, Aemilia Maeve Patterson, James Valentino Bammesberger, Ethan Joseph Robbins, Kiernan Pamela Molik, Dominic Marco Strappelli, Julian Isaiah Acosta, Ashlynn Brooke Cleary, Violeta Antanina Kawa, Connor Patrick McDonough, Charleston Elizabeth Roswold, Teresa Mae Capito Mendenhall, Kendall Grace Spolum, Carter Alexander Geary, Austin Eligio Munoz, Jesse Munoz-Gonzalez, Edward Munoz, Coralena Joy Simoncelli, Emily Montserrat Vieyra, Kadence Terese Bartholomew, Kole John Bartholomew Amsley Kathleen Eichenberg, Paige Marie Hillemeyer Peter Thomas Murphy, Emmanuel Aggrey, Joelle Aggrey, Ethan Parker Sjoquist, Elena Michael Laureano-Pagano Avery Dorothy Wright, Hannah Elizabeth Manoto John Andrew Olson, Vivianna Irene Vorhies Cecilia Marie Kling, Grace Marie Sandberg, William Guanen Conway, Lily Katherine Murphy Eli James Connor, Francesca Mayumi Carroll, Abigail Louis Harris Please Join Us At St. Francis High School Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 14 at 8:00 a.m. Register By January 9th at Contact Ms. Maureen Isphording, Admissions at , ext Every year St. Francis H.S. To learn more about hosting, please contact Beth Wiborg, Director of International Student Program, x1140 or Part-Time Janitor Needed at St. Thomas More School Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. Position is 12 months/year reporting to the maintenance supervisor. Please contact the parish office at St. Thomas More Church for a job application and additional information Run with TEAM OLA in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2017! OR Volition America Half Marathon/5K! Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (via the Franciscans of the Eucharist) provides hope to the poor on the west side of Chicago via food pantries, afterschool programs, seniors programs, community meals, and much more. Consider running to support Mission OLA! Fr. Manno ran twice to support them! Benefits of joining either team: T-shirts, pre-race Mass & dinner, place to stay the night before the race, and more Sr. Stephanie (2:53 marathoner, NCAA D1 cross-country and track athlete) can write a training plan for you missionola.com/marathon.html Team 1: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2017: We have a limited number of guaranteed entries SIGN UP FAST! Registration is OPEN! Entries on a first come first serve basis. Team 2: Volition America Half Marathon/5K (Date: Fall 2017, TBA) Deadline to sign up: August 10 (but please sign up before!)

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 Lazarus House is accepting reservations for the 2nd Annual special Gala being held on January 21, 2017 at St. Charles Country Club. Enjoy social hour filled with silent auction items, mystery wine game, and live music by Ben & Kristen. After dinner & sweets, partake in a fun game to win a $100 Visa card, experience a heartwarming presentation and then a chance to bid on many exciting live auction items. Reservations are $100 per person with a cash bar and can be made by calling For more information about Lazarus House & the event visit Overnight Volunteers Needed! We need individuals 18 years old & older who would Assist us with Overnight Help. Please consider offering your help! If interested & more details please call or volunteer@lazarushouseonline.com. A Retreat Workshop For Widowed Men & Women on January 21 & 22, 2017 Being widowed is a special loss and this program is designed especially to help the widowed ind hope & joy again. Held at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer in Lemont, IL on Alvernia Manor's Campus. Includes overnight & meals. Limited Space! PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Joyful Again Widowed Ministry or joyfulagain7211@gmail.com or VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: January 10 thru 28, 2017 The museum will be shutting down for 3 weeks for major cleaning & maintenance Shifts: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are seeking volunteers in grades sixth & up for shifts of a minimum of 2 hours or more. If you have some free time and are interested in helping during these three weeks please let Alison or Amanda know via , phone call or in person. St. Charles History Museum, 215 East Main St. in St. Charles. Please Call: or info@stcmusuem.org